How is Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar restaurant rated?

Name: Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar
Address: 630 King St., Charleston, SC, United States, 29403
Telephone: (843) 577-5393
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar

4.6

836 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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Spanish tapas with a southern drawl. We are open 7 days a week, and serve brunch every Sunday from 11:00 - 3:00! We source our ingredients as close to home and we are vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan friendly. We offer live music with The Kings of Jazz every Thursday from 7 until 10. We have two seatings for the show - one at 6:00 and another at 8:00. We kindly request the 6:00 seatings return their tables no later than 7:45 in order to accommodate the following seating. While we offer some bookings for the later seating online, if you would like to make a reservation for the first seating please call us at 843.577.5393.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(843) 577-5393
Website
http://barsacharleston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
630 King St., Charleston, SC 29403
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Cross street
Line Street
Parking details
We have use of the lot behind our restaurant on the Line Street side.
Entertainment
Live music with the Kings of Jazz every Thursday from 7:00 until 10:00. We offer seatings at 6:00 and again at 8:00. In order to accommodate we require all tables from the 6:00 seating to be returned to us no later than 7:45.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

La Quercia
18 month, proscuitto, usa
Calabrese
spicy salami, usa
Spec
smoked ham, juniper + thyme, spain
Serrano
18 month
Chorizo
dry cured pork sausage, spain
Manchego
semi-firm, sheep, la mancha
Roncal
hard-dry, sheep, navarre
Valdeon
soft bleu, cow + goat, leon
Drunken Goat
soft, murcia
Tomme
soft, cow, thomasville (ga, usa)

Small Plates to Share

Roasted Olives$5.00
garlic, thyme, rosemary
Broccolini$6.00
garlic, olive oil, chili flakes
Grilled Leeks$6.00
romesco, bull's bay sea salt, olive oil
Kale$7.00
boquerone vinagretta, herbed bread crumbs
Roasted Beet Salad$7.00
mixed greens, yogurt vinagretta, walnuts
Stuffed Peppers$9.00
piquillo peppers, roncal cheese, arugula
Champignons$9.00
local mushrooms, herbed goat cheese
Crispy White Fish$8.00
citrus aioli
Pan Con Tomate$5.00
homemade ciabatta, fresh tomato, garlic
Octopus$10.00
potato, pimenton, lemon
Pan Roasted Local Fish$10.00
salsa verde
Calamari$9.00
citrus aioli
Local Shrimp$9.00
fresh chilis, cilantro, lime
Croquettes$7.00
change daily
Dates$6.00
dates, manchego, serrano
Patatas Bravas$6.00
garlic aioli, spicy tomato sauce
Empanadas$9.00
change daily
Pork Ribs$7.00
citrus mojo
Migas$7.00
homemade ciabatta, chorizo, farm egg
Albondigas$8.00
lamb meatballs, spicy tomato sauce, manchego
Grilled Hanger Steak$11.00
chimichurri

Paella

paella is a rice dish that originated in its modern form in the mid 19th century in valencia on the east coast of spain. paella was originally a laborer's meal cooked over an open fire in the fields and eaten directly from the pan using wooden utensils. the main ingredients for paella are rice and sofrito (a stew of garlic, onion, and tomatoes cooked in olive oil). the name "paella" comes from the old french word for pan, paelle, which is a derivative of the latin word patella. what distinguishes paella from other rice dishes with meat, fish, and vegetables is the saffron that grows amply in spain. during the cooking process the paella will form a char on the bottom of the pan known as socarrat

Chicken & Chorizo
- Small$16.00
- Medium$30.00
- Large$44.00
Seafood
- Small$19.00
- Medium$36.00
- Large$54.00
Veggie
- Small$15.00
- Medium$26.00
- Large$40.00

