Food overall, was okay. Average to below average. Octopus was 1/5, tastelsss and minuscule portions. Shrimp was good but way too salty. Meatballs were downright mushy. Mussels were half decent. Server was downright either incompetent or? Asked if there were any Friday specials. She said no. As she was seating the next table, she offered them a Happy Hour Card. So we ordered everything on the Happy Hour menu. Wasn't too impressed. When we asked to doggy bag the leftovers, server was all scowls. Will not return. read more

Bodega On Main - Spanish Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've been to bodega before and ordered a number of items that were amazing. Unfortunately today I had the paella Negra and it was really disappointing . There wasn't much flavor and the seafood was overdone. I love everything else about this restaurant so it was really surprising. read more

First off, loved the atmosphere at Bodega - it's hip, energetic and intimate all at once. The bar is busy and the drinks are great. The service is also good. What I wasn't too impressed with was the food. We ordered the patatas bravas which was excellent, and the star item on the menu is the Bodega paella, unfortunately, the squid ink paella left us feeling disappointed. It was very soggy and not too flavorful. I would give it one more go, stay away from the paella and order more of the tapas. read more

Really delicious tapas and ambiance. I love the gambas, the charcuterie board with cheese and meat, the ensalada mixta (Caesar salad also great), the paella, and the tortilla española. Definitely recommend! read more

What a Jem! Had the paella and it was delicious. Just have to scale back on the salt a tiny bit.

We came here based on the recommendation of a friend. Glad we did. I booked a reservation online and they got back to me right away. Great ambiance, friendly staff and tasty food. A highlight was definitely the grilled octopus. I'd come here again. read more

Bodega On Main - Vegetarian paella - Spanish Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Finally tried Bodega last night with a couple.of our friends. Very disappointed. Not sure what all the hype was about. The music was pumping so we thought the staff would reflect the energetic music. They were absolutely the opposite. Instead, the staff was dull as dish water. Our waitress wore a crop plaid shirt with a miserable face to go with it. She never came to ask how our meal was. Staff quickly laid out tapas on the table without telling us what the dish was. Food was mediocre and was not worth the prices they charge. We were so disappointed with Bodega we went next door to Campagnola for another drink. We couldn't help but tell their patrons not to go to Bodega. We definitely won't be returning anytime soon. read more

I went with a group for a friend's going away party Pros: - interesting decor - meatballs were fantastic - beef skewers were good Cons: - our server spilled 1/4 of our $22 Sangria pitcher on my friend's lap and all over our table however she did not replace it or adjust the bill - the server bringing the food placed the dishes wherever and with a large party it was difficult to figure out who had what as we ordered in groups, she was grouchy when we asked her questions about who the dishes belonged to and I didn't see her smile once - they added 18% tip to our bills which was fine as we were a party of 11 however the server failed to tell people that the tip was added. I was smart enough to check my bill. My friend didn't and tipped an additional 20% and the server didn't say anything until she heard us talking and realized he had caught on. Seriously- no one is tipping 38%!Not a good practice... - the rest of the food was okay but not memorable - $28 for a meat and cheese plate that was tiny Would not go back! read more

I LOVE Bodega. It's my go-to spot to take people who are visiting, meet up with friends, and for nights me & the hubs want something that's guaranteed to be good. They even have a fab happy hour menu that is such good value for money! They are switching out the wine they choose but it's always great. I can't recommend this place enough!!!! read more

Went for the happy hour and everything was really good, flavors were strong and bold, great sangria! Would definitely go again to the entrees next visit. read more

Stopped in here for a quick lunch. Food was great I wasn't too hungry so I just got the meatballs but they tasted fresh and like a good home cooked meal. I can't remember what my friend got but I remember we were both happy with the food, service and drinks! Also love the look inside. Will definitely be back! read more

