The 10 Best Spanish Restaurants and Bars in San Francisco | Eater SF

"If there’s one thing that lasting restaurants on the Embarcadero understand, it’s hospitality — and Coqueta ranks among the best in that department. These days, it’s Sevilla native chef Marco Paz leading the kitchen and the vision of star chef Michael Chiarello’s ode to Spain. (Chiarello passed away in 2023.) Coqueta has ultimate versions of Spanish classics like creamy jamón ibérico croquetas, smoky charred octopus, pintxos for days, and maybe the greatest Basque-style manchego cheesecake you’ll ever devour. An intriguing array of gin and tonics and a very thorough wine list from all over Spain make for both a gorgeous waterfront happy hour or a dinner in the plush dining room." - Adrian Spinelli