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    The Growler

    3.7 (361 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    THE GROWLER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Wall art in the private room.
    Slava C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, a great spot with friendly vibes, quality food, and a stellar team behind the bar and tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Casual seating
    Frank D.

    Our 1st time to visit this restaurant. We were pleased they have a parking lot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were early customers and chose a comfortable but casual table for two.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Midnight Cubano
    marty a.

    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.

    Hard Ginger Beer (3 stars) - they ran of the apple cider.  No added sugar but flavors a bit weak.
    Daniel C.

    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!

    Wings and Caesar salads, dark sour beer
    Valerie R.

    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!

    Ray W.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]For starters the remodel is awesome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of tv's nice ambiance to the place, doesn't look like you're walking into the 70's anymore[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Their version of poutine with cheese curds and tater tots!

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

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    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.

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    Do they have any NA beers?

    Yes! We have a great selection of NA beers in our fridge, including IPA's, a Kolsch, a chocolate stout and two yummy ciders! (Our GM doesn't drink, so she makes sure there is always a selection!)

    Do they take apple pay?

    yes we do!

    Is their chicken fried steak hand breaded or frozen patties?

    Frozen

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    Came here for Sunday dinner with no reservation. Restaurant is in the rose garden shopping plaza…read more Not a lot of big signs so we never really thought to come here. We were seated quickly outside. It was such a nice evening out and not cold. There were heat lamps too if needed. Our server was Toni. She was amazing and took care of us! She was super sweet and friendly! Excellent service. We ordered the streak frites, fish of the day which was a salmon and risotto, Paloma and lemon meringue. Steak frites was cooked perfectly! It was a hanger steak so it was soft and tender. Fries were crispy and it came with an arugula side salad. Dressing was lemony. Toni was so nice and even found us something similar to chimichurri sauce. The fish of the day was a salmon with risotto. It was cooked medium. Not over cooked and nice and flakey. Risotto was really good and lemony. The lemon meringue was probably one of the best desserts I have ever eaten. It came with a raspberry compote. The meringue was sooo soft and whipped and came with a delicious graham cracker crust. We even asked if they sold the pie as a whole but unfortunately they don't. Loved this spot! Will def be back. It looks like our new local dinner and dessert spot!

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    Flat bread was so good!

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