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Really nice space, cool atmosphere, friendly staff. Drinks were good, service was excellent, very knowledgeable. The food was very average though. Nothing stood out, nothing that didn't feel possible to make better at home. The mushroom dish had an overload of garlic. Besides that, everything was good, but certainly nothing spectacular. Living in the neighbourhood, I will likely return eventually and give it another shot. read more

Truly authentic Spanish! Such a gem to find in this city. While we didn't order much this time the tortilla espanola was exactly like the Spanish make it and their churros with mascarpone cream and chocolate were phenom! The waitress also was so sweet and took one of the items off of our bill due to a silly mixup that was totally understandable. Not necessary at all. Highly recommend this place. It feels like stepping into Spain for a night. read more

Bodega is one of my favourite spots for good food, conversation with friends, and excellent wine. The value is incredible - when was the last time you ordered a ton of tapas for the table, including drinks, and when you got your bill you thought your server must have missed several items because it was so low! The food is delicious - I would definitely recommend the potatas bravas, the mushrooms, shrimp, cheese board, meatballs,... the list goes on! I wasn't so impressed when I tried the rabbit though. The cocktails are okay, but not something to write home about - the wine selection is delicious though. Can't wait to go back! read more

Great food, one of the best Spanish Tapas bars I've ever eaten in. We had lunch there, ordered mushrooms, fried potatoes, beef skewers and chicken in tomato sauce and everything was delicious. For desert we had cream Catalan (a version of cream brûlle) and it was perfect! read more

Food portions were all very small and not that flavorful. They were out of 50% of their beers on tap. Service was mediocre. All appearance. No substance. read more

This place was lovely!!! Came for happy hour and ate the whole menu. My craving for churros was finally satisfied as well. We will be back! read more

My husband and I visited Bodega with a group of 12 other neighbors. Our orders were kept straight, drinks arrived timely as did the meals, and they were not only beautifully presented and delicious but they were all hot! Lots of times in a large group, a few end up with cooler dinners but not here. Our waitress and server were 5 star each too. We wouldn't hesitate to come back, it was our first time, won't be our last!!! Victoria & Roger read more

Came here for brunch early on a Saturday. Staff was very attentive and helpful. We had ceviche, gambas al ajillo, champinones and huevos benedictos. All very good. Ceviche was a special, large portion. Finished with cafe cortado, which was one of the best I've had. Drinks and wine selection were very good well. Highly recommend this place. read more

This place is extraordinary. We have been numerous times and have "never" been deceived. The food is always great, the service 5 stars, but unpretentious at the same time. We have been to Spain and Portugal several times and this place could easily give the impression you are there. BRAVO. read more

The food was actually quite nice. We had the organic bread, calamari, rabbit, pork loins, and the paella. Pork loins were definitely my favorite, and the calamari and paella came a close second. Nothing special about the bread and the rabbit, but it still tasted pretty good. My sangria was also very yummy. Now why did I only give 1 stars? Because the service was horrible! We moved from the bar to the table (because we were waiting at the bar) and we had to move our drinks ourselves. On 2 separate occasions, we had empty food plates and they didn't clear it for more than 15min, and only did when we finally asked them. We asked for our food to be packed up and our server took at least another 20 minutes to come back while the other server stood there doing nothing. I honestly felt discriminated against because I was Asian. Both my boyfriend and I felt we were always less prioritized compared to the other diners. I may forget how the food taste like, but I will never forget how they made me feel. read more

Sitting at the bar right now. I'm a friendly 46 year old white male. Judge as you will but I expect my bartenders to make conversation, not avoid eye contact. read more

Awesome food, awesome atmosphere. Best thing we tried was Cow Tongue. Sounds wild, but trust me - they do it right! Favorite place I ate while visiting Vancouver/Canada in general read more

A chip off the old block - La Bodega, former place on Howe. One of the former owners' sons reopen with modifications to the old menu. It's very good! Very busy, and noisy, but the food & wine selections are all worth it! We've always come for tapas, lots of it ;-) Haven't tried the paella yet. read more

