Great place for a date night on the patio. The drinks are always great and great wine selection. Love their lamb chops, eggplant, shrimp and spinach. Chocolate truffle dessert with sea salt and olive oil is amazing. The food is a bit over-priced for a neighborhood place but they are doing well during Covid. read more

This is the best Spanish tapas place in the city. The food is always amazing, the service is incredible, and it has a wonderful ambiance. If you like authentic and delicious Spanish food, this is the best. read more

My better half and I had a very memorable post-engagement meal here. The food was good and it was a great time with our friends. They even gave us complementary champagne and brought us a desert with the word "congratulations" written on the plate in chocolate. It was a nice touch we all appreciated, especially the fiancee. read more

it's tiny and super busy on a weekend night. ended up eating at the bar, which was perfectly fine w/me as i got to see all the tasty morsels passing me by. my tummy likes it here. ('cept for the caramelized onion flat bread pizza-like thing, but that's 'cos my tummy is not a big fan of caramelized onions. tum-tum, much like ODB, likes it raw.) read more

Taberna de Haro comes very close to a perfect dining experience in my book. Four of us went on a Friday night and even though the wait staff took a little while to attend to us, it was all worth it. We ordered several 'pincho' dishes, and they were mostly delicious (the pork loin was good, but...) Also ordered the black squid ink paella, and the ox tail entree, and both these dishes were truly mouth watering. The ox tail dish was amazingly tender and flavorful that I'm allready thinking about the next time when we go, I'm definitely ordering it all for myself! They made a perfect Sangria, but perfection came with a price ($28 for a pitcher) and amazingly enough, that was the most expensive item on our bill. There's something for everyone on the menu, and I wished that there was two of me so that I could order and try even more dishes the next time I go. read more

This was the most enjoyable dining I've had in a long time. A friendly and energetic waiter came to our table bringing water before we could sit down. Our fantastically personable waitress voluntarily brought over 3 bottles of red for us to sample before we settled on a final choice. We let our waitress choose our dishes. She did a great job. We wanted tapas so that we could sample a few things and feel as if we'd eaten here many times. Instead of bread, it's standard to bring out a potato salad that looks closer to something bland that you'd by in the deli case of Stop and Shop, but tastes far more flavorful than any of the women in my family served. Valencia salad: thin slices of blood orange, tiny pieces of salt cod, marinated onions - yummy. Oh Jiminy Cricket, I'm not going to chirp about every plate. Just know, even if you're a smoker and have half a taste bud, you're gonna like it. The overall feeling was closer to being inside of a friend's home. Our waitress played the part of a gracious hostess, making rounds and pleasant conversation with all of her guests, making sure each one was having a good time. And that we did. read more

My favorite Spanish restaurant in Boston (I've also been to Barcelona and Toro). I always get arroz negro (black paella with squid and cuttlefish) and a couple additional tapas for two. This place has the atmosphere of a comfortable local restaurant. I love their decor and staff. Great sherry wine selection. A place that I would visit over and over again. read more

Taberna De Haro - Tapas Bars Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

This place has a lot going for it. The owner used to be a sommelier in Madrid, so the wine list is really well chosen, and wonderfully priced. There is outdoor seating, and the staff is very accommodating. I was not blown away however, just really pleased. It's definitely a fun place with loads to try and of course worth another visit!...Maybe next time with some of my gal pals for Sangria and a fun night out! read more

This one is a five star for me. This place really puts the spanish in Tapas.I had never heard of this place so was slightly skeptical, that this would be fancy meal out on town kind of place. Oh but i loved it. Very laid back, yet very sophisticated. They had one of the most exotic wine lists that i ever seen. The owner suggested us this really great bottle, and came over to confirm that we liked it...We loved it! I saw frog leg on the menu(!) Just sharing. No didnt order that. However, we did order tons of food, garlic shrimp, warm goat cheese, this spinach ,pine nut rasin dish, and really well done cod with rosemary and garlic. Yum! I loved the fact that you could sit so close to the kitchen and watch all these fabolous creations! Oh and we loved our waitress!! read more

