Enjoy your dinner with a show at Cafe Sevilla San Diego! Don’t rush through dinner to make it to an evening show, combine the two and make a night of it. Café Sevilla in San Diego is home to the longest-running Flamenco Dinner show in Southern California. On the street level is their outstanding tapas bar which is always busy and a lot of fun. Their several variations of paella are as good as it gets, packed with fresh ingredients.
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Downstairs is where all the fun is. Every Saturday night, they offer a three-course dinner menu combined with a two-part Flamenco Dance performance. Furthermore, their dancers are at the top of their field, having been trained in Spain. Also, many of the dancers teach their own Flamenco classes. These shows are a sensory indulgence of sight, sound, and taste, leaving guests with a piece of truly Spanish culture. Marvel at the passion, beauty, and athleticism of this traditional art form as you enjoy a delicious dinner. Make your reservations today!
Amy
22:06 12 Feb 22
Good food, a little pricey but good ambiance! There's always a bit of a wait to get a table. They have good live music. the lower level and the seating outside is nice!
John Farina
22:39 06 Feb 22
This restaurant is outstanding. The food was excellent. Everything was prepared perfectly and tasted amazing. We had a big group and they easily accommodated us. Our server was absolutely the best. She even assisted our gluten-free friend to make sure she was well taken care of. There were plenty of options for our vegans too. Lastly, the singer was terrific. Highly recommended.
Irene Palacios
00:59 23 Jan 22
Went for my anniversary and had a fantastic time. My boyfriend ordered the 9 course tapas. HIGHLY recommend especially with the bottomless mimosas. Alex was such a great server and very mindful. Would def come back
Swathi V
19:05 12 Jan 22
Great vibes and service at Cafe Sevilla.Service and staff were friendly and attentive (she noticed our drinks didn't look right and got it changed).They have live music later in the evenings which was brilliant and created a festive feel.
Veronica Martin
21:58 07 Jan 22
Cafe Sevilla. Yesterday, today and tomorrow. Some of my best memories with friends in my 20’s (20 years ago) happened at Cafe Sevilla, the club, the bar, and the restaurant. Well brunch this time around was delicious despite pandemic outside seating. We were there for a friend’s birthday and were surprised by a Pet Holiday Parade as background.We all enjoyed the 6 course tapas brunch. Don’t let the 6 course part scare you away. The portions are tapas size, which means small and manageable. The pictures speak for themselves. The food is delicious and masterfully chosen to compliment each other on the board. The bartender was heavy handed with the alcohol and we didn’t complain a bit. Always a great time at Cafe Sevilla!
Cynthia Beltran
19:55 01 Nov 21
The tapas were great. I went during happy hour and they have great specials and the cocktails are $8 I believe. I got the albondigas, highly recommend, and also the calamari. The service was okay. The food came out in a timely manner. They have outside seating and is dog friendly.
Brianna Ehrhart
19:12 25 Oct 21
The server and food were outstanding! Our server (Cale?) was so attentive and well-informed about the menu. The food was all amazing. We ordered 7 dishes and were impressed by each one. So flavorful and authentic. The sangria was some of the best we ever had.
Ms Coffee AKA Amy Grady, BSW
23:47 22 Oct 21
I had SO much fun at this restaurant! Got together with friends and the food, vibe and place was all on point! Let me tell you they need to give TYLER our waiter a raise. So attentive big smile always and you could tell that he enjoyed his job! Thank for make our night so fun and attention to detail was fabulous! The food was delicious. I don't know where you found that sausage in out pia' but it put my Chicago sausages back home to shame! And that 🍋 dessert...so magnificent!!! We will be back soon!
reglagirl
21:50 21 Aug 21
Flavors are amazing ( it's those Moors 🤣👍)and I recommend going with a table full of friends and ordering family style, sharing tasty tapas and sharing paella dishes as well as a few choice entrees and dessert. The servers are always attentive, interesting live music last night and different each time I've been there.The tapas baby back ribs are really special, because of the spices and the presentation and a three cheese w/veg bake dip, (which I wished there was a bucket of )and I'm now a full fan of paella, which I didn't like before this tasting the way they prepare it here. It's light but rich with flavors.And I had a coffee with dessert, SO good, it was unbelievable. Yep. Just a coffee. With heated cream on the side, beautiful cups, crystal sugar wand stirrer, freshly brewed, freshly ground beans, I think.So, there's good reason why this place is no secret. I've had 2 Lyft drivers tell me how they love Cafe Sevilla as they take me there.
