Monday, January 17, 2011

Spanish Tapas Restaurants In Houston Tx

Spanish tapas, an assortment of appetizers and snacks served with wine.


Spanish tapas consists of snacks, appetizers and meals created for small plates. Tapas, typically accompanied with wine, can be eaten before a meal or as the main meal itself, depending on the dish. Tapas includes olives, cheeses, sausages, breads and small plate salads, meat stews and paella. Spanish tapas chefs in Houston, Texas create dishes using locally-grown and imported ingredients served with domestic and international wines. Spanish tapas restaurants in Houston offer a relaxing ambiance, happy hour specials, flamenco dancing and catering.


Ibiza Food and Wine Bar


Ibiza Food and Wine Bar, located in midtown Houston on Louisiana Street, serves tapas dishes that highlight French, Spanish and Mediterranean flavors. The restaurant features European-style designer furniture, a 25-foot long back-lit wine wall that houses 4,000 bottles of wine and a 60-seat outdoor patio. Guests can enjoy relaxing music in the lounge-like atmosphere while dining on tapas consisting of fresh-caught fish, octopus, braised lamb, tartares, carpaccios ceviches and desserts. The restaurant offers specialty meat and cheese pairings imported from high-quality producers in Spain and Italy. In addition to the extensive wine selection, Ibiza Food and Wine Bar also prepares specialty drinks and serves ports and sherries by the bottle and by the glass.


Ibiza Food and Wine Bar


2450 Louisiana St.


Houston, TX 77006


713-524-0004


Andalucia Restaurant and Bar


Andalucia Restaurant and Bar, located on San Jacinto, brings Spanish culture to life by providing guests with live music, flamenco performances and dance lessons. Chef Youssef Nafaa creates traditional hot and cold tapas dishes with natural ingredients such as olive oil and fresh vegetables, meats and seafood. Signature dishes include traditional seafood and vegetarian paella, braised chicken and pan-seared Halibut. The affordable lunch and dinner menus also include soups, sandwiches and Spanish entrees.


Andalucia Restaurant and Bar


1201 San Jacinto #161


Houston, TX 77002


832-319-6673


1252 Tapas Bar


1252 Tapas Bar, located in The Woodlands area of Houston, serves traditional and chef-inspired tapas dishes in a lively, neighborhood setting. Guests have the option of sitting indoors at a long communal table or outside on the patio. The menu includes imported cured meats, cheeses, olives and almonds served with artisan breads. House specialties such as the cured salmon with goat cheese and confit duck salad provide a twist on the traditional tapas fare. Dessert selections include a sample platter featuring an assortment of Spanish-style cakes and puddings. The wine list includes wines from Spain, Italy, Chile and Argentina.


1252 Tapas Bar


9595 Six Pines, Market Street


The Woodlands, TX, 77380


281-419-1260


Oporto


Oporto Food and Wine Bar, located near the intersection of Richmond and Weslayan, boasts the largest Portuguese wine selection in Houston and serves European-inspired tapas in an intimate setting. Chef-owner Richard di Virgilio creates gourmet soups, sandwiches and salads by the day and serves guests imported meat and cheese pairings. Also served are wines from around the world, cocktails including sangria and housemade desserts. Guests enjoy weekly dinner specials such as Madeira pepper steak on Wednesday nights and Portuguese paella on Sunday nights. The restaurant also features cozy bar area and Wi-Fi.


Oporto Food and Wine Bar


3833 Richmond


Houston, Texas 77027


713-621-1114







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