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One of the pleasures of visiting San Sebastián in the off season-- a short wait to get a table! During the summer months there's a line outside the door to get into this popular eatery! A mix of pinxos and small or larger plates are served here. Along with wines, sangria, unfiltered draft beer, spritzers and soft drinks. I had the BEST roasted red peppers with garlic ever! They were truly amazing. More please! Enjoyed all the food and ogling the dishes being brought to other tables. This place is always crowded, but service was good and friendly.
This was our very first stop and I wish I could understand the hype. The staff was not friendly. Everything was delicious, but worth the wait? Not to me. We had no idea how to get a table and no one asked us. We were just starving and wanted something to fill us up. The cheese in the photo was amazing. I would not bother to visit again.
The cute elderly man sitting next to us (who was clearly a regular here) told me that all the food here is delicious. He definitely knew his shit! I tried three pintxos: completo (tuna sandwich with pickled peppers), boqueron and pulpo a la brasa. I'm not crazy about tuna back home but it's so good in Spain. The sandwich, albeit simple, was a perfectly balanced bite. The boqueron was delicately sweet, salty and vinegary. And last but not least, the tender pulpo was served with a chunk of potato and one of the top pulpo dishes I've ever had.
Donostiarra was a nice spot to grab a quick bite - our favorite here was the cold octopus in vinaigrette. We also tried the tortilla, which was more like an omelet than the Spanish tortilla we had elsewhere (still not bad though), and the pulpo a la plancha was decent as well. Would come back for the cold octopus for sure
BD is a hipster joint with its pros and cons. We have been here once before and the place was then jampacked, nice food and atmosphere. This time we show up a bit early and the guests are scarse. We are met with an attitude like we are not worthy attention. Maybe it didn't suite the waiter our lack of spanish. Anyway waiting in vain for service (got our drinks right away albeit not "tinto" but "blanco" so we had to call out to have it changed) and emptied them in waiting for service that never showed. The guy had all the time to chitchat with two goodlookin spanish ladies. Us he totally neglected. So we paid and left w/o eating. Service STUNK, just awful.
Came here twice once with wife at 1130pm for night tapas and second time with rest of in laws for a hearty lunch. Both times the place was pack nuts to butts w locals. Absolutely loved the vinegar octopus and small grilled octopus. For lunch, we had the the following: Tuna belly salad: skip it the tuna was low quality and tough Octopus and langoustine tower: gimmicky but good. The octopus was grilled perfectly but bit under seasoned. I personally preferred the bar tapas served the previous night. Grilled veggies: beautiful big hearty plate of grilled vegetables in olive oil. And welcome sight after almost 10 days of pure protein feasts. Leg of lamb: this was the daily special and recommended by our waitress. Wife and I don't eat meat but my in laws ripped into it like pack of ravenous hyenas and all agreed it was the most tender and perfectly grilled lamb they've ever had. Grilled pork: another house special, my Inlaws were able to cut the loin w a fork and said it was as tender as fine steak. House tortilla: get it!! This is well known and loved by the locals and you will have no better tortilla! Salad, 4 large entrees, a desert and 5 glasses wine for only 88 euro. This was by far the cheapest but also one of the best meals we had in Spain.
Hate to pile on with another great review since this joint has so many. But, what can we say....this place is better than average for San Sebastián...and that ain't faint praise. First tip, unless you like standing at the bar....and who doesn't....you will need a reservation for a table. Secondly, come hungry because you'll feel cheated if you get full too early and can't plow through their entire menu. We did the fish cakes, beef with tomatoes, morros, and pulpo vinaigrette and had to call it a night even though we wanted more. This is not the stellar place for pinxos in San Sebastián but it is a step-above what you would get across the river in the historic section of town. Which by the way, with a few scant exceptions, is NOT a good place to eat in this gourmet rich town. We would recommend Bodega Donostiarra more for a meal than snacks as evidenced by what the locals were tucking into. We enjoyed the energy of Bodega Donostiarra and the forthrightness of the servings. We will be back.
