Boqueria - Nashville

Boqueria in Nashville was a fantastic experience! I tried the paella, cheese board, lamb skewers, and olive oil cake, and everything was spot on. The paella was rich and full of flavor, while the cheese board and lamb skewers made for perfect sharing bites. The olive oil cake was a great finish, light yet indulgent. The drinks complemented the dishes beautifully, making the entire meal a memorable one. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great tapas spot in Nashville!

The atmosphere was very chill for the afternoon happy hour when i got off work. The drinks and food were really good and flavorful. I got a really great surprise from the chef. Very very handsome guy I must say. But I was brought out the lamb skewers and some other appetizers. The bartenders were sweet and chill, very friendly. The grilled octopus was to die for. I will definitely be back and would love to see the atmosphere and space when it's packed on a busy night.

Cool vibe. Nice concept. Servers were informative. My lamb skewers were very good. The two middle pieces were a bit chewy, but the outside pieces were perfect. Spicy margarita pitcher from the brunch menu was refreshing. New paying options from a QR code. Pretty user friendly, but they charged us a large party fee for a party of 5. That was left on the last persons bill since you can split pay from the QR code. Once those links are worked out, that way of paying will be very efficient. It took nearly 15 minutes to correct the bill and that was after all of had paid except the last in our party. The staff was new to this type of payment, so totally get it. Overall good experience.

A great place to accommodate a larger group -on extremely short notice with different culinary tastes and needs! Beautiful environment. (I made reservations from the airport at 6 for 7:15, and dined at 730!) And I felt our hostess's smile! She was so lovely despite a packed restaurant!

Great atmosphere and service! Great food and new experience. If you have not tried tapas from Spain, go and try it! You won't regret it.

Upscale tapas bar. The food tasted like the real deal (we've lived in Spain), but it's definitely pricey (tapas are intended to be either free or cheap eats). The service and atmosphere are both great. The ham croquettes (croquetas de jamon) and meatballs (albondigas) were the best of the bunch.

My husband and I went in celebrating our anniversary. The lady who was behind the bar was amazing! She made great drinks, was very knowledgeable on wines and gave us a sweet surprise! I definitely recommend and we will be back!! Thanks for making our day even better!

When I first visited, I thought it was not open, so I thought it was not open. Hahaha, the door is so heavy that it's not easy to open. You can taste Iberico and tapas airlifted from Spain. We're nostalgic because it's only been six months since we returned from Spain. I strongly recommend you to visit. It's enough to feel a different taste.

Would have loved to have a real Spanish Paella, but not this time. We shared a Basque Salad, Steamed Mussels, and a Mushroom flatbread, and an Orange Olive oil cake for dessert. The best were the Mussels of course. The cake was close behind, but only because of a very tart/sweet sauce (We would not have liked the cake by itself). The salad was just a salad and the flatbread was mostly onion (a whole one?). Now I love onions but truth-in-naming would have been Onion flatbread. This is NOT cheap - $90, including a beer and tip! We didn't like it enough to recommend it to you, mainly for that reason, though we noted it was very busy/popular. Note, that the on-line menu differs from the restaurant menu. The service is very good, and it's across the street from the Ryman (not really 5th and Broadway, as its name suggests). The ambience is basically a hipster bar/restaurant.

First timer so I ordered The Classics. Looking at the a la carte tapas menu, pretty much all of them can be called classic Spanish tapas. Unfortunately none of my favorites were included with The Classics. Everything I did get was well executed though I might have preferred more seasoning of the proteins like the hamburger and lamb skewers. I would have loved to try the gambas, pulpo, mejillones. A missing item that I've loved at other tapas restaurants is a garlic soup. Next time I'm going a la carte.

I should've listened to my waiter when he mentioned the serving sizes. I ordered 3 small plates, but I was full after the mussels. Nonetheless, I still ate my other dishes and loved everything. While the food was top tier, the service is the true reason for my review. From the moment I walked in, I received phenomenal service and would most definitely recommend this place to anyone.

First walking in, the restaurant is aesthetically pleasing from the upholstery, decor and bar area. My husband and parents went in on a Saturday and got right in after deciding to sit at the bar. The staff was very attentive and knowledgable about the menu items and drinks. The flatbread and octopus plate was amazing. The Tuna crudo wasn't bad, but I've been spoiled with good fish in Hawaiʻi. My dad and husband loved the steak plate.

