The Most Delectable Tapas/Small Plates in Newark

Kinda Izakaya

★★★★☆ 4.2 (143)

"It's authentic Japanese Izakaya (skewers) place with variety of foods. Good thing they serve all sort of Japanese cuisines from sashimi, sushi, ramen noodles, Izakaya and desserts. Food is delicious and fresh.Waiters are attentive but could be a bit slow in rush hours.Nice interior with lots of anime!Indoor seating with Japanese touches, not easily accessible, narrow entry and pathways with uncomfortable seating.Great for couples and small gathering only.Parking options are close by public parking and street parking."

Good To Eat

★★★★☆ 4.4 (251) • $$

"Started with the "Two Hares" sake, gentle sweet rice notes with crisp finish. Slightly sweet, almost like a melon bar flavor.The dish I wanted to try most was the poached yam leaves with house garlic soy paste. They told us towards the end of the meal that they were out of it so we replaced it with their veggie of the day which was a type of bok choy stir fried in minced garlic. We will need to come back for the yam leaves to try next time!Ooooooh the "Pepper Numbing" Chicken Cutlet was sooooo goood. The fried layer was crisp and had a nice crunch and the meat inside was fairly thick for a cutlet. Highly recommend this cutlet.The eggplant noodle that was soy-glazed with GTE chili crunch was also tasty for the eggplant part. That eggplant was steamed or boiled and also pan fried. The eggplant is amazing, but the noodles underneath was mediocre at best.The whole squid "yi-ye-gan" was delicious and came with lightly pickled veggies that paired well together.I bit pricey for what I got, but would definitely try Good To Eat again for Taiwanese Tapas!"

Petiscos

★★★★☆ 3.9 (586) • $$$

"Came in with positive expectations that this place will deliver food similar to Portugal. Unfortunately, the overall dining experience was so-so. We were seated quickly after entering since we had a reservation. On a Friday, on Valentine's Day, the dining if room was at 60% capacity when we were seated. It took a while before someone came to fill our waters and ask us if we had questions about our menu. When we finally ordered, the food was churned out very quickly... pretty much all at once with the exception of Bacalhau à Brás (which came out when the rest of our food was done). So pacing of the meal felt rushed. Food: in general, all the food came out room temperature. This tells me that the food was cooked and was sitting on the counter for a while before it was brought to the table. Not sure why because the restaurant wasn't at full capacity yet. Flavors of each item was good. Vegetables had a good char to them. Beef tongue was tender. Dislikes: The Chouriço was burnt. Since the sausage was already cooked, and the flame was for show, I was surprised to see that the ends of sausage end was blackened when it came out. The Bacalhau à Brás was way too salty. And it came out at the very end of the meal. The rest of our dishes had already cleared. The pastel de nata could be warmed up a touch. That would have made a huge difference. Service: not attentive. I felt like where we sat, it was difficult to get the attention of the server. We asked one server who took our order for dessert, for the check two times. Never brought us the check. Asked another server who cleared our dishes away...we also asked him several times for the check. Overall: a cute place for date night. Food seasoning, temperature of food, and service could improve."

