Join us for happy hour all week M-F
4:00 - 6:00

INTERNATIONAL SMALL PLATES FROM NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CHEF FRANCIS X. HOGAN

A CAREFULLY CURATED WINE LIST OF SMALL PRODUCTION GEMS

CRAFT LIBATIONS AND AN ENTICING BAR WITH AN OUTDOOR LOUNGE LIKE NO OTHER

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Pleasanton, Sabio on Main combines the Spanish approach to food and drink as cultural and social bonds with a spirited contemporary ambiance and meticulous respect for the bounty of Northern California.

Dining Room and Bar Daily

Brunch Saturday & Sunday

Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30 - 2:00

WINE + COCKTAILS

The General Manager has assembled a wine list focused on small production wines, unknown gems and out-of-the-ordinary grapes and regions with several cult and hard to get wines - an innovative and dynamic selection that sets new standards for the Tri-Valley. Matt’s Matches will ensure you get just the right glass of wine paired with your tapas while a diverse mix of classic and original craft cocktails are designed to surprise and refresh.

Buzz

Customers

"My wife and I have been here 4 times in the past 6 weeks, we are hooked. . ." - Joey G

"We chose the Chef's tasting menu paired with their wine and we were 'wowed' with every plate. . ." - Casey S

"...came back the next day for brunch. Wow!" - Estelle P

Critics

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A Pioneering Pair

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About Us

Named for Spanish king, Alfonso X known as el Sabio (“The Wise One”), Sabio is committed to creating a vibrant approach to dining out that fosters comraderie through shareable small plates designed to complement social drinking. Just what el Sabio commanded of Spain’s taverns over 800 years ago; in essence creating the first tapas.

Designed by restaurant architect specialist Jim Maxwell of Architects II, the kitchen opening is surrounded by a rich montage of Spanish inspired tiles with a refrigerated charcuterie display showcasing house creations. Comfortable booths create individual havens in the busy dining room while the bar features a barrel arched ceiling treatment and a stunning wall of wine to house Sabio’s extensive, library worthy collection.

Francis X. Hogan
Executive Chef & Partner

Chef Hogan, an Oakland resident, was most recently at Bluestem Brasserie in San Francisco where he consistently earned 4 star ratings on all the major user review platforms. In addition to his proficiency in whole animal butchery, charcuterie, and cheese mongering, he is a certified sommelier and has been featured at prestigious culinary venues such as the James Beard House in New York City and CUESA in San Francisco.

Jim McDonnell
Owner

Since the age of 16, Pleasanton resident Jim McDonnell has been a successful serial entrepreneur as well as a lifelong foodie who travels extensively visiting the most cutting edge restaurant venues across the globe. Currently an executive at Cisco, he decided to create Sabio in the heart of downtown Pleasanton to bring a new level of dining experience and raise the bar for what culinary conscious locals deserve.