cafe gibraltar

Location

CAFE GIBRALTAR
425 Avenue Alhambra
El Granada, CA [directions]
(650) 560-9039

Owner and Chef: Jose Luis Ugalde

Owner and Manager: Liam Durkee

Hours

Sunday:
brunch 10:00 - 2:00
dinner 5:00 - 9:00
Monday:
closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:
5:00 - 9:00
Friday, Saturday:
5:00 - 9:45

Live Music

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:30
Classical & Flamenco guitar by Richard Patterson

Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30
Jazz Trio

Select Sundays, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Flamenco Guitar by Stevan Pasero

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Reviews

Check out what the reviews are saying about us:

  • "3 1/2 stars -- worth a drive to the coast!" - The San Jose Mercury News
  • "The food is spectacular!" - L.A. Times
  • "A Mediterranean standout!" - S.F. Chronicle
  • "The best restaurant on the San Mateo County coast!" - Fodor's

Check out our feature on Check Please! Bay Area.

We have been recommended by the Michelin Guide for the fourth consecutive year. We have also received the highest rating on the Coastside in Zagat for food for many years, with 26 points being awarded for 2012 and 28 points in 2013!

Upon her retirement Sheila Himmel, the award winning restaurant reviewer for the San Jose Mercury News, wrote a farewell article in which she wrote, "I am often asked the favorites question. What's your favorite restaurant? It's a little like, Who is your favorite child, and I usually say, It depends. On the location, type of food, price. But since I'm leaving, here's a sample of restaurants I've recently gone to on my own dime..."

...And, the restaurant at the top of her list? Cafe Gibraltar!

You are invited to find out why Cafe Gibraltar is a favorite of everyone who visits. Come out soon for an unforgettable dinner!

Reservations

For reservations, please call us at (650) 560-9039 or use our online reservations form.

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