San Francisco - Restaurants - Spanish

1320 Castro St., San Francisco 94114
415-285-0250‎

Contigo

Chef-owner Brett Emerson neatly combines Catalan small plates with Bay Area organic sensibilities, set in a cleverly-designed, calming atmosphere. The long counter overlooking the kitchen is perfec... read more

339 University Ave., San Francisco 94301
650-853-9800

Joya

An exciting spot that raised the bar for the University Avenue strip of restaurants when it originally opened, may have lost that momentum but still a fun destination. The sumptuous interiors from ... read more

400 Castro St., San Francisco 94041
650-940-9500

Cascal

Castro Street + California = Cascal, and aptly describes the not-exactly-authentic but tasty and fun-to-share Spanish tapas. Décor is overtly vibrant "Spanish" themed, and gets noisy-to-ears... read more

829 Main St., San Francisco 94559
707-224-8555

Zuzu

What burgeoning yuppie downtown would be complete without a tapas winebar? Certainly not Napa and Zuzu has seen to that, adding a lively jolt to the district. The Spanish and Portuguese menu takes ... read more

3198 16th St., San Francisco 94103
415-621-2211

Andalu

Small plate sensation. Menu starts in Spain and wanders the globe in search of new concept. Donut holes dipped into Castilian hot chocolate go off. Simple cavernous interior can’t quite live up to ... read more

3295 22nd St., San Francisco 94110
415-282-8867

Esperpento

Looking to dump your vampire girlfriend? Ruidoso tapas restaurant with full menu of meats, fish, and vegetables, although garlic is the main ingredient (a scent that keeps on giving long after you ... read more

701 Union St., San Francisco 94133
415-402-0011

Iluna Basque

Button-cute French Basque golden boy Mattin Noblia keeps this suave North Beacher humming along nicely, serving up lush small plates in a dim, wood-paneled corner. Piperade Basque stew with Serrano... read more

2000 Hyde St., San Francisco 94109
415-346-0800

Zarzuela

Not quite like the late-night tapas experience we had in Seville, but it tries. Bread and olives as soon as you sit down, nice. Chef/owner from Madrid, and from the looks of things a fan of bullfig... read more

1515 Shattuck Ave., San Francisco
510-883-0222

Cesar

Sublime bar/restaurant combo on Gourmet Ghetto. Hip, elegant, down-to-earth. Is that your Prius parked out front? Penelope Cruz in America. Amazing tapas (ribs with fig and cinnamon glaze anyone?),... read more

2018 Lombard St., San Francisco 94123
415-929-8888

Alegrias Food From Spain

Slice of Spain on anything-but-scenic Lombard. Crisp white walls, mounted ceramic plates, flamenco shawls thrown over wooden screens. Small plates since before they were trendy, paella that's worth... read more

710 Montgomery St., San Francisco 94111
415-982-2622

Bocadillos

So it takes a lot of small plates to make a meal (which makes the prices bratty). And the wait can be tedious (unless you care to chill out at cheesy Bubble Lounge next door). But the True Religion... read more