Overall a great experience, but could use some attention to detail. The food was excellent, service was pretty good, but their cleanliness could step up a bit. I ordered tea, and the tea pot was sooo dusty that some dust ended up in my cup. I dusted it myself before pouring another cup. My placemat hadn't been cleaned from the previous guest and had some food pressed into it's grains. My plate was also not fully clean. One of the bottles of wine that was on the list was out (Kent Rose). Overall, this didn't inhibit me from enjoying the evening, but with the prices being charged for the dinner, I would expect more refinement with these details. The food.... EXCELLENT. Some of my favorites included the caramelized cauliflower, octopus, pork belly, and chocolate desert (forgot the specific name). In fact, I could say that the desert was one of the best I have ever had. It was that amazing. Each bite was very different from the next, presented very beautifully on the plate, flavors went well together, the chef did an excellent job. The server was un-obtrusive and was patient with our tables' progress (we like to talk a lot:). Atmosphere was quiet enough to have a great conversation, but the restaurant was still busy and had great energy. The delivery of each of the plates was also perfectly spaced out; we always had something in front of us to enjoy but nothing overlapped. I would definitely return here. FINALLY! Good food in Pleasanton! And believe me, that is hard to find! read more

Great food ! Great drinks ! Great service ! Me and my girlfriend had the best valentine dinner ! read more

Great place, nice ambience and a five star service. Jeremy the guy at the bar is outstanding. Love the Oysters and caramelized cauliflower. A must visit place. The last Ronin whisky drink made by Jeremy was awesome. read more

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Pretty amazing place. Our service was really good, but my cousin is a friend of the chef so maybe that had a little something to do with it. I would say it's best for larger groups because the plates are small and it's always fun to share! This was you can try a greater variety of dishes. Everything was delicious. The tomato cloud in the ceviche was absolutely amazing. Also the celery root drizzled around (something I cannot remember exactly) was so fabulous. I would say though, the donuts were just, meh. Everything else was delicious. Including my Paloma margarita...however, the sangria is a MUST. Pretty pricey though. If you're feeling adventurous, definitely worth a try. read more

Sabio on Main is one of my new favorite restaurants! The ambiance is warm and inviting, the service (in my experience) is exceptional, and the food is inspired. I've been here for happy hour, dinner, and the NYE special event, and I've thoroughly enjoyed every experience. read more

My husband and I came here a few weeks ago for dinner and were thrilled to have a new restaurant in Pleasanton that is sophisticated and delivers a great evening. From our cocktails to delicious food to attentive service...it was all great. We loved the decor and lighting also. I have noticed comments about the prices. We thought pricing was in line w quality, presentation and atmosphere. We look forward to trying their week end brunch. read more

I asked to speak to the manager after we paid our bill. Very disappointed in this new restaurant. We asked to sit out side in the shade. Only table available was a table for four and they said we couldn't have it. Half way through our dinner a party of two was seated at the same table. I sat through dinner cold & wet from the shattered glass of wine on my lap and they didn't even comp us a glass of wine from our $100.00 plus dinner bill. We won't be going back.! read more

Sabio on Main - Very disappointed in this new restaurant. We asked to sit out side in the shade. Only table available was a table for four and they said we - New American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We had the oxtail empanadas, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts. All were good for for small plate tapas but the price/value was not great. I had the Grenache from Livermore and she had the Albarino from Lodi. Very good wines, good service and good food. Food will hopefully be upgraded to GREAT soon, but I think they are still going through growing pains. They opened originally just for dinner and just started brunch. Weekday lunch will happen in a few weeks. Could use some more regional wines from the Livermore Valley Wine Country. Nice outdoor seating area. Will go back for lunch a few weeks after they open for lunch. read more

For me the big thing about this restaurant is that every ingredient, every one, is carefully thought about and chosen. Every piece of meat or fish is harvested or farmed with integrity. The oils, the vinegars, the flours, the herbs, etc... all chosen with intention. This is much more than you can say for 95% of restaurants out there. Most places you go to serve you junk ingredients, even the places you think are high end. It's smoke and mirrors. At this place, you are getting REAL food prepared by a man who cares about what you are putting in your body. There's more to eating out than "what did I get, did it taste good." How about "what IS it really?" Is that hormone augmented pork, or heritage, well-raised hog, are those eggs pasture raised, or hormone-pumped, does that oil have good fats or bad fats, is that flour more digestible than regular white flour? A chef who cares thinks about these things for YOU. That's why I love this place. read more

