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bota tapas and paella bar, San Francisco, CA

bota tapas and paella bar

4.5
4.5
963 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Bota is an authentic Spanish style tapas and paella bar located in the heart of Union Square in San Francisco. A place to go to share food, savor rustic flavors and enjoy Spanish wine in a casual, yet chic, environment. Inspired by the concept behind our name “BOTA”, a vessel to share wine with the people around you.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking and paid public garages.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Roberto

What 963 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bota Tapas and Paella Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests love the "succulent and flavorful" Secreto Ibérico and "amazing" seafood paella. The "friendly atmosphere" and "attentive service" enhance the vibrant ambiance. Ideal for pre-theater dining, this "neighborhood gem" is a must-visit!

963 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Tasty food. Well located. We’ll be back.

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  2. Ahmed

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The insisted on a maximum of 3 people to pay for a group of 10 and refused to budge, very unreasonable behavior and so some had to collect cash and then pay by credit card. Very unprofessional.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great! Perfect timing before a show at the Curran Theater!

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  4. Robert

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The selection of tapas was excellent. Don't miss the bacon wrapped dates or the oxtail tapas. The wine list was a bit sparse, however, with only one red Rioja. Overall, excellent and within 100 yards of the Curran and A.C.T. theaters.

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  5. Janice

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, food not so great… the wine was really good!!

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  6. Ali

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I’d skip this one. Food was not high quality and the restaurant itself has seen some wear and tear. The booth I was sitting at was completely ripped/torn on the cushion. Appetizer olives were lower quality than what you’d get from an olive bar at a grocery store.

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  7. Neha VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and ambience were the really good parts. The people who work here are especially nice. Unfortunately, the food simply does not live up to those standards. It was fine—not inedible for certain. But everything (including the white sangria) was really quite middling.

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  8. Rachel

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing Valentine's Day dinner here with my boyfriend. The food was amazing, the drinks delicious, and the vibe was on point! Would definitely recommend Bota to hose who love Spanish style small plates.

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  9. Luis

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very helpful staff, they helped out with a special request and food recommendations. Very accommodating

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  10. Ramesh VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice cozy atmosphere with great wine and food. Very convenient to Union Square.

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FAQs

bota tapas and paella bar does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. bota tapas and paella bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 345-2303.

bota tapas and paella bar is rated 4.5 stars by 963 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for bota tapas and paella bar

490 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking and paid public garages.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Roberto
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