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    La Catalana

    4.0 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    LA CATALANA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Sangria
    Hannah A.

    Great ambiance and a lively atmosphere. The food was delicious, and they had a good selection of wines. The staff were kind and attentive, offering an all around great experience. The arugula salad was perfectly balanced with the goat cheese and fruits. The pimientos del piquillo were delicious, and were stuffed with spinach the day we visited. While the fruit sangria was decent, at $18 a glass I did not find it to be worth the price.

    Vegetarian paella
    Mona A.

    Stopped by here with colleagues back in 2022 and absolutely loved it, the interior is cute can get loud, their paellas are delicious, and so are their drinks. We absolutely enjoyed the food, and the customer service was good too. There is plenty of parking outside. Overall great tapas spot

    Flan
    Laltoo B.

    Lovely Spanish Tapas & Wine bar. Nice ambience, decent service & food is really tasty. The Anchovies tapas were fresh & succulent. The Mushrooms were served in a tasty broth. Would have preferred the Chorizo's grilled. The Main dish - Arros de Mar - Seafood Paella was flavorful with two jumbo shrimp & a lots of clams, mussels & bits of shrimp with a nice burnt crust. Just found it a tad salty. Desserts were top notch - Flan & Custards. Overall a great dinning experience, very friendly service. Place was packed on Monday evening, reservations recommended. PS: Place had an elaborate wine menu, we didn't indulge, so can't comment.

    Cocktail
    Cat H.

    Came here for a birthday dinner. I've never seen this place, but it is right on first Street it is definitely a hidden gem. Parking is easy and close. The service was impeccable, and the food was absolutely delicious. The lamb sliders were my favorite, but everything else was a very close second. Portions are generous, and the three of us enjoyed a wonderful meal. Again, a hidden gem that is definitely a great place for a date night or gathering of friends. The dishes are great for sharing and everyone will find something they like.

    Arros de muntanya
    Emily W.

    Plenty of reservations available online. Booked dinner reservations for a Tuesday evening. Wasn't expecting it to be crowded but it was, so I'd recommend making reservations ahead of time. Ambiance is fantastic, perfect for nicer occasions with the vibey lighting. Service was wonderful. The staff were professional and kind. They even gave us free samples of red wine to pair with the lamb sliders which was really nice of them! Free bread baskets with olive oil. We shared the potatoes (les nostres "bravas"), croquetas (had the choice of artichoke / crab and we went with artichoke), octopus (pulpo), lamb sliders (xai bites), and the paella with sausage and pork ribs (arros de muntanya). Potatoes came with a really good sauce but wished that the potatoes were crispier. Croquetas were fantastic! Octopus was pretty good but personally didn't find it to be a must. Lamb sliders were juicy and delicious! I'm usually not a huge fan of lamb but these were made well. Paella was solid - not the best paella I've had but it got the job done. They recommend eating the paella directly out of the pan with wooden spoons that they provide. Overall I would come back due to the well-rounded meal and fantastic service!

    Front of the menu
    Veronica S.

    It took me maybe 8 years to find out that this place ACTUALLY served authentic Spanish tapas. The signage from N 1st St is pretty simple so I had this impression that it was sub par and probably served lower-level dishes. Sorry! I was sorry! I am sorry! I had dinner with friends here and we had a table around the back. We were seated by who was going to be our sever (I can't recall his name ). The menu looked like a newsprint and pretty straightforward. If you're not familiar with Spanish tapas, the staff is very knowledgeable and happy to give you more information. Lighting is very ambient and they have small lamps on the tables which help see the dishes (it is a bit dark in some spots). I'll add pictures here of what we ordered (adding Pulpo here because we ate it too fast and I forgot to take a snapshot) and I liked all the plates EXCEPT the Arroz de Rabo and the Chorizo. The rice on our arroz de rabo was undercooked and so was the meat - the meat was tough and was a bit difficult to come off the bone. I love oxtail and I was a bit disappointed by this. The chorizo wasn't very tasty - i think all the dishes' intense flavors underwhelmed the chorizo. The Crema La Catalana was our dessert and hit the spot. What did I love the best? The white sangria - this was my favorite. I know, I know, it's a drink - but I love the sorbet balls that added to the taste. I had 2 glasses, mind you (and my wallet). $18 a glass isn't that bad for something very delicious. It's so good, I think about it often and wonder if I can get a glass Door Dashed Overall service was decent. They forgot to refill our waters and staff was breaking stuff - it was a busy night and like I said, it's quite dark in the dining area. I was with great company and to me, the food and that were all that mattered. The bar is pretty small - but you don't come here for the bar either . They have a separate room for... but this review is getting too long. So go ahead and make the reservation! You're welcome.

