Tuna was so good!!! The romaine was also so delicious and I was really craving a salad. Never had this drink before but I loved it! Wait staff was very quick and catered to you extremely well. Pretty inside! read more

Costera - Seared Yellowfin Tuna ***** Charred Romaine with Fall Vegetables ****** Grilled Hanger Steak with Salsa Verde and Papas Bravas - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Happy hour at Costera is a major win. Drink and food specials, plus the regular menu. The Basque Terrace cocktail was like a gin and tonic but crisper and lighter. A big hit at our table. Had team service and James and Dior were really attentive but no smothering. The honey tart dessert is lightly sweet and a great ending after some drinks and small plates. read more

Costera - Crab and grilled creole tomato = freshness. - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great family style menus. There were 6 of us and we had the four course option. Great cocktails and good wines by the glass menu. The courses change but we had a grilled romaine salad, snapper crudo, ahi tuna, ribeye with Chimichurri, and a paella packed with seafood. Then an assortment of deserts. We also ordered a few dishes a La cart. The shashito peppers, lamb meatballs and grilled octopus. Every dish was excellent. I was just visiting NEw Orleans and would not have chosen Spanish but I was with some friends that are locals. And this place did not disappoint! read more

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The food was Delicious and the service was amazing the waiter was very friendly and very polite. The restaurant is very cozy and relaxing.

This place is a gem. It truly is. I started with Gambas Al Ajillo. It was literally some of the best shrimp I have ever eaten. Spicy, savory and full of umami. The Scallops were cooked to perfection. I had 2 Sunsets, which reminded me of a day sitting on the beach. The bombas were good, but didn't blow me away, as the other dishes did. I had the Salted Honey Tart with Buttermilk Ice Cream. Let me say, the simplicity of that dish was magical. The temperature of the ice cream against that slightly salted tart was the stuff dreams are made of. Now, I do want to give this place a perfect 5. But the hostess, standing immediately as you open the door, did not greet me. Very weird. I had to say "Hey, how is it going?" And honestly, I just didn't find her to be very warm. She seemed very preoccupied. I am a sucker for details, especially after time as a mystery shopper. I think they missed the mark there. The decor is without a doubt one of the most beautiful restaurants I have ever been in - and I have been in a ton! Those green walls against those cognac leather seats looks like something straight out of a Ralph Lauren Home store on Madison Avenue. For a while, I just stared at the design of the place. Beautiful. read more

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I ate here soon after they opened and just now remembering to post the review nearly a year later so I would imagine they have improved most things by now. The stuffed mushroom appetizer was good but a bit pricey. The paella was decent but the shrimp had a bit of an off fishy taste that detracted from the dish. The chocolate terrine dessert was just passable but it really wasn't worth the price while the tres leches was a bit better while still being too small a portion for the price. The service was still getting up to speed and were not up to standard but I imagine it has improved by now. This place is alright but I find the Spanish food at Lola and Barcelona Tapas to be more to my taste. Overall my experience just was nowhere near what I typically enjoy at Lola's or Barcelona Tapas but I need to get back here again to see how things have developed as they have gotten good ratings thus far. read more

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I remembered that I had a GC to this lovely restaurant and decided to go get some takeout. I ordered their beet salad and the seared yellowfin tuna. Both of these dishes did well as takeout and were delicious to eat at home. Ordering, picking up and paying was easy peasy. The ambiance is lovely. And I know from a previous restaurant in this space that they have a lovely private back room. The night I stopped in they were clearly setting up for a party. read more

Best waitress ever...wish I had caught her name!!! Beautiful finishout, One of the better paellas I've ever had. Loved the beet salad and everything else we tried. Will mos def be going back!! read more

Excellent dinner, flavors were delicious n point and very creative menu. Great wine list and amazing service. Can't wait to come back! read more

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The food and service was 5 stars. I knocked off a star because the bar tender refused to make one of the guests at my table a "rum punch"!! Seriously? In New Orleans? I'm 100% positive the bartender had all the basic ingredients to make a nice rum punch but wanted the guest to chose from a curated list of craft cocktails. If I can go to any bar and order a vodka/ tonic or whiskey sour, I should be able to order a basic rum punch. Ok Rant over. We had a large menu to sample from so the dishes that stood out: Grilled Romaine Tomato compote toast Fish (omgeeeeeeee one of the best ive had) FYI this place use to my my fav LA Thai restaurant. read more

