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    Bar Jai-Ca

    4.1 (145 reviews)
    ModerateTapas Bars
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Nick M.

    Delicious. We had many different dishes from here, including the prawns, pork cheek, octopus dish, mushroom dish grilled skewer. What a nice treat to end our day and trip.

    Calamari, greek salad
    Kathryn G.

    I saw this place recommended for their tapas online a lot but I couldn't really tell why based on my visit. It's located in a quiet part of down near the beach which is a nice oasis outside the hustle and bustle of the city. There was no wait when I went around 5:45 PM on a Friday for an early dinner/snack. When we were brought to a table, there were shrimp tails scattered ALL over the floor. The table felt gross and sticky. The bathroom is very small and felt so so dirty. It's nice that they have an English menu and there seemed to be a lot of locals in the restaurant/bar. Our server seemed to go on a break halfway through serving us and we saw him drinking at the bar haha. The sangria was sweet and yummy. We wanted something not too heavy so we ordered the calamari and the greek salad to start with. Both were really good. The potatas bravas were simple and just okay. We saw someone order the salmon and avocado timbale which looked super good, wish we tried it out! Overall, an average spot for tapas in Barcelona, but I probably would've rated it higher if it felt cleaner in the restaurant.

    Fried Aanchovie. Amazing!
    Jason K.

    My wife and I were in Barcelona on vacation and we loved this place so much, we actually went twice and I had the snails both times. We were lucky and the World Cup 2022 was going on at the same time as we were there. We sat in front of the one TV and I ordered a big beer for like 3.50 Euros and our nice waitress brought it over for us. I ordered snails and anchovies and fried cuttle fish. They were all excellent. The snails take some practice, but once you get a hang of it, you use your wooden javelin to pick the meat out. They give you A LOT of snails too in a hot broth with a tomato base. It even has a big bay leaf in it. The snails are super tender and it is a good twenty minute dish to get through. I also got some free olives with my beer, which were awesome as well. The cuttle fish were like fish McNuggets. Just awesome and the anchovies were their fishy goodness as always. One of many things I love about Spain is how easy it is to get anchovies. Whether in vinegar, salty, or my favorite...Fried. Just delicious every time I had them, and it was probably 6 or seven times in our ten days of Spain. This place feels like a local bar, where everybody knew each other. Great service, excellent food, pretty reasonably priced. Loved it!

    Inside area
    Lilly T.

    This is the perfect place for traditional Catalunya tapas. The food and service was amazing. Everything tasted fresh and staff was very welcoming and helpful with suggestions. It's a great location in the Barceloneta on a quiet street that feels more local. We sat at the bar and I loved the decor and style of the entire restaurant. I would say this is a very authentic spot and must try if you're looking for good tapas.

    Michael B.

    Fun tapas bar near the waterfront. We had a great variety of tapas, all tasty, attentive service and the place has the feel of a locals spot.

    My airbnb hosts enjoying themselves at one of their go to places
    Andre W.

    My Airbnb hosts decided to take me here for dinner after we had a gang of drinks at the history museum rooftop. They are regulars here and live about a 5-7 minute walk from the place which is always a good thing. The place was packed on a Thursday night so we attacked the bar while waited for a table. They ordered some drinks which seemed to be like a white vermouth but looked like limoncello...they wouldn't tell me the name, but it was pretty good. Once we got seated, I let the two of them order since they knew what was good. They ordered lots of tapas which included calamari, patatas bravas, croquetes de jamon and many other goodies. Basically lots of good food and drinks were had in this outing. Definitely a great spot with a good atmosphere.

    Wendy B.

    Super local yet super touristy. Must make reservation ahead if you don't want to wait for a long time. I'm sure they are good but probably I didn't order the right dishes - Cod and Prawn Croquette - very good and both Prawn and Cod makes its flavor more complex than normal ones. Snail Mussel Above two dishes both come in red sauce, marina something? It was too heavy together and gets boring later on. Fried Little Fish - it was good but I should have order grilled not fried. House Vermouth was not bad but not special as well.

    Grilled razor shell
    Quin W.

    We stopped by this place for lunch before going to the beach. Overall it was pretty good but quite pricey for the portion sizes. I suspect that's probably standard prices around this area since it's close to the beach. We ordered: - Anchovy with fried fishbone: my least favorite as the anchovy was super salty and vinegary and the fishbones were just fried tasteless bones - Grilled razor shells: good but not worth the price for 4 pieces - Fried cuttlefish: pretty good. If you like calamari you'll like this as it's a similar texture to squid but meatier - Bomba: this was good but not super memorable - Callos (tripe stew): this was my favorite. Really great flavors and the tripe was super soft.

    Spanish ham
    Jerry Z.

    The place was small, the atmosphere was homey, and the staff was kind despite being a little slow What we ate: Spanish ham: incredible, 10/10 do recommend Bomba: so-so, pretty much just tastes like mashed potatoes Fried house onions: too much onion, but the sauce they serve with it is amazing; most likely roasted tomato based Anchovies with fried fish bones (house special): for your inner salt fiend, these packed a huge punch but one will be enough Fried whole squid: yummy, but I wish there was more seasoning or a dipping sauce

    Kel P.