Love this place....the atmosphere, the food and the decoration is amazing. For me the best tapas bar in town. I just wished they opened for longer hours on the weekends, since they close by 12/12:30 ish and the lineups can get pretty crazy sometimes, but one my fav places for sure. read more

Don't trust your first impressions is what I'd keep from my experience here. While the decor looks nice and trendy, the place packed and that the menu looks appealing and cheap: - food here is not flavorful, but spicy (like a lot), something that wouldn't happen in Spain ; - churros were really plain and tasteless (but thanks god the mix of chocolate and mascarpone on the side made up for it) ; - there's no dress code and the waitresses look really tacky ; - the music (which is nothing like you could hear in Spain) is really loud and annoying after a little while ; - SERVICE IS REALLY BAD: 1/ We had like 4 different waiters! 2/ We ordered 7 tapas, and none of them arrived altogether ; 3/ One waiter spilled our pichet of sangria. One of our 4 different waitresses brought another one... not even HALF FILLED! Plus some sangria also went on my friends' blue shoes & white pants and none of the staff cared or even brought him any paper to sponge it. 4/ We were 3 people and asked the waitress to split the bill, something she refused! Coming back? While the food is eatable, there are so many cons, that I'd rather try another place than ever coming back here. read more

Nothing really wrong about this place, have been multiple times and was happy every time. I would definitely come back for their lunch menu. Four plates is a good enough portion for two people. Our favorites are the meatballs, octopus, and mushrooms. Affordable, large portions for tapas, cozy interior, ample street parking, good menu variety, cheap drinks. read more

Went here for dinner last night with some friends. Restaurant just opened this week so they have some kinks that need to be ironed out. We had a major problem getting a table for a party of 4. Was told 1 hr at 8pm, at 9:10 pm they were finally clearing a table and we found out that the manager was giving it to his friends. I told him we had been waiting over an hour for that table but he lied and said these 2 guys were waiting for 1hr 45min. All of us knew it wasn't true, the guy hugged the manager and thanked him for doing it, it was quite ridiculous when we were really hungry. Those guys called their friends and then they had a party of 10 so the next table to open up next to them of course was given to them. In all we waited 1 hr 45min for a table. The manager wasn't apologetic and did not even come up to us, we had to stop him, despite us being quite angry. We would have walked out right then and there if it wasn't for the bar tender Katie. She has excellent customer service skills and was really apologetic, and brought out lots of appys once we finally got a table. She really should be the manager because the other guy has no idea how to run a restaurant. Pro's - Katie the bar tender, food was quite good, wine prices were decent, I would recommend the Juan Gill. We tried an assortment of food: the popo (octopus) was probably the standout and I don't like octopus. It was incredibly tender, not chewy and the sauce was very flavourful. Braised beef was also very tender and delicious. Paella mixta was pretty good, the mussels were huge in it but some were over cooked. Meat and cheese plate was good, stuffed peppers were light and flavourful, mushrooms were excellent as well. Albondigas were pretty good. Cons- the lamb chops were way over cooked and the beef kabob was nothing to write home about. It's a small restaurant so they need to learn to turn tables quicker. They are losing lots of money with each party sitting at a table for over 1.5 hrs. Overall 2 people in our party will not go back unless they get a new manager. I would go back but not any time soon and only with a reservation. The food was good but it's hard to enjoy the whole experience when you are so hungry and angry. read more

The jambalaya was good, a little too salty in my opinion. The lamb was mediocre and the baked potatoes were also meh. Their mixed drinks were a bit on the pricy side I believe they were $12+. They do have specials for drinks and shots. The bar server was extremely nice! read more

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Xmas party last night. Service was great and the vibe pretty good but the "fail" for me was the paella. Everything else was good (chicken wings, meatballs, blistered chilis, garlic prawns, cheesy mushrooms and the potatoes) but the paella was fishy and didn't taste right. My suspicions were confirmed as I along with 5 other people got sick in varying degrees. (vomiting to the runs). A co-worker also mentioned some of the charcuterie tasted off as well. Not going back. read more

