Barcelona Tapas & Wine Bar

We were amazed by the quality of the food. Will come back again and again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible food, even more incredible service.
Guillaume took pity on us and sat us in a bench area even tho his restaurant was completely full. We told him we were trying to catch the next ferry which was in ~an hour and told us the food comes out fast.
We ordered the gambas al ajillo, the champiñones, the albóndigas and the eggplant. Everything was perfectly seasoned, and the sauce on the albóndigas complimented the meatballs so well. Guillaume anticipated all of our needs and brought the check with a takeout box so we could leave whenever. He also checked the ferry radar for us and told us how much time we had left to leave 😭

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Service, Gambas Al Ajillo, Albondigas, Eggplant Tapas, Fried Eggplants

Got 4 plates and two deserts between 3 people and one alcoholic drink each. Food was delicious and came out quickly. Atmosphere was lovely and we had a great time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gambas Al Ajillo, Patatas Bravas, Albondigas, Sangria Glass

My partner and I were looking for a nice place with a patio to get a drink after dinner so we tried Barcelona. It was evening time and we still saw a few couples dining so we figured they might still be open. My partner stood by the “Please wait to be seated” sign and a young woman with long black hair, assuming the host, came up to him and already looked so annoyed. He didn’t get a chance to say anything before she said “Kitchen is closed” and he replied that we were “only looking for a drink, if that were possible”. She replied something similar to “I guess, sit anywhere”. When we started walking to table, she must have changed her mind… she barked at us “never mind COME HERE”. My partner and I both awkwardly looked at each other but followed her orders to a table closer to the restaurant kitchen. We have never been barked at like dogs before and immediately regretted our decision. We downed one glass of wine as quick as we could each when the server said “What do you want” I swear 4 words. Not a “hi” or “hello” and we got the heck out of the there. We still were not the last customers in the restaurant when we were leaving. The host said “thank you and have a good night”, we speculated she may have been feeling bad for barking at us earlier. Very weird experience and not expected for lovely little Bowen Island. We would have rather been turned away politely if they really wanted to close up instead of feeling like an inconvenience. We would have totally understood.

Service: 1

Food is just OK. No seafood paella on an island! Serving amount is really small for the expensive price. 4 dollars a shrimp on a garlic sauce without any garlic taste. 2 adults 100+ dollars even without alcoholic drinks. They make you seat in the sun even if they have tables in the shade. They refuse to allow you to seat in the shade table just in case 8 people+ visit. Do not recommend eating here.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Amazing food and service great evening out you have to try the mini beer made with 43 liquors sooo good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love it here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The tortilla was very good 👍🏾

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

This is one of our favourite restaurants.

We’ve come to Bowen, just to have dinner here several times.

The ambience is great and the staff is always friendly. The food is absolutely outstanding. Try everything. We’ve never been disappointed. The cocktails and desserts are also very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Patatas Bravas, Chorizo Meatballs, Fried Eggplants

Amazing spanish food in a beautiful setting, and the personnel are very friendly and accommodating. 100% recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dining as a party of 4 gave us the chance to sample most of the menu. Every dish was delicious with fresh local ingredients.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent staff and authentic flavours. Good value. Was a busy Monday night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Amazing food, and amazing experience! Delicious tapas selection, and a fantastic cheesecake!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Would rate 3.5 if possible)

We came here after a long 4-hour hike, hoping to refuel with a satisfying meal in a relaxing setting. The atmosphere didn’t disappoint cozy, rustic, and welcoming. Service was great; server was warm, attentive, and helpfully suggested that groups of three typically order at least six dishes. In hindsight, we really should’ve listened!

We started with four dishes to get a feel for the portions:

Cauliflower– Lightly seasoned and tasty, but only about two small pieces per person.
Eggplant – Nicely cooked, though a bit sweet and could’ve used a touch more salt. Just five small slices total.
Oxtail – Two small medallions with vegetables. Good flavour, but quite minimal.
Chorizo Meatballs – Five well-spiced, juicy meatballs. We added the side of bread (extra$3)

Each dish was well-prepared and had great flavour. That said, we were told in advance that the kitchen sends out one plate at a time which was a bit unusual. The portion sizes, unfortunately, didn’t match the pricing. For $92 (including tip), we left still hungry and didn’t feel the value was quite there. Realistically, each dish is best shared between two people max.

I totally understand that tapas are designed to be small and shared, but here the portions felt extra lean for what you're paying. We chose not to order more simply because we weren’t confident it would feel worth it.

The ambiance and service were definite highlights, and the food was delicious, just not particularly filling unless you’re prepared to order (and spend) quite a bit more. If you’re coming here post-hike or with a bigger appetite, it’s best to treat it as more of a snack and drinks spot rather than a full meal.

See my photos for a better sense of portion sizes. Overall, a lovely place, but not ideal if you’re hoping to leave full for a reasonable price. And I recommend reservations ahead of time. We were lucky to be 1st in line and grabbed the only table left indoors.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Authentic Spanish food, very friendly service. Highly recommend their prawn and lamb shoulder! Must try restaurant if you visit Bowen island.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5