Lío Ibiza is the original Balearic cabaret temple – a mix of fine dining, live show and late-night club overlooking Dalt Vila and the marina. Singers, dancers and acrobats move around your table while you enjoy a Mediterranean tasting menu, before the venue flips into a glamorous party with DJs and bottles on every table. It is the “see and be seen” night of the trip, and prime harbor-view tables are often fully booked long before summer begins, so reservations months in advance are essential.

Hostal La Torre is Ibiza’s cult sunset spot – a whitewashed terrace perched on the cliffs of Cap Negret, facing an uninterrupted horizon. As the sun drops into the sea, resident DJs play slow Balearic sets, cocktails arrive in simple glasses, and the whole terrace pauses for that last ray of light. It feels intimate, relaxed and authentically Ibiza, far from the big clubs but full of character. For front-row sunset tables in high season, advance bookings are strongly recommended.

Sunset Ashram sits on the rocks between the bays of Cala Conta, perfectly positioned for one of Ibiza’s most dramatic sunsets. It is part beach bar, part restaurant, part spiritual hangout – think barefoot guests, live percussion, DJs, and people clapping as the sun disappears behind the small islands offshore. Many visitors treat it as a ritual: arrive before golden hour, swim in the crystal-clear water, then watch the sky turn orange with a cocktail or shared plates on the terrace. The most coveted sunset tables need to be reserved well ahead in July and August.

Beso Beach in Formentera is the classic “long lunch that turns into a party.” Hidden in the sand dunes near Illetes, it serves grilled seafood, paella and Basque-Mediterranean dishes under a canopy of trees, with guests arriving from the beach or by tender from their yachts. As the afternoon goes on, the music rises, cocktails flow and tables become dance floors – all while you are still barefoot in the sand. Because of its boutique size and celebrity following, Beso Beach bookings – especially for yacht arrivals and large groups – should be secured well in advance.

Sa Capella is one of Ibiza’s most atmospheric restaurants – a 16th-century chapel transformed into a candle-lit dining room in the hills above San Antonio. Stone walls, vaulted ceilings and soft lighting create a cinematic backdrop for long dinners of classic Mediterranean dishes, grilled meats and local specialities. Terraces outside are perfect on warm nights, while the interior feels like a hidden sanctuary, far from the island’s noise. It is a timeless Ibiza experience and a favourite for romantic dinners and special occasions, so advance reservations are highly recommended in high season.