At the mouth of the Pasajes harbour in a stately 17th-century house, Casa Cámara has been serving the fruits of the Bay of Biscay since 1884. Four generations of the Cámara family have kept the same maritime spirit alive, making this one of the oldest continuously run restaurants in Gipuzkoa. The dining room's large windows look straight out over the water, so guests can watch fishing boats glide past while they eat, adding a rare sense of place to the meal.

The kitchen is built around classic Basque seafood cookery: baked spider crab, whole lobster, hake kokotxas, mixed seafood grills and roasted sea bream all feature prominently on a menu that changes with the season's catch. Alongside the seasonal suggestions, there is a thoughtfully assembled wine list to match, as well as tailored menus for groups and private celebrations, making the restaurant equally suited to an intimate dinner or a larger gathering.

Just five kilometres from San Sebastián, Casa Cámara is an easy detour for anyone exploring the Basque coast and looking for a genuine taste of local tradition rather than a tourist rendition of it. The combination of a storied family history, a striking harbourside setting and unfussy, ingredient-led cooking makes it a memorable stop for lovers of seafood and coastal atmosphere alike.