I went on a weekend evening back in Dec 2023. Parking was a bit of an issue. Restaurant was poorly lit. Was hard to see the menu without my mobile flashlight. We had a couple of glasses of their Spanish and Chilean wines. The wines tasted vintage and made for a great start to the evening. We got the empanadas tapas which was decent. The bread and compound butter board was pretty solid. The highlight of the night was supposed to be the super expensive Paella. While the rice was al dente, it was unevenly cooked and their oven finish left the rice dry at the bottom. The saffron was barely noticeable and the sauce lacked good flavor, felt more like a seafood broth. Truly disappointing! Plus they billed me incorrectly which was a pain to get corrected. I hope they course correct for the better! read more

AMOR - Bread with compound butter - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Came here on a reservation at 6:45 (Sunday) - restaurant was not packed but there were enough guests for a good atmosphere of people and conversations. Reviewed the menu and got a couple drinks (vesper, French 75), a number of tapas! (So good) and 2 entrees - steak and mushroom and pea carbonara. Service was great and the food was really good. True tapas but now that we've tried some, maybe we would order bigger portions of some? Hard to say, having a variety is so nice. read more

AMOR - Steak - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This restaurant is such a gem! The service was outstanding, our waiter did his best to accommodate our little ones which we did appreciate! It wasn't too busy when we went and so we were seated quickly. We appreciated the recommendations and went with a couple tapas and then a single order of paella which was enough for us to share. Everything was delicious but I especially enjoyed the bread and butter sampler as well as the sardines. While this place really isn't great for kids, I am looking forward to returning for a date night. So grateful for this experience and the delicious wine and food Amor had to offer! read more

Can't wait to move to Tacoma to be closer to Amor! My wife and I split the 10 course menu with one entree and the wine pairing and brought half of the entree home. The Butter Board was a great start. I loved the Roasted Tomato butter and my wife loved the Pesto butter. The Figs & Prosciutto was actually figs, salami, cheese, olives, and nuts and jam. A perfect pairing with the bread. Having Persimmon with the Burrata was a nice change-up. This was followed by Butternut Squash soup and then Patatas Bravas, which were incredible - crunchy on the outside and flaky and tender on the inside. And the sofrito and smoky ailoi were perfect compliments to the potato. The beef and pork meatball was nothing special, but everything else was... so I am not complaining : ) The last appetizer was the Citrus Braised Pork Belly. There was the perfect amount of fat on one side, with crispy meat on the other - SUPERB! Maybe it was because we were full, but the Paella was good, but not great. The rice itself could have used a bit more character. That said, the chef finished strong with the Bread Pudding with Persimmon and White Balsamic Caramel. We found out that we were hungry all over again. This was heavenly. OH... and if you get the wine paring, expect 4 full pours, not a little sip. If you don't share the wine however, you might need a designate driver : ) We were told that they change up the menu regularly. Can't wait to come back and try something new. read more

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A cozy place for wine and tapas. I heard from the waitress that they recently changed their menu to a preset menu for $74 per person. However, guests are able to order any items individually (and at a slightly larger size) as an "appetizer." This worked well for my party as we weren't super hungry and just wanted some bites to share. Wine list was solid, I got the Italian flight (3 reds) which was quite good. Our soup and burrata items were tasty. The paella was great for sharing! There was a crust of rice on the bottom, which is how it's supposed to be! I wish there was a bit more saffron flavor though. Service was attentive and friendly. Things got a lot busier when dinner rush patrons arrived. read more

Amor is very unassuming from the outside- situated right on a row of bars and restaurants in downtown Tacoma. Inside has very limited seating, very cozy. I am so happy we decided to try Amor. From start to finish, the whole experience was phenomenal. Our waitress was the only server this evening, and she did a great job keeping up with all her tables. We opted to share the 8 course meal- it was plenty of food for the two of us. Each tapas was delicious. My favorite was the crostini and the fig tapas. We shared the filet for our entree- it was cooked perfectly. Seriously some of the best food we have had in a long time. I had a Cabernet for my wine, the server let me sample a few before I chose. We will definitely be back- I'm hoping they mix up their menu seasonly. Looking forward to another delicious experience! read more

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They have a very limited food menu that is constantly changing. We decided to just have small bites here and move to a different location for our main meal. The drinks and tapas were delish, the staff was friendly. I can see myself coming back for a happy hour but would like to see more dinner options. read more

