Pulpo Tapas & Wine Bar

1184 Broadway, Burlingame
(650) 699-1027

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Joe Irwin

Napa salad was excellent.

John Visconti

Excellent food
They really nailed it..Best ever!

Aqua S

Great food.

S Chin

Saw this location on yelp. Noticed their menu. Was curious. We ordered the Pulpo Sample and the Garlic Fries to share. Everything was good except the shrimp. The sauce where the shrimp was just a bit spicy even for mother. We also ordered the traditional Paella(share2-3), Slowed Braised Beef Short Ribs, the BBQ Pork Ribs and the Sea Bass. The paella was delicious, the slow braised short ribs was extremely tender and tasty but the pork ribs was a little bit too dry, and finally the sea bass was very good according to mom. For drinks, we tried the red Sangria and the Peach Sangria. The Red Sangria was good but not as strong as the Peach Sangria according to my sister in law. We all will definitely come back, especially for the Peach Sangria according.

Jeffrey Kumer

Great food and service. Was a really nice quiet lunch.

Caitlin Steinbach

What a great little spot. Stopped in for lunch and got the Short Rib Fettuccine, my colleague got the Short Rib entree. We brought our own wine from next door and paid the $30 corkage fee happily. Service was fantastic and fast. We sat outside and would definitely return.

Shamrock Wong

Disappointing. I came in based on reviews and ordered the paella and ceviche. We love paella and we’ve tried them many times in Spain, in different restaurants all over. We even cook paella at home. What they served was far from authentic nor tasty. Way too sour and spicy. We have not had any paella in the US that had the crispy bottom so we didn’t expect that. Unfortunately this paella was rather “saucy”. The ceviche was an ok dish if it was a salad. It’s obviously not may with fresh seafood “cooked” in acid. Just a mix of regular heat-cooked seafood ?. It was a nice looking restaurant. It was funny the wine barrel decor it featured was “product of France” and the drawing on the wall was Venice, Italy ?.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Lacy Riddle

Food was good but the service could’ve been better. Maybe it’s the vibe during the day and at night they’re probably quick to turn the tables. Highly recommend for a casual lunch with family and friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

OneReal Human

This is a very sweet little restaurant. The service was good. The place was clean and neat, but it smelled like Fabuloso and since that is such a distinct outer in a cleaning product, it wasn’t pleasant for me. The food was decent, though on the price was right.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Souad Guler

I had the pleasure of dining at Pulpo Tapas and Wine Bar with my family, and it was nothing short of extraordinary! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting, setting the stage for a memorable evening.

We particularly enjoyed the appetizers, which were absolutely excellent! The calamari was perfectly crispy, the octopus was tender and flavorful, the chicken wings had just the right kick, and the shrimp was a delightful treat. Each dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented.

For our entrees, we tried the Traditional Paella Valencia, and it was a standout! The Spanish rice was perfectly cooked, packed with seafood goodness that transported us straight to Spain. The Angus beef sliders were equally delicious—juicy and flavorful. My son enjoyed the Impossible Burger, which was impressively tasty and truly a highlight of the meal!

And let’s talk about dessert! The Spanish churros were a revelation—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they were the perfect sweet ending to our meal.

The service was impeccable, with our server being both knowledgeable and attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed.

If you’re looking for a dining experience that combines exquisite flavors, a cozy atmosphere, and friendly service, look no further than Pulpo Tapas and Wine Bar. I can’t wait to return and explore more of their menu!

Matt Thornton

Service was great, but food was good..not great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

beth

We had a great time celebrating my birthday. The live music was a nice surprise and very enjoyable too. Server was friendly and took great care of us. Food, especially the appetizers were tasty . Overall, Pulpo is a fun neighborhood restaurant and wine bar! We will return!

Charlene Smith

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Pulpos yesterday… Server/owner Burak was so friendly and efficient. The food, portions and prices are great! Big fresh salads and the cream of mushroom soup is excellent! Cool decor, awesome sound system and a cute little outdoor seating area available. Great 3 course lunch is available for $25, and I enjoyed a nice individual bottle (or 2?) of bubbly. Perfect afternoon!
Can’t wait to come back for dinner!
Thank you Pulpos!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shari

Lovely neighborhood gem. We enjoyed our dinner with tasty grilled octopus as an appetizer followed by my turkey burger and my husband's risotto with duck. Both dishes were delicious and plenty. The selection of wines is amazing and I would highly suggest this restaurant to everyone. We will be back. Plus, they have a full lunch special for only $25.00. Can't get better than that!

William

Our party of 4 had a fabulicious evening at Pulpo! Great variety of scrumptious Spanish/pan-Mediterranean taste treats. Service was excellent, friendly, unrushed. And the wine selections were very well-curated. Salud!

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