I wish I could say I loved this place because the menu sounded amazing. To start, the service was top notch. Everyone was on point. Food came out so fast. The server was always there to order more. I can't say enough about the service. The restaurant inside is beautiful and modern. The food is unfortunately the what brings down the score. This place does unlimited Pintxos which are like small tapas. The foie gras was our first bite and the best of the night. Excellent. The filet was very hit and miss -- two we couldn't eat through because of fat/grizzle. The filet was also cooked medium to medium well which I thought was really a waste. Their shrimp with confit tomato was excellent, while the rest of their seafood just wasn't great quality. I couldn't eat the garlic calamari at all -- it was very tough and fishy. The smoked salmon was quite fishy (and I love smoked salmon normally). The imitation crab salad was a bit fishy too and needed more acid or something. The short rib, while tender with good flavor, was not cleaned and we got huge pieces of end fat/grizzle that you couldn't eat. The egg with jámon? I love eggs, so it was good but you can see in my picture that the jámon was barely existent. They had jámon on a croquette which was good and jámon on a tomato toast that were good though. Because of the hit and miss on the quality of the meats and seafood, I am giving three stars. A bit of a letdown, unfortunately. At $65/person? I feel like I could have gotten much better in town. read more

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So grateful my wife and I came here for her birthday. The menu is incredible, and can tell every item was made with purpose. The server, manager, and chefs came out and described everything. They were courteous and memorable. We can't wait to come back. The only thing I would say is, if you are celiac/can't have bread, allergy please say right away. They charge an extra 10$ for certain things. They do offer children pricing but it's not the most appropriate place for them. More for adults and date night. Thank you Different Beast :) read more

A Different Beast - Menu but only one side of it - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I have to say buying the premium menu was a quite a disappointment from all the influencers that kept saying how this place had all this amazing food. We were not served it. I didn't get any ribs. I didn't get a lot of the meat. We got the menu of the 65 per person and that was it. when I asked s this all we get? He (the waiter) basically said yes. So disappointed. 90% of this food was just not exceptional and quite disappointing that you could get lobster and snow crabs here in Las Vegas for $80. But for $65 you get baby fist size of imitation crab meat. Not even real caviar on the top. It's just a joke. It's not a place I would ever recommend for locals to bring their family and friends. This is a true tourist spot . $420 later and we are still hungry and to add no kid friendly food. You might as well get the all you can drink for$40 because two sodas was $18. They're way better high-end restaurants that charge half the cost that I paid for four people and higher quality meats and servings. This is not Spaniard food not even Spanish inspired!! And the toasted marshmallow custard was served Frozen. So how can you get to the bottom of where the salt is if it's frozen. Honestly as a manager I would have not even charged us half for even for four people.he only showed up after he charged us and we tipped the waiter. read more

We went to celebrate my sons 21st bday! A great experience. Definitely a must try! We like supporting small businesses. This one is unique, fun and great for celebrations. read more

A Different Beast - Tender pulpo - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Overall loved it! Hubby and I wanted to try a new place for our dinner date. It was casual and decor was not too outrageous. The only thing that I did not like, which was not really the restaurant's fault, was parking! It was full and tight. It is a one way only parking that goes around but you need to be careful as some people will try to enter through the exit. There is no sign though that you can enter through the right side only (facing the strip mall); unless I missed it ‍. We got the $65 premium all you can eat as I wanted the foie gras . As posted, there is a 90 minute limit, which may be stretching it as there are a lot of little plates of food. I should have asked but the timer should start when they do serve the first set of food. They come in three's; they serve three different plates then they put it the next set of orders after the serve. It keeps the food fresh and continuous. However, it may be a drawback for some who like to eat slow. It can also fill you up quickly as you try to eat fast! We got full towards the end so we decided to just share one plate of the last 3 plates (instead of one each, we got one plate for both of us). There are some plates you can only have once but the rest can be ordered twice or more. I couldn't even finish the whole set! If anyone is familiar with Jaleo at the Cosmopolitan, the food is just as good without having to go to the Strip. I thought the price was worth it. We didn't get the $35 all you can have wine/drinks. I prefer cocktails which they didn't offer. It would be nice to have mocktails also. I ordered the Mexican coke while hubby got the Diet coke. He felt cheated lol as the diet coke bottle was tiny hahahaha Overall, we liked it! Definitely will go back. The place was quiet enough to enjoy the food as well as the conversation. read more

