The service was good and it was pleasant to sit outside. This was my second visit and unfortunately the food was very disappointing . First visit my Chicken sandwich was undercooked and served on bread that wasn't very fresh. Today's visit was Fondue that was cold and served with one sliced pear and some bread. We have had this fondue at the Danville location and it was great. 2 drinks (cocktail and a wine) and 2 appetizers today for $72 not including gratuity. I don't mind paying for an outing, but please make it good. read more

The staff were really friendly and attentive. The place had a really cool atmosphere as well but I am afraid that is all it had. We had the chicken sandwich and the short braised ribs and we left very disappointed. The chicken in the sandwich had a grey tint and a very weird consistency I told him not to eat it but for the price my husband was going to eat it all..... he is now fighting some demons in the bathroom. My short braised ribs were very dry and overcooked, I did love the carrots and the potatoes but was expecting way more the price. Had some high hopes for this place. Will definitely not be coming back. read more

I will first start with no i didn't complain to management. I came here when this restaurant first opened, it was very good, fresh food, good service. I have visited multiple times since this first visit and each time the food quality and service has declined which is really a bummer. My son and i came tonight. Salmon plate and steak salad, just ok. $100 later and just not worth it. My son stated we could have just gone to Hawaiian bbq for half the price and twice the food and good quality. I really want to support downtown but i just seem to get disappointed each time. I will always give places another try but please try and do better. It is really expensive to eat out, at least try. read more

Bobbi was sweet and amazing. All of the staff is wonderful and you cannot just leave without peartini and lamb shank. So happy for a nice downtown location in Livermore! read more

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Food was amazing. I had the Shrimp and Grits. Loved it . Really nicely spiced. It was busy but they were as attentive as they could be always polite. Took a bit to receive food but that was ok. A little loud but a nice ambiance. You kinda felt like it was a community around you. Dress looked like upscale casual and beyond! I will return read more

The bacon was so hard that it broke a tooth. Felt like biting on a walnut shell. Tried to work with the restaurant and the insurance company and we weren't taken care of. First they claimed the Cobb salad didn't have bacon and then they were corrected and still denied. If you plan to go, hope nothing bad happens because you'll be on your own stuck with the bill. Food should be served chewable. read more

This place is a 15 on a scale of 1-10 lamb shank a must try . Great atmosphere very busy but service spot on. I wish we lived closer I'd be here more often read more

The Bourbon Pear - French dip - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

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Very Loud Food was OK, expected better Would not accept reservations for a party of 4 Wait time 45 minutes on a Sat night at 6pm read more

Yet another RAVE for The Bourbon Pear (2062 First Street) We went for our own "Bandsgiving" (like a Friendsgiving, but with band members and their significant others) There were six of us and there were no problems with seating, but the place was still bustling. I got the smoked tomato soup and Caesar salad, which were both fantastic. I will be craving that tomato soup for weeks to come, and the salad was fresh not over-dressed. The sourdough bread and butter looked and smelled like a dream, though I didn't try any. The cocktails were on point and we all had a wonderful time! Chef Rodney Worth, you've really got a great thing going! Thank you. Everyone at the table got different items and cleaned their plates. read more

My husband and I went on a Friday night at 6:30pm which was a peak time with no reservation. The outside seating was booked out for the night. There was plenty of availability inside to sit. The experience was great even with it being busy. Our server was nice, she did miss the fact we asked for the truffle man c cheese as well however it is a little loud in the restaurant and she just didn't hear us ask. She was very apologetic and still a fabulous server. They sadly had already ran out of the loaded bread and butter for the day so if that is something you're after, plan to go to an earlier seating. The hush puppies were delicious and the cinnamon butter was a good compliment if you like sweet, I preferred them without the butter. Butter was on the side so you could choose your preference. Both the bourbon chicken and the pork chop were DELICIOUS! I definitely would love to go back and try more food. read more

The Bourbon Pear - Bourbon Chicken with mashed potatoes sautéed spinach and mushrooms - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

