Barceloneta

4.6 (179)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

1541 Ste B. Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3948

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighborhood gem

Barceloneta in Downtown Santa Cruz features expertly made paellas, tapas, cocktails, sangria and churros. We pride ourselves on working with local farmers and sourcing specialty foods directly from Spain. Most popular dishes include seafood paella, patatas bravas, jamon croquetas, ibiza hippie salad and harissa ribs. Locals know we have the best vegan and vegetarian options. We are known for freshly juiced cocktails, sangria pitchers, an extensive list of Spanish wines, sherries, vermouths and gins. Diners love our cheery, bright space, open kitchen and bustling bar scene.
Owners Brett and Elan Emerson are husband and wife team who previously owned Contigo, San Francisco. They are known for hospitality, authentic service and delicious, memorable dishes.
*Winner Best New Restaurant, Best Small Plates, Best Tapas Bar, Best Spanish Restaurant North America*
Chef Brett Emerson has been featured in Wall Street Journal, Bon Appetite, Time Out, Financial Times, Via, Plate Magazine and more.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Website
http://eatbarceloneta.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We host private events for 35 - 95 guests. Our favorite events involve passed tapas, custom cocktails, enormous paellas and platters of chocolate and churros. We work with your budget and offer support every step of the way to make your special events memorable.

Location
1541 Ste B. Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3948
Neighborhood
Santa Cruz
Cross street
We are on Pacific Avenue at Plaza Lane, directly across from Verve Coffee.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Barceloneta.

4.6

(179)

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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179 Reviews

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Mark561
San Francisco26 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really great authentic Spanish cuisine and exceptional service. Great cocktails as well. I will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been wanting to try this place for so long, and I'm kicking myself for not going sooner! The service, food, cocktails, and vibe were great. I thought the server who waited on us was so kind and lovely, she was 10/10!
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stan
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Spanish food in California. Very lucky to have this place in Santa Cruz. Recommend the tapas tasting menu.
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GinaC
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and ambiance!! The basque cheesecake a must try! Great quality of ingredients!!
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Char Gold
Los Angeles4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The drinks are fantastic! I highly recommend the seafood paella and ending with the churros.
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TonyE Gold
San Antonio10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing meal! Everything was incredible, including the food and the service. The pitcher of Paloma’s was palpable perfection!
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FoodEnthusiast
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food! Very good and interesting flavor combinations.
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NinaK
Central Coast8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! Great food, great service, fun atmosphere. Thank you!
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KenzaTem
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Barceloneta is my favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz. There is no other restaurant like it in terms of cuisine and flavors. The owner is lovely. The drinks are delicious and the menu changes with the seasons but always retains some favorites.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
As seems typical for this place, we waited a loooooong time for our first drinks to arrive…despite the restaurant not being very full. We like the food, and the pacing of the small plates was great, but they really need to work on speeding up the bar!
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