Haven't been there a couple of times in the past prior to Covid and this was the first time I have been back since and seemed like the quality of the food head slightly gone down. Still nice place for date night.
Great ambiance, service could have been more attentive, food was disappointing. The jamón was cut too thick, the pan con tomate used average bread, the gambas were served in a like warm oil vs hot/sizzling. the boquerones were the save. It felt like Americanized versions of traditional dishes
Christina T.
Came for SF restaurant week! Started with house vermut, and it was satisfying. Hint of being back in Spain! Serrano - okay, enjoyed the pan con tomate, wanted more. Manchego- comes with 2 carb types, both tasty! Bombas de arroz - fun fritters! Enjoyed this. Croquettes - small, unexpected sweetness! Gambas - poached prawns in garlic chili and crispy bread! Carrilladas - braised pork cheeks, soft and savory! Over a tasty bed of potatoes, peas, and carrots! Crema catalana- the cream brûlée, doesn't required the spoon to crack the sugar topping.
Allan A.
One of my favorite tapas spots in the bay. The squid ink paella is on point especially with that soccarat. The branzino was cooked perfectly. Good selection of iberico jamon but dang those patatas bravas animal style w iberico hit hard.
KimbirT
A complete experience. Great cocktails, a fabulous and accessible wine list, and delicious food, Take the plunge and order the paella, easily the best I have ever had in the city, don't miss the Octopus or Asparagus.
Nick Landry
Unbelievable tapas. I highly recommend the lamb shank, the croquetas, the Primavera paella, and the charcuterie platter. Excellent service, great bar drinks, a top shelf experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuteria, Cheese Croquetas
Service and ambience were lovely, even though we could only be placed at a high table. Appetizers and paella were sub par and I still left hungry. More bang for your buck at Telefèric.
Auggie L.
Went for Dinner Food - 4/5. Bravas had a good crunch and were seasoned well. I was disappointed that the sauces were quiet standard and the overall dish barely differentiated itself from regular french fries. Tortilla was smooth with bits of soft potato. The crisped Brussels were great at giving it texture and some flavor as well since the tortilla itself was on the bland side. Pulpo was great having a tender bite and avoiding any kind of rubbery mouthfeel. It had good seasoning and the bits of char gave it extra flavor. Pescado had the iconic firm fish texture and the generous amounts of mojo rojo gave it a creamy and smoky flavor. The coco bread was a great accompaniment and the pickled onions acted as a nice palate cleanser. Both paella flavors were excellent with their own distinct taste. Lechon was rich and hearty from the pork and root vegetables. Mariscos was elegant and light from the fresh seafood and peppers. Rice really soaked up the flavors of each and formed a nice crust at the bottom. Service - 4/5. Professional and courteous service befitting a fine dining establishment. Value - 2/5. The price tag really made you ask yourself "it was good, but was it many dollars good?" to which I would say it goes from varies to no. The tapas were the worst offenders as the all vegetable tortilla was a whopping $26; definitely not worth it. Bravas being $18 and being so simplistic also gave me buyer's remorse and for $26, the pulpo was too small. While on the expensive side, the $48 pescado and $68 paella was at least a delicious experience with good portion sizes. I understand that prices reflect the area, but this was too much. Parking - Street (Metered)
Jenny N.
A Spanish restaurant located in SoMa, conveniently located near all the bars. It's actually in airbnbs HQ do you get glimpses of their super nice office! Highlights: bravas: these are actually divine definitely the highlight of the entire meal- perfectly crispy and it's dipped in the same sauce as the paella mamacita: it's a tropical cold brew cocktail so you get the sweetness from a marg but then the coffee of an espresso martini yum Our table also got two salads (both I personally can pass on) and the paella (the pork belly one is pretty good kinda like an adobo dish but there wasn't much char from a traditional paella dish that I like) All and all a great place for tapas & girls night- personally would stick to appetizers instead of a big meal
Great food and amazing vibes, love the texture of the food and portions, they could do better with the seating since the table was wobbly and it was a little tight when other started to come in for dinner. Wish we were seated at a booth since we came in early.
Zach H.
Absolutely delicious and loved attention to detail service. I'm pretty down to earth but it's nice when there is a difference made and service and quality.
Laurina Y.
Came here for a corporate team dinner and it was a great experience!! We ended up ordering a huge amount of food and had so many leftovers but the food was great. Would say the paella could have some more flavor especially the seafood one but the other tapas were great :)
Susan C.
Came here for a Valentine's Day dinner and had a great time. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The food was not only delicious, but also had amazing presentation. The live music added a nice touch to the overall vibe of the restaurant as well. We ordered the bravas and the lechon and mariscos paella. The potatoes in the bravas dish were delightfully crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside and the perfect shared plate to munch on while we were waiting for the paella to come. Both paella dishes were beautiful and tasty; I loved the variety of the seafood on the mariscos and how tender the pork was on the lechon dish. The dinner was a bit on the pricier side, but I'd say it was worth it for a special date night. Overall great meal and great experience!
Ozzie M.
Discovered an almost $700 charge on my credit card when NEVER there. Awaiting a call from someone from the restaurant to address their corrective action. A police report has been filed. Unbelievably upsetting.
