This restaurant is located in what I consider the most charming city in Florida. I made a quick stop here specifically to try their chocolate fondue, which was perfect for the chilly weather we were having these days. The restaurant is small, but with plenty of outdoor seating, and a very charming and cozy interior. Our choices were: - Dark chocolate fondue $16.00 (my daughter and I couldn't stop eating it, so delicious) - Serrano ham-wrapped figs $8.00 (the only problem with them is that they are mini-sized, because they were wonderful) - Espresso martini $14.00 (what a delicious drink, coffee and alcohol in just the right proportions, simply perfect). Our service was excellent, super friendly and helpful. All the other dishes I saw passing by looked delicious too. This place should be a must-stop for anyone passing through here, it's definitely worth it. read more

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Coming here for a light lunch and sitting outside my FISH TACOS - two blackened wild cobia tacos, charred corn salsa, avocado, red cabbage, red chili aioli, flour tortilla, were really enjoyable. Sitting outside on a wonderful weather day made for a really nice table setting here. Service was mixed. I saw another table get the wrong order, waiters not seemingly paying attention to the person calling it out. It also took a LONG time for those tacos to come out on a day when it wasn't that busy. read more

La Crema - FISH TACOS - two blackened wild cobia tacos, charred corn salsa, avocado, red cabbage, red chili aioli, flour tortilla - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Rosemary Beach, Florida

Oh where to start? I've been coming to La Crema for years, and tonight's dinner was so bad there are only two possibilities: 1) This restaurant was purchased by someone who actively hates joy, flavor, and paying customers, or 2) The entire staff is participating in a covert social experiment to see how far they can push diners before someone flees into oncoming traffic. The food? Truly astonishing -- and not in the way a restaurant hopes for. Everything tasted like reheated frozen samples rejected by Costco. The "lobster" mac and cheese featured what I can only assume was krab meat, and it was nearly inedible. The empanadas were limp, soggy little purse-shaped disappointments. The Brussels sprouts looked like they'd been left in a tanning bed and then chickened out halfway through -- leathery on the outside, raw on the inside, and fully confused about their purpose in life. The patatas bravas were a soggy, joyless heap -- potatoes the way a villain in a Dickens novel might serve them. Anybody know how to get a hold of Gordon Ramsay? Kitchen Nightmares needs to get a crew out here ASAP. read more

The food is amazing and the service is even better! As for hector - you won't be disappointed! You can't order anything wrong! Every dish will be your new favorite. Hector is charming, funny, entertaining and very attentive! He never forgets a face so visit once and he'll remember you forever! Go enjoy an evening here you won't be disappointed! read more

Hector was amazing. He made sure we were all taken care of, Highly recommend. And outside area was so nice read more

We loved our experience here, great food, amazing location in Rosemary and our picky daughter loved the food! Can't wait to go back. read more

La Crema - Fondue- amazing! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Rosemary Beach, Florida

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This place is adorable!! Hector was an amazing server and the food and drinks were delicious! We split a ton of meals and enjoyed everything. It was relaxing and so enjoyable. I highly recommend the scallops, lobster Mac and cheese and paella. Everything was amazing! If to top it off the espresso martini and lava cake was the best I have ever had! I highly recommend the salted caramel ice cream. Everything was chefs kiss!! read more

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Great spot to get a tasty bite! This is tapas, not so much a full meal, so order a couple plates and share. The empanadas and the fish tacos are incredible, and the figs are delicious too! The chocolate fondue is a MUST! read more

Amazing food and amazing service! Hector took care of us and made phenomenal recommendations. From the cheese fondue + Brussels to the, drinks, to the main dishes to the desserts everything was perfect. Great ambiance and atmosphere. read more

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We stopped in for a pre dinner drink and had great service from Dave! He was very friendly and seemed to genuinely enjoy his job. We had a great Spanish wine. I'm upset we didn't get a chance to try the food but will definitely be back the next time we are in town. I inquired about allergy adjustments for my husband and it sounded like they may be able to accommodate those with allergies. I also appreciate that they are open for lunch. read more

Our experience here started with an awkward greeting. Especially during the afternoon, we realize it's probably not enjoyable to stand outside; however, even after catching glances from employees there was no action from them to greet us. We ultimately barged in and asked for seating. Although the seating was limited, everything was laid back for the most part. The espresso martini and molten lava cake were very enjoyable. A solid 9/10 on the martini. Unfortunately, those were the only highlights. When you look through the menu you'll see a few decent options, including the tuna ceviche. Unfortunately, this is the ultimate trap. I'll admit the flavor was there but it's very hard to get over the portion size. We are very aware that tapas are supposed to be small bites but we thought this was a little on the stingy side. But not a problem, if you're 2 years old, you'll definitely leave on a full stomach. Prices and portions aside, everything we ordered was quite average. Seems to be the common theme around here. If you are looking for an elevated experience, I'd encourage you to look elsewhere! So no thank you, we won't be returning or leaving any room for La Crema. read more

La Crema - Espresso Martini - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Rosemary Beach, Florida

