Diners' Choice: Tapas / Small Plates restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Willi's Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (3272)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Santa Rosa

About the restaurant

A San Francisco Chronicle Bay Area Top 100 Restaurant for four years, Willi’s Wine Bar’s captures the casual, laid-back nature of Sonoma County Wine Country. Tourists and locals feel equally at home enjoying a quick bite or lingering over a glass of wine. The menu at Willi’s features international small plates, some wildly inventive and others comfortingly familiar. Staff is eager to help create perfect pairings with wines from the extensive wine list, many by local producers. Most wines are available in two-ounce tastes as well as by the glass or bottle.

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Karlyn

Dined 6 days ago

Food is terrific, service super-fine. You can't go wrong by eating here! We live in Mill Valley and look forward to every opportunity to meet our Santa Rosa friends at Willi's.

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4.9

4.9 (1180)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Bernal Heights

About the restaurant

RESTAURANT POLICIES :
*NO GUARANTEED ON TABLES LOCATION, Limited to availability.
Outdoor & Indoor seating choice on Open Table is a preference only.
*Tables will be assigned depending in reservation time and table availability.
*Due to Limited tables, every table has a time limit of 90 minutes.
*Punctually is important, we will patiently wait 10 minutes past reservation time, then table will be given away to waitlist.

Fusion Peruvian Cuisine. Artful ambiance. These are the ingredients that create this dynamic San Francisco restaurant, Piqueos. In our cuisine you will find an unmistakable touch of Peru. In every dish the distinct flavors of regional spices come through.

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Gary

Dined 5 days ago

Piqueo's has been open for 14 years. I've been a fan ever since. One of my go-to places. The staff is aways friendly. The music helps to set the mood and vibe. I prefer the small plates to share so we have more dishes to try. But the larger entrees are not to be missed. On this latest visit, we started with the Quesadilla de Pato. The outer portion was flaky and this was packed with duck. So hearty and delicious. We also shared the Camarones Crocantes. Huge crusted prawns so meaty, served with a smooth, silky puree of sweet potatoes. Although I love their ceviche, on this occasion we opted to share the larger entree Chancho Abodado, a tender pork dish. Also very hearty. There were just two of us, but this was more food than we could handle. Lucky me I love leftovers.

Amour Amour Wine Bar & Tapas

4.8

4.8 (111)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

San Mateo

About the restaurant

Amour Amour celebrates the relaxed lifestyle, where small plates, good drinks and a tranquil atmosphere are all part of the experience. Guests can start with the sachet de prosciutto wrapped with goat cheese, fig jam, almonds and herbes de Provence for an introduction to Amour Amour’s culinary style. Popular hot tapas options include the pork and beef Spanish meatballs in a sauce consisting of tomato, nutmeg and paprika, as well as the organic kabocha squash with bacon and honey butter. The roasted patatas bravas with spicy tomato aioli is another favorite. Amour Amour’s cold tapas plates, such as the Oregano octopus, capers , or the organic kale with avocado and lemon vinaigrette, are flavorful and refreshing ,Spanish Sea food Paella .

For a sweet bite, enjoy the tropical coconut panna cotta with mango puree. Be sure to wash your meal down with a house-made sangria.

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Craigvip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

We always love this place. Great food. Great wine. Great atmosphere. Super friendly staff.

Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar

4.7

4.7 (2485)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Healdsburg

About the restaurant

We accept reservations daily. Join us for a meal or a snack at one of our three bars, a table inside or on the heated patio.

Located just north of the town square in downtown Healdsburg, the East Coast and South America meet Wine Country at Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar. The inviting vibrant decor and an extensive list of small plates combine with the eclectic seasonal cocktail menu and wide-ranging wine list to make visitors feel right at home. Designed for sharing, the menu features items ranging from New England Style “Rolls” and Latin-inspired skewers to ceviches and tartares. The chef’s raw bar features an ever-changing selection of fresh seafood, including at least eight varieties of fresh oysters.

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Lisa

Dined 7 days ago

A lovely lunch outdoors on the patio. Everything was just perfect. The calamari was tender, and sp well seasoned. Beautiful setting and excellent service.

