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Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge, Washington, DC
Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge, Washington, DC
Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge, Washington, DC
Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge, Washington, DC
Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge, Washington, DC

Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge

4.2
4.2
1529 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish
Located in the Heart of Georgetown, Bodega Spanish Tapas and Lounge makes a dramatic design statement with its hammered-copper bars, boldly patterned red-and-black walls, and tables set in intimate alcoves perfect for sharing moderately priced authentic Spanish tapas, traditional paellas and sangria. Don't miss our stylish "Matador Lounge" for dining and cocktails, with an arresting mural of a bullfight arena and opens up to a charming fountain patio - making it a perfect venue for private parties. For corporate lunches, first dates or any other occasion, our guests cannot help but feel transported to the breath-taking Costa del Sol.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 333-4733
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeronimo Romero
  • Private party facilities
    Our elegant "Matador Lounge" and bar, along with the Veranda patio are available for groups of up to 120. The room is equipped with a separate sound system from the main dining room and has a full bar as well.
  • Private party contact
    Samir Benkirane: (571) 216-6259
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Cross street
    31st Street
  • Parking details
    Parking is available at Colonial Parking, located on 31st St. just south of M St. In addition, there are several other conveniently located lots within a short walk of Bodega.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,529 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

1,529 Reviews
  1. Qtime

    Washington DC

    78 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The service was great, food was good. Back dining room is hot and stuff, needs some air circulation. I feel Spanish music, from Spain, not salsa should be playing instead of American songs, it is a Spanish restaurant afterall.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was possibly the best I have had in many years. The food was very well made and quite flavourful.

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  3. JohnU

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Very attentive service. Best tapas I’ve had since Barcelona!

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  4. MichaelP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both the food and service at Bodega are top notch and consistently reliable. This reservation was in my name but I made it on behalf of my friends coming to see my flamenco show. They were seated close to the stage as requested. They enjoyed several tapas including our favorites: croquetas, tortilla española, bistec a la plancha, ensalada de peras, sopa de pescado, espinaca. For dessert we enjoyed flan and torta de chocolate. My friends were very satisfied with the overall experience. Kudos to our knowledgeable professional server Nabil.

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  5. Marco

    Austin

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome service and food. The seafood paella was very good. Can’t go wrong with the Sangria and Creme Catala. I will certainly come back.

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  6. NJMc

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super accommodating! The paella is always top notch!

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  7. MattG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service! And individual serving of paella can easily feed two people.

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  8. Marduk

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    I was looking to celebrate my wedding anniversary somewhere elegant but not fancy.. and this was the perfect place. Food was absolutely delicious. Definitely coming back with some close friends.

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  9. LukeG

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent tapas, great caipirinha and helpful waiter had suggestions and was friendly. Glad we saved enough room to split a dessert too!

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  10. RomyG

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was fantastic! Melvis our serve was awesome!

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  11. GregJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!!!!!! We loved the food, waitstaff, service was amazing!!! The food, omg the food. We loved everything and will be our go to. Next time, we will try the paella!!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was our second time visiting, Bodega Spanish Tapas and Lounge and once again it was a great experience! Due to traffic, we were running late for our reservation and I was concerned because it is the only place our daughter, who was visiting from college, wanted to go. I called to let them know we would be late and the gentleman who answered the phone was gracious and accommodating, ensuring us that our reservation would be . Not only did we get a table but we got a wonderful table right at the window. Our server was professional, attentive, and courteous. We ordered tapas and the lamb chop, shrimp and calamari was delicious. This is becoming one of our favorite places in Georgetown.

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  13. JJMart

    Miami

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Unfortunately the bathrooms were not clean properly, specially the women bathroom. I believe that there’s a saying that the cleanliness of the bathrooms is a reflection of the kitchen. I know the food was good but it is a shame that they are not paying attention to the details. Also a lot of new employees with very minimal training and knowledge of the menu. They treated us great, very friendly, courteous and dedicated, but can do better with training. Other than that, great place to eat. Thank you!

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  14. DCer2011

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Courteous staff. Fantastic tapas and paella. Highly recommended

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  15. Jane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Surprised at every turn! Great food, service and atmosphere all at a reasonable price.

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  16. PaulN

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the location. The drinks were excellent. Everyone enjoyed their choice. We had the red sangria, not sweet tasty to those who had that, amaretto sour and old fashioned. All were good. The tapas options were great. I liked all of them. However, the albondigas estofadas were lukewarm at best and needed more flavor. I doubt I'd get that one again. All in all a great Friday night and a good Georgetown spot.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Que dire : accueil 0, service 0, plats 0,…ce n’est même pas un piège à touriste mais tout simplement une arnaque de la restauration !!!