We came here on our first night we were in San Sebastian, before we had discovered the wonders of bar-hopping to try pintxos at all the different bars. The food here was just fine, and we had a good meal, but there wasn't really anything in particular that I was craving to come back here for a second time. (In comparison, there were some places that we went to two or three times in this one visit) There's a good variety of cold and hot pintxos here, and most of it you order and they make it in the kitchen instead of grabbing pre-made ones off the counter. Bocadillo de Atun - This was a baguette with tuna, an anchovy, and pickled green bean. Was good, but nothing I'd really crave again. Fish Cake with Shrimp - This was also fine - kind of like a meatloaf slice made out of of fish, with sauce and some shrimp. I don't think I'd get this again, it was just okay. Tortilla Espanola - I liked this a lot. Normally, most tortilla espanola is served cold but this was hot and fresh. Maybe they microwaved it, but at least it was hot and delicious. If you want fresh tortilla, go to Bar Nestor, but otherwise, this one was really great. I'd get this again. Brocheta de Pulpo y Langostinos - I saw this in a lot of pictures and it was great for photo-ops. but for 2 people, I felt like we kept eating octopus and shrimp to no avial. I think this would be better shared between 4 people. It was good, but we didn't feel like eating any more octopus on our trip after this dish. It comes on a skewer and it hangs from a hook. Overall, this place was fine, but not really a highlight of our trip. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but if you need food and are in the area, this place will do the trick. I'd wander into Parte Vieja and bar-hop and eat pintxos instead.
The real deal for no nonsense/authentic local food. Welcoming staff and comfortable atmosphere with lots of outdoor seating. I stayed in a b&b right next door and ate here twice during my stay in San Sebastián. I also stopped back on my way to the bus for sandwiches--which was a great cal. Definitely stop by on your way to the beach for some amazing bocadillos. I was a fan of the "completa": tuna with anchovies, peppers, white anchovies and sardines. mmmmm. I ate a lot of really delicious things, here. There are no flashy pinxtos out on the bar, but everything coming out of the kitchen is super tasty. Stand outs: Stewed beef in tomatoes (like bbq pulled beef in a rich and savory tomato gravy), the house cured salmon, the grilled chicken wings (smoky and perfect, drenched in bright olive oil, crunchy salt and herbs). I have a feeling that anything coming off of the grill would have been special. I was a fan of this place, traditional and affordable dishes from the city with the best food ever. What's not to like?
Came here specifically for the tortilla de patatas which was absolutely delicious, one of the best we had so far on our trip in northern Spain. It was so moist and perfectly salted and paired with delicious bread. The portion is for one person, but if you can easily share it between two people if you want to eat other breakfast items as well. The coffee was pretty good too, make sure to ask for a café con leche 'cargado' if you like your coffee a strong.
The best meal so far in Spain! The hot pintxos are delicious! My favorite was the pulled beef with tomato sauce. It was so flavorful and warm. Second favorite item was the Iberian Fan Skewer. The meat had the perfect about of lean and fat. It was flavorful and each bite was perfect with the meat and vegetables. Another favorite was the potato omelet. This was great value and so good! The mixed salad dressing was great. The mushroom and prawn skewers were such a perfect combination. Service was awesome! There were indoor and outdoor seating available. Bar area for people to grab quick drinks and pintxos. read more
Excellent dishes all around. If there are more days, I'd come back to try again. Everything felt authentic and there were plenty of local patrons. Our servers were also very sweet and nice folks. They came around every so often to check on our status. The order: Pull beef 5/5 Iberian fan Skewer 5/5 Tripe with tomato 4/5 Potato omelet 4.5/5 Mixed Salad 4/5 Mushroom & Prawn skewers 5/5 read more
This review is for sister restaurant La Maskerida de Gros. I found this place after a little research and booked online through the sister restaurant (Bodega Donostiarra). We were pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the casual and intimate ambience. However, we were really impressed with the knowledge and professionalism of our server. (Unfortunately we didn't get his name on 15 April 2025). Food was excellent, as was the wine. We will definitely return and recommend to friends. Gracias! read more
