Tio Tapas & Bar - Mornington

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Closed nowOpens 12pmSunday: 12pm - 11pm
16 Main St, Mornington VIC 3931

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Mornington tapas and paella bar with live Spanish guitar, steps from the beach.

A warm, romantic Spanish dining room with live guitar and elegant lighting. reviewers repeatedly compare it to fine dining without the fine-dining price, especially on quieter nights.

Live Spanish guitar music, a full tapas-sharing menu alongside classic paella, sangria on tap, and clearly marked vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Reviewers who've travelled in Spain give mixed marks. some call the paella and tapas genuinely excellent, others note dishes like the empanadas and Spanish omelette fall short of what they've had overseas.

Split reviews. many call it worth the spend for a special night out, but a recurring complaint is small portions for the price, plus a public holiday surcharge and one report of a charge for complimentary water.

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16 Main St, Mornington VIC 3931

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Mornington

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