    Let see. How do I describe this without sounding too over the top... This, honestly, is, the, best, meal, I've had in Barcelona! The food was simply awesome and boy the tapas, just way too good! The fried prawns, YUM! Meat balls, man I have had better sources! Octopus, how tender! Mushrooms, always loved it! Stuffed mussels, lovely filling! Ramba potato, boy that was special and awesome! Sangria, refreshing! There's not a single fault I can fault this place besides the queue was too long and I spell like I had an awesome feast in a great Spanish restaurant. Price was reasonable we ended up approx €20 each across 5 of us, but decently full as well. I guess it's hard to be much cheaper for some decent food. Definitely recommend!

    albondigas. so good
    Sylvia B.

    holy moly their spicy sausages are gooooood i loved everything we ordered - gambas (duh) and an order of pan con tomate to soak up the garlic oil. the albondigas was very tender and full of flavor - not just tomato paste-y which tends to be how the american tapas restaurants make it. we also got an order of the bomba and i have no idea what was in it but it was so so good. mashed potatoey inside with some type of meat and fried to perfection. then it was topped with some aioli and peppery sauce (reminds me of the toppings of patatas bravas) be sure to order a bottle of the house red. it's big and only 9€

    Our very interesting waiter!
    Dennis G.

    This place is a few blocks from the very busy Barceloneta Marina area but seems a world away. About a 70/30 mix of locals to tourists,at least at the bar location. There's also a separate restaurant location on the same street about a two minute away. We ate at the small but colorful and boisterous corner bar. Busy and chaotic,our evening was made more entertaining by our waiter with limited English and our nearly nonexistent Spanish! Cerveza por favor! There's a page at the back of the menu with English translations or you can be adventurous and order something from the Spanish side. We ordered several tapas. All were very good! Can't go wrong with the meatballs or shrimp,(Mandonguilles and gambeta allada). Tried Sipia from the Spanish side. Pretty sure it's cuttlefish or aka squid. Also very good! Would be interested in coming back in a few years to see what the local/tourist ratio has become.

    Grilled sepia (cuttlefish)
    Ita D.

    Nothing really special about the place but the Food! Tapas were so delicious - a friend of mine recommended it otherwise I would not have found it - in the Barceloneta area but very hidden. So about the food - try as many different things as possible - the tapas are a bit bigger that at other tapas places so maybe if you are two ppl dont get more than 4-5 tapas. We got the razor clam - so good; pan con tomate was really moist delicious; and some fish - overall if you want authentic tapas in a very Barcelonian style where people dont really speak English - go there and enjoy the experience.

    Fried baby shrimps!! Forget the forks!

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    Visiting from New York, and was one of the highlights of my trip. Must try!!! The customer service, price, and ambiance is unbeatable.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - fried artichoke

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    2.6 kmL'Eixample
    €€€

    It's been a decade since I came here for my first Tapas in BCN. This is where I realized there was…read morea lot of my peeps that works there and it's nice to feel at home, lol. This was recommended by friends awhile back, I remembered the modern ambiance, amazing Tapas, friendly service and the place was as busy then until now. For this big restaurant caliber, it's pretty crowded yet they do a good job with a fast turnaround. We did the early Dinner and by the time we got out there was already a long line for late Diners. The fact that even after a decade, it's rare that I go back to the same spot let alone they're still around after all these years. You already know that tells a lot and I feel bad for those who didn't have the same great experience, hope they give it another shot. See y'all soon! Salut, Vermouth!

    Walking down the street on Rambla and a "Huge Line" has gathered outside Cerveseria Catalana…read more Something special must be happening here to have this big of a crowd waiting. My son had been here last year and thought, it was a solid. We put our name in, went to a nearby park bench to wait and watch people for 50 minutes. The servers outside are grumpy as to many people are crowding the sidewalk and impeding his service. Finally, our name was called, were seated at the bar, and watched a chef make the magic dishes. The menu is huge and I can't help but watch the delicious dishes flying by us. So little time and yet so many great choices, this won't be easy. We began with the beef tenderloin montadito foie gras. It was presented as a open face sandwich on a bagette. We split it as it had a huge piece of foie gras. The tenderloin was tough and the tapas tasted like indivdual components, not a blended or refined profile. The grilled razor clams were nicely cooked, slightly gritty and needed to be washed more thoroughly. The Spanish omelet wedge was spiritual, dish of the night award. The onion made the dish! The sliced fried artichoke was finely shaved, and again lacked a enjoyable flavor that I would order again. The chips with fried eggs and Jabugo ham was different, tasty and a concept I would not of thought about. Delicious! Casveseria Catalanahe was packed and stacked for a reason. A high vibe and energy even in the face of a revolt at the check in desk from hungry dinners. I came say without hesitation, we will give them a second try. The staff was friendly, engaging, warm and a good sense of humor, nothing but smiles. I can't wait for our next trip to Cerveseria Catalana and let them tell me what to order. Good luck and see you sooner than later.

