Terrace, harbour view, fries: Five Guys opens in Palma and Magaluf

Terrace, harbour view, fries: Five Guys opens in Palma and Magaluf

The US burger chain launches two locations on Mallorca this spring — room for around 100 guests on the Paseo Marítimo and a large terrace in Magaluf

The smell of freshly fried fries and warm buns will soon mingle with salty sea air: the American burger chain Five Guys is opening two restaurants on Mallorca this spring. One is in the heart of tourist activity in Magaluf, at Calle Blanc No. 3, close to the Momentum Plaza shopping centre and the Meliá ME hotel. The second outlet bets on the scenery and passers-by: Avenida Gabriel Roca No. 27 on Palma's Paseo Marítimo dining spaces, opposite the harbour and within sight of the historic Hotel Victoria.

Those who have strolled along the Paseo Marítimo know the mix of joggers, cruise passengers and locals who come here after work to relax. Exactly where the promenade is alive with fishing boats in the early morning and with the evening hum of the harbour, Five Guys will open a space with a covered area of 325 square metres. In addition there is a small 30-square-metre terrace — enough room for about 100 people, according to project details. For Magaluf the documents list an indoor area of 150 square metres and a significantly larger outdoor terrace of 120 square metres; a total of 96 seats will be offered there.

The concept is simple and direct: fresh burgers, hand-cut fries and a concise menu. Convenient for both tourists and Mallorcans: Click & Collect will be available, allowing orders to be placed online and picked up quickly on site — ideal for walkers who want to continue along the sea or enjoy their food aboard a boat. Especially on the Paseo, where walks are often combined with a snack break, this is a practical feature.

For the neighbourhood the arrival of an internationally known chain means more than just new fast-food options. Local workers and service staff will likely find employment; additionally, a lively venue on the boulevard brings more foot traffic in the early morning and evening hours when the promenade is otherwise quieter. In Magaluf the larger outdoor terrace is likely to become a popular meeting spot during the warmer months — beer benches, sunglasses, families with children and the usual holiday buzz included.

Of course new gastronomy changes the look of a street: proximity to Momentum Plaza and the Meliá ME in Magaluf means increased visibility for visitors, while the location on Avenida Gabriel Roca brings views of boats and harbour life. Strollers should expect more guests on weekends; on weekdays such an operation can also offer additional lunch options, for example for employees from offices and shops along the promenade.

A small tip for the curious: those walking the Paseo Marítimo in the coming weeks can watch the construction site and the first steps — tables will be set, music tested, and occasionally the scent of fried onions will drift across the promenade. In Magaluf it's worth a look into Calle Blanc in the afternoon, when sunbathers move along the terraces and the area comes alive with chatter.

For Mallorca as a whole this means more choice between TaPalma turns 20: Five days of tapas, experimentation and city vibes in Palma, stylish beach restaurants and now another international fast-food option. Whether Five Guys will suit the tastes of the islanders will become clear on the first weekends. For those who want to be sure: the seat numbers (96 in Magaluf, around 100 in Palma) and terrace areas give a first indication of when full capacity can be expected.

So if you want to combine a harbour stroll with a quick, warm burger or are looking for a large terrace for an uncomplicated meal in Magaluf — this spring the menu becomes a bit more international. And who knows: the smell of peanut oil and grilled beef may soon create new habits among Mallorca's beach walkers.