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    The Bourbon Pear

    4.1 (194 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE BOURBON PEAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Black & Blue salad
    Teri K.

    When a friend from out of town wanted to meet here, I was excited and said yes! It is across the street from the Yin Yin and kitty corner from the Donut Wheel, both longtime establishments. They open at 11:30 and we were the first guests to walk through their doors on this Thursday. The host sat us way in the back. Their menu is intriguing with starters, soups, salads, burgers and entrees. We ordered: Black & Blue salad - romaine, filet tips, bleu cheese crumbles, tomato with crispy onions on top, a very pretty salad. My friend is a huge fan of bleu cheese so this was the salad for her. She especially enjoyed the protein, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles as well as the bleu cheese dressing. She mentioned the crispy onions added an extra crunch. The meat was cooked medium like she requested. Sedona chicken sandwich - chicken breast, green chili, cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato with choice of soup or salad. My sandwich was just okay. It was missing that wow factor that I was expecting. Chicken unfortunately did not have much flavor and the bun fell apart so I had to eat it with knife and fork. Service was okay. No one came back to ask how our food tasted nor did they refill my water. The place did get busier closer to 12:30 and perhaps they needed more help? The interior is pretty and tastefully decorated but it gets noisy as the restaurant fills up. My other friend that lives in Livermore gets take-out often from here and she loves their BLT and mac and cheese.

    Pear inspired drinks
    celeste c.

    Yum! Yum! Yum! Brought my parents here after a day of shopping, it was delicious! Our waitress was friendly and helpful, she was very knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, they also have outdoor seating. I can't say enough about the food, everything blew our minds! So delicious!

    Vodka based something...
    Slava C.

    It feels like a very average downtown spot - not terrible, but nothing that really stands out either. The space is pretty tight, the design is forgettable, and the overall vibe doesn't leave much of an impression. Sitting near the entrance was especially uncomfortable since it was drafty and chilly, which isn't ideal on a Friday night. Loved the giant pictures on the walls though. The pricing is on the higher side for what's being offered. Snacks felt overpriced, and drinks being close to $20 set expectations that just weren't met. Food-wise, the loaded bread was left behind on the table and didn't get much attention, and the hush puppies came out a bit dry. Service was all over the place throughout the night - sometimes attentive, other times disorganized which made the experience feel inconsistent. Overall, it's an okay option if you're already in downtown Livermore, but the value and experience don't really match the prices.

    Butternut squash ravioli
    Tony A.

    This is a tough review. We arrived at 6 pm with a party of 20 (reservations had been confirmed at 4 pm that day) only to be told that our table was given to another party. But they made it right after about 20 minutes. I had the Salisbury steak and my wife had the butternut squash ravioli with brown butter and sage. The Salisbury steak was okay. The brown gravy had no flavor. The ravioli was oddly sweet. We did share the pear quesadilla, which was really yummy.

    Garlic fries
    Sophia H.

    Went to The Bourbon Pear with a group and had such a wonderful time. Our service was great the whole night. The waiter was attentive and helpful answering menu questions. Drinks were strong, but complimented the garlic fries appetizer well. Our table ordered the Mac and cheese, salmon, fried chicken and short ribs. Yum yum the short ribs were maybe one of the best I've had. Everything came out quickly even though it was a busy Friday night.

    Menu
    Chris S.

    In short: all the food was delicious, ambience delightful, and a great dinner all around The appetizers were great- the fondue and the pear quesadilla were particularly delicious. The pear quesadilla had a chutney sauce that is a must to put on as it pears (pun intended) perfectly with the Brie cheese. Dinner was good as well- but the one caveat is the names for the foods are.. generous. The cat fish po' boy for instance is not a po boy but rather a cat fish burger, and the French dip is not what you would traditionally thing and instead is was a whole piece of steak. Both of which were very tasty but perhaps now that you would expect. One last nice part was we had some very delightful live music. Often times background music can be distracting but this was the perfect balance and a great list of songs. The music was by BryceAMusic

    Old fashioned and non alcohol prickly pear margarita
    Veronica A.

    The food was great, mocktails were tasty, service was amazing! Sitting outside and people watch, a must! Love it here!

    Cajun chicken pasta
    Salvador Z.

    I met up with my ex-wife and my daughter and her boyfriend for dinner to celebrate Christmas. We chose the Bourbon Pear in Livermore because we've known the chef/owner Rodney since 2001. Rodney's first cafe/restaurant was called the Peasant and the Pear located in San Ramon. Boy has Rodney come a long way since then. My first impression of the Bourbon Pear is the ambience. Nice and quaintly located in downtown Livermore. There is both indoor and outdoor dining available. We sat outside since it was an unusual warm night in December. The second impression was the menu. Everything on the menu looks very appetizing. Our order included Cajun chicken pasta, Salisbury steak, NY strip and a Pork Chop. Appetizers was a warm loaf of sourdough bread and crispy Brussel sprouts. Rod's wife Cindy took our order and checked on us frequently with great hospitality.

    Short Rib.
    Kim B.

    The food was excellent! I got the short rib. It was tender and very tasty. The piece was larger than any short rib I have gotten before. The potatoes and carrots which accompanied it were fabulous. My friend got the shrimp and grits. She said they were good as well. It was very crowded and the waitress was running. She was friendly and polite. We ate outside. The seating area was shaded and comfortable.

    Loryl S.

    The service was great even when my waiter was busy other staff came to check in on me. The food es excellent. I had a filet mignon salad that was sooooo good! I had a great experience here. It was very busy and the tables were a little close together but the place was really nice regardless.

    Scot M.

    This is our first time to this restaurant. I went with the Nashville chicken sandwich and a side salad. I like the fact that it was breaded chicken and not grilled for this particular order. The heat was average for a Nashville, hot chicken and the flavor was more in the buffalo sauce as an appetizer we ordered the hush puppies. The only downside was when I got the bill. It was $69 and they charged me for $85. When I questioned it, they added somebody else's wine to my order even after they brought me the ticket I found this to be a little disturbing and unorthodox. They were nice and fixed the mistake but I kind of felt like it was a mistake that shouldn't have happened and had I just signed and gave a tip. I would've never caught it until later.

    Kaitlyn M.

    I love the atmosphere in here but I love their food more! The service has been very slow at lunches, but at least I usually have hush puppies (proper hush puppies!) to hold me over. The caesar salad is excellent while you wait as well! I've had the Bourbon Chicken (think Chicken Marsala but with bourbon) and my husband consistently gets the amazing pork chops. The chef skulls here are top notch and everything is always expertly cooked. Their cocktails are also perfect. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant and will be going again next month!

    Shrimp and Grits
    herald h.

    Amazing Restaurant and 12 min away from the Outlets! Everything here is knock out the park. I mean the cocktails were tasty and had the right amount of kick. The cheesy appetizers were all gooey and very comforting. Paired well with their signature cocktails. But their mains were to notch. I love seeing a big plate and loved the huge portions here. Went here with friends and we all got something different. They had a bunch of southern style cuisine and we definitely tasted the southern comfort here. Staff was super friendly and helped us decide which items to get. Definitely recommend coming here after a full day of shopping in the outlets!

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