Hispania Tapas Cafe - Clearwater

I went by some of the previous reviews and was disappointed. The place was dark not due to the lighting but just dreary. The owner, I think it was her was more interested in selling the art work. I had the octopus as my appetizer which was average. The empanada was nice and had flavor. For my Entree I had the Black calamari Paella. After having tasted many paella dishes in Spain, this one lacked flavor and was not visually appealing, Needless to say I skipped dessert It could have been one off, but I do not think I will go back. There are many other restaurants that offer flavorful food at a better price with ambiance.

Good place to eat if you're walking downtown Clearwater! Parking is difficult.. Empanadas were very good!

Delicious first visit to this small, family owned hidden gem in downtown Clearwater. Perfect for dinner prior to our concert at the park only a couple blocks away. We had beef empanadas, meatballs, octopus, and a cheese platter. All were authentic and very good. Sangria was homemade. Great art on the walls, too. Prices were very reasonable.

Our first visit was wonderful. Authentic dishes and fast, friendly service. Sangria was homemade and delicious (not too sweet like some you find). We tried beef empanadas, octopus, meatballs, and a cheese platter. Every bite was delicious! Lots of artwork on the walls for viewing while you dine. Place was super busy prior to a concert at Coachman Park a couple blocks away, but they did a great job of serving everyone in time for the show. Great hidden gem.

The food was excellent, the staff was very nice, and we enjoyed ourselves. We had empanadas, the cheese plate, and the house salad. The price for the cheese plate and no free refills on iced tea were our only two complaints. We will be back.