Gerry's Grill in Union City is honestly the best Filipino restaurant I've had so far. I always come back for their crispy pata, pork sisig, and lechon kawali--all so good. The bangus is tasty too, though it can be a bit dry on some days. I've also tried the grilled squid, fried calamari, beef sinigang, pork BBQ skewers, and halo-halo, and everything's been solid. My go-to orders are the pork sisig, crispy pata, and garlic rice. Ambience and space are great, service is decent, and wait time is reasonable. Definitely coming back. Ratings: Crispy Pata 5/5 Pork Sisig 4.8/5 Lechon Kawali 4.6/5 Grilled Squid 4/5 Pork BBQ Skewers 4/5 Beef Sinigang 4/5 read more

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I've been to this place for the past 20+ years, since 2010 when i learned about it from my yelp friends. i always come back during the weekend for the live music. i brought many other friends and families to share my enjoyment of live music & food. food is mediocre, fusion. presentation looks nice but tastes okay, nothing spectacular...but then again, i go there for the vibes. besides the food. my recent visit brought a sour taste. pun intended. i never look at my receipt after i pay. i looked this time because they're doing a 70 anniversary celebration and each receipt that spend over $50 gets to enter the drawing for prizes. anyhow...to get to the point...the suggested Tip Guide on the receipt for 18%=$13.50 and my Total Tips charged was $14.95. the difference amount is not alarming but there shouldn't be any difference periodt. if they have done this to me, and everyone else who hadn't noticed. it's so wrong. someone explain to me why this is? needless to say. i feel scammed. i will check out Tribu Grill. i heard they offered similar vibes. goodbye Gerry's. it's been nice. i won't go there again unless someone twist my arms. *photo attached* read more

Gerry's Grill and Bar - Filipino Near Me - Union City, California

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I used to frequent this place often, because of the portion size, and the live weekend bands after a long day at work. I was having an adobo craving, so me and a friend popped in afterwork on Thursday eve. It was a slow night, so service was quick and fast. I ordered the chicken and pork adobo, with adobo rice. My chicken was cooked perfectly, but this time the pork was a little tough in texture. I figured maybe after I take the leftovers home and warm them up later, the pork would soften up. Nope, it was worse actually. I'll still continue to comeback. The food is amazing, and weekend vibes here are great. read more

Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking . Place wasn't busy but took about 10 mins to get seated . Service was very slow but food came out fast . Orders the fried chicken which was ok. Tasted like jolly bees but more expensive. The vegetable lumpia's were good. New to the menu. First time back since they remodeled. I like the open space concept . Between the slow service and mediocre food don't think I will be back. read more

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Having eaten Filipino food my whole life, I'd say Gerry's is quality and authentic. On the pricier side but portions are generous! That goes for its modern atmosphere too with live music and good sized bar with Red Horse on tap, San Miguel beer towers, and happy hour! Can't wait to take my parents. Lol read more

Gerry's Grill and Bar - Pancit palabok (with skinny noodles ) - Filipino Near Me - Union City, California

Fiood: tried other filipini food restaurant in the bay like Isla, Max's etc, gerrys grill food is just okay. Their kare kare is good but not the best Kaldereta is a bit salty. There was just miscommunication when husband spoke to a young kid in charge of cleaning the utensils to ask for boxes to go. Then the kid said " i dont speak tagalog" when he spoke to him in full english. So my husband got mad at him for not listening and told the other staff that he is mad at my server named Ann because she was busy with other when we need boxes. So i was confused why Ann kept apologizing. I told her we are not mad at her, she is actually a GREAT SERVER..ANN IS A GREAT AND HARD WORKING SERVER. we saw her so busy so my husband doesnt want to bother her and approached the kid to ask for boxes but kid is not paying attention instead the manager relay a wrong message to our server. read more

Jerry's had me questioning if they were growing the rice from scratch in the back. Two hours for appetizer + main dish is insane. At some point it stops being "busy" and starts being a hostage situation. Side note: good luck to everyone still waiting for food while the garage band is playing so loud you can't even hear your waiter or your own partner say a peep read more

Gerry's Grill and Bar - 2 hours wait for fried tofu - Filipino Near Me - Union City, California

