Came here for brunch and was really excited to try it! I got the jamón serrano benedict. Service was good though we were not asked how our meals were and our waters were not refilled until the end. I really love benedicts but this one unfortunately fell flat. The avocado was mostly brown and I felt they could have done a better job using a better avocado. Very disappointing because it really tainted the meal. The jamón serrano was just okay but I don't think it pairs well with the hollandaise sauce. It was a bit bland for my taste. I also think the dish could have been warmer. Perhaps the hollandaise sauce was also a bit lukewarm. I loved the potatoes though! These were very good with the red peppers and the onions. Very crispy which I liked. I think the eggs were poached well but maybe needed a little more time. Some of mine had a tiny bit of runny egg white. Overall, I really wanted to like this place but was pretty disappointed with the avocado and the combo of the sliced Jamon Serrano and hollandaise. read more

Abrazo - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

We loved Abrazo! Came here on Christmas day for dinner and it was everything we hoped for. Food was delicious, ambiance was low key but upbeat, and service was great. Here is what we ordered: - Drinks: Grenada, La Quemada - Appetizer: Charred octopus, Tortilla Española - Main course: Tagliatini, Ora King Salmon - Dessert: Saffron Panna Cotta Everything was delicious but highlights were Grenada (perfectly smoky!), Charred octopus (crispy yet tender) & Tagliatini (bursting with flavor). Would come here again! read more

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This place was delicious! I love the homey, neighborhood vibe, great for date night or a casual catch up in a quiet spot. The small plates were so enticing we ended up going with six of them and skipping the main plates! Loved everything we got: Octopus - this is always a go to at Spanish spots, and this one did not disappoint. Came with perfectly seasoned potatoes and some fresh microgreens. Croquetas - who doesn't love fried food? Persimmons - served with burrata and some salad mix - delicious! I've never tried this combo and it was delicious Roasted Carrots - solid as well, nothing too surprising about it but loved it as a veggie side Steak Tartare - delicious! Served with these big rice chips that were a perfect complement to the creamy tartare Ashamed to say that I don't quite remember our last dish...but I think it was the Patatas Bravas. Not that it was not memorable, but maybe because we already got potatoes with the octopus... read more

Food: 5/5 As implied by the restaurant name, each bite was a warm welcoming embrace. From the oysters to the lamb, every dish exceeded our expectations and left us excited for what was to come. Arguably the most surprising dish of the night was the steak tartare. Taking a very unique spin on a true classic, abrazo paired delicate sauces and eye-catching rice crisps that complemented each bite. The oysters tasted more fresh than the ocean, the lamb was fall off the bone tender, and the paella offered generous portions of fresh, quality seafood. Given how happy we were with each dish, we broke our streak of abstaining from dessert to enjoy their flan; the warm custard pudding paired with the rich ice cream made for a delightful end to our meal Service: 5/5 Maybe we just got lucky with our server, but he had us laughing the entire night. While waiting to be seated, we were provided with sparkling water, menus, and recommendations. Truly went above and beyond to make sure we were enjoying our experience. Ambiance: 4/5 Because we were immediate adjacent to the wall, the noise levels were less than ideal. Perhaps due to the fact that this was our first dine-in experience in over a year, we may have been more sensitive to the noise than usual. Interior decor was aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Hug factor 5/5 If it were socially acceptable, would hug each meal with a warm abrazo read more

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The entire experience was Top Tier! The team, Maggie our Head Waitress & the owner were great. We celebrated my birthday here on a very rainy stormy Sunday night. We took Maggie's suggestion of ordering several appetizers. We chose the bone marrow, Bacalhau clam soup, & coquette chicken balls. My least fav were the coquette balls yet Christopher liked them. Our entrees of Petrale Sole & the pork loin were also delectable. Yet we both thought the fish was a lil overcooked. There's plenty of seating throughout the place & the window seats are the best! So glad we were able to request ahead. We ended the night w flan & the Babes sang happy birthday to me & as I was blowing out my candle I was in total bliss about the whole experience. The Owner was nice enough to chat with us as we left back into the rain. This lovely Spaniard Restaurant has ideal location & high level service & team! read more

