Bellota, which means “acorn” in Spanish, serves traditional Spanish cuisine and regional specialities. Executive chef Ryan Mcilwraith created an eclectic menu that’s perfect for groups. Dishes go way beyond paella and tapas (a can’t-miss paella is the cleverly named Fideur, a paella of rice and noodles hailed the “San Francisco treat”), so bring along some friends to split favorites family-style like their seafood tower, charcuterie and cheese plates, and the tortilla. The open-kitchen concept gives sweeping views into the wood-fired hearth, and the colorful tile bar is the best place to grab a speciality cocktail.
