We ended up at The Bourbon Pear because we had family in town staying nearby, and what started as a convenient choice turned into a place I'd happily drive back to. The interior was a nice set up. Not too loud but a little low on the lighting. We kicked things off with the hush puppies. They were crispy, hot, and really good... then the cinnamon butter entered the chat. I appreciate the creativity, but my brain couldn't decide if I was eating an appetizer or breakfast toast. Good hush puppies though. The crispy Brussels sprouts were fantastic. I've had a similar version with lemon at Station 16, so I found myself wanting to grab a lemon wedge out of habit. That said, they were still delicious and disappeared quickly. My cousin ordered the Salisbury steak and absolutely loved it. It was cooked perfectly, tender, and full of flavor. My other cousin had the New York steak and said they nailed the temperature and seasoning. I ordered the Bourbon Chicken, and the flavors were outstanding. My only tiny complaint is the sauce. It was so generous that my mashed potatoes eventually surrendered and became mashed potato soup. I'd still order it again because the flavor was worth it but maybe ask for the sauce on the side. My son had the Southwest Salad and cleaned the bowl, which is about as close to a Michelin star as a parent can give. The service was friendly, the food came out looking as good as it tasted, and everyone at the table genuinely enjoyed their meal. Finding a restaurant where nobody is eyeing someone else's plate with regret is harder than it should be, but The Bourbon Pear pulled it off. We'll definitely be making the drive back to Livermore. read more

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Okay, so I'm NOT a fan of this place. I had the potato skins and the green salad. First off, the potato skins sucked. Just dry and lukewarm. The salad had too much dressing and was overpriced. Had to wait forever for the ranch dressing which made the potato skins even colder. My friend had the fried chicken salad which also had lukewarm fried chicken. Service was non existent. Like, we had to wait for water, napkins, food, check, the waiter did not care at all. I will not be back. read more

The Bourbon Pear - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

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Party of 5 on a Sunday Evening before the dinner rush. We were greeted and sat promptly by a very nice hostess. Our server came over and introduced herself and asked if we would like any cocktails and offered us water and gave us some time to pick out what we would like to eat. He was fast, friendly and attentive. The food here is exceptionally good, especially for the prices. I feel like the prices are very good and reasonable, especially in today's time. On top of the fact that everything that we ordered here on both of our visits have been phenomenal and taste and presentation. The atmosphere is nice. The aesthetics are pretty. It does get a little bit loud, but that's understandable as everyone is there to have a good time and a good meal. We had the Salisbury steak, Reyes, beef, short rib, the flank steak, and I personally had the grilled cheese inside of smoked tomato soup. The tomato soup is literally the best tomato soup I've ever had in my life. The grilled cheese is cooked to perfection and together they are just a wow meal. Can't wait to go back to try more dishes. read more

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A place after my heart. Monday and Tuesday best days to come in, specials both days, all day long. Great happy hour from 2:30-5:30 M-F as well. Staff is lovely; talented, friendly and always ensure their guests have the best experience possible. Food is top-notch. Order the Cajun Fettuccine and add mushrooms, it's one of the best dishes in town. So flavorful, expertly seasoned, chicken remains moist and the pasta soaks up the sauce. Bourbon Pear is in the running for the best restaurant in Livermore and if you wanted to put it in the number one spot you'd be more than justified. read more

The Bourbon Pear - Tuesday Jambalaya special. Perfect amount of heat. Be sure to order an extra scoop of rice because it'll soak up that awesome sauce. - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

When a friend from out of town wanted to meet here, I was excited and said yes! It is across the street from the Yin Yin and kitty corner from the Donut Wheel, both longtime establishments. They open at 11:30 and we were the first guests to walk through their doors on this Thursday. The host sat us way in the back. Their menu is intriguing with starters, soups, salads, burgers and entrees. We ordered: Black & Blue salad - romaine, filet tips, bleu cheese crumbles, tomato with crispy onions on top, a very pretty salad. My friend is a huge fan of bleu cheese so this was the salad for her. She especially enjoyed the protein, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles as well as the bleu cheese dressing. She mentioned the crispy onions added an extra crunch. The meat was cooked medium like she requested. Sedona chicken sandwich - chicken breast, green chili, cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato with choice of soup or salad. My sandwich was just okay. It was missing that wow factor that I was expecting. Chicken unfortunately did not have much flavor and the bun fell apart so I had to eat it with knife and fork. Service was okay. No one came back to ask how our food tasted nor did they refill my water. The place did get busier closer to 12:30 and perhaps they needed more help? The interior is pretty and tastefully decorated but it gets noisy as the restaurant fills up. My other friend that lives in Livermore gets take-out often from here and she loves their BLT and mac and cheese. read more

