Barcelona beach restaurants: Barcelona Waterfront Restaurants: 10Best WatersideRestaurant Reviews

Barcelona Waterfront Restaurants: 10Best WatersideRestaurant Reviews

Barcelona’s Best Waterfront Dining with Gorgeous Seaside Views and Exceptional Food

Sam Mednick

Barcelona Local Expert

One of the most picturesque places to dine in Barcelona, is along the boardwalk. Stretching from the W Hotel to Frank Gherry’s famous fish and beyond, there is no lacking for seaside eateries in the city. From the chringuitos on the sand to the restaurants with a more birds eye view right across the boardwalk, Barcelona is rampant with delicious and beautiful dining locales.

And if you’re in the mood to splurge, the hotels lining the beach are also excellent options for a seaside meal. Arola Restaurant at the Hotel Arts has a Michelin Star Chef and serves mouth watering dishes overlooking the beach. On the other side of the boardwalk sits the W with a host of restaurants underneath the hotel, as well as its famous Chiringuitos which sit on the water’s edge.  

Seafood is the food of choice along the water, however if you’re not a shell fish or paella fan not to worry. Most restaurants have a variety of options including extensive menus catering to all food types, including vegans, vegetarians and gluten free.

Some notable ones to consider include Santa Marta, which is affordable, fresh and has an excellent patio right by the water. Escriba, a bit farther down is also a well-known and exceptionally tasty restaurant near Bogatell beach. 

Photo courtesy of Barraca

If you’re looking for tasty seafood, exceptional paella and a host of options including vegan dishes, Barraca is the optimal choice. Overlooking the beach, floor to ceiling windows line the upper floor of this restaurant, providing for gorgeous views, especially if you get to sit near the window. The food is delicious, with a particular focus on their fish and paella dishes. The staff are quick to accommodate and willing to adapt for dietary restrictions. It’s also one of the only restaurants with a strictly vegan paella, which is mouth watering. Barraca is the perfect restaurant for a great lunch on the beach.

Recommended for Waterfront Dining because: A fabulous seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean and the Boardwalk

Sam’s expert tip: Be sure to reserve in advance, especially on the weekends as it fills up extremely quickly”

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Photo courtesy of Santa Marta

A great restaurant with a killer patio, fresh salads, delicious pizzas and hearty hamburgers. Santa Marta always has a line, especially when the suns out, as it has one of the best patios in the city. Situated in Barceloneta beach, it’s just a stone’s throw from the sand. The restaurant’s staff are fabulous, with quick service and attention to detail. This is one of the few restaurants along the beach that really knows how to make a salad. The tuna and spring salads are especially tasty. A great choice in summer or whenever the sun is shining, if you want to dine by the water.

Recommended for Waterfront Dining because: A delicious beach side restaurant with great service and a fabulous outdoor patio

Sam’s expert tip: Don’t let the lines turn you off they go quite quickly

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Photo courtesy of La Guingueta

A join effort by Carles Abellan and Joan Escriba (of Xiringuito Escriba), La Guingueta is a more economical version of its higher end counterpart, Escriba. Situated directly on the beach, the food is top notch and delicious feating an array of salads, tapas, seafood, ice cream, hamburgers and a host of drinks and cocktails. There are two Guinguetas, one in Barceloneta and the other directly in front of Escriba near Bogatell beach. Both are excellent and always packed. You can’t make reservations, so get there by 1pm if you don’t want to wait in line.

Recommended for Waterfront Dining because: A delicious Chiringuito made with quality food in the heart of the beach town

Sam’s expert tip: Try the mussels in white wine sauce and the Quinoa salad

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Photo courtesy of Escriba

Known as Xiringuito Escriba, this delicious seaside restaurant combines quality dining with mouth watering food. Founded in 1992 right around when the Olympics came to Barcelona, owner, Joan Escriba continued his enthusiasm for innovation in the kitchen. This is a great beachfront restaurant for birthdays, a romantic lunch or evening out, as it has a variety of tapas on its extensive menu with a strong specialty in seafood and cocktails. Escriba is a slightly high end restaurant on the beach, yet not pretentious in the least. The staff are friendly and eager to please, especially if there’s a special occasion.

