Service. The service here is absolutely terrible... never once did our waiter ask us if we would like seconds, never once did they ask if there was anything else we could do for you. The restaurant is completely empty. But if you would like a massage they do offer those for pleasure but not seconds on drinks. Literally had to get up and ask for my bill. The couple seated next to us over heard the conversation with my husband in regards to the piss poor service and also got up and asked for there bill as well. read more

CDLC - Completely empty - Asian Fusion Near Me - Barcelona, B

Wasn't too impressed with this place at all. Dinner was not special at all. Pad Thai was just okay. Little salty and small portion. Spring roll had a funny taste to it. Oily. I would pass. Lychee martini was not strong. Lot of juice, not enough vodka. The crowd here is better than shoko and opium. Classier, everyone is well dressed in heels and suit and ties. Not sure if there was a special occasion this night but I noticed the crowd was much classier and older than the other night clubs. Only downside is the venue is VERY small and tight. Would pass on dinner here. read more

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CDLC definitely lives up to its name. It's chic, exclusive, snobby, and FUN! The hostesses seat you rather snootily, as though you don't even deserve to be there- but, once seated, you are treated like a queen! You are given massages and sushi by the pound. I love it here. The service was a little slow but to be expected in Spain especially in Barcelona. I had the spring rolls (BEWARE: they're fried.. didn't know that, but enjoyed anyway), tuna sushi, and miso soup. The miso soup was just the right amount of salty and had just the right amount of seaweed and tofu. The spring rolls were perfectly crispy and delicious. The sushi fresh and yummy, but the fish eggs were on the side, which made them difficult to pick up as they are so slippery... Great cava, nice and bubbly. Would definitely go back. As for the vibe, it's super awesome- it feels like an elite European club, and it's super fun and boho. There are tons of buddhas, incense, and Asian fusions everywhere you look. Bravo. It's right on the Barceloneta Beach, which is a super hip area and it's very fun. Mix of young hipsters and rich old people! Cool hanging lanterns and lounges, quite Marrakech. Sat outside RIGHT next to the beach, and really enjoyed the vibe. I even got a massage after the meal @ the table! Wow! This restaurant gets 4 stars because it's excellent in food and vibes but lacks in service and hostess manners. I would go back but not expect much in the way of customer service. Maybe it's because they don't tip in Barcelona that they don't try. Who knows. All that I know is that if I didn't go I would've missed out!!! read more

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The tuna was ah maz omg! The spring rolls were also good! I will Make sure to come back here before I leave Barcelona to dine again and get the massage! read more

It was good but not amazing. The Instagram and google pictures are a bit misleading, as it was not as fun and pretty as it looks online.

During my 5 months living in Barcelona, CDLC became my favorite restaurant. This was aesthetically the coolest restaurant I've been in, right on the beach of the Mediterranean Sea. CDLC is also a lounge, club, and beach club. The restaurant features lounge areas inside and outside with masseuses that circle the restaurant offering massages. The cuisine consists of Asian fusion, middle eastern, and Mediterranean dishes. CDLC has some of the best sangria pitchers in the city that are hard not to enjoy while lying on the padded beds that line the restaurant. You truly feel like you're sitting outside under the palm trees while seated in an enclosed dining area that has space heaters. The ambiance is on point with lanterns and beautiful pieces of art everywhere you turn. I give the service a solid stars. After a few times visiting CDLC, the staff remembered us and made us feel particularly at home. They have a huge assortment of authentic tapas. When day turns night, you can hit the hookah lounge or any of the multiple bars downstairs in the club area. This is essentially a dreamland but it all comes at a price. CDLC was very expensive. read more

