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to the tables in back. Committed to developing a loyal following, they claim, “We fertilize
ourlocal customers withdailyspecialties” (€3-5tapas,€5dinnersalads, €9-14plates, prices
17 percent higher on the terrace, daily 8:00-24:00, Sun from 10:30, between Gran Via de les
Corts Catalanes and Carrer de la Diputació at Passeig de Gràcia 24, tel. 933-174-512).
Ciutat Comtal Cerveceria brags that it serves the best montaditos (€2-4 little open-
faced sandwiches) and beers in Barcelona. It's an Eixample favorite, with an elegant bar
and tables plus good seating out on the Rambla de Catalunya for all that people-watching
action. It's classier than Qu Qu and packed 21:00-23:00, when you'll likely need to put
your name on a list and wait. While it has no restaurant-type menu, the list of tapas and
montaditos is easy, fun, and comes with a great variety (including daily specials). This place
is a cut above your normal tapas bar, but with reasonable prices (most tapas around €4-10,
daily 8:00-24:00, facing the intersection of Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Rambla de
Catalunya at Rambla de Catalunya 18, tel. 933-181-997).
LaTramoia, attheoppositecornerfromCiutatComtalCerveceria,servespilesof€1.70
montaditos and tapas at its ground-floor bar and at nice tables inside and out. If Ciutat
ComtalCerveceria isjammed,you'remorelikelytofindaseathere.Thebrasserie-style res-
taurant upstairs bustles with happy local eaters enjoying grilled meats (€9-20 plates), but I'd
stay downstairs for the €4-9 tapas (daily 12:00-24:00 for tapas, 13:00-16:00 & 17:30-24:00
for meals, also facing the intersection of Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Rambla de
Catalunya at Rambla de Catalunya 15, tel. 934-123-634).
In Barceloneta
The nearest Metro stop to this former sailors' quarter is Barceloneta. For locations, see the
map on here .
Along the Waterfront: Barceloneta's harborfront (Passeig de Joan de Borbó), facing the
city, is lined with multiple, interchangeable seafood restaurants and cafés. Locals love to
comehereforcelebrity-spotting.Oneofmanyeateriesalonghereis LaMarSalada, atradi-
tional seafood restaurant with a slight modern twist. Their à la carte menu includes seafood-
and-rice dishes, fresh fish, and homemade desserts. A nice meal will run you about €30-35
per person (€15 fixed-price weekday meal, Wed-Fri and Mon 13:00-16:00 & 20:00-23:00,
Sat-Sun 13:00-23:00, closed Tue, indoor and outdoor seating, Passeig de Joan de Borbó 59,
tel. 932-212-127).
In the Heart of Barceloneta: CanSolé, servingseafoodsince1903,isasplurge.Hiding
on a nondescript urban lane, this venerable restaurant draws a celebrity crowd, judging by
the autographed pictures of the famous and not-so-famous that line the walls. But the place
is homey, with sky-blue walls and café curtains, and the charming owner couldn't be more
gracious(Tue-Sat13:30-16:00&20:30-23:00,Sun13:30-16:00only,closedMon,Carrerde
Sant Carles 4, one block off the harborfront promenade, tel. 932-215-012).
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