I had a wonderful time taking my GF to this cute little eatery. My girlfriend had the salmon rice bowl and I had the elk striploin. Both were extremely delicious and perfect dishes. My one critique on the elk striploin is if I'm paying $58, please give me more than 6 pieces of meat. The oysters were to die for. Just missing a nice cocktail sauce on the side. The bartender made a wonderful Pisco Sour but, forgot the bitters. Nathan L was a wonderful server. read more

Google maps led me astray--located in Holbrook hotel. The vibes are nice. Ordered the Violet French 95-delicious Though I wasn't very hungry, ordered the shishito peppers with corn and tortilla (crisps). Idk why I thought it be actually tortilla, not just crisps. I devoured them in case you're wondering. Overall cute spot. read more

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The food and service at the Golden Gate saloon is excellent. We had the juniper crusted elk sirloin, and the Duroc Pork chop. Both were heavenly, as was the House Burrata appetizer! It was all heavenly. Our server, Nathan, was the best! read more

This charming old hotel was beautiful and so comfy! On a wet, rainy day, we went for lunch and were able to sit near the fireplace. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered some shareable and all were very good. Try the beet salad, the brussel sprouts and truffle fries. All were very good! read more

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I had to try before the Christmas market and when the hotel renovation was featured by Emily Henderson. Neither food nor decor disappointed (though we had to sit on the patio due to busyness). We ordered: - brussel spouts: a complex flavor combination with Parmesan and some sort of balsamic or pomegranate molasses glaze, perfectly crispy of course - pork belly appetizer: a balanced blend of crispy and melt-in-your-mouth fat with hints of fenugreek, turmeric, and chile. With the side garnish of chickpeas and apple(?) this was a great light meal - pot roast: can't go wrong, easy to split generous serving - crab cakes: classic - the chicken gnocchi: well paired with pomegranate and yam for fall - a cocktail whose name I forgot but it has mezcal, cinnamon, carrot, and chile: wow a complex but balanced cocktail. Not very spicy, just warming Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor has heaters but not much ambiance - limited street parking and a few public lots nearby - 1-2 vegetarian entrees - reservations recommended especially around Christmas market - there's actually a second separate bar downstairs (decorated for holidays) that we missed until our way out read more

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Great cozy Christmas vibe. They have a full bar this year as well as delicious holiday cocktails. read more

Golden Gate Saloon - Bars Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Food is amazing. Service is great. Everyone working when I go in is always very nice and fun to talk with. Clean and nice. Great happy hour!! 2 drinks and 2 apps ended up being super filling and probably the cheapest and quality meal in the area. read more

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We dined at this place last year for our wedding anniversary and had a fantastic experience. This year we were sort going back and forth about heading to Roseville and Fogo de Chão, but we remembered that meal at the Golden Gate Saloon and that's where we ended up. It was a great call. When we made our reservation we noted that we were celebrating a wedding anniversary, and we were treated to a glass of champagne on the house. Food? Just fantastic. We shared the calamari appetizer, which was perfectly tender with a crispy batter and the sauce just the right amount of gochujang spice. We both had the elk main and it was cooked to perfection and beautiful with everything else on the plate. House wines are outstanding, and the goat cheese cheesecake was out of this world. (I'm running out of superlatives!) Service was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. Just a really great place to dine, especially for a celebration. I have a feeling I know where we'll be this time next year. read more

We ordered the Burrata and the Shishito Peppers, they were yummy. Becky was absolutely amazing, such a sweetheart and super attentive. The decor inside was so fabulous, I felt like I was walking into a hotel in the 1920s or something... it was so cute. 10/10 recommend if you're visiting the Grass Valley area. read more

