It was too windy to enjoy the terrace, but I enjoyed the view from inside while I enjoyed my lunch. I enjoyed the salad, soup, and sandwich option. read more

Came here to celebrate a graduation! To be honest, the food is quite average and they only have a small selection of items on the menu. The Grill does however have a great view of the Poppy Ridge Golf Course if you're looking for a place to have brunch with a scenic view. They are currently only doing outdoor dining. Their customer service was great (special thank you to Rachel who served our party!) - they answered every question we had and frequently checked in on us to make sure we were doing okay. There was a bit of a mishap where they took an order incorrectly, but it wasn't too much of a problem. With the nachos - it wasn't the greatest I've had as the chicken was dry and the cheese already solidified on the chips by the time I got it. I also had the Poppy Ridge club sandwich which was a huuuuge serving (as was every other item they had). It was a bit dry but was still okay, the coleslaw tasted great! I didn't have the pasta but the presentation looked great and appetizing! read more

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We hadn't been to The Grill in many years and six of us went for lunch yesterday, it was great! The portions were very generous and the produce was fresh. The menu options were extensive and very fairly priced. We ate outside, which is the place to be when the weather allows, even though the golf course is being refurbished. And our server Dee Dee was accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable! We will definitely be back! read more

This place makes delicious food like my tempura rock shrimp spinach salad with mandarin orange slices. The service is great and they are so friendly. They really try hard to make this a fun place to eat and not just for golfers. It is very relaxing to sit on the outdoor patio and watch the bad golfers try to come in on #9. I was one of those bad golfers and made a mess on that hole. Salad was $14 and it was priced appropriately for the nice location this restaurant is located. It is worth coming here for the food and views. read more

Great place to relax , enjoy the beautiful view of Livermore Hills . Food , wine , service was great . I recommend this place for brunch . Reservations are encouraged . read more

Excellent lunch special! Great scenery posted up on a hill overlooking the golf course and rolling foothills of green this time of year. Really enjoyed the entire experience. From the food to the atmosphere. Not to mention the really cute waitress that served me in the bar area! She carried herself with a look of focus, drive and dedication. Very admirable and attractive qualities. ;) Thanks for the great lunch! I'll be coming back next time I'm working in the area! read more

The Grill - 4/3 Lunch Special - Brisket sammy with deliciousness all up in it. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Livermore, California

We went here for Mothers Day. You'd think they would atleast have flowers out or a cute sign. Nothing. The food was very salty and you could tell it was just pulled out of the freezer. Our waiter didn't even have his shirt tucked it and I think forgot he to shave. As somebody who grew up playing at Poppy, it's disappointing what I saw today. Only reason we went was because our 1st choice was already booked. Won't make that mistake again. I would give less stars if I could. read more

Went to the grill to celebrate my dad "Poppy" who recently passed away. Poppy ridge was the perfect spot. Our party of 14 was seated on the outside patio overlooking the course. Beautiful green hills. Food was excellent , and our server Lauren was attentive and friendly. All the entrees were delicious, salmon salad, blackened ahi salad, French dip and the burgers were all yummy. Great selection of draft beers and wine. read more

************** UPDATE REVIEW ************* I came back here with customers, as our regular visit here in the Livermore Wine Country, which I don't mind at all. Got to golf a little, not really, I watched though! & had a nice lunch here with a great view to the Poppy Ridge golf course, a nice delicious Angus Ribeye French Dip, and 85 degree in mid NOV, got to love a Monday like this. We had our usual: - Angus Ribeye French Dip with side of Caesar Salad - my Fav here, I have half to take home. Love the caramelized sweet onion, horseradish, aioli, & Brandy au jus, so tasty and just perfect! - Barlette Pear and Rosemary Chicken Salad, with safe derby cheese, dried cranberry, sweet onion poppy seed vinaigrette - this was so good, refreshing & we all shared it. - Albacore tuna Melt with cheddar cheese on whole wheat - I got a bite of it, again, it's a large portion, my customer also had left over. - LLNL burger with spicy chipolte mango salsa, cheddar cheese, fried onion - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) burger was created by a retiree LLNL. This burger is huge & it was really juicy good! Our server was nice, but again, as usual, the service took 30 minutes before we got to see our lunch! I guess everyone else is playing golf & drinking beers here, no need to rush! read more

