Spanish restaurants in San Francisco continue to carry on flamenco culture.
Activities involving flamenco, a style of dance and music from southern Spain, lend a lively atmosphere to many bars and restaurants in San Francisco. These bars and restaurants vary in many aspects. Some establishments serve a variety of cuisines, as opposed to only Spanish cuisine. A handful of restaurants and tapas bars only use organic ingredients. Also, there is a level of formality in some restaurants, making formal dress and reservations required.
Pena Pachamama
Pena Pachamama is an organic restaurant that serves Bolivian tapas, such as plantains with black bean puree, along with the food of many other Spanish-speaking nations. Here, flamenco night is held every Thursday. There are additional flamenco performances on other days. Because this restaurant is very popular, make reservations well in advance.
Thirsty Bear
Thirsty Bear is a certified organic brewery that focuses on serving artisan tapas and seasonal beers. In its cuisine, the restaurant blends traditional Spanish tapas with a conventional San Francisco, earth-conscious mindset. Flamenco shows are held on Sunday nights and reservations are recommended.
Medjool
Medjool's menu changes daily, but usually consists of Spanish and Middle Eastern cuisine as well as North African dishes, such as couscous with dates, olives or lemons. The restaurant is known for its sky terrace, which offers a full 360-degree view of San Francisco. Medjool also offers a wide range of entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, including flamenco. Be aware that there is a dress code for these events.
Picaro Tapas and Esperpento
Picaro Tapas and Esperpento are sister Spanish restaurants, both of which offer traditional dishes, including tapas and paellas. Dress and atmosphere are more casual in both establishments and the Flamenco performances tend to be on a smaller scale than those of other Spanish tapas restaurants. Both restaurants offer alcoholic beverages and neither one requires reservations.
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