What 836 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

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DanaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had six people right at 4, I was worried they would be overwhelmed but they were all on top of our every need. Kudos to the fabulous staff. Y’ALL ROCK!
K
Katherine
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall3food4service1ambience3
I made a grou reservation for 10 people for a bachelorette party and the service was terrible. The restaurant was no where near full so I would not have excepted the service to be as slow as it was. Our waiter was not attentive and forgot to bring drinks multiple times. A friend had called the restaurant prior to send a bottle of a wine as a gift and our waiter never took note of the name to tell us who it came from.
F
Fasteddie
Charleston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent as always!
HB
HappyBuddhaBelly
Wilmington
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always Barsa does not disappoint. Consistently some of the best, non-pretentious Tapas in Charleston. This place is always fun, always great food, always consistently wonderful.
S
Saltisessential
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall3food2service5ambience2
They have a new chef. Beware don’t eat the pickles, so salty they can make you cry. Service was great and the cocktails were fine. From there it went down hill. Plus please Dim the lights. They were like searchlights!
MS
MitchS
Savannah
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service, as always!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall1food1service4ambience3
Food was greasy and terrible
AE
AlyssaE
Charleston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall2food5service2ambience5
Made us leave after 2 hours not a great look for a restaurant because they said someone had reservations
KL
KimberlyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy eating here. Amazing paella and tapas, great service and relaxing ambiance. One of our favorite restaurants in Charleston.
TS
TaraS
Charleston
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
We had a great night, because we went on date night on a weekday we were able to take advantage of the Happy Hour prices for our drinks and the paella! We also got a cheese board and two other tapas. It was all fantastic and we were very full by the end, but not too full for desert!
FG
FredG
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience3
Ordered 6 dishes from the tapas menu for a late lunch. Every one was excellent. Prices were reasonable. Service was attentive and knowledgeable.
TM
TimM
Charleston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service! Isaac was generous with his knowledge of the menu and suggestions. The food was really delicious! We had a blast!
RH
RachelH
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall5food5service3ambience4
One of my favorite restaurants in Charleston! Great deals and even better food.
T
Terry
Charlotte
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall3food4service4ambience3
I was there celebrating birthday, which I put in the reservation and told person who sat us, and nothing was done by server nor did the server really seem to care that we were there. Cute restaurant, average tapas but no real personality from staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing tapas and service
RW
RenataW
Charleston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Date night favorite.. Friendly staff and awesome food
H
Harold1
Charleston
21 reviews
2.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall2food1service4ambience2
We have been eating here for years and always loved the food but this time we were very disappointed in all the food. We had to turn away the octopus as it was not cooked enough. It used to be our favorite dish. We found out they lost their top chef and all the food showed it. Unfortunately we will not be back. Time to try some new places in town.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall2food2service4ambience3
Food has declined since last year
HV
HannahV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing food and over all experience! loved everything we ordered and our server
MN
MaryN
Charleston
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Barsa is always wonderful ... great food, fun and interesting, with a lively ambiance (not too lively) and great happy hour prices. Barsa is one of our go to places, so I know I'll be inviting many more people to try it with this review! We live on the peninsula, so its a great walk (we reward ourselves with an array of marvelous small plates).
k
katmat56
Louisville
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience3
Barsa had excellent tapas. The portions were great for the price and the wine selection was immense. The decor is lacking greatly and the service was very slow to begin with, even when the place was near empty. I will be back though for the food was tasty.
e
eatsout
Charleston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food. We Are never disappointed
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
New favorite place!
B
Beth
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2020
overall3food4service3ambience1
It was uncomfortably warm. Also short-staffed.
M
Melissa
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always my favorite tapas in Charleston! A classic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Barsa for its great food and drinks, atmosphere and service. We keep on coming back to this restaurant from time to time and always enjoy our time there.
PS
P2SL
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice place. We had grilled octopus, Brussels Sprouts, and paella. First two were good the paella was good not great. Server was very good.
ZW
ZachW
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2020
overall3food5service5ambience1
They do not take into account your request for a specific table, even if you show up and the table you want is available. Super annoying. The food usually makes up for having to sit next to the bathroom in an empty restaurant.
m
mj538
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, the options were excellent, our server Liz was excellent. If I am ever back in Charleston I will absolutely come here again.
KE
KristineE
Charleston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Barsa was AMAZING. Tapas that were better than 95% of what we had in Spain. Will be back!
PK
PatrickK
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always and fun to have so many plates to share with others!
AC
ACM1
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
so delicious! Friendly... everybody! I can't wait to go back
l
lisar
Milwaukee
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Emma was wonderful! Loved everything.....especially the carrots and scallops.
JH
JamiH
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food and value are excellent! The paella really is outstanding.
K
Kelsey
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience4
Wonderful experience for an easy get together with friends Lamb meatballs and olives were delicious
H
Harold1
Charleston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always delicious!!! Best sangria and service in town.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful and knowledgable staff. Isaac was our waiter. Loved the Jack’s Call, their Lowcountry take on a Manhattan. Mushrooms outstanding. Carrot a big surprise. Prosciutto wrapped dates amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant with vegetarian options. Loved it.
b
bethsp
Tallahassee
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Bustling, celebratory (loud) atmosphere. Would be happy to return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always a great time and experience

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Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 836 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
Line Street
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have use of the lot behind our restaurant on the Line Street side.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Live music with the Kings of Jazz every Thursday from 7:00 until 10:00. We offer seatings at 6:00 and again at 8:00. In order to accommodate we require all tables from the 6:00 seating to be returned to us no later than 7:45.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://barsacharleston.com/
Phone number
(843) 577-5393

Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar

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Tapas

Jamon & Queso

La Quercia

Calabrese

Spec

Serrano

Chorizo

Manchego

Roncal

Valdeon

Drunken Goat

Tomme

Small Plates to Share

Roasted Olives$5.00

Broccolini$6.00

Grilled Leeks$6.00

Kale$7.00

Roasted Beet Salad$7.00

Stuffed Peppers$9.00

Champignons$9.00

Crispy White Fish$8.00

Pan Con Tomate$5.00

Octopus$10.00

Pan Roasted Local Fish$10.00

Calamari$9.00

Local Shrimp$9.00

Croquettes$7.00

Dates$6.00

Patatas Bravas$6.00

Empanadas$9.00

Pork Ribs$7.00

Migas$7.00

Albondigas$8.00

Grilled Hanger Steak$11.00

Paella

Chicken & Chorizo

Seafood

Veggie

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