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bota tapas and paella bar, San Francisco, CA

bota tapas and paella bar

4.4 (980)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
490 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 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 980 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bota Tapas and Paella Bar offers "great tapas" with standout dishes like "bacon-wrapped dates" and "oxtail." The service is "exceptional" and "accommodating," enhancing the cozy, elegant atmosphere. Located near Union Square, it's ideal for pre-theater dining. While some dishes may vary, the overall experience is praised for its ambiance and service.
980 Reviews
  1. David

    Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Happened to pick this spot at random on our last day in SF, when no one else was in there, and it turned out to be one of the best meals we had in the city.

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  2. Jason VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great tapas—the bacon-wrapped dates were incredible. The service was professional and prompt. Unfortunately, SFO is struggling, so the place was empty…on a Friday night. I hope enough folks patronize them…

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  3. Bobby

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 4.4 stars by 980 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
7:00 PM
Booked 5 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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