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Santiago's Bodega

Item: Santiago's Bodega
Author: A.D. Thompson

Cuisine: European, French, Greek, Mediterranean, Spanish

Price Range: $

10Best Says

To be fair, this tony tapas outpost is well known for many things, but being a one-dollar-sign venue is not one of them. On Saturdays and Sundays, however, Santiago's Bodega offers a brunch option. For about $40 per person, you can partake of its excellent fare ad-nauseum. Just how "nauseum" will depend on your own self-control. Mimosas and sangria are included in the price, which allows diners to test drive the place before deciding to come back for tapas including spanakopita, saganaki and yellowfin tuna ceviche. Other delights - prime rib, crab, custom omelets and an array of delightful eats clog the menu. And your arteries. Enjoy some sangria and offset the effects; red wine is heart smart.

Address:

802 Virginia Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 412-6979

Hours:

Daily 11am-2am

Website:

santiagosbodega.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: A.D. Thompson
Orlando Local Expert

Brunch, Best Value: "Those less enthused by brunch should visit during Happy Hour. Select tapas at $5 a plate offer a sampling of what the chefs here can do."

Best for Brunch Because: This is very fine food at a fabulous price.
Recommended as Best Value Because: Happy hour and brunch options make Santiago's palate pleasing plates easier on your bottom line.

Main Menu
- Soups
  
  Mushroom
  
  Portobello and crimini with fresh herbs, cream, and stock ($7.00)
  
  Spicy Shrimp Bisque
  
  A creamy blend of shrimp and spices ($7.00)
  
  French Onion
  
  A rich beef broth topped with crostini and gruyere ($7.00)
  
  Spicy Lentil
  
  Curry, portobello mushrooms, jalapenos, and cilantro ($7.00)
- Salads
  
  Avocado and Pear
  
  Mixed greens tossed in a creamy parmesan dressing, topped with toasted pine nuts ($12.00)
  
  Greek
  
  Iceberg, kalamatas, feta, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncinis, and lemon caper vinaigrette ($11.00)
  
  Spinach
  
  Red onions, candied pecans, strawberries, bacon, and poppy seed dressing ($11.00)
  
  Spring Mix
  
  Duck confit, dried cranberries, walnuts, red onions, and citrus-ginger vinaigrette ($11.00)
  
  The Wedge
  
  Iceberg, blue cheese dressing, bacon and tomato slices ($9.00)
- Cold Tapas
  
  Beef Carpaccio
  
  Shaved tenderloin, capers, parmesan crumble, smoked sea salt, truffle oil, and cilantro ($13.00)
  
  Green Beans
  
  French style, with gruyere cheese and prosciutto tossed in lemoncaper vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Shrimp
  
  Half-dozen peel & eat key west pinks ($12.00)
  
  Cheese Plate
  
  Please ask your server about today's selection ($13.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon Carpaccio
  
  Crostini, crème fraiche, capers, and minced onions ($12.00)
  
  Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
  
  With olive tapenade on crostini ($7.00)
  
  Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche
  
  Marinated in spicy citrus juice and served chilled with fresh avocado, mango, and cilantro ($14.00)
  
  The Trio
  
  Traditional hummus, roasted red pepper hummus, and black olive tapenade served with pita bread ($10.00)
  
  Chilled Asparagus
  
  With a lemon-tarragon dipping sauce ($9.00)
  
  Mozzarella Burrata
  
  Walnut pesto, grape tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Pate
  
  Please ask your server for this week's selection ($12.00)
- Hot Tapas
  
  Shrimp and Chorizo
  
  Skewered and pan-grilled with minced garlic ($10.00)
  
  Dates
  
  Stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped with prosciutto ($10.00)
  
  Bacon and Basil Wrapped Mushrooms
  
  With basil aioli ($8.00)
  
  Vegetable Napoleon
  
  Roasted, layered, topped with goat cheese and finished with a burgundy reduction ($9.00)
  
  Half-Rack Lamb
  
  Dijon mustard, pecan, and thyme encrusted ($11.00)
  
  Saganaki
  
  Haloumi cheese sprinkled with oregano and flambéed with brandy, served with pita bread ($12.00)
  
  Roman Meatballs
  
  With a nest of angel hair pasta ($9.00)
  
  Pinchos Morunos
  
  Spicy skewers of pork tenderloin with apple chutney ($9.00)
  
  Beef Tenderloin
  
  Seared and topped with bleu cheese butter ($14.00)
  
  Croquettas
  
  Cayenne spiced and pan-fried patties of potatoes with ground prosciutto, provolone cheese and scallion cream ($8.50)
  
  Maine Lobster
  
  Butter poached, pear & orange segments ($16.00)
  
  Camembert Wedge
  
  Topped with sautéed garlic, onions, almonds, apricots, and red bell peppers with crostini ($8.00)
  
  Lamb Patties
  
  House ground leg of lamb, fresh thyme, sherry, and lemon zest with a cucumber and feta salad ($10.00)
  
  Chicken Skewers
  
  Marinated in olive oil, lemon zest, and rosemary and served with a lemon-tarragon sauce ($9.00)
  
  Spanakopita
  
  Spinach, feta, and onion baked in phyllo pastry and drizzled with hollandaise sauce ($8.50)
  
  Patatas Bravas
  
  Pan-fried potatoes in a spicy sauce ($7.50)
  
  Miniature Quesadillas
  
  Pan-grilled with cheddar and jack cheeses, fruit salsa, fresh mango, and cilantro ($7.50)
  
  Beef Short Ribs
  
  Cherry-hoisin glazed, orange-miso slaw ($11.00)
  
  Puff Pastry
  
  Stuffed with chopped portobellos, onions, and fresh thyme with béarnaise sauce ($7.00)
  
  Grouper
  
  Filets encrusted with fennel seed, coriander, and lemon pepper ($11.00)
  
  Tartlet
  
  Sautéed bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs de provence atop creamy goat cheese ($8.00)
  
  Bread Service
  
  Pita or sourdough rolls ($3.00)

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