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We enjoyed Easter brunch at Poppy Ridge today. Lots of great food, all the sparkling wine you want and a beautiful view. They even had little Easter treats for the kids, such as one of those cool cereal bowls with the straw on the side, filled with plastic eggs and candy. Nice touch! The only bummer was the price: With tax and tip, we paid $95 for two adults. Thank goodness they didn't charge for our two-year old! read more

I went here with two of my girlfriends for brunch. The food was good, but I've experienced better, especially when it came to service. I ordered an omelet with spinach, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. It was a normal, tasty. It came with really good potatoes. The English muffins tasted kind of funny, like it was store bought and was in the bag for awhile. The main reason for the two stars was the service. The brunch came with complimentary champagne. My friend inquired about it, and the reason the waitress gave for not asking us if we wanted it was because some people don't drink. That's a poor excuse. She also didn't come by to check on us, and when she did, it was to check if we had put in our credit cards for the bill. We weren't ready yet because this get-together was actually a meeting. Well, she never came back and I had to flag another waitress to give the bill to. Though the prices are reasonable for brunch, you're really paying for the view. It's very pretty. It's best to sit inside, though, because it was windy when I dined there and there were lots of bugs and bees buzzing around. read more

Great food and service in a tranquil setting with views of golf course and Livermore valley

Service is terrible and the food quality has declined dramatically, such that your typical dive bar will serve better food. I highly suggest going elsewhere; Garré just down the road is a much better spot for a meal. read more

I guess Covid has changed this restaurant. It changed the menu and the service was very slow. Had to get up and ask that the server take our order. Had to ask the server about the appetizer that was to come out. It took very long. The food was bland and not like it was before Covid. I am very sad because this is a delightful place to eat and look at the golf course. I doubt if I will return because of the food, service, and lack of interest in helping us. Nevertheless, we left a good tip because knowing how good help is hard to find and the lady server was nice. read more

I had lunch here today with work for a going away party for a colleague. Therefore, we had a set menu. There were three items to choose from: Fish & Chips, The Club Sandwich and The Veggie Sandwich. We had ordered before hand and so after serving our drinks, and our whole party was there, the entrees came out and we were served. I had the Club Sandwich on foccia bread. It was a nice sandwich with turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato and mustard, but nothing special. The side Cesar salad was really nice. Impressed that we were in and out within an hour! Why only 4 stars? We did not get any sort of discount for the 30 people. Plus, our server needed a course in serving manners. She served the men first and then came around to serve the women. HUH? read more

the champagne brunch on saturday and sunday is the way to go for sure. great prices, great food and everything comes with a glass of champagne. i love the benedict oscar with huge lumps of crab meat and asparagus on a fresh and toasty croissant. it comes with country style potatoes and all for $10. this is a great price for a fantastic breakfast item. whether you go for breakfast or lunch they have great food, great prices and such a beautiful view. read more

The Grill - EGGS BENEDICT OSCAR with asparagus and crab on a fresh croissant - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Livermore, California

This is one of my favorite places to come for lunch on the weekends. I especially enjoy coming here when the weather is nice because we love to sit out on their deck and place bets on whether or not the golfers on the the ninth greens will stick their approach shots or make their putts. The food here is pretty good, but when the weather is nice, the atmosphere is the reason to come. A couple nice things... 1. They have a weekend brunch menu. Although it's a little abbreviated from their normal lunch menu, all meals come with a complimentary glass of champagne. Don't forget to ask, because we've noticed that they occasionally forget to ask. 2. They offer a 10% discount for NCGA members. Recently they've asked me to show my card and have only applied the discount to my meal. Not sure if that is a permanent change or just the luck of the draw. But still, a discount is a discount. 3. They also have reserved parking spots for NCGA members. They don't verify it, and parking isn't usually an issue anyway, but I feel like a baller when I pull into an exclusive spot reserved for me. 4. I typically prefer to get something lighter when we come here. Their brunch menu satisfies this desire. They have a few great salad options. The Bartlett Pear and Rosemary Chicken Salad and Tempura Rock Shrimp Salad are our two favorites. 5. Bloody Mary is decent. Super Spicy! Their bar lacks enough beer taps. I think they have 4 or 5 and they rarely rotate. Pretty typical for a restaurant like this, but still, I get a little tired of SN Pale Ale and Fat Tire. 6. Pretty kid friendly. We've been bringing our 2-year-old here since she was a new born. All in all I highly recommend this place for lunch. I have never been here for dinner, but imagine it would be nice to sit out on the deck while watching the sun set on a warm summer evening. We'll have to remember to try that sometime. I'll keep Yelpers posted when we do! read more

