Can Majó Restaurant

Located near the beach but sufficiently away from the crowds. A few more fans in the terrace/tent to cope with the summer heat would’ve been nice. Service was pretty good and attentive. Appetizers were mostly delicious. The portions were pretty large (even though stated for two people). The peeled prawn paella was delicious. But we were unfortunately disappointed with the fideua that felt rather overcooked.

Very elegant and well presented restaurant in front of the Barceloneta. Paella was incredible, especially the black ink one which I would say was the best paella I’ve ever tasted. Service was great too. We dined there 2 times while on vacation because it was so good. A little on the pricier side but worth it. Definitely recommend this place!

Nice seafood and paella! The restaurant is very close to the beach (Barceloneta) so it's convenient to visit the area as well. You cannot visit Barcelona without trying paella and some seafood😍

Service is always top here . Food is also excellent but this time as we choose set menu the paella was good but not wow . Still it’s one of the favorites when visiting Barcelona and want a good local place to go on a family Sunday lunch . The tarte tatin is the perfect size to end the day . Soft and exactly how it should be.

Can Majo is one of the places I visit every time I find myself in Barcelona, I will be there for the fourth time this month. Highly recommend seating in the patio and grabbing a bottle of wine and ordering their whole salt roasted fish.

Nice place and paella, service is fair ( but there’s pretty waitress from Romania service so good) enjoy!

We ordered oysters and paella. I’m not a big fan of paella but this was extremely delicious. It took them a while to prepare the paella which meant it was fresh!

We visited Con Majo in Barcelona and tried the paella, which was good but not exceptional. The flavors were nice, although it could have had more variety in ingredients and was a bit too salty for my taste. The sangria, however, was fantastic and definitely added to the experience. The location and atmosphere were also lovely, making it a pleasant place to dine. Overall, it’s a solid choice, but there’s room for improvement, especially with the paella.

We had a reservation for a later dinner, but decided to go in a lot earlier to see if they could take us. Thankfully they had availability but it was a risk because they are notoriously booked!! And we know why...the service was good but the food was the star! It was so very delicious!! Sitting with a sea view also helps make the experience so much better!

We took chance on this spot. Google review was not 100%. It almost seemed like tourist trap. It was party of three. For appetizers we had the: Anchovies Seafood Crocketts Tuna and tomatoes salad Octopus They were all amazing. We had the peeled seafood paella, we had 2 potions, it was more than enough for 3 people. Service was excellent. We definitely would be back for more.

Picture this, you had a big night out in Barcelona and are looking to have a relaxing meal by the beach and have a couple drinks to bring you right back. You Uber to Barceloneta and stumble upon Can Majo. You proceed to order a delicious sea food paella with a fairly priced bottle of rose, with the amazing view of the active barcelona beach front. Now turn it into a reality, head to Con Majo and finish it off with a double expresó to keep the party going

I was not a fan of this restaurant. It may have been since I ordered the wrong items from the menu, but I left in search for anything else. Every other table ordered a paella, so this place may be better if you are getting a paella, but my scallops were a challenge to swallow. They didn't have any seasoning or dressing and the texture was almost a slight granular consistency, as if they had small pieces of sand in them. The service was slow and disinterested in the patrons dining. The location is great, right next to the beach. They have indoor and outdoor covered seating.

Very disappointed. Rice was salty and greasy. Very little lobster for the price. Save your money.

Best Paella I tried in Barcelona. I tried 3 places with good Paella reviews in Barcelona but Can Majo have the best, just order the Paella Marinera and you won't be disappointed. We also tried the Squid (deep fried, with squid legs) with lime mayo and we enjoyed it. Service was great!! I will definitely come back, and next time I will also try their Arroz Negro.

Great paella. Can accomodate larger groups . Sangria was also very good. There is seating outside too.

