A beach hut with sea views: first-class fish and rice at this restaurant in Barcelona
Un restaurante en el paseo marítimo con buena comida y mejores vistas.
When we think about eating on the seafront, the first thing that comes to mind are the beach bars; authentic spaces on the beach where typical seafood is prepared. But the beach bars are open air, only open in summer and are full of sand, so if you want to enjoy good seafood, at any time of the year and without giving up doing it on the beachfront, the Barraca de la Barceloneta restaurant is your ideal option.
Tables in a gazebo
The Barraca restaurant (Paseo Marítimo de la Barceloneta, 1) is one of the classics of Barcelona's waterfront. A place that reopens the stove with an improved offer that maintains the essence of the old restaurant. It's about a place open to the sea; despite not being on the beach like a beach bar, the outdoor terrace and the ground floor open to the street invite strollers to occupy the chairs. The best, however, is hidden on the second floor. A large dining room with wooden furniture, an open kitchen at the back, and windows with sea views are the ideal setting for a good meal with the family. This is a renovated and bright dining room that includes a small terrace space in a corner of the second floor.
The ideal location of the restaurant is accompanied by a high quality of the food served.
Chef Marcos Bautista and his team are responsible for working their magic in the kitchen. One of the most interesting features of Barraca is its fish service on demand. Diners can call the restaurant 24 hours in advance to order fish from the market and have the chef cook it however they like: baked, fried, grilled, boiled... This was a very common service in our grandparents' day, but it is now almost impossible to find in Barcelona.
Sightseeing tour, fantastic food
Don't be fooled by the restaurant's privileged location. We tend to think that places located on the seafront are tourist spots that serve frozen paella. But nothing could be further from the truth. The restaurant's ideal location is accompanied by the high quality of the food served. At Barraca, they have all kinds of classic starters, such as croquettes, oysters, and the traditional Barceloneta bomb, but the strongest point of the menu is the rice and fish dishes.
Special mention for the creamy chocolate with a hazelnut center, a dense, intense, and very tasty dish.
The average price of the place is around $40, including drinks. The most important thing when it comes to paying for a meal is to make sure you're satisfied. And at La Barraca, you eat very well. Both the duck rice and the seafood paella are cooked to perfection and have balanced flavors. The fish—in this case, sea bass—is not only tender and tasty, but it is accompanied by baked potatoes that round off a delicious dish. The icing on the cake, however, is the desserts. They're a little pricey, but they're also exquisite. Special mention for the creamy chocolate with a hazelnut heart, a dense, intense, and very tasty dish.