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    Salinas

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSpanish, Tapas Bars, Bars
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Intimate
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Gerdine B.

    A great experience overall. Would make a great date night. I went with a group. They made my friend a custom menu for the plates we ordered for her birthday. The sangria was good. My favorite thing of the night was the fish. I believe it was bass? Cooked to perfection. The octopus was also very delicious!!! Everything was yummy and came out promptly!

    Jenn S.

    Beautiful and intimate spot with even equally delicious tapas, desserts and cocktails! Service is accommodating and warm but never intrusive or hurried! Everything was delicious and beautifully plated. The space was perfect to meet up for a first date, a friends outings or just a date night with your bae.

    Cheesecake
    Lauren H.

    Ambiance: 5/5. Modern, trendy, cozy, cool Service: 5/5. No complaints Food: 3/5: patatas were excellent. They were fried to perfection and the cream sauce with caviar enhanced the flavor, also had a nice kick. The toast with tomato was solid. Had a nice crunch but was a little sour. The steak was meh - for the price would have wanted something more fresh. The cheesecake was also meh - it looks amazing but the flavor and texture wasn't as good as I was hoping.

    Shishito peppers
    Audrey B.

    Amazing service. Everything came out within 10 minutes of ordering it felt like. The ambiance is nautical and datey. Food was incredible - well seasoned and everything had a unique flavor. My fiance and I came here for date night and it did NOT disappoint. Everything was perfect.

    Food menu 1/2025
    Aleena G.

    Came here to celebrate my anniversary and actually found it on Resy first. It was a perfect spot for a date night or celebration. Staff were nice and attentive and the vibe was truly warm and cozy. My bf and I ordered the Pulpo (octopus) and it was cooked to perfection with a slight charred taste. I ordered the pollo (chicken) which was amazing juicy and paired well with the greens. Had a wonderful time here and would love to come back. 10/10

    Empanadas
    Ashley J.

    We had a reservation for 4 at 6 pm on a Tuesday. They had a few drinks on happy hour at the bar when we arrived. The back garden was lovely when the weather was nice and the roof was retracted. Garden was near empty when we got there but full when we left. Sangria was a bit bitter for me but everyone else liked it. Tapas came out incredibly fast! And they being them out as they're ready which is nice. Some favorites were the daily specials (croquetas, empanadas, steak skewers over chicken peas) hanger steak and the octopus. Would come back.

    Patatas Bravas Marinas. Too much Aioli.
    Pat F.

    Small entryway leading into quaint, dark cubbyholes. Quite a romantic spot. From the host to the servers, service was very consistent. As for food, while the items read well on paper we unfortunately weren't impressed with the quality. The Iberico was so tough, leathery even, that it was very unpleasant to the palate. In my opinion, inedible. Croquetas of the day, once served presented well with its crisp looking exterior but had a very soft interior. It was like potatoes being put through a ricer. Potato Ricing gives you velvety smooth mashed potatoes, but to me a consistency not meant to be in a croquette...way too soft. Sadly, not aware that the croquetas were going to be full on potatoes with hardly any protein, we had another potato dish, the Patatas Bravas Mariners. These were the singular half decent item. The potatoes were crisp, but the aioli overpowered them and the 'caviar'. We've definitely had much better elsewhere. On a positive note, the atmosphere and company was the highlight of this romantic dinner date. Would we come back? Regrettably, no. But very appreciative of the thoughtfulness and efforts made to create this memorable experience. Ambiance - 5 Food - 2

    Sarah D.

    let's start off with "wow" I was nervous before coming just being a semi-picky eater & all & wow Salinas did NOT disappoint ! The ambiance of this place is boujie while having a homey feeling which i love !! The service, incredible ! If you don't know what you want the employees will help you, they're patient and nice. Now to the food-- my friend ordered us the Potatoes (TO DIE FOR) OMG, if i could have these every day? I soooo would !!! Im lactose intolerant but i had to try the croquetas, they are sooo worth the stomach ache lol -- We also got the tartar, octopus and pork belly. My stomach was so happy, will definitely be back and so should you !

    Bread pudding and chocolate flan desserts
    Zoha M.

