Bellota

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience5

   Great decor, awesome live music on Saturday. The Spanish tortilla was outstanding. But unfortunately the paella and charcuterie board was just okay, and overpriced. Good cocktails
   

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   luv2dine

   San Francisco

   29 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on May 28, 2023

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   It’s always been a go-to for elevated Spanish food in the city, but on this repeat visit something was a bit lacking - the food was good though not great, with some key misses - the fresca salad seemed out of balance between the burruta and strawberry & rhubarb components (too sweet), the broad bean sauce with the pulpo was distracting rather than complimentary. Still a special place to dine but more for the experience rather than the food.
   

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   SteveC

   San Francisco

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on May 25, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent traditional tapas along with some interesting variations on the classics (such as patatas bravas served with the tomato sauce and aioli on the side). The whole fish was a standout.
   

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   JimS

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 24, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   The music was a little loud for comfortable conversation.
   

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   CarolineV

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 17, 2023

   overall3food4service5ambience2

   The service was great and the food was good, especially the tuna ceviche starter, the vegetable paella, and the Spanish tortilla (omelette). However, there was a live band and the music was so loud that our table had to practically yell to hear each other. The waiter couldn't even hear our questions. I asked if they could turn the music down and they checked but then informed me that since it's live they can't turn it down. I think they should consider turning the amplifiers down if there is a live band in the future. We were all the way on the opposite side of the restaurant from the live band and it was still next to impossible to have a conversation.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall4food3service5ambience4

   Very good service, however the short-rib Paella was not worth $60.
   

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   DarrylG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 11, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Very good date and celebration spot. Delicious and memorable. A bit on the pricey side for food and cocktails. Service was great and staff very friendly. Will definitely go again.
   

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   BenjaminW

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 6, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food, great atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on April 29, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Love the ambiance, drinks and food! Beautiful restaurant with huge bar and live music. Never fails.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Came here for a birthday celebration. The food was delicious! We ordered olives, clams, broccoli and the steak. All were very good- the clams were particularly flavorful and unique. Would come here again. Great service from our waiter.
    

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    SylviaM

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful dinner-the staff were warm, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, attentive and made us feel very welcome. The food and wine suggestions by our server as to dishes and amount of food were spot on! I cannot remember his name, but he was just great -. So happy to see Latinos in all of the staff positions, not just the kitchen although we know that the kitchen is the heart of the restaurant. My cousin has been there a few times, but it was my first and I can't wait to go back with my husband and maybe even listen to the music! Thank you!
    

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    CCortez

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wow! Fantastic place. The food is delicious. The waitstaff friendly. The chef and cooks are SO TALENTED. It was an added bonus that our Saturday night reservations included live music in the bar area! If you can't get reservations - know that the bar is first-come-first-serve but offers the full restaurant menu!
    

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    Went for a friends birthday, fun vibe, food was good. Would go back again.
    

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great Spanish restaurant! Meet with friends, go on a date or for a special occasion, the ambiance is super nice! We will be back :)
    

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    Bencruzsf

    San Francisco

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everyone was very nice and the food was good! Good wine selection too! I didn't know that there was live music which was fun but a bit loud.
    

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    AndrewG

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really great restaurant. Amazing food and inventive take on tapas and Spanish cuisine.
    

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    SusanL

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Servers were all very friendly & helpful. Food was on the pricier side. Ordered the ceviche, tasted ok but toasted bread it came with was good. The bellota (Iberico ham) was expensive & didn’t taste that special. Grilled octopus was good & accompanying potato foam was yummy. The tortilla was a hit. Ordered paella dividida, half pollo & half lechon. Good but we didn’t like the flavor of the chorizo meatball that came with the chicken paella. Had churros for dessert. Nice & light but needed to be crispier. Overall a nice dinner to celebrate my husband’s birthday.
    

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5

    A bit dissapponting....Gambas al ajillo were great. The Tortilla was overcooked and dry. The Arroz Negre was a bit overcooked as well and the taste was not great. Good service and good place but very expensive for the quality of the food
    

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best restaurants I’ve been too! Fabulous food, wonderful Ambience
    

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    Thomas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    Food was bland, meatballs were very dry, prawns had very little flavor, broccoli was burnt. Churro was good. Drinks were fine but a little pricy. Paid $200 for two people for food and two drinks each. Did not get the value we expected and was disappointed for our dinner choice. Won’t be going back.
    

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    AnnieF

    San Francisco

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always my favorite. The Tortilla Espanola did not disappoint. Amazing cocktails. Charcuterie board was divine. Papas Bravas crispy on the outside, soft and puffy on the inside. Service friendly and attentive. Lovely wines. Again, always my favorite for any occasion.
    

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious, service was exceptional, everyone was great with us, and we will for sure return!
    

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    EmilyG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food2service3ambience3

    Menu in writing reads well but actual execution of dishes is just ok. My non-alch soda was syrupy sweet, octopus not seared and was blah but surrounded by a foam that was supposed to balance it but did not. Beet salad was sopped in dressing. Broccoli was blanched ok and tossed in seasoning but just meh. Not quality veg? Tortilla was most well executed item we had.
    

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    Wonka

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible food and ambiance. The only thing I would change is the noise level, but that can't be changed. Wonderful band in the bar.
    

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    Anne

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    The ambiance and service are great! We only tried the tapas. The taste was a bit bland and overpriced.
    

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    Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful restaurant, amazing food! We’ll definitely be going back!
    

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    Mary

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Every dish we had we done to perfection and our server was friendly, informative and professional.
    

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    Annie

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    We enjoyed eating at Bellota. The food was good, but pricey. The service was very good. This is a great place to meet friends - the feel is energetic. Not recommended for a quiet night out, because it is loud.
    

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    Arftango

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Birthday reservation in advance for party of 5. Disappointing that despite clearly noting in two places on my reservation about the birthday celebration no acknowledgement was made by the restaurant in any way. Surprised not even a candle on one of the desserts ordered. Big night and huge check. What was missed by Open Table or the restaurant?
    

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    CYFY

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    The food and service was great. Everything was fine until we realized the band is performing behind us. The music was loud and we had to go early. Since we don't go there often, It would be nice if the someone can tell us about the music before seating us near the bar section.
    

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We’ve been here a few times, and never disappointed.
    

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    Murali

    San Francisco

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service fm our server Kent, sommelier Mike & the other staff. Music was awesome too👍
    

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    Snarfy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food and great service. Live music, too.
    

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    MeeowMix

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The best tapas this side of the world. Everything was fresh, a perfect take on favorite Spanish food. Absolutely worth it with generous portions. Go hungry or take home what you can’t finish. The decor is beautiful and well appointed.
    

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    StacieM

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great customer SERVICE! Food was amazing! The team really enjoy themselves
    

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such tasty food. Definitely split the paella and get the churros! And get the sangria!
    

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    llouis2000

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food. Great service
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great service and beautiful atmosphere.
    

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    RobertE

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    My son and I shared a meal
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food! The service is superb and the vibe of the place reminds me of Spain.
    

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