Canela Bistro Bar

10/20/2026

15 years in the Castro this year. We're planning something special to mark the milestone this winter. Stay tuned.

10/19/2026

SF Restaurant Week runs through October 23, and we’re pleased to be part of it. 🥂

Choose from three menus ranging from $45 to $90, with Spanish cheese, gambas al pimentón, croquetas, and carrilladas among the bites.

There’s still time to join us. Reserve your table, link in bio.

Golden Gate Restaurant Assoc.

10/16/2026

Can you believe it has been 15 years since we opened? It seems like just yesterday we were looking for a restaurant space for Canela! My, so much has changed since then! We are so appreciative of our team and our guests for getting us to year 15! Cheers to you!

To commemorate our anniversary, we have some fun events and goodies coming your way. Be on the lookout as we celebrate into the new year - we want to stretch out the celebration as long as we can!

This month kicks off some other wonderful offerings such as our Restaurant Week menus, our Halloween menu and a fun partnership with a great show - Dear San Francisco. See below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the performance!

And of course, we couldn't do it without you! Thank you, as always, for being the best part of Canela!
Sincerely,
Mat and the team
🎃 🤸🏽 🍾 🍽️ 👻

Halloween at Canela! Join us…if you dare.
Thursday, October 29th-Saturday, October 31st.
$66.6 per person (+ tax/grat) 🗡 Vege-Scarian Substitutions Available 🗡
Cocktail and w**e pairings available.

Course 1: Swamp-Spacho
avocado, cucumber, olive “oil”, green apple and mint gazpacho with garlic, bell pepper shallot, crouton “rocks” (vegan, gf possible)

Course 2: Pumpkin Patch Croquetas
Manchego cheese, bechamel, pumpkin, paprika aioli, parsley “stems” toasted pepita dirt (vegetarian)

Course 3: Valley of the Dollheads
cauliflower and black garlic mousse, toasted bread, crackers (vegetarian, gf possible)

Course 4: Bone, Slugs and Alchemy
Slow cooked short rib, carrot mash, blood orange and tempranillo reduction, mushroom “slugs” (gf possible, veg sub available)

Course 5: Black Magic Churros
cocoa dusted, cinnamon, sugar, Pedro X dark chocolate dipping sauce

RESERVATION LINK HERE (https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=76396&restref=76396&experienceId=820441&utm_source=opentable&utm_medium=tms_email&utm_campaign=shared)

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10/16/2026

Mini gazpacho shooters and seared scallops with corn and bacon, saffron aioli, toast, and piparra pepper. Made for passing around the table.

Good food, good company, order it for the group. Link in bio.

10/07/2026

Two ways to do gambas at Canela. 🦐

Gambas al Pimentón: seared shrimp with smoked Spanish paprika, garlic, and dry sherry. Gambas al Ajillo: seared shrimp with fermented black garlic and preserved lemon.

Order one or order both. Link in bio.

10/05/2026

Do something different for your holiday gatherings this year. 🇪🇸

Bring Spain to the table with Canela. We host at the restaurant or bring the celebration to you, including large format paella cooked on-site with Spanish ingredients and made from scratch.

Celebrating Eat, Drink, Spain this season. Let's start planning. Link in bio.

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09/30/2026

Canela is joining the Chef's Series at Dear San Francisco. 🎭

Now in its third year, Club Fugazi's acclaimed collaboration pairs the internationally celebrated acrobatic production with some of the city's most beloved dining destinations. Dear San Francisco takes audiences through the city's busts and booms in a breathtaking aerial extravaganza, and we're honored to be part of the lineup.

Link in bio for tickets.

Photos: Ben Krantz Studio

09/28/2026

Pan con Tomate, as simple as it gets. Grated tomato, olive oil, sea salt on bread.

Tomato season is still going strong at Canela.

09/24/2026

W**e Wednesday just got a refresh.

Mitch is pulling bottles that deserve more attention than they get. Newest arrivals, hidden gems, staff favorites nobody talks about enough. Come find your new go-to.

09/22/2026

The details before the details.

Planning something? Let's talk private events. Link in bio.

09/18/2026

Mazuelo w**e and Spanish lamb chops, a pairing you won’t find anywhere else in the Bay Area. 🍷

Now through October 6th, we’re introducing this duo as part of Eat, Drink, Spain. Our Ondarre Mazuelo brings notes of fresh cherry, red berries, and a spiced, savory finish, paired with a tapa of Spanish Lamb Chops.

A match made in heaven, available for a limited time. 

SpainFoodW**e

09/17/2026

PSA: Your dog is absolutely welcome on our patio. 🐕 Yappy hour is every hour here—bring your four-legged dining companion and watch them become the most popular guest of the day.

Pro-tip: Ask for a complimentary marrow bone for your bff.

09/15/2026

World Paella Day is September 20th and we're celebrating the traditional way. 🥘

Made from scratch with real sofrito and proper broth, choose from Mixed Seafood & Chorizo, Chicken & Chorizo, or Mixed Mushroom & Seasonal Veggie. Dine in and share the table, or take a kit home and cook it yourself. Pro tip: add squid ink to the seafood for extra drama.

Reserve or order now. Link in bio.

09/12/2026

Churros con Chocolate, the way Spain does dessert. 🍫

Crisp on the outside, pillowy inside, served with rich chocolate for dipping.