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    Zarautz

    4.4 (132 reviews)
    ModerateBasque, Catalan, Tapas Bars
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    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Some of the tapas on display
    Ashumi L.

    Zarautz is an eclectic tapas spot tucked away in a side street in Barcelona. The food consists of mini dishes of different fusions and diverse cultures on a skewer or on top of bread--they also have an a la carte menu. The service is highly enjoyable, the staff regularly check up on you and food comes out fast. The ambiance has me impartial... not much to say about the feel of the restaurant. Overall, enjoyable service, and would highly recommend this place to foodies, might not be for the beginners--easily deserving of at least 4 stars!

    The meat and potatoes was divine
    Lance L.

    My wife and I were in Barcelona, Spain in April 2016. It was our first Euro trip and Barcelona was our stop. We took advantage of Spain's Siesta during our 1st evening and napped during the day before going out for our evening meal. We decided to try Zarautz as it was walking distance from our hotel and the food looked promising. We walked in around 10 pm which is extremely late being that we are from the States, but after our long nap we were ready for dinner. We were sat right away and our server gave us English menu's upon our request. The food was amazing and full of flavor. We started with an artichoke appetizer and each had a glass of wine. Our server was kind and was patient towards us while we ordered our food. During our meal, closing time came, but we were never rushed or given a dirty look that made us feel like we had to leave. In fact, a couple walked in shortly before closing and they were graciously seated with what appeared to be no animosity from the staff. This would never be the case in the United States. Overall, it was a great experience and a pleasant evening with the Mrs.

    Zarautz Menu
    Daisy Y.

    The service sucks, but the food isn't bad. Some dishes were pretty good, and some not so much. The Iberian pork risotto, or, as they call it on the menu, "creamy rice", is to die for. The assortment of pinchos are hit and miss. The squid in baked apple sauce was interesting, but in a good way. I didn't think those flavors would work together, but they do. I have never been an olive fan in my entire life, but, for some reason, the olives they served us here were DIVINE. I was popping them back like no tomorrow! If the service was better, I would have upped them to maybe 4 stars, but the service is just absolutely horrible, and it's so difficult to get anyone's attention. Some servers are more fluent in English than others. Free wifi available, just ask for the password.

    David L.

    This was an accidental discovery near the Sants train station. I'd gone over to buy a ticket to Madrid for the next day and picked them for lunch, rather than eat at station since they had good ratings and are only a couple of blocks away, straight down the street to your right as you exit the station, past the line of cabs and the giant black metal dragon sculpture. It's a straight shot down the street and easy to spot on the corner on the left side. Zarautz is spotless and very well kept, with a friendly helpful staff. They have a multi-lingual pictorial menu on a video screen above the bar. The tapas looked appealing, and the price of 10 euros for five items and a drink was a deal and a half. Everything was good to excellent. Favorites were the triangular slice of a quiche/kugel potato pie (see photo) and a crab salad. I came back for lunch the next (very rainy) day before taking the afternoon train. The cab dropped me right at the restaurant, but when it was time to head over to the rail station, the rain had intensified. The gentleman behind the bar got a big plastic trash bag and rigged it up over my rolling luggage perfectly - attaching it at the top and bottom so it wouldn't blow off (photo). That goes above and beyond good service. On top of a very convenient location, great prices and excellent food, I'd give them six stars if I could. If you're hungry near Barcelona Sants station, stop in.

    Tapas you can get if you sit at the bar
    Thuy Dan T.

    This place was really a gem to go to after a long day of walking and being the ultimate tourist! It is conveniently located right next to the station so getting a taxi after is no problem. Service was great, atmosphere is friendly, and price is reasonable! If you sit at the bar, you can also just get their wide selection of tapas! I really enjoyed every dish, but these were the stars of the show: -Balbania baby eels with prawns: well seasoned and the eels were so good! MUST GET! -Boneless pork trotters stuffed with black sausage and shrimps: beautiful presentation with great taste. -Turron donuts: almost like frozen peanut (or almond?) butter covered in powdered sugar and then paired with great complimentary jams! Recommend anyone visiting Barcelona to make a stop here!!

    Spicy shrimp
    Tae S.

