The Tabana Menu: What to Eat at the Best Restaurant in Playa de Palma
If you are looking for a proper dinner in Playa de Palma, Tabana on Avinguda de Son Rigo is the answer. The menu covers starters, sharing plates, fresh fish, grilled meat, sushi, pasta, salads and desserts. This page breaks down exactly what is on the menu, what each dish is, and what it costs, so you know what to expect before you book.
Tabana is a dinner show restaurant open every night from 8pm to 2am. The kitchen runs all evening. You eat at your own pace while live performers work through the room and the DJ after party follows from around 11pm.
Starters in Playa de Palma
The starter menu at Tabana runs from light options to more substantial dishes worth sharing across the table.
Sourdough bread, roasted garlic aioli, olives and red pesto tomato 9.50
The bread to start the table. Sourdough with roasted garlic aioli, olives and a red pesto tomato. Gluten-free bread is also available at 3.80.
Imperial beef carpaccio 28.00
Beef tenderloin, arugula, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, fresh truffle and balsamic pearls. One of the more elegant starters on the menu. The truffle is fresh rather than truffle oil, which is worth knowing.
Salmon and passion fruit ceviche 26.00
Marinated salmon with citrus leche de tigre, avocado, sweet potato puree, pickled red onion, crispy corn, plantain and coriander sprouts. A well-balanced ceviche with a South American influence.
Steak tartare 35.00Beef tenderloin with classic seasoning, fine pickles, fresh samphire, Dijon mayo, caviar and crispy carasau bread. A serious tartare with caviar. Worth ordering if you want something rich and well-executed to start.
Chicken skewers with satay sauce, sesame and peanuts 21.00
Three skewers with satay sauce. A crowd-pleaser that works well as a sharing starter.
Crispy prawns, 6 pieces 21.00
Six crispy prawns. Simple and consistently ordered.
Iberian ham croquettes, 4 pieces 19.50
Crispy croquettes with Iberian ham, mild pepper aioli. One of the better croquettes in Playa de Palma.
Mushroom and chestnut croquettes, 4 pieces (vegetarian) 16.00
Truffle mayo and fresh sprouts. The vegetarian croquette option.
Slow-braised ribeye croquettes, 4 pieces 22.00
Braised ribeye croquettes with pepper mayo and chives. Richer than the standard croquette and worth ordering if the table eats meat.
Sharing Plates in Playa de Palma
The sharing section is where Tabana does its most interesting food. These are dishes designed to be ordered alongside other things and passed around the table.
Hand-carved acorn-fed Iberian ham (Bellota) 35.00
Hand-carved jamón ibérico de bellota with carasau bread, extra virgin olive oil and olives. If you eat ham, this is the right way to start a meal.
Selection of cheeses 26.00
Aged sheep cheese, semi-cured cheese, Comté, Taleggio, Gorgonzola, fig jam, crispy toasts, walnuts and dates. A proper cheese board rather than an afterthought.
Broken eggs with Iberian ham 35.00
Crispy shoestring potatoes, pepper mayo, chives and fresh sprouts with Iberian ham. The Spanish classic done well. Generous and satisfying.
Mussels with coconut and ginger 28.00
Coconut milk, lemongrass, lime, coriander, a light spicy kick and fresh herbs. A lighter option for the table that works as a contrast to the richer sharing plates.
Gillardeau oysters 3 for 27.00 / 5 for 45.00 / 9 for 76.50
Freshly opened Gillardeau oysters served natural or ceviche-style with lime and samphire. Gillardeau is one of the most respected oyster producers in France. Worth ordering if you want something genuinely special at the table.
Salads in Playa de Palma
Seasonal tomatoes with burrata stracciatella and pesto 26.00
Pesto, pine nuts, balsamic caviar, crispy parmesan, fresh basil and sprouts. A well-built tomato and burrata salad that works as a lighter option alongside heavier dishes.
Grilled chicken Caesar salad 25.00
Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken breast, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing and confit cherry tomatoes. The classic Caesar done properly.
Pasta in Playa de Palma
Truffle carbonara spaghetti alla chitarra 38.00
Cured egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, crispy guanciale and black pepper. A serious carbonara with truffle. The chitarra cut makes a difference to the texture. One of the better pasta dishes on the menu.