Came by on a rainy Sunday around 2 PM, and the place was fairly empty--which was actually quite nice. The restaurant is spacious and well-suited for family gatherings or parties. On top of that, the food was solid overall. I ordered the Crispy Pata and the Sizzling Bangus Sisig. The Bangus Sisig wasn't quite to my liking; I've heard the Pork Sisig is much better, so I'm looking forward to trying that next time. The Crispy Pata, on the other hand, was excellent--super crispy, with meat that was tender and not dry at all. Parking was also very convenient in the plaza. Overall, a great experience, and I would definitely come back. read more

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Always brings you back to Manila. Bbque is the best. Sizzling bangus, poke with inihaw na baboy & sinigang all yummy. Cravings fulfilled! read more

Gerry's Grill and Bar - Filipino Near Me - Union City, California

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Friendly, accommodating staff. Very yummy food! My Filipino friend recommended coming here. Plan to come back.

I give this place a solid 3.5*, food is good, service is weird. And the ambience is nice for a more formal dining experience. On our trip here we got the sizzling pork sisig and the bangus (milk fish) sizzling sisig. The obvious choice was going to be the bangus, very flavorful. We also picked up some garlic rice. Unfortunately, my gripe with this place isn't the food itself but more of the portion size for what you get. I felt like we got 80% of what their picture on the menu is for the food. Both dishes came out way smaller than what I thought for $22 each? Huh? I will say that this place is a chain, but there's much better options in my opinion for food especially in this range. Also their crispy pata is $32+? Huh? That's super expensive for pata The restaurant was completely empty minus 2 other families and they put us all next to each other in the back of restaurant which is a little weird. Servers weren't really around to grab or request for more water either. Food: 4/5 Service: 2/5 Value: 2.5/5 read more

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December 2025 band lineup. Awesome food and drinks. Great ambiance. Great service. Will be there! read more

Gerry's Grill and Bar - Gerry's Grill December 2025 band lineup - Filipino Near Me - Union City, California

Service was very nice and fairly quick. Looks like they play live music most nights which is nice! The crispy pata (3.5/5) is good but could be crispier and more flavorful imo. Maybe next time I'd try the lechon kawali and see how that compares. The pork bbq (3/5) was not good--it doesn't have much sauce and is not very sweet. read more

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Been here twice with my family to celebrate special occasions such as Mother's Day (which was the most recent visit). If you're someone who's not been to the Philippines or tried authentic home cook Filipino dishes, this can be consider a good place to visit. One of the dishes my family always gets in a Filipino Restaurant is the Crispy Pata. Idk why but when I tried this, it has a little bit of a sweet flavor which might be from juice of the atchara. This disappoints me as I'm looking for its usual meaty taste. I'll give it maybe (3.5/5) Their grilled baby squid tastes like the pork barbecue (maybe because they use the same sauce???) The pork barbecue is a must when you visit as it reminded me a bit of how the pork barbecue usually tastes like back in the Philippines. I'll give it (4.5/5). However, I was a little disappointed with the baby squid as I'm looking for more smoky flavor which is something usual when you eat something grilled. I'm still going to give it (4/5) as I like to eat squids and the barbecue sauce is still taste good. Service was okay for a busy Sunday. I was a little confused with our server because I'm not quite sure if she's asking us if we're doing okay or telling us we're okay. My family were considering on ordering dessert but our server just told us that the kitchen is closed while the other server of the table behind us asked if they want any dessert as the kitchen will be closing soon. So did the server decided that we don't need to order dessert anymore. Overall, it's a good place to visit for a Filipino Restaurant especially if you're in the Bay especially if you're in Union City area. read more

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This is a good Filipino food place in Union City. Service was prompt and server was friendly. The food was all good but the dessert even better. Wash that all of that with a tower of beer. read more

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I haven't been here for years! It's been maybe, 20?! I suggested going here before our J-Hope concert in Oakland. I remember their adobe shreds was so yummy so I told concert crew, let's go! Located at Union Landing with plenty of parking around the vicinity. When we walked in, it definitely looked different. I asked the hostess if they remodeled and she said yes. It's much bigger, with open floor plan and a bar in the center. I asked if they still had entertainment and they do. Karaoke is a huge hit. We ordered dishes family style with room for desserts! I was happy to visit this place again and we were stuffed! read more

