Club Nautico Santa Lucia - Cartagena

We ordered copas of beer and paella. (I asked the waiter if he thought the caldero or the paella were better. This is the best paella that we've had in Spain so far. The seafood was so fresh- Amazing! The staff was very friendly. (Don't worry about the signs that say Private Club. We sat right on the harbor- a glorious sight. And we felt so safe sitting outside (COVID concerns . To finish, we had the local coffee drink- Cafe Asiático. Perfect!

The number of people walking to the restaurant was an encouraging sign. There are only a few tables inside, the majority are outside. The service was prompt even though the restaurant was full. The food is excellent (home cooking) especially the clams although don’t expect fancy presentation which is reflected in the price. Bookings are not possible at the weekend, you just join the queue.

The price and place is quite comfortable, it is literally on the sea with views to the boats. It is not an elegant place if you look for something with glamour, but the food is tasty. Something I didn't like was the waitress could not ensure me the fish was from there, even when the slice is nearby.

Un sitio barato, que no aspira a ser una gran marisquería, pero que compensa su falta de decoración o sofisticación, con la suerte de estar a la orilla del mar y una gran calidad en los ingredientes. Pescado de las costas de Cartagena bien preparado; un caldero magnifico y un más que buen asiático. Adjunto unas fotos de la última vez que estuve. Se puede salir satisfecho por menos de 15 euros por persona. Lo recomiendo.

Indignante, parece que se ríen de los clientes, un trato de Mier... 40 minutos esperando en la mesa para un plato de Calamares que casualmente varias mesas que llegaron como 20 minutos después que yo tuvieron sus platos y terminaron de comer antes de yo poder empezar. Muy enfadado tuve que cancelar los platos de comida y salir a las 16:00 sin comer después de una hora allí viendo cómo mesas que iban muchos después que yo terminaban de comer