Visited September 24 2026. See my receipt. I haven't been here in almost 4 years because we had a bad experience. Today was Redemption Day and it was a good experience! The bartender was kind and the patrons were friendly. I was waiting for my appointment and thought I would check it out. They have heavily expanded their menu offering not just bar bites! They have outside seating as well. Dog friendly! There is also a pool table in the back of the bar. This has been around forever and is popular with the locals! Great experience! read more

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Moving from Tahoe to upper sac has been more than a culture shock. So deciding to visit Grass Valley was more for a new experience to capture that small town vibe. With that historical background--Gary's really captures that small town cozy bar vibe like crazy. Staff is cool, everyone who visits seems to know one another. The vibe of the restaurant is fun and exciting. I really enjoyed my experience here. I got a caeser salad. Why? Because I love them. And this one is up there on my list of good caeser salads I've had across the world (California). Absolutely recommend this spot if you're visiting or passing by. read more

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Amazing food when the owner isn't cooking. The service is awful. A few toxic bartenders ruin it and obviously the owner.

Lovely sunny patio, quick service, hot food. The tacos were a huge hit, as was the sausage sandwich. The fries were good but would have liked a few more! Stuffed mushrooms and the pastrami sandwich were also good. read more

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Solid dive bar right on the main walking street. Food menu is robust and really better than most dive bars.

Amazing food, ribs were the best. Friendly service. If you are in the area definitely check out the place. read more

Gary's Place - Ribs - Bars Near Me - Grass Valley, California

I'm a long time resident of the local area and a couple months ago went into Gary's Place for lunch for the first time. It's located on the Mill Street mall so parking can be difficult. The first time there we sat inside and we received friendly professional service. The Clam Chowder is the best. A good selection of beer. There is a pool table and the ambiance is that of a local bar. The next time as a group of six we sat outside on the patio. A good place for people watching! We pretty much ordered the whole menu. The favorites were the French Dip and the Tri-Tip sandwich. The least favorite was the Reuben Sandwich. Again, friendly professional service. read more

We stumbled onto this great litter bar! It was you typical neighbor. It was fantastic! We ordered some food and it was wonderful! The prices were great too! Stop in sometime! It was fantastic!!! read more

First time to old grass valley. I loved it, lacking this back home. I was just walking around trying to figure out what to do they had a sign out advertising clam chowder, long story relating to a friend on how they advertised it, but it was a on going joke we had. So I took that as a good sign to say F it and try them out. The clam chowder some of the best I've ever had and the sour they served with it was incredible. The beer was a bonus. read more

I've been here twice and it's a Fun place. Good service and good drinks. Food was good for bar food. I'll be back.

After living here for 37 years, this is the first time we have stopped in. I do have to say that they have not been here for 37 years but... Stepping through the door, the bar is long and on the left with tables and stools on the right. It's light and clean with NO dive bar sleezyness that some have. They have a menu you can ask for or just read what they have on a blackboard. Everyone is very friendly and helpfull if this is your first time here. Clam chowder is served on the weekends including friday. Prices are good, food imaginative and really excellent with good prices. They go the extra mile to make this a town watering hole. Well mannered dogs are welcome under the tables as listed on their website. read more

awesome bar food and just a fun place. I usually get the smoked tri tip sandwich and the wife gets the French dip. if you like clam chowder Garys has it on weekends and it is awesome. outside seating is great and if you like to people watch even better. read more

Food is always wonderful. Service is great. Lots of locals to say hello to. If you're in the mood for soup, they make it fresh every day. My favorites are the ahi poke bowl and the carnitas tacos. read more

Great food, great service. Asian steak salad and arugula beet salad were very good and unusual finds for pub food. Margaritas were large and draft beer selections were plenty. Great atmosphere, friendly crowd! read more

I have never received food from Gary's Place that wasn't amazing! It can get busy, it can get loud, but they pour a good beverage and you can't go wrong with the food! Always my first stop when I visit Grass Valley! read more

I finally had the Aji poke bowl. It was absolutely amazing. Chips are incredible. Everything was so fresh, but I have never been here a little before three on a Friday. It's a completely different younger women behind the bar that I have never seen before. I'm so used to the older, very professional, friendly wonderful women that are usually there. If this was my first time ever going there, I would never go back. I watched people order drinks, pay their bills and say thank you and they didn't even acknowledge these people. There was an awful lot of bitching about customers and men being a real chauvinist. There was no smiles, no conversation no nothing. I'm not going there to get therapy, but I'm going there to at least have somebody acknowledge the fact that I am there that I am a customer and it seemed like it was their own personal place. I'm glad I know Garys completely differently. I wish I could remember the name of the wonderful women that work there later in the day or in the evening next time, I'll know better when I walk in and if there's not bartenders that I know and it's the same bartenders that were there today I will turn around and walk Out. I'm giving this place five stars because it has always been so incredible but definitely not today. read more

Gary's Place - AHI poke chips were amazing. The vegetables were so fresh the brown rice on the bottom and the avocado, ahi - Bars Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Food was absolutely amazing such a shock we had no idea!!! We went to Thirsty Barrel and they were closed but Gary's Place is a hidden gem for amazing fresh food...what a great find! read more

I've been to Gary's a couple of times and I've had great food and I absolutely love their bloody Mary's. Will definitely be back! read more

The bartenders are fast to help, pour nicely and give the best suggestions for late night snacks trolling!

