The Canyon Lakes Brewery is one of the area's best hidden gems. Tucked away on the golf course, it's easy to miss, but the food is consistently good and the beer selection is even better. Plus they have a great variety of cocktails and other drinks. My friends and I hang out here all the time, and in my opinion, it's a much better experience than Bridges if you're looking for a restaurant on a golf course. It's usually easy to get a table, the service is amazing, and there's plenty of seating available inside and out. The happy hour menu is one of the best around, and the outdoor bocce ball courts are a fun bonus that make it a great place to relax with family and friends. They have brunch, lunch, and dinner options. It's become one of my family's favorite places to eat, and I think it's seriously underrated. If more people knew about this place, it would be packed every day. read more

I was walking through the parking lot yesterday evening with my dog when a woman came out from inside specifically to tell me that this was private property and that dogs were not allowed. I apologized and left, assuming I had unknowingly broken a rule. I called today to check and was told that dogs are in fact allowed. I'm also unclear why simply walking through the parking lot warranted being approached and shooed away in the first place. So I'm left wondering why I was singled out and given incorrect information. Whatever the reason, the interaction felt unnecessarily unwelcoming and left a very poor impression. I wouldn't choose to patronize a place that makes some people feel as though they don't belong. read more

My third time at this restaurant. Tried two other shareable bites this time and it was delicious. Service is fine. Ambiance is great. I really like the view that is outside of the restaurant overlooking the golf course. read more

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"Wow, fantastic venue, fantastic beer selection!" It's been quite a while since I've patronized this restaurant and I had to give it another try. We came early Sunday afternoon. Parking is easy and there's plenty of spaces for a disabled person in a wheelchair. Our server, Alex, was especially professional and courteous. She really made this a good meal for us. She was helpful in ordering suggestions and came back often to check on us. A+ service! On a beautiful, cool winter afternoon, my wife and I sat in the dining room; my wife ordered the taco plate and I ordered the pear pomegranate salad. Both were promptly served up and were absolutely delicious. Naturally, I had to order a beer. I ordered the award-winning Brown ale. Absolutely fantastic! Don't tell anyone, but they only charge $6 for pints. Thank you for the great service and great menu. Now if you could only bring back the hops growing on the wall everything would be perfect. read more

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Our server was very kind and sweet. Went at 10am for breakfast on a Sunday and it was so calm maybe a couple other tables were occupied. Prices are super affordable like Denny's which is wild considering it's in a nice area overlooking a golf course. It was so cold this morning so we sat inside but after we ate we walked outside to see the golf course views. My French toast was good, bacon was a bit lukewarm. Overall it matches the $11 cost. Our server made sure our waters were always full which I appreciated. By the time we left around noon, the place was more packed. read more

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Had a chance to play at the golf course and decided to eat dinner here. The course not to brag about - although fairways seems well maintained however the greens some are a bit bumpy... Nevertheless, the food was good - ordered the fish and chips. Our server Cassandra or Cassy... she is very accommodating and pleasant. She provided good service and prompt and efficient as well as checking with us if all is well. Highly recommended... the ambience is very relaxed. read more

Canyon Lakes - Fish and chips (flys) - Breweries Near Me - San Ramon, California

Food is always great. Brew pubs often have great food. The restaurant has a nice 270 degree view of the valley from the top of a hill. The restaurant is modern. They have nice inside and outside dining This is gem that seems to be undiscovered. We go for the food. The restaurant ambiance adds a lot when you just want something special. The service was friendly and attentive The restaurant has a massive menu. We found what we wanted on one page and then found another page of sandwiches and other goodies plus specials and drinks. We recommend we give give them a try read more

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Service on Sunday 8/30/26 was non-existent. We were Ignored for a half hour then walked out.

Great burger! Came in here on a Saturday for lunch with some family and had a great lunch! I got the green jacket burger which was a cheeseburger piled high with crispy onion straws, bacon and an ipa bbq sauce. I opted for the spicy sauce that had a nice kick to it! The burger was very juicy and all of the elements melded together great! I paired it with their lager beer (since they don't have Coors light) and it made a great lunch paired with some crispy fries! read more

I always forget about this place then when I come back I get mad at myself for forgetting about it. The food is always fantastic and reasonably priced. The beer selection is perfect for everyone and always some wine and cocktails for any non beer drinkers. The service was phenomenal today our young waiter was cute sweet attentive and so helpful. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful fall weather and the view of San Ramon. read more

