The French words ‘à côté’ denote, ‘right next to, being nearest, and on the sideline.’ We tend to want to be ‘à côté ‘to the star players, the movers and groovers in life, an... more
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Aatxe (pronounced ahh-CHAY) is a restaurant and bar that celebrates regional Spanish cuisine and culture with an influence from the Basque Country. more
B44 features a full bar, heated terrace seating with lamps and a canopy, as well as bistro style seating. B44 opened its doors in November of 1999 by Chef Daniel Olivella out of his desire to showcase the food, wine and culture of his region Catal... more
A Catalan-inspired restaurant, Barcino, takes its name from the ancient moniker for the city of Barcelona, focusing on tapas, reimagined by Executive Chef Ryan McIlwraith. In addition to a daily paella special, a focal point of the dining experience... more
What the tapas bar represents is more than just a place to fuel up, it’s about the spirit of togetherness.  That is what we are trying to achieve, it’s always about the company you're with. Our goal is to capture the essence of a ta... more
Bask Restaurant in San Francisco is owned by two couples Sabrina & Pat and Suzanne & David who came together through long friendship and their passion and love for the Basque Country and its food.  Basque cooking is famous for... more
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Bellota, the latest restaurant from The Absinthe Group, offers the food and drinks of the varied regions of Spain. Executive Chef Ryan McIlwraith brings his approach to Spanish dishes, with a focus on paellas, seafood, & wood-fire-grilled options. Th... more
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Beso Bistronomia offers high quality Spanish (Catalan Tapas) cuisine in a friendly, local bistro environment.  Our food is served in small plates meant to be shared with friends and family. Beso has its exclusive farm. Napa Kitchen Gardens is... more
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An authentic Spanish style tapas and paella bar located inside the Warwick Hotel. Bota is the place to go for shared food, rustic flavors and Spanish wine. more
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Canela is the realization of a dream, a dream that we want to share with you. The mission of Canela is to bring joy to the act of eat and drink and provide a new space for the Castro neighborhood to keep building our fantastic diverse community. We i... more
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Old World taste meets New World appeal at Cascal. This vibrant restaurant concept brings together the savory flavors of Spain with the exotic culture of Latin America. The result is a land of lush cocktails, music and epicurean delights. Cascal one o... more
Welcome to the Chalet Basque restaurant, a family style restaurant serving dishes inspired by the Basque regions of France and Spain.   Established in 1962, the Chalet Basque Restaurant is one of Marin’s oldest and most well-respected res... more
One of the only restaurants in the city that offers Salbutes and Panuchos, a Mayan style tostada topped with beans, turkey, lettuce, red onions and salsa. more
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The Cigar Bar & Grill offers an atmosphere low on pretension and high on relaxation. We offer an excellent selection of cigars, wines and spirits. Inside, relax in our rustic environment, featuring welcoming leather couches, low lighting and wooden t... more
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Coqueta means “flirt” or “infatuation” in Spanish, and represents Michael Chiarello and his team’s exploration and interpretation of Spanish Cuisine, wine and inspired cocktails... more
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Donostia Pintxos brings the glorious, pure flavors of San Sebastián cuisine to the Bay Area with an authentic Basque pintxos (tapas) menu and bar. This is food that draws its goodness from the quality of ingredients, the perfection of i... more
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DUENDE is a collaboration between Chef Paul Canales and impresario Rocco Somazzi, born from a common passion for creative soulful food, artisanal wines, beers and spirits and eclectic improvised music and art. Their cohorts in this venture are tec... more
Established in 2018. El Lopo serves bar food from an alternate world in which California remained a colony of Spain. The result applies Spanish flavors and style to familiar American bar dishes, while respecting the California culinary values of puri... more
Fun and funky tapas and paella café with good inexpensive food and sangria. Located just off the trendy Valencia street corridor on 22nd Street, Esperpento has a quirky bohemian feel that only adds to the authenticity of the food. Great place... more
With its rustic interior, pops of bright color and welcoming atmosphere, La Marcha is a tapas bar in the heart of Berkeley that encapsulates the vibrant culinary culture of Spain.  more
Mundaka is a beautiful and historic town and famous surf spot located in the province of Biscay, in the Basque Country of northern Spain. Now it is also the new Spanish-style, tapas-centric restaurant in downtown Carmel. The kitchen is headed by... more
Experience a modern twist to traditional tapas with globally inspired shareable dishes. Oveja Negra, translated as “Black Sheep” in Spanish, is offering a menu of “unruly tapas.” more
Concentrating on Spanish meals, The Patio Español Restaurant offers a wide array of entrees; including fresh seafood, tender meats, poultry and our specialty...Paella Valenciana or Marinera... made to order. The buffet style Sunday brunch is from... more
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Featuring flavors of North Africa, Sicily and Andalusia.  Always packed and happening, Penrose is one of the most beautiful bars in Oakland, in close competition with Starline Social Club. In addition to indoor palm trees, a sexy bar, live musi... more
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Spanish tapas, paella, and sangria in a colorful, active environment. This is really a fun place to have a really good meal, drink and enjoy friends. more
Sabio on Main combines the Spanish approach to food and drink as cultural and social bonds with a spirited contemporary ambiance and meticulous respect for the bounty of Northern California. JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR ALL WEEK M-F 4pm - 6pm. INTERNATIO... more
Authentic Spanish pintxos served dim sum style. Telefèric offers a wide variety of tapas and pintxos, as well as paella made by our very own Paella Master! Treat yourself to one of our reimagined traditional Spanish drinks, including gintonics, f... more
Authentic Spanish pintxos served dim sum style. Telefèric offers a wide variety of tapas and pintxos, as well as paella made by our very own Paella Master! Treat yourself to one of our reimagined traditional Spanish drinks, including gintonics, f... more
Everyone always complains about the lack of late-night food options in San Francisco. Sure, there are greasy spoons and fast-food joints, but an actual restaurant with actual food? Not much luck. The Pawn Shop, by the same owners as Monarch, aims to... more
Around the corner from SFMOMA, ThirstyBear is a spacious brick-warehouse with pool tables and dartboards upstairs and the City's most outstanding house-brewed beer. The trendy warehouse ambience and brassy, industrial, South of Market setting make f... more