Coqueta means “flirt” or “infatuation” in Spanish, and represents Michael Chiarello and his team’s exploration and interpretation of Spanish Cuisine, wine and inspired cocktails, while highlighting the bounty of Northern California.
5 the Embarcadero (at Broadway) San Francisco , CA 94105 United States
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. American Express) |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
Menus | Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour |
Drinks | Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails |
For once, a Conquistador is a very good thing. Cocktails do take their time coming from the bar to the restaurant , though, so place your next drink order before you've finished your last libation.
Love the grilled octopus & cocktails . ("Flaca" with st. George Botanivore gin , lemongrass tonic, + poma aurea hard cider AND the "Sutter Smash" with four roses bourbon , cynar, apricot , mint , + lemon )
While the view is great, the focus remains on the bar and open kitchen . The menu covers tapas , open-face sandwiches and family-style shared plates. Most dishes are strong, the paella is a must try. Read more
Mojito with grey salt “Air” and Sun Never Sets are incredible drinks! Try all of the skewer bites and the croquettes and smoked salmon toast ; skip the dessert and go to Humphrey Slocombe instead
I love a good grilled Octopus and Coqueta has one of the best in the city . Also try their Pluma (grilled pork ) - it is so tender and sweet. Drizzle their honey chili glaze on top for the perfect bite.
Barman Joe Cleveland may take the prize for most ambitious cocktail menu : G&T's, sherry drinks, porrones, tipples, molecular-gastronomy creations like liquid-nitrogen sangria and frozen gin meringue !
The bar is mostly first-come, first-serve, with some stools and a counter. Go for one of the Spanish-style gin and tonics , flavored with fruits and botanicals, or a nice glass of sangria on tap . Read more
Some of the best Sangria I have ever had (and I try Sangria at every Tapas restaurant I go to) and the Patatas Bravas were excellent, if a little non-traditional.
Salmon crostata with truffle oil , grilled octopus and kale salad . Skip patatas bravas and cheesecake bite . Bar seating .
totally worth staking out the bar area in the sun room for a spot at the long table to enjoy their delicious cocktails and tapas !
Make sure to snag a reso weeks in advance! The Arroz Cromosa, the Croquetas and the Sunny Side Up Egg were all to die for. Pair them with a perfectly crafted signature cocktail and you're golden.
Such a cute spot, right by the water. The cocktails are amazing and the tapas - superb! Get a Galleon and a side of patatas bravas and you're set. Those shrimp are great too
Snagged a seat at the bar ! Sunny side up egg with shrimp is a must! Also, whole calamari , crispy shrimp and chickpea pancake and patatas bravado are divine! Drinks are off the hook!
Place is awesome. We crushed sangria pitchers . Get the salmon open face sandwich , deviled eggs , and cheesecake bites for dessert .
Chef Michael Chiarello serves some of the best Spanish tapas in the country . I especially enjoy the house cured meats and any of their pintxos with a chilled beer from Barcelona.
Interesting take on spanish tapas . It's very trendy ! Their manchego cheesecake bites was delicious!
Try as many things as you can. Blue cheese ice cream with apply pie / tart , the Bronzino , the peppers with shredded jambon, Marchegiano/jambon/apricot preserves, beet skewers ... All amazing.
Small and overlooked hidden tapas restaurant with style. Excellent food and call ahead for seating, gets busy dinner
Menu changes often but cured meats are evergreen and delicious. Drinks are fun and inventive. Feel free to have fun with it all!
Was here for lunch and tried a mixture of the hot tapas . Wasn't mad about the "sunny side up". The duck & pork meatballs were good and the Brussels sprouts were amazing
Surprising number of vegetarian options . Very accommodating. Good paella . For meat eaters, octopus is fantastic.
If you're not going to the restaurant for dinner , try hard to get a seat at the bar ! The bartenders are great fun and constantly whipping up drinks with the most amazing presentations! (Smoke, fog)
Literally everything is amazing. Wood grilled octopus , sea urchin and iberico lardon, sunny side up egg with shrimp , and the olive poached head on gulf prawns . Can't go wrong with anything.
