My first Gordon Biersch location ever, and it was a good experience. I stopped by for lunch due to having my car worked on a couple of blocks away, and discovered that there is plenty of seating behind the bar (the bar itself was packed). The lunch menu choices were decent, and I wound up getting the flat bread. The presentation of it was nice, yet if I had the choice to get something else, I would. The flat bread tasted as if it was a small entree served on a cracker. Very, very thin and without much blended flavor within the bread. Yet I was okay with this, due to trying the various German beers. After sampling a small beer flight (3 samples), I went with the Schweitzbier. In two words: pure bliss. I ultimately ordered 3 Schweitzbiers, which pretty much summed up my lunch order with the flat bread. Customer service was fine, and without issues. I am certainly coming back to this location!
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Clint B.
Always have to check out a local brewery. While none of their beers really amazed me, the service and food did. I had a Kobe Burger, and while I still don't buy into the "Ground" Kobe hype, it was delicious. Their calamari was very solid! Service was great start to finish!
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Jessica C.
I love this Gordon Biersch location! So close to home that I can walk back if I get a little too tipsy. They have yummy food and awesome beers! They even have half price wine bottles for happy hour! The atmosphere at the bar and the outside patio are amazing - so laid back. I have had a bunch of good times here and will continue to keep going back. All my servers thus far have been great too. No complaints here!
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Matt W.
Excellent food and great service. We go there for a few quick drinks and food before seeing a movie, right across the street.
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Bryan N.
Great restaurant with delicious food and a great staff. We hold The 101 Referral Network-Scottsdale monthly meeting at this restaurant where our 40+members enjoy great food and drinks! The management has been good to us since 2013.
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Allen F.
Came in because was close to the Mayo Clinic on 8/27. Waiter was slow (disappeared often). One of our group wanted the French dip, was recommended to get another similar because it had 3 portions instead of 2. Turned out it was sliders. Food service was slow even though there weren't too many tables with diners. Saw our meals sitting on the kitchen warming counter for quite a while before it was delivered to us (3 diners - close to the kitchen). Food was, well, crappy. Won't come back or even recommend. Talked to nurses at Mayo Clinic. They relayed similar experiences.
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Beth G.
I'm giving this a 2 star based on the food. Our server Danny was very helpful and kind hearted we could tell. I ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad and it came out and it smelled terrible/ tasted awful. Not sure if it was the plate, chicken, or dressing but it tasted off. The few bites I had made me sick to my stomach. Danny quickly replaced it for me and I tried the Burger & Sweet Fries which was decent. Then noticing my soda glass had brown crusted stuff inside the glass after I drank it just was the icing on the cake. Nasty! Danny was great, like I said and you could tell he genuinely cared but food was icky. Thank you Danny again
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Stephanie C.
Staff was super friendly and attentive. Jambalaya was way too salty. The andouille sausage could have been sliced hot dog (please leave the skin on and blacken a bit in a pan! Don't boil it!) Very mediocre. Wish they had added some kind of cool Cajun peppers like Arbol, ancho, anaheim, guajillo, anything! In conclusion don't order the jambalaya. Bf's burger was really, really good, so I'll definitely be back.
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Shayna W.
My coworkers and I like to come here after work for Happy Hour. The place has always been pretty accommodating with our rather large group of people that usually go there. It can easily be 10-15 of us if not more. They'll pull tables together and find a way to seat us all together. I've never really had trouble with billing issues such as them not willing to split a check, or anything else like that. There drinks and food are pretty good too. I haven't had anything but their appetizers as my coworkers and I all find it easier to buy a ton of appetizers and share. But if their appetizers are good I'm guessing their actual meals are delicious too. My coworkers and I are doing happy hour again soon and this will be the place we go for sure.
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Christian C.
Enjoyed the experience for the most part. Place was fairly empty and took a while to deliver some pretty basic burgers, salads and mc n cheese for the kids soooo knocked them down a bit for that. Black n Blue Kobe burger was good - went with the slaw as the side, mistake. Tasteless. Beer, however, was great!
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Brittney R.
This place sucks! It's over priced and the food is not fresh. I got the Kobe sliders and they came out burnt. I even ask them to cook them medium and they said they can't, it doesn't come that way? So maybe they are frozen? I don't know. All I know is this place does not have good food or service.
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Bonita M.
Love the location really nice people but every time it feels like a sodium over dose an indigestion. I think they need to get back to basic simple and fresh.
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Angela M.
Great patio! Their patio I will have to say is amazing. I ordered the italian cheese pizza. Looked and tasted like a digiorno out of the box, actually digiorno is better. And I hate digiorno.
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Shelby S.
I feel like I could have purchased their food in the freezer section of my grocery store. Server was nice.
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Jessica D.
Hands down, this place is absolutely awesome! Our waiter was super helpful and made us feel right at home ( I wish I could remember his name to give him the shout out he deserves) and added to the whole experience of this brewery. Everything we ordered (minus the lobster bisque - which I sent back) was to die for. Try the blue crab and artichoke dip when your go in! I will definitely be coming back for more!!!!
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Charles C.
The way I would describe this place is like B.J's brewhouse and restaurant. Similar vibe, have their own craft beers, and food selection. I got the dark porter beer and paired it with the Kobe beef black and bleu burger and the legit garlic fries. Get it medium well to get the best taste out of the Kobe beef. Aside from the beef, the burger itself was actually not very well seasoned. Either season the beef patty really well or compensate with flavorful ingredients on the burger, such as the choice of cheese and sauces. Aside from that it was a decent burger. Unfortunately I got my fries when they were cold so probably not a good representation. I will have to try it again. It would be amazing if they had special dipping sauce to complement the fries. The porter beer was not bad in my opinion. Obviously it's not the greatest, but decent. Apparently this place has a great happy hour with both the drinks and appys, which is legit. Overall, great place to hang out with friends and have some craft beers!
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Robin's Landscape Pool Service H.
I have eaten at Gordon B. In Tempe excellent. This one today off Mayo? Horrible. The hostess clearly does not like her job and with only 5 tables with people in them at 11:45 we still had to wait 25 minutes for 3, cheeseburgers and we had to ask for refills of our drinks. Service was lacking from the time we walked in until we left. Food was excellent wont be back due to lousey service and poor attitudes of staff.
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Dennis A.
Pretty good, but something's missing. It's like going on a date with someone good looking, but totally lacking in personality. I feel as if I should like GB, but there's just no spark between us. I don't know if it's the decent but overly cautious / lackluster beers, the food that is just slightly over-priced or the chronically cold and stiff corporate service. As much as I LOVE craft beer and bar food, I just havent made a love connection here.
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Lori H.
Hubby and I are regulars at GB and have never been disappointed. HAPPY HOUR: Often we just order off of the HH menu. Some of our favorites include the Blue Crab and Artichoke Dip, the Fried Calamari (with yummy wasabi dip!), Southwest Eggrolls, Baja Tacos and Tapas (although we don't get the Tapas anymore now that they stopped serving it with roasted garlic, which was delish). And their HH goes until 6:30 pm (which gives us extra time to order seconds!). BEER: We've never been disappointed in the craft beer at GB. While some of them aren't to our tastes, the quality is always great. The Marzen is my favorite on the regular menu, but I love the seasonals, especially the Festbier and the Winterbock. SERVICE/STAFF: The staff (especially Kenny and Cicely) treat us great (and we return the favor). They've always taken great care of us, happily handling our special requests. We've experienced the occasional slow kitchen, but that's typically been when they've had big parties who all put their orders in at the same time. They are very friendly and accommodating. REGULAR FOOD: We've tried a bunch of different items on the regular menu, and have never been disappointed. Some of our favorites are the Beer-Battered Fish and Chips, Cajun Pasta, Jambalaya, Burgers and CBLT (chicken BLT). And the more you go, the more you get back when you join the Passport or Stein Clubs!
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Austin P.
This Gordon Biersch is great. Great food and service! The manager Eddy is why this is my favorite location. He is always on point and you can tell runs the place well
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Mya T.
Having loved this place for years as is, they up and changed the menu. The lower calorie menu is completely hacked to pieces and has only 4 items on it. The Moroccan salmon and chicken were both gone. As was my favorite sandwich, the Southwest Chicken, which started my love affair with this restaurant initially in the early 2000's. But alas, the love affair is OVER! This time I tried the Steak Frites (steak over their garlic fries). The "tangy" sauce they advertise being put on the steak is freaking ketchup. It was nasty. The steak was cooked fine, but the ketchup ruined it. And the fries were not done (and I think they forgot the garlic). I was so disappointed. This was our 2nd visit since the menu changed and our 2nd disappointment. I have no reason to go back anymore.
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Erin B.
We eat here often. The garlic fries and southwest egg rolls are my favorite but the waitstaff is hit or miss in my opinion
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Todd P.
What a great place. Always love the happy hour here. Always good, friendly service ! We stop in every couple weeks for guaranteed good food and a cold beer.
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Deb S.
Food was very good! I & my hubby shared the BBQ Chicken pizza along with the Chopped Chicken salad. Was delish! The craft beer was great too! Was a very busy Friday nite, but servers brought out food in a timely manner. Very happy with our choice of restaurant!
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Dave N.
Wife and I love this place. Always top notch food and service, and their Hefeweizen is pretty damn good too.
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Sarah D.
First off, this to me is Scottsdale, north Scottsdale, in a primo location across from the Harkins 101 and so many stores. 3 of us went for lunch. Sat outside at the bar (that has indoor seating as well). Really really nice. The tacos, fish and chips and seafood stew were outstanding. The beer was great too. Thanks. Love going here.
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Lisa R.
I went with a friend to attend a networking event. Event didn't happen, but manager Brad and his staff were above professional w/customer service! He even offered to call the other locations to make sure we were at the right spot, then offered us water while we waited! Courteous, spot-on customer service! Thank you, Brad & staff! :-)
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Chris H.
Worst $90 meal i've ever had. We used to come here quite a bit, but we haven't been here in about 8 months, and Im never going back. My wife ordered a pasta dish, don't remember which one, but I thought she ordered soup with how watery it was. I ordered the 10oz sirloin which I can tell you was no where near 10oz. It was about the size of a 5oz Filet. I even called the waiter over and he tried to tell me that it was 10oz's which is a load of crap when I can eat it in 2 bites. The side consisted of a couple leaves of lettuce and a small handful of fries. I opted to go with the shrimp for 9 bucks more thinking it would be a good 5 shrimp or so. I got 3 medium sized shrimp for 9 bucks. My daughters kids meal wasn't too bad 3 chicken fingers and a pretty good sized bowl of fresh fruit. Otherwise for the 3 of us plus a small desert to share bill came out to $90. Good thing I had gift cards otherwise I would have never paid that for what we got. I see why there was only 1 other table occupied at 7pm in there. The prices are way expensive and portions are way small and I am pretty sure the steak was a bait and switch. If you want a good steak and a cold beer stick with Texas road house and don't waste your money here.
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Shey S.
Good happy hour, the beers were good but nothing to send home as you gotta visit this place. Got the garlic fries, which were only $5.00 for happy hour. They were good, but again nothing too amazing about them, they were big enough to share though. I would visit this place again, but only if it were a close option, wouldn't go out of my way to go there though!
