Every place has their off nights but this place was practically empty on a Saturday night and I think I know why. The service was not about the new customer, it was about the friends at the bar and the pretty people. Rarely will I give a yelp of despair but Barcelona Tavern gets my saddest regrets. It looks like it could be a very great place to party. The menu offers intriguing choices, like breaded Manchego Cheese, which is a very elegant and tasty appetizer and pairs well with beer, if it's cooked correctly and not overly salted. Parmesan fries also pair well with beer, unless they are terrible. And we were hungry, we'd been on a street photo shoot and needed something to eat before continuing. Hint to the wise, if the fry is not good in a restaurant or bar, then the rest of the food probably isn't that good either. I loved the bull above the bar. I loved that the high tables and modern décor were open and clean and simple. I'm sorry that this place was so dead on a Saturday night but it may not just be due to an economy downturn, it may well be because of the service and the food.