My husband and I love the Bourban pear. Great food, always had great servers, good drinks! The ambiance is nice, great for a date night or dinner with the family. We enjoy coming here! read more

We've been to Peasant & Pear in Danville several times and loved it. This seems to be a slightly down-rev version of that. When we were in, it was packed and LOUD. We ate at the bar and the service was outstanding. The food was solid 4-star. It's a nice addition to a competitive downtown Livermore dining scene. read more

All of the food was amazing, and the cocktails were also to die for! We shared the fondue and I could have had 3 orders read more

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

Amazing experience. We had a work event here at noon for a party of 8. They told me they don't do reservations unless 10 , so I was a little worried . They immediately sat us . Great service, great food , and beautiful restaurant. Our team will definitely come back! Everyone was so pleased, and the amazing server was so sweet. She was a huge help, sadly forget her name . We loved her!! Thank you !!! read more

The best meal I had while in the area for work travel. Bobbie the bartender was friendly and helpful with deciding what to order. I came back the next night, and she remembered me. The Duroc pork chop is delicious! read more

The Bourbon Pear - Duroc pork chop - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

I think this is my girlfriend's top 3 places to eat in Livermore. I don't blame her really, a lot of the menu sounds tasty and we have enjoyed it thus far. Staff has always been nice too. I think our server was Justin and he crushed it! Loved the quesadillas!! read more

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Went here last minute. Happy is ok. Drinks were good. The female bar tender was nice and friendly...I think her name was Bobbi

The decor is charming and rustic. There is zero sound absorption, so it's VERY loud--not good for anyone who struggles with their hearing. Everyone was extremely friendly from the host to the server and all the wait staff. The service was efficient. The food was so-so. The French Dip was disappointing given that it was not shaved steak meat but a slab of steak which had to be eaten with a fork and knife. It was a decent cut of meat without fat. The au juois was nothing special. The Cajun chicken pasta was hearty and ample. The Sedona sandwich was fine, nothing notable in the flavors and the chicken breast only required half the bummer came in. The French fries were cold. There are so many wonderful sounding items on the menu that we will revisit and try some other dishes. This first experience though was marginal. read more

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We stopped by again, after an invitation was sent out from their Facebook page. A few more menu items were added for this lunch. The Wife got a chicken sandwich, and I had a shiitake mushroom burger, both with yummy seasoned fries. Very gracious service, very grateful that we were there, and another fine meal, thank you! read more

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So cute inside. Delicious food (patty melt and pear quesidilla). The fun drinks are also yummy! You have to try the Old Fashioned...so smooth! I just wanted more and more of the 10 year old tawny port (shared with my partner). I would definitely come back. Especially if our server was Share S.! read more

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

We went for lunch on a Thursday so it was not busy, we were greeted and sat quickly. The staff were friendly. We had the: Starter- macaroni and cheese Entrees: spicy fried chicken sandwich and a pulled pork sandwich Since it was lunch we did not try a cocktail, just a soda. The macaroni and cheese was good, very cheesy. I think it needed more crisoy cheese on top or maybe needed some breadcrumbs. The chicken was juicy on the fried chicken and not too spicy as the sauce was on top vs fully dipped- which was good because I think the sauce would have masked the chicken. The pulled pork was nothing special. The bun kinda fell apart as I ate it and the coleslaw had a lot of dressing. I could see the restaurant being very loud when full, as there was a lot of tables and didnt seem like it absorbed sound well- but that is just my guess overall, I thought it was fine - nothing special. read more

The Bourbon Pear - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

Okay their pear martini is heaven. We had the best server, Justin. He was such a vibe. Super attentive and kind. Our food was delicious. The fondue and the Mac and cheese were legit out of this world. Also, when we told the manager about our fabulous service she was an awesome human as well. We will definitely be back read more

Food is decent and portions are generous. We had their loaded burger and the meat was lacking seasoning. I would probably give them a second try. Location is great in the sense of convenience but parking can be difficult, thing to consider. read more

