After six years living in Pleasanton, I finally got to Sabio. I should have come sooner. A wine dinner brought me here, but the dishes were tailored specifically to the wine and were in line with the regular menu (prix fixe) of the restaurant as well as pricing. All of the food was outstanding. The fennel sausage was to die for. But the real star, and I'm not a dessert guy, was the dessert. Granted the wine pairing helped it to be nearly orgasmic, but the skill of the chef to put this together with the wine was just amazing. read more

See all

First, the staff were friendly and efficient. Appreciated that the corkage fee for TriValley wines was $15, very supportive gesture for the local wineries. Nicely decorated dining room. Food- big disappointment. Wagyu sliders w quail egg appetizer now taste like the beef patty came from a grocery store. The patty was tasteless & the texture was very compact, over-processed, & odd. The entrees were all over salted. read more

Sabio on Main - Wagyu slider - New American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Bonjour, hi! Stopped by to try weekend brunch right at opening. Was seated quickly and welcomed warmly. The server was very attentive to us and had a positive attitude, which was refreshing. For the menu, it was autumn. Everything on it looked amazing. Drinks were more expensive than the meals, which was very unfortunate so we only had two. The food, masterfully curated created. Their pork belly is done right. They have a tasting menu which I didn't care for, because of simplicity (seemed like they wanted to offer something at value but not what people actually wanted to have from the menu), but loved that they offered nonetheless. The restaurant is beautiful as well. It was a hot day so I'm glad they didn't skimp on sharing the AC. Will be returning! Likely after a pay day though... read more

See all

Came here for happy hour and their $1.50 fresh oysters! Limited 12 oysters per person. Happy hour is Monday to Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. The restaurant is small so you should either come early or make reservations. We ordered the raw oysters, furikake fries, lamb empanadas and beef sliders to share. Raw oysters were super fresh! We ordered a dozen to start and ended up ordering another 6 because they were that good. The fries were crispy but I wasn't a huge fan of the furikake seasoning; I should of ordered the crispy panisse frites (with Parmesan and garlic aioli) instead. Beef sliders were delicious and the tiny quail egg was so cute! I never thought the balsamic onions and the peppercorn spread paired so well together. Lamb empanadas were good but it wasn't my favorite. Worth a try though ! Our server was attentive and friendly! Will definitely return to try out their pre-fixe menus. read more

See all

The food was very good. Great service and atmosphere. A very pleasant place to meet friends for brunch.

Gem of a restaurant that stands out from the rest with its energy and effort on the delectable seasonal menu. The bar is also the real deal. Every cocktail is thoughtfully crafted with fresh ingredients. I am glad to have found it through Michelin guide. The chef's tasting menu shines with flavor, aroma and creativity. It far exceeded our expectations! It is great to know we don't need to drive 1 hour for real fine dining. read more

See all

Food is ok, but not worth the price to pay $95 for 4 dishes. The service and the manager are so condescending. We ordered 4 dishes, and we waited 20 minutes for the dessert. When we complained the waiting time to the manager. She's like " how long do you think can be considered as a long waiting time?", "the duration doesn't exceed 2 hours, so I don't think it's too long." Well, then we know their expectations is everyone to finish 4 courses in 2 hours. Although it took almost 15 minutes for them to serve the main course and another 20 minutes for the dessert, it took them about 1 minute to take my credit and charge 20% service fee (by default). When we left the restaurant, their only two tables left. Even by then, they refused to admit the delay. read more

Sabio on Main - Valentine's Menu - New American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Came with a party of 15 to celebrate our office Xmas party. The restaurant is on the smaller scale but very lovely inside. Outdoor seating is also an option. Service was excellent. Our server, Mark, did a wonderful job explaining/introducing each dish on the menu. He also told us that the menu changes about every 6 weeks/9 times a year. Every single dish was absolutely delightful. I was particularly impressed with our entrees: venison loin and duck breast. The meats were so tender and flavorful, it practically melted in the mouth. read more

See all

Came here with a group of 8 for a baby shower on a rainy Saturday morning! What a cute place! Service was great and food was decent. My monte cristo wasn't Disneyland, but it filled the void..... I love the beignets! My friend loved it so much she also ordered some to go! I can't wait to try other items! read more