    I was slightly surprised to see this place was so highly reviewed. This was my first meal in Barcelona. I had my mouth watering for spicy shrimp. What I got was bland shrimp in and old sauce. It may have been old shrimp in a bland sauce. Either way it did not work at all. I thought about ordering more but realized I should relax. The service was ok. I probably wouldn't visit again with several fantastic restaurant in Barcelona.

    Spicy Shrimp
    LaToya K.

    Came here specifically for the octopus tapas. Unfortunately they didn't have them and only had the full entree available. Since I wasn't hungry enough for a full entree I ordered the "spicy shrimp". The shrimp were far from spicy and weren't really that great in general. I doubt I'll go back to try the octopus.

    Mananico- baby eels, chorizo, ham and quail eggs. Crazy and delicious
    Terry S.

    Finding this place is absolutely a classic example of why Yelp is so awesome! After a long week at a huge trade 5 of us decided to go out to eat a really good dinner (as compared to the company supplied "food" we ate during the week). We are all unfamiliar with Barcelona and my colleagues just stared at each other saying "where should we go?" Meanwhile I quickly turned to my trusty Yelp app and started my search! Within just a few minutes I found Zarautz. Even though it was raining and we had to walk half a kilometer, my friends trusted me and trudged on. When we got there we realized that we should have had reservations because the place was packed! If tthere is more than 2 of you - Make A Reservation! However we got lucky because enough seats at the bar opened up for us to all sit together. (See my separate tip about the front door!) I also encourage everyone to sit at the bar because other Yelpers had made a comment in their reviews that it was the place to be. They were right - Sit At The Bar! The menu offers both Basque and Catalan items but there's no way a tourist like me would know which is which. Who cares?! Everything we ate was awesome. We tried at least half of the items on their menu. A digital display about the bar cycles through showing you what each item looks like. A series of platters on the bar offers "pintxos" which are small tapas. You put them on your plate and can eat them cold but I recommend asking for them to be heated up. After just a few minutes your plate will be returned with hot delicious food. The toothpick holding each item together is then placed into a small ramekin so when you're done eating they can figure out your bill. Everything we ate tasted amazing. It's hard to pick out an item and say that it would be better than the others. However I did adventurously try the Mañanico and it was fabulous (see my picture). It's one of those dishes where your brain says no and your tastebuds says hey brain shut the f up because this is goddamn delicious. They serve draft Estrella beer as well as wine and some liquor. We tried two different bottles of red wine - both yummy and well suited for the food. Bartender we had was a really great guy. Attentive and fast. He also graciously offered us free shots of a Basque liquor which tasted faintly of Jaegarmeister but totally without the burn and with a delicious aftertaste. (We got a second round heh) After eating and eating, two beers each, two bottles of wine and desserts the total bill was about 45 euros each (with tip included). An incredible price considering how much food we ate. Zarautz is the perfect magical combination of low price and high quality. Thank you fellow Yelpers for making reviews - I hope I'm paying this forward.

    Ruby C.

    My first Tapas bar and I loved the experience! The bar area is self service and the dining area is for ordering off the menu. All the Tapas I tried was delicious with a perfect mix of sweet and salty. The service was great and the staff was accommodating for travelers who spoke English. Try their Tapas you will love it! They are super cheap too!

    Jess F.

    What a great experience on our first night in Barcelona. The waiters were polite, knowledgeable and helpful. It was a bonus they spoke English. We had the eels with eggs and ham, the green peppers, spicy prawns and the foie with caramelized apples. For dessert we had the "chocolate orgasm" and another dessert made from foie. If I was going to be picky, I didn't like the hot/cold contrast of the foie/apple and the waiter forgot my girlfriend's wine in the first order. These are really just slight detractions for an awesome and well priced experience!

    Menu of Catalan dishes.
    Denise L.

