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Neighborhood: MissionMon-Wed. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thu. 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Sat. 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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The special on the chalk board was $3 sangria. I'm not sure if that's how much our sangria was because we got pitchers. But between 10 of us, we had around 7 or 8 pitchers.
We ordered a lot of food. I don't remember all the different items we had, but we had steak, pork belly, beets, paella cakes, paella, mixed greens, and that's all I can think of.
Anyway, the food was pretty okay, but I will say the paella was not that amazing. I didn't taste any burned bits on the bottom. It was all pretty moist.
Otherwise, the service was good and the staff was actually pretty nice. I'm not sure what the bar was like, but the sangria was tasty.
This place is easy to get to. A few minutes walk from the 16th street BART station and you're there.
I don't know how much the meal cost, but I'm sure it was large.
I'm not THAT easy to please, so I'm always surprised by the hate for this place...the food, service, and atmosphere are always stellar.
The menu changes seasonally and featured Spanish tapas with an autumn twist such as autumn delights such as empanadas with roasted winter squash, currants, pine nuts, pistachios, pecans, fall spices, pimenton aioli..the root vegetables taking center stage.
The salt roasted beets featuring pickled fennel, rogue smoky blue cheese, pimenton pecans were a standout, as was the halibut. The baby artichokes were bathed in the right amount of garlic and fennel for flavor but not cloying.
I've never been to Barcelona, but hope to one day stroll along its famed Ramblas. In the meantime, I'll sate myself with trips to Valencia Street.
Quite surprised to see the negative reviews. Our food was nothing short of delicious.
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Not impressed with the food whatsoever. Meager portions and food that has really not much tatse or anything unique to it.
The decor, presentation, seating is very nice dont get me wrong. The food was just so average. The empanadas were small they were all pastry, you couldnt taste anything inside them and of course they were served with a mayonase you drenched on to derive some flavor. Boring.
The albondigas (meatballs) were just average meatballs thrown in a stew and served. The Paella cakes (seafood cakes) tasted like pancakes with seafood mixed in them. Really nothing impressive at all. $80 for two with wine. Meh, will never go back here for this cost.
Delicious tapas and terrific staff!
While on a search for Indian food, ended up stumbling onto this place and were hooked by the menu. We split the cheese platter with the jamon serrano, that melted in the mouth. We swore to bring our friends back just for the bleu cheese, rosemary stuffed dates (though they were daily specials, not on the main menu). We finished the off with a plates of crispy yet juicy pork belly and a wild mushroom-spanish rice dish.
We washed it down with a bottle of cabernet sauvignon, that suddenly came crashing down to the floor (placing no blame on anyone in particular, hehe). Luckily not much was lost, but our wonderful waiter came out and filled both of our glasses to make up for what the floor 'consumed'.
-1 Star for the conceited man with his mute friends at one table next to us as well as for the crazy family that brought along their yawning 4 year old who buried herself in jackets at the table on our other side.
My Ramblas experience was kind of like meeting a great looking guy, who is friendly, but very vanilla/ forgettable (kind of like the guys at Balboa cafe... but good looking). Translate: pretend to save his number/ be polite, but never have intentions to call or rendezvous.
Ambiance/ decor: great
Service: Also awesome
Food: meh
We ordered the flatbread for a starter. This was my favorite part of the meal. It was unique, falvorful, and not too filling. A breath of fresh flat-bread goodness for my palate.
Then we had the Empandillas (sp?) and the meatball dish. Both were very vanilla and kind of fell flat on my tonuge. They weren't bad, but didn't leave me wanting to come back.
If I do return, it will be a flat bread booty call.
The Green Zebra guide had a coupon for a free sangria at Ramblas so this is where we went for dinner. This is a fab spot in the ghetto fab Mission so when you step in, you don't even remember where you are. I liked how the menu was split into categories like Foliage, Earth, Land and Sea. I ordered:
Empanadillas - The portion wasn't big but the flavor was delicious! I didn't even care/notice that there wasn't any meat. The buttery crisp shell contained a mighty mixture of goat cheese, roasted winter squash, currants, pine nuts, pistachios, pecans. And the aioli makes everything even better.
