Real Spanish tapas improved and adjusted for a non Spanish palate. A gem!! Garces is a great chef.

3.5 stars. Would have brought it to 4, but really it was just 1 dish that stood out to me. WAIT: Came on a Saturday night at 5:30 pm because we got rejected from Zahar. We got seated right away for a party of 2. The place was bustling, but not overly crowded. ATMOSPHERE: Dimly lit, candles, open-ish kitchen. This place is trendy and I could see people getting dressed up to come here to enjoy a nice dinner. FOOD: Not being super hungry, we ordered 3 plates and it was enough food for us. ENSALADA VERDE - the best salad I've had in a while. I know, it's just a salad but even my husband who doesn't like salads enjoyed this. It has chopped lettuce, fava beans, asparagus, avocado and then a grated parmesan on top. Everything blends perfectly together with a light dressing that is very tasty. I think the avocado adds a bit of creaminess to everything else and ties it nicely. The parmesan (I think it is) is a huge sheet, which adds a saltiness to the dish. Highly recommended! IBERICO HAM - hearing about this special type of ham, we decided to try it. it came with 9 or so thin oval slices and then some bread. It was good but not mind blowing, I think I actually like prosciutto better still. MADRE E HIJO - a slight disappointment. The concept of the dish sounded good. The chicken was very tender and moist despite being white meat, but the "truffle" didn't taste like typical flavorful truffle but was more of an earthly black mushroom taste. The egg was good but small, mostly yolk. Overall, some good dishes, but not enough to warrant 4 stars. That salad though... read more

This is one of my favorite spots to go with a group! We love ordering a ton of tapas for everyone to try- my go tos are the polpo, patatas bravas, and cheese board but I've had so many different things there and always loved everything. Tried the paella for the first time last week and it was amazing! Super helpful that they were able to accommodate a shellfish allergy at the table by leaving out the mussels with notification of the allergy- they were so nice about it and very accommodating! read more

I went to Amada for restaurant week. It was a highly anticipated meal. I will start with the positives. The food was really good. I have no complaints as to quality and taste. The sangria was delicious. I was really disappointed with the amount of food. I am 100% aware this was tapas, but it truly was not enough food. You would think for a multi-course meal, you would at least leave the restaurant comfortable. It was just not a satisfying amount of food. I also felt a bit rushed. I will probably not be returning to Amada. If you want a light lunch or a snack I highly recommend this restaurant. However, this is just not enough food for dinner. read more

Came here last Thursday for restaurant week. Good for drinks. The tapas were savory and very flavorful. Recommend bringing a few people so that you can share the dishes among the party and try a wider variety of the menu. Although the portions on most items were okay in size, I thought the pepper stuffed with crab meat was a little chancy. We did not care for the desserts that were offered. One was completely sour, which is why I could not give this restaurant five stars. So come for the drinks and tapas but skip dessert. read more

This place is truly amazing. It's hard to believe a restaurant can be this consistent as long as it has. We can't here 7 years ago and it was excellent then and it's still just as good, if not better than it was the 1st time. Thanks for being a "go to" place. read more

For a place known for small plates, I need to give some love to their Paella. It is the best I have ever had and I am so hard pressed to ever order it anywhere else! Service is always swift and wonderful, wine selection is good and food is always delicious. read more

Restaurant week SUCCESS. The absolute perfect way to try food at this restaurant. $35 for 2 first courses, 2 second courses and a dessert PER PERSON. First courses we chose were: manchego cheese with truffle lavender honey (I still dream about this), garlic shrimp, ham croquettes, and the Serrano ham (prosciutto). The garlic shrimp is a must try. The garlic butter it sits in is very much like escargot garlic butter - perfect with the bread it's served with. The manchego cheese was salty and good and was a great pairing with the thin apple slices and lavender truffle honey. First, I love everything with truffles. This honey was no exception. I wanted to pour it on everything. So great. Serrano ham was really good, my favorite deli meat, but nothing super special about this. Ham croquettes were very good. I would definitely order them again. For the second course we ordered the hanger steak, the mushroom truffle rice, the calamari, and the crab stuffed pepper. I was most excited about the crab stuffed pepper because I love chile relleno. It was small (I know this is tapas) but it was mighty. But I wish I had like 3 of them. The calamari was grilled and amazingly tender - one of the best things I ate all night. Hanger steak was flavorful and tender as well, but nothing super special about it that would make me order this again here. The mushroom rice was life. Truffles again = Heaven. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Awesome happy hour from 5-6pm. When I'm headed across the river for a concert, it's my favorite stop on the way! read more