I needed a brunch spot with outdoor seating for a meeting with my friends, and this seemed perfect. We went there during a sunny, but windy, Sunday morning and opted to sit outside. The location is beautiful, but I did not like the bees that kept attacking my friend! It was a little funny at first, but then I got a bug landed in my coffee and a fly on my food. I wasn't really laughing then. I ordered the eggs benedict. The menu stated that all breakfast orders came with a glass of champagne. So naturally, I was surprised when we got our food and no accompanying fancy booze. I waited a bit but nothing came. I finally asked the server about it and she said that most people don't usually want it, so that's why she didn't bring it. UMMM...my question is, why would she assume we didn't want it and not give us the option beforehand? She assumed with the wrong person. I liked my food and really enjoyed being there. But I wasn't crazy about the service. To be perfectly honest, our server was acting a bit snooty and I'm not sure why. She would also take a long time to bring anything we would ask for or even check on us. I had a dead bug in my coffee for over 15 minutes until I was able to flag her down. Then she took some more time to bring me a new one. My friend was waiting for a refill for a while too. In the end, the server seemed much more attentive when she came to check on the bill a couple of times. My other friend ended up having to flag someone else down because apparently our server gave up! I'll probably go back again to give it another shot because the location was just too nice, and the food was good. read more

The Grill at Poppy Ridge overlooks the golf course and is a pretty place to have lunch. They serve up really good burgers, sandwiches and salads. The order of french fries is gigantic and could easily serve 4-6 people. Service was a little erratic last time we went, but in general, table coverage is good. It gets pretty busy at lunch time so get there a little before noon to beat the rush. read more

Came here with my parents, as my father loves to golf here. They have great burgers and sandwiches. We sat outside since weather was chillax and sunny. I decided on the kobe burger and a caesar salad as a side. Food came quickly. But our server Kayce took way too long to bring out our drinks, pretty sure she forgot, as we had to flag her down and remind her, they came way after our food did. Seems like they pay more attention to their regulars than their new patrons. I think she checked on us once, and it seemed like a bother to her. Only time she came back was for the bill. Burger was cooked well, but flavor was lacking and a little too much burnt char on the outside that left a bitter taste, but the inside was cooked perfect medium. Caesar was average, nothing to talk about there. Once again with crap for service, waitress charged us for an extra iced tea, but when called upon they corrected it, and she apologized. Eat outside if weather permits. View is exceptional, consists of beautiful green fairway and eager golfers firing shots from up the hill. I can't help but think at least you'd have time to duck-and-cover if shit hit the fan- or your face. On the bright side, they have a decent driving range, but you have to bring your own tees, no mats, unless you like chopping the grass. Nothing too special here, food okay, service, shitty. One star for the view and one star for the mediocre food and driving range. I probably won't be back! meeeeh. read more

My cousin got married here, and it was gorgeous. It was totally picturesque. The wedding planner was also the officiant, and she was wonderful. The atmosphere of the place seemed to spill over into everyone's hearts and made us all sunshine and smiles. read more

The Grill - the view - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Livermore, California

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Our next stop on the weekly Sunday brunch train found us at nearby Porters. We all looked over their impressive menu and knew instantly what we wanted. Arrived on a nice and mild late morning, looked like there were some golfers about ready to break for lunch so the reservation I made was welcomed. We were warmly greeted then out waiter came by to get out drink orders. Most of the table opted for non-alcoholic refreshing drinks like Arnold Palmers, fresh brewed iced tea, orange juice and water. I have to say the AP was the best I'd had since it was blended just right rather than the two-tone variety. All drinks came with free refills so that was nice. I'd already decided on the Joe's Special (Scramble w/Kobe Ground Beef, onions and spinach) which also came with a side of country potatoes. The others weren't so sure as there were so many tasty options. I had to act as a deciding vote for at least my mom and sister. While waiting for our food we took in the breathtaking views of the nearby golf course and vineyard rich hills surrounding the area. It made us all think how cool it would be to have a house up in these thar hills. Not long after our appreciation of the views and subsequent conversations, the food came. Portion sizes looked to be out of this Fairway (see what I did there?) and enough to make these tummies very happy. I was quite pleased with my dish in the realm of taste and presentation however I wasn't pleased with the runny factor. I'd attribute that to spinach not drained thoroughly because the eggs seemed fluffy enough. Loved the country potatoes in their cubed and lightly fried state with a hint of seasoning. I of course had to bastardize it with a ribbon of ketchup but no one else seemed to mind. I appreciated how kind and attentive our waiter was. Of course like always he too was enamored by my DN's charms. I had the whole table agree with me that we will be back again! read more

