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Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA

Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut Creek

4.7
4.7
3618 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Telefèric Barcelona doors were first opened thirty years ago in Barcelona, Spain. Now, our passionate team has grown to include some of the world’s most creative and innovative chefs and mixologists, and are eager to share the Spanish culture and gastronomy with you. Come visit us for a degustation of the Best Spanish Tapas in the Bay, Innovative paellas, and refreshing hand-crafted cocktails. Dare to enjoy a fun and unique dining experience surrounded by a high-end European decor and lively ambiance.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Modern European, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday-Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday: 11:30am - 9:15pm Thursday-Friday-Saturday: 11:30am-10:15pm
  • Phone number
    (657) 366-4103
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Oscar Cabezas
  • Catering
    Telefèric Barcelona welcomes you to host your next special event at our vibrant restaurants in the heart of Silicon Valley and the iconic East Bay. Our traditional yet sophisticated Spanish-style decor and warm ambience offer a truly unique setting for any occasion. Wanna bring the passionate Barcelona vibes to your place? Done! Catering services are also offered for any type of ccasion including weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, you name it! Our experienced catering team is committed to providing with excellent service and will help you work out the details to throw an unforgettable event!
  • Private party facilities
    Telefèric Barcelona has two beautiful private spaces available for reservation. We offer our indoor Private Dining Room as well as our second-story rooftop terrace and bar. Both are exclusive, intimate, and perfect for any event you wish to celebrate. We would be honored to host your event
  • Neighborhood
    Walnut Creek
  • Cross street
    N Main Street
  • Parking details
    Garages are located on: 1. North Main, entrance next to Crate and Barrel (free; no limit) 2. South Broadway and Newell (free; no limit) 3. Mt. Diablo and Locust (Century 14 Garage) (free; 4 hour limit) 4. Olympic and Locust (Yoga Works Garage) (free; 3 hour limit) 5. Locust and North California (1st hour free then 0.50 cents/hour no maximum time
  • Public transit
    1. BART - Walnut Creek station.<br />2. Free Walnut Creek Trolley (#4) that can transport you directly from BART to Broadway Plaza<br />3. County Connection Bus: Other bus routes that one can take within the city of Walnut Creek: http://countyconnection.com/maps-schedules/<br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,618 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Spanish

  • East Bay

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Telefèric Barcelona in Walnut Creek offers a vibrant Spanish dining experience with authentic tapas and paella. Guests rave about the "amazing paella" and "excellent service." The lively atmosphere is perfect for both intimate and group settings. Although some dishes receive mixed reviews, the "great vibes" and "delicious sangria" keep patrons coming back.

3,618 Reviews
  1. Fatemah

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time with our dinner last night. It was a birthday celebration for my wife. We first had drinks at the bar and the bartender was great and friendly. The drinks were delicious. The food was great also. The service we are happy with. 

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  2. Judy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the food and flavors It was so good My new favorite

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  3. Lisa

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The items served were tiny for the price tag and not particularly tasty either.

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  4. Mary Ann

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious food. Their sangrias are excellent.
    Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut CreekResponded 1 day ago
    Hola Mary Ann, Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us at our restaurant. It's great to know that our sangrias hit the mark for you! We strive to provide excellent service and delicious food! Thank you for choosing us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Gracias!

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  5. Grace

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful staple in downtown Walnut Creek - perfect for a bite to eat and drink in between shopping, or meeting up with friends. Dishes are meant for sharing, and service is professional and on point. I do not drink alcohol anymore, but very much enjoyed their mocktails. Well done, and am glad the restaurant exists to provide lovely tapas, paella, and lively atmosphere.
    Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut CreekResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Grace, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad to be a part of your downtown Walnut Creek experience, whether it's for a bite between shopping or a fun time with friends. We’re especially happy to hear that you enjoyed our mocktails, we always aim to offer something special for everyone. Your kind words about the tapas, paella, and service mean a lot to us, and we’re so grateful to have the opportunity to serve you. Thank you for choosing us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Gracias!

