10 Best Craft Breweries near San Ramon

“Here visiting from Illinois and the hotel staff recommended this place we ordered the cup pepperoni pizza and it is so filling and delicious!“

“Beautiful place great afternoon atmosphere“

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“Very Nice Hazy IPA ! Good fish Tacos. Wonderful salad.“

“outstanding beers and a great spot here in Dublin!“

“Fantastic selection of beer, wine, & food from their grill. Be sure to try one of their renown Smash Burgers, vegan burger, or their vegan Brat sausage plate! Good vibe, lively ambience, with a variety of indoor and outdoor seating options, plus some fire pits. A favorite East Bay brewery!“

“First time visiting Dust Bowl Brewing with my family, and we had an awesome experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and exactly the kind of place you want to find when you’re looking for a great spot to spend time with your family without feeling rushed.

A huge part of what made our visit so enjoyable was our server, David. He was exceptional. Right away, he noticed that my wife might be getting cold and, without hesitation, he offered to turn on the heater for her. That small gesture really stood out to us. It showed that he was paying attention and genuinely cared about our experience. Throughout our visit, he was constantly hustling from table to table, helping everyone with an incredible amount of energy and enthusiasm, but he never made us feel rushed or overlooked.

David also gave me a great beer recommendation, checked in on us throughout the meal without being overbearing, and was just genuinely a pleasure to talk to. You can tell when someone is simply doing their job versus someone who takes pride in providing great service, and David definitely falls into the latter category. He is the kind of server who can turn a good restaurant experience into a memorable one, and Dust Bowl is lucky to have him.

The beer was great as well. I tried the Therapist and the Confused Therapist, and really enjoyed both. The food actually exceeded our expectations. My wife had the brisket burger, which we both agreed was the best brisket burger either of us has ever had. I had the Korean chicken burger, and we also shared the nachos. Everything was excellent, and there wasn’t a single thing we ordered that disappointed us.

What I really appreciated, though, was the overall experience. It’s surprisingly hard to find a place that has great food and drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, genuinely outstanding service, and is still family-friendly. Our kids had fun, especially with the cornhole, while we were able to sit back, enjoy our food and drinks, and actually relax.

We’ll definitely be back and are already adding Dust Bowl to our list of favorite local spots. And if you happen to get David as your server, you’re in for an especially great experience. He was fantastic!“

“The beer here is always good and they always have some sort of nitro dark on tap and that keeps me coming back. The pizza is also quite good. Otherwise, it gets busy with parties and gatherings... and kids can get a little wild. But it's a great spot to grab a beer and hang out if you catch it at the right time. Oh... parking is a bit of a nightmare though. So be prepared to walk a bit or hunt for parking down the street.“

“Beer, wine, quick bite, friendly staff and the basketball game was on!“

“We recently hosted a large high school team banquet here and could not have had a better experience. Our original location fell through somewhat last minute, and John accommodated our group with very little notice. The morning of our event, our game time changed and he worked with us to adjust everything.

The venue itself is beautiful, the food and beer were delicious, and everything came out quickly despite the size of our group. We especially appreciated the ordering technology, which made it super easy for families to keep their bills separate without any confusion.

Lauren and the rest of the staff took amazing care of us throughout the event and made everyone feel welcome. We’re so grateful for the hospitality and highly recommend this spot for large groups, team events, or just a great meal and atmosphere!“