Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Glass Turtle

    3.6 (157 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

    The Glass Turtle Photos

    THE GLASS TURTLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Karaoke
    Casual
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like The Glass Turtle

    Recommended Reviews - The Glass Turtle

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    I've arrive at The Glass Turtle to enjoy one of their legendary burgers, along with a couple pints of cold beer.
    Eric R.

    The Glass Turtle is a fun, comfortable sports bar and lounge that serves delicious pub cuisine, with many choices of beer on tap, any mixed drink you can imagine. If you're a lover of the great outdoors, the restaurant features an amazing patio, where you can relax, enjoy a drink or a fine meal, and watch the world go by. The Glass Turtle is a great bar and a wonderful restaurant, located in Roseville, CA. The front door is located on the deck of the restaurant, and you'll note the sports pennants and beer signs, along with the California state flag. You've truly arrived! As you enter the restaurant, you'll notice the long bar, with many bar stools, which were well-seated on this early Friday afternoon. The dining room is spacious, and furnished with tall tables and chairs, which make for comfortable dining. The bar features many beers on tap, which tend to run on the "premium" side of things. Besides beer taps, the bar is decorated with every type of bottle you would ever wish for, and in my case, many brands and bottles that I've never heard of, since I'm mostly a beer kind of guy. To enhance the "sports bar" feel to the lounge, there are television monitors, what at the time of my visit, were tuned to a major league baseball game in progress. The furniture is tall bar tables with matching chairs, all in polished oak, which makes for attractive furniture. The patio is located in front of the restaurant, on a wooden deck, and offers both tall bar table and chairs, and standard tables and chairs for your dining pleasure. The patio is covered, shaded, and there are heaters to keep things warm during cold weather. On this early July afternoon, with the temperature hovering around he 90-degree mark, I chose to enjoy my delicious "GT Burger" outside on the patio. From the "Large Plates" section of the menu, I went with the "flagship" burger, the "GT Burger," and a side of onion rings. As optional "add-ons" - for a small additional charge - for the burger, I added "Pepper Jack Cheese," along with "Applewood" bacon. I upgraded the "House Potato Chips" to "Onion Rings," again, for a small additional fee, but I was simply craving onion rings on this Friday afternoon. I wasn't disappointed! This delicious burger starts out with a third pound of premium Angus beef, cooked to order. I ordered my meat to be cooked medium, and it arrived as ordered, juicy, lightly seasoned and just a little crisp on the outside, and moist and tender inside. The meat was placed inside a lightly buttered and toasted bun. I ordered "everything" on my burger, and my burger arrived garnished with sliced tomato, white onion and a couple slices of lettuce. All veggies were crisp, fresh and chilled, which made an amazing contrast to the warm meat, cheese, bacon and bun. One of the criteria for a "top shelf" burger is the contrast between warm and chilled, and The Glass Turtle "nailed" this burger category. The burger arrived without any dressing, which I always love, as I prefer to customize my burger, and enjoy it MY WAY. A tray of condiments was placed on the table, which included mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, along with a bottle of "Tapatio" Mexican hot sauce, but the burger was so juicy and delicious that it didn't need any "enhancements" as I loved it the way it arrived. I upgraded my burger by adding a slice of "Pepper Jack" cheese, along with a couple pieces of "Applewood" sliced bacon. For the added taste sensation, I can afford to spend a couple extra bucks before contacting my banker! I paid an extra dollar for the side of "Onion Rings," as I'm not a fan of potato chips with a burger, as I prefer something more substantial. "Onion Rings" made the prefect side for the "GT Burger," The onion rings were light, crispy, and perfectly deep fried to a golden brown, with crispy fried batter on the outside, which complimented and contrasted with the tender white onion. The onion-to-batter ratio were perfect, and the onion rings were simply delicious. My "GT Burger" and side of "Onion Rings" were simply delicious, and perfect in every way. Burger lovers should take note that The Glass Turtle delivers an amazing burger! The Glass Turtle serves delicious food, ice cold beer, and if the weather is nice, you'll enjoy your amazing meal on the friendly and comfortable patio. Fine drinks and dining is to be enjoyed at The Glass Turtle, located in Roseville, CA.

    a bowl of chips and a glass of beer
    Joe B.

