"Our waitress was very friendly & attentive. Food was fresh & looked nice, came out in decent amount of time after ordering. I liked the presentation of the octopus ceviche & tasted great. We liked everything we ordered. My husband picked this place bc of a menu he saw online but unfortunately none of those items were on the current menu. The garlic sauce with the shrimp was delicious. The tres Leche would be better without the strawberry & chocolate sauce. We order that whenever we see it out & like it traditional."

"Good news, bad news. The croquettes and tuna tartar were delicious. The olives and octopus were okay. The paella was terrible. The menu lists all these ingredients that were clearly not included. The chicken breast on top was hammered. The dish was very oily and there was no socorrat which is the quintessential paella characteristic. I'm sure it's not easy to train staff how to do this well so take it off the menu until you get it right."

"Octobar is one of my favorite spots in Federal Hill! Not only for its incredible food and drink selection, but for its truly outstanding service. I had to plan a last-minute going-away party, and Octavio made the entire process completely seamless. He handled every detail, from arranging the bartender to creating a custom drink menu featuring our favorite cocktails, and even made it easy for everyone to pay their tabs individually. The experience was truly one of a kind. I highly recommend booking Octobar whether you’re planning a night out for dinner and drinks or hosting a special gathering."

"My first time here and wow! Erixs & Kristin were a whole vibe. The energy was a huge draw for me. I took advantage of the $7 margarita, I chose the Jalapeño mango. I've had some amazing margs, but this will be my new go to. The - never met a stranger energy from everyone including the staff merely walking past was so welcoming and kind. I had dinner in the oven at home so I chose the Fried Feta as a small snack, and it was delicious. I'll definitely be back. I love great food and cocktails, but the vibe is just as important. This place checked all of my boxes! Very impressed."

"We recently hosted a birthday party upstairs at Octobar, and they absolutely knocked it out of the park. Octavio went above and beyond with his selection of light bites for our buffet, and every single dish was a hit with our guests. Our bartender for the evening, Adalina, was amazing and attentive. If you’re thinking about hosting a party or event, I can’t recommend Octobar enough. They made the whole experience effortless and memorable. Events aside, they’re also just a great restaurant, with amazing food and drinks (including the best happy hour specials) and a warm, inviting atmosphere. We will be regulars here for a long time to come!"