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Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge

4.5
4.5
1475 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish
Located in the Heart of Georgetown, Bodega Spanish Tapas and Lounge makes a dramatic design statement with its hammered-copper bars, boldly patterned red-and-black walls, and tables set in intimate alcoves perfect for sharing moderately priced authentic Spanish tapas, traditional paellas and sangria. Don't miss our stylish "Matador Lounge" for dining and cocktails, with an arresting mural of a bullfight arena and opens up to a charming fountain patio - making it a perfect venue for private parties. For corporate lunches, first dates or any other occasion, our guests cannot help but feel transported to the breath-taking Costa del Sol.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 30 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:45 pm

  • Phone number

    (202) 333-4733

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Jeronimo Romero

  • Private party facilities

    Our elegant "Matador Lounge" and bar, along with the Veranda patio are available for groups of up to 120. The room is equipped with a separate sound system from the main dining room and has a full bar as well.

  • Private party contact

    Samir Benkirane: (571) 216-6259

  • Neighbourhood

    Georgetown

  • Cross Street

    31st Street

  • Parking Details

    Parking is available at Colonial Parking, located on 31st St. just south of M St. In addition, there are several other conveniently located lots within a short walk of Bodega.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,475 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun place to go for dinner! Good is served so quickly.
  2. w005

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Make sure to get the lamb.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was so good! Service was great too!! Would totally go back again
  4. CyndiR

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great selection of tapas. The waiter was Awesome! Attentive and steered us to some great selections. Noise level wasn't too bad, we could actually hear each other. Drinks were also delicious.
  5. MeMe

    Pittsburgh

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Ate on the back patio, which was very pleasant. Food was great, especially lamb chops. Pulpo was a bit bland and wine (Rioja) was poor.
  6. Eliza

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Excellent service and reasonable price. The tablas, tapas, and main dishes were delicious. The seafood paella lack of flavors and is too sticky.
  7. RyanH

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We showed up about 25 minutes early for our reservation and they were able to seat us immediately. The service and food were excellent.
  8. Espie

    Miami - Dade

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Located right in the middle of Georgetown, with outdoor and indoor seating with upbeat ambiance. Truly enjoyed the delicious tapas, the sangria was on the weak side. The service was very friendly and quick. A place to return.
  9. GigiB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really is the best Tapas in DC and is like being in Barcelona again. This place is wonderful for a date night.
  10. JessD

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    With a reservation on a Saturday night, we were seated right away and food started coming out quickly! The paella takes 30 minutes to cook so we ordered it right away when our server took our drink order. Everything was fantastic and the portions for the price were decent. For four people, we each picked two tapas and shared one paella, and that was the perfect amount of food. Stand-outs of the evening were the paella, muscles - they were so delicious that we even took the leftover sauce home with us - tuna, and croquets.
  11. KevinH

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good food and Sangria. Seating is a little tight but the service and the food make it worth it.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is great but it gets better and better every time!! Loved it! Great service!
  13. ZeeG

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Surprisingly parking was not a problem on a Friday in Georgetown. Our Waiter was great and service was fast. I think our group of 5 sampled almost everything on the menu. The food was great. We also opted for the white sangria - perfect as the day was hot. Since our party was too big to sit outside we dined inside but a smaller group of us are planing to return and try the outside patio.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Very poor service. Ordered 4 hot tapas, brought 2 of the 4. Bread service came mid meal after request… brought 3 slices for party of 4 and served w plain olive oil (no seasoning). Salmon smelled and tasted very fishy. . Waiter never returned to check in food quality or refill drinks. Sangrias we’re fine. Odor on patio unpleasant. Watched hostess repeatedly try to seat parties under a dripping rain gutter (had not rained in over 72 hours). Save your time and money, and go elsewhere. Plenty of other restaurants in this area to choose from!
  15. Tapaslove

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and authentic. Great service, back patio is a hidden garden
  16. Frank

    Richmond

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food, location , we like to visit frequently Georgetown area.
  17. flotown

    Charlotte

    80 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Went with 7 people which allowed us to try several items. Shrimp and batatas are a must. The lamb chops were delicious. The paella was tasty and had a nice kick to it. Must try the sangria!
  18. Mnewman