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Overpriced for quality, quantity of food and service. There are many better options in Philly. That's pretty much sums it up. Underwhelmed by whole experience. It's exactly how I remember from visiting it while ago. read more

Hooooooooooly cow that was good. Honey brought me here as part of my birthday weekend. We ate quite late, as is traditional for tapas. The dark and cozy dining room was full of glimmering lanterns and candle light. Honey had some sort of citrus-y tequila cocktail called Broken Hugs, which he said was excellent. I went for the Spanish Mojito, which was crisp and refreshing. But. The Food. Sweet Lord! We opened with the Manchego cheese plate which featured lavender-infused honey. Incredibly complex and delicious. Then there was Pulpo (octopus) all crispy and chewy and lemony and it was so good that we literally high-fived each other. Amanda's Empanada was so savory! It came with the most wonderful, silky artichoke escabeche. I do not really know what escabeche is. All i know is, i nearly stabbed the waitress who attempted to remove the plate before every single morsel had been consumed. The Patatas Bravas had a paprika aioli that induced me to carefully swipe the last bits of it off the plate with my fingers. I said I nearly just picked it up and licked it; Honey replied that this level of restraint is terrific personal growth for me! He knows me so well. Then the Crudo (tuna) cane out and it had all this briny, savory, crunchy stuff on it. By this time we were almost stunned into a trance, a joyful fugue state. Next up, Coca de Alcachofas, a flatbread with mushrooms and artichoke and Manchego, and it was heavenly. We finished up with Zanahorias, a sort of lemony salad with quinoa and whatnot, which sounds perfectly dreadful, I know. But in fact the flavors and textures were so complex and beguiling that we ate in silence, making grimaces of eye-rolling astonishment. We staggered back to our hotel, where Honey laid down on the bed and just laughed out loud about how amazing that was. And then he fell asleep 10 seconds later. This busy area of Philadelphia, Penn's Landing, is bustling day and night. Parking is an issue and you'll probably have to pay for it. In terms of accessibility, frankly the whole area is kind of terrible. A person in a wheelchair would have a really tough time. It would be doable on crutches, I think. This place would be all right for vegetarians but if you're vegan, don't bother. I'm really sorry but there's maybe three items a vegan could eat. Having said that, this was one of the top 5 meals I've eaten for this whole decade. I can't wait to return. There was no dessert on the menu but i only regretted that i didn't have any room left to try the cauliflower! read more

I went to Amada for the first time during Center City Restaurant Week and it was AMAZING! Best tapas restaurant I have been to! It was very busy, however, the ambiance remained intimate. The lighting was dim and the cushioned booths were very comfortable. The food was perfectly flavored and the options were endless. I would suggest going with a group so you can try a wider variety of dishes. The Spanish octopus, garlic shrimp, and beef short rib flatbread were my personal favorites. read more

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Well, this trip to amada was a little eh. Overall I'd give 3.5 stars. I started off with the matador drink which was very good (I ended up getting a second one which wasn't as great, but still good). We then moved onto the food: - Ham croquettes - verrrrry tasty. 4/5 - potatoes bravas - should've been much better, but they were overdone. 3/5 - roasted cauliflower - ok but not great. Was very dry. 2/5 - queso de cabra - it was good but nothing to write home about. 3/5 - scallops - very very lackluster. Maybe I was just expecting more of a crust since the waiter told me they were pan roasted. They were just lacking some "wow" taste. No disrespect, but I've made better scallops as home. 3/5 - wagyu sirloin (medium rare) - oh boy I had really high hopes for this. Didn't taste like wagyu at all to me. Again, I was hoping for the "wow" and it was just "meh". $32 for that small amount of steak should've been out of this world. 3/5 I had been here years and years ago and the food was amazing back then. Maybe this was just an off night. The service was 5/5 and ambiance 5/5. I feel that I just didn't get my money's worth out of a $150+ meal for 2 people. When I spend that much, I wanna be blown away. read more

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Food was pretty good. It's a $9 beer kind of place. Most people wearing sweaters and jeans. Sneakers. Always gonna be one dude in an eagles hoodie, so don't stress about the dress code too much. The ensalade jamón was great and plenty to split. read more