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We enjoyed a lovely dinner last night at the Golden Gate Saloon. Natasha provided delightful, friendly service throughout our visit. We started with the absolutely delicious Brussels sprouts. For our mains, the hubby went with the very interesting juniper crusted elk and I opted for the wild mushroom risotto. While quite full, we wanted just a little something sweet to finish and the mango sorbet was perfect to round out our meal. This is a cool place in the Holbrooke Hotel. Interesting and kitschy decor and plentiful ambiance. The only downside was how we were greeted (or not) upon our arrival. The hostess was posted up at the hostess stand and we stood there waiting to be acknowledged. She wasn't on the phone but was clearly thinking hard about something. Regardless, we both just stood there for an absolutely absurd amount of time before she finally looked up and simply said "Hi" then grabbed some menus and said "Right this way." It would have taken the least amount of time and effort for her to simply look up from her task for 2-3 seconds max and say something like, "Welcome in. I'll be right with you." First impressions matter and that was not a good one. Thankfully the rest of our experience made up for it. read more

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What a delightful meal! All eight of us decided to do the tasting meal for the table, and we loved every course: roasted Brussels sprouts, crab cakes, beef short ribs with polenta, and mushroom ice cream with maple praline candy. (Trust me: The mushroom flavor was subtle and delicious! Who knew!) And the service by Joni added to our experience. She was warm and professional. One of my favorite meals in a while! read more

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The fish tacos, Brussels sprouts, and strawberry cobbler were amazing, as well as the excellent service from Becky and Thomas! This was a random find that exceeded all expectations. We plan to return! read more

My husband and I had a short night in Grass Valley and had dinner at the Holbrooke Hotel, the food was amazing! The ambiance was great, very lively bar, wonderful seat next to the fireplace. Super cozy on a rainy night. I had the elk steak, my husband had the hanger steak, everything was superb. The service was excellent. Becky was a great server and our support staff were very attentive. Looking forward to staying at the hotel next time. read more

Best service! The tasting menu dinner was amazing! The wine pairings were divine. I'm a local and so proud to have this chef in our town!

This place always delivers with delicious bites, thoughtful cocktails and friendly service. We had a delightful time with our server Becky tonight. Becky has great taste and will suggest the best things on the menu! And of course the dining room is so cozy, especially so during the holidays. read more

I went to have fish tacos for Taco Tuesday last night. They offer 2 tacos and a beer for $20 or tacos and a margarita for $24. I can't drink beer or margaritas so I asked if I could order a well drink to replace the margarita. They said no, even after checking with the bartender. This was SO disappointing!! They did this for me a few of months ago so my expectation was they would try to keep the customer happy and do this for me again. I was there with 3 friends and we won't be back. Keeping the customers happy should be their first priority, especially the locals!! Obviously, this is not the case. read more

My husband took me here for my Birthday dinner and it was such a wonderful time!! Everything is just absolutely amazing, the wait staff the ambiance and the food. We had the 4 course tasting menu with the wine pairings. The Brussel sprouts are one of the best things I have ever had and whoever decides on the wine pairings is a genius. Also, when you see chocolate chip mint ice cream for dessert you are thinking "oh yeah I've tasted that before" but at this restaurant this ice cream is a whole experience in itself. It is house made they informed us and you can definitely taste it. It takes you on a mint journey like you are being refreshed by cold creamy mint leaves and then you have the decadent crunchy cocoa nibs in every bite. I will always dream of this ice cream! Thank you Golden Gate Saloon for such an amazing birthday dinner. read more

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The food and service are once again some of the best in the area. Excellent cocktails and wine selection. The vibe is classy and interesting but not pretentious. read more

Great atmosphere, tasty drinks and fantastic service. Thank you Christy for a great experience!! read more

About a year ago we had a two star experience in the Iron Door downstairs restaurant of the hotel so we have only been back a couple of times and that was to the Golden Gate Saloon. All those experiences were efficient and professional sitting at the bar...although one time a dog was eating off a plate of one of the bar stool customers. The bartender said she did not know what to do so did nothing. Today 6 of us showed up at lunchtime. We were seated immediately. Drink orders were taken as the remainder of the "crew" showed up. The restaurant was not busy, only two other customers. We ordered: Hamburger, Fish Tacos, Salmon bowl, Calamari, and a Vietnamese offering. Everything was "OK" with a group consensus of 3. Parking is available on the street or in the back private lot. The ambiance is the draw here as it is an old gold rush bar in the foothill gold country. It has been recently renovated and reflects the area heritage. read more