    Bienvenido a Barça! The perfect welcome back to my favorite city in the world. For our 2016 trip, this was our first meal in Barcelona and our dinner couldn't have been more perfect. SERVICE: ---------- We were immediately greeted--in English--as soon as we stepped in the door. This is not the norm in Barcelona, as they usually aren't as nice to tourist. Just in case, I busted out the Spanish I'd been practicing for the last half year. TIP: In my experience service is waaaaayy better if you speak even a tiny bit of Spanish. But it didn't matter here because they were just as welcoming to us as to all the locals in the room. And the service throughout the meal was on point. Our server made excellent recommendations and kept the dinner (and drinks) running smoothly. FOOD & DRINK: ----------------- What better way to kick off our first Barcelonian meal than with a pitcher of sangria?! We started with the **Sparkling Sangria** and it was absolutely delightful. Refreshing after our long day of travel and oh-so-delicious. Just the right proportion of wine to fruitiness. Generous emphasis on the wine: immediate 5 stars. Haha just kidding, but it definitely doesn't hurt. :) On to the food... We ordered family style and got many plates to share. Best idea ever because we were able to try so many dishes. **Pinxto Sampler - We ordered 2 platters of these Catalan-style tapas and every single one was tasty. Some had egg, others sausage, cheeses, salmon, and more. **Tuna Fish Sashimi / Tataky with creamy wasabi - Surprisingly one of the best dishes of the meal. One of those amazing recommendations by our server. We didn't expect the fish to be as fresh as it was. **Range Chicken Catalan style with roasted artichokes and leeks - Very tender meat complemented well by the vegetables. **Lamb Shoulder with pear jam and caramelized onion gnocchis - Nice blend of flavors and **Beef Carpaccio with Idiazábal cheese - Another favorite of the night with meat sliced to a perfectly thin degree. **Beef Sirloin with shrimp - Can't go wrong with surf & turf! Didn't disappoint but wasn't one of the highlights. **Duck Breast with apple and nut praline - Very tasty but one of the only dishes that didn't quite make as much sense as the others. Just a tiny bite for each of us! **Homemade Cheesecake - One of the best cheesecakes I've had the privilege to enjoy. We were all surprised that it was as good as it was. I intend to revisit on every future visit to my favorite city. TIP: Go family style so that you too can enjoy many different dishes. DATE TIP: They'll definitely be impressed by all the tapas and dishes. And especially if it starts off and ends with this much deliciousness in a sangria and a cheesecake.

    Tracy N.

    3.5 stars. Food is up and down, service is strange and lacking. Walked in on Monday night at 8pm and waited 20 minutes for a table. We were told that the bar was full, and we could only order tapas at the bar, if we sat down it was the dinner menu only, and wine only..too bad because I wanted to try the sangria. Strange! I can't order tapas if I'm sitting at a table?? Whatever. We took the table. And waited and waited for our server to finally come over. He was the only one working, so he was clearly overwhelmed and disorganized. Idk if it was because we were tourists? But we felt like we were being treated differently...otherwise tables came in way after us and got served wayyy before us. Our dinner took 3 hours because we waited so long for service! Ridiculous! I recommend the cherry gazpacho with basil ice cream. Amazing and unique! Tapas selection on the dinner menu was only one choice of a variety of Pinchos (things on bread) and they were just OK. My squid dish over baked apple sauce with savory and sweet and salty and delicious! Great combo of flavors and textures hitting every taste bud. My boyfriend was told they were out of chicken, so he got the Zarautz eggs...which was actually potatoes in an almost raw egg sauce topped with ham. Too salty and the egg was too raw. Wouldn't recommend. For dessert we got the "chocolate orgasm" a rich chocolate and walnut brownie with white chocolate sauce and dark chocolate hazelnut mousse with these pop rock like crunchies...yum!

    Cat C.

    Though tapas are the best in Spain and delicious, we were getting a little tired of them and wanted something different. I wanted Catalan or Basque cuisine since I can't get it back home. Luckily Zarazutz was very close to our hotel and open on our last night in Barcelona. I made a reservation using The Fork (owned by TripAdvisor) and was also able to get 30% off our entrees with the reservation. You can dine at the bar if you want pinchos, but most of the clientele throughout our night here dined at a table. I also put in the reservation notes that we were celebrating our anniversary. We were seated before our reservation time of 7PM and at the time there was only one other party dining in the restaurant. It was still early for dinner according to local time though. I was curious about their lobster rice, however they said they were out of lobster that night. I went with the chicken Catalan style with roasted arthicokes and leeks. He got the baked codfish with a garlic mayo and roasted tomato sauce. After ordering they were so sweet and gave us complimentary glasses of Cava for our anniversary. The chicken was delicious! I got two pieces of moist chicken in a wonderful brown wine sauce topped with plenty of leeks, artichokes, and legumes. His cod was hearty and moist, served with a garlic sauce, potatoes and asparagus. I never have room for dessert and was tempted for us to order dessert on our last night in such a wonderful city. He wanted his own though, so I had to muster up the room in my stomach to finish my Chocolate Orgasm, while he ate his bourbon vanilla ice cream. His ice cream, though not really bourbony had a rich vanilla flavor without being heavy. My choocolate orgasm was a decadent mix of a chocolate brownie, white chocolate cream, and dark chocolate mousse with little graham crumbles. It didn't leave me feeling like I had a brick in stomach though, and I also stole some of his vanilla ice cream to mix with this heavenly mix of chocolate flavors. Makeshift brownie a la mode for the win! We were so lucky that our hotel was in a great area (Sants district) next to amazing restaurants that weren't tourist traps, and very close to the metro line. Zarautz was a wonderful ending to our last night in Barcelona.