Our waiter, Veer, had great recommendations and was very helpful. The brussel sprouts were the BEST we've ever had. So so so delicious and if you like brussel sprouts these are a MUST. The patatas bravas weren't a fav of ours but if you like paprika go for it. The crab stuffed peppers were also delish. White sangria is always a hit! Definitely will come back :) read more

I may be going with an unpopular opinion here, but I've been to this Amada twice now, and both times have had a reasonably OK, but not quite a 4 or 5 star experience. On my latest trip, we booked a table for 5. We were sat at a 4 person table, with three seats along the booth side. The crowding was annoying at first but more pronounced as food was coming out. Our waiter was relatively attentive, but was not friendly, really. Our water glasses stayed full for much of dinner, but it was tough to get a second round of cocktails. The food here is on par with other tasting menu / small plates spots around Philly. Some of the dishes we tried were excellent: -Skirt steak -Lobster paealla -Bacon wrapped dates -Lamb meatballs The list of good, not crazy-great foods include: -Octopus -Grilled mushrooms -Eggplant -Garlic shrimp What I'm seeing as I read this list is that Amada does decadence well. But when it comes to the less rich, more light and lean fare, their execution is lacking some of the spark that is infused in the more indulgent menu items. I did also enjoy my wine, the sangria was loved by all of my dining companions, and we thought the atmosphere and lighting for dinner on a Wednesday was nice. I will come back, Amada, and give some more of the menu a try. Maybe not tomorrow, maybe not the next day, but I'll be back! read more

I had very fond memories of this restaurant and had been wanting to go back for a long time. I was so disappointed, nothing was really special. We had the salad which was uninspired, the tangy dressing is gone, the dates and bacon were over cooked, the brussels sprouts were the best thing we had, and the octopus was decent though the flavor was lacking and the potatoes were flavorless. The chicken skewers we just plain dark meat, not enough green sauce to even spice it up with that and the salad on the the pork milanes was wilted. The chocolate cake tasted fine but was hard from being frozen or refrigerated to long. Just not worth it. So sad, as I had so many wonderful memories of many great celebrations and meal Amada. read more

Came here during restaurant week and it was also my boyfriend and I's 2 year anniversary. Never heard of this place and the only thing I knew about it was that it's similar to tapas. The place is really pretty and I like how you can see the kitchen, although we were seated in the back area. Restaurant Week menu had a lot to choose from and everything sounded delicious! Apps we ordered were one of the cheese plate and some salami. For our entree, we were alouf to pick two each. So I ordered mushroom risotto and shrimp flatbread (not the exact name. I forgot) And my boyfriend got the beef stew and fired pork belly. They were all very tasty and full of flavor! It was served really hot too, which I love because most of the time at other places our entrees are served warm and I like my food burning hot. It's hard to pick a favorite out of the four but the beef stew and shrimp flat bread was the better tasting ones if i had to pick. The shrimp flatbread had a little spice in it which gave it that extra kick. Love it! Dessert was delicious as well. I don't remember the names of both of them but overall, the experience here was amazing and I would definitely come back here no doubt about it. Even though it was tapas style, there was so much food that the two of us could not even finish it. The portion sizes was generous as well. Worth the price in my opinion! read more

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Lovely dinner spot located in old city, Philadelphia. I wasn't sure what to expect, and was surprised by the depth of the tapas menu, and the mix of dishes available. There is Also a lengthy drink menu. I would highly recommend the Blanco sangria. It had slight hints of apple and pear mixed with white wine. Come with the group and get a pitcher! Also a great spot for date night or in my case anniversary dinner. We would probably recommend getting 4 to 5 of the dishes and splitting them between the two of you. We started off with the bacon wrapped dates, which were delectable. Very creamy with the blue cheese and the sauce it sat on. We followed that up with the potatoes brava. These were delicious, and the sauce was smoky and had a great kick to it. The lamb is something we also highly recommend though, whether you get the smaller large. It was extremely well seasoned and cooked to perfection. We didn't try anything on the dessert menu, but all the choices also looked delicious. Happy hour also looks like a great time which is between 5 to 7 PM. Would highly recommend if you're in the area or wanting a night out for a great meal. read more

Great tapas! My son and I walked into Amada on a cold wintry night -- and we were greeted with warmth and light and tantalizing smells of food. We decided to order vegetarian plates tonight. We had olives, patatas brava coated in red paprika, decent fried eggplant, incredibly delicious wild mushrooms with rice, summer squash with manchego cheese, and the hit of the evening a flatbread topped with artichokes & truffles & manchego. Great service. We had an excellent meal. read more