Los Gatos Soda Works

★★★★★ 4.5 (322) • $$

"OK, this place is absolutely amazing and totally worthy of five stars in my humble opinion! My party of four had dinner and drinks here recently during the Halloween festivities. The decorations, the ambiance and the service was top-notch. Our server was so great, explaining all the different drinks to us, including the menu items with the glossary provided and telling us what his favorites and recommendations were. There's so much to choose from so we ended up with a nice array: *From the Seasonal Halloween Menu*Drinks: Sleepy Hollow, Immortal Soul, Toil and Trouble (this is a "hot" drink as in a warm temperature), Til Death Do Us Part, Blood Bank, Harvest MoonAll of these were good! Creatively put together. I told the server the hot Toil and Trouble drink should be poured over ice cream for a boozy dessert! The food was the same as the regular menu - we ordered: 2 orders of the Deviled eggs to share at the table (4 in an order), charcuterie board that we shared as well. Additionally, prawn ceviche, heirloom tomatoes and burrata, grilled cheese w tomato soup, crab cakes. No complaints from any of us. We all loved the deviled eggs - the combo of the crème fraîche and black truffle was heavenly! Charcuterie board was fun to share as well. I had the prawn ceviche and also tried the grilled cheese and the heirloom tomatoes that was ordered. Loved everything I tried. no complaints from my friend who had the crabcake either as he gobbled it all down! I really enjoyed coming here and checking out the hype which I think it lives up too. I've already got reservations for a future dinner and drinks! I love the smaller plate portion size of the food, but the real star here is the drinks of course. Come here not looking to be stuffed with food on large plates, but rather to enjoy different small plates to share along with amazing drinks. Reservations are highly recommended as a line formed pretty much the whole time we were there. Can't wait to go back!"

W XYZ Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (33) • $$

"Sorry to say, this place had gone way downhill on my last visit. Since Marriott took over, the W XYZ branding is gone and it's just "Aloft." The soggy fries were more like any other restaurant, and the soda was noticeably watered down. The steak cut has been downgraded to ribeye.I'm glad I was able to enjoy it when Starwood was striving to bring a premium experience to budget-conscious consumers. Now the budget part is more painfully obvious, and where I had gone out of my way to visit before, it now feels like an overpriced Denny's. Bye, Felicia."

Slurp Shop

★★★★☆ 3.5 (13)

"Slurp Shop is a menu option inside SAGA Kitchen in Alameda, CA. Menu offerings include: Ramen noodle bowls, and appetizers (chicken karaage and gyoza). On a Sunday, I pre-ordered using the SAGA app: -House Tonkotsu, ramen bowl-Chicken Karaage-Pan Fried Pork GyozaHouse Tonkotsu, Grade (5/5), delicious ramen soup with lots of noodles! Served in a pork broth, topped with pork belly chashu (slices), green onions, mushrooms, and soft boiled eggs. The menu says it's a little spicy, but I didn't really taste it. This dish has lots of fresh noodles! And the pork broth blends well with the other ingredients to create a great meal. The takeout container is a little hard to open. The broth is in the bottom section, and the ingredients are in the top section. The ramen travels better when the broth is separate, and you mix it at home. Chicken Karaage, Grade (5/5), Japanese Fried Chicken, 7-8 small pieces of chicken. They were juicy on the inside and the crispy on the outside. Pan Fried Pork Gyoza, Grade (4/5). Japanese Pork Potstickers. Juicy and tasty filling, and lightly crispy skin. My problem is, when you're used to Chinese potstickers, it's not quite the same. Gyoza are smaller dumplings, and have less filling. So in general the Slurp Shop menu items I ordered were good. I used the SAGA app to order, used the 20% Discount, left a tip, and picked up my order myself. Had a nice chat with Gilbert about the new menu, and he answered all my questions. SAGA Kitchen is located at Lincoln Ave x Grand Street in Alameda, CA.Indoor & outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery. ------------------------------------------------Support Local business!"

Special Hainan Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.7 (189) • $$

"Great place for Hainanese chicken meals, you cannot go wring with the signature hainan chicken plate -- my go to.Great tasting chicken, chicken rice, peanuts, scallion tapenade, ginger, woodear mushrooms, and cucumbers sum up the plate. I tried the pork knuckles and duck on a previous meal. Both highly recommended.Service is amazing and the place keeps its fast convenient charm. To-go orders also happen all the time--get a whole bird on the go."

