Red Window

The fried chicken sandwich is soooo good! Ira not basic, really flavorful yet simple, the garlic aioli is to DIE for. The chicken is crispy, juicy and simple delicious. And ofc, everyone knows the patatas bravas are a must. The layers, flavors, and sauce paired on the plate is just perfection. They are currently decked out for the holidays with a cute holiday drinks menu too! I truly would come back for the food here it's so yummy. Only thing, we didn't know the garlic aioli was extra so everyone at the table was asking for a side and we weren't told it was extra either. $2 but still would have been a nice to know! Otherwise, food satisfied all cravings & service was quick :)

It had been a long time since we last visited Red Window, so when an old friend from the East Coast came to town, we decided to meet for dinner there.Red Window is a restaurant at 500 Columbus Avenue in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. It opened in early 2021, taking over the space that used to be Caffé DeLucchi, which closed in 2018. The restaurant was founded by bar manager Elmer Mejicanos and chef Adam Rosenblum. It offers a modern take on Spanish cuisine, featuring creative tapas and low-proof cocktails. The lively exterior, adorned with murals by local artists, contributes to its vibrant atmosphere.The menu includes dishes like patatas bravas, croquetas, and seafood paella, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Additionally, they offer low-proof cocktails and vermouth-based drinks that perfectly complement the bold flavors of the food. The restaurant's lively ambiance and beautifully plated dishes make it a fantastic spot for a fun and flavorful dining experience.My friend is the food expert in our group, and I am an easygoing eater willing to try almost anything at least once. So, I always let him order for the table. Upon our arrival, we were welcomed by the hostess and seated at a cozy table inside. The indoor space is small but comfortable, reminding me of the intimate dining spots in Manhattan that I frequented as a student. We started our meal with a pitcher of delicious sangria, and soon, the food began to arrive! We chose to order smaller plates to share, allowing us to sample as many dishes as possible. While I don't remember the names of every plate, I can say that they were all delightful. Eventually, I had to admit defeat and push my seat back because I simply couldn't eat another bite! Our servers were attentive, frequently checking in to ensure we had everything we needed.We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. If you visit for the first time, I highly recommend taking the small plate approach that we did. It allows you to try a variety of delicious flavors and figure out which dishes are your favorites for your next visit.

So many of my friends raved about this place, so I finally went randomly for dinner and it really did live up to the hype! First of all, the place is beautiful. I love the painted glass windows, and we even asked if we could get seated at the corner booth (even though it's just two of us) and they said yes!For drinks, we got the spiked hot chocolate (this didn't even taste alcoholic and they used housemade whipped cream on top) and a festive holiday spritz which also tasted pretty good.Then for appetizers, we got the crusted paella balls, which I've never had as a ball form, but it was so easy to eat and came with a delicious sauce. For the mains, we ordered the short ribs and lamb pasta. The short ribs are an absolute MUST ORDER. So tender and came with crispy potatoes (no need to order the patatas braves if you get this) and some broccolini. The lamb pasta was okay; nothing too stand-out, but the pasta noodles did pair very well with the short ribs.Overall, on a weekday, service was so fast and the vibe was super chill. Very date night worthy! Highly recommend.

Was here on a Monday night for a birthday dinner. It was decorated for the holidays and looked cozy and festive. I didn't order drinks but they had an extended holiday drink menu with lots of options!For apps, we ordered 4 plates of patatas bravas which was recommended by multiple folks + tiktok. It was delicious -- perfectly crispy, layered and served with the yummiest garlic aioli. 100% recommend and will be coming back for this alone.For mains, I ordered the spanish fried chicken sandwich. This was really yummy -- the chicken was juicy and had spices on it. The sandwich had some sauces which added to flavor too. The bread was a little soggy, maybe because it was sitting for a bit. It was served with fries and I asked for a side of garlic aioli - this was an extra $2 which I didn't know till the bill came out so keep that in mind.Overall, great service & patatas bravas are chefs kiss!

Came here with high expectations! Got one of the dessert wines and a sparkling wine! they were good! Also tried the cauliflower tapa and was lowkey unimpressed. Portions as tiny and it lowkey lacked flavor. however the service was super friendly and helpful and the ambiance is so cute! love the colors and interiors

Red window is one of my favorite spots on the East side of SF! They not only have the cutest interior, but lots of outdoor seating as well & there is constantly live music.Our table was by the window near the band & the music was great while also not being too loud to hear eachother and the servers.We tried a variety of cocktails ( Baycation, Copa De Vermouth, I Dropped the Coconut, Trinidad Sour, Espresso Martini, & Cool as a Cucumber). Everything tasted great & also had really nice presentation. For food we tried the Patatas Bravas, Flatbread with Prosciutto, Lamb Pasta, and Churros. While everything tasted really good my favorite was the pasta.Overall we had a phenomenal time - everything tasted great & the servers were so nice & quick. We will absolutely be visiting again & in my opinion this is a must visit spot in the city.

Outstanding vibe, ambiance, service, cocktails and spanish tapas. This colorful spot on a corner in North Beach hit all the right notes for us after casually stopping in on a random Monday night. We happened to be in the area and stopped in for drinks and tapas after walking around the city and area.We got a cozy corner spot by the window with lovely street/sidewalk views. We really loved our cocktails here. The drinks were super creative, unique and very well prepared. Their version of an old fashioned is unlike anything I have tried before but it was delicious and memorableThe tapas were great! We enjoyed it all and can't wait to come back and try more items and hopefully sit outside next time. I know they also do live music outside on the weekend. Super cool spot! Highly recommend it.

Considering we came in the beginning of Fleet Week, we were the first people to be seated. I loved the little window nook that the host put us in. The bartender took our order as well as giving suggestions. Heres what I got: Patatas Bravas (5/5): saw this over the Yelp page and had to get it and it was absolutely delicious, was super crispy and the sauce was great Brussels (5/5): I would go back just to get this appetizer, it was the right amount of sauce and chariness to the vegetable that made it taste so goodTagliatelle (3/5): I didn't like olives but overall the taste was great Jungle Bird Drink (5/5): they had popping boba which made the drink delicious

It's Fleet Week in the city so it is especially crowded on Saturday night. We had reservations although they couldn't seem to find them but we got seated anyway, outdoors. I like that we can order small dishes to share and mix some entrees. We had the Caesar salad with anchovies (not too salty), crispy paella balls, lamb pasta and beef short ribs. This was enough for the 3 of us as we don't have big appetites. The lamb pasta was very good.One thing about this restaurant is they have very loud live music, so it is very hard to hear each other talk. We were with someone who had hearing aids so they had to take them off because the music was too loud. If you're sensitive of hearing, you probably don't want to dine here. The food was ok and service was good. Not sure if I would come back again, the food was average. Wouldn't order the crispy paella balls again. Too dry. Stick with the pastas.

We sat outside and had the best service ever!! Our waiter kept checking on us, we never waited for anything we wanted! Glad we stopped in.