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Absolutely amazing experience. I asked them to craft a perfect meal and they did. Everything they brought was top notch. They were friendly and super helpful. Dining here felt more like eating at a friend's home than at a commercial establishment. I will definitely visit again the next time I am in town. They have the best cheesecake I have ever tasted!
Wonderful spot. Great seafood program. Full menu of small bites and big selection of entrees. Everything was exceptional. Service, food, and ambiance.
The food was decent, but the pricing was honestly shocking! I ordered what I thought was a paella with shrimp and was served a small portion of rice with three tiny shrimps. When the bill came, I was charged €132 for that one dish (listed as 0.66 "amb gambes" on the receipt). That comes out to €44 per shrimp, see attached photo. There was no mention of market price on the menu, and while the staff explained a lot about the dishes, I'm not sure the pricing for the shrimp was clearly covered. Maybe something was lost in translation, but I definitely was not expecting that kind of charge. I live in a major city in California and I'm still surprised by how overpriced this was. The dish itself was just okay, but certainly not worth that price. After reading other reviews, I noticed a pattern of similar experiences with unexpected seafood pricing. This doesn't seem like a one-time mistake... so be cautious if dining here
Make a reservation on Google if you can before you get there. Cool spot and you could get lucky if there are open spots outside if you don't have a reservation. They don't have permanent menus, they have a daily menu inside. One with tapas, one with main dishes. Everything is in Catalan language so an English speaking waitress came to our table and explained which is which. Pulpollo - grilled octopus on a chicken skin chip with incredible aioli on top. The lamb chop with eggplant (aubergine) and yucca was delicious. We got something else on a chip that I am not sure what we ordered but it was incredible flavors, this place does gastronomy very well.
Heard so many great things about this place. Finally got to try their food. We were there on a Saturday night. Highly recommend to get a reservation! They actually turned people without a reservation away(politely). We went with our local friends, so they already know the waiters and what to order. Everything is super tasty! Great wine list. It's a small and cozy local gem, so seating wasn't the most comfortable. All bar chairs inside, and regular tables and chairs if you dine outdoors. Good music, fun place! One of my favorites in Barcelona!
A must-try seafood tapas restaurant in Barcelona! This spot has a cool, laid-back vibe, perfect for meeting up with a small group of friends. It's quite popular, so it's a good idea to make a reservation in advance. As a seafood-focused place, their menu revolves around freshness and availability, which keeps things exciting. While we tried their steaks, I wouldn't recommend going for steak at a seafood restaurant--stick to what they do best! The service is friendly, and overall, it's highly recommended.
This was another of the highly recommended spots we tried in Barcelona, that ultimately did not impress. The seafood is quite good, let's be very honest about that, but their getting fresh stuff like everyone else, so as long as they don't mess it up, it's going to be good. Everywhere we had seafood in Barcelona was excellent, so this place gets no kudos for doing it right. The paella on the other hand - - well, I guess someone should have mentioned this is not your typical paella. The rice is cooked in a very heavy, dark sauce, that it quite overpowering. To eat a bite of rice and fish, the rice is so strongly seasoned that it overpowers the fish. This is how they make all their paella's, it's not an accident. Obviously there are people out there who like that flavor, but I can tell you that is was not pleasant for me. On top it all, the cost for the paella was around 50 Euro for the mussels and prawns, and 90 Euro for the prawns and scorpion fish. A few days later we ordered paella from a small little cafe in the first plaza 400 meters NW of Bar Mut (Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia). Cannot remember the name of the cafe (not on Yelp - yet), but it was in the SW corner of the plaza, and they have outdoor seating for lunch and dinner (always busy, so you may have to wait). Anyway, the paella at this little cafe in the plaza was light years better than Bar Mut's paella. The prawns were just as delicious, plus it included mussels, calamari and langoustine, and it cost only 15 euro. Save your money and and walk a bit further up the road for some better paella. As for the rest of the place, it's not bad, it's just not all it's hyped up to be.
