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Barranco, Lafayette, CA

Barranco

4.7
4.7
1146 Reviews
$30 and under
Peruvian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 1,146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Peruvian

  • East Bay

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barranco offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "top-notch service," and a delightful atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious empanadas," "splendid main dishes," and "sublime dessert." While a few mention service inconsistencies, the majority highlight the "friendly and attentive" staff, making it a favorite for many.

1,146 Reviews
  1. Juan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall the restaurant deserves a solid 8/10. I’m basing this review on my wife’s feedback as she is from Peru. Food: The meals were flavorful, yet my wife felt let down. I had high expectations that the Chef would impress her on our special date night. She chose the Lomo Saltado, which had tender meat and a delightful flavor. However, the letdown— and this is significant— is that a high-end Peruvian restaurant should not serve frozen fries! That's unacceptable for Peruvian cuisine. Lomo Saltado should feature fresh ingredients made on-site. (Or as she put it, "if you’re going to use frozen fries, at least use steak fries.”) I had the Arroz con Mariscos, which was quite tasty with a nice amount of seafood, rating it 8/10. We also ordered a Leche de Tigre, and that was how food should taste! Bravo! It was so delicious; it felt more like Ceviche than Leche de Tigre, but it was AMAZING! The ingredients were perfectly balanced, with canchita, choclo, and just the right amount of heat. Just a suggestion for the kitchen: if a customer asks for aji, please keep the seeds and veins in the Ajimoto or Rocoto. I found it lacked heat. Drinks: We enjoyed the Pisco Sour, which was excellent and delicious! Service: 10/10—quick and very good.

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  2. Juan

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, and great experience. Highly recommend

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  3. Jennifer and Steve

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had cocktails, ceviche and entrees for a Valentines dinner. The Lady cocktail was one of the best I’ve had. Didn’t expect the smoothie texture. Loved the balance of lime and cucumber. Fish ceviche was fabulous, so flavorful with a touch of jalapeno heat. Id get the adobo again but the seafood paella wasn’t as impressive in terms of quality and flavor. Overall excellent service, enjoyed the open bright ambiance more than Parada, would go back for sure.

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  4. Timothy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great drinks, timely & attentive service from Nataly last eve

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  5. Kurt

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and prompt service. A little chilly if you're sitting near the front door, which tends to stay open if people don't close it behind them.

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  6. 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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  7. Julie

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 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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  8. Kathy

    VIP

    Tucson

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

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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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