Bar Oh Berria is a restaurant in Miribilla, Bilbao. Rated 4.3 stars from 279 Google reviews. Known for octopus and cachopo that justify the trip and staff who remember you and get the details right. Best for group dinner and solo dining.
Rankings updated April 2026
Bar Oh Berria
Quick Verdict
Locals go back because the octopus and cachopo are worth the trip, and the waiters actually care whether you're happy. It's not fancy, but it works.
Go if you want proper Basque seafood and meat dishes at honest prices, with staff who'll treat you like you matter.
About Bar Oh Berria
Bar Oh Berria sits in Miribilla, a neighbourhood most tourists miss entirely, and that's precisely why locals keep coming back. It's a casual restaurant-bar hybrid where the counter service moves fast and the staff—Salva, Tony, Toño, Janu, and the waiter from Tenerife—remember your name by the second visit. The octopus arrives grilled whole, the cachopo (a Basque breaded veal cutlet) comes with fries that reviewers specifically mention as "spectacular", and the seafood salad (scallops, squid, shrimp) lands with the kind of portion size that makes you question the €10–20 price range. No reservations, no pretence. You walk in, you order, you eat at the bar or at a table. Groups, solo diners, and people heading to Bilbao Arena all find their way here because the food's consistent and the service is attentive without fussing. One regular described it simply: "It's the best in Miribilla."
What Stands Out
Octopus and cachopo that justify the trip
Reviewers mention the octopus as "spectacular" and "the best" across 5 separate reviews. The cachopo is called "spectacular" with "perfect" fries. One customer noted they went specifically for the cachopo and found the side dishes equally well-prepared.
Staff who remember you and get the details right
Named staff members (Salva, Tony, Toño, Janu) appear in multiple reviews with praise for being "friendly", "attentive", and "professional". One reviewer called out "the waiter from Tenerife" as "a fantastic guy" in two separate reviews. Service is described as "excellent", "impeccable", and "superb" across 8+ reviews.
Speed and value in a casual setting
Reviewers note "they're fast", prices are "good", and quality is "excellent" for €10–20. One group of many was served "quickly and very courteously". The venue is wheelchair accessible with outdoor seating and accepts all card payments.
What Customers Say
Spectacular octopus and cachopo... highly recommended!
Hanu is super friendly and welcoming and very attentive, the place is a 10/10!
Always great, everything is delicious from pintxos to cachopo, tripe...
Real quotes from Google Reviews
Practical Information
Contact
Santiago de Compostela Kalea, Ibaiondo, 48003 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Visit WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions about Bar Oh Berria
No. Walk-ins only—no online booking. Arrive early on weekends or expect a short wait. One reviewer specifically noted "you can't make a reservation, but it's worth going."
The octopus and cachopo appear in nearly every positive review. Order both if you're with someone—the octopus is grilled whole, the cachopo comes with fries that reviewers call "spectacular". The seafood salad (scallops, squid, shrimp) is also unbeatable in quality and quantity.
€10–20 per person depending on what you order. Reviewers consistently praise the price-to-quality ratio, with one noting "the price was good and the quality was excellent."
Yes. One group of many was served quickly and courteously despite their size. Google attributes list it as popular with groups, and reviews mention families and larger parties dining there regularly.
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