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Costera exceeded my expectations in the best way! I've only heard of this place once or twice and wasn't expecting much, but WOW!! The food, the service, the ambiance--everything is amazing about this place! The crab salad was delicious and so was the beet salad. The Albondigas, however, were my favorite! This is a great place to share some small plates and have drinks, or you could opt for a full entree. Will definitely be coming here again & recommending it to my friends! read more

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Costera is a great place for a special occasion or when you have friends visiting from out of town. The restaurant is designed beautifully, but still feels relaxed and casual. Generally, family-style ordering is the way to go, so you don't miss out on anything of their unique items. They have a couple prix fixe menus that include 3 courses plus a desert, so you can take the guess work out of ordering and just worry about eating. Regardless of how you decide to do it, I definitely recommend the seared gulf fish! One of the best aspects of Costera is their full bar and wide selection of wines. By the glass or by the bottle, they will have solid recommendations based on whatever you decide to order. They also have a pretty standard happy hour that includes half-price drinks and tapas. read more

Excellent food, cocktails and service. The paella was spectacular. Great environment and friendly, welcoming staff. read more

Costera - Paella - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was a new experience for me. I was excited to try Spanish food for the first time. Walking into the restaurant it is nicely decorated and it was full of conversation and laughter from the guests. Our waitress was absolutely wonderful. The music was so loud that we had to practically scream to be heard. We were seated in the back near the bathroom and we were so close to the couple next to us that it was uncomfortable. They were friendly, but it was still too close. Ask to be seated in the front for more space between tables. We had the beef balls and sardines on toast and it was a unique flavor. Our entree was boneless ribeye, paella, chargrilled romaine salad and broccoli. The boneless ribeye was cooked perfectly and full of flavor, juicy and delicious! I was quite disappointed with the Paella. The good thing about it was the delicious shrimp in the Paella. I was actually anticipating a burst of good flavor and it just did not happen. The romaine salad was different and it was good. Overall it was Ok. The restaurant was packed so many people like it, I am assuming it must be an acquired taste. No offense to the Spanish culture, but I don't think I will return. read more

Costera - Ribeye - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Celebrated my husband's birthday this evening with the Coolinary menu at Costera. It was wonderful! So many delicious bites! We especially enjoyed the Red Snapper Crudo, grilled sourdough with green olive tapenade and anchovies, hangar steak and chocolate mousse with sesame crumbled for dessert. Excellent service as well! Happy hour is 4-6 pm, and we also enjoyed that with our early reservation. Definitely recommend Costera! read more

I wish I could give Costera 1,000 stars! This was the best meal I've had in years - and that's saying a lot. We decided on the tasting menu, and I promise you that at $55 it's an absolute bargain. We were able to try about 90% of the menu and I was blown away by each and every dish. Our server explained the tasting to us as a progression that eventually comes to a mind blowing conclusion, and I don't think I could've explained it better and in any plainer terms. That's exactly what it was. And the service was amazing. We were taken care of by a wonderfully genuine and warm staff. One of the friends we dined with was in the hospitality industry for 30 years, and was impressed with the service from start to finish, as were we all. I'm sure my gushing about this spot is probably a bit much, but I truly loved this entire experience. Thank you Costera!! read more

We are foodies from Austin TX and we were so impressed with their food and their ambience. Not a single dish failed us. The papas bravas were the best we've had and my husband said the scallops dish was the best he's ever had. This is our new favorite restaurant in town. And yes great service! read more

Costera - Scallops - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Ok, so first things first, it is Not a Spanish restaurant. It's not Spanish inspired, either. I've been to Spain, different part of Spain even, and I'm positive every Spaniard would agree this isn't Spanish. Aside from the false pretense, the food was good. The drinks were great; my husband had the guayabera and I had the back to kali drink. We tried the few tapas and one entree to share. The olives were olives. Nothing more to mention. The beet salad was refreshing and light. The bombas were very delicious, probably the highlight of the meal. The pork belly was great too! The gambas were overcooked, but the sauce was tasty. Don't order the white bean salad, all you'll taste is dill. For the entree, we chose the duck. Please skip this. It was chewy and tasteless. The salad or whatever came with it was sad kimchi at best. If you are looking for Spanish restaurant, head on over to Barcelon@ on Dublin read more