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  18. Jennifer

    Houston

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I was really looking forward to eating here since I love tapas and have eaten them all over the world. I was sorely disappointed in the food and nothing else was exceptional either. I really wish that I had chosen another restaurant.

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  19. Moose

    New York Area

    164 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    164 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The restaurant was pretty loud even for a Saturday night. The waiter was very good, attentive and friendly. The food (except the paella) was served very quickly. We had a wide variety of tapas; all were good. The paella was worth the wait. It was very good. The wine pours were generous. The sangria was especially good.

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  20. RonnT

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    "BONY" the seating host was the highlight of the evening. Very welcoming explained different seating areas giving me a choice where to sit. And he was friendly throughout. The other service was good too but food was not upto par - potatoes were bad and paella was too greasy and no flavor. Very unlike the paella I have eaten there before.

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  21. IsabelaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a really great date here, excellent service and sangria. I'm not usually one for Spanish food even but I was really sold on it.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent find. We really enjoyed this place. The food was wonderful. Our server, Melvin’s was an exceptional waiter. Very personable and knowledgeable about the food and drink. Give it a try. You won’t be disappointed!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Food was horrible. We had Barcelona wine bar the week prior so going from that to this was a huge disappointment.

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  24. SpartacoC

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    I had a dinner date in a place that is usually nice, yet this time it was terrible I ordered soups first in addition to a few other times… The soup arrived last , and I ordered 2 but only 1 showed up. We were basically pushed out in 20 minutes Very strange… maybe the wrong night

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  25. DCDinner

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a range of tapas which were all good. The hibiscus margarita and Spanish wines were excellent. Recommend the peppers stuffed with braised ribs, the seared octopus with potatoes and the lamb chops. The cold sardines were good also.

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  26. PeterM

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    A great casual place in Gtown. Good for kids too.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Food isn’t tasty like Spain food and the worst servers ever. Servers don’t understand that a fast service doesn’t mean a poor quality service. Very disappointed

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  28. Angie

    Orange County

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience2
    Server was amazing!!! Tentative and friendly.. food was just ok.. nothing to sing about… which is a shame ..

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good place and food so delicious. Definitely I’d come back there.

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  30. ReadThisReview

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    I really wanted to love Bodega, but in the end it's just ok food that lacks spice or excitement. From the calamari to the garlic shrimp to the octopus, I had the same feeling. The food isn't bad, it's just not good. Drinks were the same. OK, but very safe, if not a bit amature....small ice cubes and store bought maraschino cherries in the old fashions and similar with other drinks. So, needless to say, I probably won't be back, but it won't be terrible if you do.

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  31. OliverA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious tapas. Punchy sangria. Great ambiance at the internal patio. Friendly and prompt service. We celebrated my daughter’s twenty second birthday there.

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  32. MiriamM

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and lovely! Wonderful service by Melvis! Get the lamb chops!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I had a vegetarian paella that was good and my husband had a steak that wad very good and we also ordered papas bravas that was good. The waitress was really nice and friendly. The hostess was really friendly too. The place wasn’t loud and the ambiance was cozy.

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  34. Pairodocs

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A neighborhood gem. We had superb advice from waitstaff, felt informed yet never rushed. Surprisingly affordable for the area.

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  35. TrevorH

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    We had reservations for two and the host sat us between two parties of 7-8 people and both had screaming children. Not the Sat night date night I hoped to enjoy with my wife. Also, most of our hot tapas arrived at our table cold. Some of our food was good but overall a lousy dining experience.

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  36. CyndeL

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very cute restaurant with two patios. A lot of authentic tapas. We had calamares, gambas al ajillo and tostada de queso de cabra con miel, which were all very good. Unfortunately, the tortilla española was quite dry, but the sangria made up for it! The staff is very friendly and the service was very good.

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  37. PuppyLittle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Food and service, very awesome atmosphere and interior.

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  38. GordonOrr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Took my partner to Bodega for our anniversary. Service was prompt and pleasant. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. What's not to like?

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  39. AnyaShvets

    Richmond

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We very much enjoyed our dinner for 2 package. Everything was delicious, excellent service, we will definitely be back!

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  40. RaphaelM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great good, great staff, wonderful, plenty of nearby parking garages

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge using the Order Online button. Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 333-4733.

Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge is rated 4.2 stars by 1529 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge

3116 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    31st Street
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available at Colonial Parking, located on 31st St. just south of M St. In addition, there are several other conveniently located lots within a short walk of Bodega.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeronimo Romero
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 333-4733
  • Private party facilities
    Our elegant "Matador Lounge" and bar, along with the Veranda patio are available for groups of up to 120. The room is equipped with a separate sound system from the main dining room and has a full bar as well.
  • Private party contact
    Samir Benkirane: (571) 216-6259
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