Stopped at this location after our concert. No wait time to get seated. Sat down and ordered some food and beverages. Received our food in a timely manner. Food and Service was good. We really wanted to hear some latin music while we eat. We were dissapointed since the dj or live band was set to start late. It was already 1030pm, no music to vibe too. Just to give you a heads up, there are two locations. Long Beach and Costa Mesa. The one in Costa Mesa displays shows like Flocorica dancing and live latin bands. Long Beach, not so much Overall, the food, service and latin ambience was great. I would comeback and try again. read more

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If you want good paella, do not come here. This was honestly the worst paella I've ever had, which was really disappointing because the restaurant itself had a nice atmosphere and live music. We ordered a half seafood and half meat paella, with added lobster and pork belly. Unfortunately, the actual food was terrible. Main issues: * The bottom of the seafood side was completely black and burnt instead of having a crispy socarrat. There's a huge difference between crispy rice and burnt rice. * The lobster was severely overcooked, burnt, and tasted terrible. * The pork belly was an extra charge, but there was barely any visible pork belly in the dish. It honestly just looked like tiny bacon pieces. * All of the meat throughout the paella was severely overcooked. Positives: * Our waiter was very nice. * The ambiance was good. * The live music added a fun vibe. * It was my birthday, so they gave me a complimentary ice cream dessert at the end, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, none of that made up for how bad the paella itself was. read more

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Sevilla Restaurant & Tapas Bar never fails. The ambience is off the hook, and our bartender (Brian) knows exactly what it takes to keep customers coming back. The Chilean blueberry mojito is top-notch, and the espresso martini never disappoints. It's a great environment to be in on a Saturday or Sunday night lively, stylish, and full of energy. Just wish Sevilla were open Monday through Thursday too. read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

On my first night in Long Beach, and a rainy one at that, I had a reservation at Cafe Sevilla for 10 p.m. on a Thursday. I ended up arriving early, a little after 9 p.m. and was seated at the bar. It's good I did because I was informed that the kitchen closes down at 9:30. Crisis averted...though the restaurant should mention when making a reservation online that food is no longer available at a certain hour. I walked over from my Airbnb but noticed that they don't have a parking lot. Your best bet is street parking or a nearby parking garage. Ambiance (5/5): A beautiful restaurant inside. Romantic, nice ambiance, sophisticated...I was impressed wholeheartedly. The Spanish music playing in the background was a nice touch, too. They have live music on the weekends, so I didn't get to experience that but I would have liked to. They also own a night club right next to the restaurant. While I sat at the bar, they also have high tops in the bar area, tables, booths, and a small patio in front of the restaurant. Service (4/5): They charge a 3% transaction fee if you use a credit card. I'm never a fan of businesses trying to pass of merchant fees onto customers. It's a cost of business. If I would have had enough cash on me, that's what I would have done. Despite the policy, the bartender took good care of me. He was friendly and checked in to see how I was doing. A job well done, overall. They also have free WiFi which is always a nice touch. I was able to get some work done while I was chowing down. Drinks (4/5): Cafe Sevilla has a nice list of cocktails, beer, and wine. I couldn't help but go with a Spanish classic, sangria. They have a sangria royale, which I went with for an upcharge, that also has a liquer in it. To be honest, it tasted just like a regular sangria for me. No sweat though, it was a refreshing alcoholic beverage and a treat as I don't have sangria often. Food (4.5/5): I went with the jamon y manchego croquettes which were splendid. The presentation of every dish at Cafe Sevilla is well thought out and adds to the dining experience. Nestled on top of some red sauce, the four croquettes were fried just right and bursting with flavor and cheesy goodness inside. There was even a little pull factor with the cheese which we can always appreciate. Speaking of presentation, while I forget the exact name of the dish, I also ordered the sizzling platter of three different types of Spanish sausage. The platter is flambeed at your table with brandy and apple cider vinegar. Beyond the interactive presentation, each sausage was delicious. The brandy added a little sweetness to the sausage. Along with the small onions on the platter. Chef's kiss. The menu consists of a lot of tapas, plus paellas, and some entrees. Both of my dishes were tapas. While the portion sizes are not large, and it's not cheap, the quality is there. If you're trying to get some bang for your buck, come during happy hour every day of the week, where tapas are half off. They also have some paella discounts on Fridays and Saturdays, I believe. If I lived in Long Beach, I would definitely return! And if you've never had Spanish food before, check them out. It's a treat. read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Croquettes de jamon y serrano and sausage a la plancha - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

