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    Traditional Paella Single
    Matthew C.

    We had the most incredible dinner here at Olé Tapas Bar and Kitchen. Step inside an oasis of delight just off the streets of Long Beach. From their immersive ambiance to the live music, all of the visuals amplify the flavors of their phenomenal menu. We were welcomed by Kat who provided an exceptional dining experience, offering great recommendations and pairings. We shared their pan con tamate with prosciutto, croquetas de queso y jamon, and Brussels sprouts before a single sized order of their traditional paella, which was perfect for two. The mixed flavors and textures were all phenomenal, but that paella really was fantastic. Rich and flavorfully balanced by the lobster stock, the entire bite was something to be remembered. We can't wait to come back in for our next tapas night!

    Came on Friday 31 at 12:03 am and the sign said 2am and they closed at 12:09am . The guys were so rude and slammed the door on us and told us it was not open even though the Sign said 2:00am

    Halibut & Shrimp Ceviche
    Rosemary A.

    So my partner and I went here on a Thursday special date night when it was Sevilla. Service was perfect and the food was to die for. The tapas were amazing and I cannot fault much especially for the price

    Croquettes de jamon y serrano and sausage a la plancha
    Vlad V.

    On my first night in Long Beach, and a rainy one at that, I had a reservation at Cafe Sevilla for 10 p.m. on a Thursday. I ended up arriving early, a little after 9 p.m. and was seated at the bar. It's good I did because I was informed that the kitchen closes down at 9:30. Crisis averted...though the restaurant should mention when making a reservation online that food is no longer available at a certain hour. I walked over from my Airbnb but noticed that they don't have a parking lot. Your best bet is street parking or a nearby parking garage. Ambiance (5/5): A beautiful restaurant inside. Romantic, nice ambiance, sophisticated...I was impressed wholeheartedly. The Spanish music playing in the background was a nice touch, too. They have live music on the weekends, so I didn't get to experience that but I would have liked to. They also own a night club right next to the restaurant. While I sat at the bar, they also have high tops in the bar area, tables, booths, and a small patio in front of the restaurant. Service (4/5): They charge a 3% transaction fee if you use a credit card. I'm never a fan of businesses trying to pass of merchant fees onto customers. It's a cost of business. If I would have had enough cash on me, that's what I would have done. Despite the policy, the bartender took good care of me. He was friendly and checked in to see how I was doing. A job well done, overall. They also have free WiFi which is always a nice touch. I was able to get some work done while I was chowing down. Drinks (4/5): Cafe Sevilla has a nice list of cocktails, beer, and wine. I couldn't help but go with a Spanish classic, sangria. They have a sangria royale, which I went with for an upcharge, that also has a liquer in it. To be honest, it tasted just like a regular sangria for me. No sweat though, it was a refreshing alcoholic beverage and a treat as I don't have sangria often. Food (4.5/5): I went with the jamon y manchego croquettes which were splendid. The presentation of every dish at Cafe Sevilla is well thought out and adds to the dining experience. Nestled on top of some red sauce, the four croquettes were fried just right and bursting with flavor and cheesy goodness inside. There was even a little pull factor with the cheese which we can always appreciate. Speaking of presentation, while I forget the exact name of the dish, I also ordered the sizzling platter of three different types of Spanish sausage. The platter is flambeed at your table with brandy and apple cider vinegar. Beyond the interactive presentation, each sausage was delicious. The brandy added a little sweetness to the sausage. Along with the small onions on the platter. Chef's kiss. The menu consists of a lot of tapas, plus paellas, and some entrees. Both of my dishes were tapas. While the portion sizes are not large, and it's not cheap, the quality is there. If you're trying to get some bang for your buck, come during happy hour every day of the week, where tapas are half off. They also have some paella discounts on Fridays and Saturdays, I believe. If I lived in Long Beach, I would definitely return! And if you've never had Spanish food before, check them out. It's a treat.

    Live Music by Projection Latin Music!
    Kenny T.

