Award-winning

Gabi James

4.7

1009 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

Spanish & Coastal French Food in coastal Riviera Village.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR 2 HOURS FROM YOUR RESERVATION TIME OR THE TIME YOU ARE SEATED, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER.

WE ALSO ASK THAT YOU DRESS WARMLY AS IT CAN BE CHILLY.

WE SERVE INSIDE & OUTSIDE BUT DO NOT GUARANTEE SPECIFIC SECTIONS.

RESERVATIONS WILL BE HELD FOR 10 MINUTES, UNLESS WE HAVE BEEN CONTACTED & EXPRESSED OUR ABILITY TO HOLD IT LONGER.

Spanish & Coastal French Food in coastal Riviera Village.

Gabi James is now open for OUTDOOR & INDOOR DINING service while continuing all our TAKE-OUT options as well. For information on what we are doing to make the safety of our team & our guests is our biggest priority, please visit https://www.gabijamesla.com/covid-19-response/.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, French, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 540-4884
Website
http://gabijamesla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Please email us at info@gabijamesla.com for catering opportunities!
Private party facilities
Gabi James’ wine room is the perfect place for your event. The wine room features a remote bar, an open air patio and a spacious dining area that holds up to 150 people in a cocktail setting and 80 for seated dining. Please contact us to book your next event…we can’t wait to have you! info@gabijamesla.com

Location
1810 S. Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Redondo Beach
Cross street
Catalina Ave and Vista Del Mar
Parking details
PLEASE NOTE: TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR 2 HOURS FROM YOUR RESERVATION TIME OR THE TIME YOU'RE SEATED, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER. ALLOW TIME PRIOR TO YOUR RESERVATION FOR PARKING SO YOU'RE ABLE TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DINING EXPERIENCE. WE ALSO ASK THAT YOU DRESS WARMLY, AS IT CAN BE CHILLY. WE SERVE INSIDE & OUTSIDE & DO NOT RESERVE SPECIFIC TABLES.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Neighborhoor Nights
Multiple dates available
NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS FOR TWO $65 TWO GLASSES OF WINE choose red, white, rosé or sparkling POTATO CROQUETTES with harissa aioli ARUGULA SALAD grana padano & lemon-shallot vinaigrette WEEKLY PAELLA rotating flavors. inquire w/your server. NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS FOR FOUR $95 FOUR GLASSES OF WINE choose red, white, rosé or sparkling POTATO CROQUETTES with harissa aioli ARUGULA SALAD grana padano & lemon-shallot vinaigrette WEEKLY PAELLA rotating flavors. inquire w/your server. POLLO DE JEREZ half chicken with sherry-onion jus, fingerling potatoes & yogurt ***SUB FOR RIBEYE w/broccolini & fingerling potatoes + $80 (full party participation required)

Popular dishes

Gildas$4.00
two anchovy, pepper, olive lollipops
Mixta Tunisien$9.00
olives, orange, zest, lemon, garlic
Queso Mahón$10.00
marinated cow's milk cheese
Anchovy Matrimonio$15.00
caperberry, shallot, chili, butter, grilled bread
Potato Croquettes$12.00
harissa aioli
Jamon Wrapped Dates$12.00
medjools stuffed with pt reyes blue cheese & marcona almond in crispy
Tortilla Espanola$12.00
egg, onion, potato, sherry vinegar aioli
Shishito Peppers$12.00
garlic, fish sauce, mojama flake
Morcilla a la Plancha$12.00
blood sausage, grilled red onion, garlic
Brandade Gratin$14.00
bruléed salt cod & potato purée, grilled bread
Crudo Trio$20.00
salmon, tuna & scallop with lemon, olive oil, capers & maldon salt

Media (Medium)

