This was one of the most amazing culinary experiences I've ever had. Every single item I "encountered" was absolutely delicious. The garlic shrimp, green salad, French bread, cheese plate, and succulent beef will remain in my dreams for a while. To top it off-Nola was an exquisite server, and the setting was perfect for a group of teachers who needed to feel spoiled! Thank you! read more

My wife and I visited for their Valentine's Day tasting menu. The meal was absolutely terrific. Service was great. The atmosphere was perfect. I really enjoyed the different flavor profiles that brought different elements in along the meal. The salted cod was a salty sweet bite of food that played well with the bitter salad. The Iberco pork was exceptional. As was the cod with a beet sauce that has my mouth watering just thinking about it. Great meal at a reasonable price. I enjoyed the tasting experience and would go back to try other items on the menu. read more

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This place was wonderful! The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was just amazing. I was there with a group of 8 and we got the chef's choice tapas/dinner. It was SO much food. Amazing selection and just an excellent deal. The sangria (both red & white) was tasty and I would highly recommend it! We had so much, it's hard to recount it all. But the pics will help. I loved everything, but my faves were the opening plates of tuna with some olive stuff. It was so light yet tasty on the tongue. The lambchops (even though by then I was SO FULL) were delicious. On top of this, the atmosphere was so festive and had a very homey feel. I would highly recommend this place to everyone! read more

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First time trying Amada. Definitely a popular spot. We had a reservation and still had to wait for our table because it was so packed. Our waitress, Shaina was SO nice! She gave us some recommendations and checked on us frequently to make sure everything was good. Food was delicious! The salads were amazing (heavy on the vinegar dressing but I like vinegar) sizes were huge so you can definitely share them. The scallop app was okay. They're on top of potato croquettes which wasn't my favorite. We got fried pork and grilled skirt steak for our entrees which were both delicious. The pork was super heavy though because of the super thick crust. The steak was so tender, I used a default butter knife to cut it. The paella was so good. It had shrimp, chicken and chorizo in it- which were all delicious. Only downside was we were sat in the back of the restaurant by a side door, which isn't as easy on the eyes as the front of the house. Definitely a little dingy and dusty which wasn't the best but if you're seated in the front, it's a super nice atmosphere. read more

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Amada remains one of my favorite restaurants in Philly! I lived in Philly for several years and spent a lot of time exploring the food scene. While Amada is more on the expensive side, it's a great deal during Restaurant Week and I'm fortunate to have had the chance to go several times. The manchego cheese is life changing and the sangria pitchers are fantastic! The restaurant itself also has a nice ambience. Would highly recommend! read more

We went here for my fiancé birthday dinner and wow it did not disappoint!! The food and service are amazing, our waitress was very quick and very helpful in deciding which tapas to get. With that being said, the tapas were a great portion, I would say it could easily be split with 2 people. I recommend the meatballs they were very tasty and the peas were a great addition to the dish. We also got the patatas bravas which I thought was okay. The piquillos were so delicious, the crab meat was so tasty! The gambas al ajillo were very zesty and if you're a fan of lemon garlic this is perfect. Overall I thought it was an amazing place to go for date night or celebrate a birthday! read more

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This is one of my new favorite happy hour spots! Stopped by for happy hour with a friend on a Wednesday around 4pm. We had made reservations a couple of days prior. It was restaurant week so they were not advertising their happy hour menu but they were nice enough to make an exception for us. We both got the Sangrio Blanco for our drinks. It was lovely! Very fruity and refreshing - perfect for a hot summer afternoon. For tapas, we tried the Manchego Montadito, Patatas Bravas, and Pimientos de Padron. They were all great! The manchego was a baguette with green apple and manchego with truffle lavender honey drizzled on top. The patatas were spicy potatoes. And the pimientos were flash fried peppers. I didn't think the potatoes were that spicy but the flash fried peppers definitely had a nice kick to them. Their happy hour menu has a lot of options so I'm definitely excited to go back and try some of their other tapas! We were able to sit outside and enjoy the hot summer weather. There was also an umbrella over our table which provided adequate shade as well. We really enjoyed the service, especially since they were kind enough to make an exception for us to do happy hour. Everything was also a great deal - all the tapas were $5 and the our drinks were $5 as well. Definitely had a great time and will be coming back for happy hour again! read more

