Flawless service and great food, sangrias and overall atmosphere. Definitely a great spot for brunch!

Their menu is very misleading. They no longer offer brunch specials, or endless tapas. Their menu online is not the same as their menu at the location. 1 star. read more

Our waiter's name was SoSo. Unfortunately, so was the food. While the decor and ambiance were excellent for Saturday night dinner and cocktails with the ladies, I was disappointed by most of the dishes sampled throughout the evening. First of all, we had 8:30pm reservations. When our party of nine arrived, we still had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated because they had overbooked. We passed the time at the bar in the back of the restaurant, sipping on pomegranate margaritas that were mighty tasty. When we were finally seated, our delightful server brought us plenty of warm, sour dough bread with olive oil and proceeded to take our orders. I nibbled on my friend's Ensalada de Peras y Nueces (Field Green Salad with Pears, Walnuts & Goat Cheese in a Light Honey Vinaigrette) which was fabulous. As for myself, I went for two tapa plates: 1)Arroz Meloso al Azafrán con Gambas (Creamy Saffron Rice with Grilled Shrimp) and 2) Chuletillas de Cordero con Vino Tinto (Grilled Lamb Chops with Red Wine Sauce.) There were about five, mini shrimp on a skewer atop the saffron rice. For someone that never adds extra salt to a dish, I definitely had to shake it like a Polaroid picture to give it a little more flavor. The lamb chops however were tender and delicious, although I thought it was a bit odd that they were served over "gourmet" potato chips. I tried the chicken and prawn paella which was pretty good, but that too also needed some additional salt and pepper. I was surprised by how bland many of the dishes tasted to me. Our waiter was a gem though and did everything he could to keep the table pleased and accommodated. I probably would not jump at the opportunity to come back here to dine, but I would definitely be down to return for a drink...or two. read more

Bodega has this sexy, sensual, gotta have the first date here kinda vibe to it! It's so cozy! The red accents and the toile de jouy patterns take this restaurant to the next level. I guess I'm missing 901 Lounge, and somehow I feel like this place has that same aesthetic but waaay more romantic. Nice scene on the back patio, well you don't even realize it's a patio at first, until you see past the clay colored walls and look up to the open night sky... Amazing! Hanging with my Vegan babes, we had the vegetarian paella. It was good, very flavorful-filling, but not too heavy. I personally have this thing for the cute guy in the Disaronno Liquor commercials. Well Bodega has a slew of these types --wait staff is HOT! I question whether I could even bring a date here as my wandering eye might catch up to me! (Hey! I smile at everybody) So for now I would rather save this spot for hanging with the girls. They also have a really nice selection of Spanish reds, there's a lot more to choose from in the restaurant than what the menu shows on line. read more

