Garré Cafe is the lunch spot you need when you're winetasting in the Livermore area! My boo had the Cobb Salad without chicken. Perfectly dressed, she was very happy. I had the Salmon Sandwich, and it was delicious. A nice flavorful piece of fish on ciabatta bread. I got it with a side of Caesar salad. There were a lot of options for sides, including your choice of regular or sweet potato french fries. Of course they have a good selection of their wines to choose from to accompany your meal. Note, the sparkling wine is slightly sweet. Many like their sparkling that way. It tasted good but we like ours are a little more dry. The 2017 Cabernet Franc was kind of average. Decent flavors but not much complexity. Lots of seating indoors and out. We were fortunate to be there on a July day that wasn't too hot, so it was great to sit outside. Plus, we had our dog with us and she was happy to hang out. The service was excellent. We had a really nice waitress. She was sweet to our dog and showed us a picture of hers! read more

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One thing I appreciate about Garre Café is that not all wineries have an on-site restaurant. The food is decent and convenient if you're already there for wine tasting. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor patio is the star. It's always pretty, peaceful, and a great place to sit back and enjoy the Livermore wine country views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good for large groups, private events, wedding, families, girls gathering, day date.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Haven't visited at night so can't speak it it's a good date night spot. HOURS: MONDAY - THURSDAY 11:00 AM TO 2:00 PM FRIDAY - SATURDAY 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM SUNDAY 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Reservations recommended / They are on Open Table. read more

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I came here with a large group, and we were seated in the back room. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The table was set nicely with a tablecloth and water cups, which was a good touch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were given a limited menu instead of the regular one, maybe because we were a large party, but it was disappointing since some people couldn't order their usual favorites. I ordered the grilled cheese with pesto and fries, but unfortunately, my order was forgotten. Everyone else at the table already had their food, so I was the last one served, and my friends waited until my plate came out. When it finally did, the sandwich wasn't fully grilled, and the cheese wasn't even melted. The pesto was tasty, though, and the fries were fine. It came with a side of marinara sauce but it was ice cold. I ended up taking the sandwich to-go and tossed it in the air fryer and it grilled nicely. One positive was that they allowed separate checks for our group of 15, which made things easier. However, we had also given instructions in advance that the guest of honor should not be given a check and that their meal should go on our tab. Unfortunately, the server handed them a check anyway, which was disappointing since that detail was an important part of our reservation request. Overall, the setup for our group was nice, but between the limited menu, my forgotten order, the undercooked sandwich, and the missed detail with the bill, the experience didn't meet expectations. read more

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We kicked things off with calamari and meatballs--both hit the table hot and flavorful (definitely recommend starting with those). But the star of the night? The short ribs. Tender, fall-apart delicious with this sweet-and-spicy glaze that had me practically licking the plate. And then came the 2018 Merlot... wow. Hands down the BEST Merlot I've ever had. Smooth, bold, and honestly worth the trip alone. It is a vineyard afterall. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy vibes, great service, and food + wine, and ambiance that makes you want to come back again and again.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're in Livermore, don't miss it! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]It was our first visit to Garre in a number of years, and they have built a large event facility in which the restaurant is now located. It is a nice atmosphere, more upscale than the original winery restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Their primary focus now is likely large special events. Service was friendly and attentive and the wine by the glass was fine. We enjoyed the panko breaded calamari and green bean appetizer, but the seafood pasta lacked any hint of seasoning and the penne pasta was very overcooked. At least the dish did include a good amount of seafood. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We think Garre would be better for a casual pizza and wine outdoor lunch than expecting a quality upscale dinner experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their outdoor seating area would be nice for lunch when weather permits.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I visited Garré Tasting room on a busy Saturday. The group I was with had outside seating and our server was friendly and accommodating. I love their sparkling and my server told me of their NV Rosé Sparkling that was just as good as the regular sparkling. Their October Tasting Menu consisted of five wines, that included one white and the remaining reds. * 2023 Chardonnay was crisp, and flavorful *2017 Primitivo had a fruity aroma, tannic aftertaste, and tartness *2017 Syrah was smooth and no tannic aftertaste *2018 Touriga was spicy All the wines were enjoyable and I'm not a much of red wine drinker but their reds were balanced and clean, in my opinion. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor setting was accommodating to our large group, with shade and nice decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Wonderful lunch for 6 and great service. Nick was so helpful with everything. We will be back.