My husband and I have recently had both their take-home option and eaten in their outdoor space. Both options are great- though going in person is still the best way to go: you just can't beat kitchen-to-table fresh and hot deliciousness! We ordered an array of small plates: octopus, charcuterie, patatas bravas, shrimp, flatbreads, meatballs etc. I think between the two times we've only skipped over a few of their options- they are all wonderful and delicious. If you are unsure of what to order, go with the fan favorites, shrimp, meatballs, and patatas bravas. For mains we decided to go vegetarian and selected arroz temporado and boy was that yummy!! We shared everything and ordered 4-5 small plates each time and re-ordered the rice because it was so wonderful. Definitely a great place to eat and we will be back many times! read more

This might have been one of the best meals I have had in my life. Tapas bars are best with a group of people, and this was a great experience. We all ordered different things and shared, shared, and shared. The sangria with hints of raspberry was wonderful. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Philadelphia read more

We went here because lady walking in said it was excellent, but the Pork was overcooked and barely edible in the pernil. Expensive and small portions. read more

Nice atmosphere and good service. I wasn't impressed by the food. The tapas were over seasoned, maybe to compensate for the size (or the price?). The patatas bravas and the croquetas were too salty, the pulpo was ok and the albondigas too sweet. The entrecôte was super tender but again, very very salty. The nabos y Hoyas were swimming in oil, same for the coca de costillas de ternera. FYI, all these plates are very very small. Finally the paella Valenciana, was good and a generous portion but I could only enjoy couple of bites before I had to reach for water to wash out the saltiness and the excess of oil...... read more

Not only was the food and atmosphere top notch, I had an incident upon walking in when I had low blood sugar and almost fainted and the manager swiftly got me seated and brought a me a juice and checked on me multiple times to make sure I felt better. The service here was above and beyond from the manager to the wait staff. Our waters were always refilled, offered us drinks before we sat with them empty, plates were always cleared as soon as they were finished. I will be returning and also recommending this restaurant to others! Thank you. read more

The tapas were great and had great flavors. I tried the artichoke flatbread, papatas bravas, the octopus, and the sausage. Why 3 stars? Cuase the paella was not good, too much chicken, barely any sausage/seafood, and the overall falvor profile was sweet instead of savory. read more

I came here for restaurant week with two of my friends and had been highly anticipating the visit since I booked the reservation! I'm super excited to say that the food did not disappoint and lived up to my hyped up expectations. The menu was a prix fixe selection of tapas and the dishes were meant to be shared. We each ordered different plates because we wanted to try some of everything and honestly this is a method that I would recommend. Upon walking into the restaurant, you experience a cozy, sophisticated atmosphere and are immediately greeted by friendly staff (Also, the smell of truffles fills the room, so we were already excited!). Our waiter, Edwin, was excellent and gave us great recommendations. The restaurant week menu gives you the option to choose two appetizers, two entrees, and one dessert. I highly recommend getting the manchego cheese plate because the lavender truffle honey is to die for!! We loved it so much we bought two jars when our waiter told a they sell it in-house! Other stand-out dishes include the coliflor (get this) and the ham croquettes. Overall, from the attentiveness of the staff, to the pacing of the meal, to the delicious dishes that were served (especially during a hectic week like restaurant week), I was really happy with my experience at Amada. read more

I went into Amada with high expectations. The people I was dining with had been there before and they spoke highly of it so I was excited. We got there a little early and grabbed drinks at the bar. I ordered the Rose Gold which was a vodka cocktail with passionfruit. It was actually very good and refreshing, I enjoyed the combination a lot. Our table was ready quickly and we were seated in the back of the restaurant. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the decor of the place. It was dark, but it fit the mood. This restaurant is the type where you order several small plates and then share them with everyone at the table. We ordered a plethora of things, but if I'm being honest, nothing really stood out to me. It was all just okay. If I had to pick something that was my favorite though, I would pick the grilled octopus. It was pretty decent. As for everything else, it was okay. We ordered the strip steak and it was not good. It was difficult to cut, very chewy, and kind of cold. We asked for another and they were happy to give us a second and honestly, it was about the same in quality. The staff of Amada were very nice about it however and even brought us a third which again, did not satisfy us. It may have just been a bad batch of meat because this dish had been recommended to us before going. Even though our experience was just okay, the staff was very accommodating and were nice enough to remove a few things off of our bill and welcomed us to come back and try again. The only one who was not pleasant was our waiter who seemed annoyed and rude due to our complaints. Overall though, Amada was just okay for me and I am hesitant to try it again. read more

