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Best Tapas restaurants in United States
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Top Reviewed Tapas restaurants
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Barcelona Wine Bar
Barcelona Wine Bar
Barcelona Wine Bar
Bulerias Catering and Banquets
Tapas Valencia
The Rooftop at the Graham
Trigo Cafe Tapas Wine
Boqueria Dupont
Taberna del Alabardero
Ultreia
The 9th Door Capitol Hill
Reviews
Our second visit to the Graham and this time rather than enjoy the speakeasy, we decided to check out the rooftop bar and it did not disappoint! Fantastic views, a wonderful breeze on a warm summer night and a relaxed vibe made for a great place to enjoy a nightcap after a busy day!
I came here during lunch time with my boyfriend to give it a try and honestly I wish I had chosen somewhere else. The food’s pretty tasty but my favorite thing was the trigo shake I had. Our waitress was very rude y tremenda amargada lol. She told us where to sit and I nicely asked if I could sit at another table because i felt too crowded sitting next to the people that were there. That’s when the horrible customer service started. Everyone completely forgot about us and it took forever for someone to take our order. When my boyfriend asked for a waitress to come to our table, one of the waitresses was like “quieres la cuenta?” We had literally gotten there 20 min ago…
After that, I just felt so uncomfortable and the waitress who took our order never came back. The experience did not get better at all, and I just got this negative vibe. Not only that, but since I wanted to leave so bad at this point I decided to take my food in a box and when we asked for a box, our waitress (the one who never came back) complained and sent another girl to bring it to us. It took everything in me not to be nasty and tell her something. I am not the type of person to write bad reviews at all but I will definitely never be coming back here and it’s a shame. The food was actually pretty good.
After that, I just felt so uncomfortable and the waitress who took our order never came back. The experience did not get better at all, and I just got this negative vibe. Not only that, but since I wanted to leave so bad at this point I decided to take my food in a box and when we asked for a box, our waitress (the one who never came back) complained and sent another girl to bring it to us. It took everything in me not to be nasty and tell her something. I am not the type of person to write bad reviews at all but I will definitely never be coming back here and it’s a shame. The food was actually pretty good.
if I could give the food -1000 stars I would. great atmosphere and the drinks are fine but highly overpriced
I have been here many times and I have nothing but good things to say about this family operated hidden gem in the heart of Hialeah. Had the pleasure of meeting the Chef and his wife and they're just the most down to earth, delightful restaurant owners I've ever met. The service is also top notch and the food is to die for but now they've incorporated a few Spanish inspired dishes in the brunch menu that just took it to the next level because if brunch was phenomenal before, it just became astronomical.
New favorite restaurant!!! Holy smokes, everything was so good! I'm so blown away. We ordered wayyy too much food. Every dish was spectacular, I don't have a single bad thing to say. Highly recommend going here.
The food lacked some flavor, being a Tapas restaurant was a bit disappointed compared to others we've visited. It's worth trying, but keep your expectations at a minimum! Service was great, sangrías were delicious, try the flight so you can try some of their flavors! Pomegranate and pear was best choice for us..
This is a lovely place to drink wine and g&t's and snack on little tapas. It is a little pricey, so just be ready for that! We went to the pink party, which was well worth the price, with four wine stations, a huge paella, and other snacks as well.
Didn’t know what happened that day. There are two appetizer(grilled pulpo and pork belly) we ordered sold out that day, but we wait 30 minutes to be notified. Which we have to wait nearly 30 minutes with no food. We also ordered tuna and shrimp, but it’s way too pricey with only 4 tuna and 5 shrimp for 12~15 dollars. We ordered half seafood pella, but can’t barley feed three people(two women and one man). The waitress is nice and patient, the cheese and ham she recommends are nice. Overall, I wish they should have told us earlier, so we don’t have to starve at the beginning, and the serving speed can be faster.
Delicious evening in Boqueria. Started with the Summer Gin & Tonic which was perfect for an outdoor patio drink. Ordered the ensalada vasca, the escalivada and the tortilla española (pictures below!). Then we ordered a small paella de mariscos which was IMPECCABLE! Perfect to share some tapas and the small paella if you're hungry. We finished the evening with flan 🍮 and it was perfect. The food is extremely well made and the atmosphere is so relaxing. Service was wonderful, the waitress helped us fix our table before we started ordering. Great location, definitely worth it!!!
This place is amazing, I’ve been going here for the last 5 years and it’s by far one of my favorite go to restaurants. The service is amazing, food is incredible, and atmosphere is homey. Definitely my favorite places to go to
Music was way too loud for dine in. Food was okay but not too surprising. The portion was a bit small. We ordered three appetizers and a seafood pella but it can barely feed 3 ppl. A little bit expensive since we had to get something else after the dinner. We want to order the pork belly and grilled pulpo but they do not have them today, which was quite disappointing. The seafood pella was pretty salty though.
The view is simply beautiful! The appetizers were terrible! And they brought me hot wine. It wasn't even room temperature.
Super friendly staff and the food is amazing. I was also surprised that the kitchen works until 1am, super rare for the U.S. and it’s a huge plus if you want to get dinner later in the evening. Atmosphere is great with the music, made me feel like I was back in Spain! I definitely recommend this place!
We came here twice in one week. Absolutely loved this place! We ordered the tapas sampler both times and were blown away by the quality and authenticity of the tapas. We both lived in Spain for a bit and had really high expectations which were met. Also, the wine menu is extensive and delicious. Fair prices for the 3oz glasses! It’s a very special place.