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"Face it Happy, you are a golfer." A good line once said by Julie Bowen to Adam Sandler to open his eyes. Well open your eyes at Canyon Lakes Brewery and Restaurant as you dine over one of San Ramon's best golf courses. Drinks named after golf lingo, views of spectacular greens, decor & memorabilia celebrating golf history, and a menu perfect for dining and catering; you might leave here just ready to golf. Celebrate well, select your next meal here, it's a par. read more

Canyon Lakes Brewery is a hidden gem! The Green Jacket beer is outstanding, the views are beautiful, the food is excellent, and the staff is always friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Canyon Lakes - Canyon Lakes Brewery is a hidden gem! The Green Jacket beer is outstanding and the views are beautiful. Highly recommend! - Breweries Near Me - San Ramon, California

We are losing our diners left and right here in San Ramon. I am so glad Canyon Lakes is open until 8! Great service, great food, decent beer selection, and decent cocktails! read more

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The pretzel bites were a crowd favorite! Topped with garlic and in bite size pieces, they were so good. Was looking forward to the guava wheat, but the grapefruit basil was surprisingly good! read more

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Enjoyed the course (9 hole rates), the selection of craft beer, the restaurant, and the hospitable staff.

I lived here a year and never knew there was a restaurant on the golf course. Nice patio, dog friendly and great food and drinks. The few times I've been there are hardly any people. read more

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Great beer but terrible service during what should have been a normal Sunday afternoon lunch. Walked in at 1:15pm on a Sunday, asked for a table for 3 & was told it would be 20-30mins because they just sat a group of 30. No problem, grabbed a beer & sat outside. 30 mins later, the manager came by & said the kitchen would re-open for orders in 15 mins. 20 mins later, no orders. Walked in to grab another beer, asked to order food & was told it would be a while. Roughly an hour after we first walked in, we were able to put in our orders at the bar counter. In the meantime, no one brought out water or even offered to put in an appetizer until the kitchen had fully recovered. How is a party of 30 not required to make a reservation? How does this back up the kitchen for an hour? Upsides: Good view, beer & location. My advice would be to simplify the menu so that the kitchen does not struggle to keep up on a normal Sunday lunch seating. read more

I have gone here twice so far and each time that I have gone, the waiters are very friendly. I enjoyed my food and drinks. I do recommend this place and the outside patio scenery is great. read more

Canyon Lakes - Having a drink outside on their patio - Breweries Near Me - San Ramon, California

Epic views, brews, and bites- San Ramon's stellar secret spot. Hands down the Best View in Contra Costa County on a nice day on the bar side of the patio. Also great all around both inside and on the regular patio too. For me, I like the bar side. So awesome. Once you settle into your seat with the stunning view, the service is good. Amazing prepared food all around at lunch there, with an extensive menu of both craft beers (from a Master Brewer - on site). I expect they probably excellent wine too given some my friends drove down their with their reluctant wives and they loved the dining experience too. A group of us eBike there from Walnut Creek near weekly when the weather cooperates - read that all summer long. We go via the outstanding Stone Valley Road to Diablo Road to Crow Canyon, Dougherty then right on Bollinger to Canyon Lakes Center, where the 19th hole of the golf course sits in the back to spend a couple of hours with a craft beer or two and some great food. Then we just drop down the hill to Iron Horse Trail and it's a flat ride all the way back home through San Ramon - Danville - Alamo - Walnut Creek. It makes for a VERY 5 star trip every time! I'm going to try Happy Hour and Dinner soon as well. Literally, this is my favorite day trip bike ride. Reasonable prices too, especially for the Blackhawk area. read more

Dinner tonight was fabulous! My son raved over and over about his pastrami Burger! I had a simple Caesar salad that I can honestly say the best I've had in quite a while. Wish our tummies had room to try the dessert, but we were happily full. read more

BREAKFAST - French Toast - 5 I love French Toast but it is so hard to find any place that understands French Toast is so much more than bread dipped in egg batter. Canyon Lakes Brewery makes wonderful custardy French Toast and I cannot get enough. Today I also had a breakfast sandwich, also very very good. A lot of good flavor. Both my husband and I have not been disappointed in what we have ordered. Thank you Canyon Lakes Brewery! read more