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Super cool hidden gem, in my opinion perfect date night spot. Dim lighting, elegant w/ an exclusive feel. The chef actually came out with a couple of the dishes. Hands down she is nothing short of an absolute genius with her menu. The food was beyond incredible, every wine I randomly tried paired beautifully with my dish, and I went top to bottom on the menu which I highly recommend. I would've gone top to bottom on the drink menu but it's hard to let go when everything's already perfect. The service was excellent. 10/10. Chef also said she changes the menu so we are 10000% going back. read more

A Different Beast is firing on all cylinders right now. From the moment we sat down, the service was dialed in--attentive, smooth, and genuinely warm. You can tell this place cares about execution, not just vibes. We went with the Pintxo Menu and the AYX wine pairing, and honestly... zero regrets. The menu shifts with the seasons, which is exactly how a kitchen like this should operate, and we had one of everything. Every single dish came out at the perfect cook and temperature--nothing rushed, nothing overworked. Shoutout where it's absolutely due: Cat, one of the chefs, is doing exceptional work. The balance, restraint, and confidence in the food shows. We even ordered extra foie gras because the verjus reduction is flawless--bright, clean acidity that cuts the richness just right. Dangerous in the best way. Standout favorites: Foie gras - perfectly cooked, amazing jus, just a luxurious bite. Buñuelos - light, crisp, addictive. These disappear fast. Calamari - beautifully cooked, tender, and deeply flavorful. Patatas bravas - perfectly crispy exterior, soft and fluffy interior, and that aioli? Outstanding. No shortcuts here. Everything was cohesive, thoughtful, and genuinely delicious. This is the kind of place where the kitchen and front of house are clearly speaking the same language. One last note that deserves its own spotlight: the Basque cheesecake is hands-down the best cheesecake I've ever had. Full stop. As you move deeper into the slice, the texture subtly changes--creamy at the edges, richer and almost custardy toward the center--so every bite feels intentional and evolving rather than one-note. It's not overly sweet, not heavy, and it lands with that quiet confidence that says the kitchen knows exactly what it's doing. A genuinely perfect ending to an already stellar meal. Fantastic service, a smart and tasty menu, and consistently excellent execution. We'll absolutely be regulars--and happily so. read more

The first time I tried A Different Beast, it was a group of friends, two from the UK (both having vacationed in Spain & and one of them lived in Spain for a spell). I asked them how it compared to the pintxos in Spain, and he said they were in point. We shared a couple of their regular menu (dinner) items, and indulged in all of the (cart) pintxos items offered that evening. We all thoroughly enjoyed them. A few weeks ago I got a notification of a special night offering of all-you-can-eat pintxos for a fixed price of $45/person, so I immediately made a reservation. There were 16 items offered, with 2 being 1-order per person (Braised Wagyu Short Rib and Foie Gras), not including the 2 desserts (Basque Cheesecake and Churros Con Chocolate). We each got one of each (3 choices/round), and then reordered a few of our favorites. Of the 16, only 2 of them were in their normal menu, so most of them served this night was special. I had been eyeing their normal Tastings menu ($89) to try on a future visit, but this special night's offering would have been similar I think, but half the price. Some of them weren't our cup of tea, but what one or two of us didn't like, the other would. All three of us enjoyed having things we never had before, and it was truly a culinary experience. They also had an all-you-can-drink option, including Sangria (red or white) for $35. We opted to just a single drink each instead, as we aren't big drinkers in general. Both sangrias were delicious and paired well with the food. Our Server explained how the pintxos cart worked our first visit (asking if we have been there before). Both times, they checked on us often, cleared plates, refilled waters, and asked about wanting anything else in general. On the special night, they also asked if they wanted us to fire up the next three in line, so we never had a lull in "courses", so as we were gobbling up the last of our current one, they next ones were being delivered to the table. We look forward to a future visit and hope they have another special menu night again. If you are looking for a nice place to have a dinner that's different from other "normal" fancy night out establishments, I highly recommend. Oh! ...and the Basque Cheesecake was scrumptious. read more

