Botafumeiro

Although competition is strong, this classic marisquería consistently puts Barcelona's finest seafood on the table. Much of the allure comes from the solicitous attention of the white-jacketed staff. The restaurant is popular with international powerbrokers and also the King of Spain, and prides itself on its fresh- and saltwater fish, clams, mussels, lobster, crayfish, and scallops. There are also several varieties of crustaceans -- such as percebes (goose barnacles) -- that you may have never seen before. Stored live in holding tanks, most of the seafood is flown in daily from Galicia, homeland of owner Moncho Neira. With the 100 or so fish dishes, the menu lists only four or five meat dishes, including three kinds of steak. The wine list offers cavas from Catalonia and drinkable choices from Galicia, in particular the highly regarded Albariño white.

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