Came in on a Saturday night with a few friends. Sat at a booth made for 5 people. We eventually had 3 others who decided to come and the restaurant was very accommodating and brought more plate settings for us. Service was 5/5. Very attentive but not overbearing. Gambas al ajillo ($15) - for those who don't know... This is shrimp. Veal sweetbreads ($15) - my favorite dish of the night. I hope they never take this off their menu! It was definitely crispy and the romesco was delicious. Octopus ($17) - good, but such a small portion! You only get one tentacle. Did come with a bean and herb salad, which still doesn't account for how much it cost. Pompano ($33) - good size. Very crispy. And the sauce was super flavorful. Seafood paella ($26pp) - we got a 2 person portion and with all the other dishes, was able to satisfy everyone at the table. This was a perfect dish to share and they didn't skimp on the seafood. Hanger steak ($25) - cooked perfectly medium rare. The greens had great flavor and complimented the steak well. I absolutely cannot wait to come back and try the rest of the dishes! Everything was done well. Come with a big group so you can try a little bit of everything! read more

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We loved this restaurant! Decided to go for some Spanish food after having a lot of New Orleans, so this was definitely a great break. We got the tasting menu, and it was honestly perfect; we ate so much, and it felt great to let the chefs decide what we would have and not worry about it while just chatting with your friends. The paella was a highlight! So good! The service was great, very helpful, and friendly! The restaurant is outside the touristy areas, so it felt more like a restaurant for locals. I would go back! read more

Costera - Paell - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Service was amazing, all around good teamwork from our waitress and fellow staff. Food presentation was spot on. You can tell the pastas are handmade and fresh! read more

Excellent, fresh and creative small plate selections. Attentive service and bistro atmosphere. Costeria is justifyably packed with locals. high quality addition to tho small number of Spanish restaurants in New Orleans! read more

We made our first (and so far, only) visit here on a Thursday night during Restaurant Week. It was 7:45pm and the place was not packed, but definitely buzzing. Nice looking space, with a nice long bar. The place is large enough that there was plenty of space between tables, so it felt very comfortable. We had reservations and we were seated pretty quickly. Our waiter stopped by quickly, asked if we wanted water, and briefly explained the Restaurant Week special. He seemed a little...not sure how to describe it, but maybe "nervous" or too eager. After pouring our water, he gave us time to look over the very full menu, and then came back to take our drink order. We asked for specifics on the Restaurant Week special, and in our minds, we made it clear that's what we wanted. We watched our waiter bounce around to a couple of other tables, and after perhaps 10 minutes, he stopped by to see if we'd made our food choice yet. We repeated that we wanted the special, to which he said "oh, great, I just wanted to make sure." Eventually our drinks arrived. We weren't feeling great about things at this point because 35 or 40 minutes after we sat, we had not one thing to nibble on at our table and a pretty long wait for those drinks. By the way, the special was a chef's blind tasting of 3 of their appetizers/small plates, 2 entrees, and a dessert. Finally, the appetizers arrived. The person that delivered those spoke quickly and quietly as she told us what the items were--not a chance of hearing her. Luckily, they left a menu for us and we figured out what we were eating. Remember, this is a blind tasting--we didn't know what was coming out. Now, at this point we began feeling better: The marinated olives were great. The beef and potato bombas were excellent, and the sourdough with boquerones (sardines) were delicious. Then the hangar steak and grilled redfish entrees were brought out. The person that brought these took time to clearly describe what each was, which we appreciated. The fish was one of the best things I've eaten in a very long time. Everything on the plate was amazing. Flavors that expand and change as you continue eating. The hangar steak with chimichurri was very good, and the papas bravas were delicious. Then the simple dessert was brought out--it was ice cream on a honey-based tart. Again, this server mumbled as she described it, so I later had to ask our waiter what the flavors were. The ice cream had an almond flavor and the honey tart was amazing. It was a delicious end to a great meal. So...my overall review: Very, very good food. We were extremely pleased with everything put in front of us. Even though the service was not great, the pace of the meal was clearly intended to allow us to relax and enjoy, which we did. Sure, COVID made us miss dining out, but this was not just deprivation talking: We really enjoyed this meal. The restaurant had a very good vibe with lots of staff--we just happened to get a couple of people we weren't thrilled with. They were not rude or anything, just not great at what they do. If the service had been better, this would be a 5 star rating. If the food hadn't been so good, this would be a 2 or 3 star rating. But the food and the overall effort brings me to a solid 4-star rating and a desire to return. read more