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I'm sad to say this will be a bad review mostly because I really wanted to like this place! The service was great but I would hope so because we were one of only 2 parties there on a Wednesday night. Nice place also. When I saw AYCE for $55 and foie gras on the menu I was like sign me up but the food was just so bad. So the first 3 things on the menu were a one per person order. The foie gras was just so plain and just came on a plain toast. They could have easily elevated this dish with a fig jam or something sweet to complement the richness of the foie gras. The next thing was a short rib with mash which was really good but Sadly the only thing that made sense in the whole meal Then there was a chutoro which had some salt and like toasted cracker things. Again super basic Now the rest of the dishes were so all over the place and some shocking to the palate like the anchovie with olives. Both such salty things that just don't go together. The pulpo was so over cooked. It came with potato and I didn't know where the pulpo ended and the potato began. Another thing is most everything comes with toast which I feel that a lot of it didn't even mesh well with toast but if you waste it they may charge. This is their own fault because they're pairing things with bread that really doesn't again complement the dish. I know having a restaurant is a hard business and I hate to bash but I have to be honest the food isn't good :(. My first impression was $55 for an ayce prix fixe-esque menu what a steal! My last impression was that it wasn't even worth $55 read more

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We received a warm welcome and given information on the 3 different prefix menus to choose from. The atmosphere was welcoming. We chose the $65 menu. Once we were seated the server explained everything. Everything we ordered was delicious. The chef even gave us a little surprise to try. I wished we could have eaten more. I can't recommend it enough. Needless to say, it's now one of our favorite, well worth the value. read more

Service on point. Parking was easy (I can see it getting packed once Chicha San Chen is in business). A nice restaurant specializing in food from the Northern Spain region. The food was delicious, but fairly salty - I think that's just how tapas are generally with all the cheeses and meats. Definitely would pair well with a drink. My favorites would have to be the Bocata de Calamares and the Homemade Basque Cheesecake. A bit on the pricier side, so it'd be a great place for anniversaries, birthdays, or any other special occasion! read more

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After a few visits to A Different Beast, I can confidently say this place is something special. I've spent a good amount of time cooking in Spanish restaurants, so I tend to look at this style of food through that lens. This feels like it's coming from a real place. Chef Justin has the menu dialed in with a bit of a Spanish-style omakase feel. Ingredients are sourced thoughtfully. Imported from Spain where it counts, but not forced when local product makes more sense. Always appreciate that balance. The service and pacing is on point. Never dragging, always looking forward to the next bite. The portions are just right so you can try a bit of everything and still circle back to your favorites. The menu shifts often enough that it gives you a reason to come back and see what's new. Vegas has no shortage of great dining options, but this feels a little more personal and unique. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Delicious food and great ambience for date night or group gatherings. We opted for the Suave menu, and really enjoyed the selection. We basically marched down the menu and thoroughly full by the end. Save room for dessert read more

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The restaurant itself has a charming atmosphere and upon walking in you are greeted by their vast selection of wines. Our server was kind and the service itself was prompt. My party and I ordered the $89 tasting menu with the wagyu plato add-on. The majority of the menu items were forgettable, but we did enjoy the croquetta, wild mushroom tapas, wagyu platos, and basque cheesecake. The meal in its entirety is extremely filling mostly in part due to the bread heavy pinxtos trio and the pan con tomate. If I were to visit again I'd opt for a la carte over the tasting menu, but I highly doubt I'll be visiting again anytime soon. read more

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Very unique way of having tapas. The menu is not extensive but has your known tapas and then they own type of tapas. They have a fresh cart of hot and cold tapas that changes. They also have a little sangria cart of white and red option. Service was excellent and our waitress was VERY knowledgeable and help with our questions, ordering and suggestions. They do not have liquor just wine at the moment. The octopus Plato was delicious along with the foie Gras. The fried artichoke was also highly recommended. We got their right at 5 when it opened. Wasn't busy but could be on the weekends. Not cheap eats but was very good. read more

