Garre Cafe

Name: Garre Cafe
Address: 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA, United States, 94550
Telephone: (925) 371-8200 ext. 110
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1416 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Experience old Italy as the scent of freshly baked focaccia bread sets the mood for a truly moving dining experience. With a beautiful Italian garden, wine barrels and surrounding vineyards the stress and worry of the day disappear. Enjoy our eclectic menu featuring California cuisine with a Mediterranean influence paired with our handcrafted wines. With both indoor and outdoor seating the café is perfect for a business lunch, an intimate date or family gatherings.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(925) 371-8200 ext. 110

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 371-8200 ext. 110
Website
http://www.garrewinery.com/cafe_garre.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Abe Ahmari

Location
7986 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA 94550
Neighborhood
Livermore
Cross street
7986 Tesla Road
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fried Castelvetrano Olives$11.00
fried in semolina flour & buttermilk, served with meyer lemon dipping aioli
Spinach Artichoke Dip$14.00
spinach, cured artichokes, roasted garlic, served with baguette crostinis
Vegetarian Antipasto Platter$18.00
serves up to 3 people | fried artichokes, roasted tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, cauliflower, fried olives, beets and pickled red onions
Charcuterie Board$26.00
serves up to 4 people | manchego, brie, smoked gouda, shaved asiago, sharp cheddar, salami rose, coppa, fig jam, cranberries, almonds, crostinis
Prawns Cocktail$17.00
jumbo prawns, homemade cocktail sauce
Garlic Edamame$13.00
steamed edamame, sautéed in garlic
Nonna's Meatballs en Sugo
San Marzano tomatoes, basil, reggiano parmesan and grilled bread
- 4 Meatballs$14.00
Calamari Fritti$16.00
lightly breaded calamari, served with a chipotle aioli
Caramelized Pear Bruschetta
caramelized pear, goat cheese and balsamic reduction, served on toasted sliced baguette
- 4 Slices$12.00
Prosciutto Bruschetta
fig jam, serrano ham prosciutto, brie, roasted bell pepper, balsamic reduction, olive oil, fresh basil, served on toasted sliced baguette
- 4 Slices$13.00
Poke Tuna$17.00
ahi tuna, sliced cucumber, sliced avocado, sesame seeds, served with a crispy wonton and ponzu sauce
Roasted Cauliflower$12.00
wood oven roasted cauliflower, sweet chili drop

Salads

Wine Country Salad
mixed greens, crumbled gorgonzola, figs, candied pecans, honey balsamic vinaigrette
- Half$11.00
- Full$15.00
Caesar Salad
chopped romaine, focaccia croutons, pecorino romano, classic dressing
- Half$11.00
- Full$15.00
Cobb Salad
romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bleu cheese crumble, avocado, hardboiled eggs, chicken, bacon, balsamic vinaigrette
- Half$15.00
- Full$21.00
Beet Salad
gold & red beets, arugula, pickled onions, crushed pistachios, crumbled goat cheese, balsamic reduction
- One Size$12.00
Maytag Salad
chopped iceberg, diced tomatoes, bacon crumbles, blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing
- One Size$11.00
Baby Spinach & Arugula Salad
baby spinach and arugula, diced apple, dried cranberries, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts, raspberry champagne vinaigrette
- Half$11.00
- Full$15.00

Salads - Add Ons

Grilled Chicken$7.00
Grilled Prawns$12.00
Seared Salmon$12.00
Ahi Tuna$12.00

Sandwiches & Burgers

Choose a Side | mixed greens salad, caesar salad, house made potato chips, cup of soup, french fries or upgrade to garlic parmesan fries | $2

