Lonja de Tapas

Food is amazing! I loved their Jamón Iberico! It's a first for me to try ham that doesn't taste as…read morefatty. We enjoyed everything! The service can be a little slow, but it is worth it! The staff is nice and friendly. The place is clean. Paella is also good!!

We were trying to go to Vaso de Oro and so glad it was packed! We happened upon this spot. Ordered:…read moreEnsalada de Cabra Tuna tartar Patatas bravas Sangria de Cava The food was fantastic. Seriously. Best bravas we had - and we have tried them all! The dressing on the salad and the tartar were perfect. Make sure you ask for the Cava Sangria without sugar. The bartender remade it for us after it being a bit overwhelmingly sweet. It was naturally sweet and perfect.

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El Vaso de Oro

4.6(195 reviews)

Old world pub feel with a few tables and dining at the bar (a great experience)!! Tapas was GREAT…read more‼Beer equally great

Great location right next to the water. It's a really small place, usually two rows deep at the bar…read moreon a busy night. If you can get a seat at the bar that is the best because you get a view of all the food. Everything we had was cooked perfectly, lots of flavor, really fresh. The staff was super friendly.

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Tapas + Rosé

El Tio Pio

3.8(10 reviews)

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Wandered by El Tio Pio and we stopped in because it looked nice and we were tired of being on our…read morefeet. Very glad we stopped in. The menu looked great and I think they were actually amused at how much food we ordered for 5 people.. but we ate it all, as Americans do. I'll just list things off that we ordered to make this easy. For the record, it was all great. Food: - Fingers de pollo con sésamo (Chicken Fingers) - Tortilla de Patata (basically potato quiche) - Croquetas de Pollo (6) - Brochetas de mozzarella y tomate cherry (2) - Nachos Quiquiriquí - Ensalada gorgonzola e pere (pear and gorgonzola salad) Drinks: - Pina Colada - Sangria - Mojito We ended up having the perfect amount of food to fill us for the amount of time between meals since in Spain they eat much later than we do in the US. Also, this restaurant had great service, great view of the ocean/harbor and a pleasant patio. Definitely recommend stopping here if you are walking down the street towards the beach!

Awesome find. Three of us had the chicken paella and it was phenomenal. Another had the rotisserie…read morechicken and it was also great. The price was right and the service excellent.

Drinks menu

Our starters included croquettes and assorted pintxos.

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Patio setup

Cerveseria Catalana

4.4(1.8k reviews)

2.1 km•L'Eixample

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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!

Walking down the street on Rambla and a "Huge Line" has gathered outside Cerveseria Catalana…read more Something special must be happening here to have this big of a crowd waiting. My son had been here last year and thought, it was a solid. We put our name in, went to a nearby park bench to wait and watch people for 50 minutes. The servers outside are grumpy as to many people are crowding the sidewalk and impeding his service. Finally, our name was called, were seated at the bar, and watched a chef make the magic dishes. The menu is huge and I can't help but watch the delicious dishes flying by us. So little time and yet so many great choices, this won't be easy. We began with the beef tenderloin montadito foie gras. It was presented as a open face sandwich on a bagette. We split it as it had a huge piece of foie gras. The tenderloin was tough and the tapas tasted like indivdual components, not a blended or refined profile. The grilled razor clams were nicely cooked, slightly gritty and needed to be washed more thoroughly. The Spanish omelet wedge was spiritual, dish of the night award. The onion made the dish! The sliced fried artichoke was finely shaved, and again lacked a enjoyable flavor that I would order again. The chips with fried eggs and Jabugo ham was different, tasty and a concept I would not of thought about. Delicious! Casveseria Catalanahe was packed and stacked for a reason. A high vibe and energy even in the face of a revolt at the check in desk from hungry dinners. I came say without hesitation, we will give them a second try. The staff was friendly, engaging, warm and a good sense of humor, nothing but smiles. I can't wait for our next trip to Cerveseria Catalana and let them tell me what to order. Good luck and see you sooner than later.

Dining room

Lenguado con calamares

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Open till 1:30am?

