If you are one of those who pass by the local gastronomic markets and your mouth is watering wanting to eat everything you see on the counters, you should already know that in Barcelona you can make it happen when it comes to seafood. Because the restaurants we are going to tell you about are not simple seafood restaurants, but function as delicious fishmongers.
What are we talking about? A very simple system: you see a counter with all the products that the restaurant has available. Then, all you have to do is choose the quantity you want of each product, pay the price according to the weight chosen, then select the way you want it prepared and now all you have to do is sit at the table and wait for your choice to arrive freshly cooked. This is one of the best ways to eat fresh fish without being in front of the sea, fresher food, impossible!
1. Peix d’or (C/ d’Ausiàs Marc, 73)
Let’s start with one of the fishmongers that has an unusual offer, Peix d’or has a philosophy: self-service and with attention. Basically you walk in, look at the bar, order what you want -by weight-, pay and sit down to wait. You will be notified when your order is ready and you will have to go to the bar to pick it up.
2. Chao Pescao (C. del Consell de Cent, 318)
With a proposal of fishmongers with 25 years offering the service of fish and seafood self-service, which makes them experts in their field. And if to this we add that it has a very attractive and modern decoration, you can imagine the pleasure of eating there.
Their service is incredible, plus they give you advice on the best way to prepare each of the products you choose. For this reason, you can be sure that if you follow these suggestions you will enjoy a feast from another world. And as if that weren’t enough, they also have an oyster bar.
3. La paradeta, one of the fishmongers for all tastes.
Even if you are not an expert in fish restaurants, you have probably seen a Paradeta in Barcelona. They have been in operation since 1994 and continue with the same quality and incredible taste. In this case, you just have to choose the product, the cooking technique (grill, steam or marinara), the sauce (Marie Rose, romesco, all i oli or onion) and that’s all, enjoy!
4. L’Espadon, one of the fishmongers with the greatest variety.
(Carrer de Sant Rafael, 7)
In the depths of the Raval, just off Robadors street opened the Espadon, a rather striking place. It is a Moroccan fish restaurant that is part of a chain of restaurants from France.
They have an attractive offer for anyone: 20 euros per kilo of whatever you choose, shrimp, sea bream, swordfish and dozens of seafood to make any combination with which to assemble a delicious dish.
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