Cafe Sevilla

This intimate and romantic, yet lively, Spanish restaurant features brick arches, dim lighting and black-lacquered ceilings. House specialties include an ever-popular and classic paella and halibut with salsa and goat cheese. The tapas bar offers more than 40 options, and the back bar is a sophisticated place where you can enjoy a pre- or post-dinner cocktail while being serenaded by local salsa, merengue and Spanish rock bands. Flamenco dinner shows are scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights ($39.50 to $47.50), and dance lessons for the downstairs club are available. The Gaslamp location is extraordinarily convenient should you like to stop in for a bit during a night out.