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A cozy escape of flavor and warmth.
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Simple moments, deeply shared.
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A cocktail crafted for connection.
MENU
Wednesday to Friday from 4pm to 6 pm
Confit ajillo squid
garlic, pimentón, bread
Tuna and boquerón gilda
skewer, olive, piparra
Mini martini
odka, vermouth, olive brine, gordal olive
Croquetas of the day
house made aioli - 2pcs
Estrella Damm Lager
Beer
Jamón serrano reserva 20 months
1 oz plate
NY hamburger toast
heirloom tomato, cheese sauce, crispy ham - 4oz patty
Soft sourdough bread
Soft sourdough bread & extra virgin olive oiL
Pintxo de txistorra a la sidra
apple cider cooked chistorra, toast
Tasting de Jeréz
somm selection of three 1.5oz glasses of sherry
Patatas bravas
spicy brava sauce, aioli
House sangría
red or white
Galicia spritz
gin, vermouth, cava, orange zest
Wine “omakase”
somm selection of three 3 oz glasses of wine
Red & white weekly discovery
- 4oz pour
Pintxo de tortilla de patatas
toast, aioli - 2 pcs
White or Orange Wine
750 ml
Red Wine
750 ml
Galician style EVOO potato chips
pimentón, champagne vinegar
add jamón serrano or boquerones +$6
Tuna and jamón serrano crudo
citronette, chives
Mini pan tomàquet con boquerón
heirloom tomato sauce
Cava selection
750 ml
Basque chorizo sandwich
spicy ajillo, aioli, pepper vinaigrette
Jamón serrano grilled sandwich
manchego cheese, brava sauce
Classic Basque “pintxo” of olive, seafood & guindilla pepper. Salty, tangy, and slightly spicy – 2pcs.
Anchovy & boquerón -gf
PX vinegar, EVOO
Tuna & boquerón -gf
PX vinegar, EVOO
Tuna tasting
O Toro, Akami & Chutoro -gf
Octopus “A feira” -gf
Pimentón, EVOO
Selection of Spanish cured meats, sausages & cheeses.
Jamón Serrano -gf
Reserva Redondo Iglesias - 1oz.
Paleta Ibérica -gf
Paleta Ibérica, Cinco Jotas - 1oz.
Jamón Ibérico -gf
Jamón Ibérico, Cinco Jotas - 1oz
Embutidos Ibéricos de bellota - 3oz
toasted bread, house pickles charcuterie assortment.
Spanish cheese -v,gf
assortment, honeycomb, quince
Add bread +$4
Cold refreshing small plates to start.
Pan tomàquet -v,vn
Heirloom tomato sauce, bread - 2pcs.
Add jamón ibérico 5Js (1/2 oz) +$17
Mini pan tomàquet & boquerones
Heirloom tomato sauce, bread.
Matrimonio
anchovy and boquerón toast, pepper vinaigrette
*Tuna, uni & paleta ibérica toast
Tuna, uni & paleta ibérica toast, aioli.
NY beef tartare toast
NY beef tartare, tuna mojama, yolk emulsion.
*Limited quantities available.
Warm small plates with comforting flavors.
Tortilla de patatas -gf
Egg, potato, onion, chorizo, aioli.
Substitute chorizo for paleta ibérica 5Js (1/2 oz) +$11
Croquetas
Selection of the day – 3pcs.
Pintxo de chorizo
wine infused chorizo, aioli toast - 2 pcs.
Pintxo de txistorra a la sidra
Apple cider infused txistorra, aioli , toast - 2pcs.
Wagyu beef cheek & parmentier -gf
Potato puree, jus, garlic & parsley oil
Mushrooms -v
Garlic, parsley, yollk, idiazábal, bread.
Ajillo squid -gf
Ajillo squid, bread - 2pcs.
Patatas bravas -v,vn,gf
House brava sauce and aioli.
Fresh & raw seafood dishes featuring dry aged fish.
Oishi oysters (WA) -gf
House mignonette (2pcs / 6pcs).
Kanpachi crudo -gf
Piparra leche de tigre, trout roe.
Tuna carpaccio
Garlic oil, ponzu, sherry vinegar.
