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    Santa María | Spanish Tapas Restaurant in Cumming GA

    4.1 (104 reviews)
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    Alexa F.

    Tortilla soup - served very warm with fresh avocado on top which is always my favorite! Full of flavor and a hint of heat.The Elote was some of the best I've had and the white sangria and margarita, SO refreshing. No band this time, but there was an amazing dancer going around the tables *with fire* !!! Entertainment was 10/10 and the energy in the restaurant is so lively and fun. Staff was fantastic offering very attentive service.

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    Elena K.

    Our server Alessandra was amazing! We really enjoyed her suggestions with the Tuna Tostada and Alaskan Halibut. We were not crazy about the fajitas although they are stunning in the display. Panna Cotta was our dessert (which was creamy and delicious) as they were out of Tres Leches. The dining room is nice and with an outside the near the live music stage.

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    Mary C.

    Best tasting food, beautiful presentation, lovely atmosphere and nice staff! All the elements of a perfect evening out! If you check them out on Taco Tuesday, know tacos are half price. It will get you hooked to go back for tacos on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday!

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    Catherine F.

    We were here on a work trip and decided to try Santa Maria, and I'm so glad we did. Our server was knowledgeable, and attentive. Inside it had a moody low key vibe with great music playing live but not too loud. As for the food, it was heaven on a plate. I got all 5 different oysters they had, the tuna, and the BEST clam chowder I have ever had!! My friend got the pear salad and a shrimp taco and she said it was all so good. We had churros which were out of this world, I didn't even know they could be that good. The tiramisu tres leche cake was good too but I'd get the churros next time.

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    Todd W.

    This is my 2nd time eating here and it was just a good as the first time!! The decor is nice, good music (not too loud), our waitress was amazing and so was the food!! The calamari was great and I can't remember the name of the other dish but it was fried seafood and mussels and the taste was sensational!! A def goto when I'm in the area and I will be back

    Pork belly
    Joe D.

    Santa Maria is an amazing place it's a beautiful restaurant the service is 5 star and the food was amazing. It all started with our sever Seriana forgive me if I miss spelled her name but she was an excellent severe she explained the menu and the daily specials. And then one of the manger's stop at out table and asked about our experience so far before we got our dinner and that's what I call attention to detail. I ordered the pork belly appetizer to start and it was delicious. I had the ceviche D Costa and it was amazing I love Ceviche and this was one of the best I have ever had. My wife had the Empanadas and she loved them as well. A must try restaurant and we we be regulars. Thank you Santa Maria

    Stephanie S.

    Where do I start.... from the moment we were greeted at the door, to our server Karla making awesome recommendations for cocktails, appetizers and dinner options were fanominal. Service, food execution, table touch follow-up by Force everything was a 10! If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out on a stellar perfect night out for any occasion!

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    Lauren E.

    What a great new addition to Cumming City Center!! We stopped in for a date night on a Friday and were able to secure reservations a few hours prior. Our table was ready as soon as we arrived and the server came shortly after. We wanted to order half of the menu but settled on the tuna tostada, the avocado stuffed with ceviche, the chicken arepa, the salad with mango and strawberries, and the paella. When I say everything was amazing, I mean it! After spending some time in Spain this summer I must say this was the best stateside meal I've had since that trip. I think my top 2 dishes were the tuna tostada and the mango/strawberry salad, although literally everything was delicious. We cannot wait to go back!

    Churasco Steak entree-  AMAZING
    Jamie G.

    What an amazing meal and experience! Food: 5 out of 5- an absolutely delicious meal. We started with a half dozen of fresh oysters and they wet amazing (forgot to take a pic) / then we had Oysters Parmesan, The Mexican Basket, the Pirrnah Steak and the Churasca Steak. All were delicious and one of the best meals we have had lately. Ambiance: the restaurant was busy and there were musicians playing great music and a dancer, interacting with the diners, and teaching people to dance. It was fun and lively. Service: our waitress was very attentive, educated us on the menu and very helpful Price: reasonable priced for the amazing food. For 3 people, 4 cocktails, 2 tapas, 1 entree and oysters, plus tip, it was approx $200 Bathroom: clean and spacious Parking: park behind the restaurant- plenty of parking We will definitely be back!

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    Laila R.

    My husband and I went for lunch on a Monday- the service was amazing. The food was incredible, we were so full when we left.