The patatas bravas are a must try and they had the best olives I had ever tried outside of Spain. Truly a gem of a restaurant. Also their freshly baked house bread is so good and crunchy and warm.
The patatas bravas are a must try and they had the best olives I had ever tried outside of Spain. Truly a gem of a restaurant. Also their freshly baked house bread is so good and crunchy and warm.
second time here and it’s just as good as last time. a variety of tasty dishes that come quite quickly and are flavorful complements to each other. favorite was the labneh
Get a reservation before coming. On Tapas Tuesday they have 9 options of Tapas for $8. You must get their muscles (Mejillones con Tomate) and order an extra plate of bread to dip. The bread is phenomenal. The Setas Salteadas (mushrooms) are great. Everyone I go with tends to agree that some of their plates could use a bit more seasoning. Their croquettes are decent. They have a great wine selection. Very small beautiful restaurant. Their service is incredible and I appreciate that. They explain every dish they bring out to you.
4 of my friends and myself had ordered 2 Chef's Feasts. The food came out at a great pace and really defied my expectations. The dining experience really felt like it was meticulously planned out and we all came out feeling both full and fulfilled.
Lovely wine, tapas, service, and atmosphere. Top notch! Our server was also from Wisconsin and he was super friendly. The manager introduced herself and checked in on us. We were a few plates into our Delicious tapas when they brought to our table BONUS TAPAS. They also helped us celebrate our anniversary with a special dessert. Can't recommend enough. So glad we picked this place on our last night out in DC.
We came into Chicago for a few hours. Our kids were at a concert at Soldier Field. This restaurant was perfect, the food was outstanding, Joaquin, our server helped us navigate the awesome menu, the drinks were outstanding (Spice and Ice). The host welcomed us with a smile… atmosphere we good. Give this place a try, you’ll be impressed. We were treated like old friends.
One of my favorite places in Chicago! Their paella and sangria are to die for. The service is always great, and the atmosphere is unlike any other restaurant. I recommend this place to everyone.
We chose Taberna for our wedding ceremony and party. Everything was perfect. First of all we would like to thank all the staff for their support and kindness for accommodating all our requests.
The ceremony and the party went great. The room for the ceremony was perfect, la granja for the dinner was well prepared and the food and wine were amazing as always.
We also want to thank the personnel. They were very kind and professional at our wedding.
The flamenco show was amazing as well.
We really enjoyed our wedding and we are very happy to have chosen Taberna as the venue for our wedding.
The ceremony and the party went great. The room for the ceremony was perfect, la granja for the dinner was well prepared and the food and wine were amazing as always.
We also want to thank the personnel. They were very kind and professional at our wedding.
The flamenco show was amazing as well.
We really enjoyed our wedding and we are very happy to have chosen Taberna as the venue for our wedding.
Very lively dinner spot with spectacular service and food. We absolutely loved the croquetas, bacon-wrapped dates, and the paella salvaje. We told our server it was our anniversary, and they brought out complimentary wine! Our server also helped us pick out a wine to pair with our meal. The table was more cramped than expected, but the food and ambiance are worth the tight space.
One of my favorite places for a bite when I crave variety. There are plenty options for tapas ranging from vegetarian to meaty. Our favorite were patatas bravas (big portions too), scallops, and chorizo. We also very much enjoyed a plate of olives (on the house). The waitress and service was amazing! We’ll be back!
We came for the happy hour and tried their entire happy hour menu and quickly realize it might not be their strong suit. You must order a drink each at the happy hour. Here are the items we tried:
- tostada de boquerones (not a favorite)
- tostada de jamon serrano (ok)
- tostada de paza (not a favorite)
- patatas bravas (ok)
- cazuela de arroz con azafran (not a favorite)
- datiles con tocino (ok)
- banderilla de salmon (dry, not a favorite)
- pollo con comino (dry not a favorite)
- champinones de logrobio (not a favorite)
- tostada de boquerones (not a favorite)
- tostada de jamon serrano (ok)
- tostada de paza (not a favorite)
- patatas bravas (ok)
- cazuela de arroz con azafran (not a favorite)
- datiles con tocino (ok)
- banderilla de salmon (dry, not a favorite)
- pollo con comino (dry not a favorite)
- champinones de logrobio (not a favorite)
After an evening of walking around trying to find a nice place for a drink and small bite, we were lucky enough to find Barcelona. Great crowd. Amazing service. Nice atmosphere. Amazing drinks that have unique ingredients that compliment each other perfectly. We ordered the bacon wrapped dates and olive oil cake. I am still thinking about them. I didn't take any pics of the food and drinks, but I did take a pic of the menu bc I didn't want to forget these pairings.
Everything was very good and tasteful, recommend the croquettes and the iced latte with condensed milk. service was good too.
Only thing was that one of my friends was a non Spanish speaker and the waitress kept talking to her in Spanish only.
Only thing was that one of my friends was a non Spanish speaker and the waitress kept talking to her in Spanish only.
I would definitely go back here again and try more dishes. They have good seafood here without a doubt. The drinks were also really good. Came here for brunch and there weren’t many people so I bet it’s crowded in the evening.
The service was fantastic, quick to resolve any issues and the meal arrived fairly quickly. Atmosphere was a bit cold.
Be mindful to check what dishes come cold/warm before ordering.
Reasonably affordable if you go with the tapas lunch.
Be mindful to check what dishes come cold/warm before ordering.
Reasonably affordable if you go with the tapas lunch.
I go here sometimes with my mom and have never been disappointed.The food is always fresh and the staff is nice.I reccomend the cream of asparagus.
