Leña By Dani Garcia in Marbella is a smoky, fire focused steak restaurant created by Michelin star chef Dani García and is one of the best known places in Marbella if you are serious about meat. The whole concept is built around fire cooking, smoke flavours, and high quality cuts, and this is very much the place you come when you specifically want steak.

The atmosphere is dark, elegant, and very intentional. Dress code naturally leans towards elegant with darker colours fitting the setting best, especially for evening dining.

If you want more atmosphere and background noise, booking a table outside on the covered terrace is usually the better option. If you prefer a quieter, more intimate dinner, sitting inside works better and lets you focus more on the food and the overall experience.

This is more of a destination dinner than a casual meal, and it is popular for client dinners, date nights, and special occasions, especially for people staying around the Golden Mile and Puente Romano area.

Read more about the Golden Mile on my guide.