Absolutely loved this place! Such a beautiful atmosphere, wonderful service, and delicious food. It was super easy to make reservations and loved the tapas style plates with great suggestions from the waiter. Will be back for sure! Lastly, great happy hour choices!

The food was delicious, good drink deals including bottomless mimosas. Great service and overall good ambiance.

This is a nice restaurant, the staff were friendly and it was clean. I absolutely loved my drinks and the lamb skewers. I recommend and will return when I come again.

Named after the famous and vast market of Barcelona, Boqueria is a small chain aiming to bring a fun tapas experience to the US. As one of the ten locations in the US, Boqueria originated in the Flatiron district of NYC and successfully replicated the model across the country. Certainly, the market for tapas has gotten a lot more mature and selective since the NYC debut. If there is a standout dish at the restaurant, it is undoubtedly the lamb skewers. Loaded up with flavor of the meat, perfectly balanced by pickled onions and cooked to a delicate texture, it's a remarkable preparation that's worth every penny. The garlic shrimp are an ok dish, not particularly fresh or flavorful, but spicy. The amount of bread served throughout the meal felt a bit on the extreme side, but the bread is spectacular. Brussels spouts are pleasant, yet largely unremarkable. They don't need to be either. Service is attentive. As a whole, a great restaurant to grab tapas.

We went to Boqueria for the first time and I'm so happy we did. Not only was the chef's tasting menu completely delicious and worth the money, but the service was amazing and the ambiance is top notch. I loved how quiet it was inside despite being very busy outside - like a great little oasis from the loud music and noise that is Broadway. We enjoyed a few happy hour items before we dove into the chefs tasting menu, and we left so full. I highly recommend stopping in if you're in Nashville.

Food was really good. I ordered the Flatbread with mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Needless to say it was filled with flavor! Our server was friendly and the restaurant was clean, spacious and open air.

This restaurant is an absolute pleasure. We tried several "Tapas" (small plates) and they were all delicious. The pan con tomate is simple, just toasted bread with garlic and tomato, and I could have eaten so much of it. The camarones al ajillo (garlic shrimp) were so rich. I dipped my bread in the buttery goodness they were served on. The boquerones con naranja (anchovies in olive oil and orange zest) were unlike anything I've ever had. They were served with crispy potato chips. I really enjoyed the contrast of flavors and textures. As much as I enjoyed this I know it's not for everyone. I'm sure my kids and my parents would not try this. I love anchovies so this was a win for me. The pintxos morunos (lamb skewers with chimichurri) were sold per the piece. My husband and I got one each. The flavor was rich and the oil from the skewers soaked the bread it was served on, that was a tasty surprise. I was ok with having just one but my husband wanted more! Our server was training someone and they didn't miss a beat. We got our food served in courses and they cleared our plates and replaced our silverware quickly. I absolutely loved the decor and the openness of the restaurant. As you enter you can see the bar area in which the Jamón serrano is sliced and some of the appetizers are put together. All In all this place was a joy.

This restaurant is so fun! It was packed on a Wednesday night but service was still great. Everything came out so quick and our bartender Julie was so lovely. I really enjoyed the Brussel sprouts and meatballs. I thought the potatoes bravas were too big and fried. It wasn't a crunchy fried either it was more chewy? The shrimp didn't have enough flavor in my opinion. The sauce was very olive oil based. I would definitely go back for the drinks and the vibes, but it maybe not so much for the food.

My favorite tapas place in Nashville! I like that it's opened & has a big bar up front. We went for brunch & I love that they had unlimited brunch cocktails. The drinks were great. The food just kept coming, we had a bit of everything. Most importantly our server Josh was amazing. He was very attentive and friendly. Honestly one of the best servers so far. We'll be back for sure.

Such a fun spot! I LOVE the tapas concept which allows you to order and share various small plates. I seriously enjoyed the rosé sangria and polemo cocktail. We tried the patatas bravas, clams (out of this world), and mushroom croquettes. All very yummy! Our server was super friendly and offered to bring samples of the sangrias which I thought was very nice!

