Restaurant · Amelia Island, Florida
España Restaurant & Tapas
How to book: days ahead in high season, especially weekends + for the garden patio — a long-running downtown favorite. The play: reserve ahead, request the garden dining area (open ~Thu–Sun, weather permitting), and order to share across hot + cold tapas plus a paella. Confirm current hours + patio availability on the restaurant's own site.
Best meal: Dinner, family-style — a spread of hot + cold tapas, a paella for the table, and the flan to finish; Gambas Mozambique + Portuguese Fisherman's Stew are the signatures. Confirm the current menu on site.
Who it’s NOT for: diners wanting a quick in-and-out meal (tapas dining runs long by design) families with very picky/kid-first eaters budget-diners ordering many tapas (they add up) anyone wanting a beachfront/waterfront setting
$$-$$$Research-based
Part of Amelia Island, FL, Decided.
Common questions
Is España Restaurant & Tapas worth it?
Amelia's original Spanish + Portuguese tapas house — chef Roberto's paella, Gambas Mozambique, and a garden patio, downtown and walkable; the characterful, shareable, linger-over-the-table dinner (great for couples and groups).
Who is España Restaurant & Tapas for?
España Restaurant & Tapas is for historic charm couple, golf celebration group, and luxury resort couple.
Who is España Restaurant & Tapas not for?
España Restaurant & Tapas is not for diners wanting a quick in-and-out meal (tapas dining runs long by design) families with very picky/kid-first eaters budget-diners ordering many tapas (they add up) anyone wanting a beachfront/waterfront setting.
Do you need a reservation at España Restaurant & Tapas?
days ahead in high season, especially weekends + for the garden patio — a long-running downtown favorite. The play: reserve ahead, request the garden dining area (open ~Thu–Sun, weather permitting), and order to share across hot + cold tapas plus a paella.
How expensive is España Restaurant & Tapas?
España Restaurant & Tapas is in the $$-$$$ range. Meravella shows prices as bands and never publishes exact figures it hasn't verified.
How we know: basis research · last verified Thu Jul 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). We never rank by commission.