Stopped by for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The food was delicious! The sausage mushroom gravy on the chicken fried steak was amazing. So much flavor. My husband had the turkey cranberry sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed it. Why only 3 stars if the food was so good? Because nothing else measured up to the food. I also ordered a pomegranate lemon drop- it was awful. So sour! My husband asked what the rotating craft beer on tap was and our servers response was that it changes. Duh. She had no idea. Service was terrible. Our waitress came, took our orders then just disappeared. I could see her going to another table outside but she seemed to forget we were there. My husband had to leave the table to find someone when we needed something. I was finally brought some extra gravy but by then my meal was cold. In addition, they were setting up for an event, so while we were eating they were removing all the tables and chairs around us until we were alone in the larger part of the dining room. Still several tables being served outside and a couple of high tops in the bar area. Now we were sitting alone in the dining room which you would think might make us stand out to our server but that was not the case. I understand that you need time to set up for events, close earlier so your guests aren't made to feel as if they're in the way. I really enjoyed my food, the experience as a whole was not as pleasant. read more

I have lunched her for many years, and it has been a mixed bag. The salads have been good, but the sammies are sub-par!! For the price, I expect nice food, well presented, with top notch ingredients. This is not the case with the sammies....they taste like you got them wrapped at the corner 7-11. I went with many groups, (close proxcimity to work and the view was the big draw) and learned to stick with salad...what can I say? read more

We had a family brunch for my husband's birthday at Poppy Ridge. We had about 10 people so I called ahead. When we arrived our table was already set up for us. The staff was limited but the service was still great. The server did forget our champagne but was quick to bring it when we reminded her. The food came out quickly. The prices are right. My eggs benedict was enjoyable. I hate when the cook messes up the sauce and I end up having to scrap it off. This was not the case. Everyone else enjoyed their food. They brought my husband a piece of delicious lemon cake and we all sung him happy birthday. I would definitely use Poppy Ridge again for a larger get together. read more

Really enjoyed the experience. Great outdoor patio with nice views of the course and greens. The food was presented nicely and tasted great read more

We are regulars for weekend brunch here in the summers. We love dining al fresco, and the free mimosas and friendly wait staff help in our decision to come here every few weeks. I had the occasion to celebrate a special event last week, and worked with Brian to get everything set up. From our first interaction via email, I knew I wanted to have my event here. He was very friendly and helpful. He gave me estimates right away, and seemed eager to have my business. Other places I contacted were unresponsive or unwilling to accommodate my requests. My luncheon event included 21 adults and 6 kids. The staff and patrons were super understanding about having all the toddlers running around our party area. The food was superb, and staff kept our event running smoothly, from drink orders and lunch service, to cake cutting and coffee. They also allowed us to come in early to decorate our area with balloons and streamers. It really made our party look more festive set it apart from the rest of the restaurant. They also added some special touches for me, which I did truly appreciate. I will definitely consider this place again for another event! read more

Beautiful place, great service, great food and nice cocktails. Kind of pricey but well worth it. I ordered the petite filet mignon and it was cooked perfectly (medium) so that's definitely a plus. They also have oysters, those were also good. Cocktails were okay, pretty sure they have a full bar and a great wine menu also. Would definitely go back again. read more

The Grill - Oscar style petite filet mignon, creamed spinach. Broccoli florets and salmon. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Livermore, California