    Hello excellence. Chill but lively atmosphere. Reasonable taps - including option for Revision by the pitcher. Maybe it's a nieve and jaded Bay Area transplant bias, but the people are exceptionally nice. You know, they like hold the door open for you. Clean restrooms (always a plus) and generally clean everything actually. Ok. Time to talk about potato chips. No, not some bag from the chip rack. Fresh potato chips. Crispy yet chewy. Salty and just a little greasy. Sinful, yet sooooo worth it. And then, as we're approaching last call and the kitchen is closed, the door man stops by the table with complimentary chocolates. I mean, come on man! You didn't have to do that. But thank you. Maybe I'm just new to the area and the midwestern manners are commonplace here and throwing me off a little, but if this hospitality is the real deal, they've got a new regular on their hands. Kudos to the Glass Turtle!

    Monica J.

    This place used to be packed and here we are on a Saturday night, Karaoke Night and it's dead. Seriously, what is going on with this once happening place. The DJ is playing two to three songs, not dancing songs....just music then he is allowing singers to come up once then plays more music of his choice. WTH? Two hours of karaoke and each singer (total of 6) was able to sing maybe 3-4 songs. People were dropping like flies! ATTENTION OWNER: get a NEW DJ and save your business. This was a waste of our time. Great service on drinks but the DJ makes it the worst.

    Ice Cold Brew! 805

    See all

    2 months ago

    Love the food, the ambiance is wonderful and service is fantastic especially the bartender Stevie!

    Business owner information

    Photo of Steve S.

    Steve S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Steve S.

    Steve S.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Service from Shannon is consistently terrible (avoid Tuesdays). Everything and everyone else is five stars.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Steve S.

    Steve S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Steve S.

    Steve S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe J.
    6
    55
    9

    10 months ago

    Be sure to help customers when they are not sitting at the bar. It seems they don't care too much unless they are selling you a drink(s)!

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ken M.
    0
    13
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mark G.
    432
    181
    5

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Eric R.
    286
    634
    7293

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Been a few times and no complaints. The big man behind the bar provides 5 star service. Nice chill place though can be (too) loud at times.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe B.
    111
    72
    20

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 1

    7 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Serene H.
    163
    17
    9

    3 years ago

    Best dive bar food! Awesome music! Bartenders are friendly and welcoming! Little gem..

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 6
    Oh no 3

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 3
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Raquel C.
    101
    27
    39

    4 years ago

    I love the bartenders. Been coming here for years. But the clientele is rude as fuck. I left in tears tonight. Officially won't come back.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Matt B.
    18
    406
    811

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rex M.
    0
    13
    0

    4 years ago

    The Fries here are amazing! The outside patio is nice. Especially when it's cooler because they have heat lamps.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Debbie S.
    37
    89
    101

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Best neighborhood little bar spot. Good food and drinks. Friendly and accommodating staff.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sonya P.
    22
    39
    18

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    8 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    Ask the Community - The Glass Turtle

    Review Highlights - The Glass Turtle

    They are very attentive and Shannon the bartender knew me and had my usual ready before I even asked.

    Mentioned in 6 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Goose Port - Western Chicken Salad

    Goose Port

    4.1(483 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Cool spot to duck into for a cocktail on a rainy Saturday afternoon visiting the Big Boy train…read moredisplay in old Roseville. Was able to get two seats at the bar on a overwhelmingly busy lunchtime. Hour wait otherwise. Lot's of TV's, strong Old Fashioned and some good advice from the bar tender on a shortcut Walk back to our car 1.5 miles away.

    My wife and I had a little date night planned for a show at Goldfield Trading Post and decided to…read morepregame properly at Goose Port. Excellent decision. First thing that happened when we walked in? A few members of the band we were literally about to see that night was just... there. Casually existing. We didn't bug them (we're cool like that), but that alone set the vibe. So yes, you might casually run into your favorite band before a show. No big deal. Now let's talk service. I didn't catch our waitress's name, but she was basically Superwoman in human form. She was serving multiple tables, including the band, moving nonstop, and somehow still checking in on us like we were her only table. Efficient, friendly, on top of everything. The kind of service that makes you immediately relax and think, "Okay, this is going to be a good night." Drinks came out fast and were actually good. Not "this will do before a concert" good. Actually delicious. Strong enough to feel it, smooth enough to order another. We ordered the asada tacos and sliders and both absolutely delivered. Perfect pre-show fuel. No regrets. No crumbs left behind. Goose Port set the tone for the entire night. Great drinks, great food, fantastic service, and a cool atmosphere that just feels right before heading into a show. If you're going to Goldfield, this is the move. Definitely coming back for future concert pregames.