Recommended for Waterfront Dining because: A renowned seafood restaurant lining Barcelona’s Bogatell beach. High quality food.

Sam’s expert tip: Make a reservation, especially on weekends as it gets packed

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Photo courtesy of Can Majó

Founded in 1968 this family run, beach side restaurant is a definite must. Known specifically for their delicious paella, Can Majo has an intimate outdoor patio overlooking the Mediterranean and is ideal during the summer. The owners pride themselves on serving only the freshest seafood and make regular trips to the Barceloneta market which is only a stones throw from the restaurant itself. This is a short walk from the cruise port, but well worth it, especially if you’re craving some authentic Spanish Paella whilst overlooking the water. Can Majo is a family-run and owned restaurant, thus providing a very personalized service throughout the meal.

Recommended for Waterfront Dining because: Can Majo is one of Barcelona’s oldest family-run restaurants and it serves mouth watering sea food.

Sam’s expert tip: Order their paella, it’s delicious.

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It’s hard to beat Agua’s location. Situated directly along the boardwalk, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, not only is Agua one of the hottest restaurants in town, but it boasts fresh, eclectic seafood daily. As part of the trendy and well-known Tragaluz chain of restaurants, this is an ideal place to kick back and relax along the water and if you’re in the mood for fish, shrimp or mussels amongst plenty of other options, then this is an excellent choice. It’s a short walk from the cruise port, but not too far and a beautiful stroll along the sea with the W Hotel in the background and Frank Ghery’s famous fish in the distance.

Recommended for Waterfront Dining because: Agua is both a restaurant and disco, so dine until late and then dance the night away

Sam’s expert tip: Check out their tapas and cocktails every afternoon on the terrace until the sun goes down.

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Photo courtesy of Salamanca

A classic seafood restaurant, located along the water in Barcelona’s, Barceloneta neighborhood. As you pass Salamanca you’ll see the fresh catches of the day, displayed on ice outside the main restaurant doors. This is an oldie but a goodie, with a mix of the ‘Old Boys’ club mentality, combined with a young vibe and an array of pictures on the walls, featuring prominent chefs and great ‘catches’. If you’re hungry and want to be by the water, this is a fabulous choice, especially for paella.

Recommended for Waterfront Dining because: A classic Barceloneta seafood restaurant along the beach with great food

Sam’s expert tip: Try the paella and the salmon dishes and be sure to ask for a terrace seat

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Photo courtesy of Segons Mercat

Bright, airy and absolutely delicious, this is a Barcelona gem. Tucked away in Barceloneta, only a three-minute walk from the water, Segons Mercat prides itself on serving high quality tapas, especially when it comes to their fish and seafood. There are two locations in the city, one in the Old City and the other on Gran Via in the Eixample district. This is a great place if you want to experience local tapas with a gourmet twist. Edu and Billy are the owners and they’re both lovely, personable and eager to please. Be sure to get their cava sangria, it’s delicious. Although it’s not directly along the beach, it’s so amazing that it’s worth the three minute walk to get to the water once you’re done eating.

Recommended for Waterfront Dining because: Delicious food and perfect for large groups who want an authentic tapas experience

Sam’s expert tip: Order the asparagus with goat’s cheese and the ‘ternera’ (beef).

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Photo courtesy of Can Sole

A Barcelona classic, you can feel the history and authenticity from the moment you walk into the restaurant. Situated in Barceloneta, this sea side locale features a range of delicious seafood and Catalan dishes. This is an excellent fusion of Mediterranean, Marine and Catalan cuisine, set in a traditional yet unassuming atmosphere. Can Sole is situated in Barceloneta neighborhood, a charming, old fisherman village this restaurant is perfectly situated, close to the water, yet not as touristy as some of the others, which are right along the border. This is a mix of rustic and classic Spanish and Catalan food.