We had an absolutely wonderful time tonight at Amor. What a lovely experience! We started with tasting some new wines to select what we wanted to drink, then moved on to some lovely Tapas selections and a beer. So excited to be here and have had such a wonderful experience. Our server, Michelle, was absolutely wonderful. She made some fabulous recommendations, helped me pair my wine with my food, and is just a delightful human. Everyone we encountered at Amor was wonderful - what a great team! I really love the feel of the rooms and tables... you enter and get a wonderful feel for mellow and fun at the same time. The decor is stunning with amazing coordination, along with beautiful glassware and plating. read more

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I made a reservation just in case to ensure a spot for my boyfriend and I. As we entered, we were greeted by Noel who was also our server. She asked if we had reservations then led us to a beautiful room in the restaurant with a lovely dangling chandelier with several other tables and chairs spaced out evenly. Once we were seated, she presented us with the menus and warmly told us that if we had any questions then she would be happy to answer them. After several minutes, she came by with a happy hour menu and told us that happy hour was specifically for the bar area but she would be happy to allow it for us. I thought that was really thoughtful and a great way to definitely showcase some of their options! We decided to get the sangria blanco, seared scallop, albondigas, butter board, smoked duck with cranberry, and seared mushrooms. The food and drink arrived pretty quickly to our surprise and each dish was absolutely spot on with flavors, presentation, and portions. The highlights for us were the mushrooms, seared scallop, and butter board for sure. We are definitely talking about returning back to try out their paella as I feel there aren't a lot of places that serve paella and Amor does such an amazing job of capturing flavors that the paella here will be a showstopper. With the romantic and intimate ambiance, stellar service, and amazing food and drinks, I truly think Amor is a fantastic addition to the food scene in Tacoma. read more

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Came on New Years Day and I noted that the place was almost empty except for a small group at the bar. Sis noted that our waiter winced when I said that out loud like he was offended, even though I was pleased as punch to avoid the crowd and it would make our meal quiet and intimate. She said that's when she could tell he didn't like us. I finally noticed he didn't like us when I ordered a beer and he kinda harrumphed, as if he was mad that the tip would be lower because I wasn't feeling wine. He did a good job clearing plates, but you could feel the attitude emanating off of him. We didn't let that stop us from enjoying our meal. The food was pretty good. Each of us ordered the "All Tapas" menu so we got all the tapas listed plus two more that weren't on the list. Maybe we should've ordered one All Tapas with the entree, because it was filling (we know when you order tapas it's for sharing, but we were afraid the portions might not sate our appetite, but we were wrong). My favorite bites were the persimmon with burrata and the potatos brava. This is definitely worth trying again, but I probably won't be back because that server hates us, lol. read more

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Update: We were able to stop in for a tapas dinner thanks to a Yelp Giving Event. The "free" tapas were all very good and the wines were tasty. A couple of notes on what I think would take Amor to the top: 1. Remember to ask guests if there are any allergies. We were told there is a "house" seasoning on the almonds but we have no idea what's in it (you can look at the menu if you need to know). 2. Explain the dishes. Instead of leaving the scallop tapas and expecting that your diners will ask what the sauce is, tell us. Tell the diners what accompanies the tapas plates and why. Tell us what we're eating and the story behind it. 3. Know the difference between shrimp and scallops. 4. Pace the tapas dinner. Having 3-4 dishes come out together takes up a lot of real estate and ensures that a hot dish will get cold. 5. Show some enthusiasm for the dishes! 6. Consistency in dishes served the same night is paramount. Nothing we had was bad. But much of it was all hurried. This may have been because it followed a Yelp event that packed the whole house and left little time to execute dishes before closing at 8. The mushroom tapas was somewhat inconsistent from the Yelp event to the tapas service which was surprising. Could also be why the second serving of the chorizo on baguette came on a burned baguette that the flavorful chorizo couldn't overcome. Our favorite dish? The squid ink risotto. Hands down. It doesn't look scary despite our server's comment to that effect. Both servings were great and the grilled octopus was perfect. Of course, we still love the blue cheesecake. read more

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I came here for a quiet solo experience. I arrived by myself and left having made several new lovely acquaintances. It is a friendly atmosphere upon entry during my visit . The staff are wonderfully accommodating as is the owner. The food tastes as delicious as it looks. I tried a variety of tapas (pictured), plated beautifully! They came out timely and served at the perfect temperatures. I am excited to go back and try more tapas and entrees. The six tapas filled me & I could not fathom a main course. My drinks were well made and the bartenders were cheerful & conversational but not overly so. I highly recommend locals to try but it is also worth a drive, as it was about 25 minute drive south of me. read more

