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BARcelona Tapas Restaurant

32-34 North Central Ave, Clayton, Saint Louis, MO 63105
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Ranked #9 of 42 restaurants in Clayton
Price range: $20 - $40
Cuisines: Spanish, Tapas
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Good for: Romance, Bar scene
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Private Dining
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Maryland and Forsyth
Description: COME SAVOUR THE BOUNTIES OF SPAIN! In the heart of Clayton, this Spanish translation of "a neighborhood bar", an Authentic Spanish Tapas Bar is always busy with people at the bustling Bar, the church pew lined dining room, outside on the back deck or on the Central Avenue Sidewalk. The walls are bright saffron and crimson with teal accents and just like in Spain, the whole original Serrano Hams, dried salt fish and strings of red peppers frame the busy open kitchen. Bring your friends in for a glass of Sangria to share the gossip of the day. As the Sangria gets the juices flowing, you will want to enjoy some of the many small plates (Tapas) Here you get the true Spanish Fried Artichokes with Romesco sauce, baked Goat cheese melted in tomato sauce, grilled Beef tenderloin Pinchos with Cabrales cheese, peppered Tuna in a red wine and balsamic reduction or plate of Serrano Ham, Mahon Cheese and Spanish Olives. This intimate Tapas Bar can be quite rambunctious on crowded weekend night
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Leicester, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

The Barcelona Tapas bar provides really good food and a lovely atmosphere. The food is top quality for the price and the service is very helpful and friendly. I would reccomend this place for small groups as it provides just the right ambience for a great evening out.

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37 reviews 37 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Visited during WUSTL graduation. We took 8 to dinner on a very busy Thursday night in the midst of graduations week. Food was quite good and service was more than adequate. Very please and would return. Be sure to make a reservation, can be rather busy

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Caeur D Alene
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 via mobile

Get a reservation or sit at the bar The environment is vibrant loud with all ages in sight Great food Live music when I was here with Spanish guitar. It was a great experience. My bar tender was attentive and quick with my order

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

My husband and I were in search of a fabulous tapas restaurant in STL. Barcelona came highly recommended. What a great experience!! Every dish we ordered was beyond our expectations: fried artichokes, mussels (we asked for bread to soak up the yummy tomato-based broth), Spanish ham and cheese platter, and our favorite, the Spanish sausages. Yummy!! Also, we were susprised... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013 via mobile

My wife and I stopped here the other day for lunch. We ate here once before for dinner but were not as impressed. We shared the Valencia Paella and a couple of other items. Service was good, food was refreshing.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013 via mobile

Ordered a pasta dish had a strong paste taste No other spice only flavor was the sausage the server looked over tasked place was small from what i saw

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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32 reviews 32 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

This is such a happening little spot, complete with a colorful, jazzy spanish atmoshpere and amazing tapas, or little dishes, of Spain. Every time I have been here, and that is many, it is packed and lively. The food is terrific, and is served so quickly! You can sample many different small dishes, and feel as if you have had... More

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Chesterfield, Missouri
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49 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

Shared six items: Tenderloin, baked goat cheese, artichokes, garbanzos with spinach, calamari, and bread pudding among the four of us. Good amount altogether. All were very well prepared. Be aware that the food comes out very quickly and almost all at once. Even so, we spent an hour-and=a-half dining and enjoying ourselves. The noise level is energetic and there is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013 via mobile

Overall the tapas are delicious and the menu really diverse for a small place like this. Service was fast and efficient. The waitress was a bit rushed towards the end, but polite. Restroom need attention and were out if paper towels. Overall a good place.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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23 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

This busy downtown Clayton restaurant has been a regular for us when we visit St. Louis. It's lively atmosphere and great food is heartily recommended. Many selections as one would expect, and none have we ever found lacking.

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