Coqueta

My friend recommended this place, and I didn’t know what to expect, but every single dish was absolutely amazing. The paella, in particular, was packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was exceptional. I will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu! The staff were all so friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better.

Ambiance, service, and food were all excellent. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Restaurant was lively but not too loud. Food was served promptly and fresh. Server checked in with us multiple times to refill our water and make sure that we were OK. Most of the food was excellent. There were a few dishes that I wouldn't order again, but were worth trying (deviled eggs, quail egg pintxos, and duck meatballs). Deviled eggs tasted like any other, but were $15 for 2 half pieces haha. Quail eggs were just OK, just an egg with some aged ham. Duck meatballs were rough and overly livery/irony in flavor. Octopus was excellent, tender with a nice char/smokey/grilled flavor. Well seasoned with some crunch from the crispy suction cups. Potatoes were super crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, with a noticeable and pure potato flavor. Poached prawns were fresh and naturally sweet. The infused oil added another layer and depth of flavor. Food was pricey, but overall experience was excellent and I would highly recommend giving it a try. Great place to eat with a big group of people.

Wow… back after several years and it’s as excellent as I remember. Even in Spain itself you don’t always get tapas as great as here — they put a lot of care into each creation. The flavor and the plating are 🤌🤌🤌. Gin-tonics and crafted cocktails are amazing too.

Stopped here without reservation. Host was pleasant and sat us right away. Ate at the chefs counter which was fun to watch all of the dishes prepared. Food was excellent. Had deviled eggs, patatas bravas, smoked salmon, lamb meatballs, and the sea bass. The lamb meatballs were my favorite. Every dish was fantastic. They have a pretty extensive drink menu as well from Spanish influenced cocktails to sangria in addition to beer and wine. Service was excellent as was the atmosphere. This is a staple embarcadero waterfront restaurant and is absolutely worth stopping by.

If you are the first time trying Spanish cuisines like gambas, pan con tomate, pintxos, paella, jamon etc,. You might be blown away by what it looks like, tastes like. But if you have some experience in Spain, you can think of it like Huh? Meh~, What? For the price you pay. Having had lots of tapas, pintxos, at Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, Jabugo, San Sebastian, authentic spanish cuisines are a bit different in terms of presentation, flavor. I know SF is one of the places where many restaurants are serving not authentic but fusion style of dishes in a way that they can make much money. But, i still like the creativity and reinterpretation of the foods they cook!

I had been to the Coqueta in Yountville several times, and was excited to see that there was a Coqueta in the city also - especially as the Yountville location recently closed. Perhaps due to the recent passing of Michael Chiarello. Overall, this is a good spot and I’d return. Food - all good. Nothing was bad, but nothing was amazing either. All solid though. Atmosphere - the restaurant is right by the water, which is great. My only major complaint is the lack of shade on the outside patio. Four stars is probably harsh considering, but there is room for improvement. Service - no complaints. Service was great. Awesome staff.

Service was magnificent, we went here for the night of our engagement and my friends called ahead to notify them of the occasion, the restaurant had glasses of champagne, a congrats card, and a vase of flowers waiting for us at the table, we really appreciated the gesture. The interior was very spacious, teleports you to a different country, and can seat many parties. The things that faltered were the portions, flavor, and price. The portions were way too small for what you pay, and the paella lacked the wow factor to justify us coming back again. They can add portions and pieces to the tapas to fit the size of your party, at additional cost. I do wish the paella stood out more, as this is their signature.

One of the best tapas places I’ve been to! I was not expecting much because it’s located in such a touristy area but they have great cocktails and amazing food. My recommendations are the Salmon cold tapas, grilled iberico, and the squid ink paella. It is a bit pricey but worth it for a nice night out or when people are visiting!

My friend recommended this place, and I didn’t know what to expect, but every single dish was absolutely amazing. The paella, in particular, was packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was exceptional. I will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu! The staff were all so friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better.

Ambiance, service, and food were all excellent. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Restaurant was lively but not too loud. Food was served promptly and fresh. Server checked in with us multiple times to refill our water and make sure that we were OK. Most of the food was excellent. There were a few dishes that I wouldn't order again, but were worth trying (deviled eggs, quail egg pintxos, and duck meatballs). Deviled eggs tasted like any other, but were $15 for 2 half pieces haha. Quail eggs were just OK, just an egg with some aged ham. Duck meatballs were rough and overly livery/irony in flavor. Octopus was excellent, tender with a nice char/smokey/grilled flavor. Well seasoned with some crunch from the crispy suction cups. Potatoes were super crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, with a noticeable and pure potato flavor. Poached prawns were fresh and naturally sweet. The infused oil added another layer and depth of flavor. Food was pricey, but overall experience was excellent and I would highly recommend giving it a try. Great place to eat with a big group of people.

Wow… back after several years and it’s as excellent as I remember. Even in Spain itself you don’t always get tapas as great as here — they put a lot of care into each creation. The flavor and the plating are 🤌🤌🤌. Gin-tonics and crafted cocktails are amazing too.

Stopped here without reservation. Host was pleasant and sat us right away. Ate at the chefs counter which was fun to watch all of the dishes prepared. Food was excellent. Had deviled eggs, patatas bravas, smoked salmon, lamb meatballs, and the sea bass. The lamb meatballs were my favorite. Every dish was fantastic. They have a pretty extensive drink menu as well from Spanish influenced cocktails to sangria in addition to beer and wine. Service was excellent as was the atmosphere. This is a staple embarcadero waterfront restaurant and is absolutely worth stopping by.

If you are the first time trying Spanish cuisines like gambas, pan con tomate, pintxos, paella, jamon etc,. You might be blown away by what it looks like, tastes like. But if you have some experience in Spain, you can think of it like Huh? Meh~, What? For the price you pay. Having had lots of tapas, pintxos, at Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, Jabugo, San Sebastian, authentic spanish cuisines are a bit different in terms of presentation, flavor. I know SF is one of the places where many restaurants are serving not authentic but fusion style of dishes in a way that they can make much money. But, i still like the creativity and reinterpretation of the foods they cook!

I had been to the Coqueta in Yountville several times, and was excited to see that there was a Coqueta in the city also - especially as the Yountville location recently closed. Perhaps due to the recent passing of Michael Chiarello. Overall, this is a good spot and I’d return. Food - all good. Nothing was bad, but nothing was amazing either. All solid though. Atmosphere - the restaurant is right by the water, which is great. My only major complaint is the lack of shade on the outside patio. Four stars is probably harsh considering, but there is room for improvement. Service - no complaints. Service was great. Awesome staff.

Service was magnificent, we went here for the night of our engagement and my friends called ahead to notify them of the occasion, the restaurant had glasses of champagne, a congrats card, and a vase of flowers waiting for us at the table, we really appreciated the gesture. The interior was very spacious, teleports you to a different country, and can seat many parties. The things that faltered were the portions, flavor, and price. The portions were way too small for what you pay, and the paella lacked the wow factor to justify us coming back again. They can add portions and pieces to the tapas to fit the size of your party, at additional cost. I do wish the paella stood out more, as this is their signature.

One of the best tapas places I’ve been to! I was not expecting much because it’s located in such a touristy area but they have great cocktails and amazing food. My recommendations are the Salmon cold tapas, grilled iberico, and the squid ink paella. It is a bit pricey but worth it for a nice night out or when people are visiting!