Amazingly my friend, self proclaimed Ambassador of Philly, got us a private tasting for Iron Chef Jose Garces' Amada! The traditional Spanish tapas and sangrias were exceptional! Pulpo ala Gallega, Gambas al Ajillo, Empanadas, Madre y Hijo, Lamb chops, Setas ala Plancha and Scallop Toros compliments of the chef! Service was exceptional! #myeveryday #worktrip #foodtrip #amadaphl #spanishtapas #sangria read more

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Amada has been on my "to visit" list for a long time. We showed up without a reservation (would make one in the future), but were able to get seats at the bar for Happy Hour. It happened to work out of my friend and I to come during Philly Wine Week. We opted for the $25 flight special of wines from Galicia. Two whites, two reds. Since we were there for Happy Hour tapas were $5 each from their HH list. We ended up ordering the patatas bravas, croquetas de jamón, tortilla española and the manchego cheese. Keeping in mind that the tapas are only $5 each, it was a good deal. However, we could have probably ordered double what we did and still would have been hungry. Amada is beautiful and definitely will take you back to evenings of sipping wine in Spain. The food was good, but very small (but the HH deal was good). I would come back for HH again, but not sure I'd do a full meal. read more

We had the best experience here!!!! We were on a quick stop through Phil and chose one restaurant for dinner and sooooo thrilled this was our choice! What a treat!! The service, ambiance, and food are SUPERB!! Def recommend ordering a bunch of tapas and sharing family style. Everything was SOOOO good!!!!!! We will def be back whenever we're in Philly!! It's a must do! read more

Great selection of drinks and romantic ambiance at the classy and well designed bar. Drinks were great and bartenders were nice. Dinner was slightly above average and service was ok at best. Appeared our waitress was having a bad night, she was pretty miserable (although she seemed to be trying her best to hide it). Would definitely come back for a night at the bar. read more

My friend and I came here for happy hour and loved the drinks! Their red sangria was amazing and so reasonable for happy hour!! I will say, their tapas in general are a little pricier than some other tapas bars I've been to, so we opted for HH options. Enjoyed our experience but don't know if it'd be my first recommendation in Philly for happy hour. read more

This is my first time at Amada and I have to say I was definitely impressed! House sangrias, tapas, and a concise but pleasing Happy Hour Menu, I definitely left thinking about my next visit. I indulged in the red sangria, a Spanish libation that you are guaranteed to not find better anywhere else in the city. The Patatas Bravas, the scallops, asparagus, and crab meat wrapped in pepinos were the stand out options we ordered. The flavors were bold and spot on. In traditional tapa style each dish was small but significant in the grand scheme of the meal. The service was impeccable with each item made to order and coming out in its respective time (which wasn't long at all). The staff was all very polite and knowledgeable as to the various ingredients in each dish and they certainly made appropriate recommendations as well. Thank you so much for a delicious experience! read more

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I admit, I'm a little biased because I have loved all of Jose Garces' restaurants. Went for happy hour ($5 sangria and tapas menu). My boyfriend and I tried both the white and red sangrias - DELICIOUS! We also had the chorizo from the hot menu, tortilla española [thick omelette with potatoes and a saffron aioli], and croquetas de jamon [ham croquettes]. Everything was delicious! Definitely will come back! The restaurant interior is classy and typical spaniard style. Hanging ham, barrels with sangria in them [I thought that was awesome], and open kitchen! Bartender was funny and not overbearing. He also suggested the chorizo - great recommendation! read more

Amada - Tortilla española and croquetas de jamón AMAZING. DROOLING. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I absolutely loved Amada! My family was visiting and I wanted to take them to a nice dinner, so I made a reservation at Amada at 7. This was definitely on the earlier side for them, because as we left it was packed. The space is huge and we were seated in the furthest room in the back, which was fine. The service was fantastic. We were feeling slightly overwhelmed with the options, so the waiter told Us his favorite dishes from each part. We ended up going with most of those and were happy with everything! The waiter also suggested a different wine than the one we chose and it was amazing. We started with the chorizo Pamplona and the caña de Cabra (fig and cherry marmalade). I could have passed on the chorizo, but I highly recommend this or another cheese dish. Next, we had the crab stuffed peppers and grilled octopus, both delicious! Then, we had the spanish flatbread with Artichokes, Wild Mushrooms, Black Truffles, Manchego. So yummy. For vegetables, we had the cauliflower and asparagus. I could have done without the asparagus, it comes out in a milky soup- not a fan and difficult to serve. Finally, we had the scallops and lamb chops. The scallops were amazing and cooked perfectly. The lamp chops were delicious and much larger than expected. Overall, our experience was everything we could have asked for. Before we even left, my family said they can't wait to come back to try more dishes. read more