Oveja Negra

★★★★☆ 3.8 (246) • $$$

"I hate giving any restaurant below 3 stars, but with the experience from last night .. I feel like it's justified Overall food came out quick and our server was great. I feel like srow doesn't have good goood food. Most restaurants here are just pricey and people are there for the vibes. Well this is just another one of just that. We had ressys for 6PM and opted to sit inside. It was pretty dead. One other couple and a family at the other end of restaurant. We had a group of 6, so we were seated in the back of restaurant.Now let me make it clear... I know I am a loud person, and when my girls and I get together we talk and catch up and can be loud. I acknowledge that, but we are in srow where people drink hangout and catchup. Which is pretty normal. It's not like we are in some elegant crazy Michelin restaurant or some fancy shmancy dinner place in Napa. Anyway, a worker came by to ask us to be quiet. Already ruined our mood to enjoy rest of our dinner. As we were leaving he opened the door for us, and just that smirk smile which was ew. He could've ended it on a better note by saying "thanks for stopping by ladies have a great night". But the way he did it did not seem friendly at all.Anyway we prob left around 8, and the restaurant was still completely dead! There was still just another 2 tables as we were walking out. Soooooo this place was just not for us, and we would not be back."

Rootstock Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (397) • $$

"WOW!Grace was an incredible, friendly server and had so much knowledge about the wines my husband and I were trying. We did the "Perfectly Pinot" flight with olives and burrata and it was an excellent pairing with the wines - I highly recommend all things listed. Music was awesome!! We sat outside and were super comfortable and loved watched the busy street of people on a Friday night. We are excited to go back and learn more from Grace and try more options from the extensive menu."

Kaita Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (667) • $$

"Randomly found this spot and I was glad that I did. I was so excited to show my partner that I took her there the following week.Food: ok, this is a bit hard cause 2 very different experiences. The first time I went for lunch, the food was incredible. I got their special curry with chicken and it was the best Japanese curry I've had in my life. There, I said it. I make J curries at home, I'm a decent cook. This was just light years away. So damn good that despite the fact that my second meal (hamburger patty with cabbage on top) was bad (imo), I still give this place 5/5 for food. I can't sell this curry enough. Only available for lunch tho so keep that in mind. Also tried their gyoza and chicken katsu. Above average but can't touch the curry.Service: great service overall. Staff has been nice both times. No notes from me. First time, server came out and shared a little tidy bit on how they make the broth so much appreciated.Ambiance: small, but great. Both times didn't feel rushed despite them being busy with people waiting. Feels like a mom and pop shop and that's always such a great vibe.Overall, 100% recommend. It would take a few bad experiences for me to change my mind about this place with just how good that curry is. Make it available for dinner! I can't always do lunch :)"

The Yakitori Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (469) • $$

"The Yakitori Bar is a hidden gem that offers a wide variety of meats and veggies. We came here for dinner on a Wednesday night at 9pm, and it was pretty packed! We were able to grab a table without waiting, which was nice. We ordered the beef tongue, king oyster mushroom, chicken thighs, and chicken hearts. For some of the meats there's a salt or sauce option, I would say definitely go with the sauce if you want a flavor marinade with a great depth of flavor and go with the salt if you want to taste the natural flavors of the meat. The best bite of the meal was the king oyster mushrooms because of the sauce, bonito flakes on top, and the texture. It was so good. After eating all of our items, we ordered 2 more! My close second would be the chicken hearts. I feel like some yakitori places are super overpriced, but The Yakitori bar has high-quality items, so I thought the price was reasonable. We also ordered the calamansi soju drink and it was so delish!! if you want something refreshing that leans sour, definitely get this drink. Also, when we walked in, it felt like we were transported to Japan because the decor and restaurant set up was very reminiscent of yakitori bars we've been to while traveling. I would happily come back to the Yakitori bar time and time again. Every item was so good and I look forward to trying other items on the menu."

District

★★★★☆ 3.9 (523) • $$

"District has an excellent selection of appetizers. I had Brussels sprouts and ahi poke. Brussels sprouts were crispy, nicely seasoned, and mixed with pork belly. The tuna was beautifully presented over crispy rice but it was cut so small that I couldn't really taste it. The pizza was decent and arrived super hot so that was nice. Our servers were also friendly and very attentive at the bar seating. However, the 6% surcharge should have been printed on the dining menu as well, not just the drinks menu. I didn't order any drinks, so it came as a surprise. Overall I probably wouldn't return for a full meal but maybe for happy hour and appetizers."