See all

Had the most fantastic NYE dinner at Sabio on Main! We booked a holiday 5 course dinner and loved every bit of it. As soon as we walked in, we felt transported into the coziest, comfiest restaurant and all worries were left at the door (I.e. all the rain, cold, wind, flooding lol). I believe our server was Edwin and he was wonderful. He was great to talk to, had good drink recommendations, and brought out the food and drinks timely. We asked for a break between our entree and dessert since we were stuffed and he brought out dessert after a little while which gave us some time to breathe and digest! The food and drinks were wonderful. They have a 5 course dinner that lasts through the winter and then a spring menu starts up soon. Our dinner was so tasty! I was surprised by how large the portions were. We enjoyed the soup, salad, pork belly, lamb stew, cod, and chocolate desserts. We loved everything. To drink, I got the Dirty Cougar and the Mezcalarita. Both were very good and the presentation on the latter was so cool! It's been a while since we had a nice dinner that exceeded all expectations. We're looking forward to coming back soon for their spring menu. :) read more

See all

Food was so yummy, service was great. I like that they change out their menu periodically. I will definitely be back.

Was very impressed with the ambiance and the fare they had to offer at an event I attended and decided to come back for their 10-course tasting menu. The tasting menu was created by Chef Francis X. Hogan who studied under Michelin-starred chefs in Spain and brought his culinary expertise and emphasis on local and sustainably-sourced ingredients to this gem in downtown Pleasanton. Our 10-course tasting menu ($125 per person): -oysters with pickled sea beans -deviled eggs with smoked salmon and caviar* -corn and shiro miso soup with corn nuts, baby arugula, and togarashi spice* -salt cod squash tempura with shishito remesco -chorizo avocado toast with quail egg and hot sauce -suyo cucumber & watercress salad with smoked sablefish, trout roe, buttermilk-dill dressing* -bread with aleppo salt butter -tagliatelle with lamb bolognese and fava beans* -SF halibut with almonds, romano beans, and fingerling potatoes -pork belly and jagerwurst sausage with zucchini and smoked tomato jus -crostinis with apricot jam, honeyed peaches, granola, and Sabio Reserve gouda* -Spiced donuts with Mexican hot chocolate sauce* *denotes favorite dishes Overall, we enjoyed our tasting experience and actually left with some food to go. Aside from taking awhile to seat us, service was on top of clearing our dishes and refilling our waters. Would love to come back here to try their happy hour and brunch in the future. Thank you for a lovely evening, Sabio! read more

See all

The food was absolutely amazing. We had the chef's tasting dinner and it was so good. It was course by course amazingness. read more

See all

Great food. Appreciate the rotating menu and wine selection. Enjoyed going here for brunch even.

Tonight I'm here at Sabio on Main in Pleasanton. I didn't know this was also a Michelin Guide featured spot until I got here. I didn't expect it to look like this in here, I like the high ceilings, warm tones, sweeping architecture, intimate, upscale, charming, and bold design. I noticed, how everything is so neat and organized, in a good way. I knew what I wanted, this is another Roasted Chicken with Morel Cream Sauce, Grilled Leeks, and Crushed Red Potatoes. They assured me it wouldn't disappoint, and it really didn't. The Chicken was perfectly roasted, deboned, butchered very well, succulent and juicy all the way through, and the Skin was so crunchy. As soon as I sliced into the Red Potatoes, I knew I was in for a treat. I had a lot of Potatoes in my days, but that was out of this world. The Leeks felt like they were Grilled with care, gently, delicate, and they took their time. The Morel Cream Sauce was so good, that I would put it on a Yorshire Pudding or somethin'. Magnificent. And I couldn't forget about my beverage, I had to get a Santa Rosa this time. The Santa Rosa was superb, I had to get two Cups. I didn't think I was going to have as much fun as I did, on a night out. I enjoyed every minute of it, from beginning until the end. I was thinking this was going to be a 4.0-4.4 stars, it's very rare I do something like this, but I'm giving this 4.4-4.5 stars. read more

