Came here while in town for my best friend's birthday. We were staying at the casino and wanted to get out for a bit, so we ended up in this downtown area and found this spot. Really glad we did. The area was busier and with more foot traffic than we expected, which actually made it fun for people watching. We sat outside and the vibe was just easy and welcoming. Not packed, but well attended. Service really made the night. Angel took great care of us and didn't just check in, he actually spent time with us, talked through things, and made the whole experience feel personal. The general manager (we believe his name was) Kevin came over as well and was just as engaged, calm, and genuinely open. Food-wise, the beef and chorizo meatballs were insane. Easily one of the best things we had all weekend. The steak skewers with mashed potatoes were also excellent. Great flavor, cooked right, and the presentation was really nice. We also tried the meat paella and it didn't hit the same. The meat was overcooked and the balance felt off. We shared that honestly, and both Angel and Kevin handled it incredibly well. No defensiveness at all. Kevin comped the dish right away and said he'd talk to the chef, which I respected. Drinks were fun and creative. We tried the coconut lavender and the Honeycrisp sangria. Both really unique, just a little sweet for my taste. Overall, this is a place that clearly cares about the experience. Great service, standout dishes, and they handle feedback the right way. I'd absolutely come back for those meatballs alon read more

"Why not? It's fine. It looks empty" is what you'll say to yourself in thinking about coming here again. It's the "French/spanish" no real identity place on Main. Sit on either side because it doesn't matter at all. Not much atmosphere but it's certainly not a fast food spot. I've never seen more than three tables occupied for lunch. They do take reservations! Absolutely nothing remarkable about the food. Get the "ensalada pollo" for a salad and you'll get some greens, doused in dressing, onions, some cherry tomatoes and tough chicken. It was fine. Staff are a bunch of kids. They do their best. If they forget you just go find them. They're around. read more

Tapas on Main - Ensalada de pollo or chicken salad with A LOT of onion. Picture looks worse. It was fine. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Tapas on Main is a tapas bar and restaurant that opened in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in May 2011. It was founded by restaurateurs and business partners Juan Carlos Paredes and chef Rafael Palomina. Both hailing from Bogota, Colombia, the two partners own a number of restaurants both separately and together. With Tapas on Main, they brought authentic Spanish-inspired dishes to downtown Bethlehem. In February 2015, when the unit next door became available, the partners opened a French-style bistro dubbed Cachette Bistro + Creperie. With both eateries adjacent to each other, they can share the same kitchen and liquor license; it makes for easy management. Palomina serves as the executive chef for both establishments, while Luis Abundez serves as the chef de cuisine. My family and I visited Tapas on Main and Cachette Bistro + Creperie this past summer while we were visiting relatives in the area. We stopped by while exploring Main Street and it looked like a cool place to get brunch. Although we were all seated in Cachette's dining room, the staff said that we were allowed to order anything from either establishment's menu. For drinks, I ordered a "Limoncello Spritz" while my wife had a "French 75". For food, I had the "Smoked Salmon Benedict" (two poached eggs, smoked salmon, sautéed spinach, bacon crumbles and hollandaise over English muffins), my wife had the "Huevos Rancheros Crepe" (two fried eggs, chorizo, pico de Gallo, cilantro rice, black beans, jack cheese), and our sons shared the "French Toast" (fresh bananas & strawberries, maple syrup). We all really enjoyed our meal! Our extended family also enjoyed their dishes, which included the "Croque Madame" (gruyere, ham & egg sandwich, served w/ frisee & apple salad). Whether you fancy a culinary trip to Spain or France, you'll find plenty of delicious dishes at these two establishments! read more