My friend, who loves seafood, wanted to try this place which left me with little options as I am not a seafood person. Decided to try the Veal Entrecotte with mustard sauce and it was phenomenal. I am a picky eater so I cut off most of the fat, but it had amazing flavor, cooked to what I asked for, and the mustard sauce was a nice touch. Side note, the fries that came with this dish were a combination of red pepper fries, zucchini fries, and regular french fries, which was a pleasant surprise. If you're looking for something non-seafood, try the Veal Entrecotte.

Very good paella no doubt. I would say it matches what I have expected for the price range, but not beyond that. The servers are very friendly and professional, although not the most efficient. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time if you plan to come for dinner! We on a weekday evening with reservation, but we saw a few groups got turned down during our time there.

We had a great experience at this restaurant. We ate outside, and the breeze was terrific. Classic music from a nearby dance area was a great backdrop. The staff was friendly and accommodating. They made good recommendations and were very attentive. We were not rushed. The menu was large. The fish were fresh. Servings were large. The drinks were strong. Thank you for our family dining experience.

Sangria & delicious veggie paella.....reasonable price.............yum yum yum. Definitely visit.

Food was amazing!!! The only reason why I am mot giving a 5 star is because the servers are a little rude. I recommend you make a reservation. But this was a very good restaurant in front of playa Barceloneta. I tried the Merluza al horno and a glass of albarinho

Excellent paella and service!!! My family and I had a great time, and the restaurant provided a very professional and welcoming environment!!

This place was recommended by friends living in Barcelona. I'd give 6 stars if I could based on the food and the location itself. I will never be able to order calamari and fideua elsewhere because this place set the bar way too high. Calamari was thick O pieces with a light crispy batter and just a pinch of salt. Squeeze some lemon over the plate of perfectly battered and fried calamari and you got a winning appetizer. Forget any marinara or tarter sauce - this place will leave you asking why restaurants back home considered having these. We ordered the black ink fideua. The short pasta noodles reminded us of rice-a-roni but add that with the black ink and seafood flavor...heaven. I can never look at another fideua or paella-like dish the same way ever again. This place has legitimately ruined all future calamari and fideua experiences for me. I'm now on the search to find a fideua place at home that can temporarily satisfy me until we return.

I booked a reservation to get the coveted outdoor seating, and I had pretty good first impressions of this place. The paella here is pretty hyped up, and I feel it is just way too overhyped. It was pretty delicious, but not up to my standards at all. The shrimp is a bit stale as it was mushy, but the other seafood were very fresh. For €24/person, I expected significantly more, especially since I could easily eat something else for dinner for around that price total. That is not to say the other food is bad. The sangria is definitely very good and complements well with the seafood. I personally think that cava is to tapas as sangria is to seafood, but your mileage may vary. Regardless, the sangria sort of made up for the mediocre seafood in the paella. The Crema Catalan was also amazing; it is just not as buttery or creamy as the creme brûlée, but I can't really say it's not good just because this is my first time eating it. I guess this is more of a preference.

On days that aren't raining or too cold, I definitely suggest sitting outside for the full Barceloneta experience! My boyfriend and I came to Can Majo for lunch in December, and got a table inside. We didn't know of the outside seating option until after we were done with the meal but otherwise it would've made for a great people-watching Barceloneta experience! This place opens at 1pm for lunch, and it starts getting busy closer to 2pm. We opted for the fiduea as our waiter had recommended, and it was AMAZING!! The rice crust was made to perfection! Definitely suggesting eating here, and making a reservation so you won't be disappointed when you come!

Reservation is a must!!! And dont be late or you may be yelled at and even looae your table... The place was recommended bu our Catalan friends, very good food and OK prices. Not touristic (but ofcourse everything is touristic in BCN) The seafood soups are great... Wide selection of different Paella types...

One of my favorite meals in Barcelona! First of all, I loved the location. We sat outside of course. We didn't come on a busy night and closer to closing so were seated immediately. Service was really good! It's been two months since our visit so I do not have a clear recollection of everything we ordered, but I do remember we started with the calamari and a salad. We came of course for the paella which is supposed to be some of the best in the city from what I could find. The flavor was spot on but it was more al dente than what I'm used to.. I'm definitely not deducting for that since I have a sneaking suspicion that is how it is traditionally made rather than what I am used to in the states. Overall great experience and would highly recommend!