Attended an 18th bday Cotillion at Garre Event Center, Winery n Cafe last month. The food n wine at the event was pretty darn good considering the amount of guests they were feeding which led us to think that the restaurant must be just as good so here we are in May the following month to try it. Yes I would concur the food is pretty good, and if you get the right server you're in perfect hands. The fried olives as an appetizer yummy. Their bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar delicious. Garre Salad was large so we shared it. We ordered the seafood pasta which the sauce was a little too thin for me as I'm use to it being thicker so my bread can sweep up some of the sauce. It was fine. Dessert was bread pudding. It was good but could've been warm. Overall was a great experience. Wine I must say was really great and price was so good we ordered a bottle instead of a glass. We're going back to wine taste, have lunch and maybe even try their Bocce Ball if they still have it. read more

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Went to have lunch today at their cafe. Really nice place for lunch. Plenty of inside and outside seating. Also, looks like this place stays pretty busy. Good variety of lunch selections. All of the food looked good from what I saw. I started with a small Baby Spinach and Arugula Salad. Nice size salad and tasted good with the Honey Balsamic Dressing versus the Raspberry Champagne Vinaigrette dressing. The other salad that we ordered was a small Beet Salad. Again very tasty and nice serving size. Our waiter brought some delicious fresh baked bread. Our main courses we had their Margarita Pizza (nice size - well made - great tasting crust), Chicken Alfredo (I didn't try it but it looked good and again nice serving size). I had their Blackened Salmon Sandwich that was served on Gilled Chibatta (well made sandwich) served with Fries. The only reason I gave this 4 Stars is the waiter we had could have been better. I used to be a server years ago. Wasn't on his A Game. Forgot things (I know it happens but admit to it don't try and play it off) and pay attention to your tables especially when it isn't slammed. Again nice place - I will go back again. read more

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Food service very rushed. So rushed everything we ordered could not be enjoyed. Apps should be first, then after at least 10 minutes the entrees. Ours were served simultaneously. Fried olives were not very good. Arancini was probably the best dish we had. Eggplant parm was not edible. Raw inside, burnt oily outside on top of a cold bed of pasta. The diner who ordered it took one bite and returned it. (And didn't order anything else). Beef short ribs were also disappointing. Overcooked, in some weird sauce. Neither diner eat much of it. Seafood pasta was ok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a Saturday evening, not too crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have been many times for lunch (years ago) and enjoyed it. read more

Good food, service, and wine! Had the burger, wife the salmon sandwich, both are recommended!

My boyfriend and I enjoyed our date. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location in a winery and on a hill drew us there after wine tasting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We ate inside and enjoyed the decor and friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The lavender lemon cocktail was delicious as was the tomato soup. In fact we enjoyed all of our food and drinks. We decided we want to go there more often. read more

Have enjoyed dinner here many times over the years. Last night I decided to try something different. The chicken marsala. . .it was a disgusting, goopy mess. Looked nothing like any chicken marsala I have seen before. I picked thru and ate the chicken, but left the rest. This should not be on their menu. Very disappointing. read more

We wanted to try something different so my husband suggested this restaurant. We had reservations for 7pm and we were seated right away. The restaurant was not busy for a Saturday night, so we were concerned. The menu had a good selection of starters and entrees. We ordered cocktails, a martini and old fashion. My husband ordered the Maytag salad and Nonna's pasta with meatballs and I ordered the wild salmon. Our waiter brought focaccia bread and there was olive oil and balsamic vinegar bottles on the table. It took quite a while to get our cocktails. My husband had his salad and he enjoyed it. We finally got our cocktails right before our dinner was served. My salmon was cooked perfectly. It was on top of a crispy potato cake and served with fresh green beans and some onion strings on top. It was delicious. My husband's pasta came without the meatballs. Sadly they were out of meatballs and the server was unaware at the time of our ordering. All in all, a good meal. My husband had a glass of red wine and it was comped since there were no meatballs. Our service was good and our drinks were excellent. Nice ambiance and even a nice outdoor dining area. I'm not sure why more people weren't there. Our only recommendation would be to bring our cocktails out first. read more

