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Barcelona       Scottsdale :: North Scottsdale  
Barcelona

15440 Greenway-Hayden Loop
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Barcelona has taken Scottsdale by storm. Innovative cuisine paired with excellent entertainment, indoor and outdoor bars and dining, a brand new sushi hot spot called Sutra Sushi, a great dance floor, as well as its unparalleled ambiance makes Barcelona one of the hottest nightspots as well as one of the finest dining spots in the Valley of the Sun. The ambience at Barcelona changes depending on the time of day. At 4pm, it is a happening happy hour hot spot. During the dinner hour, it is a premier steakhouse with great live entertainment. Later in the evening, it turns into an L.A.-style nightclub where plenty of celebrities and famous athletes come to unwind. When you walk up to Barcelona, scented smoke wafts on gentle breezes and the tempting odor of meats and vegetables sizzling over a pecan wood-fired grill on the patio greets you. The experience gets even better when you sit down to order your meal. A shining star on the menu is the prime filet, so tender you can cut it with a spoon. Another signature dish is a unique rendition of a Spanish classic called Paella: a Spanish rice dish loaded with lobster, andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, mussels, and fresh vegetables. The menu creations of Executive Chef Brian Williams are daring and pair unusual textures with savory flavors in remarkable presentations. Bon Appétit Magazine has approached Barcelona several times to get recipes at readers’ requests. Every year, Barcelona is invited to participate in The Best of the West, the final event of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival. Only 11 Arizona chefs are asked to participate in this premier event. When you walk into the entryway at Barcelona, take a moment to look at the wall of fame: it’s covered with all a plethora of awards the restaurant has won over the years.

starters::
Seafood Carousel  market
Ocean's harvest of the freshest seafood selection
White Wine Steamed Mussels  15
Tomatoes, garlic, shallots, lemon zest, and touch of cream
Braised Short Rib Empanadas  12
Chèvre, citrus cream, and micro greens
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp  15
Jalapeño smoked apple chutney and vanilla bean sweet potato purée
1 lb Slow Roasted Alaskan King Crab Legs  30
Garlic, Italian parsley, and white wine reduction
Shrimp Saganaki  15
Olives, capers, garlic, tomatoes, and feta
Icy Jumbo Prawns  15
Spicy horseradish cocktail and white chili remoulade
Oscar Sliders  16
Beef tenderloin, lump crab, potato roll, and red pepper aïoli
Crispy Rock Shrimp  12
Sweet citrus chili
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes  16
Sherry-honey mustard
Pan Roasted Manila Clams  12
Tasso ham, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, smoked pimentos, and white wine
Lobster Bisque  10
Crème fraîche

salads::
Chopped Salad  9
Hearts of palm, artichokes, and bacon-wrapped dates
Bresaola Ham-Wrapped Mozzarella and Tomato  12
Heirloom tomatoes, herb oil, and aged balsamic
Traditional Caesar  9
Eggless anchovy dressing, sourdough croutons, and Reggiano Parmesan
Seasonal Mixed Greens  9
Green apples, candied walnuts, Maytag blue cheese, and balsamic herb vinaigrette

a la carte::
16 oz Prime Ribeye  34
20 oz Prime Bone-in Ribeye  38
12 oz Prime Filet  36
8 oz Prime Petite Filet  32
24 oz Prime Signature Bone-in New York  40
12 oz Prime Top Sirloin Baseball Cut  28
Red Wine Marinated Pork Tenderloin  26
Rosemary Grilled Colorado Lamp Chops  38
Herb and Citrus Roasted Organic Chicken Breast  22
10 oz Chilean Sea Bass  39
10 oz Honey Glazed King Salmon  30

barcelona specialties::
2 1/2 lb Maine Lobster  market
Served steamed or broiled, grilled asparagus, loaded potato, and herb butter
Crab Crusted Grouper  34
Wild mushrooms, salsify ragout, roasted new potatoes, and horseradish butter
Gremolada Crusted Halibut  36
Lobster mash, haricot verts, sweet baby carrots, and ginger butter
Spanish Seafood Paella  26
Valencia saffron rice, Spanish chorizo, shrimp, clams, mussels, and peppers
Seafood Penne Pasta  24
Shrimp, clams, fresh fish, mussels, and Parmesan cream cheese
Filet and Lobster "Surf and Turf"  56
8 oz Prime beef tenderloin, white wine poached 1 1/2 lb Maine Lobster
Peppercorn Ahi Steak and Roasted Jumbo Prawns  40
Garlic potato puree, haricot verts, and red wine reduction
Lobster Mac and Cheese  24
Butter poached lobster tail, crispy pancetta, and four cheeses

on the side::
Steamed Broccoli  7
Butter Whipped Potatoes  7
Twice Baked and Loaded Potato  9
Creamed Corn in Puff Pastry  9
Haricot Verts  7
Roasted Wild Mushrooms  8
Steamed Asparagus Spears  7
Sweet Potato Fries  7
Roasted New Potatoes  7
1 1/2 lb. Whole Maine Lobster  market