Teleferic Barcelona Long Beach

I’m very impressed by their food! I lived in Spain for a year and last year went back to Barcelona for a week. I remember having a paella at this popular place in Barcelona and I can tell you that it wasn’t as good as the food here. We ordered 4 tapas and a squid ink seafood paella and a sangria. I enjoyed everything. It was a really cute date place. Parking wasn’t hard. We made reservations and got in immediately. Our server was very nice and attentive. I plan on going back for sure and def recommend this to anyone.

Had a wonderful dinner. We sat on the patio with the sun going down and the breeze fro the open window it was perfect. Daniel our server helped guide us through the tapas menu. Started with a couple Teleféric sangrias and jumped into the Paella bombs, Pan con Tomate, and Pulpo Telefèric. Such a relaxing vibe with great food. Definitely will be coming back with friends to enjoy again.

I had dinner there on a Wednesday night last week. The location in Long Beach is right across from the marina .The interior did remind me of Barcelona and I was promptly welcomed when I walked in the door. I actually sat at the bar to have a cocktail before dinner. They have a great assortment of wines, not only from Spain, but from other regions. They have an assortment of tapas’s that are quite filling in addition to the shrimp and garlic tapas as well as a vegetarian tapas We did order the duck paella and it was absolutely awesome. I would definitely recommend having dinner at this location.

The first thing we noticed as qe entered the establishment was its gorgeous interior. It was so modern and airy, and took full advantage of its location near the water. We came for what we thought was a late lunch, but happily found out that we arrived during happy hour, where certain food and drinks were significantly discounted. The food itself was wonderfully made and beautifully presented. Our favorites were the tuna tacos and the paella mixta. Special kudos to our gracious server Alvaro who kindly walked us through the menu. He was both professional and friendly, and happy to listen to us talk about how we enjoyed our last visit to Barcelona. The restaurant is part of the 2nd & PCH complex, so parking in the attached garage is free for 90 minutes. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to my next visit.

The food was good. Our server was also pretty good. It's the manager who needs to get a handle on things. I hadn't realized that they close at 10:15 pm, yet they had reservations available for 10 pm. We were there a little after 9:30 pm hoping they would seat us sooner and they didn't. They called us in at 9:59 pm. It was obvious most of the staff didn't want to be there and that there was some type of conflict going on with the staff and management. The manager was curt and rather rude when she came over to tell us it was last call for alcohol and that we needed to decide right away if we wanted to place an order for another drink. It hadn't been 10 min since our first and only drinks had just been delivered. My husband ordered another Paloma and it was never brought out. The table next to us ordered drinks and an appetizer and they were not brought out. There was 3 other tables with the same experience. A total of 5 tables, including ours weren't served the additional drinks or food ordered. Lack of management skills or poor planning? Maybe a combination of both... Maybe they were understaffed and didn't count on being as busy as they were. Valentines Day is not a day to take lightly and give the poor service they gave by not fulfilling orders. We both opted for special V-day menu, "Love Bites" The food and drinks were good. It was the being rushed and feeling the tension between staff and management that made it an unpleasant experience.

We had the pleasure of dining at Teleferic last night to celebrate my fiancé’s birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience! Their selection of tapas is fantastic, and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The gambas al ajillo were a standout! So flavorful that we had to order extra bread just to soak up every last bit of that garlicky, rich broth. The crab croquettes were equally delightful, crispy on the outside and wonderfully creamy inside. But the true star of the night was the lobster paella 🤤 a beautifully executed dish bursting with flavor. To elevate the experience even further, we paired it with the Albariño “La Caña Navia,” a crisp and refreshing white wine that complemented the seafood perfectly. I was floored by how well the wine’s bright, citrusy notes enhanced the flavors of the 🥘 paella. Beyond the incredible food, the service was exceptional. Our server, Biel, was warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. The restaurant’s ambiance is lively and festive. It is perfect for a celebratory night out. I can’t wait to return and explore more of their menu, but for anyone visiting, last night’s choices were absolutely worth recommending. A truly wonderful dining experience

The atmosphere was lovely—peaceful and serene, making for a very pleasant dining environment. The service stood out as well; the staff was courteous and attentive throughout our visit. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite meet expectations. I ordered the Wellington, which was overwhelmingly salty. We managed to eat about half but couldn’t finish it, and felt too embarrassed to bring it up at the time. We paid and left quietly. While I truly appreciated the ambiance and service, the food left us a bit disappointed.

We ordered mojito oysters, crab croquetas, ham croquetas, paella negra, lobster paella, and tomahawk. Tapas were good except mojito oysters were a little too bland, paella negra was reallly good, lobster paella was ok it just had little lobster pieces, tomahawk came out rare when were asked for medium rare and it was very chewy and had too much fat. I couldn’t even cut the steak or chew on it and had to ask to cook it little more. I would never order that tomahawk steak again. It was waste of money. Service was decent. It was nice atmosphere but it was little too loud since it was weekkend. I would go back again probably on a weekday and just order crab croquetas and paella negra.

Food was great! Potatoes were the best dish. Gonzalo was our server and he was such a sweetie.

This was our third time without disappointment. The service was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We ordered tapas which were delivered quickly and tasted delicious. We skipped the paella having it twice before. The server allowed a tasting of a couple of wines enabling us to make a great choice. It was a birthday celebration and Maria went beyond to endure my sister was happy.

Food and service here was amazing! we had Gonzalo and he was so kind and very attentive. Highly recommend the empanadas and croquetas!