La Alcoba Azul

4.6(202 reviews)

0.6 km•Barri Gòtic

We had planned to go to a tapas place recommended by our Gaudi House tour guide (Touring Pandas…read moreguide Jekaterina who was EXCELLENT) but the joint had a line of 20+...so we chose to go to my plan B! We were happy to enter the cozy La Alcoba Azul and seated by a smiling host immediately & presented with menus. The interior looks almost like a wine cellar with brick vaulted ceilings. The offerings are best described as fusion tapas but there are a few traditional bites as well. Our waiter presented us with an amuse bouché of pumpkin hummus topped with roasted pepitas on an herbed toasted baguette crisp. DELICIOUS! We confidently ordered the tomato tartare with avocado cream, basil, olive powder and rosemary olive oil caviar as well as a half order of cured Iberican meats featuring chorizo, loin, sausage and ham, an order of the hummus with black olives, parsley, pine nuts and pita triangles. All were terrific! We especially enjoyed the meats and tomato tartare. I enjoyed a red sangria that was satisfying and happened to be topped with cinnamon...a first and welcome addition for me. La Alcoba Azul is a spot we'll keep on our tapas go to list! You shouldn't hesitate to visit.

For charm points, the inside of this place is exactly the kind of old-world Barcelona restaurant I…read morepictured before coming here. It is tight inside, and we were tucked into the back room, but in a cozy way. Service is slow in that classic European way, not sad slow, but the kind of slow that reminds you to savor the moment because you are on vacation. The menu descriptions were a little vague, so we took a few stabs in the dark. The eggplant dish we ordered ended up being my favorite, and the hummus with lamb was also very good. I usually love olives, but these did not hit for me. They were a bit too dry and firm, so buyer beware if you are picky about olives. All in all, a charming spot for a romantic vacation dinner.

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Sangria with a touch of cinnamon

Ciutat Comtal

4.3(1.4k reviews)

1.5 km•L'Eixample

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!

0.2 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

Interior

Calamares

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The entrance

Tapeo

4.6(622 reviews)

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.

This place was excellent. The cod fritters were the 8 year old and her grandfathers favorite…read more Another big hit was the ribs; the flavor was elite. It was a small restaurant but had some seating for larger parties in the back.

0.8 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

Worked his butt off

Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

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Black ink cuttlefish pasta

Tosca

4.3(297 reviews)

We were walking and wanted more Spanish tapas. Found this place, and it was super good!…read more Service was a bit slow, even for Spanish standards, but that's okay. I think we're just used to American waiters rushing for us giving the check so quickly after the food is all done. Food was great.

Good food, great drinks and service. Great meeting spot not too crowded! Our entire party of 6 old…read morefriends was happy. Not rushed!

Bar area

Tuna Tataki with sangria

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Apple crumble

La Bombeta

4.3(104 reviews)

0.5 km•Barceloneta

I went to La Bombeta for the Bombas, because I was told to get Bombas while in Barcelona…read more Service was okay. The restaurant is easy to find and in a good location. It was clean and perfect for what we wanted. I loved the Vermouth. The croquettes were great and I LOVED the Bombas! The had a nice menu selection. It was a nice evening and a great walk to and from the restaurant. I suggest you try it.

English? No Sangria? Yes…read moreTapas? Yes Bombas? Hell yes Even for a place called La Bombeta, the bombas were out of this world. They're served with two sauces, one bringing a bit of a kick. The sangria is good (order a pitcher) and, aside from the bombas, the calamari and spicy pork were also delicious.

Croquettes, Bombas, Vermouth

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Sangria

Restaurant Pasa Tapas

2.8(8 reviews)

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Walking from Barceloneta Beach, I stumbled upon Pasa Tapas and lured in by a very affordable menu…read moredel dia at lunch. Alas it was pretty average but you do have a variety of options and it came with wine which was a nice bonus. Started with some fideuá but found this paella noodle dish a little one note. Ironically the fried whole fishes, which didn't look very appetizing, were surprisingly decent. Crispy fried and served next to some refreshing salad. A simple flan rounds out the meal on a sweet note. Mostly locals inside. Not a destination stop per se but good value at lunch if you happen to be walking by.

Did not enjoy my experience at all, if not even ruined my experience with great paella!…read more Disclaimer: I went to this place as part of a Sandeman tapas tour. (Was absolute rubbish and waste of time) The service: minimal Food: Below average paella Portion: I have had bigger tapas for babies Drinks: I have no idea what was served. Some form of watered down alco that's neither here nor there All in all, not a good experience at all. Agree I went with Sandeman so part to blame would be them. But my view is that if you love food, care about your customers, love your business; then care for your brand and don't join crappy partnerships. And if you plan to do that; suck it up and serve proper food!