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My husband and I came here last week for his birthday and A Different Beast did NOT disappoint. My husband and I travel for food and this is a journey you do not want to miss out on when you are in Vegas. We did their most expensive menu which to be honest is well priced for all the food that you get. This isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience. Shout out to Timo for his excellent service and care with us during our meal. My one wish would be just a little more lighting only so I can take fabulous photos of the food you guys create. I highly recommend checking this place out and we will back again when we are in town. read more

This restaurant opened last month so we decided to book a reservation and check it out. A special thank you to Alex for answering all my questions concerning the food and thank you to Kat for making some of the best Basque food I've had since my trip to Spain. 100% Acorn fed Iberico Presa - This is "must have" when visiting ADB for the first time. Cooked to perfection with Spanish chorizo, artichoke, and green grapes. Honestly my #1 pick of the night. Clam Arroz - The texture of the rice is excellent and the flavor from the clams make this a unique experience. I will definitely order this dish again. #3 pick of the night. Calamari Sandwich - Another dish you MUST try! The Portuguese sweet bread is excellent and compliments the chive aioli. The calamari is fresh and crunchy. Octopus Bomba - The filling is delicate and flavorful. I would suggest you order this if you like Octopus, but refrain from ordering it if you're on the fence. Croquettas de jamon - Yes, this is legitimately how they are in Spain. Absolutely order this dish as a starter. Potatas Bravas - The potato is exceptionally delicate; how do they make these so soft on the inside? I really enjoyed the hint of seasoning on the crunchy outside and the fluffy delicate and delicious inside. The chorizo bits add a lot of flavor, but don't expect the flavors to hit your tastebuds and blow you away. This is a minimal ingredient dish, and it tastes great, but it's all about the texture for this plate. Churros con Chocolate - Excellent! Another must order after dinner. The churro sticks are fresh off the fryer and the rich chocolate dip really ties it all together. The attention to detail and the unique mix of flavors is something you have to experience personally; my yelp review and limited vocabulary prevent me from accurately describing how the food tastes. Support your local business and check this place out. The food is excellent, and the staff is great. read more

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A Different Beast was absolutely spectacular! Was invited to dinner by a dear friend for dinner and the food was amazing! Tapas style serving which is always fun to have small bites and then circle back to your favorites. Honestly I couldn't select a favorite, I enjoyed it all! They have a nice wine list as well as a great mimosa bar! Loved that! We started with mimosas and went to wine and both were amazing. I can't remember the servers name but she was the sweetest person and so attentive! I gave her a nice tip, she was amazing. The bus staff and the manager were so gracious too! Definitely great energy with great food! The restaurant is nice and has great seating and a bar as well which is nice. I didn't ask if they had happy hour, they are fairly new so it may be there or come down the line possibly. The bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever seen in a restaurant and I am constantly dining out. I can't wait to return! read more

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A strong 4.5 star rating!!! After visiting the Basque region, been looking for basque cuisine especially Pintxos. Another great addition at Las Vegas Chinatown, took over space that MordeoLV and Osaka Sunset. They made the place look bigger by removing the big bar in the middle of the restaurant. One minor thing- after leaving the restaurant, you will smell like cooked food- so if you have plans after dinner- you may think it over. But not a problem since we were heading home. Service is very welcoming and helpful- Will and Alex. Initially thought menu was very limited so we tried most of it. But the bring a cart with different pintxos - term for tapas eaten in Northern Spain- Basque region. Surprising the had about 10-12 pintxos you can choose and noted to have weekly rotations- which is great to hear. Some of our favorite pintxos were crab with caviar, foie gras, the traditional skewer(anchovy, olives, piquillo pepper), steak skewer, and mixed mushrooms. I think we practically tried everything in the love. For the tapas- Really loved the croquette, brava patatas is excellent, and mushroom dish was amazing. Tried all plate dish and I would recommend both the octopus and steak dish. The clam rice dish was ok- a little salty for us. They have a selection of wines and sangria but loved the off menu red wine with Mexican Coke. They do have Txacoli. We celebrate a friend's birthday and they gave us a scope of lemon bar ice cream with a candle. Tried all the desserts- they were good but we like churros the best. The basque cheesecake is more egg tart like not similar to LaVina is San Sebastián. The cream Catalan was demolished by my son. Highly recommend this tapas/pintxos restaurant. Can't wait to try other rotation pintxos and hope they continue to add on to the menu. Best of luck!!!! read more

