Service was ok. Ambiance was fine. The food not so great. We got the calamari, tomato bread, crawfish, shrimp scampi paella and the cod a la Llauna. The cod they must literally soak in salt as it was too salty to even be edible. The calamari was ok - need sauce served with it. Tomato bread - ok. We've had better and more fresh. The paella was average - nothing that makes us want to come back. Dine elsewhere if you can. read more

Very amazing and welcoming hosts who got us seated right away. We got an inside seating and the AC inside was very refreshing to say the least.They were very kind in responding to our emails as well and were very very accommodating. Jairo was amazing and was our host for the noon. He got our orders evenly spaced out and as well kept checking on our needs and as well replaced our plates and silverware in the midst to make sure we got to taste the prawns and the octopus afresh. We ordered only the starters as we were late into our lunch and had an early dinner scheduled for the evening. We got the Zucchini carpaccio with cheese , garlic carbinero prawns and galician style octopus with potato slices and the pardon peppers. Delicious would be an understatement and these starters were to die for. Made perfect in balance and harmony amongst the ingredients and the spices and very very very fresh. Do give them a try and thank me later!! read more

Can Majó - Olives - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

La peor paella que me he comido en mi vida. El arroz completamente insípido, sin ningún sabor a mariscos, y los mariscos igual--sin gusto alguno. Para el precio que cobran, es totalmente inaceptable y está sobrevalorado. También pedimos los buñuelos de bacalao: estaban "ok", pero desinflados y sin una presentación cuidada, nada especial. El servicio tampoco ayudó. Cuando comenté que la paella no tenía sabor, la respuesta del personal fue absurda, diciendo que las gambas tienen más sabor que los calamares, lo cual no tiene sentido y no justifica en absoluto la falta de sabor del plato. En general, una experiencia muy decepcionante. No lo recomiendo. read more

Can Majó - Paella de mariscos.. poco sabor - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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We had a reservation for a later dinner, but decided to go in a lot earlier to see if they could take us. Thankfully they had availability but it was a risk because they are notoriously booked!! And we know why...the service was good but the food was the star! It was so very delicious!! Sitting with a sea view also helps make the experience so much better! read more

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We took chance on this spot. Google review was not 100%. It almost seemed like tourist trap. It was party of three. For appetizers we had the: Anchovies Seafood Crocketts Tuna and tomatoes salad Octopus They were all amazing. We had the peeled seafood paella, we had 2 potions, it was more than enough for 3 people. Service was excellent. We definitely would be back for more. read more

Can Majó - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

I was not a fan of this restaurant. It may have been since I ordered the wrong items from the menu, but I left in search for anything else. Every other table ordered a paella, so this place may be better if you are getting a paella, but my scallops were a challenge to swallow. They didn't have any seasoning or dressing and the texture was almost a slight granular consistency, as if they had small pieces of sand in them. The service was slow and disinterested in the patrons dining. The location is great, right next to the beach. They have indoor and outdoor covered seating. read more

Very good paella no doubt. I would say it matches what I have expected for the price range, but not beyond that. The servers are very friendly and professional, although not the most efficient. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time if you plan to come for dinner! We on a weekday evening with reservation, but we saw a few groups got turned down during our time there. read more

Can Majó - Shell fish paella - can majo style - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Best Paella I tried in Barcelona. I tried 3 places with good Paella reviews in Barcelona but Can Majo have the best, just order the Paella Marinera and you won't be disappointed. We also tried the Squid (deep fried, with squid legs) with lime mayo and we enjoyed it. Service was great!! I will definitely come back, and next time I will also try their Arroz Negro. read more

Can Majó - Paella Marinera - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Very disappointed. Rice was salty and greasy. Very little lobster for the price. Save your money.

Picture this, you had a big night out in Barcelona and are looking to have a relaxing meal by the beach and have a couple drinks to bring you right back. You Uber to Barceloneta and stumble upon Can Majo. You proceed to order a delicious sea food paella with a fairly priced bottle of rose, with the amazing view of the active barcelona beach front. Now turn it into a reality, head to Con Majo and finish it off with a double expresó to keep the party going read more

Can Majó - Sea food Pealla, crispy glass of rosé - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Great paella. Can accomodate larger groups . Sangria was also very good. There is seating outside too. read more

Can Majó - Seafood paella - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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My friend, who loves seafood, wanted to try this place which left me with little options as I am not a seafood person. Decided to try the Veal Entrecotte with mustard sauce and it was phenomenal. I am a picky eater so I cut off most of the fat, but it had amazing flavor, cooked to what I asked for, and the mustard sauce was a nice touch. Side note, the fries that came with this dish were a combination of red pepper fries, zucchini fries, and regular french fries, which was a pleasant surprise. If you're looking for something non-seafood, try the Veal Entrecotte. read more