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Do they not check IDs in Barcelona ? Is that not a thing? I'm not sure but we just walked in around 1:30am. No wait. No hassle. No mandatory coat check. Music was house/ deep house. I loved it. Decor was sultry/ indie style. Which I digged. Comparable to TAO NYC. 3 DJ sets from 1:30am -3:30am. DJ booth is in the VIP section over looking the crowd. Similar to all New York clubs. Drinks were a bit pricey. 1 vodka red bull and tonic water was 18/19 euros. A LOT of older men tho. But I found that a consistent observation from all the clubs/ bars I went to. Older crowd in nightlife for sure. Dress code: ranging from girls in rosche Nike sneakers to girls in office clothes, to girls in stilettos and skin tight dresses. Guys: younger guys --slick back model wavey hair with basic tee and a leather jacket. And the older gentlemen in more formal wear. Has a smoking area outside that overlooks the ocean. In the summer this place would be awesome. It's known to be a Beach club. Mostly the clubs on this strip in barcelonetta are a beach clubs. So 100% recommend in the summer. No complaints would come back here for sure ! read more

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Yes it's bling and expensive but the food and the drinks are actually very good quality Sound is very good and fits well with the relaxing view on the beach read more

I liked this place, and especially the name, carpe diem-gotta seize the day!! This place is huge and reminded me a bit of Tao. They also had these huge beds you could sit/lay in and have some drinks at (with comfy pillows, too) :P. We just had some drinks and I liked their mojito!! You can also get some pay-what-you-wish mini massages afterwards. The lady said most people give 10-15 euros or so for it, and someone gave 1500 (ballaaaa...). read more

If you are a middle aged surban housewife that needs to let loose for an evening, then this is your place to go. If you are a young traveler like myself, you might see my disappointment. Like most clubs on the beach, the drinks are expensive. The layout of the place is amazing, I must say. There are beds everywhere. A nice view of the beach. Changing lights, and to add drama to the palce, there is random smoke. Yet, I do not come to dance clubs to lay on beds, I come to dance. The DJ was absolutely terrible. He would go from hardcore rap, to rock and roll, and then mix in some country. It was just awkward. The age range of the club was early 30's to late 80s. Not my type of party. Avoid this fake hip hop club and go enjoy your night in Barcelona elsewhere. read more

The drinks were amazing!!! We got the espresso martini and the pornstar martini (it's passion fruit) the place offered a complementary 10 minute massage as long as you tipped your masseuse. They had comfy beds to lounge on right off the beach. Awesome place! read more

CDLC - Asian Fusion Near Me - Barcelona, B

My wife and I ended up at CDLC after having a difficult time finding one of the places we had pegged as we were preparing for our trip to Spain. For those that don't know, most Barcelona restaurants are closed on Sunday evenings, and the same is true to a lesser degree on Monday evenings. As noted, none of the places we'd "pre-identified" were open, so we looked to the concierge at our hotel (U232 in the Eixample neighborhood). When asked for a restaurant that would allow us to eat on/near the beach, he told us about CDLC, which he described as "a club that also served dinner". Given that description, we were skeptical, but it turned out to be one of the best meals we had on a trip filled with wonderful meals. The decor and atmosphere of CDLC (which apparently stands for Carpe Diem Lounge Club) was very pan-Asian, with the inside covered with Buddhas and other Far East decor. One of the most unique features were the beds in the bar and on the dining patio. We dined at a table, but couldn't leave without having a cocktail from one of the canopy beds. The menu was filled with tons of pan-Asian options, and the food was described as a mix of the "Occident" and the "Orient". Though a bit pricey, it was well worth it--the quality of the food was outstanding, so don't believe the reviews that talk about the bad food. Maybe ours was better because the place wasn't packed--it was a Monday night, after all. For the food, I couldn't resist trying the grilled foie. Glazed in orange "frosting" then layered onto a crispy rosemary crust and smothered in candied mushrooms, the dish was succulent, sweet and savory. I'd never had foie gras prepared in an Oriental style, but now I'm glad to have tried it.. I then moved onto the squid ink risotto with squid, confit octopus, baked mango and rocket, which amazing. I wish I could have this dish over and over, and would highly recommend it to anyone eating at CDLC. Plus, if price is a concern, this was one of the more reasonably-priced dishes, at under 20 Euros. My wife enjoyed a seared tuna dish, but I didn't try it since I was having a starter and an entree to her lone dish. We finished with the Yuzu dessert, which was a glass full of white chocolate mousse, yuzu jelly, and fresh fruit. It was rich and decadent, but also very refreshing. Sometimes I get a little overly-full after wrapping up a big meal with dessert, but this one was light enough that it wasn't a problem. Being a first-time visitor to Barcelona, I can't provide any insider info on when to go to CDLC, but I can tell you that the atmosphere, service and food on our visit was outstanding. If I ever find myself in Barcelona again, this will probably be on my short list of return stops. read more

