Mr. Bep’s sea bass “a la espalda”

Mr. Bep’s sea bass “a la espalda” is one of those dishes that perfectly explains the philosophy of a house: carefully chosen product, precise grilling and no need to disguise what is simple when it is well done. Paco, with the kind of honesty that is also part of the craft, tells us straight away that the sea bass is farmed, but of high quality, from Aquanaria. And the plate proves him right: white, clean, juicy flesh, grilled to the exact point, with sliced garlic, flavourful oil and that touch of vinegar that wakes up the fish without overpowering it.

We know Mr. Bep’s for its grain-fed beef and its rice dishes, but it is worth remembering that it also moves confidently in seafood territory. This sea bass is the proof: an honest, well-executed and fairly priced proposal, made for eating fish without ceremony, but with plenty of good judgement.

Foodie factsheet

Restaurant: Mr. Bep’s
Cuisine: Menorcan and Mediterranean, grain-fed beef, rice dishes, fish, seafood and grilled specialities.
Recommended dish: grilled sea bass “a la espalda”, for its value for money.
Address: Poblado Cala’n Blanes, No. 45, Ciutadella de Menorca.
Phone: +34 971 38 85 71.
Website: mrbeps.com
Atmosphere: family-friendly, quiet, with an outdoor terrace.
Approximate price: €20–30.
Tip: book in season and ask also about the house rice dishes and meats.