Sidetrack is great, but not excellent. And that's okay! First time tonight, in time for happy hour, service was prompt, food came out piping hot, and that's always a good sign! French fries weren't sitting out. We'd come back and try other goodies on the menu, too many great choices, also wish we had room for dessert. Clean, plenty of tables. Portobello sandwich needs some more fillers to give it some volume, everything smashed down to 1" thickness. Pesto and cheese were great in it. The side romaine salad was refreshing, love when I can taste the crunch of carrots and cucumber. The crab melt came with a ton of hot fresh French fries. So many, we didn't finish them! Will be back! Must. Save. Room. For. Dessert. read more

We came to this restaurant 2x in two weeks. The first time was for my birthday, and we sat outside because they are dog friendly! It wasn't the warmest day, but they had outdoor heaters for us which is always a nice option. I was picked this place because we wanted a more casual place to celebrate now that I have a newborn. We noticed the smell of amazing BBQ and our server told us about their weekend specials and how they smoke the meat the day before. Definitely a teaser! On my birthday, everyone order sandwiches or burgers and no one was disappointed. I also want to shout out their sweet potato fries and ranch dressing. *chef kiss* Fast forward to this past Friday, we arrived around 6:30 only to be told that the burnt end sliders & ribs were sold out 10 minutes before we got there! *shucks* We ended up getting the brisket sandwich (not pictured) and asked for a side of BBQ sauce. It was really good, the meat was tender & you could taste the smoked flavor. We also ordered BBQ chicken wings, birria tacos, and a side of sweet potato fries. Everything was good again. We can't wait to try the sliders/ribs, and we will make sure we get there earlier next time! Oh, and I tried their strawberry guava sour in a can! It was so refreshing!! read more

Sidetrack Bar + Grill - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I was bringing a large party to a concert at the Firehouse. I decided to bring the group of 37 out to dinner prior to the concert. My to go choice of late has been Sidetrack Bar & Grill. I call the owner Todd a week prior to the event. Todd was so easy to work with, and he came through big time. Everything went very smoothly, and we could not have received better service, our waitress was exceptional. Good selection of food & drink. Our time at Sidetrack was enjoyable, and we were able to get to our concert on time. Thank you Todd, and the Sidetrack Team! read more

Side track has become our go to restaurant. The menu has varieties different pub type dishes. The wait people are very friendly. My fav dish is the jumbo shrimp crab louie salad. The ingredients are fresh and plentiful. The beer selection is good. Good local Place. read more

Sidetrack Bar + Grill - Fish and chips - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Honestly, it was okay. Nothing spectacular. It's a nice location with plenty of parking. The interior looks nice too. They have a nice patio area for outdoor dining. The food was pretty basic for a pub. I ordered the Jumbo Shrimp and Crab Louie Salad. What I got was 3 tiny shrimp, some shredded crab like meat on top of 6 lettuce leaves, stacked on top of each other like a deck of cards. There was barely half an avocado and hard boiled egg. My mom got the Chicken Marsala. She said it tasted sour. We did get an appetizer, the Austin eggrolls. We weren't impressed. The corn pieces in it were hard and gummy. Overall, I'm sure it's a nice pub, but since neither of us drinks, we were there for the food. It wasn't up to par. Average. We don't plan on coming back, unless we decide to take up drinking. read more

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This is a cool casual spot to grab a bite with friends. I ate with my friends and initially sat inside while waiting for them as it was hot outside. It smelled a bit inside and there were plenty of empty tables. We requested to sit outside when my friends arrived and the manager? (older waitress who seemed like she was in charge) gave a bit attitude but still moved us. We sat outside in the back, which had a bunch of filled tables. We ordered some appetizers and drinks and entrees. We had onion rings, fried pickles, and ahi tuna poke with wonton chips. The apps were okay. Standard bar food. I had a warm crab sandwich and side salad for my entree. I wasn't into the crab sandwich as much. It was a bit salty and tasted like canned crab. We enjoyed our time, but I think I would order different foods if I were to come back. read more

Sidetrack Bar + Grill - Onion rings, fried pickles, ahi poke - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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This place is always packed--maybe because of the location or the vibe--but to me, it's always just been okay. The food is decent, but nothing that really stands out. They do have a solid selection of draft beer, and the service is consistently friendly and fast. Overall, not a bad spot, but it's never one of my go-to picks in downtown Pleasanton. read more

Nice ambiance, quick service and friendly staffs. The food is great. I'm on keto diet and I found it hard to get something to eat. Limited menu selection. read more

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Best place for outdoor dining in downtown pleasanton. The heater in the patio kept us warm. I visited a few times here with my dogs and the waitresses have been very nice. I highly recommend any dog owners to come here for outdoor dining experience. Burgers and fries are pretty good. Great outdoor dining experience overall. You can pay with your phone so don't worry about carrying your credit card. read more

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I have been here many times. The food is always good & the servers are always helpful and very friendly! Nice lunch spot.

