To the southwest of Barcelona lies the Costa Dorada, full of picturesque villages, warm beaches and green mountains. The history behind this small town is abundant as its home to many Roman ruins, which include the Roman wall and the 12th century Amphitheater. This southern beach destination grows in popularity throughout the year, especially on holidays. Costa Dorada is known for its excellent climate and BEACHES as well as for the abundance of delicious restaurants throughout the whole area. We have made a list of the best restaurants in the whole Costa Dorada. Let us know in the comments below if there are any restaurants that you think we should add to our list!

#1 Raco de l’Abat

Located in north TARRAGONA, Racó de l’Abat can be found in a sixteenth century palace previously belonging to Abbot of Poblet. The location of this restaurant is close to the Tarragona cathedral as well as the Museo Diocesano de Tarragona. This restaurant incorporates subtle mediterranean touches within traditional Catalan cuisine. Specialties include fresh fish and grilled and baked meat. The palace dining room conserves original palace stones throughout the walls and ceilings. Definitely a restaurant at the top of our list!

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 13:00-15:30

Address: Carrer de l’Abat, 2, 43003 ,Tarragona

#2 El Pòsit

El Pòsit is a family business with over 45 years of experience in seafood cuisine. This operation began in 1973, in the humble origins of  “Pòsit de pescadors“, in the Plaza del Pòsit de Cambrils. This restaurant uses only the highest quality products in order to design their balanced mediterranean style dishes which include a  diverse selection of fruit and vegetables.

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 13:00-16:00 & 20:00- 23:00

Address: Plaça, Carrer de Mossèn Joan Batalla, 3, 43850 Cambrils, Tarragona

#3 Cal Ganxo

Cal Ganxo is the gateway to Masmolets, a little village surrounded by fields, vineyards, roads and mountains. It is a unique place where you can taste the authenthic and traditional calçotada. In a Mediterranean style ancestral home originally from the Eighteenth Century. It was converted into a restaurant, where it preserves in every corner, the details, the personality and the history of that age that makes the restaurant so special.

Cal Ganxo is the unique restaurant in Valls and in Catalonia that only serves calçotades. True to tradition, it offers an authentic gastronomic experience, where the calçots are cooked on fire over vine shoots and they are just served in the moment. They are wrapped with newspaper in tiles, as it was done traditionally. The handmade calçots’ sauce, original recipe from Grandma Cisqueta de Cal Ganxo, becomes the key to success of the meal.

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10:00-17:00

Address: Carrer de la Font F, 14, 43813 Masmolets, Tarragona

#4 Delfin

With excellent views of the sea, El Delfín offers a great menu abundant with a variety of seafood and rice. This beach front restaurant, that sits behind Platja de Ponent, typically serves traditional Spanish dishes with a creative local touch. This is truly a gastronomic space that provides a terrific dining experience. The innovative cuisine offered at el Delfin is what makes a difference in Salou. Good food with a good view!

Opening Hours: Monday–Sunday: 13:00-16:00 & 20:00-23:30

Address: Passeig de Miramar, 91, BAJO, 43840 Salou, Tarragona

#5 Myoos

Myoos is a restaurant located in Reus within the province of Tarragona. This establishment offers traditional Mediterranean cuisine with attractive and large portions. The menu offers various menus for day time and night time, with a variety of seating options that will accommodate small and large groups. The menu consists of options such as  salads, carpaccio, meat, fish, rice and desserts. All the food seen on the menu is fresh and made with local products.

Opening Hours: Monday: Closed | Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday: 13:00-15:15 | Saturday & Sunday: 13:00-15:15 & 21:00-23:00

Address: de, Carrer de Ramon J. Sender, 38, 43204 Reus, Tarragona

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