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Our waiter Tony gets these 5 stars! We came for lunch on Friday and he went above and beyond to make our lunch fun, special and perfect!!! Going out of his way to do something silly to make us all laugh was just awesome!!! (Tequila shots if you're reading this Tony) He was extremely attentive to us and our special lunch orders. He's been our server before and has always been great! Friday he was fabulous though! It was just the fun lunch we needed! Thank you Tony We'll be requesting you now every time we visit! read more

A friend of mine sets up golf here every monday and a few times when his regular crew does not want to play they call me. I usually end up playing about twice a month. I have had several of the menu items but a lot of times as we are in a hurry I just have a bowl of soup or chile. Food is always really good and the service is great. The two people that I recognize the most and usually serve us are Thomas and Jessica. The provide great service and are always smiling and happy. Always enjoy my golf and lunch time there. read more

The Grill - This is Thomas and Jessica from the Grill at Poppy Ridge Golf Course. Super great folks... - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Livermore, California

Great view, delicious food at excellent prices and smack in the middle of some really terrific wine country. How can you not love this place! read more

Couldn't get through on the phone, so decided to just pop over there. I looked at the menu online and it looked fine for brunch. Don't you just love it when a place completely exceeds your expectations?? We got there about 10.20am and there was no one in sight and I thought it might be closed, but then we saw the hostess and she was really helpful although we didn't have a reservation, because we were so early we were seated immediately at a table overlooking the golf course and lake. Mark was our server, very efficient and pleasant. We ordered the food and when it came we were blown away. It was so much more than it said on the menu and absolutely delicious as was the coffee and the Bloody Mary. Will definitely be coming back. Well done guys. read more

Lunch Review: I have been to The Grill at Poppy Ridge numerous times for lunch with a group of people. At best the food has been inconsistant. The last two times I ordered the focacia club sandwich (Poppy Ridge Club). One time it was a very nice mixture of ingredients and pleasant aromas. This time the ingredients were find, but the smell of rancid oil on the focacia bread detracted from the whole experience. We've ordered their grilled salmon over rice pilaf - one time it was excellent, the next the fish smelled fishy and it was a small end-piece. My lunch companion was lucky enought to get a fresh smelling salmon portion that was much larger. What? They think we won't compare? There is a steak and mushrooms plate that was very nicely done. This time. I hate to think what would happen if we order it again. The venue is nice and very light and breezy; the wait staff is efficient and polite. It is picturesqe - but you never know what kind of food you'll get on a given day at lunch time. read more

4.25 Lobster/scallop cakes, mmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great dining room overlooking the course. read more

I used to go to this place frequently for lunch when I was working in Livermore. The food is touch and go, but the service is pretty outstanding. The view of the rolling hills/mountains (especially in the winter months when it's has a snow cap) is beautiful. Why not hit a few golf balls there while you're there for lunch? =) read more

I have had lunch here with colleagues and visitors and the best part is the view of the golf course. The food there is good but not great. I have had the club sandwich, crab cake sandwich, and burgers. They give you a lot of food and the seasoned fries are pretty good, especially with ranch. Overall everything I ordered that was grilled or fried was a bit too greasy for my taste but tasted pretty good. I would go for the club or the burger Service is spotting. One time it took 2 hour to eat lunch and another time 45 minutes depending on the waiter/waitress and how busy they "think" they are. There are only about 20 tables there, not a large place. Extra star for the nice location. I feels nice to escape from work. I would go back due to the nice location and good food. read more

For the price you would think they would know how to cook meat. My filet was cooked properly but t was a tough cut of meat...and my partner's New York was totally over cooked. I give them credit for service, they were very attentive, but don't go for the overpriced, average food. And I had to eat my birthday meal cold or alone...if they wanted repeat business they should've at least comped an appetizer. read more

Had lunch there today...at the bar. The server (male) was curt and abrupt. He never asked "how are things, everything alright, etc.?" He also didn't offer to refill my ice tea and "forgot" to thank me as he returned my change... I have been going to The Grill for years and I was disappointed...again! It is a great golf course...you would expect more from The Grill... read more

The Grill has one of the best Brunch menus. Food is exceptional. The Eggs Benedict is outstanding. The breakfast potatoes on the other hand lacks flavor. Views from the Patio are fabulous on a nice sunny weekend. read more

love it. eat here and look out at the golf course and the hills. the best food you'll find in the winery area. unless you like trio at crooked vine much much more than i do. read more