Our bartender from Pier 23 (look for my review on them) recommended this place to us. While I was worried that we may be underdressed, we decided to take a shot when our flight got delayed. The ambiance, food, and service were all great! House bread, steak tartare for small plates. The lamb fell off the bone. Get there early. They open at 5:30 and tables filled up quickly. They take reservations. AND BIG THANKS TO MIKE for helping my purse get in an Uber to the airport when I left it behind. read more

Abrazo - Pork Tenderloin - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Finding parking in this area is so difficult and if you come with your own car, remember that everywhere around is downhill/uphill so I recommend you to choose easy to walk shoes. As QPR point, I don't think it worth it. I also recommend you bringing your own wine as wine list wasn't appealing ( especially if you are oenophile). It's a nice ambiance and since my favorite Spanish restaurant changed the ownership, there is not much option at the area. Place was clean and neat- desserts were weak, cheese plate was poor- it's like, somethings are missing and hasn't sit in place. I hope common sense, quality and price will balance .. read more

Spanish tapas elevated. This chef takes pride in his food, vibe; and staff. The experience takes you to a Spanish villa where you are transported to a culinary journey of old world tapas with a modern sf taste. Excellent wine selection but the food is meticulously prepared. Would recommend dining in the back room for the full experience. read more

Start to finish. Michael pays attention to detail. Incredible wait staff also. This is my neighborhood get away.....

Great choice of delicious Asian fusion food, great quality fish ‍ came weekday evening it was half-full. This place is underrated.

I found this place via Yelp and really wanted to try it out. I live about an hour away from the city so my husband and I decided to try it before a concert on Wednesday. It was really hard finding parking but we were lucky to find one close to the restaurant after looking for about 10 minutes. There were only two people in the restaurant at the time we got there (around 5:30pm) and we were seated. I liked the ambiance, it was quiet and a little dark...perfect for a date. There was a couple sitting at the bar and the owner (at least he looked like the owner) was speaking to them. It seemed like everyone that came in knew the owner and he even hugged one of the ladies that came. I thought it was odd that he never said a word to us although he looked at our table a few times. We ordered the following: Croquets: I liked the crispiness of these but I thought they were quite bland. Chicken-Potato soup: This soup was actually REALLY good. I loved the flavors, the chicken (not too many pieces) and the crispy toast on top. Would love a bowl right now. Paella: I was in Spain in June and in comparison to the Paellas I had there, I wasn't satisfied with this one. Seafood was cooked well, the clams had a splash of wine that I didn't care for. Overall I mostly likely won't be going back. It was a far drive for us and then we didn't get the best customer service. Parking was tough and I know my husband didn't enjoy any of his food. I wanted to try this place over Coqueta which I know is a celeb chefs restaurant. I guess we'll try that place next time! read more

Everything was slathered with the same mayo, tainting the dish as a whole. Individual items weren't bad, but not traditional for sure. The ambiance was nice though and it wasn't terrible it just wasn't what we were expecting. read more

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Perfect date night spot on Hyde, one of my fav streets in SF :) For drinks, I recommend the sangria for $10/glass! Unfortunately, they don't serve it by the pitcher. For tapas, go for the octopus & paella. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Wow what a delightful neighborhood gem. The food was wonderful, flavorful and a real demonstration of California produce meets Spanish food. We got the bacalhau in a rich tomato broth, patatas bravas the bread, a seasonal salad and the ahi tuna. It was all wonderfully seasoned, beautifully presented and just a treat to eat. I had a g+t and it was lovely and flavorful. The dining room is lovely, the service was awesome (shout out to Amanda who was really attentive and a treat to chat with) and it was all around a wonderful night. We will absolutely be back! read more

truly just okay. I really liked the service and ambiance here, but the phone was just okay. the paella was overall disappointing. will not be coming back. read more

Abrazo - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great food and service. The paella was quite perfect for me. Nice cozy environment. Will go again.

