In the heart of Piermont, with the back of the restaurant facing the great Hudson River with additional summer outdoor seating, this Spanish-Basque tapas restaurant has become one of the County's most popular dining destinations. This restaurant is known for authentic Spanish small plates, generous paellas, imported Spanish ingredients, decadent desserts, and wonderful warm bread to start your culinary meal with. Abdul and Roberto make a perfect drink, whether it's a simple Espresso Martini or their house-made sangrias. . All this in a warm and friendly setting. The seafood paellas are portion perfect ie; large, the tapas favorites include garlic shrimp, octopus, croquetas, Iberico ham, lamb chops, and seasonal specials. Because the dining room is relatively small, expect a noisy environment. Weekend waits can be long because of this restaurant's popularity, but it is so worth the wait. If one arrives early, there will be no problem with sitting at the bar or nabbing a table. The staff is friendly, the clientele is neighborly, and you're guaranteed to enjoy your restaurant experience here. For Piermont, it's one of the strongest dining experiences available, particularly if one enjoys sharing plates. If you're going for the first time, I'd order the garlic shrimp, a few tapas to share, and one of the paellas for the table. Thank you Benny for bringing Piermont to our neighborhood. *For those across the river in Westchester, enjoy Basque in Tarrytown. read more

There is no shortage of restaurants along the Hudson, but few feel as warm and inviting as Basque Tapas Bar in Rockland County. Nestled just a stone's throw from the Tappan Zee Bridge, the intimate Spanish restaurant offers an experience that is both approachable and memorable. Where some menus can overwhelm diners with endless selections and unfamiliar terminology, Basque takes a more refined approach. The menu is modest yet thoughtfully curated -- ideal for those exploring Spanish cuisine for the first time. Begin with a selection of tapas before choosing from one of their signature paellas, including seafood, meat, vegetarian, or surf-and-turf options. Pair the meal with a pitcher of sangria and settle in while the kitchen prepares a dinner worth savoring alongside good conversation. Beyond the meal itself, the village of Piermont provides the perfect setting for an evening stroll along the river. It is a charming way to end the night before heading back across the Hudson and down into New Jersey. read more

They refused to serve me and my party of 3, since my friend who is a refugee from war torn Ukraine has a service dog for PTSS. Evidently, they don't honor NY State licenses for a service dog, since the owner/manager was indifferent to the license presented. I wasn't aware that a restaurant could deny service to someone with a licensed service dog. Reillys Pub was more than happy to serve us, have a section for parties with service dogs, and offer bowls of water to the service dogs. read more

Celebrated a friends 30th birthday. The food, service and ambiance was on point. Everything was delicious and we will definitely be coming back! read more

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Basque is fun, the food is outstanding and the service is excellent! My husband and I went for the first time with my mother-in- law ( she is very difficult) to celebrate her 92nd birthday. I never saw her so happy and with no complaints! That says it all. We decided to go with tapas so we could taste little of everything and that was the way to go. Gambas la ajillo, pan con tomate, vieiras, croquetas and pulpo a la plancha. All super delicious! My m-i-l had her whole Main course, in addition to the tapas: mariscos in garlic brandy sauce. And she ate the hole thing. Please know that the servings are generous. At the end, the server, J, amazing and fun, brought as a surprise, a flan with a candle. The whole restaurant sang Happy Birthday! Great experience and from now on, I'll be a regular! Definitely, don't miss this restaurant. You'll love it! read more

Everything was delicious and authentic. The paella for 2 fed FOUR of us. Incredible portions. Warm and welcoming staff. We'd definitely come again. read more

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When reading the other low starred reviews it seems that a common denominator is to complain about the hostess attitude, so I will add mine here. Been greeted poorly sets the tone for the overall experience. No verbal interaction only hand signals, our table was ready and we still waited 5 minutes to be seated while she chatted up people at the bar. I am sure the owners or manager read the reviews so it's clear they do not care, heck traffic was high, place was packed, so who GAF right? The food was below par. The same pimentón was used no mater which of the four small dishes we tasted (they probably buy adobo Goya at the local supermarket). Even the tortilla was bland (equivalent to an Italian restaurant botching their pasta). I am giving this venue 2 stars because our server was really good and the flan was what saved the evening. ¡Si quieren comida vasca de verdad vayan a otro lugar, porque aquí no la sirven! read more