Recommended by our concierge. Total tourist restaurant in Barceloneta which we do not like at all. This is a Spanish restaurant with fair food at best. The complimentary olives were great. The tomato bread was cold. The fried squid was OK. The fideua with seafood (only shrimp and mussels) was fair. The service is so rushed that it takes away from the dining experience. It wasn't crowded so we don't get it. The location is on the beach which is beautiful so 3 stars. We sat outside in a heated tent with water views. Would not recommend.

Almost poisoned my son-without hyperbole. My son has a very severe allergy to cashews and pistachios-anaphylactic. As nonfluent Spanish speakers we asked the concierge, a native Spaniard, at our hotel to call the restaurant and ask them if they have cashews or pistachios in their kitchen. The restaurant assured the concierge that they do not have any cashews or pistachios in their kitchen. When we sat down we verified with our server that they do not have these nuts as well and we again assured they did not use these nuts on the premises. We decided to go try the paella and some other seafood dishes and all acceptable. Since the dessert were made in house we felt confident about the treenut free options and again inquired about tree nuts and again reassured about their absence. We ordered 3 desserts including their homemade cheesecake. When we received the desserts the cheesecake was topped with green nuts which appeared to be pistachios. We asked our server what was on the cheesecake and her English was poor and then spoke to the manager who confirmed the nuts were in fact pistachio. We were speechless and confused and felt disgusted and betrayed. We asked the manager and he apologized but couldn't provide us any explanation why tree nuts were sprinkled on our dessert despite our repeated inquiry and warnings about the treenut allergy. The only explanation we could infer from this 'error' is they simply lied to us to obtain our business. We take every precaution to safeguard our sons health and frequently double or triple check with our server and head chef etc given the severity of his treenut allergy. We have never experienced a similar situation or close call in all our 17 years with our son nor do we go out of our way to write negative reviews but needed to inform the public about this restaurants dubious ethics.

Excellent service and one of the best places we ate in Barcelona. We got a bottle of cava, the squid ink fideo was delicious, best croquettes I had in Spain, everything was good!

I got the lobster paella and it was good! However, wasn't the best paella I've ever had because the rice was slightly over cooked but the lobster was very juicy and amazing! In addition, the service was a little on the slower side. If you want to go to this restaurant make sure you make a reservation or it will take you forever to get seated.

I came here on a recommendation I read on Reddit about the best Paella in Barcelona. I had Paella 6 times in my week long stay (that was a great week and I could not get enough of it), and it was the 2nd best (my unrefined palette preferred one from a touristy side-spot restaurant on the Rambla... So take it as you will). I got there 10 minutes prior to closing for mid-day (I hate being that customer; I apologize!) and when I arrived I saw this cute little tent across the street from the actual restaurant where people were seated. I walked into the restaurant and they told me to wait by the tent instead. Eventually I was approached, asked if I had a reservation to which I said I didn't, and then they asked is it just me? I said yes... After a puzzled look at me and my current disheveled self (after a long day of tourism) she said she'll get me a spot. I sit down, and it registers why I got that look walking in with shorts and a baggy t-shirt and a book bag... It's a bit fancier than it appears. Everyone there seemed to be on a business meeting or on a date. Well dressed... Didn't deter me as I was there for the Paella but I did catch more than a look or two. Someone even got proposed to there while I was eating (she said yes) so maybe dress nicer than I did if you want to avoid any looks. I order the black Paella which at first glance says only for-2 portion size is available. I asked if they offer a 1 size portion and they said they did but only when it's just 1 person dining like in my case. 2 people sitting would have to get a for-2 portion. Works for me. They bring the Paella out in the pan to show you how it looks and I noticed some people using this time as an opportunity to snap a picture or two for social media, before they take it away to bring it to you on a plate to eat from. I unfortunately did not take a before picture but got the one after.... For those wanting to post on social media grab that first picture as it's definitely more appealing. Great place, nothing bad to say about the food or service. Great views of the beach. Fantastic Paella and friendly staff.

