Spanish Tapas and Tableside Wine on the Upper West Side

Columbus Avenue has a Spanish corner that fills up fast, and the room reads warm from the first step inside. Servers move between tables with open bottles, tipping red into wide glasses while plates land in waves. Small plates set the pace, from marinated anchovies laid over grilled bread to tapas made for sharing across the table. The seafood paella arrives built for two, stacked with clams, mussels, and prawns, finished with a charred lemon half. Weekend brunch pulls its own crowd, with eggs benedict over smoked salmon, crisp potatoes, and a glass of sangria catching the light. Across 1,332 reviews the room holds a 4.5, and regulars point to well seasoned plates and staff who keep the floor moving. The bar side runs on cocktails mixed low and slow under pendant light. Come hungry, settle in, and let the table fill.