We had a large group at Abrazo on Saturday night. We reserved the back room and tapas and drinks arrived just after we were seated. Our service team was top notch and catered to us ensuring we had a memorable evening! The food is fantastic here! The chef has compiled a menu and team that brings us back repeatedly. Everyone loved the tapas and main dishes! The wines are pretty great too and reasonably priced! Highly recommend! read more

I have been here twice AND LOVE THIS PLACE. The soft shell crab, and grilled octopus appetizers are amazing. I love the steak and paella entrees. read more

Abrazo - Steak - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent food and service at this corner location restaurant( former zarzuela)in Russian hill It is a mix Spanish/californian food but everything on the menu is tasty The small paella was rich in flavor and it is a must It is an intimated restaurant and the owner is always there working the door and happy to give good advices It is a gem Will be back read more

This visit to Abrazo was a long time coming. We've actually lived in the Russian Hill neighborhood since way before Abrazo's opening but somehow, we just never made the journey into this charming, welcoming and delicious establishment. That all changed last night as we made up for lost time and we will be back very soon. From the moment we walked in, we felt we were in the hands of friends as we were offered a stunning table location and guided through one of those incredible menus where you really want to order one of each! Maggie, our server, was so kind and easy going with our decision making through the many menu options...the wine selection was impressive as well. I truly appreciated the kind pacing of our evening--not rushed at all and each of the six dishes we ordered flowed absolutely effortlessly. Do not miss the very tender-grilled octopus along with the croquettes that are simply fried pillows of love with their creamy, crunchy and dreamy texture. The food was beyond our expectations both in presentation and certainly in flavor and we can't wait to plan our next visit to the home of our Abrazo friends! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed my night here, great ambiance and service. Definitely try the octopus appetizer (enjoyed the soup and seafood paella too). Will be returning! read more

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I travel for business all the time. I take customers to restaurants all the time. When I looked at this menu, as the customer picked the place I was thinking, "Oh this is going to be meh." Was I ever wrong! This place was fantastic!!! I have never had such a tasty salad in my life, I wanted more. from the light dishes to the main course to the desserts. perfectly cooked, amazing taste, the chicken was just out of this world. I was with a large group, so I literally got to sample the entire menu. Just great, I truly have nothing bad to say about this experience. Nice atmosphere, friendly (and owner I might add), just dynamite food. Something you should check out for sure. read more

The $85 per head option includes 5 small plate items (appetizers) and 4 large plate items (mains). We selected this option for 30 persons in the group, while 1 person selected separate 1 small and 1 large plate as he had special dietary considerations. So, when 30 small plates are served for a group of 30, it actually were 6 plates of each small item, which means 5 people are sharing a small plate. Similarly, when 24 large plates are served for a group of 30, it actually were 6 plates of each large item, which again means 5 people are sharing a large plate. Finally, when 18 dessert plates are served of 3 dessert types, it actually were 6 plates of each dessert item, which again means 5 people are sharing a dessert plate. So, I was accurately reflecting in my initial post that "they serve 1 plate for 5 people". Many people have already posted that portion sizes are small per plate, so sharing it for 5 people is not right while framing the items are family style ... we had a similar group dinner setup this week at Tao in Vegas and they served 1 plate of each option for 3 people. I was not expecting a buffet, but reasonable portions for family style. So, by citing large numbers of plates, please do not try to hide the limited portions that were served. If you can't afford to serve more portions for all the 9 options than limit the options so that the corporate group knows upfront how much value they are getting from the fixed price option vs just each person selecting what they want in a 1 person portion size. Instead of acknowledging the limited portions served, the owner responds with lies ... i did not see a single packed box was taken by anyone from the group. If any food remains (as claimed by the owner) after each plate is being shared by 5 people, then it reflects the quality of the food served and not the portion sizes. And he thinks by posting personal details he can intimidate me into deleting my post so that he can scam other corporate groups ... what a classy way of appreciating the $707 tip for his staff. Finally, by citing that only $500 of refreshments were consumed, the owner seems to indicate that our group did not spend enough at his restaurant. The total bill paid (including taxes and tip) was $4243, which comes to $137 per person for the group of 31. If that is not adequate than it only reflects greed of this owner and how he values customers! So, while I would not wish best of luck to the owner, I would wish it to any customers that still try this restaurant after reading my review and the owners response. read more

