We have enjoyed going to this Restaurant since my granddaughter was 6 months old. They spoiled her by getting a great chair to accommodate her car seat. She will be celebrating š¾ her quincera this January. They always finish her dinner with creme burlee, bacon wrapped dates, patatas Ala Brava. My husband loves their Spanish beers. I enjoy the sangria. If you want great service, great food and drinks. Hubby loves enjoying watching the futbol games... this is ā½ļø soccer in the states.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tapas, Flan, Patatas Bravas
Dawn Recto
Amazing food, excellent service and always nice to have authentic Spanish tapas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Winnie Tsay
We didnāt order the paella but the tapas are so good! The server is also very friendly! My personal favorites are the octopus, lamb skewer and mushrooms !
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tapas, Patatas Bravas, Octopus, Gambas Al Ajillo Shrimp
Maan Kyeso
I came with my family of four for lunch here and it was absolutely delicious. We ordered a paella, filet mignon, and the porterhouse steakāall of which tasted great. We ordered several appetizers but each portion fit perfectly, each coming in small rounded plates. Overall I would definitely come visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darci D
Love the tapas and sangria - all so delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Alberto Rodriguez
Great food with good products and excellent service. Authentic Spanish food cooked as if you were in Spain.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Parker
I love walking into this place. It feels authentic. However we had a very weird experience here. We did not know what wine to order so the waiter highly recommended a $62 bottle of red wine. We decided to go for it. When he brought it to the table to uncork it the cork fell apart. We thought the wine tasted like vinegar. We let him know and he proceeded to pour himself a full glass and brought it back to the owner. The owner came out and said we basically didnāt know what we were talking about. We reluctantly gave up and just drank the bottle, minus the glass he took. We did not fight it as we should have. This is the epitome of bad customer service. We got no break on the bill. Andā¦ as we were about to leave we saw a rat scamper across the restaurant. Such a shame as I have been frequenting this restaurant for years and I am sad this has happened.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Patrick Renschler
Would order again: - oxtail tapa - escargo tapa - ensalada verde (simple but nice to get some greens)
Might order again: - salsa verde clam special - seafood stuffed peppers
Will not order again: - octopus tapa; some bites were extremely salty - rabbit tapa; too salty + the rabbit was tougher than expected
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
JP T
We were a family of four. After the waiter suggested we order tapas, we did. The tapas were OK, but I felt overpriced. The shrimp tapas were doused in oil. After ordering 12 tapas for me and my 2 daughters, we were left somewhat hungry. Purchasing their bread appetizer/tapa was a complete waste of money. In general, given the amount of money spent on those tapas, we were disappointed by the small portions.
My husband ordered a fish entree for about 2 1/2 times the cost of 1 tapa and he said it was satisfying and delicious.
*If we were to go here again, we'd only order entrees.
The cheesecake dessert was out of this world! The outdoor patio was nice and the live music was enjoyable. The service was great too.
The entree, dessert, ambiance, and service earned 5 stars. The tapas and the cost of the tapas, at best, 3 stars. Hence, a 4 star review. ****
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Todd Pierik
Hidden gem of Pacific Beach but if youāre a local you know. Best tapas in town the sangria is to live for and the service is 5 stars no matter who you are they treat you like VIP. Great for dates or just meeting some friends. Canāt say enough good things about Costa Brava!!!
Always a good reminder of how food and restaurant culture in Spain. It is a go-to place for my family when we miss Spanish food. It is genuine and authentic as much as possible.
The service the staff are so friendly they treat you like family is there food delicious the sangria amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keith Langill
This is the best tapas joint in San Diego county. There's been lots of others we have tried, but none have the consistency and awesome vibes of this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aakash Kharel
Just had an amazing experience at Costa Brava. I tried so many different tapas and honestly, it was one of the most fun and flavorful meals Iāve had in a while. I went all in on the hot tapas and probably tasted almost everything on that side of the menu.
The shrimp was perfectly cooked and seasoned, super fresh. I also tried rabbit for the first time and wasnāt sure what to expect, but it turned out to be really goodātender and flavorful. The Spanish tortilla, that egg omelette, was a nice surprise too. It was super comforting and felt like a solid protein boost in between all the small plates.
The pork dishes were rich and juicy, and of course, you canāt go wrong with the classic patatas bravas. Crispy potatoes with that spicy sauce? So good.
If youāre into trying a bunch of different flavors in one meal, this place is definitely worth it. Everything came out fresh and hot, and there wasnāt a single dish I didnāt enjoy. Iād absolutely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Perkins
This is a must visit restaurant. Authentic food from Spain. Delicious Tapas and Paella. Real Sangria. Excellent expresso. Their ice cream dessert is unbelievably good. I canāt say enough about how good the food is. The service matches the food. Pop in for a few Tapas or enjoy a nice sit down meal inside or on one of the 2 patios. You will not be disappointed!
