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bota tapas and paella bar, San Francisco, CA

bota tapas and paella bar

4.6
4.6
920 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
22:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30 Dinner Mon 16:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (415) 345-2303
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Roberto
  • Private party facilities
    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.
  • Private party contact
    Chef Roberto Medina: (415) 345-2303
  • Area
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Cross Street
    Taylor
  • Parking details
    Street parking and paid public garages.
  • Public transit
    Geary muni, Bart exit Powell Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 920 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Tapas / Small Plates

920 Reviews
  1. Amanda

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was really disappointing. Even the olives and salad were sup par and the rest of the food was way below SF standards. Service was very slow. Overall a very disappointing dining experience.

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  2. Carol

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A great dining experience with a good variety of food and beverage choices. Our party of four shared a small surf and turf paella, the delicious grilled octopus, the marinated olives, pear salad, and an heirloom tomato salad. Everything was complete home run. My only disappointment was that they do not serve fino sherry, a staple in tapas bars in Spain. I would suggest adding it to the drink options.

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  3. Anna

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were awesome!!! Friendly, competent and engaging.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pork dish and the custard were delicious! The decor was great and the staff was awesome!

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  5. Carol

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the second time we have dined here. It is a great place if you are going to ACT for a theatre presentation. We had tapas both times and they are delicious! Loved the their Patatas Bravas, the Brussels Sprouts, the Iberico Meatballs and the grilled octopus. We loved the bacon wrapped dates, we ended up ordering extra! They have wonderful cocktails and offer some good wine by the glass. Their Caramel Churros are out of this world!! It's a great place with good food and nice staff. We'll be going back again when we are in downtown SF for sure.

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  6. Paul

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place. Wonderful food and service! Can’t wait to go back.

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  7. Gus

    Edmonton

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    eten was prima, sfeer was wat gehaast( personeelstekort?). Wijn ok, tapas ok. Extra vermelding voor de bacon wrapped dadels, deze waren excellent.

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  8. RobM

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every aspect was great. Don’t know why this place isn’t packed all the time.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and the food also. Great experience!

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  10. Gary

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tapas are reasonably priced for San Francisco. Waiter was great at suggesting items to order.

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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 4.6 stars by 920 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
22:00
Booked 7 times today

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Google Map for bota tapas and paella bar

490 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Taylor
  • Area
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30 Dinner Mon 16:00–20:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking and paid public garages.
  • Public transit
    Geary muni, Bart exit Powell Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Roberto
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 345-2303
  • Private party facilities
    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.
  • Private party contact
    Chef Roberto Medina: (415) 345-2303
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