Celebrated Father's Day early! We waited for few minutes before we sat down. Authentic Spanish food in the area! The service was excellent, our server was very attentive and pays attention to our needs. Food also came in fast, appetizers were beyond words and came immediately. We had seafood paella for four but it looks like it's good for 10!!! The paella came with different seafoods such as shrimp, squid, mussels, shrimps and clams. We had croquettes, baby squid and scallops. Which are all so good! Place is a bit small but ambiance is good, minus the lady in the bar shouting and yelling. Other than that it was a great night! Also, did I mention about sangria?! We tried the red and white and so far both taste so good but my personal favorite is white! My mom doesn't drink but liked the white sangria, as she mentioned "taste like juice" Our server also pays attention to our needs. Not sure if the other guy in plain clothes is a server or owner but he was also nice and joked around, he would come up to us and say "if you all don't finish that you will be washing dishes" I highly recommend this place for those that wanted to try authentic Spanish food! read more

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The place is phenomenal. The owner of Benny Castro is a really nice guy. He is from Spain and knows what he's doing. The Paella was awesome with the sangria places packed for a reason also the bar is a cool vibe read more

First off, service was very friendly and quick! and every single dish we ordered was delicious. The paella is a lot of food (we ordered the for two option for both) and the small dishes were great to taste! read more

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I had been eyeing this place for a very long time and I loved being able to finally eat here! We visited on a Sunday afternoon, and there weren't many people there (thankfully). It is just so cozy inside of this restaurant. If you don't like sitting too closely to people, you'd better hope there are available seats near the window :) The service was great, the food was great. I definitely plan on coming back! My first time having basque food was a success! read more

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Amazing Amazing AAAAMAZING!!! This tight little place with its tight little parking lot is a home run. Everything taste and looks fresh. We ordered the empanadas and chorizo croquettes and they were simply delicious. The best I've ever tasted.. Service extremely informative and write on with one to come to the table and one not to which is when you're not rushed. Dominic, you were on the money. This clean, tight bar, few tables with some tables outside is a must go to. Don't miss out on this fabulous tapas bar. read more

Good food, great staff, hard to park Came here on a whim, looking for a place to eat. Girlfriend really wanted mussels, so we came here. The place is small, there's parking by the pier but it's very cramped. You also need to walk to the front of the restaurant to get in. Because this place is attached to a very affluent Main Street, there's a lot of foot traffic. Lines out the door are commonplace. But the interior is modern and clean. Our server was very nice and helped with the menu. We got the mussels, but also tuna, chorizo, and meatballs. Star of the show was the tuna. Spicy, fresh, properly seared and the balsamic drizzle gave it the sweet vinegar bite it needed. Well composed dish, enjoyed that one. Girlfriend loved the mussels, the spicy ragu was a good compliment to the meaty mussels. She are almost the entire dish on her own. The meatballs and chorizo were lacking. The chorizo was seared well but had no flavor. Kind of tasted like a generic sausage seared up and cut up. We did not ask for it to be taken off, but the server did so automatically. That's very good customer service in my book. The meatball was dense but the ragu was flavorful. The meat mix was more pork than beef, but still tasty. It was pricy for tapas, but pretty good overall. An option to eat if they are not busy. If they are, then there's a lot of spots to try locally read more

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Delicious! Attentive service, cozy environment and terrific menu. Came here to celebrate Easter and a birthday. Ordered a ton of Tapas and with a round of drinks, the bill was still very reasonable. Authentic Spanish food is hard to find around here--the food did not disappoint. Looking forward to returning! read more

