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Fairchilds Public House

3.7 (120 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 11:00 AM, 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM
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Classy
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Tomo S.

Fairchild has such a cozy, inviting atmosphere -- a mix of dining tables and lounge chairs that make it feel relaxed yet stylish. The servers were friendly and attentive, and I really liked that they offer a happy hour menu until 7 p.m., even on weekends. That's a nice touch. We started with a few appetizers, and some were pretty solid. The Korean fried chicken and French fries were both good -- crispy, flavorful, and a great start to the meal. I just wish my entrée impressed me as much. I ordered the cioppino, and it was unfortunately quite bland. It tasted mostly like crushed canned tomatoes, and I could even see little tomato cubes that looked straight from the can. I ended up adding hot sauce just to bring it to life.

Avocado toast with eggs over easy
Debra S.

Yes it's a hotel restaurant. I'm giving 5 stars because they made my avocado toast perfectly. The eggs were cooked exactly as I requested. The coffee was delicious and the service was what you'd expect from the Hyatt. I was seated right away, brought water and a menu. They took my order and the food arrived in the right amount of time. They were attentive without being intrusive. It's a quiet place to have a nice breakfast.

Buttermilk Pancakes

Very very good food for a breakfast food in pao alto good portions aswell, the service was good aswell the staff was nice and fast, they also let us in 2 minutes before the kitchen closed. The ambience was okay nothing special though.

Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad, Grilled 10 oz. Prime New York Strip Steak, Parmesan Truffle Fries
Minh K.

Stayed at the Hyatt for a work trip and got takeout after my flight. The steak was decent and cooked med. rare as requested. It was a little bit too salty for my taste but not overly offensive. The meal came with broccolini and potato's as well. The truffle fries were on the happy hour menu and were an enormous portion for the price. They weren't great but not bad either. I did not come close to finishing, good value for the money esp during happy hour. The salad was a little overdressed and soggy. I enjoyed the beets. All in all not bad for a hotel restaurant but I likely wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again.

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Sofia K.

What a cool find for Happy Hour! This is a short 5 min walk from the San Antonio CalTrain. Also located near a huge parking structure if you're driving in. Especially want to point out the service of Jimmie. We sat outside and he came to check on us so often, we felt so cared for! Made it super easy to order multiple rounds. Nice heat lamps outside and cozy padded seating. The drinks are just $10 at happy hour which I can't complain about! What stood out the most to me was the starters. The truffle fries were not only delicious but such a massive portion for just $10. The samosas were also super delicious (love fried food when drinking) and again only $10 for a portion of 5. A great deal! I was super surprised by this spot and definitely will head back for another happy hour.

Friday, May 26th, 2023 - Bulleit Bourbon Rye Manhattan ($15)
Elena N.

Date: Friday, May 26th, 2023 Time: around 6:15pm Party of: 6-7 I believe What: Happy Hour / Before Dinner Drinks *Moffett Mule ($15) *Whiskey & Ginger Smash ($14) *Gilroy Garlic Fries ($9) *Cabernet Canyon ($10 happy hour) x2 *Bulleit Bourbon Rye Manhattan ($15) *Smoked Maple Old Fashioned ($16) x2 My group was meeting up for dinner but wanted to grab some drinks beforehand. A few in our party showed up first and grabbed a table outside on the patio. I joined with another friend a little later. One of my gfs is a wine drinker, so she grabbed a few HH cabs. I believe they were canyon road. Not a bad deal. I got a Manhattan. If memory serves, it was fine. Nicely balanced and not too sweet since I requested rye. I'm not sure if they were understaffed, but it was hard flagging down a server. They didn't really check up on us, so we had to keep following up on orders and such. And even the bill. We had a dinner rez, so we were trying to close. I believe I went inside to get the cc processed. I like sitting outside and enjoying a drink or two. But if you're coming here, make sure you're not in a hurry. It may take a while. REVIEW #3534

fairchilds burger add bacon, ordered medium rare and delivered medium rare
Barry C.

friendly staff, every single employee. Julia has been our favorite bartender and staff member who has been our friend for the past 1-2 years. sadly, she will be having a change of careers so we won't see her often much longer. sad to see her go. seasonal menu that rotates to keep the menu fresh. the BEST BURGER in the area or within a 10-20 mile radius. always perfectly seasoned which is a huge thing for me. if you want a bit more salt and flavor, add bacon to give it that little extra something. you know this is fresh beef and always seasoned and cooked perfectly. fries are good chicken cordon bleu bites are good Korean inspired wings, good. spicy, sweet, but not too sweet which is a huge pet peeve. calamari, good meatless bolognese, good corn ravioli, too sweet and will leave you wanting something more seasonal salads are always nice and fresh poke tuna with chips, good and changes seasonally

Richard F.

Quick Summary Pretty solid brunch option, especially if you're a globalist with the free breakfast. Solid food, large portions, cool interior and patio seating options. Food- 5 stars It's a typical hotel restaurant which is slightly better than chain brunch spots. I very much enjoyed the free breakfast options here with their menu. Really can't go wrong with the standard options: eggs Benedict, omelettes, french toast, waffle. Tasted great and large portions Service I would say they are slightly understaffed here as we did have to flag our waiter down towards the middle/end of our meal. Otherwise, the service was pretty solid Bottom Line Good ambiance, good food and portions, and pretty good service. A good and reliable option if you're staying at the Hyatt Centric

Vivi B.