I came here to photograph a surprise proposal and had such a great time. The venue itself is beautiful. The staff were so accommodating and friendly. The vibe of the whole place was so positive. It was a pleasure to be there.
What a great place for tapas! Really good menu of varied choices. I loved the goat cheese with red wine soaked pears in particular. Our server was super friendly and helpful.
One of my favorite places for date night! Food, service, and ambiance are all great. The prices are very fair as well. Great selection of tapas and paellas. Both red and white sangrias are awesome. Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back! Go with a reservation to avoid long waiting times.
I was not allowed to sit where I wanted to. The place is very small and crowded with employees. The coffee was good, however the food was not.
The palomilla steak was seasoned too much and tasted bad. The chicken from the chicken and waffles was awful. They were two poorly seasoned chicken breasts and they were not fried. I regret not taking a picture... i will not be coming back again.
The palomilla steak was seasoned too much and tasted bad. The chicken from the chicken and waffles was awful. They were two poorly seasoned chicken breasts and they were not fried. I regret not taking a picture... i will not be coming back again.
Drinks are good and I love the couches. The view is pretty good for DC. I got the nopale's tacos and they were amazing. Probably the best corn tortillas I've gotten I'm the DMV area.
The food is amazing, great taste. The service of the food delivery is super quick which is amazing. In the other hand the waitresses aren’t attentive or charismatic. They don’t check on the customer to see if they need something like other restaurants. You have to constantly be asking them for things. Overall I the restaurant is amazing with high quality food they just need to have better waitress service attention.
Guys guys listen 🫨🫨🫨🤤🤤🤤give this place a try Kirk and Justin made it…. The drinks are amazing ( you know I love my gin and Tonic ) we have crispy calamari and the bacon wrapped dates are to just die for….we will be back
The tomahawk steak there was AMAZING!!!!! Very juicy and flavorful. I think there’s no word that can describe how delicious that dish is and it’s a MUST TRY if you go to this restaurant. Also, the seafood paella was incredible and the aftertaste made me want to eat more. The drink menus were nice too. Highly recommend raspberry sangria and espresso martini. The ambience is very relaxing and cozy. It reminds me of Spain. Our waitress was so lovely and we all enjoyed the service. Overall, my friend and I had a wonderful time there. Can’t wait to be back again.
The food was excellent. The croquetas de jamon were the best I’ve ever had, and the ensalada de alcachofa was a fresh and zesty surprise. We had the Boqueria Experience and it was well worth the price for the amount of dished we tried.
The tapas were super fun for our group. The cocktails were nice! I really liked the mezcal and whisky based cocktails. The octopus and cheese board were great. I didn’t enjoy the paella or the pork belly. The restaurant is super load and echos. That was a bit annoying.
Found this delicious Spanish food around our hotel. Travel with my daughter to celebrate her graduation from junior high to the States and the waiter is very friendly. The smells transported me back to Spain. Good service and love to re-visit this week.
I've been wanting to go here for a while and finally had a chance on my bday last week. Wow, was I blown away! Gorgeous intimate setting, perfect for a date night. The service we had was stellar. Very knowledgeable and welcoming staff. The food was done very well.
Had dinner, The Classic, here on Juneteenth. EVERYTHING was excellent! Perfectly balanced margarita, knock your socks off pineapple sangria, and the lightest summertime red vermouth with soda an orange.
Hats off to the chef, bartenders Cat and Vas.
Boqueria Dupoint is unequivocally one of the best Spanish restaurants in DC. Add this restaurant to your “must frequently visit” list.
Hats off to the chef, bartenders Cat and Vas.
Boqueria Dupoint is unequivocally one of the best Spanish restaurants in DC. Add this restaurant to your “must frequently visit” list.
Sorry for long review... What a gem. We were visiting Denver, already had dinner earlier, decided to check this place out per recommendation. So glad we did.
Recommend reservation as we didn't have one. Place was full and talked to the manager for a while. He put us on the "chef's block". I thought great, sit next to a busy kitchen... But it was awesome. Great convo with kitchen staff, got to watch food prep, and staff kept sliding samples to us. Food was super excellent.
Talk to your server about wine selection. He selected a wine that paired with every plate.
Wouldn't trade this culinary experience for anything.
Recommend reservation as we didn't have one. Place was full and talked to the manager for a while. He put us on the "chef's block". I thought great, sit next to a busy kitchen... But it was awesome. Great convo with kitchen staff, got to watch food prep, and staff kept sliding samples to us. Food was super excellent.
Talk to your server about wine selection. He selected a wine that paired with every plate.
Wouldn't trade this culinary experience for anything.
Second time at Boqueria and this time was for a work dinner with colleagues. Here are my thoughts!
Environment
This was my first time eating in the restaurant (last time we sat outside) and it was really nice. Looks like they have plenty of seating for dinner and a bar area as well. Really great atmosphere and casual eats and for a date night.
Service
The server was amazing. She made sure we had everything we needed and did a great job of managing our big group. She was receptive and friendly and attentive to our table. Really enjoyed her.
Food
We all got 'The Classics" option on the chef menu which gives you a few of the favorites off the full tapas menu. It was a really nice option with something for everybody. It was easy and delicious and the food just kept coming out! There was enough food for everyone and very filling and tasty. I really enjoyed the potatoes, the croquettes, and the meatballs. the drinks were good and strong. The churros were amazing!
Overall
Lovely place and great atmosphere. Really enjoyed the food and the drinks. I will definitely return to try more things on the menu and add this to the list of great spots for dinner and drinks.
