Pato Mar — Restaurant in Barcelona

I visited this tapas bar after a long and exhausting day, having just taken a board exam at an international conference. I was completely drained, struggling to express myself as I stumbled between English and very basic Spanish. The staff was exceptional—they went above and beyond to help me, patiently explaining dishes I wasn’t familiar with and offering tips about local sights. Their kindness and warmth made me feel genuinely welcomed.

Being absolutely famished, I tried a variety of dishes, including vegetables, cheeses, meats, and fish. Each dish was delicious and beautifully presented, providing a much-needed comfort after a stressful day. Despite feeling awkward from lack of sleep and exam stress, the staff’s hospitality turned my evening around. I left not only satisfied but also grateful for their attentiveness. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for great food and exceptional service, whether you're a local...

This place was ok. My expectations might have been a bit different. The cockles were served as a cold appetizer and I was thinking it would be hot with the shells. Tasted a bit of grit in the sauce but portion was fine given it was cockles. The anchovy, olive, pickled mussels on top of potato chips was ok. I think the chips were pre-packaged. The best dish was the croquettes, super fresh and piping hot. I was hoping the other food would be the same quality. They also didn't have the deep fried small fish I was hoping to get. Overall, just an ok experience. Server was nice. He appeared to be the only one there so he seemed really busy...

Our 1st time at Pato Mar & we loved it. My husband & I enjoyed all the tapas for dinner. Eli (boss lady, owner, chef) made everything with taste & tenderness. Beautifully presented.

We love supporting local & owner operated businesses.

We had potatoes, chicken wings, fried calamari. Venezuelan 🇻🇪 tequenos.

Alonso our server was friendly & helpful. Please eat here 😋 Delicious !

Inside & outside patio seating.

Only change I'd make is to have the sauce for the potatoes brava on the side like the other tapas as I like the original flavour of...