Casa del Mar
Quick info
About Casa del Mar
Casa del Mar is a Spanish tapas restaurant and bar on Middleton Rd in Hartlepool, with outdoor seating that looks out over the marina. The kitchen serves tapas in small and grande plate sizes, alongside dishes such as paella, calamari, and peppercorn chicken, with chips available as a side. A two-course set menu runs as a lunch and saver option. Table service is provided throughout, and reservations are recommended, since the dining room fills up and a wait for a table is common at busier times. High chairs are available for families with young children, and a step-free entrance allows access for visitors with mobility needs. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday and closed on Mondays and Sundays. Sticky toffee pudding rounds out the menu for dessert.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
72 dishes · mains £1–4- Halloumi£1
- Steak£4
- King Prawn£4
- Chicken And Prawn£2
- Steak And Chicken£2
- Steak And Prawn£4
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention peppercorn chicken, tapas value for money, goats cheese dish and sticky toffee pudding.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention peppercorn chicken, tapas value for money, goats cheese dish and sticky toffee pudding.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly single out the tapas and small plates as the main draw, with the goats cheese dish called "incredible" and the paella noted as needing more spice by comparison. The peppercorn chicken and calamari from a lunch set menu also earn praise, alongside a mini dessert platter one party had swapped to chocolate fudge cake after simply asking. Several describe generous portions at reasonable prices, with one lunch for three coming to just over forty pounds. Most describe fast service and a full, lively room, though a few report the opposite: one lunchtime visit describes a cold room eaten in coats, a flat pint of Madri, cutlery left on the floor, and chicken fajitas and a creamy chicken sauce served lukewarm, while a separate visitor mentions being unable to flag anyone down for more drinks despite the restaurant being quiet. Several call the marina setting and staff a highlight, and one large birthday party left having ordered nearly everything on the menu, describing the meal as consistently strong for their six-person table.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly single out the tapas and small plates as the main draw, with the goats cheese dish called "incredible" and the paella noted as needing more spice by comparison. The peppercorn chicken and calamari from a lunch set menu also earn praise, alongside a mini dessert platter one party had swapped to chocolate fudge cake after simply asking. Several describe generous portions at reasonable prices, with one lunch for three coming to just over forty pounds. Most describe fast service and a full, lively room, though a few report the opposite: one lunchtime visit describes a cold room eaten in coats, a flat pint of Madri, cutlery left on the floor, and chicken fajitas and a creamy chicken sauce served lukewarm, while a separate visitor mentions being unable to flag anyone down for more drinks despite the restaurant being quiet. Several call the marina setting and staff a highlight, and one large birthday party left having ordered nearly everything on the menu, describing the meal as consistently strong for their six-person table.
Featured reviews
- Shona Tough
“Nice food it wasn’t very busy but seemed like everyone was pre occupied we wanted some more drinks but gave up as no one came to serve us. Paella needed a bit more flavour, maybe some more spice but the goats cheese was incredible lovely dish .. deffo order this one. Great value £14.95 for 3 tapas”
- LozyDrawsStuff
“Visited with my sister, the food was fantastic and excited to come again! Food was cheap and the drinks were fantastic. Our server was super fun and sweet.”
- Suzan
“Lunch date with friends, first visit. Choice of Tapas options (small & grande plates) is excellent 👌. Prices are also very very good.”
- Kevin Hannant
“Visited here for the first time for my Son Lou,s Birthday on the 22 4 26 . Criykee the food was incredable. He told me the head chef was his old school mate Calum Brackstowe . Well let me tall ya that Calum is one Kick Ass Chef . The food we ordered everyhing was perfection and i mean everything. The place was packed which is a good sign. Hartlepool has a little GEM on its hands . I will be frequenting this place regularly. We where a six party and the food for the pricepoint we paid is absolutely Amazing cannot wait to go again. I hope the Owners are paying the staff very well . Hartlepool needs this WELL DONE GUYS & THANKYOU 👌👍.”
- Northern wandering
“Absolutely fantastic place, great food and lovely staff! Would recommend casa del mar over any other tapas place around. Must try!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
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- Wednesday
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- Thursday
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- Friday
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- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Lively restaurant serving Mediterranean sharing dishes, with outdoor seating and marina views.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
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- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar on site
- Casual
- Beer
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy-hour drinks
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Casa del Mar
- DHAMAKA - Hartlepool4.92810 miVegetarian optionsReservations
happy hour offer, tandoori mix starter, chicken tikka
- Santonio Bar Restaurant3.91190 mi£20–30Good for kidsReservations
carbonara, spicy meatballs, burger and chips
- Wallis & Co4.43610.1 mi£20–30Reservations
marina waterside location, prix fixe and cocktail offers, sunday roast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del MarOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.5513 | — | £15–30 | peppercorn chicken, tapas value for money, goats cheese dish |
| DHAMAKA - HartlepoolVegetarian options · Reservations | 4.9281 | 0 mi | — | happy hour offer, tandoori mix starter, chicken tikka |
| Santonio Bar RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 3.9119 | 0 mi | £20–30 | carbonara, spicy meatballs, burger and chips |
| Wallis & CoReservations | 4.4361 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | marina waterside location, prix fixe and cocktail offers, sunday roast |
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