Reviews for Tapas 1 in North Port, FL
I feel conflicted about our experience at Tapas 1 and hopefully this review will just be viewed as advice from one customer?s... perspective, and not taken to heart with a bitter response from ownership as some of the other reviews have been. Kim took careof us and was very friendly and explained the environment and menu to us as it was our first visit. There were 6 of us, in townvisiting our family and checking out the place because we?ve been wanting to for a while. We ordered a round of beer and wineand the kids got a soda. About five minutes in we were asked if we were doing another round, but we were still finishing ourfirst and said we were not ready for another round just yet and we were not going to be having food. We haven?t been together ina while and were catching up, maybe about ten to fifteen minutes later, and Kim placed our check on the table. Now I am a serverfor a living and I understand people taking up a table in a busy restaurant and them not ordering can be frustrating. However,there was not much happening in the restaurant and no one was waiting for a table, and we had not been there that long. It feltlike she wanted us to leave. We were actually going to get another round because it was raining and we really enjoyed ourbeverages but felt like we were being rushed out. Overall the place is lovely inside and the wine is great but it felt likebecause we were not ordering food or drinks fast enough, we were not really valued. As I said, I am a server and I understandthe industry but placing checks on tables without them asking feels wrong. Maybe it?s an old-fashioned thing that most don?tthink anything of. Hospitality is not about rushing people because they don?t have a high tab within 20 minutes. Read more
Wow! You feel like you are on vacation in Spain at this place. The owner is super friendly and inviting. Nicole was just the... best! The DJ, Paul, picked just the right music. He was friendly and contributed to the awesome atmosphere. Even the chef madedelicious food and was so kind to check on us to make sure we enjoyed it- even while we were sitting at an outside table. Thisreally is quite a special place. I wish it was located in Sarasota so we could go more often. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!We had forgotten what it was like to have a nice and delicious relaxing dinner with a glass of good wine and great food. Read more
This is the in place to be if you are a foodie and like to enjoy many artistic and culinary delights. Every week is a new... experience and a palate delight! I have never been disappointed and love all the extra events, especially the cooking classesand wine pairings! On another note it is a place where I can truly say I have met some wonderful people and enjoy thecamaraderie! Bob and Kim are always accommodating as well as JoJo and Carolyn. Try Tapas1! You won?t be disappointed!?????? Read more
This veteran friendly restaurant has a very talented and creative chef that makes great food. The menu changes weekly so it?s... like going to a new restaurant each week. And you can count on the food to be delicious each time. Chef Bob is a veteran andowner with his wife Kim and they always make you feel at home. I highly recommend you go here to have an enjoyable experience. Read more
The atmosphere reminds me of Cheers! You may come in not knowing anyone but you will leave with having made new friends. Lively... conversations and interactions with staff - good music and sometimes even movies playing! Food is ever changing which makes itfun and you go out of your comfort zone sometimes to find you like new or different things. Dinners/events are fun - andDelicious. Chef tweaks things and shares his ideas or concepts and will not disappoint!! Great place - Great Fun - Great Food -wines and beers have great options to try, drink or purchase - something for Everyone! Read more
Wonderful atmosphere, great staff (compromised in part.of the owners), fantastic food prepared by the renowned chef and fun... crowd. Also cooking classes once per month to boost ur culinary talents. A sure win. Check it out. And best of all, Robert theowner and chef is a Veteran. Read more
I was recommended by a local that I met, who's review is on here as well. She was spot-on very cozy very small place highly... recommended. I'm a certified chef and I was most impressed with the service quality and speed at which the small plates wereserved. The owner and his wife are there all the time, the owner being the chef. He is a United States Navy veteran and theplace is very veteran-friendly. Great place to chat all the regulars are extremely outgoing and very friendly. You will enjoyyourselves I will definitely be going back. Read more
A local Gem. Excellent tapas style food and a substantial beer/wine selection, great atmosphere and now a regular menu... ????????. This place is a real charmer with a small but well thought out menu and friendly staff. Perfect for date night orhaving a few beers and some excellent food. Read more