The food was incredible, the service was amazing! The service makes me want to keep coming back and the cooks seem like they have passion for food. If you like simple foods I recommend Patatas Bravas and if you want something a little more flavorful I recommend The Paella Vegetarian with added chicken. Also an honorable mention is that the ambiance is relaxed and is a nice vibe! read more

Squid ink paella! Wow so tasty everyone at our table loved this dish. How can this be so good? Highlights: -oxtail -squid -squid ink PAELLA The chocolate balls dessert was so fudgy and rich, just wonderful. read more

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My boyfriend started this unspoken rule/tradition of going to a different restaurant once a month, this is what this month's was (even though he's been here multiple times before, and I've only been one time prior - it was OUR first time there, together). Bota. Hidden spot on busy-ass Geary, but perfectly in the middle of walkable spots as well. Let's get into it. We had a reservation for Sunday 3pm, walked in, and the place was closer to empty at the moment. Bless the server that didn't see us right away for 20 seconds, but made up for it by beaming with the energy and checking on us the whole time we were there. Now, the reason yall are here: the food (and drink!) Sangria. Hot damn, get the red sangria, Fresh fruits, the sweetness but that BANG of wine + how easy it was to drink? I told my boyfriend even though the pitcher sounded like a great idea (+ we did uber), we stuck to one glass each. I would highly recommend doing a pitcher especially if there's more than 2 people. At $15 a glass, it was well worth regardless. Patatas Bravas: in short, fancy potato with sriracha and mayo sauce with seasoning, but remarkable at the same time. I almost wanted to order a second one, but we ordered about half the menu already, that was the only thing that stopped us. As more people came in, I noticed every single table had at least this (great taste). Fresh Oysters: need I say more? Came with pickled onion, horseradish, lemon, and cocktail sauce. I'd call them tiny but mighty, very fresh! Secreto Iberico: cherry tomatoes, fried garlic slices, fingerling potatoes, and black pork. I will say, this was a first for the both of us and it was delicious. I was just also a super fan of the amount of garlic on this, tender pieces and great flavor! Piquillo Pepper: now this? blew us away. I was already curious about it so we just ordered it on the fly, but man. PLEASE get this. The flavor, the fact that it wasn't spicy (the color made us nervous not gonna lie), everything about it. we were fighting for the last piece - let me paint the picture: I was fighting a man over a VEGETABLE. Garlic Prawns: I mean, do you SEE the garlic? that oil that everything was cooking in? I wanted to bottle it up so bad. The prawns itself were HUGE, and the bread it came with? I spread all the garlic confit goodness on it. Paella Montañera: last, and certainly not least. the main attraction. I made the mistake of getting the meat one instead of the seafood one, but the paella itself was delicious. My boyfriend and I are big eaters so we did not leave any leftovers (or take any home), but it really is a lot of food, too. All in all, definitely get more than just the paella, the place is known for tapas and the sangria too :) we'll be back soon! Also, the server gave us the hotel discount which was a great lil perk we didn't think would happen. read more

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Bota Tapas and Paella Bar is a really good Spanish restaurant located near Union Square. They have an extensive menu of various Tapas plates you can share. Here's what our party of 3 had: Jamon de Bellota (aged Iberico ham), *Brussels Sprouts, *Bacon wrapped dates, *Garlic prawns (really delicious in a garlic sherry sauce to dip bread in), * Spanish Meatballs made of beef & ham with cheese, Escalavida which is an eggplant, onion, pine nuts etc. mixed all together. Then we shared the "Regular" size seafood paella which was perfect for 3 people if you are also having tapas. They made the rice just right, crispy. Dessert - we shared the San Sebastián cheesecake, I think I would try one of the other desserts next time Wine - good list of Spanish wines, I had a glass of albararino, excellent. Restaurant is nicely decorated and service is good -- will definitely be back. read more

