RESTAURANTE

Outdoor fine seafood restaurant with ocean views in Altea, Alicante.

Nestled into the coastal charm of Altea, La Maja invites you to savor a refined yet relaxed dining experience inspired by the rhythms of the Mediterranean.

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Calm ocean water under a clear blue sky.
A person is using a fork to pick up a dish with chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and herbs on a white plate with a brown rim, placed on a gray or metallic countertop.

PHILOSOPHY

The freshest seafood is grilled to perfection over an open flame, served against the backdrop of endless sea view. This is our testament to purity, simplicity and elegance.

Our Menu

Our menus changes often to keep things fresh and seasonal!
For our latest chef inspirations, give us a call or check out our Instagram page.

Grilled octopus tentacles with cherry tomatoes, avocado, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on a decorative white plate.
A plate of food with fish, lettuce, tomato, and a purple dumpling. Behind it are two bottles of wine, a fish bowl with shells, and a gold table lamp. The setting appears to be a dining room with a view outside at night.
A plated filet of fish garnished with lemon slices, along with grilled vegetables including carrots, zucchini, and eggplant, on a textured glass plate.
A seafood appetizer featuring a whole lobster tail and a lobster head served on a textured glass plate with assorted salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and small dollops of sauce.
A selection of colorful seafood dishes on a kitchen counter, including shrimp, tuna, watermelon salad, and dipping sauce.
A plate of fresh oysters with lemon wedges and ice, and another plate of raw shrimp with lemon wedges, on a stainless steel countertop.
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Chef brett russell

Award-winning Head Chef
Hailing from a small town in the countryside of England, Chef Brett Russell’s culinary journey has taken him across the globe, combining his love for travel and exceptional talent. Having worked in Australia, Spain, and his native England, Brett has gained a wealth of experience at some of the world's top kitchens.

Brett's dedication and skill have been recognized with multiple awards, including 2 AA rosettes, the Fine Dining Chef of the Year at the Gloucestershire Food and Drinks Awards and Chef of the Year at the Cotswolds Life Food and Drinks Awards. His restaurant, Tierra & Mar in Cirencester, has also garnered numerous local and national nominations, reflecting his reputation for excellence.

Prior to launching his own restaurant, Brett sharpened his skills in prestigious Michelin-starred establishments such as Restaurante Riff in Valencia, Monastrell in Alicante, and Es Racó d'es Teix in Mallorca, along with renowned venues across England and Australia.

His lifelong dream has always been to create a fresh seafood restaurant, and now, in Altea and La Maja, he’s realizing that vision—bringing a passion for fine seafood and innovative cuisine to the vibrant community he loves.

A waiter in a black apron and white shirt standing outdoors at a restaurant, surrounded by green plants and white tables with pink chairs and tablecloths.