Taberna De Haro
(617) 277-8272
999 Beacon St
Brookline,
MA
02446
42.3461
-71.1069
Neighborhood: Longwood
What People Are Saying About Taberna De Haro
The Editor
Gerrish Lopez
Citysearch
In Spain, a taberna is a relaxed, informal spot for hearty food, good conversation and a glass of wine. Taberna de Haro fits this bill and then some, both indoors and out. A breezy sidewalk patio proves popular during the summertime, and when it's cold out, crowds pack the rustic interior and fog up the windows. The open kitchen aims for authenticity with dishes like Ancas de Rana, sauteed frogs legs splashed with brandy and lemon. Plates like sauteed artichoke hearts, imported Serrano ham and chorizo braised in sparkling cider prove popular. A hidden neighborhood gem, Taberna stands out for its excellence and hard-to-find offerings.
User Reviews
paf6571
February 12, 2009
I was there once after I came back from Spain. I was totally disappointed in the tapas. We ordered a tuna dish expecting sashimi grade fish only to get tuna that appeared to come from a can. The white asparagus was from a freshly opened jar. They charge just as much as Dali and Toro but there is no comparison, The best feature of this restaurant is you can sit outside in the summer. I would never go back there again.
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FredericT
June 05, 2008
This is my favorite restaurant in Boston. I have spent most of my life traveling to Spain, and find that Taberna de Haro is better than most Spanish restaurants in Spain. The dishes are simple. "We are not creative here," once said Julio Haro, one of the founders of the restaurant, "We just make the traditional dishes," and thank goodness someone does. Julio and Deborah Haro started the restaurant as a typical Madrid tavern, which means that it serves dishes from all over Spain. Everything here is good, but you would have a hard time going wrong with the specials, which range from game to fish to vegetarian dishes. Three dishes is a good start for two people. Then, if you have room, order the natilla, a Spanish custard, or the flan. Deborah, now the sole owner, travels to Spain every year, and discovers new wineries. She has an encyclopedic knowledge and a passion for Spanish wines, and she tries to impart that knowledge to her young staff. She also charges very reasonable prices for the wines. She once said that she doesn't believe that restaurants should charge a lot of money for wines they aren't to keep around for a long time, and most of the wines here are young. If you want to have great Spanish food and interesting wines from new wineries, this is the best place in the United States, far better than trendier places in Boston or Washington. If you're going from Thursday to Sunday, get there by 6:45 PM, or you'lll have a wait if you don't have a reservation. Then again, you could do a lot worse than wait at at the bar while Deborah prepares tapas for you, or offers you a few slices of Manchego cheese and suggests a sherry to go with that. Expect to spend about $50 a person.
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TSlank
May 23, 2008
I am shocked by the negative reviews for this wonderful find! The food was absolutely delicious. Service was polite and well paced. A fabulous experience!!!!!! Can't wait to go back...
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Know Before You Go:
While the restaurant does not take formal reservations, it does offer call-ahead seating, which is wise on weekends and Red Sox game nights.
When to Go:
Those looking to make the most of the romantic dining room can play it safe by avoiding big game nights--there's nothing like having your date ruined by a neighboring table of Yankees fans.
What to Drink:
This is a must-stop for fans of Spanish wines--the restaurant's all-Spanish wine list includes several hard-to-find varieties, plus plenty of sherries and apertifs.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, Family Style Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
