Ok let me own my bias. This review is definitely influenced by the amazing service our group always gets when we reserve a table for a post work day happy hour. Thank you Dave and staff!!! Bar seating options or tables inside. There are also patio tables. The food is good and if they aren't too busy it'll come out fast. I haven't been here in awhile for lunch so not sure how fast they are at that busy time but on a Tuesday at 430pm we didn't wait long. Sudwerks on tap and great selection on the nonalcoholic drinks. Be sure to get a pic with Agatha the Aggie that hangs out at The Gunrock. She's kinda new and a bit shy and quiet. She'll be around somewhere having a conversation (listening intently) with someone or waiting for the next person to befriend her. Order the garlic fries- they are the best and SUUUUUPER garlicky! read more

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I am a huge fan of Gunrock. I place orders to go and service is very fast, and the food is fresh. Nice interior and seating to stay for lunch, too. Patio option. I have tried all the salads and they are delicious, high quality, and great value. I always add grilled chicken and it is hot, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. My fave salad is probably the Cactus. I recently tried the seasonal Greek salad with falafel and that was awesome too. Falafel was fresh! When I'm in a mood to indulge I get the bulgogi tacos. 10/10. And the chips and salsa. Seasoned meat, pickled veggies, combo of sweet and sour. So thankful for this dining option, how fresh the food is, the great service and speed, and the exceptional value. The general manager is there to greet you most of the time, too, and it's clear how much passion he has for the rotating menu and fresh options. Love how Gunrock lives Aggie values! Go Ags :) read more

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The UC Davis campus is alive with tons of foodie spots. For sit-down dining on campus, head straight to Gunrock -- named for our blue mustang mascot. Booze alert! Alcohol is served here. Unlike literally every other food place at UCD, a waiter will take your order here. College campus luxury to be sure. Tacos, nachos and garlic fries. And don't sleep on the Smash Burger. Looking for a fake healthy meal? The Cactus League Salad. Tell everyone, oh I'm just having a salad, but it's filled with goodies. No dinner here, but there is a happy hour (3pm-6pm) with 20% off the appetizers. I salute you, Gunrock. read more

The Gunrock - Gunrock on the rocks please - New American Near Me - Davis, California

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Great campus bar. Brightly lit, not a first date night place Good selection of beer, good tacos and other pub grub. Very friendly staff. Forget about parking near. Walk or bike. Plenty of seating but plan to stand during high demand or game nights. Clean perfect atmosphere. Try it you'll like it! read more

Amazing food, I got the smash burger it was delicious also got one of the macaroni and cheese. The food came n six minutes, It was a little hard to find it at first but overall amazing recommend to anyone in the area read more

Wide array of options here for tacos, nacho, mac and cheese, and burgers. My friends and I ordered the potato tacos, designated hitter mac and cheese, chicken burger, and tailgate nachos. Tacos were a hit, they give you three but they're pretty large so you will be full. The mac and cheese was in a huge bowl and is pretty good with a little kick to it. My friend said the chicken in the burger was really soft and juicy. The nachos were really salty but had a good amount of everything on it. The service here is really nice too and they adjusted to our accommodations. We asked for the bacon on the Mac and cheese on the side and the burger cut into thirds. Now, cutting into thirds is no easy feat so when the burger came out and it was CLEANLY cut into three equal portions I was amazed. Kudos to The Gunrock staff. read more

The Gunrock - Our chicken burger cut into thirds - New American Near Me - Davis, California

The Gunrock is a little bit on the pricey end, but so are most of the good food truck/Silo food options on campus. If you're craving some game day style food, this is the place. The beers on tap are solid and everyone working there is really friendly. The sandwiches and tri tip garlic fries are great as well. Most of their entrees can be two servings if you're not crazy hungry at lunch. Will definitely be eating here more. read more

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Gunrock is a solid place to eat with a casual and fun ambiance. There are games available making it a fun place to hangout. The workers were kind as well. Personally, the meat in the Quesabirria Tacos was too dry for my taste, but other than that, the flavor was really good! read more

The Gunrock - Quesabirria Tacos - New American Near Me - Davis, California

Fun place to meet up! The people are friendly and everyone has a great time. Can't wait to go back.

This place was under construction/closed for the longest time!! My friend and I came here a little post-finals lunch. We'd both wanted to check it out for a while since it seemed like a UCD staple. Around noon, it was basically empty. The looming ceiling space along with the cheap carpet was reminiscent of a classroom LOL-- or even (worse), a grade school cafeteria. There were 4-5 servers hanging out at the bar. They were clearly over-staffed but didn't have the common sense to keep the chitchat in the kitchen. Having crowds of workers out just chillin looks unprofessional and sloppy, but maybe students don't care enough to uphold the reputation of a restaurant. For the rest of our meal, they were ridiculously inattentive, slow, and hard to flag down. There are sooooo many of y'all yet only one girl was really paying attention to us, and she wasn't even the designated server for our table... There were complementary chips before our meal which were average. I liked the seasoning, but the chips were unevenly cooked. Some were burnt and others were basically still slices of boiled potato. STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD: Really filling! I actually enjoyed this. The combination of the tart vinaigrette and strawberries was refreshing & satisfying. The creamy chunks of goat cheese balance out the intense acidity of the salad. It felt ~very healthy~ My friend didn't care for her chicken sandwich. Apparently too much breading and too tough to chew. The fries here are good tho. By the time we were finished, the place started getting pretty busy. But even when customers filled every table, the same herd of servers somehow had time to remain stationary, only talking to the bartender. They seemed to believe that their only duty was to take orders-- no filling water, no bussing plates, no checking up on diners at all. Priorities, I guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I believe that the ingredients at the Gunrock are locally grown by student farms, which I'm more than happy to support anytime. I just wish their service wasn't so bad. read more

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If you're trying to class it up a bit when eating on the UCD campus, The Gunrock has a sit down restaurant with burgers, pasta, fish, etc I tried the $10 for 3 sides and it was delicious. - mashed potatoes are great - sweet potato fries are amazing - greens were a little lacking but they have other good things Their Salmon was a little small but for the price. It's understandable. I paid with Aggiecash so it dropped the $13 to about $11. That's $11 for salmon and mashed potatoes. If you've ever pealed potatoes, this sounds pretty good. read more

The Gunrock - Seared salmon with mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Davis, California

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One of two spots my advisor and I would frequent for our weekly early afternoon lunches. Our timing meant we'd miss the official lunch service, but the restaurant allows orders from the happy hour and regular menu at the bar. You're given a number after ordering and food is brought table side when it's ready. I started ordering the fish and chips, subbing the vegetable of the day for chips, and it makes for a hearty, slightly healthy, and affordable meal ($9 on the happy hour menu as of spring quarter 2019). Salads are fresh, but very light fare and one of the pricier menu options. Friendly service, food served quickly given the off hours of our meals. A nice sit-down option on campus. read more

The Gunrock - Fish and chips sub veggies - New American Near Me - Davis, California

Got the falafel plate from here. Was good but the chickpeas were so salty that they were inedible. Let a server know about the issue but she walked away without addressing the issue. Overall, the sports themed ambiance was great with large TVs to watch live games. read more

I'm saddened that I discovered this restaurant so late in the game! Since it's finals week, I wanted to grab a nice lunch somewhere close to campus. Low and behold, the doors opened for this place and I rushed in to grab a seat at the bar. I really enjoyed the presence of the student workers, as they were all kind and courteous before and after I got my meal. I'll admit the food is a little pricey, but for the service that I was given, it was well worth it. I hope to return again in the future! Here's my yummy burger for reference! I also received some complimentary in house potato chips before I received my meal (not pictured). read more

The Gunrock - New American Near Me - Davis, California

I remember first arriving in Davis, and I heard from someone that on campus there was a pub. I never found it until I was in my last year here. It was funny I never noticed it, because it was right next to the Silo where I would go in and get coffee, crepes, sandwiches and if I was desperate, pizza hut or Carl's Jr. This was a very different compared to next door, dark wood, an extensive bar selection, cloth napkins and even food options seemed a little higher end, and were served with plates (rather then wrapped in paper) and you traded in the plastic silverware, for the real metal ones. I'm not sure how recent this is, but it appears to now be called Gunrock Pub, I have no idea when this change over appeared, and I'm also not sure if they may have since changed their beer on tap and even their menu, because when I was last here was was just called the Silo Cafe and Pub.... This spot became apart of a ritual that some of my classmates and I would do together before our landscape design studios (to get the creative juices flowing) during our studios (for a break and refresher) and after our studios. (to unwind) I'm not to sure how productive it was, but it was a convenient location and when you are on campus working through the night on designs and pretty much living there, you need a place to kick back and have a drink to two. They had a bunch of beers on tap, it may have changed (I doubt it and hope not) but I remember that some of regular choices was Blue Moon, Stella Artois and New Castles. I think our pitchers went for about 10 bucks which wasn't bad in my opinion. I never tried the food, it seemed as though the results were mixed. But considering this would be the only place on campus you could have a drink (without repercussions) that alone made it worthwhile. Since graduating I haven't made it back, probably a good thing, since it took me quite a while to work off that beer gut... :P read more

The Gunrock - The new name and logo for the Silo Cafe and Pub - New American Near Me - Davis, California

A gem at UCD! You see professors and other private parties, and not much undergraduate students at this fancy set-up. The prices are sort of up there, but completely worth the price you're paying for sustainable, locally and campus grown foods. Though Carl's Jr. and other fast food joints are just around the corner of the Silo, students should experience this wonderful establishment at least once during their time at UCD. Now, I'm not a UCD student, but my father was a part of the university. He still drops by to meet with professors and dined at the Gunrock Pub (or the Silo Pub as others call it) in the past. My father and I came to campus to get my new bike registered at the TAPS office and decided to have lunch at the GP. We came in, sat down, and were given a plate of rosemary bread with olive oil (locally pressed) and balsamic vinegar dip. The bread was soft as cotton and fresh out of the oven. The perfuming smell of rosemary was the best at every bite. As for the olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip, the olive oil was very mellow and had a very clean taste to it. The balsamic was great, as well. What a great appetizer. For our entrees, my father ordered the Aggie Lager Burger with the soup of the day on the side and I chose the Lemongrass Steak Sandwich with a side salad. It took a while to get our food, but at least you can ask for more rosemary bread while you wait, which may be a bad idea because you'd be too full by the time your food arrives, but it's so good and addicting! Finally, our food came out and it looked so scrumptious! My Lemongrass Steak Sandwich had a very generous amount of thinly sliced steak. The steak was so flavorful from the Thai/Asian inspired marinade and the cabbage-cilantro slaw was crisp and fresh. I like how the ingredients are organically raised, which is good for the our environment and health in the future. My father said that his burger was delicious and very wholesome. The soup of the day he chose was cream of mushroom and he enjoyed that as well. We both finished our meals, leaving our stomachs happy. The amount of food was just right and keeps you energized throughout the whole day. Treat your body right and invest more for the best quality from the local university. I'm surprised this place has 3.5 stars. I would recommend those who gave a rather low rating to give this place another chance. read more

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Pretty much the only place serving alcohol on campus - legally. The food is pretty fancy, some of the more fancy food you can get on campus. I heard that the food is catered by Sodexho, the same company that does the DC food. I like that they give you bread with UC Davis' famous vinegar and olive oil. It's a bit on the pricey end, but a nice place to have date on campus. Also you may run into some of your professors here. LOL. read more

Coming from UC Berkeley, The Faculty Club and The Women's Faculty Club, was the go-to dining on campus. There's no faculty club on the UC Davis campus, but there is the Gunrock Pub. Not much on ambiance, with metal upholstered chairs, but I ordered the Gunrock Burger, which was surprisingly tasty. Served on and Onion Roll with choices of green salad, frie, curly fries, or fruit, it was truely better than the UCB faculty clubs. $10 bucks. Not bad at all. read more

I'm so glad I found this place on campus, great place to go when you're in the mood for a nicer lunch. Service was super friendly and attentive, the servers got a little frazzled at times and didn't seem to know which table ordered what. But as long as I get my food, I have no complaints. Really interesting and eclectic lunch menu, there's something for everyone. It's nice that the ingredients are all local. I usually come for the to-go salads. You can buy a card for $50 for 10 salads, and save some $$. Took a friend to lunch here and did the sit-down experience. Lemon grass steak sandwich was great. Beef is marinaded in lemon grass, chili sauce, ginger & soy. The beef was tender and really well flavored. It was a little saltier than what I expected, but the sweetness of the slaw balanced it out. The bread was also so good, toasting it made a huge difference. My friend ordered the french dip. Looked delish. Generous portions is a plus! read more

The Gunrock - French dip - New American Near Me - Davis, California

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This place is really nice, the music is appropriately ambient, and the food is flavorful. I've had~ Their potato chips Acorn squash with sauteed greens Salmon dish with veggies Sweet potato fries Mmm, mmm, mmmmm! Grown at the student farm, I believe Russell Ranch. Service is great too. Highly recommend! Great for meetings, bringing the family, or a celebratory meal after a gruesome quarter. read more

I hadn't been to Gunrock since 2014, so I was pleasantly surprised with what they'd done to the place. I had the burger, and it was possibly one of the best burgers I have ever had. A bit pricey, but still will be coming back next time I'm looking for a place with a nicer ambiance than the casual silo options. read more

Really all I can say about this place is, "eh..." The chips they served us with our food were stale and saturated with oil (worst part of the meal). My burger was okay. As an okay burger it was overpriced. I wouldn't eat here again... at least, not if I'm the one paying for it. read more

Delicious and cheap during happy hour starting 1:30pm, the burger was only 9 dollars but juicy and the tomato relish was delicious. Food came out fast, service was good and personable read more

The Gunrock - a burger and pickle on a cutting board - New American Near Me - Davis, California

It's pretty surprising that a place like a "pub" is on campus, but as others have said, it is the only "legal" location on campus that serves alcohol. The atmosphere feels a bit stiff The caesar salad is delicious! It's just puzzling that they leave the leaves uncut for you to cut... The bread they give to you is delicious! (as is the vinegar and olive oil dip!) The food is delicious, but it is pretty pricey. If you use aggiecash you get a discount on your order! read more

Had the best Chicken Sandwich I've ever had! Not only was the food great, our server Justine was excellent and very attentive. This place is a must if you are on campus! Ask about the special and you won't be disappointed. Don't forget to crack open a cold one with the boyzz..cheers!! read more

The Gunrock - New American Near Me - Davis, California

Love the gunrock pub! Usually faculty come here for lunch. Students don't really know about it, but if they did... they'd take advantage. The only sit down real restaurant on campus. Also the only place on campus where alcohol is allowed. Yup, wow right? They have a salad and soup bar where you can get as much as you want for 9 bucks a person. Their dishes on their menu all are consistently around 9-10 bucks before tax. Salads of all sorts, melts and burgers, and if you like neither, they have a few other dishes such as the steak stir-fry that is served over brown rice. 11 dollars, pretty decent. Enough seating inside, and lovely seating outdoors as well. Service is fast and upbeat, food is good. In all honesty, I come for the soup and salad bar or a beer. Nice get away on campus in a super convenient spot that people take for granted. Maybe 1/20 of my friends have been here before. Def check it out if you're on campus often, just don't tell too many people about this little gem ;) read more

So what brought me to try this place out was a coupon I got from spinning the wheel at the silo! I have to say, I don't think I would have tried this place out if I hadn't had the coupon. Good thing I got it, because Im totally a fan of this place! I ordered the talapia burger and my friend ordered the chicken quesidilla. The burger was really good, the fish was tender and crispy with the panko bread crumbs. The chicken quesidilla was delicious as well! The service was, for the most part, great, with friendly waitresses and waiters. The disappointing thing was, was that we asked for to- go boxes for our leftovers about 3 times, and they still didn't bring it to us... we had to go up to the front to ask for it one last time, then we got it. Aside from that, I thought that everything was great! I would totally come here again, but occasionally because it is a tad pricey for a college student, about $10 a dish! But I would definitely say to try this place at least once in your college career!!! Also! we sat at the outside patio, which was very relaxing, the indoor seating seems very classy and dim =). So it's just your preference. read more

The Silo Pub is the ultimate hidden gem in Davis. It's unbelievable that a pub located in the heart of campus could go unnoticed by a majority of the student body, but somehow it does. What's so special about the Silo Pub (I refuse to call it the Gunrock pub)? It is the only place on campus that serves alcohol. That's right, you can come here and order a pitcher of ice cold beer right after your last final and you don't even have to leave campus. The patio here is huge and never crowded. It's the perfect place to come and be irresponsible on a spring day. What sounds better ... Going to class or drinking beer with your friends? Yeah that's what I thought. I love you Silo Pub, thanks for the memories. read more

This is the only place on campus you can grab a drink...without consequences of course! To be honest I wasn't expecting the food to be that great but I ordered the Penne Portobellini with grilled chicken breast and it was the bomb diggity! Super saucy, but not too creamy, with just amazingly cooked mushrooms. A definite 5/5. In terms of the beer, you can get a pitcher for $15 (enough to fill four pint glasses). The interior is quite fancy and this is usually where all the professors hangout (yup, we found them). Come here during your break between classes, but bring friends! read more

Whoa, whoa, whoa... a pub on campus? Behind the Silo? Whaaaat? My friend randomly invited me to try Gunrock Pub and my first reaction? I was so shocked/surprised that I laughed uncontrollably. Who would eat here?!! Even though I've been studying at UCD for over 3 years, I've never thought about this place... big mistake! Gunrock Pub was actually pretty amazing. I didn't actually drink anything from the bar, itself, but I thought the food ended up being very delectable. PROS: + they served olive oil from the Robert Mondavi institute and balsamic vingegar for the bread! Cool! + lots of veggies in my Greek Sandwich! unfortunately, this item is seasonal... I just checked the menu and it's not there =( + speaking of veggies... most of their ingredients are locally grown! + grrrreat service! + pretty classy. This would actually be a great place to eat lunch with a coworker or if you need to find somewhere more formal, and on campus + salad bar where you can to-go your food + healthy CONS: - Felt out of place... there were seriously no students eating here. Probably because it's... - pricy. Each entree ~$10. A no-go for broke college students. - only open on weekdays, during lunch CONCLUSION: UCD students, pleeease try this place at least once. I heard they're replacing Gunrock Pub soon with a Starbucks. As if we need another one on campus?! Boooo. read more

Back in the day there was a bartender here named Heather who was the cutest, most down to earth girl I knew in school. She was also in my first photography class, and always got us to get drinks here. At some point I think this became one of the classes (wed afternoon?). Good company, drinks and a patio area. Too bad I never could get credit for "pub class". read more

After today I realized that I had to update this review. I only have one more week of working at the University and going here for lunch, so I thought I'd tell you more about my experience. I'm going to miss this place. My government funding runs out and I'll have to get a real job. You will never have the same experience as I did though. I've been going here for years and the cooks will make me special food and the waitresses and bartenders will give me free beer. My favorite kind of food and beer is free and that's what I get. Don't hate me but here's a typical work day for me; 10am- Show up to work. Check e-mail. Play with Nintendo DS, surf Internet, play with iPhone. 11:30AM- Go to lunch. Drink a pitcher or two of beer, eat free food. 1:30 or 2:00PM- Go back to work. Nap. Check e-mail, write in lab book (if the boss comes in) 3:30 or 4:00PM- Go home. Wow. That all makes me sound like a bum. I really do work sometimes but that's a typical day. The Silo Pub is a big part of my day and I must give them props for making it great. If you want to have as great an experience you must go in with me or put in a few years time as a customer. It's time for my nap. read more

Best place to drop by in-between classes for a beer and some food. The soups and sandwiches are really delicious. I just wish it stayed open past lunch. read more

Gunrock pub is a great place to eat if you're on campus. I had a delicious blue cheese bacon burger (7.95) with steak cheese fries that are out of this world. The staff was extremely friendly and even the manager came by to drop off our food which is a nice touch in teamwork if I must say. Place is pretty calm with music and lighting of the rooms. I definitely see a lot of professors and high class looking folks. But you can definitely come in here as a student and enjoy the great food and beer (which I was shocked they had on campus) mon-fri for lunch. Wish they were open for dinner but this is just a lunch spot unfortunately. Still give it 5 stars for overall service, food taste and the feel of the establishment. read more

The Gunrock - Blue cheese and bacon with steak fries. THE BEST!!! - New American Near Me - Davis, California

I haven't noticed the Gunrock until this year. It's sort of hidden in the silo. I had a good experience here because the servers are nice and the food is decent. It's sort of like a fancier version of DC food. Albeit, it's quite a bit pricy which is why I'm only rating it 4 stars. For the price it could honestly be better quality and tastier. However, I definitely recommend getting the soup here. They use vegetables from the student farm (I believe) and it's VERY good. read more

I got 2 lunch certificates for this place, and I was allowed to bring another person with me. Never knew this place existed but it was a nice lunch date spot! We came here in the middle of midterms and it was a perfect break. The interior was pretty fancy... we definitely felt out of place in our athletic shorts (we were going to the ARC afterwards). The first time around, we ordered pink lemonades, a lemon grass steak sandwich, and a cuban sandwich. I chose soup of the day, he got fries. Food was surprisingly really good! We both loved the lemon grass steak and the soup was tasty as well. We came back the next day and we got pink lemonades again, a veggie focaccia with shrimp, and the french dip. I got soup (cream of avocado- tasted interesting, but started to get bitter) and he got fries again. The sandwiches filled us up pretty fast! Everything tasted pretty good, but our faves from both days was still the lemon grass steak sandwich. I was pretty sure each day totaled to about $25 each, so that coupon was a great deal. Thanks Silo! read more

Named after the "famous" horse that is UC Davis' Mascot, Gunrock is actually a place for Aggies to be proud of as it has a nice ambiance that serves organic food, alcohol, and helps supports students (I think most of the servers are students). I've come here for lunch and dinner numerous times as it is one of the most convenient place to grab food with UCD faculty. It's quiet but semi-upscale. A lot of student groups rent out the floor for a dinner event with 50-maybe 100 people. The food is typical American but features locally sourced ingredients that happen to be health conscious. I've tried the quinoa salad with grilled chicken, fettucini pesto, and a steak dip, and all were well cooked, light, but had good flavor. My favorite item is probably the quinoa, it has a lot of vegetable components that work well with each other. The wine and beer here are also decent. I wish they had more of a selection of dessert, but maybe that would ruin the health aspect of this on campus pub. read more

The Silo Cafe and Pub has a nice patio for soaking up some sun and watching the ducks waddle by. The interior had more of a pre-fabricated university eatery Sodexho feel. If you went to a UC (or a prison) you know what I'm talking about. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised with my lunch. The menu is mostly based on "global salads and sandwiches." A little Asian flair, a little Mediterranean spice, etc. The server offered us some of UC Davis' own olive oil to have with our fresh baked rosemary bread. My grilled miso chicken breast salad had a large serving of fresh baby greens but suffered from the dreaded dry white meat. I knew in advance that my chicken breast would probably be on the dry side, so I was prepared. The sweet miso dressing helped out in that department, and overall it was an enjoyable meal on a nice patio. Easy to go veggie or meat here and decent service. I've heard it's the only officially sanctioned place on campus to have beer and wine too. Somewhere between 2.5-3 stars. read more

I love the fact that they feature a menu highlighted by campus produced foods, ingredients from local growers, craft brewers & local vintners. I'm all for sustainable food & supporting the local businesses. I also think it's cool to have a full service restaurant on campus. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, but my Honey Lime Chicken Salad ($9.75) wasn't good at all. It was too plain & the chicken strips, though fried, were so dry & tasteless. The honey yogurt dressing was bland as well. I did, however, love the complimentary rosemary bread dipped in the olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette. I wish I had just eaten an entire loaf of it for lunch rather than that awful salad! read more

Had the chicken sandwich and it was super good! The overall simplicity of the place was perfect. The food was also good quality. The workers were very kind and shared their recommendations with us. read more