Diners' Choice: Tapas / Small Plates restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Willi's Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (3359)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Santa Rosa

About the restaurant

A San Francisco Chronicle Bay Area Top 100 Restaurant for four years, Willi’s Wine Bar’s captures the casual, laid-back nature of Sonoma County Wine Country. Tourists and locals feel equally at home enjoying a quick bite or lingering over a glass of wine. The menu at Willi’s features international small plates, some wildly inventive and others comfortingly familiar. Staff is eager to help create perfect pairings with wines from the extensive wine list, many by local producers. Most wines are available in two-ounce tastes as well as by the glass or bottle.

Top review

PaulVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always great food, service is usually quite good, tonight less so. Noise level makes it difficult to enjoy a conversation. Still a very good good restaurant.

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Moroccan Style Lamb Chops

Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar

4.7

4.7 (2634)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Healdsburg

About the restaurant

We accept reservations daily. Join us for a meal or a snack at one of our three bars, a table inside or on the heated patio.

Located just north of the town square in downtown Healdsburg, the East Coast and South America meet Wine Country at Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar. The inviting vibrant decor and an extensive list of small plates combine with the eclectic seasonal cocktail menu and wide-ranging wine list to make visitors feel right at home. Designed for sharing, the menu features items ranging from New England Style “Rolls” and Latin-inspired skewers to ceviches and tartares. The chef’s raw bar features an ever-changing selection of fresh seafood, including at least eight varieties of fresh oysters.

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Emelyn

Dined 3 days ago

Great customer service Food amazing , easy to find for sure We are coming back and bring some friends with Us

Cascal

4.6

4.6 (4416)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Mountain View

About the restaurant

Serving spirited Pan-Latin cuisine, Cascal is a place to meet and linger with friends over enticing foods with bold flavors and personality from Spain and Latin-America. From Paellas to Ceviches to Cuban Pork, we have options for everyone. There vegetarian and vegan options available as well.

We have indoor and patio dining available. Happy hour Tuesday to Sunday from 3:30-6pm. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 to 10pm. Reservations are encouraged. Online ordering and gift cards available at www.cascalmv.com

Celebrate your special occasion or event with us, easy hassle-free booking and menus available for your convenience. Catering is also available with delivery and chef on-site options. Go to www.cascalmv.com for more information.

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sherylVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Very sorry to see the happy hour change so much - very few items on the menu now qualify for the happy hour rate. And no more deals on a pitcher of sangria...Not good!

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Amour Amour Wine Bar & Tapas

4.7

4.7 (131)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

San Mateo

About the restaurant

Amour Amour celebrates 10 years anniversary with the relaxed lifestyle, where small plates, good drinks and a cozy and tranquil atmosphere are all part of the experience. Guests can start with the sachet de prosciutto wrapped with goat cheese, fig jam, almonds and herbes de Provence for an introduction to Amour Amour’s culinary French and Spanish style. Popular hot tapas options include the Spanish seafood paella and Spanish meatballs in a sauce consisting of tomato, nutmeg and paprika, The roasted patatas bravas with spicy tomato aioli is another favorite. Amour Amour’s cold tapas plates, such as the Oregano octopus, capers , or the burrata capresse , are flavorful and refreshing ,squid ink paella .

For a sweet bite, enjoy the tropical coconut panna cotta with mango puree. Be sure to wash your meal down with a house-made sangria. Bon appetit !!!
Family owned and operated !

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VanessaVIP

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

Their food is amazing and Service impeccable! Highly, highly, highly recommend this wonderful restaurant.

Johnny & Sanny's

4.6

4.6 (213)

$31 to $50

Italian

Mountain View

About the restaurant

Coming Soon from the Doppio Group and opening on May 1.

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JanetVIP

Dined on Mar 18, 2025

We LOVED the Lunch menu; two tapas and a dessert. Wonderful!

bota tapas and paella bar

4.3

4.3 (974)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

Bota is an authentic Spanish style tapas and paella bar located in the heart of Union Square in San Francisco. A place to go to share food, savor rustic flavors and enjoy Spanish wine in a casual, yet chic, environment. Inspired by the concept behind our name “BOTA”, a vessel to share wine with the people around you.

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LeenaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Awesome place! Great food and service! Loved all the dishes we ordered. Paella was great! A little pricey but great!

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4.4

4.4 (591)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

San Jose

About the restaurant

Experience a modern twist to traditional tapas with globally inspired shareable dishes.

Oveja Negra, translated as “Black Sheep” in Spanish is offering a menu of “unruly tapas.” Our culinary team is “going against the grain” of this deep-rooted Spanish tradition to offer the curious diner a menu representing globally inspired recipes with a tapas flair. The menu will vary by season with flavorful and unique ingredients sourced from around the world, adding an international twist to your dining experience.

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Meg

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

We were so happy to have discovered this restaurant! Delicious tapas and a pleasant patio dining area, excellent wine selection, and excellent service.

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4.5

4.5 (886)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Nob Hill

About the restaurant

Number 1 in California and San Francisco, and 2nd in the nation on USAToday's 10 Best Hotel Bars.

Nestled on the 19th floor of the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Top of the Mark's breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline and iconic landmarks, including the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, the enigmatic Alcatraz, Union Square, and more, will leave you spellbound. Sip on our signature cocktails as you soak in the atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Our appetizer and dessert selection will tantalize your taste buds, with options that complement our cocktails perfectly. What's more, we offer live entertainment each Saturday evening, where you can let the music move you on the dance floor.

Join us at San Francisco's legendary sky lounge, the Top of the Mark, for a night filled with unforgettable moments, where every sip, bite, and dance move is a journey into the extraordinary.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

We discovered the Mark Hopkins a couple of years ago. With a storied history and amazing location, it's like stepping back to a more genteel time. Despite not returning for over two years, our waiter, Jose, remembered us. The views are amazing; the drinks are what a cocktail should be. I recommend the Bloody Marys. They also do Squadron Bottles to remember and honor our vets. It's very moving. One of the best places in the city for a lesiuresly drink with an upscale chill vibe.

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Experience

Mother's Day Brunch!

Apres Village - Four Seasons Silicon Valley

4.0

4 (57)

$50 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

Escape to a winter wonderland at the Après Village, nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley!

This year, the Après menu undergoes a complete transformation with an enchanting Italian Mountain Valley theme.
Guests can indulge in a carefully curated selection of savory shared dishes, including the flavorful Antipasto Selection, which features two types of tomato bruschetta, artisanal charcuterie, and a delightful Italian cheese selection.

This culinary journey celebrates the rich flavors of Italy at USD 95 per person. Of course, no Après Village experience is complete without the signature s'mores and custom cocktails.

Semi-Private Chalets ($150)
Quattro Terrace offers semi-private wooden chalets for an intimate experience, making it ideal for families and groups of four to six.

Welcome to Apres Season!

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Lakesha

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

From start to finish everything was amazing! The food, the vibe and customer service!

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