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Playa Nini Beach Restaurant
Founded ~50 years ago by local fisherman Francisco Gambero López as a classic San Pedro beach chiringuito For the sit-down side of town rather than more beach chiringuitos, try the guide to San Pedro's restaurants.
- Where
- Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara
- Signature
- Nigiri · Japanese Wagyu (Wagyu beef, flambéed, Himalayan salt, truffle)
- Worth knowing
- Fish & Meats category (incl. sardine skewers) "from €13.50"; Pasta & Paellas "from €18"; Sushi rolls "from €18". Google Business lists overall price-per-person as €20–60.
About this chiringuito
Playa Nini Beach Restaurant, long known as El Nini, is on the promenade at Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara. Its official site describes Mediterranean cooking alongside Japanese influences, with sushi, nigiri, poke bowls, pasta and paella among the menu choices. Sardine skewers and grilled fish also appear in its food offer. The dated price figures on this restaurant page concern the menu, so they should not be read as day-pass or sunbed charges. Follow the current menu and reservation links to check dishes, portions and table availability with the venue.
Contact & location in San Pedro de Alcántara
- Address
- Av. Mar Mediterráneo, 1, 29670 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
- Phone
- 687 58 87 77
- Directions
- Directions
Highlights
- Beachfront chiringuito on the San Pedro Alcántara promenade, Marbella
- Originally founded as 'Chiringuito El Nini' by fisherman Francisco Gambero López
- Original premises destroyed by an overnight fire on 21 April 2023
- Rebuilt/rebranded as 'Playa Nini': Mediterranean & Japanese fusion cuisine
- Signature dish: Nigiri with premium Japanese Wagyu, truffle & Himalayan salt
Playa Nini Beach Restaurant, answered
Where is El Nini located?
El Nini (now operating as Playa Nini Beach Restaurant) sits on the San Pedro de Alcántara beachfront promenade at Av. del Mar Mediterráneo 1, Marbella.
How much does food cost at El Nini?
Starters start from €5, sushi from €10.50, nigiri from €11.50, and mains like pasta or paella from €18, per the restaurant's published menu.
Does El Nini take reservations?
Yes: tables can be booked by phone on +34 687 588 777 or through the restaurant's website.
Last checked: 25 August 2026
Checked by Vernon Marsh on 25 August 2026