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Where is the best … tapas?

WE WANT TO KNOW: The trend toward tapas and small plates is still going strong. Where do you go to get the best?

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By christy

May 16, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this

Eclipse di Luna has excellent tapas and it goes perfectly with their awesome sangria. It’s the perfect way to dine in the summer with everyone at the table sharing appetizer styles. They also have specials so it is not the same menu each time you go.

By christy

May 16, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

Eclipse di Luna has excellent tapas and it goes perfectly with their awesome sangria. It’s the perfect way to dine in the summer with everyone at the table sharing appetizer style. They also have specials so it is not the same menu each time you go.

By Heidi

May 16, 2007 2:02 PM | Link to this

Vino Libro is in the new Glenwood Park shopping center. It’s a cool little place with a huge wine selection & delicious tapas dishes. Their tapas has a wider range of dishes to suite everyone’s tastes. I’ve been three times in the last 6 weeks & every experience was great! They have a cozy atmosphere with live jazz too!

By Stephanie

May 16, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Blue Grotto in Sandy Springs has a good selection of tapas in a funky atmosphere. From appetizers to crawfish to lamb, beef, shrimp and scallops. Good neighborhood spot with no pretension. Try it!

By Ellie

May 17, 2007 8:13 AM | Link to this

Little Alley Tapas Restaurant and Bar!

Located in Roswell. Hidden in a small shopping center off Holcomb bridge and Lower Roswell.

By FoodSnob

May 17, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this

The best tapas in Atlanta are at a place that never even mentions the word tapas - RATHBUNS. They always have over a dozen plus small plates ranging in price from 5-12$. The quality of these dishes is unsurpassed in Atlanta. Go to Rathbuns and forget about a big plate and split many smalls with you and your party. Best deal (quality) dining out in Atlanta.

By Bildo

May 17, 2007 11:52 AM | Link to this

Pura Vida, just outside of VA Highlands, by far has the most flavorful & creative tapas in all of Atlanta. The menus is huge and they have great specials & homemade ice creams. And their mojitos are the best!

By KJGold

May 18, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this

Pura Vida in Poncey-Highland is the best.

By Tryout Team Maya G.

May 18, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this

Sweet Devil Moon in Midtown and Pura Vida in the Highlands are my two favorites. The Repollo Saltado de Tofu at SDM and the Yuca Frita at Pura Vida are the best (and I agree, Pura Vida has the best mojito in town)!

By RK

May 18, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this

I appreciate the authenticity of Eclipse di Luna — not until recently was it difficult to find some of the Spanish ingredients that they use.

By Judy

May 18, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

Loca Luna in Midtown has awesome tapas! I love their selection, the mango mojito is yummy, and I love the atmosphere.

By Ebonie

May 18, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this

Loca Luna on Piedmont in midtown has the best tapas hands down. The prices are great and they have a very good variety to choose from.

By IslandGirl

May 18, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

I heard Pure in Alpharetta is good, but it’s so packed out I’ve never ate there.

By Jen

May 18, 2007 10:47 AM | Link to this

Pura Vida in Poncey-Highland is the best - great bartenders, great food and drink, plus a fun atmosphere. Definitely the best tapas in my book

By LevelHead

May 18, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

Loca Luna and RATHBUNS lips down.

By Christina

May 18, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this

Roberto’s in Alpharetta!

By shelly

May 18, 2007 11:51 AM | Link to this

Little River Grill in downtown Lawrenceville has the BEST small plates. It’s hard to choose one favorite. They all are sooo good!

By Kristen

May 18, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

Noche is by far the best ….and they have great mojito’s!!

By Lucky

May 18, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this

Definitely Pura Vida in Poncey Highlands!

By Becky

May 18, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

I live for the vodka rigatoni at Loca Luna.

By Jennifer

May 18, 2007 2:15 PM | Link to this

If you are anywhere near Johns Creek you should hit Blue Grotto. Each plate is almost like a miniature meal instead of just a single food. The beef tenderloin has mashed potatoes, the pistachio crusted shrimp (perhaps the best thing on the menu) has cucumber salad, the scallops have cheese grits. I can’t speak for the other drinks, but I give high marks to the martini’s as well.

By kt

May 18, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

I love RARE. It’s a soul food tapas spot on Piedmont. All of their items served are just that…RARE! The Lobster Mac and Cheese is the best! The atmosphere is great and they show the coolest movies.

By GregW

May 18, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this

Fuego on Crescent Ave in Midtown is my favorite. I like the fact that most of the choices are latin/spanish influenced and you can eat there without dropping a ton of $$$

By andrew

May 18, 2007 5:31 PM | Link to this

The Grape has the best tapas. bar none. Served with great tasting wine, you can’t go wrong.

By Paul

May 18, 2007 6:18 PM | Link to this

I agree with Shelly …. Little River Grille in Lawrenceville has the best tapas around. Besides the great food, the wine selection is totally amazing. Great atmosphere and great prices !!

By Dino

May 18, 2007 6:51 PM | Link to this

By far this is RARE. the dishes are like no other in the city, and done to perfection. The place is like no other as well. All of the places mentioned have VERY similar dishes. Rare is just that. Rare!

By Former NYTimes Critic

May 18, 2007 6:53 PM | Link to this

By far this is RARE. the dishes are like no other in the city, and done to perfection. The place is like no other as well. All of the places mentioned have VERY similar dishes. Rare is just that. Rare!

By Terry K

May 21, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

Without a doubt, of the tapas restaurants I have been to, La Pura Vida has the most imaginative and best tasting entries that I have experienced.

By APPLE

May 22, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this

Fuego on Crescent Ave in Midtown is my favorite. The music is awesome and so are the prices. Try the Scallops… yummy.

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