My friend and i ate there in a Tuesday night. We were seated outside under a heat lamp and it was perfect. Then greeted by our server who was stellar. He explained the menu to us is perfect detail, offered a sample of a wine we were questionable about wants impressed so he moved on to another that was amazing. All of his food suggestions were on point and delicious. I tried food i never thought i would and the flavor of everything especially the pork cheeks was outstanding. Can not wait to come back and bring friends.
Love this place, it never disappoints! Super friendly staff, and amazing food. Everything is always cooked perfectly, and I love the variety of items on the menu. Drinks are great too! Sangria and Snickelfritz are must haves.
We came here on a recommendation from our hotel. The cocktails were very tasty and well crafted. The service team is very friendly, wear fun T-shirts with witty phrases and serve up the small and larger plates as a coordinated family. The dishes were all very tasty. They advise to go with 2-3 tapas plates per person. We went with 4 dishes and a bread to sop up the sauces from the Dungeness crab-stuffed peppers and the Octopus.
Good tapas spot in downtown Healdsburg. This was my second time there. Both times we were really happy with the food.
Biggest issues were with the out door patio experience. Service was a little slow - though in fairness they were busy. There were also a ton of flies that seemed to be constantly attacking the food. Not sure what can be done about that.
Overall though, great spot that I’d definitely recommend - especially the dishes pictured.
I cannot say anything about this restaurant that would give it less than a 5 out of 5 stars!
Great food, great and friendly service, and nice ambiance - especially if you can sit outside.
Highly recommend the following dishes:
- Mushrooms
- Eggplant chips
- Patatas bravas
Make reservations in advance just to be on the safe side.
We had outdoor patio seating at a high top table for a party of 4. The weather was warm and ambiance was relaxing.
We ordered the seafood paella, crispy pig ears anchovy vinaigrette, cauliflower, mushroom, steamed clams, grilled octopus, and fun cocktail drinks (sorry I can't remember the drink names). Everything was delicious and a great mix of pallete. I was pleasantly surprised with the pig ears as I tend to shy away from that assortment despite the cultural food I grew up eating. I indulged in it!
If you like Old Fashion, try it smoked. We ordered a regular and smoked and felt it was up to an individual's preference. I personally like it smoked. I've leaned towards Mezcal Tequila as well so it was easy for me to enjoy this version.
Please stop by for great service and tasty food - you won't regret it!
We enjoyed a late Sunday afternoon lunch at this popular spot in. Healdsburg. Madam Wife and Granddaughter One enjoyed the gin cocktails recommended by the waiter.
Daughter One and I went with a very tasty Pinot and a Pilsner for me. Just right.
The crispy fried eggplant was nicely done and very tasty.
We ordered mussels, expecting a bowlful but got the tin with the box on it partway. Delicious on a bit of toasted bread (they brought more upon request) with a dab of aioli sauce and a little bit of the pickled veggies that come with it.
The place was quite busy but the staff did a good job of keeping up the service.
It’s the sort of place we’ll go back to. Inside & patio dining is available and if you want a low table (we had a high top) with chairs on the patio it’s best to reserve ahead of time.
Beautiful restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating and the outdoor bar is a great place to grab a drink on a warm day. We had a few appetizers, all of which were great, and the paella. The paella takes 30+ mins to make so plan ahead if you plan on ordering it. We weren’t the biggest fans of it as it didn’t have any socarrat which really makes the dish in my opinion. Not sure if we’d come back to eat but definitely would come back for their delicious cocktails. Outdoor seating is also dog friendly which is a plus for dog owners.
The mixologist on the back porch were phenomenal!
The service was great with lively spirits and friendly smiles. The drinks were out-of-this-world good.
We didn't eat any food this time but we'll definitely be going back to this little gem.
Enjoyed the tapas and paella a lot here. The pig ear, mushrooms and octopus were tasty and the paella was a really large portion for two. The octopus was so tender and appetizing. Our server is very attentive and has a precise approximation of the amount of food we could consume.
The restaurant was not very busy at that day but all the servers were super busy. 4.5/5
Everything was perfect at this restaurant! The food came step by step and it was delicious. The people that work there are properly trained in order to make you feel confortable. Both the apetizers and the paella were amazing. The taste is special, it is not similar with other cuisines. I loved it and I highly reccomend to stop by if you sre in the area!
When in Healdsburg, CA try the tapas @bravasbardetapas
Really everything we ordered was good. The octopus and the calamari were excellent. They were perfectly cooked, seasoned, and presented. Also the portion was big for a tapas bar. Highly, highly recommended those items.
Then I would also get a tin board. We went with sardines, because they are my favorite. The board comes with pickled veggies, bread, and sauces to top the tinned item you pick. The pickled vegetables were really good, would order these as a standalone item.
The pork cheek bocadillos is the other item I would recommend. The meat is tender and the salsa verde is tangy.
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