Victoria Johnson
02:24 05 Aug 21
Looked up dinner places near my hotel and found this gem. Had great drinks and tapas that made it easy for my husband and I to try out multiple plates. We each found something we liked. We definitely left super full and happy.
Timothy Ingram
03:58 27 Jul 21
Tapas and what else do you need! The service was excellent, the menu options were very deep and absolutely each and everything we ordered (15 different items) was unique and delicious. One of the best meals that I have enjoyed in decades. A must stop for anyone close enough to enjoy.
Jacqueline Sager Hay-Roe
12:26 26 Jul 21
This might be one of my favorite restaurants that I have ever visited. Everything is amazing. Sometimes we get the paella, sometimes we just fill up on tapas. Unfortunately the last time we were there the live music started an hour after it was advertised, so if you're really keen on the music maybe call and check. But you must go here!
Jacqueline Teitelbaum
22:51 20 Jul 21
Amazing service! Our waitress was so fun, so experienced, and the rest of the staff was extremely pleasant. On top of it, great food, great wine, and great music! Makes my heart happy to be there.
Mark Boisvert
01:16 09 Jul 21
Beautiful view of downtown San Diego. It's fine dining so expect high prices. The price is well worth it. The food was incredible. If I were to do it again I wouldn't have gotten the over priced cocktails. Pumped our bill up about $300 bucks in a few rounds.
Shawn Carman
18:43 08 Jul 21
I love this place. Anytime I can get to SD, I try and go here. Food is amazing, atmosphere is wonderful, and the service is impeccable. Try to catch nights with Live music...it just adds to this already special place.
Bridget Shows
06:55 06 Jul 21
My boyfriend and I were seated and given menus, picked out our entrees and waited for the server to come and what we had ordered was not available. So it would have been nice if they would have let us know beforehand the unavailable items so that we wouldn’t of had to re-pick. Then upon receiving our plates they did not have an item requested (mashed potatoes) and instead had rice in its place. So naturally, we said we had asked for the mashed potatoes and they told us that they were out. So without letting us know they assumed that the rice in its place would have been fine. The Servers seemed nice, however there was a lack of communication with my date and I on the foods that were available and it was pretty disappointing for the price paid due to not having any food available for the evening.
James Pillot IV
18:28 20 Jun 21
An absolute must stop place in San Diego! The live music on Thursday night is such a cool experience and all the bartenders were beyond friendly. I will definitely be coming back next time I'm in town.Also the food is insanely good and everything is pretty reasonably priced.
caliqn714
00:47 25 May 21
Amazing tapas and the Sangria is to die for. Great place to dine at and the live Music was definitely a plus. Our server was great and the management was on top of it, helping out and coming around to call the tables to check on us. The server did put in our appetizer wrong but he fixed the error right away and did credit us at the end. Overall amazing experience and will be back as soon as im back in the area.
Ahmad Zaiat
14:24 24 May 21
We had a great experience. The food and service were phenomenal, thank you Drew. Drew took his time to explain the foreign menu to us and made sure we were taken care of. Even my picky kids were impressed by some of the dishes.
Nadiely Gois
00:27 13 May 21
Excellent restaurant! The food and music was great. One of the best place I've eat in San Diego. If you go there, ask for the 5 course menu.. It is a must..
Denis Volodko
01:48 05 May 21
Good place to spend Friday or Saturday evening with live music. Lovely service but I didn't like the food. We've tried 5-6 plates and genuinely like only one. Everything else was just mediocre.