    Absolutely incredible -- food, music & vibe all top-notch! From start to finish, our night at Cafe Sevilla was perfect. This place truly delivers an authentic Spanish dining and entertainment experience with amazing food, lively atmosphere, excellent service and unforgettable live music. We ordered the grilled beef and grilled lamb skewers with rice -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and paired beautifully with their Spanish-style menu offerings. Their tapas-style approach makes everything fun to share and enjoy with friends or a date night crowd. But the highlight of the evening was the live band -- Projection Latin Music! They had the entire restaurant singing and dancing all night long, playing everything from Salsa to Merengue to Bachata and more. Their energy was infectious, and I was so impressed that I followed them on Instagram @ProjectionLatinMusic. The vibe here is unmatched -- part restaurant, part tapas bar, part nightclub -- with live Latin music and entertainment featured regularly. Whether you're coming for dinner, drinks, dancing, or all of the above, Cafe Sevilla knows how to deliver an unforgettable night. Highly recommended if you want excellent Spanish cuisine and a fantastic night out -- we'll definitely be back!

    Bar with a bull overhead  08-30-2025
    Alana M.

    We first came here for a Private Party upstairs in Dec. of 2022. We were served a few different tapas & other dishes which were tasty. We enjoyed the Chorizo Empanada, Meatballs, Ceviche, Chicken, Short Ribs, & Paella. The food left a great impression on us and we wanted to come back to try their regular menu. We've passed by here a number of times, but never made it back. Tonight was the night we'd take the Journey Through Spain! We were seated promptly at a booth. The table didn't fit the curve of the booth seat and it was difficult to slide in. Our server was alright, not very attentive nor personable, but we did get all our food. We took a Journey Through Spain which is a 5-Course Dinner for Two. For the first and second course, you get to choose one item. Course 3 is set. Fourth course is the entrée and you each get to choose one dish. And lastly dessert, it is set. Sad to say that we did not enjoy most of the meal. We were served the first and second course almost simultaneously. Felt so rushed! For the second course we chose the Spanish Salchichas a la Plancha because they flambée the sausages tableside. I wasn't ready with my phone camera and the server didn't seem like she wanted to wait on me. My husband asked her to wait a sec. I got flustered and then missed most of the flambéeing. It is a show & experience, and the server should realize that! After we tasted the 3rd course, the Croquetas de Queso y Jamón, I asked hubby if we could just stop this dinner for two and pay for what we'd already gotten. I wasn't joking, but we pushed through. Journey Through Spain: 1st -Boquerones Filet - fish was very fishy 2nd - Spanish Salchichas a la Plancha - we didn't care for this 3rd - Croquetas de Queso y Jamón - I thought they were ok, but hubby didn't like them. The exterior had a nicely fried crispy texture. 4th - Braised Rioja Short Rib (Hubby's choice) - this was a good dish. Tender Short Rib meat. 4th - Salmón con Chorizo (my choice) - my Salmon was dried out. The very innermost center portion of the Salmon was very good and tender, but it was a small amount. It was overcooked. 5th - Basque Cheesecake - very mushy but tasted ok. Never had such a wet cheesecake. It wasn't really a Basque Cheesecake because there was no caramelized burnt top that is its' signature style. I got a Virgin Berry Mule. I loved the lavender hue of the mocktail! It consists of blueberry, strawberry, lime and ginger beer. The drink was very good although a tiny bit too sweet. Gotta say that the food was not up to par. We are not very picky eaters. We enjoy all sorts of ethnic foods. I dislike rating restaurants poorly, but sometimes it is warranted. 2-stars on Yelp means they "Could've been better" and I do concur.

    Unkept / sanitation issues!!!!
    Penny W.

    Absolutely horrible. 1.5 hours for a drink paid to reserve a table that never was available!!! Bar was Disgusting.

    This is the mushroom TO Mushroom & Roasted Garlic Paella Single. Great ambiance and live music Sunday night 7pm
    Alexis G.

    Best Spanish restaurant hands down! Ambiance is romantic and authentic. Service is amazing and the food is soooo good. Get the pulpoooo!

    Red sangria
    Sue H.

