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    Marina Bay

    3.6 (48 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Spanish
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Crystal bread

    Marina Bay seafood restaurant on the Barcelona Shoreline is a true gem. While it is in a tourist area, it is not a tourist trap. The seafood here is absolutely fresh and top-notch. The menu is creative and the quality is exceptional. The service, especially Our friend Albert S is absolutely outstanding. It is the best service of any restaurant we've experienced in Barcelona. We ate at Marina Bay three times in 14 days and each experience got better and better and better. You must make sure to try the Krystol bread with tomato. It is the best tomato bread in all of Barcelona in our opinion. And we have tried it in so many places we lost count. They offer true Spanish style seafood, but they also serve sushi with a Flair. The sushi is Perfection. and, we experienced some of the most delicious oysters from Normandy, perfect, salty, briny creamy delicious oysters. Absolutely completely fresh and so clean. The wine list is excellent, good quality at fair prices. There is simply nothing bad to say about this experience. Sit on the outdoor patio under complete shade and enjoy the breezes from the Barcelona shore. (make sure to ask for Albert S.) you will not be disappointed.

    Manny B.

    The marina bay Barcelona is a beautiful Lovely place to hang around and enjoy some delicious food. We Love it so much!!!

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    Jeff W.

    Really fantastic spot with amazing views... And I thought this was going to be one of those places where the views were great but nothing else but starting with a fantastic service and really tasty very reasonable meals I would highly recommend Marina Bay

    Tracy G.

    Absolutely delicious & a vibe! Music is loud, atmosphere is upbeat & the food is delicious! I had the sirloin steak with veggies & potatoes & Prosecco to drink! Service was great & everyone seemed to be having a good time!

    Lorraine T.

    My first day in Barcelona and I knew I wanted Paella! My friend and I were walking to another restaurant and stumbled upon Marina Bay. The smell coming from the restaurant was sooooo good. We looked at their outdoor menu, saw they have Paella and decided to eat here instead. We were immediately seated. It took sometime before the waiter came over with menus. It took time for the waiter to do almost everything hence the 3 star rating. We ordered Seafood Paella, fried calamari, tomato bread & Cava Sangria. The Paella was amazing & came out so fast that I was shocked. The calamari was ok, not the best I've had in Spain BUT better than the states. Cava Sangria is always my thing when in Spain & theirs was very good with a great balance of fruit and Cava. I had to ask for the tomato bread 3 times before actually receiving. The service is slowwwww but the food here is definitely their saving grace!

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    Jessica B.

    Right off the water, good place to stop while exploring. Enjoyed the Paella. Stop by if you're in the area.

    Tara J.

    I recently visited Spain and decided to look for a local place that served excellent seafood choices. Marina Bay popped up with high reviews and I had to try it. I was pleasantly surprised. I sat in the rooftop area with was perfect for the dinner that my friends and I were having. That's also a great spot to watch the sunset or look out over the marina during any time of the day. we ordered the seafood paella and it was excellent. The dish was very flavorful and the seafood was fresh and not fishy at all. We also ordered sangria and margaritas throughout our meal. The drinks were strong and well worth the price. I will definitely eat here again if I'm ever visiting Barcelona.

    YangSerena M.

    Dear travellers, I'd love to share one firsthand experience to you. The story happened in a restaurant called "Marina Bay " ,address : career de la marina in Barcelona. We booked a table for 17 people at 8pm on 29sep. 2018, but when we arrived, the staff was rude and the table was cancelled with no reason. Just remind everyone, you deserve a better choice than this!!!

    Skylar C.

    Great food!! Lobster paella was amazing!!! Only thing I would say could be better was the size of the lobster tail...

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    Neluta G.

    Great paella at this place the staff was very nice and accommodating with any request. We got the local menu that came with a calamari fresh salad, seafood paella, a glass of wine and dessert. Everything was great!

    Cliff V.