    Yutaka R.

    Amazing ambiance & service. Although pricey. This cozy & classic restaurant on the corner I've passed too often not to try. I greatly appreciated the quality of the meal, wine & time w/loved ones. Although the paella was burnt on the bottom i didn't not mind as much as my company did. The pulpo was my favorite, my mouth is salivating thinking about it. W/the potato purée i coulda practically lick the plate clean. Lol

    BRANDADA DE BACALLÀ and CROQUETAS (ham & caviar)
    Toby M.

    Had a reservation for Valentine's Day and got seated right away. Upon entering you're immediately greeted by live music, which is something you can't find at many places. The band played both old and new love hits, which added to the dim romantic atmosphere. Apparently they have live music every weekend too. Cocktails: highly recommend the sangrias! The white sangria comes without fruit and instead uses scoops of lemon sorbet making it super unique. Tapas: the best part of the night! The brandada de bacalla (cod fish) was unbelievable! Goes great with bread. We also tried the croquettes - the flavors are chef's choice but for Valentine's Day the special was ham & caviar, which melted in our mouths! NY Steak: one of the specials on the Valentine's menu; honestly wasn't anything special - a little bit on the dry side for medium well and also chewy. Fideua de panxeta: we've had rice paellas at several places but have never found nor tried a noodle version. This was pretty good but we regret not getting the oxtail one after seeing other tables order it. The pork belly was honestly just small slices of bacon (compared to full pork belly pieces we've had elsewhere) and we already had serrano ham with the croquettes. It also has a kick, and we ordered a side of brava sauce to spice it up even more - highly recommend because it actually goes great with the noodles! Service was top notch - attentive for how busy it was and we got seated right away when coming early for our reservation. Will definitely be back to try more!

    Octopus

    I love the vibe, the food and the service here. It is definitely 10 out of 10, all the dishes are tasting good!

    Jamón ibérico
    Johana P.

    We came here to celebrate an early birthday and had a wonderful time. Overall wasn't busy when we got there for dinner but the ambiance grew more lively as the evening progressed. The servers were very attentive and gave us gravest recommendations to try. We stuck to tapas and drinks. Tried both sangrias, which were excellent! Lamb sliders, jamón ibérico, and others. All tasted delicious and of good quality. They ended the evening with a small desert on the house which really made our night! We'd love to go back!

    Jumbo Size Seafood Paella for the large group
    Michael W.

    If you're looking for a corporate event dinner, look no further -- La Catalana is the place. The host is incredibly easy to work with and will help plan every detail, accommodate table setups, and even let you decorate the room a few hours before the event starts. The waitstaff are super friendly and interactive, which creates a fun, lively vibe that guests immediately enjoy. And the food? Fantastic. Everything is great for sharing, and the super jumbo paella is delicious -- it will absolutely impress every guest. Highly recommend for team dinners, celebrations, or any special group event.

    Menu
    Verna R.

    Everything went well. Came here on a Tues at 5:30pm. Upon entry, it was eye catching everywhere. I loved the decor and the entire setup. The lighting added to the mood - went for a dinner date with the hubs. I should've mentioned we were celebrating our 25 years anniversary! There's an outdoor patio. There are several pix of the restroom, hhhee. I had to; restroom pix are important bc it adds to the whole vibe. Anyways, service was on. Point. I didn't get our server's name but we were helped by more than just him; so, it was a group effort. They were all attentive warm and informative. The food! The food! 20/10 Brandada de Bacallà Catalan style cod fish, potatoes, olive oil, cream and Manchego cheese It might not sound as appetizing of a combo; but, be sure to order it! One of the people said it was one of the most ordered dishes on the menu. It was rich however, the bread aided in breaking it up. Pulpo Grilled Spanish octopus with smoked paprika potato puree The pulpo was cooked to perfection. So tender and flavorful. I could've eaten 2 more orders! Fideuà Negre Noodle paella with saffron, shrimp, calamari, mussels, squid ink and all i oli Each bite was heavenly Would go back to try more items.

    Christy K.

    Service and ambience were great. I loved the creative touch of the menu looking like a newspaper! The food was good, but the portions felt a bit skimpy for the price. The flavors were nice, just not as bold or memorable as I expected from Spanish cuisine. Overall, still a pleasant experience, just wish there was a bit more flavor and value for the price.

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    The paella was a great hit! There was live music on a Friday evening, which was a nice touch to the atmosphere.

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    Great wine selections and I really like their authentic Catalonia style seafood paella

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    Ask the Community - La Catalana

    Do you ever have live music?

    Yes

    Are you open for Valentine's Day on Monday 2/14/22?

    Yes

    Can you make Reservations?

    Yes, just give them a call!