Absolutely incredible -- food, music & vibe all top-notch! From start to finish, our night at Cafe Sevilla was perfect. This place truly delivers an authentic Spanish dining and entertainment experience with amazing food, lively atmosphere, excellent service and unforgettable live music. We ordered the grilled beef and grilled lamb skewers with rice -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and paired beautifully with their Spanish-style menu offerings. Their tapas-style approach makes everything fun to share and enjoy with friends or a date night crowd. But the highlight of the evening was the live band -- Projection Latin Music! They had the entire restaurant singing and dancing all night long, playing everything from Salsa to Merengue to Bachata and more. Their energy was infectious, and I was so impressed that I followed them on Instagram @ProjectionLatinMusic. The vibe here is unmatched -- part restaurant, part tapas bar, part nightclub -- with live Latin music and entertainment featured regularly. Whether you're coming for dinner, drinks, dancing, or all of the above, Cafe Sevilla knows how to deliver an unforgettable night. Highly recommended if you want excellent Spanish cuisine and a fantastic night out -- we'll definitely be back! read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Live Music by Projection Latin Music! - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

Best Spanish restaurant hands down! Ambiance is romantic and authentic. Service is amazing and the food is soooo good. Get the pulpoooo! read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - This is the mushroom TO Mushroom & Roasted Garlic Paella Single. Great ambiance and live music Sunday night 7pm - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

We first came here for a Private Party upstairs in Dec. of 2022. We were served a few different tapas & other dishes which were tasty. We enjoyed the Chorizo Empanada, Meatballs, Ceviche, Chicken, Short Ribs, & Paella. The food left a great impression on us and we wanted to come back to try their regular menu. We've passed by here a number of times, but never made it back. Tonight was the night we'd take the Journey Through Spain! We were seated promptly at a booth. The table didn't fit the curve of the booth seat and it was difficult to slide in. Our server was alright, not very attentive nor personable, but we did get all our food. We took a Journey Through Spain which is a 5-Course Dinner for Two. For the first and second course, you get to choose one item. Course 3 is set. Fourth course is the entrée and you each get to choose one dish. And lastly dessert, it is set. Sad to say that we did not enjoy most of the meal. We were served the first and second course almost simultaneously. Felt so rushed! For the second course we chose the Spanish Salchichas a la Plancha because they flambée the sausages tableside. I wasn't ready with my phone camera and the server didn't seem like she wanted to wait on me. My husband asked her to wait a sec. I got flustered and then missed most of the flambéeing. It is a show & experience, and the server should realize that! After we tasted the 3rd course, the Croquetas de Queso y Jamón, I asked hubby if we could just stop this dinner for two and pay for what we'd already gotten. I wasn't joking, but we pushed through. Journey Through Spain: 1st -Boquerones Filet - fish was very fishy 2nd - Spanish Salchichas a la Plancha - we didn't care for this 3rd - Croquetas de Queso y Jamón - I thought they were ok, but hubby didn't like them. The exterior had a nicely fried crispy texture. 4th - Braised Rioja Short Rib (Hubby's choice) - this was a good dish. Tender Short Rib meat. 4th - Salmón con Chorizo (my choice) - my Salmon was dried out. The very innermost center portion of the Salmon was very good and tender, but it was a small amount. It was overcooked. 5th - Basque Cheesecake - very mushy but tasted ok. Never had such a wet cheesecake. It wasn't really a Basque Cheesecake because there was no caramelized burnt top that is its' signature style. I got a Virgin Berry Mule. I loved the lavender hue of the mocktail! It consists of blueberry, strawberry, lime and ginger beer. The drink was very good although a tiny bit too sweet. Gotta say that the food was not up to par. We are not very picky eaters. We enjoy all sorts of ethnic foods. I dislike rating restaurants poorly, but sometimes it is warranted. 2-stars on Yelp means they "Could've been better" and I do concur. read more