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I haven't been to Gerry's Grill in a long time, so I must say it has gotten even BETTER with how much their food is packed with flavor! First, let's start with our excellent server who is Vietnamese and knows the menu very well and impressed us with the Tagalog words she knows! To start, she recommended the calamari, extra crispy, and she wasn't kidding! The batter was perfect, not greasy, and went well with the sweet and salty creamy dipping sauce. We also ordered our fav beef kare-kare, bulalo soup, and pinakbet, all of which we have enjoyed many times in the past. Their bulalo isn't fatty, which we appreciate, and it's packed with beef and veggies like cabbage and green beans. Their bulalo is food for the soul! My family ordered chicken ba-mi (pancit Bisaya) and after my first forkful, OMG, the noodles and mix of flavors made my palate so happy that I paused and soaked in all of the flavors, before exclaiming, "WOW! This is now my favorite pancit!" I had bangus ala pobre for the first time and this fish was filled with such strong flavors, that capture the uniqueness of Filipino cooking and each bite was flaky. The aroma and beauty of this dish brought me back to similar bangus cooking from my grandmother and mother and my palate and belly were so happy with my mother ordering this dish for me to try, so I could experience the Gerry's Grill version. I highly recommend this bangus ala pobre! As a final act for this savory feast, we had room left our bellies to share halo-halo. Their halo-halo is made with soft, snowy ice, topped with creamy ube ice cream and leche flan. The snowy ice made it especially enjoyable and fun to eat! The halo-halo was the cherry on top for my family and me for this excellent Filipino feast at Gerry's Grill! The manager checked in on us and our server took care of us as well. With the top notch service and food, and family- friendly ambiance, I give my high praises for Gerry's Grill! read more

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This is my other go-to restaurant when I head up north. - just because Filipino food is a must for me. We always visit as a group and have tried several of their entrées. FOOD: 4/5 Kare-Kare, Sisig, Sinigang na Beef, Pork Barbecue, Pansit Bihon, Grilled Pusit, Pinakbet, Sinigang Bangus, Halo-Halo, etc Their food is comparable to other Filipino restaurants I've tried. While some dishes could be improved, others are pretty good. Over time, I've noticed that prices have gone up, and the portion sizes have become smaller as well. SERVICE: 2/5 We often go during busy hours, so we encounter longer wait times. A few times, we've shown up between 5:30 and 7:00 PM, and it usually takes about 15 minutes to be seated. The servers are prompt with taking orders, but it can be a little difficult to catch their attention if you need anything additional due to how busy they are. It might be helpful to have a little more staff on hand during these peak hours. AMBIANCE: The ambiance is lively and could be quite noisy due to the band. You'll likely find it enjoyable if you enjoy dining with live music in the background. But, if you prefer a quieter atmosphere for family meals, it's advisable to visit during times when there isn't one playing. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants! The place is suitable for all ages and very family-friendly. The service is fast and attentive to every detail. The food is super delicious, and the crispy pata is one of my favorites! read more

Came here on a weekend afternoon and the place was packed with families celebrating birthdays, TVs playing sports, and a line at the door. They have an electronic check-in system that texts you when your table is ready, which made things easy. The vibe is very Filipino bar and grill with loud energy and big groups everywhere. I ordered the grilled milkfish for about twenty dollars and some lumpia on the side. The food was good, and the fish had a nice char with that smoky garlic flavor that hits right. Everything came out in a reasonable amount of time, and it was clear the kitchen knows what they are doing. What threw me off was the service. When we sat down, the waitress asked if I had ever been to a restaurant like this before and if I needed help with the menu. I get curiosity, but it felt more like she assumed I would not understand it. I am Black, not confused about how to order pork and fish. Later I ordered a martini made with reposado tequila instead of vodka, and she called it weird but said she would ask if they could make it. The drink did not come until after I finished eating, and when the bill arrived, they had charged me for two tequila shots even though the martini prices on the menu match single shots of vodka. No one mentioned the price difference ahead of time. The food was good, prices fair, but the service gave an odd vibe. It felt like she just wanted to get us in and out without much care. The food itself might bring me back, but that kind of energy might not. Three out of five. Great flavor, awkward service. read more

