Santiago's Bodega Fort Lauderdale 445 Northeast 4th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

"Cozy, quirky, cool tapas restaurant. Menu isn’t big, but it’s quality, everything we ordered was delicious and shareable for 2 people dining. We started with soup, I had the spicy shrimp bisque and my boyfriend had the gazpacho. Next was the mozzarella burrata, I recommend getting bread with it, otherwise it’s a blob of cheese with pesto and tomato (still very delicious). After we were served the roasted sprouts with cheese and pine nuts on top, I wish it was crispy, but the flavor was very good. Last but certainly not least, the 6 oz sirloin in blue cheese butter, chefs kiss. It was tender, practically melted in our mouths, I 100% recommend. We also experienced their brunch, and everything we had on the menu was very good...even the bowl of fruit. It is still tapas style, but all you can eat for $48 pp (adult), drinks included, less specialty drinks which is extra. There is no buffet, the food is brought to your table, rather quickly I might add. I also 100% recommend. we tried a good portion of the menu, the hash was my favorite."

"It was my first visit. This place impressed me on how well organized and attended is. The ambiance is fantastic. Background music to a perfect volume so everybody was able to talk without yelling. We liked it so much that after attending an event at the Parker Playhouse nearby, we decided to come back and this time to the bar which is great. The place is for tapas for share so had ordered: Spicy Lentil Soup (a cup not to share!), Brussel Sprouts, Croquettas (this is the way they spelled it), Beef Short Ribs, and the Puff Pastry. Everything was delicious but we found the Brussels Sprouts a little on the bland side. Regardless, we will be back. Only two photo dishes made the cut."

"This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation and wonderful dessert. I recommend to everyone! Chef Daniel Camargo came and delivered every tapas we ordered. He kindly explained each dish and genuinely cared for our experience. The place has very nice and interesting art! I highly recommend the French toast and the patatas bravas!"

"What a great place. As soon as you walk in the door, you get a nice feeling. You are greeted with a smile. We were greeted by Brendon our server as soon as we sat down. We asked him a couple of questions about some of the drinks and wine, and decided on a jalapeno margarita, and my sister had the Drop Martini (their version of the lemon drop), both were good. Everything was Tapas and we shared quite a few. We started with the Saganaki which they flambe at the table, followed by a Greek salad for 2. I switched to a Poloma cocktail, and my sister ordered an iced tea (which she did not receive and was glad because she decided she needed water). We then ordered the beef tenderloin with blue cheese butter, so delicious and tender, you could cut this with a fork. Continuing with the Roman Meatballs, which were good. To Top off the evening we ordered the crepes and bread pudding. Brenden informed us they had run out of bread pudding (although we were still charged for it). So, crepes it was, and they were delicious. This place has a lot of little alcoves where single tables are. Brendon was very professional and knowledgeable, excellent with his recommendations. My sister noticed that the place was busier than any other time she was there, and other than a couple of things Brendon was very attentive and an excellent server. They have a little outside area that is quiet and cozy with a very nice painting on the wall. Very clean inside and outside, very cute atmosphere, and the lady’s restroom was very clean. Everything that we ordered was delicious and perfect for 2 people to share. I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area. Thank you for your great hospitality! We will be back!"