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We have been here before with different menus and every time we come, we are satisfied with our meals. Very Delicious food and cocktails. The service is always great, we always get the same server and she is always phenomenal! It is a very nice space with an even better patio! read more

AMOR - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Had dinner here for the first time. Based off what I had read online I thought it was more of a wine bar but I think the dinner was fantastic, the layout of the restaurant actually has both a dinning room and a bar area so it's good for both drinks or a formal dinner. One of the things I loved about it is that their appetizer menu had both tapas and appetizer sizes. We ordered one of almost everything at the tapas size and the price was very affordable, about 5$ per dish, and the food was excellent. For mains we had the steak and mushroom pasta. We loved the food and drinks. The service was excellent and food was brought in a way where we always had something on our table but never too much. I will definitely return. One dish I recommend is the potatas bravas. It's odd to say but the chef really cooks potatoes well, it was really a highlight! read more

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I was taken to this cute tapas place and it definitely did not disappoint. Some of the dishes change seasonally but the menu is delicious, especially with the extra wine pairings. The Flavors are out of this world here! read more

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Made a reservation and it was closed when we arrived-- no sign or notification. Disappointed and really wanted to try!

I enjoyed my time at the event. I did have to ask several times what the food was that was placed for the event. The wines were delicious, but the food was not to my liking. I will be going to try the brunch and the happy. read more

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Amor is an elegant tapas and wine restaurant in beautiful Tacoma, with a romantic and warm ambiance and a menu that offers flavors you could only imagine. The food was absolutely to die for and for a non-wine-drinker, I could not get enough of their wonderful pairings. You can anticipate this place to be busy, but the friendly and professional service will not disappoint. I would be remiss if I do not HIGHLY recommend that you try the seared scallop; it's the best made scallop in the state. Cheers! read more

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Delicious drinks and tapas. Calming atmosphere with friendly service. I loved this place. It is fancy, but relaxing. Their menu has plenty of options with fancy names. The food and drinks are delicious & presented artistically. read more

AMOR - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Service was terrible. Everything was so cliche. Owner/manager was a douche catering to a party and side eyeing girlfriend's friends when not around. Bartender only entertained when one "hot woman" was in his presence although I heard he had a baby at home. Our server was no offense but terrible? Couldn't care less. About anything. My drink order? Nope. Our food? Nope. Anything at all. Nope. Omg why did someone hire her???? Flight of wine.. what are they even? Who cares... think they're Spanish? Who knows? Charcuterie board? Nice! Do we get utensils? Does anyone care about anything here??? I mean the fucking name of the place is Amor!!!!??? read more

I liked this place! We had a Groupon and got 12 tapas and a wine flight for two. We got 4 different wines, all a nice variety. We had some tasty food. I really enjoyed the chorizo toast and the duck tapas. While the food was good I do not think the Groupon was worth it. It was $230 for 12 tapas and two wine flights. If you get all the tapas on the menu it's $106. I find it hard to believe that two wine flights cost $100. read more

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Oh my! This place is fabulous! Three of us arrived for our reserved time on a Friday night and were seated a bit away from the band that would be performing later - after the maitre d (? ) (I guess that would be his title) checked in with us to make sure we were comfy. Our waitress, Nadine, was right there - explained the menu, and took drink orders. She was right there through the entire dining experience. She informed us about food, answered all of our questions, but never hovered. The plates came out at the perfect time each time. My stepdaughter and I ordered the red wine flight - and then picked what we liked and ordered a glass of it. Generous pours for sure! I'll admit that we are not foodies - but we know what we like. We ordered the butter platter, the charcuterie board, and then all of the tapas to try them out - and we ate EVERYTHING. I think there was half of one pretty spicy pepper left on the charcuterie board - and the rest was devoured. The Patatas Bravas, and the Butternut Squash Soup were my favorites. I am a pescatarian, but the tapas were mostly vegetarian friendly, with a couple fish items. I think I was able to eat everything except the empanadas (lamb) and the meatballs - which my stepdaughter and husband said were very good. The menu changes all the time, I'm sure based on what food is in season and the chef's creativity. About 30 minutes into our dinner, the band started playing. A bass, keyboards and bongos. What a treat! They played what sounded like jazzy, Spanish music. We loved them! The bill was just $150. Fifty bucks per person for a wonderful atmosphere, great wine, yummy food, excellent service and music!!! What a deal! Highly recommended! We'll be back for sure! read more

