Tapas Teatro

 

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Kathryn E.

Dallas, TX

Yes, it is a convenient location attached tp the best theater in town, and yes, the setting is modern and cool.... but the food is marginal at best, and the service has been down-right atrocious at times.  I was ruined by being a fan of Jaleo's in DC before this place opened in B-more and Tapas Teatro can never really match that.  But even going in and knowing not to expect Jaleo quality, I still leave disappointed.  For better tapas, I'll take Pazo's or Mezze any day of the week and save my true Spanish tapas cravings for trips to DC.

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K Sera S.

Columbia, MD

Tapas Teatro deserves credit for being if not THE first then one of the first tapas bars in Baltimore.

That alone, of course, doesn't hold up for long.

The prices are good, the food is solid but not necessarily great, and as others have observed, it is rather small and the wait can be insane. If you're thinking "Oh, we'll just pop in for a quick bite before the movie" (at the adjoining Charles Theater), your dinner might well end up being popcorn and JuJubees from the concession stand.

If you like sangria, theirs is quite good.

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Marcia R.

Pikesville, MD

Not as impressed with the food as the convenience of it being right next to the Charles theartre. I like the idea of meeting a pal for a movie and then grabbing a lite meal. The food varies, none of it horrible and none earth shattering. The service is also spotty but on my last visit it was good and our server was very nice.

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Adam O.

Baltimore, MD

While I agree with Kathryn E. regarding Jaleo being better Tapas, Tapas Teatro is still the best Tapas restaurant in Baltimore.  The atmosphere is always lively and it's a great place to eat before catching a movie at the Charles Theater.

I have never been to Tapas Teatro without there being a crowd.  I think this speaks to the popular sentiment of this restaurant.  The restaurant is cozy.  The menu is extensive, and let me add authentic.  The service and food are good.  The prices are reasonable.  As opposed to Pazo which is waaay too comercialized and Mezze which isn't even Spanish..  Tapas Teatro does justice to the "genre" and is definitely part of a nice evening.

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Shawn F.

Baltimore, MD

Great atmosphere and good food. We were able to get a table for two immediately upon arriving on a rainy Friday night. Lucky, since it was my birthday, and this place doesn't take reservations. The individual tapas range in price from $5 to $15, though most in the $6-$9 range. You'll probably want to order two or so per person. Service was OK, and most of the stuff we ordered came quickly. The food isn't the best I've had, but it's quite passable. The albondigas (lamb meatballs) were interesting, and the artichoke salad was fairly tasty. The clams were pretty good, though I wish I hadn't listened to the waiter's rec and trusted my own instincts to get the grilled calamari instead.

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Aisha M.

Washington, DC

I came here last week with 3 girlfriends around 11pm on Saturday. Many restaurants don't have their kitchens open that late so that is plus for Tapas Teatro.

The drink menu is awesome especially sporting at 17oz  Hefferweizzen. We ordered at least 15 things on the menu. The duds were the unseasoned calamari and the salfish fritters which were more like potato balls.

The stars were the Albondigas, lamb meatballs in a rich tomato and onion sauce. Also the lamb chops were grilled to perfection. I'm sure there are restaurants with better food in Baltimore but this was pretty good for late evening food.

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Sarah F.

Arlington, VA

I don't know why this place has such great reviews. It is attached to the theater which is nice. But the wait is always ridiculous and the bar is SUPER tiny so there really isn't much space to wait in. When you actually do get seated the service isn't that fantastic and the food itself is so greasy  every time I have eaten there I feel sick afterwards. They do however, have pretty good Sangria, but then again that's a pretty easy thing to make.

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Jessica L.

Baltimore, MD

With its classy variety of tasty, tiny dishes -- at very reasonable
prices -- and its ideal location next door to the Charles art-house
movie theater, Tapas Teatro is the perfect place to start off a
dinner-and-a-movie night or to stop off and chat over a bite about
what you've just seen.

The plentiful paella--tossed with a generous helping of seafood and
sausage--will satisfy even the biggest appetites.
The bar highlight is the authentic sangria, but also offers a wide
range of wines, beers, port and sherries.

We had a blast!!! It was 5 of us and the bill came to about $80 and
then with tip we each payed $20. The sangria was the best I have
ever had (besides my own). We did have to wai about 30 minutes but
sat in the lobby of the theater and enjoyed the scene. The hubby
and I can't wait to go back and hit a movie. We park in the lot
next to the garge across the street and it was just 2 bucks.
However we where there for almost 2 1/2 hours enjoying ourselves so
be ready to stay and relax and have fun!!

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Marion P.

Evanston, IL

Their food is so delicious! Good place to go between a movie and the bars across the street.

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Kelly B.

MD

The only drawback to this place is that you can't get reservations. Like everyone else, you have to wait your turn, but the good news is it's completely worth it. The prices are more than reasonable, the atmosphere inviting, and the sangria - you've just got to try it. One of the hands down best restaurants in town. Great place for a date.

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Leah M.

Baltimore, MD

Tapas Teatro is my favorite restaurant in all of Baltimore. The decor is great, the sangria is better. And all those little plates of delicious Spanish dishes. My favorite was something called Piperade but they just updated their menu and took it off! Their Pea Fritter, Cumin Chicken, Chicken Croquettes are all very tasty. I highly recommend this restaurant though the wait can be a little long sometimes since they don't take researvations. It's worth it though!

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Merrill F.

Silver Spring, MD

I love this place. The sangria is delicious, the atmosphere is friendly and inviting, and while I am not normally a fan of spanish tapas very much, the food was too delicious to not love. I got the battered vegetables, which were just to die for, and the beef something, which was just perfectly done. The presentation is great, the waiters are helpful, and the food is delicious. A great place to go with a group of 4-5 (about the number of people a plate will serve--each person should order 1-2 plates, roughly). Very roughly.
This place is amazing.

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Eric P.

Baltimore, MD

Tapas Teatro has a menu filled with many delights. The tapas and drinks make a great meal, or a light snack before or after a movie next door at the Charles Theatre. The wait can be incredibly long on weekends, give your self plenty of time, especially if you plan on seeing a movie afterwards.

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kevin k.

Ellicott City, MD

one lazy sunday i drove by on charles st and noticed this bustling place with people on the sidewalk.  i was very surprised cause not too long ago this place was considereded one of the condemed building. what a difference money and times makes! today i walked in got seated in a reasonable amount of time. i liked how the tables were arranged. kinda close to each other so if wanted u can be friend w ur neighbor. not that i encourage that : )  i have not done much of tapas so i did not what to expect for price.  i got lamb + calamary (grilled) + goat cheese.. the H2O was served in a slim long glass.  i begining to like this place.  then i do watch as people walk by outside the street. what a great asset. the dish w goat cheese was served.  good dish. good presentation and taste. then lamb (wow, awesome, especially the sause) then calamary (little bit too raw but it tasted pretty goood.
i am happy to see the wave of capitalism hitting north of charles st but at the same time lament the past however dangerous and non-productive it may have been....

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Kristina L.

Baltimore, MD

this place is the best tapas restaurant i have been to.  the food is great and it is very reasonably priced for tapas.  i would definitely recommend going with friends or family and ordering lots of plates and sharing- and definitely calling ahead for reservations.  enjoy!

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