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    Brava Garden Eatery

    4.2 (871 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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    Empanada Trio
    Mar H.

    My husband and I really enjoyed dining here. Everyone was so friendly. The servers were funny and friendly. We sat in the back patio on a very hot day. We were thankful they had industrial sized fans to help keep everyone cool. We started with the Empanada Trio - DELICIOUS! The cheese one wasn't our favorite but when paired with the other two, it all worked. For drinks we had the Peach Old Fashioned and The Pineapple Forever Young. Both were good and strong. I really loved the Campanella Monterey Mushroom. I added chicken breast for protein. The serving is so big! I took half of it home and ate the rest with with baked salmon. My husband couldn't say enough about the Surf and Turf. He said the flavors were amazing. The steak was tender and delicious and all the vegetables were cooked perfectly. My husband wants to come back with his friends to try the Parrillada Argentina BBQ (for 3 people) Misc: We only say one gender neutral bathroom with a changing table. There are no toilet seat covers. It was roomy and clean.

    Surf & Turf and lemon ricotta Ravioli
    Marielle M.

    Loveeee the atmosphere here, I feel like we're back in Greece! Food was delicious we got the empanada trio to share, my favorite was the cheese. Great, fast service from workers too, they just took my plate too early. Sangria was also delicious. Overall would come here again!

    Sylvia C. F.

    Omg! This was a very happy accident. The food was refreshing, great flavors, for the first time I didn't have to alter any ingredients, or not finish my food. Everything was S E X Y; beautifully plated (this includes everyone else' food around us) . Service was great and accurate. Music was nice to groove to while eating and you could still speak with indoor voices and enjoy your surroundings.

    Kai W.

    Great Argentinean restaurant situated in downtown Pleasanton. We came in for dinner as a party of 5 and were able to get seats without needing to wait at 5:30pm on a Sunday night. We were seated in the very cute outdoor patio, there was plenty of shade so even though it was pretty warm out we were pretty comfortable. We shared the BBQ platter which was perfect for 3 meat eaters and my partner had the vegetarian mushroom pasta. The platter was great, the beef especially was perfectly medium rare and was tender thru every bite. The roasted vegetables included in the platter included Brussel sprouts and cauliflower which were also beautifully caramelized. My partner enjoyed her mushroom pasta, the ridges on the pasta absorbed every bit of the delicious white sauce. Happy to come back, I think the patio space makes it perfect for families of all ages. Looking forward to trying some cocktails next time.

    Chicken Milanesa
    Carson M.

    Easily snagged a reservation for the outdoor patio on a Friday at 6pm. Not too crowded when we sat down, but it filled up by 6:30-7. The patio's a nice space, half-covered with fans, so it'll be great through summer. Service was attentive and fast, almost too fast. We ordered 2-3 apps and two entrees, and everything landed at once within 10-15 minutes. No real gap between courses, which meant no chance to actually finish the apps before the entrees showed up. But everything came out lukewarm, which was the main issue. The Brussels sprouts, meatball, and empanadas were all fairly tasty, but the meatball and empanada were room temp, which dulled the flavor. Same story with the entrees, chicken Milanesa and Lomo Saltado, both lukewarm. The Milanesa was thin, easy to eat, and the sauce worked well with it. The fries tasted frozen, not hand-cut, and on the Lomo Saltado the sauce made them soggy fast. Sauce itself ran a bit too salty. Steak in the Lomo Saltado was tender though, and generous on portion. Good space, good service energy, but the food execution needs work. Not somewhere I'd go out of my way to return to unless they fix the food temperature and the fries.

    Menu
    Lily S.

    We recently came here for a work lunch and were very impressed by the service and food. They are located in downtown Pleasanton. The place is pretty small, but then you walk to the back and there's a large covered patio, and a small uncovered patio. It's very charming with various plants giving the outdoors a garden vibe. Most of the team was late by about 30 minutes for our reservation due to a prior meeting running long. The host was gracious enough to hold our reservation until everyone arrived. We started with some appetizers of Crispy Cauliflower, Habanero Fries, and Empanada Trio. They were all very yummy and were served with various dipping sauces. The empanadas had a nice crispy pastry and flavorful filling. I had the Salmon eggs benedict and really enjoyed it. The salmon was smokey, but the eggs could have been just a tad runnier. The salad that came with the dish was really fresh and I really enjoyed the slightly sweet dressing. I was really impressed by how quickly our dishes came out considering the size of our group (12). Overall, a nice meal with excellent service.

    Tri tip sandwich with salad and fries
    Jillian P.

    Great back patio, delicious menu. My husband and I popped by for a late lunch on a Friday, and their back patio was almost full. We ordered their Brusselsprouts and short rib sandwich to share and the proportions were perfect, just enough food and we didn't leave a morsel behind. Their short rib sandwich was heavenly and the chimichurri sauce plus grilled peppers elevated the experience. If you're torn about ordering a full shareable of the habanero fries, here's an insider tip: we asked for a side of their habanero sauce to go with our side of fries so we would still have enough room for their short rib sandwich! Their sprouts were phenomenal. Loved the sweat punch added by the cranberries and shaved carrots to balance the charr of the brussels. Will 1000% be returning to check out their dinner menu. I haven't had a milanesa since I was in Argentina, but I trust Brava to meet the assignment!

    Tagliatelle shrimp
    Chris S.

