What are the best fish dishes in Barcelona?

Based on diner recommendations, the best fish dish in Barcelona is at EM Japanese (99% recommended). We compared 17 restaurants serving fish dishes.

How much do fish dishes cost in Barcelona?

Fish dish prices in Barcelona range from €14.50 to €85.00 across 17 restaurants.

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Best Fish Dishes in Barcelona

17 restaurants compared

Price range: €14.50 – €85.00

Avg recommendation: 94%

Top 5 Fish Dishes in Barcelona (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 17 restaurants:

Chef's Selection Omakase (Rotating) at EM Japanese — 99% recommended, €85.00 (El Born)
Fresh Market Fish Carpaccio with Citrus and Herbs at Berbena — 98% recommended, €16.50 (Gràcia)
Green Curry with Market Fish and Bamboo Shoots at Galanga Thai House — 97% recommended, €18.50 (Gràcia)
Whole Fried Scorpion Fish (Cap-Roig) at Estimar — 97% recommended, €65.00 (Gothic Quarter (El Born))
Whole Wild Fish cooked on the Josper at Boca Grande — 96% recommended, €42.00 (Eixample)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 17 Fish Dishes

#199% recommend

Chef's Selection Omakase (Rotating)

EM Japanese

El Born·$$$

€85.00

The ultimate EM experience: a exploration through the best seasonal fish and technical dishes.

Tip: If you can afford it, the Omakase is the only way to go. You get to see the full range of the chef's abilities. The way they handle the rice (shari) is arguably the best in El Born.

#298% recommend

Fresh Market Fish Carpaccio with Citrus and Herbs

Berbena

Gràcia·$$

€16.50

Daily-changing raw fish treated with minimal but high-impact seasoning.

Tip: A mandatory order. The flavor of the fish is so clean and the oil they use is arguably the best in the city. A perfect way to start.

#397% recommend

Green Curry with Market Fish and Bamboo Shoots

Galanga Thai House

Gràcia·$$

€18.50

A bright, coconut-based curry using fresh herbs and local catch.

Tip: The herbs are so fresh you can smell them as the plate arrives. Ask for extra chili if you like it more authentic, but the default level is perfect for most.

#497% recommend

Whole Fried Scorpion Fish (Cap-Roig)

Estimar

Gothic Quarter (El Born)·$$$$

€65.00

Mediterranean scorpion fish fried whole in a technical style.

Tip: Eat the fins! They are literally like savory chips. The meat is very white and delicate. Great for sharing between two people.

#596% recommend

Whole Wild Fish cooked on the Josper

Boca Grande

Eixample·$$$$

€42.00

The daily catch from the display, cooked in a high-heat charcoal oven.

Tip: Check the display at the entrance to see the fish for yourself. The Turbo (Turbot) is excellent here because of the fat content.

#696% recommend

Red Curry with Catalan Market Fish

Casa Xica

Poble Sec·$$

€24.50

A bold, spicy Thai curry featuring the best local Mediterranean seafood.

Tip: The curry has a real kick! The quality of the fish is what makes it stand out — it's not buried in the sauce, it's the star.

#795% recommend

Market Fish of the Day with technical emulsion

Amaica

Sant Gervasi·$$$

€24.50

Simply prepared fresh catch with a technical seasonal sauce.

Tip: Ask what the catch is! They don't mess around with the prep because the fish is so fresh. The pil-pil is remarkably smooth. Great for a lighter but satisfying main.

#895% recommend

Traditional Catalan 'Arroz Banda'

El Nacional

Eixample·$$$

€24.50

A refined, thin-layer rice dish with an intense seafood dashi.

Tip: The flavor is all in the rice! Don't be fooled by the lack of toppings — it's incredibly deep. Use the alioli sparingly, it starts off very strong.

#994% recommend

Trifàsic

Cal Pep

El Born·$$

€18.00

A mixed platter of crispy fried shrimp, calamari, and small fish.

Tip: The shrimp are meant to be eaten whole — shell, head, and all — for the best flavor and crunch.

#1094% recommend

Mediterranean Fish of the Day with Green Sauce

Berbena

Gràcia·$$

€24.50

Wild-caught fish from the morning catch, served with seasonal herbs.

Tip: The fish is always cooked precisely to the second. Ask the chef what they found at the market — they are very happy to talk about their suppliers.

#1194% recommend

Fried Small Market Fish (Morralla Frida)

Can Ros

Barceloneta·$$

€16.50

Crispy, golden-fried small fish directly from the local auction.

Tip: Eat them whole! They are so small and crispy you don't even need to worry about the bones. Great with a cold beer.

#1293% recommend

Japanese-Style Charcoal Grilled Fish

Dos Palillos

Gothic Quarter·$$$$

€32.00

The daily catch from the market, grilled over white Binchotan charcoal.

Tip: The smokiness from the charcoal is very different from a regular grill. It's very clean and highlights the freshness of the fish.

#1393% recommend

Market Fish with Saffron and Fennel

Alkimia

Eixample·$$$$

€34.00

The morning's best catch poached gently in a fennel-infused oil.

Tip: The saffron flavor is very delicate. Ask for the waiter to explain where the fish came from — they know all their fishermen by name.

#1492% recommend

Fried Fish Platter (Fritura Variada)

Ca La Montse

Barceloneta·$$

€14.50

A rustic selection of whatever the best white fish and squid were at the market.

Tip: Perfect for a group. The fish is always fresh from the market that morning. It's remarkably non-greasy.

#1592% recommend

Traditional Fish and Shellfish Soup

Restaurante Barceloneta

Barceloneta·$$$

€16.50

A rich, deep-flavored soup following the fisherman's traditional recipe.

Tip: Probably the best fish soup in the city. It's incredibly thick and full of actual seafood, not just broth.

#1691% recommend

Arroz a Banda (Fisherman's Style Rice)

Arrosseria Xàtiva

Gràcia·$$

€24.50

Rice cooked in a high-intensity fish stock, served separately from the seafood.

Tip: The rice has more flavor than any other dish because it has absorbed all that concentrated stock. It doesn't need any toppings.

#1790% recommend

Fried Fish Platter (Fritura Malagueña Style)

Can Majó

Barceloneta·$$$

€22.00

A crispy selection of the best small fish from the day's catch.

Tip: The batter is remarkably light and not oily at all. A great sharing starter while you wait for your main course.