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Food was good and very reasonable and I like the atmosphere too! I cannot wait to go back! read more

The Bourbon Pear - Old fashion - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

Yum! Yum! Yum! Brought my parents here after a day of shopping, it was delicious! Our waitress was friendly and helpful, she was very knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, they also have outdoor seating. I can't say enough about the food, everything blew our minds! So delicious! read more

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It feels like a very average downtown spot - not terrible, but nothing that really stands out either. The space is pretty tight, the design is forgettable, and the overall vibe doesn't leave much of an impression. Sitting near the entrance was especially uncomfortable since it was drafty and chilly, which isn't ideal on a Friday night. Loved the giant pictures on the walls though. The pricing is on the higher side for what's being offered. Snacks felt overpriced, and drinks being close to $20 set expectations that just weren't met. Food-wise, the loaded bread was left behind on the table and didn't get much attention, and the hush puppies came out a bit dry. Service was all over the place throughout the night - sometimes attentive, other times disorganized which made the experience feel inconsistent. Overall, it's an okay option if you're already in downtown Livermore, but the value and experience don't really match the prices. read more

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This is a tough review. We arrived at 6 pm with a party of 20 (reservations had been confirmed at 4 pm that day) only to be told that our table was given to another party. But they made it right after about 20 minutes. I had the Salisbury steak and my wife had the butternut squash ravioli with brown butter and sage. The Salisbury steak was okay. The brown gravy had no flavor. The ravioli was oddly sweet. We did share the pear quesadilla, which was really yummy. read more

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Went to The Bourbon Pear with a group and had such a wonderful time. Our service was great the whole night. The waiter was attentive and helpful answering menu questions. Drinks were strong, but complimented the garlic fries appetizer well. Our table ordered the Mac and cheese, salmon, fried chicken and short ribs. Yum yum the short ribs were maybe one of the best I've had. Everything came out quickly even though it was a busy Friday night. read more

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Late afternoon, too late for lunch (kinda) too early for dinner (kinda) 4:15pm I say kinda because they still service everything you want. Service.. the bartender gave us menus took our order and served them alll with a beautiful smile. Food. OMG the best French Dip the ever had. Not your then sliced meat. But thick slices and very tender. All was excellent thanks to all that made it possible. Great team at Bourbon Pear, in Livermore read more

In short: all the food was delicious, ambience delightful, and a great dinner all around The appetizers were great- the fondue and the pear quesadilla were particularly delicious. The pear quesadilla had a chutney sauce that is a must to put on as it pears (pun intended) perfectly with the Brie cheese. Dinner was good as well- but the one caveat is the names for the foods are.. generous. The cat fish po' boy for instance is not a po boy but rather a cat fish burger, and the French dip is not what you would traditionally thing and instead is was a whole piece of steak. Both of which were very tasty but perhaps now that you would expect. One last nice part was we had some very delightful live music. Often times background music can be distracting but this was the perfect balance and a great list of songs. The music was by BryceAMusic read more

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The food was great, mocktails were tasty, service was amazing! Sitting outside and people watch, a must! Love it here! read more

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That was the most amazing pork with pear I hav ever had....totally new taste....new fav in Livermore

The food was excellent! I got the short rib. It was tender and very tasty. The piece was larger than any short rib I have gotten before. The potatoes and carrots which accompanied it were fabulous. My friend got the shrimp and grits. She said they were good as well. It was very crowded and the waitress was running. She was friendly and polite. We ate outside. The seating area was shaded and comfortable. read more

The Bourbon Pear - Short Rib. - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

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Great spot for dinner in downtown Livermore. I ordered the rodzilla burger and it was delicious! Burger was well cooked and onions were a delicious addition. Would go without the fries next time. We sat outside and it was gorgeous. Great service, great cocktails (and mocktails). Other people in my party ordered the short rib: good but over salted and chicken pasta (also good!). Would definitely return to this spot. read more