Truly delicious paella. We basically came for just the paella and it hit the spot!! So flavorful! The shrimp was only overcooked just a tad. Make sure you make reservations, it can get busy. Service was good, but as with most restaurants, it would be better if you can speak Spanish.

FABULOUS food in a truly beautiful setting along the water in the Barceloneta section of Barcelona!! The service was impeccable and the Black Squid Ink Seafood Paella was truly delicious! We had a spiny snail appetizer that was also terrific and very unique in the presentation. We ate outside in the heated terrace with a view of the harbor....just MAGICAL!

I came here since my friend recommended this place since it was the best paella she had while in Barcelona. It definitely was... Make a reservation for this place to ensure you can be seated. My step-dad and I made reservations for 10pm and when we go there, there was still a good amount of people dining in. Start off by ordering there Sangria, it's delicious and you're going to want to order more... For dinner, between my step dad and I, we ordered their Razor clams and their House special paella with lobster. They make their paella based on how many people are at the table and the waiter will serve you the paella to ensure everyone gets the same amount. You will pay per person, so the base price is 38 euros, multiply that by 2 and you're paying for a 76 euro paella. The paella had so much flavor in each bite and the lobster that came with it was honestly one of the best and most flavorful lobsters I've ever had. They definitely make a phenomenal paella here. I just wished they served more...so I could eat more of it. Highly recommend this place. It can be pricey as from two pitchers of Sangria, house special paella with lobster for 2, and razor clams came out to about 125 euros, that didn't include tip. But hey, if you're in barcelona for vacation...you're on vacation. Don't worry about money, enjoy your time here!

Almost a 5 star here. 95% of our time here was 5 star worthy. Best paella ever. They cook it right and the flavor is on point. Food is fresh and they were generous on pouring good wine. Service was great up until getting the check. I think we waited a solid 30-40 minutes after we finished dessert AND our wine AND asking for the check before getting up and bringing our card up to the front. Overall, I would recommend this place. Great location and a delicious quality meal.

Delicious food. Great waiter. Location is fantastic as you get the breezy wind from their near sea. I would recommend you order: mussels, sea bass.

Asking a our hotel bartender one night, where was there a good seafood place to eat. She recommended Can Majó & she was right. The paella was delicious, a party of 6 & 4 ordered just that. It was delicious! I personally had the merluza & it was soft & tasteful. The restaurant was very clean. Definitely recommending this spot to any one who visits Barcelona

OVERPRICED. Tourist trap. Food was decent. We had 3 servings of paella (mixture, not the lobster one). Veal fillet for 20 euros. Shrimp al ajillo style. No alcohol. 2 bottles of sparkling water. 2 bottles of coke. 130 euros. OVERPRICED. You can get the same at the boqueia market or La Pepita for under 80 euros. I would argue Pepita was similar or slightly better. Of note, reservation required for outdoor seating. Likely not needed for indoor seating.

Just came back from michelin-foodtown San Sebastian, and purposely ate here at Can Majó again, as our last meal in Barcelona and in Spain. Exactly what we wanted! The quality of food at Can Majó rivals SS places. Ordered the shellfish paella with fideua with alioli again. So good! This time ordered the baby octopus and the homemade foie gras as appetizers -- they were both incredible. Baby octopus drizzled with olive oil. The right amount of al dente and flavor. Homemade foie gras was probably the best foie gras I've had. This pate/mousse version was light, creamy, no hint of veins or of fat separation. Service is excellent; atmosphere on Barceloneta beach on a sunny day is also excellent. If I lived here, I would probably come here every week!

The paella was generously portioned and flavorful. It takes about 25 minutes for the paella to be made, so be patient. The grilled octopus was so tender it melted in your mouth. We went right when it opened for dinner, and we're seated right away. For a paella, grilled octopus and two drinks the total was €55. Service was nice and the place became more busy as the night when on.