See all

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a mediocre experience. Made a reservation and our table was ready upon arrival. There were numerous reminders sent via text and e-mail prior to the reservation... The restaurant was ~20% full on a weeknight and service was good when the server was around. ...totally get the labor shortage. Our server wore a mask covering their nose. Parking was available on the street. The restaurant was framed as New American but felt more like a hybrid new American. Started out with the caramelized cauliflower and it was a unique way of making cauliflower with a slight kick from the fish sauce. Moved on to the roasted carrot soup which also had a slight kick. The soup was on the thicker side and wasn't too heavy. The pork belly appetizer was a slight disappointment with pork belly being on the drier side on the outside although the inside was still somewhat juicy. The English pea ravioli was probably the highlight of the meal with super fresh pasta, and very fragrant peas. The San Francisco halibut entrée was also lackluster as the halibut was a touch overcooked. I'm not sure about the beans that complemented this too. The blueberry clafoutis was also lackluster as it came out cold? The mascarpone was also thicker than what I had expected. ~$120/head after tax and gratuity for dinner. There are definitely better options in SF... read more

See all

Hi Eleana, Thank you for taking the time to respond--and so promptly. Your message confirms the impression I've formed from my own experiences. While I had high hopes and gave the restaurant several chances, I've come to accept that it's simply not the right fit for me. Most of the time, the food did meet my expectations, and I genuinely wanted to support the business. However, on occasions when it didn't, I felt that my continued loyalty wasn't acknowledged or appreciated. That made a lasting impact. I do wish you all the best in your continued efforts and approach. I will, however, continue to support Rainier and his excellent management, which I've always found to be a standout. read more

My friend invited me to this place to celebrate my birthday. I was amazed with the service, as I was seated at the booth upon my request. The server was really kind and friendly. He brought water, and throughout he served water making sure our glass was not empty. He explained the menu to me as an Alacat menu or a three course meal. We decided to go for three courses and ordered cocktails. It was a delicious experience. The food was great we enjoyed every meal, drink, and desserts. At the end it was not like the usual dessert with a candle, instead they gave me a birthday card with wishes to me from their staff. I felt that was a very thoughtful gesture. I would really bring my family and friends to this place again to celebrate special occasions. It has classy interiors and the ambience is cozy and romantic. read more

See all

Do not eat here if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. Staff is not educated on anything regarding safe allergy practices. If you are unsure CONFIRM... after I felt my reaction began the waiter(after we asked) claimed there was a little bit of my allergen in the meal. I was hospitalized. I wish I could give a 0 star to a place that clearly needs to do a better job training staff. This could have ended horribly if I did not react fast. While I have allergies this experience has almost been rare at most restaurants who take proper precautions. read more

We went here for Valentine's Day to treat ourselves to the 5 course meal. I was surprisingly able to finish the entire set! We made reservations a few weeks before, and the ambiance was so romantic, perfect for Valentine's. [Starter] I tried both the salad and the sopa de ajo. I preferred the beet and chicory salad because it was refreshing (a good start to the large meal), and I'm a huge fan of beets. The soup felt a lot heavier but the flavor wasn't too strong - I liked the egg! [Appetizer] I tried the pork belly toast and the pierogi - and both were so good (my favorites of the meal)! The pork belly toast was perfectly crispy and had a such great mix of flavors from the pork, egg, avocado, and sourdough. The pierogi had such a nice doughy flavor with a lightly sweet filling. [Pasta] I tried the Cavatelli al Cioccolato. It was a bit heavier because of the taleggio cream sauce, but the pasta and cream had a nice flavor. I also loved the many oyster mushrooms. [Entree] I had the grilled yellowfin tuna, and it was really good! The tuna had such a nice texture and flavor. The portion wasn't too much, so I was able to finish even though I wasn't too hungry. The tuna went really well with the farro! [Dessert] I tried the coconut tres leches and the ruby chocolate pot de crème. I preferred the tres leches because the cake felt light and not too sweet - a good end to the meal, and I also liked the coconut flakes on top. I didn't like the ruby cream too much because it tasted too sweet and way too heavy to end the meal, and I normally love sweets! read more