I went right before lunch so seating was easy on a holiday Monday. The food was very good. I had the special, tomatoe soup and grilled cheese. I also had a power pear martini and oh my God!!! It was so delish. I would have had another one but I was in a rush. Everyone was very nice from the hostess to the waiter. I will go back again, if only for that martini! read more

This is our first time to this restaurant. I went with the Nashville chicken sandwich and a side salad. I like the fact that it was breaded chicken and not grilled for this particular order. The heat was average for a Nashville, hot chicken and the flavor was more in the buffalo sauce as an appetizer we ordered the hush puppies. The only downside was when I got the bill. It was $69 and they charged me for $85. When I questioned it, they added somebody else's wine to my order even after they brought me the ticket I found this to be a little disturbing and unorthodox. They were nice and fixed the mistake but I kind of felt like it was a mistake that shouldn't have happened and had I just signed and gave a tip. I would've never caught it until later. read more

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Amazing Restaurant and 12 min away from the Outlets! Everything here is knock out the park. I mean the cocktails were tasty and had the right amount of kick. The cheesy appetizers were all gooey and very comforting. Paired well with their signature cocktails. But their mains were to notch. I love seeing a big plate and loved the huge portions here. Went here with friends and we all got something different. They had a bunch of southern style cuisine and we definitely tasted the southern comfort here. Staff was super friendly and helped us decide which items to get. Definitely recommend coming here after a full day of shopping in the outlets! read more

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This restaurant has a great selection of food! Unfortunately, I'm participating in a fitness challenge and had to go for a healthier item on the menu which was delicious -- Shrimp Louis. I swapped their Louis Sauce for a Vinaigrette due to the fitness challenge but the food was still delicious. The grilled char marks on the shrimp were great! Everyone else at my table really enjoyed their food! By the end of the meal, all plates were empty which is a good sign. Additionally, our waitress was very kind. I unfortunately didn't get her name, she was a sweet small blonde woman. I asked her if she could do a little birthday song for our friend, and she happily did so & even asked for the birthday girls name which made it a nice personal touch. Overall great experience! Would love to come back and try all their other foods once my fitness challenge is over. read more

The Bourbon Pear - Shrimp Louis - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

I met up with my ex-wife and my daughter and her boyfriend for dinner to celebrate Christmas. We chose the Bourbon Pear in Livermore because we've known the chef/owner Rodney since 2001. Rodney's first cafe/restaurant was called the Peasant and the Pear located in San Ramon. Boy has Rodney come a long way since then. My first impression of the Bourbon Pear is the ambience. Nice and quaintly located in downtown Livermore. There is both indoor and outdoor dining available. We sat outside since it was an unusual warm night in December. The second impression was the menu. Everything on the menu looks very appetizing. Our order included Cajun chicken pasta, Salisbury steak, NY strip and a Pork Chop. Appetizers was a warm loaf of sourdough bread and crispy Brussel sprouts. Rod's wife Cindy took our order and checked on us frequently with great hospitality. read more

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We decided to go here for dinner because we'd been wanting to try it for a while. The decor and vibes were pretty good and our waitress was super nice! That's about where all the good ends. We got the hush puppies which were mediocre at best. I read a few reviews where people said these were amazing and I have only come to the conclusion that these are the only hush puppies people have ever had in their lives. My husband got the chicken sandwich (not hot, as we were going to both share with our infant daughter). He said it was equally as mediocre. I got the catfish po'boy... or at least that's what I ordered. This is not a po'boy, this is a sandwich. I was slightly confused when it came to the table but I shrugged it off. If it was good, who cares if they called it the wrong thing. But it wasn't good. I ate about half of it but the catfish was under seasoned and incredibly mushy. The bun tasted stale as well. I picked at the other half of the fish but ended up not finishing. I had ordered regular fries but got garlic fries but they brought regular fries, as my daughter wouldn't eat the garlic fries. Another review said "you really can never go wrong with garlic fries" and they went wrong. Overly greasy and the garlic tastes like it's from a jar, not fresh. The fries themself were over cooked and some of them were hard. This was the restaurant that has now convinced me I'm going to stick to my main places here in Livermore and no longer venture out because it just makes me sad. read more

