Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

10/07/2007 Posted by phlordsfo

A coworker took me here a few weeks ago, and I'm disappointed I didn't say no, as there are SO MANY amazing places in San Francisco...but I was tired and just wanted to eat. I was pleasantly surprised by the beer selection and their generosity in offering a flight of beers for tasting before we made a decision on what to order. The menu was typical of this kind of chain, and the quality of food matched that. I really hate to be a snob about restaurants...but considering the cost of the food, you can do SO MUCH BETTER. Really. I ordered a steak that, while cooked to my liking, was very boring. It had gristly bits in it and lacked any strong meaty tastes. The vegetables on the plate were especially sad, just a collection of steamed veggies - about what I'd get from a frozen Green Giant box. Now maybe I'm expecting too much, but for the same price, I could have such better food elsewhere. The server was almost a parody along the lines of the waiter in "Office Space." And the host/hostesses were snooty, given that this is just a gussied up Applebee's with a brewery. I wouldn't go back unless I just wanted greasy appetizers and beer.

Pros: It's in San Francisco

Cons: Mediocre food, so-so service

07/24/2007 Posted by John3B

Very friendly welcome and excellent service, along with great food made this a welcome stop. Worth seeking out for beer geeks, beer is German style instead of the usual ales found at brewpubs. Food is also a welcome change from the usual bar and grill fare - portions were also extremely lavish, so come hungry.

03/14/2007 Posted by kanya_dorland

Great Place for an After Work Happy Hour. Went here for a co-workers goodbye party. Was a great place for a large crowd. The food selection fit everyone's budget, and the Beer and wine selection had something for everyone.

11/20/2006 Posted by kr333

The beer is good, the food is yummy higher end bar food, and the location is convenient for parking.

11/19/2006 Posted by glittergirl

went on a saturday night, wanted to sit outside, wait time not to bad 20 minutes or so, crab cakes the best, marzen beer the best, veggie pizza good but greasy & it was sooooooooooooooooo nice out @ 8pm great night to be out & it was crowded

08/18/2005 Posted by msheiden

We had hamburgers here on a Sunday at lunchtime, and the place was all but empty. The restaurant sits across the street from the Bay Bridge, and the view is very nice from both the outside tables, and from several of the inside tables. It is attached to an office building, so we found the underground parking to be extremely easy(but remember this was a Sunday afternoon). Both the hamburgers, and the garlic fries, were terrific! Even the service was extremely friendly, unlike what is described in some of the other reviews.

Pros: easy weekend parking, great burgers, great views of Bay

04/01/2005 Posted by sfbarspider

Tall, Strong, flavorful beers always flowing at Gordon Biersch- my favorite is the blonde ale. Also try having a beer on the patio when it's sunny...well designed restaurant with a comfortable feel.

Pros: Beer, Fresh Food, Spacious Bar

10/19/2004 Posted by mjohnson2000

I give the benefit of the doubt to everyone. But this woman (or girl) as she wanted to be called was beyond unpleasant. She took a perfectly good night out with friends and ruined our evening at GB. It doesn't take much to be a good hostess...(here's your table, you're waiter will be __... BOOM that's it...) but insulting guests when they are complementing them for their hard work is mind boggling. Then the food came. Ice cold. $25 dollar steak that looked like it had been dragged behind a car on mission street. Ahi that was seared nicely, but had ice crystals in the middle. Potatoes are great though.

Pros: Fries

Cons: , Food In General

03/06/2003 Posted by mhkim57

Whether you're in SF, San Jose, Palo Alto or even Memphis, TN, you can always expect great beer. I'm always game for a cold Marzen but I especially enjoy their seasonal beers like the Mai Bock and Winter Bock. The food hits the spot and if you're a garlic lover, get the garlic fries!!! The bartenders and waitstaff are great. I've been a regular for several years now and if you like good microbrews in a laid back setting, you will be too!

Pros: Great Microbrews, Scene, Bartenders/Waitstaff

Cons: Can get crowded

01/26/2003 Posted by lord_humongous

I have eaten here a few times and the food is always good but the service is always terrible. The wait staff apparently has no idea what they're doing and they have a great way of making you feel like a nuisance just for being there. It can also get very loud in there, making conversation difficult. Their beers are also below average in my opinion. But like everyone else says, the garlic fries are great.

Pros: garlic fries, good food

Cons: poor service, crowded, no parking