Stumbled opinion this place looking for an appetizer to hold us over for dinner and ended up staying for dinner because it was just that good! La Feria is a Spanish Tapas restaurant which you don't see many in the area. The food was amazing, fresh and authentic. We got excited because we recognized many dishes and it was nice to see them elevated a little. We ordered a pitcher of sangria to share and a whole bunch of tapas from the tortilla espanola to chorizo and flan just to name a few. Every single one was delicious, my favorite was the chorizo. Our server Scott was great, very friendly but also knowledgable of the ingredients. The food came out of the kitchen at a nice pace so you weren't overwhelmed or starving. If you have food restrictions, they label the menu vegan, vegetarian and gluten free so that is nice also. Overall, a really great experience. read more

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The value for money at this place is great! I love that you can get a wide variety of foods for a reasonable price. Compared to Aventura in Ann Arbor, one of my favorites, the bill ends up being much more reasonable for the amount of food you get. Food: Disliked: Sabor de España (cheese plate) - underwhelming. A few grapes and only two types of cheese, one of which was blue cheese, which I am not a fan of. Patatas Bravas - they were okay but I expected better. I did like that they had a spicy sauce with them. Liked: Pan con Tomate, Berenjenas Fritas (fried eggplant), Calamares Fritos, Gambas de Ajillo Drinks: We arrived during happy hour and I had the house wine which was discounted at $3 per glass! They gave me a generous pour too. After, I tried the sangria which was very good and pretty strong. Service/atmosphere: Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. She gave us recommendations but didn't hover. Super friendly, bright space with a community-vibe. Only drawback is that it's pretty small--if we had come later in the day or on a weekend, I'm sure it would've been packed and loud! At 5:30 on a weekday, it was pretty chill. read more

La Feria - Super cute ambiance - Tapas Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

WARNING!! WARNING!! WARNING!! Chicken fingers and fried potato sticks people should NEVER EVER EVER EVER COME EAT HERE. If the food quantity you know is CONEY ISLAND TYPE food... please, don't embarass yourselves. I know Detroit Midtown area is becoming ever so fashionable. With this brings in ignorant snooty suburbianites who think they know but they dont. So with that being said, let's get to the review. TAPAS = Little Plates It's drinking food and should never EVER be confused with a FULL MEAL. If price is what irks you,, please open up your yelp app again and search "Key-Eff-Chee" trust me,, your $5 will go a long way there. Plus they'll serve you boneless chicken strips. We indulged in some of the best SMALL PLATES in the Midtown Area. Cheese Plate is pretty good,, but that just the warm up stage. The Paella is phenomenal. the pescaito frio is unreal. the fried eggplant is yummy, specially with the honey. Then my favorite of them all is the sardines. If you're not a real fish eater, the only fish you know comes from a box and is in sticks or square form, DONT!!! You're not worthy to come and eat here. I love you La Feria... Your food is awesome, your sangria is amazing and your margaritas are extra strong. I would definitely come back and eat here again. Mwah!!! read more

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This is hands down my favorite restaurant in metro Detroit. Food tastes better than the places I ate at in Spain! Feels like it was made by a mom rather than a chef if that makes sense. You can feel the love service is always great too, everyone is so friendly and happy. Food comes out as it's ready and always warm. The space is mellow and very inviting, often you'll see the owner working behind the counter! read more

It's ok..not amazing not bad. Service was good. The fried eggplant was really good and everything else was fine but not worth writing home about. Had bacon wrapped dates, both salads (underwhelming), grilled squid, olives, mushrooms (good) read more

Could be our favorite restaurant in Detroit. Eggplant for the starter is the best I have ever had. Drinks are always very good and the rotation of small plates is always great. We eat here every couple months and every time it is wonderful. read more

Absolutely terrible experience. My husband and I used to love coming here but our server was not friendly. We would ask questions and he would shrug and walk away. Any verbal response would have been fine. We got the bill and realized why he did not care about friendly service. They include a 20% living wage charge so he knew his money was already in his pocket. We also were charged a 3% processing fee. Additionally, I'm not sure if they're under new ownership but the way the food was prepped was not the same as our other experiences. Except the mushrooms, those were still good. Sadly we will not be dining here again. read more

