August 12,2026 The…read morefood is altogether excellent. The best pork empanadas ever. Perfect octopus. Great churros. Good Sangria. We ordered the date night Tuesday paella meal for 2. We had a slight hiccup where the seafood paella had been prepared with excessive chili. As this was a non-traditional paella, it was explained to us that this was the usual heat level. The assistant manager and server were very understanding and made up for it by adjusting our bill accordingly. There is live music and we cannot wait to come back and try the other items on the menu. Pizza looks legit. I would recommend this place to anybody looking for excellent food with reasonable pricing (for Monterey)

Was looking forward to a nice birthday dinner at a new place for us, disappointing! When…read morereservation was made through open table app it was indicated that we choose them to celebrate a birthday. There was NO acknowledgement of this, in fact a message was sent to restaurant asking a question and never received a reply, so a call was placed to get the answer which was answered by hotel front desk . What is the point of offering guests an option to send a message, someone's not checking ? Table was set VERY sparse , napkins and silverware and what I thought were bread plates. In fact no bread was offered, not sure if they do. NO salt and pepper, decorations or lighting on table either, VERY plain. Food was decent and menu was limited in the choices. Tapas are overpriced and not varied in my opinion . The entire salmon dish was very heavy on the butter All in all , an OK and highly disappointed experience. Wait staff ok , food ok , food and the space was visually appealing but the restaurant lacked something that should could make it a memorable experience.

AUTHENTIC. FANTASTIC. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS…read more Everything we tried was packed with flavor--from the crispy bites and creamy sauces to those incredible clams and that beautiful cocktail. Real food. Bold flavors. Great atmosphere. This place absolutely delivered. 10/10 -- definitely coming back!

We came here to celebrate after the World Cup final. We had an enjoyable time. There's absolutely…read morenothing that I didn't like. The waiter was friendly and accommodating. He even took my boyfriend's request to be seated next to Spanish fans. We got to sit next to a family that was also celebrating Spain's win. Interestingly, the family was not Spanish but were from Latin America. They recognized some paintings from a famous Colombian painter. Overall, the ambiance both inside and out was delightful. The food was great and plentiful. One of our tapas could have been a meal in itself. We had a paella and two tapas. I would definitely go again.

walk-in dinner for 5...given a larger table in the back, but told the table was reserved for a…read morelater time...plenty of time to eat and pay, so wasn't worried...water provided along with the menu....gulping down water while looking over the menu....very quick to refill again and again...quickly decided on a paella mixto $50 which takes the longest to prepare and 16 oz. tomahawk porkchop $50 for the mains to share...for the small plates, ordered fried artichoke $16, octopus $22, garlic shrimp and toasted bread $24 and roasted mushrooms $16....about $230 total after tax and automatic 20% tip included for larger group... porkchop was tender and tasted fine...stone added a lot of sweetness to the pre-sliced pork...wasn't too large since most of the weight probably comes from the large bone...a decent porkchop, but had better...paella was seasoned right and could have been great, but the bottom was just too burnt and black...fried artichokes were fine, but probably not the best choice since the meal was starting to feel very heavy/greasy...roasted mushrooms were cooked perfectly, but weighed heavy again covered by hollandaise sauce...grilled octopus leg was tender and served with whipped potato drizzled in oil....garlic shrimp in garlic oil was tasty with the bread, but again adding to the heaviness...overall, a heavy gluttonous meal...

S'Aranella is a very nice bar and restaurant in a great location right off the downtown square. It…read morewas recommended to us by a tasting room attendant for great cocktails, so we dropped in about 5:00after a day of tasting and roaming the shops and took two seats at the bar. The cocktails did not disappoint and were very creative and delicious. The O So Sabroso is an interesting take on an Old Fashioned with just a hint of Iberico ham. The El Bulli, Taragon Fix and Honey Honey were also fantastic. Since it was getting towards dinner (and we were a bit tipsy) we decided to cancel our other reservation and stay for tapas. All of the tapas were expertly executed. The jamon and mushroom croquettes were both delicious as was the Moorish Lamb. The carxofa was next level. The papas bravas were also delicious and were somewhat different being small potatoes with the skin on. Service was excellent and very friendly from the two ladies working behind the bar. The were fun and made excellent suggestions for cocktails. Highly recommended!

