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    Abrazo

    4.5 (256 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Victor U.

    We were a group to share tapas so I'm not even sure what we ordered, but the dishes were solid. I understand tapas is smaller plates but they were quite expensive per plate. I much rather have a fun meal to myself, but the experience was fun

    Croquetas
    Carson M.

    My family booked a party of 9 and we were seated in the back area which was dimly lit but reminded me of a rustic restaurant in France or Spain. Service was good and waters were refilled promptly. We ordered almost all the appetizers and three entrees along with two desserts. I would rate Abrazo overall a 4.5/5! I would say the appetizers were more memorable than the entrees. Standout appetizers were: oysters, house bread, octopus, trout dip, patatas bravas, croquetas, albondigas, and gambas al ajillo. Pro tip: order the house bread to soak up all of the sauce from the various appetizers (trout dip, patatas, meatballs, and gambas al ajillo). The house bread had a crispy exterior and fluffy inside, like a warm focaccia. Croquetas had a nice hint of truffle and fried well, meatballs and gambas had a lot of sauce and also cooked well. I was disappointed in the seafood paella, but the lamb loin and pork chop were good. The paella did not seem to have much depth in flavor and mostly tasted like the essence from the clam. I would much rather prefer the paella from Teleferic. The pork chop was seasoned and cooked well. The lamb loin was the best entree out of the three as it was very tender and had a lot of sauce - perhaps a bit oily, though. Desserts were tasty as well! Ricotta bunuelo and strawberry empanada. Airy fried donuts with vanilla ice cream on the side, and the empanadas were slightly crispy but came with some sort of mint ice cream that paired well with the strawberry. Definitely not a bad choice if you don't want to wait in line at Swensen's across the street after dinner.

    Ted C.

    Really cute spot for spanish food. I thought the restaurant looked like something I'd find in Carmel. Came with two friends and ordered a few dishes that were easy to share, among them (I forget the names so bear with me) was a crispy potato dish, oysters, fish (I believe the petals sole), and paella. The fish and paella were stand outs, while I thought the bread could be skipped. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

    Croquettes, bread, and patatas bravas !
    Isabella R.

    Abrazo was such a great spot--the food was delicious across the board. The paella was packed with flavor, though I personally would've loved a little more socarrat (that crispy golden bottom layer always hits). Still, everything was deliciosos, and I already want to come back to try more. The ambiance was cozy and welcoming, with a warm vibe that made it easy to settle in and enjoy the evening. It's the kind of place that feels perfect for catching up with friends over a good meal and wine. One small note--our server didn't seem super into it that night, but hey, it happens. It didn't take away from the overall experience too much, and the food and setting made up for it. Can't wait to come back and see what else is on the menu.

    Roasted carrots
    McLane B.

    Really cute dining area, fantastic food, and great staff. We got 7 plates for 3 which was the right amount for us, though they recommend about 3/person.

    Croquetas
    Andres N.

    Came here on a whim on a Saturday night recently for some drinks and tapas. We weren't too hungry so the idea of sharing small plates seemed like the best solution for our evening. The whole front of the restaurant was booked for a private event but they still had some tables saved in the back dining room which was appreciated. This back space feels like a Mediterranean basement somewhere in Spain with low lighting and relaxing music. We were seated in a cozy spot spaced away from the other 2 tables that were there so far for the evening. We got 2 glasses of really delicious wine and ordered 3 tapas plates to sample and share. The croquetas, papas bravas, and roasted carrots. All the dishes came out relatively quick and paced evenly throughtout. Our server was pleasant and polite and made sure we had a nice time. The highlight were definitely the papas bravas. These had a nice lovely crisp and flavor and hit the spot just right. The croquetas were not really what I was expecting and did not really have much flavor to them. Lastly, the carrot dish was a bit ambitious. It sounded good in theory but the plate that we received didn't make much sense. There was a thinly sliced cheese on top that for me didn't blend well with the other flavors. It also had 2 random orange slices and pomegranate seeds. I appreciate the creativity but I didn't feel as if it was cohesive enough. We got their cheesecake for dessert which was a nice conclusion to our dinner paired up with one of the best carajillos I have had in awhile. Shoutout to the bartender for making them! All in all it was fun to try this spot out. The atmosphere in this back dining room was very relaxing and quaint and we enjoyed our time even though not all the dishes "clicked". I will say, some of the entrees which we didnt try this time sounded delicious and would certainly warrant a return for a nice dinner, wine, and a delicious carajillo to finish it off.

    Boneless Pork Chop

    Fantastic service, delicious food with inventive preparation. I had the Steak Tartare and the Boneless Pork Chop. Both beautifully presented. Sat by the window with a wonderful view of cable cars back and forth and local street life.

