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bota tapas and paella bar, San Francisco, CA

bota tapas and paella bar

4.2 (978)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
490 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Roberto
  • Private party facilities
    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.
  • Private party contact
    Chef Roberto Medina: (415) 345-2303
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Cross street
    Taylor
  • Parking details
    Street parking and paid public garages.
  • Public transit
    Geary muni, Bart exit Powell Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Offers

  • Lunch Special Menu

    Jun 11, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025
    Sun - Sat - 11:45 AM - 3:00 PM
    Take a break and savor the essence of Spain with our special three-course lunch menu, crafted from seasonal ingredients and offering a creative twist on beloved classics. Perfect for a relaxed, flavorful lunch in a warm and authentically Spanish setting. Menu starts at $39 per person (excluding tax and gratuity)

    Lunch Special Menu Photo

What 978 people are saying

bota tapas and paella bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bota Tapas and Paella Bar is a delightful choice for Spanish cuisine enthusiasts, especially before a theater show. Known for its "great food and service," the restaurant offers "exceptional tapas" including bacon-wrapped dates and oxtail. The cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and convenient location near Union Square enhance the dining experience.
978 Reviews
  1. Bobby

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitstaff was exceptional in their service and recommendations for appetizers, entrees, dessert and wine selections. The meal was perfect and we appreciate being made to feel special at a very busy restaurant on a pretty busy night. We will be back!

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  2. Sean VIP

    Mexico City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great tapas. If you are in the Union Square area check it out.

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  3. Cristiana

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rica la comida, lindo y tranquilo ambiente. Servicio excelente. Valió el costo, regresaríamos sin duda.

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  4. Gina

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy going to Botas before attending ACT shows. The food is delicious. The service is always very attentive. The atmophere is both comfortable and elegant. We will return!

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  5. Anne VIP

    Atlanta16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect night. Great food and service. Not sure why it wasn't standing room only. Ox tail was delish

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  6. Leena VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place! Great food and service! Loved all the dishes we ordered. Paella was great! A little pricey but great!

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  7. Linda VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A good choice for pre-theater dining. Food was tasty and moderately priced. I will definitely return and will recommend to others.

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  8. Joe

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have had bad luck with Tappas places but this one was great! The service was spot-on and the food was delicious. I especially liked the saffron old fashioned I got.

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  9. Sheri VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good! We love Spanish food and wine, so we were looking forward to trying this restaurant almost directly across from the Curran Theater. We made reservations but almost had the place to ourselves at 2:30 in the afternoon after a Saturday matinee. The restaurant is in a lovely space attached to the lobby of the hotel next door, and although it was quiet during our visit, I'm pretty sure it's bustling during normal meal hours. We weren't quite hungry enough to taste all we would have liked, but enjoyed some tapas recommended by our kind waiter -- Secreto Ibérico, Oxtail, and Grilled Prawns -- along with grilled bread and a delicious bottle of Tempranillo. Note -- if you plan to have 2 glasses each, it's worth it to get a bottle here. The prawns were very slightly dry, but the meats were outstanding. Overall the food was rich and succulent, accentuated with lots of Spanish olive oil and garlic. We'd definitely return and I'd love to try more dishes next time. Delicioso!

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  10. Steve

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great response time and helped with the change request I had.

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FAQs

bota tapas and paella bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. bota tapas and paella bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 345-2303.

bota tapas and paella bar is rated 4.2 stars by 978 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Downtown / Union Square

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for bota tapas and paella bar

490 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Taylor
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking and paid public garages.
  • Public transit
    Geary muni, Bart exit Powell Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Roberto
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    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.
  • Private party contact
    Chef Roberto Medina: (415) 345-2303
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