Recommended for Waterfront Dining because: Delicious seafood in Barcelona’s old Fisherman Quarter, ideally situated with fresh daily fish

Sam’s expert tip: Be sure to reserve, especially on weekends

Read more about Can Sole →

Photo courtesy of Cal Pinxo

A well known restaurant chain, Cal Pinxo is situated along the port, overlooking Barcelona’s new Yacht scene. It sports a lovely terrace with fabulous service and an elegant yet unpretentious vibe. Specializing in seafood, the restaurant has a host of other options including meats, other types of fish, salads, vegetables amongst other innovative dishes. Although it’s lined together with other port side locales, Cal Pinxo distinguishes itself using the highest quality ingredients put together by its renowned chefs. It’s also one of the few restaurants with a vegetarian paella which is hard to come by in the city.

Recommended for Waterfront Dining because: A tasty seafood restaurant overlooking the port with great service and reasonably priced

Sam’s expert tip: Try the Monkfish and be sure to see a dessert menu

Read more about Cal Pinxo →

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Try these top restaurants near Barcelona Beach that put the cherry on top of a fun day at the beach.

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Whether you are looking for a place to eat after spending the day at the various beach locations in Barcelona or want to have a meal while looking out at the sea, you will not want to miss these top restaurants just steps away from the sand and waves. From a restaurant run by pastry chefs to a seafood heaven with a terrace overlooking the sea, there is something for everyone near the beach. Be sure to check out the kid-friendly meals offered at the local restaurants after a family day at the beach or go for a relaxing walk on the beach after dancing the night away at a near by club. You won’t want to skip out on some of the freshest seafood dishes in the area.

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Blue Spot

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  • Seafood

  • price 3 of 4

We can all appreciate a good view, especially when it’s off the coast of the Mediterranean sea. In Blue Spot’s case, you get a 360º of Barcelona. Its uniqueness, though, comes from the fact that you see it from the perspective of the very entrance of the harbour. Truly a remarkable site, you get an unparalleled view of the city. On the eighth floor of the Ocean building, the restaurant is on a terrace complete with a creative cocktail lounge, which is essentially the cherry on top. The venue itself was designed by renown Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld.
When it comes to the kitchen, which was invested in by the one and only Pisha (Piqué and Shakira, that is), Blue Spot strays away from heavy seasoning or smothering the seafood in lemon juice, and instead prides itself in serving its food a bit more au naturel. “The idea is not to touch the seafood too much. They are tastes directly from the grilled fish or shellfish, but we add our special touch”, explains Tiago Bonacina, the Blue Spot director. This restaurant, he continues, “is not a place to replete oneself, it is a place to try an excellent product, which is wild caught, and locally sourced from Barceloneta fish markets or small vendors”.
On the menu, you will find a long list of dishes from starters, meats, fish, soups, pastas and rice, each as enticing as the last. One of their noteworthy dishes is their fine, grilled cockles prepared with a subtle touch of curry. Another is their king crab, which already comes shel

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La Mar Salada

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  • Mediterranean
  • La Barceloneta

  • price 3 of 4

La Mar Salada has positioned itself in recent years as one of the leading seafood restaurants in Barcelona. The owners and the chef not only focus on the seafood cuisine, but also the creative and respectful way of treating the marine products that often land a few meters from the premises. You will find spectacular stews and paellas, like their black and the ‘de senyoret’ rice with razorfish, monkfish and prawns.

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Kaiku

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  • Mediterranean
  • La Barceloneta

  • price 2 of 4

You may miss Kaiku upon first glance, but it is a world apart from the upmarket seafood restaurants in the neighboorhood, but its dishes are sophisticated takes on the sea-side classics. The salad starter comes with shavings of foie or red fruit vinaigrette, and paella is given a rich and earthy spin with wild mushrooms. Book ahead, particularly for any chance of reserving one of the terrace tables that look out across the beach.