YIKES!!! The worst service ever and it was the "MANAGER"! My mother and I went here one night and wanted to sit outside on the front "patio". When the person came up instead of showing us to a table she very rudley stated that we had to spend $20 each to sit there. Well we were going for dinner and wine, so that was a no brainer but we looked at each other and then the "manager" stomped off. Since she didn't wait around to seat us we sat a t a table outside, then she came over and told us to get up because we were only 2 people and the table was a 4 top. She said this so rudely and nastily that we got up and left. I had eaten here twice before and once I hated everything and the second time it was just ok. By the way, you can go and sit on a nice deck or patio at 3 places right across the street so it's not like it was so exclusive!!!! read more

We live around the corner, and have probably tried every other tapas place in the city (Tapeo, Tasca, Dali, Toro, etc.). I was really looking forward to this place, but it was a major disappointment. My girlfriend and i walked in here earlier tonite around 9:15pm. There were 2 guys standing in the entry as well waiting for a table, and 2 people at the bar waiting to be seated. So 5 minutes later, in stroll 2 guys who apparently know the waitress or the owner, and they're seated immediately at a table that was just opening up (hopping in front of 3 groups of 2). The 2 guys in front of us were justifiably livid, and we just watched this whole scene in amazement. Meanwhile, all this time, there's a table just to the left as you walk in that's completely empty, but their policy is "it's reserved for groups of 6." Keep in mind, it's now almost 9:30pm. How many groups of 6 do you think are walking into a hole in the wall like this at 9:30 on a Sat nite? The waittress was unbelievably condescending and rude, so we just left. This place sucks. I'd go to any other tapas place in the city before i ever came back here. I can't think of anytime in the past few years where we've ever had such a negative experience in a restaurant. They treat their customers like garbage, it's atrocious. I had heard about this issue many times before, and i must say those people were right on. We gave it a shot, but horrible customer service appears to be their M.O. read more

I was so excited to come here. I adore tapas. I spent time in Madrid and Northern Spain feasting on them. I want the real deal. -Sangria: Stiff, fruity, I would recommend -House potato salad: A nice touch to start the meal, this was one of the best I've had. -Tortilla espanola (Wedge of tall potato omelette): Cold and hard, would of been better if it were served warm -Queso de cabra (Warm goat cheese with EVOO and oregano on bread): I love warm goat cheese, I devoured this fast. -Ahumados y tostadas (Smoked salmon, mackerel, bluefish, and trout with grilled bread)-This was one of my favorites but just a very skimpy portion for $16 -Jamon Serrano (Imported cured Spanish ham) I LOVE this ham! It's a must try here. All over Spain, this is a staple. -Pa amb sobrasada ( Chorizo 'butter" on grilled toast )-I expected more then one tiny toast but it was ok. -Pate casero (Home-made, country-style game bird pate, with traditional garnish) Very hearty pate Dessert: Trufas Porreras (Home made dark chocolate truffles garnished with EVOO, cocoa and Spanish sea salt): This was amazing. If you love sweet/salty combinations, end your meal with this. Decor was infused with Spanish culture. I loved the atmosphere. While the food was mostly excellent, the service was slow . Our girl never really checked in with us until dessert and most items were brought by the kitchen. This would be a 3 if I didn't enjoy the food so much. Also, I know tapas are small but for the price here I would of liked to see the portions increased slightly. Expect to order at least 3-4 per person to be full and definitely make a reservation cause its always packed. read more

One of my all time Boston faves. Amazing tapas restaurant with a great atmosphere - you feel like you're back in Spain...well I do anyway. Waitstaff are very friendly and can help you with the menu and wine suggestions. Food is usually pretty fast, but there is always 1 tapa that seems to take too long. Great place for a date or outing with a few friends. Take your time here with the lengthy wine list and many tapas options. Be prepared to throw down some money, but you can also fill up on 3 tapas for 2 people. read more

I'm giving Taberna de Haro 2 stars- 1 for the terrific ambiance, and 1 for the expansive and reasonably priced Spanish wine list. However, the bottom line is this is a restaurant, and I went there to eat, and the food was not only not authentic, but NOT EVEN GOOD! As background, I have spent 2 weeks in Spain in the Basque region and in Madrid. For fairly authentic Tapas in the Boston area, the only places I have really enjoyed are Dali and Estragon. I LOVE Toro, but it's all about the food being so delicious, not authentic, and that's ok! Taberna de Haro looks and feels fabulous, service was friendly, etc. Ordered Jamon Iberico special, sauteed mushrooms, goat cheese on toast, and galician-style octopus. The ham was 10.75 for 6 1.5" square slices, which were DRY and not sliced very thinly. The sauteed mushrooms were undercooked, garlicky(good!) and completely lacking any other seasoning. The goat cheese appeared to be one big chunk laid on a piece of baguette and placed in a broiler for a minute. the Octopus dish was disgusting- some pieces overcooked, others under, some rubbery, some mushy, and lots of them were stuck to the plate as if they too had been in a broiler for some reason. We downed our wine and paid and ran out the door, terrified to try anything else on the menu. Went somewhere else to eat another dinner. Bottom line: I would never go back because I don't think they deserve my money for any reason, but I suppose if you were looking for a romantic place to have a great reasonable bottle of spanish wine with a date (no food!) you'd probably enjoy it. read more

