Browse all 8 Spanish restaurants in the Outside Eats dining guide to the San Francisco Peninsula. Select any restaurant for photos, hours, directions, reviews, and the full profile.
- Broma Restaurant Mountain ViewBroma Restaurant is a Spanish restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- Cascal Mountain ViewCascal is a Spanish restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- Chico Marx South San FranciscoSpanish and Latin American inspired cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients and craft cocktails in a modern space.
- Evangeline Cuisine Half Moon BayRefined seafood and tapas spot in Shoreline Station, formerly Romesco Bistro, known for seafood paella, scallops, and lobster bisque.
- Iberia BelmontAward-winning paella served on the Peninsula for over 41 years.
- LV Mar Tapas & Cocktails Redwood CityLatin tapas built for sharing with fresh seafood and craft cocktails spotlighting tequila and mezcal from small batch producers.
- Macarena Restaurant in Palo Alto Palo AltoTraditional Spanish kitchen on Ramona Street with Michelin backing, authentic paellas, croquetas de jamon, and house-made sangria.
- Telefèric Barcelona Palo Alto Palo AltoPalo Alto's original Spanish restaurant at Town and Country Village, with seven paella varieties, 200-plus Spanish wines, hand-carved jamón ibérico, and private dining near Stanford.
Specialty Cuisines on the SF Peninsula
Only a handful of spots serve these, but each one is worth seeking out.
- Argentine Restaurants
- Brazilian Restaurants
- Burmese Restaurants
- Cafés
- Cantonese Restaurants
- Caribbean Restaurants
- Dessert Spots
- Food Trucks
- French/Italian Restaurants
- Georgian Restaurants
- German/Austrian Restaurants
- Greek/Mediterranean Restaurants
- Guatemalan Restaurants
- Halal Restaurants
- Hawaiian Restaurants
- Irish Restaurants
- Middle Eastern Restaurants
- New Zealand Restaurants
- Salvadoran Restaurants
- Sandwich Shops
- Singaporean Restaurants
- Turkish Restaurants
- Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurants
About Spanish Restaurants on the SF Peninsula
Spanish restaurants bring the lively, shareable spirit of tapas and paella to the San Francisco Peninsula, a category built for lingering over small plates, wine, and good company. The guide's Spanish listings are a fine choice when you want a meal that unfolds slowly and invites the whole table to dig in.
Tapas are the heart of the experience, a spread of small dishes meant to be ordered broadly and shared, from patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo to jamon, croquetas, tortilla espanola, and marinated olives. Paella is the showpiece, saffron rice cooked with seafood, chicken, or vegetables in a wide pan and brought to the table to serve. Many spots pour Spanish wines and sherries, and sangria is a natural fit for a relaxed evening.
The format is the appeal. Ordering a range of tapas turns dinner into a leisurely, social event rather than a plated meal, which suits celebrations and easygoing nights alike. Because the plates are small, a group can taste widely without overcommitting, and the pace encourages conversation.
Vegetarians do well with the many vegetable-based tapas, and the shared style makes it easy to build a satisfying meatless spread. Prices add up with the plates, so tapas can range from a light snack to a full feast depending on how you order.
Use the list below to browse Spanish restaurants by city, then open a profile for hours, photos, and directions. Whether you want a quick round of tapas and a glass of wine or a long paella dinner with friends, the Peninsula's Spanish kitchens set a festive table.
