The food was amazing. They often had daily pintxos that can be smoked. Great atmosphere. I always…read moreforget to not to take it personally when the workers are actually busy.

Delicious tapas and sangria! My family ate here and really enjoyed the food. All of the tapas are…read morelabeled and they were refilling them with fresh ones. We had to wait a bit at the bar to order but it was worth the wait.

The specialty pinxtos here at Gatz was a piece of cod cooked in olive oil. The oil turned a bit…read morebuttery from the extra fat of the fish and then they put two small pieces of hot pepper on top. Oh, my. Delicious! They're very proud of their Michelin mentions, as they should be.

Items Selected: Morcilla Pepper Omelette…read moreSalt Cod with Aoili Ham, Idiazabal, Tomato Stack Traditional Torta Fried Foie Gras Mushroom Sandwich with Pepper Puree Iberico Sandwich "Fresh Cheese and Cepes" Baccala Stuffed Pepper Located in old town, tucked away on Santa Maria Kalea just feet from a shopping district transformed to a Christmas wonderland just one week thereafter, Bar Gatz is considered by many to be 'the' locals only place for the Basque style of tapas known as pintxos, and arriving in Bilbao far later than originally scheduled it was just prior to midnight before I entered the small space, a dearth of seating okay for legs confined to a plane for the past twelve hours while English friendly service made navigating the selections a breeze. Trending more traditional than spots nearby with a vibe that seemed well suited to local twenty-somethings out for late night fun a Saturday, it was with a plate in hand that a dozen or so plates were examined and understanding most of the Spanish descriptions with a few simple questions answered a total of eight items were selected, the total bill just €14 including a €1.50 miniature bottle of water. Avoiding options that seemed to have been sitting out, though the barman did offer to rewarm anything I'd like, dining began with two plates of three and focusing mostly on bold flavors traditional to the region and especially those made in house both the Morcilla and Pepper Omelette as well as the creamy-meets-crunchy Fried Foie Gras Mushroom Sandwich were precisely what I'd been hoping for while the traditional torta immediately left me laughing at high prices of inferior versions back home, the salt cod unfortunately a bit masked by the sauce while both ham selections benefited from the quality of the local products, a theme seen throughout the trip. Informed that desserts are not offered, but that a few more hot items were set to come out before the kitchen closed for the night, suffice it to say that I was fortunate to stick around chatting with a young couple happy to work on their limited English while teaching me some Spanish, for as much as those lesson really did not seem to last more than one hour the memories of fresh cheese melted amidst mushrooms and the intense flavor of a fried red pepper filled with creamy baccala proved far more resonant, the later possibly the most memorable bite of salt cod throughout the week-long visit.

We popped in here for dinner mainly based on the ceiling paintwork. The service was friendly and…read moreeffusive and the toilets were adequate. Overall, after eating in a couple of other places later in the holiday, we'd have to say that the pintxos here are, whilst perfectly edible, not quite as good quality as other places we called into. Still, the atmosphere was lively and, as we ate in the bar area, the restaurant floor upstairs may offer better options.

Since I live so close to the Plaza Nueva, here likes a gourmet plaza for me. Compare to another 2…read morebar I have taken meals in, here is a little disappointed. The waiter is kind and work so fast that has no time to chat with you, besides, he does not speak English. Luckily, they have menu both in En and French. You are able to choose whatever you want but no one could give you advices. In all, the food is ok, even though without any creativity. The size is big enough. If you are girls, maybe 2 could share a meat and a salad.

We stopped off here for today's La Comida. La Kazuela had great reviews and has always been super…read morebusy every time we talked by...all good signs. We walked in at 12.55 and were told to wait till 1 for our table. The bar tender/waiter was super friendly and gregarious. I loved all the happy signage and inspirational phrases all around the restaurant reminding us to smile and enjoy life. The food was excellent. I got the quiche, chicken and coco flan which were all delicioso! Gracias La Kazuela! Volvere!

We spotted this restaurant enroute to the grand bridge. The server was delightful, beer was cold,…read moreand pinchos (ham / egg sandwich; tomato /egg / ham sandwich; Scottish egg croqueta) were delicious.

A true Basque experience known by the locals (thank you for sharing!)…read more Wonderful atmosphere, food and service. I particularly enjoyed the pairing of black risotto, with fish and fried calamari - the creaminess of the risotto, combined with the salty crispness of the calamari and the tender fish were perfect textures and flavors. It's one of the best combinations my palate has every tasted.

Great local place! All of the dishes are great but make sure you do some extra google searching…read morebecause their English menu is just a google translated version of their Basque one. It's very greasy, oily, and delicious comfort food. Only $8.75 for a 3 course meal with drink and awesome service.

Lersundy is clearly the favourite place for daily lunch among the locals, and we immediately…read moreunderstood why. This is a large place with simple - yet delicious food - and friendly - yet super efficient - service. The salads were fresh, the soup hearty and tasty and the deserts - flan and pudding - sweet and comforting. A perfect place when hungry in the middle of the day at the nearby Guggenheim. Ah, dishes were huge, unlike the prices...

Great little spot! Normally I would have given this 4 stars for the good snacks and drinks, but the…read moreview definitely bumps this up to 5 stars. You get a beautiful view of the ocean through open windows (when weather permits) and it feels like you're enjoying your food right on the Mediterranean. A great little spot, especially to escape the sun for a bit and relax while still enjoying the scenery!

La Mary is a favorite for me and all of my friends! Convenient location right outside of Azkuna…read moreZentroa. Great food for a great price. They have a menu of the day with 5 choices for your first plate, second plate and dessert. It also includes a glass of wine and bread all for €10.30 for each person! Definitely would recommend this restaurant to anyone interested!

Great atmosphere, great food, good service. It's so hard to get good restaurant food in Spain but…read morethis place is definitely great. It might not blow your socks off but it's one of the best meals I've had since I got here last week.