Escala Tapas in North Somerset

Easy to book online , nice reminders and confirmation updates. Had a table booked for 1230 , nice greeting and choice of tables. We sat in the conservatory area which was nice , with sea views. It’s really authentic from music to wine even to the dual language open sign on the door. The dishes were served when ready which is always good. The pulpo was a new dish and was excellent, as were the chorizo croquettes . The sardines were tasty and the meatballs had a delicious smokey sauce , always love the taste of paprika. Service was great the wine choice excellent . A service charge is added but is well deserved. We are off to Spain shortly and go often and the tapas here are excellent. Will definately go back. Really lovely lunch.

Great selection of dishes. Decent plate sizes. Super accommodating for a celiac. Helpful and friendly staff. Nice views over the estuary. ~£30 a head with wine.

Great lunchtime 'tapas with wine' deal. The food was very good as was the flamenco background music. The "real" Spain with a view of John Benjamin's peerless Clevedon pier thrown in for nothing. Looking forward to our next visit. Olé! 💃

The restaurant was absolutely beautiful, and directly overlooks the water. Beautiful views. The food was absolutely delicious!! Credit to the chef! 10/10 food and the wine also! Branco, our waiter, was absolutely lovely. He couldn’t do enough for us and he was a pleasure to meet. We will 100% be back!

We enjoyed great tapas from a good menu. Excellent service and very friendly staff. Front of house Branco was very helpful and attentive.

Thank you Escala for an excellent tapas lunch. We go to Spain a lot and these were honestly the most authentic tapas we have had outside of Spain; indeed the quality was in fact better than many we have had in Spain. Branco’s service was also excellent - very welcoming and attentive. This was our first experience of Escala and I’m already a fan! Will definitely be back again. Recommended.

Lovely food. I'm gluten and dairy intolerant, so rang ahead and they gave me a menu with everything I could eat marked. Plenty of options too!

We booked this on the spur of the moment for a lunch time treat . It’s situated on the sea front in Clevedon in a prime location with a great view of the pier , looking across the channel to Wales. The Tapas menu is concise but comprehensive . We both were absolutely blown away by the quality of the food , and the house white wine recommendation from our waiter was fabulous too. Favourites for us were the mushroom and truffle bites , sweet potato and feta salad and prawns . The Rocky Road sweet which was served under a chocolate cloche that was melted by the waitress pouring warm syrup over it , was an experience of unbridled ecstasy. Great value for money too. We are planning to visit again soon with friends this time .

Wow, what an experience! Incredible, fresh, in season and beautifully presented tapas! You could taste the passion for food that the chefs have and see it in the presentation. The restaurant was immaculately clean and tidy, all staff incredibly friendly and were more that happy to talk about the food, origins and recommendations. We have been to many tapas before and Escala is the best by far. Incredible value too! Thank you so much to the whole team at Escala, we will most definitely be back again!

One of the nicest tapas I have eaten in my 55 years on the planet! Well definitely in the UK. Gorgeous fresh tasting produce delivered by friendly staff in a superb setting!

Firstly, the food was excellent with decent portions and incredibly tasty, possibly the best Tapas we've ever had! Now why only 4 Stars - it's very, very expensive, no prices on the menu should have been a big red flag and nearly £200 for 4 of us with 3 Tapas dishes each and a few drinks proved it. But my biggest pet hate is the automatic addition of what used to be an OPTIONAL "service charge" - this should be at customer discretion but knowing most people are too embarrassed to have it removed or might not notice and tip again on top - I find a massive cheek! Like I said the best Tapas ever but you pay through the nose for it - a real shame and has put us off returning

We both thoroughly enjoyed our early evening dinner at Escala today. All the freshly prepared tapas dishes we ordered were nicely presented and delicious. Table service was also excellent - thank you Tinka and Evelyn.

Fantastic food, superb service and great atmosphere. Highly recommend as perfect informal dining. Great experience 👏

Stopped in more or less at random and was so glad that we did. Fantastic food; very cleverly put together recipes, brilliantly cooked. The crispy aubergines were a particular highlight.

Visited on a quiet Sunday evening. The food was brilliant. Tried six different tapas. All were excellent, well cooked and delicious. Recommend the seafood paella and the pork with beans. Service was friendly and very helpful. Everything arrived hot and well presented. Looking forward to our next visit.

This was our second visit and the food was just as good as the first time. Each of our six dishes was delicious. Great service, lovely environment and very friendly atmosphere. Our new favourite restaurant, we'll definitely be back.

Excellent food , good variety, lunch menu , great service, very good value- our new favourite place to eat

Food was excellent mussels and gambas particularly good. Staff were welcoming , friendly and professional. Overall a great evening out. We will be back!