I really like this resyaurant for several reasons. It is inside the Hyatt Centric on the 1st floor. It has a large open area around the bar. The staff are so friendly and were working very hard to fill so many orders. I had the J. Lohr "Los Osos" merlot and it was delicious. We had a large party for dinner in the back room. The Autumn Cali Caesar salad was delicious and hearty with kale, butternut squash, roasted cauliflower, and toasted almonds. I swapped the dressing for the agave blood orange vinaigrette. They were able to do separate checks which is such a great perk given that most places do not allow separate checks. Parking is easy as there is a huge, free, public lot. Tip: Happy hour is from 5-6 pm.

Onion rings and chicken quesadilla
Spencer S.

Inside of the Hyatt Centric. Indoor and outdoor seating. Sitdown, full service restaurant. Bar, couch, booth, and regular table options from what I saw. Upscale casual. Fast and friendly service. My only issue was it was completely dead on a Friday night - we were the only table taken in the entire back room at 7:30-8pm. Maybe it was just a weird day, or maybe we were just late. Either way, barely any of the rest of the restaurant had customers throughout our entire experience. Again, it was a Friday night - weird! For apps, we went with onion rings and chicken quesadilla. For entree, I went with ahi sandwich and garlic fries. Drink was whiskey ginger smash. Large servings! I enjoyed everything, but nothing knocked my socks off. Relatively expensive in my opinion, but it did have a nicer atmosphere and I'm sure higher quality ingredients than most full service, sitdown restaurants.

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Ask the Community - Fairchilds Public House

What time is your happy hour?

Happy Hour Drinks only 4PM-6PM Happy Hour Food 5PM-6PM

Any ideas for a Whole 30 compliant meal from here? I'm coming tonight but trying to plan what I can order :)

Hello Claire, We have several items that fit within the guidelines for the Whole 30 Compliant Meal. PLease go to the Fairchilds webpage to see the entire menu. If you have any questions please call me directly.… 

Hello, Do you offer GF (Gluten Free) options? Also, do you take reservations for parties of 13 - 15? Thanks!…

Hello Jeni F., We do have several GF options and we can accommodate your party. You can also go to… 

Does this place have a terrace or an open air space?

They have an outdoor patio.

Ok for kids? Are there high chairs/kid menus?

Hello Cara, Yes, we have children's menu's and games to play at the tables. Please let me know if… 

What are the happy hour hours?

Hello Anaya, We serve B/L/D @ Fairchild PH and the Happy Hour is 3:00PM-7:00PM Daily.… 

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One of our favorite California fusion restaurants in the Bay Area. Been here more than 3 times,…read morethey changed the menu quite often, but here's my recommendation (will have similar dishes even change the menu): Rouge de Bordeaux milk bread, Warm sesame pancakes, Salt and pepper octopus, Bluefin tuna on koshihikari rice, Charcoal grilled gulf prawns. Okinawan sweet potato agnolotti‍

Had a really nice experience at Ethel's Fancy! The staff was fantastic throughout the night…read more Everyone was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the food. The tasting menu had some genuinely memorable dishes, although there were also a few flavors and combinations that did not quite work for me. Some of my favorites were the oysters, which we ordered separately from the tasting menu. They came with a really nice mignonette and Meyer lemon and were a great way to start the meal. The toasted coconut fritter with wild king salmon was another standout. It was not at all what I was expecting, but in a good way. It was a fun little bite with a great toasted coconut flavor and a really satisfying crispy rice texture. The prime beef striploin was probably my favorite course. It was incredibly tender and came with little bits of steak on top that added some nice texture and extra beefy flavor. The dessert was also absolutely delicious. I believe it was the huckleberry and shiso milk soft serve, although I am not 100% certain. Either way, it was definitely one of the highlights of the meal. There were a few courses that were good but had elements that did not quite work for me. The grilled blue prawns with passionfruit were tasty, but the passionfruit seeds had a strange texture that made me feel like I was eating bits of shell. The pork belly was good overall, but initially had a somewhat gamey flavor that mellowed out as I chewed it. Neither ruined the dishes, but they kept them from being favorites. We also did the non-alcoholic beverage pairing, which was probably the weakest part of the experience. It was decent, but I did not feel like most of the pairings added much to the meal. The one that really made sense to me was the NA Aperol Spritz, which was a great contrast to the richness and oiliness of the duck and pork belly. At the price of the pairing, I was hoping for a little more creativity and cohesion. The biggest downside is the dining environment. The tables are very close together and the restaurant is VERY, very loud, which made it difficult at times to have a conversation. It is definitely something I would keep in mind if you are looking for a quieter or more intimate anniversary dinner. Overall, though, we had a great anniversary dinner. There were some misses, but also several dishes that were really memorable, and the service was excellent. I would happily come back for another meal, especially to see what they do with a future tasting menu.

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Ethel's Fancy - Open kitchen view from the bar seating

Open kitchen view from the bar seating

Ethel's Fancy - Warm sesame pancake

Warm sesame pancake

Ethel's Fancy - Kampachi Crudo ($26)

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Kampachi Crudo ($26)

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