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El Merendero de la Mari

3.7 (43 reviews)
PriceyMediterranean, Spanish, Seafood
Closed 1:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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Moderate noise
Romantic
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Seafood paella and lobster paella.
Diana R. H.

A friend actually recommended this place to me. We ordered the Lobster Paella, Seafood Paella and the Clams in white wine. My favorite had to be the Clams...they were soooo good! The paella's were good too, but nothing too special. Atmosphere is very nice. Probably best to sit outside for the scenary and so that you can people watch. It is expensive, but I think that's expected since this whole strip is filled with restaurants that are a bit pricey. It was a good place to go to on our last night.

Awesome environment and atmosphere; the view is fantastic. The food is slightly above average.

Hake "Vasca" style
Tina Y.

I love the scenery and the food here. The prices may seem pricey at first but what seafood isn't? The portions are pretty filling so it's definitely worth the price. I wasn't a huge fan of the fried cod cakes here but I love the appetizer that we got. It was called seafood cocktail and that was definitely very filling. So much that we were worried we weren't going to finish our main meals. Our main meals were both very tender and tasty. I got the Hake "Vasca" style. It's a bit lighter in taste which brings out the seafood fish taste. The three clams that came with it were smoky flavored which added a kick to the meal. My bf got the Monkfish "Mari" style, which tasted fresh as well and the "all-i-oil" coating really complimented the fish but didn't overpower the meal at all. Overall, the meal was fantastic and the servers spoke a bit of English so that was helpful.

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We ordered the Lobster Paella, Seafood Paella and the Clams in white wine.

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Cerveseria Catalana - fried artichoke

Cerveseria Catalana

4.4(1.8k reviews)
2.5 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!

First time in Barcelona and first time time here. It was a fun experience with some good service…read moreand delicious food. Sit inside if you do not like cigarette smoke, which does occur. For an early dinner by Spanish time, we started with the croquettes. Crip and wonderful. Then the tenderloin which was taste as well, though we should have a sales what is on the top. It seemed like mostly a flavored fat. The tomato with toast was lovely. Soaked with natural tomato juice. The skewered prawns were the best. Get them. And we ended with coconut pudding. It was like a flan with a coconut base. All together fun and delicious!

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Cerveseria Catalana - Dining room

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Cerveseria Catalana - Lenguado con calamares

Lenguado con calamares

Cerveseria Catalana - Open till 1:30am?

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Open till 1:30am?

La Paradeta

La Paradeta

4.4(170 reviews)
0.7 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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This restaurant was literally right next to our stay in Barcelona--skipping it felt like a crime,…read moregiven the rave reviews. So, on a rainy afternoon, we gave it a shot. We arrived just after lunch opening and were the first customers. The guy at the counter was... efficient. He simply told us to pick what we wanted, tossed it in a bin, and that was that. No explanation of pricing or preparation methods. When we asked how they'd cook it, he casually offered "fried or grilled." Obviously, we chose grilled--why fry fresh seafood? We picked two giant prawns, two octopus tentacles, and two fish (since hubby can't have shellfish). He asked if we wanted salad or soup--reviews hyped the soup, so we went with that. Then he handed us a receipt, told us we were order #3, and sent us to the bar. At the bar, we ordered two sangrias and a water. The bartender asked if we wanted bread and sauce. Sure, why not? We assumed they were included. Surprise! The tiny baguettes cost €0.50 each, and the mystery "house sauce" (a questionable mix of thousand island and horseradish) was an extra €1. We only realized the charge when we saw the total: €73. Oh well, too late now. Then came the food pickup experience--chaotic, to say the least. The server practically barked at us to bring our receipt, aggressively crossed off items, and handed over soups and octopus, crammed onto a greasy tray. No effort at plating, just food haphazardly dumped onto plates. The second round--grilled fish and prawns--was more of the same. Now, the verdict: Soup (5/5) - Delicious and reasonably priced at €6. Would order again. Bread & Sauce (0/5) - Not free, not worth it. Hard pass. Octopus (€31.80 for two tentacles, 1/5) - Overpriced, greasy, and drowning in molten salt. Basically, eating a sodium bomb. Grilled Fish (€10.50 & €8.50, 3/5) - Decent, but unnecessarily oily. Grilled Prawns (€5.59, 0/5) - Mushy, not fresh, and borderline inedible. Final thoughts? Not worth it. With so many incredible food spots in Barcelona, why waste your meal quota here? If you want quality seafood, go to Cervecería Catalana--we spent €5 more, but a meal a thousand times better. Spend wisely and eat like a king.

