The Growler
| Address: | 515 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville, CA 94526, USA |
| Phone: | +1 925-984-2706 |
| Site: | growlerpubdanville.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 7AM–10PM 7AM–11PM 7AM–11PM 7AM–11PM 7AM–12AM 8AM–12AM 8AM–10PM |
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Adam J M Richards
The idea of the Growler is that it is a place to enjoy a diverse list of beers with food as an accompaniment - it is not fine dining, but rather the sort of comfort food that you would think of as being alongside beer (sausages, fish and chips, burger, etc). Sure the food is a dressed up a little classier than usual, but you arent getting much health food here. So, for what that is, the menu is fine and the beer selection is good. What isnt so fine is the spottiness of the service. Sometimes OK, sometimes meh, and on a recent occasion really not good at all. The major issue is the management of when food arrives - do appetizers come out on their own, at the same time, or much later than entrees? Do all the plates for people at the same table come out more or less at the same time, or could there be a huge gap? The recent incident involved serving an iced beer to a customer instead of the ordered iced tea. Now mistakes can happen - but what was unacceptable was the lack of concern about what could have been a really disastrous error. In fact the customer was made to feel that they were not believed that it happened at all (I know it did, I checked). In a case like this, one would expect that the staff would want to overcompensate since that little slip could have serious consequences for children (who were present) or for an AA member (who wasnt). But the word "sorry" never appeared, nor did the manager, nor did anything else. I know this is one incident, but it fits a more general pattern of a lack of care in how customers are treated. So come for the beer choice, maybe think about some food to accompany it, but dont come expecting good service.
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Scott Eaton
Good local pub. The menu contained all of the standard pub items. I wound up having a salad and one of the beers they have on tap and enjoyed them both. They seem to rotate taps regularly, so you never know exactly what they will have. In addition, I was told to just ignore the bottled beer list that was on the menu because all of that had changed since they printed the menus. Instead, I was invited to review their current stock in the refrigerator and let them know if I wanted anything. They have a very small patio out front on the street and then an open dining room inside. I was born back in the 1960s and the building has been there as long as I can remember. When I was growing-up, it was an Italian restaurant. This is a nice change.
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Allison S
I stopped in for an early dinner and had the daily soup special (French onion, was just ok - onions could have been a bit more carmelized) and the Ploughmans Lunch Board which was pretty amazing. I wish I hadnt been alone because then I could have sampled way more tasty things. Id definitely come back
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Chad Ackerman
A slightly hidden gem in San Ramon/Danville. Their cuisine is a mixture of mostly German and British, but has some Mediterranean mixed in there as well. Their beer list is one of the better ones Ive seen in the area and their dining area is very casual. Great for small groups and conversation.
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Kristine Robeson
This place was quite disappointing! First off couldnt even have a conversation with my husband because it was way too loud. Food took way longer than we expected. Sausage was disgusting....... tasted old!!! Will not be returning to this establishment.
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Jared Benning
It was a great environment, i had a business meeting and we ate aftwrwards for lunch. I had the bratwurst with sweet potatoe fries. The sausage is made in house fresh and totally worth the price tag. I will return for more.
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Frank Moura
If you are a beer fan, then this is a good place. Was in for late lunch and had the growler dog. Its a good sausage, but 13 bucks seems excessive. Apparently the menu has been expanded. Service was good.
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Alex Van Camp
This is a really great place to go if youre looking for good quality craft beer, with lots of variety. Food is also pretty tasty and the staff is really friendly!
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Christopher Booth
get the Minestrone. you will not be disappointed. Very nice beer selection and one of the few places in town that actually has good hard cider.
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Lance Starck
We love trying the craft beers on tap. Each time we visit the Growler is a new beer experience. We love the spent grain pretzel bites.
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Becky Staaden
Nice, comfy place with unusual menu items. I had a very unusual eggs benedict (corn cakes and mole sauce and very very spicy. )
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Lisa Sims
The servers are knowledgeable enough to help with your selection and the tater tots are fantastic!
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Vincent Sartor
Great selection of beers. Food was incredible. Comfortable place to get together with friends.
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Matt Paulk
Great food, great beer, great atmosphere. Worth the trek to Danville from the bay.
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Cameron Speltz
Great beer, great food, great staff, and great atmosphere! What more do you want?
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Eric Medeiros
WOW. Wish I lived closer. Absolutely love this place. Incredible beer selection.
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Mark Hernbroth
great artisinal food...esp the meats. friendly service....overall a great place
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Antony Pautz
Awesome selection of craft beers and friendly and knowledgeable staff
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Matt Accolla
Great beer selection with bottles to go as well. Very good food.
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Leo Mulholland
Great beer menu and great homemade meat sausages and charcuterie
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Daniel Tibbitts
Awesome place!! A lot of different beer. The food is incredible!
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Jay Chen
easy miss place. once in a while good beer selection. avg food.
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Richard Pagano
Good food - try the pretzels. Beer selection is on point too.
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Evan Brobst
Very nice atmosphere but the wings were a little too done.
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Torsten Davis
Great food. Good environment. Great and quick service.
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James Pretti
good beer and good food. friendly knowledgeable staff
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Cherie Chrislock
Lots of beer choices and some GREAT, fresh food!
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Dave Kelly
Chef won chopped.. delicious food and great beer
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John Oliver
Great beer selection. Home made brats were decent
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True Danz
Worst. Karaoke. Ever. Great comedy though!
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Arvind Rajan
Awesome selection of local brews on tap.
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Cynthia Cardenas
I am so impressed I definitely recommend
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Sean Runyan
Great service, food and beer selection.
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Cam Younger
Great good, good beer and atmosphere
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Vic Castillo
Nice beer selection and charcuterie.
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Alexis Graham
I like it here!! The place was good
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Adam Meidberg
Great beers great food, great place.
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Landon Stone
Great food and beer.