We've come here on a few separate occasions and loved it every time. The ambiance is beautiful: a warm and cozy interior that buzzes with liveliness when the restaurant is full but also allows for more relaxed/intimate conversation. The food is excellent, and we've ordered quite a bit of the menu and can recommend most of it. The only thing I can critique is some of the lobster in the Maine lobster paella was gritty/sandy, but it wasn't every piece, and I still recommend this dish for devoted seafood lovers. My favorite paella is the smoked NY strip: it's decadent in its flavors and meats and comes with a fun dome when presented. The tapas are great: our favorites that we must order every time are the Brussel sprouts and potatoes. (Seriously, do not skip the Brussel sprouts). The service is excellent and so friendly here. Our most recent visit, we loved having Gonzalo as our server: he was great with recommendations and aware of allergies and overall very nice and added to our experience. When we celebrated our anniversary here, the free dessert was amazing and I could rave about it forever (it was a smaller portion of the French toast dessert). Cannot say enough good things about Teleferic and im so glad they came to LB!

We went for paella we had three different types One being vegan, unfortunately it had very little vegetables and it wasn't cooked completely. The second one wasn't cooked completely and they made another one. The third one was a squid one it still wasn't cooked completely cooked. The service was awesome and the manager was great.

Great ambiance and good service our food came out fast and had my water refilled. Except they don't offer parking validation. Patatas Bravas: 4/5 potatoes was good except for some salty pieces at the bottom. Crab Croquettes: 3.5/5 you could definitely taste the crab but a bit too much cream cheese. Gambas al ajillo: 3/5 fresh shrimp but drowning in A LOT of oil. I think the sauce was just oil. Special beef empanadas: 4.5/5 very good tasting but not the authentic flour empanada skin, more like gyoza deep fried skin. Paella negra: 5/5 to me. I liked that they asked if we wanted the socarrat. I wouldn't say ours had too much of that socarrat but still bits and pieces. Oh and I liked the crispy garlic pieces on top of the paella. Much better paella than se villas and habana ones. This place would be on my paella go to list.

One of my friends recommended eating here for a celebration, and I am sooo glad she did. I hadn't heard of it before and had no idea what to expect. We arrived during the late afternoon, so the sun was setting and this place looked gorgeous on the outside and the inside. The furniture was beautiful as well, and it set the mood for what was to come. Service was good, but there were moments they were trying to take our food too early. After that, they stopped taking the plates out or stopping by our table, and we were desperate for water. Luckily, the food was absolutely amazing so I still will give it 5 stars. I just wish the dishes were bigger, but they are tapas. What we ordered: Crab Croquetas: this was so goooood! It was the perfect amount of crunchy and creamy. Patatas Bravas: the flavor on this was also amazing. There's cream with a tomato-ish sauce. Empanadas: the empanadas reminded me more of fried wontons with a different flavor to it. I liked this with the sauce, but would probably skip this and order something else next time. Prime Wellington: the mix of the puff pastry, sauce, and short ribs was perfect. The potatoes that it comes with were also delicious!! It was so crispy and light. Paella Mixta: this was definitely the star of the show. I haven't had a good paella in a while, and I loved how crispy the rice was in the pan. We devoured all the dishes, but especially this one. Soooo good. I can't wait to go back and try new things (and get some of the dishes we already had)!

The Family and I had lunch yesterday at Telefèric Barcelona. We arrived around 12;30 without a reservation. The restaurant was buzzing but I wasn't surprised. The weather was beautiful after three days of rain and people were out and about. We have been to tapas restaurants before and it is one of our favorite kinds of food and dining experiences. The concept of sharing a dish or small bites isn't foreign to us. Although, I have to say that Telefèric Barcelona is probably the closest the Family and I will get to Barcelona for now. The footprint of the restaurant is pretty small and beautifully decorated. It is a comfortable unpretentious environment. The menu is just as comforting and unpretentious. It was hard to choose what to eat. So many things on the menu had my imagination soaring. While we were trying to decide on what to order, our server, Biel arrived. He asked if we had been to Telefèric Barcelona. For the Mrs. it was the second time. The Mrs. and I started off with two Margaritas. They were really good and the bartender made them from scratch. No mix! We then moved on to the food. Starting with Crab Croquetas which were topped with tuna sashimi and spicy aioli. Next were the Empanadas stuffed with roasted chicken and served with spicy aioli. The presentation was innovative and the flavor and texture were incredible. I would describe the Empanadas as more of a fried ravioli in their appearance. We then moved on to a Paella Bomb which Paella arancino(rice) filled with shrimp bisque that you inject into the dish yourself. Being able to inject the bisque was a fun way to engage with the dish. The Mrs. and I shared the Prime Wellington from the Platos menu. Telefèric Barcelona's take on Beef Wellington keeps the tradition of the dish but with better flavors in my view. Braised short ribs wrapped Ibérico ham and encased in a flaky puff pastry roll, served with Spanish-style potatoes. The Wellington was delivered and injected by the food runner with a large metal syringe that held the beef demi glacé. We loved it! I have to say that you CANNOT dine at Telefèric Barcelona without having the Wellington. My daughter ordered the Gambellini which were the most delicate ravioli I've ever tasted. They were stuffed with shrimp and bacon. The sauce that accompanied the ravioli was so light and rich. For dessert we shared the Trío selection of Telefèric's most popular desserts: churros, torrija and "Flan & Coffee". Ice cream was included to add to the richness of each dessert. The "Flan & Coffee" were my favorite. The pace of our meal was perfect. We didn't feel rushed at all which I know is a concept in the Spanish dining experience that many Americans don't embrace in their gastronomical lives. It was also great to hear Castilian Spanish being spoken. The service we received from Biel and the rest of the staff we interacted with was great. I look forward to returning to Telefèric Barcelona.

