Bar Pintxo

Specialties

Bar Pintxo is an authentic Spanish tapas bar in Santa Monica providing a unique combination of outstanding food and drinks in a warm, inviting atmosphere. We have created a sophisticated space with a relaxed and warm feel, an old world ambiance with modern touches that transports you to Spain when you walk through our door. Our extensive wine and beer list represents wines from every region in Spain, comprised of small, traditional family-​owned wineries throughout the Spanish wine regions. Many are offered exclusively to Bar Pintxo, including an assortment of Temperinillo, Cava, and Txakolina.

Remember to check out our retail store, which offers Spanish Jamons, Cheese, Olives, and other Spanish foods and wines, so you can create your own Spanish experience at home. Located in Santa Monica, California, Bar Pintxo is on the north side of Santa Monica Boulevard, at Ocean Avenue. Come in for our «Six-​for Six» Happy Hour, or just enjoy our delicious selection of tapas, platos, and paellas!

History

Established in 2006.

Since opening in 2006, our locally owned and operated restaurant’s goal has been to make the customer’s experience a pleasant one. So, come enjoy boutique Spanish wines, amazing food, and a great European vibe in our authentic Barcelona-​style Spanish tapas restaurant. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Meet the Business Owner

Joseph M.

Business Owner

From a young age, Chef Joseph Miller liked to eat well and share his passion for good food and unique tastes with others. While growing up and spending time with his aunts on their farm in Ohio, Miller was exposed to family gatherings which always included lots of home cooked foods.

After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, Joe headed to Los Angeles. Upon his arrival, he worked in several restaurants including La Toque, Patina, and L’Orangerie, but he received his first recognition as a chef at Café Katsu in Los Angeles. In keeping with Café Katsu’s intimate, casual style, he opted to open a neighborhood restaurant serving French-​California cuisine at affordable prices. Miller, along with members of his original staff at Café Katsu, worked diligently, and within only a month of renovating the space on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California, the doors opened to Joe’s Restaurant in September 1991.