Galician-Style Octopus Restaurants

Taberna del Alabardero

➤ 1776 I St. NW, Washington 20006, 20002-6920, Washington, D.C., United States

Kebab • Pizza • Tapas • Diners

"Down in the heart of the city, there are many upscale dining choices for non vegetarians. What is a veg*n to do? Thankfully, there are some choices that help out the hungry veg*n looking for a haute cuisine experience DC style. This is an excellent venue when you are trying to impress someone for business, romance, family or otherwise. The decor is very red, and the theme is very Spanish. The staff is incredible and attentive. So, veg*ns, here's what you do: ask for the vegetarian menu! If you don't, you will sulk and be sad, and stare at the menu of what you cannot have. Also, if you are very sensitive, you may still want to avoid this place, as they have mussels and meat, seafood and the like. If you can get past that and encourage your fellow diners to share in some vegan tapas, all the better! They have a lengthy 2 page vegetarian menu, with plenty of vegan choices. If you're unsure, ask your waiter the kitchen can make some of the veg items vegan, but many already are. For those interested, they have a sommelier to suggest excellent wine choices with your meal. Good food choices include asparagus, peppers, spinach, paella and fresh fruit for dessert. However, I felt like eating here was more about the experience. The food is fresh and flavorful with incredible attention to plating and details, as the price tag would dictate, but it was the whole experience that made this exceptional."

Don Pepe Steakhouse

➤ 58 US Highway 46, 07058-9795, PINE BROOK, United States

Pizza • Steak • Steakhouse

"It's been a while since my last visit to this restaurant. I had a craving for garlic shrimp, and I remembered how delicious it was last time I was here, which was about 30 years ago. The service was fast and the shrimp was just as tasty as I remembered."

Europa Grill

➤ 555 AveNJ 07702, Shrewsbury, United States

Steak • Salad • Seafood • Italian

"The menu is excellent, offering plenty of options. The food is delicious and well-priced. The atmosphere is lively and would be a great choice for a group dinner. I will definitely be returning."

Don Pepe

➤ 18 Old Bloomfield AveNJ 07058, PINE BROOK, United States

Bars • Pizza • Basque • Spanish

"I haven't been here in over 25 years and there's a reason why. Only went because I was invited to a birthday celebration. Not one person enjoyed their meal. This is on my list as the worst meal I ever had. Food is terrible and overpriced. I ordered the octopus appetizer for $26 and I couldn't eat it. It was slimy and tasteless. They brought me the wrong dinner entree, which I was lucky because another person at the table got my order and he said it was disgusting. It was swordfish and it was bad..the smell was awful. The veal dish was also inedible. I don't know why this place continues to be packed. People must not know good food. Service is terrible. Staff is rude. They look annoyed with any request. Much better choices in the area. Pass on Don Pepe II."

Bulla Gastrobar - Doral

➤ 5335 NW 87nd Ave. C102 Doral, FL 33166, 33166-4539, Miami, United States

Fish • Soup • Tapas • Spanish

"Been here several times for Brunch but today was outstanding. Greeted by the manager Jose and our server Chiara was exceptional. The food was delicious and we left satisfied and felt genuinely welcomed by the staff. Will certainly be back."

Bulla Gastrobar

➤ 8870 SW 136th StFL 33176, Miami, United States

Full • Tapas • Spanish • Bar-lounge

"We chose Bulla because its local (we live in Palmetto Bay). The restaurant itself is beautiful; however, the food is a bit overpriced for the quality the service is quite slow (based on visits). If you have the time, go for it. But if you have to be out in less than hours, I would go elsewhere."

Ser

➤ 1110 North Glebe Road, Arlington, 22201, United States Of America

Wine • Spanish • Seafood • Chocolate

"From the moment you enter, until you leave the premises you're always treated with respect and professionalism. I like how they greet you with a smile, and make you feel welcomed. The staff is amazing and the food is great! I always leave satisfied no matter the time of the day or which day I come. I can get a little loud when is packed, but it is because of the size of the room. They have outdoor seating when the weather is good, which is a plus. Parking is paid, but you get a discount when you validate the ticket in the restaurant. Shout-out to Bryan for always giving his best effort to ensure everyone gets the best experience! Parking: It's located behind the building, but they give you a discount after validating the ticket in the restaurant."

