Granada

Her barely cooked foie gras, for example, is accompanied by chocolate popcorn and sweet-and-sour quince paste. — Frommer's

This Granadan newcomer incorporates Moroccan spices like coriander and cumin in its grilled bacalao. Book a table near the windows for a view of the Alhambra walls. — Travel + Leisure

Don't expect subtlety or big-city sophistication here -- what you'll get are generous portions of good cooking and a deep pride in the region's rural traditions. — Frommer's

Very professionally run. Its appealing a la carte menu, regional décor and its location in a luxurious building, earn it unanimous recognition. — Michelin Guide

Southeast of Granada's cathedral, this is a modern hot spot, a world apart from Granada's usual traditional tapas bar. — Fodor's

Around the corner from the cathedral, this is one of Granada's best fish restaurants. — Fodor's

In the new part of town, this is arguably the best restaurant in Granada. — Frommer's

Even if you can't afford to stay at this luxurious parador, the most famous in Spain, consider heading here for a tranquil retreat after you've battled the tourist hordes in the Alhambra itself. — Frommer's

This bar and restaurant, just off Plaza Nueva, is in a 17th-century palace with a stunning patio (complete with original marble columns) and peaceful garden. — Fodor's

The chef's direct style of cooking emphasizes fresh ingredients and local recipes. Try the sirloin steak with mushrooms and Jabugo ham in sherry sauce. — Frommer's

For an unencumbered view of the Alhambra, nab a seat on the large, sunny terrace of this restaurant, just below the Mirador de San Nicolás. — Concierge

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Inside a pretty brick building and with an informal terrace sprawling over the wide steps of the Cuesta de Abarqueros, Paprika offer unpretentious vegan food. — Fodor's

An ancient tavern serving good tapas including cheese and Trevélez hams from the Alpujarras mountains. — Concierge

This city center bar is famous for its superb tapas, which are slapped onto a zinc counter along with your glass of Manzanilla or foaming Alhambra beer (the tasty local brew). — Concierge

À la carte specialties include Basque cod and hake, and beef slow-cooked for 40 hours! Expect innovative desserts such as the pastilla de jabón de leche de almendras con "champú" de lavanda. — Fodor's

For a taste of hip Realejo, stop in at this golden-lit bar where the house speciality is the montaditos, slices of bread topped with all manner of meats, veggies and cheese. — Lonely Planet