In Barcelona, as in many Mediterranean cities, there is a great variety of fish and seafood available in supermarkets, restaurants and local markets. It’s a city whose gastronomy has been shaped by its proximity to the sea. That is why it is find fresh seafood cuisine when you’re in town and you should take advantage.
Here’s a small list of the best seafood restaurants in Barcelona:
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FISHHH!
It is an oyster bar where they offer all kinds of seafood and fish. It has an Interesting and elegant interior with a very contemporary style. The service is good and the prices are varied, but definitely lower than many other places in the city. It can be said that it is a place where seafood is eaten well here in Barcelona, at reasonable prices.
Fishhh! Is the paradise for all lovers of good seafood. This restaurant offers you all kinds of seafood and fish prepared upon ordering in a fast and healthy way. There are a variety of seafood options to choose from, its star product is the oysters, best accompanied with a good glass of champagne. They’re located inside L’illa Diagonal shopping center.
Avinguda Diagonal, 557
Marisquería Balmes
The history of this place begins years ago, in 1993, in the neighborhood of El Putxet i el Farró. Seafood tapas, fried foods and grilled fish and seafood are still served. At the back of the premises they have large fish tanks with all kinds of seafood, ready to be cooked. The menu also includes a section of specials that changes according to season.
Some of their most popular dishes are avocados stuffed with prawns, shrimp scampi, Galician scallops, cod and artichoke paella, and more. They also serve seasonal items such as their popular fried artichokes. The wine list is very varied, so that all visitors find a tipple to their taste. In short, this is a fantastic traditional seafood restaurant with a lot of atmosphere and history.
Carrer de Balmes, 413
Botafumeiro
An elegant restaurant in the Gracia neighborhood with a fusion cuisine from the Mediterranean and the Cantabrian Sea in a distinguished environment with classic vibes. Founded in 1975, Botafumeiro is one of the most iconic and select seafood restaurants in Barcelona. The restaurant is distributed in several rooms ideal for couples, families, businesses, and has a majestic bar where you can also eat. The mission of Botafumeiro is being one of the most coveted seafood restaurants in the city, an objective that is backed by the great reviews and feedback from diners who taste their dishes.
There is no doubt that in Botafumeiro the products and ingredients used are of excellent quality and come from the best Galician and Catalan markets. Here you can find dishes such as seafood and fish soup, lobster salad, crabs, baked scallops, soupy rice with flambéed lobster or grilled Galician lobster. Within their menu they also have a section called Botafumeiro Seafood Selection, in which they offer some select prestige choices. This place is definitely worth a visit, at least once in a lifetime.
Carrer Gran de Gràcia, 81
Carballeira
Located very close to the sea, in the Port Vell area, Carballeira is a seafood restaurant that was opened in 1944, with the objective of creating an establishment with the best seafood dishes from Galicia. One of its main attractions is its careful marine decoration. The restaurant offers a traditional menu and the fragrance of the hot coal welcomes you.
Each dish prepared differently but all guarantee the highest quality and freshness of the products. On their menu you will find options such as octopus and oysters, grilled fish and seafood. Rice with lobster, squid with chickpeas, fresh wild fish and dishes with seasonal produce. It’s a location that is unique and enjoyable.
Carrer de la Reina Cristina, 3
Lluritu
Lluritu is a restaurant born in the Gràcia neighborhood in 2017 that focuses on seafood and fresh fish, most of which are served done over hot coal or grill. It is a small bar, but with a great atmosphere. It’s a little place where seafood and grilled fish are the must haves of the menu, which is advertised on a luminous panel above the bar.
The small and sometimes creative dishes to share with friends are irresistible such as grilled sardines, large shrimp, cuttlefish and octopus. You can also enjoy smoked eel salad, anchovies, ceviche and the tasty grilled seafood platter. With reasonable prices taking into account the quality of the product, Lluritu is always a guarantee of quality seafood without hurting your pockets.
Carrer del Torrent de les Flors, 71
As the list of amazing fish and seafood restaurants grows, we realize that we might have to do a second blog entry sometime soon. We just cannot leave out all of the many good fish and seafood restaurants in Barcelona. And to add to the fresh seafood suggest you enjoy more of your stay by adding a Montjuic eBike Tour and see the most of Barcelona.