Basso Restaurant Wine Bar

➤ 33 Jesup Rd, 06880, Westport, United States

Beer • Wine • Bar-lounge • Mediterranean

"Mario was our waiter. What an awesome guy. He really made sure that the patrons were taken care of and most importantly enjoyed their meal. Food was delicious. Something for everyone with a dark and moody atmosphere ; We missed the live music, but no doubt we'll be back."

Toro Kitchen

➤ 115 N Loop 1604 ESte 1105, San Antonio, United States

Tapas • Cheese • Spanish • Kitchen

"That was a delightful surprise. The food options were delicious, and honestly, it was the best tapas we found outside of Barcelona. The Huevos Rotos were divine, and the Paella was prepared to perfection. The most addictive part of the meal was the delicious Sangria. We received very friendly service, and I can't wait to return."

Emilio's Tapas Bar Restaurant

➤ 4100 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside I-60162-1824, United States

Pubs • Dining • Spanish • Mediterranean

"This is the third tapas restaurant we have visited in Chicagoland and it is so far the best. The restaurant has a standard menu and a large daily special menu to keep things interesting. We ordered four tapas plates, two from the standard menu and two from the daily menu. We also ordered a single serving of seafood paella along with two desserts and a few drinks. Menu prices ranged quite widely but expect the bill to be between $100-175 for two depending on drink orders. Everything was very good. If we are going to be picky the beef was slightly under seasoned as was the fish in the paella. The patio was lovely as was the interior seating. The service was fantastic. The waiter was quick to offer recommendations and explained the menu and portion sizes."

Mdrd

➤ 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, United States

Wine • Steak • Spanish • Cocktail

"The food was outstanding and our waiter was very good however I have two points of contention . The first is I requested âstadium style seatingâ. The response was they could not promise to seat us on the upper level. I was not concerned until we arrived for our 4:45pm reservation and noticed openings on the upper level. This begs the questionâ¦if you canât promise a particular seating area and my party of four arrived firstâ¦why then weâre we not able to sit there? The second really petty issue had to do with my request for a second small dish of olives. The waiter said, âIâll see what I can doâ. When it didnât arrive I asked about it and the response was the olives were portioned out . I have to tell you, it was a real annoyance. When you consider the total cost of our dinners plus wine and dessertâ¦these two issues did not add up to a sincere effort to accommodate your customers."

Emilio's Tapas Hillside

➤ 4100 Roosevelt RoadIL 60162, Hillside, United States

Wine • Tapas • Coffee • Drinks

"Superb food. The service as well was really great. Our waitress/server Martha was very nice and helpful. They have an extensive menu of cold and hot tapas as well as a wine and cocktails menu and of course paellaâs! When we went around on a Friday they had live music and there were couples dancing. It was a great time. In the summer they also have outdoor seating. Their parking lot was a little small but not impossible to find a spot. For of us we ordered tapas and a lot of leftovers that we were happy to take home! I hope you love and enjoy Emilioâs as much as we do!"

Nai Tapas

➤ 84 2nd Ave, New York, United States

Beer • Wine • Tapas • Cheese

"I held my rehearsal dinner at Nai, and it was a fantastic experience! They provided a private space for our group of 20, which was spacious and ideal for the event. The food was wonderful—my favorites were the paella and the scallops. The service was excellent as well; the servers were very attentive and kept our sangria glasses full all night. Nai was the perfect choice for our celebration!"

Bulla Gastrobar Charlotte

➤ 4310 Sharon Rd Suite W01NC 28211, Charlotte, United States

Full • Tapas • Cheese • Spanish

"We had a great time at this restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. Despite the requirement of a minimum of 50 words, I can confidently say that my 93-year-old grandmother enjoyed the experience as well. The service was excellent, with detailed explanations provided."

