Arenal

Keep your toes in the sand at this seafront restaurant

Word to the wise: Arenal is a bit hidden under a pedestrian walkway; just head down to the beach and you'll spot it.
Popular plate: Lobster cooked the 'Arenal' way is sublime.

Barcelona's most stunning feature - the Mediterranean Sea - is on full display at this elegant eatery. Sit in the simple, chic dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows or compete with the crowds to get a coveted spot on the outside terrace, right on the sand of Barceloneta beach.
Unsurprisingly, seafood is the thing here, though the extensive menu offers something for every taste. Come with a group of friends for a lazy Sunday lunch, a hot date for a romantic dinner, or just pop by for cocktails on a summer night.