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Mediocre food but great outside lunch spot! Came here during lunchtime on a weekday and got seated immediately after making same day reservation. They have various salads, burgers and your typical American food. I decided to go with a seafood pasta and thought it was ok. The pasta red sauce was on the watery side and wouldn't stick to the pasta. So when I tried to eat the pasta it tasted bland with no tomato sauce. The place was pretty packed when we went on a weekday. There was a good flow of people coming in and out around 12:30. One plus was that the outside seating was nice and comfy and had the perfect amount of shade for the tables! read more

Garré Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Livermore, California

We came for dinner on a Saturday with a party of 4. The wait staff was ambivalent at best, closer to surly. My dish of lobster and shrimp ravioli was abjectly mediocre. There was no flavor of lobster, a single rubbery shrimp in the center of the plate, and a side of plain white toast. When I finally managed to get the attention of the waiter (who never came by to ask how we were doing, or whether we were enjoying the meal) and asked whether I could get some of the focaccia from the menu, I was informed that "we're out." Since this was supposed to be part of my dish, it would have been nice to be told in advance. I ate a single ravioli. No acknowledgment of was ever made of my obvious disappointment. Not really an inducement to come back. read more

Enjoyed a weekend afternoon lunch and drinks with some friends at this quaint cafe at top the Garré winery. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is smallish and gets busy so recommend making a reservation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our party had some dietary restrictions and they were able to accommodate. We enjoyed the beet salad and salmon. We also had the charcuterie board, but admittedly it was a bit "weak" on the quality of the items for the price. Tried some bubbly as well, which was delicious. I do give them kiddos as they heard we were celebrating a bday and provide a tasty dessert gratis. Staff were friendly and attentive. Nice place to stop and have a bite if in the area wine tasting. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great setting, especially outside in nice weather.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was excellent and the food selection too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Feels like you're out in the wine country but still close to downtown Livermore.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We love this beautiful winery and it's the only one that has a restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . The Italian food is so good and the wine too. We have been to many events hosted here and they never disappoint ! Their other winery Delle Valle is great too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Has a great patio with music and food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owners are awesome. read more

We had lunch today and all three dishes were OUTSTANDING!! I had the chicken Marsala which was so good but make sure you have bread to soak up the amazing sauce. We also had the carbonara and the salmon. We paired it with the rose which was very refreshing. The food came out hot and the Service was also outstanding. I highly recommend for lunch or dinner. I'll be back soon! read more

We live nearby and had passed by the sign frequently so decided to stop by and try out the cafe. We arrived around 3:45 PM and stood there while wait staff passed around us as if we were invisible. It felt very rude and unwelcoming. It's not like they didn't see us, they literally walked around us, never making eye contact or saying anything. Finally someone walked up and asked if we were looking for a table, said they closed at 4 PM so the last seating was at 3:30. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I understand that we arrived too late for service but it was the whole awkward and uninviting feeling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will DEFINITELY not be going back. read more

Last week, I had the displeasure of visiting this establishment with my mother and grandmother. I am severely allergic to gluten and dairy, which I informed the waitress. They have many gluten-free options, one of which is the gnocchi, labelled gluten-free for all to see. When the food came out, my gnocchi had little pieces of what I assumed was gnocchi that had fallen off. I had not had gnocchi before. When my mother saw me eat it, she told me it was spaghetti pieces, which would be crazy, right? There is no way that there were tiny pieces of gluten-filled spaghetti in GLUTEN FREE gnocchi, right? Haha, that would be crazy. I am still sick to this day, just felt well enough today to write a Yelp review, so no other gluten-sensitive people are deceived as I was. I am pretty sure the way the spaghetti got into the gnocchi is because they reused the pasta water; you could kill someone with that, you know? Like actually. The gnocchi was mid too. 1 star. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]No ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Terrible service The panini was not cooked properly We had a group of 6, most of the food was so so. No gluten free items on the menu. read more

It was a beautiful Monday morning and my friend and I decided to stop in at Garre for a quick lunch. We sat outside the patio area which was lovely. The servers were attentive and friendly. The food was great can't complain we had the grilled cheese sandwich with tomato basil soup which was perfect cheesy sandwich and yummy tasty soup. 5/5 The ravioli was great with artichoke. 5/5 The sauce was perfectly tangy and slightly sweet and it was just a perfect meal. Always a great experience in this cafe. I will be back. read more

Garré Cafe - Ravioli - Mediterranean Near Me - Livermore, California

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Tasty appetizer, friendly service, [[HIGHLIGHT]]beautiful scenery and ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Recommend for a casual wine tasting. read more