We walked in at 5:30 PM on a Saturday night and it was packed. We thought we were being early birds LOL. We were told 1 hour + for a table for 2. Luckily two people happened to be leaving the bar when we got there and we snatched those two seats. We came here because we really wanted paella. We ordered a bottle of white wine and put in our order for the paella since we overheard that it takes about 45 minutes to make. While we waited, we had pan con tomate which was delicious. We also had the Pulpo La plancha which sadly was a bit overcooked. Marisco paella was full of great seafood. We were very happy with this dish. This restaurant is SMALL, but full of Spanish flair. We ate at the bar and we chatted with the bartenders and the people around us. We had a great time! read more

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Went there on a Wednesday when the open at 5pm. The waiter Dominic was unprofessional and rude. He voiced his displeasure of us requesting to sit away from the bar. He complained out loud and said he has a party of 10 coming at 7pm We were very uncomfortable. We then just ordered 2 drinks & 2 small apps and left. I've been there several times before the food is amazing but Dominic really made this experience very unpleasant. read more

Stopped by on Sunday at 1pm without a reservation and was able to get a table for 3. No tables were left by 1:30pm. The place was packed because the food is good. Really good. We tried the Shrimp in Garlic - best we've ever had. The Patatas Bravas were delicious. We also tried the Manchego with Honey & Balsamic which was fantastic as was the Mariscos Salsa Verde and Jamon Croquettes. Everything was great, including the attentive service. Wonderful meal! Can't wait to come back again! read more

Paella and Albarino for the win! As soon as we stepped inside Basque, we felt right at home. It's a small, cozy spot and it felt like we were dining with locals. Our dinner at Basque was delicious, and the service was great. The seafood paella was so good! The portions are pretty generous so make sure to come hungry. We also had the potatoes and my only complaint is that it was smothered in sauce. Empanadas were tasty and the churros con chocolate was next level. LOVED our night out here! Great place for a date or a dinner out with friends. P.S. They have a parking lot in the back. read more

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Wanted to update this since we enjoyed such a fabulous experience. Basque never disappoints. I wanted to upload the meatball dish and Iberico but I guess there is a picture limit. The shrimp dish is one of my favorites with garlic and olive oil - highly recommended- iberique is a must. Don't forget their fabulous wines too! read more

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I'd give this place 6 stars were that possible. Everything is jaw-droppingly delicious, and we couldn't believe the amount of food we consumed in one sitting - my husband finished the entire plate of lamb chops, on top of eating 5 other tapas. This place is very popular, hence always crowded, and they don't take reservation for parties under 6. All servers are good-looking men :-) but super friendly and attentive. We are sure to come back and try out more things on their menu. One friend told me that their vegetarian paella was "to die for". read more

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The food is always amazing. Call for a reservation. They get so busy at times they have to turn people away and the line can go out the door sometimes. Pro tip call ahead and get it to go. read more

We picked this place for trying out some good tapas and Paellas, and they didn't disappoint. Just quality and sublime food served here. The restaurant is situated in the river banks of Piermont, there's a parking lot, that literally has a pavement deck into the river. The restaurant is small, but has a nice bar and comfortable ambiance. The menu has nice collection of tapas, few Paellas , entrees, salad and soup. Lots of wine and drinks are also served here. We got the filet mignon and lamb chop tapas to start. They were prepared so well. Perfect temperature, tender meat, dishes made with complimenting vegetables. We ordered the seafood Paella for four. It takes about 25 minutes to prepare, so let them know asap. It was a massive, full of mussels, shrimps, clamps, scallops and baby squids. All served on top of yummy yellow rice. Four grown ups combined, we managed to finish only half of the plate, rest we took home and over next couple of days. It was still very delicious. We ended our lunch with Flan, that was sweet and soft. Overall we loved the food. But the service was little spotty, as we saw only one server attending all the tables. It was little overwhelming for the person, working in a full house shift. I also didn't like the fact they charged for every soda refill, even though the glass holds least than half a can soda, filled with ice. Despite some of these shortfalls, I still recommend this place for the superior quality of their food. read more

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We came here on Valentine's Day. The wait was 30 mins--which wasn't bad. We waited at the bar and got drinks. The bar staff was really nice. They were really attentive in making sure we got seated quickly. We ordered the Octopus appetizer and the seafood paella. It was delicious! While this place is small on the inside and parking is quite limited, the charm of this place is good! read more