Prime Restaurant Silicon Valley

★★★★☆ 3.7 (70) • $$

"After a day of setting up for a convention at the local convention center I was staying in the hotel that Prime is located in. My favorite guy came and met me to have dinner and spend the night. We kept it local by just coming here for food rather than going anywhere else.Outside seating at night is superb. They have this giant propane fire pit with seating all around it. Its near the pool with plenty of seating. I started with the cocktail called the Tangerine Dream. It wasn't that dreamy, to orangey for my taste.The Sliders were great. We split them and it was more than enough food for both of us. On the recommendation from the waiter we went with the Charcuterie Platter. Holy smoked meat was it delicious. The Lamb Salami was incredible. It also came with pickles and Kimchi with a little Brie like cheese on the side. This was a masterpiece of Charcuterie pleasure.I had another mixed drink, the Prime Martini. I also didn't like it. So I went with Gin & Tonics the rest of the night.We sat and talked and enjoyed our little bites and cocktails. It was busy around dinner time but it didn't matter. We had an awesome time. Then when we were done we just got up and went to our room. Its was so easy."

Izakaya

★★★★☆ 3.9 (834) • $$

"Really cute and cozy Japanese izakaya. Food was all tasty and authentic. Ordered the negitoro roll, chicken nanban, salmon ochazuke, and the salmon sashimi bento. Fish tasted high quality and chicken was juicy. The California roll was also surprisingly good, I'll definitely be back to try more of the dishes."

El Cerrito Taquería and Cenaduría

★★★★☆ 4 (84) • $$

"It took 25 minutes but I guess it was worth the wait, a chorizo con papas burrito on a Saturday morning in east San Jose.."

Beta Lounge

★★★★☆ 4 (381) • $$

"Beta is such an industry classic. I love everything about it from the ambiance, location, drinks, food and of course the amazing service. Jesse, Sam and Dre are the epitome of amazing, accommodating bartenders. If they're not too busy you might just get lucky enough and ask them to make you something special. I'm annoying so I definitely tend to do that. Whether the drink is on or off menu, its always delicious. Super fairly priced. Before the pandemic, this was the first place i'd ever had a gin gimlet- bomb. This is a great place for a first date because its casual but also cute with low lighting and couches. They have outside seating if you're more comfortable with that! Sometimes they are playing sports, other times they are playing music. Let's not forget about the food! The kitchen stays open until 10 and they have a lovely menu which is also very affordable. I tried the chipotle chicken tacos and have definitely gotten them a few times since then. They are the perfect menu item for me to balance out my tequila and mescal indulging. Highly recommend."

Snail Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (143)

"Love how they change their menu up. Keeps it exciting. Small and intimate space but love the vibe. Great service and good food. Its a gem"

W XYZ Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (38) • $$

"One of our favorite places to stop by after work. Sassy hour is super awesome. With a slightly trendy but quiet atmosphere, their happy hour is friendly for everyone getting off work at the regular hours (up to 7pm). Rotating beers are $5 each (with pitcher at $20 option now), and a couple of wines at $6 each. Sometimes they have spirit specials, like last time we got Jameson for $5 on the rocks. Super good deal! For all those with a corporate passport card, you can get dinner here too for buy one get one free entreés. Does it get better? Yeah, there's a pool table in there. Tip - if you just want something to snack on, ask for the pretzels/snacks. We like their amber ale and the new 405 on draft :)"

