Best Tapas Restaurants in Piedmont Heights

Food was great as always but our server was terrible. He couldn't be found most of the time. We had to wait for him to come back so we could order something else during happy hour. We had to wait forever for him so we could get the check but he was quick to come get that money, fastest I saw him move all night. I wish I could remember his name.

We chose this place for our anniversary dinner, and we’re glad we did! The atmosphere was lovely, and the service was outstanding. Our server was incredibly attentive and made sure everything was perfect throughout the evening. For our meal, we ordered the flatbread, burger, and lamb, and all three dishes were excellent. The flatbread was flavorful and perfectly prepared, and the lamb was the star of the night—my wife absolutely loved it. The burger, while cooked more on the well-done side than the medium we ordered, still had such great flavor that it made up for the doneness. We indulged in three desserts: the Tiramisu, Oreo Cheesecake, and Cremoso de Chocolate. This was the only part of the meal that didn’t fully shine. The Tiramisu was good overall, but there was so much cocoa powder on top that we both found ourselves coughing on the first bite—it required some strategic eating. The Oreo Cheesecake was the standout, though it didn’t have the traditional cheesecake consistency. The Cremoso de Chocolate was a bit underwhelming flavor-wise, but in fairness, it might just be meant to be more subtle. Overall, it was a fantastic evening with mostly excellent food, a few minor critiques, and exceptional service. We’ll definitely be back for another special occasion!

Food was excellent. I had mentioned birthday celebrations with my reservation but nothing was ever acknowledged regarding the birthdays. A cool vibe in the restaurant. Would definitely go back as i love the tapas style dining!

Fantastic! My husband and I went here for my birthday dinner and boy am I glad we did. Upon telling the hostess it was my birthday, the manager came out with an entire bottle of champagne on the house. Such a nice gesture! We shared a bunch of the small plates and every single thing was absolutely delicious. Needless to say the cocktails were delicious as well! Great experience, we would go here again and again. If you haven’t been yet, make a reservation immediately! 10/10

"First time dining at Buena Vida and it was an excellent experience! The restaurant is lovely with a great atmosphere, but not stuffy. The food was delicious (wonderful paella); our server Chloe was the best, answering all our questions and making great menu suggestions. We were there to celebrate a birthday and the manager on duty, Ivana sent us a round of champagne for the occasion; very classy! I highly recommend Buena Vida and will be back."