Diners' Choice: Spanish restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Spanish cuisine in San Francisco Bay Area? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

PintxoPote

5.0

5 (481)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Los Gatos

About the restaurant

Bienvenidos a PintxoPote! (pronounced 'pincho potay') a pintxos (tapas) bar offering a dining experience showcasing the range of traditional flavors typical of the Basque country in Northern Spain. Here, you will be transported to the world's most acclaimed culinary region: the seaside resort of San Sebastián, a region whose cuisine is distinguished by the excellence of the ingredients and the simplicity in cooking techniques.

Pintxo Pote is the only place in the SF Bay area that offers a current expression of authentic pintxos.

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Jorey

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent Tapas! Every item was delicious! I'll definitely be returning!

Abrazo

4.9

4.9 (511)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Russian Hill

About the restaurant

Welcome to Abrazo! We are a neighborhood restaurant nestled in the historic and beautiful Russian Hill neighborhood. Chef/Owner Michael Pawliks menu features contemporary Spanish-Californian inspired cuisine, sourcing only the freshest and most traditional ingredients. Abrazo features a lofty 18ft ceiling, a cozy bar, and a private dining room that seats 16. The wine list features the best of Spain's legendary wine regions alongside Napa Valley classics.

We hope to see you soon!

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Aryeh

Dined 2 days ago

Another excellent experience at Abrazo. Several ingredients are present in every recipe.

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4.6

4.6 (1216)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Berkeley

About the restaurant

La Marcha Tapas Bar, located in Berkeley, California, is a culinary gem led by Chef Sergio Monleon and Chef Emily Sarlatte. Known for its innovative Spanish cuisine, La Marcha offers signature paella dishes and a variety of delightful tapas. The restaurant has earned accolades including listed in the Michelin Guide, Best of the Bay awards, and recognition among the top 5 Spanish restaurants by several publications. Situated near landmarks such as UC Berkeley and BAMPFA, it boasts a cozy, rustic atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Committed to community service, Chef Sergio, Chef Emily, and the team actively participate in local and global charitable initiatives. Join us at La Marcha Tapas Bar for an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the vibrant flavors and culture of Spain.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Remarkably consistent, great flavors and something for everyone in your party

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Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut Creek

4.7

4.7 (3628)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Walnut Creek

About the restaurant

Telefèric Barcelona doors were first opened thirty years ago in Barcelona, Spain. Now, our passionate team has grown to include some of the world’s most creative and innovative chefs and mixologists, and are eager to share the Spanish culture and gastronomy with you. Come visit us for a degustation of the Best Spanish Tapas in the Bay, Innovative paellas, and refreshing hand-crafted cocktails. Dare to enjoy a fun and unique dining experience surrounded by a high-end European decor and lively ambiance.

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Leslie

Dined 2 days ago

Loved everything we ordered!!! Exceptional food for a special occasion!

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner

Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (1569)

$31 to $50

Spanish

The Castro

About the restaurant

Take a trip to Spain without your passport! Established in 2011, Canela's Spanish and California cuisine has been drawing in locals and visitors alike. Crafted with a mix of ingredients and wines imported from Spain as well as California's bounty, Canela's mix of tapas and paella is made to please. Mat Schuster, Canela’s executive chef, has dedicated his life to creating sophisticated and unforgettable flavors with you in mind. Honored to be awarded a Certified Restaurant from Spain by the Spanish Trade Commission, we offer over 75 bottles of unique wine from Spain, some that you will only find here. Whether you want to have a formal dinner, casual tapas, small plates, paella, glass of wine, and homemade dessert, come to Canela and be assured that you will find what you are looking for.

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FrankVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely loved our dinner with friends. Cocktails, wine and all the tapas were delicious. Service by Jessica was extraordinary.

