Geralds Bar San Sebastian is a bar restaurante in Gros, San Sebastián. Rated 4.6 stars from 1336 Google reviews. Known for steak tartare and seasonal fish and wine list and pairings. Best for solo dinner and seasonal cooking. Price range: €€.
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Geralds Bar San Sebastian
Across 1,237 rated reviews, 90% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 1,336 |
| 1-star share | 2.5% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Great atmosphere, great music, but the portions are small.”
“Buen ambiente, buena música pero raciones escasas.”
“The apple tart has a thin pastry base with a little cream and is homemade.”
“La tarta de manzana es de masa fina con un poquito de crema y casera.”
“The cherry tart and the steak tartare were delicious.”
“La tarta de cereza y el steak de tartar exquisitos.”
Quick Verdict
Ingredient-driven cooking that changes daily, executed with care, paired with thoughtful wine and a staff that knows the room.
Book if you want ingredient-driven cooking that changes daily and a staff that knows how to pair wine to the plate.
About Geralds Bar San Sebastian
In Gros, away from the old town circuit, Geralds Bar runs a daily-changing menu that mixes Spanish and Italian ideas in a wood-panelled room that feels genuinely lived-in. The steak tartare draws more mentions than anything else on the menu, followed closely by the tagliatelle and, when the season brings it, leeks done in ways that make people talk. Letting the staff guide the order is consistently good advice — the kitchen works with whatever is fresh that day, so pumpkin, runner beans or a pork chop can be the best thing on the table depending on when you arrive. The wine list runs to natural wines alongside broader Spanish options, and the selection gets called out often enough to be worth asking about. Reservations are recommended for dinner.
In the last 90 days, Geralds Bar San Sebastian has drawn 6 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Steak tartare and seasonal fish
Steak tartare appears in 60 Google review mentions and features across recent 5-star reviews as 'sensational' and 'phenomenal'; fresh fish specials and a pumpkin dish are named in recent 5-star accounts.
Wine list and pairings
Wine list appears in 23 Google review mentions; recent reviews note staff offering wine pairings that 'anchor each meal' and a selection 'heavy on local Basque varieties'.
Attentive, knowledgeable service
Recent 5-star reviews praise staff as 'friendly and efficient', 'super trevliga och kunniga serviser' (Swedish: very friendly and knowledgeable servers), and note they move through service with 'genuine attentiveness'.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
Iparragirre K., 13, 20001 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, España
+34 943 08 30 01Visit WebsiteView MenuFrequently Asked Questions about Geralds Bar San Sebastian
Geralds Bar San Sebastian in Gros is popular for solo dining. The bar welcomes single diners at the counter, and recent reviews note that arriving 15 minutes before opening can secure a spot even without a reservation.
Geralds Bar San Sebastian is known for steak tartare, fresh fish specials, runner beans, and pasta with sepia. The menu changes daily, built on seasonal ingredients, so the exact offerings vary by visit.
Geralds Bar San Sebastian features a thoughtfully curated wine selection heavy on local Basque varieties. Staff offer wine pairings tailored to each meal, and the list appears consistently in reviews.
Geralds Bar San Sebastian welcomes dogs indoors, making it a dog-friendly option in Gros, San Sebastián.
Reservations are recommended for dinner at Geralds Bar San Sebastian in Gros. Walk-ins may secure a spot at the bar if arriving shortly before opening, but booking ahead is advised.
Geralds Bar San Sebastian has an intimate, authentically worn-in room with wood-lined walls. Recent reviews describe it as 'stissig' (cosy and characterful) with a relaxed, neighbourhood feel.
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On the Gros Hot List · ranked November 2026
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