Back in Livermore for my husband's big birthday celebration! It was a beautiful Friday afternoon, perfect for enjoying drinks and meals with loved ones. Highly recommended by my niece, we decided to try a local spot. We were seated outdoors next to the road; it was a bit warm but breezy, which made for a pleasant atmosphere. We ordered a couple of starters: truffle garlic fries, potato skins, and crispy Brussels sprouts. The food was delicious and flavorful! Since the starters filled us up, we decided to skip the entrees. Instead, we opted for their vanilla bean crème brûlée, which was just okay. It seemed a bit stale, as if it had come straight from the fridge and been microwaved. Overall, the outdoor ambiance was lovely, and the company of loved ones made the experience even better. read more

Wonderful food! Service a bit slow at lunch and it wasn't busy. Hope to try again. Very classy inside!

I highly recommend The Bourbon Pear! The food is delicious and the service is wonderful!!! My boyfriend is a regular here and when he started bringing me, the whole crew made me feel so welcome! Now I'm a regular too! I really love this place! The caramelized onion soup is to die for, my boyfriend loves the Black and Blue salad (blue cheese ain't for me but it's his favorite), the BLT is another level of delicious...I could go on all day. All their food is amazing! COME HERE. You won't regret it! read more

The Bourbon Pear - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

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Had dinner today but sadly Food is not good looks good in pictures that's why we went and the prices are ridiculous!!!! The manager didn't turn the ac hot and it felt so hot in there . I will never understand why prices are ridiculous and can't afford the AC on ... read more

Top Tier service. Incredible food and flavor. Great vibe inside! I wish it was bigger with more tables so we didn't have to wait as long, but it was worth the wait. Highly recommend read more

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Man, hate to say this but food seems to have gone downhill. Got the shrimp and grits and shrimp was so bland! At least season or blacken the shrimp. Squash soup was terrible! Previous visit I ordered the Salisbury steak and the meat seems off.... And was so greasy. One the plus side -the peartini is wonderful as usual! read more

Hubby and I ate lunch here today...everything was delicious!!!! We started with onion soup then on to the lamb shank for him and chicken salad for me... We look forward to coming back often to try the other delicious menu offerings. YUM We ended up eating at the bar. Bartender was very helpful. Everything was wonderful. We love this place. read more

Met a good friend for dinner on Saturday and I had the bourbon chicken. When I say the chicken was so moist and flavorful!! OMG.. Our server Justin was amazing and did his job by providing excellent service and dessert which we politely declined. However, the food hit the spot. We will be back. read more

Come to try this place. Foods are good, offered different types of meat and seafood. I tried the beef short rib that it's a bit salty for me, but my kids like it. They also offer kid's dishes. The environment is a bit noisy, hard to hear my friend's talk. read more

MAN OH MAN! I've been here 5 times already and every time I order something different they never disappoint! Their waiters and service are always amazing. The food is always great and on time! Thank you everyone for the amazing experience. I will be back and trying every single food in the menu! By the way, you guys all need to try the garlic bread and their deserts! Oh! You cannot forget the pear tini's!!!! Best cocktail ever!!! read more

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Treated my mom to a Mother's Day lunch at The Bourbon Pear, and we were both absolutely blown away! The service was welcoming and attentive from the moment we walked in -- our server was kind, patient, and made the whole experience feel special. We started with the burrata and caprese, plus the crispy Brussels sprouts appetizer -- both were phenomenal. The burrata was creamy and fresh, perfectly paired with vibrant tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic, while the Brussels sprouts had the perfect crisp and seasoning. We were so full by the end, we didn't even touch the Black & Blue Salad we ordered to share... but no regrets -- we split it later for dinner and it was still delicious hours later! It's rare to find a spot where both flavor and service are consistently on point, but The Bourbon Pear nails it. Highly recommend for a relaxed but elevated meal -- especially for a special day like this one. read more

The Bourbon Pear - burrata caprese and crispy brussel sprouts - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

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Had a night out with friends here. The blood orange tini was delicious as was the Shrimp and Grits. The reason for only two stars is that they have a policy that is just ridiculous. At the bottom of their receipt it states "in the event that guest takes both receipts, an 18% gratuity will be added". I understand this can be a hassle for servers but 18% is ludicrous. Once my friends and I saw this we were absolutely turned off from this restaurant group. Please be aware of this. Luckily neither of took both receipts. read more