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Surf House

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  • Cocktail bars
  • La Barceloneta

At Surf House you get the feel you’re in a Southern California surfer hangout where there’s a huge dose of a good time.  The burgers, tuna tartare, sandwiches, salads, nachos and cakes are outstanding, and a great reward after a day of running, walking or just lying around at the beach. Be sure to check it out at night too, when the friendly bar staff serves up an array of scrumptious cocktails.

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Platja Ca la Nuri

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  • Mediterranean
  • La Barceloneta

  • price 2 of 4

When you eat here, your feet are practically in the sand, just like in the old days. The dishes are made from the freshest seafood from the markets and the seasonal rice dishes pair nicely with the wine list. Be sure to try their specialities which include grilled sardines, tuna carpaccio and the mouth-watering fideuà with clams. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the view of the sea from the terrace.

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Barraca

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  • Seafood
  • La Barceloneta

  • price 2 of 4

Barraca is a restaurant that cooks up classic rice dishes made with a modern and gourmet touch. The menu boasts six rice specialities that won’t steer you wrong, including standouts with artichokes, squid and sausage (dry, light, very tasty) or a more filling paella with perfect rice and fish fillet, or the black rice casserole. Also popular are the rice with octopus, and the vegan one. Quintessential Barceloneta starters include croquettes, cod fritters and great seafood. Views of the sea and of Passeig Marítim are impressive, and most of the products are organic and local.

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Xiringuito Escribà

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  • El Poblenou

At the ‘xiringuito’ (beach bar) run by the Escribà family, you can dig into all kinds of rice dishes, seasonal seafood and excellent appetizers. We suggest the cured Spanish ham ‘airbags’, but you’ll just have to try them yourself. Make sure to leave room for dessert, because you can’t leave the table without having tried one of the cakes or sweets prepared by the family’s bakeries.

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Shôko Lounge Club

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  • La Barceloneta

Sophisticated, with an exotic touch, the idea is to do it all: first have a drink, then dinner and then dance and drink some more to the sounds of the DJ. Ideal for taking special visitors or having fancy celebrations, Shôko is the place to have a fun night on the town. At the end of the night, kick your shoes off and relax with a nice walk on the beach.

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    “Chiringuito” isn’t the easiest word in Spanish, but after you’ve spent a few pleasant summer evenings relaxing in their territory, you’ll fall in love with the word immediately and forever.

    Chiringuito is a cafe that works only during the warm season, at the height of the beach season. In early April, the construction of wooden platforms on the sand in front of the sea begins along the entire coastline of Barcelona, ​​\u200b\u200bon which these establishments are built. In November, chiringuitos disappear until next spring.

    People come here to eat, drink, listen to music, chat with friends and take a break from the heat while admiring the sea. If you’re sunbathing nearby, takeaway food and drinks are available here. In this article, we will tell you about the best chiringuitos in Barcelona and what makes each of them remarkable.

    1) Chiringuito La Deliciosa

    An ideal place to enjoy the beach life and Mediterranean cuisine with pleasant music. There is free wifi for hipsters, high chairs for families and live streaming of all important sporting events for fans.

    For food, you will be offered different types of salads, omelettes, burgers and hot sandwiches. For example, hot focaccia with mozzarella, anchovies, eggplant, tomatoes and fresh basil. And for meat eaters, a sandwich with pork knuckle, smoked ham, pickles and mustard dressing. From drinks draft beer, wine, vermouth, fruit juices, necks and various alcoholic cocktails. Try the local piña colada, strawberry martini and a very unusual mojito with coconut milk and hot chili. Prices from 6 to 15 € per dish. Cocktails are on average 10 €.

    Detailed menu in three languages ​​

    Unfortunately, due to the huge popularity of Barceloneta beach at the height of the tourist season, this chiringuito is most often crowded and there is a long queue for the toilet, since everyone can use them.

    This establishment is located on the Barceloneta beach opposite Plaza del Mar, 1. It is open every day from 9 am to 2 am.