What an intimate and inviting space! Wanted to go here since my visit to Barcelona, and felt like I was on vacation again. The tapas portions are shareable, with complimentary flavor profiles that made mixing dishes possible. At least 6 vegetarian options, with a knowledgeable waitstaff that understands dietary restrictions. They even warned that a certain dish had chicken stock. This level of detail, the delicious food, and beautiful, sultry ambiance blend for an awesome experience. read more

Was very much loooking forward to paella at Costera - a birthday celebration. Unfortunately the paella was extremely spicy... I lived in Madrid - and never once ever served a "spicy" paella. At the least the menu should have indicated that the dish was "spicy". Unless you want a "cajun" version of paella -go somewhere else! P.S. The beet appetizer was delicious. Mary O. read more

This was based on an older visit so keep in mind that things may have changed since then. I found my visit to be pleasant - the service was friendly and the food was nice. The restaurant is also dimly lit and has a nice modern decor. The food was good; however, I found it to be a little overpriced given the small portion sizes (the mushroom dish was $15 and barely enough for 1), and as a whole, the food was quite salty. Overall the restaurant has a great ambience and decent food. read more

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I have been to Costera many times and always left satisfied. It has a lot of accolades even if I did not write anything. It was full to the brim on a Friday night. We went for the coolinary experience. We expect some service problems with a lot of restaurants being short staffed but the service was excellent and the servers were very attentive. The food was very tasty and balanced. read more

Amazing, not crowded Sunday dinner @costeranola. Missed out on that octopus salad though, better luck next time . . . ! read more

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So many good options on the menu, you won't go hungry! Chill vibe in a large space. Excellent service. Pricing was spot on too. A nice change of pace from other restaurants in NOLA. read more

Spanish Gin & Tonic was the highlight of our dinner at Costera. We had the Beet Salad with Spanish Blue Cheese and Spiced Walnuts- delicious. Charred Romaine with Roasted Fall Vegetables and Buttermilk Dressing Delicious Everything after that was so salty. All in the party of 5 agreed - too much salt Blistered Shishito Peppers with Arbequina and Maldon Mixed Roasted Mushrooms with Sourdough Croutons and Warm Egg Yolk Lamb and Beef Albondigas with Tomato, Fresh Cheese, and Smoked Peppers Mixed Roasted Mushrooms with Sourdough Croutons and Warm Egg Yolk Service was good. read more

Loved the paella. Service was super sweet. Ambiance was nice. The staff was familiarized with wine pairings read more

Costera - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fancy and casual restaurant that serves some delicious food. Get the family style tasting (I had it at dinner time) if you love to try new foods and a little bit of everything on the menu. The terres major steak and seafood paella was some of the best I've ever had. Food I got the tasting with my table of 8 and had an amazing experience. There were so many different kinds of food coming left and right that I just couldn't keep up with pictures (sorry only pic I took was of the paella, which would you look at that!!) All the food was delicious and came in appropriate portions. I especially want to give recognition to the steak and paella. The steak was cooked perfectly so that it was juicy and would just melt in your mouth. The seafood paella had TONS of seafood in it and the shrimp were GIGANTIC. They just lay the seafood on a bed of rice and it goes well together. There was so much food that we about 1/5 of the paella was leftover. Atmosphere The interior is very nice and has a fancy feeling to it. But the vibe was still casual enough that you could wear shorts and a t-shirt. It's the kind of place that I would want to bring my girlfriend on a date on for a special kind of occasion. Pricing A more expensive restaurant than I'm used to but every dollar was worth it. The food was amazing like I said in the food section above. Service  Excellent service. Food came out much quicker than I had anticipated and the waiters would explain which each dish was. Staff was very friendly and nice to joke around with. Other I had Ubered here from my hotel but there might be street parking around. I heard that the ice cream shop next door is super good. read more