Haven't been there a couple of times in the past prior to Covid and this was the first time I have been back since and seemed like the quality of the food head slightly gone down. Still nice place for date night.
Great ambiance, service could have been more attentive, food was disappointing. The jamón was cut too thick, the pan con tomate used average bread, the gambas were served in a like warm oil vs hot/sizzling. the boquerones were the save. It felt like Americanized versions of traditional dishes
Came for SF restaurant week! Started with house vermut, and it was satisfying. Hint of being back in Spain! Serrano - okay, enjoyed the pan con tomate, wanted more. Manchego- comes with 2 carb types, both tasty! Bombas de arroz - fun fritters! Enjoyed this. Croquettes - small, unexpected sweetness! Gambas - poached prawns in garlic chili and crispy bread! Carrilladas - braised pork cheeks, soft and savory! Over a tasty bed of potatoes, peas, and carrots! Crema catalana- the cream brûlée, doesn't required the spoon to crack the sugar topping.
One of my favorite tapas spots in the bay. The squid ink paella is on point especially with that soccarat. The branzino was cooked perfectly. Good selection of iberico jamon but dang those patatas bravas animal style w iberico hit hard.
A complete experience. Great cocktails, a fabulous and accessible wine list, and delicious food, Take the plunge and order the paella, easily the best I have ever had in the city, don't miss the Octopus or Asparagus.
Unbelievable tapas. I highly recommend the lamb shank, the croquetas, the Primavera paella, and the charcuterie platter. Excellent service, great bar drinks, a top shelf experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuteria, Cheese Croquetas
Service and ambience were lovely, even though we could only be placed at a high table. Appetizers and paella were sub par and I still left hungry. More bang for your buck at Telefèric.
Went for Dinner Food - 4/5. Bravas had a good crunch and were seasoned well. I was disappointed that the sauces were quiet standard and the overall dish barely differentiated itself from regular french fries. Tortilla was smooth with bits of soft potato. The crisped Brussels were great at giving it texture and some flavor as well since the tortilla itself was on the bland side. Pulpo was great having a tender bite and avoiding any kind of rubbery mouthfeel. It had good seasoning and the bits of char gave it extra flavor. Pescado had the iconic firm fish texture and the generous amounts of mojo rojo gave it a creamy and smoky flavor. The coco bread was a great accompaniment and the pickled onions acted as a nice palate cleanser. Both paella flavors were excellent with their own distinct taste. Lechon was rich and hearty from the pork and root vegetables. Mariscos was elegant and light from the fresh seafood and peppers. Rice really soaked up the flavors of each and formed a nice crust at the bottom. Service - 4/5. Professional and courteous service befitting a fine dining establishment. Value - 2/5. The price tag really made you ask yourself "it was good, but was it many dollars good?" to which I would say it goes from varies to no. The tapas were the worst offenders as the all vegetable tortilla was a whopping $26; definitely not worth it. Bravas being $18 and being so simplistic also gave me buyer's remorse and for $26, the pulpo was too small. While on the expensive side, the $48 pescado and $68 paella was at least a delicious experience with good portion sizes. I understand that prices reflect the area, but this was too much. Parking - Street (Metered)
A Spanish restaurant located in SoMa, conveniently located near all the bars. It's actually in airbnbs HQ do you get glimpses of their super nice office! Highlights: bravas: these are actually divine definitely the highlight of the entire meal- perfectly crispy and it's dipped in the same sauce as the paella mamacita: it's a tropical cold brew cocktail so you get the sweetness from a marg but then the coffee of an espresso martini yum Our table also got two salads (both I personally can pass on) and the paella (the pork belly one is pretty good kinda like an adobo dish but there wasn't much char from a traditional paella dish that I like) All and all a great place for tapas & girls night- personally would stick to appetizers instead of a big meal
Amazing food with the friendliest ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food and amazing vibes, love the texture of the food and portions, they could do better with the seating since the table was wobbly and it was a little tight when other started to come in for dinner. Wish we were seated at a booth since we came in early.
Absolutely delicious and loved attention to detail service. I'm pretty down to earth but it's nice when there is a difference made and service and quality.
Came here for a corporate team dinner and it was a great experience!! We ended up ordering a huge amount of food and had so many leftovers but the food was great. Would say the paella could have some more flavor especially the seafood one but the other tapas were great :)
Came here for a Valentine's Day dinner and had a great time. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The food was not only delicious, but also had amazing presentation. The live music added a nice touch to the overall vibe of the restaurant as well. We ordered the bravas and the lechon and mariscos paella. The potatoes in the bravas dish were delightfully crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside and the perfect shared plate to munch on while we were waiting for the paella to come. Both paella dishes were beautiful and tasty; I loved the variety of the seafood on the mariscos and how tender the pork was on the lechon dish. The dinner was a bit on the pricier side, but I'd say it was worth it for a special date night. Overall great meal and great experience!
Discovered an almost $700 charge on my credit card when NEVER there. Awaiting a call from someone from the restaurant to address their corrective action. A police report has been filed. Unbelievably upsetting.