Locals' top picks: the best seafood restaurants in Barcelona

Located by the sea, Barcelona has an endless supply of fresh ingredients, coupled with unique cooking techniques, which have created a variety of seafood dishes. This time, we recommend some of the most famous seafood restaurants in Barcelona.

Can Majó

Can Majó is one of the most famous seafood restaurants in the area, offering unparalleled sea views. The restaurant uses only the freshest seafood from the Catalonian coast for cooking. Recommended dishes include seafood paella and the traditional seafood casserole 'zarzuela'.
The restaurant opened in 1836 and is a century-old establishment that has been visited by many celebrities, including the famous painter Picasso. Its Spanish paella is made with fresh shellfish and seafood, and the rice is perfectly cooked and flavorful.
This is a very famous Tapas restaurant. The storefront is quite inconspicuous, but it attracts a large number of customers due to its fresh seafood and various delicious snacks. There are long queues every day, so it is recommended to go for a meal a bit earlier in the afternoon.

Restaurante Marinero

Restaurante Marinero is a restaurant that specializes in local seafood cuisine. The head chef, JAIME JOSE, hails from the birthplace of paella and has over twenty years of experience as a head chef. What impresses people the most here is the waitstaff, who are mainly burly middle-aged men dressed in sailor uniforms, creating a strikingly cute contrast.

Restaurante Ferrán's

Located in the Gothic Quarter of the city center, this restaurant uses the freshest seafood, paired with Iberian ham, rich cheese, and fresh vegetables and fruits. The dishes are prepared using traditional Catalan cuisine methods, making them visually appealing, aromatic, and flavorful.

La Paradeta Sagrada Família

La Paradeta is a well-known local chain of 'seafood stalls' in Barcelona. When you walk into the store, you can see various seafood displayed on ice, clearly priced. Customers can choose the type of seafood and cooking method according to their preferences, and the prices are very affordable.
La Fonda is the most famous seafood restaurant in Barcelona, specializing in authentic seafood paella and squid ink rice. The restaurant is of a high standard, but the prices are very affordable, with an average cost of around 10 euros (approximately 70 yuan) per person. Therefore, there is always a long queue every day.