Top Restaurants and Bars on Brac Island

There are numerous famous Dalmatian restaurants on Brac Island.

You can order excellent grilled lamb as well as lamb under the bell and other delicacies such as fish, seashells, crabs, and traditional Dalmatian desserts.

Let's extract the finest restaurants that have welcomed the biggest gourmets, and delicacies from around the world with excellent food and top service. Each of them is unique in its own way. As a real local, I had the pleasure to try the rhapsody of various fish and meat flavors.

Our guests who stay at luxury villas on Brac expect nothing but the best when they ask for recommendations. Here's the list we give them!

Best Brac Restaurants

1. Restaurant Mali Raj - "A Little Paradise"

Restaurant "Mali Raj" (Little Paradise" in Bol, on the Island of Brac, is set in a beautiful location near the "Golden Cape" Beach.

It's easy to reach by car, following the road along the Golden Cape, or by foot if you choose the promenade from Bol to the west.

Restaurant & Bar "Mali Raj", Source: Facebook page: Mali Raj Bol - Restaurant & Bar

This lovely restaurant is inside the old olive grove and a vineyard.

Carefully selected details of Brac heritage will serve you with an unforgettable atmosphere, accompanied by traditional tastes of Dalmatia.

Delicious lunch in the garden, Source: Facebook page: Mali Raj Bol - Restaurant & Bar

The menu is based on traditional Dalmatian cuisine. You'll be delighted by a mix of classic dishes and interesting fish, seafood, and meat recipes, such as tartar, carpaccio, and buzara.

We also recommend grilled dishes, whether it's fish or meat.

Wine at Restaurant Mali Raj, Source: Mali Raj Website

With sea and olives, it only makes sense to sip quality wine. "Mali Raj" has an exceptional wine list that will satisfy even those with the highest standards!

2. Taverna Riva - "Traditional kitchen of Brac and modern cookery"

Taverna Riva is a restaurant with the longest tradition and distinctive local cuisine. It's set in the very center of Bol's port.

Restaurant and Bistro "Taverna-Riva", Source: Facebook Page "Restaurant i Bistro "Taverna-Riva""

Eterovic family runs this restaurant, which represents the very top of Brac's gastronomy.

Their menu is a delicious blend of traditional Dalmatian and modern cuisine.

Dinner at Taverna Riva, Bol

"Taverna-Riva" restaurant is on the terrace and the upper floor of an old stone house. On the ground floor are a bistro and a cafe bar, owned by the same family but running as a separate service.

Meat dish at the terrace of Taverna Riva, Source: Taverna Riva Website

We recommend Taverna Riva to anyone looking for traditional recipes of Brac Island with a modern twist.

You can find meat and octopus under the lid ("ispod peke"), lamb, fish, cooked seafood specialties, mussels, clams, grilled dishes, homemade pasta, and Dalmatia desserts.

3. Tavern (Konoba) TOP - "Lovely staff and a good steak"

Tavern TOP is situated on the harbor of Sumartin, right next to the sea.

It can boast of excellent service and food.

Tavern TOP, Source: Facebook page "Konoba TOP Sumartin"

Visit it to enjoy a great ambiance, fantastic hospitality, and amazing Dalmatian meals.

4. Tavern Kala Dine & Wine - "Innovative and creative menu"

Kala Dine & Wine is a small family-run restaurant in Supetar. It's designed and decorated in the spirit of Brac Island.

The restaurant embraces Dalmatian heritage, with Brac stone and open-fire cooking.

Kala Dine & Wine, Source: Kala Dine & Wine Website

Chef Dino Separovic, a member of JRE Croatia, is the mastermind of flavors. He draws inspiration from Brac Island. Kala's unique dishes are a result of fresh, high-quality ingredients and expert cooking techniques.

Chef Dino preparing his signature dishes, Source: Kala Dine & Wine Website

Meanwhile, his wife Mia oversees the service, making sure all guests enjoy a welcoming, memorable dining experience.

The welcoming staff of Kala Dine & Wine, Source: Kala Dine & Wine Website

In 2023, Kala received awards from the Michelin Guide and Gault & Maulau restaurant.

We recommend everyone to enjoy a fine dining experience in Kala, where local ingredients are transformed into sensational dishes, with the culinary signature of Chef Dino.

5 Vina Senjkovic - "A real gem!"

This family vineyard and cuisine in Nerezisce is a highly recommended experience.

Gnudi in Prawn bisque, Source: Vina Senjković Facebook Page

The food is superb in taste and presentation, and it is a real trip to new flavors and combinations of ingredients.

Vina Senjkovic, Brac

A great sommelier will enthuse you with tales and techniques. Book in advance because they serve just a few tables. It would be an unforgettable treat to your senses for sure.

6. Grill Garden - "A different way to try local products!"

Modern Croatian cuisine, surrounded by the olive fields with a stunning view.

Grill Garden Restaurant, Source: Grill Garden Restaurant Facebook Page

Fresh fish, local meat, and other ingredients produced on-site are a ‘’best buy'' combination for a good meal.

Seafood at Grill Garden Restaurant, Source: Grill Garden Restaurant Facebook Page

What's more, you can expect excellent service from staff that clearly enjoy working there!

Grill Garden Restaurant, Source: Grill Garden Restaurant Facebook Page

Best Brac Bars & Clubs

1.Varadero Cocktail Bar - "Great Cocktails, location, and cool service!"

A lovely seating area and lots of standing places for those who like to dance.

Party at Varadero Cocktail Bar, Source: Varadero Bol, Brač Facebook Page

Really good DJ playing mixes of modern Pop. Great lighting that evokes dance. Recommended for groups or couples who seek for fun on holidays!

Varadero Cocktail Bar, Source: Varadero Bol, Brač Facebook Page

In the daytime, Varadero is a nice place for a chill brunch. You can choose all kinds of meals, from savory to sweet, with cocktails on the side

2. Auro Cocktail Bar - "Chill on the beach!"

Chill out in the shade on bean bag chairs directly on the beach with a drink and good music.

DJ Party at Auro, Source: AURO Bol, Brač Facebook Page

This beach bar offers a variety of cocktails, spirits, or ordinary wine, beer, or coffee.

Auro Beach Bar, Source: AURO Bol, Brač Facebook Page

Once you lay down and enjoy yourself you’ll realize you're in one of the most touristy areas and a perfectly located beach bar.

3. 585 Club Bol - "Best clubbing experience"

Only 5 minutes from Zlatni Rat Beach, situated in the woods, Night Club 585 features one large interior floor and a grand exterior floor and VIP lounges.

585 Club Bol, Source: 585 Club Website

With a custom-made high-tech sound system and light show, this club will surely be an unforgettable experience.

585 Club Bol, Source: 585 Club Website

4. Caffe Bar Marinero - "Service and ambient"

Nice bar in Bol for an early morning café or late evening glass of wine.

Marinero Bar, Source: Caffe Bar Marinero Facebook Page

This bar is hidden from the eyes of a strong sun under a tree that welcomes everyone who wishes to relax and chat with their friends.

Live Music at Marinero bar

Visit Brac Island

On the island of Brac, along with great restaurants and bars, you can enjoy evenings of klapa music, concerts of different bands organized during the summer, cultural manifestations, exhibitions, the annual festivity of Our Lady of Snow, fishermen’s evenings, and many other events.

Make sure to check out our blog Dream Itinerary: 7-Day Villa Vacation on Brac Island in Croatia and plan your villa holiday on Brac!