Finally got to check out the newest location of Teleferic Barcelona, and it's definitely worth stopping by! Tucked in the gorgeous 2nd & PCH mall, this beautiful, Tulum-style decorated Spanish restaurant is definitely the spot to take your loved ones or date to celebrate a special occasion! As with all the other Teleferic Barcelona locations, they specialize in Spanish style tapas (my favorites being the pulpo, tuna taquitos, oysters and gambas), paella (my favorite is the paella negra) and cocktails (my favorites are the tourist, Ibiza gin and tonic, dragon rose). Service was a bit slow at this location given how busy it got, but this would still be my pick to stop by if you're craving quality authentic Spanish food in Orange County! Featured here: Mojito oysters Pulpo teleferic Gambas Al ajillo Tuna taquitos Empanadas Crab croquetas Paella negra NY steak paella The tourist Dragon Rose Gothic Mojito (passionfruit)

Great addition to 2nd and PCH! Authentic Spanish tapas and entrees, fun cocktail menu and super friendly and hospitable staff, many of whom are from Spain or speak Spanish. Been here twice since it opened and had a great experience both times. Food is tasty, albeit portions are a little small if sharing with a group, but it's tapas so that's expected. Get the paella socarrat style for the crispy bottom typical to the original Valencia paella. Jamon croquetas, gambas al ajillo, papas and the paella were my favorites. I find it easy for these types of "chain" restaurants to miss the mark, but Teleferic has maintained authenticity, quality and service while establishing a local feel.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Good food and service in a hip setting, but spendy. We came here with another couple for dinner on a Saturday night and had a good time. We'd made reservations for 7pm and were seated promptly. Your whole party doesn't have to be present to be seated, fyi. The atmosphere was loud and convivial, as to be expected at a popular new restaurant. Once we were settled and had a chance to peruse the menu, we ordered the following: - Sangria Rose - light and refreshing, maybe a little too light? - Bryan's Legacy - like an old fashioned, but with scotch and brandy Nicely complex flavor. - Crispy artichoke hearts: a bit salty, and the fluffy airy whipped savory cream on top had an interesting flavor - Crispy cauliflower: fried tender cauliflower florets with a creamy mayo-like sauce - Vegetarian paella: flavorful and satisfying; they asked if we wanted the bottom to get all crispy and of course we had to say yes. The crispiness was uneven, but the parts that were there were good. - Patatas bravas: a tiny bit of welcome heat in the sauce - Coffee flan: whipped cream, cookies. Tasty, with a very different texture than your regular flans, a little "dry" Overall the food was tasty but rather rich, with lots of fried items and oiliness. Perhaps it's a good thing the portions were small. Our server Cruz was friendly and prompt, and a guy came around to pour tastes of a cocktail concoction directly into our mouths, which was an unexpected and fun touch. Overall a nice evening out with friends and glad we tried it, but definitely just an occasional treat place for us.

I've been meaning to write this for awhile. We went on September 22nd which I believe was their opening weekend. Overall great service but it was clear they were trying to figure out their system. I lived in Spain so I was very curious to see how the food compared to Spanish cuisine. For tapas we ordered: the empanadas (we loved and would get them again), patatas bravas (they were okay, kinda disappointed) and the tuna tacos (really good, we also would get these too). The drinks we got which I can't remember which ones we got were great! My partner wanted to get the prime Wellington which we were excited to try and it was very disappointing :( it was so salty that it was impossible to actually eat. I think we had like 2-3 bites. One employee came to ask us about our experience and we shared about the prime Wellington and they apologized. I would come back again for the tapas and drinks, maybe try something else in the menu but definitely not the prime Wellington. The ambiance was great, we sat at the bar. Would definitely get a table next time as we sat right next to the register and there was always people going back and forth which was distracting. Definitely make reservations!

After finding out the wait for ramen in the same plaza was going to be 45 minutes, I ventured over to Teleferic Barcelona. We were seated immediately. The ambiance of this restaurant is modern boho. So gorgeous! Cute date night vibes. Or dinner with your in-laws vibes (like this particular night). Could also be fun night with the girls vibes. Food was delicious, albeit pricey. They charged us extra for toasted bread (the kids weren't feeling the menu options - not really the best option for two toddlers). My favorite was the lobster paella (and maybe the best price point). So delicious! We parked across the street to avoid parking fees in the garage.

Wow! Dinner here was a day where spontaneity yielded amazing results. I made reservations with my foodie friends who all had no idea of what to expect as we were going based off something we heard through the grapevine. Upon arrival the restaurant was at maximum capacity and that right there was the start of an experience. We realized it was DineLA so it explained the buzz going around the restaurant. Bridgette our server was great. She had the perfect timing to attention of needs and anticipated them. Along with the $55 DineLa menu, we also added some pulpo, tuna & heirloom tomatoes, and oysters for appetizers. The ambiance was spectacular. Great decor and what looked like Spanish items of the restaurant for sale like books, spices, paella pans. This is a must visit even if not DineLA as the food definitely hits all the notes and your taste buds will thank you.

Date of service 1/31/25, came during DineLA week. Food was flavorful, drinks were strong, although service was kinda slow. Interestingly they served paella as a dinner entrée, which I thought was a no-no in Spain and authentic Spanish restaurants. We may come back to try their regular menus when we're in the area.

