Petra is a tapas bar in Santa Cruz, Seville. Rated 4.7 stars from 2432 Google reviews. Known for beef cooked on hot stone and wine list and service. Best for date night and solo dining. Ranked #4 of 15 in Santa Cruz. Features a undefined terrace.
Rankings updated April 2026
Petra
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Locals and serious eaters come back because the cooking's precise, the wine's worth ordering, and you're not paying tourist prices for tourist portions.
You want to cook beef on a stone at your table and actually taste the difference between a proper tapas bar and a restaurant pretending to be one.
You're arriving after 10pm or you need a quick bite—the kitchen's closed and the space fills fast.
About Petra
Petra's a small tapas bar tucked into Casco Antiguo where you'll find locals and travellers who've bothered to look past the seafront restaurants. The space is tight—book ahead or you'll stand—but that's the point. They do a beef cooked on hot stone (you slice it thin, cook it yourself), crispy rice with duck, tortilla de patata that reviewers keep mentioning across multiple languages, and a wine list that doesn't play games. Service is attentive without fussing. The terrace works spring and autumn. One reviewer called it "a nice change from the tourist oriented tapas places." Another, a Galician ("del gremio," meaning from the trade), found the presentation and flavour were exactly right. It's €20–30 per head, accepts reservations, and the kitchen closes at 10pm even if the bar stays open until 11:30pm.
What Stands Out
Beef cooked on hot stone
Multiple reviewers praised this dish specifically. One described it: "The steak comes thinly sliced which you then cook on the hot stone, delicious. The staff were attentive and friendly." Another noted "the experience of cooking this beef was amazing" and called the meat "very tender and full of flavour."
Wine list and service
Reviewers consistently mentioned wine quality: "wine was so good," "a good vin," and "nice variety of wine." Service was praised across reviews: "The waiters there were extremely friendly and polite" and "Service was great."
Tortilla de patata and small plates
Multiple languages, same praise. One Spanish reviewer (Galician) noted the tortilla was excellent. French reviewers highlighted "Tapas de qualité à prix abordables" (quality tapas at affordable prices). The crispy rice with duck was called "outstanding."
What Customers Say
The salad with quinoa and the crispy rice with duck were outstanding!
Serveur et serveuses agréables.Tapas de qualité à prix abordables.
In addition to that, the atmosphere and the experience of cooking this beef was amazing.
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Practical Information
Opening Hours
Reservations
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Amenities
☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about Petra
Yes. The restaurant's small and fills quickly. Lunch and dinner reservations are recommended—one reviewer noted "il faut reserver pour être sur d'avoir une place" (you must reserve to be sure of a seat). Without a booking, expect to wait, especially weekends.
10pm. The bar stays open until 11:30pm, but if you're ordering food, arrive before 10. One Spanish reviewer specifically warned: "no llegar después de las 22h pues la cocina cierra" (don't arrive after 10pm as the kitchen closes).
Beef cooked on a hot stone at your table. You get thin slices, small roasted peppers, and special potatoes. You cook the meat yourself on the stone. Reviewers called it "a tasty experience" and "very tender and full of flavour."
€20–30 per head. French reviewers highlighted "Tapas de qualité à prix abordables" (quality tapas at affordable prices), suggesting good value for the quality.
Yes, there's a terrace. It's seasonal—spring and autumn are best. In summer it'll be hot on the street; in winter, limited use.
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