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25245 Chamber of Commerce Dr, Bonita Springs, FL 34135-7828
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13 Jun 2025
19:00
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About this restaurant
Charming
Great for fine wines
Neighbourhood gem
From the Latiknow Hospitality Group who first opened Bodega Ole ( Going to new location ) We now bring you the cuisine from the Basque Region of Spain and France... El Basque! Located Steps away from the Prado Cinebistro in the Prado Mall. Address is 25245 Chamber of Commerce Drive. Bonita Springs Fl 34135 An intimate setting with local art adorning the walls, makes El Basque the perfect date and intimate setting for your next special event and celebration.
We offer Catering | Private Cheffing
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Basque, Spanish, French
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Dinner
Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Traditional “Paella Style” Pasta “Fideo” Squid Ink, Shrimp, Scallop, Calamari, Piquillo Aioli
Sweets | Gozoa
Selva GateauUS$11.00
Brownie Gateau
Burnt CheesecakeUS$11.00
Traditonal Basque Cheescake
Basque FlanUS$10.00
Belle HeleneUS$11.00
Tarta de Santiago US$12.00
Almond Tart al la Mode
What 358 people are saying
El Basque reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
5.0Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value
Noise • Moderate
Diners' Choice Awards
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Best Service
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Best Value
Bonita Springs
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
Review summary
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El Basque offers a cozy, intimate dining experience reminiscent of Spain and France, with "excellent service," "authentic and flavorful" dishes, and a "romantic atmosphere." Guests rave about the tapas, paella, and Spanish wines. The artwork and ambiance create a serene setting, making it a "hidden gem" in Bonita Springs.
358 Reviews
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Gail
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This gem of a restaurant brings European flair to every dish, and the results are absolutely delicious. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding—attentive without being intrusive, and always with a smile. Every course was beautifully presented and full of flavor. Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for a special night out, this place delivers on all fronts. Highly recommended!
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Jan VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent, as always. Best restaurant in Bonita Springs!
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Tom
Detroit / Eastern Michigan7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our first time there and will definitely be going back. Reminded us of the food we had when we traveled to Spain. Loved the tapas and the cava brut!
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Susan
Southwest Florida1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Took my daughter here at her request as she has been in the Basque region of Spain on a vacation recently. The food was excellent and freshly prepared. Small plates shared by four of us was delightful.
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Frank
Southwest Florida21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
El Basque is a restaurant we have been wanting to go to since they opened their doors. Finally Mother’s Day not crowded at all as do many other restaurants in town get on special occasions.
Appetizers were fantastic had Spanish omelet with a favorable Spanish cheese melted into it chorizo others had a variety of Pixtos tapas that they said were delicious.
Red wine from Spain of course a number to choose from which we choose the Tempranillo very dry matched well with appetizers. And of course sangria red wine
Main entree courses 2 Paella dishes a chicken and a seafood 2 orders black ink pasta with assorted seafoods clams mussels squid shrimp scallops and a entree of double steamed cod fish all dishes with a 5 stars thumbs up rating.
After dinner an americano and espresso plus the burnt cheese cake very well prepared and served with whipped cream on the side.
Must return soon and try the HH 4-5pm very short lived maybe in future be longer
we found this small quaint restaurant to be a pleasant surprise it’s food services and owner who waited on us gave advise on the entree dishes the Pixtos and appetizers. Great restaurant and within the norm cost wise for the area today
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Lori
Southwest Florida4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent service excellent food very cozy atmosphere
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Kathleen VIP
Southwest Florida6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
El Basque is one of our new favorite restaurants. The restaurant combines inspiration from Spanish and French Nouveau Cuisine. Tucked away in the Prado Shopping Center in Bonita Springs you might tend to overlook it. But don’t! You will have a wonderful dinner and a delightful experience.
The owners have done an amazing job of creating the most beautiful setting. Hung gallery style, the walls feature the owners’ wife’s stunning artwork (to my eye, reminiscent of Renoir and Manet). The dining room is intimate and cozy with cushioned banquettes and soft pillows. Very romantic. Tired of noisy restaurants? This setting is small and quiet enough to have a conversation.
Most important is an amazing menu. Tonight, our third visit, the four of us selected from the extremely reasonable Early Bird menu. The server was gracious and knowledgeable about every dish and the accompanying wines. Appetizers and main courses were all delicious.
To finish - we all ordered the Belle Helene dessert. The restaurant’s version of the famous Escoffier-created dish (in honor of the opera La Belle Helene) featured poached pears in a choux pastry, covered with hot fudge and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. We were in heaven.
If you’ve never tried El Basque you need to try it now. And if you couldn’t get a reservation before, with season over you will be able get one now. Like us, you’ll love this little gem of a restaurant.
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DOROTHY VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Everything was excellent. First time there. Will be back!!
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Rachel VIP
Southwest Florida4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
personal & attentive, seating space is a tight though.
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Allyson
Southwest Florida6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This was our 3rd time dining here and it did not disappoint. We keep coming back and trying new things. Notable this time were the shrimp & bacon and octopus small plates and the almond torte for dessert. We’ll be back again to try more things!!
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FAQs
El Basque is rated 4.9 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.
El Basque does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.