One of the best steaks we have ever had! The pintxos were all delicious with our favorite being the…read morepotatoes with lots of cheese. The Rioja wine paired perfectly with the pintxos and the steak. Highly Recommend!

Nice spot for pintxos off the main square (Plaza Nueva) in the old town side of Bilabo…read more I am by no means fluent in Spanish, and it was very appreciated that the bar staff really put in the effort to try and communicate in English. They had a really nice variety of pintxos and I got 3 for 10€. The burger pintxo was my favorite, with the squid being a solid second place.

Some of the tastiest pintxos in Bilbao! They offer a great…read morevariety of classics, but each has a unique twist. I recommend the squid, crab gratin, and chorizo. The service was a bit of a mess lol people everywhere trying to get into the queue to order. However, the staff did their best and delivered everything as quickly as possible. I recommend going at off-peak hours... Unless you want to experience ordering like the locals XD

The restaurant is one I found to be recommended for pinxtos (small, bite-sized snacks often on a…read morepiece of toasted bread). We sat outside and were told to order food inside. The thing about sitting outside is that there are smokers. :/ The pinxtos are premade and just heated up. We tried txangurro (spider crab) gratin, artichoke in tempura, and crispy squid with onion. I was a bit disappointed, because I didn't care for any of them. The bread was quite crusty. I guess pinxtos aren't my thing.

Small Market over 2 floors. Many fresh meat and seafood stalls and a frw stalls with cured meats…read moreand vegetables as well. Food hall with a handful of places serving traditional food and drinks. Lots of place to sit and enjoy food and drink

A fun market area right along the river. Indoor and outdoor seating but hard to find a space on a…read morelovely day - be patient as they do open up. Several different food options to choose from and beverages anything you can imagine ! Highly recommended and everything we tried was delicious

Wonderful tapas bar right in the heart of town. The vino kept on flowing and the atmosphere was…read morefabulous. The pimientos were perfectly salted and wine selection was excellent. But let's face it, you'll get fabulous wine all over Spain, right? That said, this spot was perfect for a snack and great company.

We came here late night, on our last evening in Bilbao…read more Most kitchens close quite early in this area, and Ad Hoc was open at least an hour later than anyplace around. The place is clean and modern looking with a beautiful chalkboard and a friendly waiter who was happy to accommodate our late-night drunken and broken Spanish. We had delicious and piping hot croquettes with a creamy interior spiked with salty ham. Their anchovies were standard but really delicious. Finally, at the bartender's recommendation, we had some Morcilla (blood sausage) with a lovely creamy puree. There is so much amazing food in Bilbao, it's sometimes hard to choose where to go to get your fix. In this case, Ad Hoc's unusually extended hours made the decision for us and i'm really happy they did!!

Great local place! All of the dishes are great but make sure you do some extra google searching…read morebecause their English menu is just a google translated version of their Basque one. It's very greasy, oily, and delicious comfort food. Only $8.75 for a 3 course meal with drink and awesome service.

Lersundy is clearly the favourite place for daily lunch among the locals, and we immediately…read moreunderstood why. This is a large place with simple - yet delicious food - and friendly - yet super efficient - service. The salads were fresh, the soup hearty and tasty and the deserts - flan and pudding - sweet and comforting. A perfect place when hungry in the middle of the day at the nearby Guggenheim. Ah, dishes were huge, unlike the prices...

We had the most amazing food experience here that we came back for more. Love all the pintxos that…read morewe tried. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Service was very fast and efficient. Nice bar, very fast paced.

Only got to sit for an hour to enjoy the view, beer, and tapas. Had a great little snack of bread…read moreand meat. The servers were very friendly and helpful, despite my poor Spanish. Wish we would have had all afternoon to try the many, many great tapas you see on display inside.

Walked in at 12:45 pm on a Sat. & were seated after agreeing to free our table by 2:45 pm, as the…read morerestaurant was sold out. Had great service & was very please by this Basco-Asian fusion food! Great experience!

One of those incredible dining experiences that leaves you with a glow…read more We were lucky to get a seat without reservations, right next to a window looking into the kitchen, so we got to watch the work behind the magic. After a couple minutes of struggle, the wait staff printed a copy of the menu in English for us. It ended up just being a road map, because we chose the 6 course chef's menu, and we were so glad we did. From the miso/jamon shooter as an appetitive, through starters like cuttlefish salad and marinated mackerel, ending in incredible main courses like a sou vide cod on cauliflower purée or the pork shoulder.... Each course was better than the last. Only two negatives... The dessert was a bit of a miss. A lemon meringue, the custard was to tart, and the almond cookie crust too salty. Also, the pace of dining was a bit rushed, and not the leisurely experience we've come to love about Spain. But those both were small complaints next to the wonderful dinner and incredible service. If you're in Bilbao, you must try this place.

Great wine selection and delicious pintxos. Beautiful ambience and friendly service, too. Love it.read more

Great food, great ambience and great prices highly recommended if you're in Bilbao Spainread more

Good food, great waiter. Very friendly which can be hard to find. Basque steak is good, different…read morecut than you are accustomed to in the US. Menu says filet mignon, but it is not tender like I'm used to, but good flavor. Nice quiet street and pleasant outdoor dining.

Simply stunning! The Greek salad was superb! The…read moreKolokizokeftedes was amazing, the vegetarian Moussaki was sublime, and the Yogur Griego con dulce de cucharilla was a new taste treat for me! I absolutely recommend, especially if you are partial to "semi-vegetarian" fare

Food and service and atmosphere all very good. Grilled pita that came with 3 spreads was…read morefantastic. The spreads were great too: tzatziki, spicy feta and eggplant. Chicken was tender and flavorful and shrimp saganaki sauce was delicious with onions and peppers. Nice change from Pinxtos. Check it out.