La Feria - Tapas Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This is a perfect date night place. I highly recommend the morcilla, patatas bravas (awesome + they give you a lot of them), and gambas al ajillo (they come with bread for all of the delicious garlic-y oil left behind). The sangria is good too. I wish they had happy hour on Fridays because I'd probably be there more, but it's only M-Th 3-6. It's a pretty small place but I've been here three times and the only time there's ever been a really long wait was Noel Night. read more

It's been about a year since I've been here. My recent visit had me wondering why I don't come here way more often. Sat at the bar with a friend who already knew our amazing bartender, Lucas. He made us the most refreshing red wine cocktail that isn't even on the menu yet. Loved most of the small plates we shared. The manchego cheese with quince preserve married sweet and savory really well, the steak con salsa was perfectly cooked at medium rare, and spinach with garbanzos way exceeded my expectations, it was seasoned so well. The restaurant itself is small and bright and has a vibrant energy. It's a great place to go with friends and just shoot the breeze. I haven't done so yet but I suspect it's a good place to take kids and introduce them to Spanish tapas because the menu items are so diverse. read more

La Feria - Secret cocktail not yet on the menu. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This was the absolute best dinning experience I've had in Detroit in years! The sangria was out of this world. The dates, calamari, chicken and steak were literally life changing. Customer service was 10/10 read more

What a phenomenal experience! Definitely a must come back! We tried nearly everything on the menu. The eggplant was incredible great people, great environment and great food! read more

Let me say, tbe first time i went, i wouldve given it 3 stars but ive been here few times now & def worth it. We came for lunch & got the 5 for $15. I thought it was gonna be dishes, but it was slices of bread w stuff on top. Was not impressed.. . Til i ate them. Lol. It was very filling! Even for 2 ppl. I love all the ones that was recommended to us by the waiter, some had quail eggs on top. It was just delicious. I dont think u can go wrong w any of the options. But j just didnt like the peppers, kinda bitter to me. In their regular menu, i love the shrimp in garlic oil sauce. We always end up getting it when we're there. And also the vacom wrapped dates. So good! This spot is beginning to be over of my fav spot to eat. Good service, always. read more

La Feria - 5 for $15 options - Tapas Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This has got to be my favorite place I've been to in Detroit. The sangria was awesome! Our waitress was phenomenal and the service was quick! The food was to die for and I'm sad I'm not here longer to go again. We had the mushrooms, calamari, asparagus, 0potato soup, chorizo, chicken in garlic, and all three desserts! The curros was def my fav! read more

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We've been coming to La Féria for many years and the service is always good, even mid-pandemic when the owner was cooking and serving herself, and the food is generally quite good, but I have to say I'm put off by the combined 23% added charge to our bill. I would have left a 20% tip regardless and calling it a "living wage charge" just seems deceptive, especially since there was still a line to add a tip. Someone who didn't pay too much attention to their bill might not notice and wind up leaving a 40% tip. The 3% credit card fee also seems dodgy considering we may have paid cash, in which case why are we paying the credit card transaction fee? This was all printed on the bill and presented at the end of the meal. We were all (party of six) unhappy with this policy and turned off. It's unfortunate that restaurants were put in a position by government that made it almost impossible to survive during Covid but we are all living in the same economy. People dining in restaurants are hurting too. The prices have doubled for many of the menu items as well so they're already making it up by adjusting costs there. read more

Being a Spanish citizen and missing home dearly I was so happy to stop by and grab some tapas. I was instantly transported back home to Andalucía. But was pretty bummed fairly quickly. The prices are so extreme for what you get. And the server was SO rude. It ruined my entire experience. Idk if he had his bandana on too tight but when I asked for a flight instead of a glass of wine he sighed and dumped the entire glass of wine down the drain. We ended up paying $70 and still had to get dinner afterward somewhere else. Not worth it. read more

