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“I have been to Tres Gatos three times, and I keep coming back for their intimate seating, great tapas, and cute book/record store.” in 9 reviews
“Also, the space is super cozy, and when each dish came to our table it was presented with such relish.” in 26 reviews
“We had Tortilla Espanola, beet salad, the medjool date appetizer and the shrimp (gambas) with garlic.” in 40 reviews
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About the Business
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David D.
Tres Gatos is Boston's first and only tapas restaurant/ book & record store. We offer a from-scratch menu, an all-Spanish wine list, and the finest craft beers. We also offer live music on a regular basis.
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- Christina N.Midtown West, New York, NY0287Jan 4, 2024
This place was amazing!! Fun drinks and environment! They have some records for sale in the back!
I loved the food - more on the expensive end but something worth splurging for! The dishes are creative and well crafted.
The service was also great.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Dec 19, 2023
I had dinner at Tres Gatos on a weeknight and it was solidly busy. The food was also solid, especially the gambas Al ajillo. The servers were friendly and the place itself was lovely and warm.
A major highlight was browsing the book and record store in the back after our meal! They have a good selection and lovely, helpful, friendly staff, and it was a fun and new way to end a dinner out.
Definitely recommend! I will be back!Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Dec 15, 2023
Came here for a date night dinner and I loved it! Would overall give a 4.5 so I rounded up to 5 stars. Easy to find parking and my partner and I really enjoyed the cozy yet trendy vibe inside. They were playing great music as well. Service was standard and friendly.
We opted to go for more tapas over fewer tapas alongside a paella at the server's recommendation, and this is the way to go unless you have a larger party.
Spanish tortilla - I loved this dish although some bites of it were definitely oversalted. The flavors were rich and tasty, though, so I would still recommend this if you're a fan of strong flavors.
Scallops - absolutely stole the show! Sweet, fresh, and cooked to perfection - paired really well with the salsa verde.
Steak - I was a little worried when they didn't ask how we wanted the steak cooked; however, they came out medium rare just as I like my steak. Good portions, well-seasoned, and juicy.
Salad - hidden gem! Loved the vinaigrette which paired wonderfully with the cheeses and nuts they added to the greens. The flavors were mixed very well, although there were again some bites that were very salty. My partner who is essentially an obligate carnivore actually enjoyed this!
Lamb bocadillo - devoured before I could get a picture. Very solid lamb slider that's great for sharing between two.
Tres leches cake - definitely give this a go - very solid take on a tres leches with jammy berries on top alongside some nuts.
Drinks - extra points for the feline-themed drink names. We had 4 different cocktails and loved them all.
I would love to come back with a party of 2-3 to try more of the dishes, including the paella!Helpful 2Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - 93107300Dec 3, 2023
Great tapas spot! Came here for a date night and it did not disappoint. It's so cool and cozy inside with a bunch of high and low tables. We got seated right next to the kitchen so it was cool to see the food get made.
Our server was nice and attentive. All of the food was delicious. We ordered the homemade focaccia, the shishito peppers, the marinated olives and the mussels. For drinks I got the Manhattan.
After dinner we walked around the record store and picked up a few pieces. The person running the store was so cool and he played some music for us before we purchased anything.
I can't wait to go again!Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Ryder -.Philadelphia, PA0135Apr 9, 2024
food was decent. flavors were fun but some of the dishes didn't live up to my expectations. slightly overpriced in my opinion however.
definitely not the best tapas in the boston area, but a great choice in jp.
really nice service though. staff was apologetic when they made a mistake and corrected it without issue.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Feb 11, 2024
This place is awesome! Best things we got were the mushrooms- insanely flavorful. Also huge fans of the brussels sprouts, steak, patatas bravas, and burrata (although heavy on the squash light on the burrata). The deviled eggs were strange- kind of like chicken salad consistency but with ham? And were super smoke-y but I think that was just our tastebuds that didn't love it. Also didn't love the shrimp dish- it wasnt super flavorful and they come with the shells and head on which personally freaks me out. Service was incredible and drinks were strong (in a good way). I will be going back!
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Jul 29, 2023
My first time in JP was a success, Tres Gatos being one of the highlights of my day trip here.
It was a beautiful place with a nice and cozy atmosphere and a very sweet waitress.
My friend and I ordered brussels sprouts, gambas al ajillo, albondigas, patatas bravas, and churros for dessert. This was the perfect amount to leave fulling stuffed with no leftovers.
Loved the sauce in the gambas al ajillo and the taste of the albondigas meatballs mixed with manchego polenta.
You can also browse their record and book shop attached to the back of the restaurant to digest your food afterwards!
Lovely place, 5/5 stars.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Kristin P.Cambridge, MA610Apr 7, 2024
WOW. Absolutely incredible place -- great vibe throughout! Record/bookstore associate was very friendly and clearly loves his job; the food was incredible (get the lamb and the mussels!...I enjoyed the mushroom plate as well, but I would be interested in seeing what else is on the menu), and the noise wasn't too bad, even while clearly a popular place. Would definitely go back!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Apr 3, 2023
The service is amazing here and so are the vibes! Unfortunately, the food was disappointing compared to our go to toro in Boston. Price wise it's comparable to Boston prices so I was expecting better quality & taste.
We had drinks (Pom cat & Sangria) and the Pom cat was excellent, the sangria was fine.
Patatas bravas - Good. Highly enjoyed the chutney type red sauce that came with this dish.
Steak tartare - Also good, would eat this again but not a must have.
Mussels - They were a mix of okay & not fresh so this dish could have been a lot better. We didn't eat all of this because it was a bit icky but also didn't want to send it back
Steak - COULD have been amazing. The steak was well done? Why? Assumed medium rare but we were quite wrong! It was so over cooked, so sad. The chimichurri was to die for.
I wouldn't come back for the food but would have drinks if I was in the area.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0
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