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Mike J.
Good service. Lousy and expensive food. Wife had Ahi salad, which was the size of an appetizer. Burger was OK, but fries were limp and soggy. Sent them back for cole slaw. Two beers. Bill $38. Should have gone to Yard House!
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Jason G.
Service was good which is important. The crab spinach dip was good. The lobster tacos which are $18 were not edible. They were so salty. The server noticed we did not eat them and we told him the issue and he said he would take care of it. The bill came and there was no compensation. We paid for a meal we did not eat. If the lobster is bad and not fresh then say u don't have it available but don't try to scam your customers into buying it
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Michele G.
Went here tonight for dinner with my sister who has a citrus alley. Our server, Nicole- was amazing- and the chef even came out to discuss options for her meal to accommodate her allergy. Delicious food and some of the best service I've had at a restaurant. Sweet potato fries were perfect.
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Carlos D.
Good food, great craft beer. I your looking for a place that has late night dining with and extensive menu, affordable prices and great quality this is the place.
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Amnon F.
I love the place, especially the beer! Always clean, professional servers, always feels good, and good food as well.
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Doug S.
All I can say is that the stars and planets must have been out of alignment as I can't believe the trouble we had last night! Her Royal Highness and I took in a movie and decided to try this normally excellent spot and left very, very, very disappointed. We sat down, waited forever to be greeted, waited even longer to order bevvies, waited some more to order, had to beg for a second drink, had to ask for water THREE times, and when the food came out, we got three orders but not the forth. Ten minutes later, the manager came and advised that the kitchen had goofed up and they had just now put the order in ..... Let's wait some more ..... That meal came and was so under cooked, her Highness couldn't eat it. And what was funny is the fact that they weren't half full so being super busy can't be an excuse. In defense of the restaurant, they did take the late meal off the bill and they did apologize. The quality of the food (when we finally got it) was OK, not great and not bad, just OK and I thought they were a bit over priced. This normally great joint just slid down the list and hit my "bottom 50" group.
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Holly C.
Stopped by to grab quick bite while waiting for my ring to get re-sized. They have a good selection of beer on tap. I ordered the Marzen which was a nice amber. We sat by the bar and ordered food. The bartender was nice and the food came out pretty quickly. We ordered pulled pork sliders which were okay and the Hawaiian pizza which wasn't all that great. Overall was okay to come by for a quick bite, but I wouldn't go again.
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james c.
This is a pretty good place...except for the beer anyway. I have to admit that this is mostly due to my taste in beer. I like the hops. Our waitress was great! When we needed something, anything, she was there. She was knowledgeable regarding beer and food. The food was great: we enjoyed the garlic fries, the bratwurst small plate and the goat cheese flatbread. The only beers were brewed according of the German purity law of some century and were too bland for me. The seasonal Saison was worth a pint. There were others that tasted good but I need to be assaulted by hops. It won't happen here. But...it is a good lunch.
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Saji A.
Awesome place. Have been here multiple times. Food and ambiance are great. Yesterday we ordered Crispy Artichoke Hearts, Tapas and Taco chips [this is a bar option only]. We also ordered veggie pizza and fresh mozzarella pizza. All tasted yummy and these are the best veggie food I tasted in sometime!!! Their beer and long island iced tea also tasted awesome! To top it all, our server Mr Nolan was so funny and friendly. It was as if we witnessed some classy stand up performance! Thanks Nolan! You were great!!!
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Dana S.
Eek, this rating is tough because finding hair in your food just isn't A-OK, however the manager's way of handling it was A-OK! Shelly took time to come out and personally apologize. She also explained their policy in which all the kitchen staff wear hair nets. She also said she talked to the head cook and showed him exhibit A so that he could talk to the rest of them and make them aware. Although my friend and I had only ordered 2 apps, Shelly took care of both so we ended up only paying for our drinks. A little bummed about the experience because the service was good and worth going back for.
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Mark S.
I went with large group for a holiday gathering. We were asked to pre-select our entree from a set menu. I understand that getting hot food out to thirty people can be a real challenge. Our server(s) did an outstanding job of that as well as making sure that everyone's drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, were always refilled. About the food: I had the steak medallions - three good sized pieces of peppery sirloin steak served with mashed potatoes and vegetables - it was just OK. The steak was tender enough but there was nothing special about it. The mashed potatoes were dry and the veggies were, well, they were veggies. They served some appetizers beforehand. Some sort of spicy chicken eggroll thingy that was pretty good. Dessert was apple bread pudding that was so-so. They brew their own beer but I was dismayed to learn that they don't offer an IPA. I had a Czech Pilsner that was just OK. Overall the food and beer experience was decidedly middle of the road. I like the ambiance of the place. It's kind of an upscale bar and grill atmosphere with menu options galore. I will have to go back either for happy hour or to try something from the regular menu.
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Sarah B.
I had a salad that was average - nothing special. My dinner companions had other menu items and had the same result. Nothing special or dynamic. Service and environment are okay. They need to jazz up the menu and offer more.
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Rachelle H.
Just stopped in to meet some friends for a drink. We had a larger party (8) and the staff was very friendly and willing to get us seated quickly. We really appreciated this since we didn't call ahead. I ordered a beverage from the specialty cocktails list. The Cucumber Basil Collins was very refreshing and deeeeelicious!!! I would order this again!
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Rachel K.
Giving this place 2 stars because at least our server understood that we had a terrible experience from start to finish and let us leave free of charge. We ate here about a year ago and had great food so we gave it at try over this past weekend again. It took forever for anyone to even come to our table that when they finally did we placed our entire drink and food order at once. Our drinks then proceeded to take forever to arrive but did after about 15 minutes. And we just ordered fountain drinks and water, very easy stuff. So then we waited and waited and waited for our food, and we had a hungry 5 year old too. And waited some more, finally our server comes over and says "sorry the kitchen is backed up today". (This place was not busy at all) it was late afternoon. So after about an hour our food comes out and its cold, the food runner spills soup on my seat and onto her thumb and back into the bowl as she was holding my soup. Gross. And then never cleans up the soup off my seat. Anyway, everything was luke warm but the topper was our child's "chicken tenders". One piece was small and crunchy and had very little meat in it, the other piece was huge and perfectly rounded. So I bit into that one and it wasn't even chicken! Reminded me more of a hush puppy. So we were just so done with this meal by now and flagged down our server. He had no explanation for the weird chicken or anything else, so I asked for our bill and he just told us to leave. So we sat there for over an hour and received nothing that we could actually eat. Good times....
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Wendell B.
Once again, Brittany from last year was the one who told us not to miss Terrific Tuesdays at GB, so there we went! We have become big fans of this day! We have never been to the one in Atlanta on a Tuesday, although we have frequented it often, but always on the weekend, so I guess that's why we happened on this last year, thanks to Brittany. But unfortunately, she is out of the serving business and has moved back to Georgia. Alec was our server this time and we were seated immediately and he was very pleasant and took great care of us all night. Since my usual sampler is not under the $2.50 21 oz. brews banner, I forewent that and went for one of my favorites, their delicious Hefe. My wife got the special Sommerbrau. Again we had skipped lunch, so we ordered starters each: my wife went for the fried artichoke hearts, and I went for the 1/2 wedge salad with bacon and bleu cheese crumbles and dressing. She then had the chopped salad with ranch for her entree, and I chose the three baby brats starter for my entree! We were so full we couldn't even order a second beer. We love this place and it is always delicious and reasonably priced with great quality for the money. We finally joined the Passport Rewards program before leaving! Can't wait for next Tuesday!
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Kent H.
Had some of the happy hour dishes. While I didn't have the kobe sliders, they didn't look very appetizing. Calamari was a bit too oily and the squid was a bit too mooshy, as opposed to a slight crunch. For my main dish I got the seared tuna. It was a bit sub par. Seemed like it was frozen and forced to thaw a bit too quickly. The raw portion of the tuna was too squishy and broke apart like it wasn't supposed to. The taste seemed a bit off. I had to dip it in the wasabi cream which killed whatever flavor the tuna had, which made it consumable. The green bean sides were too hard and crunchy.
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Jason B.
My wife and I have been going to the Gordon Biersch on Mill for years and this was our first visit to this location. The Mill location is a lot larger and a lot less crowded. I think the ambiance and view of the Mill location is a bit better to my eye than this location. Anyway, the service, food and beer is pretty much the same at both locations. My wife is a member of their Stein Club thing and so we get invited to several events per year where we get some free food and beer. After the event we normally stay for a bite to eat. I'm really not a fan of their food but stay partly because I feel bad for drinking the free beer and partly because I am too lazy to get dinner somewhere else. Last night there was an event featuring their Maibach beer. I had a few of those and sampled some of their orange chicken and garlic edamame. The Maibach was excellent but the food was just eh. The orange chicken was slightly better quality than Panda Express and really not very good and very odd for a German beer place. Actually, most of their menu is odd for a German beer place. The garlic sauce stuff that they put on their garlic fries was the same thing they used for the edamame. It was unique but really not very good. I mean it is a slightly healthier option than the fries but is really just too oily/buttery to put over edamame.
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Todd H.
Stopped in recently after attending an event for one reason - they were the only place open at 9:30 PM in this relatively deserted area of North Scottsdale. There were a handful of customers at the bar and more servers on duty than necessary. Our server appeared to have only one section, the one we were seated in. Having never been to Gordon Biersch I was unaware how large of a chain they are. We try to avoid chain restaurants, and Gordon Biersch is a good example of why. It is painfully mediocre. The decor is the same as you would see in any chain bar, the menu items are uninspired, the wait staff are drones and, unfortunately, unless you are into a tiny variety of beers of their choice, there is a rather limited bar menu. Beer is such a subjective thing I won't rate it here, other than to say most of their beers are not to my choice. Some of the breweries like Gordon Biersch mess around so much with trying to create trendy craft beers they lose sight of what beer should taste like. The mixed drinks here are terrible and overpriced at $9. On a scale of 1 - 10 our server would rate an 8 as a standup comic and a 0 as a waiter. He couldn't remember what anyone ordered, and our orders were not that complicated. The guy is definitely in the wrong business. I won't go into any more detail, it really isn't worth it. I fail to understand why people pay top dollar to support bland chain restaurants when there are so many unique local places that are so much better.
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K P.
I ate here yesterday before going to Lifetime Fitness. The artichoke hearts are delicious and the server, Nolan, was great. Going again in an hour when I get off work! Great selection of drinks. Wine was delicious, served at the perfect temperature. Yum yum
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Kelly V.
We came to this location shortly after it opened and it was a solid "meh" for me so I haven't been back until this past weekend. I have to say - it has turned around! The menu was interesting and varied. The chopped salad is divine and is a fantastic option if you're looking for something a bit lighter. My husband raved about his burger. They have a wonderful list of cocktails which is always refreshing to see (I'm not so much a beer-o-phile so I appreciate the options).
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Kerstin H.
We come here fairly often. Sometimes the TV & music are battling each other and on one occassion we actually left. Food is good, great selection of beer, good kids menu as well.
