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    4.2 (681 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 9:00 pm
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    piquillo pepper
    Megan T.

    My boyfriend started this unspoken rule/tradition of going to a different restaurant once a month, this is what this month's was (even though he's been here multiple times before, and I've only been one time prior - it was OUR first time there, together). Bota. Hidden spot on busy-ass Geary, but perfectly in the middle of walkable spots as well. Let's get into it. We had a reservation for Sunday 3pm, walked in, and the place was closer to empty at the moment. Bless the server that didn't see us right away for 20 seconds, but made up for it by beaming with the energy and checking on us the whole time we were there. Now, the reason yall are here: the food (and drink!) Sangria. Hot damn, get the red sangria, Fresh fruits, the sweetness but that BANG of wine + how easy it was to drink? I told my boyfriend even though the pitcher sounded like a great idea (+ we did uber), we stuck to one glass each. I would highly recommend doing a pitcher especially if there's more than 2 people. At $15 a glass, it was well worth regardless. Patatas Bravas: in short, fancy potato with sriracha and mayo sauce with seasoning, but remarkable at the same time. I almost wanted to order a second one, but we ordered about half the menu already, that was the only thing that stopped us. As more people came in, I noticed every single table had at least this (great taste). Fresh Oysters: need I say more? Came with pickled onion, horseradish, lemon, and cocktail sauce. I'd call them tiny but mighty, very fresh! Secreto Iberico: cherry tomatoes, fried garlic slices, fingerling potatoes, and black pork. I will say, this was a first for the both of us and it was delicious. I was just also a super fan of the amount of garlic on this, tender pieces and great flavor! Piquillo Pepper: now this? blew us away. I was already curious about it so we just ordered it on the fly, but man. PLEASE get this. The flavor, the fact that it wasn't spicy (the color made us nervous not gonna lie), everything about it. we were fighting for the last piece - let me paint the picture: I was fighting a man over a VEGETABLE. Garlic Prawns: I mean, do you SEE the garlic? that oil that everything was cooking in? I wanted to bottle it up so bad. The prawns itself were HUGE, and the bread it came with? I spread all the garlic confit goodness on it. Paella Montañera: last, and certainly not least. the main attraction. I made the mistake of getting the meat one instead of the seafood one, but the paella itself was delicious. My boyfriend and I are big eaters so we did not leave any leftovers (or take any home), but it really is a lot of food, too. All in all, definitely get more than just the paella, the place is known for tapas and the sangria too :) we'll be back soon! Also, the server gave us the hotel discount which was a great lil perk we didn't think would happen.

    Becky V.

    Squid ink paella! Wow so tasty everyone at our table loved this dish. How can this be so good? Highlights: -oxtail -squid -squid ink PAELLA The chocolate balls dessert was so fudgy and rich, just wonderful.

    Escalivada - eggplant, onions, pinenuts
    Kay G.

    Bota Tapas and Paella Bar is a really good Spanish restaurant located near Union Square. They have an extensive menu of various Tapas plates you can share. Here's what our party of 3 had: Jamon de Bellota (aged Iberico ham), *Brussels Sprouts, *Bacon wrapped dates, *Garlic prawns (really delicious in a garlic sherry sauce to dip bread in), * Spanish Meatballs made of beef & ham with cheese, Escalavida which is an eggplant, onion, pine nuts etc. mixed all together. Then we shared the "Regular" size seafood paella which was perfect for 3 people if you are also having tapas. They made the rice just right, crispy. Dessert - we shared the San Sebastián cheesecake, I think I would try one of the other desserts next time Wine - good list of Spanish wines, I had a glass of albararino, excellent. Restaurant is nicely decorated and service is good -- will definitely be back.

    Kathy V.

    Planned a Friendsmas and decided to head downtown to check out BOTA. BOTA is a tapas and paella bar with a spacious vibe and a menu packed with great options. We kicked things off with pear confit, a charcuterie board, patatas bravas, Brussels sprouts, grilled octopus, and grilled eggplant that totally reminded me of a tartare. Then came the oxtail and, of course, the seafood paella. Verdict? Uber delicious. Definitely not your average tapas spot. The amazing service and even better company made the whole experience unforgettable. Check out my photos.

    Seafood paella
    Cynthia L.

