Went here for lunch with my girlfriend yesterday, and it was the first time either of us had been here. It definitely did not disappoint! The restaurant had a very relaxed atmosphere, and the overall vibe was great. Our waitress was super attentive, and all of the other staff members were friendly and welcoming. For food, I got the double smash burger, my girlfriend got the chicken pesto, and we shared the nachos as an appetizer. Everything was really good. I personally wasn't a huge fan of the chicken pesto, but that's just a matter of personal preference and definitely not a reflection of the food itself. The nachos were excellent, and we chose tri-tip as the protein, which was really good. The star of the show for me, though, was the burger. I've never had a smash burger with that much flavor. It was easily the best smash burger I've ever had, and I would 11/10 recommend it to anyone who comes here looking for a burger. My only complaint was the fries. They were a little overdone, with some being overly crunchy. They still had good flavor, but it seemed like they may have sat a little too long. Overall, I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a chill, laid-back spot with great food and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! read more

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These must be the nicest people in the world! We've only been here a few times and each time it's been an excellent experience. It's easy parking on the side and easy entrance, even for a wheelchair. The wonderful, helpful manager, Laura spent a lot of time with us relating the history of this location. Today we ordered the Fish and Chips.The portions were incredibly generous at a very reasonable price. Thanks for making our visit to take pleasant one read more

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A nice, relaxed Sunday lunch at the Growler. The place wasn't busy when we arrived, we could sit anywhere. Our server arrived promptly with menus and water. Nice menu selection; for beers you had to use your phone to QR the beer menu, which was complex and had a good selection! You can select by brewery, style, country, name, ABV, IBU, and other categories. We ordered beers while choosing entrees. We tried one of the "hazies," the Altamont Brewery "tiki surfer" and a domestic red ale. They were all tasty. We ordered the Growler "classic" burger, plus cheese (w/choice of fries or tater tots). It was delicious, the tots were ok. The black & blue burger (w/steak fries) was ordered rare, but came medium-to-well. It was ok, but very messy. The grilled salmon entree was generously portioned and came with a rice medley and green beans. Sports were playing on the screens in the back, but the place wasn't loud. The food arrived hot and the wait was reasonable. Our servers were friendly and attentive. The Growler is a comfortable place to try some different beers and enjoy a good meal. We'll be back! read more

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Another great night at the Growler. My local go to for a scrumptious burger, fries and a brew. Or two... As you can see from my chronology, the burger has not changed much over the years, Great quality beef consistently served over a lightly buttered and toasted brioche bun. read more

This place has really stepped it up with their updated design - the place feels warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in, and the staff makes sure you feel right at home. A special shout out to Racheal H. for her outstanding service: attentive, detail-oriented, and full of energy that truly elevates the experience. The homemade sausage platter (2 pcs) is a standout - the fact that the sausages are smoked on site really comes through in unique flavor. The wings were also tasty and enjoyable, though at $20.50 for 10 pieces they felt a bit on the pricey side. Beer selection is excellent with plenty to choose from. I especially enjoyed the blonde - rich, flavorful, and a perfect match to the food. A homemade 12,5% stout was another something to try. Just go for 5 oz. Overall, a great spot with friendly vibes, quality food, and a stellar team behind the bar and tables. read more

The Growler - Wall art in the private room. - New American Near Me - Danville, California

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Four of us recently had brunch here. The atmosphere is casual and the food and drinks were worth it. We shared the donut holes with a fruit dip - they were light and flavorful. I had the smoked salmon eggs benedict - colorful and flavors melded nicely. One person was able to customize the cold meat & cheese platter to her liking - all cheese and fresh bread! I tried a few sweet potato fries someone else had - surprisingly light and airy texture. We all enjoyed our variety of drinks - my bloody mary was just right. read more

The Growler is a great local spot I'd primarily recommend for their beer selection. For those who like IPAs, they typically have great rotating selections on tap. Service is attentive and the restaurant is casual. Brunch is available on the weekends and they also have the typical burger and sandwich selection. They offer trivia nights. read more