AMAZING AMAZING paella. Actually, everything about this restaurant is amazing. It's vicinity to the beach is close, the restaurant inside is beautiful, and also it's been a Michelin restaurant for the past 5 years! I've been here twice-- once when I visited the city during my study abroad time and with my group of friends during our first night in Barcelona. We ordered 3 pitchers of sangria at the table and you can definitely tell its homemade. For starters, my friend and I split the seafood croquette and it was perfectly fried and the inside wasn't too seafood-y. Now what's good about this restaurant is that they'll make paella based on how many people want it. All 11 of us wanted the same seafood paella which made it very easy for the chef. Our paella had the right amount of seafood! And what's really nice was that our waiter served us our paella so that everyone gets an even amount. After this meal, my friends were longing for their paella and I know I will definitely come back here when I return to Barcelona.

We came to Can Majo on our first night in Barcelona. Service: We found the server to be insufficiently attentive. When pressed for menu recommendations, we received the usual "everything is good here" response. Food: We started with the octopus. I was grossly disappointed with this dish. The octopus can best be described as a poorly-seasoned gelatinous mass. If you've come to Spain for the seafood, avoid this starter at all costs. We both ordered the lobster paellas. The Valencian-style rice was delicious--in fact, it wound up be the single most delicious thing we ate. The lobster was forgettable, limited in quantity and simply overshadowed by the rice. We ended with both the white and milk chocolate cakes--both were excellent choices, especially given the wonderfully tart fruit drizzles on each. Overall, Can Majo fell short of expectations. The service left us wanting more, as did the seafood. We were also disappointed that the restaurant allowed local vendors to peddle their wares (e.g. flowers) to diners.

Prime spot for paella. Huge portions and outdoor seating right on the beach. It was my first time trying paella so I was eager to try it. We got the the vegetable and shellfish paella-both were good but not amazing in my opinion. The dish is very rice heavy-I was expecting more "meat" especially with the vegetable paella. Also, being American we're used to having the shellfish already peeled so it was a little off putting having to do it but I guess it's more authentic that way

Went here for Paella after hearing all the hype. Good stuff Service: Really good service considering how packed it was. Staff was attentive and super friendly. They spoke English as well. Location: Amazing. Right on the beach, looking directly at the ocean. Really convenient and cool. Food: All the food was really tasty. We went there for paella and it was pretty good. It didn't have that wonderful crust that you want from paella, but I understand how impossible that is with so many people. The flavors were spot on though. All of the appetizers we order were very good. My only grip about this place is the flies. There was so many friggin' flies. It was very unappetizing and a lot of work keeping them away from the food. I feel like it could be easily remedied with a couple of good sized fans. So as cool as it would be to chill outside with a bottle of cava and people watch, I would REALLY recommend sitting inside. Other than that, I would recommend this place.

Although Barcelona isn't known for paella, every visitor to this coastal paradise wants to eat it at least once there, and in response, you will walk past hundreds of options throughout the city, in places not even remotely near the sea. Can Majo has a Michelin star, it is right on the beach, but not on the main drag Passeig de Joan Borbo, no matter since it has been around forever and is well known. Locals and tourists alike recommend it. Many places charge less than Can Majo, but you get what you pay for. In the cheaper scenario, this is mostly rice, heavily seasoned, with some mussels and shrimp and vegetable for color. Other places might make a respectable paella, but they can't turn out the volume that Can Majo does, open on Sunday no less, walk ins accommodated with an hour wait. (In June, anyway.) We got the lobster paella, and you get the tail, two shrimp and a langoustine, plus the rice is al dente, packed with mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari. It costs a bit, but it's entirely worth it. The rice has the soccarat, that nicely caramelized, crispy layer on the bottom that puts good paella over the top. If any dish illustrates cooking with love, it is this one. You can tell if the chef is having a bad day when you eat something that requires so much attention. A missed step is something missing if not a disaster.