Environment
This was my first time eating in the restaurant (last time we sat outside) and it was really nice. Looks like they have plenty of seating for dinner and a bar area as well. Really great atmosphere and casual eats and for a date night.
Service
The server was amazing. She made sure we had everything we needed and did a great job of managing our big group. She was receptive and friendly and attentive to our table. Really enjoyed her.
Food
We all got 'The Classics" option on the chef menu which gives you a few of the favorites off the full tapas menu. It was a really nice option with something for everybody. It was easy and delicious and the food just kept coming out! There was enough food for everyone and very filling and tasty. I really enjoyed the potatoes, the croquettes, and the meatballs. the drinks were good and strong. The churros were amazing!
Overall
Lovely place and great atmosphere. Really enjoyed the food and the drinks. I will definitely return to try more things on the menu and add this to the list of great spots for dinner and drinks.
The place is a real VIBE. We went on a Tuesday night, and it seemed like it was a Friday or Saturday night. The locals in Washington DC know how to have a good time. The ambiance was amazing. Even though it was packed with people, the atmosphere was quite quaint. Our server, Orbill, was wonderful. He took care of us very well! The food . . . OMG. . . The food was tantalizing and delicious. We had the grilled asparagus which was spectacular. We also had the grilled cauliflower with vinaigrette and pea hummus with perfectly toasted and seasoned pita chips. We had the potato bravos and the whipped sheep cheese. Everything was excellent!!! Now I can’t forget to mention the soft thick bread that is complimentary. This spot is like none other. I can’t wait to visit Washington DC again. As soon as I drop off my suitcase at the hotel, next stop . . . Barcelona.
My wife and I ate here on a Friday night at 8:00 pm. We did not have reservations, but they said they could seat us. We ended up at an awkward table where we could not sit across from each other. The wait or came over quickly and was almost too friendly it came off to me as insincere. We ordered two cocktails immediately and then a papaya. We then ordered 3 tapas dishes. The server twice came over and said your drink will be right here, but it took 25 min for 2 cocktails. As soon as he brought them, our tapas arrived. We had no time to enjoy our cocktails before food was on our table. The food was good, with the exception of one potatoe dish, which lacked seasoning. The atmosphere was not my favorite, but that's just my opinion. I am not sure if I would dine here again. Our bill was $93 without tip.
First time visiting Ultreia, and the fantastic food makes a return visit highly likely. I enjoyed the pan con tomate y jamon serrano, setas and pulpa.
As always, the 9th Door was excellent starting at the reception, the customer service, the waiters, the chef, the food and most importantly, the establishment itself. I had brought my brother, niece and father here for their first time and they all left highly impressed, truly satisfied, and fully stuffed from the excellent food choices they made off of the menu. I highly recommend this 5-star restaurant to others.
I love spanish cuisine and ate the best food all around Spain.
I was looking forward to finding a good spot in Boston and safe to say that Barcelone Wine Bar is it!
We shared some popular and unpopular tapas (4 tapas for 2) and they were all delicious.
My highlight was the bread! One of the most delicious and crispy breads ever and I asked where they source it. They said it s from Iggy’s Bread in Cambridge.
Tapas best to worse rating (they re all great):
Patatas Bravas
Croquetas
Artichoke Hummus
Olives
Our servers were very friendly and the wine was also delicious.
When you wanna go for shared plates, not a whole big meal, this place is awesome!
I was looking forward to finding a good spot in Boston and safe to say that Barcelone Wine Bar is it!
We shared some popular and unpopular tapas (4 tapas for 2) and they were all delicious.
My highlight was the bread! One of the most delicious and crispy breads ever and I asked where they source it. They said it s from Iggy’s Bread in Cambridge.
Tapas best to worse rating (they re all great):
Patatas Bravas
Croquetas
Artichoke Hummus
Olives
Our servers were very friendly and the wine was also delicious.
When you wanna go for shared plates, not a whole big meal, this place is awesome!
Really nice looking, welcoming restaurant with a nice lunch atmosphere. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Our food was spot on. Very steep steps up into the restaurant, so check with them to see if there is another entrance if you have a stroller or someone who is less able.
Great experience for a group! This was my first time trying Tapas and it was awesome! I would recommend each person ordering something they like, then having the entire table take a piece of each plate! Was nice! My favorite had to be either the steak or piaya! Drinks were also great, service was amazing! Very nice restaurant for a dinner out!
What a fantastic place! Tapas style so get a little of everything to share, especially the French toast that was delicious! Staff are quick and kind. Lots of comfy seating. Pretty easy to access! Bathroom could be cleaner and brighter though.
My spouse and I celebrated our 17th anniversary at La Taberna, and we were treated like royalty. There was a beautiful heart-shaped decoration made with red rose petals on the white tablecloth and two glasses of champagne. After lunch we had a plate of cookies and a mini muffin with a candle, the words "Happy Anniversary" written in chocolate. The service was excellent and all the tapas delicious! Victor and all of the staff were very respectful and sweet. We'll be back!
Wonderful experience! Decoration, atmosphere, service, food… everything perfect and authentically Spanish. Very good quality of products and kitchen.