Basque Tapas Bar first came to my attention about a month ago when I was in Tarrytown - they have a location in the village and since I'm a fan of tapas I bookmarked it. Some time later I was talking to my friend Mercedes C about Basque - she mentioned she had been to their original location Piermont and had great things to say. I was in the area for another engagement with one of my friends and we were looking to grab some food beforehand - a Yelp search resulted in the Piermont Basque popping up a mere few miles away, so we made plans to stop by here for an early Sunday dinner. Basque is located in Piermont right on the Hudson River. The restaurant isn't large - walking in you're immediately greeted by the bar area with seating and a few tables, along with additional tables in the back. The restaurant is modestly decorated - mostly wood tables with clean lines. As the name suggests, the menu is mostly composed of tapas. Additionally, they have a selection paellas, charcuterie boards, and larger dishes; we wanted tapas, so I focused my attention there. They had a good selection of proteins, veg, and starches. We decided to go with four: ham croquettes, spicy filet mignon, garlic shrimp, and the empanadas. Additionally, we decided to get a cheeseboard, because cheese. Everything was really tasty - the filet mignon was a standout, but the winner for me was the garlic shrimp. Lots of plump shrimp in a tasty sauce topped with LOTS of garlic. I love garlic and too much is never enough - I was living my best life. The cheeseboard was also good - it was a generous helping of cheese paired with sweet jelly to cut the sharpness and little breadsticks for that carbohydrate touch. For dessert we shared two: the piña colada cheesecake and the warm apple galette. These were okay - the cheesecake didn't have enough flavor and the galette wasn't the easiest thing to maneuver (the pastry was too stretchy and hard to break). I wouldn't come here for the dessert. Service was good, food came out super fast and everyone was friendly. Overall, I really had a great time at Basque; even though I wasn't a fan of the desserts, the strength of their tapas made up for it. I would have to qualms returning, and definitely want to check out their Tarrytown location soon. read more

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We came on Easter Sunday for dinner hoping we'd get a table (they don't take reservations for smaller parties). It was our lucky day! We got seated fairly quickly and within minutes a nice pitcher of sangria and ham/cheese platter were on our table. Then we ordered the sardines wrapped in endive (Boquerones), and the pulpo al a plancha (grilled octopus). Both delicious choices. For our meal we split the seafood paella and the skirt steak. The paella was very nice, and my dad commented that the steak was "T & T" - Tasty and Tender. Big compliment coming from Mr Picky!! We ended the meal with the Pistachio Tartuffo (quite good) and the churros (2 out of 4 liked them. The other 2 thought they were too hard/tough). Service was great, the place has a nice welcoming vibe to it. Not pretentious at all. Definitely on our "come again" list read more

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Ever since I returned from Spain, I've been craving real Spanish tapas. Decided to come splurge for my birthday. So happy to have been recommended this restaurant by a friend! I got a glass of pinot grigio and they gave us a basket of nice bread. I wanted so many things off the menu, and decided on the pulpo a la gallega, manchego frito, gambas al ajillo, jamon iberico, patatas bravas, and albondigas picante. The favorite was the fried manchego - the dish was sweet, salty, soft, and crispy - everything you could want all at once. The octopus, shrimp, jamon meatballs were also great. Meatballs were definitely spicy but addictive. Our least favorite was the patatas bravas, which I felt were not crispy enough and the chunks were a little too big. We did end up with a few leftovers (potatoes, meatballs). Both desserts were amazing - the creme brulee topping was a perfect contrast to the soft cheesecake and I'm always a sucker for flan. We got there just when it opened (they don't take reservations) and were able to be seated right away - the tables filled up pretty quickly after that since the restaurant is pretty small. The food came out like rapid fire - they brought out 2 tapas at a time. It was a little fast-paced for us, trying to finish the food to make room on the little table but it was impressive. We didn't really mind, though - we tend to eat on the faster side. This will be my go-to spot for Spanish tapas when I am missing Spain. My only complaint is that we were seated right by the bathroom and it had a strong chemical smell. read more