    Does La Catalana have live music on weekends in 2021 (for outdoor dining)?

    Yes, they do!

    Is the Paella Hortelana vegan or vegetarian?

    vegan

    What's your corkage fee?

    $25; only 1 bottle allowed per table

    Is there a happy hour menu?

    Yes

    Is there a corkage fee?

    Yes. $25 and only one bottle allowed per table

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    Zahir's Bistro

    Zahir's Bistro

    4.1(461 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$

    Have been to Zahir's twice, both times for family functions. The place is clean & spacious. Food…read moreserved have been great. And the service clean up was very good. Would recommend for private functions &/or go there for lunch, dinner or after hours drinks.

    Do not book a private event here. Do not spend a dime here…read more Do not expect quality service. Do not recommend coming here at all. Do get this place shut down. I flew from out of town for a private family event with 80+ people, and I thought the place was cute and humble at first glance. Hold on... Who was the random old man in the room? And why is he walking around our event with a creepy look in his eyes and disrespecting my family with his unsolicited comments? Thats the owner. There are other comments that talk about him. Be warned. Zahir does not have a grasp on people skills and the tone of his voice switches from soft old man to grumpy old man without warning. He sat at a desk during the event with a judging side eye while my family filled in for a crew he did not adequately coordinate with. Made no sense that my family became the workers at their own event, and the venue lacked communication on how this event should flow. I did not finish my food, but it got the job done. Satiated at best. I preferred the appetizers that my family brought. The space is very humble and intimate and has a nice outdoor area that offered a break when my family needed a breather. The place is an older building so ventilation did struggle. However, Zahir locked a side door and told the guests that he would kick them out if they were seen using that exit. Fun fact, that side door was originally the planned enter/exit for this event. Parking lot is small but theres street parking available. A small Indian food truck took a portion of the parking lot and I would rather eat there instead of this place. Save yourself a trip. Book somewhere else.

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    Blast & Brew - Bar

    Blast & Brew

    3.6(392 reviews)
    0.6 miNorth San Jose
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    Halal
    Vegan friendly

    This place has a variety of food & beer options to choose from which is great. Definitely recommend!read more

    The experience at Blast & Brew was very disappointing in terms of service…read more We came in about 50 minutes before closing, which should have been enough time for a normal dining experience. Instead, we were told we had to order food by 9:25pm but after being seated, no one came to help us for quite a while with no menus. My husband stood up and requested a menu. That already put us behind, through no fault of our own. Once someone finally came over, everything felt rushed. We were told we couldn't get beer past 9:40pm and by 9:35pm our server (Tejas P.) was already trying to take our card while we were still getting drinks he had said 9:40pm was the last call but rushed us before . The whole experience felt like we were being pushed out the door. To make things worse, staff were staring at us while we were eating, which made it really uncomfortable. When we had asked for to go containers, we also asked for extra ranch to go.. well our server said he didn't think so but my husband was upset and said " what ? You can't get any ranch, really? " He answered " let me check but I'll have to charge extra" we said it was fine and he did end up bringing some out. The food was actually great, but the service completely ruined the experience. I always tip, even when service isn't perfect but this was the first time I felt it wasn't deserved. No customer should feel rushed or uncomfortable like this, especially when they arrived within business hours. This place seriously needs to improve how they treat guests even toward closing time we had more than enough time to get treated with some respect.

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    Giorgio's Italian Food Milpitas - Penne Calabrese

    Giorgio's Italian Food Milpitas

    3.6(939 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    I gotta give it up to this place. They made my family's Mother's Day!…read more So after making an 11am reservation at El Torito's and being told there were 7 parties ahead of us and it would be an hour and a half wait, we decided to head to Giorgio's last minute. We arrived before they opened and were the first ones in line. At first, the host told us he wouldn't be able to seat a large party without a reservation until after 3pm. But somehow, they made it work! Ramon, our server, told him to put us in his section. Huge shoutout to Ramon for being so accommodating and friendly! Giorgio's saved Mother's Day for my family! And the food was the icing on top. Delicious and reasonably priced. Can't thank this restaurant enough!

    Nice place, spacious with plenty of parking. I like the music they had playing really feels like…read moreyour in Italy. Great attentive service and the food is incredible! You can tell everything is homemade and fresh! They give fresh warm bread as soon as u get seated and come with whipped butter that is spreadable. Big menu, with great selection and fair pricing. Chicken marsala and minestrone soup was delicious! The salmon risotto was cooked perfectly and moist with the risotto having lots of flavor. My daughter's fries were soo good and perfectly crispy. The tiramisu was creamy and light. Loved the molton chocolate cake. I can't wait to come back and try more delicious items from the menu!

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