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A. M.
I really liked the atmosphere here and the beer is great. Happy hour food was pretty good. At another visit we had a hamburger and fries. It would have been perfect except for THAT BUN! OM-Gosh what a horrible bun.
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Leslie G.
We aren't huge fans of chain restaurants, but this is one of the couple chains we do frequent. It was the beer that brought us in and probably what keeps us coming back. Happy Hour is a good time to come and it goes until 6:30 where a lot of places stop at 6! get the garlic fries if you are a lover of garlic. Other good choices are the pulled pork sandwich or the crab cake sandwich! mmm Service is hit or miss at this location, but never so bad that we haven't wanted to return.
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Sabin B.
Good consistent food and great beer. Really only come for their great happy hour and to watch football and of course the garlic frys
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Valerie G.
Went there after a not-so-good experience at a local tap room and it was great. I had a great burger (Classic with jalapenos) and a Jamey and Ginger. Service (hostess and server) and food were both fantastic.
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Nathan M.
Not impressed. Food was ok, server was average. I guess I just expected more for the price. Most items $20+. I eat out 2-3 times per week and will pass by here next time. I'd say its worth driving a few miles to desert ridge and eat at BJ's if you want a brewery type restaurant.
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Dan E.
Perhaps it's because I've gotten better at cooking my own food. Perhaps it's because I've been to the Gordon Biersch in Tempe, and I had fond memories of it. Either way, I really didn't like the food I just had there. SERVICE ======== Attentive & prompt. Not maître d' service, but not slophouse, either. Just good, old fashioned, "let me keep your glass full and make sure you don't want anything else" service. BEER ====== Reasonable, but if this place is a brewery they really should have more involvement with the beer. Pair beers to food. Have more than one beer that constantly gets put into recipes. (They really keep bangin on that 'marzen' beer in recipes -- why not be a little creative?). Hell -- maybe even have free mini beer tasters. But I digress. FOOD ======= I hope you didn't come here for the food, because it's pretty bland. -1 star for the food, big time. I ordered the crab & lobster cakes, and it was a mistake. Bland cakes, tiny dish of tartar sauce and large mound of (plain!) white rice on the plate? WTF! I ordered the triple chocolcate brownie for dessert, thinking that it was hard to screw that up, but (freeze dried?) brownie just doesn't cut it, folks. -1 star again (and a pile of disappointment) for screwing up the brownie. PRICE ====== Where this place is truly in a universe of its own is price. Those blandcakes I had? $25! $15 for meatloaf? Really!?? -1 star for snooty Scottsdale prices without the snooty Scottsdale food. All in all, a sub-par experience at a champagne price. Skip it. You're not missing much.
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Jo N.
We shared the tapas and I had the brewers chicken, hubby had the lobster Mac and cheese. The food and drinks were wonderful, but our server Khaun really made the night for us. He found out where they buy their tomatoes so I could attempt a homemade bruschetta similar to theirs, and treated us like royalty. I am in love with the olive tapenade that came with the tapas. The only thing that went wrong was no Baileys for my irish coffee. We will be back.
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Wayne K.
Okay, I do love Gordon Biersch as a whole but this one was a little below par compared to others I've been to. We ordered 3 dinners. A kid's burger, a chicken parm and the NY strip with tempura shrimp. The chicken parm was bland and really nothing special. The garlic mashed potatoes were cold and hard, the steak was warm (though cooked medium as ordered) and the tempura shrimp were warm. Given that the chicken parm came out hot, this is classic "die in the window" waiting to be served while the other order was still being prepared. For $20+ entrees, simply unacceptable. The waiter never came back to check on us after the orders were served. That's serving 101 in the restaurant world. If he had, I might have gotten a chance to tell him what was wrong, but he didn't. I like GB in Glendale much better. They seem to always be on top of their game.
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Thomas A.
I went to Gordon Biersch and ordered the Kobe Burger. It tasted pretty bad. The service was sub par too. I might have hit them on a bad day, but I do not have a good reason to give them another chance.
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Ryan C.
Had a comical trip here on Saturday. First of all I'm going to assume the server was new because he made a series of pretty rookie mistakes. If someone orders a vodka tonic you would typically garnish that with a lime or worst case scenario a lemon wedge? Then if you forgot that and someone asked you for a lime you would quickly go get that, right? Nope, not our rookie. He disappeared for a bit and returned asking if he could take our entree order. I suggested again that he bring out some limes for my wife's drink and this time he was successful. The rest of the comedy that evening centered around him giving people the wrong things. My sons were given each others drinks and when the entrees came he gave my son my steak and vice versa. Then, despite us ordering garlic fries as our side instead of traditional ones he brought us regular fries. When I pointed this out he said, "Yeah I noticed that too but apparently it only comes with regular fries". Funny, that's not what the menu said, hence why we ordered the garlic fries. In his defense he did offer to bring us a side of garlic fries so the recovery there was fine. When the bill came I was pleasantly surprised to find that neither of my son's sodas were on the check but that's a 50/50 these days since servers don't need to ring them into the POS in order to get them. Half the time they forget and the other half they're just hoping it will translate into a bigger tip. Food was decent but nothing to write home about.
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Chris S.
Awesome happy hour! NEver great service, but who cares when your getting cheap ketel one vodka during happy hour! Keeps bringing me back. Bartender doesn't know how to make a margarita, so just stick to vodka. She put vodka instead of tequila.
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Larry B.
Went here last night, and really enjoyed the beer sampler. A deal for $5. The salmon ceaser and the potstickers were good as well. I'm a big fan of quick service, and our waiter did a great job. We sat in the bar area, and the vibe was busy, but not to the point where it was too much. I used to have my reservations because the one in Hawaii was 3 stars at best, but I have to say they're doing it right here in Scottsdale!
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Adrian F.
Ok, so on Gabe's recommendation, I tried the Blackened Ahi Tacos today... they were freakin awesome! The ahi was seared perfectly and they come in a hard shell WRAPPED in a soft shell to keep all that good stuff in!! My coworkers and I come here alot for lunch and after work drinking sessions... the bartenders know us well and take very good care of us... even when we get a bit rowdy! For a chain restaurant Gordon Biersch knows how to bang out some damn good food! Word to the wise: Stay away from the garlic fries if you're only half way through your work day... they are POTENT!
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Scarlett E.
After hearing buzzwords from friends such as "free beer", I decided to go to GB's Sommerbrau keg tapping party. My expectations were greatly exceeded! I stroll in and wait in line to get drink/raffle tickets with my seriously pregnant sister (more beer for me!). The place is packed, the line is long but extreme efficiency is being used. Our friends saved us a seat at the outside section of the bar which is hard for five, but we make do. It's summer and scorching hot but the breeze from the AC kept the outside diners cool. A bartender immediately comes over and gets our drink order, notes happy hour food specials and drinks come quick. Happy hour is great at $5 - $7 apps and $2 off beers/wine = $3 for a good beer. I'm drinking the free beer which is light and delicious! They also were giving out free bruschetta and their signature garlic fries (a must!). Sister and I share the tapas plate ($5) which was very tasty. A generous amount of humus, fresh tomatoes with herbs, a fantastic olive spread and lots of roasted garlic cloves with pita. We didn't even finish it due to fullness. Our friends got a heaping plate of the house made chips with bacon, cheese, and onions. Looked good as well! We didn't win the raffle but the two girls I was with each won $50 gift cards at the last tapping party. They had several good prizes! I was there for four hours and spent $3 + a nice tip for our attentive bartender for 3 tasty brews and food. I will be back to pay them real money and try their other brews very soon! If you join their e-mail list located on the website you will receive an appetizer coupon ($10 value). They also have a GB card you can get for the VIP treatment and to get points for free things!
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Mike O.
summerbrau is light, lots of citrus, low alcohol% and 40%-off menu specials before 4pm --hummus and goat cheese salad with chicken; it's worth the trip. --wedge salad with blue cheese and bacon is my comfort food. --MEAN garlic fries; use caution. --gorgonzola potato wedges, $1 extra, but SO good. --rib-eye, though most expensive on the menu, is awesome, and it's with a pile of mashed potatoes and veggies. --specials may have expired by the time you read this, but rigatoni, corned-beef reuben are my favorites from the 40%-off menu. --check the burger specials, (though if you're a purist, the beef patties arrive frozen) --veggie or pepperoni pizza, but order it extra crispy --staff is always extremely friendly, helpful, will fix ANYthing without question, so don't be afraid to ask if you have a request --cool shot-glass desserts, if that's your thing. If only they'd have freedom to use fresh ingredients to create "chef's specials"; i'm sure they'd be great.
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Gordon D.
Gordon Biersch has the best Hefeweizen, I know most people go for the Marzen but I am a sucker for the Hefe and GB has my favorite. Food is ok - hence the 4 stars. Its standard grill style food, a little pricey but good. Try the garlic fries! Service is always good at this location.
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Karl S.
I wasn't impressed. I mean, the food was just "eh" my sandwich fell apart. Going to a Beer place, I expect lots of potions for Beer, and well they only have 5-6 beers to pick from. Meh.
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Rachel H.
Great food/beer - pushy waiter! This was my first experience at Gordon Biersch. My parents were visiting, and decided to take my husband and myself out to dinner. I ordered a beer and the lobster and shrimp tacos. Both were excellent. My husband and parents all ordered burgers and beer. I didn't try the burgers, but the garlic fries that came with them were to die for! I loved everything about the restaurant but the waiter. He was extremely pushy and would not take no for an answer. If it wasn't for him, I'd give the restaurant 5 stars.
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Danica S.
Family in town from the midwest - looking for a little variety of different foods and of course - beer! What a great choice . . from steak to chicken medallions to burgers to mauhi mauhi or and don't forget the garlic fries and mash potatoes. Price - a little pricey Service - great Atmosphere - relaxing and upbeat (bar and flat screens for the sports fans) Definately will go back
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Jana S.
Can somebody please give me a tongue scraper??? Quick! The taste (or lack thereof) of the crappy $9 bloody mary is piercing my tongue! One of the things that irks me the most, is when you go to a restaurant, spend ten dollars on a "signature" cocktail and it tastes like garbage. In this case it tasted like water tomato juice, with a sprinkle of pepper. And a massive celery stick that engulfed the glass. So you say, you should drink beer when you go to these places. You're right! But then don't put crappy drinks on the menu, just to fill up space. All in all, we are in Scottsdale after all...there are a million places to go that have more to offer.. I left after the drink. You got me at "hello?" No, not so much.
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Cherry G.
Late in the evening with a bad case of the munchies we were greeted by a nice friendly server and ordered 4 things from the happy hour menu but all 4 of them fell as flat as a cow pie on a warm afternoon. Great Beers and great reverse happy hour from 9PM to close and everyone is entitled to a bad night so I'll give them the benefit of doubt. This was the night before Thanksgiving so the kitchen staff may have been more concerned about cleaning up and going home than cooking hot and fresh food. Calamari was cold and greasy, Burgers cold and greasy, so greasy in fact I ended up ruining a brand new pearl buttoned shirt as I tipped the Kobe beef slider to my lips and drained out at least 2 oz of beef juice right down my neck. Fries cold and stale and the list goes on.. The server was plenty friendly and efficient but the food left us with a real buzz kill and that not so pretty feeling when you walk around with a grease stain the size of Texas on your shirt.
