Bistro Iberia

"We were delighted with the menu and service. A bit chilly inside, bring a sweater. Grilled octopus was perfectly done/tender, served with a crunchie celery salad. Paella, swordfish, lobster crepe- sealed the deal for a return ressy. The owner said the building was the old Highlands Post Office at one time; keeping the exposed clay tile, tin ceiling and cement floor for an eclectic feel. Tables were dressed with white table clothes and sparkling glasses. BYOB. Our new favorite."

"Wow. We have a Spanish exchange student who wanted some Spanish food. She was very happy. My American family was very happy. The food, the service, the atmosphere is so fantastic. Please go and keep this great restaurant on the Bayshore!"

"Food was excellent! Owner and staff were very friendly and attentive. I recommend the lobster crepes as a start and lamb chops and duck as a main course."

"A hidden Gem!!! A must for foodies. The Octopus appetizer was perfectly cooked, great texture and taste. We enjoyed the beautifully prepared pallia which was scrumptious. The duck breast was amazing, tender and so very tasty. The wait staff was attentive and caring. Complimentary champagne and garlic olives provided a nice beginning. The live guitarist added to to the romantic ambiance. We will come back."

"This was our first time dining at this new (5 weeks young) restaurant but it won’t be our last! There were two stars that shined bright tonight: the food, and the head server Michael. The food was inventive and beautifully presented. We started with the complimentary olives, roasted garlic, caper berries, olive oil, and bread. The quality of the olive oil was very good and the roasted garlic was creamy and complimented the bread perfectly. The pitted olives were large and had a mild brine to them. Our first course consisted of the grilled octopus and the watermelon, feta, and iberico ham. The octopus had a nice char which gave it a rich flavor. The sweetness of the watermelon complemented the saltiness of the feta and ham. The feta had a rich flavor. It was obviously of high quality. The entrees were all superb. I did not taste the swordfish but our friend really enjoyed it. It was served over kale, garlic confit, clams, chorizo, fennel, and potato in a rich broth. Two of us had the honey lavender roasted duck breast, which was served with brussels sprouts, mushroom, leeks, sunchokes, and tomato. It was tender and was a huge hit. The fourth entree consisted of a duo of perfectly cooked and seasoned pistachio crusted double lamb chops. It came with a flavorful pearled couscous with dried fruit and exotic spices. I could taste the Moorish influences. We ended the meal on a high note with two desserts: a fall spiced crème brûlée and a rich deep chocolate flourless cake topped with crystallized orange with fresh strawberries and blueberries. The service was sublime. Michael was passionate about making sure we all were happy with every aspect of the food and service. I enjoyed his personality and appreciated his recommendations. We look forward to our next Bistro Iberia experience! Highly recommended!"