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will do doc. The problem with all this advice is that it's becoming exponentially harder to decide where to go. Doc, I'm curious to hear your opinion on passadis. The idea of a free flowing dinner of seafood without a menu sounds like a ton of fun, but rias seems to be recieving a lot more praise. Is Passadis del Pep overrated to the same extent that Cal Pep is? What do you think?

Thanks for the info! Judith, would you mind letting me know how much dinner costs (approximately) per person at Rias. I realize that likely depends on how much seafood you get and what you're getting....but your best estimate. Assume that I wouldn't be ordering all exotic items. Someone told me it cost nearly 200E a person....which seems rather insane. As for the type of seafood I'd like....I'm not concerned with it being the rarest or most unusual fish and shellfish. Maybe I'd try a few unusual things, but some great shrimp, clams, langoustines, etc would be fantastic. Thanks! -Charlie

Atmosphere is not important to us. In terms of food, on one is particularly picky, and all of us are very adventurous. We're willing to try everything. I have heard good things about Hisop, but with only a few days to spend with them, it wasn't on the top of my list. Perhaps ill have to look into it again

Hi everyone, Ok so I know I have two posts in a row, but I've been meaning to ask these questions for some time! I know there are countless threads on eG about the top restaurants in Barcelona, and various members' suggestions. I'm not really looking for that info. Having read through all the forums and several other guidebooks and reviews, Ive managed to put together a rather extensive list of restaurants I'm interested in. Now I need help deciding! I'm looking for several restaurants to go to with my family who will be visiting me in Spain in September. I'd like to get as "well-rounded" a dining experience as possible.. By that I mean, I don't just want El-Bulli style molecular gastronomy. I already have a dinner reservation at El Celler de Can Roca for dinner. I definitely want to go to a seafood place (considering Passadis del pep and Rias de Galicia). Aside from those, the other two I'm strongly considering are Abac and Cinc Sentits (mainly due to the positive reviews on this forum). I only have 4 dinners with my family, so obviously I can't go everywhere. Other places I'm strongly considering for dinner are Colibri, Espai Sucre, and Alkimia (although I heard Abac was better). I'll definitely take them to la Boqueria for breakfast one day, and I'm considering Inopia Sauc, and Quimet y Quimet for lunches. What do you guys think of these choices? Would you make any changes or suggetions? Thanks so much! Charlie Oh, I also plan on going to Jamonisimo

Hi everyone, I've been reading this forum for a few months now, but this is my first post! Anyway, I'm going to be in Barcelona studying abroad next semester, and my parents will be visiting for a few days in September. I've already made a few dinner reservations, but I also want to go to a great seafood place. As my parents will be treating me, cost is not a significant issue. Does anyone have a suggestion for the best seafood in Barcelona. I have heard great things about both Rias de Galicia and Passadis del Pep. My understanding is that both are very expensive (Rias being more so) and that Rias focuses more on exotic, less common seafood. Can anyone comment on the merit of these two restaurants? I'd also love to hear other suggestions people have. Thanks so much! -Charlie