Barlata Tapas Bar

My husband and I went for dinner and were looking forward to it as we have always wanted to try it out. We didn't have reservations so we had the option of sitting in the bar or waiting out 1 hour so we decided to sit at the bar which wasn't too bad. We ordered a couple of things between us: 1. Fried Calamari- this was good and you get the freshness of the seafood 2. Paella seafood- the taste was a little off and we were wondering if it's coming from the pan. I love paella especially what my husband makes so I think I am probably very picky when it comes to paella so this dish was definitely not my favorite. 3. Grilled Moroccan Lamb - this was truly amazing. This was the best for me. I'll go back just to eat this again. Service was pretty okay considering how busy they were. They were still attentive. The atmosphere itself was nice and while it was a little noisy, we were still able to have a conversation.

Definitely a unique experience and worth a try. Went with friends to try it out. We had reservations as recommended and were seated upon arrival. Our server was awesome, she took the time to explain the entire process to us as this was our first time here. We ordered and the food started coming out very quickly. Food was well prepared and was mostly very tasty. the Wagyu meat balls were GREAT, our favorite. The worse were the mussels as many were crunchy with what I assume is sand? the other negative was it was quite dark in the restaurant, to the point I had to use the flashlight on my phone to see the menu. At first I thought my eyes were just bad then I looked around and saw several others doing the same thing. When we were finished, the lights were finally turned up! Even though it was on the expensive side, it was worth a visit to experience this style of dining.

Great food and service! The environment is a little bit too noisy for us. Squid ink paella is a must! Have the Mussels and add some bread for dipping the sauce, you will love it!

We came here for Valentine’s Day and it was packed. We were seated at a small dark table outside on the patio and, given that it was chilly out, we requested to move to a table by a heater which they accommodated. We ordered drinks and then waited an hour before they were brought to the table. At this time we also ordered food. They had a set Valentines menu which included 4 dishes & 4 wine pairings for $75 which we thought was a great deal. My girlfriend decided to do that and because many of the items included dairy which I can’t have I decided to pick several tapas plates off the main menu. The Valentine’s Day menu included charcuterie, a seafood plate scallops, prawns, clams, steak & shrimp and then dessert. I had the Shishito peppers, ahi tuna tartar, octopus, mussels, duck and paella Barceloneta. Unlike the drinks, the food came quickly and basically all at once. The food was excellent. I would highly recommend the Spanish octopus, the tuna tartar and the mussels. We had ordered quite a lot for two people and spent some time getting through each dish. I finished my cocktail and my girlfriend finished her two glasses of wine but the server was nowhere to be seen. Another 30 minutes passed before we were able to order more drinks. At this point we had finished all the food and the diligent bussers had removed all plates. As it got colder we sat outside on the patio waiting for drinks and dessert. We waited another 30 minutes before one glass of wine for me and four ? glasses of wine arrived for my girlfriend. We finally decided to come inside to warm up. The dessert had still not arrived at this point and we had been at dinner for over two hours. Finally it came and we finished dessert before settling up the $200 bill and leaving as soon as possible. While the food was fantastic the service was exceptionally bad and therefore I would not recommend this restaurant. I understand that this was a very busy day but the service was so bad that we contemplated leaving mid-meal several times. The three stars are 100% for the food.

3.5 stars I came during happy hour so the prices were better, especially for me who was trying multiple dishes. The croquettes and the lamb empanadas were really tasty and flavorful as well as the steak. I really did not like the paella, it was definitely undercooked. Some of the grains of rice was rock hard and there was zero crust that you would expect from a paella. Also the sangria was too sweet and after I let the ice melt, it became too watery. The server did ask me if I wanted to exchange it for something else which was nice but by the time she noticed I hadn’t drank it, I was already getting up to leave.

This place is absolutely worth the hype! Husband and I went in for a quiet date night on a Tuesday, which happened to be half-off bottles of wine night. To start we ordered the Ahi Tuna Tartar very generous portion, loved the presentation and so yummy!, Patatas Bravas can't go wrong, but the aioli was phenomenal - we kept the plate and dipped everything in it, Pulpo Encebollado so flavorful and the octopus was cooked perfectly, and the Croquetas perfect comfort food. For the main we shared the Barlata Paella, which was good. The portion was perfect for two people to share, especially with all the other tapas we started with. Somehow we found room for dessert, and we ordered the Tarta de Chocolate and Tarta de Queso Vasco. I am usually a chocolate person, but the Tarta de Queso Vasco was phenomenal - it was more of a light, blue cheese like flavor vs sweet, but it paired well with the fresh berry compost it was topped off with and our Rioja wine. The service was quick, friendly and our server made great recommendations & was so attentive. We will definitely be back soon - and will take more advantage of the Tues wine night, their wine list was incredible. Parking: Located right next door, ample parking spaces available

Went there to celebrate a family birthday recently. We were happy to find we arrived in time to enjoy happy hour prices. Very nice menu, lots of interesting variety. We had Spanish Olives, Ahi Tuna Tartar, Brussel Sprouts, Baked Cauliflower, Pork Ribs and a Seafood Paella. Everything was tasty and served fresh. Service was great and it was an good choice for our celebration.

While the menu at other tapas places might be more accessible and “user friendly” to the average person, and sharables for the price of an entre at other places, the attentive staff, beautiful presentation, wonderful drinks, and flavorful dishes compensated for that small frustration. Will be returning!

We had a wonderful time here. We came at the happy hour and basically ordered most of the menu. It was wonderful.

Crazy good, took a bunch of people from work, not a bad thing was said. I visit Spain a lot and this is as close to authentic as you’re going to get in the US. Everything was outstanding. Both paella’s were a huge it, the croquetas were as close to real Spain as you can get! Highly recommended.