Turkey Club Sandwich
sliced turkey, tomato, bacon, lettuce, mustard aioli, provolone, sliced sourdough
- Half$14.00
- Full$17.00
Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich$15.00
whole milk mozzarella, provolone, smoked mozzarella, pesto spread, sliced sourdough, served with marinara dipping sauce
Turkey Rueben$17.00
sliced turkey, coleslaw, swiss cheese, remoulade sauce, rye bread
All-Natural Cowboy Burger$18.00
half pound, applewood smoked bacon, mushrooms, brie, tomato, remoulade sauce, brioche bun
Tri Tips Sandwich$17.00
sliced tri tips, caramelized onions, mozzarella, sourdough roll, au jus
Pastrami Sandwich$18.00
pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, mustard aioli, marbled rye bread
Grilled Veggie Sandwich$16.00
grilled zucchini & squash, roasted bell peppers & tomatoes, spinach, provolone, pesto spread, ciabatta bread
Blackened Salmon Sandwich$17.00
salmon filet, chipotle aioli, baby arugula, tomato, grilled ciabatta
California Chicken Sandwich$18.00
grilled chicken breast, bacon, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, avocado, cheddar cheese, sourdough roll
Cajun Chicken Sandwich$17.00
grilled chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, brioche bun

Flatbread & Pizzas

Garres' Famous Smoked Salmon
smoked salmon, fried capers, dill, kalamata olives, crème fraiche
- F$16.00
- P$19.00
Roasted Mushrooms & Duck Confit
mozzarella, poached garlic
- F$16.00
- P$22.00
Margherita
tomato basil sauce, sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto drizzle
- F$13.00
- P$18.00
Hawaiian
tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, sliced ham, fresh diced pineapple
- F$15.00
- P$19.00
Pear & Gorgonzola
tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, roasted bosc pear, gorgonzola, caramelized onions, baby arugula
- F$15.00
- P$19.00
Molinari Pepperoni
tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni
- F$14.00
- P$19.00
BBQ Chicken
tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, diced bbq chicken, red onions
- F$16.00
- P$22.00
Gluten Free
rice flour crust, tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, choose 3 toppings
- P$18.00

Café Favorites

Carbonara$19.00
chicken, prosciutto, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, peas, egg yolk, penne
Florentine Ravioli$19.00
four cheese & spinach ravioli, grilled gold zucchini, fried artichokes, baby spinach, vodka tomato cream sauce, topped with shaved parmesan
Nonna's Gravy$18.00
Bob's grandmother's recipe, porcini mushrooms, meat bolognese, penne
Pan Seared Wild Salmon$24.00
crispy stacked potato, haricots verts, sun dried tomatoes, fried onions
Chicken Marsala$18.00
mushrooms, shallots, garlic, marsala wine, linguini, topped with shaved parmesan
Seafood Pasta$22.00
prawns, salmon, calamari, mussels, saffron-tomato broth, topped with shaved parmesan, penne
Jambalaya$21.00
prawns, andouille sausage, chicken, sweet peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, green onion, spicy tomato cream sauce, long grain rice
Gnocchi$16.00
potato dumplings, spinach, choice of pesto, alfredo or marinara sauce
Orange Roughy$23.00
pan seared fillet, zesty ginger mustard glaze with saffron rice
Fish & Chips$17.00
Alaskan cod lightly breaded in a tempura batter, tartar dipping sauce, french fries

Daily Specials

House Soup
Tomato Bisque with Basil Drizzle
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$10.00
Soup of the Day
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$10.00
Flatbread of the Day$16.00
Pizza of the Day$24.00