    Oysters
    Ngan V.

    My girlfriend and I went during the evening to abrazo. When we walked in, we were greeted with great hospitality by the hostess and seated right away. Our server was amazing and took care of us the whole night and checked up on us consistently. The first two small plates we ordered were so tasty. The shrimp and sauce was paired perfectly with the bread. The charred octopus had a very unique taste and was long lasting after flavor. The main course definitely was the star of the night. The first bite of the rice filled my mouth with flavors and the seafood paired with it made it so delicious! I love Abrazo and would definitely take my closest friends here.

    Sayana S.

    Great tapas place. Delicious food, great service and cozy ambiance. Highly recommend making reservations.

    Potato soup
    Grace C.

    Abrazo is a tapas restaurant in Russian Hill. The food is consistently excellent here. My favorite things to get are the potato soup, croquettes, patatas bravas & the steak. They always have great salads on rotation too. We recently had one with oranges & avocado. Worth a visit if you're feeling tapas and in the neighborhood! I live half a block away and have been here several times, and I've never left disappointed. I do miss the little taco pop-up they had during the pandemic.

    Seafood Paella
    Michelle H.

    Date of Visit: 4/6/2024 Found the highly rated Tapas restaurant in Russian Hill, Abrazo was established in 2018 by chef and owner Michael Pawlik. The menu is focusing in Spanish-California cuisine, sourcing from local farms with the freshest and traditional ingredients. Abrazo located in the corner of Hyde and Union street, with a lofty 18ft ceiling and a cute bar. With cocktails and wine origins from both Spain and Napa Valley. Abrazo has a great rating on both Yelp and Google, which is a well-known restaurant for friends and family to gather on weekends or after work. Red Sangria $12 I ordered the red sangria on the cocktail menu. It was made by Spanish red wine, cava, grape juice and orange and apple. Not bad but not too special. We ordered 5 appetizers and 4 main courses to share between the 6 of us. Appetizers: Charred Octopus $18 One of my favorite is the charred octopus with grilled potatoes, kumquats, shellfish juice and grilled scallion vinaigrette to add some sourness on top. Gambas Al Ajillo $18 I also love the gambas, which is one of my must-order dish while eating at a Tapas restaurant. Prawns cut in to pieces, with Garbanzo Bean Puree on the side. The prawns was seasoned with espellette, cilantro, and pickled Fresno. On top there are two crunchy pieces of crostini. Patatas Bravas $13 Pieces of Russet potato which are crispy on the outside and decorated with Aji Amarillo Aioli, piquillo and chive. Croquetas $14 Highly recommend the croquetas too! Crispy balls wrap with braised Chicken, Serrano ham, Calabrian chilles, and black truffle aioli on the side. Butter Lettuce $14 This is a nice salad to pair with all the seafood! Lettuce mixed with blood orange, avocado, radish, pomegranate, almond, and citrus vinaigrette, with feta cheese to add some diary. Main Courses: Lamb Chops $43 Four medium lamb chops mixed with cauliflower puree, cous cous, currant, mint, pomegranate, almond, and pickled ramp-olive salsa. King Salmon $36 A large piece of King Salmon that was crispy on the skin and soft and tasty. On top there were toasted fregula, piquillo, fennel, tomato, Swiss chard chorizo vinaigrette, and smoked onion crema. Boneless Pork Chop $32 The portion of the boneless pork chop is quite huge. With pea puree, bacon, fava bean, asparagus, snap pea, and tomato-olive compote and Sherry vinaigrette on top. Seafood Paella $48 The most popular dishes while having Spanish tapas is the seafood paella. Made with bomba rice, added the saffron, chorizo, prawns, mussels, clams, monkfish, squid, smoked paprika aioli, and a grilled lemon.

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    Ask the Community - Abrazo

    Is there a parking lot nearby?

    Unfortunately not, they turned the closest garage into condos a few years back

    Is there outside dining with a heater?

    Yes, we do have outdoor dining with heaters.

    Do you have a private dining room for about 20 people?

    Unfortunately, the room will fit 18 max.

    May I know how much is it for corkage fee?

    $25.00

    Looking to come here for dinner, but I have a friend who is vegan. Is there any vegan options?

    We can/will always accommodate for all dietary restrictions. Yes, we will provide vegan options

    Is Abrazo still open? I didn't see it available for delivery when I checked. It's our favorite spot. Neighborhood gem with top quality. A best spot in SF.

    We are open from 5:30-8:30 for pick up, or delivery through doordash as of right now. Call (415)872-9239 to place a pick up order. Thank you for the kind words

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