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Spanish · Vancouver · $$

Spanish · Vancouver, BC · $$
Bodega on Main is an updated twist on an old Vancouver culinary favourite. Opened in 2015, by siblings Paul and Natalie Rivas, the pair have added their own fresh take on the traditional Spanish tapas dishes loved by so many for decades. Their father, Francisco Rivas, was co-owner of La Bodega, a Vancouver institution for over 43 years. They have done their best to honour their family’s culinary roots in this city while continuing their Dad’s legacy of bringing a taste of Spain to Vancouver. Bodega on Main is open at 11am Monday - Sunday, with Happy Hour from 3-6pm. We also offer weekend brunch 11am-3pm Saturday & Sunday. In addition, we do have To Go takeout options. Reservations are recommended. Please note that, at this time, we can only reserve 2 hour dining times. All reservations may be seated upstairs or downstairs depending on availability. If a preference is requested, we will do our best to accommodate. Gracias y hasta pronto!
“I recently visited Bodega On Main with friends and had a great experience. The atmosphere was lively and perfect for sharing dishes. We ordered a variety of plates to share. The Paella Mixta (saffron) was excellent, with generous seafood and perfectly cooked rice. The Garlic Prawns (Gambas al Ajillo) were a standout, especially when dipping the bread into the garlic olive oil, which was my wife’s favorite part of the meal. I personally really enjoyed the Tomahawk Ibérico. It was grilled very well, tender, and had no gamey taste at all. The Steamed Mussels and Pulpo a la Parilla were also well prepared and flavorful. The drinks were just okay compared to the food, which was definitely the highlight. Overall, a very enjoyable dining experience with delicious food. I would happily come back again.”
“1st time eating here. Loved the vibe in the restaurant. The prawns in the ceviche were fresh and bouncy, in a perfect marinade. The beef tongue was very tender with tomatoes and capers. Sangria and churros was nice and fresh, that vanilla marscapone cream was yum. Our server Ruby was sweet and very attentive. Would definitely visit again.”
“Bodega on Main is a tapas style restaurant that's about a 3 minute walk from the train station. It's easy to get to and is on a main street, so there's a good amount of parking right around the corner. Inside, they have probably 3 dozen tables plus some bar seating as well. Their menu is a good size, with prices being pretty good for their portion sizes. The staff here are amazing - super friendly and funny, very good at recommending food, quick with drinks and service, and just overall great people. Now the food... I could recommend almost every dish on the menu, and yes we probably had at least 1 plate of almost two-thirds of the menu. Patatas bravas, tortilla espanola, olivas, marconas, pimientos de padron (1 in 4 has crazy seeds), gambas al ajillo, mejillones, chorizo iberico, chorizo a la parrillapincho moruno, costilloas de res, and chuletillas de cordero we're all absolutely delicious. I recommend making a reservation since they get busy often, kitchen closes at 11:30pm so get there earlier to take advantage of the food and service.”
“It was our first time here, and the food was incredible especially the paella! Highly recommend. The service was excellent; she took the time to have a wonderful chat with us. The staff was warm, friendly, and welcoming. Overall fantastic food and service!!”
“I can’t fault La Bodega for not having many ready-made vegan items on the menu — that’s pretty typical for Spanish fare. There were still a few things I got to try, and they were happy to make slight modifications. I truly enjoyed everything I ate there. More importantly, the restaurant itself is super cute. I was there with a small group of friends and the European vibe is lovely — we had a blast. Would also be great for a date.”
1014 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2W1, CA
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