18 Best Gastropubs near El Cerrito

“Great beer and food, highly recommend.“

“Dingles Public House shares a building with a hotel, right under the Inn at the Opera awning. They opened the doors promptly at 5:00 PM, and right from the start, all of the employees we encountered were incredibly friendly. Our waiter did a great job keeping up with the table, providing timely water refills and regular check-ins throughout the night. The restaurant interior definitely has a cozy British pub feel to it, styled with darker colors and very low lighting that sets a relaxed mood. The background music added a fun touch, featuring an 80s pop and rock soundtrack with songs like Little Lies, Girls on Film, Bette Davis Eyes, and Let's Dance.

The food started off strong with the bread and butter. The bread itself was very good with a great crust, though the butter was a bit different than expected. They mix it with an ingredient that changes both its color and flavor, and while it was pretty good, we ultimately would have preferred regular butter. The classic pub snacks hit the mark perfectly. The fries were excellent with a great crunch, easily some of the best I have had in a long time. The scotch egg was also very tasty and well assembled, featuring a perfect outer crunch and great sausage flavor and texture.

For the main courses, the beef wellington was very good. It featured a very tender cut of beef with great flavor and texture, all served alongside a nice gravy and good mashed potatoes. The fish and chips were another major highlight. You get two nice, thick chunks of fish perfectly fried in a super crunchy shell. I really loved that the dish was mostly fish rather than a thick, greasy coating. It came with good accompaniments, including mushy peas that were tasty enough that I actually ate them, and a great curry sauce that was perfect for dipping the fries. The fries again stood out for their excellent crunch; I am not sure if they double-fry them or not, but they are great.

To finish the meal, the sticky toffee pudding was pretty good, though it had a few areas that could be tweaked. One of the spice flavors in the sauce was a bit strong, tasting almost like gingerbread, and the actual pudding cake could have been a bit firmer. The ice cream was also served a bit too hard, which ended up breaking apart the dessert when we tried to press down on it to get a bit on the spoon. Overall, it is an enjoyable place to have dinner with a great pub vibe, making it a fantastic choice for anyone looking for seafood, steak, or a classic bar in the San Francisco Civic Center and Hayes Valley neighborhood.“

“Every time we come to San Francisco they are the first place we have dinner. The funny thing is that the same two seats at the bar are open that we sat the first time lol. Great food! Great staff! Professional and just great guys behind that bar.“

“My family and I came in not knowing what to expect honestly and it ended up exceeding our expectations! Jesus was very helpful and patient. He was very kind and attentive. The food was amazing! It was my first time trying German dishes. I tried the meatballs with potatoes. 10/10!! I definitely recommend to anyone who is visiting the area.“

“What a fantastic spot in the financial district! We were staying in town for a wedding, and this was such a great spot close to our hotel. Patrick (the owner) and his team were all a 10/10! Can’t wait to return.“

“Yes I do recommend The Monk’s Kettle. Friendly people and great food😋“

“There are too many types of cider you can try.“

“This place is amazing. You can't skip the Bloody Mary's and foamytinn. Chorizo scramble fried chicken sandwich and delicious hash browns topped with their special habanero sauce. Such great service from Matt great attitude and great suggestions“

“Actually Hatch Oakland is superb, good, clean and healthy atmosphere as well as good drinks 🍻 and decor“

“Staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and friendly. I was struggling to find good, gluten free options and taste. The food and service were second to none. Highly recommended!“

“What a lovely find. Staff was amazing friendly and knowledgeable. Service was fast and food was outstanding!!! Highly recommend hitting this spot!“

“Excellent, spacious location in the San Francisco Fi-Di, with professional and friendly staff! Make sure to order the salt and vinegar chips!“

“Wonderful food service and beer! Very friendly owner! Will definitely return and recommend.“

“Love the location and atmosphere! Friendly staff and great bartender ♥️“

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“This late night Korean food in Oakland was much needed after our time at Lake Merrit.

We especially loved their galbi and spicy pork with cheese. We even took an order to go of the pork!

It's a good place to hang out for late night eats and vibes.“

“I was looking for a nice spot nearby for dinner, and this one caught my eye.

The food was great, but the service was a bit slower than I’d hoped, especially since it was so empty that day. I can see why. Still recommended place to go.“

“We didn't see a show so the crowd was gone by the time we ate so it was not too noisy to carry on a conversation. The food was delicious and I highly recommend the brussel sprouts and chicken salad. The salad was full of fresh chicken!“