GodMom sent me a link to this place saying, "Can we eat here?" And if it weren't for that, I would have never learned about this place! Sadly, she had to cancel last minute (she had an emergency) but with Hubbers talking about it for days on end, we HAD to go anyway. Party of 5 (plus a baby and 2 pups), we came through for a Sunday FamDay lunch. I haven't had Spanish cuisine in a long time - Hubbers had to remind me the last run we had was years ago somewhere in NorCal. So, I didn't really know what to expect. I really like that the menus are already set with table settings, so we all got to go through it immediately, and by the time our server, Justin, came around, we were good and ready to go. I kinda let Hubbers and everyone else kinda take over the food ordering thing. We kinda just ended up sharing a little bit of everything family style. PAN CON TOMATE: Simple but packed with flavor! It really is just a toast, but something about the tomato spread that takes it to a different level. Adding the chorizo butter makes it even better. JAMÓN IBÉRICO DE BELLOTA: OMGAAARSSSHH, get this! They are generous with the amount of slices on the plate. Salt level is perfect. It's like a prosciutto but different! Delish! IBERIAN OYSTERS: We ordered one for each of us. My first gazpacho flavored oyster. It's different from other seasoned oysters I've had. The oysters remained fresh while the gazpacho and ham served as good sidekicks! Yum! PAELLA BOMB: So, we were curious about this dish because the sauce gets injected. (Love this concept, by the way!) Not only was it fun, it was also delicious. Good texture on the outside and true paella flavor on the inside. There's also an aroma to it with each bite! Me likey! PULPO TELEFÈRIC: We have octopus fans on the table, so we decided to put in 2 orders immediately. So... octopus is kinda tricky to prepare. It requires precise timing, otherwise, it'll come out hard and/or chewy. They've perfected this dish not only with prep but also with presentation and flavor. It was tender and seasoned well and adding the truffle oil as well as potato puree made it excellent. We almost ordered a 3rd pate. SPANISH MEATBALLS: This, too, was packed with tons of flavor. Placed on top of what looked like tempura flakes (which added texture, btw, so this was clever) and topped with sweet potato chip. There was a lot going on here. The only teenee snag? It was a bit dry for me. Otherwise, delish. PRIME WELLINGTON: Like the paella bomb, we were also curious about this because instead of having a dip, the sauce is injected directly inside this pasty goodness. And goodness is what it really is. The dough is baked flaky. The meat inside with the sauce was exquisite. Even a small bite made the taste buds scream in delight. The potatoes were good palate cleansers. GET THIS! TUNA TACOS: Okay, honestly... I'm not even sure how this made it to the menu. I didn't feel like there's anything "Spanish" about it (It tasted more Asian than anything.) Don't get me wrong: it was good, I just didn't feel like it fits. But I'm still glad I was able to try it, but nothing to call home about. EMPANADAS: Great concept. Great presentation. Flavor was on point but dry. I'd rank it at "okay" because of that. The aioli didn't really help. It's one of those, "it's good but..." PAELLA NEGRA: The ultimate pièce de résistance! The one true king of the entire tasting experience! We've all had our share of paella somewhere, but this is the only time we've seen it offered in squid ink. It was a must have. Hubbers opted for the slight rice burnt which added to taste and texture. They were generous with the amount of seafood on the plate. The squid ink added flavor. Rice was cooked perfect. We were all in heaven! TRIO SELECTION DESSERT: Had a quick taste of the ice cream and a bite of the chocolate stuffed churro to cleanse the palate. Everyone enjoyed sharing this as well. FOOD: 5, SERVICE: 5, Justin should get a raise! VALUE: 5. Quality and quantity. It really was worth it! PARKING: Structures. Free for 90 minutes, then $2/20 minutes thereafter. OVERALL: 5, TIP: They do allow dogs in their pet friendly patio (front.) Interestingly enough, it was enclosed since it was a cold Long Beach day. Love that! The whole experience ended up like an 11-course meal. We all left comfortably full and really satisfied. And the presentation on both drinks and plates! They were seriously pleasing to both sight and palate! What an amazing run! There are already talks of future visits! We will return SOON!

Came here because saw the reviews were promising and just came back from Spain so wanted to check out the recently new addition in town. Disappointed unfortunately. Don't like writing average reviews, but want to be transparent and honest. Overrated. Saw good reviews and food looked promising, but the dishes we ordered were either too salty (paella), too much sauce, and you couldn't really taste the authenticity and goodness of it. Sigh. I've visited Spain so know what authentic Spanish food is and this did not come close to :/. Too much seasoning or sauce overpowered the actual flavor of the dish. Even the churros were too doughy and tasted undercooked. Meatballs - didn't taste fresh Tomato bread - barely taste any tomato and bread was soggy Octopus - too charred Oysters - can taste the salt water Came here for a birthday celebration. Nice ambiance, but food is no bueno and overpriced in my opinion. A friend said the LA location is good, so maybe it's just the chef was off tonight or it's new and they're still getting into the groove. Perhaps I'll give it another try later down the road...

I'm happy this new location opened up near me, as I've been to other places and enjoyed the experience. However, it might be dangerously close. Teleferic faces the street along E. Marina Dr. in the 2nd and PCH Mall. It might be a good sunset dining spot. As pricey as it is, Teleferic Barcelona is a perfect place to treat yourself or celebrate a special occasion. We made reservations for a 7 p.m. dinner and were seated within a few minutes after checking in. The atmosphere is modern, with proper lighting in the main dining area and more moody in the patio. The noise level was moderately loud, so our conversations and hearing the server were challenging initially, but we managed. FOOD As I've been to other locations, I knew what to expect. We ordered a few favorites and some items we had yet to try. Overall, we enjoyed the tapas and entrées we ordered. The dinner highlights were the Lobster Paella with crispy rice bottom, Empanadas, Crab Croquetas with tuna sashimi, Pulpo, Patatas Bravas, and Prime Wellington. The Paella Negra is also a delicious option I've enjoyed in the past. For dessert, we shared the Trío Selection and La Cookie. The Trio was a great option for trying a few popular items. Our server also recommended La Cookie. The cookie with nuts and vanilla ice cream was delicious, and the half-baked cookie dough and chocolate filling were decadent and rich. The drink menu showcases crafted cocktails and sangrias, and a full bar will satisfy all your libation needs. Our table enjoyed the Teleferic Sangias and the Virgin Gothic Mojito. OVERALL We had a fantastic dining experience. Our excellent server (Edy?) and staff were kind and attentive throughout our meal. We were satisfied with all the food we ordered and didn't feel overly stuffed or needed a nap after.