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    La Alcoba Azul

    La Alcoba Azul

    4.6(202 reviews)
    1.1 kmBarri Gòtic
    €€

    We had planned to go to a tapas place recommended by our Gaudi House tour guide (Touring Pandas…read moreguide Jekaterina who was EXCELLENT) but the joint had a line of 20+...so we chose to go to my plan B! We were happy to enter the cozy La Alcoba Azul and seated by a smiling host immediately & presented with menus. The interior looks almost like a wine cellar with brick vaulted ceilings. The offerings are best described as fusion tapas but there are a few traditional bites as well. Our waiter presented us with an amuse bouché of pumpkin hummus topped with roasted pepitas on an herbed toasted baguette crisp. DELICIOUS! We confidently ordered the tomato tartare with avocado cream, basil, olive powder and rosemary olive oil caviar as well as a half order of cured Iberican meats featuring chorizo, loin, sausage and ham, an order of the hummus with black olives, parsley, pine nuts and pita triangles. All were terrific! We especially enjoyed the meats and tomato tartare. I enjoyed a red sangria that was satisfying and happened to be topped with cinnamon...a first and welcome addition for me. La Alcoba Azul is a spot we'll keep on our tapas go to list! You shouldn't hesitate to visit.

    For charm points, the inside of this place is exactly the kind of old-world Barcelona restaurant I…read morepictured before coming here. It is tight inside, and we were tucked into the back room, but in a cozy way. Service is slow in that classic European way, not sad slow, but the kind of slow that reminds you to savor the moment because you are on vacation. The menu descriptions were a little vague, so we took a few stabs in the dark. The eggplant dish we ordered ended up being my favorite, and the hummus with lamb was also very good. I usually love olives, but these did not hit for me. They were a bit too dry and firm, so buyer beware if you are picky about olives. All in all, a charming spot for a romantic vacation dinner.

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    La Alcoba Azul - Sangria with a touch of cinnamon

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    Ciutat Comtal - beef tenderloin montadito with foie (7.15€)

    Ciutat Comtal

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    2.0 kmL'Eixample
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    During our three days in Barcelona, Cervecería Ciudad Condal was the very first tapas restaurant we…read morevisited -- and it turned out to be the absolute best! Our server, Amaya, was funny, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. He took great care of us, and every single recommendation he made was delicious. I wish I knew all the Spanish names of the dishes because everything was amazing. The highlights for us were the Bacalao -- so tender and full of flavor -- and honestly the best octopus I've ever had in my life. We also loved the soft steak with duck liver served on a slice of French baguette, the shrimp skewers, patatas, and the Spanish ham with tomato toasts. Every dish was unforgettable. On top of the incredible food, the restaurant itself has such an elegant atmosphere with beautiful décor that made the whole dining experience even more special. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Barcelona!

    Ciutat Comtal was a restaurant that I had seen recommended numerous times while I was searching for…read moreplaces to eat at in Barcelona, and after coming here I can see why. I came here for lunch, and thankfully I didn't have to wait too long before I got seated inside. The interior is a bit on the smaller side, but it's quite bright with a lot of natural sunlight inside. For the food, I decided to get squid, codfish with honey allioli, and iberian ham montaditos. While all of the food was great, for me the codfish was hands-down the star of the show and probably one of the best dishes that I ate on the trip. The flavor of the sauce combined with the texture of the fish actually blew me away, and I can see why my server highly recommended this to me. If you just get one things when coming here, definitely make sure not to miss this dish. Highly recommend checking this place out for Spanish tapas, they represent the cuisine well!

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    2.8(8 reviews)
    0.1 kmBarceloneta
    €€€

    Walking from Barceloneta Beach, I stumbled upon Pasa Tapas and lured in by a very affordable menu…read moredel dia at lunch. Alas it was pretty average but you do have a variety of options and it came with wine which was a nice bonus. Started with some fideuá but found this paella noodle dish a little one note. Ironically the fried whole fishes, which didn't look very appetizing, were surprisingly decent. Crispy fried and served next to some refreshing salad. A simple flan rounds out the meal on a sweet note. Mostly locals inside. Not a destination stop per se but good value at lunch if you happen to be walking by.

    Did not enjoy my experience at all, if not even ruined my experience with great paella!…read more Disclaimer: I went to this place as part of a Sandeman tapas tour. (Was absolute rubbish and waste of time) The service: minimal Food: Below average paella Portion: I have had bigger tapas for babies Drinks: I have no idea what was served. Some form of watered down alco that's neither here nor there All in all, not a good experience at all. Agree I went with Sandeman so part to blame would be them. But my view is that if you love food, care about your customers, love your business; then care for your brand and don't join crappy partnerships. And if you plan to do that; suck it up and serve proper food!

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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