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Close-up of seafood paella with whole prawns
Server plating a paella on the beach terrace
Three bowls of seafood rice with crab and prawns
wine glasses toasting over croquettes and salad plates
Seafood paella with whole grilled prawns

Ponderosa Beach

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#336 in MallorcaRanked #336 of all Mallorca restaurants on Guidavera. Click to see the full ranked list./GoodGuidavera tier, our editorial classification combining ratings, accolades, and source consensus across the Mallorca dining scene./Rice & PaellaRice & Paella cuisine: the kitchen's primary culinary tradition and style./€€€/Platja de Muro/

A beach restaurant on the sand at Playa de Muro known for author rice dishes and paella from chef Kike Martí, built on a 0 km Slow Food approach with local farmers and Mallorcan fishermen, and a polished "chiringuito 2.0" feel.

Background

About Ponderosa Beach

The Story

Ponderosa sits right on the sand at Ses Casetes des Capellans, the historic wooden-cabin stretch at the southern end of Playa de Muro. It bills itself as a "chiringuito 2.0". A beach club that keeps the barefoot feel but plates things up properly. The setting is the whole pitch here: a table on the sand, the bay in front of you.

The Cuisine

The kitchen, led by chef Kike Martí, is known for arroces de autor. Author rice dishes and paellas built on regional seafood and local rice varieties. Beyond the rice, the menu runs to Mediterranean fresh fish, seafood, salads and meats. The house line is a 0 km Slow Food approach, leaning on local farmers and Mallorcan fishermen.

The Chef

Kike Martí

The Team

Kike Martí leads the kitchen and is the name most associated with the restaurant's rice program.

Highlights

What Diners Say

Good for DatesPopular with Tourists

Consensus

Ponderosa Beach Ratings & Reviews

Diner Ratings

Google

4.5

3,058 reviews

TripAdvisor

4.4

1,377 reviews

#336 in MallorcaGood

Ponderosa Beach ranks #336 of 338 rated restaurants in Mallorca. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on Google (3,058 reviews).

Reservations

How to Book Ponderosa Beach

Booking

Online reservations run through the official site at ponderosabeach.com. Tables go quickly in July and August, so book early if you want a midday spot on the sand.

Experience

Ponderosa Beach Dining Experience

Ponderosa is toes-in-the-sand dining at Ses Casetes des Capellans, Playa de Muro, a 'chiringuito 2.0' keeping the barefoot feel but plating things up properly. Chef Kike Martí runs arroces de autor and paella on a 0 km Slow Food approach, with live music and DJ sets toward sunset. Popular with tourists, it suits a date.

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Ponderosa Beach Location & Neighbourhood

Address

Casetes des Capellans, s/n, 07458 Muro, Spain

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Getting There

Ponderosa Beach is on Platja de Muro, on the north-east coast, about 48 km from Palma. It's a fair drive across the island, so a hire car is the practical way to get there from Palma or the airport.

Nearby

Muro is a small inland municipality in the north of Mallorca, its name believed to come from an Arabic word for wall or boundary. Historically an agricultural town producing oranges, lemons, olives and potatoes, it lies apart from the coastal development at Platja de Muro. Ponderosa Beach sits on Casetes des Capellans.

Nearby landmarks

Landmarks near Ponderosa Beach.

Details

Ponderosa Beach Reservations, Hours & Contact

Opening Hours

DayHours
Monday12:30–21:00
Tuesday12:30–21:00
Wednesday12:30–21:00
Thursday12:30–21:00
Friday12:30–21:00
Saturday12:30–21:00
Sunday12:30–21:00

Ponderosa Beach hours verified 2026-06-21. Contact the restaurant to confirm.

Contact

Phone+34 971 18 41 18

Book ahead in summer. Ponderosa is one of the busiest beach restaurants on the north coast and fills up fast in peak season.

Good to Know

Right on the sand at Ses Casetes des Capellans, Playa de Muro (Muro).
Known for author rice dishes and paella under chef Kike Martí.
Describes its sourcing as 0 km Slow Food, working with local farmers and fishermen.
Runs a seasonal music programme with live music and DJ sets toward sunset.
Reservations strongly recommended in summer; it books out fast.
Phone: 971 18 41 18.