    Came here for Father's Day and it was pretty good. We got quite a few tapas and then two of their paellas. The tapas we got were the meatballs, mussels, chicken cannelloni, and oysters. The paellas were the seafood one and the squid ink. Dessert was the Creme Catalan as well as the churros. All four of the tapas were perfect. I do wish the oysters were bigger though. There were plenty of mussels otherwise and the chicken cannelloni was really good too. The meatballs were amazing and with the extra sauce, it was easy to use bread to soak it up. The restaurant overall was a bit quiet since we came during lunch, but it was perfect for my parents. Our server was also extremely attentive and got everything we ordered in a timely manner. Overall, definitely would come back if I had a craving for Spanish food in SF.

    Charcuterie

    Service was great and food was delicious. Ambiance of the restaurant was great. We loved the bacon wrapped dates and charcuterie board. Garlic prawns- 5/5 Meatballs- 4/5 Bacon wrapped dates: 5/5 Patatas- 3/5 (too much seasoning) I would come vacj

    Chelsea A.

    Stopped in for dinner before a show. Definitely not a spot for cocktails, but they had a good wine list. All of the food was very flavorful and we enjoyed it a lot! We decided to stick with tapas instead of paella, and it was more than enough food. Highly recommend the octopus and shishitos. We also had the patatas bravas and the steamed mussels. Our server was attentive, and answered questions. This spot is in a hotel, but doesn't give that vibe. The only odd thing is the bathroom is downstairs in the hotel.

    Fresh oysters
    Rozelle A.

    Came here the night before my wedding and the food is amazing and service was fantastic would highly recommend dining here.

    Paella
    Angie Y.

    Stumbled upon this gem while staying at the hotel across the street. The paella is absolutely devine - loaded with fresh seafood, giant prawns, squid, calamari, mussel. The paella right is perfect, you can taste the saffron, complex umami lightly smokey flavors. My 5 year old ate iit non stop too. Very nice adult restaurant but kid approved deliciousness lol

    Secreto Iberico
    Sheri W.

    Very good! We love Spanish food and wine, so we were looking forward to trying this restaurant almost directly across from the Curran Theater. We made reservations but almost had the place to ourselves at 2:30 in the afternoon after a Saturday matinee. The restaurant is in a lovely space attached to the lobby of the hotel next door, and although it was quiet during our visit, I'm pretty sure it's bustling during normal meal hours. We weren't quite hungry enough to taste all we would have liked, but enjoyed some tapas recommended by our kind waiter -- Secreto Ibérico, Oxtail, and Grilled Prawns -- along with grilled bread and a delicious bottle of Tempranillo. Note -- if you plan to have 2 glasses each, it's worth it to get a bottle here. The prawns were very slightly dry, but the meats were outstanding. Overall the food was rich and succulent, accentuated with lots of Spanish olive oil and garlic. We'd definitely return and I'd love to try more dishes next time. Delicioso!

    Us and Dio!!!
    Harper M.

    Dio was an exceptional manager and provided the most enchanting night for my and some good friends. The paella and ambiance were exceptional, can't recommend enough. Keith always made sure we had a great night.

    Inside
    Lizzie S.

    Picked this place based on the rating and quick skim of reviews, not realizing it's a hotel restaurant. That doesn't matter because it's a good restaurant on its own! We enjoyed the Squid Ink Paella--there were only a few pieces of shrimp but lots of mussels. The flavor was complex and the rice was a nice accoutrement. Does "accoutrement" work here? Maybe "accompaniment." We also enjoyed the Bacon Wrapped Dates appetizer and Brussels Sprouts side. The chocolate ganache dessert was rich, sweet, and good. Service was kind, fun, and funny.

    Interior
    Melissa L.

    Overall the food is of good quality here, the service is professional, and ambiance is classy. However the menu is limited and there isn't much of a cocktail menu either. F O O D: Paella 3.5/5 stars Taste and presentation were great but the seasonings lacked despite seeing that they used real saffron flower strands that were visible in the rice. A good paella but not one I would drive into SF for again. Bacon wrapped dates with manchego cheese 5/5 stars This tapa only comes with 5 pieces so there's that awkward who takes the last one whether it's 2, 3, or 4 people... why do restaurants do this??? It's probably more irritating since it was so delicious. The perfect pairing of sweet dates with the savory flavor of bacon and melted manchego at the center. I also loved the attention to detail in plating it with greens and edible flower petals. This is a mouthwatering dish. I would definitely order this again. Brussel sprouts 4.5/5 stars Crispy, tasty, a bit oily but great nonetheless. It also is a small portion. S E R V I C E: Sometimes it was hard to get a hold of the server so we asked the other server attending the other table near us (we were the only two couples on this half of the restaurant) but I like that they weren't overbearing in their presence either. They refilled the water glasses in a timely manner too. A M B I A N C E: Lovely atmosphere with thoughtful curated design. Great place to take a date.

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