El Pulpo & Tapas Bar - Middletown

Been coming to El Pulpi for years, and it never disappoints! The food is always fresh and flavorful. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is always great. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for amazing food! Cant wait to eat there again !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service was poor. There was no one there to greet you and seat you and the waiter never came to see how we were doing.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

Shared the grilled artichokes, lamb stuffed portobella mushroom, and spanish chorizo with figs, followed by the creme brulee. Food was incredible, portions were perfect size for sharing. Will certainly be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

El Pulpo & Tapas Bar delivered a fantastic experience from start to finish. The staff was friendly, attentive, and incredibly accommodating—they didn’t hesitate when we asked to split our salad, entrée, and dessert, and even brought everything out with separate plates. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented—each dish felt thoughtfully prepared. We also appreciated the choice of indoor and outdoor seating, both of which offer a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Parking was easy, which made the evening even more enjoyable. Whether you’re out for a casual dinner or a special night, this spot is a great choice. I’ll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and very tasty. The place its beautiful and super clean. Highly recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love that food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crème Brûlée

Good service at that moment no patrons drinks where ok need to have a bartender to really make a good old fashion... food was tasty would recommend

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Fantastic restaurant! It was our first time and we loved it. The staff was very friendly and efficient. The octopus was cooked to perfection. We also enjoyed the chorizo/fig, croquets with manchego, mussels, calamari, papas bravas and dessert. The guys sitting across from us said the paella was amazing. Can’t wait to return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

There was 1 waitress for the entire sitdown area of the resturant. They promptly took our order (2 drinks and 4 tapas) and never came back. We waited 30 minutes for drinks, was almost handed other peoples drinks first. After 40 minutes we got the wrong tapas (the food for the table behind us) and never had the opportunity to tell them it was the wrong food. We did not eat it and after 1 hour we had to go find the waitress and tell them we wanted the check for our drinks. In the entire hour we never got water either or had the opportunity to ask for any. I feel bad for the waitress, clearly the entire restaurant was under staffed.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 1

A great date place! The experience is exquisite! From the food to the service! Superb!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went for lunch. Prepare for obnoxious music with ads, undercooked and overcooked seafood in the same paella (didn’t know that was possible) and burnt rice. And we were the only people in the restaurant.

Servers were nice. Salad was solid. Bread was warm and tolerable.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 4

El pulp NEVER has disappointed us! It’s some of the best food on Main Street. Happy hour is generous and so delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A cozy location with great service and equally great food! The paella was absolutely off the charts (I thought I didn't like paella, but I've evidently not had a good one before). Will certainly be coming back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

El Pulpo is an absolute treat! We went for happy hour and had four different tapas including the ham and cheese croquette, pork medallion, chicken enchilada, and the zucchini. Every one of them was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. From the cheesy goodness of the croquettes to the moist savory pork medallion, each was a mini culinary adventure. I can't wait to go back and try several others.
The cocktails were just as good too. The white cranberry and rosemary margarita and a classic mojito were fresh and flavorful.
The atmosphere complimented the food with comfortable spaces and tasteful, subtly upscale decor. Service was friendly and attentive. We went for happy hour and saved some money but even the regular prices for drinks and tapas for two would be very reasonable.

I normally have pictures to share from restaurants I visit but I was just enjoying myself too much to remember to snap any. I guess I'll have to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Worst customer service

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1