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    Bar Joan

    4.3 (14 reviews)

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    Flan was eh
    Gerald L.

    Overrated. Probably by enthused tourists. It's a cool little bar and restaurant but the food isn't very great. The cod is their popular dish and it was rubbery. The meatballs weren't very tasty. I like the blonde sandwich which essentially is a grilled ham and cheese. The flan was eh.

    Taylor Z.

    Fantastic tucked away restaurant with some authentic Spanish cuisine. The cod was melt in your mouth and the portions are huge.

    Stacy H.

    We decided to try Bar Joan inside Mercat Santa Caterina. We almost passed by this restaurant and the menu was a little out of my comfort zone but the food was so delicious we ate here twice. Our first visit we enjoyed Fideua (a type of paella made with pasta), bread with roasted vegetables topped with anchovy, and grilled squid. To accompany our meal we enjoyed a simple 5 euro bottle of wine. Our favorite was the Fideua. This beautiful dish was delicious and did not have an overly seafood taste as many other paella dishes have had. On the 2nd occasion, we enjoyed a 3-course meal. My starter was a comforting bowl of chorizo and potato stew. My entree was tender steak (Argentinian style). My husband opted for the salad and pork shank which both looked very good. We ended up skipping dessert but the offerings looked lovely. This entire meal was under 15 Euros pp. Bar Joan is truly an amazing find!

    Diana N.

    Sat outside and had the Croquettes, Patatas bravas, and Chicken kebab. I wanted the garlic shrimp and meatballs but unfortunately they were sold out. Everything we had was good, the aioli and chicken had a curry seasoning which was nice.

    Sardinas a la plancha
    Guillermo M.

    Uno de nuestros lugares favoritos para comer el menú del día pero ahora lo probamos para comida de carta. Toda la comida extraordinaria, con muy buen sabor y servicio perfecto. Los meseros muy amables y serviciales. Esta vez pedimos la sardinas que tienen un sabor intenso exquisito, las gambas blancas fregidas que tardas en comerlas pero son para chuparse los dedos por el sabor, y el fideuá que es de los platos estrellas de este lugar. Luego el postre es de premio: el flan de queso que ganaría un concurso internacional de postres y luego el pastel del día que en este caso era de almendra como con crema catalana. Con dos cafés todo es sublime. Altamente recomendable.

    Cava, beer and tomato bread.
    Ana S.

    Awesome place. A must visit. Food is incredible. And you can't go wrong with a glass of cava at 10am.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Lenguado con calamares

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    1.7 kmL'Eixample
    €€€

    Food was amazing! I don't remember the names of the tapas we ordered but everything was delicious!read more

    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!!!

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Beef tenderloin with foie gras

    Beef tenderloin with foie gras

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    Cañete - lobster croquettes

    Cañete

    4.6(576 reviews)
    0.9 kmEl Raval
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    Wow, this meal was so good I literally made another reservation after we left. This place might be…read moreadvertised as a tapas restaurant, but it's much more than that. The service was excellent, our server spoke English and knew so much about American pop culture. He even sang NSYNC songs to us while serving us dishes. As for the food let's get into it: - Lobster Croquettes (8/10) We've had a lot of croquettes this trip, but these were on another level, get one per person. - Paella (7.5/10) Different style of paella from other places we went. It was almost like a paella curry, which was still rich and delicious. - Squid Sandwich (10/10) This is hands down the best appetizer I've ever had. The squid was packed with flavor and the mayo sauce they used paired perfectly. Order one per person, and be prepared to order another to go. - Garlic Shrimp (8/10) Solid entree paired with sourdough bread. Dip that bread into the sauce and you'll be satisfied. - Aged Beef Steak w/ Foie Gras (9/10) This might be one of the best steak dishes I've had traveling abroad. It was cooked perfectly, and came with a potato crust on the bottom and Foie Gras on top. Definitely a must order. Overall a great experience, from the service and ambiance to the quality of the food, this is a must try when visiting Barcelona. Would I go again? Absolutely!

    Delicious variety of tapas in a bright cheery environment! Definitely make a reservation because…read morethe line was piling out the door even for a weekday lunch. The menu has a nice variety of items, and they're all pretty small so you can try a lot. Our favorite was the squid sandwich, a super unique must get! We also really liked the garlic shrimp, which had a nice fragrant flavor from the heads. The tiramisu was also delightful with a nice balance of sweet and bitter flavors. We heard the razor clams were really good, but they didn't have any the day we visited which was a bummer!

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    Cañete - Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

    Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

    Cañete - Lobster croquettes

    Lobster croquettes

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    Bar Joan - spanish - Updated July 2026

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