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The price is a little bit high, the food was not bad, customer service is a hit and miss. Some wiait staff are better than the others. Some just take your order and some will take your order and recommend what you need, like dipping sauce or something. Because I ordered a dish it it was bland, at the end the other wait staff told me that I needed a sauce but it was too late.... Ambiance is not bad. read more

Gerry's Grill and Bar - Nice and clean - Filipino Near Me - Union City, California

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This restaurant was clean and modern with a lively setting when I came by to order a late dinner to go this past weekend. According to a poster on the wall showing the entertainment lineup for this past month, apparently they have a few bands that regularly perform live music here. Altered Native was up on stage during my recent visit, playing covers like Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears and Madonna's Borderline... which would have been cool, except the volume was really loud, creating a deafening noise combined with the echoey chatter among guests, I couldn't even hear myself think... so it wasn't exactly pleasant. Even though the place was quite packed, I had no problem placing my order with the hostess not too long after I arrived (around 8pm). I was quoted 25-30 minutes for takeout, which I thought was reasonable for a single item on a busy weekend. However, this SLOWLY turned into an absurd wait time of almost an hour... for ONE entree!! I waited longer than dine-in customers waited for seating, that is ridiculous! They obviously don't have an effective system for getting orders out, or the staff working on Saturday night was incompetent. It wasn't until I told the hostess that I had to leave, that she finally went to the kitchen in the back and grabbed my order. It was all wrapped up ready to go, so I wonder how long it had been sitting there. I'm appalled that they couldn't at least quote a more accurate and honest wait time... so unprofessional. Plus the small portion for the bistek pinoy dish was definitely overpriced. The taste was decent, with flavorful sauce, meat, and onions, even if a tad too garlicky. But definitely not worth the wait, especially when everything else about this place sucks... the crowds, the service, the lack of a logical system for helping customers, all of this a reflection of the management so that must suck as well. The website definitely sucks too, you can't find valuable info or order online in advance, basically non-functional. I wouldn't return, even on a less busy day... first impressions are everything! read more

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Came her with my husband's family on a Saturday night and there was a live band that was singing, they sounded lovely but I would probably say to maybe lower the volume a little bit as it was kind of hard for us to speak with one another on our table and sitting close to the band. Food came out in a timely manner, we ordered a lot of food to share; all tasted delicious and our waitress was friendly and checked on us multiple times. read more

Still as great as before! It has been years since I last had a meal here and the food did not disappoint! The flavors were on point! I saw a review that criticized the fact that the veggies had bite - but TBH - overcooking veggies to death is a Filipino meal staple that isn't good in terms of meal texture and nutrition. The service was fine, nothing spectacular - just serviced for the need. I think it would be a lot of fun to come for a night of live music tho! Held back on the last star because the price point and serving size just doesn't add up. I understand inflation is hitting us all - but at the end of the day it's hard to eat out regularly if prices are this high... read more

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I remember coming here back in the day and this place was a vibe with a bar and TVs WELL TIMES HAVE CHANGED cus it's not like that anymore lol BAR HAS ZERO TVs and or seating available Came here and got seated almost immediately They wanted to seat us next to a big group My friend requested a different table and they said that they like to seat table to table and in alignment with each table So basically it's kinda like a food chow hall feel Not a typical restaurant feel where you have some sort of privacy or intimate dining experience THIS IS NOT IT LOL FOOD WAS OK HARD ON OK PRICES are reasonable Customers service is friendly Child friendly there are booster seats available if needed Crab rice was good Pancit canton ok Chicken skewers had like a Indian version or something going on spices were giving Indian food lol read more

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Great Filipino food. If it is busy live band singing night, you need to get their attention for the service. read more

Gerry's Grill and Bar - Filipino Near Me - Union City, California

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I know there are many Filipino restaurants in the Bay, but Gerry's Grill still has the best Filipino food, in my opinion. We drive all the way from Tracy just to come here for the food and live bands. The food is never too oily or salty, it's just right. The restaurant's vibe is very family friendly and it always feels like I'm at a family party or gathering when I'm here. read more