My husband and I were there once for dinner and it was actually pretty good so we had decided to make it the place for mother's day celebration (It was one week after). The food was great but the wait was WAYYYYYYY too long. .The only had one waitress for the lunch crowd and one busy boy around. We were there for 45 minutes before we even got served with water. My husband's so called french press coffee took another 30 minutes so we missed the toast as a group. Service really needs to improve. Probably won't go back again. read more

Love this spot! Everything about our experience was great. Our hostess Rosemary was very kind, as was our waitress. We came here on a Saturday and got brunch-- the bottomless mimosas, potato chips and garlic dip, and eggs Benedict. It was all so tasty! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing food and a great atmosphere. read more

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Food there was very good however portions are a little small but service was wonderful, the waiter basically read our minds lol also very hip place very up beat. Wonderful atmosphere read more

We celebrated my birthday tonight with my husband and it was exceptional! The food was wonderfully prepared and my compliments to Chef Hogan and the staff! Our server was extraordinary! He complimented our wine and gave us champagne as a added little extra! Truly a 5 star restaurant! So nice to come to a restaurant who knows the menu and can make the right suggestion. Thanks for making his bday wonderful! read more

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Sabio is absolutly the best choice you can make when searching for a memorable culinary experience through the tastes of Spain. Chef Francis and Team are amazingly hospitable and will ensure your enjoyment of each and every delicious moment. Make sure to vist Sabio! read more

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I have been to Sabio on Main twice now and both times I was left with a big check and a hungry belly. The food isn't bad however the portions are very small and the prices are very high for what you get. The servers are nice as well as the ambiance but really I think they need to do a better job at having the price match the meal. I don't think I'll be back a 3rd time. read more

Food was pretty good (wish there were descriptions available on the menu & guess something left to be desired if no photos of dish can be found online for the Monte Cristo). However service was a little off...guess since they just opened the bartender was our server as well & we were jokingly giving him the benefit of the doubt that he had worked the night before. He told us our frittata was on its way but we had ordered a Monte Cristo & when I asked about the sweet & savory options for the Dutch Baby Pancakes (since they were not listed on the menu) his response was as if I did not know the difference between the two . He said sweet would be "chocolate and drizzled with maple syrup" and salty would "be like pork ham on top". I ordered the sweet & it was actually Nutella with bananas & roasted almonds (luckily I'm not allergic to nuts or not a lover of bananas). Also, we noticed all of the tables that were seated after us were offered their choice of water but we were given good ol' tap (which was fine). We'd like to come back to try other items but hopefully we'll have a better customer service experience. read more

Sabio on Main - Today's Sweet Dutch Baby Pancake (Nutella, bananas & roasted almonds) and it does take ~ 25 mins as noted on menu @ Sabio on Main - New American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I've come here twice now for brunch and bottomless mimosas. First off, bottomless mimosas guarantee any spot at least 3 stars lol but the food solidified Sabio as a 5 star spot for me. The eggs Benedict, truffle grilled cheese, pork belly sandwich, and smoked cod toast are the items I've tried and all have been better than I could have expected. Definitely recommend this place to any brunch-lovers. read more

The waiting time is way too long, even when the restaurant is pretty much empty and the service is just average. The four of us, including two kids, spent 200 dollars and we still weren't full. Even though the taste is pretty good, the portions were too small for the four of us to eat. There is no free bread or there are no sides for the entrees. I would not recommend this one to others unless you are willing to spend big bucks but get little in return. read more

Love this place. Nice restaurant with great service and great food. Our waiter was very helpful in explaining the choices. Everything we ordered was excellent. The menu changes daily. The desserts were also fantastic. Can't wait to try the 10 course mix menu. read more

We were so excited to try this place. We heard so many great reviews from friends and of course, the reviews on yelp are awesome. We got to the restaurant around 8.45 on a Saturday evening. It was pretty busy which is always a good sign. The atmosphere in the restaurant was lovely. After being seated by the hostess, we waited 20 minutes for a server to check in on us. Which is a pretty lengthy wait. We ordered the hummus, empanadas, chorizo toast, fish croquettes and pork belly. The sever said she would stagger our dishes which was great so we wouldn't feel super rushed. The food was delicious. Far better than I expected. So the low scoring? All due to service. Our server asked us if we wanted the chips refreshes for the hummus. And she never returned with them so we had to ask another server. Instead of the chorizo toast, we got the meatballs. Ans we had to return that and wait for the toast. And then we ordered dessert. The brûlée and donuts. I was probably more excited for the donuts. But, the server had forgotten to put the order in for the donuts. I feel the service really let down what would have been a great dining experience. read more

