r/basquecountry

Hi,
we’re four guys, and we’ve put together Westminster’s restaurant scene in an app called Vota. The concept is simple: you see two places side by side (for example Famille vs. Kachina Southwestern Grill), you choose the place you’d rather go to, and the ranking updates instantly. The more people vote, the more accurate the list gets over time. There are still a few duplicates here and there, but I’m continuously cleaning up the data.

Here’s the iPhone version, with categories that actually fit Westminster’s food scene:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota-restaurant-ratings/id6744969212

And here’s the Android version (finally live):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app

P.S. I’m not from Westminster (I live in Gothenburg). I’m not collecting data, not selling anything, and the app does not use AI-generated content. I’m posting in a few different subreddits because we now support more regions, and I genuinely want honest feedback from people who actually know the area.

Have an upcoming stay in Spain with a few days spare and am contemplating a Basque visit to Donostia/San Seb.

I’ve been twice before, but the last time was in 2016. I loved all the pintxo standards in the old town and Gros then, and managed a few fine dining places such as Azurmendi and Akelare.

For someone who has been recently (and preferably a few times), is it still worth visiting? The crowds of tourists and amount of people shooting content puts me off. I am worried quality has diminished too.

As an alternative, I am thinking a few days in Bilbao instead, exploring their cuisine, and making a day trip to Hondarribia for pintxos and a less hectic take on Basque cuisine. Is that a better shout than queueing in San Seb?

r/basquecountry

San Seb: Is it still worth it?