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Buena Vida Tapas Bar

4.7
4.7
672 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 13 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
"Buena Vida Tapas & Sol is a restaurant on Atlanta's Beltline in Old Fourth Ward inspired by Southern Spain run by General Manager Lorenzo Masini and owned by local restaurateurs Adam Berlin & Juan S. Calle. Fun and approachable Spanish tapas by Executive Chef Jaime Guzman are served in an airy, beautiful space with a large indoor bar and Beltline-facing patio. This Atlanta concept is located in the corner of the North & Line apartments, just down the Beltline ramp from New Realm Brewing (or driving accessed down N Angier Ave NE from North Avenue, behind Ponce City Market). @buenavidatapas on IG to stay up to date."
We offer 2-hour parking validation at North & Line apartments. Please call 404.948.2312 for directions or if you'd like to book a party over 10 please email events@buenavidatapas.com

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 11:30–21:00 Wed, Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (404) 948-2312
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jaime Guzman
  • Catering
    Bring the vibrant flavors of Spain to your next event with Buena Vida Tapas Bar’s lunch and dinner catering services. <br /><br />Whether you're organizing a corporate lunch, a family gathering, or a special celebration, our expert team is dedicated to providing an unforgettable catering experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Our upstairs Park View Room overlooks Historic Fourth Ward Park is available for private events. It accommodates up to 25 people. We also have other options for the partial or full building buy-outs, including our patio, lounge area, and more.
  • Area
    Old Fourth Ward
  • Cross Street
    Off North Ave across from Ponce City Market in The North & Line buildin
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Half off Bottles of Wine on Wednesday!

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 16:00 - 21:45
    Enjoy our 1/2 off bottles of wine special every Wednesday, available for our full wine list! We feature a wide selection of new and old world wines, including certified organic, certified vegan wines and a large selection of our favorite Spanish wines.

    Half off Bottles of Wine on Wednesday! photo

What 672 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buena Vida Tapas Bar offers "great service and fantastic food" in a charming atmosphere. Diners rave about the "delicious tapas," especially the empanadas and Spanish grilled cheese. The restaurant is perfect for gatherings, boasting an inviting ambiance and "outstanding" service from knowledgeable staff. Despite occasional parking and seating challenges, it remains a beloved spot.
672 Reviews
  1. Annabelle

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their seafood paella risotto was divine! Also loved the goat cheese fritters. Great service!

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  2. Mark

    VIP

    Atlanta

    67 reviews

    2.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I don't understand why this restaurant receives great reviews. It's mediocre at best and not authentic. BAD: GOAT CHEESE & FIG SALAD Spinach, goat cheese, figs, pickled watermelon, sesame brittle, berry compote, sherry vinaigrette There were no figs and too much vinaigrette. It was basically spinach salad. BAD: CHICKEN & CHORIZO PAELLA $34 Spanish Bomba rice. chicken, chorizo cantimpalo (Pork), roasted vegetables, sofrito, garlic aioli, lemon Very little meat and I did not see one piece of chorizo. The rice was wet and the only vegetable I saw was a few red peppers. My Old Fashion was $19

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  3. Lane

    North Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend the truffle fries and Brussels sprouts!

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  4. Melinda

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and wonderful service. Our food and drinks all came out fast and our server made some great suggestions. Our table favorites were the short ribs and the Brussels sprouts, but all the dishes were great. It wasn’t just a meal, it was a food experience! Highly recommend.

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  5. Jon

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were very good. Food came out fast. Cocktails were also very good. Some larger groups made the noise level a little high.
    Buena Vida Tapas BarResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Jon, thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience at Buena Vida. We're delighted you found the food, service, and cocktails to be very good. We aim to provide a balance of efficient service and a lively atmosphere, but we understand that larger groups can sometimes make the noise level a bit high. We appreciate your understanding. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another enjoyable experience! - Lorenzo, General Manager

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  6. Richard

    Atlanta

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great. We've been to Spain and the food here gave a very good showing.

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  7. Effrin

    Nashville

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had drinks at the bar before dinner. Wish we had stayed and eaten at the bar. Bartender was fantastic. - got our table and waiter took 30 minutes for our drinks (not an exaggeration). Server was nice, however and food was great. Otherwise, we enjoyed our time there - delays were not a deal-breaker. (But clearly the drug dealer was there because we witnessed servers going in and out with the same random person one-by-one)
    Buena Vida Tapas BarResponded on 15 January 2025
    Hi Effrin, thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent experience at Buena Vida. We appreciate your kind words about our bartender and your overall enjoyment of the food and atmosphere. We apologize that it took 30 minutes to receive your drinks at your table. We understand how frustrating this can be, and we'll address this with our service team. We investigated your concern about suspicious activity but found no evidence to support it. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to demonstrate our dedication to providing a positive and efficient experience for everyone. Sincerely, Lorenzo, General Manager

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  8. Chiquita

    Atlanta

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for tapas and fun with friends or family.

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  9. Felicia

    VIP

    Atlanta

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The tapas were delicious. Favorites were the chicken and empanadas. The brownie was outstanding ! Service was excellent as well

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  10. Brian

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was amazing and this is such a cute spot for date

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FAQs

Buena Vida Tapas Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Buena Vida Tapas Bar also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 948-2312.

Buena Vida Tapas Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 672 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Select a time

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buena Vida Tapas Bar

385 N Angier Ave NE Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30308

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Off North Ave across from Ponce City Market in The North & Line buildin
  • Area
    Old Fourth Ward
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 11:30–21:00 Wed, Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jaime Guzman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (404) 948-2312
  • Catering
    Bring the vibrant flavors of Spain to your next event with Buena Vida Tapas Bar’s lunch and dinner catering services. <br /><br />Whether you're organizing a corporate lunch, a family gathering, or a special celebration, our expert team is dedicated to providing an unforgettable catering experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Our upstairs Park View Room overlooks Historic Fourth Ward Park is available for private events. It accommodates up to 25 people. We also have other options for the partial or full building buy-outs, including our patio, lounge area, and more.
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