Paella Ramblas - This paella smelled like the ocean (in a good way!) with clams, mussels, calamari, octopus, gambas, organic chicken and chorizo with saffron rice. The seafood was fresh and plentiful. It really tasted like someone had just gone fishing and came back with a big basket of the day's catch to be cooked into a hearty, boiling hot paella just for me.
They also have Sunday brunch and I will definitely check that out. BTW, the sangria was good too! Glad I let that coupon lure me here.
My husband and I made it out of the house for Halloween this year. We parked one block from the restaurant and entered through the doors around 10:30 pm. We eyed a couple of open tables and immediately sat near the hostess. As usual, the service was cordial. The waitress swiftly brought beer for my husband and my sangria within minutes. We had the appetizer cheese plate offering four cheeses (perhaps more?), honey, thinly sliced ham, and additional items which were nice. We also ordered flat iron steak (can't go wrong there) and pork belly. The slice of pork belly sat atop roasted root vegetables and thick orange hued sauce; the meat was tender and not overly fatty - perfectly done.
Thank you Ramblas for a relatively stress-free night of fine dining in the city on one of the busiest nights of the year!
We went here for dinner for Halloween and we were seated close to the window so we see all the people who dressed up for Halloween. There was this guy who (I'm assuming) made his own costume- he was the tin man from Wizard of Oz. It was really cool because he really looked like it!! People who were passing by would even take his picture!
On with the food! I think we ordered almost half or so on the entree menu and I don't remember disliking any of the food. They were all good, different menu compare to the tapas I've been to, sangria was amazingly good, they used rosemary quite often on their food which just adds flavor, the cheese and cured meat I think it was quite tasty especially the honey!!! We had this 50 year old balsamic vinaigarette was quite interesting and I'm not sure how to describe the flavor- let me just say it wasn't over-empowering nor did it have a strong taste.
Our server was dressed as Pee Wee Herman and he actually looked just like him lol It was such a fun night glad we went here on Halloween
Another Tapas Bar I would gladly put down on my list. This place had a very welcoming ambiance and the service was great! It was interesting that we came to this place as our last resort. We were supposed to go to another Tapas Bar across the street only to discover that they were closed. Cold and hungry, we all decide to give this place a go, and what do you know this place was wonderful! Sometimes it works if you don't plan!
Went here for $3 sangrias during HH and was blown away how delicious each sip was! I think it's way better than Cascal's and Cha Cha Cha's. Now I know where to go for sangrias!
I plan to come back and try their food next time. Love the ambiance and fixated on the dining room light fixtures.
Omg! I loved this place! My husband and I met 2 friends here for brunch on Sunday. There was no one in the place when we got there but then tons of people came in to be seated. We all ordered a delicious $3 mimosa! They also have $3 bloody marys that my friend ordered. We ordered clam strips for an appetizer...I never had clams before. But these were sooo good. They had a little spice to them which tasted perfect. I ordered the Valencia Scrambler which included 3 eggs, potatoes, and grilled bread. Yum. My husband ordered the Shrimp and Grits. It was amazing! I definitely recommend this place to everyone looking for brunch! The mimosa's are delicious!!!!
I'd go back just for the patatas bravas!
Good food and friendly staff but food came out a bit slow.
JONASAPPROVED!
Probably one of the nicest most attentive bartenders Ive had the pleasure of dealing with
Then again we were the only people in there
The sangria was very good and the bartender filled up my water 6-7 times
We ordered a few different things
The steak which was tasty but I will agree with other reviewers the portions are REALLY REALLY small (even smaller than other Tapas places)
The spanish tortilla was tasty and good with drinks
The flatbread was the stand out for me (I wanted to eat the dip with my fingers)
But would I come back? Meh there is nothing I would crave about this place - nothing
Had a fun night here with a big group. The food was hit and miss - good hearty paella, good sangria, decent appetizers, mediocre churros con chocolate.
