This place is located on a smaller square in town. It's a bit more quiet here (except on weekends),…read moreso it's easy to get a table on weekday. There are seats inside as well as a good number of tables outside. The menu isn't very long, but there are some classic tapas options on it. Went for some anchoas (anchovies), patata bravas, morcilla and octopus. Potatoes were good, nice and filling. Anchovies were nice, but not great. The morcilla was not as expected. Was more of a stew and pretty sweet. I prefer a classic morcilla. The best item on the menu (over 10 euros though) was definitely the octopus. Fantastic, fresh, perfectly cooked. Was so good we came back the other night for more. Some Cava, white or red with that. A glass of wine here is really well priced. Staff was really nice and friendly and our Bulldog was welcome inside and outside. Not the very best in town, but still very nice and enjoyable.

Came here on our first night out in Bilbao. Very friendly staff with a bar full of pinxtos and a…read morelittle outdoor seating. Drinks were tasty and pretty cheap. Food was priced well but overall quality was underwhelming. I wouldn't avoid the place, but if I were back in the area I'd probably prefer Zintzoa over here.

Have been here a few times now and the service is excellent, the staff are friendly and…read moreaccommodating as I speak very little Spanish, and the tapas are some of the best in the city. We leave always happy and content. Highly recommend this spot.

Stumbled into this cute little tapas cafe/bar while ambling along the streets of Santander. The…read morebartender was very patient with my broken Spanish, and his wine recommendations were spot on! The tapa we ended up getting (one with cheese, jam, and walnuts on bread) was delicious, and so were the free tapatillas we got!

I'm visiting my daughter who lives in Santander. This was the end of my stay, so the two of us…read moredecided to go out for a nice dinner. This is a fantastic location with great views, but I recommend staying away from the restaurant side. Before our meal, the server walked around with an enormous tray of warm bread and said, "We start with bread here. Would you like some?" We had bread plates in front of us, and we accepted. The meal was delicious. When she brought the bill, it was hidden inside a closed book, and she also stood waiting for payment with the card payment machine in hand. I usually look over my bill, but due to it being higher end and inside the book, with her standing ready for payment, I would've felt awkward, so I paid. I later realized why they did that: once I saw my bill, I discovered we'd been charged for the chunks of bread (€5 each), and for an additional glass of wine. I've been to high end and very high end restaurants around the world, and I've never seen this before at such an establishment.

Our stop here, was pretty special, our tour group picked for us this restaurant for lunch at…read moreSantander. It is located near Queen Victoria Blvd. The location is right on the beach. Was a beautiful view on this beautiful day! They have 2 restrooms, one in the dining room and one in the tavern (one person each). But the staff, saw the women group lining up, came by to let me know, there's more in the tavern side. Our food: Cesar Salad. Was so good! It also came Fresh Hake from Santander, served with tomato sauce, but instead olive oil. (I was given lots of oil on my plate, but the lady - well known world traveler - decided to exchange with mine Hake. We got the Local Cantebrian Dessert. See photos.

After exploring Bilbao's charming Casco Viejo, we made our way to Gure Toki in Plaza Nueva, and it…read moreended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The pintxos counter alone is worth the visit. Every bite looked like a miniature work of art, making it almost impossible to choose. We started with the Gilda, the iconic Basque pintxo of olives, Cantabrian anchovies, and pickled guindilla peppers. It was bright, salty, and the perfect way to wake up our appetites. The Idiazabal cheese soup with quail egg was one of the most memorable dishes we had in Bilbao. Creamy, silky, and comforting, it was topped with crispy potato sticks, crunchy corn, herbs, edible flowers, and a perfectly cooked quail egg that made every spoonful rich without feeling heavy. Another favorite was the tuna served in a vintage-style sardine tin, topped with roasted red peppers. The presentation was clever, but the quality of the tuna really stood out. It was incredibly fresh, tender, and paired beautifully with the sweet peppers. We also couldn't resist the jamón Ibérico on toasted bread with grated tomato (pan con tomate). Sometimes the simplest pintxos are the best, and this one showcased just how exceptional good Iberian ham can be. Everything was beautifully presented without sacrificing flavor. Even though the bar was busy, service was efficient, and the lively atmosphere made it feel like a place where both locals and visitors come for outstanding pintxos. If you're visiting Bilbao, Gure Toki is a must. It's the perfect place to experience traditional Basque flavors with a modern, creative twist.

Definitely a must visit for pintxos. Presentation, service, and quality were tops. A perfect place…read moreto experience pintxos for the first time.

Poor. if you're happy to spend 100 Euro on tiny portions and leave the restaurant hungry, this is…read morethe place for you.

We found Amarena as we wandering around the Old City and it looked inviting. We had a very good…read moredinner. Our waitress was helpful and attentive. Would definitely return. Wine: Godello €16. Food: * Chipirones encebollas - I love chipirones and the sautéed onions were a great complement. 8 tasty squid for a very good price. * Linguine - with seafood. Perfectly cooked pasta. * Postre - cream pastry and ice cream. + Cloth napkins + Wi-Fi + Tablecloths + Decent "Jay 18/10 Spain" flatware. + Modern decor with lots of black. €58 for dinner for 2

We dropped in unexpectedly when we couldn't get a reservation, just hoping for a chance to get in…read more They squeezed us in before a reservation was due an hour and a half later. Big local crowd at the bar r acting tapas when we left but the dining room was quiet and pleasant. We had a carpaccio (wow) , salad, the specialty shrimp, smoked salmon, and a vegetable grill plate. All the food was really well done and tasty. They have wine by the glass and we took advantage of that as well. Server was efficient and knowledgeable, although her English was very limited. The bartender was fluent and helped us through the ordering process. It's a very solid choice, and the food choices and quality were excellent.

Muy mal servicio! Bad service the manager here was very rude and called me bad humor! Lmfao she was…read morenot able to give the right information but claimed to be a manager. Don't come here avoid this place!

This is a great spot to while away the hours until its time for dinner. In Santander this is…read morelocated a few blocks in from the ocean. It is right on a square and the place was filled with locals enjoying a drink and some bites before the real evening started. We sat outside which was great (as an aside, the name means Whale Tavern which is kind of great). There are quite a few tables outside and the place was quite crowded. We had some good local beers and got to meet someone who was from South America, spent time in Florida and had been teaching English here in Spain for a while, so a great place to meet interesting people. Since we were a bit hungry, a small snack turned out to be a pretty complete meal. And there was nothing wrong with that! The mussels were excellent. Normally Mussels can be a bit shall we say "fishy" and are loaded with butter sauce, this preparation was different, really light and they were fresh and delicious. We also had the local scallops cooked the local style which is with half of the shell still on and then a really delicious oil and garlic mix on top with a nice browning. Really good. Then we tried the squid which was also wonderfully done, a nice grilling and then a salad with it. One of the treats was trying some very inexpensive but great Rioja, the 2017 Marques de Murrieta was terrific. Overall this was a great spot for a quick bite and sightseeing.