Best meal in Barcelona! Hands down. Location was great, very relaxing. Service was a little spotty but given how busy they were, it was understandable. The food - 5 stars!!!! Everything was done right. Quality was very high, flavors spot on. I wish the serving was a little more but with everything tasting great, I was happy. We were in Barcelona for 7 days. Tried Mom and Pop shops, neighborhood restos and I was originally worried about eating in a high tourist place such as Barceloneta and Agua. But I was mistaken. Best meal ever. I wished we were able to go back for another meal but unfortunately, we flew out the next day. read more

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Beautiful beachfront views and a great atmosphere, but unfortunately the service really brought the experience down. Our server was missing for most of the dinner and we constantly had to ask other staff for help. We even had to cancel a few drinks because they were taking so long to come out. The food was decent, but nothing memorable enough to make up for the experience. Overall, not a place I'd go back to. read more

The part of the restaurant on the beach looks really nice but since we didn't have reservations we weren't allowed to sit out there, which seems like a weird rule but alright. The food was somewhat hit or miss, but I particularly enjoyed the croquetas and the bomba. read more

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Ah, Agua - Spanish for "water." How fitting that this restaurant is named after the one thing they absolutely refuse to bring you. I've experienced glacial movement that was faster than our waiter. Seriously, I ordered water and by the time it arrived, I was pretty sure the ice age had ended and started again. Our server had the enthusiasm of a DMV employee on their last day and the urgency of a sloth in therapy. The waitstaff here have perfected the art of selective blindness - they can somehow see you when you walk in (barely), but become completely invisible the moment you need literally anything. It's like dining in the Bermuda Triangle of hospitality. I watched our waiter walk past our table 47 times. I counted. He had the same energy as someone being forced to attend their ex's wedding. At one point, I genuinely wondered if we were part of some elaborate social experiment about human patience thresholds. The attitude was so thick you could cut it with the knife they also forgot to bring us. I've gotten warmer receptions at tax audits. Our waiter looked at us like we'd personally insulted his entire bloodline by having the audacity to... exist in his section. Pro tip: If you're planning to visit Agua, bring your own water. And snacks. And maybe a good book, because you'll have time to finish the entire Game of Thrones series while waiting for basic service. Barcelona has thousands of incredible restaurants. This isn't one of them. **TL;DR: Come for the view, leave for literally any other restaurant.** read more

Agua - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Go for the seating- food is MEH. Service is slow- they're only quick when it's time to pay. Tomato bread was hard, dry, nasty. Artichokes were hard, dry, nasty. Sea bass was hard, dry, boring. Big shrimp were small. Drinks were mediocre. Price was decent. Couple next to me was struggling with their paella. read more

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Everything was executed well but food was just good. You're paying for the view and beach. It's nice though and worth a reservation. read more

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I would say it might be the best restaurant in Barcelona. Highly recommended. I didn't even know the octopus had these many tastes. read more

Agua - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Absolutely fire. For the view and the food itself it's totally worth it. Must go spot in Barcelona. Service was good, Hake took a while but we were warned of that. read more

Agua - Grilled Hake and Vegetarian Rice. - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

We recently visited Agua in Barcelona for the second time in two years. We returned, because the first time we'd gone to Agua, the experience was adequate. The food was good, but the service was questionable. We decided to give it another try because the food had been delicious. And we had a free night open. This experience differed from the first in that not only was the service still lacking, the food was not very good either. Aqua is a beautiful restaurant. It sits directly on the beach on the Barcelona shoreline. They appear to rely heavily upon walk in clientele off the boardwalk They do not seem to be overly concerned with cultivating repeat clients. Their service borders on disinterested and chaotic. At the end upon bringing our bill they actually asked us if we wanted to leave a tip. Tipping is not common place in Barcelona, however we have tipped various servers in the past. But we questioned the server about this, as we had not seen the same server in over an hour. So who would we have been tipping? The burger, my husband ordered, which two years ago had been exceptional was not satisfactory. He ordered it rare, red, bloody, which is the parlance in Barcelona. However, it was delivered to him, Gray all the way through like a hockey puck. He was disappointed to say the least. However, no server ever returned to check on it so we were not able to send it back. this restaurant is beautiful. The views are gorgeous. The ocean is under your feet practically. However, it seems they are resting on their laurels and just counting on their beautiful views and breezes to keep their business rolling. I have to say we can't really suggest this restaurant. read more

