Updated 2026/09/12

The Best Tapas bars in United States (2026)

Compare 47 tapas bars in United States, averaging 4.54 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 373 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 62% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Greenwood, Chinatown, Gramercy Park. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.

47 businesses ranked4.54 average rating

Top picks

Rank 1

The Alcove

4.8(1311)
63.1

Snug eatery with tapas & outdoor seating

Tapas barManhattan Social page
Rank 2

Tabernilla

4.8(397)
62.3

An “any occasion” unique restaurant bar, characterized by an exceptional variety of traditional and modern Spanish tapas, entrees, desserts, Spanish wine and cocktails.

Tapas barLaredo Website
Rank 3

Bauhaus

4.8(294)
61.9

With 11 beers on tap constantly rotating, handcrafted local and near local beers with a small yet concise wine selection that range from Spanish varietals to California Pinots and Zinfandels. We are a European small plate eatery with global influences. Specializing indelilciouness our house cured pa

Tapas barModesto
Rank 4

BLK SHP

4.8(263)
61.7

1301 Kings Hwy, Swedesboro, NJ 08085

Tapas barChester Website 2
Rank 5

Spokes on the Square

4.8(260)
61.7

SPOKES offers a modern twist on the bar scene with a large variety of quality beers and wines and flavorful food made fresh with creativity.

Tapas barWatertown
Rank 6

La Tienda Tapas 33

4.8(153)
60.6

Newark's tapas Bar. Small plates to share with friends and loved ones. Newark's best sangria. Experience tapas like in Spain. A large selection of tapas and Spanish wine and beer.

Tapas barNewark
Rank 7

Despaña

4.7(753)
56.1

Gourmet mart for Spanish specialties

Tapas barNew York City Website 1
Rank 8

Arepas

4.7(222)
55.1

Chic, intimate Latin fusion restaurant

Tapas barLittle Havana Website
Rank 9

Alcazar Tapas Bar

4.7(154)
54.5

Cozy setting for global small plates

Tapas barSanta Barbara Website 2
Rank 10

TAPAteria

4.6(1474)
49.4

Cozy spot for gluten-free Spanish tapas

Tapas barColorado Springs Website

How we rank

  • Google rating and review volume, as a Bayesian average, so a 4.9 with 500 reviews outranks a 5.0 with five.
  • Website popularity: estimated monthly visits, an independent signal of real-world demand.
  • Only businesses with at least 4.0 stars and 10 reviews qualify, and each brand appears once.
  • Rankings recompute automatically as our data refreshes. No business can pay to be listed or ranked higher.

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Frequently asked questions

How many tapas bars are there in United States?

We list 47 tapas bars in United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.

Which tapas bar in United States is rated highest?

The Alcove currently tops our list with 4.8 stars from 1,311 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.

How are the tapas bars ranked?

Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.

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