Solid Ground Brewery, Wine & Gastropub absolutely knocked it out of the park. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm, welcoming, and effortlessly cool. It is the kind of place you instantly know you are going to enjoy. The food is incredible. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, packed with flavor, and clearly made with care. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they are serving. It is not just good for a brewery. It is genuinely standout gastropub fare. And the service is truly top shelf. Hayden and Sara are absolute pros. They are attentive without hovering, knowledgeable about the menu and drinks, and genuinely friendly. They made the entire experience feel personal and elevated. Great drinks, amazing food, exceptional service. Solid Ground lives up to its name and then some. We will absolutely be back. read more

The cider here is so solid, no pun intended. It's not common to find cideries. When we stay in Tahoe our hotel always carries it on draft so we really look forward to that. Blackberry is my favorite, but they have plenty of other flavors as well as beer. Service is chill and there are plenty of seats inside and out, if you bring your pet! read more

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Solid beer from Solid Ground! My fiancee and stopped by when we were visiting wineries in placerville and did a tasting, they had a variety of different beer styles. We didn't try any food, mainly because there weren't too many vegetarian options. We sat on the patio which was pleasant in the sun. The service was fine, nothing particularly bad or good that was noteworthy. read more

Solid Ground Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Diamond Springs, California

Live music on Saturday night, was a nice accompaniment to our cider flights. Very popular local place! Super friendly staff. read more

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What a fun place! Great live music inside when we were there! (Fretless 1/31) lots of tables on the wrap around patio too, could still hear the music. Dog friendly on the patio. Had a cider flight ($15) and they were all good, and it was nice to try a selection. Between myself and friends I sat with, people tried and loved the fries, the chicken sandwich spicy and with pepper jack cheese, and two kinds of popcorn chicken - salt and pepper, and a curry version, both good. Nice place! Surprisingly good amount of parking too. read more

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Don't show up even 3 minutes before noon or your refused to order food. What a poor business model. Annoying and also serving lunch is subject to a strict no food for you until after 12pm. Went to Poor Reds - do better! read more

It's super awesome that Diamond Springs has Solid Ground Brewery. My family enjoys meeting up here. It's family friendly even though it's a brewery. Besides their beers, they have pretty tasty food menu options. Plus they occasionally host live music. They offer tasting flights of beer, cider, and wine. 5 choices for $15 for beer and cider, and $21 for the wine. The hamburger is pretty darn tasty. Hefty, juicy patty. Family members raved about the shrimp sando. The shrimp is dressed in a butter mayo, seasoned with Old Bay and served on a toasted New England roll. But when we ordered it last week, all three sandwiches had the shrimp undressed and just seasoned with Old Bay. Ohh I was feeling skinny and wanted that butter mayo (butternaise). It was still tasty though. To add, the shrimp are a good size, not tiny. read more

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Solid Ground offers more than just beer, and during each of my visits, I've opted for ciders. I've had pours of the Lima Sierra Braeburn and Piña Colada. The ciders were crisp and carried nice depth of flavor. My partner ordered the Kabru, but left with two four-packs of Trango. Staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is casual, laid back, and inviting. Staff fill your glass to the brim, and I've always left satisfied. Next time, I'm looking forward to trying SG's beer on tap, but for now, I'll continue to rave about their ciders. read more

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The ciders here are gluten free and delicious and they have an array from Watermelon to Blackberry to Raspberry Lemonade. I ended up doing a cider flight, so I tried all 5 for $15. I really liked the Watermelon Salt, so I took home a 4 pack and wish I had gotten more! So refreshing, and isn't that artificial watermelon flavor you often get. What's most impressive is that they also have beer and wine. I had some of the Chardonnay and it was solid. It's a nice place for a solo meal, date, or large groups. There is definitely something for everyone. Service was nice, they be working hard when it gets busy. Will definitely come back for more cider. Fries were good, but practically shoestring esque, so it wasn't as satisfying of a bite as I had hoped for. read more

Very cool brewhouse vibe. I came at a busy time, and was helped promptly. I started with a west coast style IPA, kabru. It was delicious, hoppy & straight to the point! Following a lager SPIKA, Crisp, smooth & refreshing. Their Buttermilk fried chicken sando is top notch! Fresh chicken breast, an assortment of spices and your choice of cheese, finished with a garlic aioli and a brioche bun. MOUTH-WATERING! Definitely the best in the county. Absolutely delicious!!! Comfy seating, fair prices, great music, & Excellent service! Couldn't get better than this! I will be back! read more

Solid Ground Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Diamond Springs, California

Really mellow place to eat or have a beer. The staff certainly makes! Carley & Sera here today pleasant & friendly! Cheers!!

