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Restaurants in Tarragona
Cooking in Tarragona is rather Janus-like, looking out to the sea for all the bounty of the Mediterranean and glancing over its shoulder to the mountainous country that begins a short distance from the coast. Its menus brim with coastal fish (sea bream, bass) and deep-water predators (yellowfin tuna), while the local lamb and kid are as good as any in Spain. They come from herds that feed on the rosemary scrub of nearby hillsides. Those same herds also provide excellent local sheep and goat’s milk cheeses.
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A la Vora del Ebre
With an unassuming location near the train station in the city center, this small and somewhat austere lunchtime restaurant is renowned by locals for its traditional Ebro Delta cuisine. Rice dishes, including paella, figure prominently here, and there’s also a wide variety of seafood…$$Around Town Barquet
One of Tarragona’s most established seafood restaurants (since 1950), Barquet’s nautically themed dining rooms may look a bit old-fashioned, but the food is fresh and the kitchen really knows how to cook and present both fish and shellfish. Look for the local specialty of fried fish…$$$Around TownBraseria Taula Rodona
This casual restaurant offers good value and a warm tavern ambience dominated by the towering chimney. Tarragona may be a city on the sea, but this establishment showcases the excellent veal, pork, lamb, and kid from the nearby mountains. Everything is grilled over an open wood fire,…$Around TownEl Llagut
El Llagut considers itself a Slow Food restaurant, and does indeed use local meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables. But it is blessedly free of foodie pretensions. Rough stone walls and checked tablecloths give diners the message that they can relax and enjoy their meal, and staff take…$$Around TownLes Coques
If you are looking for a meal with a sense of occasion, Les Coques is a good choice. The restaurant is set within thick stone walls and features arched entrances and wood-beamed ceilings. As befits the setting, some dishes, such as the baked kid, can be on the pricier side. But you…$$Around Town