3rd time at La Catalana and somehow they always find a way to make their Paellas even tastier! The…read moreservice is top notch and the cozy atmosphere is fantastic. I have family coming over the next few weeks and will definitely be back. Can't wait to taste that Cod appetizer again

Yummy tapas in the South Bay! I feel like their apps are actually better than some other popular…read moretapas spots around the bay. Patatas bravas sauce is toast with Jamon iberico was delicious, and the mushrooms were super flavorful. The rice paella was ok but I was pleasantly surprised by the noodle paella. Would order that again! Also they have outdoor seating so bring your pup if you want :)

Absolutely all around lovely Spanish tapas restaurant to dine in. The food is 10/10, drinks are…read moregreat, service is great, and ambiance is upscale. Expect to spend 50+ / person but it is totally worth it especially on a special occasion. If you sign up for their membership, you get free churros. Definitely order the paella to share, it was a perfect split for three people. I really enjoyed the salmon tartare and the octopus for the tapas. I would have love for more options with vegetables since all their veges are fried. Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time as they are popular. Parking is very easy in the plaza the restaurant is in.

Wow this place is busy but the cocktails and paella are soooo worth it…read more My friend and I couldn't get a reservation so we joined the waitlist. We walked over 50 minutes later and were seated right away. Service was great. We got the Wagyu empanadas to start. Small bites but busts of flavor. The Barca sauce really stood out. We had the traditional sangria and the Carrot cocktail - odd but delicious. We shared the steak and lobster paella. Pricy at almost $200 but it was amazing. Enough to feed 4 so we both gave a second meal to go. The one small rub was the automatic 20% service charge. I understand for larger patties but apparently this is across the board. The should make it clear. Service was great and I probably would have tipped around that but was annoyed that there was no choice in the matter. Regardless I want to come back and try more tapas and cocktails. It was fun.

Another excellent time , and meal, at Junction. Shared tapas. Don't miss the stuffed piquillos ,…read morechop salad, waygu. Order your basque cheesecake first so it has time to settle at room temp - delicious. Also thatcher Syrah is "wine lovers" kiss. So many more things to try.....Paella! Brunch on the weekend , next up ? Chilaquiles..... PS I don't care for garlic so I skipped it, but my compadres loved the shrimp dish. This is the place to chill. Warm relaxing environment (love the bar chairs) with good acoustics for chatting. Also, easy parking!

Tasty food, delicious sangria and friendly service. I stopped by for a quick bite and tapas were…read moreperfect because I was not too hungry. The red sangria was perfectly refreshing for a summer afternoon. The shrimp appetizer and salad were good too but the churros truly made me happy. The churros are small and crispy and are served with warm dark chocolate. The combination was perfect.

The food here is surprisingly good, and well worth it. The flavors are comparable to fine dining,…read morewhile portions are filling and satisfying enough for casual cuisine. The Spanish octopus was delightfully tender and paired well with an acidic dressing and greens. The crispy potatoes were well fried, being lightly crunchy while maintaining a fluffy interior. The gnocchi was good, but the least impressive, since it was largely relying on cream for flavor. The spinach didn't really come through. We went with the ribeye, which had a delightful crust yet was still juicy. The mushrooms were a mix of chanterelles, morels, and scored trumpet mushrooms sauted in a lovely wine sauce. Service isn't anything to write home about, but the food is certainly worth turning some heads.