Taberna del Alabardero exceeded all expectations! We had been here once before and the food was amazing. And this time, we came for our Anniversary since our go-to place had shut down, BLT Prime by David Burke in the old Trump building which had an unmatched atmosphere(I'll include a picture). Anyway, in the reservation, I put that it was our anniversary. I normally add in the special occasion but nothing much really comes of it. Well, this is where Taberna del Alabardero exceeded our old go-to spot and any place we'd been before. They gave us a corner booth by the kitchen, fresh rose petals all over the table, and a handwritten Happy Anniversary card. Let me tell you, the look on my girlfriends face, how special it made her night, it sealed itself as the new special occasion go-to. Not only that, the food was amazing as usual, I got the lamb, and the service was impeccable, not over the top annoying but always there the second you need something. So if you're someone looking for a special occasion spot, I wouldn't look anywhere else, they'll take care of you and your significant other to a degree that I haven't seen anywhere else!
I can't believe how delicious this place is. I got the Chef's Feast thinking it'd be a handful of tapas and a main dish. Oh wow, it is an amazing deal if you're not picky and just want to try everything. I feel like the chef read my mind anyways and I got to eat everything I was thinking about trying anyways. It came with 6 tapas and 1 larger plate and I was completely stuffed. I won't spoil the entire list for anyone else considering the Chef's Feast but highly recommend it. Might even be enough for 3 people. My favorite by far were the Moorish Ribs. Absolutely just fell off the bones.
Visited for the first time for brunch last Saturday. I made a same-day reservation, and we were sat quickly upon arrival. Our servers were Brad and Ashlyn and they were fantastic! Even though it was very busy, they took the time to recommend items and chat with us a bit. Everything we had was delicious, but the vegetarian paella was amazing!! We also ordered a couple tapas to share and they were fantastic as well. Don't let the cost of each item overwhelm you, its a great portion for 2-3 people to share. Highly recommend this place and can't wait to visit again.
Fun vibe here in a train station that takes you back to the 1930s. I take full blame for choosing a very seafood/meat heavy restaurant when I prefer vegetables and chicken. I recommend going for dessert because the drinks (cucumber lime agua fresca and blueberry shrub mocktail) and churros were excellent. My mom loved the bacon wrapped dates. The veg dishes I did eat were okay but not great. The grain salad was too bitter even when not combined with the shishito crema and the potatoes themselves were bland but the sauce gave the dish flavor. Let me know how the seafood dishes are!
Great food, lots of flavor and great beer, a perfect welcome to Denver. That wait staff was wonderful. And the cheese burger was delicious. Thank you.
Service was good. Server did a very responsible job. To be honest was less than I was expecting. Tapas were okay but no excellent. Shrimp in garlic was 6 tiny baby shrimp for 10 bucks… whatever. It came out cold. The most disappointing was the paella. I literally could see the bottom of the pan. Extremely salty. Most of the shells were empty, no shrimp, no scallops, no squid. Rice was burnt but not properly crispy socarrat style. 3 wedges of lemon topping the paella were the largest garnish in a 56,00 meal. The restaurant in general made me feel in a quite different place than Barcelona.
Located inside the historic Union Station. We were introduced to Ultreia while on a food tour in Denver, and this was our last stop.
We tried their 'Pastel de Nata', which is a Portuguese custard tort, perfect as dessert...it was simply delicious. I can't wait to return and try more of their menu items.
Overall, we had a great experience at Ultreia.
We tried their 'Pastel de Nata', which is a Portuguese custard tort, perfect as dessert...it was simply delicious. I can't wait to return and try more of their menu items.
Overall, we had a great experience at Ultreia.
The atmosphere is always welcoming. It's a great place for a birthday meal with friends, brunch, or taking your mom out for lunch. The food can add up quickly, but it's worth it. We weren't disappointed with any of the dishes we got. Highly recommend the empanadas with sundried tomato aioli😋
The perfect spot to bring a large group and/or to celebrate any special occasion! I came here with a group of 8 to celebrate my friend’s birthday, and honestly, everything— the food, the service, the ambience and vibes— exceeded my expectations. The service was excellent, friendly, and attentive, and our server brought out a complimentary birthday brownie for my friend at the end. The interior was large and lively, and the ambience felt casual and friendly, yet sophisticated.
The food was aromatic, diverse, and flavorful. For 8 people, we ordered the following items, and were quite full and satisfied by the end (especially after the paella) (** = especially recommend):
- Spanish Meatballs “Al-Jerez”**
- Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad**
- Iberico Ham Croquetas
- Spinach and Manchebo-Stuffed Mushrooms**
- Patatas Bravas
- Piri-piri fried chicken thighs
- Goat cheese baked in tomato sauce
- Farmers market vegetable paella**
The food was fairly priced, though we did go mainly vegetarian, so the total including tip came out to just ~$16 per person, split amongst 8. I can definitely see myself coming back with a large group of friends to try out some more of the tapas dishes on the menu!
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Price (relative to peers): 4.5/5
Food: 4.5/5
Ambience: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Overall Value: 4.5/5
The food was aromatic, diverse, and flavorful. For 8 people, we ordered the following items, and were quite full and satisfied by the end (especially after the paella) (** = especially recommend):
- Spanish Meatballs “Al-Jerez”**
- Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad**
- Iberico Ham Croquetas
- Spinach and Manchebo-Stuffed Mushrooms**
- Patatas Bravas
- Piri-piri fried chicken thighs
- Goat cheese baked in tomato sauce
- Farmers market vegetable paella**
The food was fairly priced, though we did go mainly vegetarian, so the total including tip came out to just ~$16 per person, split amongst 8. I can definitely see myself coming back with a large group of friends to try out some more of the tapas dishes on the menu!