Our 1st time to visit this restaurant. We were pleased they have a parking lot. We were early customers and chose a comfortable but casual table for two. Lunch was a 1/2 Ruben sandwich with a cup of split pea soup and a Jambalaya. Very happy with both. We left filled and satisfied. read more

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Great food and service. Home made tots. Delicious salmon and fresh green beans Will definitely return. read more

This one of our go to places! My wife gets the Chipotle chicken sandwich and I get my Cubano. Tonight we started with Totchos, they have kicked them up a notch! Very good! Great beer selection. Full bar if you want a cocktail. read more

The Growler - Midnight Cubano - New American Near Me - Danville, California

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Their fish & crips and side Caesar salad are my standard go to as it's always fresh & filling. The service is very good as well. It's now becoming a regular meal destination for me. read more

Updated review after 8 years: Wow, my last review of Growler was 8 years ago! Downtown Danville has a few places for adult beverages and a good meal like Danville Brewing and Revel. Go toward San Ramon in City Center and you have Fieldwork and Chow. What makes Growler special to me is that they are a very child-friendly gastropub, especially for weekend lunch, Big wooden tables, plenty of high chairs, and a welcoming environment. Our 2yo was a big fan of the Cheeseburger Sliders, and was able to eat 1.5/2 of them. Not overly greasy nor salty - just good classic beefy flavor. They are pretty generous with the helping of thick-cut fries. Everything in moderation of course! For adults, I recommend the Mushroom Swiss Burger. Just like good pizza, cheese, mushrooms, and ground beef seem perfect together. The Satay Burger was interesting with the peanut sauce and pickled jalapeños though I think the Mushroom Swiss is better. If you're a parent with young kids and still want a pub experience with excellent food that's kid-friendly, I recommend Growler! read more

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We ordered doordash last night and it was DELICIOUS! Everything was so good, the tots amazing the French fries are fresh cut and tasty, the sandwiches were soooo good. The prime rib tasted like it was sliced to order. I can't wait to make it out to danville and explore more of the menu! read more

We love The Growler! The smash burger is my husbands's favorite, my kiddos love the pasta and meatballs, the deviled eggs were delicious, and pretty much everything on the menu is fantastic. Delicious spicy margarita and on top of the amazing food, the ambiance and the energy is exactly what my family and I love. Relaxed, warm and welcoming, and Laura has made us feel right at home. It's also a great spot to grab food and drinks with friends, which I have also done! The Growler has become a regular spot for us. Highly recommend! read more

If you like breakfast all day and a good beer selection, this is your place! Service good, food good. The ambience is funky, not your typical Danville kind of place. I think that's why I like it. read more

Great food, prices, atmosphere and service. Love that it isn't crazy crowded and the food is always fresh and consistent!

Definitely will never be back! The fry oil for the fries was so old and almost rancid. you could smell it a couple of tables away. I hope no one gets sick from it. The sliders had no seasoning at all on them. Service was ok but Mr. Mouthy manchild busboy Chastised me in front of the whole room because I wasn't happy with the busgirl not able to understand me. Decor is seriously lacking here. Not worth my money or time to ever go back. read more

Wow what a wonderful experience I had here today. The food was delicious and the lunch selections were amazing! Great place everyone needs to try it! Wonderful service too! read more

The Growler is our favorite place in Danville to get dinner. We have a baby and we love that The Growler is so family-friendly. It is really rare to find a restaurant that is good for kids, that has great food, and that has a wonderful - seriously wonderful - beer selection. The Growler is that spot. Food: we particularly love the Happy Hour menu for shareable food. All day Happy Hour on Tuesdays - how awesome! We also love their burgers and sandwiches (try the Cuban Midnight, it's really great). They also have great salads and fish tacos. Beer: They have a full selection of craft beers on tap, always rotating. They take special care in ordering really delicious beers from a wide range of breweries. I also personally love that they always have a sour beer on tap. Their fridge selection is also great. It's a fun way to discover new brews. Staff: The staff here really feels like a family. They are all so friendly, attentive, helpful, and welcoming. Everyone is incredibly nice and genuinely wants to make sure you have a good experience. Ambiance: They have lots of TVs so you can watch the major sport events. The music is always at a good level and fits the mood well. As I said, it is family friendly so there is no stuffed-shirt vibe. It's a very fun place! read more