Fantastic, authentic tapas and an unbelievable wine list make me a big fan of this place. Things that I normally don't like, taste amazing here. The bill adds up quickly (as it does at many tapas places in/around the city) but I thought it was worth it. It's pretty difficult to get a table. The patio is awesome in the warmer months especially since there isn't much outdoor dining in Brookline. read more

This place wins the fine distinction of being my least favorite tapas place in Boston. Waitstaff slow and not helpful, sangria expensive and not tasty, tapas are bland. Avoid this place. read more

Food was okay. Nothing to write home about. I've definitely had better. The dishes are priced on the high side. The portions are a little bit more than average. The problem is unless you are with a big group, you can only try 2 or 3 dishes. Anything more than that, you are running out of stomach place or money. Unlike other Spanish tapa places, I felt like I could make these dishes at home. There was nothing really "Spanish" about them. Sangria, I personally thought it was below par. Oh yea.. 1 star off for charging $4 for olive oil. haha. My suggestion: 1. Just give away the olive oil. It probably cost like 28 cents, or sub it for some cheaper stuff. 2. Reduce the portions. It's tapas. small plates. read more

Definitely overpriced for the quality of food you receive. I ordered an actual dinner- beef tenderloin with roasted potatoes, which turned out to be a small sirloin served over baked french fries. Bread it was served with was cold and plain, I had to order a "side" of dipping oil. Wine list was extensive for bottles, but vey limited for glasses. Sitting at the bar, I also got to hear the manager refuse to let a group send back a bottle of wine. A waste of money unless you're in a large group, and even then I probably wouldn't come back. read more

I adore this place. With all of my weird aversions and allergies to food, I was always a little fearful of tapas. Taberna de Haro changed my view within the first two glorious bites. I love the atmosphere, albeit a little small and cramped. Check out the wine list - you'll be happy you tried something besides the Sangria. If you are not satisfied with something or just want an explanation as to what exactly you are eating, the staff will patiently explain. read more

Tapas with soul in Brookline... This is a go to for my husband and I. Deborah, the owner is awesome and curates an AMAZING all Spanish wine list. We always get the feisty patatas bravas and chorizo in cider. Pretty much everything that we have sampled has been delicious... Prepared with lots of love in a simple rustic style. And if you get a gin and tonic be ready to have it served up in a huge schooner! read more

This is one of my favorite tapas restaurants in Boston. I always have a great meal here. Very authentic Spanish food. You have to try the potatas bravas and the frog legs! The complimentary potato salad is soooo good. The garlic shrimp are a must try as well (then dip you bread in the leftover oil -- very healthy, i know, but it's ok once in a while). The waitresses are very knowledgeable and friendly. They have a great wine selection as well. Definitely try this place if you like tapas! read more

I have NO positive things to mention about my dining experience here. We found this place on Wheretoeatboston.com because we are new to the area and loved a tapas place in Chicago. The prices are unreasonable for the quality of food they serve. We ordered the marinated pork loin served with fried eggs , and french fries($16), fried haddock($13), roasted shrimp ($13), and a beef dish($18). The fried haddock was ok, the pork was bland served with fries that were soggy and cold. The shirmp had no flavor. The bill came to $75 with no drinks after tax and tip. The free potato salad wasn't enough to off-set the mediocrity of the "tapas." The atmosphere was casual yet unremarkable. Serve seemed slow, but mainly because we wanted to get out of there. Total disappointment. Wish I could give it less then 1 star. I would NOT RECOMMEND to anyone. read more