    Brava has been on my list for some time and my only regret is that I hadn't come sooner. We had an outstanding experience here and it has become our favorite place to eat in Pleasanton. The outdoor seating is very aesthetic and you may not tell from the unassuming front. Our service was exceptional and everything on the menu looked so good we had to intentionally order too much food so we could try everything and just take home leftovers!

    Beet & Goat Cheese
    Betsaida C.

    Came here for lunch and I loved their service but I was so disappointed in the food. Their salad was so bland, and I'm pretty sure I got burrata instead of the goat cheese it said it was supposed to come with. The empanadas were also so salty and very disappointing. The only good food was their steak. It was cooked perfectly and very soft. Ambiance was popping and everyone seemed to be having a good time. Glad I tried it but it's a one and done.

    Short rib sandwich and fries
    Thao L.

    Came here on a Sunday afternoon. The place was packed but still had space in the back patio. I really enjoyed the cute aesthetics and the decor for the back patio. - Ambiance was 4/5: really liked the outdoor seating and area. Nice place to chill and enjoys some sun. - Service was 3/5: servers were nice and came to refill water when it was low. Not too much interaction as it was busy. - food was 3/5: presentation was nice but I felt the taste was lackluster. The empanadas were good but nothing that stood out. The sandwiches were really heavy, short rib was kind of messy and fell out of the bread, flavor was bland without using the sauces. The steak sandwich was a tad chewy, also bland without the sauces. The fries however were amazing, crispy and fresh.

    Burrata
    Tejaswini L.

    We spent a lovely time here for an unhurried Friday lunch. This place has a wonderful vibe! Luckily, the weather was good, so we sat on the outdoor patio. The service is friendly, and the staff were very kind with their recommendations. I had the Argentinian Soda, and my husband had an Aperol Spritz... as good as it gets! For starters, we ordered the Burrata, which was delicious. For our mains, we had the Chicken Milanesa a Caballo and the Lemon Ricotta Ravioli. The portions were generous and the taste was great; I especially loved the freshness of the ravioli. We also loved the ambiance and their choice of music. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we would definitely come again!

    Lomo Saltado
    Wendy C.

    Came here for date night and we were seated in the back patio area that was covered. It has a darker ambiance throughout the restaurant. They were not super packed that night but was still lively inside. Service was lame. Didn't get greeted by anyone when we arrived at the front. Our server was cold and honestly, was a big damper to the experience. The food though???? AMAZING. Empanada Trio (dreamy/5) Did not expect to like the cheese one, well... bc I don't care for cheese, so you can understand how good it was then. They all came out crispy, seasoned well, and filling amount was good. Favorite was still the beef, but no complaints honestly about the other two. The sauces that accompanied it were also so delicious. Lomo Saltado (5/5) It was very reminescent of Viet bo luc lac, probably on account of the huge shallots pieces (still crunchy) and the oyster sauce they used. Huge chunks, cooked mostly med rare. Seasoned well. Fries were skinny and crispy kind. Spaghetti Carbonara (4/5) honestly don't remember too much about it, but remembered liking it. It was probably just overshadowed by how good the other items were. We also ordered two cocktails. The penicillin was refreshing.

    Lemon & Ricotta Ravioli
    Ryan M.

    We went to Brava for dinner and got seated pretty quickly. We walked through the kitchen to their seating area in the back. We ordered quite a few things for a party of 7. We got the lemon & ricotta ravioli (it was good had a nice citrus flavor, spaghetti carbonara alla Argentina, the pork chop, risotto de mar, and the parrillada Argentina bbq. The food was fantastic. My favorites were the risotto de mar and parrillada Argentina bbq. The carbonara was creamy but maybe needed alil but if salt.. Overall really good food!

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    Ask the Community - Brava Garden Eatery

    Is it good for large parties with teens?

    Possibly if you call ahead, but the restaurant is fairly small and I am not sure how large of a party would fit comfortably.

    Are there vegetarian allium-free options?

    Does this place take reservations?

    Yes. And definitely recommended.

    What days and times do you have happy hour?

    In my experience, every hour is happy here.

    Do they have gluten free pasta?

    Yes

    Do you have a bar and serve cocktails?

    They use a tequila soju to make cocktails and they also have sangria

    What's the corkage fee?

    $20

    Are you reopen for indoor dining?

    Brava Garden is very small insde. Therefore, to make it profitable, they did a marvelous job putting in a beautiful and really enjoyable, enclosed back patio. The interior is so small, it's probably not feasible to serve indoors, here. The food and… 

    How many empanadas come in an order?

    It's two unless you get the sampler trio then you get three -1 chicken, 1 beef, and 1 cheese

    So I wrote the question below about brunch - after I checked the website. Checked again and I still only see open hours starting at 5pm daily, and under menu there's just dinner items. What am I missing?

    I went on a Saturday around 11:30 and it was open. I would call them directly. They answer their phone.

    I'm seeing brunch items but they don't list brunch hours or menu anywhere?

    Hi! Thanks for reaching out. Our website has all the info. www.bravagardeneatery.com… 

    Is this a good place to take teens/kids?

    We welcome everyone ! =)

    Is this place reservation only?

    Friday and Saturday evenings best to have a reservation however often we get right in on patio. Other evenings and brunch you should be ok walk in but if you can make reservations I would. It's amazing!

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