About Us

Our History

In 2002, as a second-generation restaurateur from Brazil and after managing establishments in the United Kingdom, Alberto Cantón took ownership of the bar 'La Rosa Negra'.

His vision was to develop a modern cocktail bar and a more casual, summer-inspired experience. Together with his wife Ellie, they decided to rename it... Bar Okapi.

Initially, Alberto introduced a small range of snacks to complement the cocktails and drinks. This selection gradually expanded to become a full menu of tapas and small plates perfect for sharing...

Over the years, encouraged by an increasingly loyal clientele, the first pizzas and salads were added. Shortly after, these made way for burgers and a new 'grill' family of dishes.

Okapi is a casual and accessible bar-restaurant offering cocktails and relaxed cuisine to a family-oriented, local, and international audience.

A diverse menu, excellent value for money, and quick, friendly service make Okapi the perfect choice for families, groups of friends, and couples living in or visiting the north coast of Menorca.

With over 20 years of history, we have established ourselves as a well-known, welcoming, and laid-back alternative. If Okapi is Playas de Fornells... Playas de Fornells is also (in a way) Okapi.