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really a great spot with nice food and wonderful service
  19. JeanP

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were quite happy with the Bodega, and especially enjoyed the tortilla española, patatas bravas, pear and cheese salad, and red sangria.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    Initially when we walked in and sat down, it smelled like the bathroom everywhere. Waiter came over and helped us out but disappeared for a long time. Appetizers came out fairly quick but the main course took at least 45 minutes to come out from appetizers. No one came to check up on us or help us out sadly. Seemed like the same service to the tables near us, we were seated in the room in the back. The food was delicious but the wait, the service and the smell takes away from it. Hope they can improve this cause I would love to return for the paella!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband had paella and I had braised short rib, stuffed pequillo peppers and we also had sangria and everything was excellent.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    They were very busy but food was good and drinks were great. Service was fine considering how busy they were. Hostess was rude and dismissive. They’ve really got tables tightly spaced which I get but it made it a bit uncomfortable and hard to hear. I would return at a less busy time (this was a Sat night at 7).
  23. Esther

    Washington DC

    69 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Four of us had a very nice dinner at Bodega last night, conveniently located two minutes away from Blues Alley, our next stop. The service was good and the food was good. It's a fun spot. We sat out back, which is quieter than inside. Decent bang for your buck.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Shrimp, lamb, and rice were outstanding; great customer service!
  25. SPORTSPHOTOG

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food, value and ambiance. Service was a bit spotty. In their defense we went on a Friday night in prime hours.
  26. Winesnob

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Food was fantastic. So delectable and we plan to come back!
  27. JohnK

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Two large tour AAA groups walked in. This place focuses on quantity of diners over quality of food. Plus they did not mark my open table reservation so I received the Open Table no show email. This place is a tourist trap.
  28. ChrisE

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting friends. Hashi was the best !! Great food. Love the cava sangria. Chicken croquettes and bacon wrapped dates were wonderful. We always bring our guests here!!
  29. Nreese

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful experience. Returning to Georgetown this was our first stop. The tortilla Espanola took me back to my years in Spain. Bistec, prawns and mushrooms on small plates all great. Don't skip the meatballs. We have committed to choosing the paella next time. But the tapas are so good! Dessert is amazing. We have been seated both indoors and on the back patio. Bothe great. Enjoy your dinner. It will be amazing.
  30. ToriZ

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food is good and the service is great. I will come again.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was there with a friend/colleague as we were in town for a conference. The food was delicious and came out super quick. The waiter was efficient, clear, fun, and engaging; our wizard :)! Thank you, would certainly recommend and return!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second time at Bodega and it is now on my list of go-to restaurants in dc. The food is excellent (the bacon wrapped dates are heavenly!). Highly recommend!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Service was great. Amazing location. Perfect dinner for any occasion.
  34. BusinessTraveler

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and a great time. Our group loved the Sangria. Business travelers make sure to communicate about split checks, especially for large groups.
  35. Pamela

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was really delicious. The vibe of the restaurant was amazing and beautiful. And our waitress was incredibly fabulous. Great experience.
  36. ChristianC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food, very authentic flavor. I felt like I was back in Madrid!
  38. wac001

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed Bodega! The service was excellent and the food….outstanding taste and preparation! Can’t wait to go back!
  39. John

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Although the food was amazing, the kitchen closed at 9:45 PM, even though we had a reservation for that time. It doesn't make sense to allow for reservations if the kitchen closes at a specific time and the restaurant will only make certain things out of the menu. It doesn't allow the customer to have a full experience.
  40. JoseC

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Too busy! But meal was really good!

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge using the Order Online button. Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 333-4733.

Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 1475 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge

3116 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    31st Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Georgetown

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Parking is available at Colonial Parking, located on 31st St. just south of M St. In addition, there are several other conveniently located lots within a short walk of Bodega.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Jeronimo Romero

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (202) 333-4733

  • Private party facilities

    Our elegant "Matador Lounge" and bar, along with the Veranda patio are available for groups of up to 120. The room is equipped with a separate sound system from the main dining room and has a full bar as well.

  • Private party contact

    Samir Benkirane: (571) 216-6259

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