Jen F. (the little sister) and I could be anywhere - New York, Chicago, the moon - and part of our sisterly bonding tradition involves going out for tapas. I happened to be visiting, so we chose Bodega, which is not too far from where she lives. The decor and ambiance scream "girl's night out" - it's slightly upscale, dimly lit, has lots of Urban Outfitters patterns that I believe my freshman year dorm was decorated with, and flamenco stock photos adorn the walls. And the table next to us? A group of 10 girls discussing whether they were going to upgrade to Stoli from Popov when they got back to their rooms. Oh, to be young again. Jen F. and I started the evening off with a bottle of Albarino. Our waitress was very friendly, brought us our wine, and gave us a few minutes to select our tapas. 2-3 tapas per person seems to be sufficient; any less than that and you may leave hungry. Ensalada de Peras y Nueces - A refreshing salad with pears, walnuts, and goat cheese. I really liked that the honey vinaigrette dressing was not too heavy. Tortilla espanola - The tortilla was rather dry. Even as I was trying to move my portion to my plate, the entire egg part of the tortilla separated from the potatoes. Seared tuna a la plancha - This was good! Seared tuna was served with caramelized onions. The onions gave the tuna some sweetness. And the tuna was cooked just right! Arroz Meloso con Gambas - Creamy saffron rice was served with a skewer of baby shrimp. Because the rice is very heavy, this dish will help keep you full. I also enjoyed this combination. Codorniz con Salsa Vino Tinto Trufada - Jen was feeling adventurous so the two of us shared the grilled quail. After picking around the bones, there was not too much to enjoy. Which is unfortunate, because the few bites I had were very good. The quail was not too tough or gamey. Although this was prepared in a red wine truffle sauce, I didn't sense any truffle oil. For dessert, the two of us shared a slice of Tarta Santiago, a wonderfully dense almond cake. Jen F. and I reminisced of going from shop to shop in Santiago, nibbling on samples the shopkeepers would feed us. The Tarta Santiago at Bodega is the sweeter version of the dessert; it is good but the almond flavor isn't as pronounced. Although the tapas were not brought out simultaneously, I do feel like they came out rather quickly. I'm not a fan of "rapid fire" eating; I like to have a few minutes between each dish. Jen F. and I had an enjoyable dinner and good service, but this will probably not become "La Oficina." As typical sisters, we are still on the quest for something we can agree on... read more

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** NEGATIVE STARS ** A decently old place smack in the middle of Georgetown - They had been around for a while, You would think they know how to take reservations and respect their guests. Looks like I was horribly mistaken! :( So I called in to make a reservation for 18 people - we were celebrating a birthday. They said they had a table that seated 15 people, but it was big enough to accommodate 18 people .. no worries. I had my doubts, but I made the reservations anyways - but I called the day of the reservation to confirm again if they could actually seat 18 guests at a table for 15. The guy on the phone was like .. sure, we got it! We were on time for our reservation, yet we were made to wait for 40 minutes!! No apologies from the staff whatsoever Finally, when we got inside, they had us at this long cramped sideways table, that seated 10 people, 12 if you were okay with touching elbows. After much debating, they moved us to their patio - still wet from the evening rainfall. The servers cleared up tables, made space and sat down our party. We are now one hour into our reservation, nobody has had even a glass of water to drink!! NO apologies yet - seems like this is all in a day's work for them. We finally order some drinks, I can see my guests are not very happy. And then, out of the blue, someone screams! There are effing insects ALL over the floor .. BIG insects.. creepy and crawly. I am fuming and disgusted by now!! Guess what - I get an explanation, but NO apologies - Apparently someone left the back door open, so the insects came crawling in.. really? You expect me to believe that? After almst 2 hours into our reservation, they move us inside into one of their smaller rooms, where a bunch of people have left - it is after 11. Once seated. everyone just wants to get over with this place.. We paid 1700 bucks for our experience here, with not as much as a polite smile from a server or owner. They did not offer us a discount for our discomfort or explanation as to WHY they LIED so blatantly about their seating capacity. Might just be my WORST dining experience ever.. and of course I had to cut a sorry figure in front of my frnz.. after all I had recommended this place off of yelp! :( :( I will NEVER recommend this place to anyone.. wish some one would come inspect this place to see their patio! read more

Open late, which was just what we needed arriving in pretty late. We stood at the empty hostess stand for a good 10 minutes before deciding to seat ourselves at the closest open table. After a few minutes, we had to ask one of the waiters helping others for some menus. We 3 were starving, so we ordered 1/3 of the menu and a pitcher of white sangria. We were ready to dig in, but we couldn't start b/c we didn't have an utensils. We then again had to flag down a watier. All the dishes were ok. The tasty ones to mention were the mussels in saffron sauce and white wine, the mushrooms in olive oil, and the garlic shrimp. The sangria could have been a tad sweeter. Our waiter didn't check in on us much at all and seemed irritated when we wanted to order more food. He did however, flash a smile as we got up to leave. . I'm hoping that this night was just an off night for the . read more

