Tapas del Lago

I drive by Tapas del Lago quite often and was very excited when it opened. Well it's been open a year! My companions had dined here before so I left the ordering up to them. I tried a glass of the tinto de verano, and it was sweet, fruity and sparkling. We had some bread with a wonderful flavorful oil, followed by patatas Bravas, a very light and tart apple salad, pork belly, gambas (just ok), dates. Our server said 1-2 dishes per person approximately; each tapas dish was enough to share. The almond tart was a little dry; it would have benefited from more sauce or an additional tart note.Reservations are not taken for parties of fewer than 6. We arrived at 6:30 and were able to get a table but the restaurant is small and was soon crowded and noisy with chatter. We had a fun, enjoyable evening and, enjoying the breeze from the open doorway and the tasty shared tapas and conversation, it certainly seemed like this was the best part of summer, with fall to come.

A great addition to the Highwood lineup. Everything on the menu sounds delicious, and what we ordered most definitely was. The tuna crudo was accidentally served to us, and ended up being my favorite. We had 8/9/28/and the cod, and they were all a delight.The service is fab, and so is the ambiance outside. Looking forward to returning and trying more of the menu.

Let me just tell you something right now- this place is unbelievable. Been trying to get in here and there for a coupe months and stopped by with the wife on Tuesday and this place rocked my world. Serivce was so good. Had a local highwood guy taking care of us who knew the menus and helped us make some decisions. So the food and flavors are off the charts. We had the classic oven baked goat cheese in tomatoe basil which was exactly what would you would think and hit the mark perfectly. The 19 grilled sirloin steak rocked me. It was bursting with flavors. We also did the most famous 21 shrimp. The chili, lemon, sauce was so good that I was lapping it up with my fork. And then there was the 28 chicken which crushed me. It was so good and also bursting with flavor. After the meal, I had to find the owner to tellHim how good the food was. Good story. Hes a local that spent time in Spain. The portions were great. The food was amazing and the staff couldn't have been better.

I went with my boyfriend last Sunday evening for dinner for the first time. Started with some sangria which was very light and refreshing. we got the bacon wrapped dates, the blackened cod the artichoke hearts warm with sauce and the seafood ceviche. My favorite was either the bacon wrapped dates or the fish, but everything was delicious. Definitely will be back again. They were busy and they were very kind and we didn't really have to wait very long for anything!!!!

A great visit. I ordered the TDL Signature Fino Martini to start, and it was incredible, I highly recommend it. We also ordered the shrimp, potatoes, and calamari. The calamari and shrimp were my favorite and these dishes had a lot of flavor. Overall, I enjoyed my time here and would come back

Great food! Loved #18 (Goat cheese) and #19 (Sirloin). Our waitress Bella was amazing too!

I've been here three times since Tapas del Lago opened and I had a good experience 2/3 times. The first two times I came, my waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. He was so fun and would share all the recommendations with patience. This week when I went again, I got a different waiter which I was kind of disappointed about since I had the same waiter the first two times but I decided to give this waiter a chance since he seemed new. Well he definitely was new. I could tell he didn't have much experience and felt a bit rushed by him. There were many things wrong with the service but he was nice enough to give us shrimp on the house and was apologetic.If it were my first time last night I would have rated a three but i'm rating four stars since the food was still bomb and our waiter did make up for the issues. Everything here is so tasty. I also tried dessert for the first time this week (almond cake). It was good but a bit dry so I would recommend making it more moist. I love that there are cold and hot plate options and they have everything: chicken, steak, pork, and seafood. I've loved every dish I try here since they are full of flavor and high quality. The prices are also great too. I like the concept of it being family style and sharing with the table. They also provide bread which is always a plus.The inside is small and tables get filled up quick so be prepared to wait unless you are a party of 6 and can reserve. The smokiness of the food can be smelled from outside. I highly recommend coming here to eat as it's truly some of the best food i've had in the suburbs. I would just suggest that the managers make sure all waiters are thoroughly trained and fully attentive.

Thoughtful flavors, delightful sauces, and well-mastered techniques define the offerings at Tapas del Lago. There are a range of proteins to suit a variety of palates.Gio, Bella, and Ben brought charm and style to the experience, making me feel appreciated as both a customer and a person. Their own favorites are shared as recommendations, along with well-crafted ordering sequencing.Cocktails pair well with the updated menu, and match the theme of this winning concept.

Had a girls night at tapas del lago last night, we were seated on the patio it had a very fun vibe, music was not too loud we all ordered delicious vermouth cocktails .Food was excellent and service wonderful as always!

We came in for dinner service and I was loving the patio. We kicked things off with some vermouth which I never drank it on its own, but it had sweet and bitter tones. The octopus was my favorite item that I tried, very well cooked and paired with a delicious mojo verde and sherry reduction. The stun crudo was bright in flavor from the lime, cilantro, and cucumber. Do not skip on the bacon wrapped dates, these were so fragrant and I was drooling just by looking at them. Their gilled sirloin steak was nicely paired with a Spanish blue cheese sauce, and the smoked salmon tapas was a cool way to remind of an elevated lox bagel. The Spanish pork belly was tender and juicy. The sautéed mussels were immserded in garlic and white wine, and keep the sauce around and ask for some bread. The baked goat cheese was warm, creamy, and fantastic. I indulged in some red wine which absolutely hit the spot. We also tried some Jamon Iberico, loved the saltiness from the curing process. The garlic prawns and seared sea scallops were both solid and flavorful seafood options. To really take things over the top, we had a dry aged ribeye steak with salsa espanola and it this steak was succulent, but we had to take it to-go , spoiler alert I ate it at home immediately, so it never made it to the fridge. Had some coffee with their amazing desserts. The flourless chocolate cake was rich and moist, and the banana with caramel and vanilla ice cream was sweet as well but in a more complex way. Overall, I'll be back here hopefully in the near future.