The Bourbon Pear - Please be on the lookout for the charge!!! 18%?!?! - Southern Near Me - Livermore, California

Unbelievably wonderful food! Impeccable service and staff! Comfortable and welcoming ambiance! Will go again and again! read more

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Tried take out for my first try. Shrimp and grits was the worst I've ever had. Shrimp were hard with tails on. Dish has tomatoes, corn, and this hard chewy meat. If you love classic Shrimp and grits you'll hate this one. Pear quesadilla was a small slice of pear in a tortilla. The thinnest quesadilla I've ever had. The hush puppies were the best thing and they were just OK. First and Last visit. Avoid read more

After visiting a few times for Happy Hour, time to update the review. Frankly, Happy Hour food offerings went from good to bad. Way smaller portions and lower quality. Not worth it. Probably why the bar area was pretty empty. read more

Food is delicious and the drinks are marvelous. They have specials posted on a blackboard outside for every day of the week.

Ambience: 5 stars - This restaurant has great ambience and great pulse. We loved being there. Service: 5 stars - The service was also pretty good. The host was nice & friendly. We sat at the bar. The food came pretty quickly and staff was attentive & fun. There was also an incident at the bar with one of the customers and the handled it so perfectly. Drinks: 5 stars - we had Jin & Tonic and Pear-tini and both were fantastic. Food: 4 stars - overall it was good food but not 5 star. General feedback, food can use more seasoning and less sauce. - Mac N Cheese: we really enjoyed eating this. Pretty good portion and cheesy with good flavor. - Nashville Chicken (we got it with hot sauce): the chicken was sweet rather than hot and there was just way too much sauce. The chicken was also a bit small for the bread so ratio was off. Not impressed. We got it with side of Caesar, salad was ok, pretty standard. - Short Ribs: The meat was good but could have been more tender, a really good one just melts in your mouth - this didn't. The sauce was a bit much again, although the flavor was good. The mashed potatoes & carrots weee great additions. Also could have used a bit more seasoning. - Bread Pudding: this was fantastic. Perfect end to our meal. But too much sauce again! Just tooo much. The bread pudding itself and great texture & flavor. The whipped cream was also fantastic. read more

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I rarely leave negative reviews for new places, but my experience at Bourbon Pear was bad enough that I feel obligated to warn others. From the moment we sat down, the staff showed zero sense of hospitality. No greeting, no introduction, no explanation of specials, no offer of drinks or time to settle in. Instead, we were immediately pressured with a blunt "Are you ready to order?" -- as if we were inconveniencing them by simply arriving. I understand the desire to turn tables, but this was aggressive, rude, and completely inhospitable. The menu was also a major letdown given the hype and pricing. It's a very basic grill lineup: frozen patty burgers "wagyu" overhype, the same tired salmon and steak options you can find almost anywhere, all dressed up with premium pricing that the food absolutely does not justify. When we asked questions, the servers seemed unsure and lacked confidence or knowledge about how dishes were prepared, which does not inspire trust or enthusiasm. The overall vibe feels less like a restaurant and more like a bar masquerading as a dining destination. Add in young, clearly undertrained staff and a rushed, transactional atmosphere, and the experience becomes downright unpleasant. This place feels toxic from the top down -- poorly managed, poorly trained, and uninterested in creating a welcoming environment. Based on my experience and what I've since seen echoed in other reviews, I would be genuinely surprised if this establishment is still operating a year from now. There are far better places in Livermore that actually value their guests. I won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend anyone else spend their money or time here either. Update: the managers response must be confused. Just read her response to the customer and see what I'm talking about... they're all over the place. Very cringe and awkward. read more

We really enjoyed our visit. The food was tasty and the service was good. We really enjoyed the seating in front of the restaurant, since it was comfortable and didn't have too much traffic. read more