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Delicious food and great service! Indoor or outdoor dining options. The BLT was tasty and I normally don't eat a lot of fries. These were skinny and crisp just how I like them! read more

Not a big fan after trying this place. The menu leaves room for improvement and the delivery of the food was less than desirable. The food was very blan and dry, not what you would expect for $40-30 entree. The set up of seating is not that great either, seems like you're at the bar or scrunch over to small dinning spot close to neighboring tables. I felt like servers butt was in my face while I ate because they would be taking to table next to us. Also the severs were seemed inexperienced and not worth the price tag since the food didn't live up to its expectation either.... read more

Last night we greatly enjoyed our first visit to Rodney Worth's latest endeavor. I hope he is able to avoid the almost possessed nature of the location. Seems like it's been a dozen different efforts since it first opened its doors. The food, service, and warmth of the staff were impeccable. So why only four stars, you ask. I am horribly old, and it's loud. I ordered the French Dip. Great except the fries were lukewarm. No big deal. But Chef Rod, you blew it BIG TIME on training your fine folks. I ALWAYS ask my servers why is this sandwich called a French Dip. Both of your people I asked were unable to correctly respond. Both promised to return for the story when they could, but neither did. I attribute this to my long and distinguished career in the restaurant bizz. It was always enjoyable to share tales of objectionable or highly unusual patrons while gathered in the back of the house. I could easily imagine a conversation like, "hey, this old guy asked me some crazy crap about a French Dip. What the hell's up with that ? " So be forewarned....next time I will order a Cobb Salad. read more

A great new addition to the Pear chain of restaurants in the East Bay! Chef Rodney Worth has done it again! The food is amazing and in a fantastic location! read more

The Bourbon Pear - Red beans and Rice - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

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*Edited because my star rating wasn't fair and solely based on 1 item. The place, bar and food are otherwise wonderful. Been here 3 times. Drinks are good, love Bobbi, and the food I've tried so far has also been good. However we ordered the grilled cheese, which i think has 4 kinds of cheese, and for $17, SEVENTEEN, there should have been cheese oozing from within imo. It was a to go order and they didnt cut the sandwich either, just fyi if you get to go. Everything else so far is great....and we will be returning soon read more

the whiskey burger was so good, patty was juicy and the bourbon caramelized onions were the star. bartender was super friendly, knew their whiskey selection inside and out. cool spot with a rustic vibe, feels like a cozy cabin in the middle of downtown livermore. read more

We went to bourbon pear last night as a group during the holiday- which can be a tricky thing when restaurants are busy. They Bourbon Pear worked with us to get us in, and we were seated with Justin as our server. Our service was exceptional! The food and drinks were great, and overall it was a great evening out. I felt like the value for the meal was as expected these days, and great portions and quality that makes it a nice option for downtown dining. I'll definitely be back! read more

First time visiting the Bourbon Pear. Food was delicious! I had the Bourbon chicken, and it was plentiful and delicious. Also had a pear martini, which tasted like dessert. Service was good and the place is darling. Highly recommend. read more

Burgers and entrees are delicious and ample. All but one of the appetizers have been great. The only disappointment has been the fondue. It was flavorful but had the thinness of a cheese soup. We chalked it up to new staff. We certainly won't stop returning for one misstep. Worthwhile! read more

My husband and I were excited to try this place out, especially since we're locals living in downtown. We walked in and the vibe seemed like a cool, updated spot. It wasn't very busy, but we're greeted fairly quickly. Both my husband and I ordered the "wagyu burger." Definitely not Wagyu! More like frozen, generic patties from Walmart. For 2 burgers, fries and a coke it was about $56. I find that the prices are high and quality to be below average. Unfortunately, we have no plans of ever returning. I feel like this is the case for most restaurants here with the exception of 2 places. We don't mind paying the higher prices for fresh, good quality food. read more