The ambiance is really nice for a small group (dark and quiet), but we were too big and the space was awkward (pillars in between seats at the table).
Alex the bartender is a downright doll! He had a genial, attentive demeanor (which, funny enough, when we complimented him on being so beguiling, he told us he was having an off night! I can't imagine what he's like when he's feeling on his game), and he made the most lovely drinks (basil lemonade and my companion's mojito: I'm looking at you!).
I've been to Ramblas before, and the food (if memory serves me right) is always delicious, including the flatbread that we got last night. Also, I love the sangria here!
As for the pricing...well, it's expensive. Would I come here if I was astonishingly hungry and needed some good eats? No. But coming for drinks and a little snack is worth the splurge.
Also, an extra star is solely for Alex alone--not only did was he awesome for all of the above reasons, but he laughed at all of my stupid jokes. Smart man.
Go on Mondays...half off bottles of wine. We tried the (cheapest) "effervescent" white wine...it was pretty nice. Definitely get the patatas bravas and veggie paella. We had a table of 6 people with 2 bottles of wine, with 5 people pitching in for the tab, and they each only paid a little over $20. Can't complain about that.
Also, might as well go across the street to Blondie's and grab a pre-dinner martini while you're there!
I used to like this place but I feel like the food isn't as good as it used to be and its really overpriced nowadays. There are better tapas places around.
I just tried this place the other night with a good friend and we absolutely adored it. When you walk in from colorful Valencia Street, you feel like you're not even in the Mission. It's a fabulous looking place with a warm feel, and the staff was very friendly with us.
We loved every tapas dish that we ordered, from the House Olives to the Cheese Embuchado Plate (with amazing cheeses!). The string beans were phenom, and the Grilled Ajillo (shrimp) was incredible. I also enjoyed their Sangria.
The missing star is due to the slightly slow service and the slightly steeper price (for my range), but it was well worth it. I recommend this place for a dinner for 2 people for sure!
I should disclaim by saying a) i'm not a tapas expert, and b) i live about a mile away from AOC, which is listed in the Bible, Quran, Talmud, and Gita as the best tapas place on earth.
Ramblas is a serviceable Tapas joint. The Sangria is not without its merits, and the vibe is actually perfect. The food selection is a *bit* slim. Things are priced reasonably. In fact, this is its greatest asset.
For those who've been to 'Cobras & Matadors', expect a similar experience albeit in a slightly more upbeat environment.
The patatas bravas were pretty solid. $100 for two, with 2-3 rounds of drinks. Not bad, not stunning.
I am so pissed right now. For the first time, my iPhone and MacBook Pro have completely failed me. During an import, I lost ALL of the amazing photos I took of the food I had here when iPhoto crashed. Just so you know, the pics were great.
Driving around, we happened to pass this place and decided to stop in. Found amazing parking right around the corner, and went in. There was no wait and we got a great table and a great server. The food came out very quickly and with the perfect amount of space between each one so that the table wasn't too cluttered. We definitely over ordered, and I was so stuffed when we left that we had to walk around for awhile...and shoe shop.
We had:
-Drink: Gluttony. Can't remember what was in it...but it was delicious. And above-stated missing picture of it was great too.
-Patatas Bravas - potatoes with a spicy harissa aioli and leeks. The harissa was a flavor I had not encountered before and I loved it; it is now on my top ten list of sauces that I would like to pour all over my body. Crispy cubed potatoes, AMAZING.
-Bistro Filet - my friend is on Atkins (insert eye-rolling here) so we had to have some dead cow. The meat was delicious but surprisingly this was actually my least favorite dish, even though it was great; cooked evenly and seasoned well.