A very interesting menu with many great flavors. Fish of the day entree should be in consideration for the best grilled fish dish in NOLA. Always an enjoyable meal served by professional and friendly staff. Excellent wine selection with many by the glass including champagne/sparkling gems. Happy Hour is 4-6pm and includes select food items/wines by the glass. A well-stocked bar with stool seats is almost always packed with patrons. Give your tastebuds a real treat and enjoy your dining experience at this neighborhood kitchen. read more

We had an excellent experience at Costera. The scallops were fantastic and the blue crab salad was incredible. We also recommend the bombas and the redfish. For drinks- if you don't mind spending a few bucks for a cocktail- they have a signature gin and tonic that was terrific. This is one of those places that makes me wish I had unlimited resources and unlimited appetite. read more

A great dining experience. We enjoyed the 4 course Revellion selection. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. The restaurant was full and loud, but the food and service were fabulous. read more

Costera - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This local gem is one of a kind! Inside is dimly lit which sets off a romantic vibe. Design is very cute as well! Service is very friendly! Although they market their dishes as tapas, I thought the portions are pretty decent for 2 -3 individuals! Out of the dishes that i have ordered, my favorites were their mixed roasted mushrooms, scallops, and octopus! The mushroom was topped with an egg which was very unique! It added such creaminess and texture to the very flavorful mushrooms! The scallops and octopus were both very tender! I highly recommend this place and will definitely come back to try their other dishes! read more

Costera - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We came in from out of town and went here for an early dinner. Lucked out with great happy hour appetizers, cocktails, beer and wine specials. Starters were amazing. For dinner I had the Hanger Steak dish and my husband had the scallops. Both were done perfectly with herbs and spices that had our taste buds dancing. While we were perfectly full, we decided we couldn't pass on a dessert to share. Mike suggested the fig leaf, I can't recall the proper name. My husband isn't a big fan of figs but one bite, he was sold, thanks for the suggestion Mike. We finished up at the bar with the Costera G&T. We're not big gin drinkers but wanted to know what all the buzz was around this signature drink. We both had to have our own, it was that great. The service could not have been better. Landon and Mike tag teamed our table. They were so attentive. This restaurant accommodate larger groups. While we were finishing up some staff we're setting up tables for 8 and another for 10, good to know. The atmosphere was so inviting. We loved Costera and cannot wait to come back. read more

Appetizing menu! I came here for the first time for a friend's birthday. We did the tasting menu $50 per person. (UPDATE 6/6/2022: it is now $65 per person and these were not all the items we got, I was not able to get pictures of everything.) It was enough food for everybody and we ended up full. Cocktails were good but small for the price. Service was phenomenal. Fave dish was the steak. read more

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My experience at Costera was absolutely horrific! Extremely disappointed is an understatement. I booked a reservation for 1 and planned to have their famous seafood paella as a part of the reveillon menu for the Holidays. I get there and the reveillon menu is nothing like I saw on the website so I'm no longer interested. I then try to just order the seafood paella since that's the main draw but was told there is a order minimum of two for that item. Told my waiter that was the only thing I came for but he still didn't budge on the ridiculous requirement. The ambiance was pretty neat but this restaurant's service is not customer centric whatsoever. All items on the menu are way overpriced. Out of respect, I order the least expensive item on the menu (subpar $8 olives), paid my bill, and left. Long story short, I won't be back. read more

Appreciate trying to do a Spanish restaurant in New Orleans. But feel like if you're going to go there the traditional Spanish dishes should be insane....and they were not. No tortilla espanola, no corquettas and the paella was so overstuffed with seafood you couldn't appreciate the flavor of the rice. Save your appetite for the ice cream place down the street read more