Yes prices for mix drinks are cheap definitely will go again the only thing that I wish they had will be food late night like appetizers or something to munch on while drinking read more

Owner is wonderful and carries on the traditions there of caring for those in our community and creating an environment that people can say feels like home. read more

Lisa is the coolest ever! Great service and all around friendly. Super busy, but her personality was amazing and funny. Took care of everyone. read more

I was the doorman here in 2023. A bar really could not get much better. The patronage is a great mix of every type of person. The bartenders and owner are wonderful people. The food is fine dining quality. There's a jukebox and a pool table and a nice patio out front. read more

Service was wonderful! She was attentive but not pushy. Answered all of our questions with accurate responses Prices were good Would highly recommend Gary's!! read more

No service. Stopped in for a drink and bite to eat with friends. We were standing at the bar for 15-20 minutes. The bartenders didn't so much as make eye contact much less take an order or say "hi, be right with you." We finally left and went someplace else. read more

Randomly ended up in Grass Valley at Gary's Place for lunch on a Sunday. The Tri Tip sandwiche is amazing. The meat was excellent the chimichurri sauce is next level good. I also had the Cream Chicken soup which was also great. My Wife had a flat bread with a great mix of greens and olives balsamic vinegar which was great. Service was super fast and attentive and they were busy so definitely on top of their game. Had our well behaved dogs along and they were welcomed too. read more

We had a great time at this local watering hole! After a car club ride to the historical mine, we decided to meet up with another couple at Gary's. From the moment we walked in we were greeted by a smiling bartender named Danielle! She was fantastic! Friendly and and accommodating. We were meeting another couple which turned out to be 6 other people. The team at Gary's quickly help put together a couple tables so we could all sit together! What service! It's listed as a "dive bar" well, its the nicest dive bar i've been in and at 60 I've been in plenty We can't wait to come back! read more

Arguably the best food in Grass Valley, definitely the best food on Mill Street! Place looks the part of the perfect Gold Country dive bar while providing a nice place for indoor, or outdoor dining and drinking. Highly recommend their Long Island, but no first hand knowledge of their ability in the shaken, not stirred Martini department. If you are looking for that 007 Experience. this may not be your place (more room for me!). read more

My. New favorite place in Grass Valley. Great atmosphere, food and drinks. Lisa makes a world class Bloody Mary!

I'm giving my 5 stars for the food! I love soups and they have amazing soups that change daily. Awesome salads! And as someone who works in town on a Sunday I love calling up and hearing that my food will be ready in 5-10 minutes. Great food quick good service! Oh and the best bread order extra! read more

I absolutely love Gary's! The owner is amazing and the bartenders are always attentive. Best bar in town for sure! Will always come back.

Horrible customer service (2/10/24). Bartender was not friendly and made no eye contact after 20 minutes. It was not even "busy!" It felt intentional that they couldn't even make eye contact with us. Like, they didn't seen our business?! read more

I love a good dive bar, which is what brought me here when we were visiting. But there are dive bars and then there are dumps. This place is the latter trying to pose as the former. When we visited, we were trying to start our day shopping downtown with bloody marys but the trashy older bartender (who wears short-shorts in their sixties?) took twenty minutes to even acknowledge us because she was so busy talking suggestively with her regulars. Just a gross vibe. Got the very clear impression that she was avoiding us because we are a lesbian couple--and obviously weren't regular patrons. Overheard the same bartender referring to someone who was sitting outside as "oriental" and another regular patron as "handicap." Not that the clientele seemed to mind. Zero class. Stay away if you're offended by bigotry. We left and took our money down the street. read more

Always a must stop for us while in town ! I love a good lil bar with character . Never had bad service the few times we've been . Everything I look for , juke box , pool table & good drinks . read more

Me,my lady and our dog Bear came in here and everyone was so nice and welcoming. Bartenders were super nice and loved and treated Bear so nice! Great recommendations for beer also. Absolutely love this bar read more

Don't waste your time. The location is convenient so we decided to give them a try. Worst service ever. Horrible margaritas, all sour mix with barely any tequila. On Father's Day around 8pm, we were looking for a drink and a bite to eat. In the middle of making our drinks, another guest walked up and asked for another round . She stopped mid poor and made his drinks first. Ours were so bad we left them full. read more

This place is good for a casual game off pool & chilling with friends Has several TVs to watch your game of choice when playing. Has a jukebox that you can play your song that you like hanging with friends. Good drink specials and find out. Would come again one in the area read more

Gary's Place - Bars Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Supper selection of beer and just a great place to have a drink!! We are part of the Committee for the Charity for the Injured Veterans Golf Tournament and when we asked Kim if she would donate....in a flash she wrote us a check. Thanks for supporting "OUR" Injured Vets. Vets don't forget to support Gary's Place!!! Thanks!!! read more

We were strangers at a neighborhood bar, albeit in a tourist area. They made us feel like we had been regulars there for years, WAY TOO MUCH FUN. Staff off the hook, drinks amazing, wish we could have stayed for the food, we'll be back! read more

We were in Grass Valley to attend a concert, but spent a long part of the day walking around the town. We stopped in to Gary's Place on a whim for a drink and glad we did. It was fun. The service was great, the bar is eclectic and with lots of typical dive bar wall decorations. The drinks were serviced fast and strong, and they had a pretty good beer selection. The great lady behind the bar even recommended a great place to go for dinner that night. Next time we are in Grass Valley we will go back! read more