-Paella Cakes - this was the special of the night and a compromise for the Paella entree I wanted to order, but knew my friend wouldn't share with me. (In case you're wondering, we were told the Paella is enough for 2-3 people to share, and if I ever get to go back I will absolutely have it.)
-Panzanella - heirloom tomatoes (one of my addictions) with watermelon (I was skeptical about another red and sweeter fruit mixed with tomatoes, but it was great), cucumbers, avocado and tomato vinagrette.
We had such a great time and I am so mad that I can't remember our server's name so I can give her props. She even pointed me to the clothing shop next door to buy shoes and I found a great pair. I will absolutely be going back here the next time I am in town....even if it is just to take new pictures.
Edit: Our server was Guity (found the receipt). You rock! Oh and also, 50 bucks for all of the above (25 a person) was a total bargain in my book. I will for sure be coming back.
Yu-uuu-uuuumy! P:
I don't know how authentic this place is, but it's still really delicious.
Really friendly, nice staff. The new bartender was super attentive.
I went with a few friends, and everything we ordered was yummy, we all shared and tasted each others food.
Nice, warm, glowy ambiance. I'm not a connosieur, but I liked the Sangria! It was sweet.
We had the churros with chocolate dipping sauce for dessert, perfect ending P:
Still yummy sangria, still decent food, and great service at the bar even. I think complaining that this isn't authentic tapas is like complaining that the local Chinese or Indian food places aren't authentic. No, they're Americanized, but you know what? That's what happens when they're in America. (See sushi or Mexican food in Australia for a better example of how a region can completely bastardize the original cuisine it's trying to recreate.)
Without comparing this food too much to that found in my beloved Espana, I still think it hits the mark and takes me back to fantastic summer evenings spent tapas hopping in the Barrio Gotic.
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My first experience was a good one. I went here with a couple of friends after realizing that Cha Cha Chas told us we would be waiting for an hour and a half for a table. So to be honest, the idea of eating at Ramblas was more out of desperation. We were agitated and hungry.
I can say that the decision to come here was a great decision. The sangria was addicting, noise level was bearable, nice dim ambiance, and very friendly/helpful servers. The corn dish the server recommended was superb!
However if I had to state my own personal criticism is that the portions are small in relation to the price (I know it's a tapas bar), other than that I had a good time at Ramblas
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As me and my friend approached Ramblas, I noticed that Ramblas is an extension of Thirsty Bear on Howard Street. I thought to myself, okay this should be good. We ordered the Patatas Bravas, Caldeirada Fish Stew, Chicken a la Plancha and the their Wheat Beer.
The Patatas were good, reminded me of Thirsty Bear's patatas however Ramblas had the potatoes drenched in this aioli sauce which was pretty tasty, Next we had the Fish Stew which tasted amazing, the tomato sauce was superb and went great with the bread. Lastly we had the Chicken a la Plancha which was a total disappointment. I wish I went with the Pork. The chicken did not have much flavor, it reminded me of a dry bbq chicken teriyaki with out the teriyaki sauce. It tasted like something I would get from a food court at a mall.
Overall, the service and some of the food was great a but the chicken gets a thumbs down.
Oh Ramblas, why have you changed so much? I do not love like I used to. Your prices are too high, your small plates have become too small, and your menu is just not as interesting as it used to be. Oh well. Your atmosphere is still nice, and the decor is fun to look at, and the staff is always kind. Be well Ramblas. Maybe I will see you again at happy hour.
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Very delicious, but very small portions. Boyfriend and I left hungry and a bill of 50 bucks( no alcohol or drinks, just water). I know it is supposed to be small plates (to share), but instead of even numbers, everything comes in odd numbers. I have been there before, had the churros for dessert, that seemed a lot smaller than last time... Cheese platter isn't worth 12 dollars by any means, believe me.
I don't think I am coming back.
I spent an evening here with the hubby to celebrate our 2 year anniversary.
