Loved this place! The orange wine was perfect and just a few plates shared was perfect. We were visiting town and wanted to go back the next day! We live in a food capital city so we have very high standards as well as we are well traveled and have eaten many authentic cuisines. Truly the best food / dining experience we've had in the Baltimore area. The host was engaged and kind and that kind of customer experience goes a long way! read more

I've been meaning to come here for a while! And after a couple of months, we finally got to try it. I made reservations the week of and didn't have any issues getting the time slot we wanted (mainly because we're old and eat super early) We did have some confusion finding the restaurant. It's at the very end of the parking lot circle. We had parked in the front not realizing how far back the restaurant was. But it's there! You can't miss it (once you drive all the way around) They seated us right away, although the chair itself was not super comfy and a little low for the table. A waiter came around immediately to ask for our choice in water and brought over bread. Our waiter was friendly and gave us a quick run down of the menu. I really appreciate when the waiter reads your vibes correctly and knows if you're here for a good but somewhat quick dinner or a slow romantic dinner. We were the former after not eating anything since 9 am. We ordered drinks (husband got a bourbon drink, I got a cherry champagne cocktail drink). We ordered the beef empanadas, a cheese with roasted peppers, the mushrooms, crispy oysters, the shrimp, and the duck confit. Our waiter broke everything into courses for us and each dish came out super fast and piping hot. The beef empanadas, cheese, and mushrooms came out first. The beef empanadas were my favorite. They were juicy and super flavorful. I loved that they weren't that fried crispy empanada. It had a good dough/crust to it too. The mushrooms and cheese were delicious as well, my husband loved them. The moment we were finished, someone came by to whisk our plates away. The crispy oysters and shrimp were next. My husband really enjoyed the crispy oysters. It came with fried peppers as well and were just fantastic. I liked the shrimp although it was on the verge of being too lemony for me. Everything came out super quickly again but was burning lava hot. Our waiter came by to give us new plates to share our duck confit appetizer. The duck confit was the highlight of the meal. My God was that duck good. The skin was crispy and delicious while the duck meat was tender and was easily broken apart with a fork. The potatoes gratin it came with were cheesy and melty on the inside. The green beans were perfectly cooked. Not too soggy but not the raw crispness either. I wish we had saved more room for that, because it was fantastic. At the end of the meal, we decided to go all out and get dessert,because why not? We decided on the churros, the cream catalana ice cream, and the strawberry pavlova. The churros were good, your standard churros with a dark chocolate dipping sauce. My husband ate them plain though. They were that good. I was immediately drawn to the pavlova. We love strawberry flavor things, and the amount of fresh fruit was just refreshing. It also had a citrus curd that paired so well with the strawberry and the cream on top. Just overall my favorite. The ice cream was interesting at first bite. But then it grew on me and I could really taste the custard-y flavor. And 2 bites in, I was hooked. Obviously, don't get 3 desserts after scarfing down a huge meal, but also do because it's worth it. I really enjoyed the food here. We will def be coming back, and this time I'm getting the duck confit by myself/eating it in its entirety. Service was amazing as well! Super friendly and very fast. My water glass never went empty! read more

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Omg I ended up taking my daughter here on her birthday and we absolutely loved everything! My only small complaint was our food was our food was our entrees were luke warm but we were way too hungry to return it. The flavor's definitely made up for it but overall our experience was very good. We would definitely return to try additional items. read more

La Cuchara - Basque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We came here before a concert and it was an excellent choice because service was quick and efficient. To start our waitress recommended some good wine and have a run down of the menu which was very helpful. We ordered a few dishes and they came out in order of size it seemed like, with enough time between courses to finish the previous course. We ordered the beef empanadas, the jamon croquettes, pan con tomate, fried green tomatoes, and patatas bravas. The empanadas and fried green tomatoes were both excellent, definitely our favorites. The tomatoes had a smoked tomato sauce that tasted amazing. The patatas bravas were very good but could've used a little more crisp to them. The croquettes and pan con tomate were also both good but both were incredibly salty. The pan con tomate also mostly tasted like charred bread and olive oil, which was good, but you couldn't really taste the tomato at all. Overall we had a good time and would come back! Our only complaints would be how salty stuff was, and the fact that they automatically add a 22% service charge to your bill. I mean come on, kinda getting ridiculous. read more

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Food was awesome we had the appetizers-tapas never made it to the main course. The drinks were great. Everything was priced reasonably. The staff were friendly & accommodating. The food came out fast. The decor was really unique. This was our first time we ate here & will definitely be back. read more

Sit at the bar, order a bit of it all, it wont disappoint. Good service and ambient is open and with a good vibe.