Went in for 10 AM opening. Nobody was there perfect time to eat breakfast by the time we left restaurant was half full. So make sure you get there early on Sunday morning. Service was 10 out of 10 the server was very knowledgeable and the owner came over and spoke with us about the food. The coffee serves 3 to 4 people. We shared the cream and berry waffle, which was moist and sweet and perfect. Every dish presented beautifully and tasted equally as good. I could not have asked for a better start to my day. Next time I go back I definitely want to do the $18 all you can drink mimosa. Or the happy hour which is every day. The ambience had a jazzy slow beautiful Sunday morning feel. definitely going to go back. I am very excited to try everything on the menu. read more

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I arrived at Amor nervously shortly before my date had gotten there so I could look over the menu and find the perfect spot for us to sit, noticing my anxiousness, Karen jumped to rescue. She offered a quick drink and recommended a few lovely things from the menu. Once my date had arrived we hit it off and spent more time talking than eating, although we ordered the charcuterie board and several of their home made cocktails, one of which I recommend is the PLUM and the Margarita. I can only recommend the Charcuterie board as it was all we ate, however the service from Karen was fantastic and the relaxed vibe of the restaurant served our nerves well. We will be back to try out the food soon. Thank you Karen :) read more

I was so excited to come back and bring friends to Amor. My first experience was stellar. This was so disappointing. Made a reservation for the heated patio. would not have made a resy if it were not advertised as heated It was not heated. We were told that the owner was going to turn them on. He did not. We tried ourselves after chattering our teeth. Valve wide open and no fuel... no heat. We asked to be seated indoors and were accommodated that is why there are 2 stars.We asked for more bread for the bread board, never got any. Service dismal. We had to ask for menus and flatware. My Sangria was not potable. The food was mediocre . Such a small portion for rack of lamb ( 4) i raised lambs and know that that is not a rack... $40?? I total for 3 people $250. We had drinks and ordered tapas and entrees. I will not be coming back and not recommending to friends. So sad because i really loved it last time. read more

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Amazing staff, decor, & the food was exquisite!! Plan a brunch date soon! You won't be disappointed. read more

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Great atmosphere and service at Amor. I ordered the braised beef and it was delicious!

Yay! A new place opened up in Tacoma and they have live music!!! The wine selection was decent...the wait staff was great and the ambiance fantastic. I ordered the duck confit and it was great! My only concern was the fruit flies interrupting my vibe. read more

AMOR - Inside - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Really delicious tapas and a ridiculously extensive wine list. We've been three times since June and loved each visit.

It was our first visit to Amor for an impromptu dinner after a long day and they did not disappoint. There was incredible live music by Alma Villegas and band, the food was so very satisfying and our server, Noelle, could not have provided better customer service. The filet we ordered was made medium rare, like we asked, but a bit too charred on the outside for my daughter's liking so she replaced it instantly. read more

Visited early on a Saturday evening. This was an incredible date night and meal. Our server and bartender Nathan absolutely made our evening and experience extraordinarily special. We only ate tapas and wine flights, no entrees. The pace of food was very good. The presentation was excellent. And the staff made us feel really special. These are all ingredients for a truly amazing dining experience. Not all of the tapas were to our liking, but also we tried some dishes that were unfamiliar and found new favorite flavors too. We will absolutely be back. Thank you to the wonderful staff! read more

Yes, Yes, Yes!!! The rave reviews in various local papers are true! Finally popped into Amor with my Love. We had a lovely wait-recommended Spanish wine along with their $95 set flight of tapas! Everything was delicious and amazing! The services is impeccable! There when you need it, water refills that you don't even notice, dishes coming and going quickly, ready to answer questions/needs, and friendly comfortable. This is a well-run restaurant where people seem to enjoy being on this team. Met the owner too - you can tell Amor is a labor of Love! The space is gorgeous with a slightly more casual area up front with the bar (and what looks like a very nice offering of cocktails), and a lovely dining area further back by the busy kitchen window (love that)!). We sat in the dining room and were glad we had reservations because it quickly filled with happy people enjoying their libations and bites! And the food again! Yes! We do a lot of our own tapas/charcuterie at home, so we have a pretty high bar and are often underwhelmed. Amor was absolutely fabulous...sending out very unique tapas, beautifully plated, and with flavors that intrigue the senses! Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu! Definitely recommend reservations in either the dining room or bar. I think they have an outdoor patio, so that could be epic on a warm day/evening!! read more

