Goodbye Saloon You were a cool really old and authentic…read morewestern hang ,Dark and even smelled old with friendly service and cold beer Why must you leave us after all these years!

Brought more friends for Seth's signature Bloody Mary!! It never fails to surprise usread more

The Pavilion has been a staple for Concord's entertainment scene hosting some notable rock bands…read moreand other renown artists. I returned for the first time in 15 years and can honestly say not much has changed. The place is decently clean for the most part, but I did notice that the cup holders in front of my seats had spider webs all over. Later on during the show I was attending, the spider came out I ended up having to kill it. I think the lack of up keeping has been due to a noticeable decrease in ticket sales. I attended a rock concert that hosted 8 bands, half of them big names and the place failed to sell at least 40% of the tickets. I believe that was due to the economy and also the fact the concert was taking place on a Sunday. Regardless, this place has some places to pick up on. The pricing was interesting, some food was expensive as you'd expect but there were hidden gems like a $12 free refill soda cup and also $2 hot dogs. I also appreciated the fact we could bring in practically unlimited sealed water bottles and an electronic spray fan with no issues. What was a huge difference compared to my prior experience was that ushers didn't ticket anyone in the seating areas, probably because there were so many empty ones and also a lot of people were trying to escape the heat/sun. Overall, I had a decent experience this time around. Staff were friendly, parking was free, and unlike most venues, you can actually find a surprisingly good deal for food and drinks. Concord Pavilion, now the Toyota Pavilion gets 4/5.

Helpful, well distributed staff. Everything is accessible. Concession access is convenient…read more Ambiance is open and community-oriented. Drinks are good and fair. Love this venue in my city. Will be here to see many, many more shows!

Just an update because someone asked why I only gave a 4 star despite all of my comments being…read morepositive. The answer is that #1 I only give a five if it blows me away completely. #2 I thought that it got a very loud inside when the restaurant got crowded.

I'm writing this review to save people from ordering the shrimp scampi here…read more My niece chose this restaurant to celebrate her birthday, and it was also my sister's birthday. There were four of us. Everyone except me is very fond of red meat--I am not. When I looked at the menu online, I was happy to see they offered several non-meat options. I decided on the shrimp scampi and looked forward to it all week. What a disappointment. The six shrimp arrived at room temperature, and the butter sauce they were sitting in was also barely warm. The shrimp did not appear to have been cooked in the sauce at all. They looked and tasted like plain boiled shrimp--exactly like the pre-cooked shrimp you can buy at Costco. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if that's where they came from. The sauce tasted like pure melted butter, with no noticeable garlic or white wine flavor--just plain butter. I suppose this is what I get for ordering a non-meat entrée at a steakhouse, but if you can't make a decent option for non-meat eaters, don't bother putting it on the menu. The French onion soup, however, was delicious. I would order only that again if I had to return. The creamed spinach was just okay--honestly, the one I make at home is much better. The baked potato was also very good and served piping hot, which I especially appreciated after the tepid shrimp. I did not order dessert, but my niece and sister both had cheesecake. They did not charge for it since it was their birthdays, which was very much appreciated. They also do not serve bread at this restaurant--or at least none was offered or brought to the table. Another thing I found strange was the layout. There is a very narrow hallway leading to the dining rooms on the right, and right in the middle of that hallway is the computer station where the waitstaff enter orders. I would hate to be a server here--it seems like one of the worst possible places for it. People were constantly trying to squeeze past while the staff were standing there trying to work.

I came here on a whim while in the area & it did not disappoint. The dive is strong with this one…read more The bathroom had a certain rustic feeling to it, but all the paper towels, trash, & floors were well kept. Service took a few minutes to acknowledge people coming in, but the quality was there!! The bartender & security were friendly & upbeat. My drink was excellent & served w/ a lime. The music was well selected & volume was varied depending on which song the bartender liked most. I would 100% revisit this place on a karaoke night. It seems like a wonderful seasoned business! Keep up the awesome environment Captain's Chest!

This is a dive bar…read more It has been here for a while. They have seasoned and friendly bartenders and a joyful security guard. They have chips sometimes And karaoke too! It's small and cozy and cute and I've had two debates across the bar about military history in contra costa and if that was on the menu I would order it lol. I love this spot... it's a dive bar... don't be weird. lol. Oh it's in the same plaza as Trader Joe's... good for a day cap with a co worker and then a grocery grab for home!

