
MARINA'S TAPAS
NOW OPEN AT OPTIMIST HALL

A GREAT GRANDMOTHER'S LEGACY
From the streets of Spain and our ancestors' recipe books...

IT'S A FAMILY THING.
It's our passion to feed you the food we grew up with and continue to be inspired by. Whether you've been to Spain or not, we invite you to visit us and we're excited to welcome you into our family.
The word "tapas" has become a bit overused in American culture, so we’re taking everyone back to the basics over shared bites and a sacred time to socialize with friends. Optimist Hall is a melting pot, and we know it’s the perfect location to invite folks to learn about and enjoy the flavors I grew up with and recipes my mother has shared and is so proud of.
- Andres Kaifer

Andres Kaifer
Co-Owner
.jpeg)
Dre Cavazos
Chef de Cuisine

Alex Bridges
Co-Owner

MEET MARINA'S
From the team behind Charlotte's beloved restaurant, Customshop, comes a taste of Andres Kaifer's Spanish heritage. Partners Kaifer and Alex Bridges have now opened Marina's, Optimist Hall's newest food stall, featuring traditional flavors of Spain including small bites, fresh fish and seafoods, bocadillos (sandwiches), and classics like tortilla Espanola.
FOLLOW @ MARINASTAPAS ON INSTAGRAM FOR THE LATEST!