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As a big fan of Spanish tapas, I'm shocked that it took me this long to eat at Amada. It has been hyped up to me for years and so I decided to give it a try. I visited early on a Friday evening and was able to take advantage of some of the Happy Hour deals, which is always a plus. The patatas bravas were lacking in flavor and incredibly underwhelming, as was the cheese board (chorizo and manchego). The ensalada verde and the duck confit toast were both very good and definitely worth ordering. Also tried the marinated olives and the salt cod rolls, which was probably the best item I had. The cocktails on the happy hour (Spanish mojito and Tie Me Up) were both solid and I wouldn't hesitate to order those again. The service was not stellar. After being seated, we waited about 15 minutes for someone to take our drink order and for it being early in the evening, food items took a long time to come out of the kitchen. I know staffing is a problem these days, so I didn't let this bother me much. Overall, I was just not very impressed with the place. Not sure if I'd give it another try with all the great options in Philly. read more

Our first visit did not disappoint; such a wonderful experience from start to finish. The ambiance is warm and inviting but not pretentious; Spanish music rounds out the experience. We sat at the bar with Josh attending to our service. He was professional, and very knowledgeable of both food and wine choices. He made very appropriate recommendations and was attentive but not intrusive throughout our meal. In fact, we ended up trying a few items we would have never chosen ourselves. The Manchego cheese with lavender honey was so unexpectedly delicious-we adored it! We also sampled the jamon croquettes, the potato and onion omelette, the empanada and the scallops. Each dish was so delicious! The highlights, in our opinion, was the lavender-honey Manchego cheese and the empanada. Everything was wonderful along with the wine selections. A big surprise was the rose Vermouth after the meal-wow! We have waited ten years to dine here (we live in Utah) and hoped we'd be able to see/meet chef Jose Garces (we've followed his cooking for ten years), but, alas, he wasn't at the restaurant. But, apart from that, it was an amazing experience and we strongly recommend Amada. Thank you for such a great experience! read more

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Came here for happy hour on a Wednesday evening. Bar tender provided great service, super attentive, made great suggestions. A+ The tapas were better than expected. I kept wanting to order more food. The short rib flat bread, although very flavorful, I wished it had more short rib. I didn't thing I'd like the honey, apples, and cheese on bread, but it was a good combination! (sorry I forgot the name of this.) The sourdough bread with tomato was pretty much like bruschetta. I personally like sourdough bread but others may not like the combo. The chorizo and croquetas were both equally cooked to perfection - making sure the pork wasn't too tough to chew. I tried both white and red sangria. I'm usually a white sangria kind of girl, but the red was great because it had a taste of cinnamon to it, giving it a little bit of a holiday feel to it. Glad I finally got to try Amada. I would definitely come back for happy hour ! Would be interested in coming back for full dinner menu. read more