We tried: - Barceloneta Sangria - Teleféric Sangria - Iberian Oysters - Crab Croquetas - Tuna Tacos - Pulpo Teleféric - Patatas Bravas - Gambas al Ajillo - Ibérico Pork Paella - La Cookie The service was amazing and the ambiance is so nice!

We'd been to the Teleferic in Walnut Creek before and were so excited to hear that one of their restaurants had opened in Long Beach! Their Long Beach location did not disappoint. We made reservations for a Saturday night and it was packed. The atmosphere was fun and lively inside and the service was great. Everything was so delicious it was hard to choose a favorite. The crab croquetas were amazing. Loved that they had a little slice of jamon on top. We also ordered the paella bombs to start and they were super unique/fun. Basically, they're fried paella and they give you an injector to push shrimp bisque inside. Omg it was so good! And of course, we had to order patatas bravas. They are super generous with the sauce and aioli, which we appreciated. The pulpo was delicious too with a very unique potato puree. Finally, we ordered the paella mixta since my husband always want seafood and I always want meat in paella. It was a great combo and super filling for 2 people. Definitely recommend Teleferic to anyone who wants a good tapas/paella spot in Long Beach!

Unbelievably good ! All the dishes that we got were not disappointing. Their drinks were good too. I recommend getting their paella and oysters . Besides having my seat wet when I sat down in the beginning, everything else was wonderful

Although I read and heard mixed reviews, I wanted to check out the vibe and try some of the interesting tapas. I'm glad I did because my husband and I had a pretty lovely experience here! There were still a good amount of patrons dining around 8:30pm on a Sunday. Since the bar was wide open, we decided to sit there. Our bartender, Gerard, greeted us with a warm smile and Castilian accent. He shared that he recently moved here from Barcelona and the chefs are also from Spain. For cocktails, I got La Flaca, which is a concoction of Mezcal, patron silver, chili verde liquor, prickly pear, agave & lime. Gerard topped the glass with a smoky bubble, giving it a fun effect. I didn't taste too much of the Mezcal or tequila, but it was delicious. Hubby got the Ibérico Sour and although it was supposed to have rye whiskey in it, the liquor tasted like smoky Mezcal. It was still good, nonetheless. They have an excellent selection of Spanish wines and beer too! The menu indicates that paellas take about 25-35 minutes, so we placed an order of the Paella Negra right away. Be sure to ask for the paella to be "socarrat!" The rice gets caramelized and crispy as the sauce gets cooked down. I loved the squid ink version, although I wished there were just a little more pieces of scallops and clams. However, it had plenty of sliced octopus and the crispy garlic was a nice touch too. Tapas we tried: Iberian Oysters - the gazpacho was zesty contrasting with the crispy Iberian ham Crab Croquetas - creamy filling, didn't taste much crab, but tuna sashimi was fresh Paella Bomb - basically arancini, or deep fried paella rice with shrimp bisque to oddly inject into it. Fun, but seems misplaced. Pulpo Teleféric - I love me some grilled octopus, but this was on the tougher, chewier side and a tad salty to my liking. Despite that, the truffle oil and pimentón potato puree complimented it well. We didn't have room for dessert but would love to try some next time! Pretty pricey, so it may be a while until we return, though!

We stopped by for an early Sunday dinner and it was great! The hosts welcomed us and sat us quickly. Service was a little slow from server, but she had a huge section and was new. All the food came out quickly. We ordered the papatas bravas, very flavorful - not too spicy. I do tend to like this when potatoes are crunchier, but it was still good. My husband loved the crab croquettes and the Brussels sprouts were amazing. The pan tomato was good and we loved the chorizo butter. The Prime Wellington was delicious and they inject it with broth at table. We had the pork paella which was good - it was on crunchy rice side. Sangria came in huge glasses and was plenty for me for the entire meal. We loved the open windows in front and overall decor. As mentioned, beginning service was slow and bathrooms were very dirty. I think they need to iron out some service issues - but overall I'll be back.

Okay, disclaimer: we didn't order any paella. Three out of the four of us dislike paella, so we opted for several of their tapas to share. We ordered maybe six or seven plates. My favorites were the shrimp cooked in garlic, tuna tacos, fried cauliflower, patatas bravas, and the shrimp stuffed ravioli. These were all very tasty. I was so-so with the croquettes (crab and ham, as well as the meatballs. They were perfectly fine, but not as good as the others. The dessert trio was yummy. I particularly liked the coffee flavored flan. Oh, and cocktails were good. I had an herbal gin and tonic with basil and elderberry that I liked. Service was also very good. Food came out quickly, and our main server was friendly and gave good suggestions.

I feel like you are definitely paying for the looks but not the food. I came here wanting to try it because it was a new location for this restaurant We ordered the ham croquets, oyster, lobster paella, brussel sprouts, and the trio dessert. The oysters were $5 each but I didn't feel like they were that special in flavor. The brussel sprouts were pretty good in flavor and presentation. The paella was underwhelming. It was a lot of rice but not a lot of toppings and it was missing flavor. So we asked for lemon but it took over 20 minutes and two asks before we got 3 lemon wedge slices. The trio desert was one of the worst desserts I have ever had. The flan was tiny with tons of whip cream. The churros were dry and flavorless. The French toast was hard and dry. Then when we were paying we found out that they already pre charged gratuity of 18 percent for our party of 3 and if you are a party of 6 or more they automatically charge 20 percent. I normally tip 20 percent or more but I felt like it should be our choice. And the service was really horrible. I would just pick a different restaurant to eat at because the food was not really memorable and service was bad.

