Santiago is reknowned for seafood and shellfish, there are many resturants which attract the eye on the streets around the cathedral, those with the teeth are scary looking fresh hake, but also scallops, crabs, Dublin Bay and other prawns, razor clams, barnacles (fantastic when cooked properly) however they are usually expensive and not the best option. Having walked all that way, one should have a treat and my favorites are "Carretas" Rua das Carretas 21 and "San Clemente" Calle San Clemente 6 both owned by the same family, Carretas being slightly more expensive both require deep pockets. An alternative, the market in Santiago is marvelous! Come early buy whatever sea creature you like and prepare it yourself! A third of the price, freshest quality, and if you are daunted by opening scallops oysters etc, they will do it for you! Garlic, butter and anything else in the Galician world await you-from the tiniest sardine until whole octopus, meqats, sausages and chorizo, vegatables, and cheese-I wouldn't buy food anywhere else. A last word, the very best white wine in Spain is from right there in Galicia called Albariño is better than many reds you will meet along the Camino. It is also not cheap. ¡Buen provecho!