Can Majó - Veal Entrecotte with mustard sauce. - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

This place was recommended by friends living in Barcelona. I'd give 6 stars if I could based on the food and the location itself. I will never be able to order calamari and fideua elsewhere because this place set the bar way too high. Calamari was thick O pieces with a light crispy batter and just a pinch of salt. Squeeze some lemon over the plate of perfectly battered and fried calamari and you got a winning appetizer. Forget any marinara or tarter sauce - this place will leave you asking why restaurants back home considered having these. We ordered the black ink fideua. The short pasta noodles reminded us of rice-a-roni but add that with the black ink and seafood flavor...heaven. I can never look at another fideua or paella-like dish the same way ever again. This place has legitimately ruined all future calamari and fideua experiences for me. I'm now on the search to find a fideua place at home that can temporarily satisfy me until we return. read more

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I booked a reservation to get the coveted outdoor seating, and I had pretty good first impressions of this place. The paella here is pretty hyped up, and I feel it is just way too overhyped. It was pretty delicious, but not up to my standards at all. The shrimp is a bit stale as it was mushy, but the other seafood were very fresh. For €24/person, I expected significantly more, especially since I could easily eat something else for dinner for around that price total. That is not to say the other food is bad. The sangria is definitely very good and complements well with the seafood. I personally think that cava is to tapas as sangria is to seafood, but your mileage may vary. Regardless, the sangria sort of made up for the mediocre seafood in the paella. The Crema Catalan was also amazing; it is just not as buttery or creamy as the creme brûlée, but I can't really say it's not good just because this is my first time eating it. I guess this is more of a preference. read more

Can Majó - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Excellent service and one of the best places we ate in Barcelona. We got a bottle of cava, the squid ink fideo was delicious, best croquettes I had in Spain, everything was good! read more

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We had a great experience at this restaurant. We ate outside, and the breeze was terrific. Classic music from a nearby dance area was a great backdrop. The staff was friendly and accommodating. They made good recommendations and were very attentive. We were not rushed. The menu was large. The fish were fresh. Servings were large. The drinks were strong. Thank you for our family dining experience. read more

Sangria & delicious veggie paella.....reasonable price.............yum yum yum. Definitely visit. read more

Can Majó - Excellent sangria and vegetarian paella!!!! Nice service, reasonable price and hygienic restaurant. - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Food was amazing!!! The only reason why I am mot giving a 5 star is because the servers are a little rude. I recommend you make a reservation. But this was a very good restaurant in front of playa Barceloneta. I tried the Merluza al horno and a glass of albarinho read more

Can Majó - Merluza al horno - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

On days that aren't raining or too cold, I definitely suggest sitting outside for the full Barceloneta experience! My boyfriend and I came to Can Majo for lunch in December, and got a table inside. We didn't know of the outside seating option until after we were done with the meal but otherwise it would've made for a great people-watching Barceloneta experience! This place opens at 1pm for lunch, and it starts getting busy closer to 2pm. We opted for the fiduea as our waiter had recommended, and it was AMAZING!! The rice crust was made to perfection! Definitely suggesting eating here, and making a reservation so you won't be disappointed when you come! read more

Reservation is a must!!! And dont be late or you may be yelled at and even looae your table... The place was recommended bu our Catalan friends, very good food and OK prices. Not touristic (but ofcourse everything is touristic in BCN) The seafood soups are great... Wide selection of different Paella types... read more

Can Majó - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

One of my favorite meals in Barcelona! First of all, I loved the location. We sat outside of course. We didn't come on a busy night and closer to closing so were seated immediately. Service was really good! It's been two months since our visit so I do not have a clear recollection of everything we ordered, but I do remember we started with the calamari and a salad. We came of course for the paella which is supposed to be some of the best in the city from what I could find. The flavor was spot on but it was more al dente than what I'm used to.. I'm definitely not deducting for that since I have a sneaking suspicion that is how it is traditionally made rather than what I am used to in the states. Overall great experience and would highly recommend! read more

Recommended by our concierge. Total tourist restaurant in Barceloneta which we do not like at all. This is a Spanish restaurant with fair food at best. The complimentary olives were great. The tomato bread was cold. The fried squid was OK. The fideua with seafood (only shrimp and mussels) was fair. The service is so rushed that it takes away from the dining experience. It wasn't crowded so we don't get it. The location is on the beach which is beautiful so 3 stars. We sat outside in a heated tent with water views. Would not recommend. read more