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If I could give 0 stars I would. I have 3 friends with serious allergies and they were very rude about it and very unclear with what they could eat and what they could not. My friend who has celiac disease ended up feeling very sick after the meal because they did not make sure the food was gluten free when she asked. On top of this, the waiter got our order wrong and started screaming in our face "nothing special for you shut up." He was consistently rude and screaming at us and not being attentive. I have NEVER been treated more poorly in my life by a waiter on top of the serious health concern this restaurant caused. The food was eh, not worth the money AT ALL and definitely not worth it unless you want to be treated terribly by the staff. Seriously disappointed and outraged. read more

Really lovely Asian fusion tapas at CDLC and bottomless drinks of either red, white or cava. This was such a fun restaurant to dine in. If you want to enjoy a quiet meal then probably not the place for you, but it's perfect for hen parties as it's also a club. The staff kept our drinks topped up and the tapas was fresh and tasty. They also had entertainment throughout the night and you can request massages at the table if that's your thing. We were meant to have the table 2 hours but they let us stay over and kept the free drinks coming. Brilliant night read more

CDLC - Hen party meal - Asian fusion tapas - Asian Fusion Near Me - Barcelona, B

Had drinks at this place. Yummy cocktails :) Great for clubbing or just relaxing in the lounge. This place is one of Barcelona's well-known club/restaurants. It sits proudly on the beach front, sandwiched between other beach bars. It is popular amongst tourists alike who are in search of a glamorous setting to eat, drink and dance the night away. read more

CDLC - Late nigt @ CDLC with the girl! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Barcelona, B

This is one of the few places in Barcelona we loved! Carpe Diem Lounge & Club is not a nightclub as categorized here, but it's a pretty cool restaurant and swanky cocktail lounge with giant beds you can relax on. The entrance above ground resembles a blink-and-you'll-miss-it kiosk. The underground lair, however, is spacious and well decorated. I had the non-alcoholic cocktail - some fruit smoothie - and it was delicious! Perfectly refreshing and sweet after a humid summer night on the beach. read more

Great atmosphere, good food. When in Barca this is a must try. I tried the Nebraska steak (Good not great). Grabbed a bunch of apps. All pretty good. Stop in for drinks, you won't be disappointed. read more

The owner is a famous Dutch football player, so ofcourse I needed to go and have a look at this fancy loungebar. Located on the beach, not too far for the harbour with lots of other bars, clubs and restaurants. Usually the djs play house/latin/lounge, perfect to dance on and/or lounge on the white leather sofas, next to the dance floor. It can be that you spot some famous, rich people around here as half of the club is a VIP area, full of people who already started on there third bottle of expensive champagne. The toilets can be taken for ballrooms, with enough toilets for 15 people at the same time. Perfect, because woman can be extremely slow when it comes to toiletvisit, which can be quite annoying when you want to get back to your party as soon as possible..anyway, no problems in here! In the beginning of the evening you can have dinner outside on the terrace, with a great few over Barcelonas beach. Only if you make reservations though.. All in all, a night at CDLC costs a lot, but its fun for sure as it combines all ingredients for a great night out: superb food, tasty cocktails, international crowd, goodlooking people, beach, barcelona, sexy house music and an enhanting, asian interior with buddahs, tropical plants and soft red/purple/white lights illuminating the dance floor! read more

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Horrible service, took 25min just to get drinks. I would not recommend coming here. The view is nice but the service is not.