    Loved our happy hour experience at Cafe Sevilla! Without a reservation at 530pm on a Saturday, we were seated at the bar by the friendly host who explained the dinner show would begin at 7. The dining room has tiered seating to allow good views. Reservations for tables for the dinner show were recommended. Our meal was quick and we didn't experience the music or dancing. But the $7 red sangria was delicious and husband enjoyed his draft Modelo while we nibbled on marinated olives and some olive loaf bread. I should mention all 26 tapas on the menu are half off for happy hour daily from open to 7pm. I found the prices to be a good value and the portions were acceptable for the price. Sort of rare these days! Husband ordered a beef empanada duo and the cheese croquettes ($8 and $7). I ordered the garlic shrimp and the grilled octopus. At $13.75, the pulpo romesco was our most expensive dish, and well worth every penny. Grilled octopus tentacle was tender and delicious! He ate the chick peas and I took the kale romesco. The empanadas and croquettes were a pretty standard preparation, acceptable if not special. BUT...the $8.50 garlic shrimp was a generous pile of garlicky heaven. I also ordered a $5.50 side of saffron rice, which was quite sticky, had a very dull flavor, and didn't get consumed. Our bartender recommended it over the squid ink rice, because the dark right is too salty in his opinion. Fair enough. Our trip to Spain was fast and fun, and we didn't have room for dessert. The only thing that felt strange about this meal was the card they gave me for a $25 return visit discount (valid even on happy hour they say) if i came back having written a review for them. We didn't get back for another meal there during our vacation but I would truly not have redeemed this offer because it felt like a review bribe. Stuffed full and very happy we waddled home with no leftovers. But bragged about the meal to our son who is currently studying abroad in Spain and has not yet eaten grilled octopus!

    Peter H.

    Come for the food and ignore the price. If I factored in the price, then maybe 4 stars (lol). But the fact that they have a no tipping policy, and the menu has reflected gratuity already... then 5 stars. I don't like the mental gymnastics with tipping culture and just want to see what I'm going to pay so this was great. The food was also very delicious and visually appealing. Plating was superb. The sangria was also delicious and photo-worthy! I would come back for the quality, no pricing BS, and ... weight loss lol.

    Orlando P.

    Sevilla Restaurant & Tapas Bar never fails. The ambience is off the hook, and our bartender (Brian) knows exactly what it takes to keep customers coming back. The Chilean blueberry mojito is top-notch, and the espresso martini never disappoints. It's a great environment to be in on a Saturday or Sunday night lively, stylish, and full of energy. Just wish Sevilla were open Monday through Thursday too.

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    Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen Reviews in Other Languages

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    Our dinner reservation is at 530pm. Can we walk in at 4pm and start with happy hour at the bar or patio while we wait to be seated for dinner?

    Hi There! Alsolutely, we welcome you to join us for a drink at the bar before your reservation. Just check in with the host when you arrive and let them know you will be at the bar and we will get you all set up! Thank you!… 

    Hi, Who can I contact regarding a reservation for the night club side in Costa Mesa for sat?

    HI There! Please contact us at 562-243-3015!

    Do you have the thursday 5 course meal special for 35 just like in Costa mesa?

    Hi there! We just have that discuss in Costa Mesa! But we do have a lot of special unique promos in Long Beach that you can check out here: https://www.cafesevilla.com/promos-long-beach/

    Can I bring my 14yo for lunch or dinner?

    Yes! My grandsons 9 and 5 were with us for dinner.

    When will be the Spanish guitar live performance start playing on Saturday?

    Hi There! We have live music every night that we are open (Weds-Sun) and you can find our music… 

    What time does the music begin?

    You can look on their website. It should show their schedule and what type/who of music is playing. Depending on the day, sometimes it's live music and sometimes it's a dj playing popular hits. You can always call them to ask too. I've gone during… 

    Kids menu option?

    Not really however if your kids are open to trying different food options then they can definitely eat with you.

    How late does the kitchen stay open?

    KITCHEN HOURS - LATE NIGHT DINING: Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday: Menu available until 10pm or later… 

    Is Valet parking still available in the evening?

    Hi Melissa, Yes, and we recommend this for parking:… 

    Does It get super crowded for dinner on Friday? For a group of 4 should I make a reservation? How long is the wait without a reservation

    Hi There! We always like to recommend reservations so you don't have to wait but walk-ins are welcome as well and the wait is usually no more than 10 minutes before 7pm and 20 minutes after 7pm.

    Do you have happy hour on Saturday?

    Our happy hour is WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY OPEN-7PM + ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR ON WEDNESDAYS. You can find… 

    Are you open on Wednesdays?

    Hi There! Yes, we are open Wednesday through Sunday :) On Wednesdays, we open at 5pm and we have a great all night happy hour and live music that you can enjoy! Hope to see you soon!

    Is there live music for brunch on Saturday?

    Hi There! We only do live music for Sunday brunch as of this time.

    Do they have live music on Thursday evenings?