Really enjoyed our lunch. Staff was really helpful, [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice patio, dog friendly[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the food was great. Lots of items to choose from. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely recommend for a nice outdoor lunch[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Why would I drive to Napa or Sonoma to go to a winery when there are so many others so much closer in the Valley? Because it really isn't that much further, and considering the great quality vino and beautiful grounds, this is among one of the best wineries tucked away in Livermore! Had a business lunch here last month and we started in the restaurant by sampling a delicious summer menu that included a variety of salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes and desserts. We decided to sit outside on the patio to enjoy the beautiful day and vineyard grounds. There's plenty of parking outside their venue. There is a tasting rooms with secondary parking as well if you are not eating in the restaurant. There's plenty of outdoor seating on their grounds for breath taking photos. Reservation is a must and there online process was simple..... read more

Having paid in advance for brunch for 5 it was disappointing to then be presented with a bill for mimosas on Mothers Day...suggest Garre make it clear in the advertisement that this is the case. We'd all rather pay once in advance and not have to pay again...Just build it in as an option at a higher price point. We were all rather surprised at our table. Food was ok. read more

meh. The tomato soup isn't creamy & is slightly sweet. But - lacked flavor. I was disappointed. The Cajun chicken sandwich- order extra aioli because it's a bit dry. However, tasted good. My co-worker had the jambalaya and thought it lacked flavor & was too watery. The bread they serve is yummy. Waiter never brought my water but he was nice. They also prefer you have a reservation even though they sat us immediately. ‍ I think the food offerings in the area is limited so you can get away with mediocre food. read more

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I discovered a gem right in the middle of the Livermore wine country. I was looking for lunch options after wine tasting and didn't really want to go to the downtown. Found this cafe and made a lunch reservation. I did try for a wine tasting reservation too but they were totally booked out- on a Friday. So, keep that in mind. The view is beautiful while sitting outdoors. The indoors looked pretty inviting too, but it was such a gorgeous afternoon that we decided to sit outside. There is plexi glass partitioning, so it does protect you from the wind and the view of the green rolling hills (especially at this time of the year) was just another bonus. Now about the food, we were running short on time and already had been to a wine tasting so decided to skip the drinks and went straight to the lunch menu. Their dessert menu looked very tempting, especially as the table across from us got a beautiful creme brûlée. Will try it on our next visit. 1. Florentine Ravioli (vegetarian) 4/5- the ravioli looked very fresh and the vodka sauce had the perfect balance of taste. I especially loved the fried artichokes that topped off the pasta. 2. Cowboy burger 4/5- juicy and cooked just right. Our server was very attentive and provided great service. We'll be returning for sure. read more

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Very interesting and pleasant experience. Enjoyed hospitality and some of their full-body wines served. Tasting room does not serve food, although you can bring it from the café. Would highly recommend spending some peaceful time outside watching the hummingbirds with your favorite glass of breathing wine. Winery has beautiful, new, conditioned hall and can host big events like weddings and celebrations. Would highly recommend and will be back for more. Thank you. read more

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We've been loyal customers of this vineyard restaurant for the past 5-6 years, always looking forward to a great wine experience, but this visit was very disappointing, ruined our celebration!! Our group of eight ordered 4 bottles of wine and had only been there for an hour when the manager abruptly handed us the check without checking if we were ready. He claimed another party had reserved the table, despite plenty of tables available, and he made no effort to offer alternatives or politely inform us beforehand. His attitude was very dismissive, and his apology lacked any sincerity. While our waitress was very courteous, the manager's poor hospitality left worst impression of the cafe and the staff there. Never returning!! read more

My friend and I went to get a massage down the street from here and she recommended Garre Cafe. Food was delicious and service was great. Our server made recommenations that did not disappoint. We'll definitely be back! read more

We only had drinks and apps but the food coming out looked good ..the pizza in particular which is made in their pizza oven ...the property is very nice ...surrounded by open land and vines ...unfortunately we didn't get a chance to have wine..went on a whim kinda early ...had the charcuterie...basically your average board with cheese,nuts,etc. Our server did disappear for at least 15 minutes ...think he took a break from what we overheard ...nevertheless we will swing by there next time we are tasting out that way read more