4 of us had lunch there. Everything served was well liked. The French Onion soup was reported to be the best ever tasted. Potato skin appetizers were excellent! The blue cheese salad dressing was top notch! My Grand Mere chicken breast sandwich was delicious. Serving staff & assistant were welcoming, friendly, helpful & accommodating. Not to take away from the delicious lunch experience, the "sourdough bread," was served hot from the oven, shaped like sourdough bread, tasted good, nice and warm, but it wasn't true sourdough. Check the crumb. Need some starter? read more

Delicious food and drinks! Definitely will be back to try some more of their dishes. Service was great! Only thing that would be nice is if they added heaters for outside dining. read more

The Bourbon Pear - Whiskey sour - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

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After hearing mostly positive reviews from friends, visited the bourbon pear. Arrived a little after 5 PM on a Saturday. Promptly seated after arriving. Greeter and staff were all very personable. Ordered the lamb shank and fellow diner ordered shrimp and grits. I ordered the lamb shank, which was a fairly large portion - the lamb was very flavorful and very well prepared. The shrimp and grits were a smaller/fair sized portion and tasty. The atmosphere was casual/family oriented but attentive. Fairly priced and would definitely would go back to try other menu items. read more

Catfish was good but the fries were cold except the ones on the bottom of the fish.. sauce for the catfish was good read more

The Bourbon Pear - Catfish was pretty good, fries were cold on the outside but warm underneath the fish. - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

Came for lunch with the family, and had a lovely meal. The hostess, after learning we had not been before, offered a number of suggestions. Service was friendly, food was excellent. (I can especially recommend the BLT.) read more

We were there with some friends last weekend for some drinks. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by Wyatt the front door host. He asked if we wanted drinks or food? We told him drinks and he personally went to the bartender to make sure we were taken care of. Great customer service and already recommended the place to a few of my friends. We will be back. read more

Visited this spot on Thursday with some friends and came BACK the following Thursday with some more! This place does not disappoint and has to be one of my new favorites in Livermore. Not just because it's a Rodney Worth restaurant, this place is on point! First off, the ambience of the restaurant is bright, airy, clean and well put together. It has wide screens for games that don't detract from upscale vibe, has solid bar that makes drinks that "worthy" of the name and a restaurant staff that is attentive and warm. Annie, my server on both visits, was pleasant and prompt and the manager, Jason, cruises the bistro to ensure everyone is enjoying the food and having a great experience. Now the food. Great menu selection from a wonderful starter lineup, to burgers/sandwiches to your plated entrees. Truly something to satisfy anyone (even a kids menu). Desserts as well that are indeed a treat. I can rave on about this place and I'm sure it won't be long til you'll have to get on a waiting list for a seat. Currently it's first come first serve with no reservations... Enjoy! read more

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I went to lunch with my husband on a Friday afternoon. I had the pear margarita that was delicious. I was excited to find they had a portobello mushroom sandwich. I was disappointed when I ordered it. Although the flavor of the mushroom and the arugula were a nice contrast of flavors the cooks did not remove the tough middle of the mushroom, so as I was eating it I bit into a hard chewy stem and had to spit out about 3 bites. I did tell the waitress to alert the cooks, but I doubt the information ever made it to the kitchen. She passed my plate off to a busier and went about her work. I might go back, but I felt ignored. I didn't want free food or a discount. I just wanted to help make them better. Anyway, check your portobello burger and send it back if it has a chewy core. read more

The burger was great and the kids toy box was so cute! The only thing I would recomen is to do a check back a few minutes after food is dropped I wanted mustard but no one checked back until I had two bites left but it was ok the food was good the server looked very busy read more

We sat at the bar because the wait would've been too long and it was great. The bartenders were on point, the drinks were great, the appetizers even better and the main dishes were amazing. Great atmosphere but a bit loud inside so if you're into a bit more privacy, try eating outside. Will definitely be back read more

The food and drinks were wonderful and the service was great as well. I liked the ambiance, but would love to check it out again without my kids. Though, it was pretty kid friendly - good selections and portions on the kids menu. read more