On my Top 10 dining experience to date. Bar Mut is simple, elegant & F'in delicious. Price range was slightly more expensive on average but I agreed that it was worth the dining. Reservations are mandatory & we still met with a wait. *helpful hint: there is a RnR cocktail lounge across the street that was awesome. Go!! Seating was tight but service was friendly, relaxed & knowledgeable. A small group would most like work well. We let our waitress choose our dishes & she NAILED IT!! Everything that came out of the kitchen was a 10. Presentation, flavor & approachability. Wine pairings were suggested by Bar Mut's steward. The selections paired phenomenally. Great experience. Understand the menu changes weekly. My experience my not be yours, but i must give Bar Mut my acknowledgment and blessings for a wonderful evening at their establishment. We shared wonderful food, chatted with employees & tasted exceptional wines. Gracias de Corazon
This place is the bomb. I went here for lunch alone, and felt kind of awkward about it. But this is the perfect place to eat lunch alone. It's sort of small and bar seating, but very airy and light on the inside, so very beautiful and aesthetic in its own way. I think it was obvious that I felt weird about eating alone so the staff was so nice to me. They helped me order everything because I didn't know it was good or in season. They recommended a very crisp, white wine that went perfectly with all the seafood. They help me navigate ordering, seafood too and said the shrimp was extremely fresh, and a stand out. I got that and tuna tartare - also extremely fresh. Finally, I didn't want to be too full, but I had to get this octopus on top of potatoes because I thought octopus in Spain is a must. I'm so glad I did. I think about this octopus every day. It was seasoned and tossed with a sauce is so good. It was perfectly cooked so it's tender on the inside and crisp on the edges. And pairing it with this potato purée was first of all the perfect amount of food and second of all flavor wise incredible. So glad I went. Eat here alone or with others but it's a great dining experience.
Bar out is a small but amazing restaurant. Huge selection of wines at accessible prices. We started with croquettes and then a repeat since they were so good. Their fresh fish is lined up on ice. They have the menus in chalk with the prices. We also had the beef tartar which my wife loved. Great breads to accompany the options. This is a definite place to come read more
We visited Bar Mut on the recommendation of friends, who had visited Spain a couple years ago. It was also recommended by our tour guide. The restaurant opens for dinner at 7:15 pm. We made reservations on Google. At 7 pm people were waiting to get in. The restaurant filled up quickly. Our waiter spoke fluent English and was very helpful with recommendations. We opted for some tapas to start. The beef tartare, artichoke salad, and mussels were all excellent. For entrees we had a slow simmered pork and cannelloni with foie gras. Both were rich in flavor and delicious. The staff are quick and courteous. All the food came out hot. Plates and utensils were replaced with each dish. This restaurant is open until midnight and looks like a fun place to cap off your evening. read more
6 months ago
Absolutely amazing experience. I asked them to craft a perfect meal and they did. Everything they brought was top notch. They were friendly and super helpful. Dining here felt more like eating at a friend's home than at a commercial establishment. I will definitely visit again the next time I am in town. They have the best cheesecake I have ever tasted! read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
The food was decent, but the pricing was honestly shocking! I ordered what I thought was a paella with shrimp and was served a small portion of rice with three tiny shrimps. When the bill came, I was charged €132 for that one dish (listed as 0.66 "amb gambes" on the receipt). That comes out to €44 per shrimp, see attached photo. There was no mention of market price on the menu, and while the staff explained a lot about the dishes, I'm not sure the pricing for the shrimp was clearly covered. Maybe something was lost in translation, but I definitely was not expecting that kind of charge. I live in a major city in California and I'm still surprised by how overpriced this was. The dish itself was just okay, but certainly not worth that price. After reading other reviews, I noticed a pattern of similar experiences with unexpected seafood pricing. This doesn't seem like a one-time mistake... so be cautious if dining here read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
Make a reservation on Google if you can before you get there. Cool spot and you could get lucky if there are open spots outside if you don't have a reservation. They don't have permanent menus, they have a daily menu inside. One with tapas, one with main dishes. Everything is in Catalan language so an English speaking waitress came to our table and explained which is which. Pulpollo - grilled octopus on a chicken skin chip with incredible aioli on top. The lamb chop with eggplant (aubergine) and yucca was delicious. We got something else on a chip that I am not sure what we ordered but it was incredible flavors, this place does gastronomy very well. read more
4 months ago
7 months ago
2 years ago
Heard so many great things about this place. Finally got to try their food. We were there on a Saturday night. Highly recommend to get a reservation! They actually turned people without a reservation away(politely). We went with our local friends, so they already know the waiters and what to order. Everything is super tasty! Great wine list. It's a small and cozy local gem, so seating wasn't the most comfortable. All bar chairs inside, and regular tables and chairs if you dine outdoors. Good music, fun place! One of my favorites in Barcelona! read more