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Dan S.
I've been to this location about 10 times. It is one of a few gastro pubs in the Scottsdale area and the food is consistently good. Though their beer is actually brewed on the other side of town they have the usual GB beers and they are very well brewed representations of their respective styles. My favorite are the crisp Czech pils to start and then the roasty schwartzbier toward the end of the meal and desert. Some time after Thanksgiving they have a Seasonal Boch that is a wonderful malt bomb. Some of my fellow beer nerds pan them for not having a hop bomb on the menu, but they are missing that Gordon Biersch does traditional German styles and they do them very well--all of them are lagers except the hefe and an altbier that I may have had seasonally.
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Ebony K.
I have been to this location many times and for some reason I am just getting around to writing a review. I was there with some coworkers for a luncheon and the service was as good as always, heck maybe even better considering it was party of 19! Let me start off by giving a HUGE shout out to Gina and John, our waitress and waiter of a table of 19. They were OUTSTANDING!!! Well almost as I am giving someone who shall not be named a half star for not asking if we wanted to have dessert before presenting us with the check. Hello! That was no-no. However I must admit this person redeemed themselves hence the reason why I go back to saying OUTSTANDING service! The table started off with four orders of the southwest appetizer sampler which included bison sliders, jalapeno cheese and spinach dip, and the southwest egg rolls. Everyone dived into them immediately as we had four of them on our table and were a hungry bunch. I must admit, they I tried a little of everything and it was quite good. I had never had bison before and it was very lean and very juicy. Very, very good. Next everyone ordered everything from theSpinach Salad, crab cake sandwich, burgers, Tuscan chicken pasta, and slew of other things just to name a few. I ordered the lobster and shrimp tacos with those fabulous garlic fries. Now I must say that I was disappointed in the lobster and shrimp tacos as they were overloaded with old bay seasoning which made them EXTRA salty. I am a fan of old bay but you gotta use that in moderation because that is some salty seasoning. FYI if for some reason I am mistaken and they did not use old bay (which is sure as heck tasted like it) then my apologies but it was still do darn salty. The garlic fries however were yummy as always. If you are not a fan of garlic I would NOT recommend that you try these fries or you will be beyond disappointed. I am just happy that I don't have to talk to anyone in the near future because I am sure I reek of garlic. No vampires are coming near me that is for damn sure. We also ordered dessert after of course I made a fuss ( but in a good funny way) and believe me it was well worth it. My one coworker ordered the warm apple bread pudding and she swears it was the best bread pudding she has ever had. I am not a fan of bread pudding so I will have to take her word for it. Everyone else ordered the mini dessert tasters that come in tall shot glass. Just enough for a little taste of heaven without going over board. I ordered the strawberry cheesecake and although it was very good, I dang near choked on the crust at the bottom of the shot glass. That is what I get for being greedy. Other coworkers ordered the carrot cheesecake mini, chocolate peanut butter mini, chocolate fudge cake mini and of course a couple of the strawberry cheesecake minis. Someone also ordered their pumpkin pie cheesecake and like the bread pudding, it got rave reviews. Again I will have to take their word on it. I will give them 4 out of 5 stars. Why not 5? Well my particular lunch was not outstanding, although everyone else seemed to have enjoyed theirs and not exactly offering dessert. Again I do give HUGE shot out to Gina and John and also to the cute hostess (I will let them wonder which one I was talking about) Awesome service indeed!
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Robert S.
Food's ok, love the drinks though. It's more of a sports bar feel.
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Randall L.
I initially went to the Gordon Biersch in Tempe and was not impressed as their beers were flavorless. However, my wife and I live within walking distance of this Gordon Biersch and a few months ago went there for a snack and a drink. I can't recall what I had (it was a seasonal), but it actually tasted like a decent beer. So, my opinion was beginning to change. until a few weeks ago. My wife and I are from Indianapolis and we wanted to go somewhere to watch the Colts vs. Bills game. We walked to GB, arriving at 11:30 a.m. (the game started at 11). There were a total of 6 people in the restaurant taking up 2 separate tables, 1 inside and 1 outside. None of the 6 people were remotely interested in any of the football games showing on the various tvs. My wife and I sat at the outside bar and asked the bartender if she could switch a tv to the Colts game as it was not on any of the tvs. She said someone had called in and requested the game showing on that tv. (I think it was Cincy). I asked if they could change a different tv, or put the Cincy game on another tv. I also remarked that no-one was here, it was 11:30 and my wife and I were there and ready to spend money. She said she had to ask the Manager. The bartender returned - yes bartender - not the manager - and said, "the manager said we cannot change the channels since someone called in and requested the games." I laughed and said, "well we are here, ready to spend money." Keep in mind, there were multiple tvs - in the remote chance the Cincy fans arrived and wanted that game on that particulary tv, there were other tvs that were not being watched that could have accomodated us or the Cincy fans. Again - only 6 people in the entire restaurant with multiple tvs - just none of them showing the Colts. (and the hapless Cards were not playing until later in the day, at home) The bartender was very professional, and annoyed at the manager's decision, but said there was nothing she could do. So we left. I thought it was poor management that the manager refused to change the channel and also did not have the courage to come tell us. Interesting note, we called BJ's and asked if they had the Colts game on. They said "no, but we will put it on any channel you want." Guess who we gave our business to? I think we spent about $50, not counting tip.
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mike b.
I really like the location and the layout of the restaurant/bar. Great place to watch some sports and have a beer. However, for a vegetarian who likes IPA's this isn't the place to go. Pizza or salad are your only real choices. From a beer standpoint, I just don't like German beers, so thats my fault not theirs. Their Hefeweizen is actually pretty good, but I really don't go beyond that. I don't like the Pilsners, Lagers or Kolsches. I wish they'd go outside the box and do some more styles of brewing and add some vegetarian things to the menu. As it is, we really only go about 2x a year due to the limited options. Not saying it's a bad place, unless you are a vegetarian.
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Christina B.
The hefeweizen was really outstanding. The service was quite good. The food was fine. I enjoyed it, but it was very standard chain food type stuff. My mac and cheese was good, but not great. My dining partner's steak was quite good. I would be happy to eat here, but I would probably not go out of my way to do so. Except that Hefeweizen is really really good...
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Joan F.
Wonderful experience. Everyone raved about their food and rightly so. I had the seared ahi tuna with wasabi aioli and was soooo sad when I was down to my last bite. It was a little expensive for two items on the plate but it was delicious.
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Chukki S.
Great happy hour prices, and good service. It's a newer building and it has a great patio and the misters will keep you very cool. Most of the apps are pretty good. I tried the Martzan beer and I wasn't a big fan, I think I will stick to the lighter beer.
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Dean Y.
Went during happy hour- beers were $3 - most of the apps were between 5-8 bucks. Great selection of appetizers- get the ahi tuna salad and the pizzas! Waitress was very attentive.
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Deborah O.
This place in all other respects earns 5 stars; great servers, great patio and atmosphere, always a favorite destination ... so what a disappointment last week to find they'd changed their previously excellent Happy Hour menu and not for the better! Their best HH items have all been changed. I admit to being a picky eater, but I can always find something on a menu anywhere ... not this time. I had to order a sandwich off the regular menu to find something appetizing -- and isn't that what Happy Hours are supposed to promote: appetizers?? Please bring back some of the great pizza options for Happy Hour!
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Carol M.
I've been back a few times now and it's hit or miss. You can't miss with the burgers or the garlic fries. Tried a salad recently - pear gorganzola with pecan crusted chicken. Sounded great but boy was this dull - no flavor to be found anywhere including the abundant boring dressing. Chicken was thin, dried out and also flavorless. Friends had better success with tacos, chicken sandwiches and yes, burgers. Sticking with a burger is probably the best plan, move away from that and you might get an unpleasant surprise.
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Joe E.
This was a good all around experience. I ordered the tuscan chicken pasta, which turned out to be very good. Service was friendly, prices reasonable, and there were plenty of items on the menu that make me want to come back.
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Linda K.
I've been to the location in Tempe, which is typically pretty good. This one was terrible. We ordered the "pot stickers"... supposedly precooked and then pan fried. I will tell you that the chicken was raw and the dough was chewy. We made one complaint, and the waitress assured us that they were "cooked." Then after cutting into another, the chicken continued to be under done and pink. We sent those back, and waited at least another 20 minutes for our main meal. That was just mediocre -The Southwest Chicken sandwich. Will say the beer was good as usual.
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James H.
bartenders always friendly, nice to come by here after work with all my co-workers and relax for a bit. easy-going atmosphere and hh pricing always good!
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Allison R.
Hostess staff were a few unorganized morons-- it appeared as if it was literally their first night on the job. Maybe too many of them? The service was fast but I wouldn't say friendly. She made a few mistakes with our order-- gave my daughter a cheese pizza when we ordered pepperoni.. She put a glass right in front of my 22 mo old who grabbed it right away of course-- few other rookie mistakes like that. Calamari- gross. Lobster/crab tacos with white bland rice-- don't order it. My husband was happy with ribeye and atmosphere is cool and clean.
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Shannon V.
Food was great as always, but the service is a little lack luster. Got the wrong drinks a couple of times and the staff in general is not very courteous.
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Albert H.
Great beers served in traditional German 1/2 litre glassware with a diverse menu of American to American fusion entrees. Garlic fries are one of their signature entrees, and the bread pudding dessert is one of my favorites. Nice contemporary brewpub atmosphere, cute outdoor deck with fireplace & fire in the winter months. Reliably good service & good corporate model. I've had their frequent diner's club card for over 10 years now.
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Stephanie S.
Gordon Biersch may not be the coolest place around, nor is it somewhere I'd choose to go for an actual meal, but they have great half-priced food for happy hour, such as southwest eggrolls and pizzas. There's a regular happy hour as well as reverse happy hour on the weekends. If you don't care about having sound, this is a decent place to comfortably watch a game on tv (good service, not crowded, etc). Still only three stars since it's pretty generic overall, but GB has its pluses.
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Richard C.
The food and beer are always good and the service is outstanding. I had a problem with my order and they fixed it right away without any questions.
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sarah s.
Love their beer, garlic fries and the service! never disappointed with my meals at Gordon Biersch...we were there last night and caught the tail end of their happy hour and it was perfect! Try the tappas plate...their hummus is amazing. Our servers were great especially for the bar area being packed. Got out of there with a few drinks each between the 2 of us and 3 items off the hh menu for $36 including tip! woo hoo... love it!
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Dave W.
Great food and a comfortable bar area, even with kids.
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L H.
Everything I have had here has been wonderful. Very fresh. The service is good. The food is wonderful. I have eaten at this one and the one in Glendale. Excellent food in both locations.
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Kim A.
They have the best Garlic Fries, but I was actually impressed with their Cajun Style Pasta, I did not expect it to be so delicious! Nice beer selection and even on a Busy Fri night, not a long wait for a seat. Definitely a Great Happy Hour spot.