District - Oakland

★★★★☆ 3.8 (913) • $$

"We were extremely disappointed this time around.. we came for happy hour, who isn't a sucker for happy hour right? We started off with 1/2 dozen oysters at $1.5/each, it was good so we ordered another 1/2 dozen. The fact that they had just opened, and they ran out, tells me they don't order on a daily basis.. they did offer to give us an appetizer on the house. The options were limited so we opted for another Brussel sprouts. The Brussels weren't bad but it was just a tad too sweet. Very little bacon, but i guess good enough to order again? We had already ordered a basket of fries and that was mid. It was stale, not hot out the fryer. Wasn't a fan. We also ordered the beef sliders, and immediately when it got to the table, it smelled fishy. And it hit me, it smelled like raw beef that had been sitting for a few days in its own blood for 3-4 days, and once it hits hot oil in a pan, that burnt beef edges immediately start to smell salty/fishy. I went home and it just didn't sit well with me so i did a quick google search and i was right.. it's disappointing overall at this point.. drinks: i ordered an espresso martini, and that signature look of the foam on top with the espresso beans and taste of fresh espresso? None of that. I ordered another drink after but.. that never came.. these were all items we got from the happy hour, bc that's the whole point of a happy hour our bill came, and to our surprise... my drink i never got was on there.. and the white wine my friend ordered from the happy hour... was actually not from the happy hour.. he didn't mention that, we went from a wine that's maybe $7 to paying $18 for a glass.. needless to say... it was not a happy hour lol it's disappointing because we have come here before several times and it's hard to find a place with happy hour on a Monday.. it just wasn't satisfying for what we paid."

1701 Tasting Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)

"Great new tasting bar met the owners and they are just so awesome and welcomingWill becoming members"

Burrito Express

★★★★☆ 3.6 (293) • $

"I've lived by this place for so long and finally ordered dinner for me and my family here when I decided to pass on the pizza place next door. Really good place for a good burrito. We also ordered the carbs asada fried. Wow sooo good."

Juban Ramen & Tapas

★★★★☆ 4.1 (280) • $$

"Ramen is good any time of year but I especially enjoy eating ramen in colder weather. I consider Juban ramen to be a hole in the wall and undiscoverable unless through word of mouth or Yelp! Juban is consistent and I recommend their tonkotsu ramen with the deep pork bone broth - it's so soothing! Two thin slices of chashu, some bamboo, bean sprouts, half soft boiled egg, green onions and chewy noodles for $16. Max capacity I'd say is about 25 people with 10 tables so service is quick. The chicken karage uses tender and juicy thigh meat but I do prefer the batter to be more crispy. All in all solid ramen place; give it a try in you're in the area."

Bon Mot

★★★★☆ 4.1 (280) • $$$

"Classy, laid-back ambiance with an impressive, sleek looking bar connected to the local Residence Inn Hotel. Bestie and I dined in last August. Reservations available but they can easily accommodate walk ins during non-peak hours.They have a good variety of cocktails!Drinks:*Yuzu Merry Me-- light, fruity, and slightly sweetened*Berry Fresh-- fruity and tartBoth were so refreshing!Eats:K.F.C. - Korean Fried CauliflowerRosé TteokbokkiKalbi Skirt SteakSweet and tangy crisp cauliflower. Savory saucy tteokbokki with fish cake and plump rice cakes. Juicy medium well cooked skirt steak with hints of sweet bbq flavor, potato & green veggie accompaniment. Even the water carafe made us feel all fancy! It was shaped like a rectangular liquor bottle. Service was quick but friendly. They'll gladly give recommendations for drinks if you ask. Nice place to unwind with friends or even a date.Restrooms are a short walk away in the hotel."

Bevri

★★★★☆ 3.9 (668) • $$$

"My first time trying Georgian food and it did not disappoint! As vegetarians, here are our tops picks - The Pkhali sampler, Georgian Salad, Grilled Rosemary bread and their Khachapuri Imeruli. Their teas are decent, and the Tarragon Soda was a refreshing change to regular sodas. Service was quick and highly recommend the food.Prices are a little steep, but that's expected from fine dining restaurants in Palo Alto. Also, an fyi that a 20% mandatory gratuity is added to every bill, irrespective of party size."