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Such a great surprise. Service and food both excellent. White sangria is some of the best I've had. Chef was so sweet and came to check on us to make sure we enjoyed the food. We will be back soon! read more

My only regret is that we have not dined here before. I am leery of AYCE restaurants. Usually they have a couple of All Star dishes and a steep drop after. Not here. For only $65 per person we had a full tasting menu plus a come back on many of our favorites. Our server Timo was very knowledgeable and let us go at our pace which was fast so we could navigate 22 items and come back for more. Our bottomless beverages were always filled and fresh. Comparing other Tapas we had in Vegas this is much more creative, and better use of ingredients. The overall experience is best in class and my first choice for atmosphere and food when I want to relax, enjoy some beverages and have good food and conversation with friends. First time I ever saw a bidet at a restaurant and that won me over. It shows that they are purposefull in everything they do. Looking forward to sharing this place with others. read more

Came in Friday evening and pretty much had the place to ourselves. The restaurant decor was nice and the service was attentive and informative. All the tapas we tried were delicious. I especially liked the octopus and meatballs. The place has lots of potential and I hope more people go to try it out! I know we'll be back :) read more

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This place is a little out of the way, but well worth the ride to get there. Food is outstanding and very very reasonably priced. Had had a great time getting recommendations from our waiter own food and drinks. Everything was as good or better than he said. read more

Get off the strip and have amazing great experience. The staff is very helpful with food options (killer papas and chocolate churros). They recommend different selections as the menu offer many ample options (which are made to order). As my papa said back to me as a little kid. "Don't be a dum dum, and have some great tapas for a reasonable sum." read more

Glad we made the drive from a Centennial for this delish spot! Service, ambiance, food, cleanliness - all awesome ! Don't miss out! My favorites were the pork, pan con tomate, albondigas and the cheesecake! We will be back. read more

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What an amazing experience. A large assortment of small bites on the menu with a distinct Basque flair. The foie gras was absolutely amazing. Items came out quickly and the waiter kept checking on us. The chef greeted us during our last course and let us know that they change items out every few weeks so the menu stays fresh. read more

Wonderful food and service. It's a meal you have to go to Spain to eat. It's inexpensive for what you get. read more

My wife and I have eaten here three times, and they are great and consistent under three different circumstances. Justin and Alex did an amazing job catering my wife and my wedding. It was what I thought a fairly difficult task given the limited venue space and equipment. The team at A Different Beast were troopers, braving 110F + heat to cook us and our guests a multi-couse family dinner and apps (pintxos) . Every dish came out perfectly. We had 100+ people, and the review was completely and overwhelmingly positive. The iberico chop was cooked perfectly. Everyone raved about the 63-degree egg with wild mushroom. The albondigas was a crowd pleaser. I can also add that the food was almost identical to when I went tasting at their restaurant. The night wouldn't have been the same without them. read more

Nice place for Spain tapas, food and services are very good. The atmosphere is also nice. So glad I picked this ayce place over those long waiting sushi places! read more

1000 starts if I could The staffs customer service was above and beyond! William and Timo were so friendly and kind, they explained everything in grave detail. Both chefs came out to greet and acknowledge us. The food was extremely exceptional and high quality. The wine selection was superb. I personally recommend Tsakolina white wine. We had 2 bottles The decor and ambiance was so relaxing yet romantic great for a date or girls night. Do yourself a favor and come to check this amazing restaurant out read more