The Sidetrack is a fun and family place. The service was pretty good. The food was amazing though. This is a nice place to go to in Pleasanton downtown. read more

Great customer service! It was a nice sunny day, so we stopped here for a bite to eat on the patio.It was just as the Farmer's Market was shutting down which was great, because there was plenty of parking. The food was delicious. Our waiter Eduardo was friendly, and he was always smiling. The tater tots seem to be one of the most popular dishes there. It has cheese, guacamole, pieces of thick bacon, and some special guacamole sauce on it (yum yum). This is a definite go to spot when in the area. read more

I came to yelp because this place did NOT disappoint! I'll be honest, there are a lot of younger workers here so I didn't think I would be getting the amazing service I did. Our server was very personable , and we got checked on by any server who was passing by which was nice. All the staff working here seem like they genuinely enjoy what they do, and I have to say that is a reflection of management- happy employees equal happy customers :) Now the food i got sweet chili wings and only shared one wing with my husband I ate the rest to myself because they were that good lol I also had the crab sandwich which they can serve you hot or cold which I love that they give you that option. It was delicious and the couple who ordered it next to us agreed as well. My husband and I were split on the drinks I thought they were strong , he didn't so I guess it depends on your tolerance . But order the MANGO MARGARITA !! thank me later :) Husband had the Little Red corvette and I think it's called the Irish lemonade ? He loved the flavors of both but again didn't feel the drink was strong enough . It is a family restaurant which offers inside and outdoor seating with heat . We plan to visit again and eat outside , we for sure will come back soon great place ! read more

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I've grown up in Pleasanton been here many times. Highly disappointed. The food is not great. This last time food was cold . My grilled cheese with Mac was awful! Soggy and fries were cold. My husband's sandwich same! Cold and bland. I come here for atmosphere but this was the last time. read more

We had a company lunch for around 35 people at Sidetrack. I had been working with the owner Todd for a few weeks to setup the event. I would love to recommend this restaurant. We are on the patio and it was so comfortable, it was raining outside and they have heaters everywhere this no one was cold. The food..... was so TASTY! We really loved the scoozies And the Thai cauliflower!! We also ordered the favorite dessert for people to share, which was a HUGE hit! I would have an event here in a heartbeat! Thank you Todd and all the wonderful servers! read more

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Was there to meet a friend and I'm not local there. The place looks nice and clean. It had strange chlorine smell from cleaning that was very strong to levels of off putting. We chose to sit outside. The beer selection was very main stream and not much of interesting stuff. The food had vegan label available, but very few options. Even the beyond burger was with something that made it not vegan. It didn't advertise as vegan place and it is not. The service was nice, but very slow. It cool to give people time to make up their mind, but food usually arrives sooner. I started to wonder where's the beer. It has its own parking lot. read more

We have eaten here approximately 5 times. The food is pretty good but portions are small.. I usually get the Pecos salad, which is just ok, but I'm looking for something a little healthier.. My boyfriend gets the burger and says it's great. Today I tried the pork tacos. You get three tacos on a plate with no sides for $18. The meat was delicious, but I was still hungry.. The big miss at this restaurant is the service! They hire young inexperienced servers who can be seen congregating while your drink is empty.. Tonight ours forgot to add the pretzel appetizer to our order.. That mixed with my skimp taco plate left me eating my kids tater tots.. I want to like this place but I have to wonder why they can't get it together? I was there from 5-6 pm and they were not busy.. This is why. read more

We recently hosted a company event at this venue and couldn't have been more pleased. The food was excellent, the service was attentive, and the beverage selection was outstanding. Even in December, the patio was warm and comfortable, creating a great atmosphere for our event. The location was convenient with easy parking, which made the experience even better. We would highly recommend this venue for company events or group gatherings. - Ghirardelli Associates read more

Delicious drinks and entrees. Bartender was incredibly efficient and friendly. Pretty lowkey atmosphere, not too loud but still entertaining. Would recommend! read more

Sidetrack Bar + Grill - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

This place was lively on a Thursday night. I asked my server for a sweeter drink and she recommended the purple rain. However, they are very heavy handed here and drinks taste like straight liquor. The fries were standard but they came out hot and slightly crispy. The wings were good and they came with ranch. Good place to go to if you like strong drinks. read more