What a romantic little restaurant! The menu has small plates as well as full sized entrees. I had the scallop and I wish there was more than one cause it was so good! I'd only had one of scallop dish that was that good and it was at Primo's grill. I also had the squid ink risotto, a good choice for anyone who enjoys seafood flavors. I sat at the bar as a singleton which is maybe a strange option for such a romantic and intimate setting, but it was a nice option. The owner was a pleasant and hospitable fella and the service was kind and responsive. I can see this place being really popular for special occasions like valentines and anniversaries. read more

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The ambiance was fantastic! I came to hear a friend sing but was pleasantly surprised with the yummy coconut mimosa (forget what it's called) and the side house salad was refreshing. I tried paella for the first time so I didn't know what to expect. It was pretty tasty;y husband and I were able to share the paella for one. read more

AMOR - Paella for one and the steak and potatoes in the back. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Absolutely amazing . Cozy romantic atmosphere, stellar service and to-die-for food!!!! From the owner all the way down to the entertainment, at a loss for words!!! Been back once already and plan on going back many more times read more

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I splurged and got all the tapas. They did not disappoint! My favorite was the seared scallop. Cooked to perfection and just gorgeous. The ambiance is relaxing and romantic. I thoroughly enjoyed my evening exploring their extensive wine list and delicious cocktails. A girlfriend brought me with her to their brunch and it was so delicious that I had to come back and more thoroughly check out the rest of the menu. Ten out of ten experience! Can't wait to see the flamenco dancers and partake in one of their wine dinners. read more

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It was just okay. Came here while on vacation. We ordered the all tapas tasting menu. Unfortunately not every tapas had two tastes (Fois Gras and the scallop). One waitress for the whole restaurant, meanwhile the host (whom I assume was the owner) was sitting at the bar bullshitting with a women all night while waitress struggled to get all plates and drinks out to everyone while clearing plates too. He should have at a minimum been serving drinks and clearing plates rather than drinking at the bar while chatting up with some woman. Also the tapas menu started off tasty, but kinda went down hill as we got more into it. The bread for most dishes were burnt and overpowered the dish. The Potato's Braves was tasty, the foraged mushrooms needed a starch such as a polenta cake of some sort. I do give high ratings to the waitress as she did her best with a full house and little help front FOH. read more

Great food, but the staff was okay. I came by with a friend, and luckily they had a table available even though we didn't have a reservation. As I wasn't too hungry, I decided to just get the potato and the lamb tapas. I'll comment on the food first - absolutely delicious! Both dishes looked like the food art you see on tv. The lamb was extremely soft and melted in my mouth, which contrasted well with the tough bread. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the sauce on top was a showstopper. I'd honestly buy a tub of it if I could. The staff, however, was a hit or miss. Our server wasn't very friendly, and it took her a long time to even get us some water, let alone take our orders. She missed one of the items my friend ordered, and when my friend asked about it, she claimed that my friend never ordered it! Another staff member took over from her midway, however, and our experience after improved significantly. Overall, I did like the food and would recommend getting some while in the area! I probably wouldn't dine in again, but definitely consider takeout. read more

The experience at this restaurant was "ok". We were there on a concert night, and gave ourselves an hour and a half to eat something before heading over to The Pantages. It took 45 minutes before they even took our order, and then only came back once, to (bring our check). The place was not at all crowded, but it seemed there was only one person working that night, so she was tending bar, seating tables and being server all at once. Which would seem like a lot, but there were only 3 tables to serve, and no one actually sitting at the bar. So I can't really give her much sympathy, on this particular evening. The food was good, but not really worth the price. Also, I thought this was a wine bar, but didn't really see much wine. Everything visible at the bar was liquor. Overall, I'd say it was a 3 star experience. read more

Absolutely fantastic. Michelle was wonderful and very knowledgeable about the menu. We will be back for dinner. I had the classic Benedict and the rest of our party had the shakshuka. 100% wonderful. Come here immediately. read more

AMOR - We were so excited to eat that we forgot to take a pic. Everyone was having the shakshuka. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tacoma, Washington