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  6. Walter

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The establishment is cavernous and noisy to say the least. If your table for two is adjacent to a large groups table, it will be extremely noisy. The service was good and consistent. The food, tapas and a dinner item and wine shared were fair. Two food items were very good the balance mediocre. When the final bill comes you will be amazed. In addition to the food and wine charges you will face an automatic 20% service charge which is apparently shared among all staff at the restaurant. The waiter was kind enough to point this out and the service bill had an open space for the customer to write in an additional amount of gratuity for the waiter only. Add to this the hefty California tax and you have a rather hefty sum for "service and tax" to your bill. This may well run over $70 plus dollars to your final bill. This seems very excessive to me in conjunction with the total cost of your bill. My billing was modest I think at some $185 dollars for a party of two. Go figure, and good luck and welcome to the new world of dining out in California.
    Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut CreekResponded 1 day ago
    Hola Walter, We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet your expectations, especially with the noise. We understand the importance of a comfortable dining environment and are continuously working to improve the acoustics, particularly with large groups nearby. We also regret that some of the food didn’t exceed your expectations. We take pride in offering flavorful and exciting dishes, so we’ll be reviewing the items you mentioned to ensure consistency in quality and taste. Regarding the service charge, it ensures fair wages for all employees and is noted on our menus and website. We value your feedback and to ensure your next visit is memorable, please contact us at info@telefericbarcelona.c... Gracias!

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  7. brent

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is good but very expensive for what it is. they add 20% to the bill and then want you to tip above that. There is a really lame disclaimer on the menu saying it’s so the can pay their employees more…or some nonsense, trying to mask that they just want to charge you more but cannot add it to the already very inflated prices on the menu. I am not a fan of that kind of approach. Service was very slow but very friendly. However, when you leave hungry you can stop at the pizza place on the bottom floor and grab a slice.
    Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut CreekResponded 1 day ago
    Hola Brent, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We're happy to hear that you found the food enjoyable and we appreciated your comments about the friendly service. Regarding the service charge, we understand your concern but as stated on both our menus and website, this charge ensures fair wages for all of our employees, including those behind the scenes that is why. Additional tips are not expected. Please note that the service charge can be adjusted or removed by our managers on-site if the service or food did not meet our standards. We apologize if the service was slower than expected, and we’ll continue working on improving the efficiency of our team. We hope to have the opportunity to offer you a better experience next time. Gracias!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very excited to try this place, but the food was very underwhelming. We had the lobster paella and for the price, we thought it would be an amazing dish. The rice was overcooked and it lacked flavoring. We did mention this to our server and nothing was really done about it. The ambiance was nice and laid back, but again, we came for the food and just did not meet our expectations.
    Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut CreekResponded 5 days ago
    Hola, Thank you for sharing your feedback and we’re sorry to hear that the lobster paella didn’t meet your expectations. We’d like to clarify that traditional paella is made with "socarrat," a crispy layer of rice at the bottom, which can sometimes appear darker. This is a characteristic of authentic Spanish paella, and we include it in our menu description. While we’re happy to hear you enjoyed the ambiance, we regret that the food and service didn’t meet the high standards we aim for. We also appreciate that you brought this to the attention of our server, and we sincerely apologize that your concerns were not addressed to your satisfaction. Your comments are very valuable to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable visit. Gracias!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A little overpriced for what it is. I’d love warmer and more personalized service for a $150 dinner for two. This place feels a bit corporate to me…

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  10. rozana

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious tapas; also beautiful ambience and decor.

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FAQs

Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut Creek does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut Creek also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (657) 366-4103.

Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut Creek is rated 4.7 stars by 3618 OpenTable diners.

Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut Creek does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut Creek

1500 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N Main Street
  • Neighborhood
    Walnut Creek
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday-Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday: 11:30am - 9:15pm Thursday-Friday-Saturday: 11:30am-10:15pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Modern European, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Garages are located on: 1. North Main, entrance next to Crate and Barrel (free; no limit) 2. South Broadway and Newell (free; no limit) 3. Mt. Diablo and Locust (Century 14 Garage) (free; 4 hour limit) 4. Olympic and Locust (Yoga Works Garage) (free; 3 hour limit) 5. Locust and North California (1st hour free then 0.50 cents/hour no maximum time
  • Public transit
    1. BART - Walnut Creek station.2. Free Walnut Creek Trolley (#4) that can transport you directly from BART to Broadway Plaza3. County Connection Bus: Other bus routes that one can take within the city of Walnut Creek: http://countyconnection.com/maps-schedules/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Oscar Cabezas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (657) 366-4103
  • Catering
    Telefèric Barcelona welcomes you to host your next special event at our vibrant restaurants in the heart of Silicon Valley and the iconic East Bay. Our traditional yet sophisticated Spanish-style decor and warm ambience offer a truly unique setting for any occasion. Wanna bring the passionate Barcelona vibes to your place? Done! Catering services are also offered for any type of ccasion including weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, you name it! Our experienced catering team is committed to providing with excellent service and will help you work out the details to throw an unforgettable event!
  • Private party facilities
    Telefèric Barcelona has two beautiful private spaces available for reservation. We offer our indoor Private Dining Room as well as our second-story rooftop terrace and bar. Both are exclusive, intimate, and perfect for any event you wish to celebrate. We would be honored to host your event
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