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The establishment has a good vibe and isn't too loud so you can enjoy a dinner conversation. My girlfriend and I could tell that someone must have called out because the wait staff seemed to be rushing everywhere. However, our server, Devin, was extremely helpful with drinks and dishes and took great care of us. The specialty cocktails were perfect and I highly recommend the gin-based El Toro. We were disappointed that the margarita flight isn't offered on weekends. We ordered several small plates, which great portions. Although we enjoyed the food, especially the salmon tartare, spinach and gouda, loaded pierogies, and octopus, the eggplant meatballs were like wet breading. Our flourless chocolate cake was much like a lava cake and it was fantastic. We look forward to returning to check out some other offerings! read more

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Meh. I've been here a few times and it is just tired. The menu is decent and the place is nice but the food just doesn't seem inspired. I've always had good service here but a party of two will walk out at $100-$120 and wonder how you spent it. I'm a huge Tapas fan and I'd love to see them find ways to reinvent their offerings, but I've been holding my breath too long on Tapas on Main and it's time to just go elsewhere for my small plates. read more

We had a great brunch at Tapas on Main. We planned to choose a restaurant week pri fixe but arrived too early. Undeterred, we ordered tapas and brunch. The food was excellent. The service was courteous and kind. The restaurant is comfortable and well-appointed. I have always enjoyed my meals there. read more

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Went for dinner with my parents. Not super impressing for the price point. I would rate the overall experience a 6/10. My favorite were the croquettes. If you are looking for a fancy spot to do a big group dinner with shareables this is your spot! I would probably try it again! read more

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A tapas evening. Across the street from our hotel. We were seated at a high top in the bar. A cozy and tight table for two. Not my favorite spot. Started with sushi salmon tartare which was excellent. It came a few minutes after we ordered it and was quite good. Our server started off fine then service went downhill. An order of red, house sangria was put in. It was very good. Ambiance is basic pub. Nothing Spanish about the place. Tapas are typically served in rapid fire, small plate after small plate. That did not happen here. After the salmon our server was invisible and after inquiring about the shrimp, it was 20 mins before we got the shrimp and it came with the pork belly and octopus at the same time. Not good. The salmon tartare was the only memorable dish. The garlic shrimp had no garlic. The pork belly was dry. The octopus was ok but I can't recall it being served in tiny chopped up pieces over mashed potatoes. $113. For the whole meal. Inexpensive. We will not return. read more

The restaurant was dimly lit and gave off cozy + chic vibes for dinner. Our waiter was very attentive to us and gave us recommendations since it was some of our first times there. We made a reservation the day of with no problem and were seated promptly upon arrival. Burrata: 3/5 you can't really mess up a Burrata dish but the dish was lacking flavor. It literally tasted like they just three raw tomato and olives together, cut up some bread and added Burrata in the middle hoping that the Burrata would carry the dish. French fries: 4/5 if they sprinkled some salt on these fries it would prob add more dimension to the dish Paella: 2/5 this dish was lacking flavor so the price was not justified in my opinion. The clams and mussels had no flavor and tasted like they were boiled in plain water. The rice was plain despite being mixed in with other plain tasting seafood. It looked amazing presentation 10/10 but the flavor was not there Pork belly: 2/5 the picture may be too dark to tell but the pork belly was so dry because it was over cooked. The red pepper jam was a good addition but did not compensate for how dry the pork belly was. read more

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I've been here a few times for dinner with friends and it's a nice and pretty restaurant on main street so it's convenient if you're in the area. Because they only serve tapas to share, it can get a little pricey if you are with multiple people but the food is pretty good! read more

Tapas is one of the many restaurants located on Main Street in Bethlehem. If you're in the area, and looking for authentic Spanish food, this is definitely the place to go. They have everything from charcuterie boards, too salads and flatbreads, too tapas and paella. Whatever you're in the mood for, everything is good! My last few visits have been superb. Good food. Great service. Excellent sangria! Tapas has indoor/outdoor seating. Curbside pickup and no-contact delivery are both available. Calamares Fritos - 7.7 Charcuterie Boards - 7.9 Chicken Flatbread - 7.7 Paella Surf & Turf - 7.9 Food - 7.8 Service 8.4 Value 8.1 Restaurant score - 81 read more

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Everything ~ Great Service ~ Great bites ~ Even Outstanding French Fries ~ Worth the 99 minute drive read more

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Terrible service and the food and plating felt really out of date. I remember Tapas on Main being a great spot to eat years ago but unfortunately it has totally gone down hill. There are so many good places in Bethlehem I would highly recommend to save yourself time and disappointment and just skip this one. read more

Great food options! So many flavors ... hard to pick. Ate with a couple of co-workers so we shared several plates. Server was attentive and knowledgeable . Outdoor seating on Main St was entertaining and pleasant . Great experience read more

Took a ride to Bethlehem Pa and ended up here for dinner. Service was very good and very friendly. We had a beer salad that was good and beef tips as appetizers. The beef tips were cooked too much and came out well done. Very hard to even chew. Flavor was a bit blah. Portions are plentiful but overall the food is mediocre at best. One and done for us. read more

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We walked right in at around 5 PM and we were seated immediately. It was pretty empty at the time but filled up within 30 minutes. The food came out fast and everything was delicious. I really liked the crêpes and the salmon. It was very lively overall highly recommend. read more

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My wife and I stopped by on a whim the other night and ended up having one of the best evenings we've had in a long time thanks to our bartender. From the moment we sat down, he made us feel right at home with his warm energy and quick sense of humor. He had us laughing within minutes, and it felt less like we were just grabbing drinks and more like we were catching up with an old friend. On top of being such a fun and engaging presence, Wesley is an incredible bartender. Every cocktail he made for us was spot on flavorful, and crafted with so much care. He even suggested a couple of drinks based on what we liked, and they ended up being some of the best we've ever had. It's rare to find someone who can mix both amazing drinks and a memorable experience, but he truly does both. My wife and I left talking about how we can't wait to come back, and honestly, Wesley is the reason. If you're looking for more than just a drink for a night that feels personal, uplifting, and full of good vibes sit at the bar! You won't regret it. read more

Tapas on Main was a very pleasant eatery. It is nicely located on the very corner of busy Main Street and diagonally from the historic Bethlehem Hotel. The restaurant has a large indoor seating area, as well as a few outdoor tables. The bar is long and the restaurant has very nice decor..... especially the lighted walls. We sat at the high stool area, across from the bar, and it was perfect. The volume of the music that was playing (Gypsy Kings, Marc Anthony, Spanish instrumental) was at an optimal volume and appreciated. We started with red sangria. They were served in mason jars, had plenty of fruit, and were VERY STRONG..... wow. Our Beef Albondigas(Meatballs) appetizer was delicious. The ramesco sauce, almonds, and manchego cheese made this a great choice. We shared the Grilled Salmon and it was flavorful. The vegetable crab risotto was exquisite and the creamy crab sauce on the salmon added a savory addition to the entree. I highly recommend Tapas on Main for a drink or a memorable meal. read more

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We have gone to this restaurant for years & the service has deteriorated over that time. On December 29, 2025, we went for mid-afternoon meal around 2:30. The restaurant was not crowded. Despite that fact, we waited almost 20 minutes before a server even came to our table. By that time, we were so annoyed that we decided to leave & go to another one of Bethlehem's good restaurants. We will no longer eat here & we recommend others to avoid Tapas on Main unless management gets it together to improve the service. read more

First time visit and very disappointed. We ordered the patatas bravas, the octopus and the flatbread and only the flatbread was decent while the other two dishes were well below average. The octopus which was tough and chewy was served atop a mound of whipped potatoes engulfed with a brown sauces. Just think of 3 tentacles on a deserted island and you'll have full grasp of the picture. The patatas bravas were basically served in a soup like broth in contravention of the standard roast style and any sense of good taste. Tapas on Main should invest in training their chefs on Spanish cuisine. read more

Bartender was great, courteous, friendly but restaurant was understaffed on a Sunday night. Needed a bar back to clear off dishes and and glasses. Had to wait twice for silverware. And there was a customer at the bar who was loud and used profanity, made people uncomfortable. Was so disappointed in the food. Mixed skewers were dry & tough. Artichokes tasted off. Chicharron was not crispy. I frequent Sonora's in Port Chester often, and there is no comparison between the two. So much potential here, but it was not shown on the night we were here. read more

omg my experience was amazinggggg....!!! we ordered the share olaye sooo good and my majito was busssss. i rarely give 5 stars! this is 5stars!!! ambiance and lighting was sooo sick as emmie would say. service was great too! read more

Tapas on Main - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Its actually 4.5 as its on street parking in a busy city center so parking might be tough if you don't ambulate well. On food and originality alone it would be a 4.8+. Located in Bethlehem, Pa at 500 Main St. Tapas is a Spanish themed restaurant. It has some very interesting dishes. A few I and the wife had were a salmon based crepe with spinach and Gruyère crepe called "The Pacific" and a Cuban sandwich based crepe called "The Cubano" Both were delicious. The flavors blended well with the perfectly made crepes. It's fairly small. Cozy atmosphere. The wait staff is young, polite and reasonably attentive. I wasn't there when it was busy though (Tuesday afternoon). I'll have to come back on a Friday night and see how it works. It's reasonably priced by todays standards. The crepes were about $30. With tax and tip $40. With only one visit I can tell you I'll be back for a second. This seems quite a find. If you're in the area I'd suggest giving it a try. read more

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First time here last week and we really enjoyed the experience. They had very unique flavors of Sangria which we loved. We ordered a bunch of tapas to share and our favorite by far was the garlic shrimp, we finished almost all the sauce with dipping bread. We loved the crispy calamari and also got the fries and croquettes. We were confused when the bread basket had a croissant tho as we expected savory breads at dinner time. Service was great and it was a relaxing environment. Got churros for dessert and these were a MUST TRY, were clearly freshly made with chocolate and vanilla dipping sauces as well as ice cream. Definitely the best Spanish-style food in the area. read more

Had a girls night at Tapas and it was amazing! The food was amazing and came out fairly quickly. Definitely don't skip the Paella, it's the best ever. The restaurant vibe was adorable and made it that much more enjoyable. Also our server Natalie was awesome! Super attentive and friendly. read more

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This was our 2nd time here and problem our last. Our food was served before our drinks. Service was not great. The food wasn't that bad. The meatballs tasted like all filler. Cocktail was overpriced. 22$ old fashion for Buffalo trace. Sangria sampler was good. My chicken crepe was too much crepe for too little chicken. So much for that. No pics. Sorry. read more

I'm giving this one a 3 star review, although my distaste for this ownership group makes me want to give it a lower rating. Everything here is "meh", at best. Terrible service. Popular date spot because the ambiance makes you feel like you're at a much higher quality restaurant. This restaurant is owned by the same people who several other Lehigh Valley restaurants and they're single handedly ruining a local food scene that usually punches above its weight class. Everytime this ownership group opens a new restaurant, they pull out all the stops for 6-12 months to build a great reputation; then they immediately start changing everyone for more cost effective alternatives that sharply detract from the overall quality. I hope the owners sell all their restaurants and go far, far away. read more

We've been to Tapas many times. As it was restaurant week, we took advantage to celebrate our anniversary. It was just a comical evening, as the waitress was either inexperienced or intellectually challenged. she asked what kind of water we preferred and gave us three options so we chose still thinking it was tapwater and she came out with a bottle of springwater which she charged us $7. The fix restaurant week menu clearly says add ice cream for two extra dollars for dessert, but for the entrée said add shrimp, chicken or vegetable with no dollar amount. We got charged an extra eight dollars for adding shrimp. She brought out our soup and then asked if we would like a spoon? when we asked for strawberry and basil sangria, they were out of basil. It was just a comical evening. read more