Excellent paella and service!!! My family and I had a great time, and the restaurant provided a very professional and welcoming environment!! read more

I came here on a recommendation I read on Reddit about the best Paella in Barcelona. I had Paella 6 times in my week long stay (that was a great week and I could not get enough of it), and it was the 2nd best (my unrefined palette preferred one from a touristy side-spot restaurant on the Rambla... So take it as you will). I got there 10 minutes prior to closing for mid-day (I hate being that customer; I apologize!) and when I arrived I saw this cute little tent across the street from the actual restaurant where people were seated. I walked into the restaurant and they told me to wait by the tent instead. Eventually I was approached, asked if I had a reservation to which I said I didn't, and then they asked is it just me? I said yes... After a puzzled look at me and my current disheveled self (after a long day of tourism) she said she'll get me a spot. I sit down, and it registers why I got that look walking in with shorts and a baggy t-shirt and a book bag... It's a bit fancier than it appears. Everyone there seemed to be on a business meeting or on a date. Well dressed... Didn't deter me as I was there for the Paella but I did catch more than a look or two. Someone even got proposed to there while I was eating (she said yes) so maybe dress nicer than I did if you want to avoid any looks. I order the black Paella which at first glance says only for-2 portion size is available. I asked if they offer a 1 size portion and they said they did but only when it's just 1 person dining like in my case. 2 people sitting would have to get a for-2 portion. Works for me. They bring the Paella out in the pan to show you how it looks and I noticed some people using this time as an opportunity to snap a picture or two for social media, before they take it away to bring it to you on a plate to eat from. I unfortunately did not take a before picture but got the one after.... For those wanting to post on social media grab that first picture as it's definitely more appealing. Great place, nothing bad to say about the food or service. Great views of the beach. Fantastic Paella and friendly staff. read more

Can Majó - Black Paella - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

I came here since my friend recommended this place since it was the best paella she had while in Barcelona. It definitely was... Make a reservation for this place to ensure you can be seated. My step-dad and I made reservations for 10pm and when we go there, there was still a good amount of people dining in. Start off by ordering there Sangria, it's delicious and you're going to want to order more... For dinner, between my step dad and I, we ordered their Razor clams and their House special paella with lobster. They make their paella based on how many people are at the table and the waiter will serve you the paella to ensure everyone gets the same amount. You will pay per person, so the base price is 38 euros, multiply that by 2 and you're paying for a 76 euro paella. The paella had so much flavor in each bite and the lobster that came with it was honestly one of the best and most flavorful lobsters I've ever had. They definitely make a phenomenal paella here. I just wished they served more...so I could eat more of it. Highly recommend this place. It can be pricey as from two pitchers of Sangria, house special paella with lobster for 2, and razor clams came out to about 125 euros, that didn't include tip. But hey, if you're in barcelona for vacation...you're on vacation. Don't worry about money, enjoy your time here! read more

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Truly delicious paella. We basically came for just the paella and it hit the spot!! So flavorful! The shrimp was only overcooked just a tad. Make sure you make reservations, it can get busy. Service was good, but as with most restaurants, it would be better if you can speak Spanish. read more

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Almost a 5 star here. 95% of our time here was 5 star worthy. Best paella ever. They cook it right and the flavor is on point. Food is fresh and they were generous on pouring good wine. Service was great up until getting the check. I think we waited a solid 30-40 minutes after we finished dessert AND our wine AND asking for the check before getting up and bringing our card up to the front. Overall, I would recommend this place. Great location and a delicious quality meal. read more

Delicious food. Great waiter. Location is fantastic as you get the breezy wind from their near sea. I would recommend you order: mussels, sea bass. read more

Can Majó - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Asking a our hotel bartender one night, where was there a good seafood place to eat. She recommended Can Majó & she was right. The paella was delicious, a party of 6 & 4 ordered just that. It was delicious! I personally had the merluza & it was soft & tasteful. The restaurant was very clean. Definitely recommending this spot to any one who visits Barcelona read more

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Just came back from michelin-foodtown San Sebastian, and purposely ate here at Can Majó again, as our last meal in Barcelona and in Spain. Exactly what we wanted! The quality of food at Can Majó rivals SS places. Ordered the shellfish paella with fideua with alioli again. So good! This time ordered the baby octopus and the homemade foie gras as appetizers -- they were both incredible. Baby octopus drizzled with olive oil. The right amount of al dente and flavor. Homemade foie gras was probably the best foie gras I've had. This pate/mousse version was light, creamy, no hint of veins or of fat separation. Service is excellent; atmosphere on Barceloneta beach on a sunny day is also excellent. If I lived here, I would probably come here every week! read more