What 1,416 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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MaryO
San Francisco
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Love the fried olives and it is a generous serving. The grilled chicken on my beet salad was really tough - almost impossible to cut with knife. Very disappointing for a $75 meal and we didn’t even have wine.
GC
GabrielaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food, and,wine, I recommend 💯 this restaurant 😋
B
Berts
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Wine and Food
S
Steve
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good food and service. One of our group had a problem with their entree and they replaced it with another entree and made an adjustment to our bill. Nice service recovery and classy move. Will always return for the nice people and unique food offerings. Great ambience.
P
Patrick
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service, food is always good, great place for lunch
LF
LivermoreFan
San Francisco
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress and support staff were professional and efficient and took great care of our group of 7!! Food was great and we were able to have conversation without difficulty of talking over a noisy room! Very pleasant luncheon!
LS
LizS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Our waitress was very sweet. A note on the food, while the Sicillan drink was fantastic, the chipotle shrimp I ordered seemed undercooked (very white). Additionally, this is probably personal preference but I think classical music playing in the background is a little more pleasant than pop or rap. It felt sort of out of place on a vineyard.
JH
JanetH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hamburger was super delicious. Complementary bread was tasty. Loved the margherita pizza! We will be back for wine/appetizers!
LV
LousViews
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was great. Food was yummy. Atmosphere inside was pub style. Excited to go back when weather is better and we can sit outside on the patio. Location. was easy and parking abundant.
WC
WalnutCreek92
San Francisco
16 reviews
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience4
Garre used to have a vegetarian mushroom burger which tasted great. After asking for vegan options, the beet salad came with goat cheese all over it. My gnocchi also had cheese all over it. Really there is nothing for vegans here- one has to try very hard to find something. After coming here for many years and even having a wine membership we will not return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time ! Our server Edgar was attentive and great ! Will definitely go back again!
K
Kimberly
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful place to go with out of town guests even on a rainy afternoon.
S
Susan
San Francisco
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
I was meeting up with some longtime friends and we had a nice visit. My only complaint was that I was not greeted at the door and waited almost 10 minutes before I just decided to go take a seat at the bar.
M
Mathias23
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice selection. Only complaint is the food was more room temp to warm and not hot.
RN
RalucaN
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the place, especially when you can sit outdoors. Food is great, spinach salad w/protein is a good one, fast service. Great for business meals or other
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hanging with sister and cousin for a lunch date...just catching up
LV
LocalVoyager
San Francisco
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and wine as always
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had lovely time, weather was great and we got a table outside. Service was a bit slow but food and wine were really good and we had a leisurely meal with friends. Certainly had a great time and will do it again.
JP
JacquelineP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Good food. Service was a little slow
L
Love2eat
San Francisco
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hostess, waiter, chef, food timing was amazing. Thank you.
RE
RalphE
San Francisco
35 reviews
2.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
The quality of the food was just so-so especially when your dish comes out lukewarm and fries under cooked and mushy. Our server was good but the overall experience was very lack luster.
MH
MaryH
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I were so appreciative of being able to sit and catch up before, during and after dinner with no interruptions. A bonus was our server brought us complimentary cannolis! A very enjoyable lunch. Thank you! You are my go to restaurant!😊
R
Ronbo
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
I like this place a lot but I don’t recommend the fish and chips.
RF
RosaF
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
2 Birthdays!!!!
J
Jolivedining
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good environment for a celebration or date night. We have attended since the restaurant was opened. Always pleased with the location, service and food. When it is warm the outside seating offers a wonderful view of the valley.
TA
ThomasA
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was busy for a Thursday lunch. Service was a bit slow, but understandable given the number of patrons. The food as always was excellent, as was the ambience.
M
Momofvolleyballplayer
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We took my niece for her 21st birthday’ we had a blast the food was so good and the drinks were yummy! Thank you!
SM
SusanM
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy our lunch here! Delicious food 😋
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Quite hellish - service sucked - they dumped us in the “back room “ with unkempt loud children - never even brought us menus - the owner (or someone purporting to have some similar role ) called to apologize and promised us something tangible for our NIGHTMARE experience - he gave me his email to facilitate this but never responded to our email / no thanks on this joint
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always wonderful. Try the fried castelvetrano olives appetizer. Salads, flatbread and pizza have interesting tasty combinations.
P
Pastalover
San Francisco
187 reviews
vip
4.0
187 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
A Friday afternoon lunch was our first visit to this cafe. We were seated promptly and offered drinks. The menu is quite extensive for a lunch cafe, with salads, burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads and pizza. There is a wine list focused on the Garre Winery's offerings, with several wines by the glass. The service was prompt and friendly, the meals were hot and tasty, and so we opted for a warm brownie and ice cream dessert Good choice. We will be back next time we're in the neighborhood; but we'll be sure to make a reservation, because the room fills up.
AH
AHandCH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food and wine were very good. We would definitely return!
R
Rachel
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always have a great food and service here, and the outdoor seating in a nice day is lovely. One of our orders came out wrong, but the waiter apologized and it was very quickly rectified.
D
Daisy
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a wonderful dinner at Garre Cafe. The food was excellent, the wine was so delicious we purchased a bottle to bring home. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and the wine. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We will definitely dine here again and will not hesitate to recommend Garre Cafe to friends and family.
ST
StarrTrek
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I come here often. And I am never disappointed. Great food, great service!
C
Cyan
San Francisco
37 reviews
vip
2.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
NOT a memorable meal. We ordered 4 starters, 4 entrees, 2 bottles of wine @ $48/each, and 2 desserts & coffee. We were asked if we were celebrating a special occasion and we said it was a birthday and also a 53rd wedding anniversary. The food was just mediocre. Good Garre wine. We did not receive a complimentary dessert for b-day person and also zero warm ups/refills of coffee. This may sound petty… but the bottom line is that none of us would choose to return to this mediocre restaurant. There are better local choices. Sorry.
LR
LynR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had lunch with cousins to celebrate one of mu cousin’s birthday. Food was delicious, good portion and beautiful presentation. Server was very service oriented. He made sure we had all our needs covered. Enjoyed eating here all the time.
DB
DennisB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I enjoy the atmosphere, the service and the food is delicious!
JH
JulieH
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food absolutely fabulous. Nice lunch menu. Ambiance was nice but not much view. Food outways the view. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Food was not it’s usually good quality. Wine pours we’re very stingy, service was good.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Garre Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Garre Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 371-8200 ext. 110.