    Salina's is an upscale, intimate Spanish restaurant and bar. My friends and I went on a Wednesday night without a reservation and they were fully booked but able to fit us in at a table. We tried a few of their dishes including the pan tumaca, which was basically a tomato or bruschetta-like spread on sour dough. Berenjena - was an eggplant dish which was baked with bread crumbs on top. The croquetas have beef in them and were the most flavorful dish. Pulpo con cenizas is an octopus dish, which I surprisingly really liked. It was prepared very well with a smoky char, and extremely tender. I usually don't like octopus, but this was delicious. And lastly the entraña , which was the hanger steak with a side salad. It was prepared medium and was extremely tender and juicy. For dessert, we had the bread pudding and chocolate flan, which is pictured. I would recommend the chocolate flan, which is a special and tasted more like chocolate mousse, rich and delicious! Only downside was that portions for tapas and apps are small so meant for 2 people to share ideally. Overall a great meal and about $100 per person with drinks.

    Stella L.

    First and foremost, loved the ambience. It was like having romantic dinner inside of a dimly lit greenhouse. This is a tapas style place so we ordered various dishes including the salad, croquettas, steak skewers and noodle paella. As for me, the noodle paella was the most memorable! Staff was also fast and attentive. This place did not disappoint. I will gladly come back here!

    Pulpo con Cenizas
    Ashley Z.

    What a hidden gem! Except maybe it was just hidden to me? I've walked by Salinas a million times, but I never thought twice about its unassuming exterior and simple neon blue sign. We wandered in on a rainy Thursday evening, because my bf was craving patatas bravas and Tia Pol was full, and we were taken aback by how large and cute this restaurant was! It was very busy, but we were able to be seated by the bar and then graciously upgraded to a table in the front room when a reservation didn't show up. The bar room was a little noisy, with a live dj, but we looooved the front room, with a quieter ambiance, comfy booths, and a lovely library vibe with the fireplace and bookshelves. Here's what we ordered: - Berenjena: Japanese eggplant with toasted pistachios and pistachio-anchovy aioli. The aioli was delicious but this was probably my least favorite dish. It was still good, but didn't stand out as much as the others. The pistachios were a little too crumby for me. - Bravas Marinas: patatas bravas with a twist! And the twist is caviar so they can justify charging $22 for potatoes. This was a solid dish, with well-cooked potatoes that fulfilled my bf's cravings. However, we both agreed that while the caviar was good at first, the fishy taste doesn't fit that well with the traditional flavor of patatas bravas. Good, but wouldn't order again. - Pulpo con cenizas: get this!!!!! This was probably my favorite dish we got. Well cooked octopus over a bed of black beans and... seaweed? When we were eating, I actually thought it was pasta. Anyways, I loved this dish. - Steak skewer special: I forgot the actual name of the dish because it was on the specials menu, but this was great! Generous portion of meat between three skewers over a bed of flavorful and crispy chickpeas, topped with a bright chimichurri. Delish! - Rossejat rapida: this dish took quite a while to come out, and we were joking that we hoped they forgot it because we were really full by this point, but I'm so glad we got this! First of all, the presentation was beautiful. I've never seen pasta like this, but I actually loved the short spaghetti shape - it was so easy to eat. It doesn't taste like Italian pasta at all, but I loved how unique this dish was, infused with saffron and with little chunks of chicken breast, fava beans, and salty chunks of chorizo. Reminded me a little of paella but with spaghetti instead of rice. I'd probably prefer the flavors of Italian pasta, but this dish is worth trying! I don't love paella so I was happy to try this Spanish pasta. Very happy with our meal at Salinas! If you want delish, elevated tapas in a romantic setting, I'd highly recommend. Spanish tapas is definitely not one of my favorite types of food, but I was thoroughly impressed and I would come again to try the cauliflower, arroz vasca, croquettes, and basque cheesecake.

    Chocolate Flan

    Saturday night, seated @ a corner booth opposite gas fireplace, subdued lighting, lovely ambiance and exceptional service. We ordered tapas; patatas marinas, pan tumaca, garlic shrimp, octopus. The potatoes--small, crispy cubes topped with a mayo like sauce and were addictively delicious. Bread was crunchy with a fresh tomato topping also excellent; shrimp & octopus were both OK but could have been more flavorful. Chocolate flan texture is too dense for a classic flan but fun to eat covered in pop rock size pellets if a bit pricey @ $18. We will definitely return to try other items on their menu. We made our reservation with Resy. A few days later when I checked my account, it was ni longer listed, the restaurant had cancelled it.?????

    Pollo Al Carbon(grilled chicken) $36
    Nataliya K.

    The food was good , we sat in the garden by the fire place , very romantic , service was a bit slow , we were waiting for our drinks and straw for 15 min. The food was good . We've ordered Rossejat Rapida( pasta with chicken and clams) $34 it was delicious and presentation was good And Pollo Al Carbon ( grilled chicken) $36 And for dessert we've shared cheesecake $16 The ambulance was good , I think service needs some improvement

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