Who would have thought that the once staid and boring Custom House would be transformed into the trendy restaurant complex of present times? Surely not the Vikings who looked at this waterfront building as they anchored their ships at the harbour! The Custom House Bar and Grill is housed on the ground floor of this historic structure that has been refurbished and, although the exterior is still the traditional dark brown, the inside spaces are open, bright and airy.

The Custom House Bar and Grill is a modern European brasserie with influences from Scandinavia thrown in. With its deep red leather banquettes it exudes an air of comfort, while the spacious interiors offer stunning views across the water. Why not walk in for a late brunch and sample a Spanish potato omelette or a spinach quiche? Smoked salmon with horseradish cream also provides an interesting start to the day.

For lunch you could begin with a cool gazpacho with cucumber, tuna and codfish ceviche and then progress to the tempting displays on the smorgasbord. Try the prawns with boiled egg and lump fish roe served with mayonnaise on rye bread or the pan fried fillet of plaice, remoulade sauce and pickled cucumber. The grilled corn fed chicken sandwich with salad, curry dressing and bacon or the beef burger with cheddar, bacon and coleslaw are other good ways to have an enjoyable meal there.

At dinner time the Bar and Grill turns into a full fledged restaurant serving dishes such as a classic lobster bisque with dill fish cakes or carpaccio of venison, sprinkled with cumin and hazelnuts, drizzled with colza oil, and finally topped with cheese amongst other starters. For the main course you could order the confit of duck, spring cabbage, apple-turnip pure and foie gras jus or the rack of lamb with pearl onions, parsnips, puy lentils and red wine sauce.

What use is such fine dining if it doesn't culminate in something sweet? Don't count your increasing calorie intake and simply order the rich chocolate tart with orange curd and Chantilly cream or maybe the fresh strawberries and ice cream. The international wine list offers a suitable range to complement your meal or you could select one of the champagnes if you prefer a more bubbly accompaniment. The Bar and Grill is just the place if you want to spend an intimate evening ruminating over a drink, looking out at the twilight over the harbour.

Nestling quietly alongside some of the world's most chic clothing retailers, it's hardly surprising to see guests visiting Pravda appearing weighed down with shopping bags. So step inside to explore a world of attractive people and walls embellished with fashionable photographs, then delve into their unique styled menu with a wealth of choices and you might soon realise that this place is more than just a hang out for the über trendy.

During the warm months of the year Pravda opens its marina facing terrace for dining and weary customers can enjoy the vibrant environment, the exciting views of the bustling port and get a second wind before heading home. Inside it is all crisp and bright, with black chairs, creamy white sofas and big mirrors, creating a plausibly elegant yet comfortable setting.

A palpable sense of uncomplicated cooking with a global theme defines the regularly amended bill of fare. Although several new dishes make their presence felt, their famous signature dishes remain and evokes nostalgia amongst their regular patrons. It's probably this kind of flexibility and attention to detail that makes this place so appealing.

Lobster cocktail with diced mango and honey truffle dressing; fresh oysters on ice, and spicy coconut soup with lemongrass can awaken the most jaded taste buds. Main courses of beef entrecôte with French fries and mushroom pepper sauce; glazed rack of lamb with arocalapa mashed potato, and seared tuna with shiitake fried rolls and salad with ginger dressing exemplify some robust cooking.

Choose between the vodka marinated raspberry with vanilla ice cream and almond crème brûlée with custard, topped with caramelised sugar before saying 'adios'. The drinks list is home to some full bodied wines such as Miguel Merino Unnum, Bikandi reserve and Mirto in addition to some fine champagne.

Eclectic is an often used expression to define global cuisine but at Pravda it is truly merited as a description of their food as you could select a country for each course and relish their culinary delights. Puerto Banus is home to some prestigious luxury yachts and cruisers, and Pravda has added a further touch of glamour.

What happens when you put together an impeccably prepared meal along with a hugely entertaining theatrical opera? It's not an unlikely concept because at El Cafe de la Opera, they have been making a success out of it from the past decade and more. Located opposite the Teatro Real, the magnificent setting is not out of place and guests can enjoy the flavoursome food at this iconic restaurant as they settle down to a night of fun and musical enjoyment.

The atmosphere strikes a delicate balance between trendy chic and old world elegance but nevertheless, gets it right with the linen covered tables, wooden floors, exquisite place settings and a gleaming grand piano. The waiting staff are excellent not just in their service, but also in providing burst of song to diners when the spirit takes them.

Dining at the El Cafe de la Opera is an exciting experience because it is a treat not just for the taste buds but a dramatic overload for all the senses. The ambience is perfectly in tune with what customers love, and at dinner time, there?s a wonderful selection of arias, duets, quartets and romances with well known pieces that resonate in the air, long after the performance has culminated.

The international menu brings a variety of tasty dishes under one roof and there are different fixed menus based upon what will be performed musically that night. From the à la carte menu however, the ceviche of salmon with emulsion of corn and tomato chutney is a great choice for starter, but there are other delicious options too, such as the Iberian ham croquettes, foie gras terrine with fig salad and honey vinaigrette and steak tartare with toasted bread.