Garre Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 1416 OpenTable diners.

Garre Cafe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(925) 371-8200 ext. 110

Other options

7986 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA 94550

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
7986 Tesla Road
Neighborhood
Livermore
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Abe Ahmari
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.garrewinery.com/cafe_garre.html
Phone number
(925) 371-8200 ext. 110

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Garre Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Cobb Salad

Beet Salad

Flatbread of the Day

Appetizers

Fried Castelvetrano Olives$11.00

Spinach Artichoke Dip$14.00

Vegetarian Antipasto Platter$18.00

Charcuterie Board$26.00

Prawns Cocktail$17.00

Garlic Edamame$13.00

Nonna's Meatballs en Sugo

Calamari Fritti$16.00

Caramelized Pear Bruschetta

Prosciutto Bruschetta

Poke Tuna$17.00

Roasted Cauliflower$12.00

Salads

Wine Country Salad

Caesar Salad

Cobb Salad

Beet Salad

Maytag Salad

Baby Spinach & Arugula Salad

Salads - Add Ons

Grilled Chicken$7.00

Grilled Prawns$12.00

Seared Salmon$12.00

Ahi Tuna$12.00

Sandwiches & Burgers

Turkey Club Sandwich

Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich$15.00

Turkey Rueben$17.00

All-Natural Cowboy Burger$18.00

Tri Tips Sandwich$17.00

Pastrami Sandwich$18.00

Grilled Veggie Sandwich$16.00

Blackened Salmon Sandwich$17.00

California Chicken Sandwich$18.00

Cajun Chicken Sandwich$17.00

Flatbread & Pizzas

Garres' Famous Smoked Salmon

Roasted Mushrooms & Duck Confit

Margherita

Hawaiian

Pear & Gorgonzola

Molinari Pepperoni

BBQ Chicken

Gluten Free

Café Favorites

Carbonara$19.00

Florentine Ravioli$19.00

Nonna's Gravy$18.00

Pan Seared Wild Salmon$24.00

Chicken Marsala$18.00

Seafood Pasta$22.00

Jambalaya$21.00

Gnocchi$16.00

Orange Roughy$23.00

Fish & Chips$17.00

Daily Specials

House Soup

Soup of the Day

Flatbread of the Day$16.00

Pizza of the Day$24.00

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Physical distancing

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