Sabio on Main - Grilled Pacific Yellowfin Tuna - New American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We came here on a weekday afternoon during happy hour, which is from 4pm-6pm on weekdays. There is ample indoor seating and limited outdoor seating. When we arrived, there was little wait and we were seated promptly. The bartender was super friendly and helpful and our order came out soon after. We ordered: - Amaretto Stone Sour - delicious, light and fruity - Hazy Daze - slightly sour and has a stronger taste - Spicy Margarita - tastes a bit spicy due to the jalapeños, but a margarita at its core As we came during happy hour, the drinks were all $8 each which was reasonable. While I enjoyed my experience, I wish there were more vegan food options available on the menu. Overall, definitely had a good experience and will be back to try more things in the menu. read more

Sabio on Main - Left to Right: Amaretto Stone Sour, Spicy Margarita, Hazy Daze - New American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

The place is pretty cool, love the wine wall and felt very peaceful while dining. Service was great. Food was delicious and excellent, first two dishes were a bit over seasoned, but we told the chef to be light handed on the salt. Thereafter, dishes were on point. The beignets were so delicious and mouth watering. We probably had ordered everything on the Sunday brunch menu. Would need to return for their happy hours. read more

See all

Rounding up Saturday evening with a Rose and a slice of chocolate tres leches! Robert handled our table and was friendly! This place is cozy and casual; good place to have wine and conversations. read more

See all

My BFF and I met up to celebrate our birthdays. We only had wine tasting set in stone, but everything else was up in the air. As we drove around downtown Pleasanton looking for parking, I found Sabio on Main with the trusty Yelp app. It has good reviews so I booked a table. We were greeted warmly by the host, and she sat us outside at one of their cute patios. The brunch menu is small, which I think is good because I get so indecisive. Plus, I think it's better to have a small menu to execute the dishes better. I ordered the spam loco moco and an Aperol spritz cocktail. The spam loco moco came with a flavorful mushroom gravy. And as for the spam, I think it's house made. It didn't taste like actual Spam from the can, which is usually a salt bomb. This spam was seasoned really well. Plus, it wasn't shaped in a perfect rectangle. It came with two sunny side eggs. Getting a bit of the yolk, gravy, rice, spam onto a spoon was the ultimate bite. We had to have dessert, and we've been eyeing the beignets. They were so good! They were fluffy, and the chocolate and powdered sugar weren't actually too sweet. It was delicious. The staff is super friendly!! They were so welcoming and easy to talk to. And the decor is beautiful. My BFF even said she felt she was in another country for a moment lol. I recommend coming here for brunch. They have unique entrees and also some classics. I would love to come back here for dinner. read more

Sabio on Main - Spam Loco Moco and an Aperol cocktail - New American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

See all

My husband and I came here for our 26 year wedding anniversary. They welcomed us with a personalized anniversary card, nice touch! We had the 5 course meal and it did not disappoint. Everything compliments each other. I had the Australian wagyu as my main entree, it was soft, tender and juicy. read more

Sabio on Main - Anniversary card - New American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

See all

Ezekiel, our server was great! He made our birthday celebration for our brother, special. Presentation of food was lovely. The booths were spacious with high backs for conversation and comfortable for 2 couples. Portions are small to average. We had no morsels left over after 5 appetizers, 4 meals and 3 desserts and drinks for more than $400. Steak was over peppered but cooked as desired and tender. We made reservations for 4 and our table was ready on time. read more

See all

Today, my girlfriends wanted to meet for brunch at Sabio on Main. I ordered the French toast. It was my poor assumption that French toast would not be crunchier than just normal toast but this one was as tasty as plain toast without butter and just as crunchy but had jam, cheese and syrup on the side. So $15 for a plate of bland crunchy bread wasn't worth it for me. I'm the type of person who wants French toast to be a little custardly on the inside and butter would have been an awesome addition. At least, the restaurant was clean which is why I have so many stars. read more

