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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Bacon breakfast burrito with tater tots
    Melissa N.

    Pretty chill for a farmers market Saturday bunch. Got to pick our own table and we chose to sit right on the patio with a great view of the farmers market. Got the bottle of prosecco to make your own mimosas and they let us pick two types of juice, we did pineapple and grapefruit. Wish there was a lot more juice. For food I got the bacon breakfast burrito with tater tots on the side and it was 10/10, good size and balance of meat/eggs/cheese/tots. Tots were wonderfully crispy.

    Chorizo Bowl
    Rey P.

    Food is delicious, service is very friendly. The interior is very welcoming and good country music playing in the background. Recommend this place to anyone visiting downtown Pleasanton.

    Spinach for Veronica
    Miranda A.

    My boyfriend and I love going to Sidetrak on the weekends, we have yet to have a bad meal there. The service is always attentive and very friendly. There are plenty of TVs if there is a sports game on, and they have one outside to enjoy nice weather and watch as well. If you want items from the smoker you got to get there early! They sell out fast, but the meat is delicious. Cajun fries are always good, kentucky cobb is the perfect salad, and the spinach for veronica is a nice twist to a pasta salad.

    Pretty solid beer menu! Lots of local and not so local  craft beer
    Brian V.

    Fun bar and restaurant located in downtown Pleasanton. You can come here for games or just a great hangout in general. I've only been here twice. The first time was to watch a World Cup game with some family. The second time was for their most recent annual Oktoberfest celebration (2025). Entry came with a food and drink ticket. I can't remember if I ate anything the first time, but I thought the menu or the food they were serving during the Oktoberfest celebration was great! It was some sausages, sauerkraut, potato salad and pretzels. They actually had some kegs of beer brands from Germany (which follow the German purity beer laws - Prost!) Everybody was friendly and helpful. Even after the main celebration, the folks at the bar were really great as well. And if I'm not mistaken, I believe the daughter of one of the people in our group actually worked here. There is live music, dancing, and just an all-around good time. I can see why my brother and his friends like this place. Definitely would come back for another Oktoberfest celebration or come here and watch games in general.

    Bourbon Bread Pudding
    Evangelene G.

    We worked with Todd for a catering order for a 30th birthday party we hosted at a bar down the street (Middle 8). Todd was great to work with, he worked within our budget and we know the food is good! Todd and his wife helped us with the set up and everything came together. We cut down a few trays but could have reduced our order by a few trays. It worked out because we have hungry nephews who took the food home and we will have the neighbors over to help us eat it today. I highly recommend Sidetrack for your party orders!!! Also check out their restaurant in person. It's one of our favorites in DT Pleasanton. It's good for work gatherings too!

    Nichelle B.

    Our coffee was lukewarm and not steaming hot, like my cousin wanted. They were kind and got a steaming hot cup of Joe for him. The restaurant got crowded quickly, there was a large party that arrived and it got noisy. My cousins food came out before mine and I had to wait for my order. My breakfast dish was okay (the braga bowl). Todd the owner was kind and accommodating. Plus, being hangry and waiting for my food didn't go well for my tummy. This is a popular spot and great for large groups and for watching any sporting event.

    Tri-tip sandwich with sweet potato fries.
    Anthony M.

    Went to Sidetrack Grill on a Tri-Tip Monday and honestly, it's the kind of weekday deal that makes you feel like you're getting away with something. The tri-tip sandwich came stacked with tender, smoky slices, melted pepper jack, and crispy onion strings on a warm panini roll -- simple but packed with flavor. It's the kind of sandwich that doesn't need frills; everything just works. The sweet potato fries were solid too -- hot, crispy, and generously portioned. If you're anywhere near downtown Pleasanton on a Monday, don't miss this. Tri-Tip Mondays are a win.

    Tri tip sandwich.
    Navin K.

    Longtime downtown Pleasanton restaurant, which a friend and I visited for the first time a week ago in spite of living here for almost 20 years. We were seated outdoors and ordered drinks and appetizers - my first beer (a Kölsch) was flat, but my second (a Brown Ale) was very good. Our server recommended the Birria tacos, which were also very good. Worth the price of admission, especially when paired with the brown ale. Our entrée sandwiches were mediocre. Both the Cubano and the TriTip were dry and needed a lot of barbecue sauce to make them edible (we had to ask for the barbecue sauce). The onion rings and fries they were served with, however, were excellent. As you can tell, I had a polarizing experience at Sidetrack. Will likely come back and give them another chance, especially as they're local.

