Modern seafood, Atlantic & Mediterranean, raw bar
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 605, Pl. Baja, Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain Get directions
"From the team behind Besta, Batea is the fish joint Barcelona needs and deserves. Their secret to success is simple: great people, great produce, and not taking yourself too seriously. Kick things off with the mariscada (best translated as a seafood feast) that changes up often but typically involves crab, cockles, and clams loaded up on a two-tiered cake stand like afternoon tea, and some fresh Galician oysters. Then get into mains like the ultra-gooey omelet topped with charred baby squid, or the simple and perfectly grilled Mediterranean red prawns. The décor is colorful, with pink-and-purple striped wallpaper, and the service is warm—don’t be surprised if you’ve made friends with your server before the night is done or chat with the maître d’ over a gin and tonic." - isabelle kliger
"Don’t let the prime location fool you; Batea is all about excellent quality seafood without the exorbitant prices you might expect so close to the Passeig de Gràcia. The menu features the best of the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, and the kitchen strives to be classic without falling into stale tropes of tradition. Begin your meal with a mini seafood tower from the raw bar, followed by tender fried monkfish tails, cockles in dashi broth, and the Betanzos-style omelet (a Galician specialty) topped with red prawn tartare or sauteed baby squid." - Sam Zucker
"From the team behind Besta, Batea is the fish joint Barcelona needs and deserves. Their secret to success is simple: great people, great produce, and not taking yourself too seriously. Kick things off with the seafood platter full of cockles and clams, and some fresh Galician oysters before getting into mains like the cured bonito tuna with red pepper emulsion, or the simple and perfectly grilled Mediterranean red prawns. Stick around after dinner and chat with the maître d’ over a gin and tonic. The décor is colorful, with pink-and-purple striped wallpaper, the service is warm (don’t be surprised if you’ve made friends with your server before the night is over), and the food is exceptional. " - isabelle kliger
"This cosmopolitan bistro located on one side of the emblematic Avenida Palace hotel has a contemporary interior that provides the backdrop for fusion cooking that combines traditional Catalan and Galician cuisine. The market-inspired small plates on offer here have a constant focus on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean." - Michelin Inspector
"From the team behind Besta, Batea is the fish joint Barcelona needs and deserves. Their secret to success is simple: great people, great produce, and not taking yourself too seriously. Kick things off with the seafood platter full of cockles and clams, and some fresh Galician oysters before getting into mains like the cured bonito tuna with red pepper emulsion, or the simple and perfectly grilled Mediterranean red prawns. Stick around after dinner and chat with the maître d' over a gin and tonic. The décor is colorful, with pink-and-purple striped wallpaper, the service is warm (don’t be surprised if you’ve made friends with your server before the night is over), and the food is exceptional." - Isabelle Kliger