We have enjoyed going to this Restaurant since my granddaughter was 6 months old. They spoiled her by getting a great chair to accommodate her car seat. She will be celebrating š¾ her quincera this January. They always finish her dinner with creme burlee, bacon wrapped dates, patatas Ala Brava. My husband loves their Spanish beers. I enjoy the sangria. If you want great service, great food and drinks. Hubby loves enjoying watching the futbol games... this is ā½ļø soccer in the states.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tapas, Flan, Patatas Bravas
Amazing food, excellent service and always nice to have authentic Spanish tapas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We didnāt order the paella but the tapas are so good!
The server is also very friendly!
My personal favorites are the octopus, lamb skewer and mushrooms !
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tapas, Patatas Bravas, Octopus, Gambas Al Ajillo Shrimp
I came with my family of four for lunch here and it was absolutely delicious. We ordered a paella, filet mignon, and the porterhouse steakāall of which tasted great. We ordered several appetizers but each portion fit perfectly, each coming in small rounded plates. Overall I would definitely come visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the tapas and sangria - all so delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great food with good products and excellent service. Authentic Spanish food cooked as if you were in Spain.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love walking into this place. It feels authentic. However we had a very weird experience here. We did not know what wine to order so the waiter highly recommended a $62 bottle of red wine. We decided to go for it. When he brought it to the table to uncork it the cork fell apart. We thought the wine tasted like vinegar. We let him know and he proceeded to pour himself a full glass and brought it back to the owner. The owner came out and said we basically didnāt know what we were talking about. We reluctantly gave up and just drank the bottle, minus the glass he took. We did not fight it as we should have. This is the epitome of bad customer service. We got no break on the bill. Andā¦ as we were about to leave we saw a rat scamper across the restaurant. Such a shame as I have been frequenting this restaurant for years and I am sad this has happened.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Would order again:
- oxtail tapa
- escargo tapa
- ensalada verde (simple but nice to get some greens)
Might order again:
- salsa verde clam special
- seafood stuffed peppers
Will not order again:
- octopus tapa; some bites were extremely salty
- rabbit tapa; too salty + the rabbit was tougher than expected
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We were a family of four. After the waiter suggested we order tapas, we did. The tapas were OK, but I felt overpriced. The shrimp tapas were doused in oil. After ordering 12 tapas for me and my 2 daughters, we were left somewhat hungry. Purchasing their bread appetizer/tapa was a complete waste of money. In general, given the amount of money spent on those tapas, we were disappointed by the small portions.
My husband ordered a fish entree for about 2 1/2 times the cost of 1 tapa and he said it was satisfying and delicious.
*If we were to go here again, we'd only order entrees.
The cheesecake dessert was out of this world! The outdoor patio was nice and the live music was enjoyable. The service was great too.
The entree, dessert, ambiance, and service earned 5 stars. The tapas and the cost of the tapas, at best, 3 stars. Hence, a 4 star review. ****
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hidden gem of Pacific Beach but if youāre a local you know. Best tapas in town the sangria is to live for and the service is 5 stars no matter who you are they treat you like VIP. Great for dates or just meeting some friends. Canāt say enough good things about Costa Brava!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Always a good reminder of how food and restaurant culture in Spain. It is a go-to place for my family when we miss Spanish food. It is genuine and authentic as much as possible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tapas, Patatas Bravas, Octopus, Choricito Frito
The service the staff are so friendly they treat you like family is there food delicious the sangria amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the best tapas joint in San Diego county. There's been lots of others we have tried, but none have the consistency and awesome vibes of this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just had an amazing experience at Costa Brava. I tried so many different tapas and honestly, it was one of the most fun and flavorful meals Iāve had in a while. I went all in on the hot tapas and probably tasted almost everything on that side of the menu.
The shrimp was perfectly cooked and seasoned, super fresh. I also tried rabbit for the first time and wasnāt sure what to expect, but it turned out to be really goodātender and flavorful. The Spanish tortilla, that egg omelette, was a nice surprise too. It was super comforting and felt like a solid protein boost in between all the small plates.
The pork dishes were rich and juicy, and of course, you canāt go wrong with the classic patatas bravas. Crispy potatoes with that spicy sauce? So good.
If youāre into trying a bunch of different flavors in one meal, this place is definitely worth it. Everything came out fresh and hot, and there wasnāt a single dish I didnāt enjoy. Iād absolutely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a must visit restaurant. Authentic food from Spain. Delicious Tapas and Paella. Real Sangria. Excellent expresso. Their ice cream dessert is unbelievably good. I canāt say enough about how good the food is. The service matches the food. Pop in for a few Tapas or enjoy a nice sit down meal inside or on one of the 2 patios.
You will not be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tapas, Seafood Paella Mixta, Spanish Tapas
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