Yelp Fam! This review is for an amazing Tapas spot I had no idea exhausted until my amazing fiancée showed me what I was missing. La Cuchara is located off the beaten path a bit but I assure you the food & service are worth it! When we arrived we admired the large outdoor area and spacious inside. Our waiter was amazing and truly made our first time dining special. We started with some drinks I got the Velvet Underground!!!! This drink was amazing & the presentation is worth ordering it alone. My fiancée had false idols- tasty as well Tapas Beef empanadas- I loved these so much, I wanted to get some to go! Beef tartare- first time trying it, very good Octopus- delicious and tender Potatoes - seasoned and tasty Churros& Honey ice cream (I believe) -very good Overall this spot was a pleasant surprise that offered some great small plates. I would advise picking a few dishes to share . That way you can explore the menu! read more

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Came here with friends and really enjoyed the fabulous food and drinks. Our server was very knowledgeable and brought me 3 tastes of wine so we could decide what bottle to order. We had tapas--anchovies, jamon, marinated manchego, scallops, oysters, tuna crudo and steak tartare between four of us. And then shared the cloudlike rhubarb cheesecake and the candy bar desserts. Everything was really amazing. Anchovies are too salty and fishy for me, but the two anchovy lovers raved about them. I especially loved the scallops, tuna and steak tartare. Great atmosphere, with lots of space between diners. Highly recommend! read more

La Cuchara - Jamon, manchego and anchovies - Basque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Came here for our 2 year anniversary. My wife and I loved our overall experience. We wanted to try everything on the menu as it sounded and looked unique (we were sitting next to food bloggers who ordered one of everything). Our appetizer and entree were fantastic. The drinks were delicious as well. The ambiance and service were 10/10, super chill and romantic. Getting down to the entrance from main road is wonky, but plenty of parking. Looking forward to returning for another special occasion! read more

La Cuchara - Steak and chips - Basque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Absolutely stunning restaurant. This place was a little tricky to find as to get to the parking lot you have to take a single road path by the train but once you find it this massive industrial sized building is hard to miss. The inside is beautifully decorated with dim lighting and comfortable seating. They serve tapas with various small bites that really fill you up. We ordered cheeses, meats, empanadas, bruschetta, and croquets and received complimentary bread and butter. The service was phenomenal and the waitress recommended a smooth wine. Prices are very reasonable and the vibes were really nice. A great place for date night or with friends and family. I look forward to returning! read more

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A 22% of service Charge already added, and ask for extra tip.... so, this is Urgent!!!! needs service improvement before being able to upgrade the tip/service charge. read more

First Time here. What a Surprise Setting inside the Former London Fog Facility! Yet, now a one of a kind designed atmosphere. Ample Parking and Easy Entrance. Warm Welcome and Sitting by Staff. Instant Wait Staff attention followed by Setups and Maitre Background and Menu History and Relationships to Basque Region including quite Rare and Extensive Spirits Stock, with ample Kentucky Products one cannot always avail-my Preference! Tabling of numerous choices, 8 Each or intimate 2-4 in cove-like atmosphere-many of each Setting! Wait Staff everywhere needed but not intrusive such that one's every whim seems graced! A Special Note, the Extensive Menu is printed from scratch every day as the fresh and rare ingredients are available, sampled and such dish created! EACH DAY! Outside 'Street Cafe' Atmosphere there also depending upon the weather too. We sampled-we were 8-nearly every dish, spilled none and only stomach volumes forced us to hold up our hand at the ever attentive Staff. Warning: Try everything...only stop when they're closing! Then set another Dinner Res on the way out! read more

Woooooow, where to start! This may have taken the lead for my favorite restaurant in Baltimore! It is tucked away in an unsuspecting location, a little hard to find, but totally worth the drive! When you walk inside you're blown away by a slightly farmhouse, slightly modern, beautiful setting. Everyone was super friendly and did their part to make sure we had a great time. The food was amazing! We were here as part of a package deal that included a helicopter tour of Baltimore and then a 6 course dinner, booked through a third party by my now fiancé for our engagement! I am not sure if you can book the dining experience through the restaurant, but if you can I highly recommend. We didn't pick anything, the menu was prepared by chef based off our answers to a few questions and every dish was served with a wine pairing. The dinner menu had a lot of amazing dishes, I can't wait to return. Our server was very charming and definitely make this a special night. One thing in particular that stood out to me was the bread-- curried pumpkin, smoked rye?! Very unique and delicious. read more