Sidetrack Bar + Grill - Purple rain - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Sidetrack is a solid 4.5 out 5 - great food and drinks but what makes it stand out is the staff. Staff members, especially those who have been there for some time, make you feel welcome and greet you like friends. I appreciate the great service. If I have any complaints is that I would like to see them be a bit more creative with their beer choices, but even that I can't fault too much. read more

We wanted to go to our favorite restaurant because for the first time on Mother's Day we were now grandparents! Our sweet waitress was named Regan. She told us to wait 9 minutes in order for brunch to be over at 1. Therefore, we were able to order our favorite dishes. A lady came to our table and asked if we had been helped. We said, "Yes." We told her how sweet Regan was, and we did not realize we were talking to her Mother! read more

I always recommend this place when family come into town and ask what's good in Pleasanton. I love their beet and goat cheese stack. I don't think I've ever had a bad experience with any of the food. The bartenders and owner always recognize me and it feels very comfy there! Great ambiance!! read more

My wife & I came while visiting downtown Pleasanton. The restaurant is one block off of Main Street which is great. It was a Saturday around 2pm so it was busy but not crowded. We were served by Eduardo who was friendly and upbeat. The menu was varied and a bit more options that we expected. There is seating outside but we chose to stay inside. Plenty of TV's to watch if that is important. We ordered two salads an Ahi Tuna & seared Salmon. I also ordered a cup of New England clam chowder. I should have ordered a bowl as I could not keep my wife away from it. Probably the best chowder I have ever tasted. Maybe will go back for a bowl soon. Salads were fresh & plentiful. We split a chocolate cake which was also very good. Overall a great experience without breaking the bank. (Restroom was very clean.) The Mrs. & I will visit again. We also met one of the managers Karen who was great helping us out with some questions. read more

Had brunch here this past weekend, and really loved the setting, great neighborhood, plenty of indoor and patio seating options, a full bar, and just a relaxing atmosphere on a sunny Sunday morning. I was looking forward to some good food, as I had drank a lot the night before and was hoping to get something in my system. The food options were great (menu items like pastrami hash, breakfast scoozzi!, and french toast layered in ham and swiss cheese). But i ended up getting the Hangover Burger ("cause the egg hangs over")... it was okay taste-wise, melty cheese, tangy sauce, but the meat lacking in seasoning... didn't cure my hangover, but presentation was incredible. Each of my friends got the Cubano sandwich and thought it was amazing! I liked that you could pick from so many different sides. We got tater tots, onion rings, and garlic fries to go along with our different dishes. Although the waitstaff and servers were all friendly, they didn't seem very organized. After a young waiter said he was our server, he never returned with our waters. Then another girl said she was going to be our server, and we asked for waters again, finally getting them after a long wait. Then the first guy returned and we told him some other girl was helping us already since he had disappeared for so long. The food took unreasonably long to be served to our table as well. And when we needed other items, no one came by to help us or check on us for long periods of time. When paying the bill, it took them hella long to run our card. Then after we paid and signed, another staff member came by and asked if we were ready for our check. Wow, these young folks don't really have a good system or don't communicate well as a team. So overall, food is good, environment is good, and street parking outside is free and easy. But service needs improvement. Wait time for everything here was ridiculously long (except initially getting seated when we first entered the restaurant), so just be aware if you're super hungry or have an agenda for the day. read more

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Great spot to go for brunch! we absolutely the brisket breakfast burritos . Would definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

Sidetrack Bar + Grill - I love brisket! - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

It's a cute local spot; you can tell they have their regulars. The food was decent and the portions are good. The meal was 120$, which to me, is vastly overpriced. The service is so so, seems like a bunch of unmotivated teens; although I do have to say the food runners are very sweet and attentive. Overall decent experience, but don't see a need to go back. They do have free parking in a private lot and it's a prime location. read more

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This place is delish! We stopped by during St. Patty's Day brew crawl and all you need to know are these three words: Irish. Spring. Rolls. read more

Sidetrack Bar + Grill - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I would like to share about my consistent HAPPY experience at Sidetrack! My family and I have been regular customers since Sidetrack opened and it is still our #1 spot in Pleasanton. We feel very welcomed and like family there because of the friendly staff and the time they take to get to know us. The food is so delicious too, great variety of appetizers and the salads are my favorite! My kids love their menu especially the milkshakes. I also enjoy the events and entertainment, it is fun to see the staff getting involved and participating in their celebrations too. See you tomorrow Sidetrack! Beth read more

To me the test of a best in class restaurant is if you are able to visit them multiple times and they are consistently outstanding in all categories. We have visited Sidetrack numerous times over the years and they have been able to consistently give us an awesome experience both food, service and value. We keep waiting for that "off day" that all restaurants experience. So far we have not been disappointed as they somehow have maintained "excellent" in all our ratings. Pleasanton downtown should be proud to have Sidetrack as one of their premier restaurants! read more