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Loved our happy hour experience at Cafe Sevilla! Without a reservation at 530pm on a Saturday, we were seated at the bar by the friendly host who explained the dinner show would begin at 7. The dining room has tiered seating to allow good views. Reservations for tables for the dinner show were recommended. Our meal was quick and we didn't experience the music or dancing. But the $7 red sangria was delicious and husband enjoyed his draft Modelo while we nibbled on marinated olives and some olive loaf bread. I should mention all 26 tapas on the menu are half off for happy hour daily from open to 7pm. I found the prices to be a good value and the portions were acceptable for the price. Sort of rare these days! Husband ordered a beef empanada duo and the cheese croquettes ($8 and $7). I ordered the garlic shrimp and the grilled octopus. At $13.75, the pulpo romesco was our most expensive dish, and well worth every penny. Grilled octopus tentacle was tender and delicious! He ate the chick peas and I took the kale romesco. The empanadas and croquettes were a pretty standard preparation, acceptable if not special. BUT...the $8.50 garlic shrimp was a generous pile of garlicky heaven. I also ordered a $5.50 side of saffron rice, which was quite sticky, had a very dull flavor, and didn't get consumed. Our bartender recommended it over the squid ink rice, because the dark right is too salty in his opinion. Fair enough. Our trip to Spain was fast and fun, and we didn't have room for dessert. The only thing that felt strange about this meal was the card they gave me for a $25 return visit discount (valid even on happy hour they say) if i came back having written a review for them. We didn't get back for another meal there during our vacation but I would truly not have redeemed this offer because it felt like a review bribe. Stuffed full and very happy we waddled home with no leftovers. But bragged about the meal to our son who is currently studying abroad in Spain and has not yet eaten grilled octopus! read more

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Yummy food and great service, happy hour is a good deal. Too loud for babies though...just bring the adults

Come for the food and ignore the price. If I factored in the price, then maybe 4 stars (lol). But the fact that they have a no tipping policy, and the menu has reflected gratuity already... then 5 stars. I don't like the mental gymnastics with tipping culture and just want to see what I'm going to pay so this was great. The food was also very delicious and visually appealing. Plating was superb. The sangria was also delicious and photo-worthy! I would come back for the quality, no pricing BS, and ... weight loss lol. read more

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Had a great time and good food. We had calamari, fresh bread, veggie kabobs, and paella. The veggie kabobs were undercooked and small. Bread and calamari were amazing! Paella was tasty. The mushroom and chicken paella was my favorite. But it was a lot for 4 people. Ambiance was great! read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Photo in front of the stage. - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

I came in as a walk-in thinking it was still the old Café Sevilla, but let me tell you the newly rebranded Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen is even more amazing! My boyfriend and I sat at the bar where Delaney welcomed us with an incredible attitude and made some AMAZING cocktails. The Paella Valenciana is one of my favorite dishes, and the in house homemade sourdough is absolutely to die for. On top of the great food and drinks, there was live music that made the whole experience even better. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Best place for a spontaneous dinner on Valentine's. Lovely restaurant, fun ambiance and food was amazing. Will come back soon. Was introduced to Betty by a very friendly patron. She was very welcoming and approachable. read more

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This restaurant is a longstanding one in DTLB, which is one of the few Spanish places in SoCal. They have branches in Costa Mesa and San Diego, which we haven't tried. It's only open on weekends. We went on a Friday evening with a reservation. The ambiance was excellent, we felt like we were transported to Spain. Service was very slow and the waiter hardly ever came to check up on us. I am giving 5 stars in spite of the poor service because of the ambiance and food. Live music started at 8 pm. We did a wine flight. For appetizers we had the Spanish Salchichas a la Plancha, which was excellent, flambeed tableside. We also tried the Queso Fundido with chorizo, which was good and the Patatas Bravas, which was very good. We had the family style Paella Valencia, which was excellent. We ended with flan, which was good. Consider watching the Flamenco show, if you want a special experience. read more

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We had a amazing empanadas at Sevilla and we had a sea food parrillada it's was so delicious the only downside was that you had to make a reservation if any of the manager see this massage please open some tables for walking dining not everyone want to make a reservations do to if you're just walking in downtown LB and wanted a nice place to have a drinks read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

Café Sevilla has been truly disappointing! It used to be a nice classy place to go to for date nights but lately for some strange reason they have made it so complicated to reserve a table or if you do make a reservation they want to seat you at the lousy bar stool-like tables instead of the dining area tables (weird)...so for that reason, we're out! Way better places in the LBC and DTLA for those prices anyway! read more

