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    Grillin & Chillin Alehouse

    3.5 (433 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    Bbq Tri-Tip Sandwich
    Vanessa H.

    Back here again. They ran out of the pulled brisket sliders, but the pulled pork didn't disappoint. I honestly don't see why there aren't more reviews for this place. Stop by while the beer is cold!

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    ken t.

    Looking for a sport bar in Hollister, Grillin and chillin in s your place. Great selection of beers, good bar food and friendly service. This is where I go to watch a game

    Cowboy burger
    Nancy C.

    I didn't want to like this place, their Alehouse location f'd up steak so badly the first (and last) time I went. I got a cowboy burger with fries, and it was HUGE and delicious (and very, very messy). Fries were crispy outside, tender inside, and hot. I'd recommend this place for burgers. That steak at the Alehouse was so terribly cooked that I don't dare try steak here.

    Christie Lynn D.

    Angel was our server. Love the rockin music and the hometown feel. Very friendly and clean. Gender neutral restrooms. :) McKenna readily assisted. Gotta say the servers are able to carry some food. Holy moly. Thanks for the smiles

    They have games too!

    Thank you to the amazing owner and staff for coming through last minute to save my son's 1st birthday party!! Due to the rain we needed an indoor venue in less than a week, and they accommodated ALL our vendors and our menu to make everything so smooth and stress free.. We can't thank them enough!! Thank you Bliss for your support and we can't wait to book for future events!!

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    1 year ago

    Angel is amazing!!! Love this place because of her! Great drink options and fun company.

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    Thank you Karisma for the review and thinking of us and Angel.

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    Thank you so much for stopping in.

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    Amazing staff, good ambiance, and yummy food. We had a great time as a family. We will definitely be back!

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    Thank you Dawson for thinking of us at the Alehouse

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    Kayce is amazing and so attentive. She made our experience here so great! 10/10 service

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    Kayce and Susan were great at being prompt with my drink. Atmosphere wa great. Great team work.

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    Food is amazing and service is excellent . Great place to chill after work or take the family for a dinner out

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    Too expensive for one dish and they don't give you much for the price you pay. Nice environment but could use some minor improvements.

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    Great staff. Friendly service. Plenty of selections on the menu and everything is good.

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    Tri tip sandwich.... NO steak ums here!
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