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Bellota

Spanish Restaurant$$$$

Showplace Square, San Francisco

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Bellota

9.0^/10

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Ranked #1 for paella in San Francisco
"Try the pollo paella, pan, and anything from the cocktail menu 👍🏾"(23 Tips)
"new SoMa Spanish stunner consists of $6 tapas plus some $5 beer"(2 Tips)
"Best churros I’ve ever had"(6 Tips)
"Great casual cocktails usually accompanied by live music."(17 Tips)

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churros
live music
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Adrian PhillipsJune 4, 2016
This is a drinks only review. The Rocinante with peppered gin was a boozy spin in a martini / vesper. The cocktail menu here is excellent, just rock up at the bar and grab a drink. Not sure ask Colin.
Brandon YiMay 26, 2016
Standouts: jamon iberico - basically the reason for the name Bellota. Cooked chunks of pork shoulder in the paella. Churros are more like donuts, but really good. And the semifreddo is AWESOME
EaterMay 23, 2017
"Tapear" time at this new SoMa Spanish stunner consists of $6 tapas plus some $5 beer, cider, sherry, vermouth, and sangria, as well as $6 wine. Read more
Kait GaissJune 3, 2016
Spanish-influenced restaurant from the folks behind Absinthe and boxing room. There's a lounge area where they host live music :)
Chris WilliamsMay 4, 2019
Been here 10+ times
This place is amazing for happy hour, they have epic tapas and incredible cocktails (I'd tell you my favorite but they rotate so frequently it won't be useful). Also a great spot for lunch and dinner!
Doug de WetJanuary 29, 2017
Greatly enjoyed the Paella de Pluma, a hearty dish of succulent pork, nicely browned butternut and Delicata squash, and fragrant rice with lots of crunchy, toasty bits to scrape off the pan.
Anton GoncharukAugust 26, 2018
The restaurant is amazing, one of the best Spanish restaurant I’ve been to, although I have never been to Spain :) Nevertheless this one worth checking out! You will come back. The steak was great!!
Rheya ShanoMarch 31, 2019
This may have been the best meal I’ve ever had. We got gambas, the albondigas, broccoli, a divided paella (1/2 with chicken, and 1/2 with squid ink and seafood), and churros. Everything was perfect.
Ms HeleneNovember 25, 2017
Good but tiny ‘Tower’ plate of pulpo and stun, $12 each. Fiduea seafood squid ink risotto enough for 4 at $35 and broccoli rabe with labneh and sautéed onions tapas $15. Modern indistrusl and warm.
Chris MessinaOctober 1, 2018
HH Daily from 4-6pm; $6 tapas, including marinated Spanish olives, spiced Marcona almonds, Gilda Pincho, and queso del dia; select beer and wine for $6, and $5 sherry, sangria, cider, and vermouth.
Vivian RamirezJanuary 21, 2020
This is a buzzy and beautiful place where drinks are top notch and the service is great. The food was pretty average.If you know paella you may be disappointed. All other things great! Getthe churros.
Tanya NahoumSeptember 11, 2017
Loved. paella hit the spot and was perfect for sharing with friends. The ambiance of this restaurant awesome, cocktails amazing and lively restaurant for dinner and drinks with friends after work
CJJuly 1, 2017
Inside airbnb's building. Food is delicious. The drink with oolong leafs is interesting. One minus is that waiters kept checking on us to see if we are ready to leave. Annoying.
meganJune 24, 2016
Best Spanish food in SF. Get the tortilla and chicken paella. ¡Olé!
Frederic BarthelemyNovember 3, 2021
Been here 5+ times
We get a paella every time, they’re great! The croquetas are a standout favorite from the Tapas, but everyone else is lovely. Don’t miss the cocktails either!
Errol JacksonMarch 23, 2017
A dinning experience that's worth every dollar. Try the pollo paella, pan, and anything from the cocktail menu 👍🏾