    Baby back ribs , tri tip tacos , coconut shrimp,
    Shruti J.

    A great find in Pleasanton downtown. They have great beer selection and unique "sold out" menu that has great options. Have both indoor and outside seating. Outside seating has heaters. The service is quick . Only thing that we found weird was that one of our beer orders was replaced by a different yet similar beer but we weren't told. Their food's tasty. Will be back.

    Buffalo chicken sandwich - swapped for panini bread. Not enough chicken and very messy. Maybe the original bread would have been better? 3/5
    Shannon P.

    Ambiance is casual and lively for lunch. Service was incredible friendly and attentive. Food was okay. I really enjoyed the Cubano but Buffalo Chicken was only okay. The Tater Tos were fabulous (apparently they are known for them). I would like to come back and try their other sandwiches, salads and burger. Overall would recommend

    Reuben
    Anne D.

    Super chill and laid-back vibe with friendly service. I haven't had anything here I didn't like. Love that the sweet potato fries are thin and crispy. My go-to is the Reuben--always stacked with a generous amount of meat.

    Tulancingo Tacos - 3
    Saya N.

    Things started off slow - we weren't acknowledged until about 15 min after being seated outside. Almost left to go somewhere else but then our waiter came by. We decided to split the Applewood Bacon Burger with spicy tots and the Tacos with one pork, one chicken, and one fish plus added a side a fries with ranch. The fries and tacos came out first - the fries were crispy and lightly salted but the tacos unfortunately were not good. The fish was bland and you couldn't even taste it plus it was hard and crunchy; the chicken had a chipotle sauce with a slight kick that hubby liked but I didn't and the pork had a different kind of seasoning which tasted off with the pineapple salsa. The hamburger came out soon after and it was nice that they split it in half but this wasn't that good either. First off the patty was super thin almost like a smash burger and the mustard they put on was very overpowering - that's all you taste! It tasted like a mustard and bacon sandwich - had two bites and couldn't eat the rest... Service was still a little slow although friendly but I don't think I would come back.

    Patio (Angela)
    Mary A.

    Needed a venue to host our annual holiday business meeting for work and found SideTrack to be the perfect spot since we needed a private area for speeches and games. The owner Todd was very responsive with my email inquiries throughout the entire 2 months of communicating and coordinating. He put together an appetizers-only dinner proposal promptly and got us penned into the books for their big "Angela" patio. One week beforehand, Todd confirmed our headcount and attendance. On the day of our business meeting, Jesus was our sole server the entire evening. He was very friendly, attentive, and courteous. We had the Avocado Ahi Poke (with wonton chips), Skip's Scoozzi, Thai Sweet Chili Cauliflower, and Austin Eggrolls. Todd came out a handful of times to check on us to make sure we were being taken care of, which we were by Jesus. The heated patio felt really nice and toasty. Restroom is kept nice & tidy. They have a parking lot, but it's not too big; however, opposite of the entrance is a massive public parking lot so no need to worry about parking if you can't find street parking. Talk to Todd if you need to rent a patio. All in all, highly recommend SideTrack Bar + Grill! I'm definitely going back to enjoy their lunch & dinner items since I live & work relatively close by!

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    A bit pricey, but overall pretty good. I've been there a few times. The scoozi is pretty good but expensive for bread.

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    5 months ago

    Really good food. I lived their burger and my husband enjoyed the Cobb salad with grilled chicken. Service was just ok.

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    Ask the Community - Sidetrack Bar + Grill

    We are thinking of having a retirement party. Would this be possible, maybe reserving the patio area? Up to 50 people. Kind of an open house type situation. 4 hours. Appetizers and drinks?

    please email me at todd@sidetrackeats.com todd - owner

    What days and time is Happy Hour?

    Monday to Friday from 3-6 pm

    Do you take Easter Brunch Reservations?

    we are taking reservations for Easter brunch. open 10am-1pm. please call 925-399-6789. thanks for thinking of us!! Todd

    Where did the name come from?

    The name was originally Off Main but the owner (Todd) did not like "Off" in the name. So we brainstormed more and thought since it sits next to the old railroad track it might be a cool name, and have double meaning "get sidetracked" Todd's… Read more

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