    We have live Latin covers and Bohemia music on Thursdays at 7pm

    There are no reservations for dinner on Saturday, 2/12/2022. Will we need to stand in line to dance at the bar? Is there a cover charge to dance at the bar?

    Hi There! We still have reservations available for Saturday, please call us at 562-495-111 and we can get you set up!

    Is the crowd younger? Folder? My group absolutely loves to dance but we are middle-aged so we like to look for places that are not too young?

    HI There! In the tapas bar inside the restaurant, it truly is all ages, from younger 20 somethings to amazing dancers in their 40s, 50s and 60's. The nightclub side will be a younger demographic of 20-40 year olds.… 

    What kind of music? Dancing?

    If you're in the bar, the music is a live band playing Spanish pop music. If you're in the club the music is mixed, hip hop, reggaeton, Spanish pop music.

    Is brunch served on Saturday and sunday?

    Hi There! Yes, we offer brunch and bottomless mimosas every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm! We hope to see you there!

    Is vaccination required?

    No they do not require a vaccination card. Just a mask.

    Would you recommend having a reservation for a Thursday night?

    I would recommend making a reservation for Thurs-Sat nights. The parking is terrible in the area all of those restaurants so that might be problem.

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    We were craving French food in a nice quaint cafe and thank goodness Yelp brought us here. As…read morementioned in the other reviews, the decor and vibes really remind us of France. Everyone is very friendly and accommodating. The service is fantastic as well. Ordering several small plates and sharing an entree was perfect for us. The pate and bread is delicious with a nice sized portion. Ditto with the tampenade. Also can't go wrong with the escargot. The poutine was a pleasant surprise since it is loaded with beef bourguignon. Wednesday night is really nice since they have wine board specials at an amazing price point. To top it off, location, location, location!!! It's great to walk around after over-indulging.

    Wow! What a gem we found in this Seal Beach French restaurant! I had seen this place many times,…read morebut hadn't paid much attention to it. We were walking by yesterday and stopped to look at the menu and decided we would give it a try. The decor is very much as you would expect in a French bistro. There are blue checked tablecloths and art on the walls, and a long bar along one wall. There is a gourmet market attached, which has wonderful gift items (reasonable priced!!), and, of course French food products and wine (with win be tasting!!). I think one sign was that French was being spoken by many in this restaurant. We were greeted right away, and we're told we could pick out table. Our server came quickly, and was so nice and accommodating. We came in a Monday night, when select tapas, draft beers, and bottles of wine are 50% off. Neither of us was very hungry, so hubby ordered a French beer (so sorry--i can't remember the name) and we ordered a few tapas. We got: *Escargot in garlic parsley butter with warm bread *Soupe A L'oignon Gratinee * Lamb pops in wine reduction served with ratatouille *Beef bourguignon First, let me say that the food was amazing!!!! So delicious! There was so much garlic butter to sop up with our warm bread and escargot---deeeelush! The lamb pops were perfectly cooked and the wine reduction was also perfection. The beef bourguinon was the best I've had, and the tapas size, which is supposed to be a half of the regular size, was so big. There was soooo much beef--no skimping here. I know we will be back many times. We left so full and happy!

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    4.8 mi
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    i love trying new ramen spots and i absolutely enjoyed dining in here! i've been wanting to try…read morethis spot for a while and was excited to try it. they offer a brunch deal where you get two appetizers and two ramen bowls for $40, which is a great deal! i ordered the spicy tonkotsu and it was just the right amount of spice. you can get your spice level betwee 0-10 and i got a 3. im normally a medium spice person and the spice level here is spicier than other places. i loved the pork in the soup, as it was the perfect flavor for the soup! i also appreciated that it came with a whole egg instead of the half egg that some places provide. we also got the salmon tacos and brussels sprout tempura. i was seated in the patio and it was perfect for the summer breeze. this is located in a plaza with many shops, so you can find parking in the structure. perfect to walk around after a yummy meal. the staff is very friendly and there was no wait on a Saturday around the afternoon. the staff was also helpful in their recommendations and answered all my questions confidently. i would definitely dine here again!

    Food was great…read more Service was great. Ambiance was great. Our server , Christian was great. The tonkatsu Red was great. This place is great.

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    1230pm on a Saturday...food still took 45 mins.
    1230pm on a Saturday...food still took 45 mins.
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