First of all, SG has the best beer in the county, couple that with great food and you can't miss! Kim, Karlie , Hayden and the whole crew provide the sweetest pour all while making you feel welcome! read more

This may be a brewery, but don't underestimate their food. The spicy buttermilk friend chicken sando is one of the best things we have ever tried. Absolutely amazing. Their alcohol is to die for, however I think everyone knows that by now. Great live music! Great service!! If you're interested in local reviews or travel content you can find us on most socials @SunseTourist read more

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Solid Ground has the best beer in the world. I love the staff, food is top notch. You have to try the ugly nugs.(they are actually beautiful). read more

The chicken sandwich I ordered wasn't amazing but that's the only negative thing to say the beer was smooth and delicious, and the cheeseburger and fries were scrumptious! The servers were pleasant and nice, and the ambiance was relaxing and comfortable. Definitely will be back to try appetizers and other beverages! read more

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Usually quite good. A group of us went because we were pleased with their menu. Unfortunately they changed it to OKtoberfest and the tacos and delicious salads were not available to order and selectioins were a bit heavy to eat. They claimed they do not update their menu on line. Otherwise, beer and wine was great, as the ambiance. You might call ahead time to see what they are serving. read more

7/28/2023: So, I had to stop by Solid Grounds Brewery in Diamond Springs CA in order, filling my beer growler because DRAKE'S: THE BARN doesn't refill their own growlers! This visit, I purchased refilling my growler with Coconino--again . . . BTW: The beer's flavor is smooth, utterly delicious, lathered with chocolatey undertones, and more importantly, there's no bitter, back bite, i.e., absolutely lovely! read more

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Pleasant place to have lunch and enjoy one of their beers. The food was great as well as the service.

Love the food here, and the beer is even better! Innovative specials delight, and the menu is full of delicious food. Everyone is helpful and friendly, and my husband and I really enjoyed our dinner here. We've been buying their beer locally, too, it's great! read more

A really nice place to visit while in Diamond Springs. Taproom is large, welcoming and air conditioned when it is too hot outside. Service was helpful and knowledgeable. Tried a beer flight and thought everything we tasted was good to excellent. Food was good, but kind of greasy, not unlike most pub food. We brought our dog, so the outside patio was perfect. Since our visit, I purchased some of their beer at a local market called Fork Lift. read more

Stopped by today just as they were opening. I've tried their ciders in the past and was wanting to try more options. The Watermelon Salt cider was tasty! I also ordered the Solid Ground Ugly Nugz and they were delicious. Service was quick and staff was great. Lots of outdoor seating and a pleasant atmosphere. read more

The hubby and I have never been here before but my brother-in-law recommended it so we thought we'd give it a try. We are so glad that we did. The services great the food is absolutely excellent I cannot wait to come back again. The people are friendly this is definitely a place that we will be coming back again and again. Thank you solid ground brewing for a great experience read more

Solid Ground Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Diamond Springs, California

Really nice area to sit outside and enjoy conversation with your partner or friends. They have high chairs which is a nice touch. Inside is big so you can find seating for sure. You order at the bar and they are nice and helpful food fries are so good! Chicken nuggets! Get all the sauces on the side. read more

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Food was mid at best. Staff were dismissive and unwelcoming. 100% not impressed with food or service. The one lady working redeemed the experience a bit. She offered to switch out the food. I'm moving it from a 2 to a 3. read more

Cool place. Always stoping by with my son on our way back from skiing at Lake Tahoe. Great beer and super delicious burger. Great patio where you can chill with your dog or just enjoy evening outside with glass of beer. Very friendly people. Recommend. read more

Food is nasty last two times they have gotten my simple order wrong, this place sucks. If you looking to drink this might be a good place to go, outside of that 2 stars read more

First time there and will be back.. burgers and chicken sandwich were good, as were their beers .. can be loud as the place is small, but plenty of outdoor seating is available... read more

A nice little local brew house with some great selection of beers. You walk in and place your order at the counter, there are indoor seating options and an outdoor patio that allows dogs. They serve some nice hazy IPA's and a great burger and fries. The waitress is friendly and nice and they offer table service. Great local spot read more

Atmosphere good. Ales (pomegranate) and beer (bassa bassa) we had ae very tasty. Ordered corn gazpacho - about 3 oz, $12, two cherry tomatoes and EVO- smokey taste was ok. Sadly not appealing and texture of baby food. Had chicken Nutz and they were very tasty. As we picked them out I could see so so much crumbs . Came to see family. First impression fair. read more

Great spot, nice outdoor space. Tasty food and large portions. Tasty beer. Friendly staff. Dog friendly on patio. read more

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Been here many times, and it's always great. Good beer selection and amazing food. Their fried chicken sandwich is something truly special. The food is so good that my partner who doesn't drink loves eating here. We love the casual dining style and outdoor areas. Can't say enough good things about Solid Ground read more

Be sure you have PLENTY of time like at least an hour if you want to eat and its the afternoon on the weekend. Beer is great, kitchen food is good, kitchen service not so much, they cannot seem to make an order in under an hour even when the place is empty. read more