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Telefèric Barcelona - Palo Alto

4.7

4.7 (2650)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

Telefèric Barcelona doors were first opened thirty years ago in Barcelona, Spain. Now, our passionate teams in Walnut Creek, Palo Alto, Los Gatos and Los Angeles have grown to include some of the world’s most creative and innovative chefs and mixologists, and are eager to share the Spanish culture and gastronomy with you. Come visit us for a degustation of the Best Spanish Tapas in the Bay, Innovative paellas, and refreshing hand-crafted cocktails. Dare to enjoy a fun and unique dining experience surrounded by Modern European decor and lively ambiance.

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Venkat

Dined 3 days ago

Great food . We are full after couple of tapas and didn’t get to taste the main dishes

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner

COQUETA - San Francisco

4.7

4.7 (3367)

$50 and over

Spanish

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Brought to you by Award Winning Chef Michael Chiarello and located at Pier 5 on the bustling San Francisco Waterfront, Coqueta is inspired by the cuisines of Spain. Chef Chiarello feels that Spain’s signature ‘small plates’ coupled with the social vibrancy of their dining scene is the perfect combination for San Francisco, which has its own deep-rooted history with the country. Focusing on regional dishes from Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country and beyond, the menu will feature Chiarello's interpretation of traditional Spanish cuisine and, as has always been his tradition, will highlight the bounty of fresh, local ingredients from land and sea.

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, while highlighting the bounty of Northern California.

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Lynn

Dined 3 days ago

Javier was fantastic and food great m. We will be back!

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4.6

4.6 (2728)

$30 and under

Spanish

Healdsburg

About the restaurant

Bravas serves traditional Spanish dishes along with tapas-style dining and has been named in the Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants in 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2022 by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Bravas offers a large selection of local and Spanish wines, sangrias and Spain inspired cocktails that will not only quench your thirst but will complement your food perfectly and authentically.

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Christine

Dined 6 days ago

Gluten free, bountiful, great meal. We enjoyed a Xmas Eve lunch with a celiac family member. We loved the GF menu. Started with salad and potato and Brussels sprouts and then scallops and flank steak and dessert. A wonderful small-plate experience with incredible service and incredible flavors. We loooved this restaurant.

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4.6

4.6 (217)

$50 and over

Spanish

Mountain View

About the restaurant

A modern palette blended with regional tastes embodies an atmosphere that welcomes novel thought and casual gatherings. Inspired by Spanish cuisine, yet influenced by many places, our restaurant is a culinary journey—one that’s as bold and diverse as the flavors found on our menu.
Inspired by his travels through Spain and Portugal, Michelin-starred chef Jarad Gallagher Latin influenced cuisine at Broma.
We work closely with our purveyors to source only the finest ingredients, both local and abroad.
In addition, we offer hand-crafted cocktails from The Emerald Hour, craft beer, American and international wines, and a variety of delightful non-alcoholic options.

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MichalVIP

Dined on Dec 17, 2024

We met friends, shared some small plates and had mains as well. All the dishes were delicious, with high quality ingredients (and we’re foodies who know how to cook)! We loved that it was quiet enough to converse. It is attached to a hotel in a somewhat off-the beaten path location but it’s worth a visit (and open on days when many restaurants are closed, like Mondays). The ambiance is very nice inside. A hidden gem!

Telefèric Barcelona - Los Gatos

4.5

4.5 (1686)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Los Gatos

About the restaurant

Telefèric Barcelona doors were first opened thirty years ago in Barcelona, Spain. Now, our passionate teams in Walnut Creek, Palo Alto, Los Angeles and Los Gatos have grown to include some of the world’s most creative and innovative chefs and mixologists, and we are eager to share our culture and gastronomy with you. It is a great pleasure to offer you a degustation of our best Spanish tapas, exquisite paellas and hand-crafted cocktails! Let us create a unique and fun dining experience for everyone to enjoy! Muchas gracias!

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Geraldine

Dined 3 days ago

Always a great experience👏👏👏 Amazing service and great food, of course! Love going back here 💜

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner

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