Tasty food in an assuming shopping center. My favorite was the iberico ham and paella. Wish we had ordered the other black rice dish that has seafood only as we preferred the seafood over the chicken in the paella. read more

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We recently hosted a dinner for 17 people at Costa Brava Bistro, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The food was incredible and every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the quality and presentation. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and perfect for a group gathering. Working with the owners was a pleasure. They were extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was just right. Their professionalism and kindness made the planning process stress-free. We will definitely be hosting more dinners and events here in the future. Highly recommend Costa Brava Bistro for anyone looking for exceptional food and outstanding service! read more

Food is very good, and they have good selection of wine as well. We celebrated my friend's birthday here and we really enjoyed it. Parking is available in the plaza read more

Costa Brava Bistro - Angeles' Paella with Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Chicken, Pork & Beef - Spanish Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

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Solid meal of elevated French-Spanish dishes... highlights included braised rabbit linguine, black seafood rice full of seafood, suckling pig with crispy skin, and even the special dish of venison served with a chocolate demi place. Overall, a very pleasant dinner. read more

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Awesome food, amazing sangria! Service was in point. Only bad was the paella was serve in individual plates instead of the real paellera. That's not how you serve a paella, taste was ok, nothing great. I'll go back only for the sangria. read more

Great food and wine. Beautiful interior. Staff and management are very helpful. Easy free parking.

I've been here a handful of times over many years. Its always a hit. It feels like a special event type of place for me, but there seems to be some regulars. COVID and a remodel limited our visits, but every time I've been, the service and food have been good. The menu is Spanish. You can get octopus and rabbit. Its an open room but the lighting makes it feel more intimate. Its reliable. read more

A+ in every category. The duck confit with quail egg and toasted baguette is a must. The citrus Salmon also a must. Hubby had the paella and he said it's continues to be the best he's ever had. I had the trout with jumbo shrimp. So delicious and a marvel of flavors. I chose the place to celebrate his birthday. It was perfect. The owners are so warm and charming, the place is cozy and elegant and the food is unparalleled. Over Christmas and new year we have been to every hit list restaurant in Houston and Costa Brava is the clear stand out and winner. Make reservations and look forward to the food and experience. I missed out on the chocolate bread pudding so we must return soon read more

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We had an OUTSTANDING experience last night at Costa Brava. My husband literally said, "everything was completely on point." Every course was delicious, the service by Angel was great, and the restaurant is beautiful. Oh and the website says no splitting soups, appetizers, or entrees but they only mean they don't split it in the kitchen. It's all good! Thanks Costa Brava team. read more

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Love this restaurant! We have wanted to try for years but for whatever reason we had not. But wow what a great restaurant! Very authentic Spanish restaurant and a very nice staff. Spectacular food and a very nice atmosphere. We will return many times in the future. It is now one of our favorites in Houston. read more

Came for lunch on Thursday. The restaurant is gorgeous and the service impeccable. But, omg, the food!! I had the fixed price 3 courses of mushroom soup, scallops with couscous and crema Catalana and it could very well be the most perfect meal I've ever had. Great, great wine list too read more

We dined for Valentine's Day and it was a meal full of love! We loved everything about our experience - from the restaurant's ambiance to the staff to the cocktails to the menu to the dishes. Every part of our dinner was superb! It's our new favorite restaurant in Houston (well it's actually in Bellaire). It is a bit pricy (entrees range from $30 - $54) but we are happy to spend a little more for such a wonderful dining experience! read more

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I had a wonderful experience the service was and amazing and I got treated very well would recommend

Just back from a lovely dinner at Costa Brava. Dark, intimate setting -- surprising, given the strip mall location -- with quick, attentive, knowledgeable service. Our waiter Jesus was on the spot with wine recommendations and dining choices, and I'm hard-pressed to find fault with anything we tried. While billed as a Spanish restaurant, the overall construction leans in on the border with France, so expect rich sauces and dense platings -- though I managed to finish my duck breast entree and half the quail entree my wife had. Starters are not to be missed. The octopus is some of the best I've had anywhere. Desserts are also solid, and I highly recommend the chocolate croissant bread pudding above anything else I tasted. Prices seem wholly reasonable considering the quality. I'd go back any time. read more

Costa Brava Bistro - a group of people in a restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

Coasts Brava was everything I wanted for my 60th birthday!!! Aid read the reviews and wow what a gastronomic celebration of exquisite food!!! Beginning with the Octopus and fingerling potatoes, as good as Hugo's or Caracol and even Ninfa's on Navigation!!! The Paella was deep and delicious, even by my Husband who is from Sevilla, Spain. The Arroz con leche was definitely Spanish with the hint of citrus. read more