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Planned a Friendsmas and decided to head downtown to check out BOTA. BOTA is a tapas and paella bar with a spacious vibe and a menu packed with great options. We kicked things off with pear confit, a charcuterie board, patatas bravas, Brussels sprouts, grilled octopus, and grilled eggplant that totally reminded me of a tartare. Then came the oxtail and, of course, the seafood paella. Verdict? Uber delicious. Definitely not your average tapas spot. The amazing service and even better company made the whole experience unforgettable. Check out my photos. read more

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Service was great and food was delicious. Ambiance of the restaurant was great. We loved the bacon wrapped dates and charcuterie board. Garlic prawns- 5/5 Meatballs- 4/5 Bacon wrapped dates: 5/5 Patatas- 3/5 (too much seasoning) I would come vacj read more

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Wonderful tapas place in downtown SF with great food. We tried several their dishes and our favorites were the pan con tomato and the octopus. Really liked the patatas bravas too, but wish it came with some extra aioli on the side as the bottom layer of potatoes were bare. The star of the meal was squid ink paella. It had a generous amount of squid and mussels. Service was friendly, but slow and no one checked in after our food came. It gets pretty packed on Saturdays after 6pm so definitely make reservations ahead of time. read more

Came here for Father's Day and it was pretty good. We got quite a few tapas and then two of their paellas. The tapas we got were the meatballs, mussels, chicken cannelloni, and oysters. The paellas were the seafood one and the squid ink. Dessert was the Creme Catalan as well as the churros. All four of the tapas were perfect. I do wish the oysters were bigger though. There were plenty of mussels otherwise and the chicken cannelloni was really good too. The meatballs were amazing and with the extra sauce, it was easy to use bread to soak it up. The restaurant overall was a bit quiet since we came during lunch, but it was perfect for my parents. Our server was also extremely attentive and got everything we ordered in a timely manner. Overall, definitely would come back if I had a craving for Spanish food in SF. read more

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Visiting SF for the weekend and Bota was walking distance from my hotel with an attractive menu, I decided to try and I was not disappointed. Everything I ordered was delicious, the service was excellent and the restaurant is really cute. I ordered the Ox tail, fresh oyster, bacon wrapped bacon, garlic prawns, pan com tomate...ahhh AMAZING, very nostalgic from my time in Spain. The desserts!! I tried the churros and the ganache, both were delicious but the ganache with the strawberry and the crunch of the baguette was exceptional. Loved it all! Will come back when visiting again. read more

Came here the night before my wedding and the food is amazing and service was fantastic would highly recommend dining here. read more

Bota - Fresh oysters - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stumbled upon this gem while staying at the hotel across the street. The paella is absolutely devine - loaded with fresh seafood, giant prawns, squid, calamari, mussel. The paella right is perfect, you can taste the saffron, complex umami lightly smokey flavors. My 5 year old ate iit non stop too. Very nice adult restaurant but kid approved deliciousness lol read more

Bota - Paella - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped in for dinner before a show. Definitely not a spot for cocktails, but they had a good wine list. All of the food was very flavorful and we enjoyed it a lot! We decided to stick with tapas instead of paella, and it was more than enough food. Highly recommend the octopus and shishitos. We also had the patatas bravas and the steamed mussels. Our server was attentive, and answered questions. This spot is in a hotel, but doesn't give that vibe. The only odd thing is the bathroom is downstairs in the hotel. read more

Bota - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very good! We love Spanish food and wine, so we were looking forward to trying this restaurant almost directly across from the Curran Theater. We made reservations but almost had the place to ourselves at 2:30 in the afternoon after a Saturday matinee. The restaurant is in a lovely space attached to the lobby of the hotel next door, and although it was quiet during our visit, I'm pretty sure it's bustling during normal meal hours. We weren't quite hungry enough to taste all we would have liked, but enjoyed some tapas recommended by our kind waiter -- Secreto Ibérico, Oxtail, and Grilled Prawns -- along with grilled bread and a delicious bottle of Tempranillo. Note -- if you plan to have 2 glasses each, it's worth it to get a bottle here. The prawns were very slightly dry, but the meats were outstanding. Overall the food was rich and succulent, accentuated with lots of Spanish olive oil and garlic. We'd definitely return and I'd love to try more dishes next time. Delicioso! read more