Lovely restaurant- the food is delicious and tasty. Lovely service even in a very Saturday evening still being served with smiles. Fantastic atmosphere

Been here a couple of times, great if you're just looking for a couple of drinks, but has outstanding food as well. The fish is always super fresh and cooked beautifully. Service is friendly and attentive, were very accommodating even when I came late and...

Dinner with a friend last week, and everything was perfect, The food was brilliant the aubergine especially, The staff was very friendly and guided us through the menu, nice bottle of verdejo, altogether a wonderful place highly recommend

All of the food was delicious but the aubergine and brussel sprout dishes were absolutely fabulous. Very enjoyable meal and great service.

Went in for a midweek lunch and had the lunchtime special munu. Food was excellent, service was very good, friendly and with a smile. Very good value for money, looking forward to going back.

Food was wonderful, full of flavour cooked perfectly, service was fabulous, friendly and efficient, meal was well worth the money, heartily recommend.

The food was average, which was disappointing From past experiences at their other restaurant, we expected to savour the experience Unfortunately this wasn’t the case, with many of the Tapas tasting like store bought reheated dishes Also disappointed that the local Pier Gin wasn’t on...

Found this place, completely by chance, on a very hot September lunchtime. Sat at a table outside, on the front, with a perfect view of the water and just wanted to stay all day. Our lunch was delicious, especially the garlic prawns and dipping bread!...

We ate for the first time at Escala for my husband’s 50th birthday. We’re so glad we did - the food, wine, service and restaurant itself were all excellent. We will return. Many thanks for making it such a special evening!

Such a lovely experience. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. We had a brilliant time. Such a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday

Situated right by the water with great views, there is a terrace, a conservatory as well as the main restaurant. Good range of vegetarian, fish and meat tapas, most under £10 and many around £6-8. They were doing a lunchtime deal of three tapas plus...

Stunning interiors with seafood paintings, esplanade location, attentive staff but standout food. We had scallops au gratin, mussels, huge juicy prawns, spicy chorizo, herby broccoli, mushroom croquettes with aioli and blush cava. Superb artistic desserts which were as delicious as they looked. Faultless on every...

It was purely chance that we ended up having dinner at Escala. What a pleasant surprise. Absolutely brilliant tapas coming out of Richard’s kitchens. Creative, surprising and above all delicious tapas. Great service and wonderful view over a sliver grey Bristol Channel

As good as any of the high profile restaurants in Bristol, the tapas is so delicious, the seafood dishes are particularly spectacular and I've never had such delicious aubergine. Great atmosphere, great service, well worth a trip to Clevedon.

We had a lovely Lunch at Escala while in Clevedon for the day. We were seated at a table in the conservatory by the window as requested, so we could enjoy the view while we had lunch! We had two soft drinks and chose to...

Fabulous lunch, sitting on sunny terrace. Very friendly service and the food was excellent. Fresh fish tapas (mackerel and sardines) were the stars plus the ham croquettes. I love Five the Beach but that is more casual. This place is great for lunch and dinner....

I came with my boyfriend to Escala today. Very impressed with the food, the best place in Clevedon. Will definitely be returning. Thank you

We had a fantastic meal here today. Service and food was spot on. As a chef myself I am aware I can be difficult to impress but these guys really know what they are doing. Delicious food, well executed dishes, really good ingredients led cookery....

Great Tapas..decent authenticity. We enjoyed a varied selection overlooking the seashore on a cracking August evening. Friendly, helpful staff. Seems very nice inside, although we had the weather for the terrace which has a fine outlook. House white decent and good choice.

Early dinner on the terrace on one of the sunniest days of the year. A simple tomato, onion & chive salad complemented perfectly cooked and filleted lemon sole with an interesting side order of deep-fried aubergine - all washed down with a refreshing rosé -...

Visited with my family and was so pleased to see they are now offering a children's meal. The kids had some home made chicken gougons followed by ice cream and the rest of us had the lovely tapas and a glass of two of cava....

Great food in a lovely atmosphere. We all enjoyed the food very much - the highlight for me was the baked egg and black pudding.

Lovely lunch - beautiful tapas with the benefit of cocktails, lovely wine and a great view, mackerel and aubergine dishes were highlights!

Came to Escala for the second time and it did not disappoint again. Lovely selection of food with plenty of specials to choose from. My favourite dish was the flat iron steaks and the Prawns both were delicious and bursting with flavour will be returning...

Came here on the first Tuesday they opened and I must say I was not disappointed! The food and service was 5 stars couldn’t fault the staff at all! Left a very happy customer and would definitely be returning! My favourite dishes would be the...

I came with a date and got a lovely meal for 2. My favourite item was the crispy aubergines! Furthermore, credit to the staff who made the night perfect for us and fulfilled any request!