One Fish Raw Bar

★★★★★ 4.7 (212) • $$$$

"WOW! That is the only word that was coming out of my mouth as we had dinner here last night. No joke one of the best dinners I've had in a VERY long time. Not only the food but the service was spectacular. Open kitchen, clean and precise. Spare but effective dining room. Do yourself a favor and sit at the bar, so much more interactive. (If you like that sort of thing). My date and I will be back (he's a regular, and now I will be too). Honestly, if they don't get a Michelin Star, no one else should either. Worthy of all the accolades. James Beard, 100%! Michelin, 100%! Yum yum."

KoKoLo Donburi - Milpitas

★★★★☆ 4 (373) • $$

"My cousin & I had dinner at Kokolo Donburi on a Sunday night after watching the 49ers in nearby Santa Clara. We were starved so something with rice was definitely what we needed and were looking to have.I went with the gyudon ($15) and my cousin got the katsu don with egg ($15). We also ordered ika karaage ($9) and jidori karaage ($10) for appetizers. I like the gyudon i ordered but would have preferred no ginger on mine. The photo on the menu doesnt show or allude to any ginger in the description otherwise I would have opted to not have it. The meat was good, added soy sauce and mixed it all up with the rice and onions. Just what I needed after a long day at the stadium. My cousin liked his katsu don. He hadnt had one like that with the egg and it hit the spot for him. The chicken karaage was good and so was the squid. I liked both of them but enjoyed the squid more. Squeezed some lemon on them and used their provided dipping sauce. Good stuff. The chicken karaage was good. Moist not dry. Dipping sauce was the same as the one for the squid. We ordered a good amount and still had leftovers.Service was friendly. I think the gentleman that took our order was the owner. A young lady that was there and helping clean up looked to be a family member but I'm not certain. They were both nice & friendly. They both checked in on us and thanked us on our way out. The one thing I noticed that evening was some of the tables needed to be cleared. The man taking the orders was also the one clearing the tables when he had a chance... Nice people, we would for sure go back. I would try a sukiyaki don or katsu don next time. Plenty of parking in their shared lot. @ entrances on either side of the establishment. Located off the 237 near the 880. They provide water. My cousin was ecstatic that they had Coke Zero. Ha!"

San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails

★★★★☆ 4 (447) • $$

"Amazing cocktails! They just updated their whole cocktail menu. I tried the soursop Generala cocktail and it was delicious and had an interesting spicy kick. The food is overpriced for the quality and quantity. Would highly recommend coming during happy hour for the drink specials. Street parking can be annoying at times."

Parche

★★★★★ 4.5 (435)

"Parche has been on my to-try list for quite some time now and I'm so glad I was finally able to go because it was amazing. I've personally not had much Colombian food so I can't speak to authenticity - but the food itself was great. The staff were also so friendly and helpful with their recommendations. For starters, we got the empanadas and Santa Marta ceviche. While the empanadas were good, the ceviche was our favorite. The blend of oils, aiolis, and fresh salmon were just simply delicious. For mains, we were torn between the Posta Negra and Pesca Samaria. We opted for the Posta Negra per our waitress' recommendation, and it was fantastic. The braised short rib was super tender and the sauce was perfectly balanced and not overly sweet by the Mexican Coke. The yuca-coconut mash had a mochi-like texture and had the perfect salty-sweet ratio. All so delicious!I can't wait to come back and try some of their other dishes!"