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Price (relative to peers): 4.5/5
Food: 4.5/5
Ambience: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Overall Value: 4.5/5
Absolutely phenomenal tapas, top-notch service, and a great atmosphere. My wife and I stopped by for a date night and everything we ordered was incredible. We ordered some tapas that we had in Spain, like pan con tomate and jamon serrano, along with some unique tapas we haven't tried before, like a special flatbread with quail eggs, and it was all incredible. The portion sizes are solid for the price and our server was incredibly attentive, swapping out our dishes and refilling our water regularly. We highly recommend stopping by and we can't wait to be back to try more tapas!
Visited here on a Tuesday night for dinner with some friends. Great atmosphere - loud and crowded. Service was quick and attentive. Food was out within a few minutes of ordering. We had a range of tapas and the veg paella and really enjoyed all of it. Authentic menu and delicious flavours. Dishes are generous and reasonably priced too.
Loved this place, awesome ambience, quite traditional look of the restaurant. Sangrila was irresistible, had multiple pitchers. Great selection of wines. Food was too good. Pulpo a La Gallega was yummy, both shrimp n chicken ones were yummy. They have few veggie options though.
We were pleasantly surprised by this place! We came here in a hungry drunken stupor after a bout of really tasty beers at a brewery, and the meal was just perfect.
The menu was varied and tasty, with nice sized portions, with the albondigas and flank steak being highlights. Certainly, this was the best of the tapas places that we’ve been to in Denver.
Regrettably I didn’t get a chance to try their paella so there’s another reason to go back!
The menu was varied and tasty, with nice sized portions, with the albondigas and flank steak being highlights. Certainly, this was the best of the tapas places that we’ve been to in Denver.
Regrettably I didn’t get a chance to try their paella so there’s another reason to go back!
Vibe/ambiance of this place is incredible. A fantastic date night kind of place. Favorites were the mushroom, eggplant, and scallops. Basque cheesecake was definitely not as sweet as a NY style, though the texture was amazing. It was my first time trying basque cheesecake and it was not even close to sweet enough for me, wouldn’t order again, but get it if you like desserts that aren’t as sweet!
There are many contenders, but CBBR is probably my very favorite Chi restaurant. I always order far too much, but if I had to suggest 3 “musts” I’d say paella mixta, deviled eggs, and calimari. The paella is a generous portion with really flavorful proteins and veg. The deviled eggs have crispy jamon on top - I usually get 2 to eat there and 2 to take home haha. And the calimari is super crisp and not chewy, which is rare to find in the Midwest! Also…every single variety of sangria is great. Love this place so much!
Beautiful place, great food, not so great service. We came here on recommendation and I’m not sure if it was an off night but I wasn’t impressed. The location and the look are very nice. I absolutely love the aesthetic. The men who work valet are so nice and amazing at their job. HUGE props to them for helping with parking. I thought I was going to miss my reservation but they made sure that didn’t happen. We got to the rooftop and were immediately greeted by the lovely hostess and she brought us to our table. Unfortunately, it was all downhill from there. Our server came over ONCE to take our drink order and then we never saw her again. We had to keep getting the attention of the other servers so we could order food and more than one drink. The food was great and so were the drinks. Unfortunately, the terrible service of our specific server left me with a bad taste in my mouth. We had to wait way longer than we should have to order food and to get the check. Neither of us wanted to stay there for that long. Definitely going to come back again to see if it was an off night though because I loved the vibe and food.
Great restaurant! Great service and staff, our waiter Matt was extremely attentive and the manager Kat made sure that we were taken care of. I personally loved the goat cheese spread and the shrimp plates the best. My friend’s favorite was the flank steak, which was very well seasoned.
The rosé sangria was excellent and I would definitely recommend everyone to try.
The manager came around and recommended the bone marrow louge (? not sure how to spell it) and that was such a fun experience of taking a shot through a piece of bone marrow! Not something I knew existed or would have known to ask for but was super fun to have done.
Ambiance was one of the best I’ve ever had!
The rosé sangria was excellent and I would definitely recommend everyone to try.
The manager came around and recommended the bone marrow louge (? not sure how to spell it) and that was such a fun experience of taking a shot through a piece of bone marrow! Not something I knew existed or would have known to ask for but was super fun to have done.
Ambiance was one of the best I’ve ever had!
Great food I decided to place an order after I got a sent from the kitchen.
The ambience and vibe are cool and trendy, definitely a great weekend night hang. The drinks are good (still on the winter menu in spring) and the food is tasty. We didn’t really understand adding the tip to the check as it wasn’t stated outright.
Delightful little place on the roof of a historic hotel. We enjoyed ourselves with some nice drinks and good appetizers. Drinks and food were good. Had the elote, fries, and risotto balls. The elote was good but clearly made from frozen corn and served as dip with nothing to dip with. The view and vibe is what makes this place worth visiting and true to other reviews, the sunsets views are remarkable.
Very clean place, but it was crowded. I bought a trigo Frappuccino, and I couldn't drink it because it was very bitter. I will not come back.
I really enjoyed Taberna. The service was probably my favorite part. My server made sure I had a perfectly selected experience. I came alone and ordered the octopus and Croquetas and was guided on a couple selections of wine. Definitely would come again! Wonderful restaurant.
Exceedingly delicious. I lived in Spain and this is my favorite tapas place in Chicago. Wine is well priced
Our first time here and it did not disappoint! First they have complimentary valet! So don’t worry about trying to find parking! The service initially was somewhat slow but the server made up for it by giving some great recommendations; the pitcher of sangria, which was very good and they did not skimp on the wine! We ordered the chicken skewer, the steak skewer, the ham and cheese croquettes, their charcuterie plate as well as their Valenciana paella was delicious. This is a must go place and we will definitely be back.
