Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-30913, 333-67677) of Greater Bay Bancorp of our report dated June 30, 2004 relating to the financial statements of Greater Bay Bancorp 401(k) Plan, which appears in this Form 11-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
San Francisco, California
June 30, 2004