Bodegon is a small cafe-ish style restaurant with an approx) 10 stool bar. Maybe 4-5 spots in the rear parking lot, besides street parking. All of the staff was very nice, helpful, and informative. Great staff! First off Bodegon is not a typical Spanish place what with Paella or lots of big plate meat fish dishes. There are plenty of those in Bergen County) The owner head chef is from the NW part of Spain called Galicia. It is a cooler climate and has it 's own cuisine. Here the chef has a small menu, mostly tapas, but from ALL different areas of Spain as well as Galicia. There is a very nice wine menu with some delicious Spanish wines that are very inexpensive. by the glass, carafe, or bott...
My husband and I dined here this past weekend for my birthday. It was our first time here and we were not disappointed. We had 5 snacks and 4 tapas and then split the flan. Everything tasted fresh and was delicious. Some of the highlights were the shrimp toast, this delicious cucumber salad (I think there was chili in it), lagostinos, the steak the chimichurri was fantastic, honestly everything was great I just can't remember it all! Drinks were good as well and love that they use some NJ distilleries for their liquor. Cool vibe as well. Also shout out to our waiter Carlos who was super informative, pleasant, and made for an all around wonderful dining experience! Definitely give them a try!
Bodegón offers great food, excellent service, and a pleasant atmosphere that reminds me of the restaurants we visited in Europe. The interior is much larger than I expected, providing a spacious and comfortable setting. We enjoyed every dish from their menu, especially the seafood rice, which was loaded with fresh seafood and cooked to perfection. They also have a nice selection of wines, beers, and cocktails. I deducted one star because the music didn’t quite match the restaurant’s theme and was a bit too loud, almost distracting. Overall, I really like Bodegón and will definitely be returning!
My experience from start to finish was excellent. The food was delicious, and the staff paid great attention to detail while being super friendly. I would highly recommend this place. The only downside was the Manchego cheese plate, which didn't taste or feel like Manchego to me; it might just be a variation I’m not familiar with. This spot is perfect for a date night or having drinks with friends. I will definitely be back!
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Bodegón is a Spanish restaurant that highlights the cuisine of Galicia. Situated in the heart of Cliffside Park, it pays tribute to a traditional Galician tavern style known as a 'Bodegón.' Chef Alex Piñeiro has crafted a menu filled with regional favorites that celebrate his family heritage and one of Spain's lesser-known regions. The dishes are meant to be shared and enjoyed with friends and loved ones.
The tapas were absolutely delicious! I really enjoyed the seafood, especially the scallops, octopus, and anchovies. Don't miss the cremini mushroom croquettes—they're fantastic! We sat outside to enjoy the lovely weather, but I definitely want to return to experience the indoor dining and bar area.
Hospitality executed well. The bartender made the experience fantastic. Food, ambiance, and presentation were all on point. Ordered a lot more than pictured but this paper thin, pressed Galician pulpo was ?Coming back to try the rest of the menu!
Great tapas restaurant in the northern nj area. Inventive drinks and attentive service. The food was fresh and delicious. Will go again with friends who always want to eat in nyc but poo poo nj.
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Really high end Tapas restaurant from a chef who worked at some the best Tapas place in NYC…..everything was delicious very lucky to have something like this in Bergen county!
Scallops and octopus are unskippable. Monkfish is bonkers good. Order one of everything.