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Stuck in the rain and hungry, we decided to try Bodega and have tapas for dinner! It was around 6:30 on a Saturday and surprisingly, we didn't have to wait (for a table of 4). We ordered two tapas and a paella. Unfortunately, two of the three were a miss. First up was the Gambas al Ajillo - shrimp + garlic. Tasted kind of asian, like something I would eat on a regular basis at home. Skip it. Next, up was the Pimientos del Piquillo Rellenos de Costilla de Buey (short rib + red jalapeño) and that was a hit, for sure. Unfortunately, we ended our meal with a Paella de Pollo y Chorizo (chicken + sausage paella), which was surprisingly huge, but not the tastiest paella I've ever had. I mean, the sausage and chicken were delicious, but the overall combination was just normal. Was I full? Yes! But will I be back? Probably not. Also, the restaurant is risqué themed with a really dark bathroom. Pretty cool interior and atmosphere. PHOTO: 1. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dn079TSJ6GryvRICyC1hYg?select=TWW0Se9ogGVU2rN5JClweg 2. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dn079TSJ6GryvRICyC1hYg?select=GOCyBe1DMPfRbS-R36hURg 3. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dn079TSJ6GryvRICyC1hYg?select=LesDEfzopi8zVcW6qbMHRQ read more

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Basically came with high hopes after eating their paella years ago and my family still says it the best they ever had. Ordered gambas, patatas bravas, and chicken skewers. The food reminded me of my moms cooking. She cooks with little to no flavor because she's at risk for diabetes. It wasn't bad but was not what I expected. The best gambas I ever had are from Lauriel plaza and firefly tapas so I'm comparing them to that as well as the other menu items to firefly and they are definitely more subtle with flavors. The chicken skewers were bland. The potatoes could have been saucier and crunchier. Def had to add salt. The restaurant as a whole is very nice, dim vibe perfect for a date. I would return but order other items. read more

4 stars for a solid Georgetown tapas spot. When living in DC, whether or not you offer happy hour specials is one of the criteria for evaluating a restaurant. While not always necessary, offering excellent happy hour specials is something that definitely helps set a place apart for me. Bodega, located in Georgetown off on M Street near Wisconsin, is one of those venues that offers excellent happy hour specials (as well as other fun specials in general). My wife and I have stopped by several times to grab a bite and catch a soccer game (especially great when Spain is playing), and we have often enjoyed our food and our experience. On my most recent trip, I stopped by Bodega to catch a World Cup game. When you go inside, you see a large bar on the right side and table on the left and in the back. I grabbed a seat at the bar and took a look over the happy hour menu. This venue offers a wide variety of happy hour drinks (although not much for beer) and small tapas dishes. After putting in an order for a tasty hibiscus margarita (which is kind of like a stronger/less fruity sangria), I started my food order with the lovely bartender. Some of the plates I ordered (all only $5 each!) were the toasted bread with honey and goat cheese (yum), Spanish tortilla (excellent with a bit of mayo to make the dish taste right), and fried dates wrapped in bacon (super yum!). While it took a minute to get everything ordered and out (most likely due to the game), everything came out in an acceptable amount of time and tasted delicious. Overall, Bodega is a great tapas spot with a great bar, solid drinks and tasty tapas in a relatively fun atmosphere. If you are in the mood for tapas in Georgetown, you should definitely check this place out. read more

I came here on a recommendation of some friends. They shared stories about how much they loved this place, the food, the drinks, the atmosphere... My friend and I stopped in here for dinner on our last night in DC. We sat outside on their patio area. They were able to seat us right away. Wine and food...I mean there's not a whole lot of ways to go wrong with that. While the food was good, I wasn't necessarily moved by any particular dish. The service was a bit slow, but the atmosphere was lovely, and the staff was friendly. With so many good places in DC I would come here on a week night with friends, but if you are in the area for a short time, I would maybe skip this one. read more

