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Bellota

4.7
4.7
1610 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
Bellota offers a diverse menu of inventive paellas, grilled meats, fresh seafood, medium-sized tapas, imported charcuterie and cheeses, as well as slow-roasted vegetable dishes.

We also limit all reservations to 2 hours so that everyone may enjoy the Bellota experience.

If you’re feeling less than your best, please give us a call and we will gladly reschedule your reservation.

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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Spanish

  • Hours of operation

    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (415) 430-6580

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Gonzalo Tecuaque

  • Private party contact

    Kat Womer: (415) 551-1453

  • Neighborhood

    SOMA

  • Cross street

    8th Street

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Entertainment

    Live entertainment featuring Spanish, latin & jazz music nightly.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,610 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. JimS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The music was a little loud for comfortable conversation.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. BenjaminW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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!
  12. 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!
  13. 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.
  14. 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 :)
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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!
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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!
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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?
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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👍
  33. Snarfy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great service. Live music, too.
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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!
  37. llouis2000

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Great service
  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service and beautiful atmosphere.
  39. RobertE

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    My son and I shared a meal
  40. 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.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bellota using the Order Online button. Bellota also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 430-6580.

Bellota is rated 4.7 stars by 1610 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Bellota

888 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-4928

Additional information

  • Cross street

    8th Street

  • Neighborhood

    SOMA

  • Hours of operation

    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Spanish

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Gonzalo Tecuaque

  • Entertainment

    Live entertainment featuring Spanish, latin & jazz music nightly.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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