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Nestled outside of Baltimore, I am so glad I was recommended this place. Wonderful happy hour here (what a well kept secret that I almost don't want to share). Their menu is also seasonal and constantly changes save for a few staples. It has been a few months since I have been here, but of note, they do have plenty of outdoor seating. We tried a wide variety of the tapas menu including croquettes, mussels, shrimp, patatas bravas, jamon, shishito peppers and mushrooms. Everything was quite tasty, my favorites being the mussels with pomme frites (always a classic) and the mushrooms and peppers. Will definitely come back in the future! read more

La Cuchara - Basque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Returned recently and loved it just as much. I enjoy how consistent they are. I tried the octopus and it was delicious. read more

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Heard great things about La Cuchara, but our experience was just ok. We actually didn't bother to stay for dinner and dessert because we were underwhelmed by the overall service, cocktails, and appetizers experience. I tried a red wine that was ok & HubBae found his Velvet Underground & False Idol drinks to be better sounding than they ended up tasting. We also ordered shrimp with burnt garlic, crispy oysters, patatas bravas, and seared tuna from the tapas menu. The shrimp and crispy oysters weren't memorable. The tuna was very fresh but there was nothing else note worthy about the dish. When fried potatoes are the star plate of a show let's me know, I'm likely not inclined to be mind blown with what else is to come. While La Cucharra had a beautiful and romantic aesthetic, we were met with a very cold host on a Friday evening that didn't greet us beyond to inquire if we had reservations. When we said no, but we wouldn't mind a wait since the weather was nice and we looked forward to taking an evening stroll, said host nodded his head towards the bar and stated they were completely booked for the evening but we could try to find seats at the bar and then looked passed us. With so many dining options I've enjoyed in the past in this area, I don't imagine I'd hurry back to La cuchara. read more

Popped up at La Cuchara for date night, and y'all, I felt myself being transported to Spain! The food is so flavorful and light; a must-visit spot if you like to try multiple mini plates. Let's break it down. The shrimp with garlic and preserved lemon really was the highlight of the night. Talk about FLAVOR! We also always LOVE the empanadas here too! (I'm trying to figure out how they make that sauce that comes with them. Lol) This was my first time experiencing the Red wine flight, and it was delicious! Shoutout to the team of staff who were very welcoming and kind throughout the entire night. I love visiting spots that have great energy, so add this one to your list, stat! read more

La Cuchara - Basque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Food: 9.6/10 Service: 9/10 Value: 9/10 Vibe: 9/10 I wish DC had more places like this! Incredible food and service for a fair price. They also have an impressive wine list so make sure you order a glass when you visit. Highlights were definitely the shrimp dish and the desserts (ice cream). But literally everything they serve is delectable. Def recommend! read more

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We love this restaurant, but unfortunately only discovered it shortly before the pandemic began. We went back for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic recently and fell back in love with it all over again. The menu is tapas style... I recommend ordering everything with a plan to share. Portions are standard for the pintxos, but the tapas are actually a bit larger than expected. The cheese selections are also robust servings. Everything on the menu is great. The only difficulty is narrowing down the menu to a reasonable number of options to order! Last note; if you are in the mood for a bottle of wine, absolutely ask for the sommelier! Red is fantastic! read more

Sat at the bar. Great wine selection. Extremely friendly staff. Innovative meals and healthy sized portions. Will be back for sure.