Brandon Cable
20:15 02 May 21
So good. The mango sangria and the waffle breakfast sandwich were amazing!!!! Really everything was amazing. Service was great. Good music playing in the background. Very dark and laid back vibe inside. Would come back and can highly recommend. Best food we have had in a while.
J McBride
19:53 30 Apr 21
This is a great spot in SD for authentic Spanish cuisine. I'm a huge paella fan, and they do not disappoint here! Their tapas are a little bit larger than traditional tapas. The server recommended 4 tapas for the two of us, or if we were going to share a paella, 1 tapas each. This was a very accurate recommendation.The sangria is the way to go drink wise here. I've had the cava and the classic red. The classic red was definitely my personal favorite.It's a little on the pricey side, so it won't be in regular rotation for me, but worth the $$$, so I'll definitely be back.
Dan Harasty
19:52 30 Apr 21
Tapas were excellent. The sangria was yummy.The service was delightful. Live music was awesome.Alas, the paella was not all I hoped it would be. (Was expecting lots of saffron. To me the flavor was more of Worcestershire.) Maybe the problem is this: I really want to like paella, but maybe I don't.
Ivan Flores
15:57 01 Apr 21
Wouldn't go back. Took the family and everyone was disappointed. We went on a Tuesday night and they were out of several menu items. We ordered paella which was good. Service was good. Small were decent but not good enough to go back.
Claudette Gadsden
21:51 16 Mar 21
Everything is so good, I don't know where to start. Black seafood paella. Flat bread. Shrimp taco. Yum!!
Inese Franzke
22:22 13 Mar 21
Love the place. Food is excellent. Service, particularly if you have Carlo as your server, is superb. Don't over look the Spanish tortilla. Usually this is a nice filler food as background to the more interesting choices. Here it is insanely good. We ordered a second serving of it. Later visit, service still very good, but check who's cooking. The insanely delicious and wonderful tortilla reverted to nice filler food. Not going to give up on the place.
guadalupe gomez
15:22 27 Feb 21
Amazing food. I recommend the tour of Spain 5 course meal.Service had opportunities but I am definitely going back.
Will Carpenter
15:47 20 Feb 21
To be honest the food was pretty good. The service was great. The espresso martinis leaved a little to be desired. Despite this above average experience, I’m leaving a 1 star review because this morning, Saturday morning! The owner of this establishment had the audacity to start a construction project in the middle of the street at 630 AM. Like could it not wait for a week day??
Asma Bautista
14:19 09 Feb 21
Fine dining or simply hanging out, this restaurant is a really good choice. Spanish food is excellent and almost perfectly cooked. The interior design of the restaurant provides a cozy and romantic!
lucas schmidt
22:25 17 Jan 21
spanish food and the feeling at this location is great. staff is always nice even when they have a full house. i think i might become a regular. prices were appropriate. food is like a place in baltimore i liked.
Ryker4 W
15:25 17 Jan 21
A preferred site for spanish food. I love visiting here. Really nothing but enjoyable experiences here, I'll be back. Prices that won't shock you.
Ben Cruz
04:45 28 Oct 20
Came to San Diego to get away since our vacations got cancelled. We were in Sevilla last year for our honeymoon. They hit the nail on the head. Food excellent. Wine was Great. Exceptional service..."Thanks Rudy"
Hermès Espinoza
09:05 20 Oct 20
It was an excellent service and staff are very professional about their job. The atmosphere is friendly and food are incredible to enjoy with your family and friends.... we came from New York City to San Diego to celebrate 🍾 her birthday. Thank you very much.
mariamyouakim
03:54 19 Oct 20
The staff are super friendly and the service was great and fast.We loved their freshly baked bread (although they charge 7$ for it.. it’s not complimentary)But we didn’t like their traditional paella that much.. the taste is a bit plane and the sausage wasn’t good.The overall experience was good but overpriced (paella for 2 with 60$!!)
Elba Frugiuele
03:43 03 Oct 20
Celebrated my 50 th birthday at cafe Sevilla in San Diego and it was awesome was greeted by the best server named destiny she was so knowledgeable and her suggestions were delicious beginning with appetizers, main course and great drinks to the best dessert. I highly recommend the food is authentic,flavorful and delicious. Best sangria I have ever had and seafood paella phenomenal. Thank you Destiny for your awesome service you made my birthday dinner awesome❣️We will definitely be back.
