4.7 – 23 reviews • Cafe
Gibraltar Gems is a small food kiosk at Jettywave Distillery, offering food from many regions of the world. The flavors defy the tiny nature of the operation, they are complex, unique and delicious.
Gibraltar Gems is operated by Jose Luis Ugalde, the chef/owner of Cafe Gibraltar, a coastal restaurant that operated from 1998-2015. The kiosk is open Friday through Sunday and on the first Thursday of the month, weather permitting.
✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in
Hours
| Saturday | 12–8 PM |
| Sunday | 12–7 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12–8 PM |
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Experience a culinary revival at Gibraltar Gems, where the distillery ambiance is complemented by an array of exceptional dishes crafted by Chef Jose Luis.
Reviews
Manolo Fernandez
Chef José Luis Ugalde, once the visionary behind Gibraltar and ranked the second-best chef in the Bay Area, has found a new canvas at Jetty Wave, and what a masterpiece he’s painting. Each dish is a quiet symphony: delicate, perfectly cooked, and balanced with the kind of restraint that only a true artist commands. No ingredient shouts. No flavor overwhelms. Instead, they harmonize, layered, intentional, and deeply satisfying.
From the first bite, it’s clear you’re in the hands of a chef who reveres his craft. Ugalde doesn’t just cook, he composes.
… moreDave Reed
This is the food component in the combo-space that is Jettywave Distillery, and what a GREAT compliment to every thing else going on. The menu has just enough variety to be interesting, while being small enough that it can be executed very well – and it is. My recent visit included a Panang Curry Chicken that was so full of fresh and creative flavors that I felt like stuffing myself and ordering a second dish (I didn’t – had to save room for the drinks). The staff were quick to respond, helpful, and friendly. This place is popular, and often busy, but I haven’t encountered the typical over-worked surliness you might find at a similarly busy place – I thank the leadership for creating a place that makes that so, and the staff for pulling it off as they do.
… moreLara B
The Chef is a flavor mastermind! Wow! The dishes here are packed with flavor AND nutrients and everything on the menu is perfection you can’t go wrong with any choice. It’s currently located inside Jettywave distillery which allows you to pair your delicious food with delicious cocktails in a super cute atmosphere. They also do quarterly chef’s tasting experiences with cocktail pairings and I had the pleasure of attending one and was blown away. Come cozy up to a fire pit with a great drink and a plate of food you’re sure to remember!
… moreTony’s Lists
So good! We tried half the menu and everything was delicious. Presented beautifully too. Can’t wait to go back and try the other half!
… moreC Ya
Coastal food at its best. Adventurous, tasty with the best ingredients. The combinations of flavors well thought. A jewel in Princeton.
Off the beaten path but its worth it. Eat indoors or outdoors by the fire pits!!!
… moreTorrey Johnson
Gibraltar Gems has absolutely incredible food. No matter what you order you can’t go wrong. Everything we ordered was delicious, creative, fresh…top notch all around.
… moreNick
Most disorganized and rude place I’ve been. Went to each of 3 bars and couldn’t place a food order. By the time we went to the right bar the kitchen had closed. Just find another place to eat this is not it!!!! On top of it all every staff member didn’t care to help and couldn’t be bothered.
… moreRebecca Benton
Love, love love this local hangout. Food is delicious no matter what you order.
… morePat Ward
Go grab a snack n cocktail & enjoy the coastal vibes ~☆~
… moregordon force
Best food for the price on the coast!
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