Paccheri with Genovese pesto 32.00
Confit cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, parmesan crisp and sprouts. A cleaner, lighter pasta option.
Seafood tagliatelle 38.00
Mussels, black tiger prawns and crispy kale. The seafood pasta on the menu. Worth ordering if the table wants something in between the fish mains and the sharing plates.
Fish in Playa de Palma
Grilled sea bass on creamy corn puree 40.00
Green beans, shallots and a light fish and lemon foam. The fish main for people who want something elegant and clean. Sea bass cooked properly on the grill and served with a corn puree that carries the dish.
White miso salmon with celeriac cream 39.00
Radishes, toasted sesame, snow peas, crispy rice, pea oil and fresh sprouts. A Japanese influence on the fish main. The miso treatment works well on salmon and the celeriac cream is a strong pairing.
Meat and Steaks in Playa de Palma
The meat section is where Tabana makes its strongest statement on the menu. Argentine cuts cooked properly with the option to upgrade.
Rib-eye steak, Argentina, 400g 58.00
Beef tenderloin, 250g 48.00
Entrecote, Argentina, 300g 46.00
Picanha USA, 300g 48.00
Tomahawk 1.2kg 210.00
The centrepiece of the meat section. A 1.2kg bone-in ribeye. Feeds two comfortably. The kind of dish the rest of the table looks at and wishes they had ordered.
Tabana Golden Tomahawk 1.2kg 299.00
The premium version. Same cut, elevated presentation. Worth knowing it exists for a special occasion.
Upgrade your cut: Fresh grated truffle can be added to any steak. XL black tiger prawn surf and turf is also available as an upgrade. Prices on request.
Sauces 3.90 eachGreen chimichurri, peppercorn sauce, mushroom sauce, garlic and herb butter, truffle mayo, smoky Jack Daniel's BBQ.
Side Dishes in Playa de Palma
French fries with Padrón peppers and crispy garlic 7.50
Creamy mashed potatoes, finished with chives 7.00
Mallorcan baby potatoes with rosemary, garlic butter and mojo verde mayo 8.00
Grilled seasonal vegetables 11.00
Green salad with citrus vinaigrette 7.50
Sushi in Playa de Palma
The sushi section runs as a separate kitchen alongside the Mediterranean menu. All pieces are made to order.
Tartars
Salmon tartare 28.00
Japanese-style dressing, toasted sesame and crispy pani puri.
Bluefin tuna tartare 29.00
Light soy, sesame oil, prawn cracker and shiso.
Nigiri, 2 pieces
Salmon nigiri 10.00
Tuna nigiri 11.00
Gyozas
Meat and vegetable gyozas 19.00
Blood orange hoisin sauce, sesame and spring onion.
Vegetable gyozas 16.00
Futo Maki, 6 pieces
Philadelphia futomaki 20.50
Salmon, cream cheese and avocado.
Spicy tuna roll 28.50
Lightly spicy tuna with Japanese mayo.
Uramaki, 8 pieces
California roll 22.00
White and black sesame, salmon, avocado and cream cheese.
Volcano tuna roll 22.00
Tuna, avocado, spicy mayo, shichimi togarashi and spring onions.
Bull Dog roll 30.00
Salmon, tempura prawn, avocado, tobiko, Philadelphia cheese and mango sauce. The most complex roll on the menu.
Veggi tropical roll 29.00
Avocado, mango, shimeji mushrooms, nori, cream cheese, black sesame and tropical sauce. The vegetarian sushi option.
Desserts in Playa de Palma
All desserts are 14.00.
Pineapple carpaccio spiced pineapple with coconut and ginger ice cream.
Chocolate coulant warm chocolate cake with a molten centre.
Warm roasted pistachio fondant served with pistachio ice cream.
Classic cheesecake creamy traditional style.
Tiramisu truffles creamy bites with cocoa and coffee.
Passion fruit crème brûlée silky custard with a caramelised crust.
How to Book
Tabana is open every night from 8pm. For groups, book in advance and mention the size of the table. For specific dishes like the tomahawk or Gillardeau oysters, it is worth mentioning when you reserve to make sure availability is confirmed.
Arrive from 8pm. The kitchen runs all evening so there is no rush. The food, the live entertainment and the after party all run together.
Avinguda de Son Rigo, 4, Playa de Palma, 07610.
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