Came here on a Saturday night for a birthday celebration for my boyfriend's mom's birthday with a party of 5. My boyfriend's family used to come here before the rebranded, back when they were Zarzuela. They hadn't been here since the reopening, so this was our day. We had a reserved through OpenTable. For starters/apps we got the grilled octopus, tortilla española, grilled persimmon salad, and the ham and cheese board. The tortilla española and the ham and cheese board were okay - not bad, but not memorable and probably wouldn't order again. The app highlights were the grilled octopus, and the grilled persimmon salad. The grilled octopus was perfectly cooked - I personally have a hard time with octopus (it's a texture thing) and *hate* when it gets rubbery, but this octopus was so tender - we almost ordered a second. The grilled persimmon salad had a giant ball of burrata. That's all you need to know about that..yes please! For main courses two of us ordered the lamb shank, one ordered the Tortellini, one ordered the pork chop and I ordered the paella. Paella was amazing - crunchy bits of rice below perfectly cooked seafood. Highlight of the Paella seafood was the scallops - the most tender of scallops. I tried my boyfriend's lamb shank and it was tasty as well..pretty rich, so I couldn't eat a full dish, but yummy to sample. Also, the staff was extremely attentive and knowledgable on recommendations for our indecisive group. A near-perfect meal. Would come back again. Thanks, Abrazo! read more

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Came here with a group for a friend visiting from out of town. Cute lil restaurant at the corner with large glass windows to watch the cable cars go by. Can be good for groups, with extra space in the back. We started off with the winter sangria. For apps, the charred octopus had a decent texture and some nice acid. The Tortilla Española was okay, I would pass. The croquetas were probably my fav and had a little kick. For mains, the roasted chicken was tender, but the flavor was too mild. I personally found the seafood paella too mushy. The pasta was great. Ended with the ricotta churros for dessert. They were basically these delicious donut holes. Service was good, food was good, solid place. read more

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My husband took me out for date night and surprised me with this place and wow, I feel spoiled! We got three small plates and two entrees and three cocktails and two dessert plates and EVERYTHING was SO GOOD. There was not one dish or cocktail we got that we felt could have been done better. The flavors were so well balanced and along with the perfect balance between traditional and original. We also loved that the architecture and decor and staff made us feel like we were inside someones cozy home, all very welcoming. My husband and I will definitely be back! read more

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Great drinks and tapas! I went with a large group of 5 and got to try everything on the small plates portion of the menu. The small plates are small, so it's best to split between 2-4 people max so everybody can have a bite. Many of the small plates came in 2 or 4 portions, but Abrazo was very accommodating and would add a piece for our group of 5 (ex. the delicious croquettes). The best part of the meal was the unique desserts which were delicious! read more

Abrazo - Saffron panna cotta - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Really a great restaurant. First time there for us, service was great, the gentleman behind the bar was knowledgeable, accommodating and of great spirit, the waitress that took care of us was also really good and she was able to provide any answer we had about the food or wine. We ordered a bit too much food (4 appetizers, bread and 2 entrée) but that is ok since everything was quite delicious, including the paella. While it was really good, one thing we might not re-order is the Bacalao just because we could not find the fish in it but it had a good amount of the other ingredients, most likely we did not understand the menu description properly. We thought it was a chunk of cod with mussels and so on. The dessert was also great, i do not remember the name but they were similar to bigne but really really really great for us. Good job. Thank you. read more