2 years ago
A must-try seafood tapas restaurant in Barcelona! This spot has a cool, laid-back vibe, perfect for meeting up with a small group of friends. It's quite popular, so it's a good idea to make a reservation in advance. As a seafood-focused place, their menu revolves around freshness and availability, which keeps things exciting. While we tried their steaks, I wouldn't recommend going for steak at a seafood restaurant--stick to what they do best! The service is friendly, and overall, it's highly recommended. read more
7 months ago
This was another of the highly recommended spots we tried in Barcelona, that ultimately did not impress. The seafood is quite good, let's be very honest about that, but their getting fresh stuff like everyone else, so as long as they don't mess it up, it's going to be good. Everywhere we had seafood in Barcelona was excellent, so this place gets no kudos for doing it right. The paella on the other hand - - well, I guess someone should have mentioned this is not your typical paella. The rice is cooked in a very heavy, dark sauce, that it quite overpowering. To eat a bite of rice and fish, the rice is so strongly seasoned that it overpowers the fish. This is how they make all their paella's, it's not an accident. Obviously there are people out there who like that flavor, but I can tell you that is was not pleasant for me. On top it all, the cost for the paella was around 50 Euro for the mussels and prawns, and 90 Euro for the prawns and scorpion fish. A few days later we ordered paella from a small little cafe in the first plaza 400 meters NW of Bar Mut (Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia). Cannot remember the name of the cafe (not on Yelp - yet), but it was in the SW corner of the plaza, and they have outdoor seating for lunch and dinner (always busy, so you may have to wait). Anyway, the paella at this little cafe in the plaza was light years better than Bar Mut's paella. The prawns were just as delicious, plus it included mussels, calamari and langoustine, and it cost only 15 euro. Save your money and and walk a bit further up the road for some better paella. As for the rest of the place, it's not bad, it's just not all it's hyped up to be. read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
3 years ago
On my Top 10 dining experience to date. Bar Mut is simple, elegant & F'in delicious. Price range was slightly more expensive on average but I agreed that it was worth the dining. Reservations are mandatory & we still met with a wait. *helpful hint: there is a RnR cocktail lounge across the street that was awesome. Go!! Seating was tight but service was friendly, relaxed & knowledgeable. A small group would most like work well. We let our waitress choose our dishes & she NAILED IT!! Everything that came out of the kitchen was a 10. Presentation, flavor & approachability. Wine pairings were suggested by Bar Mut's steward. The selections paired phenomenally. Great experience. Understand the menu changes weekly. My experience my not be yours, but i must give Bar Mut my acknowledgment and blessings for a wonderful evening at their establishment. We shared wonderful food, chatted with employees & tasted exceptional wines. Gracias de Corazon read more
This place is the bomb. I went here for lunch alone, and felt kind of awkward about it. But this is the perfect place to eat lunch alone. It's sort of small and bar seating, but very airy and light on the inside, so very beautiful and aesthetic in its own way. I think it was obvious that I felt weird about eating alone so the staff was so nice to me. They helped me order everything because I didn't know it was good or in season. They recommended a very crisp, white wine that went perfectly with all the seafood. They help me navigate ordering, seafood too and said the shrimp was extremely fresh, and a stand out. I got that and tuna tartare - also extremely fresh. Finally, I didn't want to be too full, but I had to get this octopus on top of potatoes because I thought octopus in Spain is a must. I'm so glad I did. I think about this octopus every day. It was seasoned and tossed with a sauce is so good. It was perfectly cooked so it's tender on the inside and crisp on the edges. And pairing it with this potato purée was first of all the perfect amount of food and second of all flavor wise incredible. So glad I went. Eat here alone or with others but it's a great dining experience. read more
1 year ago
7 years ago
Amazing tapas in a gorgeous setting!!! My friend recommended Bar Mut to me and this place was so divine. It was the very first reservation I made for the evening I landed in Barcelona and superb in every way. I had a 1015p rezzie and sat at the front bar in front of the seafood selections. I ordered a glass of Cava that was recommended for me, yum! Then a dish of green olives was presented to me. I have never ever in my life eaten olives, I just do not like them but for some reason something told me just be polite and nibble on one so it doesn't appear you are rude and despise olives and to my surprise they were really good! I ate 10. Service was so friendly and I took their suggestions on all of the dishes I ordered. My favorite being the foie gras dish, wow wow wow!!! This one is just mind blowing in flavor. I loved it but everything was really great. There isn't a menu so I can't name all of the items I ate other than a traditional bread with olive oil and tomatoes which was so yummy, a ham croquette, a seafood dish that was very tasty and a dessert they referred to as french toast. I'd highly recommend Bar Mut. Perfect for everyone. They also snagged a cab for me to return me to my hotel instead of walking since it was fairly late when I left. I did walk here from Playa Catalunya which was a really nice bustling, energetic walk around 10p on a Saturday. Might possibly be one of my fav meals in Barcelona, but I had some really great dishes all over town so I'll just leave you with this is a must book reservation. read more
