Bota Tapas & Paella Bar

After living in Spain for a year, it’s been hard to find actual good Spanish food in the US, this place was phenomenal and meet those expectations. Che was our waiter and they were amazing, with wonderful service and going above and beyond. We celebrated a birthday and they definitely made it special. The octopus was incredible and the reason we came, totally worth it. The seafood paella was wonderful with those familiar flavors, and a lot of seafood. We were shocked by the price for such good food, just one of those great restaurant experiences that make you sit down and write a review! Thank you again.

I recently had a fantastic dining experience at Bota Tapas & Paella Bar with a group of two. Our waiter welcomed us with a warm smile and introduced us to the menu, going the extra mile by offering some valuable recommendations. We decided to try a variety of dishes, and we were not disappointed. We started with the Patatas Bravas, a delightful dish with fried potatoes in a flavorful brava sauce and creamy garlic aioli. Our waiter's top recommendation was the Brussels sprouts, which came topped with San Simone cheese and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. The addition of chorizo gave it that extra kick of flavor. This dish was a pleasant surprise, and I can see why it's a must-try. The best dish of the night was the Fideuà Surf and Turf Paella. It had a mix of ingredients like rice, saffron-flavored beef, big prawns, mussels, tasty fish, juicy chicken, and spicy chorizo. The mix of seafood and land-based meats was delicious, and the rice was full of flavor, bringing it all together beautifully. What impressed us most about Bota Tapas & Paella Bar was not just the delicious food but also the exceptional service. Our waiter's recommendations were spot-on, and his attentiveness throughout the meal made the evening even more enjoyable. We can't wait to return to try the Seafood Paella and Grilled Octopus next time.

Nice ambiance and great staff. I was greatly disappointed with the paella maybe because I got the meat one. Chorizo should not be in the paella as the bitter taste takes away from all of the other flavors. I recommend doing just a chicken paella that way you can taste the olive oil, garlic, onion, etc. and it needed salt. I was disappointed because it didn’t taste like my dads paella and they didn’t serve it with bread which was also disappointing especially for the price. The potatoes and sangria was good. I really wanted churros con chocolate, however on the menu the churros are served like Mexican churros with cinnamon and sugar which is not cool I was disappointed about that. The place has potential but could be better.

Having lived in Spain for several months, it is always a challenge to find excellent Spanish food stateside. Bota, however, exceeded all expectations. Keith, our waiter, provided us with wonderful service with great recommendations and some friendly banter. The gin and tonic and sangria were both excellent, and we enjoyed them as we began with a favorite - patatas bravas with just the slightest bite. The chicken cannelloni was tasty, too, but my absolute favorite was the grilled octopus. It was the best octopus I have ever had! 😋 And I try it many places trying to find what I discovered at Bota. I would come back repeatedly for the octopus alone. ☺️ We ordered three desserts between the two of us - Crema Catalana, Santiago and Churros. Having the crema to add to both the churros and the Santiago was amazing. We had such a wonderful meal and enjoyed ourselves immensely. We highly recommend you try Bota (and especially the octopus!!!).

It's a rare treat when you find a hotel thar actually cares about their lobby bar/restaurants. I mean, you get it. Their concern lays with the rooms, the parking situation, and so on. However, as a traveler, sometimes you don't want to travel far to enjoy a good meal and a good cocktail or glass of wine. Thats what The Warwick Hotel in San Francisco has done with BOTA. It's elevated dining without being overly complicated. The space is intimate yet makes use of that space not to make you feel crowded. The decor is comfortable and adds to the flow of the room. The wall paintings are a point of conversation. The food for me, personally, was a step up for me as a fledgling foodie because I had no idea how much I would enjoy the seared shisito peppers, but I really did. My squid was seared to perfection with the perfect amount of char. All in all, this made for an enjoyable night in for my holiday in San Francisco.

Bota has a very hip and cute ambiance. You can choose to sit at a high top table or standard. We ordered the Jamon Serrano charcuterie board, pulpo, patatas bravas (my favorite dish ever), and paella valencia. The Jamon charcuterie board - delicious! I wish there was manchego cheese with this and more bread. But overall very delicious. Pulpo - the light in my husband's eyes when he ate it and tasted it warmed my little heart. He said it reminded him of Spain and tasted exactly how he remembered it. You know it's good if you're getting flashbacks (lol). Patatas Bravas - my husband and I were split. He likes his potatoes more on the crispier/burnt side and I felt that they hit the mark exactly. I like my potatoes golden and crisp. The sauce was amazing. Paella Valenciana - this dish was average. My husband and I both felt as if it was missing something. But the dish wasn't too bad. But for sure we would have reconsidered a $50 dish if it wasn't going to deliver. Overall our visit here was good. The tapas were amazing. When we come back we will stick to tapas only.