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Bulla Gastrobar
We are an establishment that serves high quality Spanish “tapas,” cocktails, and wine in a casual bar-like setting. Our restaurant takes bar food to a whole new level. At Bulla, guests are able to enjoy an array of small dishes, allowing every guest to appreciate each portion while interacting with each other. Our menu is designed to encourage sharing, savouring, socializing and having a good time. Come see for yourself what all the hype is about!
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103 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 103 reviews
5 stars
(47)
4 stars
(38)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(58)
- neighborhood gem(50)
- hot spot(48)
- vibrant bar scene(48)
- good for groups(41)
- special occasion(22)
Bulla Gastrobar Reviews List
Review 1 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Most Place To Go in The Gables!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our 4th time at Bulla, ant both the food and the service were one more time outstanding!"
Dined on 6/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great sangria and tapas
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the new space and bar. Great tapas and excellent sangria. I will be back"
Dined on 6/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
"Bulla-bore"
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Unimpressed by the waitress who never attended to our table and told us we over ordered and then we waited an hour for our small plates (we know what Tapas is, mil gracias), seems like a good corporate happy hour spot with average food and wanna be gastro drinks, but definitely not a gastrobar."
Dined on 6/10/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 4 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Extreme Lack of Customer Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had reservations for 945pm. I showed up at 935pm and was asked to wait by the bar because they were getting my table ready. It was 1020pm and still no table I walked over and asked and was told it would be just a few more minutes. So I left. It does not take 35 minutes to set up a table. I was given no excuse, no apology. Nothing. I left and went to another place down the street. I finally was called on my cell phone at 1037pm letting me know my table was ready. That is ridiculous. I will never visit again."
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 5 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Romantic easy dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Bulla Gastrobar very well lived up to its hype. Trendy place & fits mode of having small dining food with drinks, insetad of the typical, over the edge amount of food sometimes one has to get as a dinner plate. You have a great variety of deli-style meats & cheeses to choose from, along with other small finger foods the Spanish call "tapas" or larger dinner plates. Huge selection of Spanish wine & sangria, along with drinks & beer, all for a good price. Desserts are classic & they offer after dinner drinks as well as coffee. Our waitress was knowledgeable with the menu & let us know how may tapas we should order as to not over do it. Just a great place overall to share laughs, food, & a good time. Can't wait to go again."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noisy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and staff. Hurt by too noisy space - even waiter could not hear our order. Way too loud and detracts from great dining experience."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find in Coral Gables
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Second time at this restaurant - did niot disappoint.
Very special food and a great mix of people and ambience"
Very special food and a great mix of people and ambience"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun and energetic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"loved the place. The room was crowded but they honored our reservation and did not make us to wait. The waiter Bernie was firendly and fun. We had a wonderful time."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great addition to the gables restaurant scene."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 10 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent and varied tapas
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the grilled pulpo with tomato salad was outstanding. Pricy but a good amount. The selection is innovative and varied."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 11 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Much better tapas elsewhere
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Bullas is very pretty with a good corner and nice and open to the street. All seating is very uncomfortable as the are all elevated stools or benches very narrow so most big butted people will fall off! I guess you have to be a thin model to eat there since the portions are also thin. And while the quality was good the prep was blah. The prices of course were anything but thin. There are many more authentic, and better tapas places in Miami to settle for this place. Good luck but will wait to improve before returning."
Dined on 5/07/2013
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Review 12 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice tapas
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Kit one problem: over prized wine list."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I REALLY LIKED THE ATMOSPHERE. I DEFENETELTY WILL BE BACK. THE SERVICE WAS GREAT AND THE FOOD DELICIOUS."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene
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Review 14 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Great Atmosphere Where's the BEER?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Beautiful new rebranding of the former Por Fin Restuarant. However - needs to work on better beer list (isnt this a Gastrobar???) and food needs improvement. We will try it again as it may just be restaurant needs to work out the new inconveniences...."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 15 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Tried their Sunday brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tried their Sunday brunch menu - terrific. The revuelto with egg, oyster mushroom and shrimp was amazing and the honeydew gazpacho was something very different in every way and very tasty. However, always have the huevos bulla."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Porfin rises again.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A new look and menu of the old Porfin, they have kept some of the best appetizers they offered before on their "tapas" only menu.
Miss the full course dinners the used to have. Great place for groups to share tapas
."