We were only in Barcelona for a quick trip but CDLC lived up to its name. The food was nothing amazing but the ambiance, trendy decor/setting and being able to be right on the beach made this a 5 star experience. The pitcher cocktails were delicious & beautiful and made it easy being in a group. The sushi was super fresh and pretty inexpensive. If you are in a group make sure you wait for one of the couch areas to open that's what made this experience so special. They even have people coming around giving massages here. The mango margarita pitchers were the best! read more

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If you're looking for great food and perfect view while in Barcelona, there's no place better equipped than Carpe Diem. Don't make reservations before 10pm, ours was at 10 and when we arrived there weren't a lot of people there. By midnight, place was getting packed. I got the lamb dish. Highly recommend it, I emptied the bowl. Drinks are all good, but I also got a grappa - sort of like sweet wine/liquor to finish the meal. And as is customary, they gave us a cleanser to finish things off. read more

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The food and service were very good. The servers are very pleasant and their English is better than many places. I had Miso Soup and Penang Curry. Both were excellent. You can request a massage at the table. Pretty gals. They do it while you are in your chair. Don't sit at a table in the front against the glass wall unless you want to be bothered by every street vendor passing by. They are very aggressive. read more

Walked up and the place looked packed, but the hostess asked me if we were just going to eat dinner. She found us a spot immediately. The sushi was incredibly fresh and my son loved it. read more

It was a perfect night to sit along the beach and have dinner. The outdoor eating area is lovely. Our service was excellent as was the food. Two of us had prawns which were well prepared and tasty. One person had yakatori and another had lamb tangine and they said their meals were very good. There are 2 things that caused me to give it 3 stars. First, after we got our drinks 2 women came tonight table and asked if we wanted massages. They would charge whatever we felt is was worth. We thought this was tacky. The other was when it was time to settle the check the waiter asked for a tip. Tacky again. We've had many meals out in Spain, Europe and home and this has NEVER happened. No matter how good the meal was, it left a bad impression. read more

I came here for my birthday and was sadly disappointed. I don't like to post negative reviews but as the prior reviewer noted I would not revisit this place. GOOD - decor, very classy and elegant with gorgeous ocean view - drinks, Man-goe drink was amazing BAD - rushed to order and complete dinner: waitress was constantly checking and hovering around our table - not typical great Spanish style I have experienced so far in Barcelona. They are quick to have you in/out and it made us feel pressured. - Some of the other ladies, hostesses or waitresses, (couldn't tell) were very snobby. The men I spoke to were friendly. read more

I've been here a few times (for lunch, for dinner, for dancing) and have always found it to be the most attractive of all of Barcelona's high end beach restaurant-clubs. It's decor (Asian-esque) and attentive staff are probably the biggest pluses for me-- there's none of that sluggish or snobby service you can get at the other beach restaurant-clubs around here (I'm looking at you, Hotel W). I also only have good things to say about their steaks, though their vegetable dishes are overpriced. Drinks are awesome, also pricey though. I know a lot of people reviewing here don't dig the hostesses, but I'm a fan. They have a way of looking classy and attractive without the whole thing being excessive (unlike some other places). It's an awesome place for a special occasion, especially if you want to dance afterwards-- and I particularly recommend it in the summertime. However, be prepared to spend a lot of money. read more

Great experience here. Highly recommended if you still want a beachfront "scene" resto experience with better food and service than other nearby locations. Staff was attentive and courteous from start to finish. They kindly accommodated a fifth friend who joined us and when I mentioned at the beginning of the dinner that there was a time constraint we were able to finish our dinner in time. Sashimi tasted good and fresh, fish and meat dishes quite good (duck, black cod and steak especially), although portions were agreed to be smaller than expected. It's a bit expensive for what you're getting in terms of food, but of course that's only part of the experience. The location is beautiful and fun. Maybe next time I return I'll get a rubdown from one of the masseuses available to diners! read more

Food is good but expect portions to be more European than supersized American portions. Ingredients are fresh. Glitz, trendy, leaning to younger crowds which also means loud but if you don't mind you'll enjoy eating here. Prices are moderate to high and service is on the slow side. read more