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When I want to teleport myself from Philly to Spain, I ground myself and head to Amada . My first time ever at Amada was prior to me starting to food blog, so I don't have pictures. But let me say that I'm sort of glad this was the case because I needed to fully take in their tapas that first visit. The croquettas were PERFECTION. Such authentic flavor and that breaded familiar texture . The patatas bravas were also extremely impressive. Their garlic shrimp is the best garlic shrimp I've had. The sauce will make you close your eyes to fully taste! The entrecôte (wagyu skirt steak) is very tasty and tender too. My second time at Amada, I brought a friend visiting for brunch. This was her favorite food in Philly that she tried that weekend. We got the garlic shrimp and the croquettas again. We also got the tortilla española which though not the most flavorful tapa comparatively, was still quite yummy. For entrees we went for the Amada's Breakfast hash (green chile & potato hash, fried eggs, arugula, marinated tomato and paprika aioli); the Shakshuka and SANGRIA pancakes!! We thought that the Breakfast hash was the best, alongside a side of bacon that surprisingly became the star of the show (was drenched in a sauce that had us all uttering "wow!" between mouthfuls!) The sangria pancakes were a fun treat and the sangria syrup was not at all too overwhelming. I would say the Shakshuka was our least favorite, not bad but just not out of this world like the other food. My third time at Amada, I got to try some more tapas because I came with a larger party. If you're going for tapas, add the pulpo and dátiles (bacon wrapped dates) to your list before making your order! The Puerco Milanese was another yummy entree. The paella we had was tasty too (you can get it with just chorizo and chicken if someone has a seafood allergy or just isn't a fan of seafood but wants to experience the glory of paella). If you like sweet cocktails, the white sangria is my favorite! Sweet enough for if you're looking for sweet (the red is a little less sweet though still sweet). read more

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Amazing food! The ages in our group are 12, 14, 23, 50, and 51 and everyone enjoyed the food. Our favorites were the snapper and snap peas. read more

Amada - Sugar snap peas - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My girlfriend and I came here with another couple for dinner this past New Years Eve. We booked the reservation in early November. There were two set tasting menus to choose from, and we went with the more expensive tasting, priced at $90 per person. When we arrived, a server attempted to seat us at a hightop table in the bar section as opposed to the much more beautiful dining room. We objected to being sat there. While they immediately sat us in the dining area, we found their attempt to seat us at the bar to be distasteful and poor judgment, especially considering how much we were about to spend on dinner. It was not a good start. The meal began with a plate of crudo, which was essentially sashimi style raw fish. This was ok but really small, and we were starving. The menu online stated that we would get a mixed cheese plate, but we never did. The next plate was the cured Iberian pork, which was by far the best thing we had. The meat was stuffed with spinach, so it was pretty much a cured meat salad. The taste of the cured meat was unforgettable. Also, the wine pairings were on point. Unfortunately, the last few plates were only OK. The lobster scrambled egg plate was not well executed. The asparagus left more to be desired. One plate was a few slices of wagyu beef. A great cut of meat, but it was bland and essentially raw. While I like meat very rare, there were some at the table that didnt, and the server never asked us how we would like the meat cooked. I understand that holiday event tasting menus are not always the best way to get to know a restaurant, but I wasnt intrigued enough to say with certainty that I'd return. And for $150 per person, I was underwhelmed. That also seemed to be the consensus of the entire table. read more

Amada was so good! Overall great experience, we ordered tapas from the traditional part of the menu and one vegetable dish. Our favorites were the flatbread, bacon wrapped dates, and lamb meatballs. Our waitress was also great, it was our first time dining there and she gave us recommendations for the Spanish wine and food and even treated us to the grilled octopus tapa. We ordered 6 tapas total and that was plenty for 2 people. Only bummer was that they don't serve churros on the dessert menu :( Will definitely come back! read more