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One of the pleasures of visiting San Sebastián in the off season-- a short wait to get a table! During the summer months there's a line outside the door to get into this popular eatery! A mix of pinxos and small or larger plates are served here. Along with wines, sangria, unfiltered draft beer, spritzers and soft drinks. I had the BEST roasted red peppers with garlic ever! They were truly amazing. More please! Enjoyed all the food and ogling the dishes being brought to other tables. This place is always crowded, but service was good and friendly. read more
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This was our very first stop and I wish I could understand the hype. The staff was not friendly. Everything was delicious, but worth the wait? Not to me. We had no idea how to get a table and no one asked us. We were just starving and wanted something to fill us up. The cheese in the photo was amazing. I would not bother to visit again. read more
The cute elderly man sitting next to us (who was clearly a regular here) told me that all the food here is delicious. He definitely knew his shit! I tried three pintxos: completo (tuna sandwich with pickled peppers), boqueron and pulpo a la brasa. I'm not crazy about tuna back home but it's so good in Spain. The sandwich, albeit simple, was a perfectly balanced bite. The boqueron was delicately sweet, salty and vinegary. And last but not least, the tender pulpo was served with a chunk of potato and one of the top pulpo dishes I've ever had. read more
Donostiarra was a nice spot to grab a quick bite - our favorite here was the cold octopus in vinaigrette. We also tried the tortilla, which was more like an omelet than the Spanish tortilla we had elsewhere (still not bad though), and the pulpo a la plancha was decent as well. Would come back for the cold octopus for sure read more
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8 years ago
BD is a hipster joint with its pros and cons. We have been here once before and the place was then jampacked, nice food and atmosphere. This time we show up a bit early and the guests are scarse. We are met with an attitude like we are not worthy attention. Maybe it didn't suite the waiter our lack of spanish. Anyway waiting in vain for service (got our drinks right away albeit not "tinto" but "blanco" so we had to call out to have it changed) and emptied them in waiting for service that never showed. The guy had all the time to chitchat with two goodlookin spanish ladies. Us he totally neglected. So we paid and left w/o eating. Service STUNK, just awful. read more
8 years ago
Came here twice once with wife at 1130pm for night tapas and second time with rest of in laws for a hearty lunch. Both times the place was pack nuts to butts w locals. Absolutely loved the vinegar octopus and small grilled octopus. For lunch, we had the the following: Tuna belly salad: skip it the tuna was low quality and tough Octopus and langoustine tower: gimmicky but good. The octopus was grilled perfectly but bit under seasoned. I personally preferred the bar tapas served the previous night. Grilled veggies: beautiful big hearty plate of grilled vegetables in olive oil. And welcome sight after almost 10 days of pure protein feasts. Leg of lamb: this was the daily special and recommended by our waitress. Wife and I don't eat meat but my in laws ripped into it like pack of ravenous hyenas and all agreed it was the most tender and perfectly grilled lamb they've ever had. Grilled pork: another house special, my Inlaws were able to cut the loin w a fork and said it was as tender as fine steak. House tortilla: get it!! This is well known and loved by the locals and you will have no better tortilla! Salad, 4 large entrees, a desert and 5 glasses wine for only 88 euro. This was by far the cheapest but also one of the best meals we had in Spain. read more
9 years ago
Hate to pile on with another great review since this joint has so many. But, what can we say....this place is better than average for San Sebastián...and that ain't faint praise. First tip, unless you like standing at the bar....and who doesn't....you will need a reservation for a table. Secondly, come hungry because you'll feel cheated if you get full too early and can't plow through their entire menu. We did the fish cakes, beef with tomatoes, morros, and pulpo vinaigrette and had to call it a night even though we wanted more. This is not the stellar place for pinxos in San Sebastián but it is a step-above what you would get across the river in the historic section of town. Which by the way, with a few scant exceptions, is NOT a good place to eat in this gourmet rich town. We would recommend Bodega Donostiarra more for a meal than snacks as evidenced by what the locals were tucking into. We enjoyed the energy of Bodega Donostiarra and the forthrightness of the servings. We will be back. read more