My partner and I visited Tapas on Main on Sunday night. Having visited Mister Lees the night before, we were so excited to try more delicious restaurants in such a cute town. When we got to Tapas on Main, the atmosphere was cute and welcoming, surely we thought we'd have delicious tapas to get us ready for our trip to Spain next month. We ordered the olives, the octopus and the burrata. Where do I start; the octopus came out diced up, mixed with chorizo & on a bed of mashed potatoes (?) it smelled like dog food and kinda tasted like it too. The octopus was so overcooked I couldnt figure out which I was biting into next, the chorizo or octopus. Ok so then we tried the burrata, which came with 4 incredibly dry crostinis that crumbled into dust during each bite. Not to mention the burrata was so old it had basically turned into mozzarella... they skimped out on balsamic which would've been my best attempt at reviving old burrata if I were a chef but then again, if I were a chef I wouldn't have served that disaster. Lastly the olives were fine, overly salted and definitely came out of can but whatever. Our drinks were made from premixes and after all that I had ended up spending $90 for the tab and was still hungry. We then went to Urbano hoping for a better meal. They brought out chips that were delicious and we were in higher spirits after our doing tapa experience. We then ordered chicken tacos, they came out and the dish again looked like dog food. My bf mentioned that this restaurant HAD to be owned by the same restaurant group which we came to find out that we were in fact correct. The tacos weren't even mildly authentic and for some reasons were soaked in bbq sauce..... I don't think i've ever in my life had a chicken taco covered in bbq sauce. I'm so disappointed with this experience & would be embarrassed to be serving that quality of food for the prices that were charged. I truly have never felt the need to write a review about any restaurant but these two places need to make efforts to improve their quality & I don't want others to be as disappointed as we were. Whoever wrote reviews saying this place was good is lying. Please don't waste your time at tapas on main OR Urbano and instead go visit Bolete, Wonder Kitchen, Mister Lees or literally Wawa would've been a better dinner than this atrocity. read more

Have been to Tapas on Main a few times but first time dining outdoors on Main Street. Another great experience. Our server (Steve) was a really nice young man and attentive. We had a cocktail (My wife had the Pumpkin Sangria which I sipped and it was very good. Nice standard pour on my bourbon as well. We shared some small plates including the mussels with chorizo and fries, pork and chorizo meatballs and sautéed mushrooms. I did ask Steve for some extra bread for dipping into the mussel broth. Would recommend all three. Great night to be outdoors and Main St. was alive with lots going on. read more

Waiter was great but food was forgettable! No flavor! I had to ask former vinegar because it was al oil! They said they had fancy vinegar but I was only offered red vinegar. It was blah and definitely not worth the price read more

Waited nearly 45 minutes for brunch. Was told the kitchen was backed up, but there were very little customers there. Waitress failed to check up on us or ask if we needed refills the entirety of the wait. Food was okay. Perhaps it's better for dinner, but I wouldn't go there for brunch if you were considering read more

My friend suggested this place and all honesty, I was down for anything. Not going to lie, reviews were pretty good here so I was excited to try their charcuterie board. It was a cute selection but the prices are a bit high for the amount they do give. We also ended up getting the blue crab croquettes as well. They were okay, mediocre to say the least. I didn't see the WOW factor that everyone raved about in their reviews. Overall, I would come back especially for their happy hour sangria -- delicious! read more