    Website

    Phone +34 618 682 380

    2) Chiringuito Vai Moana

    Sometimes it’s worth getting a bit away from the center of Barcelona to take a breath and disconnect from the crowds of tourists and annoying “service-beer-sexy-beer” and “masahe”. Tanned surfers hang out at the Wai Moana beach cafe on Bogatell Beach, plus it has a beautiful Polynesian design, friendly staff, refreshing drinks and delicious food.

    Vai Moana is translated from Easter Island as “blue sea”. Here you will find delicious burgers and nachos under a good deep house and the opportunity to sit between the cafe and the sea on comfortable sunbeds. The menu here is exactly the same as in the previous chiringuito La Deliciosa, since both of these establishments belong to the same restaurant group “Pantea Group”.

    Chiringuito Vai Moana is located on the Bogatell beach at about the height of the Rambla de Poblenou and is open every day from 9 am to 2 am.

    Website

    Phone +34 608 324 350

    seas. By the way, in all three chiringuitos in question, it is possible to book a table in advance, as well as organize any celebration. Reservations can be made through the website or by phone.

    Chiringuito Bamboo is located near the Forum, on the Levante beach, you can walk here from Barceloneta and at the same time get to know the entire coastline of the city, such a walk will take about an hour. If you don’t feel like walking, you can get here in 10 minutes from the Selva de Mar metro.

    There are all the amenities of the previous establishments, there are sun loungers and deck chairs right on the sand in front of the cafe, pleasant music plays. In addition to the above menu at lunchtime, a multi-course set lunch and dessert is served here.

    Finding Bamba is easy if you take Carrer de la Selva de Mar as your guide and go straight down to the beach from there. This beach cafe is open every day from 10 am to 1 am.

    Website

    Phone +34 666 935 064

    a huge number of naked men bodies that come straight from the gyms to show off the beauty of their muscles and meet new friends.

    Chiringuito Beach in Marbella is called Chiringay by the Barcelona people, and there is always a very cheerful and carefree atmosphere. DJs play house, disco, and in the evening they sometimes accelerate to techno. After a couple of three cocktails, the audience starts dancing, and even if the service here is not the best and you have to wait a long time for an order, it is still the most cheerful chiringuito in Barcelona.

    From 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. you can rent a sunbed with an umbrella or a double VIP beach bed. From food in this cafe they serve good burgers and salads in the region of 8 – 10 €, a variety of snacks, ceviches and protein shakes with different flavors for 5 €.

    Chiringuito Be Gay is located on the Marbella beach, you can walk here from the Poblenou metro station along Bilbao street. The cafe is open every day from 9:00 am to 2:00 am.

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    Phone +34 931 010 978

    5) Chiringuito La Guingueta

    There are two beach cafes with this name in Barcelona. One of them is located on the most crowded beach of Barceloneta, and the second is a little further from the center on Bogatell beach.

    The peculiarity of these chiringuitos is that they were opened by the famous chef Carles Abellan throughout Spain, who has about six successful restaurants in Barcelona. Carles decided to conquer the beaches with his culinary prowess and go beyond the usual “nachos-sandwich-patatas bravas” that are usually served in such establishments. Desserts and ice creams in these two cafes are made by Joan Escribá, the best pastry chef in Barcelona.

    After delicious sweets and freshly squeezed juices, children enthusiastically play in the sand, and adults’ beach holidays will become more fun after a jug of ice-cold sangria based on cava sparkling wine. For food, we recommend trying author’s tapas, bio breakfasts, ceviche, mussels and hot dogs with Catalan homemade sausage. The prices here are above average, the average bill is about 40 € per person. If you go to chiringuito La Guingueta on Bogatell Beach, be sure to order a paella from the neighboring restaurant Escriba, located just above the beach. Paella of this institution is considered one of the best in the city.

    Both cafes are open every day from 9 am to midnight. The cafe on Bogatell beach is located directly under the Escriba restaurant, on the left if you go down to the beach along Badajoz street. On Barceloneta, the cafe is on the way to the W.

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