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    Good food but the portion was small for the price! the chocolate orgasm was really good. Overall quite pricey

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    Bosque Palermo - Paella de marisco

    Bosque Palermo

    4.1(209 reviews)
    1.6 kmL'Eixample
    €€

    After going to a tapas only spot, we were still hungry haha. We walked a bit and came across Bosque…read morePalermo! I believe we got here around 11pm and they close at 1am, so it was perfect. No wait and we were seated immediately upon entering. Around 11:30pm-12am it got BUSY, like packed with every table occupied. Our server was so super kind, compared to the spot we came from, and we ordered a seafood paella (paella de marisco) which was $11.90/pp, min. 2 ppl to order the dish, and the pulpo octopus dish w/ potatoes. ***We had a four person table but still were able to order a 2 person portion for the paella. *** The paella was exceptional! Incredibly flavorful and rice itself had very good flavor. Not dry at all & was one of the better paellas I've tried in Barna. The octopus was soft and cooked well. Nicely seasoned and potatoes were tasty. Wasn't a fan of the sparkling water though. Probably should've just gotten still water or a soda/wine. It had a weird taste to it. Overall, great & memorable meal! Both dishes we tried were delish ;)

    The place had a bit of a wait but it was worth it. We all shared the paella and it was amazing. The…read morepaella was so flavorful and the cook on the rice was perfect. Every bite you take you can taste the spices and the seafood going through. The seafood on top was just the bonus because the rice was that good. We had 6 people share this dish and it was enough to make all of us full.

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    Bosque Palermo - Pulpo/octopus with potatoes

    Pulpo/octopus with potatoes

    Bosque Palermo - Sparkling water €2.75

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    Sparkling water €2.75

    Pinotxo Bar

    Pinotxo Bar

    4.4(252 reviews)
    2.4 kmEl Raval
    €€

    They moved! They are now in Mercat de Sant Antoni. I looked all over La Rambla for them, only to…read morefind out they moved. Their space is much bigger and now indoors. Same great service and same outstanding food. We ordered the chickpeas, razor clams, pork cheeks, calamari and beans and octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back again.

    A fellow Yelper mentioned they have moved to Mercat de Sant Antoni and found out it has been 2…read moreyears. As the kind gentleman mentioned, La Boqueria was just too busy and this smaller market had a better pace for Pinotxo. They have a counter with 10 bar stools and open kitchen format with food displayed at the counter. I can see seating becoming a premium as the day progresses. I arrived shortly after they opened and already there were 3 customers ordering Cafe Con Leches and Xuxos. I did the same with my Xuxo to go. I saw they had Octopus Galician style and despite the am hour couldn't resist. Pinotxo's version was very good-that said, I've had more tender Octopus. Definitely a Tapa size and pricey for the portion but gave me my fix for one of my favorite dishes before leaving Barcelona. I saw Tripe and Beef cheeks on the menu and asked one of the servers which one? She gave me a look of "I can't decide"meaning can't go wrong with either. Ordered the Beef cheeks as I've never had it. Rich, decadent and definitely not a breakfast meal-I liked it! I was told the white cubes were collagen and not fat. Definitely a dish to try. Cafe Con Leche was excellent! The Xuxo (one of Jose Andres's favorites) was amazing! Like a donut, a little bit of flakiness of a croissant and filled with this rich, delicious Crema and as if that wasn't enough coated with sugar. We loved it! One of those delicacies that sells out early. Service was engaged and friendly from all of the people behind the counter. They are located inside the Market at one of the corners (Tamarit/Urgell) before the exit. Make this stop for Xuxos and some delicacies you won't find at your typical spots in the area.