Cascal

4.6

4.6 (4353)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Mountain View

About the restaurant

Serving spirited Pan-Latin cuisine, Cascal is a place to meet and linger with friends over exotic cocktails and enticing foods with bold flavors and personality from Spain and Latin-America.We have indoor and outdoor dining available. Reservations are encouraged. Take-out tapas, paella, cocktails, virgin mojitos and 30% off wine are available for pickup Tue-Sun from 11:30am-8:00pm. Online ordering and gift cards available at www.cascalmv.com

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Bev

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, wonderful outdoor dining with heaters. Great service and food and good value. May gluten free choices.

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4.4

4.4 (57)

$50 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

Menlo Park

About the restaurant

Canteen is a casual Wine Bar from Chef Greg Kuzia-Carmel, of Camper fame. The restaurant is conveniently located at the corners of Oak Grove + Garwood avenues in Menlo Park just a short hop and skip away from the Menlo Park Caltrain Station.

Featuring an ever changing mix of seasonally driven small plates, tapas, and larger dishes, alongside a menu of craft cocktails, great wines by the glass and the bottle, and non-alcoholic options, Canteen is the "Urban Oasis" Menlo Park has been clamoring for. The vibe is laid back with a mix of bar, communal, informal style seating. Canteen is the perfect place to meet up with friends, family and colleagues, for whatever reason (or no reason at all).

In the warmer months Canteen features an expansive outdoor patio, perfect for sharing a pitcher of Sangria and a symphony of small plates + pintxos.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 21, 2024

Nice place, with great service and ambiance. Our drinks were excellent, while the food was ok, and portions were small and pricey, even for Pintxos (tapas). Seems unfortunate that tapas in the US never seem to be presented in the same spirit as in Spain or Portugal where they always seem like simple, affordable snacks. That said, I would probably go back as the location, drinks, and service are all great.

bota tapas and paella bar

4.6

4.6 (916)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

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.

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Paul

Dined 6 days ago

What a great place. Wonderful food and service! Can’t wait to go back.

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4.3

4.3 (180)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Mountain View

About the restaurant

Vida Mountain View is a brand-new Spanish tapas restaurant and cocktail bar located on Castro Street, in the heart of Mountain View's downtown district. The restaurant features a spectacular interior with handpainted murals, multiple private rooms, and a two-sided 40ft bar. Perfect for a romantic night out, after-work drinks, or dinner between friends, Vida Mountain View is the go-to place in Mountain View to unwind and enjoy delicious food! Looking for some late-night fun? Our restaurant turns into a cocktail lounge on Weekends.

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Nitesh

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

We had a great experience and the food was excellent.

Top of the Mark

4.5

4.5 (799)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Nob Hill

About the restaurant

Number 1 in California and San Francisco, and 2nd in the nation on USAToday's 10 Best Hotel Bars.

Nestled on the 19th floor of the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Top of the Mark's breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline and iconic landmarks, including the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, the enigmatic Alcatraz, Union Square, and more, will leave you spellbound. Sip on our signature cocktails as you soak in the atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Our appetizer and dessert selection will tantalize your taste buds, with options that complement our cocktails perfectly. What's more, we offer live entertainment each Saturday evening, where you can let the music move you on the dance floor.

Join us at San Francisco's legendary sky lounge, the Top of the Mark, for a night filled with unforgettable moments, where every sip, bite, and dance move is a journey into the extraordinary.

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Randallvip

Dined 6 days ago

Great drinks with a panoramic view of San Francisco. Excellent service with intuitive attention by the waiters. This is not a bargain….top service with prices to match. Five star in ever way.

Oveja Negra

4.3

4.3 (567)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

San Jose

About the restaurant

Experience a modern twist to traditional tapas with globally inspired shareable dishes.

Oveja Negra, translated as “Black Sheep” in Spanish is offering a menu of “unruly tapas.” Our culinary team is “going against the grain” of this deep-rooted Spanish tradition to offer the curious diner a menu representing globally inspired recipes with a tapas flair. The menu will vary by season with flavorful and unique ingredients sourced from around the world, adding an international twist to your dining experience.

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Heevip

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

The food and atmosphere were both great, with delicious dishes and cozy setting. However, the service time was quite slow. It took nearby 30 min for our food to arrive, if they could speed up the service, it would be a perfect experience.

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