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Before I made my excursion to the wonderful city of Philadelphia, I knew that I wanted to visit a Spanish restaurant. I was craving a good ol' paella, and I happened to stumble upon Amada. I saw the paella in the shareable section on the menu, and I knew this was where I wanted to eat. I made a reservation for a Sunday evening at 8 PM with two other friends, and I was ready to satisfy my desires. First and foremost, I was racing to my reservation as I had just finished a trip from New York. I was unsure if I was going to be on time for my reservation, and on top of that, my two friends missed their subway so they were going to be even later. I arrived to Amada at 8:15, expecting to see angry faces, but I was met with nothing but a welcoming presence. The hostess not only greeted me with a smile, but she even noticed my bags and offered to check them in for me and gave me a seat at the bar. Even though my tastebuds hadn't met a single ounce of food, I was already having a wonderful experience. The interior of Amada is also excellent. The mood is instantly set when you walk into the restaurant as you walk around a dimly lit environment. The candles allow for a romantic/fancy vibe (whichever you prefer), and I would totally recommend anyone trying to impress a significant other to come here based on the ambiance alone. When we ordered food, we made sure to mention that my friend had a nut allergy. As soon as we mentioned that fact, our server was hyper-attentive, making sure to mention if something was even in close proximity to a nut. We started our evening with some basic charcuterie and tapas. Our first round of food consisted of the aged manchego, croquetas (which had nuts but we ordered anyways), pulpo, and calamar. The aged manchego was an excellent start to the evening, as the cheese was very fine and got my taste buds stirring from the get go. The croquetas were very interesting, as the sauce was slightly tangy/sour. I would've liked for the sauce to be a little more consistent and liquidy as opposed to having nuts in it, as the croquetas themselves were already crunchy. The pulpo and calamar were both delicious, and provided a chewy texture that the remaining dishes did not have. All in all, these all added to a great start to my dining experience, but I will say that it was a little expensive. We then finished our night with the lobster paella, which was a specialty. The paella was spectacular, absolutely meeting my expectations. The saltiness of the rice was not too overbearing, and the seafood was incredibly fresh. I did have two complaints about the paella, however. The first complaint was that it was a little too liquidy for me. I personally like a slightly more dry paella (or at least a paella that isn't saucy), but this paella definitely had more liquid. The lobster was also very small, which I understand given the size of the pan, but I would've appreciated a bigger serving. All in all, I still had a near-impeccable evening. The whole experience was pretty expensive, totaling to around 60 dollars per person. But because the service was so excellent and my Spanish cravings were satiated, I am still very happy to give Amada 5 stars. I'll certainly be recommending it to my friends. read more

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This place broke all my expectations about a tapas restaurant. The food was flavorful and delicious. We ordered 7 dishes for 4 people and then added another 4 before we ordered dessert. They were out of the cheesecake that night so the chef sent complimentary chocolate cream puffs. My favorite of the night was the caña de cabra, which we repeated during our second round. It's a perfectly cheesy mix with the salad and figs. Another hit was the calls gallego. The gambas al ajillo were still bubbling when they hit the table, and garlicky as advertised. The croquetas de jamón were a bit too salty. The albóndigas were amazing. The scallops were delicious but nothing to write home about. If you go Sunday's after 5pm, some of their tapas are priced at $5 per half order. They also have wine specials during that time. The lighting is dim but still bright enough to see your menu and enjoy your company. It gets loud and it is always busy. Make your reservations ahead of time!!! read more

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Link to menu: https://amadarestaurant.com/m/menu-pdfs/menus.pdf Order: Patatas Bravas: 3/5 was expecting more flavor but a very pretty, modernized take. Albondigas: 5/5 truffle oil gravy over the lamb meatballs was the best part, would order again. Ensalade Verde: 5/5 flavorful and non-boring green salad. Paella Valenciana: 3.5/5 massive portion that could feed 3-4 people easily. Shrimp and chorizo were good but the dish could've been more flavorful. read more

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As someone who lived in Spain for two years, this is one of the best Spanish restaurants I've been to in a long time. The chorizo is delicious. My favorite is the shrimp with garlic sauce. The tortilla Española is also delicious. You can't go wrong with the items on the menu! read more

Amada Philadelphia - Bread, dates, stuffed dates with pro onions, Japanese peppers, bread with shrimp and garlic sauce, and tortilla Espanola with Chorizo - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We had brunch here on a Saturday right when it opened up at 12 noon. We decided on the combo and it did not disappoint. We had mimosas which were okay. I had the Julietta which is their version of a Bloody Mary but it was very heavy on the horseradish - I wouldn't recommend this if you are prone to acid reflux. The brunch combo is amazing. I would skip breakfast before heading here. It includes a warmed bread basket with the most delicious cherry fig jam. I opted for the sangria pancakes which were perfection. My husband wishes he had ordered mine. The croquettes were on top of a brava salsa that I wanted to lick off the plate. This restaurants offers indoor and outdoor seating depending on the weather too. Service from the wait staff was great. Water was refilled without having to ask. Food and plates were brought and cleared with attentiveness. read more