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Excellent! A real off-Strip gem! It being our first visit, we sampled from their Primo menu, and you could tell that the chef team had put a lot of thought into the construction of each dish. A lot of tapas places lean towards heavy, fried options but not here. The AYCE format gives the opportunity to try a wide variety of dishes - think of it as a build your own tasting menu! Service was excellent and visits from Alex who manages front of house during our meal, and Chef Justin as we were finishing our deserts, rounded out an evening that showed the entire team is committed to both the quality of your meal and your dining experience. We'll be back and we'll be bringing friends! read more

Wow, what a hidden gem with beautiful decor and amazingly crafted food. Every piece of tapas was done with care, and the palette was balanced and nuanced. On top of it, you just cannot beat the amazing pricing for the tasting menu! It's marketed as AYCE, and the quality of the food is way better than any typical AYCE restaurant. So, you get the added bonus of walking out of the restaurant completely satisfied. read more

I came with my parents to celebrate a birthday. We went with the Menu Premio and we were amazed at the value of what we got for less than $60/person. Some faves between the three of us were the Foie Gras, Txaka, and Anchovy. We tried everything on the front side of the menu but were too full to try the tapas on the back and were only able to share a basque cheesecake for dessert by the end of the night - but I'm definitely leaving enough room for a whole one for myself next time I visit! Birthday celebration came with complimentary chocolate icecream - and it was SO good. Make sure you like bread because almost every item comes on top of some bread! Also wanted to make sure to highlight the service - we were greeted by the manager Alex and he would check in and help to refill water, etc. the whole night. Our main server Timo was really fantastic - we were having some difficulties portioning our orders out because we wanted to try everything but it was a lot - but he was really patient with us and he ended up just planning the entire meal out for us. Finally, our assistant server Christina was so on top of clearing our tables and explained all our dishes to us with a really great attitude. Overall we left feeling like we found a hidden gem :) I hope it doesn't stay too hidden for long! read more

Stellar food, friendly staff, great vibes. Without question some of the best food I've had in Vegas. Chef Justin even came by to say hi at the end of our meal and share a bit about his story and history with the cuisine. Very cool to learn more about Spain (and get some great recommendations for next time I go visit). Already looking forward to the next time I'm in town, just so I can stop in for a meal. Fantastic! read more

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Having spent a great vacation last year eating my way through Bilbao, San Sebastián and Barcelona, I came back to Vegas wondering when I was ever going to get pintxos again. When I saw the sign for ABD go up, i kept reminding myself that this was going to be a must-try for me. After months of waiting, ADB finally opened and I finally got my chance to try this place out. It did not disappoint. The pintxos are authentic to what I remember from last year. That first bite brought me back to the bars of Bilbao and those nights hopping from one to another - trying out every possible pintxo we could. I wish every foodie gets a chance to visit Bilbao and San Sebastián. But if you're in Vegas, you have the next best thing. We did the tasting menu. But next time, yes, I'll be back again soon ... just the pintxos will do. And one last thing, they have a killer wine list. A lot of Spanish wines that most places don't carry, especially those from northern Spain. Ps. Owners said the tasting menu changes almost weekly, depending on the fresh ingredients available. read more

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Fabulous experience! Foodies need to visit. So many unique combinations. After a trip to San Sebastián, Spain, we were excited to check this out. No disappointments. Great service. We loved it! read more

The experience was good. I had high expectations for this restaurant. We did the 'A Different Beast Tasting Menu' and it was ok. Some of the dishes were way better than others. Was it something to write home about? No. Would I go back? Maybe for one of the dishes and a glass of wine. With all of the restaurants in Vegas, this did not make my list of must return to. I will note that the service was INCREDIBLE. It's a fun experience especially if you haven't had Spanish tapas/food. read more

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The place used to be epic. They had since switched the concept. Despite it being all you can eat...Don't really enjoy mini sandwiches and no main course, and you are sitting at a table read more

What a different dining vibe and its fantastic! Tapas plates are delicious and served with enough time for complete tasting and then waiting for next serving. read more

My wife and I celebrated our 31st Wedding tonight at ADB. I'm Basque and am always looking for a place that serves tapas and pintxos. ADB didn't disappoint as everything was excellent and reminded me of being in San Sebastián. A must try! read more

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