Salinas

I had made a reservation for my birthday celebration. Initially, when we arrived, the front desk informed us that we needed at least half of our party, which was 3 people, to be present before we could be seated. She suggested we wait inside at the bar, but it was quite crowded, leaving us with no place to stand except in the pathway. A few minutes later, our 3rd and 4th guests arrived, and we checked with the front desk again. However, a different staff member told us that we couldn't be seated until everyone in our party was present. This change was confusing because it contradicted what we were told just a few minutes earlier by the girl still standing next to this stuff. I couldn't quite understand their reasoning for not seating us, especially since I had made a reservation and we were planning to order food and drinks. I wouldn't have minded waiting if there were available seats or standing space, but there was neither, and we ended up blocking the way for others. Finally, they accommodated us when we had 5 people present, making an exception to the previous rule. This initial experience put a damper on the birthday celebration, which was disappointing. To highlight the positive aspects, once we were seated, we truly appreciated the delightful atmosphere. We were fortunate to have a great table in the center, and the view through the skylight was absolutely stunning. In terms of the food, the appetizers were tasty, but we found the pasta too salty and hard; I wouldn't recommend it. Additionally, the seafood rice pot (I forgot its name) was somewhat unusual as the rice seemed undercooked. However, the pork, beef dishes, and desserts were great!

This was a wonderful find! Not your typical Spanish restaurant, they put their own spin on classics like patatas bravas by adding a little caviar, providing a nice elevated touch. Standouts included a pistachio crusted roast eggplant which offered an awesome combination of flavors and textures and the hangar steak which had a really nice charred flavor. The atmosphere was also really cozy and perfect for a cold evening out. I’ll be back