Really enjoyed Mercado de San Miguel, even if it's the more touristy food market in Madrid. Came…read morelater in the evening. Must gets include - jamón ibérico from Puesto Carrasco Ibéricos - olives and vermut from The Hour of the Vermouth - wine from Pinkleton & Wine - codfish from La Casa del Bacalao There's also a Spanish omelet vendor but it was okay. Great energy in the market. Can be difficult to find a seat at a table but there's plenty of standing counters along the perimeter.

Gee, how do I put this diplomatically? OK, I can't. I hated it from the moment Jamie W and I tried…read moreto walk through the front door. We had just strolled from Plaza Mayor on a Monday afternoon at 4:30PM. It was completely packed like an indoor version of The Great Migration in really slow motion. We could hardly see any of the food much less be able to order anything or even less, find any place to eat it. Through the masses, I could tell it was a high-end gourmet hall, and apparently over thirty vendors do business here. I saw maybe two. Come at 10AM if you have any interest in trying the food here. The cacophonous late afternoon anarchy made us lose our appetites. If you think my assessment is unfair, I suggest you march off the cliff with the rest of the Instagram lemmings. RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Q4Qey2-qmW

We went for our anniversary dinner and weren't disappointed. Everything was as advertised. Food was…read moregreat, service was efficient and friendly. Good wine list. Overall a great root.

Very bad service. The manager was very shady . Because of the language they were rushing us to…read moreorder the sea food platers which I thought euro 95 for two people since they show it is for 2. It ended up it was 95 euro per person. It was not worth at all. It was very dry and the oyster were not fresh. Also, they brought the bread which we thought it is complementary however it was 4.5 euro. Totally disappointed specially it was my first night in Madrid.

Now here's a market that better matches the spirit and versatility of Madrid than the far more…read morechaotic Mercado de San Miguel. This one's in Chueca, so it doesn't feel like it was in the thick of the tourist corridor. It sits on a quiet residential street just two minutes from the Chueca metro exit, in a neighborhood known for its independent character and social diversity. Compared with more traditional food halls, the market is modern, eco-friendly and definitely has a more global perspective when it comes to culinary options. Spread across three floors, the ground level functions as a traditional market with fresh produce and meats, while the first floor offers a wide variety of international bites in separate, non-identical tapas and fast-food stalls. The selection appears to have something for everyone tortillas and croquetas, fried seafood, Valencian paella, fresh sushi, traditional charcuterie, American-style burgers, a bevy of Middle Eastern baklava. The top floor features a stylish rooftop restaurant dominated by a terrace lounge. This floor is open to 1:30AM on weekends when it becomes quite the popular social hub for locals and tourists alike. CORRESPONDING REVIEW Mercado de San Miguel: https://yelp.to/BnA5RO0AL7 RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Y46frFzFOJ

One of the coolest food markets in a cool neighborhood. Lots of stalls to try and plenty of…read moreseating. I had a couple of tapas which were just about right. And grabbed a baklava at the stall by the entrance. Helpful service. Great vibe to try different dishes.

This farmers' market is more than what you would expect - we came here on 03.06.24 and discovered…read moreat the end of our trip where we should have gone on Day One. The stalls are operated by local vendors eager to sell their inventory, whether it be meat, seafood, vegetables, fruit, cheese, wine, et cetera. There are also stands where you can buy seafood, have it made for you, then sit and eat it with a bottle of wine from the same establishment. Genius! For friendliness, the vendors we talked to were top notch. The layout of the market is ideal for browsing and taking your time. There was none of that chaos you find at the more touristy markets. If you are on the lookout for amazing produce that you would pay way more for if you could even find this quality in the US, this is the place. Enjoy!

Great "local" market. This seems like where the locals go. A bit off the central Madrid area…read more Fresh seafood stands selling cooked and raw seafood. People standing around eating their purchases afterwards. The stands also sell wine and beer. You can really enjoy yourself as a foodie. The produce looked super fresh and enticing. There were fruits that we've never seen before so we bought some to try. The variety of tomatoes was awesome. Signs posted "no touching." You touch you pay. Apparently they serve the fruits and tomatoes right there for their patrons. We bought some "bulls balls" tomatoes. They looked gorgeous. Gorgeous balls of bulls. Huevos del toro. Enjoy !

This is a must every time we visit Madrid! It's a beautiful decor filled with carved wood. The food…read moreis exquisite whether it's seafood or beef. Make sure you try their potato salad. It's second to none. Chema was our waiter and not only was he hilarious but took really good care of us.

This is a high end Spanish seafood restaurant. You will walk away knowing that you have eaten well…read moreboth via your stomach and your wallet. The food is amazing! The shrimp are delicious and meaty (they better be for almost €60 a plate). The dish I ordered was the fish tacos, which do not look as you think they would (see the picture). Nevertheless, the were scrumptious! Chunks of deep fried fish laid on a bed of guacamole surrounded by dollops of green and white sauce make for a very surprising yet delicious dish (take my advice, try the green stuff...it's delicious!). Also, take my advice on this, the cheesecake is great. It's the perfect mixture of creamy yet firm. Lastly, if you're a gin and tonic fan they have a refreshing one just for you. They make it with Norte gin, which is now my favorite. Overall, our party of seven paid around €200 for the night. This is a great place. Great for a nice date night or special occasion. The service is superb and constant, which is a nice change for Spain, the constant part that is. If you're just visiting Madrid, go for it. You will not be disappointed and it'll be one for the books. Enjoy!

Seafood tapas to the limits. Beyond expectations. Mahou Cerveza, sangria to drink. Host was very…read morewelcoming and spirited.

I almost hate to write a review so that a place doesn't get too popular but that wouldn't be too…read morefair to the owners. Bar Sanchis has just gone into my top 5 restaurants of all time. On a mission to find a place that sold coquinas (tiny clams in a broth) we found Bar Sanchis doing a Google search. The place was really busy for a Saturday afternoon in a more residential neighborhood (not near many tourist things to do/see). We usually like to sit at a table and relax considering the amount of walking we were doing (8-10 miles a day) but the place was so full we could only find a spot at the bar next to where the owner spends most of his time. We were so glad we did as it gave us more time with him and the ability to see everything he had to offer. He was so friendly and kind. We ordered a few beers (one copa for me and one cana for my fiance). Along with that came some free tapas (some shrimp). We then ordered the coquinas. They were awesome. Then came some free croquetas. Then we ordered some navajas (razor clams) and they were great. Them some free sausage. Then we ordered more beers. Then free chorizo. Then free shrimps again. And more croquetas. We paid and left a little top for all of the great hospitality. And some more free shrimp and then two free canas of beer. It was all so good and the experience was so great. Seattle has great seafood but places like this don't exist and I am not sure why. I would recommend that if you are in Madrid you have to go to Bar Sanchis. It's worth the walk through the park and back to central Madrid.