It was a hot, beautiful spring day after months of dreary weather. I had the day off, it was mid week, and all I wanted was some grub and a beer on a local patio... but, no crowds. I wanted some peace paired with my meal. Canyon Lakes came up on Yelp- I forgot this place existed. I haven't been in maybe 3 years. Stopped in... and stood at the "wait to be seated" sign for 5+ minutes like a dork, no employee in sight but I could hear staff shooting the breeze (loudly) in the kitchen, down the hallway. Finally, an employee came out of the abyss and not so kindly reprimanded me and said that I need to grab my own menu and take a seat and "order at the window". "What window?" I asked. She showed me around the corner where a window between the interior bar and the exterior hallway is. She lightened up when she realized I was genuinely confused. So- things have changed quite a bit in the last three years. Gone is table service, now you're ordering at a window that you wouldn't know about unless you've a regular- or you read this review ;) To reduce confusion, perhaps removal of the wait to be seated sign is in the future! When I arrived around 2-ish, the good seats on the patio overlooking the greens were taken, but the seats quickly freed as the place emptied out. The menu is huge- perhaps too huge. Gordon Ramsey taught me to be nervous of long menus. I chose the ultimate chicken sandwich-- I was impressed! It was actually very very good, and they didn't scrimp on the portion sizes... I could have easily shared it with someone. The tator tots... to be blunt, tasted like the oil they were cooked in. I would pass on the tots. When I ordered my beer, I knew I made the wrong choice when after pouring it for me, the bartender gave me a free taste of a different beer that was a completely different style than the west coast IPA I ordered, but he insisted I needed to try it (for the future order, try the pineapple-something he poured me... much better than the flat IPA I got). I had a good time overlooking the greens in a peaceful environment with my grub, beer, and a good book. My overall impression; it came across like management is mishandling a quiet restaurant. There's great potential. read more

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Lots of food options, outside seating which is nice in the golf course. Service was good as well, food taste great, no complaints.

Went today and we are SO happy to hear they have a new manager (Sarah) that is going to be making some changes and bringing back events, beer nights, new food options etc! (YAY!!!) We love this spot (their food is so good!) but over the last couple of months it's been getting slower and slower. Today they were busier and we enjoyed our experience with Randal. Can't wait to see the new and updated changes they bring! read more

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Best thai coconut curry if you ask for it spicy they do a good job on that too. Good drinks as well.

The sunset! Just the perfect location to start or end the weekend from a work week. Once you get over the ordering from a window, you can sit on the deck overlooking the golf course just in time for the amazing sunset. Ahi Tuna sandwich and Pulled Pork were both delicious. Service was warm & friendly. Be back soon for another uplifting sunset! read more

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Large servings with seating on patio overlooking golf course. Order chicken pesto sandwich melt and they didn't skimp on the chicken. Food was served timely despite the large party that we had read more

Canyon Lakes - Chicken pesto melt - Breweries Near Me - San Ramon, California

Another great experience here. Food is so good. Service is always super friendly. View is awesome and every time I come, the interior looks better. This is gonna be a regular spot. read more

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Mostly empty at lunch time. Had to wait a bit to get seated. Waited over 10 minutes for server that never came. Walked out. Disappointing experience. Staff seemed untrained and uncaring... read more

Amazing food. Can't believe we haven't tried it before. We shared the loaded tots. Perfectly fried. The Philly cheesesteak was off the charts good. Not thin sliced but chunks of meat. Wife had the Reuben. Looked great too. We will be back. Fair prices. Attentive staff. Nice view. read more

We went during happy hour and it was dead. We requested outdoor seating because we had our dog and they said since they were short staffed they didn't have a server for us so we had to order at a window. Which we didn't mind. Food was bland and mediocre. We were really excited for the zucchini fritters but they were a disappointment, absolutely no flavor. Same for the chicken tacos, the tortilla was hard (like it was microwaved) and the chicken was dry and unseasoned. The calamari and the chicken was probably the best dishes, but nothing special about them. It was a nice view though! Might come back to try their entrees instead. read more

Nice ambience overlooking the golf course! Food was tasty ! Best were the falafel and fish sandwich! Kids enjoyed the outdoor seating. Waiters were sweet and made sure we got the dessert quickly on request as we were in a hurry to leave. Overall a nice hidden gem of a place in San Ramon :) read more

Service was very slow but it might have just been the evening I was there. The food was taste and good beer. I will try it again sometime.