My girlfriend and I decided to try out The Bourbon Pear last night. The menu seemed interesting and fun, so we were looking forward to it. When we arrived, the host was friendly but seemed a bit disorganized. We were seated inside-- the ambiance was okay, but it felt like the place could really use a deep clean. Our server was polite and patient, which we appreciated. After placing our order, we waited about 15-20 minutes. Unfortunately, that's when things started to go downhill. I ordered the Wagyu burger, which was $20. It seemed like it had been frozen--the center was cold, and it had fake grill marks. There was no Maillard reaction at all. The patty was dry and gray throughout, with no flavor or juiciness. My girlfriend ordered the shrimp and grits, priced at $30. It came with exactly seven shrimp and maybe two cups of grits. She found it bland, under-seasoned, and called it "mediocre at best." In my opinion, they need to seriously review their menu, pricing, and kitchen operations. The cleanliness also needs attention. Having worked in both low-end and high-end restaurants for years, I can confidently say The Bourbon Pear relies heavily on gimmicks and buzzwords to draw people in, but uses cheap ingredients and doesn't seem to care about the quality of their food. read more

Recently had company Christmas party for 16 employees on a Friday evening. We sat down as a group at 4:40pm, ordered drinks, appetizers, and entrees. After ordering a round of deserts and drinks for the table, the manager comes over at 6:48pm and rudely states asks if we can wrap up the party due to her having to turn people away because of available seating. Our table was 3 tables pushed together. This was unprofessional and quite rude. What she failed to realize was a few things: 1- when accepting a party of this size, she needs to let the customer know their is a time limit(which she didn't) 2. We spent over $2,000 during our meal, I doubt those three tables would have accumulated anything even close to that 3. The manager stated she had to turn 3 customers away due to our party, not realizing she just lost all 16 customers at the table, due to her actions. I am a big fan of supporting local businesses, but not this one. read more

Great customer service the guy that helped us out. He gave us a lot of great recommendations and he was very nice and helpful even though we were indecisive I went here for one of my coworkers baby shower dinner and it was just great. Everyone was really nice and the food was amazing. I love desserts and since I wasn't able to pick one, we got one of each and they were all great. read more

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The menu selection was amazing and everything we got was so tasty. Our waitress was phenomenal. The service was out outstanding. The place is adorable. We will be back! read more

A couple of months ago, I had a disappointing meal at Bourbon Pear and wrote a Yelp review about it. Shortly after, the manager reached out to truly understand what had gone wrong. What impressed me most was that she actually listened--and then made changes based on our conversation. She invited me back to try the meal again, and I'm so glad I did. I was amazed--not only was the food fabulous this time (homemade biscuits, hot gravy, and yes, some green on the plate!), but it was clear that my feedback genuinely mattered. The wait staff was friendly and professional, as always. What really sets this restaurant apart, though, is the management. I'd probably butcher her name if I tried to spell it, but I can confidently say the manager of Bourbon Pear is truly one of a kind. Restaurants like this are rare, and I'm happy to support one that values its customers so highly. read more

We love coming here. We have always had a great experience with food, drinks and staff. Today was exceptional! We had an amazing experience tonight. We asked for a request and understood if it wasn't feasible but the bartender and front of house made it work. Absolutely love the food and the service is always above and beyond. Mathew and Cynthia were amazing! Highly recommend! We also really enjoyed having Bonnie! read more

Food inconsistent. Greeter often too busy to immediately greet customers. No reservations taken which cause people to have to wait unnecessarily. Food may sit before being served as many times food is not hot. Beautiful decorating of restaurant. Nice menu. read more

Being from KY, I was excited to try this place out as bourbon runs in our blood. First, the service is very slow. Second, the food quality was barely edible. Lastly, way way overpriced. We got the pear quesadilla, the cheese had zero flavor and the pear shoved in there was very odd and added no value. Just an odd crunch. The sauce with it little flavor. I got the smoked chicken salad sandwich and my Co-worker got the grilled cheese sandwich. She liked the cheese skirt but said the sandwich had no flavor. My chicken salad was also bland, lacked any flavor and I am not sure if they added any of the items in the mix. The bread on my sandwich was a very buttered toasted. I am from the south so we like this but I can see my bf out here hating it. I can toast my own bread...what did I pay for?? The best item was the fries. But I got a very little amount and the ketsup tasted bad. I am not sure how some simple grill items could take over an hour to make..... and the men that came in after us got their food before us..... read more