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Chris Z.
The Marzen is what I usually drink here. The Southwest Egg Rolls are tasty. The bartender and waiting staff is top notch.
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Roland W.
Gordon Biersch is just okay, not outstanding, not bad. It's a typical chain restaurant on a larger scale. My husband and I were out looking at new cars and this place was literally right next door to the dealership. After spending two hours test driving and trying to figure out what he wanted he was hungry and we didn't want to go home and cook. Not being a chain restaurant fan I knew how this was going to turn out. The decor would be nice, the food would be average and the bill would be above average for what we ordered. And I was right. It's not that I didn't like it, it just wasn't anything special. My partner ordered meatloaf with vegetables (low carb) and I must say the broccoli was huge and cooked to perfection, nice and crunchy. The meatloaf was grilled and included sausage as one of the meats. While I love crunchy broccoli and the meatloaf was okay (he let me sample both) he doesn't like either that way. I on the other hand went with a Ceasar Salad with Salmon. The Salmon was fresh and overall it tasted good. Luckily I wasn't hungry because it wasn't a lot of food. All in all Gordon Biersch was what I expected. It could probably rate as high as four stars, but it is a chain restaurant after all.
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Vanessa M.
Two words.. Garlic Fries! No one can beat this garlicky goodness. Your breath will ward off lurking vampires that i guarantee but you will not complain..soo worth the breath!
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Aaron W.
I really want to like the place.
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Glenn F.
Gordon Biersch, especially at this location does one thing really well: Great cold beer on a great patio! I can't really comment on the food, but their beers are good (only on tap please) and when the bring in a special, like their seasonal maibock at 6.5% abv, you know you've got a seriously well crafted beer. Scottsdale does not have many good breweries, but the quality at Gordon Biersch and the chance to have a cold one in the sun is a great step in the right direction.
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eva s.
I love their pizza. i order pizza at traditional pizzerias and then wish it was more like the pizza i've gotten from here. bad taste on my part? i don't know, and i don't care because i like it...Unfortunately, i haven't tried most of the menu otherwise. in terms of the pizza alone i'm happy to give this place at least 4 stars. the crust is good (chewy but crisp and not too thick or thin), there is neither too much nor too little cheese, and the toppings are flavorful. my favorite pizza is the vegetarian. it's topped with a small assortment of veggies and fresh spinach (raw), with what seems to be a little sprinkle of viniagrette. yum. of course, their beer is good, especially the hefeweizen. i'm not a huge fan of the corporate atmosphere, but the pizza helps me forgive that relative flaw.
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Brian K.
The only reason I am giving 2 stars is the beer. As for the rest, imagine overpaying for not-so-good food in a restaurant that smells like dirty dishwater and looks like it came from chain restaurant heaven. I guess I just prefer local restaurants over chains.
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Scott Z.
I have gone there twice now and both times I was over charged for kids drinks. The first time my son ordered a lemonade and then he asked for another type of soda. They charged me for two(2) kids drinks. I was told that is their policy?????? I have never seen this at any other place, ever! This last Saturday, I was there with friends and my son again ordered a lemonade. The price right on the kids menu states $1.25. When I got my bill it was $3.50. $3.50 for a kids lemondade. $6 bucks for kids mac n Cheese, which is crap, I mean kraft mac n cheese. No restaurant should serve Kraft mac n cheese by the way, I can get that crap at home. One of the other families I was with, was also over charged for her kids drinks as well but only $2.50, not the 3.50 I was charged. I don't like fighting over my bill when I'm ready to pay. I get it Gordon Biersch, you don't care about families with kids. I'll stay away.
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Jeanie H.
Each time I eat here...I always look at the menu and end up having the same thing - the ceasar salad with salmon. Nothing else really interests me on the menu. The service is good - no complaints there. But its nothing special. But I will tel you this - there is nothing like a cold beer on a hot day!
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Frank M.
The food and beer is always great and Lori and Nicole are excellent bartenders with super personalities. My favorite bar and grill in north Phoenix / Scottsdale.
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hilary c.
I am one of those people that talk crap about Gordon Biersch behind its back but I'm nice to its face. I go there and continue having expensive yet mediocre meals, but like I just said- I go there. My boyfriend asked me once "why do it to yourself when you don't enjoy it? " I don't know. Maybe I'm a masochistic eater. Actually, I'm just very agreeable and I work super closeby. AND if I didn't go there I would just walk over to Whole foods and spend a zillion dollars on a goulash-y takeout container that I don't even like after I pay for it. For me, lunch is more about getting out and doing something else for an hour a day. If someone wants to go to GB I will happily tag along and probably eat, even though I know I wont like it. At least there's not much harm in that, except to my wallett! PS- Lori is the nicest, sweetest server/bartender ever and chatting with her makes up for the crappy food!
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Harold R.
Very average burger joint. A little expensive for what you get. Didn't know any other places in Tempe.
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Jason Q.
Love this place. Everything I've eaten here was delicious and we love their beers. Great fancy upscale vibe, but you don't have to be upscale to eat here. We love going straight into the bar area or sitting outside. Service here has always been great, very prompt and I don't think they've ever let me finish a beer without asking if I wanted another one. Nice. And that's even when they're busy.
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Babette L.
We have been coming here for the past 2+ years and have seen a decline in service and more important, the food quality. We found it odd so few people were inside when we arrived, the sign of times to come ..... perhaps ...... After this last visit, we will NEVER be back! Visited Sunday, May 24th, ordered Koby Beef Burger, Ahi Tuna Sandwich and the Grilled Cheese (adult version, not kids). Kobe burger was delivered to the table missing the bacon that was to be added to the order. There were about half the number of french fries on that plate that were on mine so the fry order was shorted. The fries were limp and undercooked and VERY greasy. The burger, well this is supposed to be a quality piece of beef (price reconfirms that) and this burger was lifeless and tasteless absolutely a HUGE disappointment. Tuna sandwich was good, sweet potato fries, again limp and undercooked. Grilled cheese, was soooooo salty, I could barely choke down 1/2 of the sandwich and left the other half on the plate. Fries, same as above... Later that night....the 2 of us that ate and or tasted the Ahi-Tuna got horribly ill so come to your own conclusion there. Going to try Bourbon Jacks across the street. Parking lot was full of patrons so excited to go check it out. I have a feeling many of the former patrons of Gordon Biersch have traveled across the street for their meals and have bid Gordon bye-bye...
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Jeff B.
First time at this GB and first time for any GB since Yelping. Arrived at 1 on a Friday for lunch. The patio was pretty full and the tables inside were 1/4 full. Jason greeted me quickly and I ordered a raspberry iced tea and a Marzen BBQ burger. It came with sauce, bacon and cheddar, plus garlic fries on the side. It came to $16.25 plus tip, which is high for a burger. My lunch arrived in 7-8 minutes. The fries were killer. Lots of garlic, some parsley and salt. Just perfect. The burger was very good, if a bit messy but burgers with BBQ sauce always are. It was also huge. The veggies were crisp, bun nicely toasted and cooked just like I asked-medium rare. After a few, Jason refilled my tea and offered me one to go as well - nice. I recommend GB for a tasty, if expensive, lunch.
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Trevor A.
Comfortable atmosphere and clean. Service decent/friendly. Let me preface this is a brewery and if your here for beer im sure its a winner. I'm here for the food and I've been to other locations in the past. Garlic Fries are not my gig - those seem to get a lot of attention. The burger I had today just wasn't very palatable until I added a thick layer of mustard and ketchup. It's just ok and being I can't remember what I ate previously I'm thinking this is my fair rating. No lunch specials. I did receive a happy hour discount voucher on the way out which was nice.
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Tammy R.
We were here with a large party. Great service and GREAT tasting food. We had a limited menu & I got the salmon. I asked for it seared rare. Soooo tasty!! I didn't have beer but heard that it was good. We sat in a side area all together (around 30) and had 2 TVs and watched the game. Good time & would love to go back!
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Zachary H.
Solidly ok, came in while waiting for a car service appointment. Lunch was alright, had the Mediterranean chicken, it was a bit crispy, luckily I like it that way otherwise most people would call it dry. The house produced draft selection is alright too. Nothing that is go out of my way for but you could do worse. A bit overpriced though.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Eric T.
My first Gordon Biersch location ever, and it was a good experience. I stopped by for lunch due to having my car worked on a couple of blocks away, and discovered that there is plenty of seating behind the bar (the bar itself was packed). The lunch menu choices were decent, and I wound up getting the flat bread. The presentation of it was nice, yet if I had the choice to get something else, I would. The flat bread tasted as if it was a small entree served on a cracker. Very, very thin and without much blended flavor within the bread. Yet I was okay with this, due to trying the various German beers. After sampling a small beer flight (3 samples), I went with the Schweitzbier. In two words: pure bliss. I ultimately ordered 3 Schweitzbiers, which pretty much summed up my lunch order with the flat bread. Customer service was fine, and without issues. I am certainly coming back to this location!
(4)Clint B.
Always have to check out a local brewery. While none of their beers really amazed me, the service and food did. I had a Kobe Burger, and while I still don't buy into the "Ground" Kobe hype, it was delicious. Their calamari was very solid! Service was great start to finish!
(4)Jessica C.
I love this Gordon Biersch location! So close to home that I can walk back if I get a little too tipsy. They have yummy food and awesome beers! They even have half price wine bottles for happy hour! The atmosphere at the bar and the outside patio are amazing - so laid back. I have had a bunch of good times here and will continue to keep going back. All my servers thus far have been great too. No complaints here!
(5)Matt W.
Excellent food and great service. We go there for a few quick drinks and food before seeing a movie, right across the street.
(4)Bryan N.
Great restaurant with delicious food and a great staff. We hold The 101 Referral Network-Scottsdale monthly meeting at this restaurant where our 40+members enjoy great food and drinks! The management has been good to us since 2013.
(5)Allen F.
Came in because was close to the Mayo Clinic on 8/27. Waiter was slow (disappeared often). One of our group wanted the French dip, was recommended to get another similar because it had 3 portions instead of 2. Turned out it was sliders. Food service was slow even though there weren't too many tables with diners. Saw our meals sitting on the kitchen warming counter for quite a while before it was delivered to us (3 diners - close to the kitchen). Food was, well, crappy. Won't come back or even recommend. Talked to nurses at Mayo Clinic. They relayed similar experiences.
(1)Beth G.
I'm giving this a 2 star based on the food. Our server Danny was very helpful and kind hearted we could tell. I ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad and it came out and it smelled terrible/ tasted awful. Not sure if it was the plate, chicken, or dressing but it tasted off. The few bites I had made me sick to my stomach. Danny quickly replaced it for me and I tried the Burger & Sweet Fries which was decent. Then noticing my soda glass had brown crusted stuff inside the glass after I drank it just was the icing on the cake. Nasty! Danny was great, like I said and you could tell he genuinely cared but food was icky. Thank you Danny again
(2)Stephanie C.