Very tasty food with a great menu of food and drinks. The service was a bit slow, probably due to just recently opening and figuring out manpower. The service was friendly. I plan on returning and giving it 5 stars. read more

Came in on a weeknight and we just beat the dinner rush. Service was fantastic and the food was even better. Portions were very generous. We tried a variety of plates from the lamb shanks to the shrimp and grits. All were delicious. We were so full from dinner. We had no room for dessert. If I had to complain about anything, it would be the noise level. There's nothing in there to absorb sound so everything amplifies and reverberates around you. Hard to have a conversation around our table. That won't stop us though and we look forward to coming back again read more

The Bourbon Pear was a great find! The Pear-Tini cocktail was delicious! My Bourbon Chicken was yummy - the sauce creamy and spinach and mashed potatoes a perfect combination. The lamb shank was tender and shrimp and grits were very good. The service was also excellent- the manager visited our table to insure all was going well. The place was packed and yes, a bit noisy but there is also good outdoor seating. read more

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Excellent food and service!! My husband and I and friends dined here last Saturday and loved it! Our food came out delicious and warm. Our server Javier was very attentive and made sure we were well taken cared for. Even the general manager checked on us several times since I have a food allergy, to make sure we were happy. It is a great hot spot in Livermore for sure! read more

The food was so hot, fresh, delicious and my friend almost considered ordering seconds! The atmosphere was really lovely and the service was pretty great with friendly staff and food came out pretty quick. Really good spot to visit if you're in the area and it was definitely worth the hour drive for us. read more

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We had called ahead to see how long the wait would be and the individual that took my call said it would be about 30 minutes. When we arrived we were promptly greeted but then the manager or whoever she was approached us and informed us that they don't take reservations and they don't want the word getting out that they do. This wouldn't have been an issue at all but she continued on about the girl that took my call and how she shouldn't have promised a time as she pointed to her. The thing is, none of us were upset or even slightly bothered that we might have to wait longer for a table yet she still felt compelled to act in a way that belittled the other employee right in front of us. We went to the bar to get drinks but after sitting and discussing the manager's behavior, we decided we'd rather not spend our time in a place that treats their staff in such a disrespectful way. read more

Service was excellent. Drinks were pretty good. We liked the hush puppies and the short ribs, otherwise we were extremely disappointed. The brussel sprouts were so dry, we each took two bites and were done. The Bishop Ranch salad had one flavor - vinegar - it was unbelievable. Again, two bites and done. The butternut squash raviolis were served in a flavorless clear broth and I could not taste any butternut squash In the raviolis. We're still shaking our heads. Of course, we won't be going back. read more

Visit # 1 July 2025 ***** 5 stars. Great service. Great outdoor seating. High quality meals and wines. Thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Visit # 2 October 1, 2025 ** 2 stars, max. Busy night in town (Witches Night Out) ambiance was lively and fun. Music out front was loud with bad speakers. We reserved a patio table and were told they were "all booked" (hmm, yes- I BOOKED ONE OF THEM!) Moving on... we are then seated in between 2 larger parties where chairs were placed right up against our table (we had a small rectangle between 2 larger 6-8 seat tables) When our neighbors sat down, their hair was literally touching our table and one lady's hair got caught up in my witch hat. Our raspy voices server didn't tell us any of the nights specialty drinks or menu items, though we were clearly there for the Witch fest. We ordered several appetizers and a bottle of wine for the table and it went to hell in a handbasket from there...the STRANGEST thing I hve ever had happen to me at a decent restaurant- when the wine was brought out, the server poured a sample in my class then SNIFFED THE BOTTLE NECK - not the cork. Down in the bottles nose. Bizarre. Off putting. A true WTF moment. This is an issue of cleanliness, decency and tact. It was definitely a night I will not soon forget. Could have overlooked the crowding, poor sound system. botched reservation and slow food. Can't overlook my wine being violated. read more

The food is very good, the service is good. It is a little pricey for what you get portion-wise, especially compared to other places down town. read more