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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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What's the vibe?
Romantic
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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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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La Taverneta - Anchovies in vinegar

La Taverneta

4.7(49 reviews)
1.2 km•Barri Gòtic
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While on a visit to Barcelona found this tucked away gem from another Yelp reviewer. Decided to…read moregive it a shot. Most places here in Barcelona prefer reservations but as we walked around town we couldn't pick a time. We settled upon an early arrival and lucky for us they had a table inside. Not very many patrons at 6:30 PM so we were immediately seated, table for two. Of course a Sangria for me and a beer for my travel buddy! Cheers. The beer had a lemon citrusy flavor and my Sangria was flavorful, both were very good. We ordered Hummus and Calamari, excellent choices, plenty to share and both were delicious. Highly recommend giving this restaurant a try. Remember service is slower than in the U.S. and our waitperson was the only one handling both inside and outside (only 3 or 4 tables outside).

Highly Recommend Everyone give this amazing restaurant/tavern a try!! You'll find a new favorite…read moreplace in town!! My first day in Barcelona and I googled great place to eat and stumbled on this absolute gem! Service was great! They speak English BTW The staff were friendly and very helpful! The food was some of the most amazing, fresh, delicious bites I've had. I ordered from the Tapas menu so I could get a taste of more flavors. The portions were much bigger than I imagined tapas being. These were my first! They created a great desire for more! It was hard deciding what to try. They had duck risotto on the daily special menu and I wanted it, but it was a full meal and I would only get to taste that. I will definitely be going back during my two week stay here in Barcelona! Hopefully I will get to try the duck risotto! Highly recommend!!

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La Taverneta - Ceps with Egg Yolk

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Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - charcuterie board

Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar

4.9(40 reviews)
0.6 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

Ziryab fell onto my radar as a popular tapas spot in Barcelona. I didn't make that many dining…read moreplans in advance before visiting the city, I just knew I wanted tapas. Ziryab seemed to fit the bill, so we made plans to stop here during our first night in the city. Ziryab is located close to the Gothic Quarter, on side street. It's kind of inconspicuous from the outside, but the interior gives way to a really welcoming space. The restaurant is separated into two main areas, with an earth-tone color scheme that has a rustic, almost cave-like aesthetic. The high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows keep the dining room open and spacious. The tapas menu had a good selection, and we decided on several items: pan con tomate, sweet potato rolls, chicken cannelloni, bacon-wrapped figs, croquettes, falafel, and a charcuterie board. All the tapas were great - my favorites were the chicken cannelloni, pan con tomate, and the charcuterie board. The cannelloni especially was a standout - definitely a unique dish, and the chicken was super flavorful. We opted for dessert, and got the feta whip cheesecake - this was great as well. The combination of tang and sweet was a good finisher to our meal. Service was great - everyone was friendly and our dishes were served at a good pace. Overall, I'm glad I tried out Ziryab - the tapas were delicious and atypical of ones you find elsewhere in Barcelona. I would have no qualms returning here for another meal.

First of all, the place is kind of hidden. The ambiance is fantastic. Exposed brick, old tavern…read morestyle. We walked in, without reservation, on a Saturday night. They were gracious and accommodated us. Our server was deaf/mute but was attentive and as long as we pointed to what we wanted in the menu - it was fine. Everything we ate was delicious I recommend this spot if you are in the gothic quarter. Make reservations just in case

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Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - One of 3 interior rooms

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Mazah

4.1(13 reviews)
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Our first dinner in Barcelona- had walked to the gothic quarter- walked past it and decided to go…read morein. We were not disappointed. Cute place, nicely decorated- has great seating places to hang out. Staff welcoming and efficient. Food was great- needed a healthy meal- and we got it. We got the fattoush salad: was refreshing Mixed grill- had a kebab, grilled chicken, grilled beef (or lamb maybe- whatever it was, was good), and a lamb chop. Served on the classic thin bread with a side of grilled potato, onion, pepper! It was everything I needed it to be- all the meat was tender, flavorful and moist. Was also the perfect amount for 2- and we finished everything!

We were seeking a non Spanish restaurant in Barcelona and we decided to try Mezah after I stumbled…read moreupon the reviews in Yelp. Both my son and I are very picky about Lebanese food having been spoiled by the excellent Lebanese in our home town Los Angeles, so we ordered with trepidation. The very first must-try dish immediately set our minds at ease: please, do yourselves a favor and order their Fatoush salad. It's done so right, juicy tangy, bursting with flavors and the pita in the salad is made into a curly flower and gives a delicious crunch. We liked the dish of garbanzo and yogurt a bit less, as it was quite heavy and lacked flavor. My son was very pleased with shish tavouk with chicken, and I loved my halloumi dish. The service was slow (as everywhere in Barcelona) but it was efficient, and our Egyptian waiter had good recommendations for everything. He was funny and personable.

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Mazah - Mazah!!

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Mazah - Fattoush salad - the bread crispies were yummy!

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Fattoush salad - the bread crispies were yummy!

El Merendero de la Mari - mediterranean - Updated October 2026

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