10 years ago
We came here on our first night we were in San Sebastian, before we had discovered the wonders of bar-hopping to try pintxos at all the different bars. The food here was just fine, and we had a good meal, but there wasn't really anything in particular that I was craving to come back here for a second time. (In comparison, there were some places that we went to two or three times in this one visit) There's a good variety of cold and hot pintxos here, and most of it you order and they make it in the kitchen instead of grabbing pre-made ones off the counter. Bocadillo de Atun - This was a baguette with tuna, an anchovy, and pickled green bean. Was good, but nothing I'd really crave again. Fish Cake with Shrimp - This was also fine - kind of like a meatloaf slice made out of of fish, with sauce and some shrimp. I don't think I'd get this again, it was just okay. Tortilla Espanola - I liked this a lot. Normally, most tortilla espanola is served cold but this was hot and fresh. Maybe they microwaved it, but at least it was hot and delicious. If you want fresh tortilla, go to Bar Nestor, but otherwise, this one was really great. I'd get this again. Brocheta de Pulpo y Langostinos - I saw this in a lot of pictures and it was great for photo-ops. but for 2 people, I felt like we kept eating octopus and shrimp to no avial. I think this would be better shared between 4 people. It was good, but we didn't feel like eating any more octopus on our trip after this dish. It comes on a skewer and it hangs from a hook. Overall, this place was fine, but not really a highlight of our trip. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but if you need food and are in the area, this place will do the trick. I'd wander into Parte Vieja and bar-hop and eat pintxos instead. read more
The real deal for no nonsense/authentic local food. Welcoming staff and comfortable atmosphere with lots of outdoor seating. I stayed in a b&b right next door and ate here twice during my stay in San Sebastián. I also stopped back on my way to the bus for sandwiches--which was a great cal. Definitely stop by on your way to the beach for some amazing bocadillos. I was a fan of the "completa": tuna with anchovies, peppers, white anchovies and sardines. mmmmm. I ate a lot of really delicious things, here. There are no flashy pinxtos out on the bar, but everything coming out of the kitchen is super tasty. Stand outs: Stewed beef in tomatoes (like bbq pulled beef in a rich and savory tomato gravy), the house cured salmon, the grilled chicken wings (smoky and perfect, drenched in bright olive oil, crunchy salt and herbs). I have a feeling that anything coming off of the grill would have been special. I was a fan of this place, traditional and affordable dishes from the city with the best food ever. What's not to like? read more
Came here specifically for the tortilla de patatas which was absolutely delicious, one of the best we had so far on our trip in northern Spain. It was so moist and perfectly salted and paired with delicious bread. The portion is for one person, but if you can easily share it between two people if you want to eat other breakfast items as well. The coffee was pretty good too, make sure to ask for a café con leche 'cargado' if you like your coffee a strong. read more
7 years ago
Outstanding food, ambiance and service. Callos are to die for and the octopus/shrimp skewers are outstanding.Excellent. read more
The food here was surprisingly good given the relatively small price you pay for decent portions of good food. I had a competo, which is a baguette sandwich with tuna, anchovies, and pickled green pepper (not spicy) for 2.90 euros. This probably will fill you up as much as a mcdouble from mcdonalds. Clearly it isnt for those who dislike fishy foods, as both anchovies and tuna are extremely fishy. Indeed, I walk out of the restaurant not ready to talk to anyone. Flavorwise, I enjoyed it! The green pepper added the sour/salty flavor that classic pickled jalapeños would add, without the spice. It was a very savory and appetizing meal, opening your stomach for more food! The tortilla is actually a potato and onion omelete, which was very juicy and also very appetizing. This was around 2.50 euros for something the size and thickness of a small saucepan. Would probably come back for a snack! read more
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The food here was excellent. We liked it so much we went twice in our 3 day stay in San Sebastián. Highly recommend the octopus and shrimp skewer, the grilled tuna belly salad, and the marinated salmon! We also bought a couple of boxes of the course salt - it's locally produced and added the perfect saltiness. read more
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