A guide to the best restaurants in St Vlas

Juicy steaks and a kid's playground at Vintage Restaurant & Grill

If you’re looking for a child-friendly venue and a good range of menu options, Vintage Restaurant & Grill is the place to head for. They offer juicy steaks, fresh seafood and a good selection of pizzas. Plus, for the kids there’s a special children’s menu, a playground and entertainment. The outside terrace looking down on the street below is where you can people-watch while you dine.

Delicious traditional Bulgarian dishes at Bistro b41

Bistro b41 is a chalet-style restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and an upstairs open-air terrace. As well as international options they serve traditional Bulgarian cuisine such as chicken sache – a hearty dish including big chunks of chicken, peppers and potatoes – and an excellent homemade carrot cake.

Superb views and Japanese cuisine at Mekhana Manastira

The spectacular location of Mekhana Manastira alone makes this restaurant worth a visit. You can dine out on their large terrace for views over the Black Sea, or completely outside on their open grassy area. Food options include well prepared and presented Japanese and European cuisine.

Big portions and melt-in-the-mouth beef at Vodopadi

At Vodopadi you’ll find big portions of melt-in-the-mouth beef, tasty chicken and lamb shank. It has a charming interior filled with big plants and an open-air terrace. Their house red and white wines are highly recommended and they do an excellent Irish coffee to finish off.

Mediterranean dishes and an outside pool at Siana Restaurant

Head for Siana Restaurant for excellent Mediterranean style and international dishes such as tasty chicken roquefort with broccoli. The atmosphere is relaxed and the decor is very smart with dark wooden panels and coloured glass tiles in the ceilings. You can also linger over your meal on the large outside terrace overlooking an open-air pool.

Steaks, seafood and live music at Restaurant Aqua Dreams

This is large, lively restaurant-bar where you can stop off for lunch during the day, or head for an evening of excellent food and entertainment. They offer steaks, seafood and Mediterranean dishes and have a canopied outside terrace. Restaurant Aqua Dreams is a great place for large groups of friends where you join in on karaoke nights, or listen to some live music while you dine.

Tasty scallops and marina views at Poseidon Restaurant & Lounge

Located in the marina, Poseidon Restaurant & Lounge offers scenic views and an open air terrace right by the water. You’ll find plenty of fresh seafood here as well as paella and pork ribs. If you’ve saved a few pennies booking a cheap Bulgaria holiday, this is the place to spend them.

Sophisticated burgers and live music at NOTI Restaurant & Piano Bar

Go to NOTI Restaurant & Piano Bar for a sophisticated vibe and great views of the marina. You’ll find favourites such as burgers, and fish and chips St Vlas style, as well as excellent chicken fajitas. You can enjoy your food while sipping on tasty cocktails and listening to live music.

Tasty spaghetti and excellent coffee at Central

With a good location overlooking the main square in St Vlas, Central provides great food all day long. This busy venue offers a wide range of menu choices and their spaghetti is some of the best in town.

Homemade traditional Bulgarian dishes at Kotva

You’ll find Kotva in a smart cream and terracotta building just a five-minute walk from the centre of St Vlas. This is a friendly, family run restaurant offering the best of traditional homemade Bulgarian cuisine. It has a canopied terrace packed with plants and an outside courtyard where you can dine under the stars in the evenings.