If you're looking for a great local joint this is it. The kabru beer is the best I have ever had. Great burger and place to hang out. It is my go to restaurant on most days. The food is consistently good. I have never had a bad meal here. There is live music on the weekend. If you are in the area, check it out. Staff is friendly and food comes out fast. read more

I always enjoy the beer and burgers here. Service is friendly. Their Rampart lager is excellent, and might be my favorite hamburger in the area! It also feels good to help balance out the silly one star reviews over french fries. It's a great little brewery with awesome burgers, and if the fries aren't that good then take one star away! Folks are catching on that Yelp ratings have to be taken with a grain of salt these days with all the wet blankets that thinks they're on a mission to be food critics. read more

Holy WOW. We came up here for my cousins wedding and were recommended this place by our friend in SoCal. We went in on Friday and were welcomed by Zack and Rose. Whom of which were both amazing. Another girl helped us too but I didn't get her name. She had black hair if any of the owners / managers are actually reading this. They were both friendly, funny and interactive with anyone and everyone who walked into the building. We got a flight and then a few of the wine spritz. Everything was solid (no pun Intended). Everything was so amazing WE CAME BACK THE FOLLOWING DAY and pre gamed it for the wedding. We also tried the chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich was just alright in my opinion. I was expecting a better crunch. The dredge kinda just slid off; it needed more. The sandwich also came with ice burg lettuce which kinda threw me off too. I was expecting more of a "slaw" like texture. The fries were hand cut and super tasty too. I also think they make their own ranch - which was pretty good also. Next time we are in the area - we will be coming back. We even took some of the Ria to go home with us. This was worth our 8 hour drive within itself. read more

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I've been wanting to check this place out since I drive by regularly. I finally stopped by with my wife. We weren't sure if we sat ourselves and after waiting a few minutes we decided to just sit at a table. Surely someone seen us. At least two waitresses made eye contact as well as a guy who walked by our table picking up coasters. They were busy but at least acknowledge our presence. Bring us a water. I would've been content with a beer or two before even ordering some food. We ended up leaving. read more

Great brewery with a nice neighborhood bar feel. The food was great and arrived fast. The service for drinks was smooth and even when a bigger crowd came along they worked to help everyone get their orders quick. We got beers to go from our tasting and even picked up a beer we didn't try based on multiple people taking that beer to go. Glad we did because it was a delicious IPA. Would definitely frequent this place again and recommend to friends. read more

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Someone needs to educate me as to why this place is popular other than its location. I've been a couple times and the lineup was almost out the door both times. When you finally get to the "service" bar you understand why. A young disheveled gentleman asked "help you?" with a grim look on his face and looking like he rolled out of bed late for work. He moved like a snail with zero regard for the line size. That said all the bar staff would last about 5 seconds at a large city establishment. Ok ok I'm in a small town yes but service is service. I ordered food off their tiny menu upon which you get a number on a stick and search for a place to sit. I noticed the kitchen is an open one yet has a black piece of privacy glass over it. Like that doesn't make a person nervous enough... One of the kitchen staff emerged to get a refreshment from the soda gun and I swear I saw them on Americas Most Wanted previously. At the sound of a bells "ding" a server is pulled away to run food on a recon mission to find that elusive number that was passed to the patron. I'm not sure how ownership thinks this system works? It doesn't. Food was decent. I had the recommended chicken burger. The fries aren't fit for human consumption however. Horribly greasy and overcooked. Supposedly people come for the beer... hmmm. I had 3, all of which were basement micro brew quality at best. Even the fabled "Rampart" was dissatisfying. They have some wine and ciders too. I didn't try those. Perhaps better luck there. Lastly and probably the most irritating part about SG is the acoustics. With about 50 people inside the space it's like going to see The Who in '74. Ridiculous. They have live entertainment on weekends. I can't imagine the dB levels during those occasions. I spoke with some locals and I guess the owners don't want to change the look of the space to accommodate any noise cancelling apparatus. Again, it has to be the fortunate location steps off Pleasant Valley Rd that brings people in. Personally I'll dive off the beaten track for far a better experience. Trust me it's worth it. read more

We gave this place another shot due to our neighborhood breweries being closed. Customer service is non existent is this place! Not only was I was ignored but I witnessed others being ignored well we were waiting to be helped. Smile ladies! Its going to be alright. No conversations or smile talk happens when they are helping customers. I asked about their different beverages on tap and not one was offered for me to sample. I made it clear I can't drink anything sweet because it makes me sick. She looked at me as if she could care less. Good times! read more

Solid Ground Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Diamond Springs, California

I wish we had taken pics. The chicken sandwich was perfect. Fries perfect. Beer choices very good, wine selection as well for those that prefer. O want to thank the staff at Kings Meat for the recommendation read more