This restaurant has no idea what tapas are supposed to be like. Or what decent cooking should taste like, Spanish or not. Ordered 5 dishes: shrimp, potatoes, octopus, meat balls, and dates. Dates wrapped in bacon- you can't see either bacon or dates, they are covered in something else and deep fried. Potatoes are smothered in an extremely spicy sauce, not roasted. Octopus is cut into 1/4 inch pieces and is swimming in oil. Shrimp is tiny and equally is swimming in oil. No herbs, garlic or anything. Meatballs are eatable but average. Overall- possibly the worst restaurant in Georgetown. read more

I visited Bodega with a group of colleagues who had NEVER had tapas before (what??!?!?). I proposed that each of us order 2 items to share and watched confused faces navigate the menu. However, they soon got on board, and we ended up with a nice spread of tapas to share. I ordered mussels and patatas bravas. The mussels were fantastic in a great sauce, and of course patatas bravas are a staple of tapas! We also had some piquillo peppers, ribs, and variety of other items. Everything was great, and we cleaned every plate! My colleagues left there tapas-lovers! read more

Happy Hour is Sunday-Friday 4-7 PM! We unfortunately went for a day of shopping in Georgetown on Saturday, so the $18 Carafe of red sangria didn't apply :( The bread they gave was toasted really well and they give a separate canister of balsamic to go with the olive oil if you ask. What we got: Patatas bravas (+) They were not too crunchy, but toasted around the outside and very soft on the inside. Dátiles con Tocino - Dates wrapped in bacon and fried (++) These were my favorite! The sweet, salty, and crunchy flavors with toothpicks made it the best tapas dish by far. Sautéed Calamari over Squid Ink Rice - These definitely looked interesting. The squid ink rice almost looked like brains, but I really loved the taste. I wish the calamari had a little bit more flavor, or lemon squeeze to it. For some reason I thought it would be fried calamari. The interior of the place is very romantic and fierce, with black and red colors with bold prints. I definitely suggest coming here with your girlfriends during happy hour or with a date. read more

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I haven't been to a tapas place before so I don't have any prior experiences I can compare Bodega to. I didn't know that each plate, which start at about $7 and go up from there, was going to be teeny tiny portions. So you have to order a bunch of plates to get full. In the end you're going to pay a lot! So please be warned. I really wanted to try the paella, but I made the mistake of not checking the prices first. Since my husband is allergic to shellfish I couldn't bear to spend $40 on paella meant for two. I really wish they had a personal sized paella for a single person. We ended up ordering a Spanish tortilla, which is actually and omelet and a sliver of salmon. I tried our friend's order of patatas bravas too. The taste of the food is good, but I have to admit that the prices are hard to swallow. In the end, I'm happy to have been given an introduction to Spanish cuisine. read more

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Food was acceptable (Nothing astonishing but I had the salmon so how much can you ruin that anyway). Service was also random but another factor that also made me give 3 stars is the ambiance. For some reason the bar etc. did struck me as they needed tidying up/cleaning up. read more

Great seafood paella and small plates! The seafood portion is decent. Good place for a lunch!

awesome service!! would definitely recommend. best place to eat in georgetown! melvis is the best!

I'm a BIG fan of the Paella de Pollo y Chorizo (Chicken and Chorizo), so I was very disappointed to find that it wasn't being served at this year's Taste of Georgetown. The shrimp paella was in high demand though, which is great for those who don't have a shellfish allergy. The paella is so rich and full of tender nice cuts of meats, perfectly cooked veggies and big rice. Everything is so well-seasoned. One bread plate-sized serving is more than enough, but that doesn't stop me from wanting more...and more. read more

