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organised two group lunches there - a success with everyone ! Away from the Arenal beach they now flourish and are admired amongst serious eaters.  Booking essential !  For summer there is a large (but no longer “mostly” muzak-free) covered area in the garden. They have occasional jazz evenings during spring/summer and a Jazz Lunch starting on January 17th. Menu-del-día €18.50 (which changes every Thursday). Ask to go on their mailing list. Tel: 96 628.9686 / f. Sunday p.m. & Monday  /  E-mail : [email protected]  Restaurante MASENA  (Jávea) Has been re-decorated and looks splendid..... Go to the end of Cami Cabanes road (behind Barclays) and immediately left onto the Benitachell (Golf Club) road. Now more beautifully appointed (Belgianowned) restaurant with great style.  Menu-del-dia €18 (but not Sundays).   Good meat a speciality, notably their Châteaubriand and steak cooked on hot stone. They are always busy so must book!  Muzak always turned down on request.  Here you will find Valentin the best Mâitre D in Jávea). Tel : 96 579.3764 / f. Tues   http://www.restaurantcostablanca. com/restaurantes/Alicante/JaveaXabia/Masena/ AND : Sister restaurant to Masena (above) MASENA at < VALL de CAVALL >: Gata :   Their sister restaurant is situated in beautiful open countryside, with spectacular mountain views, attached to the riding centre; off the N332 outside Gata. Heading southwards out of Gata, close to the northern entrance to the gorge, take the last turn, where the buildings end, down to the left.  Also with pool. Menu del dia €17 (but not Sundays).   Tel : 96 505.8475 / f. Mon http://vallde-cavall.com/seitespa.htm (click on gastronomia) Restaurante LA PLAZA No.6 : in the "triangular square" (sic) opp. Humpty Dumpty.   All-year-round successful and delightful German-owned establishment offering excellent international cuisine (which can even include a proper Wiener schnitzel !).  A favourite with residents and in tranquil surroundings.  Menu del dia €12 (midday) & €19.50 evenings. Kitchen open till 23:30h.  Beware : live music one evening a week (Thurs). Tel: 96 646 2314 /f. Monday www.laplaza6.com / E-mail: oliver@ laplaza6.net Restaurante SOFIA'S : Avda. del Pla 20, Jávea.  Really delicious and excellently prepared food. Muzak now (mostly) tamed !   The Menudel-día is one of the best, cost/ quality, that we know (currently Euros 14.50h with a glass of wine but available Thursday lunch only – resumed October).  High standards pervade all their dishes and the restaurant is beautifully appointed. Easy parking. 96 646.2903 / Open 19:00 - 22:30h / f. Sun/Mon