Toast Provençal$14.00
grilled ciabatta, caramelized onion & garlic, thyme, garlic-yogurt drizzle
Pan con Tomate$12.00
tomato, garlic, olive oil
Fermin Jamon Serrano$16.00
12 month cured spanish ham, olive oil
Charred Asparagus$16.00
housemade romesco, marcona almonds, panko crusted egg
Crispy Calamari$16.00
pacific squid, lemon, harissa aioli
Glazed Pork Belly$19.00
date mostarda, pt reyes blue cheese, maple, thyme
Gambas al Ajillo$18.00
shrimp, garlic butter, lemon, olive oil, grilled bread
Albondigas Chimayo$15.00
turkey meatballs, ancho Chile cream sauce
Housemade Merguez$17.00
tunisian lamb sausage, mechouia

Salads

Citrus-Quince Salad$16.00
sweet gem lettuce, quince paste, marcona almond, manchego, lemon vinaigrette
South Bay Caesar$16.00
sweet gem lettuce, grana padano, garlic-anchovy dressing
Chopped Salad$16.00
chickpeas, red onion, tomato, radicchio, mahon, pepperoncini, cucumber, sumac-sherry vinaigrette
Summer Kale Salad$16.00
kale, strawberry, avocado, marcona almonds, toasted bread crumbs, grana padano, dijon vinaigrette

Grande (Large)

Chorizo Burger$18.00
chorizo patty, arugula, manchego, pineapple chutney, brioche bun
All Day Oxtail Ragu$25.00
trenne pasta sautéed to a crisp, cavalo nero, shaved grana padano
Pomegranate Lamb Chops$36.00
crispy gigante bean salad, garlic, red onion, lemon
Pollo Romesco$30.00
1/2 chicken, housemade romesco, charred scallions
Poisson a la Plancha$36.00
whole mediterranean bass a la plancha, fennel-arugula salad, lemon vinaigrette
Grilled Pulpo$33.00
marinated octopus, fennel & potato, lemon vinaigrette
Saffron Scallops$30.00
mascarpone-potato purée, saffron-shallot reduction
Seafood Paella$36.00
shrimp, calamari & chorizo with spanish seasoned rice & squid ink aioli; please allow 20-30 minutes

Carne (Meat)

Skirt Steak$33.00
herb, marinated, arugula salad, lemon vinaigrette, grana padano
Filet Mignon au Poivre$37.00
pepper crusted 10 oz filet, arugula salad, lemon vinaigrette, grana padano
Rib Eye
24 oz bone-in ribeye, pommes purée, spinach
- MP

Salsas (Sauce)

Mojo Verde
- 2 Ounces$4.00
Harissa Aioli
- 2 Ounces$4.00
Horseradish Crema
- 2 Ounces$4.00
Peppercorn Crema
- 2 Ounces$7.00

Al Lado (To Go along)

Arugula Salad$10.00
lemon, olive oil, shaved grana padano
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$9.00
bacon, garlic, shallots, sherry vinegar
Pommes Purée$7.00
puréed potatoes, butter, garlic, cream
Sautéed Spinach$9.00
golden raisins, pine nuts, grated grana padana
Papas Fritas$9.00
french fries
Pan a la Parrilla$5.00
grilled rustic bread, olive oil, garlic, sea salt

What 1,009 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gabi James offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food and service." The tapas and cocktails are highly praised, providing a "fun experience" reminiscent of dining in Barcelona. The outdoor seating enhances the ambiance, while the creative menu consistently delights patrons. Perfect for a casual upscale dinner or a memorable brunch.