Social

From ponderosabeach on Instagram

his is your reminder to slow down.
We'll take care of the rest.
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Este es tu recordatorio para bajar el ritmo.
Del resto

his is your reminder to slow down. We'll take care of the rest. • Este es tu recordatorio para bajar el ritmo. Del resto nos encargamos nosotros. • Eine kleine Erinnerung daran, das Tempo zu reduzieren. Um den Rest kümmern wir uns. • • • #PonderosaBeach #MediterraneanExperience #BeachRestaurantMallo

Some people take vitamins. We come to the sea.
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Hay quien toma vitaminas. Nosotros venimos al mar.
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Manche nehmen Vita

Some people take vitamins. We come to the sea. • Hay quien toma vitaminas. Nosotros venimos al mar. • Manche nehmen Vitamine. Wir gehen ans Meer. • • • #MediterraneanLife #PonderosaBeach #SeaLovers #PlayaDeMuro #MallorcaVibes

Rice dishes and wine.
Name a better combo. We’ll wait.
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Arroces y vino.
¿Se te ocurre un mejor combo? Te leemos.
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Reis

Rice dishes and wine. Name a better combo. We’ll wait. • Arroces y vino. ¿Se te ocurre un mejor combo? Te leemos. • Reisgerichte und Wein. Fällt euch eine bessere Kombination ein? Wir warten. • • • #PaellaMallorca #WineAndDineMallorca #PonderosaBeach #RestaurantMallorca #MediterraneanFood

From our kitchen to your table.
Freshly made, ready to enjoy.
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De nuestra cocina a tu mesa.
Recién hecho y listo para d

From our kitchen to your table. Freshly made, ready to enjoy. • De nuestra cocina a tu mesa. Recién hecho y listo para disfrutar. • Von unserer Küche direkt auf euren Tisch. Frisch zubereitet und bereit zum Genießen. • • • #PonderosaBeach #KitchenToTable #MediterraneanFood #RestaurantMallorca #Chiri

Our kind of holidays?
Sea, sunshine, good food and absolutely nowhere to rush to.
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¿Nuestras vacaciones ideales?
Mar, s

Our kind of holidays? Sea, sunshine, good food and absolutely nowhere to rush to. • ¿Nuestras vacaciones ideales? Mar, sol, buena comida y ninguna prisa. • Unsere Art von Urlaub? Meer, Sonne, gutes Essen und kein Grund zur Eile. • • • #PonderosaBeach #HolidayMode #BeachRestaurantMallorca #PlayaDeMur

Lunch tastes different when your feet are in the sand.
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La comida sabe diferente cuando tienes los pies en la arena.
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Lunch tastes different when your feet are in the sand. • La comida sabe diferente cuando tienes los pies en la arena. • Essen schmeckt einfach anders, wenn man die Füße im Sand hat. • • • #FeetInTheSand #PonderosaBeach #BeachRestaurantMallorca #ChiringuitoMallorca #PlayaDeMuro

Questions

Ponderosa Beach FAQ

Where is Ponderosa Beach in Mallorca?

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Ponderosa Beach is on the sand at Ses Casetes des Capellans, Playa de Muro, in the municipality of Muro on Mallorca's north coast.

What kind of food does Ponderosa Beach serve?

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It's known for arroces de autor (author rice dishes and paella made with regional seafood and local rice) alongside Mediterranean fresh fish, seafood, salads and meats.

Who is the chef at Ponderosa Beach?

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Chef Kike Martí leads the kitchen and is the name behind the restaurant's signature rice dishes.

Do I need to book at Ponderosa Beach?

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Yes, especially in summer. It's one of the most booked beach restaurants on the north coast and fills up fast in peak season. Reservations run through the official site.

Is Ponderosa Beach right on the beach?

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Yes. It sits directly on the sand at Playa de Muro, with tables on the beach and the bay in front.