Tapas Restaurants in Fredericton, NB

“We were really impressed. Definitely the best restaurant meal I have had in Fredericton. Packed house on a Tuesday night says a lot.

Service was spot on. I enjoy and appreciate restaurants whose service is as a team. We had a clear “lead” server, but everyone pitches in, delivering and clearing plates (including the chef), so we wanted for nothing. There was always someone available.

Despite the premium preparation and price tag, this place is unpretentious. The menu would be at home in any major city, but the service is friendly, familiar, and welcoming.

Neat techniques being used behind the bar. Decent selection of nonalcoholic options, with housemaid sodas, two mocktails, and a beer. Also good cocktail, wine and beer lists for those who partake.

Very very good food. Creative cooking without being gimmicky. Plates are suitable for sharing or eating on your own, though I would say that with the intensity of some flavors, I might lean towards sharing for this kind of menu. Plus, there were so many good dishes that a sharing style meal lets you enjoy more than just two or three items. We ate beef tostadas, scallion pancake, fried halloumi, roasted carrots with pesto, Balinese slaw, flank steak. All delicious. The halloumi and the slaw were standouts, but I would recommend every item.

Desserts (Basque cheesecake and peanut butter semifreddo) were equally delicious. It takes guts to serve this variation on cheesecake, with no crust/fruit/garnish/etc. Just a slice of milder, lighter, more delicate cheesecake standing on its own. It has nowhere to hide so it has to be delicious, and it was. Apparently, they often sell out and regulars will order it in advance.

Topped it all off with a French press coffee, which came with a little hourglass timer to ensure proper steeping time. Overkill? Sure, but a perfect reminder of how these folks must be paying attention to every little detail from start to finish. It certainly felt that way.

Definitely recommend dining here.“

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