Beautiful restaurant in interior design. Great place for tapas. Best suited for larger groups as you can share the dishes which are certainly style. Great quality ingredients. read more

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Everything from start to finish about this restaurant was amazing. Especially the customer service.... and it was the small little details. (Making sure my water was full, follow ups after food was dropped off,...etc.) Jake, one of the owners could not have been more attentive and friendlier. Plus, he wasn't even our waiter. The recommendations were spot on for what we were looking for. The ambience and overall aesthetic of the restaurant were beautiful. I love that we could actually look in the kitchen and see the chefs at work. Adds a level of authenticity and cleanliness. 10/10 read more

Had a wonderful Valentine's dinner at La Cuchara. Even though the restaurant was busy, the service was very attentive, with a personable waiter who always made sure our drinks were filled and our plates cleared, and the food came out promptly. It was a delicious 4 courses; their crispy oysters and peppers are amazing, and I loved the lamb with root vegetable puree that I had for dinner. read more

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This place gets better with every visit. My first visit, outside of a private event right after they opened, was late last year. Its a beautiful space. Perfect groups, drinks with friends, or date night. I love the lighting and ambiance. I also really appreciate that the bar is the center of the restaurant and the kitchen is open. The first pleasant surprise is that they their house red is tempranillo. Spanish reds are some of my favorite! The next was that they serve fresh baked breads and butter to everyone (none of that you order an entree so now we can give you free bread stuff). They have one of the best happy hours in town and ALL day on Sunday. Real food, great portions, and tons of flavor for a good price. The house wines are $5 while the pinxtos and primeros are half off. On my first visit I tried all the pinxtos. The menu is seasonal and changes regularly so at the time this included: olives with red pepper, chorizo and manchego with shisito pepper, anchovy, lamb bocadillo, and ham and bacalao croquettes. I enjoyed them all but the anchovy was a stand out for me. I also tried the skate fish and calamari. The skate, while beautiful (and photogenic) was overwhelmed by the preserved lemon. The calamari was tender and just the right amount of spice. This last visit I ordered the anchovy pinxtos (of course), chorizo and manchego, patatas bravas and octopus. The octopus was one of the best I've had. I could have easily ordered a second. Writing this review made me hungry. Needless to say I'll be back an probably very soon. read more

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I eat out a lot and this is why. Wow. This was the best Basque meal of my life, better than when I was in Basque Country. Somebody in that kitchen cares deeply about every plate that is being served. Below is what we ordered. Langostinos Patatas Bravas Strip Steak (w potatoes and chili butter) Burnt Basque Cheese Cake w Pistachio Scoop Pro tip: The steak came with potatoes, so no need to also order the patatas bravas. Just ask for patatas bravas sauce with your steak. read more

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La Cuchara exceeded my expectations in every way. I expected good food, service and ambience. The food was exceptional; perfectly prepared and some surprising and delicious seasonings. My favorites are hard to choose because everything was delicious, but if pressed, I'd say the beef empanadas and Coffee Caramel Pot du Crème. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive but without hovering. And the setting and atmosphere were lovely. Comfortable, attractive and with a distinct city vibe. I only gave La Cuchara 5 stars because there wasn't an option to give it more! Go eat here; you'll thank me! read more

Each dish, from the savory beef empanadas to the tender bronzino, highlighted the essence of Spanish tapas--small plates bursting with flavor meant for enjoying with friends. The true star if the night were the Crispy Oysters--simply outstanding! La Cuchara deserves a solid four-star rating for its impeccable execution and convivial atmosphere. read more

Everything was over priced. It was loud and the hype was bigger than the actual experience. Not bad for a one time experience but that's probably it. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore! The staff is wonderful! The menu is roasting with fun, playful and fresh ingredients! Awesome cocktails and very large wine list! My favorite items to order are Gildas, Croquettes, Boquerones, Pate, Calamari, Soft Shell Crabs, Razor Clams... read more

I came by with a group of coworkers on a Thursday evening for happy hour and the place was packed! Happy hour is at the bar only and we were able to squeeze in around the edge of the bar. They have great drink and food specials including half off the pintos and primeras. I had the crispy oysters, which were well fried and fresh, and artic char, which was well seasoned and tender. My coworkers tried the patatas brava, various croquettes, and calamari, and all seemed to enjoy their food. Parking is ample and service was great, it's also conveniently located right off the light rail stop. Overall, food was great and I can't wait to come back for a full dinner. read more