Nice place to party! From about 1pm the place goes wild. Tuesdays night is a good day to go, they have a "don't tell your boyfriend" party! Decoration and ambiance is nice. I liked the terrace, during summer it must be amazing! read more

CDLC - Nice place! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Barcelona, B

Quote from their website: "CDLC in Barcelona is the finest club in Spain and one of the best in the world".Not my impression last night. The music was decent and consistent to my previous experience but the place was far from "finest", from sloppy drunks bumping people and spilling drinks to a few "classy" people sleeping for at least a couple of hours on the beds in their VIP section that didn't look Very Important at all, haha! My recommendation for the website: "CDLC in Barcelona is the finest dive in Spain and one of the best in the world to get shit-faced and pass out while still feeling important". read more

Ok... This is a difficult one. They try pretty hard with the decorations and always have incense burning off of Hindu or Buddhist statues (doesn't smell that nice but not overwhelming). This restaurant seems to love to employ tall skinny girls that wear revealing outfits, somewhat off putting to me since I can't tell who the men waitors are because they just wear black shirts. They also have masseuses walking around??? Super weird and uncomfortable to watch someone eating and getting a massage from some girl in spandex and a "masseuse" shirt. The most alarming thing was our food came out about 5 minutes after we ordered it. Not the usual laid back atmosphere I love in Spain, although this restaurant is technically on the beach. Good lucking getting a spot there. Our waitor took our food when people at our table were still eating. Looks like they really want to turn tables on the weekend. Food was mediocre, my tuna was room temperature and no one liked any of the Indian food they attempts to serve. Music a bit loud and this weird sex atmosphere with these bed table canopy things. I would not recommend (unless already drunk) and would not come back really. Try it if you want though! read more

This was a great find! My husband and I found two dishes we both enjoyed and would definitely go back for. The Mojito I had didn't really taste like an original so I would try another cocktail. Aside from that we loved the food and service read more

Great food, nice decor and friendly staff. Also one of my favorite places to go out in Barcelona. read more

On our recent rendezvous to Barca, my boyfriend and I were strolling along the beach and found CDLC. This place is definitely pricey but the ambience is great. The restaurant is huge. It was pretty crowded when we were there. The restaurant itself is very nice and seems very trendy. We ordered yellowtail hamachi served with passion fruit sauce and land caviar. It was pretty tasty. The presentation of all the dishes was pretty. I had the rocket and iberico ham salad which was delicious. My boyfriend had the black ink risotto with squid, octopus, and spring vegetables. We pretty much inhaled all of our food. The waiter looked like a model and was nice enough to recommend what to do and where to go at night :) read more

The food was average. The staff seemed scattered and unorganized. However, I liked our waiter, he was nice. When they ask if you want water, they automatically bring out and open a special edition bottle of Evian. Great location on the beach, but I wouldn't visit a second time. read more

Great variety of cuisine with great customer service! The waiters are very knowledgeable about their wines and their pairings & ofcourse very friendly. We walked to it by accident so we didn't know what to expect, we weren't disappointed though. read more

Amazing drinks, unbelievable food, and amazing atmosphere. Although a bit pricy, highly recommended! read more

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Love everything from the appetizers to the cocktails. I recommend the curry sampler, the nirvana cocktail and the spring rolls and lemongrass crunchy chicken. The setting is very chic and warm with ladies coming around giving massages and pillow accessible. The wait staff is very attentive and helpful. read more

Amazing food. And the perfect location. The hummus was to die for. The sea bass was so tender and tasty. read more

CDLC - Beautiful beachside location. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Barcelona, B

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It's a great spot to grab lunch at a beach restaurant. Same goes for dinner. Then late night it transforms into a club environment until they shut down at 4 am. The food is all over the place- Asian fusion, Mediterranean and Indian. For me, I'd like my restaurants and clubs to be separate, but to each their own. The decor is all Asian inspired with Buddhas and incense everywhere. I say it's a good spot to stop at for lunch but find somewhere else for dinner. read more