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This is one of favorite restaurants in Philly. Any time we make the trip we make sure to reserve a table. Knowing that everything on the menu is delicious, decided to give over control of the menu and go with "La Mesa de Jose" which is the chef's selection. Oh my God. It was so delicious and so many different small plates. Make sure you are hungry. read more

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Unfortunately this place did not meet the mark for me. The service was extremely slow-they brought out the first round of tapas after a reasonable amount of time, but the second round didn't come out for another ~40 minutes. I found most of the food to be pretty mediocre. We tried- Patatas bravas: 1/5 these were extremely bland and did not taste authentic whatsoever. It was basically an under seasoned tator tot with some bland sauce on top. Presentation was nice but would not recommend. Pulpo:4/5 this was one of the few dishes that I liked. The octopus had great flavor and didn't have the overly chewy texture that octopus can have sometimes Coca de alcachofas: 3/5 this flatbread was ok, but nothing special. I found the truffle too overpowering after just a few bites Arroz temporado: 4/5 our waiter was raving about this. It was similar to risotto, and the flavor was pretty good. Gambas al ajillo: 3/5 this was ok, quite basic and didn't have much other flavor except for garlic Not terrible, but I won't be returning. read more

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So good! Happened to be here on restaurant week and I came away stuffed- and I didn't even go for any of the heavier stuff like flat breads! I had the scallops, garlic shrimp, green salad, octopus, and chocolate stuffed chocolate balls for dessert. Everything was delicious! The only comments I'd make is that the octopus was a little too chewy and the salad didn't have much ooomph. But even with those comments- both those dishes were delicious. The bartenders and servers were all super nice. The place was packed. Would definitely come back next time I'm in philly. read more

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Would I return? No. Was our experience bad? No Was this a forgettable meal? Yes We just had uninspired food and it took long period of time between tapas courses. We were there for almost two hours. The pulpo was not good at all and sent it back. Instead of letting the ingredients speak for themselves, the restaurant tries too hard to make classic Spanish dishes different when they shouldn't. Keep the dishes simple. The noise also increased as the night went on. read more

I have been here before a few times just for drinks and apps but this time we had a full dinner on Valentine's day. I wasn't aware of but should have known that most places only have the valentine's day prix fixe menu. Here it was $75 per person excluding tips/drinks. Price - Just to give a perspective on what it'd cost here on a special occasion - we had like 3-4 drinks each so our bill came up to $280 for two people including tax and tips. This is normal if you go to high end restaurants but I would rather spend that kind of money dining at some restaurant like Tao, Buddakan or Hakkasan in NYC. Ambience - Can't say it is the best that I have experienced but it certainly has a slightly upscale vibe and luckily our table was at the back where the ambience is much better than the main dining area - it is dark and cozy. Service - Our server definitely deserves 5 star - she was very helpful with explaining the menu and kept our drinking glasses full ;) Food - Really good food! Most dishes have perfect portion sizes. The names of the dishes here are a little complicated for me so excuse me if I am not specific - I honestly cannot even remember any of the names. The prix fixe menu was extensive - it had like 3 appetizers and about 2-3 mains and 1 dessert so it was a lot of variety but I wished they had given some options for the dessert. I am not a fan of creme brûlée and would've preferred if I was given a choice between something more chocolate based. Drinks - Great drinks! We had a couple of drinks - Tribute, Matador, Broken Hugs and Tinta (red wine sangria) and I will not lie - they are truly delicious. High recommend the sangria. Overall, it was a good dining experience and I left feeling satisfied and not guilty over the big check so you should definitely try it at least once! read more

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What an amazing place! For starters, their happy hour is amazing- $5 drinks and tapas. I tried both the red and white sangria and enjoyed both. The white was my favorite and was not too sweet. It was pretty strong too so watch out! I would recommend 2 tapas per person, 3 if your group is on the hungrier side. The marcona almonds, patatas bravas, artichoke and mushroom flatbread, olives, brussels sprouts, pimento peppers, and manchego and pear toastinis were all good. I think the most original one was the patatas bravas which was served unconventionally in little towers. Honestly everything was so yummy, I can't wait to come back and try some more! read more