Casa Pepe

➤ 114 Bay Ridge Ave, Brooklyn, New York, 11220, United States

Drinks • Mexican • Spanish • Seafood

"Our family had a great time celebrating a birthday party at Casa Pepe on Cinco de Mayo. Everything was great. The service, food and environment we're all outstanding. The servers were so patient with us and made the day so very special for the birthday girl. I highly recommend casa pepe to anyone looking to celebrate a family event...or even just for a night out for couple or small group as we saw others in the restaurant also enjoying their time in the restaurant. Thank you to everyone at casa Pepe!!!"

Montecatini

➤ 14211 SW 42nd St Unit 33AFL 331756408, 33175-6408, Miami, United States

Cuban • Lunch • Drinks • Italian

"Starting with the atmosphere, we were seated outside right in front of the entrance door, so much so that our table acted as a doorstop to keep it open. Another family sat just behind a glass partition, making it feel like we were sharing the space uncomfortably. The service was disappointing—no one spoke enough English to communicate with my husband. They would address only me, completely ignoring him, even though I could have translated for them. Our server was friendly, but unfortunately, my husband was unable to ask any questions about the menu. As for the food, the fried cheese balls came with a sweet and sour sauce that felt out of place. Pairing an Asian-style sauce with Spanish cheese was odd and distracting. This mix didn’t fit the Italian, Cuban, and Spanish theme of the restaurant—it wasn’t fusion, just confusion. The spaghetti carbonara was underwhelming, lacking the black pepper specks that define the dish. It was just... meh. The $42 short rib was a major letdown. The entire dish was under-seasoned. The risotto was the worst part — some rice was al dente while other grains were overcooked to the point of splitting. The flavor was bland, like boiled rice in watery broth. The beef also needed more seasoning, and the mushroom sauce was either insufficient or not flavorful enough to compensate. This dish desperately needed salt. I couldn't finish it, and I won’t be returning to try other dishes."

Socarrat Paella Midtown East

➤ 953 Second AvenueNY 10022, New York, United States

Meat • Tapas • Spanish • Bar-lounge

"We chose Socarrat to spend NYE and it was wonderful. The food was amazing, as always, the ambience festive without excess, and they made sure that the Spanish traditions were observed by given 12 grapes, party favors and cava to everyone. The owner was friendly and made sure that we were happy at all times. I will be back soon."

Sangria Tapas Restaurant

➤ 1033 MacArthur Blvd Mahwah, NJ 07430, 07430-2049, United States

Wine • Soup • Tapas • Basque

"Very noisy environment. The food was somewhat on the bland side, definitely underseasoned. Also, the tomatoes, which were an important ingredient in several dishes we ordered, were rather tasteless. The scallops were nicely cooked, however, but tho octopus was ovecooked."

Julian Serrano Tapas Aria

➤ 3730 Blvd SouthNV 89158, Las Vegas, United States

Tapas • Spanish • Seafood • Chicken

"Excellent food and service. Atmosphere was fair as we had a high table that bordered common area outside the restaurant. A half wall with clear glass at top did little to make us feel we weren’t part of the crowd passing by. Or on display to the crowds. After we were seated, two long tables arrived and were seated right next to us. They were on a Vegas food tour. They were crowded right up against us and the server loudly detailed the drink and food items each time they were brought to the table (basically low level shouting so entire table could hear which was very disruptive to our experience . At the point we realized he would be doing this more than once we really would’ve preferred a different table (restaurant wasn’t full but we were already into our tapas. We would not sit in that area of restaurant next time… felt like we were eating in a mall food court. We would return for the shrimp, the chorizo, the potatoes in chili sauce, spring green salad and the chicken on puréed garlic with peppers. (I don’t have access do menu atm for the dish names."

Cooks Soldiers

➤ 691 14th Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30318, United States Of America

Basque • Cheese • Spanish • Seafood

"Excellent service, food that punches you in the face with flavor. This place has it all! I travel for business quite often and sit at my fair share of bars solo. The staff were super friendly. Michael helped me pick a few items out on the menu. The food arrived promptly and was so delicious. If I lived closer I’d be a regular for sure. Courtney gave me suggestions of a few local places to try while I was in town and was super friendly. It’s nice to meet new people who are passionate about their work. Bravo C&S! Five stars all around. Oh, doesn’t hurt the restaurant is modern and gorgeous…. If you haven’t been to C&S you’re missing out."

Restaurants that offer Galician-Style Octopus