The Growler - Wings and Caesar salads, dark sour beer - New American Near Me - Danville, California

This is a hidden secret because it's really good, but with all the other flashy restaurants in Danville, this gets missed. The day we went, we wanted something good, but not your typical Downtown Danville restaurant. We just came from a party and wanted to share something for an early dinner. The Growler came up in our conversation and my husband was craving the Poutine and I went along with it. He likes beer, I prefer wine and they have it! We parked in their lot and dined inside. There's also outside seating but it was too cold that day. Service was fast, friendly and our server always made a point to check on us. We did get the poutine because my husband is all about the cheese curds here and we split a mushroom burger. What we did wrong was we didn't get our own burgers! That was probably one of the best mushroom burgers I ever had! It was the best combo of everything and it was so good! I would definitely do it again the next time I go or having a burger craving. Comparing to burger places in the area, The Growler serves up one of the best. They do a pretty good take out business as well. We noticed a lot of take out orders on our visit. read more

The Growler - Their version of poutine with cheese curds and tater tots! - New American Near Me - Danville, California

Had the black & blue burger on a gluten free bun (no extra charge) and a Glutenberg IPA. Great meal. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. It was a perfect night to sit on their front patio. Will return. read more

This is one of our go-to restaurants in the area. Beer selection is good, staff is friendly and atmosphere is casual. I do agree with some reviews that you can get an occasional big party that can get loud --- not due to the adults, but the kids. Food is good but I have got an occasional miss. Think it's really a 4-star but rating up because I think some of the other reviews are a bit unfair. read more

Food was very good and the prices were also good. Will go back with friends for sure .

Food and service are excellent. Great place to come for a Sunday brunch, lunch, drinks, dinner. Informal atmosphere and easy to find.

We were looking for a place to eat since we were in the area and being that I like breakfast and my husband likes lunch this was the perfect place. The staff was really nice the place was empty but we got there right when it opened. There's also outside dining and they have there own parking lot. Plenty of TVs. We would definitely come back. read more

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This review is for a DoorDash order. We chose the growler because on DoorDash they had burgers available in 30 minutes which was perfect in between meetings. I ordered the Reuben and the jalapeño burger without reading the reviews. The Reuben looked hearty in the pictures. However, this delicious looking sandwich didn't taste like anything. It didn't taste like grease, it didn't taste like salt, it didn't taste like sauerkraut, it didn't taste like thousand island. I mean, the rye bread barely tasted like rye as it tasted more like wheat bread that looked like rye. The Diablo burger looked appetizing in the pictures. I like the idea of jalapeños on burgers for that extra kick. Unfortunately, there was no kick, the burger was cooked thoroughly which was good but it was pretty flavorless. I really liked how the food looked but it didn't taste like anything and for the price, it's not that great. I do like that the food was cooked it really quickly and they were able to deliver really quickly. So if you like bland and quick food, this is the place to go to. read more

The Growler - Reuben - New American Near Me - Danville, California

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For starters the remodel is awesome. Lots of tv's nice ambiance to the place, doesn't look like you're walking into the 70's anymore m. Friendly service staff. I had what I consider one of the Best Burgers in Danville. Smashed and cooked to perfection, house cut fries just add to it. A WINNER also a great tap selection. read more

The Growler - New American Near Me - Danville, California

What an absolute incredible dining experience. We went here on a whim last night since we were staying in the area with our two young kids and we are so glad we did. Our waitress held open the door as we walked in and gave us a warm, friendly greeting. Even when we walked in, everyone stopped what they were doing and greeted us! I've never had that happen before at a restaurant. I wish I would have gotten here name. She had glasses and bright red hair. I hope the owner knows who that is so she gets credit for this review. The menu is not your typical pub fare. The classics are on there but there is a variety of other options for those who want something a little lighter. I loved that! We ordered the chicken nachos, chicken teryaki bowl, Reuben sandwich with fries, grilled cheese and fries for the kids. All were excellent. I also loved their beer menu. It was extensive! At a glance too, they do quite a bit of events every week. I absolutely love that they offer a seniors special every Wednesday from 11-2 pm. The best part though was our waitress. She was absolutely the best waitress we have ever had! Ever. So incredibly sweet and friendly. She made my kids feel very special when she brought out coloring stuff, stickers and even little squishy's! I hope she gets to read this and know how incredibly grateful we are for her care and high level of service. Recommending this place to all of my Danville and San Ramon clients! Thank you for a great dining experience. read more