Teleferic is a new tapas restaurant with a beautiful build out. The decor is sure to impress any guest and the staff that refills your water and clears your plates was super attentive. Our server was a bit less attentive and didn't seem like she quite knew the menu yet as she suggested only 3 dishes would be enough for our party of 2. Being tapas, we knew the dishes would be smaller and ended up putting in a second round of food. We waited a long time for our server to return at the end of our meal during a weekday lunch when it wasn't very busy, so we declined to order dessert due to timing. So many items on the menu sounded delicious but we left feeling unimpressed by most of the dishes. We loved the Crab Croquetas that are topped with tuna sashimi. The croquette and the sashimi were both so creamy and buttery. Our other favorite was the Gambas al Ajillo, succulent head-on gulf shrimp with lemon zest and crispy garlic. It was so flavorful and perfectly prepared. The Sangria Flight tasted watered down. The Paella Bomb was dry and lacking in flavor. The Pan Con Tomate left the bread extremely soggy. The artichoke hearts with pistachio foam was good but also slightly lacking in flavor and the brussels sprouts with aged cheese could have used a sprinkle of salt. The menu definitely has potential but the execution was lacking.

A second Southern California location of Telefèric Barcelona has opened at Long Beach's 2nd & PCH bringing traditional Spanish tapas and paella to the delight of satisfied diners. My favorite tapas is the Ahi Tuna Taco. The crispy wonton shells are chocked full with fresh ahi tuna with mashed avocado. The chicken empanada was tasty and served on a stick. The crispy potatoes is lifted with a spicy brava sauce. The paella mixta contains pork, chicken, grilled shrimp and Octopus. The paella was well prepared with rice more on the traditional al dente style. The food is good overall here and comparable to their Brentwood location. Portions for the tapas can be small for the price. Service is generally good. The restaurant is fairly lively so it is very loud with the din of club-like background music. Reservations are highly recommended. A family-owned restaurant with origins in Barcelona, Teleferic Barcelona brings the taste of Spain to Long Beach where no passport is required.

Definitely the type of restaurant that you'd like to go to on a Friday night or just simply to catch up with friends...the vibe is very inviting. There's outdoor and indoor dining and dogs are welcomed. We got all their recommended dishes lobster paella, crab croqueta, octopus, coffee flan and bravas. Favorite must have been the paella but the others were still as good. I don't recommend the flan because it was different-very doughy not what I was hoping for (Mexican flan or something similar)...this flan was like banana pudding cake)

What can I say about this place - nothing but good things. I saw this place on instagram and reminded me of my Barcelona trip last year. Made a reservation for a Sunday brunch. Although parking is tricky on a Sunday morning due to the farmers market, it was so worth it going right when they open. Such a beautiful restaurant, right next to the water. We opted to sit on the patio and enjoyed the ocean breeze. I was so happy they had a moscatel as I don't drink reds or whites. My girlfriends got two different sangrias and enjoyed it. We ordered the pork paella, ibiza oysters, empanadas, patata brava, and the tuna tacos. So so so good. Can't wait to go back.

I love this place, everything is delicious. Very reasonably priced, great for sharing and trying many items. The service is great & welcoming. The resturant really transports u to a different country with their beautiful decor

FIRST IMPRESSION & AMBIANCE I was worried from the mixed reviews and the high prices, but my husband and I were very pleased! I reserved Teleferic Barcelona a week in advance as part of a surprise date on a Saturday at 8:30 PM after Pixar Putt. We were quickly seated after arrival. The decor inside is gorgeous from wall to wall and ceiling to floor. The noise level is just loud enough where we can still hear each other a little. FOOD We ordered the Chef's Special (tempura mushroom ($10)), Pulpo Telefèric (~$20), and Paella Lobster (~$60+). The Pulpo Teleferic was a recommendation from our server. The texture of the octopus was easy to chew and the flavor was enriched by the sweet potato purée and touch of truffle oil. The Paella Lobster was the star of the night. It is meant to serve 2 and it takes longer to cook, as warned in the menu. We ordered the rice to be crispy which added to the texture variety of the dish. Every flavor of the shrimp and lobster and the truffle oil and the rice was just so well put together. If the opportunity was given, I would order all of them again. SERVICE Our server Luis made sure we got the tempura mushroom before we even put in our order, since there were only two plates left for the night. Staff overall was just very friendly. SUGGESTIONS FOR RESTAURANT The only improvement I can think of is having water more readily served or readily available, as our glass was often empty. Hope to be able to dine here again soon!

I had high hopes for this restaurant given my love for Spanish food and the fond memories I have of dining in Spain. My husband and I made an early Saturday dinner reservation and ordered a variety of tapas along with a paella. Overall I'd give it three stars because it was just 'okay.' Here's a breakdown of our experience: **Ambiance: 3.5/5** The restaurant itself is beautiful, but the music was a bit too loud and the tables were quite close together. We had a 5 pm reservation and by the time we left an hour later it had gotten even louder. **Service: 4/5** The hostess seated us without much interaction, simply handing us menus and telling us our server would be with us shortly. However, I noticed the same hostess gave the couple next to us a detailed explanation of the menu. Fortunately, our actual server was gracious and attentive which bumped up my service rating. **Food: 2.5/5** The tapas were just okay. The patatas bravas were lackluster and the ham croquetas were decent but could have used more ham since there was only a small fleck of jamón on top. The beef kebabs were flavorful and reminiscent of Moorish skewers. As for the paella mixta, it was underwhelming. We were asked if we wanted crispy rice at the bottom but there was no soccarat to speak of. The flavor was bland as if it were just rice cooked in seafood broth without any real seasoning. Overall, we left feeling disappointed and 'meh.' Sadly, it's not a place we'd return to.