Can Majó - Shellfish paella with fideua - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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OVERPRICED. Tourist trap. Food was decent. We had 3 servings of paella (mixture, not the lobster one). Veal fillet for 20 euros. Shrimp al ajillo style. No alcohol. 2 bottles of sparkling water. 2 bottles of coke. 130 euros. OVERPRICED. You can get the same at the boqueia market or La Pepita for under 80 euros. I would argue Pepita was similar or slightly better. Of note, reservation required for outdoor seating. Likely not needed for indoor seating. read more

Almost poisoned my son-without hyperbole. My son has a very severe allergy to cashews and pistachios-anaphylactic. As nonfluent Spanish speakers we asked the concierge, a native Spaniard, at our hotel to call the restaurant and ask them if they have cashews or pistachios in their kitchen. The restaurant assured the concierge that they do not have any cashews or pistachios in their kitchen. When we sat down we verified with our server that they do not have these nuts as well and we again assured they did not use these nuts on the premises. We decided to go try the paella and some other seafood dishes and all acceptable. Since the dessert were made in house we felt confident about the treenut free options and again inquired about tree nuts and again reassured about their absence. We ordered 3 desserts including their homemade cheesecake. When we received the desserts the cheesecake was topped with green nuts which appeared to be pistachios. We asked our server what was on the cheesecake and her English was poor and then spoke to the manager who confirmed the nuts were in fact pistachio. We were speechless and confused and felt disgusted and betrayed. We asked the manager and he apologized but couldn't provide us any explanation why tree nuts were sprinkled on our dessert despite our repeated inquiry and warnings about the treenut allergy. The only explanation we could infer from this 'error' is they simply lied to us to obtain our business. We take every precaution to safeguard our sons health and frequently double or triple check with our server and head chef etc given the severity of his treenut allergy. We have never experienced a similar situation or close call in all our 17 years with our son nor do we go out of our way to write negative reviews but needed to inform the public about this restaurants dubious ethics. read more

Although Barcelona isn't known for paella, every visitor to this coastal paradise wants to eat it at least once there, and in response, you will walk past hundreds of options throughout the city, in places not even remotely near the sea. Can Majo has a Michelin star, it is right on the beach, but not on the main drag Passeig de Joan Borbo, no matter since it has been around forever and is well known. Locals and tourists alike recommend it. Many places charge less than Can Majo, but you get what you pay for. In the cheaper scenario, this is mostly rice, heavily seasoned, with some mussels and shrimp and vegetable for color. Other places might make a respectable paella, but they can't turn out the volume that Can Majo does, open on Sunday no less, walk ins accommodated with an hour wait. (In June, anyway.) We got the lobster paella, and you get the tail, two shrimp and a langoustine, plus the rice is al dente, packed with mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari. It costs a bit, but it's entirely worth it. The rice has the soccarat, that nicely caramelized, crispy layer on the bottom that puts good paella over the top. If any dish illustrates cooking with love, it is this one. You can tell if the chef is having a bad day when you eat something that requires so much attention. A missed step is something missing if not a disaster. read more

Can Majó - Lobster and shellfish paella - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

YAY!! 100TH REVIEW!! And saved for the best paella I have ever had in Spain!!! So, on our last day of our epic Euro trip, my friends and I decided to splurge and come here for some paella. We came a little early (an hour before they opened) and went to the door to see that they were closed...Luckily, the owner was there and politely greeted and said that we could make a reservation. Luckily for us, they had space right at opening so we took it and waited around the beach. The owner was RIDICULOUSLY NICE. She was this sweet little old lady and smiled at me and made small talk with my broken Spanish. With that being said, it goes without saying that everyone here was just as nice as the owner. Everyone was so willing to help us and make recommendations and we just felt so welcomed and happy. Food: Of course we had the paella, and that was DELICIOUS!!! For the 3 of us girls, we got a paella for two and it was totally enough for us 3. Sort of wish we had more, but it was just the right amount. The seafood here is SUPER FRESH, I mean you can see it when you're sitting inside, sitting in the cooler, straight out of the ocean. The paella itself was so soft and flavorful, the seafood was so tasty and succulent and delicious. There's really no way to describe it. It was sooooo good. Then, we had to get dessert and what else do you get but...FLAN. But oh no, this was not just some regular caramel flan you get at home...no no no. This was a TRIO of flans!! CHOCOLATE, STRAWBERRY, AND CARAMEL! Of course, my favorite was the chocolate, but the others were really good! I really liked the strawberry one just because it was different from what I've tried before. Moral of the story, come here. Try the paella. It's not completely out of your budget, I mean honestly you're getting charged the same amount as all the other places, but for food that MICHELIN RATED!! Yah, that's right, this place has MICHELIN STARS! Enough said, just come! read more