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    ***FOOD: second visit - love that there's now a tapas place nearby without having to go to the perimeter. Very good tapas. PATATAS BRAVAS - a little bland would've been nice if I had a tiny bit of spice sauce with it; PULPO ESPANOL - love that it was a big piece of octopus biggest, I've ever seen really, good was tender and grilled well; TACO PORK - Very good, loved the tender pork; TACO FISH TEMPURA - very good tasty; RIBEYE - not good, very fatty piece of meat, half the piece of meat was basically fat, not worth it for $38; GAMBAS AL AJILLO - Shrimp was cooked perfectly, but the sauce was a little bizarre as it was creamy not your typical tapa shrimp; CHURROS - round churro very very good, would be better if they had chocolate and actually came in sticks easier to eat ***COST (OUT OF 4$) $$ came to $150 with tip ***DÉCOR: cool contemporary with flourishes of Spanish decor, lots of parking ***SERVICE: our server was friendly attentive and good, filled our water regularly. Our food came fairly quickly, and it was hot. ***RECOMMEND: YES HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Will definitely be back for more things on the menu to try.

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    Greg P.

    An absolutely lovely evening. We came in on a Monday evening for our 24th wedding anniversary. The hostess was extremely pleasant and guided us to a great table right away. Our waitress was phenomenal, upon hearing it was our first time visiting she happily gave us the run down. We had the pork belly appetizer and the elotes out first and they were both top notch. I had an oyster flight of their top 3 and they were all amazing. My wife had the halibut and I had the ribeye and they were both amazing. Then the bill came out much lower than I had expected. It wasn't cheap but for the quality of the food and service we received it was definitely a deal. Also beautifully decorated, we can't wait to come back!

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    The owners of this restaurant have staffed it very well. We had such a positive experience the…read morefirst time we went, we've asked for the same waiter, Chase every time we go. The food is excellent, and the service even more top notch. Both owners are there every time we go, and support their staff in a very positive manner and chip in wherever is needed. Sanctuary has been so awsome, and the seasonal changes of the menu provide such a quality variety, we find it hard to want to try other places now. I'd give it 10 stars if I could!

    Alright, this is one of those times that I must say some honest words that aren't all glowing and…read morepositive but I shall be fair as well. This is a good restaurant on the verge of greatness, short version. The longer version reads like this: First, the service here at Sanctuary on the Square is warm, fast, a pleasant feel. And the space itself is cool, on an awesome little small downtown square, so lots of positives to mention. Now, I LOVE tapas. IMO it is a cuisine tailored to the show off chef, but that also means it must be done with flair, beauty and flavor. LOTS of flavor... and that's what was missing here tonight. The goat cheese croquettes were nice and the shrimp scampi was too, but is "nice" what the kitchen is hoping to hear? I'm thinking not. Even the blue cheese on the gorgeous wedge salad was a tad underwhelming. Three dishes and I did not finish even one of them. Now, to be fair, I have very high standards and a breadth of food experience, so if the kitchen insists I expect too much, they could be on to something. And honestly I'd bet this was a mid-week off night, so ultimately I suggest you give it a try and decide for yourself. For me, though, it came in just under the standard I'm looking for. Cheers until the next one!

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    My wife and I were in Alpharetta meeting a friend for dinner, but she first suggested that we bar…read morehop a little bit, and Up On The Roof was our first stop. It was warm outside and warm = rooftop bar. It was the start of a great night. Let's get into it! Location and Parking They are located in downtown Alpharetta on South Main Street. The restaurant sits on the fifth floor of an office building. There is no parking directly by the building, however there is free street parking as well as a deck that is free and is a few minutes walk. If you can, I would recommend taking the walk so you're able to see all of the other shops and restaurants and enjoy the live music that's sure to be playing. Venue and Atmosphere When you walk in you're automatically greeted by the hostess. If you are going on a weekend I absolutely would recommend having a reservation, especially if you want to sit outside. We did not, so it was essentially every woman for themselves. In addition to the tables, there were some couches that were first come first served. We lucked up and a woman was leaving and gave us her table. Food and drinks Since this was our first stop we didn't want to fill up too much. We ordered the charcuterie board, which served as a good snack. I ordered their old fashioned made with Knob Creek, my wife had a cider, and our friend has one of their IPA's. Service Service was decent, considering there was a lot going on. With my friend's IPA they were changing the keg and it actually took a while for that to happen, but our server gave my friend another drink at no charge to make up for that fact, which was a nice touch. Verdict I'm not in Alpharetta much, but the next time I am, I'll definitely stop through for a drink and the view. If you're in the area stop on in! Until next time!

