Bay of Arrecife
Castillo de San José Restaurant
Independent access
MIAC ticket not required
Local produce
Canarian cuisine with contemporary techniques
Glazed terrace
Views of the bay of Arrecife
Online booking
Up to 19 diners
Types of experience
Book your table at the Castillo
Book a table at the Castillo de San José Restaurant and, if you want to complete the plan, also explore the fortress and the MIAC collection. Table reservations and museum admission are managed separately.
Castillo de San José Restaurant
À la carte Canarian cuisine based on local produce, served on a glass-enclosed terrace overlooking Arrecife Bay.
- Glass-enclosed terrace overlooking Arrecife Bay
- À la carte lunches and dinners
- Last-minute bookings by phone only
- Bookings for a maximum of 19 guests
Explore the Castle and the MIAC
Visit the 18th-century fortress and the museum galleries, with works by Canarian, national and international artists.
- Access to the Castle and the MIAC
- Contemporary art collection
- Temporary exhibitions according to the programme
Contemporary art in the castle
MIAC - International Museum of Contemporary Art
The MIAC opened in 1976 inside Castillo de San José, an 18th-century fortress recovered to house contemporary art. Its rooms bring together works by Canarian, national and international artists, along with temporary exhibitions and cultural activities.
The route lets visitors discover the collection within the castle’s historic architecture and contemplate the bay of Arrecife from its upper terrace.
Origin
From fortress to cultural centre
In 1976, César Manrique proposed that the Cabildo de Lanzarote recover Castillo de San José, which had lost its defensive function and stood abandoned. The intervention preserved the character of the old bastion and adapted its spaces to house the International Museum of Contemporary Art (MIAC).
A restaurant integrated into the castle
The main architectural addition to the project was the restaurant, built at the rear of the fortress and connected to the museum by an interior staircase with organic forms. A side exterior entrance also allows direct access to the restaurant, independently of the MIAC route.
The harbour landscape
The interior incorporated elements linked to Manrique’s language: wood, curved lines, bottles transformed into lamps and shelves inspired by the dovecotes of traditional architecture. The large glass wall opened the dining room towards Puerto de Naos, making Arrecife’s harbour landscape part of the space.
The Castle’s cuisine
The Castillo de San José Restaurant offers Canarian cuisine with a local base, reinterpreted through contemporary techniques. The menu brings together starters, seafood dishes, meats and desserts, with ingredients and preparations linked to different parts of Lanzarote.
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Local produce and Canarian flavours
Wrinkled potatoes with mojos, island cheeses and salmon from Ahumadería de Uga share the menu with brothy carabinero rice from La Santa, glazed octopus with batata yema del Jable and Canarian tuna. The proposal also includes grilled vegetables, rice dishes and meat dishes.
Lanzarote wines
The wine list gives a prominent place to the island’s wineries, with references made from Malvasía Volcánica and Listán Negro, as well as sparkling and sweet wines from Lanzarote.
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FAQs
Prepare your visit
Yes. The Art, Culture, and Tourism Centers are open every day of the year.
As a general rule, the cafés and restaurants at the centers are not open during evening cultural events. However, we offer a special Jameos Noche experience, which includes dinner with a show.
Additionally, our events include a cocktail with the ticket to enjoy after the show. Check the event offerings for more details.
Yes, all our centers offer restaurant or café services, except for the Cueva de los Verdes. In each of them, you can take a break to enjoy our delicacies and relax during your visit. Discover our dining options and check out the restaurants here.
To reserve a table and view the menu of our restaurants, please visit our website. If you do not find the restaurant you are looking for, it means that reservations are not accepted at that particular location. You can visit the restaurant directly and inquire about available tables.
Still have questions?
Contact our customer service team at info@centrosturisticos.com or by phone at +34 928 84 84 84.