Like magical realism meets Spanish gastronomy. 20 course "steal" of a tasting menu with many inventive stops. 3 Michelin stars, #15 restaurant in the world. Custom built modern building. Must go.
A borderline religious experience for any architecture (Gehry's masterpiece) or art lover (massive Serra collection, Koons, Warhol, etc). Takes at least 6 hours for the inside and outside.
Santiago Calatrava bending architectural bridge. Fun walk along the river to it from the Guggenheim.
Unbelievable location and scenic views of the Guggenheim across the street. Modern hotel with cool interior courtyard and big rooms for Europe.
Bilbao's pintxo scene lives here, definitely worth checking out. Beware, many are closed on Sundays
Our favorite fancy $30 euro lunch in Sam Sebastián, from a 3 Michelin star chef restaurant group. Insane value including a whole wine bottle. Stuffed tomato with calamari over squid ink risotto.
Probably our favorite overall tapas spot. Pork rib kebab, squid ravioli I "en su tinto", and pulpo(octopus) all fantastic. Pig ear is a fatty flavor bomb.
Fucking fantastic. Seared foie gras, crispy suckling pig, "tomato" roasted with Iberian ham and cheese. Really, just eat everything.
Beautiful intersection of art and nature, a must do while you're here. Very fun and powerful
The tortilla de espanol is the truth. 2 made per day; get there by 1 or 7 to out your name in.
The best neighborhood on earth to eat culinarily ambitious and delicious $3 plates and drink $2 wines for hours on end.
Incredible lunch $30 tasting menu from a decorated chef. Suckling pig with mustard and the lamb was stellar.
The locals are always beach ready, and you should be too - when the sun peaks out, this is the place to be
Delicious pastries in a city that doesn't believe in breakfast. The pastel de basque is well balanced
Most lovely / fun vibe, great seared foie gras, good beef cheeks, and tasty sangria. In the heart of everything.
