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    El Merendero de la Mari

    3.7 (43 reviews)
    PriceyMediterranean, Spanish, Seafood
    Closed 1:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Seafood paella and lobster paella.
    Diana R. H.

    A friend actually recommended this place to me. We ordered the Lobster Paella, Seafood Paella and the Clams in white wine. My favorite had to be the Clams...they were soooo good! The paella's were good too, but nothing too special. Atmosphere is very nice. Probably best to sit outside for the scenary and so that you can people watch. It is expensive, but I think that's expected since this whole strip is filled with restaurants that are a bit pricey. It was a good place to go to on our last night.

    Awesome environment and atmosphere; the view is fantastic. The food is slightly above average.

    Hake "Vasca" style
    Tina Y.

    I love the scenery and the food here. The prices may seem pricey at first but what seafood isn't? The portions are pretty filling so it's definitely worth the price. I wasn't a huge fan of the fried cod cakes here but I love the appetizer that we got. It was called seafood cocktail and that was definitely very filling. So much that we were worried we weren't going to finish our main meals. Our main meals were both very tender and tasty. I got the Hake "Vasca" style. It's a bit lighter in taste which brings out the seafood fish taste. The three clams that came with it were smoky flavored which added a kick to the meal. My bf got the Monkfish "Mari" style, which tasted fresh as well and the "all-i-oil" coating really complimented the fish but didn't overpower the meal at all. Overall, the meal was fantastic and the servers spoke a bit of English so that was helpful.

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    We ordered the Lobster Paella, Seafood Paella and the Clams in white wine.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Beef tenderloin with foie gras

    Cerveseria Catalana

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

    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!!!

    As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: - The host seated us next to a table of three self-absorbed, loud and obnoxiously nonstop talking late teens early twenties girls. - The food bus'ers attempted to deliver the wrong order to our and nearby tables five times. - The 1/2 order (three small slivers) tomato soaked bread (1/2 PA AMB TOMAQUET) was certainly not worth the €2.5! - The Greek Salad (ENS GREGA) was the worst example of such we have ever had (my party included an authentic Greek). The feta cheese was absolutely disgusting, it tasted like imitation rubber cheese. - The "Al Ajillo" Style Shrimps (GAMBES AMB ALLADA) had a very strange flavor within it, which overwhelmed the garlic flavors. - The Beef Tenderloin (FILET VEDELLA), she had to spit 1/4 of it out because it was too tough. - Everything was overpriced there for the value. If you are in the area DO NOT waste your time nor money dining here!!!

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    Cañete - lobster croquettes

    Cañete

    4.6(580 reviews)
    1.1 kmEl Raval
    €€€

    Maybe (other than that great church) the only reason to come to Barcelona. It is a fallen city in…read moremany ways. Every year it's luster gets dulled. Imported problems linger. Be careful ladies! The street outside this resturant is not safe in my estimation. I mean my beautiful daughter did get chased by "a newer uninvited resident." Inside? The best resturant in the city. Maybe in all of Spain. I could make a case for it to be THE BEST RESTURANT ON EARTH. (Except that title goes to Commanders Palace in New Orleans or Caviar Kaspia in Paris.But maybe not.) Great service. Great food. Great feeling place. Drawbacks? The neighborhood. The entrance to get in is AWFUL. The place is always too crowded and it can get very loud. Yet I am giving it the maximum stars? "Why Mancow," you ask. Ready? I don't know! Its just THAT SPECIAL.

    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)

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    El Merendero de la Mari - mediterranean - Updated September 2026

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