Great prices. The seafood paella is a favorite dish but I found it to be more on the salty side. Scrumptous meatballs. I thought the beet salad was not as fulfilling, it seemed to lack flavor and the feta cheese made it too bitter. The server was helpful with food recommendations but the wine he suggested wasn't all too great..a Spanish white wine that tasted like a bland sauvignon blanc.
Overall a nice experience and i did enjoy the jazzy music, modern decor and pop culture art on the wall.
Paella is something that we often skip in Spanish places simply because we gorge on the tapas. We decided to give the Ramblas paella a try and we were blown away! It was phenomenal. The server was knowledgeable about wines and made a couple of really good recomendations on the red wines.
The portions of the tapas seemed a little on the smaller side, but all in all the bill came to $10o which wasnt too bad with 4 glasses of wine.
Good bar and really creative yummy tapas. Not on the cheapest side but definitely worth investing a little extra. We went there for a friend's birthday and we all had a good time. Maybe it was the company also and not just the food and drinks... Anyway I definitely plan on coming back.
Phenomenal. I came here over a year ago for brunch and had a great experience. Last night I brought a few friends who were visiting from Italy, and we came in for cocktails and ended up staying for dinner. The bartender demonstrated the mixology of some of their artisanal cocktails (each named after the 7 Deadly Sins). The servers were also very friendly and the food was excellent.
I am of course, always partial to Spanish tapas restaurants because it runs in my blood, but even in my biased view, the evening was perfect.
(3.5 Stars) Good finds are often accomplished when you are your friends are just wandering a neighborhood with no destination in mind, that hungry feeling starts cropping up, and the group piles into a place no one has tried before but which looks promising. Packed on a Tuesday night (always a good sign) with one table left which we snagged. A strangely eclectic group of patrons, ranging from hipsters and tuff guys to businessmen and a few seniors - all having a great time in the somewhat smaller dining area.
Prompt and friendly staff - even if we did find ourselves closing the joint down. Food was paced well for the size of the table, and drinks were never empty. Speaking of the food - tasty and well plated, although (and it could have just been the our particular sampling) not particularly adventurous of over the top in the flavor department (although the Gambas Ajillo were a stand out that disappeared quickly).
Well priced, well staffed, and a good destination choice for smaller groups.
Came here during happy hour where their sangria is 3 bucks a cup.. The waiter was awesome thats why I added an extra star. He was super nice and hooked it up with a pitcher (good for 2 cups for each person and there were 4 of us..)
Our main mission was to get buzzed off something good and their sangria was definitely different. Its spicy, not in a bad way but like a fruity-er version of jager.. That took some getting used to. (a couple of sips - some)
We also ordered some calamari it was good but how could you mess up frying calamari? The sauce was okay.. Flavored mayo..
But since we only came here to drink, I really wanna go here for food next time, and yes there will be a next time!!
Ay caramba guey! The flower floating in the Hibiscus Margarita is inedible! Despite the server's warning, I tried to bite mine anyway. Yuck! She suggested I suck the alcohol out of the petals instead. How did she know that's my specialty?
The menu is separated into distinct categories: Earth, Land, Sea and Paellas. We decided to order from each section (hold the paella) to cover all of the bases. The Empanadillas and Bistro Filet were my favorites, even though all I could taste was the spinach filling and none of the Manchego and goat cheeses in the former. The Caldeirada Fish Stew was just okay and not at all like the wild fiesta description in the menu, and the Spanish Tortilla was just plain bland. Can you say: aburrido?
I've saved the most important part for the end. Are you ready for my rant? WHERE IS THE FREE BREAD? Hello?! A dollar for bread and dip that most restaurants offer as a complimentary appetite whetter? Por que? Even stingy ass Chinese restaurants will throw in some free peanuts with dinner. Okay, so the bread at Ramblas is Acme and the vinegary-oily dip is tasty, but the duo would be better gratis. Seriously, Ramblas, the economy may be shitty but charging for bread should be a crime. While free good bread isn't the biggest incentive for my restaurant visits, not offering free bread is definitely a deal-breaker. Escuchame!