1,009 Reviews

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Rebecca
VIP
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Service was great. Food was delicious. Fun and tasty cocktails. Good beer menu. Owner came by and was really friendly. Overall just a nice evening. We will be back.
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Jeffrey
VIP
San Diego
68 reviews
4.0
68 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food, but the restaurant was loud and a bit too crowded to walk around in. We will return to try additional dishes in the future.
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Kathryn
Frankfurt
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We’ve gone one other time and had great food, this last time well, probably the last time we dine here. Paella was so scorched everything tasted burnt and the rice was crusty black, kept running out of water and drinks. Staff was friendly enough but nonexistent unless flagged down, and certainly nonappologetic about the lack of service and burnt food.
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Scott
VIP
New York City
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We love Gabi and Adam (owner). The dishes are constantly consistent and flavorful. We have our favorites each time we go! Great spot in The HR.
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Valerie
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Booked for 2 people OUTSIDE table and was give an inside table instead, as the server said the 2 side by side 2 tops was for a larger party of 4 at 6:15 which turned out to be 2 people. Rude, arragant waiter and management. Food is over priced. Go elsewhere. Feels like they could care less.
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Deborah
VIP
Los Angeles
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. South Bay Caesar, toast with Jamon and machego, sautéed shrimp. Fabulous cocktail (whiskey sour)… all in all a really great experience. Thank you Adam!
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Landy
VIP
Central Coast
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was out of this world! The torta de papa creamy and light! The cocktail was refreshing and brewer than your standard gin cocktail. My steak was flavorful and tender, grilled perfectly. Can’t wait to go back!
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Takuto
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and vibe! The table was a bit small.
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Delanie
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent (as always) and the service was great! They make a fabulous martini- huge selection of special gins. The skirt steak was one of the best I've ever had!
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Carlos
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everything was good, but the bar was kind of slow with drinks. Overall service was very good.
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FAQs

Gabi James offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Gabi James also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 540-4884.

Gabi James is rated 4.7 stars by 1009 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1810 S. Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Catalina Ave and Vista Del Mar
Neighborhood
Redondo Beach
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, French, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
PLEASE NOTE: TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR 2 HOURS FROM YOUR RESERVATION TIME OR THE TIME YOU'RE SEATED, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER. ALLOW TIME PRIOR TO YOUR RESERVATION FOR PARKING SO YOU'RE ABLE TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DINING EXPERIENCE. WE ALSO ASK THAT YOU DRESS WARMLY, AS IT CAN BE CHILLY. WE SERVE INSIDE & OUTSIDE & DO NOT RESERVE SPECIFIC TABLES.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://gabijamesla.com/
Phone number
(310) 540-4884
Catering
Please email us at info@gabijamesla.com for catering opportunities!
Private party facilities
Gabi James’ wine room is the perfect place for your event. The wine room features a remote bar, an open air patio and a spacious dining area that holds up to 150 people in a cocktail setting and 80 for seated dining. Please contact us to book your next event…we can’t wait to have you! info@gabijamesla.com

Gabi James

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhoor Nights

Gabi James

Seafood Paella

State Fair Churros

Pequeña

Gildas$4.00

Mixta Tunisien$9.00

Queso Mahón$10.00

Anchovy Matrimonio$15.00

Potato Croquettes$12.00

Jamon Wrapped Dates$12.00

Tortilla Espanola$12.00

Shishito Peppers$12.00

Morcilla a la Plancha$12.00

Brandade Gratin$14.00

Crudo Trio$20.00

Media (Medium)

Toast Provençal$14.00

Pan con Tomate$12.00

Fermin Jamon Serrano$16.00

Charred Asparagus$16.00

Crispy Calamari$16.00

Glazed Pork Belly$19.00

Gambas al Ajillo$18.00

Albondigas Chimayo$15.00

Housemade Merguez$17.00

Salads

Citrus-Quince Salad$16.00

South Bay Caesar$16.00

Chopped Salad$16.00

Summer Kale Salad$16.00

Grande (Large)

Chorizo Burger$18.00

All Day Oxtail Ragu$25.00

Pomegranate Lamb Chops$36.00

Pollo Romesco$30.00

Poisson a la Plancha$36.00

Grilled Pulpo$33.00

Saffron Scallops$30.00

Seafood Paella$36.00

Carne (Meat)

Skirt Steak$33.00

Filet Mignon au Poivre$37.00

Rib Eye

Salsas (Sauce)

Mojo Verde

Harissa Aioli

Horseradish Crema

Peppercorn Crema

Al Lado (To Go along)

Arugula Salad$10.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$9.00

Pommes Purée$7.00

Sautéed Spinach$9.00

Papas Fritas$9.00

Pan a la Parrilla$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Gabi James offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Gabi James restaurant rated?

Is Gabi James currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information