I have to disagree with the previous reviews that stated the servers were rude and unattentive. Actually, my experience and that of my friends was just the oppostie. We found the staff to be some of the nicest, most attentive, and helpful in all of Boston. We also found the food to be fabulous and the sangria superb. Overall, the dining experience was spectacular. Everyone should try this place. I must say that sometimes I wonder how much the customers are to blame if the staff is rude. I mean let's be real, are you one of those nagging, annoying customers? Are you the person who's eaten $10 worth of food and sits at a table for 2 hours while others are waiting? Or are you the one who is told 15 minutes for a table and after 3 minutes begins to complain. Honestly, before jumping on the servers, look at yourself and ask how much were you to blame. GO TO TABERNA, IT"S GREAT FUN! read more

Waited 5 years and tried it again hoping it would be better. We go out to eat three times a week. This place has THE worst service I have ever had. They ignore you when you walk in even though the restaurant had only one other couple there. They finally seat you and then proceed to ignore us again. The slowest service with no checking in I have ever had. Ordered 4 tapas. One was great, the mushrooms with duck egg. The other 3, I make much better at home. Don't bother with the spinach,artichokes or eggplant. They ruined the eggplant by pouring syrup over it. The white sangria tasted terrible. I won't bother to try this place again in 5 years. Also very overpriced. read more

This is the most under-rated tapas restaurant in Boston. The food is authentic and the wine list is perfect. Plus, they have outdoor seating, which is so difficult to find in the Boston area. Want to feel like you're eating tapas in Spain? Go to Taberna de Haro. read more

Disappointed... Very disappointed... This place is very OVER PRICED for the quality of food. We received bread after we asked for it and when we had asked to have butter or olive oil, the waitress was clearly embarrassed that olive oil was the only option and it would be an additional $4... The menu is disorganized, with Tapas and full meals mixed together... Prices are inconsistent and again very over priced... We frequent Dali's and Tapeo on Newbury and granted our expectations were high because of them, but this was truly DISAPPOINTING. on the bright side, the service was great and the waitress was nice... Cheers read more

I miss being walking distance from Taberna. Even more, I miss their delicious chocolate sherry flan-like dessert. oh my. The only bummer is that if you sit on the patio, they have a minimum $ per person. No matter, we usually hit their minimum with no problems. That's because we are piggies when it comes to tapas. read more

I've always walked by this place in cold boston winters and was always dazzled by it's barely lit interior and european like mystique. So finally, after months of hearing my friend say they had the best sangria in town, we made our way to taberna de haro on a thursday evening. When we got there there was clearly a wait (it was a gorgeous evening and the patio was obviously full) but were unexpectedly made to wait nearly 40 minutes without really being informed of what was going on. granted they were busy but it was a bit of a turn off. low and behold, once we sat down (with the host apologizing and extremely kindly offering us sangria, which PS is the BEST i've had in boston so A+) we realized it had been worth the wait. we tried a bunch of tapas and they were all outstanding. All were extremely flavorful and absolutely perfect with our drinks. We tried three of the 'specialty' tapas and a chicken dish with garlic that was quite delicious. Price wise it isn't necessarily cheap once you start adding everything up, but I would recommend this place for a date anytime. I'm going to have to go back and try some more and have some more awesome sangria, but for now unfortunately the wait (although it was comped) was a little offputting. sangria lovers rejoice read more

I could come here every single week. The tapas are great, the black ink rice is the best thing I've tried.. the sangria is good and oh my the natillas!! I can't wait to go back! read more

I was really glad I tried this restaurant out during my brief visit to Boston. I do love tapas, and although I've never had it in Spain, this is what I'd imagine it to be. The food was spectacular. The most memorable items were the frog's legs (I think it was my first time eating these, but they were deliciously garlicy) and the sea bass which came as a whole fish - perfectly done. The sangria was also delicious. I was also impressed that they did not go with the standard Americanized desserts that many restaurants default to. The dessert menu was seemingly authentic to the rest of the restaurant. Throughout my meal I felt like I was sitting in Europe. And to top off the relaxing and homey country-European ambiance, the wait staff was professional, smiling, and very on top of their game. read more

This is perhaps our favorite resteraunt in Boston. I recommend that if you go there, ask for a wine recommendation from the owner. She has brilliant suggestions and really listens to you about your likes/dislikes. The waitstaff is great, knowledgeable, and the food? Dear Lord. It's a religious experience. I recommend the smoked tuna with blue cheese and caviar. TO DIE FOR. read more