The meal in this restaurant was excellent. Good choice on the menu and all the food was freshly cooked, was very tasty, and eating here was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The ambience was very nice. Will definitely come again.

Another very enjoyable evening at Escala. As always the food was delicious, the staff helpful and friendly and a lovely convivial atmosphere. We must visit again soon. Many thanks.

We happened on this place by chance and it was incredible! Couldn’t recommend enough. For the quality of food and service we received it was excellent value. Although we love in miles and miles away in Yorkshire, we’ll definitely be back!

July 15th, 7 of us descended on Escala all for the 1st time, to celebrate my wife's birthday. Food was excellent good portions beautifully prepared. Staff were outstanding and it was very reasonable . Well done... Charles and Jilly Harrison-Pinder

Just the most wonderful birthday evening! We loved our supper! Elegant, beautiful and delicious! We would highly recommend Escala......we will be back!

Have eaten here three times in the last six months, it is quite simply brilliant tapas. The sunset is fantastic (weather permitting) this is quickly becoming our favourite restaurant in Clevedon

We thought we would try the new Tapas restaurant at Clevedon, I have to say we all left feeling disappointed. The food was ok, nothing special, portions small which maybe is what you expect with Tapas. We thought we would have 3 dishes each, this...

Brilliant restaurant! The food was amazing and the staff were so friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend a visit!

Absolutely delightful meal from start to finish ! So often tapas can be really greasy not here . Everything was presented beautifully with loads of flavour all the seafood felt really fresh . We left feeling very happy the bill was £80 with booze and...

Lovely food, great location, attentive staff. Nice pace of service so we could enjoy each platter at leisure. Highlights were the scallops and mussels. We ordered 6 plates as advised on the menu, unfortunately this left us too full for desserts!

Exceptional. I compare with recent experiences in the highest rated tapas bars in Barcelona. This place is a real treasure, and on a hot day. Why fly to Spain?

Great service, amazing food, good portion sizes and beautiful location, what more could you want. I want to eat here everyday 😋

I got treated by my daughter as a last minute surprise to have dinner here together. We hadn’t booked and the place was really busy on arrival but they still managed to accommodate us. Brilliant service from a lovely girl called Tuscany. Prawns were so...

Superb supper in the sunshine. Excellent attentive service in a gorgeous setting. Fresh flavours and beautifully presents authentic dishes. A new number one pit stop on our way to Cornwall.

We visited Escala for our anniversary and were lucky to pick a glorious sunny evening. We enjoyed sitting on the terrace watching the sunset. Some of the outdoor plants looked a bit sorry for themselves though. We were very well looked after by the staff...

Came in for a special occasion celebrating a birthday and wow they did not disappoint. Very friendly staff and was transported to Spain. Every dish was delicious and presented Beautifully! Would highly recommend and will be definitely returning.

Not often do you find a ‘Tapas’ restaurant that can compete with Spanish ones but this does and more! The Croquetas to start were unbelievably tasty and I wish we had both that were on offer. The selection for Tapas wasn’t huge but every one...

Fab!!!! Loveld everything here, the food, the ambience and especially the staff! Special shout out Erin and Ann who were a delight from start to finish and made us feel very welcome. Intending to return soon….

This place went above and beyond. Not only did they put us up without booking, ( we got lucky, do book as you might miss out) on a sunny Saturday night, but they also tried their absolute best to accommodate all allergies. Chef came out...

Located in a prime position on Clevedon’s sea front with great views across the channel, this makes the most of the outlook with both outdoor seating on the terrace as well as a conservatory. The menu here is all tapas, and so as I usually...

We stopped here as Clevedon sea front closes early Escala was open, we just wanted a bit of a snack really, a bottle of Water, 2 x tapas plates each and 2 coffees was £40.00 - a few pence, the food was not in anyway...

Superb Friday lunch here, celebrating our wedding anniversary/husband's birthday. We had 7 dishes (6 would have been enough but couldn't choose just 6!). Each one was delicious and brought to the table as and when cooked. Service was very good as well. Highly recommend the...

Had a very delicious meal here On a quiet Sunday night. Good Selection of seafood tapas to choose from . Staff were Very helpful & attentive well worth a return visit

Our first visit to Escala, and we rebooked on the strength of it! Fab location, outstanding food and drink, friendly service. Crispy aubergine a real treat! Every item on the menu looked delicious, and we enjoyed every dish we ordered.

Beautiful setting and delicious food. We had such a nice evening watching the sunset. An extensive menu all yum. Try the specials

We found this restaurant by accident after running an errand in the area, and what a find! The menu contains a wide choice of dishes, service was friendly and efficient and our dishes arrived really quickly. Every plate was well presented and delicious! We’ll certainly...

