On a warm-ish February Sunday with blue sky and sun shining, dining Al Fresco is the thing to do. Since this is low season, most of the outdoor dining is centered around La Rambla. We picked Sentís Gastrobar for its varied menu and a table in the sun.
We were seated promptly, lucky to get a just freed up table, and our beers came quickly. (Only one on draft. You take what they have.) Didn't get menus so I got up and took a photo. When we were able to flag someone down, I chose 2 tapas - patatas bravas (which are a staple in Spain) and fried breaded squid, and my husband ordered the Figueres burger (beef, bacon, cheese minus the fried egg). The burger was undercooked and the fries and patatas bravas soggy. The baby squid was decent but maybe too much of a good thing. I was disappointed with the food and the service was not great, even with a leisurely hang out in the sun state of mind and ordering in Spanish. (Maybe Catalan or French would be better?)
We are renting an apartment for 4 days. I think we would've been much better off having a sand which at the house and having a few beers in the sun. Do not recommend even if you are hangry. read more