Casual yet quality seafood joint
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| Spiny lobster |
I am a seafood addict, whenever I arrange travel, I always look to see if there is a seafood restaurant that has a reputation worth trying. La Barra was an easy decision as back in 2019, I had the chance to visit its older brother Canabota which I very much enjoyed (and it went on to win a Michelin star). So when I discovered it has a more casual seafood offering in the name of La Barra, I booked without needing to think twice. The space is mostly a highchair counter setting, with only a few more traditional sit-down tables at the back of the venue.
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| Clams |
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| Razor clams |
The menu very much depends on what catch of the day the restaurant was able to source. The razor clam was lightly grilled, well seasoned, and cooked just right, it was hard to fault. A whole spinny lobster was up next, and it was lobster at the highest level. It was grilled to perfection, the roe from the head was like an umami concentrate and I found it to be even better than blue lobster, it was truly special. A whole seabass cooked in garlic oil with tomato paste was another well-executed dish, it was meaty and moist, and the garlic enhanced the sweetness of the dish brilliantly.
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| Grilled red prawns |
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| Grilled seabass |
La Barra does no fuss seafood yet at a high level, the key is that they are able to source some really quality seafood and the team of chefs takes great care of it to ensure it gets the best out of the ingredients. It was so good I went back again toward the end of my trip. Be aware the staff doesn't speak much English so Google Translate might be needed for communication. Also, this place does not offer any vegetable or meat dishes. Not an issue if you are on a seafood mission but ensure you don't bring any seafood haters along.
Food 4/5
Average cost without drinks and services:
£70
C. Orfila, 5, 41003 Sevilla, Spain
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