Good spot with some decent wine on the menu and the environmental was great! Food was good - slightly pricey for tapas, but nonetheless it was good. It's in a great location which probably plays to some of the prices as well. If you're in the downtown spot looking for a good date spot with good wine I would submit this is a pretty good options.

Ate here for a business dinner. We hit most of the items off of the tapas menu. All I can say they knocked each of the items out of the park. Each was served hot and fresh. Great way to enjoy a meal with business partners. Ceasar took care of us and did a great job.

Came here a few weeks ago with a large group and had a good time. We ended up not having as many people come as our reservation initially indicated, and they were very accommodating when we called a few minutes ahead about this. We also had an event to go to after dinner and only had a short time to eat, and thankfully the waiter was really helpful in getting us our food and checks quickly. He also was great about advising us about portion sizes so that we knew when to order more than one so that each person in the group could taste everything. We tried the following tapas: - Roasted carrots (seasonal dish): perfectly cooked and tasty - Steak (seasonal dish): very tender and probably my favorite dish - Patatas bravas: crispy which was great, but otherwise nothing special - Pan con Tomate: just okay, will likely skip next time - Croquetas de setas: crispy and delicious, preferred them over the ham croquets - Croquetas de jam: also crispy and tasty - Escalivada: another favorite of mine, very close second, the foccacia was perfectly toasted and paired well with the perfectly seasoned eggplant, herbs, and yogurt - Gambas al Ajillo: decent, but will probably skip next time This place was accommodating to a large group, had great fast service and good food. It's closeness to Broadway and other event venues makes it a great place for dinner before an event!

Some ok tapas a little off the main portion of Broadway. Lots of people still though with a slightly nicer (but not fancy) ambiance relative to some of the main spots on the strip. I sat at the bar around 6 on a Saturday. If you need a table, I highly recommend a reservation. I and one or two other singles had no problem snagging a bar seat, however. Bartenders were super busy but still great. They had some pretty standard tapas on the menu, so if tapas is your thing you will be good to go. Relative to other places I have been theirs fell in ok range. Got the job done but not the best place I've been.

Two of us went to brunch today. Our server Sam was wonderful. Highly recommend the lunch for two. The location is great and the outdoor seating gives a great perspective.

It's restaurant week and I was so excited that Boqueria was on the list because it was on our list to try for almost a yr. We had a reservation for a group of 8 at 7pm. We were there on time but we didn't get seated until 7:40. A 40 minute wait was ridiculous! When we were seated, they offered a half pour of a bubbly wine/champagne... I gave up drinking so I didn't have any. That was a nice gesture. The manager handed us the regular menu and I asked for the restaurant week menu. She said ... we don't do that on a high volume evening but since you asked, I'll give you the menu. Ummm ... ok? I was thinking to myself, did she think she's doing me a favor? It didn't end there. The restaurant week menu stated that everyone would get a soup, then would get to pick a starter out of 3 and then pick 2 of the 4 larger plates then churros for everyone. When the waiter came by, he explained that as a group, we could only pick 2 of the 4 that we all had to share because it would be easier for the kitchen. What?! Sooo... he suggested that it would be better for us to go with the classic chef option for $49pp. He said that we would get way more food. Seriously, what in the world is going on here? $49x8 is almost $400. We could've picked our own "chef tasting" for that much. Instead, they picked all of our dishes and it would be a "surprise". When the manager came by to check on us, she explained that that's not what she meant. So she said she would give us a few extra things. They validate parking for up to 2 hours. It took 3.5hrs because of the 40 min wait and the misunderstanding and it took a long time to get our food and check. Because our stay was over 2 hours, our parking fee was $25. This was such a terrible experience. Even though the food was pretty good - I would be hard pressed to go back.

Service is trouble here 29 minutes before even on a Server to take the drink I ord er and 21 for food order

Really great chef's tasting menu dinner. Everything we tried (sliders, garlic shrimp, churros, paella, crispy potatoes, mushroom croquets, and the happy hour shishito margaritas) were great, but my favorite thing was the bacon wrapped date with bleu cheese and almonds. Only negative was the bread that came with the shrimp was either stale or just not very good, but overall a great experience.

Ambience and location - great! Overpriced and left very hungry (had to buy M&M's at the Ryman)- mussels were overcooked and several weren't opened. The best part of my dinner was my drink (Pomelo). Will not come back for food, but will come for a drink.

