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Buena Vida Tapas Bar

4.6
4.6
682 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
"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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:30 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jaime Guzman
  • Delivery & takeout

Offers

  • Half off Bottles of Wine on Wednesday!

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    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 682 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buena Vida Tapas Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with a delightful variety of tapas and refreshing cocktails. The atmosphere is praised for its "great vibes" and "fun" setting, perfect for gatherings. Service is frequently highlighted as "excellent," with standout servers like Preston and Ally making visits memorable. Vegan and vegetarian options, such as the "best Brussels sprouts ever," add to its appeal. While some guests note noise and occasional slow service, many appreciate the lively ambiance and "delicious" food. Conveniently located near Ponce City Market, it's a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike.

682 Reviews
  1. Xindy VIP

    Atlanta18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time having brunch at Buena Vida. We’ve visited before for dinner but we wanted to try their brunch menu. Overall the food was good, service was a little slow but we could that the noon crowd was picking up

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Paella was over cooked and dry Hostess and waitress were friendly, the guy who served the paella was not. Questioned our choice of drink (not wine???) . The tapas were good.

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  3. mark

    Atlanta15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tonight was an off night for food. Although it was still good none of it was really hot. The brussels sprouts were barely warm.

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  4. Mike VIP

    Atlanta31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we had was delicious and service by Arden was awesome!

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  5. Jasmine

    Atlanta11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Can’t wait to bring more of my family and friends

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  6. Dedric

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setting and super good food too!! Looking forward to my next dishes!

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  7. Aaron

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated shortly after arrival with a reservation. The staff was professional from arrival to departure. The ambiance was great and there was a DJ; music was not loud so you could still enjoy a conversation with your party. Our waiter, Yuyu, was friendly and professional. I enjoyed the Mussels, Wagyu and Meatballs. The Mezcolada was good, however, the Buena Vida Mojito was okay. I enjoyed my food and experience there and would recommend.

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  8. Casey

    Atlanta1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress never filled out bottomless mimosas. Then she messed up the bill and wouldn’t help me when I asked why it was so much. She told me one of the guests didn’t pay, and confused, I paid. I then find out that my friend did get charged so we paid extra— don’t even know how that happens. I will say the other waiters seemed to be attentive to their tables. Other than that the outside patio was nice and food was decent (got pimento bfast sandwich and there was no pimento)
    Buena Vida Tapas BarResponded on February 19, 2025
    Hi Casey, we appreciate your honesty and apologize for your issues with the service and bill. We're disappointed to hear that your bottomless mimosas were not refilled promptly and that there was confusion regarding your bill. We understand how frustrating this can be. We also want to clarify the "pimento" in the breakfast sandwich. It seems there might be a misunderstanding. Our sandwich features pimentón, a Spanish smoked paprika, which adds a unique flavor to the dish. It seems you might have been thinking of pimento cheese. We value your feedback and are committed to continuously improving. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to demonstrate our dedication to providing a positive dining experience. - Lorenzo, General Manager

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  9. AVIS

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at a Tapas Bar. It was GREAT! The food was really good. I really enjoys the experience. I plan to come back real soon. I travelled all the way from the East side and it was well worth the trip!!!

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  10. Tracey VIP

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this spot. Food and service are amazing. When it's full inside, it's super loud and I'm reading lips but I generally sit on the patio as a result. Never had a bad visit!

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FAQs

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

Buena Vida Tapas Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 682 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Buena Vida Tapas Bar

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:30 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jaime Guzman
  • Delivery & takeout
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