What's so great about this place? Nothing as far as I can see! Some friends and I stopped by for happy hour last Thursday. The blonde bartender had a bad attitude! Maybe she was having a bad day or she was annoyed because it took us more than five minutes to decide what we wanted to order. Either way, she was unprofessional and my friends and I should have taken that as a sign to leave, but we ignored our instincts. We ordered a pitcher of the red sangria and a few appetizers. The sangria tasted great, but the food was another story. The grilled chicken skewers were so overcooked I had to send them back. The garlic shrimp, which is purportedly one of their most popular dishes, tasted ok, but I was over it after a few bites. The fried potatoes and calamari tasted bland. I see no reason for me to ever come back to this place. Adiós! read more

Oh my goodness, did I love Bodega - 5 stars could go to the ambiance itself! Such a beautiful and sultry vibe that I couldn't get enough of! This was one of the first places my boyfriend and I ventured to upon his return from Germany, and I was so glad I picked it :D Being a huge fan of caipirinhas, my heart fluttered at the sight of its presence on their cocktail menu. I ordered their blueberry caipirinha and it was perfectly sweet and refreshing with just the right amount of cachaca (sugar cane alcohol). My favorite tapa here was definitely the crispy fried dates wrapped in bacon, but I also enjoyed their charcuterie platter, the lentil soup, and the fried potatoes with spicy ali-oli. I had high expectations for the fried calamari, but was let down. It was way too salty and very soggy. But other than this disappointment, I'm in love with this Georgetown gem! read more

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RACIST! My friend tipped based on pretax amount, and the waiter asked us if this is the first time we dined in America.

Cute tapas place located in Georgetown! Food was great, especially the lamb. (The salmon on the baguette was just mehh) Waitress brought out the wrong glasses for our Sangria but gave us an extra splash on the house as an apology which I thought was really nice! It's a relatively small restaurant with tables very close to each other so you can easily overhear your next table's conversation but overall, cute setup and good food! read more

Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge - Tapas Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place! Welcoming staff and very tasty food and sangria. Ana was our waitress who really made us feel at home. Thank you.

Bodega... I don't know about you. My sister and I ordered a bunch of tapas, the tuna and caramelized onions being my favorite. The rest of the tapas were flawed. The tortilla was too much filler, not enough potato and other good stuff. The rice in the rice and shrimp dish tasted super fishy. The chicken skewers were a little dry and not spicy enough! The pear salad was OK but still lacking... For a main I had the quail- I enjoyed it. The fabada beans went well with the brown sauce. Overall I think Bodega offers overpriced food without the quality of other restaurants. Would not come here again. read more

Great service and cute place! Food downright awful. At least to my taste. We had paella, mussels, two veggie sides. The potatoes were quite good but outside of that everything was completely flavorless and had a tacky film on top. Mussels minuscule, no taste and not worth putting in the mouth. I love tapas and Spanish paella, this was not that. Again really cute place, great service and good drink menu, but man the food was disappointing. Might be good for eggs and potato brunch, but not tapas. Although we did not get chicken which other reviewers seem to like. read more

This is a pretty good restaurant. I love the patio, the vibes, the drinks and the food. The problem is that they're really disorganized. Last night I went with a friend and we ended up having to leave before the entrees came out because it was too long of a wait. We arrived at 7:30 and our food still wasn't out at 9:00. We had two staff members tell us "the kitchen was a mess" and when the waiter brought our check, it was wrong. He brings it out again-- it's wrong again, but he undercharged us, so we just paid so we could leave. When he brought my card back, he didn't bring a pen so I could sign and give a tip. I felt bad, but we had been waiting there starving for so long that we just left. It seems like coming here on a Friday or Saturday night is just not the move. I love the hibiscus margarita and garlic shrimp though. read more

I ate at the bar and had good service. The seafood soup needed a little salt and the octopus was a bit overcooked, but the salt on the octopus was perfect and the tortilla was outstanding. I treated myself to a Catalan Crema and anticipated a sweet-sour burnt flavor. Unfortunately, it was overly sweet and not firmly set. I'll definitely eat here again and hope to grab another tortilla before hitting the airport. read more

We went into the restaurant and waiting ans they took the customer right after in and later told us we have to wait. Such a bs store and we walked right out refuse to give this type of bad service any business read more

The food was amazing, but nothing like the service we got from Melvis. He Made our Spanish tapas dinner a really Spanish experience .