I came here recently for a work lunch. Sitting on the patio was delightful, but I thought the food was pretty mediocre. First of all, the patio is the highlight! It's spacious and there are plenty of umbrellas if you want to stay in the shade on a hot Livermore day. It was a great setting for a mid-day break. I wasn't super impressed with the food. I ordered the salmon sandwich. The piece of salmon was pretty small, but otherwise the sandwich was pretty good. I especially enjoyed the aioli and arugula. The side Caesar salad was slimy - it seemed like it had been made ahead of time and wasn't super fresh. Oh well - that's what I get for not ordering fries! The sandwich wasn't huge, but still cost $17. :/ Finally, the service wasn't great. Although our waitress was super friendly, our table's meals didn't come out at the same time. Half our group waited an extra 10 minutes for their food. It also took a while to receive our bill. Heads up, they don't do separate checks! Overall, a nice patio in Livermore. I probably would have enjoyed this meal more with a glass of wine. ;) read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food and great location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff was polite and our server Kaiya was exceptional. She made sure we felt welcomed and was very knowledgeable about the menu and made sure we were taken care of. We definitely are coming back and hopefully we can have her as our server again. read more

The server was really bad (Laryssa)so we called to see if we could have a table at 3:30 we arrived 10 minutes later, and we sat outside of the restaurant of course, she needed to take the orders, and she was in a hurry (never asked for dessert or other glass of wine or dessert ) soon the food arrived the bees started to bother us and we ask to the server if we can move inside of the restaurant she says yes but she never helps us to move our staff WTF, my question is "why you take walk-ins at 3:30 if you close at 4 this is STUPID, about the food I ordered seafood pasta, and I believe that Pasta Pomodoro makes better pasta than you, about ambiance the restaurant was almost empty...definitely we don't come back read more

I'm surprised at the high reviews. First visit with my girlfriends and it was an eipc fail in my book. Such a nice drive to this restaurant - driving through the winery side of the city away from the hustle and bustle. As soon as I saw the outside, I was immediately drawn to the beautiful exterior, anticipating it would an unforgettable experience. The menu had a decent selection of appetizers, salads, and main dishes. I ordered the TRI TIPS sandwich. The sandwich was bland; no taste and the steak itself was hard/chewy. What made this worse was the mold on the bread. I pointed it out to our server and she immediately took the plate away and asked if I wanted something else. This was a work lunch and because their service was slow, having to wait for another dish was not an option for me. She said that the chef would come to "resolve" my order. We waited.....and waited.....the chef finally came after we paid the bill. He said the bread was from Costco and that they would follow up with them. No apology. Their overall service needs a lot of work. The food is subpar- so disappointing. Don't waste your money or time. read more

I have visited Garre Cafe twice, once in 2022 and once in 2023 and had really good experiences. But I am so sorry to say that my visit this month was not at all good. The only thing this place has going for it is the beautiful location and the kind staff. In addition, the indoor seating is pretty nice. Now to the food. Since it was a get together, we had our guests order whatever they wanted so we ended up with a variety of dishes. Chicken Marsala: Not flavorful at all and chicken was not seasoned. No salt and very liquidy. Olive Garden's Marsala is sooo much better. Jambalaya: Honestly tasted like extremely salty baby food. The sauce was most likely canned tomato and there was no flavor. Just tomato sauce dumped in rice. Seafood Pasta: The guest who ordered this did not seem to enjoy it and the dish looked very underwhelming. Some pasta pieces had no sauce on them and overall just looked unappetizing. Fish & Chips: Extremely oily, couldn't finish. Fries were not very tasty. Veggie Sandwich: This seemed to be the only dish enjoyed at the table. Barbecue Pizza: Okay...but Domino's has better pizza for way cheaper. Chicken had an off taste. Artichoke Dip: The only dish everyone at the table enjoyed but it is pricey. Cannoli: It was good, not too sweet. Creme Brulee: The creme brulee topping was not hardened which is supposed to crack. Couldn't really taste the vanilla. Overall, the food is way too pricey for the quality and taste but I still gave two stars to appreciate the staff. read more

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Let me tell you about our GRAND EXPERIENCE at Garre Cafe!! Since we were a party of 20, they sat us in their back room which was quite spacious and had a private bar!!! Our waitress did a great job of keeping the cocktails flowing! I was shocked that she was able to tend to all of our needs by herself, but she did! The apps came out quickly and the charcuterie board was absolutely delicious! Some of the entree favs were: Petra Sole Jambalaya Chicken Sandwich Salmon But the cocktail favorite was definitely the French 75. Cheers read more

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