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What a great restaurant! The tapas are delicious! They had live music which was so fun! The atmosphere is lively and energetic. Our waitress was spot on! Quick to serve us and all of our selections from the menu were delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Long review but worth the read. Visiting a friend in Bethlehem and he insisted on visiting Tapas on Main. When we arrived (about 3:45p) we were greeted immediately, we sat down, and shortly after our drink and food order was taken by the waitress, Alex. The place was quiet, with just a few tables occupied. We didn't see Alex much but another waiter, Greg, kindly stopped by and refilled our water glasses. As time passed more and more people came in AND more and more people (that arrived after us) were being served their orders. An hour later when hungry was turning into hangry we decided to speak up, but could not flag down our waitress Alex down so I stopped a young lady and explained our situation she said that she was just the cashier and if she ran into Alex she'd let her know. Terrible response. Alex never came, so I walked over to her when I found her and calmly and kindly explained my concern and she said she didn't know and she'd talk to the kitchen. Her answer came with no apologize or the slightest bit of concern, so I asked for the manager. Alex and the cashier who was behind her listening, both rolled their eyes, completely disregarding my ask and walked into the kitchen. 5 minutes later no manager. I stopped Greg and asked him if the manager was available and within minutes the manager, Yave (spelling?), was at our table. He was extremely apologetic, explaining that our order was lost and stressed how sorry he was. I told him that I would not have been so disappointed if the situation was handled better by Alex, explaining what had happened earlier. The manager left and almost immediately our food was brought to us by Greg and Yave. We were provided more tapas than ordered and we were also given a generous discount off of our check. The service provided by Greg, in the short time that he was helping us, was fantastic. I do want to add too, that, my approach wasn't erratic or crazy. Yes. By that time, the hunger was real but there was no need for that behavior. On the way out I happened to walk past the manager who again apologized. I explained to him that I work in a customer service and I understand mistakes are made but it's all about how you recover. Alex and the cashier are the reasons why this review didn't get 5 stars. read more

Tapas on Main - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

First let's talk atmosphere, It's really dark. It's a great date night or girls night out place. Our server wasn't overly attentive. He could have turned our table quicker with a touch faster service, but we weren't in a hurry so it was fine The sangria was amazing and a nice serving size. We started with the charcuterie trays. They tasted fabulous but were alone of bread and less cheese or bread. You could get a combination of three meats or cheeses. We got 3 meats on a tray and three cheeses on a tray. The accompanying jelly was a nice touch. Probably the best blue cheese I've ever eaten but a little went a long way. The cheddar was lacking the sharpness of cheddar. The scallop dish was out favorite. Those mashed potatoes - I could have eaten an entire bowl. The perfect whip, seasoned well and the sauce took them over the top. I huge scallop topped them. The microgreens were the freshness neededed for the dish. The reason for four stars were the tenderloin skewers that were well done and hard to chew. The Ahi Tuna dish fell flat as well. If I lived in the area I would be a regular. read more

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Thinking back on this, this place is awful. People in this small town have no idea what tapas are supposed to be so they don't know any better. This restaurant takes advantage of that and provides their guests with lousy food and drinks at a ridiculous price. I would never in a million years come here again. It is horrible. read more

Very delicious sangria and small plates. The meat/cheese selection, truffle fries, a pork belly were tasty. The calamari was pretty bad though. Zero flavor. Just oil. Batter had zero flavor. The dry lemon they sent didn't help it. We absolutely would go back though. Everything else was tasty Oh and the atmosphere would make anyone, no matter their age, want more light. It's reallllllllly dark in there. The attempt on mood setting is actually unpleasant at night. I'd brighten it just a tad. read more

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We Waited almost 30 minutes after being seated. After 30 minutes we was able to order food and drinks ( the waiters did apologize for the long wait, it seem as if he was the only one working on Sunday's). We order different tapas spinach dips , eggplant and pork and chorizo meatballs, chicken and chorizo croquettes and roasted pork belly. As far as drinks we order the blood orange sangria , blood orange mojito and the gypsies (all the drinks were water down). Best tapas was the eggplant meatballs ( could eat this everyday) Food 3 stars Exper Server (Christian M ) 5 stars read more

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Ehhhh. We stopped in based on a recommendation on a Wednesday around 5ish. The place was empty and we were sat immediately. Our orders were taken promptly and the food was brought out quickly. The food was average, with good-sized portions. Our waiter was awful, didn't check in on us during our time, and did not even thank us after a 25% tip. The sangria was good. read more