We stopped in for dinner on a whim and this place was amazing! Awesome food, great vibe and sangria was on point! I don’t know how soon we’ll be in Victoria again but I know where we’ll eat dinner!!
This is the second time we have been to The Tapa Bar and again we enjoyed ourselves immensely. The food is exceptional, perfect portion sizes and such a great selection for us vegetarians. The ambiance is relaxed, but romantic and fun, with the decor holding a good mix of traditional and modern. The staff are so helpful and cheery, the wine list is really interesting and I honestly cannot flaw this restaurant in a single way - everyone should go!
Went here after finding it on this app
Was not disappointed
Obviously popular with locals
Thursday was busy
Staff extremely helpful
Service brisk but not intrusive
Had two of the tapas and two of the bigger meals
All very tasty
Deserts OMG!
Loved the decor music
Great spot from which to wander down to the harbour and walk it off
I honestly can't fault the food, service or atmosphere here. This is my 3rd visit and every time has been exceptional. There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from and the flavors are simple and very tasty, plus the staff are friendly and fun.
So delicious! Eggplant dish was amazing and everything is so well seasoned. All the tapas I tried were so flavourful and exciting. This place has a great atmosphere, beautiful building and perfect dinner lighting (I like darker lighting in restaurants). Overall it was a great dinner experience.
Sangria night on a Sunday evening. So glad we made reservations to avoid having to wait at the door. If i really had to pick between the sangria here or at Bodega (same owners), I would lean towards the latter. Tapa bar ones still had the kick we were looking for but it still had a little more ice than required. It was nice that the server poured the refills for us, but it also felt like we were being rushed out. Food was delicious and well made. No charcuterie boards available though - go next door if you're feeling meat and cheese with your drinks.
Good wine list and great atmosphere. Will come back! I highly recommend the bacon-wrapped dates and the curried prawns. The staff is super friendly too.
Strongly recommend the gamba chipotle. (Prawns in a spicy paste) super savory! We also ordered mussel cha cha cha, grilled kale and they were really tasty too. Cubanette was not bad either tho the pork was kinda hard and a little dry so I don't recommend this dish in particular. In general Service and food are both fantastic.
I've been here many times and keep going back. The food is delicious and the service is great. My favourite dish is the Mussels de Cha Cha Cha. Amazing!
The food was very tasty. Great ambience and service excellent. It was a Wednesday night, so $10 off any bottle of wine. We had the mussels cha cha cha-fiery, but super tasty. We requested extra bread for the broth; we wanted to mop up every last morsel of the tasty broth. Highly recommend that dish. Everything we order was really delicious. We would definitely go back.
Our 7th stop in Victoria in 2 days.. And by far our fave! Down to earth service in a beautiful, unique setting. Amazing tapas- especially the almond stuffed dates wrapped in bacon. Great Martina's for happy hour. Exceptional all around. Yummy!
Very friendly staff, a bit pricey but they are really quality driven instead of quantity. They have an open kitchen and lots of original south european style food. You should absolutely try the expresso mousse for dessert.
This marks our second visit to the tapa bar, where we indulged in their exquisite pasta offerings once again. Alongside our pasta selection, we also explored a variety of other dishes on their menu. Yet, even with the assortment of choices available, it's the pasta that continues to steal the spotlight for us.
Undeniably, their pasta dishes stand out as some of the most delectable we've ever had the pleasure of savoring. Whether it's the seafood-infused creations that transport us to the coastal flavors or the hearty sausage-based options that provide a comforting contrast, each dish showcases a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and attention to detail. The consistency in the excellence of their pasta offerings ensures that every bite is a delightful journey for the palate.
A super cute bistro offering small Spanish plates including vegan & gluten-free items, plus a full bar. 🥂🥘
Try the delicious grilled fish tostada or fresh ceviche. I’m coming back for those firey de Cha Cha mussels 💃🏻& stellar service 🌟
Starting off with the appetizer of Papas Bravas was okay, the tomato sauce was slightly a bit too much and the potatoes weren’t as fried to standard, so it wasn’t quite crispy. The Fritos was really really good (highly recommend); especially the fried Jicama was a unique touch. The Moroccan chicken was good (nothing special though, slightly bland chicken). This chicken dish had couscous base was well done and seasoned. The gambas con coco came
with focaccia, it was a 7/10 (good), the sauce was delicious.
Trounce alley is a neat little evening destination. Tapa Bar was buzzing this Saturday evening. There were even diners sitting in the patio. Music was loud but not too much that you can’t have a conversation, the lighting was pleasantly dim to set the ambiance, fire will from time to time light up the corner in the open kitchen, and there was a candle in each table.
Our host and server were very friendly and made you feel at ease, all around good vibes with the staff.
We ordered the papás with both sauces, the mixed olives with focaccia, the fried fish bites and the roasted eggplant in marinara.
Also had a nice Spanish beer to wash it down. Everything was on point and delicious. The four tapas were enough for the 2 of us to share this evening.
Would go there again to try the other dishes and the desserts!
Not the first time I am going to a tapa bar, the food is really good but I have some notes:
- Sangria: add some apples, pears and soda, it would make it wayyy tastier.
- Food: get some meat dishes, drop the tortilla chips and when you make a ceviche please mixed the “salad” upon order otherwise it gets soggy and mushy…
Overall, the flavors were there, the ambience was great and so does the service!
Had a divine time here. My partner and I shared the tapa platter for two and it was the perfect amount of food. We left feeling refreshed and satiated..the service was equally as good, as were the drinks. Definitely would recommend this spot for a delicious Spanish meal!
On recommendation from front desk at our hotel, decided to go to the Tapa Bar, Saturday late afternoon. Sat at the bar, had drinks and an appetizer. Bartender was a very attentive lady; friendly and professional. Had such a fun time decided to have dinner there on Sunday. Had margarita pziza and chicken cubanette. Both very tasty. Drinks as well. Fun spot to enjoy a drink and some food!
I went along with friends, It has a great vibe and option of Alfresco sitting as well with heated vents to make you comfortable outside. The chicken soup was really yup as the one you can see in the picture. Even one of the best pizza I had being a vegetarian as there weren't many options.
But overall value for money as you can spend some quality time with your friends and family. Waitress and staff are courteous and welcoming.
This gem of a find is located in Trounce Alley and was absolutely buzzing on a Monday evening! They have outdoor, bar and restaurant seating. The staff are very nice and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. The menu encourages tapas style sharing so go with a group and order many dishes. The mushroom salad was so delicious with a mango vinaigrette but I wish the salad were bigger!! The table next to us had ordered the coconut lime muscles and I wanted to sit with him so badly because it smelled so good. I also really enjoyed the pizza it was a thin crust and well done.
Wonderful meal while visiting Victoria. The Spanish salad and pasta were the standouts. Special thanks to host Chantelle for setting up this meal for us.
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