La Cuchara - Artic char - Basque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Have loved la cuchara since moving to Baltimore several years ago, and love it even more after seeing how amazing their outdoor, covid space dining experience was! Located in clipper mill, la cuchara can be a little difficult to find and you may find yourself driving across a bridge you're not totally sure is for cars! However, once you arrive, you'll want to come back time and time again. The restaurant is spacious, well decorated, and has a huge lively (pre-covid) bar. They boast my favorite happy hour in the city with amazing tapas and drink specials. The menu ranges from tiny bites, small tapas, larger starters, to full entrees. I've done both tapas style dining and traditional entrees here and loved it all. Some absolute favorite menu items include the patatas bravas, the jamon croquettes, the charcuterie boards, and the steak entree (changes seasonally but never disappoints). They have a wide drink selection, but I especially enjoy their extensive wine list. The servers are very knowledgeable and provide great recommendations. Staff here are some of the most professional waitstaff in the city. The atmosphere and impeccable service make it feel like a special occasion, every time. This was also my top choice for outdoor dining during covid. They did an amazing job transforming their front patio into a beautiful, warm, cozy dining space while keeping plenty of airflow making it feel very safe for customers. Tables were well spaced, staff wore masks, they used disposable menus, and checked temperatures at the door. read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner, was surprised by my boyfriend. This place actually one of the places I have been dying to try, so I was really excited. I will say this, if you are not really familiar with the Clipper Mill section of the city, you will really miss this place. It is a little hard to find, its off the beaten path and right next to the Meadow Mill Athletic Club. The focus is Basque-style pintxos (like tapas, but more bite-sized), but they also have some larger shareable "primeros" dishes, charcuterie plates, and large main courses of grilled foods. If you're curious, you can try all of the pintxos for a fixed price that is slightly cheaper than buying all of them individually. It was a good way to try them all. When you first step inside La Cuchara, I was blown away by the classy atmosphere with the open kitchen layout. The menu is broken down into 4 components( Pintxos(tapas and chesses and Spanish olives), Conservas(mussles and clams), Primeros(appetizers) and Platos de Parilla( larger entrees). We pretty much kept it simple, we started with an appetizer which was the calamari in aoli, which was served with chorizo and broccoli, I was blown away with the freshness and the flavors, calamari was cooked perfectly, not overcooked at all. For dinner I chose the rockfish and my boyfriend went with the lamb shoulder. One thing I like about this place, the menu changes nightly so you are always in for a treat when you go. I definitely will be returning, especially for their happy hour. I heard the happy hour is really nice here read more

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Delicious food, incredibly courteous staff, and I'm inclined to go back again to further explore the menu.

Overpriced food that was underwhelming. Ambiance and service are good. The rotating menu means it's hard to track down consistently delicious dishes. My fiancee came here a few months before and loved every dish, but we came here again a few days ago and thought it was underwhelming. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and all four entrees except for the ribeye - and none were that special. Duck was the only decent dish. Morel mushroom toast was nice but not worth the $20. One salad was SUPER bitter. Spend around $400 for the meal and drinks. read more

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This is absolutely one of the best restaurants Baltimore has to offer. I went with a couple friends to sit outside and share some tapas. They have a great selection of French and Spanish wines and were sensitive to my gluten free friend's needs. The charcuterie selections are out of this world! read more

La Cuchara - Patatas bravas and select charcuteries - Basque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great food, great ambience and service. Automatic service charge shows me that management cares about their staff and is something that should be celebrated in this backwards tip-culture industry not complained about. Everyone who came to the table was very attentive and caring. My NA drink was beet flavored! Super balanced, inventive and delicious. The empanadas and the churros are must-haves. My partner really enjoyed the chorizo and manchego pintxo, it was simple but really great. So lucky to have a place like this in our backyard and we cant wait to come back. read more

La Cuchara - Scallops in Galician sauce - Basque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great time! Looking forward to visiting again soon. Happy hour deals are wonderful and service is fast. Convenient and safe free parking.

I was able to visit via their new parking lot tables and while i thought i would hate it wasn't half bad! They take your temperature when you arrive, you view the menu and order online and they bring the food out to you its super convenient and probably the safest i've felt with an outdoor dining experience! read more

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My wife and I have been coming here for years. We recently dined here again and partook in their Truffle dinner. Lovely as usual. Wonderful food, wine and waitstaff. Red as usual helped steer us to a great wine pairing. Felt very safe in this covid time. Outdoor patio has managed to match elegance of former inside dining, yet allow for great safe airflow and great table spacing. If you want a real night out during this pandemic, this is the place to go! Fine dining still exists!!!! read more

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Such good food! I've never had anything that wasn't great here. They have lots of wonderful small plates and a whole menu of tinned fish which is fun. They also have a very nice and friendly sommelier who gave us some excellent wine recommendations for our meal with friends! read more

La Cuchara - Tinned fish with toasts and olives, delicious! - Basque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland