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    The Growler

    3.7 (361 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Wall art in the private room.
    Slava C.

    This place has really stepped it up with their updated design - the place feels warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in, and the staff makes sure you feel right at home. A special shout out to Racheal H. for her outstanding service: attentive, detail-oriented, and full of energy that truly elevates the experience. The homemade sausage platter (2 pcs) is a standout - the fact that the sausages are smoked on site really comes through in unique flavor. The wings were also tasty and enjoyable, though at $20.50 for 10 pieces they felt a bit on the pricey side. Beer selection is excellent with plenty to choose from. I especially enjoyed the blonde - rich, flavorful, and a perfect match to the food. A homemade 12,5% stout was another something to try. Just go for 5 oz. Overall, a great spot with friendly vibes, quality food, and a stellar team behind the bar and tables.

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    Frank D.

    Our 1st time to visit this restaurant. We were pleased they have a parking lot. We were early customers and chose a comfortable but casual table for two. Lunch was a 1/2 Ruben sandwich with a cup of split pea soup and a Jambalaya. Very happy with both. We left filled and satisfied.

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    marty a.

    This one of our go to places! My wife gets the Chipotle chicken sandwich and I get my Cubano. Tonight we started with Totchos, they have kicked them up a notch! Very good! Great beer selection. Full bar if you want a cocktail.

    Chris L.

    "Good Food, Good Service, Good Beer, Wonderful Staff in the Mountains?" This restaurant/taproom is a little ways from the cafes in the heart of Danville. We almost missed it in fact. It's a little bit on the rustic side, with a hard concrete floor, and old fashioned, heavy wood furniture. One interesting detail: They have sound deadening panels on the walls. Good thinking! It makes it a little bit quieter inside. I appreciate this detail. Parking is much easier than downtown Danville, with lots of spaces right next to the property. We found our parking spot in 12 seconds. For some reason, this place reminds me of being in Big Bear, in the San Bernardino mountains. You get the idea--it's like a mountain cafe. I ordered the fish tacos, and my wife ordered chicken quesadillas. Both were very tasty. Note that the fish tacos are a little bit spicy, so be careful if you're sensitive to spice. They have an extensive list of beers on tap. About 20, I believe. You can either scan the QR code or they have a LED display up front. They have great deals on happy hour Tuesdays through Friday. Since I'm a cheapskate, next time I'm coming during happy hour. So overall, a very good visit. It's not as fancy as downtown Danville, but I enjoyed our visit nonetheless. We had a chance to chat with the nice manager, Laura, who gave us a little bit of history on the restaurant. It was primarily started to service a catering business, with the beer almost an afterthought. Special shout out to our wonderful servers: Jake and Mackenzie. Professional and courteous.

    Hard Ginger Beer (3 stars) - they ran of the apple cider.  No added sugar but flavors a bit weak.
    Daniel C.

    Updated review after 8 years: Wow, my last review of Growler was 8 years ago! Downtown Danville has a few places for adult beverages and a good meal like Danville Brewing and Revel. Go toward San Ramon in City Center and you have Fieldwork and Chow. What makes Growler special to me is that they are a very child-friendly gastropub, especially for weekend lunch, Big wooden tables, plenty of high chairs, and a welcoming environment. Our 2yo was a big fan of the Cheeseburger Sliders, and was able to eat 1.5/2 of them. Not overly greasy nor salty - just good classic beefy flavor. They are pretty generous with the helping of thick-cut fries. Everything in moderation of course! For adults, I recommend the Mushroom Swiss Burger. Just like good pizza, cheese, mushrooms, and ground beef seem perfect together. The Satay Burger was interesting with the peanut sauce and pickled jalapeños though I think the Mushroom Swiss is better. If you're a parent with young kids and still want a pub experience with excellent food that's kid-friendly, I recommend Growler!

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    Great food, prices, atmosphere and service. Love that it isn't crazy crowded and the food is always fresh and consistent!

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    Food was very good and the prices were also good. Will go back with friends for sure .

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    Food and service are excellent. Great place to come for a Sunday brunch, lunch, drinks, dinner. Informal atmosphere and easy to find.

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    Service was really good and the club sandwich was too! Nice and open too. Great atmosphere to visit with friends

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    ...always great food, beverages, friendly and lively atmosphere! ...visiting is a must when in downtown Danville!

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    The food and beers are spot on. I enjoyed my classic burger. The fries are dry however get salad on the side instead and the dish is great.

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    Do they have any NA beers?

    Yes! We have a great selection of NA beers in our fridge, including IPA's, a Kolsch, a chocolate stout and two yummy ciders! (Our GM doesn't drink, so she makes sure there is always a selection!)

    Do they take apple pay?

    yes we do!

    Is their chicken fried steak hand breaded or frozen patties?

    Frozen

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