Have been going to the pintxos Morunos spot in Casco Viejo, so was wondering if there were others…read morearound the city. Luckily, found this spot and discovered that the family held post at two of the other big pintxos Morunos spots in town. The skewers were spiced to perfection, but the real surprise were the mushrooms. Savory, garlicky, and juicy! Fantastic and friendly service, too!

Amazing lamb skewers and the fried squid was perfect. Definitely would try it again. Had a nice…read morebeer also.

Wow, what a nice discovery. This tavern had exceeded my expectations. Served by real pros. The…read moreplace is very nice with friendly ambiance. They serve a "Txuleton" (Spanish version of a Tomahawk steak) served in a hot tray, where you can finish the cooking to your liking. We ordered green peppers.served with local finishing salt and "txhipirones", grilled small squids garnished with olive oil and garlic. I highly.recommend this place to the "purist" looking for a real traditional place in old town Bilbao. You will love it

We were introduced by a local and loved the octopus and shrimp pintxo we wanted to return. We tried…read morethe grilled squid and it was fantastic, seasoned well and lots of garlic.

Wonderful tapas bar right in the heart of town. The vino kept on flowing and the atmosphere was…read morefabulous. The pimientos were perfectly salted and wine selection was excellent. But let's face it, you'll get fabulous wine all over Spain, right? That said, this spot was perfect for a snack and great company.

We came here late night, on our last evening in Bilbao…read more Most kitchens close quite early in this area, and Ad Hoc was open at least an hour later than anyplace around. The place is clean and modern looking with a beautiful chalkboard and a friendly waiter who was happy to accommodate our late-night drunken and broken Spanish. We had delicious and piping hot croquettes with a creamy interior spiked with salty ham. Their anchovies were standard but really delicious. Finally, at the bartender's recommendation, we had some Morcilla (blood sausage) with a lovely creamy puree. There is so much amazing food in Bilbao, it's sometimes hard to choose where to go to get your fix. In this case, Ad Hoc's unusually extended hours made the decision for us and i'm really happy they did!!

This place was only open one week when we came to it. Its tiny, but probably the best ham I ate in…read moreSpain and the cheese was great as well. I bought a package of each to take home,noting that the owner has pre-made up platters of ham and cheese ready for you to take home and she gives you these grand loaves of bread with it. Its ham and cheese pinchos essentially, and she has beverages as well, including wine.

i thought the idea and concept was super cool. overall execution was not the best. the food wasn't…read morebad but wasn't spectacular. it was all asian fusion but could be done better. i might've just gotten a less fortunate surprise but my personal experience wasn't the best. my favorite was the peach yogurt but it had a salty sauce on it which wasn't my favorite. the shu mai was very chewy and overall not that flavorful or tender. service was great and attentive but was just not the biggest fan of the food. would recommend hitting up kunel donburi close by for better authentic asian food.

Era increíble!! If you get the chance to visit Kokken please go. As an American tourist it was so…read morecool to eat a fusion of basque, asian, and Latin American cuisines. It is omakase style and you choose if you want small 4 plate style, medium 6 plate, or large 8. The menu changes every day so it's a surprise but it is INCREDIBLE! Each dish had so much flavor bursting and flavors contrasting in a great way. Our waitress was fantastic too and took note of any allergies or things we didn't like in order to alter the food so it was perfect for us. Overall AMAZING place to eat in Bilbao and a must try.

There is not one thing I don't like about this place. I…read morewent 2 nights in a row and will probably figure a way to go back. The 1st night there were 4 of us. We each had our own plates and I had the Pork Cheeks in a stew. My dish I could not stop eating it, the sauce was perfect and the meat melted in my mouth. We shared the stuffed peppers, which brilliant and zesty. Both nights there were sautéed mushrooms that had a kick that left my mouth with a peppery palette for a moment that I loved. So I got an order again the second night and I was not disappointed. The 1st night my friend got the filet which was flawless so I got that the 2nd night and I was so happy with it. I sat there in the front at a low table the 2nd night for 2 hours and had the same waiter both nights. The 1st night we were in the back. Both nights our waiter was a kind of Svengali mesmerizing me with his movements throughout the restaurant. I kept trying to pay and would say wait wait. I got an amazing custard for dessert and I left feeling full and entertained

I'd say it's a solid bar, that the locals still enjoy. I appreciate that a lot. I had to order on…read moremy limited Spanish but I knew what I wanted- the clams! I got the last order in and everyone was wishing they had done the same. They were meaty and good. A couple next to me recommended the squid, the local on the other side of me also recommended the squid. I just didn't feel like it- probably should have, when I realized you could order it with rice,. It was a good time had by all and I was sure glad to have experienced it. If the bar tenders seem to ignore you (and they probably will given how busy they are) just try some Spanish or show them a picture and it'll be okay. They are doing their best.

Great little local place for yummy pintXos. Excelkent food and service. The place is frequented…read moreby locals and was really a nicr plave to stop!

Excellent pinxtos in a lively atmosphere. We came at about 8 on a hot Friday night and found an…read moreopen table inside. Fresh beer and good food. Would recommend.

At Irrintzi, I learned about the Kalimotxo. I'd never heard of such a thing, but it's an officially…read moreunofficial drink of Bilbao. Half red wine and half Coca-Cola. Yes, this is real. Cold, refreshing and a little delicious. Interesting. We enjoyed a delicious pinxtos here. A piquito red pepper stuffed with cheese and then battered and fried, served on top of a slice of their delicious baguette. Very good. Yum! I had nothing like it anywhere else during my stay in Bilbao.

Small, easy breezy bar that is perfect for meeting up with friends to chat about nothing. Since we…read morewere doing an impromptu walking culinary tour of the city, our time at Irrintzi was very short (eg one beer and pintxo). However, we did enjoy our time at the pub, and I hope to return whenever I make a trip to Bilbao. The bartender was great and very patient with the time it took us to decide on a yummy treat.