Anthony Withum
22:37 26 Sep 20
A bit secluded but has a nice sized parking lot. This is where surfers come to hang out and surf. Has a bathroom but i only recommend it for emergencies only. Everyone really keeps to themselves and the sand is nice. What more could you ask for in a beach?
Donna Rose
03:31 24 Sep 20
There was a group of 10 of us tonight and we were definitely feisty. Sevilla treated us like a champs!! Thank you for the great time and hospitality!!
Alma
02:40 22 Sep 20
We were there for brunch. We ordered the tapas sampler, breakfast burrito, steak and eggs and a bottle of cava to share. All great with the exception of the steak. My son ordered it so now he knows unless in a steakhouse you don't risk it. Sorry no pics. The pic I have is of my plate half eaten.
Jack McNeill
04:56 12 Sep 20
I came from out of town and got take out to our hotel room here two nights in a row..... Every single bite the food was beyond top notch- try the orange flan for a foodgasm- and specifically I (or we, myself and my girlfriend) wanna thank Holly and the rest of the host staff for being friendly, knowledgeable, and just so wonderful. Make this a must if you like food! 🙌👍
Greg Valdez
02:48 09 Sep 20
Years and years running we love this place for the best date night in San Diego Gaslamp. Paella is to die for and the sangria is nectar from the God's.
Ashley Allison
05:24 06 Sep 20
I called before to confirm the last seating and they said on the phone 9:45pm. We arrived at 9:40 and planned the night for this time. Once the host greeted us she said they were not taking any more people. I explained we planned the night for this and even called before, and she still said they wouldn't take us. We were only a party of two also, so for them not to seat us even after calling ahead was really unfortunate especially since we made the the trip out just for this place. Very disappointed and not happy with the communication. They should have said a different time on the phone if that was the case instead of wasting our time.
ptsenter
04:47 06 Sep 20
Excellent place, we came for 39th anniversary. It was Saturday and they don't accept reservations for Saturdays but when I mentioned the reason the guy on the phone accepted it. When we came to the place a host recognized the reservation and he remembered the reason and even the number of years. He made sure we got the best place and he relayed the reason to our server. His name is Tyler. The food is excellent. It's in a heart of Gaslamp district. Service is excellent. We enjoy the place.
Omar Tate
10:45 30 Aug 20
Good scene for tasty spanish food. it's so delicious. i had a cousin come into town and she asked me to go back here. the bill was well within reason for the quality.
azin khabazian
04:15 30 Aug 20
The food is really delicious, we took one type of tapas which the ham was as good as you can find in Spain, the octopus with the sauce taste perfect, and the creme catalana taste like heaven. It’s just more expensive than you can find in Sevilla.
Jenny Koh-Lin
19:33 20 Aug 20
Great place, awesome food, all the tapas cold and hot taste great... We were there during weekend so don't forget reservation if big party.. there was a line..
Franklin Martinez
03:34 15 Aug 20
This is the best Spain restaurant I've ever been to since I can't go to Spain due to COVID-19.
Nicholas Newsum
00:57 06 Aug 20
What can I say but perfection. This place transports me to Spain every time. Excellent tapas, great ambiance, and even better service! SD must!
Elizabeth Zamudio
17:45 01 Aug 20
The place is really good! Food is tasty, you can tell they know how to do it! The service was the best, kind, honest and helpful. Very nice music and ambiance!
Doug Martin
00:30 09 Jul 20
Our server (Stephan) went out of his way to make our dinner date a memorable experience. He helped us pick out just the right tapas and introduced us to iberico ham.....amazing. I let Stephan pick out the specialty margaritas and the wine. He nailed it every time.Outside dinning was comfortable and private. I wish we lived closer. We would go back there every week.