Picture it. Friday night, 6 PM, street parking available and an unoccupied table as soon as we walk in. Service was attentive and the food was excellent. The bacon wrapped dates are a favorite. I tried to make these at home once. Not nearly as good and not worth the the trouble. read more

La Feria - Margarita Madrid! Clean. Crisp. Well done. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

My mom recently took me and my fiance here while we were in town for the holidays. Tapas are one of my favorite types of restaurants and La Feria did not disappoint. We sat at the bar, because other tables were already packed. Our server at the bar was friendly and gave great recommendations on what to eat. Between the three of us, we got the following: - Manchego and quince jam - Marcona almonds - Pollo al ajillo - which was chicken in a garlic and chili sauce with potatoes - Chorizo - Bombas - kind of like an arancini, but stuffed with ground beef and topped with a red sauce - Solomillo - pork loin in a sherry and garlic sauce - Patatas bravas - Steak - served with cracked pepper and brandy sauce Every single dish was delicious - with the standouts for me being the chorizo, bombas, and steak. The steak was cooked to a medium rare perfection and the sauce it was served with was out of this world. The only dish I would pass on if I went back was the solomillo. The drink menu here is flush with great wines from spanish-speaking countries as well as delicious cocktails. read more

Went to La Feria for the first time with a friend who lives just a few short blocks from the restaurant. It is Tapas with many good choices that we shared. We had an eggplant dish, chicken on a stick, chorizo, mushrooms and a omelet type entree. We shared a flan and almond dessert. Prices were very reasonable and service fast and efficient. Will go back for sure. read more

La Feria - Tapas Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We didn't stay long, as we were just killing time before going to a reservation we had around the corner, but the service was good and the tapas we had were quite tasty. I bought some other treats to take home with me, as they sell a variety of imported items. Looking forward to going back soon to enjoy wine and more tapas. read more

Sangria to dye for ....Excellent food ... Service was great .. We have been there several times and always a good experience.. read more

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Tapas tapas tapas! I'm all for good wine, cozy atmosphere, and some interesting small plates and that is exactly what La Feria is. We came on a Tuesday evening for a mother/daughter date night. The place is so cute inside! Definitely cozy and a good spot for a romantic date or a small group of friends. The place is very small and all the tables were filled up or reserved (even on a Tuesday!) We were able to be seated at the bar right away though. I doubt we'd be so lucky on a weekend. I'd definitely recommend reservations. Our server was very attentive throughout the course of our dinner. We had some very good red wine and of course had to try the sangria! Definitely try it out. Very authentic, Spanish sangria. We tried several tapas, here are the all-stars: Calamar a la parilla (grilled squid steak with garlic and lemon), flat iron steak with blue cheese and shallots, and Manchego y membrillo. Perfect night out. I'm sure I'll be back soon. It looks like they'll have some outdoor seating in the summer! read more

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Fantastic place. Great, great service. We got to meet the owner, she is the sweetest. Our food was as good as the one we had in Europe years ago. We will definitely be back. read more

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Five stars! My wife and I came for our first time tonight and everything was fantastic. Food was amazing and service was top notch! They were really busy so we sat at the bar but from the time we sat till the time food was being served was less than 15 min. Really cool vibe inside and we'll definitely be back again to try the rest of the menu. read more

I went here on a Friday evening to kick off my 3 day weekend and it was a great choice. I had steak that I ordered medium but looked a little closer to well done but was still tender and seasoned so well that it was one of the best flavors I had ever tasted. I also had patatas bravatas which also tasted like dopamine on a plate. The sangria was pretty average to be so hyped up by the staff but the margaritas made up for it. Waiters were also pretty knowledgeable and respectful but just a little slow with the check. Which is not the worst thing in the world. In sum, the steak and potatoes are f*cking amazing!! read more

La Feria - Patatas bravatas - Tapas Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Nice place for tapas and outside seating was good The service was slow and scattered . Wait list was paper and pencil based with hostess scurrying the whole time to find everyone Would not go if you have more than 2 people in your party read more