The beef was raw in the taco no warning or anything the food was not good. The ambiance is nice but does not match the quality of the food read more

Agua - Crunchy beef taco - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Horrible place, will never go back. Tourist should stay away. Restaurant manager is very combative especially when they overcharge your bill and won't admit mistakes. Corporate bears no responsibility and deflects. read more

The food was just ok. The service was slow. The waiter seemed to be a one man show for the outside deck at the start of our meal which delayed ordering and paying the meal. One person in our group ordered the seafood paella. The waiter told us it is cooked as a meal for two but didn't tell us he would charge twice the amount listed in the menu. It was very expensive but like someone else said your are paying for the view. I will also say bathrooms were very dirty and inside bar was infested with fruit flies. We sat at bar to have a drink before our reservation. For a €€€ restaurant I expected more. read more

The food was OK for the price we paid. Not much flavor. The service was not good. The Waitress was not welcoming. The only thing good was the cocktail. I wouldn't eat here again. read more

Ambiance was great, food and service were okay. I'm sure there are better restaurants in the area.

Agua is one of the top 10 restaurants with a beach view in Barcelona. We made reservations same day. However, when we got there they didn't have our reservation in the system. The manager at the bar was super nice though. He said he would figure something out, even though they were all booked for the night. The solution he came up with was have us seated outside, with our own personal waiter. Keep in mind that outside seatings are only for drinks, and not food. We weren't complaining because it was a mild night, and they had heat lamps on. So it worked out perfectly because we were able to dine and see/hear the sound of the ocean. So thank you for the great customer service, Agua. I picked this place over other great restaurants because they had a wide variety of choices on their menu - not just seafood. I think they are also vegan friendly. read more

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Beautiful beach views! We were able to get a table for 2 outside. We got mussels to start, very fresh! I got a chicken dish with potatoes. My boyfriend got a steak. Everything was cooked to perfection. Our server was attentive and very nice. The nightlife around this area seemed like it was very young- early 20's ish. Anyways, agua in Barca is a 5/5! read more

I really enjoyed everything about this restaurant. It is literally on the beach, so the ocean view is already a winning aspect. And I may be wrong, but I'm almost 99% sure they don't charge you for the view like some of the other restaurants alongside it do. I've been here for breakfast and lunch now and both times my food was on point. Churros and chocolate and a wonderful assortment of fruit for breakfast, and tapas: mussels, for lunch. The service here is very quick and the restaurant is usually not too crowded whenever I have been. I definitely recommend eating here! read more

Agua - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Restaurant did not have record of our reservation that the our hotel made the night before. Food was average this night. Service was not good. Ambiance was great because it was on the beach. read more

Located right on the beach. Great customer service and the food was excellent . I had the steak and it was cooked just right. I will definitely be coming back. They even have Patron margaritas definitely a plus for an American girl like me fries was super good and the warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream was a delicious treat for after . read more

Agua - All gone, is always a good sign that it was delicious - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Beautiful restaurant overlooking the beach. The food was delicious & the Service was great.

Agua is awesome! While in Barcelona, you have a lot of options for Restaurants! Don't miss out on this one! This place is an authentic Catalonian Restaurant! The Tapas are bomb, main courses are great! A must try are the black muscles! Also ask what the local fish of the day is...so many options! You can't go wrong on any of them! Also, I was so surprised how inexpensive the bottle of wines are! Very reasonable if you are a baller on a budget (like myself). The service is spot on too. Besides the food and service, the location is just as great! Right on the beach and right next to all the nightclubs! I recommend making reservations at night, have a nice dinner then hang around and hit up one of the nightclubs next door like Opium! Untz Untz Untz! Just a note: the nightclubs don't start until after 11:30pm, but you can go in earlier for cocktails and lounge around! Enjoy! read more

Another fantastic choice for us. We went for a leisurely lunch while in Spain for a conference. The location on the waterfront was a gorgeous setting and the food was equally perfect. We all ordered tapas- each better than the last. Then I got one of the best salads I've had inSpain. It was fresh, light and perfect to round out the meal. read more