Anyway, 3 stars for the food plus 0.5 for the good service. Four stars will be given when they stop charging for the bread and dip.
I could go here and spend a lot of money... and in fact I do!
I have the benefit of living a few blocks away and can run over and get amazing tapas and sangria whenever I want - I am a lucky girl!
Everything is very fresh and feels like it was made from scratch. No conveyer belt produced this, as you would expect - but something just feels a little homemade and earthy about everything.
The last time I went here, my BF and I were quoted a 10 minute wait time. It turned out that tables were not moving as quickly as originally expected, and the Manager stopped by and gave us drinks on the house for the longer than expected wait - I thought that was a really nice gesture, it made me feel like my patronage was appreciated - something really hard to come by sometimes! It seems that I can not leave here without dessert - save room, they are all amazing!
I really can't pick one favorite thing... so you probably should just get a plate of it all...
The restaurant and food were excellent. (I recommend the hibiscus margaritas, bistro filet and empanadillas.)
Service is so-so. The host was great, very welcoming a real gentelman. The server...well, you could tell she had a long day.
I sort of forget to write this review from when I went to Ramblas last month, but felt it might be good to include my 4th experience from coming here.
Ramblas has always been a decent, not too pricey, late-night stop. So because my friend had driven in from Seattle/Oregon trip for the night and it was about 10pm, I decided to bring her out for a lighter meal of tapas.
When we arrived, it took a few minutes longer for them to seat us than necessary - there were plenty of empty tables, but they wanted to bus and seat us at a specific one. Our waiter didn't come quickly, and when we finally go to order our drinks we had to wait a bit longer than normal again just to get them. I ordered their special Almond Margarita that isn't on the menu, but ended up with some strange concoction that wasn't like the last few times I'd ordered it.
We had settled on ordering a pork dish, when the waiter told us that he was out. Eliminating half of the menu and having us bummed with our hearts set on having pork, we settled on one of the steak dishes. Also out. So we ended up ordering the Albondigas, which last time I wasn't a fan of, but my friend wanted to try. We also ordered the Empanadillas, my personal favorite. Coming at separate times, we asked for bread to accompany our meatballs instead of going for another dish. Suddenly, they're now charging $1 for bread and oil to each customer - which is ridiculous. We waited and waited, while our waiter continually rushed by us and ignored my deepening frown and stares at him.
Finally, another waiter boy came over and asked how things were. We mentioned that we were waiting on bread, and he apologized, but they were out. At that point, I was pissed. EVERYTHING we'd ordered they were out of! And didn't have the decency to tell us at the beginning of our meal, "hey guys, we're out of this this and this". I would have gone somewhere else, sure, but it's better than pissing off someone who is a repeat customer.
The guy felt bad when I started in on how they were out of everything and how our waiter was avoiding us and leaving us hanging. As apology, they bought us dessert. Then the waiter came over and started talking about how they'd gotten slammed badly that night because of the holiday, apologized. blah blah. He works elsewhere in the city (that shall remain nameless, I'm not that petty to call him out here) so I am most certainly going to do my best to avoid going there during his work hours. Very sad, but one thing I can say is that Ramblas won't be seeing my face for awhile.
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Thumbs down. This was my third time here and each time the restaurant has become worse. My first experience was quite good, second fair, and my last one was negative. First, the tortilla espanol was burned and was treated more like an omelet with bacon in it rather than more of the quiche-like, sans pie crust, that is served in Spain. I could hardly find any potatoes. At around $10, way too pricey.
On the price note, these are tapas, so any plate over $7 should include high price ingredients like scallops, shrimp, filet mignon or something similar. You will be hard-pressed to find anything close to authentic Spanish tapas in this place for under $10.