First time to Livermore Bourbon Pear ( I've been to the Walnut Creek location). Vibe is very nice and open and airy. Nice bar set up. The food was amazing. We shared the truffle Mac and Cheese, the truffle garlic fries and pear quesadilla and these were all amazing plates. Our table had the Rodzilla burger and these BLT which were hits. Service was a little inconsistent- servers were very nice but made some mistakes in the order. Some minor speed bumps but the servers corrected the mistakes quickly. It's a great place to have lunch - strong sandwiches, burgers and appetizers- nice bar menu. We will be back! read more

I love the atmosphere in here but I love their food more! The service has been very slow at lunches, but at least I usually have hush puppies (proper hush puppies!) to hold me over. The caesar salad is excellent while you wait as well! I've had the Bourbon Chicken (think Chicken Marsala but with bourbon) and my husband consistently gets the amazing pork chops. The chef skulls here are top notch and everything is always expertly cooked. Their cocktails are also perfect. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant and will be going again next month! read more

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The service was great even when my waiter was busy other staff came to check in on me. The food es excellent. I had a filet mignon salad that was sooooo good! I had a great experience here. It was very busy and the tables were a little close together but the place was really nice regardless. read more

The Bourbon Pear - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

Went with a gf for my belated dinner. We both ordered the seared salmon and it was delish! The outside was nice and crispy with perfect seasoning. The shrimp appetizer was good but nothing special. I also ordered a paper plane cocktail and it was pretty tasty as well. It was a nice warm evening so we sat outside. Service was good, but I did I asked for paper napkins several times and never received it. My gf mentioned it was a belated bday dinner and they don't do anything special. read more

A small spot in downtown Livermore. (Parking is a little challenging.) The staff seemed nice, just a little slow to take our order and bring the appetizer. (There was a big party going on.) The food was fine but not many adjectives come to mind to describe it. It all looked nice but was kind of plain. read more

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Pleasantly pleased with the food and service at The Bourbon Pear. We all enjoyed the potato skins, black and blue salad, and Bourbon salad. The salmon and risotto dish was very garlicky and a bit on the salty side. Drinks were good especially the peppermint patty martini. The waitress came several times to make sure we had everything we needed, and she offered us extra bread for our fondue. read more

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Decided to check out The Bourbon Pear to try something new for a birthday dinner! We ordered the Brussels sprouts, Caesar salad, and the lamb shank. Both the Brussels sprouts and lamb shank could have used a lot more flavor; they were quite bland for our taste. The Caesar salad was good. You can add 3 anchovies for an extra $2. In terms of ambiance it's very loud in there - perfect for a group of friends or happy hour but too loud for a date. I would be open to coming back to try their specials or happy hour! read more

The Bourbon Pear - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

Had dinner with friends at 6:10 and the wait for my party of 6 was about 45 minutes (we were quoted 30 but ppl staying to drink and hang out is not the business' fault) so I don't count this against them. They do not take reservations, so either bring your patience or don't go if you are super hungry, as it may take a while during peak times. They do bring out food pretty fast, so that is a plus. I like that they have a kid's menu and a toy box for them to select a prize upon entry. The place was full and decor was modern with a lot of wood and posters. It was very loud inside so trying to converse was very difficult. We could barely hear one another at the table. It was a tad overwhelming and I am rarely one to complain about noisy restaurants. Service was fine despite our waiter being very busy. Items ordered: Kid's chicken tenders- good sized portion with crispy fries Grilled cheese- I ordered this for my child and he didn't seem to enjoy it. He ate about 3 bites Smoked tomato soup- Flavorful and the smokiness added a nice touch. I enjoyed this a lot! Side salad with ranch- My friend ordered this. Looked fine Pulled pork sandwich- My friend ordered this and she enjoyed her meal. Bourbon Chicken- Solid dish with 2 pieces of chicken breast, mashed potatoes, spinach, and a mushroom-garlic cream sauce that was very soupy. I enjoyed the favor and textures. Fried chicken special- I didn't like the honey, as it was too sweet for my taste. My dining companion said the white meat was dry. Portion size was good Pumpkin bread pudding- delicious dessert! Prickly pear margarita- I enjoyed this drink Sourdough appetizer- everyone enjoyed this Hush puppies- was just okay. Blood orange-tini- nice presentation and a good, tart drink! Minus a star for the horrible acoustics, as I left with a headache. Food was hit n miss depending on what you ordered. read more

