Sorry, they have shut down at the end of September 2023 and currently looking for a new location in Bridgeport, in Mono county CA
Gary Davidson
From the first bite of Growlers juicy fall-off-the-bone ribs I knew I was tasting the best of California Central Coast style barbecue! (often called Santa Maria bbq). The owner, Will is a master of the style – slow cook open pit and it’s all about the smoke, no sauce needed. The chicken is absolutely the best I have ever had. I now plan my trips to the east side around Growlers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baby Back Ribs Meal
R K
Folks this is Le Growlers at Le Bridgeport where they charge you 2 dollars for water. No tap/regular water. Even French restaurants in France offer the option of non bottled water.Food is served in styrofoam boxes. In my case bbq sauce was all mixed up with beans.On top of that they have the temerity to ask for tips. Food was ok but not worth $20 + tip .Stay away from this rip off.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Dan N.
Great BBQ. Have been to events they cater. Get the ribs. beans are pretty good to.
John P.
Get the god damned baby back ribs. The bbq sauce was pretty basic, might have been Bullseye. But my lord were the ribs good. The meat could not stay on the bone. The beans were good and the potato salad wasn't that sweet sugary garbage a lot of places try to foist on you.
Bob McManus
I stopped for lunch while passing through during an Eastern Sierra camping & fishing adventure. I met Will, and ordered the BBQ chicken... WOW! - what an excellent choice! I'm not a foodie, but this may have been the most amazing BBQ chicken I've ever had! Will will offer you BBQ sauce, but it's definitely not needed, as the chicken is spiced just right, cooked perfectly, and is extremely juicy! It was so good, I stopped by 4 days later for the tri-tip, but they were sold out! A second round of chicken it was! I will definitely be back, and will likely plan another motorcycle ride across Ebbetts Pass or Sonora Pass just for lunch at the Growlers! Thanks Will, the chicken was incredible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken Meal
Athena Pappas
The best burgers and tots. Always stop here when visiting Eastern Sierra.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tater Tots
Bully Dully
Been here in 2012 with my family for a 10 days tour of western usa. We’re Italians.I had the best pastrami and fries of my life.Don’t know if the management changed, but I’ll never forget Bridgeport nor this place.
joe cota
Excellent place our BBQ was so good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baby Back Ribs Meal
Heather Strickland
Don’t blink as you pass through Bridgeport, because you’ll miss this great little place! Growler’s Eatery (attached to Big Meadow Brewery) is fabulous! We initially stopped in for a beer while staying the night in Bridgeport, but quickly reaped by watching the food come out of growlers that we needed to stay for dinner too! A huge hamburger (no frozen patty here!) with chips and the in house pulled pork covered tater tots (which also had beer cheese, bacon, tomatoes and other goodness on them) was dinner as we enjoyed chatting with locals and enjoying a few beers from the brewery. A perfect way to end a very long day of travel (from Florida!)
Ordered the tritip bbq mostly because it was about the only thing they weren’t out of, and a beef taco. This cost $35 and got us a styrofoam box with a plastic fork. The food was tolerable but I’d have done about as well to get a can of stew at the gas station and nuke it at the motel. Wouldn’t eat here again. Nice people, though.
Christian M
Real good food!
Gail H.
While standing outside the establishment, we were greeted by a gentleman who was immediately very rude about not allowing dogs in outside dining. He also made sure we moved our vehicle out of their parking lot.
Jolie H.
Savory BBQ and crispy tots served up with a smile, this is a welcome addition to the many burgers joints in Bridgeport. This location shares space with Big Meadow Brewing and the combo is perfection. Definitely worth it. (Side note: I love my dog and dogs in general but I also highly respect the right of business owners to protect their clients and establishment. It is unfortunate that some people will try to tarnish hard working, small business owners without fully understanding how much they put into it.)
Sorry, they have shut down at the end of September 2023 and currently looking for a new location in Bridgeport, in Mono county CA
From the first bite of Growlers juicy fall-off-the-bone ribs I knew I was tasting the best of California Central Coast style barbecue! (often called Santa Maria bbq). The owner, Will is a master of the style – slow cook open pit and it’s all about the smoke, no sauce needed. The chicken is absolutely the best I have ever had. I now plan my trips to the east side around Growlers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baby Back Ribs Meal
Folks this is Le Growlers at Le Bridgeport where they charge you 2 dollars for water. No tap/regular water. Even French restaurants in France offer the option of non bottled water.Food is served in styrofoam boxes. In my case bbq sauce was all mixed up with beans.On top of that they have the temerity to ask for tips. Food was ok but not worth $20 + tip .Stay away from this rip off.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great BBQ. Have been to events they cater. Get the ribs. beans are pretty good to.
Get the god damned baby back ribs. The bbq sauce was pretty basic, might have been Bullseye. But my lord were the ribs good. The meat could not stay on the bone. The beans were good and the potato salad wasn't that sweet sugary garbage a lot of places try to foist on you.
I stopped for lunch while passing through during an Eastern Sierra camping & fishing adventure. I met Will, and ordered the BBQ chicken... WOW! - what an excellent choice! I'm not a foodie, but this may have been the most amazing BBQ chicken I've ever had! Will will offer you BBQ sauce, but it's definitely not needed, as the chicken is spiced just right, cooked perfectly, and is extremely juicy! It was so good, I stopped by 4 days later for the tri-tip, but they were sold out! A second round of chicken it was! I will definitely be back, and will likely plan another motorcycle ride across Ebbetts Pass or Sonora Pass just for lunch at the Growlers! Thanks Will, the chicken was incredible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken Meal
The best burgers and tots. Always stop here when visiting Eastern Sierra.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tater Tots
Been here in 2012 with my family for a 10 days tour of western usa. We’re Italians.I had the best pastrami and fries of my life.Don’t know if the management changed, but I’ll never forget Bridgeport nor this place.
Excellent place our BBQ was so good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baby Back Ribs Meal
Don’t blink as you pass through Bridgeport, because you’ll miss this great little place! Growler’s Eatery (attached to Big Meadow Brewery) is fabulous! We initially stopped in for a beer while staying the night in Bridgeport, but quickly reaped by watching the food come out of growlers that we needed to stay for dinner too! A huge hamburger (no frozen patty here!) with chips and the in house pulled pork covered tater tots (which also had beer cheese, bacon, tomatoes and other goodness on them) was dinner as we enjoyed chatting with locals and enjoying a few beers from the brewery. A perfect way to end a very long day of travel (from Florida!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Growler Burger
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I'm very satisfied
Ordered the tritip bbq mostly because it was about the only thing they weren’t out of, and a beef taco. This cost $35 and got us a styrofoam box with a plastic fork. The food was tolerable but I’d have done about as well to get a can of stew at the gas station and nuke it at the motel. Wouldn’t eat here again. Nice people, though.
Real good food!
While standing outside the establishment, we were greeted by a gentleman who was immediately very rude about not allowing dogs in outside dining. He also made sure we moved our vehicle out of their parking lot.
Savory BBQ and crispy tots served up with a smile, this is a welcome addition to the many burgers joints in Bridgeport. This location shares space with Big Meadow Brewing and the combo is perfection. Definitely worth it. (Side note: I love my dog and dogs in general but I also highly respect the right of business owners to protect their clients and establishment. It is unfortunate that some people will try to tarnish hard working, small business owners without fully understanding how much they put into it.)