Romesco Bistro & Tapas

4.2 (99)

$30 and under

Spanish

225 South Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

Romesco Bistro & Tapas offers Traditional Spanish Cuisine with a Modern Twist, all our produce is fresh from the local markets. Romescos menu features mouth watering food, superb sangrias, and many more options, Bring your family and friends for a quick trip to Spain not too far from your backyard.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Bistro
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.romescobistrotapas.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Felix Sanchez
Catering
Visit our website for more information.
Private party facilities
https://www.romescobistrotapas.com/catering

Location
225 South Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Neighborhood
Half Moon Bay
Cross street
Kelly Ave.
Parking details
Free private parking infront of the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Romesco Bistro & Tapas.

4.2

(99)

4.5Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

99 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place took us back to our trip in Spain. Amazing tapas. Great drive down the coast. Parking. Highly recommend.
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PatientDiner Gold
San Francisco24 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here will instantly teleport you to Andalusia. Lovely cozy little restaurant, sweet natured service and you can get to meet the chef owner from Barcelona. Outstanding gambas, best I’ve had outside Spain. Will be back.
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Ruby
San Francisco34 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great find in Half Moon Bay. We had dinner at Romesco Bistro on Saturday evening. The restaurant is very quaint and warm. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. This restaurant specializes in authentic Spanish cuisine. I had the seafood paella and my friend had the Churrasco. Both entrees were generous in size and full of flavor. We also had a great bottle of red wine with our dinner. For dessert, we shared a dish of Crema catalana. My mouth is watering as I'm writing this review; I highly recommend this restaurant if you are interested in enjoying excellent Spanish cuisine. We will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
San Francisco54 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food was good but a little mixed. The empanadas were outstanding. The Cuban sandwich good. But the beat salad was a bit weak. The pasta was a bit mushy and bland. The service was frankly terrible. It took over 20 minutes to even place an order after we were seated. Then the drinks we ordered were not deliverd for 10 more minutes until we asked about them. Because of the service delays it took over 1 1/2 hours to have a simple lunch of three tapas.
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JaneH
San Francisco8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 18, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing - we loved everything we ordered and look forward to coming back with friends.
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Genie Gold
San Francisco42 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 16, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We made a reservation for Sat lunch. When we got there, the front door was locked but there was a private party on. I thought,if they were closed for private party, they should not accept reservation. So we went around the building if there were other entrance. No luck. We went around for about 15 minutes with no way to enter until one customer informed the owner of our presence, then we were let in. We were seated promptly. Owner tried to accommodate us warmly although they were busy serving the big party. Average menu price is$14-18 which are reasonable. There were two seasonal price items on the menu. A seafood paella for two is at $40, reasonable. I told the owner I was debating to choose the whole fish or the paella, the last two items on the menu. She highly recommended the whole snapper which I ordered. The bill came with the fish being charged at $70. Yes, it is an order for two people, but for a snapper, not as fresh as expected. Deep fried and then over powered by excessive fresh lemon juice yet still couldn't cover the fishy smell. I was pleased with the warm service, the family style restaurant but definitely shocked by a $70 fish at a family style restaurant at very average quality. Still my fault, should have asked for price before accepting suggestions.
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JayinSC
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved our Tapas experiences in Spain and the chefs's ability to recreate one of our favorite foods was fabulous! We will be back.
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ChristineD
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 6, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute spot with really great food. Definitely going back again.
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Mariel
San Francisco22 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ordered the seafood in a curry, saffron sauce and it was phenomenal. Should be rated with a Michelin Star! Best dinner in ages. Everything was delicious. Their tapas has large plates and is filling.
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GoodItalian
San Francisco67 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 2, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We started with the pork belly appetizer and crab ball bisque and they were delicioso! Then we shared the paella which was savory. We shared a pitcher of sangria which was very tasty. We finished by sharing a strawberry flan and I probably could have eaten 2 of them by myself, very scrumptious. The service was very attentive. I was famished when I arrived and could have eaten the whole paella for two by myself, so the portions aren't like Cheesecake Factory, but, ample for the typical diner. I will go back to try some of their other savory dishes!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Bistro
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.romescobistrotapas.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Felix Sanchez
Catering
Visit our website for more information.
Private party facilities
https://www.romescobistrotapas.com/catering

Location
225 South Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Neighborhood
Half Moon Bay
Cross street
Kelly Ave.
Parking details
Free private parking infront of the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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