[Food] - Oysters: Fresh and good with lemon…read more - Anchovies: Not our favorite as it was very fishy and oily tasting despite adding lemon. I've had fried anchovies before but this was too heavy for us - Octopus: This was a bit oily but but not as much as the anchovies. Potatoes were nice and soft and absorbed all the sauces. - Small Clams: My favorite dish out of all we've ordered. Although the clams were small, the sauce it was cooked in was delicious! [Service] - Line up, order what you want, some seafood have various cook styles so they will ask you which you'd prefer, pay, find a table, and pick up at the pick up window once your buzzer goes off. [Ambiance] - Mainly indoor seating with 2 tables outdoors [Overall] - Would come back again as I love this kind of seafood eateries! Will definitely try other dishes next time as well

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La Paradeta

La Paradeta

4.4(228 reviews)
2.9 kmL'Eixample
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The name changed.. It's called Puertecillo Marisquerias. But I guess it's same place just…read moredifferent name.. It was long wait since you order the seafood and they cook them for you.. You get your orders as the food is done.. So I made about 4 trips to the window. First time coming to a restaurant where you pick your seafood and they cook them for you.. Over all the food was very fresh. Mussels are cooked with white wine, octopus steamed so i was told. Prawns and langoustine grilled I think. Over all food was pretty good. Price is pretty reasonable. I wouldn't say best seafood I've ever had but it was good and lots of food for price you pay.. Mussel were pretty good but not as good as ones I've had in Naples. You better know what you want.. They don't like you taking time and trying to decide what to get. I would come back here again.

We are so lucky to stumble upon La Paradeta, a precious seafood market two blocks from Sagrada…read moreFamilia. Varieties of seafood are ready to be cooked the way you wanted. Two of us picked 5 types of seafood, a salad and a fish soup. We tried the sangria as our drinks. Everything is beyond fantastic! We would highly recommend this seafood gem to all our friends. Here are a few tips for the first timers: 1) The workers at the order area don't understand English well. We pointed at the seafood for ordering. 2) Recommended to have the fish soup over mixed salad as an appetizer. The fish soup is made with lots of fish and ginger; and it carries so much flavor. 3) The mussels are a must-have and are so cheap (Under 10 Euros for huge portions). It's recommended to prepare in two ways: white wine and tomato sauce 4) The La Paradeta sauce (I e. A green basil sauce) goes very well with shrimps and razor clams. 5) The fried calamari was so delicious and perfectly paired with drizzles of lemon juice. Yet, it's so expensive (24 Euros for a very small portion). It doesn't feel as worth it as compared to something like lobsters (29 Euros/single lobster). 6) I noticed many people ordered a bottle of wine instead of Sangria. Will need to try next time!

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

Ciutat Comtal

4.3(1.4k reviews)
1.9 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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Ciutat Comtal - Interior

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Ciutat Comtal - Calamares

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Ciutat Comtal - The entrance

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The entrance

Tapeo - Pork ribs - worth another trip to Europe just for this

Tapeo

4.6(624 reviews)
0.6 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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Located in the La Ribera neighborhood, Tapeo was a Yelp find. Smaller and cozy with a few Bar…read moreseats and some high top tables. Also, a small area for bigger groups in the back. We grabbed the only table open when we arrived at 1 on a Monday afternoon. We saw a Cava Sangria (a first) and had to try-light and delicious! They also had Majou Beer (from Malaga) on draft which is hard to find outside of Malaga so had to have one. We ordered a couple of starters and a couple of what I'd say were bigger plates. The pork belly marinated in lime was tasty but the fresh Mackerel stole the show! The Truffled eggs with foie and mushrooms was finished table-side and was amazing. We missed that the Cuttlefish had squid ink-no matter, so light and exquisite-only complaint would be to have more cuttlefish. Service was engaged and friendly from start to finish. Tapeo reminds me of some of the regional restaurants where you want to try the entire menu at once cause it all looks so good. Tapeo is now on the list of "must stops" when in Barcelona!

Great staff, food delicious and came out quick…read more Made a pit stop here coming back from Park Güell. The service was great and attentive, they poured be a draft Alhambra beer which tasted great. I got the Bombeta Bombeta de la Barceloneta which was fresh and delicious, highly recommend.

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Tapeo - Worked his butt off

Worked his butt off

Tapeo - Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

Tapeo - Black ink cuttlefish pasta

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Black ink cuttlefish pasta

El Merendero de la Mari - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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