Had a fantastic time with a group of friends here on a Thursday evening. It was packed. Service was great. Our waitress was Viri and she was awesome. The food was so pretty! The cocktails were beautiful. The glassware ... amazing. We ordered so much food but here are our favorites; -Brussels sprouts -cauliflower -lobster paella -burrata -crab cake croquettes -catalan gin and tonic -apple-tini

Great addition to 2nd and pch. Highlights here were the ambience, interior and professionalism of the service staff- all top notch, with a special nod to Daniel, our server. I'd recommend a reservation for dinner. They have a nice cocktail list, and the carajillo was a perfect duel between coffee and vodka. There's also a variety of sangrias, and the teleferic sangria was very well balanced and not overly sweet. For food, be aware that vegetarians won't have the widest selection here. The platas bravas were very good with some nice kick from the paprika. My friend liked the chicken empanadas. The Brussel sprouts were average at best. The mushrooms in the veggie paella were outstanding, but the remainder of the dish was not as interesting. But overall I was very glad we came here and enjoyed the experience as a whole.

Such a great addition to 2nd and PCH and Long Beach overall. Me, the husband and a friend had reservations for Pixar Putt at 6:30 and we decided we wanted to try Teleferic out. We got there a bit before 6:30 to see if they could accommodate us at 8pm. Unfortunately they indicated they were booked but would put us on a waitlist. Lo and behold when we were on our second to last hole, we got a call saying a spot opened up! So we snagged the opportunity to try this new joint. Atmosphere: This place is a vibeeeee. Sleek, bustling, fun and loud. Decor is nice. We were seated promptly upon arrival. It was packed for a Friday night. Food: They have a price fixed menu special for Hispanic Heritage Month, which consisted of patatas bravas, crab croquetas, empanadas, fried cauliflower, the paella mixta, and churros con Nutella. All of this was $55 per person. The crab croquetas were the star of the freaking show. Crunchy on the outside, pillowy on the inside, with a strong crab and cream flavor. The piece of sashimi on top was a nice fresh touch and an added layer of texture to the mix. It was so, so good. I could just come here and eat only those. My second favorite dish was the Paella. It was hearty, flavorful and had a decent amount of meats and seafood in it! It was a little on the oily side once you're scraping the bottom rice, but overall very solid. The empanadas are flatter and disc shaped, which is not something you usually see. Overall, the flavor was good and the empanadas were moist. The patatas bravas had a good red sauce mixed with aioli, but I would have liked the potatoes to have been a smidge crispier. The cauliflower was good but probably the least memorable of the dinner. It had a good fry on it and the cauliflower still had bite, but could've benefitted from more sauce. The churros were great. Solid and bite sized and filled with Nutella-so hard to mess up. My husband got a glass of red wine and my friend got one of the sangrias, both were solid and reasonably priced. Overall, with the dinner for three and drinks, we spent about $72ish each (tax and gratuity included). Definitely above average but nothing crazy, and the quality of the food was great and we left full (with leftover Paella, about 1.5 servings left!) Service: Impeccable, and on a busy Friday night! Our waitress Viri was so nice, checked in on us often, and even did us the courtesy of giving us an extra croqueta and making our paella a large size one (without having to pay anything extra). Not sure if this is standard but nonetheless, she was great. Everyone overall was attentive. My friend dropped his knife by accident and within seconds someone came and got him a new one. We were like "whoa how they do that." I'm already wanting more of those croquetas. Gonna try to convince my parents to meet me in LB so we can have this again (power in numbers for tapas).

Incredible experience all around! The Brussels sprouts were to die for, and everything else (paella bomb, tomato carpaccio, patatas bravas, Nutella churros) was delicious, too. Crab croquettes tasted good but had very little crab, probably wouldn't get again. Presentation was amazing, including oyster on dry ice and a rosemary smoke "bubble" on my cocktail. Lovely Tempranillo and fantastic cocktail called La Flaca. Our server, Viel (sp.?), was beyond friendly...he taught us about the language, food & culture of Barcelona while attending to our every need. Service was on the slow side so I would not go here if you're in a rush...pretend you're in Spain and stay awhile.

The fancy facade and interior are certainly impressive, and it doesn't hurt to have a beach-front view at the patio. Service was average, and perhaps a little bit underwhelming considering the setting and the price point of the entrees. The tapas were enjoyable, especially the roasted brussel sprouts. The pork paella significantly fell short of expectation. The rice was dry and lacking flavor, and the meat also tasted overcooked. Everything was saltier than my liking. Their mocktail was quite good, but a man cannot live by drinks alone.

We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday, and ordered a variety of tapas and plates! Everything came out quickly, the drinks were nice, and very fresh! The presentation was very aesthetic for everything. For food we got the ham croquettes, pan con tomato, jamon, a garlic shrimp dish, and their potatoes. We ordered the large lobster paella for main, and trio for dessert! I do wish the paella was crispier, but other that it was good! Our waitress Veeree, was very nice and attentive! She gave a breakdown of the menu, and checked on us making sure we were satisfied. We would definitely love to have her serve us again! Additionally the other team members who brought us food and drinks were very friendly and helpful! The atmosphere was very aesthetically pleasing. They had great music and it was very busy, and vibrant. It can be nice for a date night as well but not super intimate, due the amount of people and the loudness. Perfect for a group of people, and a friend dinner. Definitely will be back!

The wait staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu - especially being open only for 4 days. The restaurant is beautiful- highly recommended sitting outside. The fresh sea air is lovely. Parking is free & plentiful. We ordered tapas & salads all fantastic. The Sangria & Sangria flight were delicious . Can't wait to return to try the paella & some dessert.

We loved our experience here! Instantly felt welcomed by the staff and the ambience. Food was absolutely delicious and the sangria flight was a great choice. Our waiter Biel was so knowledgeable, kind and fun, he made the experience special and am so glad he was our waiter. will definitely come back!

We came at the right night of the month where they had the flamenco guitar. The ambiance is perfect and they dim the light a little when the show started. You have to order your paella ahead of time, it takes 25/35 min. And of course you have to say yes to "socarrat" (crispy rice on the bottom). It's the best part of the paella!!! We had the pulpo appetizer and I wanted more! We had the paella negra and it was the same as when we ate it in Barcelona. It is the most authentic Spanish restaurant I've had around here.