Costa Brava Bistro - Dinner - Spanish Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

Beautiful inside. Full bar nice wine list. Service was friendly and perfect. I went for the seared foie gras and it was amazing. I had a Tempranillo to start with the olives and tapenade brought to the table. After that I asked for a bubbly suggestion and was pointed towards the cava which was delicious. I had two. I had seared scallops perfectly cooked. I can't wait to go back to this lovely place! read more

Costa Brava Bistro - Full bar - Spanish Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

First time in Houston, in fact first time in Texas. My 21st state visited. I was lucky enough that the new friend I was visiting with had the good judgement to book a table at Costa Brava. As I was treating her I had hoped it wouldn't turn into "Costa lot!" The lovely couple that run the bistro were so generous in their warmth to this newcomer, one in the front of the house and the other the head chef. The trouble she took to personally check on us before we ordered the Paella without crustations my friend keeps kosher, along with the sumptuous sea bass that I ordered, made the meal one to remember. read more

I had an excellent experience at Costa Bta this past Friday night. My husband and I got the pre fixe option, and we loved almost all of it. We started with a palette cleaner, which was some kind of get in an olive mold. It tasted strongly of lemon and olive oil, but I couldn't quite tell what was in it. My husband didn't care for it at all. However--the rest of the meal was fantastic. We had lobster, quail, foie gras, petite filet, and a white chocolate mandarían as part of the 5 course menu, and everything was 10/10. We also got an order of the chocolate croissant bread pudding, and I loved it. We had another "olive" with some kind of palette cleansing gel in it to end the meal, and it was much better than the first. My husband also really enjoyed the cocktails he had. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I especially loved that the chef came out and talked to us about each course--just above and beyond the typical restaurant experience. I would highly recommend this to my friends in the Houston area. read more

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Very good Spanish food! My favorite was the Paella! It was done very well. The octopus and mushroom risotto were also very good. We came as a party of 6 so we were able to dine family style. I highly recommend doing it this way so you can try everything! We'll definitely come back! read more

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This is another lovely place I found in the neighborhood. The service was nice and the interior was cozy. The food was pretty good as well. The only thing I was a lit disappointment they actually don't really serve tapas. Basically you only have choices of appetizers and entrees. We had a shrimp appetizer and fried calamari. We had quail and lamp for entrees. They all were really yummy. The lamp chop was pretty tender. I will definitely go back here sometimes for a good dinner. read more

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My rating amounts to a 4.5 for their regular menu and a solid 5 for their wine dinner menus. I have eaten at Costa Brava almost a dozen times and the experience has always ranged from very good to outstanding! The regular menu could perhaps be a little more imaginative - but it is always very good. Where they really shine is their wine dinners. These happen once or twice a month. Generally the wine dinners are five courses paired to the wines that they are showcasing. Three examples I have been to recently were old world vs new world Pinot Noirs, Beaujolais and Burgundy. While not cheap, considering the quality of the food and wines - these wine dinners well worth the cost. Including the wines these wine dinners will run from $120 to $160 per person. Pros: This is a great special occasion restaurant. Generally quiet with romantic seating. Excellent selection of Spanish and French wines. Spanish and French influenced meals. Good Parking. Outstanding Wine Dinners. Cons: The meals can get pricey so be prepared. Already liking forward to the next wine dinner! read more

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I finally made a trip here and ordered the Mixed Paella earlier tonight. It was very delicious, authentic, moist in every bite and good quality. The rice itself had that wet, sticky texture kind of similar to risotto rice. It had a mild but great aroma to it and good saffron taste. The pieces of meat were tender, juicy and tasty. The seafood in the paella consisted of mussels, shrimp and squid. Each were tasty, well-cooked and fresh. They added a nice contrast with the rest of the food. This is one of the two best paellas I have ever had in TX, along with the paella from Mr. Sabor out in Friendswood, TX. The flavors, ingredients and prep made it really good and it wasn't a fake Americanized one either. The service from both bartenders, lady chef and lady owner greeting people on this first-time visit was so attentive, friendly, hospitable and efficient. I also hope to purchase a dessert next time I return. They no longer carry the flourless chocolate cake, so I might get the bread pudding or a dessert that seems to be a beloved choice matching my preference. The sangrias looked great and refreshing for some of these menu entrees, which I will be sure to remember as well. read more

Costa Brava Bistro - Fantastic Mixed Paella !!! - Spanish Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

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My wife and I have been coming here for the past few years and have always been impressed by the quality of the food and the great service. The honors are fantastic people, and we love hanging out with the regulars. Great for a date night, dinner with the family, and celebrations. read more

Great food. Small but quaint. Can't go wrong with any of their fish dishes. Good wine selection.