Loved ambiance and were welcomed after only a few minutes of waiting. Service started strong and went downhill fast as our server seemed to disappear and we didn't see her for an hour+. It took that long to receive our undercooked meatballs which the manager refused to remove from bill after telling her we refused to eat. Also hated two other menu items we would have shared with our server had she bothered to stop by table but she did not despite restaurant being nearly empty. Manager not helpful. Went across way to eat at Shake Shack after this disappointment and suggest you do too.

Finally made it out to Boqueria and I was impressed with what I experienced. Service was top tier. Chris took exceptionally good care of me and answered all of my questions with grace. I lived on the wild side and ordered the seared octopus "pulpo" and was pleasantly surprised. Octopus is "denser" than I expected much "meatier" than I would expect anything from the sea to be. Can't remember the name of my chosen libation but it is their take of an Old Fashioned made with brandy. Delicious if you're a brandy lover. I'll definitely go back as I need some paella in my life and want to try the Boqueria Experience.

The wait staff was nice and the wine was good but the potatoes were just ok and a little burnt but the real disappointment were the bacon wrapped dates as they were very burnt and there was only one skewer with three tiny little bites on it for $10.

Wonderful spot to celebrate my birthday! I thoroughly enjoyed my night there with friends. I was greeted immediately and went to to bar and found open seats for my friend and me. The bartenders were not only friendly but personable. We tried an assortment of everything from bacon wrapped dates(my fave), patatas bravas (2nd), meatballs (why am I ranking everything is so good). The garlic shrimp tasted well but not as well as I would expect. The octopus was me reaching out of my element but the lemon in the potatoes complemented it perfectly. We had margaritas picante- and it was the start to a spicy night. Thank you Ari for making my birthday special with the white sangria. I can't say enough praises about this spot. Definitely go!

I love this place!!! We come every year!! The sushito peppers are to die for. And the atmosphere takes you away from the plastic cup culture of Broadway!!! It's a must for us!!!

Upscale and chic feel with tasty tapas and friendly service. The shrimp, tomato bread, and classic paella were some of my personal favorites. We have a great wine selection, and some classic and unique sangria options. I would definitely recommend getting 2 to three tapas per person and maybe a small paella to share. The food came out in a timely manner. Definitely give this place a try!

Our to go place in Nashville. The best Spanish food. And great service every visit. Love the THE BOQUERIA EXPERIENCE. Worth it.

We really enjoyed our meal. The food choices were very interesting. We enjoyed the lamb meatballs and the special potatoes. Service was excellent.

The Assembly Hall Food Court was recommended to us by a local musician friend. An eclectic mix of bars & restaurants on three levels on 5th & Broadway in downtown Nashville, TN. We came here around 12:30pm after our visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. The Hall was packed with locals & tourists at lunchtime. But the Boqueria was quiet and plenty of seats at the bar. Beautiful setting with a spacious bar & dining areas. We were greeted by Andrew the bartender. Senora Liz ordered a Gaba do Xil wine ($16) on Andrew's recommendation of a pinot grigio equivalent. Senor Nicola had a local Bearded Iris* Brewing hazy IPA ($8). *Tennessee's State Flower. Very interesting menu of tapas, Iberico Jamon, olives, roasted tomatoes on crusty bread-authentic food you would find in Barcelona, Spain. We had grilled bread w/ garlic & tomatoes ($8), olives ($5), a shared plate of fire roasted vegetables ($15), Jamon Serrano (Iberico style ham) served w/ green olives & shisito peppers($14). Note: You can get Cerdo JAMÓN IBÉRICO DE BELLOTA $34 Hand-carved, acorn-fed Ibérico ham,aged for 36 months. As authentic as you'll find in Spain. Ismoralda prepared all the dishes expertly and skillfully sliced the jamon from the leg on the clamped stand like a matador. Bravo! Tequila drinks & specialty cocktails start at $16. A variety of Sangrias are available. Wines are offered per glass or bottle. Hours Sunday-Wednesday 11am-10pm, Thursday-Saturday 11am-11pm Brunch Friday-Sunday 11am-4pm Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 3pm-6pm A unique & fun lunch at a very fine Boqueria. Mucha Gracias Andrew & Ismoralda. Nicola & Liz, Albany, NY, USA

This place was great! We didn't know what to expect given it is right next to broadway and was semi empty but honestly overall a great experience with great food, drink and service. Came with our friends who live in Nashville. We ordered an assortment of tapas and shared them all. The standouts were the potatas bravas, the broccoli, the mushroom arancini ball thing, and the steak. The steak actually came out super duper rare -- and I love me a more rare side on the medium rare, but this was really underdone. We sent it back and they took it off our bill but also provided a new one. Very nice of them. The only dish that wasn't great was the shrimp which was very fishy but honestly everything else was great!