Second, I had fish (trout/bass) and the menu made it sound like it was a tapas but this was really a small fish entree, not an appetizer like dish. However, the lamb bocadillos were good and the price ($9 or so) did not bother me. This whole issue of charging $1 for bread is insulting. The bread was unremarkable and I'll bet they buy from an outside vendor.
This place looks like it's a hit with the hipster-foodie crowd, but don't go here if you're looking for anything close to an authentic Spanish brasserie. I give this place 3-5 years of further survival, unless it truly re-invents itself.
Came here last night for an event. I had already ate earlier so I didn't order any food..but I observed the endless plates of delicious tapas being brought out from the kitchen. The Paella smelled amazing. I did nibble on some potatos drizzled in spicy aioli and it was excellent!
I thought their sangrias were good and all of the staff there were friendly. I'd definitely go back there to enjoy a full meal.
3.5 stars
The BFF & I had dinner here at about 10 pm a few nights ago & the place was still swamped with sangria guzzlin', tapas lovin folk. I felt the energetic vibe from the minute I walked in, setting the tone for a lively evening of conversation & stories between me & my dining partner.
Drinks:
- basil lemonade for him. Supposed to be virgin, but there was definitely something making that drink strong.
- Some of their cocktails were names after the 7 deadly sins & the Catholic school girl in me found that verrrry amusing. I went for "Envy" which was green tea infused tequila, honey & something else I can't remember. I would come back just to try the other "sins."
Food:
-we started with the "four local cheeses"- Sheep's milk was tasteless, i enjoyed the goat's milk one, but the BFF found it too thick, one of the cow's milk was too *stinky* for us & the other, which was like brie, won both our approval for it's creaminess & milder flavor.
- bistro filet- which came out medium rare when i ordered it well done. They apologized & fixed it quickly. This was my favorite dish because the filet was remarkably flavorful & tender.
- pork bocadillo- these pork shoulder sandwiches were well seasoned & satisfying-we took 1/3 home.
- "ramblas" paella- we hardly ever get the paella at other tapas restaurants & honestly, i think we ordered it that night because nothing else on the menu looked appetizing to us; Our waitress suggested we order one more item besides the filet & bocadillo. It was decent, but I don't think we would ever order it again. P.S. the BFF is such a sweetie for peeling my shrimp for me... yea, shrimp heads freak me out just a little.
Service was tolerable, not horrible, just not very attentive. Our waitress didn't really check on us, which was fine because we didn't particularly need anything once our food & drinks were on the table. However, it was a little hard to find her at the end of the meal when we *did* need a box & the bill ($76 without tip.)
Definitely a place with high spirits & strong spirits- two things that make for a pretty fun evening out.
Came here before the Film Noir opening night with JRo.
The ambiance is warm, nice lighting, candles, Spanish art prints. Nice wine list, and interesting cocktails.
First let me say, that I am not a big fan of Spanish or Basque food. It is too strongly flavored with flavors that I have a hard time with.
We ordered the following:
Acme bread with dipping oil/flavored stuff, really good and filling and only 1.00 per person.
Little lamb sandwiches, kind of like pulled lamb cheese steaks.
Shrimp saute, my favorite, shrimp were slightly overcooked
Fried Cheese, very tasty.
Chorizo and sausage and lentils, was that blood sausage in there? this was too much for me, I guess I am just used to Mexican chorizo.
Frozen nougat with chocolate and caramel sauce, mmmmmm, like a fancy snickers bar.
The hostess was nice and seated us right away without a reservation, the waitress was nice and attentive, a guy noticed the sun was shining through their amber tinted windows right on JRo, and shut the shades and apologized right away. That was nice that he noticed and remedied it right away.
I thought the portions were perfect. Doesn't tapas mean little plates?
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Until I can actually get to Spain and Portugal, I…
if its 10:00 and you haven't manage to eat yet,…
I'm a huge Europhile so this is where I hightail…
I don't give 1 and 2 star ratings that often, but…