Irene Murphy
07:51 08 Jul 20
This is the BEST place ever!!!! Great people, great food and Corey is the best manager ever. He makes sure to take care of you and goes that extra mile to make sure his customers are happy. The drinks are awesome and they have a great menu selection. Love this place and highly recommend it to everyone.
Fred Lozano
13:42 04 Jul 20
This place is first rate everything. The entire vibe of the place let's you know that they want your experience to be memorable. The wait staff is always friendly and attentive. The food is hot and delicious. The atmosphere is inviting. And the sangria will get you good and ready for dancing later. Will most certainly be back.
Lucy Gutierrez
21:40 30 Jun 20
My Husband and I were visiting SD we did not know where to go. We ended up at Sevilla for brunch.. It was definitely delicious and the waiter, Kale was super helpful with everything, he knew what went well with what etc. Made everything taste that much better.
Marcos Torres
04:12 29 Jun 20
Had the salmon with corizo and it was awesome! My caipirinha was on point too! Definitely recommend.
Ken Pecus
23:41 28 Jun 20
Love the vibe and feel of Cafe Sevilla. It is a fine art to create a safe, social distant dining experience, yet make you feel in the middle of a vibrant lively environment! The food is amazing. Everything from the garlic shrimp to the short rib tapas to the multiple types of croquettes.. simply amazing. But maybe my favorite place anywhere in the world for thr tapas staple of Papas Bravas ( and we have tried them all over Spain). Trust me, order them!
Adam Allan
04:06 22 Jun 20
We had lunch at this restaurant a few times while visiting family and friends. The servers here are just wonderful! We sat near the ocean and enjoyed the view of our delicious wine and lunch. I just want to say that, in addition to a nice meal, we had a delightful waitress.
Betty Lois
10:53 11 Jun 20
Everything about this place screams only "okay" to me. Food and service are the core items I judge and everything was very subpar for what I paid with my friends. Our group was greeted by a pleasant waitress and she made some popular recommendations, but I definitely did not feel that it was worth the pricetag slapped on. Checked in for a sampler platter - tastes okay. Traditional Paella - tastes okay. Some shrimp tapas - tasted okay (probably the best dish). Can't really go beyond these descriptions because everything was bland to me. Probably won't be back.
Joshua Ward
17:46 07 Jun 20
My wife and I decided on this restaurant after spending about 4 hours looking for somewhere to eat for a night out for an anniversary. My wife is vegetarian and is unable to eat dairy and there was a variety of options available for her. The food was fantastic and service was on point. We made a reservation for 9:00 and got there about 30 minutes early and were asked to wait until 9:00 which is understandable. The atmosphere was good and the live band that night was nice. The music was a little loud in your opinion for what we where expecting but nothing to complain about. We had a few appetizers that we shared with a friend we all had a few drinks and had a meal each. The bill was what we expected. If your looking for something inexpensive this probably isn’t the place but if your willing to pay a bit more for some amazing food and great atmosphere I would definitely recommend.
Cesar Silva
18:11 31 May 20
Tapas are delicious, live music is great. Great place to enjoy with friends, date or wife😳.
Carroll D
11:05 14 Mar 20
Great tapas. Food was very tasty, tender & fresh. Spanish motif. Quaint restaurant with a more intimate feel. Great for dates or casual meeting with friends. Wouldn't call it a family restaurant, however.
Shawnelle Campbell
14:56 10 Mar 20
Difficult to choose entree the menu is stacked, plus everything looked and smelled amazing!! I ordered Paella which was perfectly prepared! My company's dishes were tasty too! Server was friendly and establishment was clean. 🙂
Luciana White
14:57 04 Mar 20
When in San Diego don't forget to visit cafe Sevilla. They have a wonderful show and after some sangria i promise you will want to dance. Their tapas are to die for!!! Go any day of the week and you will always find a great environment and great people there.
Ask Dr. DJ Sims
01:30 01 Feb 20
I went with my friends on a Saturday. The live music is amazing and the food was so delicious. I can't wait to go back! We danced and then went downstairs to the club and danced some more. We then just decided to come back to the restaurant because the live music was so much better! It was such a fun night out!