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If you want incredible food and top-tier service, La Crema is the place to go. Hector (aka Roberto) made the experience exceptional--friendly, attentive, and professional. The ambiance feels like a little slice of Europe right here in Florida. Every dish we had was outstanding--from the seafood paella and lobster mac & cheese to the fish tacos (absolutely amazing). The molten lava cake with ice cream was the perfect finish. My family loved everything. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Excellent place overall. All the tapas tasted fresh/hot and it was brought out within 10 mins of ordering. Great indoor and outdoor seating, but pretty packed after 5pm. Would recommend getting there earlier if you want to be seated immediately for dinner. Kid friendly as well. read more

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I came here for lunch and got a variety of dishes. The food was really delicious here. The empanadas were juicy and well seasoned and they used a puff pastry. The cheese board was delicious, especially the seasoned almonds. My personal favorite was the crab Rangoon, which was unique and very crispy. The OMG dessert was really good. We got it with salted caramel ice cream. I wasn't the hugest fan of the espresso cream. read more

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If your in Rosemary Beach or nearby, do not miss out on La Crema!! This adorable establishment has some of the best dishes and ambiance around but what really set this place apart was our waiter, Hector. Hector didn't just take our order, he explained our menu, he made personal suggestions, he asked us questions to personalize our dinner choices. His energy was amazing and he's a new friend we can't wait to come back and see. If you go here, ask for Hector, get a pineapple margarita, and tell him the family from Texas sent you! read more

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This place was worth the wait. Our waiter Dave was wonderful and perfectly timed our rounds of ordering and checking on us. He was friendly and on point with recommendations. The food at La Crema was easily one of the best spots we enjoyed during our weekend at Inlet/Rosemary Beach. My favorites were the brussel sprouts and empanadas. The one downside: the drinks. While waiting we could order from the side window to the bar, however, it took about 10-15 minutes to get one drink. My drink wasn't bad, but for the price I wouldn't have gotten it again. The sangrias, however, were a good portion for the price and delicious. Go that route! read more

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Every time I'm in the area I have to stop here! For vegetarians, the brussel sprouts, cheese fondue, and veggie paella are fantastic! The light and layered chocolate mousse, hot chocolate molten cake, and OMG cookie were a delicious way to end our meal. Our waiter Hector provided great recommendations and was very attentive. Highly recommend! read more

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The food was delicious! The service was attentive, fast and friendly. It's a small space but for seated for lunch with a 10ppl group immediately which was awesome! Loved the little back room inside but the outside looks super cute as well. The sangria was amazing and I LOVED the chocolate fountain! read more

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Starting with the food.... We have several dishes the Serrano wrapped fig, Malaga shrimp, albóndigas, Brussels sprouts and they were all average, nothing write home about, except for the Brussels sprout, those stood out, good pinch of flavor, acidity and sweet well-balanced. The figs were the greater disappointments, simply tasteless. Service was good, friendly, attentive, helpful, even though they were busy they had time for us without making us feel rushed. The ambiance was normal, that of a small very busy restaurant. Trying the appetizers was the test to determine if we would venture for the paella. We decided not to venture for the paella after trying the appetizers. It's the decent place for tourists visiting Rosemary. Not a cuisine-specific destination restaurant. Deserves 3.5 stars but going for 4 because of their ability to handle a heavy rush and keeping the good attitude. read more

Awesome experience here. We stopped in for dessert but ending up starting with some delicious tapas también!! Our server Dave was fantastic and the whole staff was very friendly and welcoming. Tapas came out hot and delicious and we finished off the meal with some sipping chocolate with chocolate chip cookies. read more

Came back a second time (a year later) while on another vacation. We were met by a hostess right away and got a small table inside. They were busy, and the server acknowledged us right away (even if it took some time to get back to us). thanks LeShon :) The food was all very good. Got a cheese plate for starters and really enjoyed that. An excellent selection of cheese, olives, almonds. Had the Fish Tacos, Empanadas, Crab Cakes, Salad, Crab Rangoons and Enfurego Chicken. Everything was very good. It comes out Tapas style, which ensures that it's hot. Good portions, nice flavors, and well presented. Although we were full, we were able to share a couple of desserts. An OMG (triple chocolate cookies with espresso cream) and Salted Caramel Ice Cream. A nice finish to a terrific meal! read more

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The milk and cookies are to die for!!!! The chocolate fondue paired with a red wine is also the perfect night cap after dinner!