Cold beer. Delicious food. Always friendly service. Very clean. Killer mimosa. Need more characters…read moreto post review enjoy

Got off work early and stopped in for an IPA. The gentleman behind the bar was super friendly, and…read morethe light afternoon crowd honestly felt like something out of Cheers. I wanted a quick bite and saw you could pick three apps to make a sampler, so I went with the coconut shrimp, mushrooms, and zucchini. All of them were perfectly battered, crunchy, and delicious--and as a self-proclaimed ranch snob, I fully approve of theirs. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Perfect spot for burgers, sandwiches, and classic fried bar food when you're craving it. Cheers!

We go every week to wind down after a hard week. The service is friendly and know us…read moreThe chicken piccata is the best

Rate a 2-3. I ordered the seafood linguini. My dining partner ordered spaghetti and meatballs…read more My linguini was doused with a thin, bland white sauce. After eating the pasta, there was a 2-3oz. puddle of sauce on the plate. (hint: if you like this dish, drive to Jack's in Pleasant Hill. I ordered a regular Marguerita. Not much tequila. The mixer tasted very so-so. I was told the spaghetti and meatballs were okay. Next time if I meet friends there, I will stick to happy hour bottle drinks and snack food.

My wife and I enjoy a night at the theater, but living out in the Clayton Valley area it can be…read morequite a trek to visit the more prominent theaters in the City (pricey tickets, aside) - and as a result we love East Bay community theater. So we were delighted (and surprised) to see an advertisement for a play in Clayton put on by a local theater company - the Clayton Theater Company. Community theater in Clayton? We had to check this out! With a super convenient location, we chose a weeknight evening showing. A short drive to the theater, free diagonal parking literally across the street from Endeavor Hall in Clayton, reasonable ticket prices - this definitely was not a San Francisco or Berkeley theater experience! We were fans before the show even started. This was true community theater. Much work was done by volunteers, people giving their time to foster arts in their community. Talking to some people involved in the production, rehearsals went on for a couple months beforehand, actors and musicians rehearsing hours into the night after working a full day. The play was "Radio Hour", a dramatization of a 1940s radio variety hour production. The play was wonderful, and featured a marvelous blend of drama, singing, dancing and music. The live music really made the show. As a bonus we took away insights and an appreciation for the behind-the-scenes work of early radio productions. Endeavor Hall has constraints as to stage size and we admired the creativity behind the stage setting and production to optimize what they had. Unbeknownst to us, the Clayton Theater Company has been putting on productions since at least 2013, typically at least a couple a year. Past productions have included Arsenic and Old Lace, Urinetown, Rumors, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. They won several 2017 Shellie Awards. Community theater fans in the area owe it to themselves to check out the Clayton Theater Company.

This place is awesome. Food is great and the staff is awesome. Great place to watch a game!read more

Well.. I placed an order for a California burger and it's $19 it sounded great and love every item…read moreon the burger.. I took a bite of my burgers and though there was extra veggies as asked the burger was absolutely bland it had no flavor at all. It was even hard to get a nice taste of the veggies but the burger had absolutely no flavor no salt no pepper no flavor at all. The burger was cooked well done which doesn't really bother me much it's just that when you get a nice looking juicy burger you don't expect a flavorless item that you cannot taste. The fries were also subpar at most as there was no seasoning on them and were extremely bland everything was extremely bland. Very disappointed at this experience. People were fine and the service was fine on top of that the place was quite clean but the food was a let down this time.

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This place has really changed ever since they switched ownership. Super disappointing. Truly…read morerecommend not coming here due to the horrible service and rude "staff". Not worth it, rather go a little ways over to Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek.

Used to take my kids to this park all the time they loved it and always drained their energy…read morerecommend to all moms

Review #184 - 2019…read more While we were waiting for my nephew to play his basketball game, I decided to take my daughter & niece to the nearest park which was less than five minutes drive from the school. We showed up around 4:15 PM on Saturday, July 20th & there were a lot of people there. It appeared that there were a few different kids's birthdays going on. It's a really nice size park. There was a soccer field, baseball field, two separate playgrounds & plenty of covered picnic tables. The only thing missing was a basketball court; which since my son was watching his cousin play, wasn't a very big deal. They had plenty of benches as well, some under the shades & some in the open. Even though it was 91 degrees out, it was still windy so I didn't mind the partly shaded benches since I needed a little bit of heat to keep warm from the wind. My 14-year old niece enjoyed the swings for a good half an hour. I'd definitely come back & have a family picnic here, even if it's a little out of the way. However, the bathroom could use some cleaning.