Diners' Choice: Tapas / Small Plates restaurants in New York City

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Beso

4.9

4.9 (372)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

St George

About the restaurant

Welcome to Beso Spanish restaurant in Staten Island. We have moved to our NEW location at 70 Bay Street. Any questions please call us a 718-816-8162

Top review

Robert

Dined 7 days ago

Overall, we love this place. However, the service was a bit slow last night. We arrived around 7:37 PM, and after a long wait to place our order, the food didn’t arrive until about 8:34 PM, which left an impression about the service. That said, the food and ambiance are consistently excellent. We will definitely be back!

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4.7

4.7 (1016)

$50 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

East Village

About the restaurant

Nai, meaning Mother in Gallego, offers a unique understanding of Spanish cuisine where guests can dive deep into Chef Ruben Rodriguez' innovative tapas menu.
Originating from Galicia, Spain, Chef Ruben Rodriguez has honed Nai's bold flavors from his Mother, Ana Maria Gonzalez Arias.

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Melissa

Dined 7 days ago

Felt very valued and cared for. Food was amazing. Service was excellent.

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Experience

Soul of Spain: Flamenco Shows Every Saturday

Experience

New Years & The Twelve Grapes!

Boqueria Soho

4.6

4.6 (961)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

SoHo

About the restaurant

An energetic yet intimate Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space in the heart of Soho.

Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, happy hour with the team, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!

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MichelleVIP

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

The food was delicious and service was absolutely awesome!

Bazar Tapas Bar and Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (651)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

NoMad

About the restaurant

BAZAR TAPAS BAR AND RESTAURANT ESTABLISHED IN 2017, BAZAR SHINES AS A YOUNG, UP-AND-COMING RESTAURANT IN FLATIRON DISTRICT MANHATTAN. CLASSIC WITH A MODERN TWIST IS OUR BRAND AND QUALITY FINE-DINING IS OUR MISSION.

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RichardVIP

Dined 4 days ago

All the tapas we ordered were great except for the mushrooms. Good selection of wines even tho limited. Very noisy.

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Paella, Entrees & Tapas with Oysters & Cocktails

ABC Cocina

4.5

4.5 (2552)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Union Square

About the restaurant

abc cocina & Michelin star Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten welcome you to our modern global exchange celebrating local craft and Latin culture, a fusion of tradition and innovation uniting yesterday and tomorrow. Dedicated to whole food and inventive fare, our ever-changing offerings are sourced from boutique producers with an emphasis on holistic development and environmental consciousness. A romantic and mystical atmosphere and succumb to a dynamic love affair with an eclectic and alluring cuisine.

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MJVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Such a festive, cozy setting with tasty food and drinks!

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Experience

Happy Hour

Boqueria West 40th Street

4.5

4.5 (1082)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Midtown West

About the restaurant

An energetic Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space near the bustle of Times Square and Broadway's best stages.

Perfect for dinner and a show, happy hour or lunch with the team, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!

Let us know if you have any seating requirements when making your booking. Parties of 6 or more will enjoy our Chef's Tasting Menu ($52pp plus tax and 20% gratuity).

Please note that by making a reservation through OpenTable you are agreeing to receive marketing communications from Boqueria.

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JimVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Tasty food and excellent service. No complaints. Will visit again.

Plado - East Village, NYC

4.8

4.8 (238)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

East Village

About the restaurant

A Mediterranean Influenced Dining Experience in the East Village. Plado is a carefully crafted international tapas restaurant. At Plado, small tasting plates and tapas style dishes emerge from the open kitchen with inspired Mediterranean cuisine and seasonal products. Chef German Rizzo’s style menu sets the experience to enjoy a shared meal with friends and family.

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LadeneVIP

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

A wonderful experience. The food was incredible! The service was perfect. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.

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Experience

Brunch at Plado's

Experience

Happy Hour at Plado's

Boqueria UES

4.6

4.6 (910)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

An energetic yet intimate Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space in the heart of the Upper East Side.

Perfect for a relaxed and delicious get-together over happy hour and shared plates, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!

Let us know if you have any seating requirements when making your booking. Parties of 6 or more will enjoy our Chef's Tasting Menu ($52pp plus beverage, tax, and gratuity).

Please note that by making a reservation through OpenTable you are agreeing to receive marketing communications from Boqueria.

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Michelle

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Wonderful cozy atmosphere with great food and super service! A must!!

Boqueria Flatiron

4.5

4.5 (757)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Gramercy Park

About the restaurant

An energetic, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space near Manhattan's Flatiron Building and Union Square.

Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, happy hour with the team, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!

Parties of 6 or more at dinner will enjoy our Classic Chef's Tasting Menu ($52 per person plus beverage, tax, and gratuity).

Please note that by making a reservation through OpenTable you are agreeing to receive marketing communications from Boqueria.

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Ashley

Dined 3 days ago

Not only we're the food and cocktails spectacular, but the staff were fantastic. The hostess went above and beyond to address a change in our party size and our wait staff team kept our dishes and drinks flowing. A great night out with friends.

BONSAII Tapas & Wine Bar

4.6

4.6 (51)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Inspired by the Japanese Bonsai Tree which is a miniature tree cultivated to resemble nature in a modest space and nurtured with artistic interaction, Bonsaii Tapas & Wine Bar is the ultimate representation of its namesake.
Our cuisine is inspired in International tapas, where everybody will feel welcomed and find something of their taste, putting spin on classic dishes and bringing creative new ones. Our "Secret Garden" is the perfect hidden gem in Midtown East for finding calm in the stress and noise from the city , located walking distance to Central Park and Bloomingdale's and in between some of the most popular avenues (Lexington Ave and Park Ave).

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Sharly

Dined 2 days ago

Randomly found this restaurant and cannot be happier about our experience. From the welcoming and friendly staff to the amazing food, such an unexpected surprise. My friend and I stayed until the restaurant closed and they never once made us feel rushed. Thank you for a great evening 😊

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