Sabio on Main - French Toast - New American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I came here to celebrate with my future teammate on passing my real estate salesperson test on the first try! Their happy hour was amazing with their $1 oyster special and $2 off cocktails! We ordered 2 dozen oysters and got the dirty cougar and the Mexican firing range to start off with. I picked the Mexican firing range and the drink was so good. It was tequila, grenadine, lime, and bitters - the mix was delicious! My friend picked the dirty cougar, for personal reasons, and I had a sip - sweet but so refreshing with the pamplemousse, elderflower, and citrus. As for the main entrees, we ordered the steak and fish dish. I don't remember the name, but it was quite filling and I really liked the presentation! We also got the truffled grilled cheese sandwich and that was pretty much dessert. I've never had the combination of cheese, toast, and honey and that was such a life changer! Our waitress was very attentive and gave amazing recommendations on the drinks and food. She was so sweet and opened the umbrella for us since it got way too sunny at one point, but the umbrella did fly off with the wind. Super nice restaurant located in the heart of downtown Pleasanton. Will definitely come back again! read more

See all

I went about a month ago in a party of 4, and we had the multi course tasting menu. Having just gone to Abaca over this past weekend and had a sampling of their menu items, I'm doing what I've been meaning to do. PSA: it's startling that over 7-10 courses, Sabio never surpassed mediocrity in execution, flavor, seasoning, creativity, and everything else I associate with a $120 a person meal. Abaca, on the other hand bullseyed everything. Aside from preserving the authenticity of serving tongue that was not disguised at all, it and everything else was surprisingly good...surprising because Sabio diluted expectations. Thick, unevenly cooked, partly crunchy ravioli was among the courses. Bottom line: Cross the bay, sit in traffic, skip Sabio, and go to Abaca. read more

I love this place I come here often so this review is long overdue. The location and restaurant's ambiance is beautiful and the place is clean. Our servers and the manager were really friendly, attentive, and super helpful. For this visit we arrived during happy hour so we enjoyed a few things from the Happy Hour menu as well as the A la Carte Menu. We enjoyed the following: Oysters on half shell 5/5 -$1.50 Each during HH. The oysters were fresh and really good. Brussel Sprouts 5/5 - Roasted to perfection crisp and so tasty. I will order this again for sure. Iberico Duroc Empanada 4/5 - it was ok but I was expecting to taste more Iberico in it but it was just a hint of the meat and a bit of cheese and more dough. Burger sliders 5/5 - super good the burger patties were cooked perfectly combined with the egg and the tasty buns and greens. So good that I ordered more to go to take home to my family to enjoy. Garlic Risotto 5/5 - perfectly cooked risotto with garlic and goat cheese all blended together was amazing. Key Lime Donuts 5/5 - the donuts were light and tasty and it was heavenly. The whole visit was amazing and they never disappoint so I always come to this place. We will be back again soon. read more

