Lobster, Shrimp and Scallops: 5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Seafood Paella, According to Diners

Paella Made to Order

Telefèric Barcelona offers made-to-order paella, including Lobster Paella with Canadian lobster, gulf shrimp and octopus. Its Paella Negra combines squid ink with gulf shrimp, clams, scallops and broccolini.

One diner praised the lobster paella’s appearance and aroma, and said its lobster was fresh and shrimp cooked perfectly. The diner also described the seasoning and flavor as consistent.

Seafood With Caribbean Flavors

Bahama Breeze serves Seafood Paella with sautéed scallops, shrimp, mussels, chicken and chorizo sausage, alongside yellow rice. One diner said the restaurant recalled the Caribbean and complimented the dish’s flavor and seasoned rice.

The article also names Spanish tapas bar chain Boqueria, where Seafood Paella includes monkfish, sepia, squid, shrimp, clams, mussels, saffron and salsa verde. A diner said the paella de mariscos can take 30 to 45 minutes to prepare, but called it worth the wait.

Two Paella Choices in Florida

Florida-based Columbia Restaurant offers Paella “a la Valenciana,” with clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamares, chicken and pork. Its Paella Marinera includes half a Maine lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, scallops and calamares.

A diner praised the seafood and paella, saying the group left satisfied. The same diner also singled out the restaurant’s warm Cuban bread.

Bluewater Grill’s Valenciana

Bluewater Grill’s Seafood Paella Valenciana features shrimp, clams, mussels, Spanish chorizo and chicken over Arborio rice. Saffron, petite peas and red piquillo peppers round out the dish. One diner said the paella and fried calamari were favorites among the food ordered. The diner also recommended the children’s meals for young diners, noting they come in a small bento.