jayhawk0328

I wanted to thank everyone for the recomendation to visit Abac in Barcelona during my honeymoon. My wife and I had a fantastic dinner there on July 3rd. The food was inventive, full of suprises and the service was the best I have ever witnessed. We decided to take advantage of the tasting menu at Abac, which featured mussels, prawns, tuna, squid and roast suckling pig. While the deserts were small, they added to the dinner a nice suprise of chocolates and gnoches. Overall, it was a little pricey, but well worth the experience.

How did you secure a reservation at Abac or Alkimia? I don't see a website for either one to on-line reservations.

Out of these hotels, which one would you recommend? Majestic, Condes de Barcelona, Claris, Avenida Palace. These are the restaurants that I keep coming back to as some of the best in Barcelona. Does anyone have a favorite or a good recomendation besides these? El Raco d'ed Frexia Alkimia Hisop Comerc 24 Abac Cal I'isidre Jean-Luc Figures Botafumeiro

My soon to be wife and I are arriving in Barcelona on July 3rd after a 12-day cruise through the Mediterranean. We have decided to stay one extra day in Barcelona before returning to the US. I have read about several restaurant postings on egullet. We are looking to eat at the best restaurant in Barcelona. I have read about the following: El Raco d'ed Frexia Alkimia Hisop Comerc 24 Abac Cal I'isidre Jean-Luc Figures Botafumeiro We would like an upscale restaurant with excellent seafood. Does anyone have recommendations regarding these restaurants or any other places in Barcelona? Also, does anyone have any suggestions on upscale hotels in Barcelona? I have read mixed reviews about Hotel Ritz. Also, I have a hotel discount connection with the Ritz carlton, but read it is a ways away from the heart of Barcelona, is that true? What about the decor, it looks very modern?