The secret of the Sutter Smash is the cinnamon dusting, which adds a bit of intrigue to an otherwise conventional bourbon cocktail .
You cannot go wrong with the sunny side huevos (w grilled shrimp , fried potatoes and topped w a chorizo sauce). So popular it usually stays in the rotation. .
Its spanish gin tonic is delicious! PS if you get a rose into your drink, probably is because you like to the bartender or waiter ;)
Everything was great, but do not leave without ordering the Pluma (acorn-fed pork shoulder loin). It's some of the best pork I've ever tasted.
Can't go wrong with the food here. My favorite item on the menu is the Barça gin and tonic . Best G&T. Ever.
Hey a great way to eat in Spain without getting on a plane . The gin drinks are ace. Also don’t forget to get the brave potatoes and pulpo .
Ryan-Patrick was our waiter and he was first rate!! The tapas are amazing and we LOVED the specialty cocktails . It's a must return type of place!
The Croquetas de Pollo and Sunny Side-up Huevo are delicious. The Bikini is outstanding and must order, even if you don’t like eggplant .
Prepare to battle the friendly chaos in the closed-in patio if you don't have a reservation . Fried shrimp is to die for. Stick to the cocktails for one-of-a-kind flavor combinations.
Gin cocktails are amazing. Can't go wrong with any of them though my favorite is the barca.
Cute place for a glass of wine and the croquettes were awesome. Gets really crowded at times so not reliable especially for a date.
Lowel is the best waiter ever!!!!! He'll treat you so well !!! We let him choose our courses and drinks and his picks are just amazing!!!!!
One of the few nice tapas places in SF. Apparently famous for it gun and tonics although I didn't notice anything particularly special about them! ????????
Gin cocktails are great and you can't go wrong with the meat and cheese board !
The pluma is the most amazing pork I've ever had. Acorn fed pork shoulder with honey chili glaze. It looked and tasted like steak .
Absolutely superb! Friendly and helpful staff all around. Definitely recommend the potatoes bravos, lamb/duck meatballs , paella , and churros to finish.
The Castro is enjoyable: sweet, flavorful, and with a sharp bite from the chile! ????
The paella is worth the hype. Perfectly done. Pan de chocolat is a great sweet bite to finish.
Very good atmosphère - gaucho and patatas bravas were delicious among a lot of other food - nice service - we will come back
The Oracle cocktail , in honor of the America's Cup. Tip: "it is safe to sail when the fog lifts". Delicious and so pretty!
Great vibe and nice cheese plates . The pineapple cocktail win the mezcal and marshmallow-y top was way too sweet though
Pork shoulder with honey chilly sauce ; grilled octopus ; paella (40min); fried sunny side up and chorizo !!
Loved the paella ! Their appetizers were delicious too.
They're very busy but food is delicious. The kale salad and the pollo croqueta are great.
Awesome tapas !! Def get the croquetas , albondigas, patatas bravas ... Next time I'll be trying the paella as well !
Their signature cocktail is worth the hype, but make sure to minimize the tonic in your drink.
Just get the Barça gin & tonic . It's the prettiest and best.
Cookie plate was delicious, with plenty to share. All 3 types are great, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be the brownies with bacon. - Michael M.
Large wine list with some interesting choices. Enjoyed the tortilla and especially the lacon a la gallega - Neel Hajare
Best tapas in SF. Favorite are garlic shrimp, artichokes, and the potato omelette. - Carrie Higgins
Great selection of local produce. Make sure to get some olive oil and spices from Stone House! - Ina Li
I recommend spending a whole day here. So much to explore. Kids love it, and so do this 27-yr-old adult. You will have so much FUN. - Puu Kampolratana
Ceviche Nikei and Empanadas are great! Ask for a table by the waterfront! - Lucia Cisilotto