3 years ago
Decent dining experience. The staff was friendly and helpful with translation and suggestions. Nothing particularly exciting about the dishes imo. I was able to get an early afternoon reservation with ease on the restaurant's website. read more
Suggested to us by our driver-the criteria we gave him was to recommend a tapas place they would go to. Great choice! This was not a place full of tourists but lots of locals. There was no "menu" but rather the server gave us a bunch of suggestions and it was all good. I will not go into detail on all the selections we chose (or recommended by our server)-just look at my pictures. All of the tapas selections was very good! The taste was very good, the portions was good for our group. The service from the many different servers etc was very polite, prompt and efficient. The place is typical Barcelona and quite small so I would suggest a making a reservation. Definitely a must try place. read more
3 years ago
A friend recommended this place, it just so happened to be close to our hotel which was a bonus. Came here for dinner, it's a reservation only place but got lucky without one. We dined outside by the window. The service was amazing, came in a timely manner, made sure the table were clean. The dishes were flowing, we ordered a couple of tapas via word of mouth since they don't have physical menus which is the reason why I gave it 4/5. It was hard to process so I picked what sounded decent. Surprising everything that we picked, all came out Delicious. Our favorite dish would be the leek croquet, the clams, braised lamb cheeks and French toast for dessert. Who knew French toast is a way better desert than breakfast. I would say this place is geared towards Americans. Did not see a single local at the restaurant. Overall it was good experience, service and food were on point! Would recommend. read more
4 years ago
Great food, great food, great service and great wine in Barcelona. Beef Tarter , razor clams and oyster were amazing. Highly recommend read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
Busy tapas spot that we found after looking online for dinner spots. First off the service here is solid. I read a few reviews that said otherwise but we had a good experience. It looks like a place you would find in the west village. I mean that as a compliment. This place fills up so make sure to book a reservation. Prices were reasonable as well. We ordered all sorts of food and loved it. Check out my pics. There is no menu here so you just order whatever you want. Ask your server suggestions and enjoy! read more
1 year ago
7 years ago
Spending a week in Barcelona means experiencing no end of exemplary culinary delights. Bearing an undying love of Mediterranean cuisine, my wife and I enjoyed every meal we had, but Bar Mut deserves special mention. With Tapas bars aplenty throughout the city, Bar Mut stands out by taking on a more curated approach to their menu. While any patron could simply make selections from the daily options posted on the chalkboard by the bar, I highly recommend letting the server take the wheel. You will not be disappointed. After specifying our dietary restrictions (my wife is pescatarian), we were treated to a lovely tasting menu that included some expected classics and several surprises. The egg carpaccio was something I had never heard of before this meal, a delightfully runny egg concoction topped with crispy fried potato that absolutely must be tried. The clams were a more conventional highlight, bathed as they were in a delicious garlic-butter sauce that begged for bread to sop up what remained. The straciatella salad, while maybe not the most wholesome way to eat vegetables, was delectably indulgent. They even served a half-portion of their beef dish just for me, topped with sinfully silky foie gras that simply oozed decadence. Topping off the meal with a whole fish that was portioned out with veggies for the two of us ended things perfectly. While definitely more of a splurge than your average Tapas place, Bar Mut is definitely worthwhile for a more elegant evening out in Barcelona. read more
2 years ago
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2 years ago
Stopped by this place given all the good reviews. Whats interesting is they have no menu here. You can either ask them to tell you their specials and menu of the day, or tell them what you like and don't like and they choose for you. Cool concept but might not be for everyone. We had the beef tartare, which was served with crispy polenta fries on the side. That was different, didn't really think the polenta complemented the dish though. The beef meat was fresh and flavourful. Ordered sea bream which was surprisingly cooked really well. My favorite dish of the night. The meat was soft and tender, cooked just right. Had a nice char taste too it which was surprising since it was oven baked. Lastly we also ordered mussels, which was tasty as well but nothing special imo. All seafood was fresh, which isn't surprising given we are right by the water. Food was good but I wasn't super wowed. Service was ok, food did come out slow. read more
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