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A Spanish restaurant with Miami roots is expanding in Florida. See details

Delight in classic tapas like tortilla and garlic shrimp, as well as the signature Huevos Bulla.
Delight in classic tapas like tortilla and garlic shrimp, as well as the signature Huevos Bulla.

A restaurant that started in Coral Gables and expanded to Doral is spreading its wings across Florida.

Next stop: Florida’s Gulf Coast, at University Town Center’s West District.

Construction is underway for Bulla Gastrobar. The restaurant features a modern Spanish menu. Various shareable tapas, paellas, cheeses and cured meats dot the menu.

A construction timeline or opening date has not been publicly announced.

Bulla, pronounced boo-yah, has locations in four states. The original restaurant’s success in Coral Gables led to an expansion in 2016 when Bulla opened in Doral, according to company history.

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Sauteed potatoes in spicy tomato sauce at Bulla Gastrobar.
Sauteed potatoes in spicy tomato sauce at Bulla Gastrobar. Carma Connected PR y Bulla Gastrobar

Bulla Gastrobar coming to Bradenton area

The casual eatery, open for brunch, lunch and dinner, also has restaurants in Tampa, Winter Park and Atlanta.

The menu has slight variations between locations, though tapas figure prominently. Tapas are appetizers or shared small plates popular throughout Spain.

The Tampa location’s menu offers over two dozen small plate options, with items like sauteed garlic shrimp, chicken croquettes, cannelloni and gazpacho soup. There’s also a selection of cured meats and cheeses, Spanish rice dishes and mains including short ribs, steak, salmon and burgers.

The restaurant has an extensive drink menu featuring beer, cocktails, sangria, wine and non-alcoholic options.

Bulla offers catering and event options, and reservations can be made in advance.

For more information, visit BullaGastrobar.com.

Sangria is on the drinks menu at Bulla Gastrobar.
Sangria is on the drinks menu at Bulla Gastrobar.
Bulla Gastrobar offers a variety of classic tapas, like tortilla and garlic shrimp, as well as the signature items like Huevos Bulla.
Bulla Gastrobar offers a variety of classic tapas, like tortilla and garlic shrimp, as well as the signature items like Huevos Bulla. Cortesía Bulla Gastrobar  INSTAGRAM / @bullagastrobar
Jason Dill
Bradenton Herald
Jason Dill is a sports reporter for the Bradenton Herald. He’s won Florida Press Club awards since joining in 2010. He currently covers restaurant, development and other business stories for the Herald. 
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