The Ranch Smokehouse, Barbecue restaurant near Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.
The Ranch Smokehouse is a barbecue restaurant in Barcelona that prepares meat using imported American smoking equipment and long cooking times to develop deep flavor. The menu centers on smoked meats but also includes burgers and sides.
The restaurant opened in 2019, founded by two brothers in partnership with an experienced American barbecue specialist. That collaboration brought authentic smoking techniques to Barcelona and shaped the kitchen's approach from the start.
The Ranch Smokehouse has a dining room styled after the large barbecue spots of the American South, with wooden tables, an open kitchen, and the smell of smoked meat greeting you at the door. Guests often share long tables, which gives the meal a social feel that is different from most restaurants in the city.
The restaurant sits in the Eixample Esquerra neighborhood, and a reservation is strongly advised since tables fill up fast. Walk-in guests may have to wait before being seated.
One of the restaurant's burgers won an award at a European competition for top sandwiches, which shows the kitchen goes well beyond smoked meats alone. This makes the menu broader than it might first appear.
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