YAY!! 100TH REVIEW!! And saved for the best paella I have ever had in Spain!!! So, on our last day of our epic Euro trip, my friends and I decided to splurge and come here for some paella. We came a little early (an hour before they opened) and went to the door to see that they were closed...Luckily, the owner was there and politely greeted and said that we could make a reservation. Luckily for us, they had space right at opening so we took it and waited around the beach. The owner was RIDICULOUSLY NICE. She was this sweet little old lady and smiled at me and made small talk with my broken Spanish. With that being said, it goes without saying that everyone here was just as nice as the owner. Everyone was so willing to help us and make recommendations and we just felt so welcomed and happy. Food: Of course we had the paella, and that was DELICIOUS!!! For the 3 of us girls, we got a paella for two and it was totally enough for us 3. Sort of wish we had more, but it was just the right amount. The seafood here is SUPER FRESH, I mean you can see it when you're sitting inside, sitting in the cooler, straight out of the ocean. The paella itself was so soft and flavorful, the seafood was so tasty and succulent and delicious. There's really no way to describe it. It was sooooo good. Then, we had to get dessert and what else do you get but...FLAN. But oh no, this was not just some regular caramel flan you get at home...no no no. This was a TRIO of flans!! CHOCOLATE, STRAWBERRY, AND CARAMEL! Of course, my favorite was the chocolate, but the others were really good! I really liked the strawberry one just because it was different from what I've tried before. Moral of the story, come here. Try the paella. It's not completely out of your budget, I mean honestly you're getting charged the same amount as all the other places, but for food that MICHELIN RATED!! Yah, that's right, this place has MICHELIN STARS! Enough said, just come!

Just had a lovely dinner al fresco. Patio seating provides a nice ambience and great people-watching. Hubby started with Cerveza Estrella on tap and I opted for house recommended white wine, a fruity, medium dry Muscat/Sauv Blanc blend. Dinner started with small, seriously tiny, little clams in a garlic and parsley sauce. So delish! The clams were very fresh and sweet and completely coated in the light garlic sauce. The sauce was wonderful, light garlic that did not overpower the delicate flavor of clams. Main entree of Paella de Mariscos for 2. Wonderfully al dente arroz with serious flavor. Included tender calamari, black mussels, jumbo prawns, and langoustine! All the seafood was fresh and sweet, tasting of the sea throughout. The dish was fragrant with a lovely presentation. Our waiter presented the paella whole before plating individual portions. Extras we're left on the table for seconds, which we partook! So yummy. May be a bit if tourist trap but I was so pleased with the food that I would come back again!

We were in the Barceloneta area and decided to try this place, the service was great and the food was pretty good. This restaurant has seats outside with the beach view which is great but due to it was packed we had to seat inside. They close at 4pm so go there much before to enjoy a nice lunch. We tried their crab stuffed peppers and my God they are amazing! Do try. Their Can Majo paella was not the best I had in Barcelona so I was a bit disappointed but their desserts made up. Their Crema Catalana and mini flans were outstanding but the Tiramisu was not good.

Great paella! So glad we came here on out vacation. Waiter was amazing and they even gave us a free little appetizer of fried veggies.

We really enjoyed our meal here; coming on the recondition of a local. Food, drink and location are all exceptional.

3.5 if I could. As our last dinner in Barcelona after 7 nights, we thought we'd try for paella one more time. We have the next 6 days to enjoy tapas in San Sebastien. Reasonable price given its location, but; -Surly, miserable waiter (I don't usually care a long as they are not rude, he was borderline) -grilled razor clams, a first time for me but they seemed a little chewy. Good 'clammy' flavor. 16 Euro -foie (pâté) served with regular toast. I thought it was good. Firm texture yet still smooth and spreadable. 14 Euro -regular paella...what we hoped would be good was ok. Overly oily and salty. 15 Euro per person. -Catalan custard, my first time trying this, was surprisingly good. Perfect sweetness but over Carmelites sugar. -strange flavored olives and pickles and crisp bottom/mushy top tomato bread..a mandatory 2 Euro we person -9 Euro bottle of Chardonnay Cava, a brand we had that we both loves from our first night in Barcelona (but this one is not Reserva, was pleasant. -81 Euro bill I don't think I would recommend...sorry.