Staff was super friendly and attentive. Jambalaya was way too salty. The andouille sausage could have been sliced hot dog (please leave the skin on and blacken a bit in a pan! Don't boil it!) Very mediocre. Wish they had added some kind of cool Cajun peppers like Arbol, ancho, anaheim, guajillo, anything! In conclusion don't order the jambalaya. Bf's burger was really, really good, so I'll definitely be back.
(2)Shayna W.
My coworkers and I like to come here after work for Happy Hour. The place has always been pretty accommodating with our rather large group of people that usually go there. It can easily be 10-15 of us if not more. They'll pull tables together and find a way to seat us all together. I've never really had trouble with billing issues such as them not willing to split a check, or anything else like that. There drinks and food are pretty good too. I haven't had anything but their appetizers as my coworkers and I all find it easier to buy a ton of appetizers and share. But if their appetizers are good I'm guessing their actual meals are delicious too. My coworkers and I are doing happy hour again soon and this will be the place we go for sure.
(4)Christian C.
Enjoyed the experience for the most part. Place was fairly empty and took a while to deliver some pretty basic burgers, salads and mc n cheese for the kids soooo knocked them down a bit for that. Black n Blue Kobe burger was good - went with the slaw as the side, mistake. Tasteless. Beer, however, was great!
(3)Brittney R.
This place sucks! It's over priced and the food is not fresh. I got the Kobe sliders and they came out burnt. I even ask them to cook them medium and they said they can't, it doesn't come that way? So maybe they are frozen? I don't know. All I know is this place does not have good food or service.
(1)Bonita M.
Love the location really nice people but every time it feels like a sodium over dose an indigestion. I think they need to get back to basic simple and fresh.
(3)Angela M.
Great patio! Their patio I will have to say is amazing. I ordered the italian cheese pizza. Looked and tasted like a digiorno out of the box, actually digiorno is better. And I hate digiorno.
(1)Shelby S.
I feel like I could have purchased their food in the freezer section of my grocery store. Server was nice.
(2)Jessica D.
Hands down, this place is absolutely awesome! Our waiter was super helpful and made us feel right at home ( I wish I could remember his name to give him the shout out he deserves) and added to the whole experience of this brewery. Everything we ordered (minus the lobster bisque - which I sent back) was to die for. Try the blue crab and artichoke dip when your go in! I will definitely be coming back for more!!!!
(5)Charles C.
The way I would describe this place is like B.J's brewhouse and restaurant. Similar vibe, have their own craft beers, and food selection. I got the dark porter beer and paired it with the Kobe beef black and bleu burger and the legit garlic fries. Get it medium well to get the best taste out of the Kobe beef. Aside from the beef, the burger itself was actually not very well seasoned. Either season the beef patty really well or compensate with flavorful ingredients on the burger, such as the choice of cheese and sauces. Aside from that it was a decent burger. Unfortunately I got my fries when they were cold so probably not a good representation. I will have to try it again. It would be amazing if they had special dipping sauce to complement the fries. The porter beer was not bad in my opinion. Obviously it's not the greatest, but decent. Apparently this place has a great happy hour with both the drinks and appys, which is legit. Overall, great place to hang out with friends and have some craft beers!
(3)Robin's Landscape Pool Service H.
I have eaten at Gordon B. In Tempe excellent. This one today off Mayo? Horrible. The hostess clearly does not like her job and with only 5 tables with people in them at 11:45 we still had to wait 25 minutes for 3, cheeseburgers and we had to ask for refills of our drinks. Service was lacking from the time we walked in until we left. Food was excellent wont be back due to lousey service and poor attitudes of staff.
(1)Dennis A.
Pretty good, but something's missing. It's like going on a date with someone good looking, but totally lacking in personality. I feel as if I should like GB, but there's just no spark between us. I don't know if it's the decent but overly cautious / lackluster beers, the food that is just slightly over-priced or the chronically cold and stiff corporate service. As much as I LOVE craft beer and bar food, I just havent made a love connection here.
(3)Lori H.
Hubby and I are regulars at GB and have never been disappointed. HAPPY HOUR: Often we just order off of the HH menu. Some of our favorites include the Blue Crab and Artichoke Dip, the Fried Calamari (with yummy wasabi dip!), Southwest Eggrolls, Baja Tacos and Tapas (although we don't get the Tapas anymore now that they stopped serving it with roasted garlic, which was delish). And their HH goes until 6:30 pm (which gives us extra time to order seconds!). BEER: We've never been disappointed in the craft beer at GB. While some of them aren't to our tastes, the quality is always great. The Marzen is my favorite on the regular menu, but I love the seasonals, especially the Festbier and the Winterbock. SERVICE/STAFF: The staff (especially Kenny and Cicely) treat us great (and we return the favor). They've always taken great care of us, happily handling our special requests. We've experienced the occasional slow kitchen, but that's typically been when they've had big parties who all put their orders in at the same time. They are very friendly and accommodating. REGULAR FOOD: We've tried a bunch of different items on the regular menu, and have never been disappointed. Some of our favorites are the Beer-Battered Fish and Chips, Cajun Pasta, Jambalaya, Burgers and CBLT (chicken BLT). And the more you go, the more you get back when you join the Passport or Stein Clubs!
(5)Austin P.
This Gordon Biersch is great. Great food and service! The manager Eddy is why this is my favorite location. He is always on point and you can tell runs the place well
(5)Mya T.
Having loved this place for years as is, they up and changed the menu. The lower calorie menu is completely hacked to pieces and has only 4 items on it. The Moroccan salmon and chicken were both gone. As was my favorite sandwich, the Southwest Chicken, which started my love affair with this restaurant initially in the early 2000's. But alas, the love affair is OVER! This time I tried the Steak Frites (steak over their garlic fries). The "tangy" sauce they advertise being put on the steak is freaking ketchup. It was nasty. The steak was cooked fine, but the ketchup ruined it. And the fries were not done (and I think they forgot the garlic). I was so disappointed. This was our 2nd visit since the menu changed and our 2nd disappointment. I have no reason to go back anymore.
(3)Erin B.
We eat here often. The garlic fries and southwest egg rolls are my favorite but the waitstaff is hit or miss in my opinion
(4)Todd P.
What a great place. Always love the happy hour here. Always good, friendly service ! We stop in every couple weeks for guaranteed good food and a cold beer.
(4)Deb S.
Food was very good! I & my hubby shared the BBQ Chicken pizza along with the Chopped Chicken salad. Was delish! The craft beer was great too! Was a very busy Friday nite, but servers brought out food in a timely manner. Very happy with our choice of restaurant!
(5)Dave N.
Wife and I love this place. Always top notch food and service, and their Hefeweizen is pretty damn good too.
(5)Sarah D.
First off, this to me is Scottsdale, north Scottsdale, in a primo location across from the Harkins 101 and so many stores. 3 of us went for lunch. Sat outside at the bar (that has indoor seating as well). Really really nice. The tacos, fish and chips and seafood stew were outstanding. The beer was great too. Thanks. Love going here.
(5)Lisa R.
I went with a friend to attend a networking event. Event didn't happen, but manager Brad and his staff were above professional w/customer service! He even offered to call the other locations to make sure we were at the right spot, then offered us water while we waited! Courteous, spot-on customer service! Thank you, Brad & staff! :-)
(5)Chris H.
Worst $90 meal i've ever had. We used to come here quite a bit, but we haven't been here in about 8 months, and Im never going back. My wife ordered a pasta dish, don't remember which one, but I thought she ordered soup with how watery it was. I ordered the 10oz sirloin which I can tell you was no where near 10oz. It was about the size of a 5oz Filet. I even called the waiter over and he tried to tell me that it was 10oz's which is a load of crap when I can eat it in 2 bites. The side consisted of a couple leaves of lettuce and a small handful of fries. I opted to go with the shrimp for 9 bucks more thinking it would be a good 5 shrimp or so. I got 3 medium sized shrimp for 9 bucks. My daughters kids meal wasn't too bad 3 chicken fingers and a pretty good sized bowl of fresh fruit. Otherwise for the 3 of us plus a small desert to share bill came out to $90. Good thing I had gift cards otherwise I would have never paid that for what we got. I see why there was only 1 other table occupied at 7pm in there. The prices are way expensive and portions are way small and I am pretty sure the steak was a bait and switch. If you want a good steak and a cold beer stick with Texas road house and don't waste your money here.
(2)Shey S.
Good happy hour, the beers were good but nothing to send home as you gotta visit this place. Got the garlic fries, which were only $5.00 for happy hour. They were good, but again nothing too amazing about them, they were big enough to share though. I would visit this place again, but only if it were a close option, wouldn't go out of my way to go there though!
(3)Mike J.
Good service. Lousy and expensive food. Wife had Ahi salad, which was the size of an appetizer. Burger was OK, but fries were limp and soggy. Sent them back for cole slaw. Two beers. Bill $38. Should have gone to Yard House!
(2)Jason G.
Service was good which is important. The crab spinach dip was good. The lobster tacos which are $18 were not edible. They were so salty. The server noticed we did not eat them and we told him the issue and he said he would take care of it. The bill came and there was no compensation. We paid for a meal we did not eat. If the lobster is bad and not fresh then say u don't have it available but don't try to scam your customers into buying it
(2)Michele G.
Went here tonight for dinner with my sister who has a citrus alley. Our server, Nicole- was amazing- and the chef even came out to discuss options for her meal to accommodate her allergy. Delicious food and some of the best service I've had at a restaurant. Sweet potato fries were perfect.
(4)Carlos D.
Good food, great craft beer. I your looking for a place that has late night dining with and extensive menu, affordable prices and great quality this is the place.
(4)Amnon F.
I love the place, especially the beer! Always clean, professional servers, always feels good, and good food as well.
(5)Doug S.
All I can say is that the stars and planets must have been out of alignment as I can't believe the trouble we had last night! Her Royal Highness and I took in a movie and decided to try this normally excellent spot and left very, very, very disappointed. We sat down, waited forever to be greeted, waited even longer to order bevvies, waited some more to order, had to beg for a second drink, had to ask for water THREE times, and when the food came out, we got three orders but not the forth. Ten minutes later, the manager came and advised that the kitchen had goofed up and they had just now put the order in ..... Let's wait some more ..... That meal came and was so under cooked, her Highness couldn't eat it. And what was funny is the fact that they weren't half full so being super busy can't be an excuse. In defense of the restaurant, they did take the late meal off the bill and they did apologize. The quality of the food (when we finally got it) was OK, not great and not bad, just OK and I thought they were a bit over priced. This normally great joint just slid down the list and hit my "bottom 50" group.
(2)Holly C.
Stopped by to grab quick bite while waiting for my ring to get re-sized. They have a good selection of beer on tap. I ordered the Marzen which was a nice amber. We sat by the bar and ordered food. The bartender was nice and the food came out pretty quickly. We ordered pulled pork sliders which were okay and the Hawaiian pizza which wasn't all that great. Overall was okay to come by for a quick bite, but I wouldn't go again.
(3)james c.