Service was great, food just came out all at once instead of being somewhat spaced out for tapas. For a family of 2 we ordered Brussels, patatas bravas, scallops, ceviche and tacos which was enough for the both of us. Located in the heart of downtown rosemary beach in an adorable little area! read more

La Crema - Ceviche - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Rosemary Beach, Florida

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It's a sweet little spot in the heart of Rosemary, right across from The Pearl Hotel. Tapas and chocolate is how they advertise themselves. Another win for this group of restaurants alongside 30 A. We had a drink and tapas before continuing our shopping spree in the local galleries and shoppes. The hubby had the Fuego Chicken that had a creamy sauce reminiscent of a remoulade. I had the cranberry goat cheese salad with a light vinaigrette and a tapa of scallops in brown butter, topped with charred corn. The scallops were so salty; I thought it was just one, but one after the other were too salty, but they were extra nice and accommodating to us and they took it off the bill. They wanted us to leave having a good impression of their good faith and we definitely did. I had a glass of champagne and we were energized enough to go to town and shop some more. Great service, delicate desserts, excellent drinks! as we observed plenty of people enjoy their espresso martinis. We will be back! Thank you!!!! read more

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It is with deepest regrets that I re-enter my Yelping journey with a genuinely substandard experience. La Crema is one of the more popular restaurants in the area, and on paper, it checks all of the marks: no reservation, tapas, unique drink menus, but it did not meet any expectations. Must get: ?fish tacos, ?crab cakes Meh: cerviche (avoid), steak tostado, fig, lobster mac n cheese Missed: n/a We spent almost $200 on a few tapas with 2 drinks and left hungry and disappointed. The worst offender was the ceviche, which was like eating Costco tuna on Sunday, marinated in last-minute vinaigrette. The figs were criminally tiny and the crab cakes were over fried and nearly bathing in tartar sauce. The plating seemed to depend on micrometer slices of tasteless radishes and left everything to the imagination. The drinks were overpriced, and my only regret was getting immediate seating, as it could have convinced us to look else where. Honestly, I think a pizza joint would have been better. I'd avoid at all cost. read more

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My bartender Toha was the best!!! She was so incredibly sweet, hospitable, and attentive. Service was quick and our food and drinks were amazing. Would 100000% come back! read more

Chad had the best drinks on 30A, super friendly , and please come support the local staff

With no reservations allowed and trying to get a table during busy season, you'll be lucky to eat here but we did and it was so good!! It's smaller plates and a great place for drinks and dessert. We had the brussel sprouts, fish tacos, and shrimp bread dish - I'd recommend them all. The fish tacos were definitely the best. The fish tasted so fresh. The one regret is not getting an espresso martini or the chocolate fondue (or any dessert). They are 100% known for their dessert so if you go, don't miss out. Lots of a families and couples, so the ambiance is nice and it's right on the main road with the gorgeous European looking buildings. Great view if you sit outside! read more

This place was pretty good. They have great shareable dishes for large groups. A lot of vegetarian options as well. Our favorite dish were the brussels sprouts. Next time we come, we really wanna try the fondue! read more

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We waited an hour for at best, sub par food. Undercooked potatoes, overcooked crab cakes. Drinks that took over 30 minutes. Place was a joke. Drinks were awful. Food worse. read more

Love the brussels sprouts and grouper special! Were expecting the wait to be so long but got in right away! Had lovely service and enjoyed the overall experience read more

Incredible! Hector was amazing. Great food, great service, loved sitting outside enjoying our meal. One of the best meals we've had!

Food was overall good, service was fast and the restaurant was cute and clean inside. The salad, crab cakes, hummus and fig appetizer were yummy. The kids pasta was bland and plain, our toddler did not like it. Not sure we'll be back, but glad we tried it out once. read more

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Food may be great but I believe a restaurant is built on service and excise my review but the manager is a a$$hole.

WOW! This place is amazing. In a such great location, friendly staff and the inside is so cute!! My friends and I split a variety of dishes. My favorite was anything related to fondue. SO GOOD!! Can't wait to visit again and eat here. read more

As soon as I saw this place had Spanish tapas, I was interested! The service as soon as you walk up was great. They sat us inside and we were greeted by our server immediately. The drinks were really good and everything we ordered... well, we finished! And then ordered some to go! Absolutely recommend this place if you're in the area! read more

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Power went out, which is not their fault I understand. But the power came back on within a few minutes. All the other restaurants started back up. They refused. Our group drove a good distance, and another group drove FOUR hours!!! They still refused. I asked to add my name to a list since there were so many people lined up. At first they didn't want to start a list because they do not make reservations, again, in this case, it should only be fair to the ones standing around. Also, to be clear, this was the manager who refuses customers, not the hostess. Also, CK (Cowgirl Kitchen) next door, THANK YOU for your hospitality!! read more

La Crema - Photo of the hospitality we receive since La Crema failed. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Rosemary Beach, Florida

Came on a Sunday evening without a reservation and were seated immediately. It's a small plates places so we got 4 dishes. Among them would say the paella and shrimp were my favorite! The other two were ok but would try other things over them in the future. Inside was modern but still family friendly. Service was excellent and save room for their chocolate deserts! read more

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Dave is the best! The service and the food were excellent. Able to accommodate our group!

We had 2 in our group with Celiac Disease and there were several gluten free menu options. We dined here twice during our week in Rosemary Beach because we had a great experience on both trips. We shared several tapas and some entrees and all were very tasty. We had no cross contamination issues. The chocolate fondue was a great finish to the meal to share and was gluten free!! read more