Nothing really to over the top. I normally don't like going to big corporation Filipino restaurants like Gerry's Grill. If I wanted Filipino food, I would rather have a home cook meal or go to a mom and pop restaurant, at least I know it makes me feel like my own family made it. My family and I went here because they wanted to see why their coworkers loved this place. The food was ok and service was ok as well. The sisig could have used a little bit of kick to it. Maybe Gerry's does chop up jalapeño in theirs but this was the first place that didn't. I remember it used to have more flavor before Gerry's became huge. We love our sinigang, but this one was not really all that sour, nor did it have a lot of soup. My photo shows that there is a lot of soup, but that is because the pork pieces underneath were in kind of huge piece. Some people might want more of the meat, but sinigang is known for that sour soup base. When asking very nicely if we could get more of the soup base because when we all split it evenly, there was barely any soup i our little bowls. Our server told us, no because it is measured. I get it, if everyone kept asking for more soup then there will be a lot more of the meats, but they could have said it in a much nicer tone, or at least say sorry we can't and then explain why. Nothing special about the squid. It was good, a bit chewy, but it might be because the big squids like that are more on the chewy side. My cousin loved it though. The best part of our meal was the chicharon. Nothing to complain at all with that dish. It was nice and crispy. Food is decent, but that is only because I am Filipino. Others might really like this place, but it is not my go to Filipino spot. read more

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Today was a miss the pinakbet had crunchy vegetables, but it was not cooked right it tasted like they did no let the vegetables simmer with the sauce so it was not as flavorful as the first one I tried , Last time . The Crispy Pata was still the bomb. The halo halo did not have enough milk. I asked for extra but they gave me something that has sweetness on it more of like a flavored coffee creamer . I am used to regular evaporated milk . The Service was slow because one guy was doing everything. Cleaning tables, cashing out, etc. I give him credit but it was affecting the diners because of the slow service . Finally another sever and busboy came. This helped the flow get better. I commute from San Francisco to here because I a a fan of the restaurant . It is a beautiful restaurant snd I hope they continue their tradition of delicious cuisine and hospitality. read more

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Came here for my birthday! Yay! We actually stumbled upon this place and decided to check it out. They were just opening for the evening and we sat at the bar. Thankfully we came early because it got packed!!! It was a treat because there was live music that night. We ordered drinks and then ordered some food. Pancit Palabok....one of my faves. And ya gotta order lumpia. Being filipino, both were yum. Paired nicely with our drinks. Heck the whole menu sounded yum. As people ordered, I was eyeing their plates because it all looked so good. Staff was nice. Our bartender did not disappoint. All drinks were really good. I'd mention her name but I a) can't remember it, b) I know I would butcher it. Would definitely go again, but be sure to eit go early as the place gets filled up really quick despite it being pretty huge. read more

Gerry's Grill and Bar - Pancit Palabok - Filipino Near Me - Union City, California

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Sept 15, 2024 Food is still tasty after all these years but more expensive. The mens restroom is still filthy. One toilet leaks internally and the door to the stall with the broken toilet seat is now locked so nobody can use it. The Wife reports one women's toilet leaks to the floor. C'mon Gerry. Update: Sept 16 2025. Gerry's reached out to me "Thank you for reaching out to us. I will pass this on to the rest of our team and make sure corrective actions will be applied. Feedback like yours is valued by each Gerry's staff. Sincerely, Gerry's Grill Union City Team" read more

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Who would have thought that a casual Saturday dinner would be turn out to be a fun Saturdate! We've been coming to Gerry's Grill for decades. Food is consistently delish! It's one of those places you go to for Pilipino comfort food. The food never disappoints. Tonight the eggplant salad, Pancit Palabok & Tokwa't Lechon Kawali (Tofu & grilled pork) was perfectly paired with chilled Red Horse beer, a live band, & a Warriors vs Detroit game. The house erupted when Draymond shot a 3-pointer. A prefect trifecta! read more