Bota - Secreto Iberico - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was delicious, service was excellent and in a great location! We had tapas and the paella and loved everything! Would definitely come back read more

Dio was an exceptional manager and provided the most enchanting night for my and some good friends. The paella and ambiance were exceptional, can't recommend enough. Keith always made sure we had a great night. read more

Bota - Us and Dio!!! - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

Picked this place based on the rating and quick skim of reviews, not realizing it's a hotel restaurant. That doesn't matter because it's a good restaurant on its own! We enjoyed the Squid Ink Paella--there were only a few pieces of shrimp but lots of mussels. The flavor was complex and the rice was a nice accoutrement. Does "accoutrement" work here? Maybe "accompaniment." We also enjoyed the Bacon Wrapped Dates appetizer and Brussels Sprouts side. The chocolate ganache dessert was rich, sweet, and good. Service was kind, fun, and funny. read more

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Fantastic! Walked in without a reservation; they quickly accommodated a party of four; they graciously allowed us time to figure out which tapas we were going to order; and the food was wonderful! A perfect meal for our family. Highly recommend the chocolate ganache! Thank you Bota! read more

Overall the food is of good quality here, the service is professional, and ambiance is classy. However the menu is limited and there isn't much of a cocktail menu either. F O O D: Paella 3.5/5 stars Taste and presentation were great but the seasonings lacked despite seeing that they used real saffron flower strands that were visible in the rice. A good paella but not one I would drive into SF for again. Bacon wrapped dates with manchego cheese 5/5 stars This tapa only comes with 5 pieces so there's that awkward who takes the last one whether it's 2, 3, or 4 people... why do restaurants do this??? It's probably more irritating since it was so delicious. The perfect pairing of sweet dates with the savory flavor of bacon and melted manchego at the center. I also loved the attention to detail in plating it with greens and edible flower petals. This is a mouthwatering dish. I would definitely order this again. Brussel sprouts 4.5/5 stars Crispy, tasty, a bit oily but great nonetheless. It also is a small portion. S E R V I C E: Sometimes it was hard to get a hold of the server so we asked the other server attending the other table near us (we were the only two couples on this half of the restaurant) but I like that they weren't overbearing in their presence either. They refilled the water glasses in a timely manner too. A M B I A N C E: Lovely atmosphere with thoughtful curated design. Great place to take a date. read more

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Fantastic ambiance and incredible service from our waiter, Keith! Highly recommend the potatas bravas, Brussels sprouts and shrimp, so delicious! Location is perfect for a bite after a show at one of the many theaters. It's in a gorgeous hotel so a great place to grab a drink before heading out for the night! read more

Bota - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

The meat paella was a fabulous introduction to Spanish cuisine -- the chicken was juicy and the rice was texturally balanced. I also highly recommend the patatas bravas and caramel churros! Finally, the customer service was attentive and welcoming. We'd come here again! read more

Bota - Churros - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Had a fantastic dinner at Bota in San Francisco! My friend and I split the surf-and-turf paella, and it was hands-down one of the best paellas I've had. The mix of seafood and meat was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. Honestly, we ordered the regular size, but I easily could've gone for the large--it was that good. We also got the pear confit salad, which was a great complement--fresh, light, and a nice balance to the richness of the paella. Our server Keith was super helpful and kind, took the time to explain the menu to us, and made us feel really well taken care of. Dinner for two felt well-priced for the quality and portions. It was the perfect meal. The ambience is great too. I'm already planning my return trip to try the tapas--they looked amazing coming out of the kitchen. Highly recommend! Oh and the chocolate ganache is read more

Bota - Chocolate ganache - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was fantastic! So much wow! The saffron old fashioned was unexpected and perfect. We had the cannelloni de pollo special along with a delicious pear confit and the bacon wrapped dates. Such a perfect evening! read more

