Valencia, Spain | A high quality oyster feast?

🦪 Ostrabar Valencia: A Seafood Lover’s Paradise for Oyster Obsessives If you’re craving fresh, briny seafood in Valencia, Ostrabar Valencia is a no-brainer. Tucked away on Carrer Serrano Morales, this spot puts its catch front and center—think a vibrant display of shellfish, oysters, and more as soon as you walk in, with a chalkboard listing prices upfront. At €25–30 per person, it’s a splurge, but for seafood this fresh? Totally worth it. 🌟 The Star of the Show: Oysters (So Fresh, They Taste Like the Ocean) Oysters here are non-negotiable, and the French Gillardeau (€3.9 each) is a must. Plump, creamy, and subtly sweet, they’re so good, it’s easy to see why someone could polish off 20 in one sitting (no judgment—we get it). Served shucked and ready to eat, they’re pure, unadulterated freshness. Not a raw fan? No problem. They’ve got cooked options too: butter-poached oysters (rich, garlicky, and melt-in-your-mouth) and tempura-fried oysters (crispy batter, tender inside—like a seafood fritter dream). 🐚 The One Letdown: Sea Urchin We tried two sea urchins, and while they were decent, they felt a bit skimpy—likely due to summer seasonality (sea urchins are often plumper in cooler months). Worse, they weren’t as clean as we’d hoped: tiny black threads (bits of the urchin’s internal structure) were left untrimmed, which took away from the buttery, briny flavor. A small hiccup, but worth noting. 📸 Quick Thoughts on the Vibe The space is casual but lively, with the seafood display taking center stage—great for date nights or a fun group meal. And don’t stress if you forget your camera (we did!): even phone photos of those glistening oysters look appetizing. Ostrabar Valencia nails the “fresh seafood” brief, with oysters that steal the spotlight. For shellfish lovers, it’s a must-visit—just maybe skip the sea urchin in summer, and come hungry enough to tackle a few more Gillardeaus than you planned. #ValenciaSeafood #OysterLovers #SeafoodShack