Gerry's Grill and Bar - Seated at the bar with Pancit Palabok, Eggplant Ensalada, & Tokwa't Lechon Kawali - Filipino Near Me - Union City, California

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Lived in the area nearly my whole life, so why was it my first time visiting this place? I was shocked to see just 2.9 stars for this place before my first visit, could it be that bad? After my experience here's my assessment for a very busy friday evening: 1 star for the nearly nonexistent service. Good luck trying to get servers to help you. We fortunately sat at the bar beforehand and the bartender was friendly. We sat down at a table once it was ready, and she ended up taking our order after we waited over 20 minutes. No other server came by to introduce themselves whatsoever. The table next to us had a hard time flagging down a worker. It was very busy for a Friday night, there was a live band that started close to 8pm. The whole restaurant was packed, I think they were severely understaffed making it difficult for folks to get their orders taken, or close out the bill. You'll have to build good rapport with the workers to get special treatment. It took us a long time to get our tab closed. My husband had to flag someone down for several minutes. We sat waiting for close to 30 minutes. The lady seemed a bit irritated and rushed. I think this spot could improve by implementing a QR code and take order via phone, then close out via phone. Having this option will alleviate the workload off the servers. As for food, it was a solid 3-4 stars depending on what you get. The best dish we had was grilled chicken skewers - super juicy and tender chicken. I was shocked how it wasn't so dry, I suspect they souvide it then grilled it. Nonethless it was so good! Loved the lumpia shanghai, fried calmari, and chop suey. I wished they didn't add too much pork in the chop suey. Not much vegetable options though, but this cuisine doesn't really have much of that option, fyi. The pancit palabok was a bit more fishy than the ones I'm used to. The pancit canton tasted a bit too salty. The sisig bangus was a hit with my husband and father in law, although they wished it was crispier. The live band was a nice way to start the weekend. I can see why so many Filipinos come to this spot - it has bar, solid Filipino food, and great vibes. Just wish they had enough workers. read more

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I usually like coming to Gerry's Grill. Food is always pretty good and good portion sizes. However this last trip, the service just wasnt that great. Waiter was nowhere to be found most of the time, and when we were trying to get the bill and to go boxes, we could not find him, so i had to get my own boxes and ask a different waitress for the bill. The sinigang was also a little bland and the calamansi juice seemed a little oversweet, but lechon kawali, pandan mix ice, and fried tilap were really good. Would come back for the food but upset about the service that i would be hesitant read more

Food is great and staff are nice with good customer service .The band is amazing but Hope the song they sing is like 70s 80s 90s .As you can see the audience are some oldies and goodies and don't know the song they sing .Thank you ! read more

I went here for my dinner break (I'm a truck driver for Walmart) while waiting for the usual Bay Area traffic to clear up a bit. It's a little bit fancy, a bar & grill, rather than a fast-casual place, so it's a little bit more pricey, like going to an Applebee's or something. I had the sizzling pork sisig, which was pretty good. They did, however, forget to give me a side of rice, and I was about to knock a star off if I had to give them a rating out of 5. Serving sisig (or any Filipino dish, for that matter) without rice is like a Mexican restaurant serving carne asada tacos without tortillas. C'mon, man! Also, they spelled "Jerry" wrong. Hahahahaha. (Just joking; that's my name.) Other than that, the place was clean, and the service was fast & friendly. read more

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Mid Filipino food. My wife and I go here like once a year and are always disappointed. Staff is really nice.

Food - the food here isn't bad. Of course the taste profile can be better and be more dynamic. I feel like the flavor could be better however I guess not everyone has the type of taste buds like myself. Service - they need to provide beverages faster. I didn't get water on a prompt manner. However they did check in with me a few time. Ambiance - not bad however it does get smoky which I dislike. read more

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I would like to express my appreciation for the staff, who are all friendly and very accommodating. The food is amazing, and the portions are generous! The ambiance feels just like home in the Philippines. Ricky Glen Hang Anne JP the bartender All are amazing intheire service. We would be back here again and brings friends too. We love coming back here. read more

Gerry's Grill and Bar - Mai Thai is good too. - Filipino Near Me - Union City, California

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JP is a very attentative to all my request. He makes my drink the way i want it. Very satisfied customer. read more

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