Nope. Not again. Sadly this was our last visit here. The prices were so out of touch. We've been…read morecoming for years. The "rack of lamb" for $78 was 2 small chops. What?? For that price, there should be free bread on the table! Nope! Bread is $13!! My dessert was the smallest sliver of crostata with a little scoop of ice cream. $16 What are they thinking????? Service was great though. It really is sad when great restaurants raise their prices but don't provide matching proportions. Ciao Casanova.

I love this new place. This reminds me of my study abroad in Spain many years ago…read more The paella was solid and Reyes recommend the branzino as well. His suggestion was on point!!! Will definitely come back.

We heard this was the restaurant Bad Bunny visited during Super Bowl weekend, so we were excited to…read morefinally give it a try! We came for a friend's birthday with a party of 10 and did the $75/person prix fixe tasting menu. Food: The tapas were definitely the highlight for us and probably our favorite part of the meal. For the mains, we had three paellas served family-style with pretty generous portions. The squid ink paella was our favorite, followed by the chicken and pork. The noodle-style paella was our least favorite. Overall, we thought the tapas were better than the mains. Dessert was okay. The cheesecake was verrrrry cheesy and yes, I know it's cheesecake lol but the cheese flavor was especially strong and savory. Service: Unfortunately, this is where the experience fell short. The birthday girl had a friend who recently dined here and was offered an unlimited beer and sangria option with their prix fixe menu. When we asked our waitress about it, she wasn't familiar with it and checked with the GM, who said he had never heard of such an option. My friend reached out to the previous guest, who found the email correspondence with the restaurant confirming that the option had been offered. While trying to show our waitress, three of us said "excuse me" to get her attention while she was at our table, but she continued handing out drinks without acknowledging us. We understand she was working, but even a quick "I'll be right with you" would have been appreciated. Once we showed her the email, she brought the GM over. After looking at it, he repeatedly emphasized, "YOU didn't respond to us," referring to the fact that there was no response confirming the drink option. The weird part was... it wasn't even our email. The correspondence was between the restaurant and a completely different guest from a previous dinner. We were only showing it because we had just been told that this drink option had never existed. The GM eventually said they could accommodate us, which we appreciated, but the delivery felt unnecessarily defensive and passive-aggressive. We weren't demanding the package or expecting them to honor an old offer--we were simply trying to clarify what we had been told. A simple, "Sorry for the confusion! We see what you're referring to and can accommodate you," would have completely changed the interaction. Unfortunately, the way such a small misunderstanding was handled changed the mood of the dinner and took away from my friend's birthday celebration. There were definitely good parts of the meal, especially the tapas and squid ink paella, but the communication and management experience overshadowed what could have otherwise been a great night.

We went to The Old Water Office for a birthday dinner and it was a wonderful experience. Let's…read moredive in... Ambiance - The Old Water Office is beautifully decorated with a nice interior and a pretty outdoor area too. We sat outdoors and thankfully the weather was kind to us too. This place can accommodate large groups, parties, or just a date night for two. Service - The service was great! Friendly staff and they kept on top of everything. No complaints here. Food - The food was great. I got the surf and turf paella which was very good. For some reason mine did not have mussels like the menu stated, unsure if that was an oversight or maybe just a slight modification from the chef. Everyone else seemed to really like their food too. Short ribs got high praise along with the pork milanese. Their pasta is made in-house and looked wonderful too. All things considered, I'd give this meal a solid 4.5 stars which rounds up with the ambiance and service being great. I'd definitely recommend checking it out.

We had a delicious dinner at the Old Water Office. Our server Nicole was attentive and had great…read moresuggestions. My husband ordered Chris' old fashioned and I had a vesper. The drinks were perfect. We started with the focaccia, small beet & burrata salad and wedge salad. My husband had the chicken Parmesan and I had the spinach scarpinocc(ravioli). Our meals were very good. All pasta is made in house. We shared the bread pudding for dessert. I also had the cappuccino martini. Ambiance and service was on point. We will definitely return.