Had dinner here tonight with co-workers. English menu provided. Restaurant is gorgeous! Service was prompt and efficient. We had Iberia ham, toasts with tomato jam, fried artichokes, amazing cheese risotto (yum!) for small plates. Then dinner was monkfish and salmon. We shared a bottle of red wine, total bill ~140 euros for three. This restaurant is located in a great area on the beach and near nightclubs. Taxis frequent this area, so easy to find a ride back to hotel. Definitely recommend. read more

Wife and I went here on Honeymoon. Best croquettes ever!!! Incredible location on beach, great atmosphere, superiour service! It was so good we went back the next night!!!! The bartender remembered us and got us a good table even though they were completely booked. Also, the seafood paella is incredible. Specialty of the house. You get an entire half lobster served straight up in the PAN over the rice goodness. GO HERE WHEN IN BARCELONA! read more

Excellent!!!! The octopus was fantastic, the beach was stunning and the wine sublime ;) This place is in a touristy area of Barca, Port Olimpic and I was hesitant to go for that reason. I am glad we did. There were 4 of us, my wife, 2 teenage daughters and me. We were sat promptly outside on the beach under the trees and stars. The food was done perfectly (Lamb, Steak, Octopus and fish). A bit on the more pricey side for Barca @ $160 which included 2 apps, 4 entres, 2 deserts and a bottle of wine (pricey for Barcelona NOT THE USA) but well worth it. read more

Very good and affordable restaurant on the Barceloneta beach. We enjoyed some tapas and a main dish for a Saturday lunch in the sun, and it has been a very pleasant time. While the service has been generally fast, it took them quite some time to bring us the bill though. Food quality was good and prices affordable, and there was also free Wi-Fi. read more

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Very good restaurant on la Barceloneta, but reservations are a must! We were accomodated in the bar area and that was great, we had access to the regular menu and the food was fantastic. Decor is peaceful and modern, very nice. The service was absolutely outstanding. read more

What a location! This restaurant is right at the beach. You can dine outside or inside. Both are beautiful. I was part of a group of 16. Service was good. Nice wine selection too. I had the grilled (clay pot) rice with shrimp, fish and green peppers. It was pretty good. The best thing ordered was the grilled octopus. read more

Went to this restaurant to celebrate the last night of a great trip through Spain with my boyfriend. I ordered the octopus which we both ate and I ended up getting horrible food poisoning on our last night and going to the ER. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. read more

Nice restaurant with good dining ambience, but it is kind of expensive. The Paella is a bit too salty, not really our favorite.

The location of this place is what really sets it apart from other restaurants. The waterfront view and comfortable table spacing of the main dining room is really nice. Besides that there's nothing overly amazing about the food they serve. I recommend eating here for lunch when the weather is nice vs. dinner. read more

This restaurant has very good food, friendly service and a great view of the beach and Mediterranean. Reservations are recommended. Prices are a bit on the high side. But you will have a good experience. read more

Agua - This is a picture of the restaurant taken from the boardwalk - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Our best meal in BCN! 1000X better than that tourist trap CAL Pep...for the same price 45 EUR...

Good food and service. However, not the best price-quality ratio.

I was prepared for this place to be in a great beach location, but not the greatest food. Often this is the case with tourist restaurants on the beach. I was very wrong. The food was as good as the location. The beef carpaccio was excellent, very fresh mussels and clams with an excellent sauce. Everything down to the desserts and espresso was very good. Prices slightly higher than restaurants in town, but well worth it! read more

Excellent local fare, reasonably priced, and good service. Nice view of the beach as well.

The food was very good and you can't beat the location, right on the beach with outdoor seating available on the patio. Also very close to many of the clubs in the area. A lot of seafood options, good wine selections. Slightly older crowd as the prices are a little higher than other options. read more

Great location and large outdoor seating area. We went here between lunch and dinner so only had the abbreviated tapas menu to choose from. First off, it's pricy here for what you get (13 euros for 4 shrimp?). I think the quality is good but not worth the price. That said, the drinks here are fantastic - we had a piña colada and a mojito that may have been the best of our visit. Their regular menu may offer better value but the short tapas fare is not worth it. Come here for a drink and eat elsewhere. read more

Great location, beautiful restaurant, good food. Service a bit distracted by each other, but we had a positive experience and would definitely return. read more

Loud and food was ok. Charged hefty credit card fee for USD even though asked to pay in Euros.