This is nice restaurant located in Pleasanton downtown. We celebrated my wife's birthday. We will be definitely back with other occasions or when visitor from out of town comes. Try there happy hour menu! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Pleasanton. The ambiance is great, service is friendly, food is delicious/innovative. They change their menu up, so we get to try a lot of different dishes every time we come. Recently, our wonderful friends threw us a baby shower at Sabio on Main. It was beautiful and the food was so delicious. Everyone kept giving us compliments on the food. It was a brunch Baby Shower, so they served up salad, multiple types of frittatas & scrambles, duck fat potatoes, and beignets for dessert. Perfect location for a party. :) read more

LOVE! So many tasty items on the menu and great atmosphere! Normally, when I think tapas, I think small over priced dishes that won't even fill my tummy. This place is nothing like that! I leave full and feeling fancy, if I do say so myself lol They have a delicious varieties of wines too ;) read more

Love this little spot, Jenny is a master mixologist. Best Manhattan "ever" with Warn Reserve Orange Bitters!!! Dorinna is a gem that always makes me feel welcome. read more

Drinks are excellent, great environment, tasty tapas, no after dinner lattes... The brussels sprouts were fantastic, skip the croquettes, beef cheeks and the duck confit round it out nicely. But the wagyu in the mixed grilled plate was simply amazing! read more

Fun date night or brunch spot. We like to sit outside on the patio. The menu is definitely on the pricey side so keep that in mind when picking a spot. But the food is yummy! You can also sit at the bar and the staff is really friendly. Their menu changes seasonally so if you happen to go when they are serving churros they are a must! Such a yummy dish. read more

Amazing food and great service. Came here for my moms birthday and we all loved it! Would recommend to anyone who wants to have a nice dinner. read more

I LOVE this place! It's my new favorite restaurant! They were able to accommodate a group of 15 of us for a corporate celebration and put us in a private banquet space. We chose the 5 course dinner option and the Chef was able to create a 5 course Vegan option for me. The food was so fresh, well-presented, and so very tasty! WOW on all fronts! The waitresses were attentive, fun, communicative and very patient with us when we got a bit noisy (we're a construction company) - they kept a constant flow of water, cocktails, and food coming with perfect timing. I am coming here from now on for all my private celebrations as well! Thank you everyone for making our surprise party for our co-workers so amazing!! read more

Can't wait to go back! We started the evening with happy hour bubble and oysters. Oysters were fresh and we loved the cucumber mignonette. Also enjoyed the hummus with spring crudites. The hummus was delicious, but we could have used more crudites or bread to finish the hummus (using our fingers was an option we didn't employ.) Also enjoyed the craft cocktails Beers Knees and Dirty Cougar. We would do both again. Dinner was "Discover Sabio" four course with the sommelier pairings. The courses are up to the chef, but they do inquire about food allergies. The mystery was fun and we were not disappointed with anything Chef Hogan selected for us. Starter was arugula & strawberry salad with chevre followed by pork belly with English peas. The main course was miso cured black cod w/oyster mushrooms, black rice and Tokyo turnips. We could have licked the bowls and drank the broth. Desert was Meyer lemon posset paired with a port. While they told us the servings were smaller than the normal menu, we had plenty to eat. Every wine pairings was spot on! We would do it all again. A shout out to our server Lorilee. She gave us honest suggestions when we inquired about choices. Lorilee was attentive, but not over bearing. She also timed servings so we were not rushed or had long lags between courses. Thank you! read more

First visit. Have to say this takes eating downtown to a whole new level. Unique, creative, yummy. Great wine list, full bar. Special occasion or just meeting up with friends. We sure could use more in this class of food downtown. Try it Updating review as it would happen I arrived for brunch with 5 girlfriend that very next Sunday. Amazing food. Don't miss it, brunch is a great way to dip your toe in the water at this creative eatery. read more