I've been here twice. The first time was an amazing experience but this latest time it was awful. The food we got from the "Chef's Menu" was the worst food we've had in a long time. The waitress knew we didn't like the food but it wasn't her fault, she's the only reason this place gets 2 stars instead of one. The last item we had coming out was octopus but by that time we had every dish that was awful so we were offered to cancel that by the waitress and got desert instead. Everyone that worked at the restaurant seemed too serious. The restaurant was also too hot inside, we were all sweating and it felt hotter than outside. $170 was definitely not worth it for the awful food we were served and the subpar overall experience.

Bouqueria Nashville is by far better than the one in NYC in every way (except may be service at the bar which was super slow). Pan con tomate may have been the best one I have had ever or in a while. Taking one star down for service but frankly all else was 10 stars.

We came here for a work dinner and had 12 people for the Boqueria Experience was a no brainer! It's like the food never stopped coming out there was so much! But it was all incredible. It's a great way to taste all the options of Spanish cuisine they offer. I was only able to grab pictures of a few of the items included, but everything was a smash hit. The staff was helpful and very attentive to our large group. It's a great place to bring a big group of friends or family and it in the heart of downtown. I can't wait to visit again and try more food!

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere! I want to give a special shoutout to the managers Nate and Vince and our server Julia who made this Boqueria experience outstanding and special!! Cheese & Charcuterie board: MUST GET! This is no ordinary cheese and charcuterie board, it was amazing. The meat was so fresh and I think the iberico was freshly sliced. The cheese and fruit was very fresh. The bread with tomatoes was incredible. Garlic shrimp: This was one of my favorites because of the buttery garlicky sauce in the hot pan. It also came with bread for you to dip into that sauce because it's that good. Churros with Nutella: this is a must!! Make sure you save room for this dessert because it was very good especially when it comes out nice and hot and fresh. They filled it with Nutella and that delicious. The churros were perfect. Lamb skewer: perfectly cooked, I think it was cooked medium with a slight pink section. So juicy and flavorful. Corn: super impressed - I thought this was your typical corn dish, but this was elote on another level. So good. Carrots: the carrot was a seasonal dish recommended by multiple people. That sauce was incredible. Espresso martini drink: spot on I was truly impressed by all the food dishes. Must make reservations, this place is packed!!

Great spot in the heart of downtown Nashville. Great food and excellent service. You won't walk away hungry.

You can never go wrong with tapas! I visiting Boqueria on a Monday night with no reservations but was say within 5 minutes. The service was slow our waiter didn't check on us after dropping off our drinks and it took me asking 3 other people for a straw until I finally got one. The food is good but I would rather go to Barcelona in Edgehill. This place is good and convenient for any tourist wanting dinner or light bites before heading out on Broadway.

Received excellent customer service from : Cesar & Estevan Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere Rapid customer service The employees are so welcoming The food are well done properly

Overall, beautiful venue and right near broadway. Happy hour is Monday to Thursday from 3-6pm so a great place to do work events. Overall, food was average and nothing really stood out. Flavors were bland and needed more of a punch.

Front was rude, waited for someone to greet us for at least 10 minutes after we were seated. A couple of different ethnicity sat down and they were automatically greeted with water. I don't bit recommend unless you want to be treated poorly.

Love this place! Tomato Bread, Squid and the Lamb Chops are my go-to! In addition the wine selection is amazing along with their service.

