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Barranco, Lafayette, CA

Barranco

4.7
4.7
1141 Reviews
$30 and under
Peruvian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Barranco is a warm, casual yet sophisticated, full-service restaurant serving modern Peruvian cuisine from Chef Carlos Altamirano made with high-quality and responsibly sourced ingredients. Inspired by the romantic seaside district of Barranco in Lima, Peru, Barranco is dedicated to creating an outstanding eating and drinking experience with a spirit that is laid-back and approachable.
Inspired by its namesake, Barranco’s menu offers seafood, family-style tapas and a select number of main dishes. In addition to a ceviche bar, Barranco’s menu features bocaditos (small bites) such as Scallops Carlitos and Langostinos Crocantes (prawns), grilled anticuchos (meat skewers), pollo a la brasa (traditional Peruvian rotisserie chicken), classic Peruvian sandwiches, an assortment of delectable sides and, for dessert, Alfajores, the popular Latin-American artisanal cookies.
Barranco’s beverage program features pisco, the traditional spirit of Peru.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Tue–Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (925) 298-5668
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Carlos Altamirano

What 1,141 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Peruvian

  • East Bay

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barranco offers a delightful Peruvian dining experience with "exceptional service" and "some of the best food" around. Guests rave about the "delicious empanadas," inventive dishes, and a pleasant atmosphere. While some note a decline in food quality and higher prices, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "superb" service and vibrant ambiance.

1,141 Reviews
  1. Jen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was not as good as the last time we were there about a year ago. The Caesar salad was not well dressed. The tuna tartare was just fine- the chips were delicious! But the empanadas were disappointing. The dough was not fully cooked on a few of them. Service was great- friendly guy who could tell we were there to catch up and left us alone to be deep in conversation. But I was disappointed in the quality of the food this time around.

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  2. Julie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was outstanding. Not many people in restaurant, but enough. Only one person serving the tables…NOT ENOUGH! He tried and was gracious but couldn’t meet the demand well. The music was extremely loud. All that said, we would absolutely return!

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  3. Kathy

    VIP

    Tucson

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our evening very much. Our server, Dusty was pleasant and efficient. Food came quickly. I had the mixed fish Cerviche which had a large variety of fish! Was good but a little spicy for my tastes, maybe not for someone else. My husband had grilled pulpo and blue mashed potatoes . Was very tasty. Had a lovely bottle of Portuguese wine- 50% Tannat and 50% Torriga Nationale. Very nice . Had had these grapes when in Portugal several years ago. Enjoyed our evening very much.

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  4. Jen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience!! Delicious empanadas and delicious cocktails !

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the service was top-notch!

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  6. Katherine

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional dining experience. Service, food, presentation, friendliness......top notch. looking forward to returning

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  7. Sally

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service but on the epensive side

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  8. Ltbabyj

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent at Barranco! We love coming here!

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  9. Lynn

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, friendly and attentive service was exemplary. We love Barranco!

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  10. LyndaK

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sister and our little brother got together for lunch at Barranca. It was our first time at this restaurant in Lafayette, CA, but it won’t be our last. Our server, Celine, was excellent! We each had a Guava Cava cocktail, and it was delicious!! We were given a complimentary order of their potato chips that were so thin and crispy that they melted in our mouths. Our main dishes were splendid, and the dessert was sublime! I can’t say enough good things about Barranca.

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Barranco is rated 4.7 stars by 1141 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for Barranco

3596 Mount Diablo Bloulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lafayette Circle
  • Area
    Lafayette
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Tue–Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carlos Altamirano
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