Add organic fried egg +$5
Tuna tartare
Cured egg yolk, beet chips.
Sashimi
Of the day, chef´s raw fish selection.
Medium sized plates to share.
Ajillo prawns
Garlic & dried pepper oil, bread -3 pcs – 3pcs.
Huevos rotos -gf
Low temperature eggs, potatoes, paleta ibérica, piparra.
Asparragus & romesco sauce -v
Marcona almonds, grated idiazabal cheese.
Heirloom tomato salad -gf
PX vinegar, boquerones.
Confit artichoke -gf
Ibérico ham bits, ajillo, bell pepper.
Traditional rice dishes made with bomba rice.
Black rice -gf
Squid ink, aioli, seasonal fish.
Seafood paella -gf
Prawns, mussels, saffron, chorizo.
Wagyu meloso -gf
Braised wagyu cheek, tongue, ajillo, jus.
Grassfed NY Steak Rice -gf
Padrón peppers, ajillo.
Seafood and prime cuts prepared with Spanish flavors.
“A feira” Octopus -gf
EVOO, pimentón, potatoes
Seasonal fish meuniere -gf
Sherry, capers, trout roe. 6 oz filet.
Ibérico pork chop
Romesco sauce, leeks. 16 oz double chop.
*Chuletón de vaca -gf
Bone in rib eye, ajillo, 25oz to 45 oz. steak, choice of 2 sides
*Limited quantities available.
Side dishes to accompany your meal.
Roasted leeks -v,gf
Patatas a lo pobre -v,vn,gf,
Roasted potatoes, ajillo.
Purée parmentier -v,gf
Creamy potato purée.
Pimientos del padrón -v,vn,gf
Roasted green peppers.
Dietary Accommodations
- gf - gluten free
- v - vegetarian (includes eggs, butter, and cheese)
- vn - vegan
accommodate dietary restrictions.
Enjoy the Experience
Whether it’s a date night or a spontaneous evening at the bar, Barra Oliba is a place to slow down, sip well, and savor the moment.
Why people love us
Step into our world through images that celebrate the soul of our kitchen — where every dish tells a story, every smile shares a tradition, and every moment around the table feels like home.
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Jorge Chacon Cordero
As a Spaniard living in San Diego, I have to say that Barra Oliba in Little Italy was a wonderful surprise. After trying other Spanish restaurants in San Diego and coming away a little disappointed, I...
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Joe L
Great food, great service! Thank you Preston!
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Jason Fong
An incredible place, the food was delicious. Preston did an excellent job and looked after us wonderfully.
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Jessie Wright
Run to this place! It is so good! The owners are very hands-on and it is a beautiful spot for dinner and a romantic date.
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Dustin Anglen
The pan con tomate with anchovy was delicious, as were all the tapas we tried. The best tapas outside of Spain. German’s service was excellent, unobtrusive but attentive. We will be back.
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Kevin Pope
Everything was excellent. The food, the wine recommendation, the service. It was a wonderful experience in every way. I recommend it without hesitation.
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Ara Pineda
Our experience at Barra Oliba was incredible. From the moment we arrived we felt a fantastic atmosphere and received a warm welcome from the staff. The food was delicious and the service was...
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Donna Ogorek
I loved this place! The staff were so friendly and the food was incredible. We ordered the gazpacho they had on special and it was delicious. Madeline was our server and she was wonderful.
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Diane S.
This charming bistro that you would find in Spain or Portugal is exceptional. The quaint vibe and decor takes you across the pond; like a trip over there. The seafood is so fresh and delicious..as...
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Jerry T.
We found this little gem in Gaslamp, San Diego. Had 5:00 dinner reservations and glad we did. It filled up fast! This is a cozy little Spanish Tapas restaurant with a really authentic decor and...
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Sandra M.
Needed some adventure and I've been missing Spain, so I leashed up my pup and headed to Little Italy. It's about as close to Madrid (other than Balboa Park) as you're going to get in the county of San...
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Amanda B.
We had a reservations for a girls dinner on a Friday night at 7. Since it's tapas, my girl took the liberty of basically ordering the entire menu and a few bottles of wine. The service was great,...
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