Mid week date night/food adventure. It was their first week of being open. Had a 5:15 pm reservation and were seated right away. Great patio, we sat at a little corner table with a nice view of the marina. It was getting chilly but manager told us they were working on getting heat lamps or enclosing the patio temporarily. Inside was cute; warm decor and lighting. Definitely good for date night or girls night or special occasion. Could be fancy or casual. We were offered a complimentary cava or non-alcoholic sangria. We chose the cava, which was refreshing and on the drier side. It's nice that they offer the non-alcoholic option so everyone in your group can enjoy drinks if they'd like. We ordered a ton of food, as usual, but thank goodness, because the portions are relatively small, even for tapas. Some items you pay per piece, which is nice if you want try a bunch of things, but can add up if you're trying to get full. Even the paella felt a bit small. It says for two people but I could definitely eat it all myself. As for drinks, wine list had glasses priced moderate to outrageous ($15-$68/glass) and cocktails all $16. Cocktails were fun and fresh. Wine was just good/ok (even the $39 glass I ordered). I expected more. Service was actually on point. Everyone was friendly and attentive, clearing our old plates and resolving issues quickly. They brought out an incorrect dish and the paella we ordered wasn't hot. We alerted staff and they were very sweet and apologetic about it, corrected it and even threw in some dessert. Although it's not as "authentic" as if one was in Spain (so expectations should be tempered), it's yummy and playful so I would go back; either for just snacks and drinks or to try the steak. Definitely going to be a lunch staple once they open for lunch hours. It hits all the marks of food, ambience and vibe. Add easy parking and friendly service and it becomes a spot that's easy to frequent any day of the week.

Feeling very lucky in long beach to get our own outpost of this serious Barcelona chain. Food and service were both exceptional. Cocktail program was also amazing. The ambiance was warm, but modern and very spanish . Love this place.

I highly recommend giving teleferic barcelona a try. It's a great place for date night or just bringing some friends and having some great drinks and bites. It has amazing food and good ambiance. This was my first time coming here but it left a great impression. The service staff was very attentive. I ordered of their tapas selection and I wasn't disappointed. The octopus was extremely tender and flavor. The kebab and hummus was delicious! I also enjoyed their croquettes. I ordered one cocktail called LA flava I believe and it was amazing, I could of had 5 more of them easily. Lol I'll be back for sure and if your in the area I highly recommend giving them a try.

Not sure if this is the best place for vegans or vegetarians. You could go home hungry despite the price you're paying lol. But the brussel sprouts & potatoes were good

Found this place through the magic of serendipity--or maybe this place found me through the promise of destiny. Is this proof that everything happens for a reason? Maybe. But I would like to think that I have an unseen hand guiding my path with my best interests at heart. And me finding Teleferic was simply further proof of this belief I have, that I know to be fact. Try to convince me otherwise. Then try to convince others that their faith--in anything unseen--is false. Not a career I would choose to pursue, unless you crave the thrill and famine of being a myth buster or a debunker of miracles. My friend Bailey and I were meant to eat at another LB spot. Hours before we went, I checked the final plans for the night and discovered that the first choice was closed for the night. A quick Google search led me to Teleferic Barcelona in Long Beach, now the move of choice. I did not look at the menu or anything similar--I just saw that it was open and recommended by the masses as a hot spot in the LBC. I will say that Teleferic is within an outdoor shopping center, so it can be hard to find. My MapQuest got me there smoothly. I was still a nervous wreck because I have had experiences where I get lost, even with MapQuest, in this open-air mall. But to be honest, I get anxious if the cheese on a quesadilla I am making is not melting properly. On the other hand, Bailey did get kind of lost, and after dinner, I drove her to her car because she did not park close, even though she had the help of MapQuest. The best bite of the night was the Wellington. I never had a Wellington before--I had a bite of one once, but this one was all to myself. Good thing, too--it would have been hard to share. It was braised short rib with some Iberico ham, so it was a Spanish Wellington or a Wellington with a Spanish twist. But the crust was flaky in the most sublime way. Not like a cherry pie crust is flaky--because the crust is thick on a cherry pie. My Wellington was flaky in a savory way, where the flaky crust is supermodel svelte. I tried some of the tapas: Chori Bao, Brava Potatoes (you can separate the Brava sauce from the potatoes), and the Ham Croquetas. All of the tapas were solid and good. As we sat, we saw drinks come and go. One of them caught my eye--La Flaca. When it was served, it came with a bubble. The server or manager could not blow the bubble at first. It took them three tries to make the bubble bloom. I blew it out, like a candle. I made a wish, but I was not really focused on the matter, so it will likely not come true. We had the birthday ice cream and a churro. The churro was a cake-like substance. Bailey explained that those are churros from Spain. The service was attentive, the food engaging and fun to eat, and there was a fiesta vibe all along. ¡Olé!

Our server Biel made the easy going 2:30 lunch great. Engaging, attentive, but not hovering. Gave his preferences which helped us select the tuna tacos, spanish empanada, and crispy croquettes.......killer. We shared a large squid ink jumbo shrimp paella, and 2 glasses of Barcelona sangria! We will return and ask for Biel! Brad D.

Gonzalo was amazing! Food was delicious and came out quickly. The sangria was soo soo good!

I came here to celebrate 2 birthdays and the food was terrific. The only thing that I didn't quite enjoy was the paella bomb. Nothing to write home about but other than that, food, drinks, and service was great! I highly recommend trying this place out if you have not already. The paella itself was good according to my sister in law and aunt. The barceloneta sangria was so refreshing and I was sipping it to the last drop. Thank you Teleferic for this dining experience.