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    Wanted to love it…read more The vibes are there, the staff is genuinely lovely, and there's real potential here, we just had a bit of an adventure getting through the meal. We had someone in our party with a gluten allergy, and our sweet server was doing his absolute best, bless. We were steered away from the tostadas as a starter due to gluten concerns, so we pivoted to guac...which then arrived with a gluten-free tostada. So the tostadas would have been totally fine! Then a good while after we'd all ordered, she was told her entrée had gluten and needed to be changed. She reordered, and almost immediately, the rest of the table's food came out. So we were left choosing between eating without her or letting everything go cold. And the plantains she'd reordered around, because she'd been told they couldn't be made gluten-free? Turns out they absolutely can be. Just miss after miss there. The spicy margarita was more of a margarita that once passed a jalapeño on the street. I asked for extra jalapeño juice and they were happy to help, but without the seeds and ribs it just couldn't deliver on the heat. I'd skip the margs next visit. This just wasn't quite the relaxed easy dinner we'd hoped for, and the price point feels like it's a step ahead of where the experience currently lands. But I'm rooting for them to get there!

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    I was very happy to find this place. The atmosphere the service the food were all excellent, and…read morethe manager stopped by to make sure everything was to my liking a nice touch that you don't always get.

    We wanted to try a new tapas spot, so we decided to come here. She made a reservation online, but…read morethe host called and let us know they were fully booked for the rest of the night. The only available slot was from 6:30-8:00, and as long as we arrived on time, they'd seat us. We got there around 6:45 and had already looked over the menu on the way, so as soon as we sat down, we placed our entire order. The ambiance and decor were very nice and chill. It was a little loud, but we could still hear each other comfortably. We started with the sangria flight -- fruity and delicious. Our first appetizer was the papas bravas, crispy with just the right amount of spice. We also had the beef empanadas with chimichurri sauce, which were excellent. Next were the steak skewers, seasoned to perfection (though I do wish they offered a choice of cooking temperature). The octopus was my favorite -- char-grilled, tender, and full of flavor. We also tried the mac and cheese. It came out a little loose at first, but after sitting for a bit, it had a nice bite, especially with the chorizo. We finished with the shrimp in garlic butter and crostinis -- flavorful, garlicky, and one of our favorites of the night. Overall, this is one of the best tapas spots we've had in or around Atlanta. It's definitely our new favorite -- even over some of the local favorites in Decatur.

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    Easily the favorite things I ate while in Atlanta! The BWD are so good and pair lovely with the…read morericotta toast. Such a good appetizer combo. We only did appetizers and drinks here because it is on the pricier side, but well worth it. Sitting at the bar, we got to chat with the bartender a bit too. He was friendly and even let us know of his own dry cleaning business which was great for my friend who is new to the city. For drinks, I can't recall the name of the pink drink. It's relatively new to their menu. It has passion fruit and is comparable to a Pornstar Martini x Pink Lemonade. The other is an Iberian Old Fashioned - a stronger smokey drink, but can definitely taste the bacon on the back end. If you want a table you may have to wait, but we were able to walk straight up to the bar. Outside is Decatur Square which has lots to look at, while inside has plenty of pig decor to search for along the walls.

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    I love Arepa Grill. This is one of my favorite places in Roswell. I've been many times, and it…read morenever disappoints. I usually get arepas (pabellón, reina pepiada or sifrina). They are all delicious. Their tequeños and pastelitos are great, too. Last night I had the pabellón patacón (shredded beef, black beans & cheese). I didn't realize it also came with coleslaw and ham, and wow...I loved all the flavors!! The ambiance is always great. Normally a little busier and louder on the weekends, but during the week it's more calm and quiet. The service is outstanding!

    Love the decorations! Very fun and in season for Halloween. They have indoor and outdoor-ish…read moreseating. Everywhere you look, it's decorated. Even the chips came in a pumpkin mug! It was kind of a lot, but that's also due to the menu, which took me awhile to decide on what to eat. Our server was attentive and helpful. We had questions, and he answered to the best of his abilities. He also brought out chips and sauces while we were looking through the menu and described each sauce. We liked the jalapeno and garlic ones the most! The arepa tour was a nice way to try different flavors without having to commit to one choice. The arepas tasted good, though I definitely preferred some over others. If you are not a savory and sweet enjoyer, I would not recommend Pabellon as you can taste the fried plantain in each bite. I liked it, but my friend found it an odd combination. I wasn't the biggest fan of shredded chicken, but that's bc it's typically dry, and while this wasn't super dry, it wasn't exactly as flavorful as the other options. For the main course, the asado negro sounded right up my alley as the arepa version went into detail with how the beef is braised in red wine and sugar cane. It left much to be desired when I ordered the big plate non-arepa version. Just off looks, it wasn't as visually appealing as others' dishes were. Eating it... well, the meat was very, very dry. The sauce was fine, but it didn't help with the dryness of the meat. I most likely ordered wrong since everything else was great. I got quesillo for dessert, which was described as flan, and I found it pretty good. Thicker than I'm used to and not as smooth but with a lovely cinnamon flavor.

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