I have been to The Standard Pour multiple times. When I first learned about it I found myself eager to try it out. I have not been disappointed thus far, and I regularly come in here with friends for a cold beer and a burger. We always enjoy ourselves. Now for some thoughts:
Drink selection: This restaurant is associated with the Diamondback Grill in Downtown Sonora. However, the Diamondback seems to be more associated with wines whereas the Pour is more beer oriented. I personally prefer beer over wine (and the Pour is closer to where I live) so I tend to go here more often. The selection has my approval and the beer is all on tap. There may be some bottled ones to order, but I always go with stuff from the tap. There is a decent selection here in my opinion. There are the usual choices such as Coors Light and Pabst Blue Ribbon to name a couple. I generally don't prefer those types of beers, but not to worry because there are also good ales, stouts and porters to choose from as well as stuff in between. Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen, Fat Tire ale, and Old No. 38 Stout are a few examples. A few of the choices get switched out from time to time, so on occasion there may be something new to try.
Glass sizes go up to 20oz; plenty to wash down your meal with. The beer is always nice and cold and the glass is full to the brim. This place wins my approval as far as the beer section and selection goes.
Service: I have always been very pleased with the service here. Staff is always ready to answer questions, they can (in an extremely friendly manner) recite all the specials to you from memory, and they have always been kind and talkative with my friends and I. They seem to be good about keeping up on how everyone is doing and the status of drinks for said people. I always have no problem leaving a good tip here.
Food: What can I say? I absolutely love the food here! I must add that I am the kind of person who tends to find what I like at a restaurant and order the same thing every time. With that being said I obviously cannot speak for all items on the menu. However, the several things I have tried have always been made to order and come in generous portions and have always tasted amazing. My favorite thus far is the Kobe beef burger, which I love because it has pesto sauce and blue cheese on it. Very good. I have never eaten something here I didn't like.
Prices: I am not an expert on food prices; what's expensive, what's cheap and so forth as relating to food quality, service and so on. If eating an entree, expect to spend an average of 12-14 dollars per person, and a bit more if you decide to add some drinks to that. So in that regard eating here may be a bit of a spendy outing in the eyes of some. I must say that for me, the level of service I receive, how much I enjoy the experience, drinks and meals, and how satisfied I am when I leave was well worth whatever money I spent here.
Conclusion: The Standard Pour is one of my favorite eateries in all of Tuolumne County. I will always return. I highly encourage staff and the owners to keep up the good work. As such this place will continue to receive my business. Thank you. :) read more