    We stopped by the Marina Bay in Barcelona. What drawn us to this place were the nice views with the outdoor tables and the great selection of tapas and seafood. Ordered were the Andalusian fried fish, fried cuttlefish, fresh oysters, coquettes and mushroom& seafood paella. Paella came out on a big hot platter which was shared by the table. Really enjoyed the overall experience, particularly the paella which was probably my most favourite one on the trip.

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    I would have given 0 star if it's available. Food sucks. Service sucks. Overpriced... can't trust Yelp review anymore!!!

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    El Cangrejo Loco - The ONE paella we ordered.

    El Cangrejo Loco

    3.4(45 reviews)
    0.4 km•La Vila Olímpica
    •€€€

    We had a nice Globus farewell dinner here. The chicken was pounded thin and had a nice white wine…read moreand lemon sauce. The restaurant was clean and bright and the service was friendly.

    I'm visiting Spain for the first time with my sisters, and unfortunately this was one of the most…read moredisappointing dining experiences we've had thus far. We ordered the fish and seafood paella for around €28. The menu states a minimum of 2 people to share, but does not list a maximum number of people. Being that we are in a new environment and are unfamiliar with the menu, we inquired about the paella and were told that the three of us could share one paella. At no point were we told that having three people at the table would result in being charged twice. The portion was actually smaller than expected, but we ate it and didn't complain. When the bill arrived, we realized that we had been charged twice for the one paella we ordered. When we questioned the manager, he explained that because the paella is intended for two people and there were three of us, we would be charged twice. That to me makes absolutely no sense. If there is an additional charge for a third person sharing, that should be clearly stated on the menu or explained before the order is placed, especially after we were told the three of us could share it. Had we known this we simply would have just ordered two paellas receive two portions. Instead, we paid the price of two while receiving only one. We chose not to argue further or cause a scene. We are visitors in a foreign country and we are of a different demographic, which made us uncomfortable in escalating the situation. The atmosphere was nice, and the food was good, but the lack of transparency regarding the pricing completely ruined the experience. Charging customers for two meals while serving only one, without clearly explaining that beforehand, is unacceptable.

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    El Cangrejo Loco
    El Cangrejo Loco
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    La Fonda del Port Olímpic - Grilled fish, huge portion

    La Fonda del Port Olímpic

    3.3(118 reviews)
    0.3 km•La Vila Olímpica
    •€€

    The food is not of the highest quality. It is not at all bad, but it's hard to tell you that it's…read moregood. Paella just didn't have flavor, although they did give a good amount of fish. It's very clearly a bunch of pre cooked rice into which they throw whatever you order. The grilled seafood platters may be your best bet, as a chance to just get a good piece of seafood. That was the only diner at our table who really seemed to enjoy his meal. The place appears to have hundreds of seats and be able to turn tables over really quickly, and their emphasis appears to be strongly on "feed tourists quickly". So why four stars? They do a lot to give you value for money. Just sat down? Free glass of cava. Menu prices, food and drink, emphasize low cost, it's easy to have a ton of food and drink for under 50 Euro. End of the meal? Shot of limoncello-like herbal liqueur. Don't want a whole dessert? Complementary tray of olive oil cake. And a refill on that liqueur. On that basis, it's a pretty good overall dinner experience and we weren't unhappy. Just don't come here if you aren't motivated by alcohol.

    This place was delicious! We had wonderful seafood paella, a huge seafood platter, and a nice…read morecheese and vegetable skewer plate. They also gave us bread and tomatoes to make our own pan con tomate. Everything tasted very fresh, and it was a nice ambience, in covered open air seating right along the beach. One thing is they also directed a magician to come over at our table to do some tricks, which was very entertaining but not necessarily something we wanted to stay for, but I guess we got the full tourist experience! Overall, a nice spot for a nice dinner.

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    La Fonda del Port Olímpic - Seafood platter

    Seafood platter

    La Fonda del Port Olímpic - No es lo que se ve exactamente desde la terraza pero si hay buena vista de las torres.