Came by twice after a round of golf. And after a long 4+ hour round, I'm usually pretty famished and looking for some substantial grub. This place though kinda strange, met my needs both times. Newish golf course, not one of those that has been around for generations. And the eatery that chose the space to service the course and it's community also happens to be a brewery. Ain't mad at that scenario one bit. Don't know much about the history of this brewery or their mission in general, but in the 2 brews I've had here, both were really good. I tried 2 of their hoppier styles, one being an IPL which is a hoppier lager, which you don't run into often. Most are IPA's which indicates they are 'ales' which are more the norm. This IPL was good enough to revisit. And both times we came, we hit their happy hours or as they like to put it their 'hoppy hours'. And in those hours, some of their beers are knocked down to $4-$5, which is an incredible bargain these days, as normal craft beer prices are approaching the $10 mark, which I find a bit disturbing. Now this place is strange to me because it doesn't really have that traditional watering hole vibe, where regulars can sit and just become a fixture. Actually I didn't really see a conventional bar area, where peeps are sitting on stools. Almost everyone there was sitting at a table. Nothing wrong with that per say, just far from the norm for a brewery/pub. 7 Layer Dip ($7/3*) I usually like these as it is a fresher version of a nacho imo. It is usually some bean dip, whether warm or room temp then topped with typical southwest-y things like guacamole, salsa, olives etc....I actually like to make it myself during game days when people want to come over, as you just make it once and people just keep coming back to it. This version was just ok to me. The good is they use a warm bean dip as the base. Think they may even do a few bean dips as I saw a basic mashed pinto version and a dallop of a blackbean version. This was topped with a little guac, some shredded cheese, maybe some sour cream. But what I felt like was missing was some salsa or some chopped green onions or something fresh to make the dish pop more. It wasn't a very balanced 7 layer dip imo. It also came with super thin corn chips. And it wasn't even enough chips for 2 people to share and eat most of the dip. So we asked for more chips, but later found out that it was an extra $3 bucks. Wasn't so peeved for the extra charge, but more peeved cuz they didn't give enough to begin with, so the extra order is almost built into the system. Worm Burner Burger ($16/4.5*) Name of the burger is a golfing term btw. It is when one doesn't strike the ball well and the ball goes screaming down super low, like close to the ground versus way up in the air. Anyhoo, this burger is crazy legit. Think patty melt but with a kick due to fried jalapenos. Seriously juicy and greasy in a good way cuz between the cheese, well cooked patty, bacon and super crisp buttery sourdough toast, just made for epic bites with a hoppy brew. Definitely revisit worthy. Blackened Ahi Tuna ($26/4*) Properly rare blackened tuna, very seasoned on the exterior, while basically raw in the center. (I ordered it rare, you can get it cooked how ever you prefer.) The tuna wasn't the greatest grade, probably even frozen, cuz I can tell by the texture and color. But the bites were indeed meaty and clean, so I devoured it no prob. Chose jasmine rice and sauteed spinach as sides and they were great with the highly seasoned fish steaks. Came also with a romanesco sauce which I believe is a Mediterranean sauce that has pureed nuts and tomato I believe. It was decent but not something I would crave. Next time I may just request it off. So even though a strange place to lounge in for a post round drink/eats, the food is decent enough and the prices are better than most other options out this way. So that makes this a winner in my book. read more

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Great brews and great atmosphere. Had a wonderful time on yesterday while watching the Jaguars vs 49ers game. I was visiting from Katy TX.

The food was delicious! Our group of 4 had appetizers, beer and entrees. The service was attentive and our food came out fast! The view from the restaurant was great! read more

This is literally in my backyard. I love coming here. The beer is great and the food is surprisingly good! The service is great as always but the ambiance could be better. It a very hard space to decorate so I understand and get what they've done and why. After all it is a brewery. There are a lot of high tops that I'm not a fan of so I always request a table. It's loud when busy but they have taken every step to make it better. The furniture it's tired specially outside. They have bocce for summer months but truly need all new patio furniture and landscape...I would love to get a hold of this place...it could look and be amazing. Wish more people would go, the food is amazing like I said. I share with my friends and we often get the cheese curd, tater tots, veggie wrap (outstanding), tacos, just had the fish sandwich and was blown away! So happy they're in my backyard hopefully they keep busy and can change some furniture. ;) read more

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The menu has something for everyone. The service was great. They were friendly and accommodating.

I really tried. I was hoping this place is a neighborhood go to place but even today, my neighbors invited me for a quick bite/drink. And I just can't. In today's episode, The house wine "Naubann" (Spelling might be off) - was absolutely undrinkable. I asked when they opened it and it was just opened. The house wine is off. It's almost like they don't take it seriously. Luckily he replaced my wine with something better but I'm telling you, I just can't do it. It's so unfortunate because the location for me is perfect. read more

Beautiful brewery and restaurant overlooking the golf course. Sandwiches, starters, desserts are all super tasty. Their breakfast (till 11 am) is also superb, especially the potatoes. Service is great and ambience is classy... read more

Canyon Lakes - Fried Zucchini Fritters - Breweries Near Me - San Ramon, California