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    Pinotxo Bar - At the Counter

    At the Counter

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    Pinotxo Bar

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    Restaurante Txalaparta - Pintxos 1

    Restaurante Txalaparta

    4.2(6 reviews)
    0.8 kmSants
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    One of our favorites in Barcelona. Nice higher end service and dinning experience if your looking…read morefor steak or seafood, or just more than the traditional tourist crap served all over town. Sit at the bar in front for delicious pinchos or a table in the back for a romantic dinner. Not sure where to start? Try the tasting menu or the chefs special. Regardless of what you order, save room for the flaming rum soufflé.

    We came here after a disappointing draw between Barça and Malaga. It was Saturday night, after a…read morematch, and the place was PACKED. Most tables were full and several languages were being spoken at once. I loved the energy of the place and I could see that the waiters were working their tails off to serve everyone. Even though it was super busy, and it took a while to get a waiter to our table, once we ordered the food and drinks came out quick. We had calamari with blood sausage and small fried squid (DELICIOUS), creamed rice with mushrooms, cheese, and clams (ALSO DELICIOUS), a variety of montaditos (you get to pick four at the bar with a glass of wine or caña for under 5.00€), chorizos, and fried Camembert with sweet tomato marmalade. Literally everything we ate was delicious. The only way it would have been better is if I had bread to go with the Camembert. Yes, it was more expensive than many meals we had in Barcelona, but it also had excellent service and extremely good food. We would definitely come back.

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    Restaurante Txalaparta - Pintxos en la barra

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    Sartén Txalaparta, gulas estrelladas

    Igueldo - Cream cheese soufflé with raspberry ice cream

    Igueldo

    4.6(21 reviews)
    2.0 kmL'Eixample
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    Beautiful/classy place, friendly staff, and delicious food. The entire experience was wonderful~ We…read morealso got a Cava and it tasted so well with everything we ordered! Food: Chistorra Sausage & Olives They give you olives & chistora sausages as a starter. The sausage was really juicy and flavorful~ Ajoarriero Cod with Poached Egg I loved this dish! The egg was perfectly poached and the fish was amazingly cooked. Flavors were on point! Grilled artichokes, foie and Iberian ham I'm not a big foie fan so I kinda stayed away from it. BUT! I can tell you that the artichokes were nicely grilled (not salty at all). The Iberian ham was a bit hard to eat because it took me a while to chew it and swallow. It just didn't go down well I think. Cured ham and loin of Iberian acorn-fed pork This selection of meats was better than the Iberian ham in the foie dish (look below). Very nice and generous portions too~ Grilled white asparagus, truffled mayonnaise and Idiazábal cheese Probably...the best white asparagus I've ever had. It was sooo good that we ordered another right after we finished it. Explosive. Wild Mushrooms with Farm Egg I think a dish that combines mushrooms and eggs has been becoming more and more popular lately, and I can see why~ It's so yummy! The yolk was runny and the mushrooms were nice and chewy (not like those soft, floppy ones). Cream cheese soufflé with raspberry ice cream Our waitress recommended this dessert and it's a better dessert than the lemon sorbet. I just liked looking at the souffle because it seemed so perfectly..."poofed." Then I took a bite, and then continued to clean the entire bowl. The raspberry ice cream also made the soufflé even more delicious. Our Lemon Sorbet Decent dessert, although I liked the soufflé more. But the sorbet was still pretty refreshing.

    The appetizers here are ok, not not that spectacular…read more However, the 1KG steak, cooked rare, was excellent!! Great marbling and dry aged taste. Spaniards can cook steak that's for sure!!!

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    Igueldo - Ajoarriero Cod with Poached Egg

    Ajoarriero Cod with Poached Egg

    Igueldo - Cream cheese soufflé with raspberry ice cream

    Cream cheese soufflé with raspberry ice cream

    Igueldo - Grilled white asparagus, truffled mayonnaise and Idiazábal cheese

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    Grilled white asparagus, truffled mayonnaise and Idiazábal cheese

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

    Ciutat Comtal

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    2.3 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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    Cerveseria Catalana - fried artichoke

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    2.2 kmL'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.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Dining room

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    Zarautz - basque - Updated May 2026

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