Amazing experience! The staff was attentive and informative. The food was exceptional and the atmosphere intimate. read more

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Really amazing tapas. Sat at the bar and ordered the chefs charcuterie board. What stood out were the honey dips, and mild cheeses. The meats were very good as well. The octopus was some of the best I've ever had foe tapas. Every piece had a perfectly lightly charred crunch to it. The flavors are well balanced. The octopus perfectly cooked. That was my favorite item. Also delicious was the wagyu skirt steak. Again perfectly charred and the meat was flavorful and tender. There is some chew because it's a skirt steak but very good. The scallop dish was ok. The dessert we got the chocolate ganache. That was so good. The ganache wasn't too sweet, but was velvety and flavorful. Perfectly paired with their chocolate chip. Excellent meal. read more

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This is a solid tapas spot, but nothing extraordinary. Amada's is a cute spot for a date, but the food/drinks were just average. The atmosphere is romantic and dimly lit and the place is well decorated. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. Thoughts on the food: Bacalao(pictured): listed under plates, which specifies "to share" but in my opinion isn't much bigger than a regular tapas plate. Not worth the extra money Bacon wrapped dates: yummy, comes as 3 skewers with two bacon wrapped dates and a tiny onion. The dates were good, the onion was weird and I didn't like eating it Calamari: my favorite dish - not fried, was the most interesting thing we ordered Lamb meatballs: had a flavor profile similar to chorizo, so I wouldn't order both. Pretty small Brussel sprouts: really good! I would recommend, but brussel sprouts are my go to veggie at a restaurant. Included some goat cheese variant which gave it an interesting taste Only 3 stars because the food didn't wow me and wasn't super filling, even though we ordered the recommended amount. I wouldn't return but could be a good spot for a date (lots to talk about regarding the menu) or if you have a hankering for tapas. read more

Amada Philadelphia - Bacalao - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We went to dinner at Amada for Valentine's Day. Great staff, okay vibe. They offered a pre-fixed menu that was nothing to write home about. The food was slow to come out and disappointing when it finally got to our table. The saving grace was the bacon wrapped dates, which were creative and packed with flavor. We were given free drinks and chips with a tuna dip (which was a great gesture, but again, mediocre) for the long wait. read more

Amada Philadelphia - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

good experience, nice staff. unfortunately only liked one of the plates we ordered. too expensive to not enjoy the food, but that may just be me read more

We enjoyed the spot. The front room was very loud but we were taken way in the back.. very Spanish vibe and we opted for the tasting menu and the tasting of wine. It was a good choice.. we gave them our "NO's"- no peppers, no celery and no fennel" and off we went to taste. They did mess up on a salad with fennel but took that away right away and red peppers stuffed with crabmeat but I didn't say anything since I was the one with that negative. It wasn't very popular among the group though. The wagyu beef was excellent as was the octopus, the charred green beans, excellent shrimp scampi, a risotto dish ,the lamb fritters, etc. At the end a small taste of rice pudding was the perfect sweet ending to a good meal. I was surprised that ham croquettes were not part of it since this is such a spanish staple. The 4 3 oz pours of wine included a cava, an albariño and 2 tempranillos all very good. read more

Amada Philadelphia - Our first course- serrano ham and two kinds of chorizo with cornichons, mustard and caper berries. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4.5 stars: the Solomillo and Entrecôte were amazing. Service was great with not too much time in between plates. Great venue. read more