This is a pretty good place...except for the beer anyway. I have to admit that this is mostly due to my taste in beer. I like the hops. Our waitress was great! When we needed something, anything, she was there. She was knowledgeable regarding beer and food. The food was great: we enjoyed the garlic fries, the bratwurst small plate and the goat cheese flatbread. The only beers were brewed according of the German purity law of some century and were too bland for me. The seasonal Saison was worth a pint. There were others that tasted good but I need to be assaulted by hops. It won't happen here. But...it is a good lunch.
(4)Saji A.
Awesome place. Have been here multiple times. Food and ambiance are great. Yesterday we ordered Crispy Artichoke Hearts, Tapas and Taco chips [this is a bar option only]. We also ordered veggie pizza and fresh mozzarella pizza. All tasted yummy and these are the best veggie food I tasted in sometime!!! Their beer and long island iced tea also tasted awesome! To top it all, our server Mr Nolan was so funny and friendly. It was as if we witnessed some classy stand up performance! Thanks Nolan! You were great!!!
(5)Dana S.
Eek, this rating is tough because finding hair in your food just isn't A-OK, however the manager's way of handling it was A-OK! Shelly took time to come out and personally apologize. She also explained their policy in which all the kitchen staff wear hair nets. She also said she talked to the head cook and showed him exhibit A so that he could talk to the rest of them and make them aware. Although my friend and I had only ordered 2 apps, Shelly took care of both so we ended up only paying for our drinks. A little bummed about the experience because the service was good and worth going back for.
(3)Mark S.
I went with large group for a holiday gathering. We were asked to pre-select our entree from a set menu. I understand that getting hot food out to thirty people can be a real challenge. Our server(s) did an outstanding job of that as well as making sure that everyone's drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, were always refilled. About the food: I had the steak medallions - three good sized pieces of peppery sirloin steak served with mashed potatoes and vegetables - it was just OK. The steak was tender enough but there was nothing special about it. The mashed potatoes were dry and the veggies were, well, they were veggies. They served some appetizers beforehand. Some sort of spicy chicken eggroll thingy that was pretty good. Dessert was apple bread pudding that was so-so. They brew their own beer but I was dismayed to learn that they don't offer an IPA. I had a Czech Pilsner that was just OK. Overall the food and beer experience was decidedly middle of the road. I like the ambiance of the place. It's kind of an upscale bar and grill atmosphere with menu options galore. I will have to go back either for happy hour or to try something from the regular menu.
(3)Sarah B.
I had a salad that was average - nothing special. My dinner companions had other menu items and had the same result. Nothing special or dynamic. Service and environment are okay. They need to jazz up the menu and offer more.
(2)Rachelle H.
Just stopped in to meet some friends for a drink. We had a larger party (8) and the staff was very friendly and willing to get us seated quickly. We really appreciated this since we didn't call ahead. I ordered a beverage from the specialty cocktails list. The Cucumber Basil Collins was very refreshing and deeeeelicious!!! I would order this again!
(5)Rachel K.
Giving this place 2 stars because at least our server understood that we had a terrible experience from start to finish and let us leave free of charge. We ate here about a year ago and had great food so we gave it at try over this past weekend again. It took forever for anyone to even come to our table that when they finally did we placed our entire drink and food order at once. Our drinks then proceeded to take forever to arrive but did after about 15 minutes. And we just ordered fountain drinks and water, very easy stuff. So then we waited and waited and waited for our food, and we had a hungry 5 year old too. And waited some more, finally our server comes over and says "sorry the kitchen is backed up today". (This place was not busy at all) it was late afternoon. So after about an hour our food comes out and its cold, the food runner spills soup on my seat and onto her thumb and back into the bowl as she was holding my soup. Gross. And then never cleans up the soup off my seat. Anyway, everything was luke warm but the topper was our child's "chicken tenders". One piece was small and crunchy and had very little meat in it, the other piece was huge and perfectly rounded. So I bit into that one and it wasn't even chicken! Reminded me more of a hush puppy. So we were just so done with this meal by now and flagged down our server. He had no explanation for the weird chicken or anything else, so I asked for our bill and he just told us to leave. So we sat there for over an hour and received nothing that we could actually eat. Good times....
(2)Wendell B.
Once again, Brittany from last year was the one who told us not to miss Terrific Tuesdays at GB, so there we went! We have become big fans of this day! We have never been to the one in Atlanta on a Tuesday, although we have frequented it often, but always on the weekend, so I guess that's why we happened on this last year, thanks to Brittany. But unfortunately, she is out of the serving business and has moved back to Georgia. Alec was our server this time and we were seated immediately and he was very pleasant and took great care of us all night. Since my usual sampler is not under the $2.50 21 oz. brews banner, I forewent that and went for one of my favorites, their delicious Hefe. My wife got the special Sommerbrau. Again we had skipped lunch, so we ordered starters each: my wife went for the fried artichoke hearts, and I went for the 1/2 wedge salad with bacon and bleu cheese crumbles and dressing. She then had the chopped salad with ranch for her entree, and I chose the three baby brats starter for my entree! We were so full we couldn't even order a second beer. We love this place and it is always delicious and reasonably priced with great quality for the money. We finally joined the Passport Rewards program before leaving! Can't wait for next Tuesday!
(5)Kent H.
Had some of the happy hour dishes. While I didn't have the kobe sliders, they didn't look very appetizing. Calamari was a bit too oily and the squid was a bit too mooshy, as opposed to a slight crunch. For my main dish I got the seared tuna. It was a bit sub par. Seemed like it was frozen and forced to thaw a bit too quickly. The raw portion of the tuna was too squishy and broke apart like it wasn't supposed to. The taste seemed a bit off. I had to dip it in the wasabi cream which killed whatever flavor the tuna had, which made it consumable. The green bean sides were too hard and crunchy.
(2)Jason B.
My wife and I have been going to the Gordon Biersch on Mill for years and this was our first visit to this location. The Mill location is a lot larger and a lot less crowded. I think the ambiance and view of the Mill location is a bit better to my eye than this location. Anyway, the service, food and beer is pretty much the same at both locations. My wife is a member of their Stein Club thing and so we get invited to several events per year where we get some free food and beer. After the event we normally stay for a bite to eat. I'm really not a fan of their food but stay partly because I feel bad for drinking the free beer and partly because I am too lazy to get dinner somewhere else. Last night there was an event featuring their Maibach beer. I had a few of those and sampled some of their orange chicken and garlic edamame. The Maibach was excellent but the food was just eh. The orange chicken was slightly better quality than Panda Express and really not very good and very odd for a German beer place. Actually, most of their menu is odd for a German beer place. The garlic sauce stuff that they put on their garlic fries was the same thing they used for the edamame. It was unique but really not very good. I mean it is a slightly healthier option than the fries but is really just too oily/buttery to put over edamame.
(4)Todd H.
Stopped in recently after attending an event for one reason - they were the only place open at 9:30 PM in this relatively deserted area of North Scottsdale. There were a handful of customers at the bar and more servers on duty than necessary. Our server appeared to have only one section, the one we were seated in. Having never been to Gordon Biersch I was unaware how large of a chain they are. We try to avoid chain restaurants, and Gordon Biersch is a good example of why. It is painfully mediocre. The decor is the same as you would see in any chain bar, the menu items are uninspired, the wait staff are drones and, unfortunately, unless you are into a tiny variety of beers of their choice, there is a rather limited bar menu. Beer is such a subjective thing I won't rate it here, other than to say most of their beers are not to my choice. Some of the breweries like Gordon Biersch mess around so much with trying to create trendy craft beers they lose sight of what beer should taste like. The mixed drinks here are terrible and overpriced at $9. On a scale of 1 - 10 our server would rate an 8 as a standup comic and a 0 as a waiter. He couldn't remember what anyone ordered, and our orders were not that complicated. The guy is definitely in the wrong business. I won't go into any more detail, it really isn't worth it. I fail to understand why people pay top dollar to support bland chain restaurants when there are so many unique local places that are so much better.
(2)K P.
I ate here yesterday before going to Lifetime Fitness. The artichoke hearts are delicious and the server, Nolan, was great. Going again in an hour when I get off work! Great selection of drinks. Wine was delicious, served at the perfect temperature. Yum yum
(4)Kelly V.
We came to this location shortly after it opened and it was a solid "meh" for me so I haven't been back until this past weekend. I have to say - it has turned around! The menu was interesting and varied. The chopped salad is divine and is a fantastic option if you're looking for something a bit lighter. My husband raved about his burger. They have a wonderful list of cocktails which is always refreshing to see (I'm not so much a beer-o-phile so I appreciate the options).
(4)Kerstin H.
We come here fairly often. Sometimes the TV & music are battling each other and on one occassion we actually left. Food is good, great selection of beer, good kids menu as well.
(4)A. M.
I really liked the atmosphere here and the beer is great. Happy hour food was pretty good. At another visit we had a hamburger and fries. It would have been perfect except for THAT BUN! OM-Gosh what a horrible bun.
(3)Leslie G.
We aren't huge fans of chain restaurants, but this is one of the couple chains we do frequent. It was the beer that brought us in and probably what keeps us coming back. Happy Hour is a good time to come and it goes until 6:30 where a lot of places stop at 6! get the garlic fries if you are a lover of garlic. Other good choices are the pulled pork sandwich or the crab cake sandwich! mmm Service is hit or miss at this location, but never so bad that we haven't wanted to return.
(4)Sabin B.
Good consistent food and great beer. Really only come for their great happy hour and to watch football and of course the garlic frys
(3)Valerie G.
Went there after a not-so-good experience at a local tap room and it was great. I had a great burger (Classic with jalapenos) and a Jamey and Ginger. Service (hostess and server) and food were both fantastic.
(4)Nathan M.
Not impressed. Food was ok, server was average. I guess I just expected more for the price. Most items $20+. I eat out 2-3 times per week and will pass by here next time. I'd say its worth driving a few miles to desert ridge and eat at BJ's if you want a brewery type restaurant.
(2)Dan E.
Perhaps it's because I've gotten better at cooking my own food. Perhaps it's because I've been to the Gordon Biersch in Tempe, and I had fond memories of it. Either way, I really didn't like the food I just had there. SERVICE ======== Attentive & prompt. Not maître d' service, but not slophouse, either. Just good, old fashioned, "let me keep your glass full and make sure you don't want anything else" service. BEER ====== Reasonable, but if this place is a brewery they really should have more involvement with the beer. Pair beers to food. Have more than one beer that constantly gets put into recipes. (They really keep bangin on that 'marzen' beer in recipes -- why not be a little creative?). Hell -- maybe even have free mini beer tasters. But I digress. FOOD ======= I hope you didn't come here for the food, because it's pretty bland. -1 star for the food, big time. I ordered the crab & lobster cakes, and it was a mistake. Bland cakes, tiny dish of tartar sauce and large mound of (plain!) white rice on the plate? WTF! I ordered the triple chocolcate brownie for dessert, thinking that it was hard to screw that up, but (freeze dried?) brownie just doesn't cut it, folks. -1 star again (and a pile of disappointment) for screwing up the brownie. PRICE ====== Where this place is truly in a universe of its own is price. Those blandcakes I had? $25! $15 for meatloaf? Really!?? -1 star for snooty Scottsdale prices without the snooty Scottsdale food. All in all, a sub-par experience at a champagne price. Skip it. You're not missing much.