Vegetarians will undoubtedly rejoice in the risotto pumpkin with green asparagus or penne pasta with wild mushrooms, Parmesan cheese and truffle oil. If healthy food is a top priority, then the salads will appeal, particularly the seasonal vegetables in their own juice. If you prefer fish, then the corvine crispy spinach with purple potatoes and clam emulsion could become a firm favourite.

But meat prevails as with anywhere else with the rack of lamb with ratatouille, rösti potatoes, juice and liquorice mint or the Magret duck roast with creamy smoked bacon. There's also the fillet of beef with whiskey sauce and roasted peppers for those with hearty appetites whilst the desserts on offer can easily steal the show with their rich flavours and textures. Note for instance the chocolate fondant with passion fruit or the cheese and pear tart with coffee ice cream and calvados. There's an extensive wine list, a selection that does great justice to your meal by complementing it perfectly and there's a range of ports and other spirits too.

A Stockholm landmark since 1863, Berns Salonger remains a favourite haunt for both locals as well as visitors and there's little wonder why. With a boutique hotel, conference and banquet facilities, a vibrant Asian restaurant and summer terrace, popular bars, nightclub, gallery and a theatre that showcases all major theatrical and musical performances, concerts and international stand-up comedians, the place is without a doubt Stockholm?s unequalled entertainment hub and ideal meeting place for business and pleasure.

Nestled in the city's main attraction is Berns Asiatiska - a gem of a find both for its novelty as the city's first Chinese restaurant in 1944, as well as for its culinary excellence that sustains its popularity even today. Beginning with China, the restaurant has managed to work its way through Asia and now offers the very best of Asian cuisine, the recipes of which have been sourced from every nook and corner of this vast and fascinating continent. There are skilled sushi chefs working 'live' at the restaurant, adding reassurance that everything which comes out of this kitchen is truly Asian.

Berns Asiatiska has at its roots a vision to create a 'relaxed, international atmosphere where all kinds of guests would thrive'.  On entering, you observe how true this is. There are people from various ethnic backgrounds dining under the gilded ceilings and magnificent chandeliers that have set the place apart since its beginnings. The dining area is spacious, so you can enjoy the vibrant notes in the ambience without having to overhear your neighbour's conversation. There are several touches in the décor that indicate its rich history and the service works well with the relaxing ambience created by the restaurant. Though justifiably crowded on most days, guests are never hurried to leave the table after a meal.

There are breakfast, lunch, brunch, à la carte and sushi menus, including an enormous brunch buffet during weekends. Pop in for yum cha - Chinese tea in the afternoons, which includes dumplings and a fabulous desserts buffet.

Begin lunch with oysters from Charentes with trout roe and cumquat butter, fried pork and peanut dumpling with chilli and ginger sauce, followed by Thai meatballs in red curry or the fried duck breast. Vegetarians may go for the garlic-fried French beans and dumpling with asparagus and spring onion. Sushi lovers have a long list of chef's specials apart from the regulars including sashimi, ika and unagi, prepared right before their eyes by sushi wizards, carefully hand-picked from Asia.

Come here for authentic food, historic musings, top notch service and an international dining experience. Be it a stop-over before catching a concert at China Theatre or a casual meal with a friend, there's no better way to soak in the flavour of Stockholm than over dim-sum in Berns Asiatiska.

With the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in full sway, El Cangrejo Loco was established as a restaurant to serve distinguished guests and eminent personages who visited the port and city for the games. Today, many years after that, El Cangrejo Loco, or The Crazy Crab, has emerged as a favoured dining destination for those people who want to enjoy delicious seafood with breathtaking views of the marina and the sea.

Exceptional quality and exquisite service are the keywords that describe this restaurant aptly and popular seating options include the terraces that offer wide glimpses of the azure sea. With the perennial good weather around, customers can enjoy a sunny lunch in winter or sit down to a moonlit night in more sultry months.

The freshness of the food is instrumental in making the restaurant a phenomenal success, and everything is prepared with great care. Hand crafted dishes show the passion and commitment of the chefs in creating an experience that is simply sublime.

Starters are divided into hot and cold and amongst the latter, there is salt codfish carpaccio, a salad with dried salted meat and pears or Iberico cured ham. But if you relish something warm, then the seafood croquettes will be the ideal choice, alongside butter dipped squid rings and mussels with fisherman sauce.

For the main event, there's a famous dish from Aranda del Duero, roast baby lamb, although the veal entrecote in green pepper sauce is just as delicious. If nothing but fish will satisfy you, then do try the grilled salmon or the monkfish with mushrooms and clams. Lobster with garlic and chilli or the crayfish prepared Ferrol style are excellent options but if you wanted to stay traditional try the paella parellada.

To finish, there's the Catalan caramelized custard cream or a homemade apple puff pastry. If you prefer fruity ways to end your meal, then you could opt for seasonal fruits drizzled with Macedonian orange juice.

If you enjoy drinking avidly or even if you're just interested in the wines that a restaurant has to offer, you will be impressed with the large temperature controlled cellar that brings more than 500 Spanish choices, champagnes and spirits.