Roaming the streets on a rainy evening, my mother, sister, and I decided on Bodega on M street. Friday night and this place was packed. We put our name in and was told he wait would be 30 minutes. We decided to pass the time by shopping outside. 30 minutes later we arrive. Then 10 minutes pass... and another 10. We asked the hostess about the wait. They did not respond very politely. After another 30 minutes, we were seated. We hoped the food was worth the wait. First thing I noticed was that my dish was dirty... not org to a good start. The first the dish out was. the jamón con pan y tomate. Definitely not up to standards. I've had so many places with better quality of jamón and even tomato-- didn't think that would be a factor ever. Next we got the gambas al ajillo. This was prepared wonderfully: sizzling and garlicky-- yum! Definitely use the bread at the table to dip in the oil! The Arroz Abanda was also amazing-- so flavorful and the rice had the perfect bite. It had lots of seafood and wasn't mushy at all. Still the seafood didn't seem the freshest. The date wrapped bacon was also pretty good. I would recommend this if you're trying something new. It's like croquetas but with dates. Do NOT order the Patatas Bravas. The sauce was not authentic nor did it taste good. Overall, the lack of quality in good ingredients reflects in all their dishes. The hostesses weren't the best. Still the food came out pretty quickly. read more

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Found out I am not a fan of Spanish tapas. Coming from CA, this place just feels like a very, very expensive very of Mexican food...similar to naming American food in French and jacking up the prices. Basically not very impressed with the place as it was just glorified Mexican food. The food was decent like the chicken croquet and the skirt steak (basically carne asada with sauce), but seriously a taco truck could make the same and charge a fraction of the price. Another dish we got was the squid-inked something - basically a mixture of seafood cooked in squid ink ($25). Not a fan of squid and this dish really didn't sit well with me either. Only reason I would come here would be for their drinks and atmosphere as their sangria isn't bad (and comes in a pitcher) and the vibe of the place is quite nice. Also their service is pretty prompt and attentive. read more

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Came here late in the evening and the customer service and atmosphere was great. The server we had was great and was constantly checking up on us to to ensure we had what we needed. The serving sizes were just the right amount and very tasty. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone. No hesitation. JRR read more

I ordered a chicken and chorizo paella. Before to place the order I called to the restaurant to make sure that chicken and chorizo paella did not have any fish sauce because I'm allergic. Well, they said not and I placed the order through Ubereat and I wanted to be more specific and I wrote an special instruction that please nothing with seafood because I'm allergic. I was so hungry and when I received the order I got A SHRIMP PAELLA!!! I couldn't eat that I needed to place a new order in a different restaurant at midnight. read more

Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge - Tapas Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Love this place , great food , great Ambiance , great sangria , best paella I have ever had.

This place is really amazing. After passing by for years, we decided to try it. The tapas are delicious. We travel to Spain every year. My wife is from Spain. I'm a new client read more

Great Happy Hour, but the most unfriendly staff ever! The service industry is tough, I know, but if that is your profession at this moment in time, please do it well. We would all have a better experience. read more

Took my mom and grandma here for Mother's Day! It was amazing and entertaining. The food was fresh and delicious. Loved the spinach, salmon, lamb stew, & lamb chops. Everything was cooked and seasoned very well. Our waiter was very nice and their coffee is delicious. They even brought out a dancer and guitar player to entertain everyone in the restaurant. Well definitely be back. read more

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We walked past Bodegas and decided to go and eat here. The seafood paella is the best we've had in the USA. It even had lobster. Yummy. The pulpo tapa is so tender and tasty. Definí recommend it. read more

The service was great and the food was not at all overpriced like some fancy restaurants. The area was nice and it felt relaxing