Diners' Choice: Tapas / Small Plates restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Willi's Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (3308)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Santa Rosa

About the restaurant

A San Francisco Chronicle Bay Area Top 100 Restaurant for four years, Willi’s Wine Bar’s captures the casual, laid-back nature of Sonoma County Wine Country. Tourists and locals feel equally at home enjoying a quick bite or lingering over a glass of wine. The menu at Willi’s features international small plates, some wildly inventive and others comfortingly familiar. Staff is eager to help create perfect pairings with wines from the extensive wine list, many by local producers. Most wines are available in two-ounce tastes as well as by the glass or bottle.

Top review

marciaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

First time at “new” location. Loved sliders. Our waiter very accommodating and friendly. Need to offer soup in a big bowl.

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4.9

4.9 (1186)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Bernal Heights

About the restaurant

RESTAURANT POLICIES :
*NO GUARANTEED ON TABLES LOCATION, Limited to availability.
Outdoor & Indoor seating choice on Open Table is a preference only.
*Tables will be assigned depending in reservation time and table availability.
*Due to Limited tables, every table has a time limit of 90 minutes.
*Punctually is important, we will patiently wait 10 minutes past reservation time, then table will be given away to waitlist.

Fusion Peruvian Cuisine. Artful ambiance. These are the ingredients that create this dynamic San Francisco restaurant, Piqueos. In our cuisine you will find an unmistakable touch of Peru. In every dish the distinct flavors of regional spices come through.

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Pauline

Dined on 1 Dec 2024

Incredible food and ambience. Hidden gem. Also with pup menu!! Will definitely go back.

Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar

4.7

4.7 (2556)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Healdsburg

About the restaurant

We accept reservations daily. Join us for a meal or a snack at one of our three bars, a table inside or on the heated patio.

Located just north of the town square in downtown Healdsburg, the East Coast and South America meet Wine Country at Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar. The inviting vibrant decor and an extensive list of small plates combine with the eclectic seasonal cocktail menu and wide-ranging wine list to make visitors feel right at home. Designed for sharing, the menu features items ranging from New England Style “Rolls” and Latin-inspired skewers to ceviches and tartares. The chef’s raw bar features an ever-changing selection of fresh seafood, including at least eight varieties of fresh oysters.

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MaureenVIP

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Everything and everyone very nice. Very accommodating to one of us, who is in a wheelchair. Food was excellent.

Cascal

4.7

4.7 (4382)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Mountain View

About the restaurant

Serving spirited Pan-Latin cuisine, Cascal is a place to meet and linger with friends over enticing foods with bold flavors and personality from Spain and Latin-America. From Paellas to Ceviches to Cuban Pork, we have options for everyone. There vegetarian and vegan options available as well.

We have indoor and patio dining available. Happy hour Tuesday to Sunday from 3:30-6pm. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 to 10pm. Reservations are encouraged. Online ordering and gift cards available at www.cascalmv.com

Celebrate your special occasion or event with us, easy hassle-free booking and menus available for your convenience. Catering is also available with delivery and chef on-site options. Go to www.cascalmv.com for more information.

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PunitVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The restaurant fills up quickly so please make your reservations before hand! The service is amazing, food and drinks exceptional.

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Amour Amour Wine Bar & Tapas

4.4

4.4 (117)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

San Mateo

About the restaurant

Amour Amour celebrates 10 years anniversary with the relaxed lifestyle, where small plates, good drinks and a cozy and tranquil atmosphere are all part of the experience. Guests can start with the sachet de prosciutto wrapped with goat cheese, fig jam, almonds and herbes de Provence for an introduction to Amour Amour’s culinary French and Spanish style. Popular hot tapas options include the Spanish seafood paella and Spanish meatballs in a sauce consisting of tomato, nutmeg and paprika, The roasted patatas bravas with spicy tomato aioli is another favorite. Amour Amour’s cold tapas plates, such as the Oregano octopus, capers , or the burrata capresse , are flavorful and refreshing ,squid ink paella .

For a sweet bite, enjoy the tropical coconut panna cotta with mango puree. Be sure to wash your meal down with a house-made sangria. Bon appetit !!!
Family owned and operated !

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Mary AnnVIP

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

A great tapas restaurant in downtown San Mateo. Superb service and friendly staff. Food is fresh and delicious. Highly recommend to everyone.

bota tapas and paella bar

4.4

4.4 (940)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

Bota is an authentic Spanish style tapas and paella bar located in the heart of Union Square in San Francisco. A place to go to share food, savor rustic flavors and enjoy Spanish wine in a casual, yet chic, environment. Inspired by the concept behind our name “BOTA”, a vessel to share wine with the people around you.

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KirkVIP

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Great tapas, paellas and service! We’ll return for more.

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4.4

4.4 (190)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Mountain View

About the restaurant

Vida Mountain View is a brand-new Spanish tapas restaurant and cocktail bar located on Castro Street, in the heart of Mountain View's downtown district. The restaurant features a spectacular interior with handpainted murals, multiple private rooms, and a two-sided 40ft bar. Perfect for a romantic night out, after-work drinks, or dinner between friends, Vida Mountain View is the go-to place in Mountain View to unwind and enjoy delicious food! Looking for some late-night fun? Our restaurant turns into a cocktail lounge on Weekends.

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RhondaVIP

Dined on 2 Dec 2024

Great atmosphere, great food and great service. We really enjoyed our dinner. The tapas were really good.

Top of the Mark

4.2

4.2 (840)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Nob Hill

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Top of the Mark will not be open for cocktails on Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1, 2025 due to our Holidays at the Mark events taking place on those days. Thank you for your understanding.

Number 1 in California and San Francisco, and 2nd in the nation on USAToday's 10 Best Hotel Bars.

Nestled on the 19th floor of the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Top of the Mark's breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline and iconic landmarks, including the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, the enigmatic Alcatraz, Union Square, and more, will leave you spellbound. Sip on our signature cocktails as you soak in the atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Our appetizer and dessert selection will tantalize your taste buds, with options that complement our cocktails perfectly. What's more, we offer live entertainment each Saturday evening, where you can let the music move you on the dance floor.

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Jeffry

Dined 4 days ago

Visit here every year at Christmas for at least the past 20 years. Great Christmas ambiance. Good service and friendly staff. Great views as well!

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Experience

Magical Tea - $115++/pp

Experience

New Year's Eve Gala - $550 per person (21+ only)

Oveja Negra

3.9

3.9 (579)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

San Jose

About the restaurant

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.” Our culinary team is “going against the grain” of this deep-rooted Spanish tradition to offer the curious diner a menu representing globally inspired recipes with a tapas flair. The menu will vary by season with flavorful and unique ingredients sourced from around the world, adding an international twist to your dining experience.

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natalya

Dined on 5 Dec 2024

A hidden gem to share wonderful food and being able to converse with people around the table

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