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Came here for restaurant week and was not disappointed. Fantastic spot with great food. My family and I made a reservation for outdoor seating for 6 people on Monday for restaurant week. The deal is $35pp for 2 tapas for the first course, 2 for the second, and 1 desert. Manchego cheese: The honey tasted beautiful and paired really well with the Manchego cheese. This was a great plate to order with some sangria I wasn't a big fan of them combining our orders (we got 3 orders of the Manchego and 1 of the cana de cabra and they were combined into 2 plates) but I understand the need to save table space. Tortilla Espanola: Good flavor! I didn't hate this, but it is a bit heavy. If you're looking for a heavier, heartier first course, id recommend getting this. It tastes almost like a potato cake. The spicy sauce on the side that it comes with is DELICIOUS. My mother really liked the sausages on the side of this dish, but I personally was indifferent. Another good tapa, but definitely a larger portion. Pulpo a la Gallega: Tender octopus that was flavored well, although a bit monotonous for me. I wish they added some sort of spice or kick to it, because after the 3rd octopus piece it all started to taste a bit... boring. I do appreciate that the octopus was cooked well and not rubbery. Potatoes look just like the octopus so you never know which one you'll be getting. Not a bad thing, just a bit of a roulette to maybe provide the spice that the flavors don't. Arroz Temporado: If you like that creamy, truffle risotto vibe, this dish is DEFINITELY for you. It's super rich, super creamy, but a little bit salty. Overall I liked this dish a lot, but it's another one of those larger portion plates with a LOTTTT of creamy goodness. Albondigas: My aunt ordered this as one of her second plates but I tried one and these were DELICIOUS. Wish I ordered these myself! Tender lamb that was flavored well. Spanish-style Cheesecake: there are two options for dessert and I went with the cheesecake. It's definitely not your New York style cheesecake, but still good nonetheless. Comes with a side of ice cream too! It's very lemony, but pairs well with the ice cream. Wasn't anything mind blowing but still quite delicious. Overall Amada was VERY solid. Nothing negative to say about the place. Service, food, and atmosphere all exceeded expectations. And for $35, the restaurant week deal here is great! Highly recommend. read more

We came here on a Saturday night. When we entered, there is a big pig in the doorway. Foreshadowing?! The place was full but still felt intimate since our table was in the back. Music is very nice at the end of the evening when you can hear it. Low flattering lighting. The waiter suggested three plates per person but we over ordered. We requested the food be paced and he did it well. The Rioja wine we ordered was amazing and will haunt me for a long time. They started with a complimentary plate of chips and a tuna garlic olio. It was good and I would use the chips later with their dishes. We ordered (not in order): 1. Mixed cheese plate (w/Fresh queso de carba w/ balsamic strawberries, manchego w/ truffles lavender honey, & one other delicious cheese). Mixed cheeses were awesome. Bread could have been toasted. I thought my friend was going to drink the lavender honey it was so good! 2. Jambon Iberica. Delicious. Could have made a meal of this. 3. lamb chops. Ordered medium rare and they came out perfect. I wanted 10 more! 4. Octopus. Good. But other dishes outshined it. Octopus cooked perfectly but a little salty. 5. Wagyu sirloin. Ordered medium rare and it came out overdone. Big disappointment. They took it back. We did not eat it. 6. Scallops. Scallops delicious- but served flattened. Interesting 7. Dates. OMG didn't see this coming! Perfect blend of salty and sweet. Perfectly crispy and carmelized. Served with a blue cheese, these were nothing near the ordinary party appetizer you know. Wow. Would get this again. 8. Cauliflower. Forgettable. Wouldn't waste precious stomach room next time. 9. Clams and chorizo. The clams were cooked perfectly and spicy. The chorizo pieces were delicious as well. Would come back here again for sure!!! read more

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I came for lunch with my family and we LOVED these: * Cheesesteak + smoked paprika fries - The fanciest cheesesteak I've ever had with wagyu sirloin, caramelized onions, and truffled mushrooms (we asked them to leave off the cheese). They didn't come together on the menu but it worked out well because both were very flavorful (and on top of the smoked paprika seasoning for the fries there was aioli sauce) without clashing. * Cauliflower - I thought it was grilled perfectly and not over-seasoned like a lot of other restaurants. Kinda looks more like Chinese cauliflower because of the green stems. * Scallops - Grilled really well with a nice pesto sauce to complement it. * Hanger Steak - I don't eat steak often, so this was a treat and cooked just right! Didn't love or dislike these: * Spanish tortilla - looked like a quiche, but texture was like a potato...random chorizo sausage on the side, wasn't sure about th * Croquettes - Oops, these have dairy and I'm lactose sensitive lol. * Quinoa salad - Not really special even though I do like everything in it Still giving it 5 stars because I really liked certain dishes that I'll definitely get again, and the others weren't bad. read more

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Overpriced, you pay for the atmosphere here. the food was honestly average for a hefty fee.

