Original Gravity Public House
66 S 1st St, San Jose
(408) 915-2337
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The food service was poor at best. Their food menu is primarily burgers & brats & should be quick. However we waited 30+ minutes for food on a Sunday afternoon. I highly discourage going here expecting any type of good service. Also, the food & beers are way overpriced.
I keep going back for the OG Burger and duck fat fries, so addicting! Good selection of beer, wish there were more sours.
TLDR: Go for the beer, bonus points if you love fries. Be forewarned, when we were there, the food menu was burgers and fries *only*. That said, they're damn good burgers and fries, just don't expect other options. Beer options were excellent. I enjoyed the Imperial Stout from Russian River and my wife liked the hard seltzer from someone or other. No frills, but did have TVs with football on. Beer, burgers, and football means I'd go back.
My favorite bar to start off an evening out. They have a rotating tap with a great selection of microbrews for everyone's taste. I enjoy sours which they always have a few delicious options. Burgers and fries also. Veggie burger option available.
The place has a great tap list, but OH MY GOD the burger and the fries are the best in San Jose. Do not sleep on the burger and the fries. Come fight me if you think I'm wrong.
Be aware, their food and beer menu is MUCH smaller now. OG burgers, fries and and a few other sides are the only food options, so don't come looking for the sausage or the grilled cheese, you'll be sad.
They are NOT Duck Fat Fries. They are fries cooked in canola oil that has some duck fat in it. Was very disappointed when I found this out after I had ordered them. Wanted fries cooked in animal fat. Canola oil really messes me up. Place has good selection of tap beers, the burger was good. I was very bummed out as I had traveled some distance for fries cooked in duck fat. Music was ok if you like shred metal (I don't), and the servers were friendly but had really poor hygiene and grooming and used a lot of unnecessary vulgar language. It made them look not very smart. Just my opinion. I do not not recommend this place.
Fries were great, beer selection is very good. I wish the food menu were a little more varied than a burgers and fries, but what is there is good.
Came here for drinks after work. There is ample space, and when we came around 5:30 on a Friday, there weren’t many people yet, but by the time we left, it was packed. I can see why because it provides a friendly, laid-back atmosphere.The service is super friendly and I liked their selection of drinks. We chose to sit outside for some fresh air. The succulents on the wall and the string lights were cute.I’ve been here before to eat spicy chicken sandwiches, but for now, it seems like the only things on their menu are the duck fat fries and the Smashburger. The Smashburger is simple and savory. It really is smashed; the meat is flat and it looks like it’s almost a cheese crisp.The fries were crispy and delicious. They are thick and crinkle cut. I really loved their garlic aïoli because it really packs a spicy punch. You can also ask for spicy ketchup.I paired this with the Board Meeting beer. It’s a brown ale that looks like a stout/porter.I’m not sure if the food here is rotated or anything, but I would love to come back!
This place is so great! I love beers here. Never tasted the beer like coffee before. So interesting. And OG burger, fries are definitely fantastic to me. Very juicy and crispy! I would like to come back and introduce my friends here as well.
Restaurantji Recommends
This was my first time. Great beer, but OMG the burgers are insanely good. Possibly the best I've had in the Bay area. Oh, and duck fat fries. So good. I have absolutely no complaints about the small menu.
Outstanding beer selection. Their burgers though? They're the reason i go there. best burgers in Downtown San Jose.
Great selection of beers and the burger and duck fat fries were really good. Their service was great too.
Nice beer selection. Good service. Too bad they don't have more food options other than burger (or not) and fries (or not).Update: Suspect credit card info stolen here. Use cash or avoid altogether
This place was very relaxed. This is primarily a place to come have beers. My friend got a couple of beers and liked one of them. What we both really enjoyed were the fries and cheeseburgers. They were simple and tasted delicious.It’s a 4.5 stars but I’m rounding up because of how simple and effective the meal was. Highly recommend and I’m assuming if you go when there’s a few more people, the vibes would be perfect!
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