Andrew PNovember 2, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Request to sit near the kitchen. You'll have a well lit seat with an awesome view of chefs hard at work.
christina leigh morganJune 21, 2016
come for the paella, stay for the great service, ambiance + cocktail list. bring friends, lounge a while.
Vivian WangSeptember 2, 2016
The T-bone steak is so so so good. Also great cocktails. The back area is first come first serve
Jeff MelnykJune 22, 2016
A beautiful space. Inventive Spanish cuisine that has a bit of a California twist to it. Some dishes were a miss but overall a lovely experience.
Wilson Favre-DelerueJuly 18, 2017
How NOT to do Spanish food: try to "reinvent" it with a modern twist and dilute the flavours of the produce. Bellota fails abominably on the food count though the ambiance is hip.
Jeff Reine 🌧June 2, 2016
The staff was very accommodating as our party grew from 6 to 8 and the porter house was perfect to share
Bailey DouglassNovember 8, 2021
Been here 5+ times
Jamon—always. They have a low key great hot toddy off the menu also.
CameronOctober 22, 2016
Great cocktails, amazing food. As close to Spain as you can get in SF.
Chris MessinaJune 2, 2016
The gin selection is a matrix.
Karl Stephen FloresNovember 26, 2019
Everything is belly good here..especially the Polpo and the Bravas..and of course the Paellas..😋😋😋😋
Odile RoujolMay 8, 2017
Nice bellota ! Try the paella and tapas as appetizer
Chris MessinaJune 2, 2016
Tapas on a cart!
ShayDecember 7, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Tapas and Paella were on point! Can't go wrong!
Chris MessinaJune 2, 2016
The Gin Tonics are made with Indi tonic. 🍸
Frank DieboldJune 5, 2016
Try the paneled (dropped) ceilings, apple juice casks. The mescal WILL come through. Watch out for fish bones on the spine.
MarvinJanuary 24, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Great casual cocktails usually accompanied by live music. Beautiful decor.
Michael GreenbergJuly 3, 2016
The jamón iberica that bears the restaurant name was delicious but can't say it merits the $30 price tag. #sfexuberance
Sravanti TekumallaFebruary 18, 2018
Really enjoyed the vegetarian options here. Broccoli, cauliflower and cheese plate were A+
Karina NJune 30, 2021
Been here 5+ times
Unfortunately food quality is not as good as it was pre-COVID anymore. Very disappointing. Great presentation, but taste very average for the premium price. Paella was definitely a disappointment.
Ben BarclaySeptember 15, 2016
Good sherry selection. Nice selection of vegetarian tapas too.
Megan AllisonOctober 26, 2018
Serious commitment to excellence in gin tonics
Scott SoenenJuly 2, 2016
Really cool tapas place. Enjoyed the Jamon and Albondingas.
toddSeptember 19, 2017
Tio cocktail: rye, montenegro, pedro ximenez, oloroso, amere nouvelle
Josy HamrenOctober 24, 2016
Albariño, tomato salad, half and half paella.
SaliemMay 5, 2018
yes. the paellas and service is amazing 👌
Kevin SweeneyOctober 4, 2016
Tapas, paella, wine, ambiance
Juan PradaFebruary 21, 2020
Absolute garbage. The Patatas Bravas were nice but the paella was disappointing. Greasy, too much alioli, to much mustard, the pork was way too greasy. The service was top notch, though.
Tom LaymanNovember 27, 2018
Cubano sandwich is the Bomb!
Max KMay 5, 2018
The Brussels sprouts are incredible!
Ana HitaOctober 3, 2022
Churros to die for 😍
Karl Stephen FloresNovember 26, 2019
Paellas will take about 40mins to cook and serve..😋😋
Aditi MishraOctober 14, 2016
Veggie paella is delicious
Matt SzenicsSeptember 8, 2021
Both the Pállela and Churros were bland and disappointing. Gin and tonic was good. Come here for drinks, skip the food.
Felix LJanuary 31, 2020
Meatballs, octopus, short rib

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