This was one of the best ceviches I have ever had. Hands down. Unique with the nuts and a little on…read morethe sweeter side - as one who doesn't crave or eat much sweet/sugar it was almost like a ceviche dessert for me! The grilled octopus and potatoes - perfection. The potatoes were not too over done and mushy while still having more of that charred flavor. The white cream sauce was incredibly light and more of a whipped flavor, not heavy at all. It allowed to focus on the octopus and the beautifully charred outside and not chewy inside (IYKYK). Our wonderful waiter was incredibly kind as on Google it said they open at 6 but we had a reservation at 7, got there 25 minutes early as we had wrapped up earlier and he kindly still let us sit and just let us know the kitchen hasn't opened. He let us drink, and even recommended some WONDERFULLY unique open air wine they had - it tasted like an olive tapenade! I ended up buying a bottle to take with us

Went here for tapas to try the peruvian take on one of spain's most lovely dishes and everything…read morefrom the service staff to the food was amazing, would love to have more time left on this trip to go once more.

Stopped in for a coffee. The Surf House is literally planted on the beach like, yeah, I live here…read morenow. Coffee with a view and a side of should I take up surfing? Cool crowd, chill energy, and sand basically in your shoe by default.

"Surf's up, dude!" I don't know how to say that in Catalan, but that would likely be the…read moreappropriate greeting, especially when the long-haired gregarious owner's name is Tarzan. Seriously. A London-based friend recommended this beachy La Barceloneta spot to Jamie W. and me. It's just off the promenade next to the beach. The menu consisted of familiar T.G.I.Friday's-style eats. The eats seemed like the ideal match for the umbrella-covered outdoor cafe. We must've been in a poultry mood because we shared two chicken items. First up was the satisfying 13€ 'Chickens' Sandwich, where in a rustic Catalan bread roll, they stuffed chicken breast marinated in herbes de Provence, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped egg, and arugula (photo: https://yelp.to/XQyWywmMXD). We followed up the sandwich with the 9€ Crispy Chicken Fingers made with panko, corn flakes, and various spices. They came with a couple of dipping sauces, honey mustard and chili aioli (photo: https://yelp.to/DF4_8fIZMT). We didn't think we'd have McNuggets on our vacation, but they were good probably because they had that extra crunch from the Kellogg's cereal. Hey, it wasn't culinary art, but it worked. FOOD - 4 stars...fun poultry food that was actually tasty AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...right for the beach though tables are crowded together SERVICE - 4 stars...Tarzan and the server were attentive...her name wasn't Jane TOTAL - 4 stars...Cowabunga, Senor! RELATED - Exploring Barcelona? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/4dTEx5T

Been wanting to go in and try the fish and chips. It was good. Saw a lot of people ordering the…read moresame. Malt vinegar would have been nice but I didn't ask for any so don't know if they had it. Service was good. The sangria was too. The squid was tender. Will try the grilled squid next time.

A group of 6 of us enjoyed a delightful dinner at Merci Fish & Chips. As a flavor change from a…read moreweek of eating tapas, fish & chips were a wonderful flavor change. The fish was cooked to perfection and the fries were great. I was very impressed with complementary appetizers that magically appeared at our table & the assortment of ice cream at the end of our dinner. The owner and staff are pay attention to detail and offer a perfect dining experience. If in Sitges, this intimate restaurant is a dining experience not to be missed.

This was one of the top places every YouTube video recommended for me to eat in Barcelona. My wife…read moreand I came at 08:00 on a Saturday and it was empty. We loved all the fresh ingredients on display. It made the ambiance cool and got us ready to eat. I ordered the baby squid with eggs and the Padron Peppers. Shoutout Mark Wiens and Mike Chen for hyping these 2 dishes up because they were worth the hype. The baby squid were fresh and mixed with the runny egg, made for a texture and flavor combination that I never had before. The tiny chili that gave the dish some heat was phenomenal. My only gripe is that I did not ask for more tiny chilis. The Padron Peppers here were the best. I had these peppers throughout our trip around Spain and found the ones cooked here at El Quim the most flavorful. My wife ordered the sardines and pan con tomate. Also excellent dishes. Would love to come back one day. Thank you to the attentive and enthusiastic staff of El Quim de la Boqueria.

It's a small counter-style located inside Mercat de la Boqueria and is one of the best places to…read moreexperience Barcelona's market dining culture. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, with chefs cooking everything fresh right in front of you while the market buzzes around you. Since seating is limited, it's worth arriving a little before the lunch rush if you want to avoid a long wait. The food is fresh and simple. We ordered the "Patatas Bravas", "Gambas al Ajillo", "Salteado de Chipirones (Baby Squid Sauté)", and "Rabo de Toro Estofado", and every dish was full of flavor and prepared with high-quality ingredients. Watching the chefs cook just a few feet away made the experience even more enjoyable.

Near the Cataluna museum of art but off just a bit to the side road and not on the main drag is…read morethis gem. Their sangria is wonderful, the dishes are tasty and reasonably priced. We didn't o see the octopus and I can remember if they have it on the menu. Though there are plenty of "stables" to choose from.

The food and service were incredible! The peppers, chicken wings and cheese plate were perfect for…read morea late afternoon lunch. The interior was decorated like an adorable wine bar. Affordable and delicious.

I was exceptionally pleased with Maka Maka. I have only been in Spain for two weeks at this point,…read moreand I was really needing some sort of American type food to transition me over to the Spanish style dishes of tapas, so I came here, and I was not disappointed! This place is great! Service was very quick, very great location, essentially right in the heart of Barceloneta, very cute interior of the restaurant where people can put wooden spoons on the wall thay they have written on of where they are from, etc., but there is also charming outdoor seating. Everything on the menu looked exceptional and my burger was fantastic as well. 10000000% get the parmesean fries because they are divine and who doesn't love parmesean. Will definitely be coming back to Maka Maka

Very nice place with free vibe!! NIIIIICE (and strong) coctails with good flavours!!…read more Tasty burgers and fast service!

Great food and great service…read more Off the beaten path but good food We had the sticky wings, tomato bread, sangria

The only thing I didn't love about this place was the noise on the street which they cannot control…read moreotherwise it was a 10/10. We've had a ton of tapas since we arrived in Spain but these were the best! Everything we ordered was so good. The wait staff were pleasant and helpful and super attentive. The brought the different plates out in rounds so we could eat and relax before the next plate. Everything was amazing! I'd go again just to see what I missed! Yum (You can see behind the papas the croquettes we got they were mushroom and delicious)

5 star experience all around. Great food, service and happy hour! Best fish snd chips!read more

Came across Fishhh after meeting a friend in the neighborhood and wanted to explore as we're…read morelooking to move. The service was great and the oysters and crab leg were very fresh. They also have a good selection of champagne and the cheesecake was amazing. We will be back with friends.