See all

Stopped by this place on a whim, and WOW...legit mindblown. Def. was not expecting what we got, esp. with how this place look on the outside. Since downtown Pleasanton was seemingly more quaint/casual like - honestly my family/I had no idea we were going into a more fine dining/new American place until we sat down. We also had a baby with us, yet were seated promptly and even catered to as they sat us in a more open area so the baby can wander about (BC my hyper nephew refuses to sit still in restaurants) - but we def. really appreciated that gesture. The restaurant was beautiful inside. Amazing bar area as the focal backdrop with ample seating and large spacious tables for sharing - very nice modern mid-century vibes throughout. Menu changes up often, my fam and I ended up doing a la carte, but we did notice they had a pre-fixe course menu that looked super yummy (at a decent price) which is def. on my to do list. Let's Dig In: ***Cocktails - yes we're starting with the booze, because it was just straight, delish WELL CRAFTED COCKTAILS. Dirty Cougar - refreshingly tart and boozy, Chef's Gin & Tonic was tasty and unique in flavor...& I can make a good gin & tonic at home yet this had me shook from how good it was. Forgot the name of the other two drinks - but one was a pear cocktail that was light/tasty, and the orange was a bourbon drink that was citrus/boozy. (1) Potato chips - super crunchy and well seasoned with Togarashi (which I LOVE) + black garlic dip was creamy and unique in flavor. So. FN. Good. (2) Comp. Soup Shooters - this was a cold pumpkin like soup, had a nice spice to it with the oil and chili, tasty overall even though cold soup isn't my thing (LOL) (3) Cauliflower - super crispy and soooooooooo goood!! The flavor was super unique, with the Sambal/Lime/Peanuts seasoning - def. a little spicy but jampacked with umami flavahhhh. (4) Oysters - super fresh and perfectly bite size, also really loved their cilantro mignonette sauce - this def. made this dish stand out! Looks like they change their sauce seasonally with different fruits/herbs too! (5) Pork Belly - tender, yet crispy at the same time...legit pork belly done so right!! Plum like sweet/tart sauce that was unique/tasty, topped with refreshing veggies and a light vinaigrette. (6) TBD app - I cannot, for the life of me, remember what this is but I do remember it was good! It was def. a fried dish (with maybe some seafood inside?). I just remember the sauce was perfectly creamy/tangy, little spice, while the veggies cut it up nicely. (7) Gnocchi - really rich, creamy, and decadent just as described. Pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was just cheesy goodness. Great for sharing! (8) Salmon - this was the most tender poached salmon I have ever had. I usually don't opt for salmon that isn't crispy or charred, but this was so good I didn't even notice my fave texture missing. The black rice was also tasty/unique and the mushrooms sauce brought so much flavor to the dish. (9) Earl Grey Panna Cotta - OH SWEET HEAVEN. Two of my favorite things (1) Earl grey and (2) Panna Cotta BABYYYY!!! A little bit on the sweeter side, but so tasty, creamy, and unique that I didn't even care. Def. a dessert I dream about often. read more

See all

Very delicious dinner but was disappointed with a couple things. Our waiter gave us lengthy instructions at one end of the 10 person long table. I asked him to come down to our side to give the instructions, but he didn't repeat them even when I told him 2 in our party have hearing aides and couldn't hear him. . I ended up telling them everything he said. He said we had to order starters and entrees at the same time so the kitchen could time the meal. Really? We ordered so many starters - 3 potato chips, 3 fries, 24 oysters, 2 beef tartare, 4 different salads, 2 octopus, 2 pasta, and 4 soups to start for our party of 10. Beef tartare and octopus were the best starters. Dinner was good - we had halibut, flat iron steak and pork Milanese and gnocchi. Every entree was good, but the Milanese was a little too salty. To end, we brought a special birthday cake for Grammys 90th. Our waiter Ezekiel told us they had to charge us to plate the cake unless we ordered 5 desserts. Really 22 starters and 10 dinners, wine and champagne and 25% gratuity weren't enough to warrant a free fork and plate? We were admiring the lighting - but I looked up at the exquisite carved wood above the table and saw lots of dust around the edges - seriously a little gross thinking a good breeze could land that in my food. I love the food, but hate being nickel and dimed. The dust freaked me out a little. Unsure whether I'd return. read more

Sabio on Main - Pasta - New American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

See all

Visited here for the thanksgiving special dinner. There are not many restaurants open in the Bay Area during thanksgiving and this is one of them. Overall the food is nice. There is classic turkey element and all the ingredient are seasonal. The whole environment is chill and they do have a nice drink menu. Lots of award winning cocktails and the wine tasting is also pretty cheap. In general a nice restaurant to have a casual holiday dinner. The service is also up to standard. Definitely not a fancy restaurant but a good spot for comforting food. read more

See all

The food was good, but for the prices, I was expecting much better service. We didn't have one dedicated server, but instead, any one of the servers walking around the restaurant would come to our table once one of them noticed us looking around for someone to take our order. I think it took almost 15 minutes for someone to come to our table after we sat down. I'm not sure why this restaurant doesn't assign a single dedicated server for each table... the result was service that felt uncoordinated and frustrating. read more

