Restaurant Peix & Brases in Dénia: An Honest Review (2026)
We checked out this fish and grilled meat spot on Dénia's Plaça Benidorm. Here's the honest take.
Restaurant Peix & Brases: an honest review
Peix & Brases is on Plaça Benidorm in Dénia, at Plaça Benidorm, 18. The name says it all: peix means fish, brases means hot coals. That's the whole menu in two words, and it's a good sign when a restaurant doesn't need to overcomplicate what it does.
This is a fish and grilled meat restaurant. The seafood comes from Mediterranean waters nearby, and the grill does the rest of the work. If you want good fish cooked simply, without a fuss, this is built for that. It's become a regular spot for people in the area, and sitting on the plaza makes it easy to grab a table and watch Dénia go by while you eat.
What to expect
Don't come here looking for a tasting menu or anything fancy. It's straightforward: good ingredients, cooked over fire, in a relaxed plaza setting. If you want a proper Spanish grill and seafood dinner without the frills, that's what you get. The plaza setting also means outdoor tables, which matters if you'd rather eat with a view of the square than inside four walls.
Who it's for
If you like your fish grilled instead of fried, and you want a meal that doesn't try too hard, this fits. It works for a couple's dinner, a small group after a day at the beach, or anyone passing through Dénia who wants a proper sit-down meal instead of tapas on the go. The plaza location makes it easy to find and easy to combine with a wander around the old town afterward.
How it compares: Casa Del Mar in Torrevieja
Casa Del Mar is worth knowing about if you're comparing seaside restaurants along the coast. It's in Torrevieja, at C. Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente, 13. The setup is smaller and more intimate than Peix & Brases, with a seaside feel that's closer to eating at someone's coastal home than a big restaurant. It sits away from the busier restaurant strip in Torrevieja, so it's a quieter pick.
Both restaurants share the same idea: keep it simple, keep it coastal, let good seafood do the talking. Peix & Brases in Dénia has the plaza energy and the grill going for it. Casa Del Mar in Torrevieja is the quieter, more intimate option if you're further south on the coast.
Picking between the two
If you're up in Dénia and want a lively plaza atmosphere with a mix of grilled meat and fish on the menu, go with Peix & Brases. If you're down in Torrevieja and want something smaller and calmer, away from the main strip, Casa Del Mar is the better fit. Neither one is trying to be the other. That's honestly the best way to pick between two decent places: figure out which mood you're in, not which one is "better" on paper.
Where else to eat nearby
Building out a food and drink list for the Costa Blanca? Check our guide to where to eat and drink in Playa de San Juan, or read another honest restaurant review: Pelican Restaurante in Playa San Juan.
Ready to go? Restaurant Peix & Brases is on Plaça Benidorm in Dénia.