I miss having a great Tapas restaurant, this isn't it for me. I thought it was so cool when this Spanish tapas opened up in Detroit, I had to check it out. I did and I was left slightly disappointed. We shared a many small plates, tortilla with eggs and potatoes, potatoes bravas, salad mixta, manchego, it was edible and decent, but nothing left me wanting more. read more

The food was delicious but our waiter was a deceptive liar. 3 people in our party ordered 2 items each off the "Mix and Match: 2 for $6" menu (in addition to other items) and when our bill arrived, he had doubled all our orders, and the cost. Others in our party have dined here before and reassured that they have indeed ordered two different items off the 2 for $6 menu, for $6, as indicated by "2 for $6". When we addressed him about it, he said he understands how that can be confusing, assured us they would fix the misunderstanding when they reprinted the menus next week, and offered nothing else. We had to pay for him doubling our order without our consent. He also completely forgot one of the items we ordered, which would be fine if he just owned up to it. But instead he said it was still making its way out after we had finished everything that we had ordered alongside it, 30 minutes later. We ordered dessert at that time too, which also came out before it. Mistakes happen, I forget things too, but don't LIE about it! I CAN NOT support a business with such deceptive practices. I'm on a tight budget and was really disappointed that he did nothing to correct the bill and I ended up paying twice what I budgeted for a small snack (which is all I came for). read more

Here from out of town and this place was recommended by a co-worker. All I can say is WOW. I brought the team visiting Detroit here for dinner and we started small but ended up having three plates each of the mix and match menu as well as the meats. Not disappointed at all so good we are planning to bring a larger group tomorrow. Come you will not be disappointed. read more

La Feria is a warm and welcoming restaurant. The food is always delicious and the service is always friendly! Great vibe and great people. Close to many other things to do. read more

Visiting Detroit and this was a great find. Cool ambiance and great staff. We sat at the bar and had a variety of tapas and charcuterie. We could watch the preparation going on in the kitchen. As soon as dishes were prepared they were on the way to the tables. Easy to park. We will return if we get back to the area. read more

Fantastic restaurant. We come back there almost every month - their tapas are excellent! Try their sangria!

The best way to eat tapas is with friends, so you can eat and try as many dishes as possible. Even with it being small plates, when you divide these little dishes into halves or even thirds, you can go a long way. If you have an afternoon, it's a good way to spend it. During my visit, we got to split it into thirds, therefore we tried 14 dishes, it's the way to go. It turned out to be most of the lunch menu and a few off the dinner one as well. It's obviously way too many to talk about individually. All were very good, however, here are the ones that stood out amongst its peers: 1. GAMBAS AL AJILLO or seared garlic shrimp - you can't ask for much in this dish and you get flavor. Olive oil, garlic, two great combo flavors. 2. SARDINAS ASADAS Grilled Fresh Sardines. Grilled Lemon. Tarragon. It's ready to day a simple and clean flavored dish, but my guess is there's nothing simple about it. The fish is so mild and delicate. 3. Calamari with Garlic aioli. I could have ordered this over and over again. It is perfectly cooked that is like cotton candy, it almost melts in your mouth. This one was outstanding. 4. CHOCOLATE CON CHURROS Fried Pastry. Chocolate Dipping Sauce. Also a beautifully executed dish. I wanted to lick the plate, then lick the bowl of chocolate. The churros were fresh, hot, crunchy and soft. Fantastic. read more

We had a reservation for a large party mid week before a concert, which was great because this place is a little on the small side and it was packed! Our server was amazing, she explained the menu, made suggestions and kept the drinks flowing for us. The sangria was delicious, although I hated the stemware it came in. I don't know what that kind of glass is called but it kinda slopes back into the glass and I just knew I was going to spill on myself (I didn't). I don't even know what we ended up getting. I think we easily got everything on the menu. Little plates just kept showing up with wonderful little morsels of tastiness. At the beginning, I thought there was no way I would get enough to eat, but at the end I was stuffed and satisfied. I don't know think this a place I would have tried on my own, but I am sure glad I went with this group. read more