This is so good. The food is amazing and the staff are happy and professional. This time we ate as a really big family group and they didn’t miss a beat, just perfect food in a very beautiful environment. Can not recommend enough, it’s like...

Great food, great service, stunning view! We had to find a memorable place for a 3 generation family birthday dinner. We hadn't tried Escala before but thought we'd give it a go. The conservatory area was nice and warm, even though it was a chilly...

Fantastic!! Food was great, staff were great very helpful and friendly, we cant wait to go back!. Would highly recommend

Excellent service and food. Such a good choice of tapas too. We were made to feel welcome immediately upon arrival. Highly recommended. Can’t wait to return.

A real gem for anyone who loves good, fresh, authentic-tasting tapas outside of Spain! It was (highly) recommended by a gourmet friend, and I completely understand why. There is much more on the menu, but we wanted a light lunch. The fried aubergines, the mushroom...

Excellent food and service. Very friendly staff and great atmosphere. Fairly priced and just perfect for an evening tapas.

Excellent service. Staff went out of their way to accommodate us. Everyone was very polite and friendly. Food was great and atmosphere was lovely.

This is my third visit to Escala and it's consistently been excellent and a firm favourite. Delicious food that has had the seal of approval from Spanish friends. The staff are great and look after us either as a couple or even in big groups....

We had a really lovely meal at Escala, the food was absolutely delicious and the tapas portions were really generous. The Barriga de cerdo and Vieiras were amazing. Great wine and such a pretty location.

The food was delicious, generous portions, great service. Superb location too, can’t wait to come back!

Amazing food, my favourite was the patatas bravas, I could've eaten it all day long. Good menu with lots of different choices

We visited Escala on a Saturday evening. Although the restaurant was busy food and service was great. couldn’t fault the tapas dishes, we had three small plates each which, with deserts, was just enough. A good range of wines and small selection of cocktails. Well...

We are new Clevedon and had our friends come and visit in our new home. Chose escala for a relaxed but special meal and was not disappointed. Food highlights: prawns, scallops, aubergine and pork bites. But all of our choices was absolutely delicious. Fantastic wine...

Great food and outstanding service! We visited for my father in laws retirement meal and were very well looked after from when we first arrived to when we left. Would highly recommend a visit.

Easy to book, great atmosphere, reasonably priced and good staff. Good range, very Spanish and all very tasty.

Absolutely beautiful location of Clevedon, stunning refurb and amazing tapas. My favourite were the prawns, the staff are so friendly and accommodating to any given need you may have. Highly recommend Escala!

My daughters took me for my birthday, it was such lovely food and a great atmosphere! The staff especially Pete was very helpful explaining the menu and what to choose. Beautiful views and decor, it felt like I was in Spain 😊

Impressed with new decor and impressed with the tapas. Service was very good and our waiter very knowledgeable. Recommend

Fabulous location, attentive staff and amazing food. We were a party of nine and the food came out consistently but with plenty of time to talk and socialise. The food was absolutely amazing, tasty and fresh. Our party consisted of meat eaters, pescatarians, vegetarians and...

Perfect tapas, beautiful location and excellent service. This is the best tapas you could hope for, perfectly cooked, beautifully presented and fairly priced. You can even buy some of the delicious ingredients they use, I recommend the olive oil. The recent new decor is also...

First time back since the refurbishment. Not disappointed. Great Tapas & value for money. The staff were excellent & helpful. Will certainly be back.

Just been for my first visit since reopening. The food was amazing and left us appreciating what good value and a great addition to the other great restaurants in Clevedon. Pete and John made the occasion special so thanks for a lovely evening.

The loveliest lunch for two, more than enough beautifully prepared food with 6 dishes between us, authentic and fresh, will be back soon Thank You

Love this place and even more so after the refurb. Amazing authentic food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. One of my favourite places to eat in Clevedon.

My go to place to take family and friends for food! Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. Great selection of tapas, would definitely recommend. I can’t wait to return 🤩

Absolutely loved our 2nd visit here, it just keeps getting better and better! Cannot wait for the returb so we can return again!

Some really interesting and great tasting dishes, with a huge variety to choose from - we kept on ordering to try different things! The food was excellent in every way, taste, presentation and portion size. Great service and all topped off with the most stunning...

Great date night venue, lovely food, service and a terrific sunset to boot. What not to love! Worth a drive out.

We love love love tapas, and this is hands down, the most amazing tapas we’ve ever eaten - absolutely superb. Beautifully presented and perfectly cooked. We ordered way too much because we wanted to try everything, and ended up eating it all and ordering more!...

We had an amazing night, the food was fabulous, we enjoyed every dish ordered. The staff were brilliant, very relaxed enjoyable evening topped off with a delicious cocktail we will go back.