    No es lo que se ve exactamente desde la terraza pero si hay buena vista de las torres.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Beef tenderloin with foie gras

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    3.2 km•L'Eixample
    •€€€

    Oh my goodness this is so good. If I ever go to Barcelona again I would come here…read more Must get: Steak with foie gras on bread 8/10: sooo decadent and luxurious. It's abt 8 euros a piece. Very flavorful and fast experience. Oxtail and mashed potatoes 10/10: the oxtail meet is so tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes pair so well with the oxtail. Mushroom, steak, and egg yolk 9/10: soo flavorful and balance of veggies and protein. Amazing textures and flavors. Sparkling sangria: 8/10 I don't normally live the taste of alcohol but this was great. Not tooooo strong and if tastes pretty good if you mix it with the orange juice. Fresh orange juice: 10/10 so tangy and delicious. I can't recommend it enough. Patatas bravas: 9/10 solid no complaints! Dessert Tapas: - bread dessert (Tarija): 11/10 amazing dessert that is creamy, cameralized, and has a mochi like texture. This fried chewy dessert is not too sweet and such an affordable price. - coconut pudding 9/10 solid and refreshing if you like flan - bread, chocolate oil, salt 7/10: I live the complex flavors. The chocolate mousse was light and the bread to mousse ratio was perfect. It's a smaller dessert tho I wouldn't recommend it if ur sharing. Service: amazing! Staff I'm everywhere so it was very easy to order more food. Also we were sitting buy the area where they made dessert and they allowed me to record them making it!! Comfortable ambiance great for date night or casual meals!!!

    As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: - The host seated us next to a table of three self-absorbed, loud and obnoxiously nonstop talking late teens early twenties girls. - The food bus'ers attempted to deliver the wrong order to our and nearby tables five times. - The 1/2 order (three small slivers) tomato soaked bread (1/2 PA AMB TOMAQUET) was certainly not worth the €2.5! - The Greek Salad (ENS GREGA) was the worst example of such we have ever had (my party included an authentic Greek). The feta cheese was absolutely disgusting, it tasted like imitation rubber cheese. - The "Al Ajillo" Style Shrimps (GAMBES AMB ALLADA) had a very strange flavor within it, which overwhelmed the garlic flavors. - The Beef Tenderloin (FILET VEDELLA), she had to spit 1/4 of it out because it was too tough. - Everything was overpriced there for the value. If you are in the area DO NOT waste your time nor money dining here!!!

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Dining room

    Dining room

    Cerveseria Catalana - Lenguado con calamares

    Lenguado con calamares

    Cerveseria Catalana - Open till 1:30am?

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

    Tapeo

    4.6(638 reviews)
    1.4 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
    •€€

    Some meals stay with you forever, and this was one of them…read more The food here was, without question, some of the best I've ever had. The foie gras was absolutely unforgettable--rich, delicate, and simply to die for. The sangria was equally exceptional, fresh, balanced, and dangerously delicious. But what makes this place truly special is something that can't be captured on a menu. The atmosphere, the warmth, the way time seems to slow down... words simply can't do it justice. If you're visiting Barcelona, don't just come here for dinner. Come here to fall in love with the food, the city, the moment, or maybe even someone sitting across the table. An experience I'll never forget.

    My husband and I arrived to Barcelona late in the evening. We had read reviews that the food scene…read moreextended well into the night, so we decided that even though it was 10:30pm, we would still walk over to Tapeo and see if we had any luck getting seating. Well, the restaurant was cute and cozy with a great ambiance. With luck on our side, we found two seats at the bar and quickly ordered drinks. We ordered a pitcher of the sangria (because why not?). The sangria was delicious, refreshing, and made to order. It was definitely more authentic than what we're getting in America. We ordered the patatas bravas, tempura asparagus, the octopus, and the steak. It all came out as it became available. We couldn't decide what our favorite was, to be honest. We ordered an ice cream sandwich for dessert and quickly requested our bill. We didn't want to hold the staff up as we noticed they were cleaning the establishment and people were finishing up. Overall, what a great experience for our first meal in Barcelona! Cute and hidden gem.

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    Tapeo - Worked his butt off

    Worked his butt off

    Tapeo - Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

    Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

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