Tapas Teatro Cafe
(410) 332-0110
1711 N Charles St
Baltimore,
MD
21201
39.3089
-76.6162
Neighborhood: Charles North
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The Scene
This charming little restaurant in the historic Charles Theater is always bustling with activity. Hip wait staff rush colorful plates from the open kitchen to candlelit tables; friendly bartenders pour countless pitchers of the restaurant's signature sangria--and diners waiting for highly coveted tables crowd the trendy bar and spill into the theater's lobby. Though there's often a wait, it's well worth it. From the massive cathedral-style windows down to the bowls of olives on the tables, Tapas Teatro is the real deal for sophisticated Spanish dining.
The Food
The restaurant's motto "Small plates. Big pleasure" is only half true; the affordable selections of hot and cold tapas are in fact surprisingly large. Standouts include the sauteed spinach served with apples, raisins and pine nuts in a warm maple glaze and the Teatro Tenderloin marinated in a spicy red wine vinegar sauce. The plentiful paella--tossed with a generous helping of seafood and sausage--will satisfy even the biggest appetites.
User Reviews
Sledge694
March 14, 2009
Owner or General Manager, I just wanted to write you about the experience I had at your restaurant. I first must say that the restaurant has great decor and the food was excellent. Our waiter was also very good. My "bad" experience began when we first showed up and asked for a table of 6. We waited in the bar and watched as a table of 6 just to the right as you enter the bar area finished their meal. At this time our evening took a huge turn for the worse. The tables were divided reseated for 2 four tops. I could not understand what happened next ... a party of 4 who came after us was seated. We asked the hostess and what appeared to be a manager to explain what just happened. She (the manager) explained that the tables just used for 6 was for 8 people only when pushed together. I was stunned until I saw that clearly the 4 people being seated knew the manager. I know 6 people trying to sit together at your restaurant is extremely hard when you are busy and we were all prepared to wait. I am not sure that we were prepared to wait 1 hour and 30 minutes. I found it very unprofessional for your hostess and manager to "lie" to us about the tables being pushed together was for 8 only, when a party of 6 had just gotten up. Your food was great, the waiter was excellent, but the customer service we received during our wait was horrible. I was even more stunned after 3 pitchers of sangria during our wait, we were only brought some olives. Then we were brought egg plant as a comped appetizer and some sort of pudding for dessert. This stunned me personnaly because I do not like olives, egg plant, or nuts which were in the dessert. Your manager comped us $5.25 on our $175 tab. This ending sealed your restaurants fate. I will never return and hope that none of my friends will ever pass through your doors. I am not telling anyone how to run their business, but comping food that no one likes or taking 3% off our tab is rediculous. How about next time asking first what people may like or giving the options if you wish to give away food. I hope your staff noticed that the comped food was not eaten.
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Anonymous
November 04, 2008
Tapas Teatro is adjacent to the Charles Theatre and the combination of the two makes for a great date night! Tapas Teatro has a great small plates menu and is a fun place for groups of friends.
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ayrika12
January 21, 2007
I've been here twice. The first time was not so bad. I went with a group of people and sat outside and it was really quite nice. So I was really excited to return with my boyfriend and have a nice date night out. Terrible idea!! The waitress was horrible. She never checked on us, other to refill our drinks to increase her tip. And when presented the bill at the end of our meal, no one even said thank you for coming. Very dissapointed. We go out to eat alot and are used to good service. We've gone to eat at the most expensive restaurants in the city, but that day we received better service at our lunch at IHOP.
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Save Time:
The hard-working staff deliver plates as they are prepared, so order several tapas together to ensure that there's always something on your table.
What to Drink:
In addition to its rich and fruity sangria, the bar offers an impressive selection of ports, sherries, and Spanish wines.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, Theater District Dining, Historic Setting, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
