Bar Siesta
Spanish restaurant · Silver Lake ·
Spanish tapas, tinned fish, sherry & Spanish wine list
Spanish tapas, tinned fish, sherry & Spanish wine list
"People pack into Bar Siesta like Spanish sardines, which, given that it’s a collaboration between the Botanica people and a trendy tinned fish company, is fitting. People here like to split bottles of rioja and snack on conservas straight from the tin, like mackerel marinated in yuzu koshu. If canned seafood isn't your thing, there’s also a sizable tapas menu with tortilla española, garlicky mushrooms, and grilled prawns in smoky oil. Whether you duck in for cider and snacks or a full meal, this is one of the neighborhood’s best hangs." - sylvio martins, brant cox, cathy park
"When at Bar Siesta, do as the Spanish do: eat freshly carved iberico, snack on tinned fish, and drink plenty of good wine. This lively tapas bar in Silver Lake is regularly packed with people splitting bottles of rioja and snacking on smoky grilled prawns until last call. There’s also a small bar by the kitchen where you can sip txakolina in one hand and pick at a spread of conservas in the other (the owners own a trendy tinned fish brand, so there’s plenty of that here). And with its tapas menu, Bar Siesta’s wine list is long, reasonably priced, and exclusively Spanish." - brant cox, arden shore, sylvio martins
"The Silver Lake tapas and tinned-fish restaurant will host a new coffee pop-up beginning July 17 from actor Jhon Mejía, who is also behind You, Me, & Joe, a television show about coffee. Drawing on Mejía’s entertainment roots, the entire pop-up will be documented for an upcoming project; it will be open from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday through Monday and serve pan con tomate, jamón, and signature coffee drinks." - Rebecca Roland
"The 1,300-square-foot space perfectly captures Spanish conviviality with its warm, boisterous atmosphere. By day it's LA's only Spanish gourmet shop; by night it transforms into a 50-seat indoor-outdoor destination that feels like you're being transported to the Mediterranean. Spanish-influenced small plates that are perfect for sharing and grazing. Everything is designed to pair with wine and encourage long conversations. Don't miss the Pan con Tomate with Beylik Farm momotaro tomatoes, Patatas Bravas with thrice-cooked Weiser Family Farms potatoes, or the Matrimonio featuring Siesta Co. anchovies. Natural wines, vermouth, and sherry curated by Beverage Director Pierluc Dallaire, alongside classic Spanish wines personally selected by founders Carlos and Lucía. The program showcases thoughtful Spanish selections that pair perfectly with the tapas. This is what Silverlake dining is all about." - Celeste Moure
"The average American workday doesn’t allocate time for a proper siesta (sad), but at least you can unwind with tinned fish and a cold beverage at Bar Siesta after a long day. The best part is that walk-ins are welcome at this tiny Silver Lake tapas bar, so don’t overthink any fishy plans. This space has a cozy bar area where you can order Basque ciders and snack on briny gildas, plus a front patio where you can stretch your legs a little if you end up exploring the full tapas list for a full meal." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder, cathy park