Botafumeiro

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Location
Located at the extension of the Passeig Gràcia and 300 metres away from the "Fontana" underground station.
Ambience
Inside, it is like a bee hive. Waiters in white are buzzing about the elegantly laid tables.
Infrastructure
It is an enormous restaurant extending across several dining rooms. There is a lengthy eating counter in the first room and an open kitchen. Valet parking.
Culinary
Classic fish cuisine with regional specialities from Galicia. Do not miss: Tatar of tuna and avocado, "Percebes" (goose barnacles) as well as the huge sea food platter. Be sure to leave some room for the Crêpes Suzettes. The preparation of the flambé dish right by the table is quite an experience.
Wine List
Well-appointed wine list with an emphasis on whites and champagne.
Service
For years, patrons have been pampered by the same charismatic waiters in their discrete and efficient manner.

Botafumeiro Restaurant, Barcelona

There is no shortage of seafood restaurants in Barcelona. But arguably none of them is as authentic as the "Botafumeiro." First opened by Moncho Neira in 1975, the legendary fish restaurant is the flagship of its owner's restaurant chain named "Moncho's" today. Be sure to come here if you fancy crustaceans, oysters and seafood in general. Every day, fresh-caught seafood is flown in from Galicia on the restaurant's own plane, hauled in big water tanks. The seafood goes on display in fish tanks installed in the restaurant's entrance area. So you get to personally pick your lobster or king crab. The menu also features rare fare such as "Percebes" (goose barnacles). Yummy! Open daily.
Price range €€
We love the classic ambience as well as the cheerful mood at the bar. It is a wonderful experience to dine with the locals. The staff appears to be in the habit to tuck away tourists in the back rooms in order to preserve an image of authenticity.
It is very easy to run up your bill here, but then of course king crab, lobster and such do have their price.

Location: Barcelona | Barcelona

Botafumeiro
Carrer Gran de Gràcia, 81 · 8012 Barcelona
Phone +34 932 18 42 30

botafumeiro.es
info@botafumeiro.es

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