Brava Garden Eatery was such a treat! We felt so well taken care of by the friendly staff, and the food was absolutely delicious – The vibe was just perfect for a memorable evening out. The only downside was the wine selection, which didn't quite hit the mark, but honestly, it didn't ruin our experience at all. We left with happy bellies and big smiles.
I love this place. The vibe is so cool, from eating in their outdoor backyard patio seating to the friendly servers making nice familial conversations. Fortunately, this place is dog friendly, so my family was able to bring our pups out to join us. As far as food goes, I loved the pasta dishes - carbonara was my favorite! And the lemon & ricotta was a unique one that exceeded my expectations too; too bad they don't give you a lot of pieces though. Empanadas weren't bad either. I also like that this place is walking distance from meadowlark creamery for an after meal dessert.
Daniel G.
A family member came in here asking for a job in good faith. We all know the current uncertainty a lot people are facing. The manager asked him to come in and work for FREE as a try out. This is ABSOLUTELY ILLEGAL. While talking to him in front of other employees, he told him, "Im planning on getting rid of 1 or 2, so i can give you a try out." What kind of leader talks about his employees like that with other people? How is that good for the work culture? This made him not want to go in at all. He said, that even if he tried out and got a "job", the other employees would just see him as the one who took the other's job. I don't know if the owners are absolutely oblivious to what is going on or they're wolves in sheep clothing. Who knows how many people he has "tried out" and how many salaries he owes?
Raegan H.
My favorite restaurant in Pleasanton! The patio seating is always a great place to spend your evening, the service is amazing and the staff is so friendly! I could never decide on a favorite dish because everything is just incredibly delicious!
Lak Ming Lam
Very noisy so hard to talk to others in my party.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
W Ron Sutton
Great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Milanesa a La Napolitana with Fetuccine Al Pesto
Theresa B.
We had a negative initial experience at another restaurant, so we left. We chose this place because it was close. I'm so glad we fell upon this spot! The food, service and ambiance did not disappoint! Kid friendly!
Anuja S.
Seeing few good vegetarian items on the menu, we went there for dinner. To our surprise most of the items that were listed vegan, were fried or light oil tossed in the same oil in which meat was fried. It is very expensive and food we ordered was not great. We liked only the golden cauliflower. Service was not great as the server didn't know what food they were bringing on our table and they didn't know ingredients in the food. Ambience was ok. Not good for vegetarians/vegan folks.
Herb R.
Brava in Pleasanton is a gem, offering a vibrant menu that blends creativity with flavor. The atmosphere is chic and welcoming, complemented by attentive service that makes every dining experience special. It's the perfect spot for those seeking an unforgettable meal with a touch of culinary artistry.
Restaurantji Recommends
Oyo - 680 Main St
South American, Latin American, Caribbean, Tapas Bar, Pet Friendly
Recommend the chicken and beef empanadas! I like the two sauces that were paired: tomato basil & chimichurri. If you like goat cheese flavor, you may also like the cheese empanada. I wasn't used to the strong goat cheese flavor, so personally I wouldn't order again. The ricotta cheese outshined the other two cheeses of mozzarella and Gorgonzola used in the empanada. The surf and turf is a huge portion and perfect to share for 2-3 people. Sadly, they ran out of scallops today so ended up substituting with sausage. Potato, brussels sprouts and shrimps are good. The shishito pepper is oily and steak is a bit overcooked. Favorite of the night is still the chicken empanada.
Zen M.
Fun ambiance, decent service (quite speedy waiter), and delicious food! Ordered many items off the menu - vegan, vegetarian, and meat dishes. The drinks were also great. Everything was simply fabulous! Will be returning to try more.
Peter Freitas
Food was excellent with very prompt and friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Greco
Amazing short rib ragu
Keith B.
Excellent spot in downtown Pleasanton with a relaxing back garden feel. Highly recommend the Burrata, Lomo Saltado and Chicken Milanesa. Will be back!
So good, amazing service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brava Garden Eatery was such a treat! We felt so well taken care of by the friendly staff, and the food was absolutely delicious – The vibe was just perfect for a memorable evening out. The only downside was the wine selection, which didn't quite hit the mark, but honestly, it didn't ruin our experience at all. We left with happy bellies and big smiles.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Papas Bravas, Bruschetta, Fries, Empanada
I love this place. The vibe is so cool, from eating in their outdoor backyard patio seating to the friendly servers making nice familial conversations. Fortunately, this place is dog friendly, so my family was able to bring our pups out to join us. As far as food goes, I loved the pasta dishes - carbonara was my favorite! And the lemon & ricotta was a unique one that exceeded my expectations too; too bad they don't give you a lot of pieces though. Empanadas weren't bad either. I also like that this place is walking distance from meadowlark creamery for an after meal dessert.
A family member came in here asking for a job in good faith. We all know the current uncertainty a lot people are facing. The manager asked him to come in and work for FREE as a try out. This is ABSOLUTELY ILLEGAL. While talking to him in front of other employees, he told him, "Im planning on getting rid of 1 or 2, so i can give you a try out." What kind of leader talks about his employees like that with other people? How is that good for the work culture? This made him not want to go in at all. He said, that even if he tried out and got a "job", the other employees would just see him as the one who took the other's job. I don't know if the owners are absolutely oblivious to what is going on or they're wolves in sheep clothing. Who knows how many people he has "tried out" and how many salaries he owes?
My favorite restaurant in Pleasanton! The patio seating is always a great place to spend your evening, the service is amazing and the staff is so friendly! I could never decide on a favorite dish because everything is just incredibly delicious!
Very noisy so hard to talk to others in my party.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Milanesa a La Napolitana with Fetuccine Al Pesto
We had a negative initial experience at another restaurant, so we left. We chose this place because it was close. I'm so glad we fell upon this spot! The food, service and ambiance did not disappoint! Kid friendly!
Seeing few good vegetarian items on the menu, we went there for dinner. To our surprise most of the items that were listed vegan, were fried or light oil tossed in the same oil in which meat was fried. It is very expensive and food we ordered was not great. We liked only the golden cauliflower. Service was not great as the server didn't know what food they were bringing on our table and they didn't know ingredients in the food. Ambience was ok. Not good for vegetarians/vegan folks.
Brava in Pleasanton is a gem, offering a vibrant menu that blends creativity with flavor. The atmosphere is chic and welcoming, complemented by attentive service that makes every dining experience special. It's the perfect spot for those seeking an unforgettable meal with a touch of culinary artistry.
Restaurantji Recommends
Recommend the chicken and beef empanadas! I like the two sauces that were paired: tomato basil & chimichurri. If you like goat cheese flavor, you may also like the cheese empanada. I wasn't used to the strong goat cheese flavor, so personally I wouldn't order again. The ricotta cheese outshined the other two cheeses of mozzarella and Gorgonzola used in the empanada. The surf and turf is a huge portion and perfect to share for 2-3 people. Sadly, they ran out of scallops today so ended up substituting with sausage. Potato, brussels sprouts and shrimps are good. The shishito pepper is oily and steak is a bit overcooked. Favorite of the night is still the chicken empanada.
Fun ambiance, decent service (quite speedy waiter), and delicious food! Ordered many items off the menu - vegan, vegetarian, and meat dishes. The drinks were also great. Everything was simply fabulous! Will be returning to try more.
Food was excellent with very prompt and friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing short rib ragu
Excellent spot in downtown Pleasanton with a relaxing back garden feel. Highly recommend the Burrata, Lomo Saltado and Chicken Milanesa. Will be back!