Overpriced and uppity vibe for a sadly overpriced restaurant located in practically the middle of nowhere. The lady who greeted us was sweet until she saw that my boyfriend was wearing athletic wear, which was a poor decision on his part for not googling the ambience of the restaurant or the dress code prior to dining. He would have seen the "elegant casual" requirement and not have been scolded at the door. Honestly, you never know who has money these days - the ones with money don't always need to flaunt it nor want to dress up after being in business clothes all day. Anyway, the menu also explicitly states to silence cell phones and to limit phone calls to outside. These unspoken rules just seem odd to print on a menu like it's some intro sequence to a movie. Our server was kind and was able to knowledgeably answer any questions we had about the menu. Two plates of complimentary crostinis, olives, and tapenade arrived shortly after our party of 5 ordered. 1. Grilled spanish octopus: octopus was cooked well and delightfully chewy but was sitting in a pool of flavorless oil that I assume was meant to be mopped up by the large baguette ends. 2. Duck confit on poached egg over smoked onions and bacon: sauce was good but duck was overcooked, which is a shame because it's my absolute favorite meat and the fat content really should have helped the texture. 3. Texas quail with mushrooms and jamon serrano: this was really yummy and was quite a bit of food especially given that it's stuffed with more goodies. I would have liked something a bit more savory underneath instead of the vegetable medley that looked like canned veggies. 4. Braised rabbit leg with hunter's sauce: this sauce is repeated a few times throughout the menu but thankfully it's really tasty - sweet, savory, and not at all salty despite the dark color. The rabbit was cooked to perfection and fell right off the bone, making it the easiest meal to eat, taste-wise included. 5. Crispy skuna bay salmon with tarragon beurre blanc: loveee when a restaurant appreciates crispy skin on fish as much as I do. Cooked medium rare though we asked for medium, it was still a good dish overall and one of my favorites from the night. read more

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Wonderful evening, lovely and quaint ambiance. Sarah was our server, and she was so sweet, attentive & personable The food was good. However, for our taste, we could've used more salt or seasoning (note: we realized later, we could've asked to have salt/ pepper for the table) Certain things you need to ask for, like water, which is noted in the menu - but talk to your server - they are more than happy to help! Oh, and if you're wondering, the dress code is dressy casual for dinner. read more

I was working with my colleague who recently moved to the U.S. from Spain and wanted to try Costa Bravo. Her exact words after we ate were "I think the food is actually better than the food I had in Spain!" We had the toasted bread with caponata and olives, the bread was crunchy and great flavor and the olive caponata was amazing. We had the Grilled Spanish Octopus appetizer, it was some of the best Octopus that I have ever had . . . Amazing! She had the Crispy Seared Scottish Salmon which was cooked perfectly (medium) and finished everything on her plate. I enjoyed the Gulf Red Snapper with Lump Crab. The fish was cooked perfectly, the lemon Beurre Blanc was beautiful and the vegetables were so flavorful and crispy. The restaurant had a very elegant, romantic and warm setting and the staff were exceptionally pleasant and knowledgeable. This will be a spot I will visit often just to share the high praises for all the delicious food. read more

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Y'all don't know what a proper love affair is with Spanish tapas until till you've dined at Costa Brava, which is seriously one of the BEST restaurants in Htown! Make your RSVPs here sooner rather than later because this place is always packed nightly for dinner. My friends took me here for my birthday dinner and we made sure to make reservations ahead of time. Despite waiting 10-15 mins for our table (it was packed like a can of sardines), we were able to scope out the menu and figure out which dishes to devour. The complimentary olives and tapenade with toast were a nice touch to complement our various tapas dishes. Stuffed piquillo peppers: They were out of this world and my absolute fave dish of the night!!! The sauce was music to my dancing taste buds and you'll have to try it to believe it! (5/5) Escargots: They are cooked ever so perfectly and tenderly that they will melt like butter in your mouth- that may perhaps be due to the fact they are swimming in the most addictive garlic butter sauce (5/5) Salpicón de Mariscos: The seafood medley was light, and very fresh & delish! (5/5) Grilled octopus & potatoes: Again, another fresh and delicious dish; the octopus was just slightly chewy to my liking (4/5) No matter what you decide to order, you cannot go wrong! All of their dishes are impeccable and simply divine. Your taste buds will surely awaken and even the biggest of appetites will be completely satisfied. Service was on point and of the highest quality- we never felt rushed with dinner and got to relax and enjoy our wine. Be sure to make Costa Brava your next Htown foodie destination and you will not regret it! Happy Spanish tapas-ing!!! Insider tip: Save yourself some time looking for parking because there's plenty of parking behind the restaurant. read more