    Photos
    Goose Port - Master's & MLB

    Master's & MLB

    Goose Port - Mushroom Swiss

    Mushroom Swiss

    Goose Port - Spicy Ahi Nachos

    See all

    Spicy Ahi Nachos

    Yard House - Tap in to great food, classic rock and 100+ craft & local beers.

    Yard House

    3.8(2.8k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    My cousin and I decided to swing by and catch an NBA game during happy hour at the bar area. As…read moreexpected, parking was a bit of a pain around 5PM but we made due. Bar was packed, but we managed to find a few seats after a few minutes. The environment is lively around this time of the day, I usually see people waiting a bit to be seated. The bartender/service was great! They immediately took our orders and received them right away - calamari, Spicy Za'atar Hummus, a golden draak and a Delirium Tremens. They also let us know when happy hour was nearing its end so we ended up getting another round. Overall, the experience is great - the happy hour food and beverage selection is awesome for the price and will continue to swing by.

    It's Thursday late afternoon and we made it for happy hour. Your House has an excellent Happy Hour,…read moreso we ordered two Mai tais, fried calamari, and poke nachos. The food was half off and the Mai Tais were $2 off each one. Our server was Brittney, who was awful. She's very attentive, very friendly, and very helpful. She made some great suggestions, too. The place is so busy, and load, today. Yet Brittney had plenty of time to attend to our wishes and never made us feel rushed. . Even though we've been here several times, I can't say we had a server as great as Brittney. When we come back next time we're definitely going to ask for her. My husband had the birria and Carne Asada - 2 taco combination plate. He doesn't care for the beans and rice, and Brittney suggested he could have a salad or fries. The only problem was the tacos were too small, especially for $19 no tacos on Happy Hour menu.

    Photos
    Yard House - Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.

    Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.

    Yard House - Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

    Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

    Yard House - Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

    See all

    Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

    Mandango's Sports Bar & Grill - Fries

    Mandango's Sports Bar & Grill

    3.1(285 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Stopped by to grab a quick afternoon bite. Decided to try 4 different types of their wings. All…read morewere well cooked and served quickly, the waiter was friendly and attentive. I would have liked to have things a little more spicy. It's a nice little neighborhood sports bar.

    First of all, the moment we walked in a weekday afternoon for happy hour time, it was pretty busy…read moreat the bar! We sat ourselves at a near by table to the bar and waited. Now we did wait a little while for anyone to come up to us, but we were very aware of the two people only servicing the whole place. The main bartender kept glancing at us to basically let us know he sees us but we could clearly see he was helping LOTS of people. When Nick came over to greet us, he was extremely kind and helpful. We thanked him for his effort to tend to everyone in a quick as he could manner. We weren't in a rush so we didn't mind. The place is a typical sports bar with tvs playing sports and a few games such as pool, etc. it's a tad dark in there, but hey, it's a sports bar. What are you expecting? The drinks came out quick. And so did the food. We ordered beer and a sea breeze cocktail (I wasn't a big fan of- not because the bartender did anything wrong, I just didn't like the flavors) but nonetheless the beer was cold and good. We ordered off the happy hour menu and we got a pepperoni pizza, chicken tenders and fries, blu cheese fire fries, onion rings and a wedge salad. I enjoy a nice refreshing wedge salad with blu cheese dressing and this was exactly what I wanted! The fire fries had a little kick and had buffalo sauce with blu cheese crumbles on it. Tasty with a cold beer. Everything was pretty good. We will definitely be back and try other items. Hopefully we stop in on a day when Nick is in again, he definitely made our experience great.

    Photos
    Mandango's Sports Bar & Grill - Tons of beers to choose from!

    Tons of beers to choose from!

    Mandango's Sports Bar & Grill - Crispy Chicken Fingers - yum!

    Crispy Chicken Fingers - yum!

    Mandango's Sports Bar & Grill - Cold beer

    See all

    Cold beer

    The Glass Turtle - sportsbars - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...