* this is a review for the take out service. The workers are all very nice and garlic fries (I got 2 orders of the side...) are delicious. The workers are all relatively young and are also willing to give their recommendations and preferences when asked :) I appreciated the cleanliness of the location (although I did go between the lunch and dinner rush.) The patio/ outdoor seating is very cute and inviting, as well. I'll definitely be back with my husband and my dog :) read more

Surprised how friendly and cool this place is! Place is busy and full of happy families. Liked my fancy burger with interesting condiments. My beer and food were both good here. read more

Absolutely Horrible Service - Never Again! This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a long time. First off, we didn't receive any utensils with our order. Then, although we ordered orange juice, it never arrived -- and neither did our coffee. The servers disappeared entirely, and we had to wait quite a while before any food showed up. When breakfast finally did come, the portions were shockingly small for the price. We ordered the Brisket Breakfast Burrito and Amy's Egg White Omelet. The burrito tasted okay, but again, way too small for $14. The omelet was below average and cost $19 -- ridiculous! To make it worse, we were charged extra ($3+) for tater tots and a fruit basket without being told they were additional. And despite specifically asking for no meat, we found sausage in our eggs. Unacceptable. When the coffee finally arrived (much later), there was no sugar, even though we had clearly asked for it. With no staff around, I had to get up and walk inside just to grab some sugar myself. No one came by to ask if the food was okay or to offer us the bill. I had to flag someone down while they were serving others just to pay. To top it off, they included the orange juice (that we never received) on the bill. After pointing it out, they corrected it but didn't even bother to apologize -- and the juice was meant for my child! There was no option to leave feedback, so I'm leaving this review instead. I gave a 10% tip purely to make a statement about the poor service. Final thoughts: * Brisket burrito: decent taste, small portion. * Amy's egg white omelet: underwhelming, overpriced. * Service: chaotic, unprofessional, and frustrating. Would I go back? No way. One star is generous. read more

Great food and service. Wonderful staff. We had a terrific time there! We enjoyed the friendliness from Todd the owner and his staff Geniese (sp?), Emily and Jesus. The food was really delicious. And the 49ers won! What more do you need? read more

Came here on a Monday for lunch and got a table in the back patio. Ordered the pastrami sandwich with a side salad, avocado egg rolls and totchos (tater tot nachos). My bf did not like his pastrami sandwich. He mentioned that it was not flavorful enough n needed more sauce/mustard in the sandwich. The avocado egg rolls were pretty good, stuffed with avocados. The totchos were not that great. It just had shredded melted cheese instead of nacho cheese. Could have used some pico de Gallo in it as well. Since we were in the back patio, and it was an afternoon on a Monday, there were only two tables in the back and it was a little hard to flag our waiter down for the bill since he was inside most of the time. There were also some flies that kept hovering over our food which was a bit annoying. I wanted to like this place but unfortunately, it was a bit disappointing.. read more

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Service was FANTASTIC. Food not so much.. We came here after attending a show on our way home. The place is too noisy! You cannot hear anyone at the table, so talking during dinner is out. Five of us came in for dinner. 3 has comments on their food. Salmon was too salty, pastrami was soooo dry, and temp of course could have been better. 2 were happy with their choices. Again service was great. She was attentive and checked back all the time. With so many other places to try, we probably will not be back. read more

This is a great spot to grab some delicious food and drink, and catch a game on the multiple TV screens. The service is the best and very friendly. One of my favorite spots in Pleasanton. read more

Nice place to sit down for a beer or drink. They have a nice outdoor seating area and inside is roomy with good seating. The servers are quick and knowledgeable to the menu, they won't keep you waiting. I have had a couple sandwiches here and all were pretty good. The Cuban sandwich is the best out of what I have tried so far. They have an outdoor smoker/grill and they sometimes have special menu items. Last time I was there they had done a brisket and were offering tacos and by the pound options. read more

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Food like earlier mentioned sub par. Typical bar food. Caesar dressing from a nasty jar not made fresh. Pastrami sliced and dry. Servicer was semi attentive but most spent their time chatting with each other. So unless you want drinks only that's where you should go. I would Rather have eaten at Black Bear diner. And that is nasty. read more

Staff really friendly. Outside patio is great. Parking easy to find. Food: - caesar salad: great flavors, well seasoned croutons. Wish they were a little smaller but not a big :) - goat cheese and beat with pesto: tasty tasy - shrimp with vodka sauce: underseasoned, needed salt, and my shrimp was not deveined correctly. Still ate it but could use some improvement read more

Sidetrack Bar + Grill - Fried goat cheese , beets, pesto - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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