This is a review for its service. I sat in the cold for 30 minutes. No server came out to turn on the heater, gave me menu or a sip of water. I told the server twice to please turn on the heater for me. If you are short-staffed, you should close some tables. By the way, the host didn't even check our vaccine card. read more

Intimate and a nice low key date night spot. Definitely didn't feel like we were in sf when we went into the back. We went the past Saturday, we were able to book a reservation easily and were seated immediately. Staff was very friendly but also definitely swamped. Our waitress did a great job checking in and attending to us. The croquets were our favorite of the night, the octopus was also delicious. The paella was OK. Cocktails were about $11-15 and tasted good. The business of the restaurant had us waiting for our apps/dinner for 50min but once it came out, the rest followed quickly and we were paid and out within an hour and 45min. Not rushing to go back but definitely will keep it in mind as a nice spot to go to in the area. read more

What a gem of a restaurant. The tapas are excellent. Fine dining at reasonable price. Thoughtful wine list. Great atmosphere and great service. A real neighborhood gem in Russian Hill read more

Blown away by the food at Abrazo. Everything is so thoughtfully prepared. It was impossible to pick a favorite - we loved every single dish. Cant wait to go back! read more

Abrazo - Paella!! - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

I think Spanish is is pretty underrated. There aren't too many Spanish restaurants in SF compared to Italian so it's always good to get some real, Spanish specialty dishes. We ordered the the croquetas, the tortilla, and the octopus which to me, are very Spanish dishes. Obviously other cuisines do octopus but the Spaniards do it exceptionally well. The octopus was so soft and tender. The croquetas were fried to perfection with cheese and ham inside. The tortilla was soft and delicate, with great texture. We also ordered the paella, lamb, and chicken. The paella is always a must and I'm usually highly critical of it. This one was better than most. Flavorful, light, fluffy rice with properly cooked seafood. Some bits of crispy rice stuck to the pan that you can scrape off for a good textural change. The sauce on the lamb was good and while tender, I still found it a little dry. The chicken was moist and juicy though. The ambiance and decor was really nice. The drinks were properly crafted. While the service was good, the food took a while to come out. Overall, a really good meal. Almost all of the dishes were properly executed Taste: **** Service: **** Ambiance: *** ------------------------------ Abrazo 2000 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109 -------------------------- read more

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Ambiance is the main attraction. Quaint, cozy, and romantic. It gets busy quick, so I'd recommend reservations. Small plates ordered include: steak tartare, carrots, croquettes and octopus. The octopus was, by far, the most impressive, flavorful, and enjoyable dish. I smiled every time to took a bite. The octopus was tender and the potatoes bits salty and crispy. The croquettes were delish, but a bit on the rich side. Carrots were okay. Presentation was great, but as they say looks can be deceiving, that was the case with this dish. The steak tartare was not enjoyable. Flavor was off and had an awkward after taste. The halibut entree was presented well, a smaller portion (an actual serving size) and the flavors good, but the food was just warm. The pork loin dish was of more abundance and had a bit of spice in the sauce. I'd recommend the pork over the halibut. Nice wine list (by the glass) to choose from. Amanda's service is the deciding factor for 5 stars... if it were just food , rating would be 4 stars. read more

Great surprise dinner. Great food and dessert. Must try their Spanish wine. Small intimate dinning room at the back of restaurant. read more

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great service great food really really well presented also kid friendly if your kids are adventurous eaters

Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent management. I highly recommend them and will be coming again.

The seafood paella was good. Unfortunately, they do not deliver food. I did pick up, and the ambiance seemed relaxed and romantic. They have two tables outside and it's pretty private. read more

We love Abrazo! Food, atmosphere and service are great. Highly recommend the seafood paella.

4.5 stars, rounded up. I was able to make a same day reservation and the service was excellent. Abrazo (an embrace) is such a fitting name! The interior is so charming, cozy, and intimate, definitely reminiscent of a warm hug. The atmosphere was the best part, but I thought the food was really great as well. Would recommend the lamb shank and seafood paella! read more

Abrazo - Lamb Shank - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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