After a personal recommendation, ordered the lobster paella. Seafood was fresh but to be honest, tasted like Uncle Ben's rice. Pricey. While service was efficient, would not recommend.

We went to Can Majo as a last day stop in search for Barcelona's best paella after scouring the web for reviews and recommendations. We couldn't leave Spain without having an authentic paella experience. The restaurant was located in the harbor are but right at the waterfront so you have to navigate some small streets to find it. We arrived there very late (near 11pm) but it was still bustling with patrons. The paella was the best I've had - very flavorful and the rice had good texture. This was the only paella I had in Spain though. All my other paella experiences were from Canada or the Philippines. I docked one point off my review for the price and the service. I found the service to be spotty. Sometimes, you'd have to wait a while to get service and the servers weren't as friendly as in other restaurants in Barcelona that I went to. http://monkeyseemonkeyfeast.blogspot.ca/2012/08/can-majo.html

A lovely little restaurant right on the beach! We sat outside, ate some gourmet seafood paella and sipped on our glasses of cava. What a delightful evening! The olives they bring to the table when you sit down are really really tasty and before i knew it I had eaten practically the entire bowl! The bread was pretty good as well. The paella, however, was the star of the evening. The langostino! the shimp! the mussels! the calamari! the clams! oh my! It was all so succulent and finger-licking good. Cooked to perfection. Would love to come back on a warmer summer evening, though it was all a bit pricey. Though I suppose you're paying for the location and the atmosphere in addition to the food.

3.5 Located along the beach rife with touristy restaurants, Can Majo seemed like a decent option for a late lunch/early dinner. The restaurant wasn't quite yet open, but allowed us to sit inside and enjoy beer as they set up. The complimentary olives and bread with tomatoes (which was quite stale, but is the Spanish style) was a nice touch and the new husband enjoyed his Moritz. I loved the sangria! We opted to start with the seafood croquettes which were cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this item. And when in Spain, we had to order the paella. Barcelona isn't known for the dish, but it wasn't too bad here. The dish is cooked in the paella pan, but they will spoon it out and serve it for you on a platter, nicely arranged. I would have preferred a lot more seafood. Service was exceptional, some food items were really good, and interior was light and clean. The restaurant became quite full as we finished up our meal with both locals and tourists. Not a bad option if in the area, but certainly not a must.

Although Barcelona is not known for paella, we decided that since we were in Spain, it was a must to find a place for paella. Can Majó came up on my research pre-trip as a great place for seafood paella and fidua (noodle equivalent of paella). I was also attracted to the restaurant's beach-side location at Barceloneta Beach. We ordered the 2 pans of paella and 1 pan of fidua: -Arròs negre (rice blackened with squid ink) -Arròs amb llamantol (rice with lobster) -Fideus amb marisc (thin pasta straws with seafood) The best of the three pans was the squid ink version where the rice is coated with black squid ink and you can find the tiniest specks of squid incorporated into the rice. I would come back to eat this savory squid rice with a bottle of wine and soak in the beach side ambiance. Although the flavor of the squid rice was excellent, I was upset that the rice did not have soccarat, the crispy slightly burnt rice found at the bottom of paella pans

Came strictly for paella. It was a real nice day out. We did not have a reservation and tried to sit outside. I guess they only have two seatings per day on sunday's and we were told they were 100% booked. Went inside and asked someone else if there was a table and were lucky enough to get one. Kind of expensive. Shared the calamari rings which were ok, along with the more expensive version of paella. shrimp, langoustine, clams, mussels. It was real good. I wouldn't call this place a tourist trap as there were tons of families inside having sunday brunch. All of the restaurants in the area have huge patios and some definitely seem like tourist traps. This one did not though. Service was probably 2.5 stars. This was one of my wife's favorite meals of the entire trip.