Food was horrible. Patas bravas tasted like the old fryer oil it was fried in, except even blander. Perhaps we lucked out that they didn't get a speck of salt on them, so as to keep that old fryer flavor from really shining through. The pan con tomat had the most out of season tasting tomato one could find in the late summer, kudos for finding one that tasted like a hard, mealy January tomato in August. That that tomato was smeared on bread that had been toasted long before the dinner rush did nothing to elevate it. The octopus should've come with a leather jacket, it was so tough. Less like Spain and more like a jaw sprain after chewing on it for 5 minutes. Maybe the chef has a flavor allergy, or perhaps nobody is checking the food, but honestly? A little salt wouldn't hurt anything. A manager did visit the table, and surely noticed our 3 barely touched plates, but I suppose she's used to seeing plates of food hardly touched by guests. I get that it's a tourist restaurant, so nobody is going to care. There will be another new throng hitting the Broadway/Tonk district next week who will be none the wiser. The olives were the standout plate, though neither my wife nor myself could identify the small blob of slime sitting near the bottom of the bowl. Perhaps it was the remnants of the hopes of guests past

First time trying. It's real cute tapas restaurant. We ordered the lamb skewers, Mexican style corn, potatoes, fire roasted eggplant, creamy mushroom croquettes, white sangria and a old fashion. Everything was good, of course since it's tapas the portion size is small and you'll probably leave hungry unless you order the whole menu lol. The lamb skewers were tender and it was topped with pickled onions and chimichurri sauce, the Mexican style corn was delicious perfect amount of everything. The eggplant was good it came with bread so you can eat it with. The croquettes were good, the potatoes were tasty loved the garlic aioli. The white sangria was ok. It had sliced green apples and some of my apples had a tad bit of brown on them. Could've just been from them cutting the apples and got a lil bruised. Nothing big just something I noticed. It didn't taste like much though. I tasted the rum though. Eh I should've got the red sangria though. Cute atmosphere. Our waiter was awesome and the overall staff were very nice including the manager he thanked us for coming and gave us free sangria vouchers. We'll definitely return and try other items. Nice place.

I had reviewed this place and for the looks of it I might had done it incorrectly or in the wrong page. I came here when they first open, maybe about 3 weeks in. Here is what I wrote. I had really high expectations from this place and happy to report it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is really inviting and interesting. Similar to that of "El Nacional" in Madrid. That to say it feels very authentic. Service is exceptional... we weren't planning on going so we didn't have a reservation but two seats became available at the bar and one of the servers was nice enough to get them for us. Please do make a reservation if you don't want to play with your luck. The food: even the food portions were authentic of Spain. The taste was delicious and the best paella I've had in this side of the pond. Lol The drinks: very interesting to say the least, the flavor they're playing with marry together well. Definitely will visit again and again.

Great ambience, the food was wonderful and the server, Hailey D made some great recommendations. She was a great server with a a wonderful and caring attitude. I highly recommend not passing this up.

We came here for brunch on a Friday around 12:30, the food took AN HOUR to come out. The restaurant was not that full and many of us ordered the same thing so this wait time was unacceptable. We ordered arroz con salmon, an egg sandwich, potatoes, and corn. The fact that we waited so long for the arroz con salmon just for it to come out like the photo is absurd. There is absolutely no flavor in the dish at all. We asked for garlic aioli and it tasted like butter. The salsa verde is a shame to Latin culture and food as it was literally just chopped up cilantro in oil with some lime. The tiny sliver of salmon they gave us was nothing, but thankfully it was not dry. The dish was not cohesive at all. The spinach tasted weird and overall I was very disappointed in this meal.This dish could have been easily thrown together but it took forever. The corn was a 7/10, it would have been nice if it had more tanginess to it. The potatoes were delicious, they came with sauce and were cooked perfectly. The side salad that came with the egg sandwich was delicious as they included ample dressing although I would have appreciated if the lettuce had been cut up more. The egg sandwich was underwhelming, there was a lot of bread going on. It's a good ambiance and their bottomless mimosas and sangria seemed fun, but we did not partake in it and will not be back. I would not recommend this place. 2 stars because the staff were friendly.

Wish I had listened to my gut but we were desperate for a quick eat and for some rehydration. The fact this place was dead on a busy Saturday should've been telling, but we ignored it. We were seated promptly by some very nice hostesses. We then sat for nearly ten minutes without so much as a hello. The couple to our left had a bottle of water on their table and they told us they had been greeted about ten minutes prior with nothing after. We left after waiting with nobody noticing we were ever there at all. Oh well. Wouldn't recommend.