This is a review specific to a happy hour experience on a weeknight at Sabio. We dined with our preteen and there's limited outdoor seating. One area was full with 4 people from two parties and on the other side a long table appeared to have been set up for a reservation. I asked anyway, because we were craving oysters and when I looked up the menu, happy hour oysters area $1 each! The host was nice enough to allow us to dine at a booth that was reserved at 6pm and said it was okay but for us to get seated since the next party isn't coming for more than hour. The bartender was also our server and she did a great job managing the bar and the booths and checking in. Ambiance of the restaurant had a cool vibe. The burger was a bit expensive but it was delicious with pork belly and egg atop and fries. The highlight of our HH was the $1 oysters and it was quite an assortment. I prefer the smaller ones like Kumamoto. Would love to try the other menu items at Sabio in the future. I appreciate the host to be welcoming even if we didn't have reservations. read more

See all

Worst service ever! they just took your money from credit card and don't want give you back! Any other restaurant better than them! Never come here again! read more

Sabio on Main - New American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

A higher end restaurant but nothing stood out. The risotto was by far the best dish. The pork was okay. The service was good, what is to be expected at a classy restaurant. I would come back but again nothing special. read more

Sabio on Main - Mushroom Risotto - New American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

See all

This place is super bougie and everything was excellent. My waiter recommended several dishes and matched some drinks with them that really hit the spot! Excellent service, and the environment and ambience was pleasant and cozy. read more

We called last night to reserve a table for dinner. The host was welcoming6We were seated in a private area that felt intimate and the perfect setting for our group. Our server was friendly, accommodating, and very attentive. I started with a cocktail called a tenacious bee, it had bourbon, honey, and a number of other ingredients that resulted in a delicious way to start off my meal. The menu offered so many tempting options, that we all agreed to share plates. My friends really loved the sardines, I didn't try them. I found the other plates that we ordered to be absolutely exquisite! I am in no way exaggerating, the truffle grilled cheese is so satisfying, the brussels sprouts are coated in a savory sauce and crisped to perfection, the empanadas were incredibly fresh. spicy, and wrapped in a delicious dough. We had the donuts for dessert and I wanted to just devour mine! Sweet, warm, indulgent, and beyond exquisite. The mousse had mouth watering chocolate and a whipped pumpkin topping. (I honestly don't know if it was called a mousse on the menu- but I DO know that it was one of the best desserts I've had in quite some time. Sabio has the lighting and atmosphere to set the mood, the service to make the meal a pleasurable experience, beverages to appeal to everyone's taste, and sweet, savory, rich and delectable options. I would give more than 5 stars if I could, I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

See all

I came to Sabio's last month to celebrate a friend's birthday. As a group, we had booked a semi-private event for this occasion. I'd like to preface this review by saying that I have been in the food service industry for over a decade-- I've been a server at casual places like Applebee's as well as fine dining restaurants and steakhouses. I have also been a manager, so I understand this industry very, very well. Their food is good. From the items I tried during this visit, I'd say their roasted cauliflower dish was the best thing I've ever had. Unfortunately, the other items I tried were nothing special. One item I had was a pork belly breakfast burger, meaning it included a sunny side egg. As a personal preference, I find it easier to clean up myself with a paper napkin when eating "messy" food items like this. I do not want a greasy cloth napkin touching my face after I had used it to clean my hands off of egg yolk and burger grease. I asked our server, who already had a snappy attitude towards our group, if I could get some paper napkins. His response was "oh, we don't have paper napkins." Had he stopped there, I would've said "okay, understandable, no worries at all!" However, he immediately followed up with a condescending "this isn't that kind of place." I was taken aback and my partner definitely took offense. He did provide me with extra cloth napkins, which I did appreciate. The manager also did reach out to our group after the fact to apologize about the incident and to mention that they have since stocked up on paper napkins in case other patrons need it in the future. While that is commendable and appreciated, I hope that herself and her staff go through some extra training in hospitality. I've noticed that my experience is pretty consistent with others' experience, as I can see from the yelp reviews here. So many other patrons have complained about service at Sabio's and I'm really hoping management takes a look at these reviews and train their staff better. Just because you're a "fancy" restaurant does not mean you get to look down on your patrons. They're seated in your dining table for a reason, so I don't get the attitude at all. read more

See all