Our opinion of Browns Restaurant – Overpriced & Underwhelming
During a recent trip to Cabo Roig, we revisited Browns Restaurant, a place we’d enjoyed in the past but hadn’t visited in years. Unfortunately, this return visit left us deeply disappointed.
First Impressions
Located near La Zenia roundabout, Browns has a stylish, modern-rustic charm with cozy furnishings in a bar setting. However, the atmosphere leaned more toward “pub grub” than “fine dining”, especially with drinkers sitting at the bar. We usually sit on their lovely terrace, but due to unseasonably cold March weather, we dined inside.
Service: Shockingly Poor
From the moment we arrived, the staff’s indifference was glaring. The host barely acknowledged us, and our server was outright grumpy, acting as though we were an inconvenience. Basic requests (like salt and pepper) were ignored, forcing us to scavenge from nearby tables. For a restaurant charging premium prices, this level of neglect is unacceptable.
Food: Overpriced & Underwhelming
The menu is exorbitantly priced, but we’re happy to pay for quality if it delivers. Sadly, Browns fell short: Starters were Karaage & Tuna Tartare. Excellent, crispy, fresh, and flavourful. The meal’s only highlight.
For the main course, we had steaks €42.90 for a 400g Ribeye, €38 for a Chateaubriand, which were mediocre at best. Tough, lacking depth of flavour, and nowhere near the quality expected at these prices. The real kick is the Hidden Costs. Fries were €6 and Sauce was €3 – a blatant rip-off of €40+ for steaks in Spain. I thought I had landed on Stephens Green in Ireland.
Final Bill: €136.90 for Regret
With four bottled waters, the total in our opinion, was outrageous for what we received. Subpar food and abysmal service.
Verdict: Never Again
In our opinion, Browns Restaurant prioritises style over substance. Between the unfriendly staff, overpriced dishes, and add-on charges, this was one of our worst dining experiences in Spain. Save your money and your patience for somewhere that values its customers.
https://browns-cocktailbar.com
Phone: +34 679 493 874
Address: Ctra de Villamartin, 1, Num Puerta 19. 03189 La Zenia, Alicante.