Great! The food was great, service great. And they have basque cider! What a find. I especially loved the stuffed figs for dessert. Recommend. read more

I'm giving them 3 out of 5 stars because like many others I've been waiting for Bodega to open again since it closed down last year. Its been a tradition in the family to go there, we even surprised my uncle for his 50th at the old restaurant! We know their food really well so we expected to enjoy the same tastes and quality going back. The first time we went (we came back a 2nd time for dinner) we had the sangria and it was off and they adjusted it as my parents know what it should taste like. They weren't consistent with what sauces went on each plate because the 2nd time we ordered the food it had a different sauce for the fried chicken wings and calamari. We also ordered the paella and it was so salty we couldn't eat it. It's like the chef thought they forgot to season it and then overseasoned it... But the lamb was tasty and the potatoes were tasty as well, and the prawn were to die for! If you're expecting the portions like the original La Bodega it is not as they have condensed a part of the portions of the food like the salad. The 2nd time we went they didn't put the right sauces for the calamari, and also they somehow ran out of chickpeas supposedly... I ordered the caesar salad which had roasted chickpeas (delicious with the salad!) and was disappointed to not have any. The service was average the 2nd time, but excellent the first time as the owner was there the first time and would come back to check on us. read more

Ate dinner recently with a friend and we were not disappointed. Despite the fact they were busy we were warmly greeted and found a table for two. Spanish tapas menu with many great choices. Each of the dishes we ordered were tasty, well presented and with excellent ingredients. We loved the beef tongue tapas dish. Plus, special on a bottle of Rosé cava that was a perfect pairing with our food. Our server was friendly, competent and personable. The food came promptly and on an orderly basis. For certain, I will be back. read more

We went there pretty much for it's Pella Negra. I have to say, please don't come if that's what you were coming for. It was way too salty even for restaurant standard. Obviously we didn't finish that and didn't pack to go. I really hope it is just a one off thing for us however based on the reviews I read on here (which I obviously should do that beforehand), their Pella Negra was not that impressive for most viewers. The rest of the food are great. Service was slow probably cause there were only 2 working at that time. Not sure if I will go back there again. read more

This is a short cab ride from the downtown gore...neighbourhood is a little sketchy but restaurant is quite nice. The food and service is excellent - we decided to share small plates and it was all delicious. It did, however, seem a little expensive. read more

Found this little secluded isles of paradise in a beautiful town of Spring Hill. The food was extraordinarily and filled my appetite. The decor was breathtaking and reminded me of Spain I once know and loved. The servers were godly at their jobs and I was not let down. No other restaurant in Spring Hill could come close to this level of quality. From now on I will be spending my lunches at Bodega until I bankrupt myself. And then I will take out a payday loan just so I can keep tasting this exquisite food. read more

La Bodega on Main is a bit hidden. When we arrived we were promptly greeted and seated. They have a nice wine selection. We ordered a bottle of Tempranillo, which was nice and smooth. For starters we ordered a mixed salad. We also ordered a couple of tapas based on the waitress' recommendations. We ordered the Salchichas de Cerdo and la Costillas de Cordero. For the main entrée, we have the Seafood Pallella. For desert we had the cream brûlée. All of the plates were well proportioned. The service was nice and attentive. I rated 4 out 5 stars because they were out in f said me items on the menu and wine list. I would definitely return to this restaurant. Love the decor. read more

Since I used to be a big fan of La Bodega, I decided to check out Bodega on Main and I was not disappointed. The atmosphere was great the food excellent and the service perfect. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

My review applies to the online reservation system: DON'T TRUST IT! The system will take in your request for a table even if the restaurant is FULL. Within 24 hours you'll get an email that informs you that you need to find a new destination for dinner. Pretty crappy system--if there's no table available, then don't waste my time. read more

Attitude of the servers were terrible. Otherwise, the food was good, but the condescension from the staff was disgusting.