Wonderful service by our waitress Becky, delicious dishes, and beautiful restaurant! We stop by every time we're in Grass Valley! read more

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Great service and atmosphere. The mocktails were delicious, I wish I had time to try the cocktails too! This little restaurant in a hotel made an excellent brunch. Also, many dogs passed by which is always a treat. Sadly not haunted. read more

Joni was great! Food was great. They charge for extra sauce and per soda but it is fine dining so can't complain too much. Ambiance was worth it. read more

Becky (our waitress) was absolutely fabulous and the food was so delicious. We had the duck, duck, moose; hangar steak; and chicken pot pie which were all absolutely divine!! We come here every time we come to Grass Valley, and will without a doubt return every time we visit! read more

Great server. Burger for happy hour bun fell apart immediately, but she brought me another one. Nice ambience and drinks.

Our server, Christy, was darling! Very attentive and beautiful smile. Food was amazing, too! read more

Went here for my Birthday! Food and service were excellent! Shaolien was some of the best service I've had in a very long time! Love the Holbrook. The atmosphere is also very inviting and comfortable. read more

Food was unique, delicious, creative service Nathan, our server, was delightful, attentive , knowledgeable inhanced our overall experience at the Holbrooke hotel, Grass Valley read more

Our server Faskia was great. She made great recommendations and we had a nice bottle Of wine half off because it was wine Wednesday. Burger was on point and the deserts tasted like my Blue Ribbon winner Moms'. Definitely coming back! read more

Noah was the BEST server!! Food and drinks were great and Noah made everything better!! We will be back soon!

Taco Tuesday- food was great and service was exceptional. We had Fasiila as a waitress and she went above & beyond to help! read more

This was our first time in for dinner at the Golden Gate Saloon and we were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere and vibe is a 10/10. There was a vinyl DJ playing great music all night. My husband and I did the 4 course dinner and it was TO DIE FOR! Best calamari we have ever had. The portions were great and by the end we were definitely satisfied. Shally was an amazing server, very attentive and checked in frequently. The whole experience was a 11/10. Thank you! We will definitely come back. read more

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We had a great lunch. Our waiter, Joni was fantastic! Give her a raise! She catered to our every need.

We had a party of eight and did the four-course tasting menu, such a deal at $50 each. Each course was delicious, the service was impeccable, and our server Joni was an absolute gem! 10/10 recommend!!! read more

Really incredible food. Awesome atmosphere and our server Christy was so nice. She went out of her way to make us happy.

We have stayed and dined at Holbrooke once per year for the last 3 years. 2022 during the Dry Diggings festival, 2023 when my mother moved here, and again tonight. I have very high expectations for food and am clueless as to why there are such low stars/reviews. We've had a phenomenal stay, and amazing service, food and drinks every time. Tonight's dinner was no different... our server Natasha was a doll and provided impeccable hospitality/service making the occasion memorable as an early birthday celebration for my mama. The food was delicious and worth the price. Portions were great and as expected. We will definitely continue with our annual stay and dinner. read more

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Very pretty bar in the lobby of the Holbrooke Hotel. Fancy cocktails. Service was a little slow.

Such a fun hang out! Amazing service from Christy and Cate always. Go down the the Christmas bar

Chris is the bartender and is incredible guy. So helpful and so attentive. The Golden Gate saloon has been here since 1852 and Chris is one of the reasons why. It's really not a stop in the gold country if you do not go to the Golden Gate saloon and S for chris read more

I think I've been here about six or seven times, and each time it's consistent and delicious. I like the filet mignon dish and the dessert. Menus are really great too. Oh, and the decorations are pretty awesome. It's got a really old fashion feel. read more