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The restaurant offers something different. Nice surroundings with friendly staff and clean look. They deliver good cooking with fair pricing. The workers showed exceptional talent! Good work! I'm coming back again! read more

This place has quickly become where I eat most often. Workers made helping me their first task and answered my inquiries with courtesy. This restaurant outperforms all others nearby. Their service and cooking have never let me down. What a wonderful place I happened upon! read more

The restaurant truly stands out from others. They keep standards high and prices reasonable. I couldn't have asked for better. The service personnel also offered excellent care. Such a remarkable spot! read more

Incredible meal for incredible value. Come here to get great Tapas in a relaxed environment. Waiters are on point and get the food out ASAP. Will be back! read more

This was a fun and relaxing experience. Met up with close friends who live in Rockland County and went to the first of two locations in Piermont and loved it. We decided to try this location and cannot say enough good things about them. Everyone their takes a tremendous amount of pride in their work. The restaurant and the customer experience is well thought out. Just take a look at their website. It's super informative, has great photos and conveys the mission of the owner with regards to the customer experience. Leo our waiter was AWESOME!! The restaurant is super clean, genuinely friendly staff, they work well as a team, great food, fair prices, great wine list with really good prices, good size portions, most dishes are shareable, great selection, fresh quality food that comes out at the right temperature, great decor, comfortable seating, nice bar and most of all you are not rushed. Whew! That was a lot to say to some things up. They offer Tapas, soups, salads, main courses that are shareable and can be prepared for up to 6 people. They also offer cheese boards and of course desert. Unless you are a party of 6 or more be prepared to wait as they do not take reservations for 1 to 5 people. It's worth the wait. Just check the hours of operation as they close around 10 or 10:30 pm depending on location so you want to leave enough time to relax and enjoy the experience. We were seated around 7 pm, were not pushed out and left after 10:30 pm which was very nice of the staff. We were having a great time and did not even realize it was so late. There were four of us and we shared all the dishes. We also shared a bottle of wine 2018 Martin Lac Crianz. Appetizers: PIMIENTOS de PADRON ~ Blistered Shishito peppers with olive oil and sprinkled coarse sea salt. GAMBAS AJILLO- shrimp in garlic sauce COLLAS AJILLO- baby lobster in garlic sauce CHULETITAS DE CORDERO-Lamb CHIPORONES PLANCHAS- grilled calamari Main course: MARISCO PAELLA - Seafood Paella for 2 CHULETITAS DE CORDERO- Lamb for 2 it was that good had it for a main course as well. Desert: SAN SEBASTIAN CHEESE CAKE-Creme Brulee Cheesecake. GALETTE d'ANIOLIE Warm apple Gallete with Ice Cream. TARTA SANTIAGO- St. James cheesecake (gluten free) CAFE BASQUE- with orujo cream liquor, brandy,expresso and foam milk. We also had some teas and capuchino. For a party of 4 surprisingly the bill for all that was only $280 including tax before the tip. I can't say enough good things about them. I would highly recommend Basque and will definitely come back again. read more

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The people behind this place clearly take pride in their work. Their dishes satisfy and their rates are fair. The employees remember your preferences. The meals taste good, the atmosphere feels unpretentious, the service excels, and happiness shows. This restaurant earns high praise. read more

Basque Tapas Bar and Restaurant is where one wants to 'basque' in the aromas and tastes of food from the 'Basque' flavors of Spain. The restaurant in Piermont was doing so well, the owner Benny opened up a second Basque across the river in Tarrytown. This restaurant is a bigger version with higher ceilings and more tables, yet captures the intimacy somewhat that the original Basque has created. It is hard to get a seat at the bar or a table in Piermont's Basque from Thursday to Sunday evening, and reservations are only for a table of five people. But if you put your name on the list with the charming host, I suggest taking a walk around the beautiful Flywheel Park down the street while you're waiting, and circling back to Basque. The food is so worth it. The service is personable as well. Beware of the spicy Margaritas. They are so tasty and strong, one craves a second. I can have two anywhere else, but the bartender here is not stingy with his pour. Last time I walked out (fortunately I live next door) unlocked my front door with my chain of keys, and haven't found them since (including my car key). It was a wobbly rest of the evening indoors for me. GO TO BASQUE. You won't regret it. read more

