A barraca with sea views: first-class fish and rice at this restaurant in Barcelona

When we think about eating on the seafront, the first thing that comes to mind are the beach bars; authentic spaces on the beach where typical seafood is prepared. But the beach bars are open air, only open in summer and are full of sand, so if you want to enjoy good seafood, at any time of the year and without giving up doing it on the beachfront, the Barraca de la Barceloneta restaurant is your ideal option.

Tables in a gazebo

The Barraca restaurant (Pº. Marítimo de la Barceloneta, 1) is one of the classics of Barcelona's waterfront. A place that reopens the stove with an improved offer that maintains the essence of the old restaurant. It's about a place open to the sea; despite not being on the beach like a beach bar, the outdoor terrace and the ground floor open to the street invite strollers to occupy the chairs. The best, however, is hidden on the second floor. A large dining room, with wooden furniture, a kitchen open to the back and windows with sea views are the ideal setting for a good meal with the family. This is a renovated and bright dining room that includes a small terrace space in a corner of the second floor.

The ideal location of the restaurant is accompanied by a high quality of the food served

The chef Marcos Bautista and his team are responsible for doing magic in the kitchen. One of the most curious features of Barraca is the fish service on demand. 24 hours in advance, diners can call the restaurant to order a fish from the market and have the chef cook it the way they want: baked, fried, grilled, boiled... A very common service in the time of our grandparents that is now almost impossible to find in Barcelona.

Sightseeing tour, fantastic food

Don't be fooled by the restaurant's privileged location. We tend to think that the places located on the seafront are tourist places that serve frozen paella. But nothing could be further from the truth. The ideal location of the restaurant is accompanied by a great quality of the food served. At Barraca they have classic starters of all kinds -such as croquettes, oysters or the traditional Barceloneta bomb-, but the strongest point of the menu are the rice dishes and fish dishes.

Special mention for the creamy chocolate with a hazelnut heart, a dense, intense and very tasty dish

The average price of the place is around 40€, including drinks. The most important thing when it comes to paying for a meal is to make it satisfied. And in the Barraca eats very well. Both duck rice and seafood paella are cooked to the point and with balanced flavors. The fish - in this case bass - is not only tender and tasty, but it is accompanied by baked potatoes that round off a delicious dish. The icing on the cake, however, is the desserts. They're a little pricey, but they're also exquisite. Special mention for the creamy chocolate with a hazelnut heart, a dense, intense and very tasty dish.