Food was not good. not a place I would ever visit again. town is danville has tons of good restaurants to visit. i just tried DonHao chinese very good food. read more

...always great food, beverages, friendly and lively atmosphere! ...visiting is a must when in downtown Danville!

Service was really good and the club sandwich was too! Nice and open too. Great atmosphere to visit with friends

Really great service, really great beers on tap, very very good. Looking menu with all kinds of good food! Beer to go sports TVs looks like it's got a great patio but it's nighttime and cold right now. But the food is awesome.!! read more

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Meals were terrible on Valentine's night. We were four and all plates were cold and even hard except for my boy's burger. The saugsage platter was not the same as last time.(There was a few slices of pickles and hard dry cold sausages) and flatbread was too cold to chew, and my girl's mac'n cheese was dry and obviously not hot at all. Our last visit was a good experience ,but their meals from last night were totally different. I know the chefs were busy on Valentine's night, but seemed like all of the meals had been prepared a long time ago and reheated to be served. Additionally, the service was ok except I had to wait for more than 10min for the first beer. read more

We went out for one last outing before the lock down. Their were also plenty of other people with the same idea. Plenty of restaurants we're also busy and very crowded. We found out this place which was not so busy and we were able to get a patio table and plenty of seating. The servers were great and super friendly. We had double dipped fries and burgers and vegan chili. Everything we ordered was good and portion wise was generous. They also had the Sunday Night football game on, as well. We will go there again when lockdown opens up. read more

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I had been praying to get another job down in the Danville area just so I could drop by the GROWLER and get some savory brewskis and of course my go to...Buffalo Cauliflower Bites! Today I toasted the weekend by starting with a 1/2 Acre Brewery (Chicago) Pale, then a Mai Tai PA by Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey), and finishing with a Transcending Universes IPA by Original Pattern Brewery (Oakland). Now you tell me where you can get such variety at Happy Hour...yes...Happy Hour prices! I was on my way home after seeing a job in San Ramon and was inclined to drop in and spend some much needed R and R time with Crystal (my eye candy) and team. Always well-received and made to feel at home with great beer, wine or mixed drink--whatever suits your fancy. The food is fresh and organic and always delicious in my experiences with this establishment. Find out for yourself. Never take another man's word, but give them a chance, see for yourself. The crowd is starting to pool in and I have to get back to doing what I know best in these situations...toast life in the company of friends and a welcoming host! Cheers, amigos and may life treat you well! read more

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Many places doing the same thing but much better. Came on a Sunday afternoon cause I had a gift card and the first 3 things we tried to order couldn't be ordered at that time due to them being out of a specific roll. This was a bummer cause we really wanted to try the house made sausages. Ended up getting the chipotle chicken sandwich which was good loved the bacon on it which makes me think breakfast might be the way to go here. My husband got the patty melt which had way to many onions and they were not very caramelized. The fries could have been great if they weren't cold and had some salt. Service was friendly but nonexistent considering how many people were standing around. No refills on waters or asking how things were. I might come back to try the breakfast but not again for lunch. read more

The food and beers are spot on. I enjoyed my classic burger. The fries are dry however get salad on the side instead and the dish is great.

I'm not a fan of IPA's or beers that are supposed to be something else but still taste like a bitter IPA. It's a common problem on the West Coast. Had trouble finding a red, amber, Irish type beer. I picked something to be nice and left a good tip but won't be going back. I'm sure if you love IPA's you'll have a different experience. read more

This restaurant was cost friendly. The sandwiches were delicious, service was friendly and very neighbourly, with a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere! Recommend highly. read more

Our first stop anytime we go downtown Danville for the day. Service, food and drinks are always great. read more

The Growler - New American Near Me - Danville, California