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I usually get in trouble by ordering more than I can eat; however, this time around I had no leftovers. Great service and really good food. Dining area is just perfect, not too big, but not too small. Enough to enjoy the atmosphere and feel good about the overall experience. read more

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This is my to-go place whenever I want to disconnect and enjoy some delicious food. Always excellent, from the service to the food quality.

Without been rude. When you go to a restaurant, -any kind-, I always try to order some appetizers to really figure it out how this would be in the rest of the menus. My particular experience: I ordered grilled octopus, and ¡BAM!, it wasn't cool the right way, it was extremely soft and it wasn't the right timing of cooking an octopus... after that I decided not to order more than that. Sorry but my expectation are really high and I know about cooking time on food to taste the right way. read more

Costa Brava Bistro - Spanish Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

Great fusion of Spanish and French dishes. Everything was spectacular and exploding with flavor. Wait staff was everywhere. We didn't have to wait for anything. Nice romantic vibe with dark cherry wood surrounding you. read more

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they are not kid friendly but fail to tell you that until you show up They actually text me that info when I checked in after i requested a high chair a week earlier. read more

Probably the best restaurant in Bellaire. This is fine food and a wonderful place for an exquisite meal.

Just shy of four stars is worthy praise for Costa Brava. For a restaurant located in a strip mall, it's exceptionally good but prices are exorbitant. I think the cheapest (and smallest compared to my other dinner companions) entree was the Scottish salmon. It was spectacular but not 6 ounces for $30 spectacular. As you'd expect from a Spanish/French bistro, this is not a place for vegetarians and certainly not vegans, so if you have any veggies in your group, it'll be a salad, olives, and bread. For everyone else, the food is wonderful, with a good selection of seafood, beef, and pork dishes. The restaurant itself is lovely, service was spot-on, and there's a nice quiet/lower lighting vibe good enough for this to be a engagement spot or a small event dinner. The dress code says smart casual, but you'll be fine coming her in jeans and a polo. read more

Went here for a bday/anniversary and loved everything about it. The food and service were top notch. We had the grilled octopus, jamón ibérico, duck confit, and foie. Everything came out great! Then we had the chocolate croissant bread pudding, which was perfect. Got to meet one of the owners (who was hostessing!), and she has such a passion for what she does and was also really kind. You can tell this place has a lot of regulars. Will be back for sure. read more

Costa Brava Bistro - Jamón ibérico - Spanish Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

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Great ambiance, quiet, romantic. Food is great. Some unusual menu items that are cooked to perfection.

Fine dining at a great price. Wine selections are heavy on the Tempranillo (my favorite grape) and all reasonably priced by the glass or bottle. I had the lamb chops and they were cooked to perfection and the Parmesan potato cake was magic. Octopus appetizer was also good. A large selection of desserts but forego those and get a Port instead. Service was exquisite. Ambience is romantic. Perfect spot for date night. read more

From the moment you walk into this hidden gym, you are treated like royalty. The staff is super friendly, the service is phenomenal and of course the food and wine pairings are beyond reproach. This would definitely qualify as a hidden gem in Belaire. Who would've thought such a fabulous and elegant restaurant would be here. Everything they serve is phenomenal and amazing. Every time I come here I enjoy the "La Tablea" cheese and artisan salami board. They serve an amazing bread with pesto and fresh olives. Every entrée is served to perfection and made to order. I personally enjoy the red snapper, which is always fresh, firm, and the right temperature. I also enjoy as an appetizer there bean and chorizo soup, which is very delicious and amazing to say the least. They have the most excellent wine selection for all tastes. Every other Tuesday they have a wine tasting pairing event, that is very good. Their desserts are freshly made and very good. My favorite is there apple dessert which is perfectly prepared with a side of fresh vanilla bean ice cream. There's a strawberry, dessert that is also phenomenal. They have a decent selection of dessert, wines, and ports. I highly recommend this hidden gem. read more

We love this place, and everything about it - the ambience, waitstaff, quality of the food. Yum!!!