Had dinner here before seeing Mamma Mia at the Orpheum Theater a few days ago. The food was great and service was wonderful. I loved the ambiance, the hanging lights, the glass wine display and the restaurant itself. It's adjacent to a hotel, the restroom is located in the hotel. It wasn't busy for a Wednesday night at 5:30 pm and that was nice. read more

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Walking past the restaurant, we saw squid paella listed on the menu. Oooh, it has been a while since my last good paella. I so really wanted it to be good but alas it was too salty and too dry. Service was ok and ambiance was ok too. The staff seemed really nice but if only the food was good. Sad to say I would not recommend it. read more

Bota - Squid Ink paella personal pan size - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came across this place accidentally and had amazing experience. Our server was great and he actually recommended us some delicious food. Paella was die for and Spanish wine very good. Look for Die if you come here read more

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Amazing paellas, ox tail, and yummy patatas partnered with great service! We were a party of 6 and the service was incredible. Food tasted very authentic to what we ate in Spain and would highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for great Spanish Tapas. The Bar and Lounge looks very nice too, but we didn't try that this time. Kudos to Chef and his team. read more

Spectacular service and even better food. This place is an absolute gem. Try the Octopus you won't be disappointed. The patatas bravas are delicious. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They cook the food in front of you (when sitting at the counter) It's a delight. read more

Bota - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Nota is a must! Great food and service! We love the ambiance and its central location in San Francisco. You're missing out if you don't come here. read more

Saturday breakfast. I rarely write reviews... but they had the BEST Eggs Benedict I have ever had. It was so good it caught me off guard. Nothing super fancy (though presentation was very nice), just an incredible Benedict. Nice service. GREAT food, and a nice atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Great service. Food was tasty. I like that the sangria was not very sweet. Solid. We came for a birthday party dinner and it was perfect. Great for sharing. read more

In town for a conference and so many choices to eat, love SF for that. The Ramen as well as the Tai place down the street had a line out the door and this place was surprisingly empty and we were up for Tapas. What a great find ! The hostess and waiter were great and engaged in giving us some feedback on our dishes. We ordered Pear Confit, Octopus, Ox Tail, and the dates. Portions were generous and the four orders was plenty for two. The oxtail, octopus and dates were worldly. The pear confit was a bit too spicy but sweet pears gave it good balance. We really enjoyed the ambience, service and food! What a nice meal! read more

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The food, the service, and the ambiance was on point, especially my waitress and waiter. Mahalo! read more

Yes, excellent service, excellent food. We were headed to Alcatraz in less than an hour and 2 tapas plates, Pollo al Ajillo and Mejellones Escabechados. Enjoy!! read more

Food and service was amazing!! Came here for breakfast with my family, since you enter you feel warm and charming, all the food was great , 5 star to the chef and staff!! read more

Great Tapas. Octopus, oxtail. Never a bad moment here. Been here multiple times always consistent. read more

Bota - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California

Welcoming ambiance, friendly staff and absolutely amazing food. Jamón Ibérico, dates with bacon and ox tail. And to top off, churros read more

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Food & service is excellent. Our server, Keith, was very helpful explaining dishes & accommodating preferences (eg having the sauce on the side). The tapas come out quickly, paella takes about 25 minutes. We ate at 5pm (had a show to go to) & were the 1st ones there. Will definitely come back! read more

Fantastic! Small but cozy atmosphere. The food reminded us of Barcelona; tasty and the right temperature. The Staff is very welcoming and attentive. The saffron old fashioned cocktail was well prepared, too. Overall, a wonderful experience. read more

The vibe was absolutely wonderful. Amazing and collaborative wait staff. The paella takes 25 minutes but the tapas take less than 5!! 10/10 would recommend. We loved the bacon wrapped dates. read more

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This was an amazing experience. The Service paid attention to us at every turn. Even when something dropped, he came to apologize for the noise. The food was extraordinary. We loved the plates with the octopus. The oysters were amazing. This is definitely a place we would recommend. The card stuffed with piquillo peppers was our favorite. But it was a special. Don't miss it if it's there. read more

Bota - Spanish Near Me - San Francisco, California