Truly an outstanding dining experience! Owner/host Deborah is so welcoming and here knowledge of Spanish cuisines & especially wines & their paintings is outstanding! The pork rib & artichoke heart paella she recommended & the accompanying PSI 2010 red where nectar & manna to the taste buds. The special garbanzo & carrot soup ... I'd give an arm for the recipe! Try it out. You won't be disappointed & we'll surely return! read more

It was bad. The shrimp were not fresh and smelled rotten. They didn't bring us what we ordered, the steak was horrible and took too long, the sweet drinks from the bar arrived late, and finally, after I informed them about needing a gluten free diet, they brought me eggplant fried in wheat contaminated oil. This was after we discussed everything, and after I ordered a different dish that was not supposed to be deep-fried. That is, I am suffering now for two days with indigestion. read more

My roommate had wanted to try this place for months, and we were not disappointed. It has a cozy Spanish feel to it, and you can definitely feel full for under $10 excluding drinks (can't do that at Tapeo). I was able to find several veggie tapas options, too. read more

Good, authentic Spanish food. Been here several times with my Spanish best friend and other friends. Great food, Spanish wine selection and dining environment. read more

Honestly, one of the most underrated restaurants in the Boston area. I'd eat every night if I could and have a bottle of wine! It is pricey, but that comes with the territory. World class food, stellar bar program, and personable service. read more

Some memories are best left in the past. It pains me to leave this review, since I used to love this place. Had Yelp been around a decade ago, I would've been giving it a 5-star review. Alas, it is unfortunately no longer deserving of such praise. Let's start with the good: I still love the space itself. Very cozy. The owner and our waiter were very friendly, as always. Great wine selection (200+ bottles). I used to live within walking distance of Taberna, and when it first opened I went there on a regular basis, especially during the summer months, where my friends and I would spend hours upon hours (and pitchers of sangria upon pitchers of sangria) sitting at one of the outside tables, having a truly enjoyable and good time catching up (which is what a tapas dining experience is all about). I've tried everything on the menu at one point in time or another, and while I certainly had my favorite dishes (like the pulpo and the lamb skewers), everything on the menu was good. After moving to NY many, many moons ago, (which has it's own fair share of excellent tapas restaurants), I still had Taberna cravings, but I rarely made it back to the Boston area to indulge. Until this weekend. Keep in mind as well that I've been raving to my wife about how good this place was for the last 6 or 7 years. The meal we had, however, was so mediocre and underwhelming that I felt almost embarrassed that we had eaten here rather than some of the other restaurants I was thinking about for dinner instead (Blue Ginger, Scampo, Summer Shack, etc). I think I definitely lost some foodie cred in my wife's eyes for taking her here. The warm goat cheese on bread was the first item to arrive, and the only item I enjoyed. From there it just went downhill. The pulpo, which used to melt in your mouth, was dry, chewy, not at all well-seasoned, and the portion size was significantly smaller than I recall. The sauteed artichoke hearts were okay...but just okay...easily forgettable and not remotely as good as I remembered. The crimini mushrooms were bland...I could barely taste the garlic, and they needed more salt. The Patatas Bravas needed more salt, the insides were mealy, and the sauce tasted like nothing more than a buffalo wing sauce mixed with mayonnaise (I recall it being a different type of sauce altogether). The oxtail was cooked okay, but once again, it needed to be seasoned better. I used to practically lick the plates clean here. This time, however, we only ate half of what we ordered. I never do that...ever. I always clear my plates. Or at least bring the leftovers home. None of our food was bad...but none of it was good either. Compared to how good it used to be, however, it was almost insultingly bad. I'd like to think that perhaps they were just having an off night...but given how infrequently I make it back to the Boston area, I'm never going to waste my time or money trying to find out. read more

Totally overpriced. Yes, the food is good but $.9.50 for a plate of spinach? $15 for mussels? $5 for 2 slices of french bread with goats cheese? With one glass of wine and a couple of tapas you easily spend $50 a person. So not worth it.. read more

The dessert ricotta dish is a perfectly simple fresh made ricotta, drizzled with honey and cinnamon. Incredible and refreshing. Try it!!

Great glass of wine, food was just OK . The outdoor area is not great and the chairs were super uncomfortable. Service was OK until we were forgotten about and had to go looking for someone to get our bill. Normally I wouldn't even give that a second thought, Im a tolerant and patient person but overall I was not impressed so thought it may be worth mentioning as part of our overall experience. Was looking forward to this place and now...been there done that. read more