Most importantly: make a reservation. Once you do, you can then enjoy your time at Barcelona Wine Bar. If you’re not interested in wine, the cocktails are well made and the bartenders will make you something that fits your mood.
The tapas menu offers a great variety, including meat and veggie-based options. I’d recommend 2-3 per person to start, and go from there if you’d like more.
The tapas menu offers a great variety, including meat and veggie-based options. I’d recommend 2-3 per person to start, and go from there if you’d like more.
Best tapas restaurant in Chicago. The food is simply exquisite. If you are a fan of skirt steak like myself, this is the place to be. The chicken skewers delicious and my wife salad was out of this world. Get out of downtown chicago, it will be worth the trip. Thank you Bulerias for a great evening!!!
This place was so fun! We were looking for a nice dinner to have on our one night in DC and this place was amazing! The food was very authentically Spanish, the service was so friendly, and it was just an overall great experience! We did the tasting menu and it was so fun to not know what was coming but to get to have a taste of a bunch of different things!
Really delicious tapas restaurant w/ a slightly smaller menu. They explain every dish to you when it comes out which I really enjoyed. $8 Tuesdays if you don't have to dine in on the wknd! The croquettes are a MUST! Will be back again to bring more friends.
We have been on the hunt for a good tapas place in Denver and this spot is definitely our favorite so far! They had oysters and a green bean special, both of which were amazing! We also liked their patatas bravas, jamon croquets, lamb meatballs and crema catalana.
We made a reservation which is a must. It was packed at 8pm on Sunday. From outside it looks like it will be a dive bar but when you walk in wow, it is HUGE. The decor was phenomenal.
The menu had a lit of variety. My daughter wanted to try Paella so we ordered that early because it takes 30 to 40 minutes to prepare. While waiting we ordered several pintxos which we were told were meant to be o e bite tastes. We ordered one of the specials which was a deviled egg topped with caviar and also a deviled egg topped with crispy panchetto. Both were delicious and creamy. We also ordered 2 of the bacon wrapped stuffed dates. Highly recommend this bite of heaven. Then we had a stuffed red pepper filled with a pimento cheese type spread. It was tasty. Lastly we tried a sausage that was topped with Dijon mustard. It was also very good. We then had a few minutes to wait for the Paella. We enjoyed the atmosphere and our drinks. My daughter ordered a blackberry lemonade and I ordered the special sangria which was guava pink pepper. Best sangria I have ever had.
When the Paella came out, the server made a bit of a production serving it up from the skillet onto our plates. The servings were huge and would easily feed 2 hearty eaters or 3 maybe 4 not so hearty eaters. Would be a great item to share. We chose the seafood option that had shrimp, squid cod and scallops. So good!
We finished with a dessert of flan and the chocolate truffle cake. Both were delicious. The truffle cake was very rich and had a tiny scoop of ice cream with it.
I would love to go back and try more of the tapas options. Looking at what came out to the tables around us, everything looked great.
The decor in this place was awesome too. There were various seating areas from open area on a sunporch to the cackroom where we were seated which was a quiet intimate area that had 5 tables.
The menu had a lit of variety. My daughter wanted to try Paella so we ordered that early because it takes 30 to 40 minutes to prepare. While waiting we ordered several pintxos which we were told were meant to be o e bite tastes. We ordered one of the specials which was a deviled egg topped with caviar and also a deviled egg topped with crispy panchetto. Both were delicious and creamy. We also ordered 2 of the bacon wrapped stuffed dates. Highly recommend this bite of heaven. Then we had a stuffed red pepper filled with a pimento cheese type spread. It was tasty. Lastly we tried a sausage that was topped with Dijon mustard. It was also very good. We then had a few minutes to wait for the Paella. We enjoyed the atmosphere and our drinks. My daughter ordered a blackberry lemonade and I ordered the special sangria which was guava pink pepper. Best sangria I have ever had.
When the Paella came out, the server made a bit of a production serving it up from the skillet onto our plates. The servings were huge and would easily feed 2 hearty eaters or 3 maybe 4 not so hearty eaters. Would be a great item to share. We chose the seafood option that had shrimp, squid cod and scallops. So good!
We finished with a dessert of flan and the chocolate truffle cake. Both were delicious. The truffle cake was very rich and had a tiny scoop of ice cream with it.
I would love to go back and try more of the tapas options. Looking at what came out to the tables around us, everything looked great.
The decor in this place was awesome too. There were various seating areas from open area on a sunporch to the cackroom where we were seated which was a quiet intimate area that had 5 tables.
Best tapas in town! Server was so energetic and fun! The food had major flavor!!! Order everything off the warm/hot tapas menu, you can’t go wrong!!!
Great time eating some delicious Spanish cuisine and enjoying the show. The lamb and mushroom rice was delicious. The eggplant with honey was a great surprise. Drinks are strong and tasty. My server gave excellent recommendations and was friendly.
It’s hard for me to give 5 star to any place:) but this Tapas/Spanish/ Basque pintxos restaurant is just cherry on the top! The food is delicious, presentation and freshness 10/10! You can compare this restaurant to San Sebastián which has many Michelin stars under their belt. The food is explosion of flavors and authentic!!! The owner/ Chef Brian Murphy is truly a delightful soul to talk. He is knowledgeable and very attentive. The average cost per person will be around $50 but worth every dollar. Hard for me to remember the dishes I tried so the bill is attached and I tell you, every dish was worth every Penny. Thoroughly enjoyed my dinner tonight and thank you staff for the passion and love you serve the customers! Will surely be a frequent flyer here💕
The dinner menu is amazing, but I think the brunch menu might have it beat! Both menus offer an extensive list of sweet and savory plates to meet everyone’s palates. The staff is friendly and you will never leave hungry (the portions are generous!). The food is plated beautifully and I personally enjoy the glassware and dish ware they use. The wine list available is conducive to all tastes and budgets. They have a lovely back patio over the summer as well. Highly recommend!