This place did not live up to the hype. The veggie tapas were just ok. They were out of mushrooms so we couldn't get the mushroom tapa we were looking forward to. The Spanish omelette was recommended by the server and it was very bland. My husband did like his chicken one and the calamari. The mixed salad didn't have much to it and the add-ons were skimpy. It took forever to get water refills and then the water was warm. Disappointed. read more

Reservation shennanigans??? Called 2 1/2 hours before doors opened(5pm) for a same day reservation on Paella day(Tuesday), since it was the last Tuesday of the Summer we'd all be together on Paella day. Person on the phone confirmed our party size, (4) and the time of the reservation, as well as repeating my name back to me. On arrival 15 minutes early, no record of our reservation exists, and the manager tells me that nobody on the staff would have even taken a same day reservation. WTF? There was a table waiting for a 6:30 reservation for a party of 6 people, but not ours. We get put on a waiting list and sent to the wine place next door to wait. Sat for about a hour drinking water before we bailed and went somewhere else. The food here is supposed to be pretty good, but if you're going to risk it then make sure you get the name of the person you talk to on the phone and triple confirm all the details of your reservation. If you have a small party, you stand at risk of probably being bumped for a larger party. read more

Came here on a recommendation and never got a chance to eat :/ We were told the wait was an hour. No prob, slide to the bar area where we were told it was possible to drink and order cold taps. By which i mean cheese and meats. They were...decent. and the wine well priced. We were already tipsy and and talking, but before we knew it had been 90 minutes. We told we were at the top of the list...only to hear two other groups called. We were 4. Not super hard to seat. Especially considering the other groups? 3s we watched walk in. Waited a bit more...nothing...and quit. It took 20 min to get the bill. And when i asked to be crossed off the list, she tried to seat us. I refused. We waited around 2hr total, sobering up, and not only loosing our desire to eat there but also to continue through the night. The hostess had no idea how to gage time, or prioritize waiting groups and our experience here pretty much killed our vibe for the whole night. This was a sad introduction to Detroit nightlife, and someplace I'll probably forever avoid. read more

My top pick for a restaurant with friends is definitely a tapas restaurant. The key is go have great sangria and tasty small plates. La Feria is a Spanish restaurant with great Sangria and a great assortment of cold plates and hot plates. Two pitchers of sangria, grilled sardines, potato egg tortilla espanola, grilled pulpo (octopus), garlic shrimp with bread go soak up all the garlic olive oil, and the best of all fried eggplant with seasalt and honey were all part of our meal. We were told that the eggplant was soaked in beer. Spanish restaurants are the best in a group but the two of us enjoyed Detroit's tapas scene. read more

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This is a great place for dinner in Detroit's Midtown. We honestly enjoyed everything we ordered. Highlights for me were the Calamar a la Parrilla and the Flan al Caramelo. Our waiter was attentive and helpful. Support this local restaurant! read more

An amazing restaurant in midtown- food was delicious and is tapas style. Sangria pitcher served nearly 2 glasses each for 2 people and was delicious. The service was great- we were promptly seated and our waters were refilled frequently. Food came out warm and fast. Loved it! read more

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Can I just live here? Could there be three more of this place? Could they be open 24/7? Detroit was in need of a quality tapas place, and La Féria answered the call. Examine a giant wall map of España while sipping Spanish vino or a cocktail, and eat dish after dish of Spanish food. I'm a sucker for the olives here - reminds me of my time in Andalusia when fresh olives were often served the way that US bars serve pretzels or bar nuts. I also love a good cheese plate and La Feria's doesn't disappoint. Only one small complaint: they aren't always very good at estimating wait time. I've been there more than once when they said that the wait was more than an hour and it turned out to be only 20 minutes or so. They do have a bar area where you can have a drink and some light bites while you wait. So maybe have a loose schedule on a day you plan to visit. read more