The food wasn't very good when compared to food in Spain. The jamon iberico was cut by a meat slicer instead of by hand, which lost a good amount of flavor and nuttiness. It should just melt in your mouth but didn't. The patatas were just potato puree fried and covered in paprika with a bit of bravas sauce. The ham croquettes we're pretty good. The tortilla didn't have any eggs in it and was extra salty. The olives and almonds were great, and the service was good. read more

Visited during restaurant week 2020 I try to give restaurants the benefit of the doubt when I can. Amada had a packed house and the service was still pretty solid. The service wasn't my issue. The restaurant week menu seemed promising. I'm a huge fan of traditional Spanish cuisine, so I had high hopes since I had just returned from Barcelona a few months prior. The food and drinks were 3 stars at best. The best thing I had was the patatas bravas, but the white and red sangrías were not satisfactory. My wife and friend felt the same way. I ordered a mini paella of some sort and it was ok. Restaurant week fixed prices made me feel a little better but I would have to go back and try this place again on a non restaurant week night, because I really would like to have a good Spanish spot I can frequent in the city. 3 stars read more

Amada Philadelphia - Mini paella and flat bread - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Comparable to tapas in Barcelona- a hidden gem with a huge variety of foods, drinks, and incredible atmosphere read more

Amada Philadelphia - Mushrooms, lamb, Patatas Bravas - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here during Restaurant Week for great deal...appetizer, 2 Small entrees, and dessert for $20. A steal at this high rent Jose Garces restaurant. I'm always cautious about going to expensive restaurants with a lot of hype but this did not disappoint. I must say I had a moment of negativity when we checked in. Our fourth was running a few minutes late on bus. Hostess would not seat us until he showed up, even tho there were plenty of empty tables. Didn't expect to order but just wanted to sit. I murmured to my husband, "Well that's going into the Yelp review!" I really don't think she could have heard me but to my amazement she seated us about a minute later! Service excellent. Attractive and cozy atmosphere. A nice bar. The plates are meant to be shared and there was plenty for all. Beautifully plated. Everything was absolutely delicious. See photos for descriptions. Had coffee after and was pleasantly surprised to see it was PJ's coffee. If you're from New Orleans you will know about PJ's. It was $5 though and refills not offered. I will be back! read more

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This Spanish restaurant was great. I tried a bunch of their happy hour 4-6 Thursday-Saturday tapas and sangrias. Everything was delicious and good service. I got their spicy potatoes, Spanish tortilla, paprika garlic sausage and fried peppers. I definitely will need to go back to try some entrees one day read more

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Went to this restaurant for restaurant week and it was so good I had to come back for happy hour and the normal menu. I would highly recommend for some delicious Spanish food. read more

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I went on a dinner date at Amada with my roommate and had the best time. We ordered 3 different tapas and each were delicious and satisfied us just enough without giving us the itis lol. I forget the names of each but we had the olive plate, the tuna, and the crab stuffed peppers. They were the perfect dishes to share. Idk anything about wine but it was all great. Our server, Zachary, knew a lot about their selection and helped us choose the wine matched the vibe we were going for. With that said, the service was perfect. And the vibe of the restaurant was vibing. Would def go again. read more

The fiancé and I were in the mood for some Tapas during brunch hour. The brunch is A LOT of food and definitely worth It. Definitely go for brunch!!! We started off with a charcuterie board and mimosas, then finished with our burger entrees. The "Old City Burger" was the star of the show today. If you are a fan of a juicy and succulent burger that drips fatty goodness, this is the burger for you! read more

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