Do you want the full flavor of a homemade barbecue “guava” , with pork belly, arugula, tomato and full of flavor ? Do not think twice, one of the best burger I have had in miami.
Edit - upping to a 4/5 because I tried their main tapas menu - they are amazing! True score is 3.5/5 though - got undercooked pork for one tapas which is pretty bad.
Everything slapped, all dishes AT LEAST 4/5 (other than the undercooked pork). Drinks still feel average, and prices are expensive for the tapas, even though they were fun.
Pretty slick place that I’d like to try again. Average tasting cocktails for pretty expensive price. Got dessert with drinks here and the desert was beautifully dressed, but a bit to eclectic for my taste. It had thyme and cilantro on ice cream, straight up yuck. I’d like to visit for the actual food and re-rate in the future.
Everything slapped, all dishes AT LEAST 4/5 (other than the undercooked pork). Drinks still feel average, and prices are expensive for the tapas, even though they were fun.
Pretty slick place that I’d like to try again. Average tasting cocktails for pretty expensive price. Got dessert with drinks here and the desert was beautifully dressed, but a bit to eclectic for my taste. It had thyme and cilantro on ice cream, straight up yuck. I’d like to visit for the actual food and re-rate in the future.
All the food was excellent and the service was fantastic, 10/10 would come again. Great place for a group of friends or for a birthday!
I don’t know whyyy this place is 4.3 star when it definitely should be a 5! Had the best best carne casera and house salad ever!! Sad that I don’t live in Illinois because I would definitely come back. (As you can tell)
We had a great, “dinner tapas,” experience here. We were in the area for other reasons and we stopped there for dinner. It wasn’t busy around 5-6ish, so we got seated right away. My daughter ordered a peach sangria, which was delicious when I tasted it as I went with the classic, Estrellas. We ordered cream of asparagus to start off with, then 5 tapas for our main course, so we could had a bit of every savourer tastes that we could expect from a Española restaurant in The US. Everything was delicious, I must say. We did not ordered the Paella it is usually very filling and because we wanted to ordered a variety of tapas dishes, which we did not regret at all. Service was excellent, ambiance very authentic, we were able to enjoy the, “Flamenco” show and price was reasonable. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to explore another Country’s specialties. I would go back to tastes the others dishes that we didn’t order.
Food was above average tasting, we were just surprised by how expensive things were for what we got with the food. We got the croquetas, empanadas, sangrita, and patatas bravas. Service was fine.
I will start by saying the croquettes are bloody delicious. We came in towards the end of the evening, roughly 10:40 when they close at midnight. We had a very rough situation with our server she made us feel very unwelcome. Our tapas all came on top of each other which left a huge gap between tapas and entree. We ordered the whole fish which came out super dry and our server had a really hard time taking the head off. So much so that I wish I would have done it instead so there weren't so many pin bones. The paella was over and undercooked at the same time. The rice was mushy with no socarrat, meat was super dry. You can tell the kitchen had no interest in pleasing customers anymore and they were ready to get out of there.
Why five stars you wonder? Jess, the manager, did a great job of following up with us and making sure that the service and kitchen issues that we had were addressed. She made it clear that it was not acceptable for this kind of behavior to happen in front or back of house no matter what time the table enters the restaurant. High five to her and thanks so much for hearing our needs and taking care of it.
She made it so that we will be back and we will be enjoying those croquettes again.
Why five stars you wonder? Jess, the manager, did a great job of following up with us and making sure that the service and kitchen issues that we had were addressed. She made it clear that it was not acceptable for this kind of behavior to happen in front or back of house no matter what time the table enters the restaurant. High five to her and thanks so much for hearing our needs and taking care of it.
She made it so that we will be back and we will be enjoying those croquettes again.
Modern rustic with an old world flair. Absolutely delicious. My son and I went for dinner.
We ordered red sangria, Ensenada Casa-house salad, Albondigas Espanolas-Spanish meatballs in homemade orange honey rib sauce served with saffron rice, Jamon Serrano con Queso-traditional Serrano ham with Manchego cheese and four tomato rubbed crostini, Datiles-four bacon wrapped dates and creme Brule for dessert.
Heavenly. All of it. Salad was fresh, with subtle yet distinctive flavors. Meatballs were a lovely surprise of flavors and bacon wrapped dates were perfection.
4-5 entrées were perfect for 2 people.
Absolutely going back.
Service was perfect; prompt, and friendly.
We ordered red sangria, Ensenada Casa-house salad, Albondigas Espanolas-Spanish meatballs in homemade orange honey rib sauce served with saffron rice, Jamon Serrano con Queso-traditional Serrano ham with Manchego cheese and four tomato rubbed crostini, Datiles-four bacon wrapped dates and creme Brule for dessert.
Heavenly. All of it. Salad was fresh, with subtle yet distinctive flavors. Meatballs were a lovely surprise of flavors and bacon wrapped dates were perfection.
4-5 entrées were perfect for 2 people.
Absolutely going back.
Service was perfect; prompt, and friendly.