Miss the full course dinners the used to have. Great place for groups to share tapas
."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 17 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Been here several time since
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Been here several time since its opening. Service has been fantastic, food is extraordinary (especially the Huevos Bulla and the tuna). The red sangria is one of the best in town."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was wonderful. Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was wonderful. Service was outstanding. Just need to turn down the speakers a little because everyone is shouting over the blaring music."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love Their Brunch!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When I found out that Bulla had opened for brunch on Sunday I was very excited see what other great eggs dishes they were going to come up with. Their huevos "Bulla" have easily got to be one of the best dishes in Miami. A nice breeze flowed through the dining room through these beautiful french doors which made it a very pleasant environment to dine in. The decor is contemporary and very tasteful. It had a great ambiance and a nice crowd. The Spanish playlist was a bonus. It reminded me of fun vacations in Spain.
The brunch Menu they offer was not a full menu. The manager did say that they plan on rolling out newer dishes every week. I was a bit disappointing not to have a full selection, but everything looked so delicious that"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 20 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was fabulous, our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was fabulous, our waiter Brian was attentive, knew the menu well and made great recommendations. We will come back again and again."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Tapas with a Flair
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I recently had a very enjoyable dinner with my wife and son on a Friday night. The restaurant was full and brimming with energy, and yet our dining experience felt cozy. The staff was fast, responsive and friendly. Our tapas were flavorful and the menu reflects a creative, modern twist on traditional Spanish tapas. The Gamabas Al Ajillo, in particular, were bursting with flavor. Our waitress suggested we try their special, a Dorada fish, stuffed with perfectly tender spring vegetables. The fish was elegantly presented and the vegetables augmented the natural flavor of the fish. We can't wait to return!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 22 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome apps, great bar scene,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awesome apps, great bar scene, will be coming back!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 23 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food and service! Seating
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food and service! Seating not the most comfortable."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a fabulous time!! Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a fabulous time!! Wonderful food, great atmosphere and friendly, attentive service. We will be back very soon!!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely Gables Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was a pleasant surprise. Tasty tapas and wonderful ambiance. The service was very professional and prompt. My only complaint would be the music,it was a constant loud BOOM,BOOM,BOOM.."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Lack of imagination
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Trying to update the feel & food of the restaurant from Por Fin was a good effort. Unfortunately, the menu fell short in imagination. There were some signature dishes that were brought over from Por Fin but with a big renovation and name change, you would expect a revamped line up. With Bread + Butter just opening up & Swine soon to follow, Bulla better start innovating instead of following behind the trend if it wants to stay competitive."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
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Review 27 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Glad to see Por Fin back as
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Glad to see Por Fin back as Bulla."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This revived restaurant (the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This revived restaurant (the old Por Fin) has made a huge comeback. Our server (Miguel) was spectacular; the service was impeccable. He was very knowledgable with regards to the menu items and made very good rcommendations. I gave the food 4 stars, because they still have some kinks to work out, but they are definitely on the right track. The bar scene was very vibrant, and who could pass up on the happy hour specials. They have a nice selection of Spanish wines and specialty cocktails. I would definitely recommend, and as a matter of fact, we have some friends coming in from out of town, and have decided that this would be a great place to bring them, as it has great combination of fun atmosphere, good food and wine, and excellent service"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2003
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Review 29 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food so Divine you order twice!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A great choice! We walked in and were immediately greeted by friendly staff, seated quickly even though we were early for our reservation. The ambience is FABULOUS!
Our waiter Raul was amazing and very knowledgeable with the menu items often describing things that made us want to order more than our appetites were able to process or handle. Perfect! We ordered a lot of food, and seconds on some of the dishes because the flavors were so amazing you couldnt just have it once.
Our waiter Raul was amazing and very knowledgeable with the menu items often describing things that made us want to order more than our appetites were able to process or handle. Perfect! We ordered a lot of food, and seconds on some of the dishes because the flavors were so amazing you couldnt just have it once.
The wine list was great- and the pairings they offered with the selected dishes equally divine.
The dishes are bigger than you would expect - a nice surprise.
Value vs Dish vs Food Quality= I would have paid MORE!
This place is so great its a must try for ever"
The dishes are bigger than you would expect - a nice surprise.
Value vs Dish vs Food Quality= I would have paid MORE!
This place is so great its a must try for ever"
Dined on 03/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 30 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tapas in the Gables.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I were pleasantly surprised by the authentic Spanish tapas. Service was excellent . Beautiful simple decor. We liked it so much that we returned with friends two days later, and the quality of the food and service were again excellent. We highly recommend this place."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Simple tapas menu and great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Simple tapas menu and great wine."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 32 for Bulla Gastrobar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Potential....
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Being a Gastrobar the ambience does not really go with the music being played ..... They need to work more on the menu and having the experience from "Por Fin" this could be an awesome place with some minor tweaks... Plenty of potential! Good luck!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bulla Gastrobar
Based on the average of (71) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
25 out of 25 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic