We did not make any reservations the prior week and were presented with a 2 hour wait. So we definitely made reservations this time. The place was busy, and the weather was nice for patio seating, bit we opted for a high top inside. My wife and I ordered 6 items and shared. First was the Spicy Shrimp Bisque. Spend the extra 2 for the Bowl! It was rich, creamy, and loaded with shrimp flavor. The spice hit you a bit at the back of your throat, but it wasn't that bad. We then ordered the Avocado and Pear Salad. Again, spend the extra 3 for the full size. It was plentiful and I even took half of it home. Next we ordered the Shrimp and Chiorizo Skewers, Croquettes, and Puff Pastry. All the flavors were spot on, based on the menu descriptions. My wife was full at that point, but I still wanted to try the Brussels Sprouts. They were excellent. I hat half and took the rest home. We would definitely return. Prehaps with more people so we could order and taste more items.

Hard to beat the cozy atmosphere you walk into at Santiago's. The lighting, the decorative elements, and of course, the smell of the food! Relaxing establishment where one can have a beer and some excellent short ribs, or even tacos! The staff is friendly, and on point too. Bodega indeed!

Stopped at this amazing place with @Foodiebuscrawls event and had no idea this hidden gem existed. Dominick and his staff were fantastic. The menu we sampled was out of this world and our table asked for seconds. Great atmosphere, perfect for a large group or smaller, more intimate setting. We had a blast and will definitely be dining here again.

Omg! This place was amazing. The atmosphere was so inviting. The food is amazing. Please try the dates they were amazing. The sangria was perfection as well

We stopped in for @Foodiebuscrawls event and a few of us did not know Santiago Bodega had an Altamonte location, we all loved it! Very spacious, welcoming, staff was wonderful and the manager Dominick was so inviting and accommodating. We had a blast and will be sure to come back and dine in again!

Very nice spot. The ambiance was great and the food was delicious. The tapas were perfect serving sizes and left us wanting more.

We came here for dinner to try this place that was recommended to us by people in the culinary industry like us. We loved it! Hugo mocktail was very refreshing and also the appetizers, tapas and meat were ...

So I actually came here late last year and reserved one of their rooms for a retirement party I threw for my assistant. She was moving onto the next phase in her life, and we sent her off with a bang with coworkers past and present. It wasn't anything crazy. Maybe 25 people. The lead up to reserving the room was a crazy hassle. Different people telling me different things, people wanting pre-orders of food or something, people wanting a giant one-check system, just crazy stuff. But luckily, when we got there, the server took over and let us split up the checks and just free order. I forget her name, but she was my hero, and I made sure to tip her 200%. Thank you, whatever your name was, you magnificent person you. But anyway, now onto the review. Ambiance was good. It was built into a strip mall, and the inside was vaguely Spanish decor. No issues with that. The back room we were in was cozy and right next to the kitchen. And the food. Oh my goodness, the food. The menu is pretty small, but that's good. Do a few things perfectly rather than many things mediocrely. We ordered a ton of stuff, and even sampled more stuff from the others we were with. I couldn't possibly list everything out, so I'll just list some highlights. Patatas Bravas (fried potatoes, olives, capers, tomatoes, parmesan, chipotle aioli). A twist from the classic form I've seen it in before, but still very unctuous and zingy. The texture and nuttiness from the parmesan was interesting and lovely. There was a special that night that was a bao bun. Very quaint and fun at a place like Santiago's, and the bao was very soft and the Nashville hot chicken inside was fried to a crispy perfection. Dates (goat cheese filled, prosciutto wrapped). Just lovely. You Must order these. Probably the best single bite in the whole restaurant. Beef Short Ribs (cherry-hoisin glazed, orange-miso slaw). Wowww. Best singular dish of the evening for me. Very tender and deep with hoisin flavor, with the orangey slaw cutting through it with a pop of acid. Very well constructed. I ate two of them. Overall, after experience the brunch menu at the other Santiago's, I was very excited to see their dinner offerings, and I was not disappointed. Between the amazing food and the amazing service, I think it was best case scenario for a retirement party, and I am very thankful. Thanks, Santiago!