Came here for my boyfriend's birthday and absolutely loved it! Better to come on Sundays for the half off paela. They also offer a happy hour where all tapas are 50% off! The paela was SOO full of flavor. The bamba rice was my favorite part of the dish. Really liekd their apps too and would recommend the papas bravas The male waiter working on 12/1 was really friendly and brought out a free birthday dessert. It was cold outside but the heater wasnt working so the workers brought out the fireplace too There is a 2 hour free parking lot on 3rd street read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

Stopped by for tapas. First time in LB. Glad we did! Fantastico! Check out the photos. You can't go wrong! We sat outside as it was a nice, warm evening. We had garlic shrimp, potatoes, meatballs, empanadas, dates wrapped in bacon, & bread. We would've had tortilla Espanola but they ran out. They carry a wide selection of Spanish wine as well. Fun & festive decor. Loved the ladies restroom decor in particular. You have to see why in person. read more

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So this was a spontaneous stop after a night out. We wanted to see if the spot was popping and it was unfortunately it was mainly coupled. So we grabbed a drink and packed it up for the night. read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

I love this place- my friends took me there for my birthday and we ordered their famous seafood paella which is the best. We ordered a bunch of tapas as well. Never disappoint. Will be back more!!! read more

Great place for food and drinks. Nice selection of Tapas which you can almost turn into a complete meal. Many craft cocktails to choose from but the sangria is always a wise option. Service was great and our server, Crystal, was nice and friendly to our group celebrating a birthday. You feel as if you are actually in Spain. read more

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Did happy hour tapas and drinks. So worth it. The host and waitress were attentive and friendly. The ambience was great. Not too loud. We had mostly warm tapas, but all were tasty. I highly recommend getting the Brussel sprouts and ribs. Definitely coming back to this spot next time I'm in Long Beach. Have also been to the San Diego location. read more

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Came here for an early birthday dinner. I love Spanish tapas but felt like this missed the mark. They have a small outdoor patio we sat at. If you bring a dog it's a nice place to sit. Got a couple of cocktails and they were decent. Now the food itself was okay. Squid ink paella was okay, rice and seafood (lobster, mussels, etc) was a bit dry. The bbq ribs and potatoes were okay. Not fall off the bones tender but still soft and flavorful. Ceviche and calamari were both mid. Empanadas were the best thing. I think part of the reason this place gets good reviews is the ambiance inside. It looked really nice but I can't really speak to that experience. At some point there was live music. The service was lacking too. Our waitress didn't come to check on us often. There was a moment I wanted to order a second drink but she never came around and we were almost done with our meal. For something on the pricier side, I was expecting better food and service. read more

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Always a fun place to go to when you are in Long Beach. The service is good, the food is good and the entertainment is excellent. So many choices on Pine Avenue these days, but this one is solid. read more

Came here for dinner on a Fri night for an engagement party & it was all spectacular..from the delicious food, patient/attentive staff & lively atmosphere. My fave items on the menu: daily baked bread with the aioli with touch of balsamic vinegar, braised short ribs with mashed potatoes & paella. We had a huge party & it was nice to have the upstairs area to ourselves for this celebration. The live music was great, the dance floor was packed & everyone has a fun time. read more

We did the 4 course dinner and everything was delicious my favorite was the papas brava, the ham and cheese croquetas, the paella and Basque cheesecake I'm definitely coming back read more

We stumbled across this place last minute and we thought it was a great spot to eat for valentine's day. My girl is vegan so we ordered some of the only vegan options on the menu (mushroom paella & brussel sprouts), we ate our food and had a great time. It wasn't until the next day when we reheated our leftovers that we found a piece of CHICKEN IN OUR VEGAN PAELLA, this is honestly to sad and appalling! My girl has been vegan for over 11 years and, this is so disrespectful to her and her beliefs! Honestly so disappointed because we thought this place was a gem. I will be letting everyone else know about this incident because this is completely unacceptable, if you're not going to take the time and prepare actual vegan dishes, then don't put it as an option! read more

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First time at Sevilla for my birthday dinner!! It was a beautiful restaurant and the food was absolutely delicious. There was a stage for the live band, but the band is only there Friday and Saturday. But still, the ambiance was great! I got the Lobster & Ibérico Pork Belly Paella and the Carne Brocheta (steak skewer). The Carne Brocheta was my fav. Oh...And I tried the Red Wine Sangria, Elder Smash, and Hibiscus Cucumber Margaritas. The Wine Sangria is awesome if you like red wine, but all were great. OH....and they served me a birthday lemon tart (also delicious, duh). I will definitely be going back for brunch, dinner, and to visit the night club read more

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The food was delicious and Ruben the bartender was great entertainment! I would suggest coming to visit this place for a vibe or just wine down for yourself away! read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Braised Ribs - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

Love the ambiance and the Tapas are delicious. Live Spanish guitars... Ole'! I recommend sangria royal to start. read more

I have been dying to try this place as I am a big fan of paella and tapas in general and this past weekend my wife and I finally made it here for dinner. Everything was absolutely delicious. We started off with some calamari as that is one of our favorite things and the dipping sauces that came with it were delicious. Next we tried their dates stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in bacon, these were absolutely fantastic but be prepared for a really strong blue cheese. After that we had their croquettes which my wife absolutely loved the combination of cheese and Serrano ham. Next up we tried the albondigas, these were pretty good overall but not our favorite dish. The final tapa was the sausage medley and that was really good! We finished the night with their traditional paella which checked all of the boxes for me. The service was really good, our waitress was constantly checking in and making sure we had everything we needed although our second order of croquettes came out cold. I think that is more to do with business picking up and it getting crowded but they did take that order off the bill. As for ambience the restaurant has a very intimate feel with love music which makes for a nice date night. Get there early and the tapas are all half off which is even better. The only thing I will do g them for is how loud it gets. I am very sensitive to loud places and by the time we were finished it was at the point where it was kind of hard to hear. I will definitely be back to explore more of the menu though! read more

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BEWARE: DON'T BUY GIFT CARDS FOR THIS LOCATZiON! I purchased a gift card back in November. I had taken a screenshot with the confirmation number and that's what I gave to my friends. They attempted to use it yesterday and the manager refused to honor it. The manager said I should've received a separate email with an actual gift card attached. I never received an email which is why I gave my friends the screenshot. My credit card was charged immediately when I purchased it. Obviously there is some kind of glitch in their gift card system. The manager should have honored it...they should be able to look it up based on the confirmation number. So now my friends had to pay for their dinner and I am out the $100 I paid for their gift card. read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Screenshot of gift card confirmation. - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

The brunch deal is a great price but the food was uneventful. All the courses are served at one time so you have to choose which item you want to eat hot or cold. For a bottomless mimosa place the service was great. They were quick on refills and didn't forget tables. The music was good but very dark inside compared to some outdoor or patio brunch spots read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

Arrive for the rich ambiance, crafty libations and amazing service. The food is average. Nothing to write to Madrid about. It's fine. ***RECOMMEND ARRIVING PRIOR TO 7PM FOR HALF OFF TAPAS*** Sevilla is naturally pricey. The bad reviews are NOT warranted. read more

Great drinks and lovely food. If I wasn't so lightweight I'd be coming here all the time. The music btw was pretty durn good on Sunday. The two DJs were definitely getting me riled up to dance. Service was decent as well. I think I loved the cheese empanada and the bacon wrapped dates the most. I can eat a trough of that stuff. Prolly cuz I was buzzing already lol. Check this place out if you're in downtown Long Beach read more

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Great service. Good good. Good music. Jukian was a fantastic server. Walking distance from downtown long beach. read more

Ambiance was beautiful. Food was fresh and delicious. And the service was phenomenal - love Nina! She is the best :)) read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

Very lice and you can get a get good food ,drinks and great entertainment depending on what is scheduled

We were in Long Beach this past weekend. We had a romantic evening at Cafe Sevilla. The food was so delicious! The service was top notch and they had live music playing while we enjoyed dinner at our booth. Cheers to another amazing date night!! read more

Fun brunch spot in Long Beach! Cafe Sevilla is a brunch spot / dinner spot in the heart of downtown Long Beach. My friends and I was so happy we tried this restaurant due to their extensive menu, the food and the music. For food, I ordered the lobster Benedict as well as the bottle of champagne for my friend and I. Everything we had was delicious. I do feel as if portion sizes could be a tad larger but the quality of the food was great. Service was great from the start of our visit until we left. our waitress was attentive and super nice: I will be back! read more

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