Enoteca La Storia - Los Gatos

★★★★☆ 4.2 (728) • $$

"We received an email that Enoteca would start serving brunch so we made sure we made reservations to be the first to try it. It did not disappoint! The eggs in purgatory had the perfect amount of garlic and spice in the sauce they were in, cooked to perfection, with perfectly toasted bread drizzled in olive oil. Obviously we opted to add the mozzarella and I would recommend 1000%, it was so fresh and such a great compliment to the dish. My partner also enjoyed the eggs Benedetto, noting similarly that the eggs were cooked perfectly and that the dishes ingredients come together perfectly. We also had the mimosa vivace which was amazing, the owner created the reduction himself and literally hand picked the ingredients! It was amazing! We got to speak with the owner for awhile and you can really tell he has a passion for the food and drinks he presents. We had such a great time we signed up to be wine club members, will definitely be back for this brunch again! (And again!)"

Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya

★★★★☆ 4 (415)

"The food was delicious. The service was great. We didn't have reservations but arrived there before the restaurant opened and we were able to be seated right away. The ambiance was so nice. We sat at a booth/bench. My favorite. The deluxe sashimi was amazing as well as the Wagyu. And the black cod collar was amazing too. Everything was delicious."

Suspiro

★★★★☆ 4 (401) • $$$

"Delicious ceviche and drinks. Service was slow but we were in no hurry and it all worked out . Beautiful Ambiance with a modern touch for all Spanish food lovers. Must try in Santana row."

Dohatsuten

★★★★☆ 3.6 (900) • $$

"This is my go-to ramen spot in the area. I recently took my team here for lunch, including a couple of co-workers who haven't had ramen before. It was no surprise that they loved it! Everyone ordered a different one, but I always go for the pork w/ tonkutsu (sp?). The flavors are great, and work so well together. The broth... We also ordered some apps to share. The karage is crispy and light, and the chicken is perfectly cooked. The spicy edamame hit the spot, and the calamari is a favorite of a few folx on the team. We chose to sit outside on the picnic benches, where folx could grab some shade or sun, depending on their mood. The road is right there, but you don't even notice it while you're eating.The service is good, not great. They tend to run a bit more than they need to when they are busy and probably could learn something about treating the whole party as one table, and even treating their section as one table so they don't run back and forth for separate asks."

Dan Izakaya Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$

"We came here as a group of seven. I tried calling for over 20 minutes to make a reservation, but no one picked up. When someone finally answered, they told me they only take walk-ins. We went anyway, only to wait over an hour in the cold. That alone knocks off two stars. Once we got in, the service was fast and efficient, and the staff did apologize for the long wait, which I appreciated. The food was good, and the portions were pretty generous, so I'll give back three stars for that. However, since the place closes early, we didn't get much time to relax after our meal before having to leave, so I'm taking off one star for that."

Goodtime Bar

★★★★★ 4.8 (132) • $$

"Right off the bat, i wanna say the food is pretty pricey, however it's also really experimental and really good! I haven't had a dish i didnt like. And the menu rotates so there's always something cool and unique to try! They even catered once at the climbing gym down the street (the studio) they served deviled eggs and this Vegas tostada, SO GOOD!!! Most recently i went here and tried the Tom yum bucatini delicious.Enough about the food- the drinks here are great as well! They have a nice selection and the server does a great job and helping you pick a wine. The staff here are really friendly and want you to have a good experience in this place! The pricing for the wine is def fair.Lastly, the overall vibe is really nice. It's small inside but they have an outdoor area as well and it isn't too hard to find a place to sit if u come on a weekday. They play good music inside and the decor gives a nice ambiance. Overall, i def recommend checking this place out! A great place to catch up with a friend and have some unique bites and tasty wine."

Vesta

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"Came here during the week with coworkers for a weekday celebration. I've heard great things about this place and I recommend this place too. We had reservations but upon greeting us they offered inside or the back patio. What a great patio - you get the outdoors with an indoor cozy feel. We ordered the beet salad, roasted cauliflower, zucchini appetizer, and the mushroom pizza. Everything was delicious, and I'm planning on coming back to try other items especially the pizza. The pizza crust was thin the way I like it with a nice chewy soft crust. My next try will be a red sauce pizza. Service was spot on and staff very friendly, professional and attentive."