We can recommend the following restaurants.
There are in four broad categories: Breakfast cafes, Tapas, Vegetarian, traditional Menú del día and Other (sometimes more expensive) restaurants. Otherwise they are in no particular order.

Breakfast or Brunch cafes

Onia Cafe: Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch. They bake their own bread, and it’s just around the corner!

Bresco: Known for speciality chocolate to drink and purchase. Only a 2-minute walk.

AlSur Café: Offers handmade cakes, brownies, cookies, and their signature churronuts – a must-try crunchy classic. 5 minutes walk.

Alice Garden: It is also locally known by the name of Pudding. A really nice place to start the day (from 12:00) very close to home is enchanting, especially with children! 3-minute walk.

The Egg Lab: A haven for egg enthusiasts, offering every version imaginable—Benedict, scrambled, fried, and more. Just a 3-minute walk away.

Queviures Serra: A bar and delicatessen that preserves the cherished spirit of the past, beloved by locals. Conveniently located just around the corner from the apartments.

Monument Hotel's Sunday brunch: Enjoy a delicious late breakfast or an early lunch in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, enlivened by the best music.  A bit farther a 20-minute walk.

La Pallaresa: For a traditional chocolate con churros. Around a 15-minute walk.

Tapas restaurants

Txirimiri: Really good Basque montaditas; try the sidra. 10 minutes walk.

El Vaso de Oro: Barceloneta district - very narrow bar with excellent tapas. 20 minutes walk.

Casa Alfonso: Really great jabugo. You can also try the migas. Beautiful 1930's style. 4 minutes walk.

Tapas24: Great tapas from Carles Abellan. It is the sister restaurant of the now-closed Comerc24. 10 minutes walk.

De Tapa Madre: Good tapas a more formal restaurant upstairs. House cava is always a good choice. 10 minutes walk.

El Xampanyet: One of the best traditional tapas bar in Barcelona - fantastic ambience - it is a bit of a squeeze though! Try the anchoas and the house cava. 10 minutes walk.

Bar Brutal: A relaxed bistro-brasserie that's well known for its organic wines. Not far from the Picasso museum. Recommend by Alison from Australia (2024) just a 15 minutes walk. 

La Flauta Group: check the Cerveceria Catalana, the Anxoita or the Ciutat Comtal. Fantastic prawn dishes, tapas and montaditos that changes every day. approximately 15 to 30 minutes walks.

Paco Meralgo: Fantastic sea food tapas. 15 minutes walk.

Betlem: Offers a variety of signature tapas and meals at the bar, as well as catering and takeaway services. Up the road no more than 5 minutes tops!

Vegetarian

This list of restaurants is from a vegetarian guest that stayed with us in January 2023. He was with us for a few weeks and he highly recommends these places!

Veggie Garden: Vibrant and healthy options. 18-20 minutes walk.

Vegetarià Hindú Govinda: Authentic Indian vegetarian dishes. 14 minutes walk.

Veggie Garden and Vegetalia Born: Fresh and flavorful vegetarian dishes. 15 minutes walk.

The Vegan Corner: Very small, nice for breakfast. 20 minutes walk.

Chilli: Not all vegetarian but a nice selection of Indian vegetarian dishes. 5 minutes walk.

And from another guest back in 2022

Flax and kale:  Gluten-free, healthy pizzas, and an Asian-Mediterranean fusion menu. 10 minutes walk.

Menú del día

The "Menú del día" was an invention of the Franco era, designed to keep the workers near the factory at lunchtime rather than go home to eat and siesta with the wife.

La Dolca Herminia: Always busy, and for good reason. No reservations allowed. 10 minutes walk.

El Hostal de Rita: Part of the same chain as La Dolca Herminia. 10 minutes walk.

Other restaurants

Pirineu en Boca: Specializes in high-quality Pyrenean meat dishes. Conveniently located on our street.

Thai Barcelona:  The restaurant's décor is a real luxury and perfect for either a romantic or a group dinner. Just a 10-minute walk away!

Siete Portes: Highly recommended for its traditional fare by Joanne & friends, 2008 & Marie, Anton & Yana, 2013.

El Nacional: A stunning venue on Paseo de Gracia featuring multiple dining options. While prices lean toward the higher side, and some restaurants embrace a minimal portion trend that can occasionally be frustrating, the setting and experience make it worth a visit. Just a 10-minute walk away!

Chinacrown (Casa Calvet): The Imperial kitchen of China set on a Modernist building designed by Antonio Gaudí. It is very very close by too!.

The Batuar: Have an exclusive cocktail in its lush terrace, check also the outdoor pool on the roof - magnificent views!. Just 5 minutes from the apartments.

Uma: Offers an exceptional tasting menu with pairing options. 20 minutes walk.

Moments: Michelin-starred restaurant at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel, offering innovative Catalan cuisine. 10 minutes walk.

Petit Comité: A Michelin-starred journey into seasonal Catalan cuisine with a modern twist. 25 minutes walk.

Alkimia: The elegant Alkimia it is closed on Saturdays and Sundays! 20 minutes walk.

Beach restaurants

Arenal: Ideal for a leisurely lunch, especially if you can secure an outdoor table right on the beach.

Ca la Nuri: A fantastic lunch destination, offering stunning views if you manage to grab a beachside table.

Sal Mar: Part of the Ca la Nuri family, Sal Mar serves Mediterranean cuisine with a modern fusion flair. Its terrace, set right on the sand, makes it an exceptional option for beachfront dining.

These beach restaurants offers local delicious paellas, fideuàs, fresh fish, and seafood, all served at reasonable prices for the setting!

If you're looking for a local dish to try, I recommend arroz negro (black rice), a variation of paella made with cuttlefish or squid ink. Its deep, savory flavor is a family favorite. Another great option is fideuà, which uses thin, short pasta instead of rice, offering a delicious twist on the classic paella.

The best part? These restaurants are only a 30-minute pleasant walk from Sweet Home Apartments, so you can easily enjoy a tasty meal right by Barceloneta Beach.

Barcelona boasts a wealth of dining options, and this list highlights just a few of my favourites. 

Enjoy your time in Barcelona!