Fodor's Expert Review Agua de Mar

A wave of gin bars has rolled onto the shore in Cartagena, but this restaurant, thanks to Spanish owner Mar Alonso, has focused on a more gastronomic twist. He offers some of the best bites in the city, going well beyond standard tapas into a unique blend of Mediterranean and Caribbean fusion fare. The decor is modern, albeit a little more cold and cavernous than you might want, but the warmth of the friendly, top-notch servers and a serious selection of gin drinks more than make up for other failings. As the evening slides on, the bar crowd takes over, and a classy crowd of cocktail lovers sips until the early hours of the morning.