New happening place having a bourbon flight & Matrix Pinot Noir well worth it . Charcuterie for 4 $21 delicious then cold small plates & hot small plates great selections presented very nicely on wooden planks grilled octopus very good Beef checks with potatoes good ! You do need bread for The cheese plate crackers are ok Service very good make reservations ! read more

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Service and little slow. After being seated no one acknowledged us for a good 10 minutes. Flowed pretty well after we got started. Maitre D was excellent with recommendations. Food was very good although small portions. Recommended are the shrimp corn dogs, lamb meatballs, shellfish dish (cannot remember the name )and Carmel bacon donuts. Will be back! read more

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Pro: Food is definitely tasty. Con: Ate w a group for lunch on a weekday and it took an hour and a half. If you're starving and don't have time it's a better idea to go for dinner. It more of a relaxed environment. Also we had a vegetarian in our group and we asked if the soup was vegetarian and she said it was vegetarian (pea soup) and would verify. She came back and said yea vegetarian...ten minutes later we were told the soup of the day was shrimp bisque-definitely not vegetarian. read more

Amazing food, service & experience! The pork belly was fantastic! Also, try the steak! Great place for date night! I'm so excited to go there again and try their brunch menu. read more

One of my favorite restaurants! I've loved every bite I've tasted here, from the happy hour lunch menu to the New Years Eve special menu, it's all fabulous! And the service and ambiance is outstanding :) read more

Tapas implies Spanish cuisine. This is not. Small plates also implies sharing. Here is does not. They basically have hot dogs and burgers that are tiny. Best thing is the dollar oysters during happy hour. Otherwise it's overpriced American food on a tiny plate and doesn't seem like the chef/owner has ever had proper tapas. read more

What a disappointment! We've been regulars for over a year and especially loved their happy hour. Their manager Rosemary, Always greeted us with a smile and was so accommodating. She was replaced by this man who never stops talking, tells inappropriate jokes and reprimands the staff in front of customers. Your loss and our loss Sabio. Never going back again! read more

Super impressed- worthy of the drive from Berkeley after Cal Performances matinee or before Berkeley Rep. Came with a friend who is really picky and hardly eats anything and she couldn't stop ordering- everything sounded so interesting. The Spanish Mistress is hands down the best cocktail I've had anywhere in the Bay Area. Perfectly balanced on all flavors and alcohol level. Definitely going to try the Chef's Favorite G&T next time round. Went with a half pour from the Coravin list which enabled me to try a Cab I wouldn't normally be able to afford-and safely drive home afterwards. As for the food, the ceviche was as tasty as it was lovely, the veggie dishes were each outstanding- noting like it anywhere else.And we shared a grilled bavette steak with a very nice, tangy sauce, leaving just enough space for the very light and not overly sweet almond creme as good as any I had in Spain. Would go back and order any dish a second time. We sat outside as it was a warm night and the chairs were extremely comfortable- and large enough for me to bring back the beefy BF. Loved the place settings and really classy plates and glassware- made me feel like I was in LA; in a good way. Next time may try the dynamic interior if for no other reason than to people watch. And while service was a tad slow in the beginning, once the kitchen got going, the plates came out promptly one after another without cramming the table, which I hate in small plate venues. Considering how warm and knowledgeable the staff was - and since I'm in the East Bay at least twice a month- I can definitely see this becoming a regular go to locale worth a few minutes extra drive. read more

We did the 10 course tasting menu with wine pairing. The food and wine were both amazing. The service was on point, they were very attentive and made our dining experience pleasant. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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It's a shame that the food here is so great, because the service is a nightmare. We were completely forgotten about and waited 20 minutes for a server to come to our table (and only after I spoke to the hostess). The server finally appeared and said that it wasn't her fault because there were only 2 servers (on a Saturday night at 7:30). Ok fine. We ordered drinks and food and 15 minutes go by with nothing on the table. At this point, I found a manager and asked if they were too busy to accommodate us (even though we had made a reservation). The manager told me that they had taken too many reservations and were backed up. Ok fine again - I wasn't rude, just concerned that they were too busy for us. He assured me that everything would get better. My mistake for believing him. Our server was clearly angry that I spoke to the manager and was openly rude for the rest of the meal (when she wasn't busy chitchatting with the bartender). And the manager I spoke to never once bothered to come to the table and check on us. The two stars are for the delicious food and the food runners, who were the only helpful people we dealt with all night. We've dined here many times and enjoyed it, but clearly they have gone downhill in a major way. We will never be back. read more