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Great service, good And ambiance was nice. Seating does feel like you sitting on top of the next table or your having dinner with strangers a bit lol but would recommend the food And service is great we'll be back read more

Okay guys I'm going to be the one to say it. WAY overpriced, and not that great of food. I would much rather go down the road a bit to Sauced for a way better burger and maybe even a little cheaper. You will not catch me here again after paying what I did for a regular burger and some regular fries. The cajun on the fries was good but definitely not worth the up charge. My fiancé got their fried chicken special and he said it wasn't anything special. It is supposed to be a honey batter but it was more batter than honey and chicken combined. Not worth getting. Just a hip restaurant trying to be different but falling short. I'm so bummed too because the reviews were pretty high but the food didn't live up to the hype. read more

The Bourbon Pear - Burger - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

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Stopped by Bourbon Pear in Livermore and had a fantastic meal. We started with garlic fries (you really can never go wrong with them--crispy, garlicky, and addictive) and the pear quesadillas. The quesadillas were a delightful surprise: the sweet, juicy pear paired with melty cheese created a lovely sweet‑and‑savory contrast that felt creative and completely satisfying. It was a very busy Sunday but the server made sure everyone was well taken care of. For mains we had the fried catfish with hush puppies -- the hush puppies absolutely stole the show with a crunchy exterior and tender, flavorful interior. The blackened salmon was reliably excellent: perfectly seasoned, nicely charred on the outside and moist inside -- a safe bet that delivered. My cousin's chicken was a hit as well. Overall I loved the meal and the inventive flavors; I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommended. read more

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Was here on Saturday around 6 and the place was packed! But we found a spot at the bar. They were slammed but got us our drinks just in time for our table to be ready. The wait was much shorter than expected. It's a comfortable place to relax and have a good time with friends. All six of us had a good time being able to chat. Yes it's loud in there but that means they are doing a great job. The food was excellent. We ordered loaded sourdough bread and Brussel sprouts for the table. Yummy! Gotta get the sourdough. It was amazing. Some of the outstanding dishes were the bourbon chicken and salisbury steak. Yum! Great food, excellent service and reasonable prices. Oh yeah, we will be back. Good job folks. read more

The Bourbon Pear - Old fashioned - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

Enjoyed the food and ambiance here immensely! We arrived mid-afternoon on Friday and it wasn't terribly busy yet. The menu options are mostly American food and some with a Pear spin. Our server was great, very attentive and checked on us several times to ensure we were doing well. We ordered the hush puppies (AMAZING!), a burger, and a chicken sandwich. All were excellent but the hush puppies were hands down the best and the honey butter was SO good. Definitely check this spot out if you're in the area! read more

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Great Lunch Spot... over the summer we have service, food, a location perfection.Great staff... read more

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This unique place is a key spot to visit, eclectic menu with fabulous food and drink pairings, helpful staff with pairing etc and wonderfully enjoyable food and drinks. This will be our new favorite spot to frequent. Would 100% recommend mid week for relaxed atmosphere with time to chat with the lovely staff behind the bar. Came with the wife for our 27th anniversary and we had the best time. Will definitely be back for more read more

I can't even think of one slightly negative thing to say about The Bourbon Pear. Everything from the food, to the cocktails, to the service and the atmosphere are all awesome. Get the shrimp & grits! read more

The Bourbon Pear - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

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Sat at the bar with just my wife and I and after that, it was amazing. The service was fantastic, the vibes in there were amazing. Had the pull apart bread, WOW! It was delicious. The service that we got , that's what earned the 5 stars. We were sitting at the bar for almost 2 hours, just a date night with my wife and I, they didn't rush us or even get the feeling that they were. Highly recommended stopping by. read more

Welcoming staff and lively atmosphere. Call phone #925-495-4566 to insure a table on busy days. Food and service are great. Many offerings for all tastes and full bar options too. We enjoyed the short ribs and French dip sandwich, delicious! Thank you servers for a delightful meal! read more

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