Can Majó - SEAFOOD PAELLA ALL KINDS OF DELICIOUS - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Just had a lovely dinner al fresco. Patio seating provides a nice ambience and great people-watching. Hubby started with Cerveza Estrella on tap and I opted for house recommended white wine, a fruity, medium dry Muscat/Sauv Blanc blend. Dinner started with small, seriously tiny, little clams in a garlic and parsley sauce. So delish! The clams were very fresh and sweet and completely coated in the light garlic sauce. The sauce was wonderful, light garlic that did not overpower the delicate flavor of clams. Main entree of Paella de Mariscos for 2. Wonderfully al dente arroz with serious flavor. Included tender calamari, black mussels, jumbo prawns, and langoustine! All the seafood was fresh and sweet, tasting of the sea throughout. The dish was fragrant with a lovely presentation. Our waiter presented the paella whole before plating individual portions. Extras we're left on the table for seconds, which we partook! So yummy. May be a bit if tourist trap but I was so pleased with the food that I would come back again! read more

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AMAZING AMAZING paella. Actually, everything about this restaurant is amazing. It's vicinity to the beach is close, the restaurant inside is beautiful, and also it's been a Michelin restaurant for the past 5 years! I've been here twice-- once when I visited the city during my study abroad time and with my group of friends during our first night in Barcelona. We ordered 3 pitchers of sangria at the table and you can definitely tell its homemade. For starters, my friend and I split the seafood croquette and it was perfectly fried and the inside wasn't too seafood-y. Now what's good about this restaurant is that they'll make paella based on how many people want it. All 11 of us wanted the same seafood paella which made it very easy for the chef. Our paella had the right amount of seafood! And what's really nice was that our waiter served us our paella so that everyone gets an even amount. After this meal, my friends were longing for their paella and I know I will definitely come back here when I return to Barcelona. read more

Can Majó - Get the seafood paella! - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

I got the lobster paella and it was good! However, wasn't the best paella I've ever had because the rice was slightly over cooked but the lobster was very juicy and amazing! In addition, the service was a little on the slower side. If you want to go to this restaurant make sure you make a reservation or it will take you forever to get seated. read more

The paella was generously portioned and flavorful. It takes about 25 minutes for the paella to be made, so be patient. The grilled octopus was so tender it melted in your mouth. We went right when it opened for dinner, and we're seated right away. For a paella, grilled octopus and two drinks the total was €55. Service was nice and the place became more busy as the night when on. read more

Can Majó - Paella - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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3.5 if I could. As our last dinner in Barcelona after 7 nights, we thought we'd try for paella one more time. We have the next 6 days to enjoy tapas in San Sebastien. Reasonable price given its location, but; -Surly, miserable waiter (I don't usually care a long as they are not rude, he was borderline) -grilled razor clams, a first time for me but they seemed a little chewy. Good 'clammy' flavor. 16 Euro -foie (pâté) served with regular toast. I thought it was good. Firm texture yet still smooth and spreadable. 14 Euro -regular paella...what we hoped would be good was ok. Overly oily and salty. 15 Euro per person. -Catalan custard, my first time trying this, was surprisingly good. Perfect sweetness but over Carmelites sugar. -strange flavored olives and pickles and crisp bottom/mushy top tomato bread..a mandatory 2 Euro we person -9 Euro bottle of Chardonnay Cava, a brand we had that we both loves from our first night in Barcelona (but this one is not Reserva, was pleasant. -81 Euro bill I don't think I would recommend...sorry. read more

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We went to Can Majo as a last day stop in search for Barcelona's best paella after scouring the web for reviews and recommendations. We couldn't leave Spain without having an authentic paella experience. The restaurant was located in the harbor are but right at the waterfront so you have to navigate some small streets to find it. We arrived there very late (near 11pm) but it was still bustling with patrons. The paella was the best I've had - very flavorful and the rice had good texture. This was the only paella I had in Spain though. All my other paella experiences were from Canada or the Philippines. I docked one point off my review for the price and the service. I found the service to be spotty. Sometimes, you'd have to wait a while to get service and the servers weren't as friendly as in other restaurants in Barcelona that I went to. http://monkeyseemonkeyfeast.blogspot.ca/2012/08/can-majo.html read more