Yet another review I hate to write because it's like telling the world about yet another absolutely amazing place that's going to be bursting at the seams with people ... however, it's nearly impossible to understate how good the food is here at this unassuming little place in an unassuming little NY state town by the Hudson. The food in general is legit amazing and high quality on all levels. Even the salads are fresh, delicious and memorable. But let's get to the real stars of this place .. which includes the amazing sangrias, awesome tapas with the shrimp garlic that sits upon the pantheon of great shrimp garlic dishes. The flavor of that is absolutely amazing and is the perfect compliment to their lovely bread. The paella is also pretty awesome on all levels - it's savory, tasty, inviting and the seafood just stands out in the best of ways. I guess if you had to pick something bad to say, maybe the parking lot is small and the place doesn't have enough seats? But beyond that, I cannot stress how good the food is here. It's worth the schlep from wherever your are to get here if you want high quality Spanish food. Oh and the flan will blow your mind. I still keep thinking of it all the time in all of its perfection. Just come here, eat and enjoy every morsel. read more

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Does anyone think the food here is good ? This food is terrible . Paella for 2 is mostly rice . Maybe 4 could eat from this . Pace your self if you order the parlla for 2 . Its 56 dollars . The apps not that good , the pulpo sucked ! read more

Food is excellent, seating is very tight and seating area is small. Prices are reasonable for excellent quality food and portion size. Putting it on our list for special occasions. Had the chicken and cubed potatoes in garlic sauce. Strange that it came with a side of rice. 2 starches. Would have been a much more balanced meal if the side was a veggie instead. Maybe the spinach that's served with other dishes. Wife had the lamb chops. It's her favorite and this seems to be the only place that has it. I did have one issue that made me almost complain. The woman sitting at the table right next to us (seafood paella) was constantly vaping throughout the meal. Literally directly in front of the waiter who said nothing. As it was our anniversary dinner I didn't want to cause an issue. Also the guy I assumed was the owner or at least manager (guy with the glove on one hand) was flirting with her the entire time. Trading phone numbers, fawning over her, even gave her a complimentary drink. All the while ignoring her vaping. Really annoying. read more

Let's go. George is the best server. Two pitchers of red sangria !! Delicious bread with olive oil. The most amazing shrimp with garlic ever. Delicious sliced chorizo with peppers and onions. Pulpo ala plancha was not our favorite. Croquettes were very good with garlic aioli. 4 of use shared paella for 2 and had leftovers. We had the mar y terra with steak and lobster and it was perfect. Also shared the mariscada and the green sauce is stupendous. Dessert was apple galette with ice cream. Perfect meal. Lovely surroundings. Can't wait to come back...-all the way from Queens. read more

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A bit expensive however the food was delicious, we got the shrimp garlic, langostines, filet mignon and OUTSTANDING SANGRIA both white and red! Delicious and nice for a special occasion! A fantastic Mother's Day gift for me!!!! read more

My friend and I decided to tried this place one evening. The restaurant did not take reservations. We got there around 7 PM on a Friday night and the wait was about an hour to get a table but we really wanted to try the food here so we waited. Fortunately, two bar seats opened up in just about 15 minutes into our an hour wait. We took the bar seats and we were delighted. I ordered a margarita, it was strong but goes really well with the tapas. The white sangria looks yummy, I'll try it next time. The tapas is a good size portion. The Puntas de Filet Mignon Picante was tender and flavorful. We ordered the sea bass with salsa, clams, and shrimp to share and a side of sautéed garlic & spinach. That side sautéed garlic & spinach was excellent! We were so glad the bartender had recommended it to us. I can't wait to come back and try more tapas read more

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Located on the waterfront. Parking very close by in free public parking area by park -- less than 5 minutes walk. View of water through back window. Grilled octopus appetizer excellent. Excellent champagne and red sangrias -- the champagne sangria was my favorite! Veggie paella was awesome. Prices reasonable. Service was good. I will be back! read more

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