Enjoy the Flavours of the Mediterranean at Casa Jaime Peñíscola, a Unique Gastronomic Experience

Casa Jaime Peñíscola is synonymous with Mediterranean seafood. Located in Peñíscola, the restaurant serves the finest ingredients sourced from local fishing markets. You simply can’t leave the destination without stopping by for a visit. During your time in this beautiful part of the province of Castellón, make sure you wander the streets of the historic centre and explore the impressive castle: activities that will work up an appetite before you sit down at Casa Jaime Peñíscola. 

The soul of Casa Jaime Peñíscola is Jaime Sanz, a renowned and multi-award-winning chef that has been working since 1967. His beginnings onboard a fishing boat can be perceived in his cuisine. He’s an expert in preparing stews positively bursting with the incredible flavours of local fish. Seafood has, without doubt, influenced the menu at Casa Jaime Peñíscola with dishes like caldereta Camilo, a fish stew served with a romesco-style sauce, and traditional suquet de peix, a fish soup. 

The kitchen also cooks up rice dishes made of all sorts of fish and vegetables grown in the local huerta. And the starters are absolutely delicious. Mussels a la marinera, sea anemone, cod cakes, cuttlefish croquettes, calamari: the list of delicacies served at Casa Jaime Peñíscola goes on and on. Every dish is prepared with the carefully selected ingredients, prioritising local produce at all times. 

The menu at Casa Jaime Peñíscola varies with the catch of the day, respects the memory of traditional cuisine and adds an innovative and exotic touch to enrich the dish. If you’re more of a meat lover, there’s no need to worry as you will also find a selection of expertly cooked quality cuts. 

The desserts at Casa Jaime Peñíscola are flavoured with orange and nougat, ranging from refreshing to creamy taste profiles in house recipes. Make sure you leave some room to try them. The restaurant’s location is superb: sitting just a stone’s throw from the castle on beautiful Norte Beach. So what are you waiting for? Come and indulge in gastronomy in Peñíscola.