El Barco de Buena Mar — Restaurant in Itagüí

For me, without a doubt, this is the best seafood restaurant in Medellín. Renowned for its rich flavors and excellent service, this charming establishment is managed by Colombian women who share their most cherished ancestral recipes in a beautifully inviting space.

Located not in a privileged area, but rather in an industrial part of the city, this restaurant has its roots in a fish market. The owners envisioned transforming their fresh catch into exquisite Colombian native cuisine. The result is a stunning, authentic, and warm atmosphere that transports you to the Colombian Pacific, the homeland of the owners, where the population is predominantly Afro-descendant. This cultural background infuses the dishes with unique flavors influenced by African culinary traditions.

If you want to savor the essence of Afro-Colombian cuisine and experience the genuine warmth of our people, this restaurant is a must-visit. The combination of fresh seafood, rich heritage, and heartfelt hospitality makes it a culinary gem...

The name is El Barco not Buena Mar... the restaurant is upstairs from the seafood shop Buena Mar. A spiral staircase on the interior left side of Buena Mar leads to El Barco. The staircase may be a barrier to those with mobility issues.

Menus are bilingual Spanish- English. Waitstaff is good but the kitchen is slow. Beer is cold, juices and “refajo” are excellent. The seafood seems to be of very high quality and well prepared. The coconut rice is excellent. Some felt the fish filet dishes could have used a...

Local restaurant with two levels, upstairs looks like a ship. Famous for its seafood soup (cazuela de mariscos). It is very potent and has a lot of protein, very delicious, can’t stop thinking about it! Coconut lemonade was amazing as everywhere else in Colombia. Great service. The restaurant is done in a speak easy style, enter via a blue opening with the seafood stand to the right. As you enter, to your left side will be a small staircase leading up to two...