(2)Jo N.
We shared the tapas and I had the brewers chicken, hubby had the lobster Mac and cheese. The food and drinks were wonderful, but our server Khaun really made the night for us. He found out where they buy their tomatoes so I could attempt a homemade bruschetta similar to theirs, and treated us like royalty. I am in love with the olive tapenade that came with the tapas. The only thing that went wrong was no Baileys for my irish coffee. We will be back.
(5)Wayne K.
Okay, I do love Gordon Biersch as a whole but this one was a little below par compared to others I've been to. We ordered 3 dinners. A kid's burger, a chicken parm and the NY strip with tempura shrimp. The chicken parm was bland and really nothing special. The garlic mashed potatoes were cold and hard, the steak was warm (though cooked medium as ordered) and the tempura shrimp were warm. Given that the chicken parm came out hot, this is classic "die in the window" waiting to be served while the other order was still being prepared. For $20+ entrees, simply unacceptable. The waiter never came back to check on us after the orders were served. That's serving 101 in the restaurant world. If he had, I might have gotten a chance to tell him what was wrong, but he didn't. I like GB in Glendale much better. They seem to always be on top of their game.
(3)Thomas A.
I went to Gordon Biersch and ordered the Kobe Burger. It tasted pretty bad. The service was sub par too. I might have hit them on a bad day, but I do not have a good reason to give them another chance.
(2)Ryan C.
Had a comical trip here on Saturday. First of all I'm going to assume the server was new because he made a series of pretty rookie mistakes. If someone orders a vodka tonic you would typically garnish that with a lime or worst case scenario a lemon wedge? Then if you forgot that and someone asked you for a lime you would quickly go get that, right? Nope, not our rookie. He disappeared for a bit and returned asking if he could take our entree order. I suggested again that he bring out some limes for my wife's drink and this time he was successful. The rest of the comedy that evening centered around him giving people the wrong things. My sons were given each others drinks and when the entrees came he gave my son my steak and vice versa. Then, despite us ordering garlic fries as our side instead of traditional ones he brought us regular fries. When I pointed this out he said, "Yeah I noticed that too but apparently it only comes with regular fries". Funny, that's not what the menu said, hence why we ordered the garlic fries. In his defense he did offer to bring us a side of garlic fries so the recovery there was fine. When the bill came I was pleasantly surprised to find that neither of my son's sodas were on the check but that's a 50/50 these days since servers don't need to ring them into the POS in order to get them. Half the time they forget and the other half they're just hoping it will translate into a bigger tip. Food was decent but nothing to write home about.
(3)Chris S.
Awesome happy hour! NEver great service, but who cares when your getting cheap ketel one vodka during happy hour! Keeps bringing me back. Bartender doesn't know how to make a margarita, so just stick to vodka. She put vodka instead of tequila.
(4)Larry B.
Went here last night, and really enjoyed the beer sampler. A deal for $5. The salmon ceaser and the potstickers were good as well. I'm a big fan of quick service, and our waiter did a great job. We sat in the bar area, and the vibe was busy, but not to the point where it was too much. I used to have my reservations because the one in Hawaii was 3 stars at best, but I have to say they're doing it right here in Scottsdale!
(4)Adrian F.
Ok, so on Gabe's recommendation, I tried the Blackened Ahi Tacos today... they were freakin awesome! The ahi was seared perfectly and they come in a hard shell WRAPPED in a soft shell to keep all that good stuff in!! My coworkers and I come here alot for lunch and after work drinking sessions... the bartenders know us well and take very good care of us... even when we get a bit rowdy! For a chain restaurant Gordon Biersch knows how to bang out some damn good food! Word to the wise: Stay away from the garlic fries if you're only half way through your work day... they are POTENT!
(4)Scarlett E.
After hearing buzzwords from friends such as "free beer", I decided to go to GB's Sommerbrau keg tapping party. My expectations were greatly exceeded! I stroll in and wait in line to get drink/raffle tickets with my seriously pregnant sister (more beer for me!). The place is packed, the line is long but extreme efficiency is being used. Our friends saved us a seat at the outside section of the bar which is hard for five, but we make do. It's summer and scorching hot but the breeze from the AC kept the outside diners cool. A bartender immediately comes over and gets our drink order, notes happy hour food specials and drinks come quick. Happy hour is great at $5 - $7 apps and $2 off beers/wine = $3 for a good beer. I'm drinking the free beer which is light and delicious! They also were giving out free bruschetta and their signature garlic fries (a must!). Sister and I share the tapas plate ($5) which was very tasty. A generous amount of humus, fresh tomatoes with herbs, a fantastic olive spread and lots of roasted garlic cloves with pita. We didn't even finish it due to fullness. Our friends got a heaping plate of the house made chips with bacon, cheese, and onions. Looked good as well! We didn't win the raffle but the two girls I was with each won $50 gift cards at the last tapping party. They had several good prizes! I was there for four hours and spent $3 + a nice tip for our attentive bartender for 3 tasty brews and food. I will be back to pay them real money and try their other brews very soon! If you join their e-mail list located on the website you will receive an appetizer coupon ($10 value). They also have a GB card you can get for the VIP treatment and to get points for free things!
(4)Mike O.
summerbrau is light, lots of citrus, low alcohol% and 40%-off menu specials before 4pm --hummus and goat cheese salad with chicken; it's worth the trip. --wedge salad with blue cheese and bacon is my comfort food. --MEAN garlic fries; use caution. --gorgonzola potato wedges, $1 extra, but SO good. --rib-eye, though most expensive on the menu, is awesome, and it's with a pile of mashed potatoes and veggies. --specials may have expired by the time you read this, but rigatoni, corned-beef reuben are my favorites from the 40%-off menu. --check the burger specials, (though if you're a purist, the beef patties arrive frozen) --veggie or pepperoni pizza, but order it extra crispy --staff is always extremely friendly, helpful, will fix ANYthing without question, so don't be afraid to ask if you have a request --cool shot-glass desserts, if that's your thing. If only they'd have freedom to use fresh ingredients to create "chef's specials"; i'm sure they'd be great.
(3)Gordon D.
Gordon Biersch has the best Hefeweizen, I know most people go for the Marzen but I am a sucker for the Hefe and GB has my favorite. Food is ok - hence the 4 stars. Its standard grill style food, a little pricey but good. Try the garlic fries! Service is always good at this location.
(4)Karl S.
I wasn't impressed. I mean, the food was just "eh" my sandwich fell apart. Going to a Beer place, I expect lots of potions for Beer, and well they only have 5-6 beers to pick from. Meh.
(2)Rachel H.
Great food/beer - pushy waiter! This was my first experience at Gordon Biersch. My parents were visiting, and decided to take my husband and myself out to dinner. I ordered a beer and the lobster and shrimp tacos. Both were excellent. My husband and parents all ordered burgers and beer. I didn't try the burgers, but the garlic fries that came with them were to die for! I loved everything about the restaurant but the waiter. He was extremely pushy and would not take no for an answer. If it wasn't for him, I'd give the restaurant 5 stars.
(4)Danica S.
Family in town from the midwest - looking for a little variety of different foods and of course - beer! What a great choice . . from steak to chicken medallions to burgers to mauhi mauhi or and don't forget the garlic fries and mash potatoes. Price - a little pricey Service - great Atmosphere - relaxing and upbeat (bar and flat screens for the sports fans) Definately will go back
(4)Jana S.
Can somebody please give me a tongue scraper??? Quick! The taste (or lack thereof) of the crappy $9 bloody mary is piercing my tongue! One of the things that irks me the most, is when you go to a restaurant, spend ten dollars on a "signature" cocktail and it tastes like garbage. In this case it tasted like water tomato juice, with a sprinkle of pepper. And a massive celery stick that engulfed the glass. So you say, you should drink beer when you go to these places. You're right! But then don't put crappy drinks on the menu, just to fill up space. All in all, we are in Scottsdale after all...there are a million places to go that have more to offer.. I left after the drink. You got me at "hello?" No, not so much.
(2)Cherry G.
Late in the evening with a bad case of the munchies we were greeted by a nice friendly server and ordered 4 things from the happy hour menu but all 4 of them fell as flat as a cow pie on a warm afternoon. Great Beers and great reverse happy hour from 9PM to close and everyone is entitled to a bad night so I'll give them the benefit of doubt. This was the night before Thanksgiving so the kitchen staff may have been more concerned about cleaning up and going home than cooking hot and fresh food. Calamari was cold and greasy, Burgers cold and greasy, so greasy in fact I ended up ruining a brand new pearl buttoned shirt as I tipped the Kobe beef slider to my lips and drained out at least 2 oz of beef juice right down my neck. Fries cold and stale and the list goes on.. The server was plenty friendly and efficient but the food left us with a real buzz kill and that not so pretty feeling when you walk around with a grease stain the size of Texas on your shirt.
(2)Dan S.
I've been to this location about 10 times. It is one of a few gastro pubs in the Scottsdale area and the food is consistently good. Though their beer is actually brewed on the other side of town they have the usual GB beers and they are very well brewed representations of their respective styles. My favorite are the crisp Czech pils to start and then the roasty schwartzbier toward the end of the meal and desert. Some time after Thanksgiving they have a Seasonal Boch that is a wonderful malt bomb. Some of my fellow beer nerds pan them for not having a hop bomb on the menu, but they are missing that Gordon Biersch does traditional German styles and they do them very well--all of them are lagers except the hefe and an altbier that I may have had seasonally.
(4)Ebony K.
I have been to this location many times and for some reason I am just getting around to writing a review. I was there with some coworkers for a luncheon and the service was as good as always, heck maybe even better considering it was party of 19! Let me start off by giving a HUGE shout out to Gina and John, our waitress and waiter of a table of 19. They were OUTSTANDING!!! Well almost as I am giving someone who shall not be named a half star for not asking if we wanted to have dessert before presenting us with the check. Hello! That was no-no. However I must admit this person redeemed themselves hence the reason why I go back to saying OUTSTANDING service! The table started off with four orders of the southwest appetizer sampler which included bison sliders, jalapeno cheese and spinach dip, and the southwest egg rolls. Everyone dived into them immediately as we had four of them on our table and were a hungry bunch. I must admit, they I tried a little of everything and it was quite good. I had never had bison before and it was very lean and very juicy. Very, very good. Next everyone ordered everything from theSpinach Salad, crab cake sandwich, burgers, Tuscan chicken pasta, and slew of other things just to name a few. I ordered the lobster and shrimp tacos with those fabulous garlic fries. Now I must say that I was disappointed in the lobster and shrimp tacos as they were overloaded with old bay seasoning which made them EXTRA salty. I am a fan of old bay but you gotta use that in moderation because that is some salty seasoning. FYI if for some reason I am mistaken and they did not use old bay (which is sure as heck tasted like it) then my apologies but it was still do darn salty. The garlic fries however were yummy as always. If you are not a fan of garlic I would NOT recommend that you try these fries or you will be beyond disappointed. I am just happy that I don't have to talk to anyone in the near future because I am sure I reek of garlic. No vampires are coming near me that is for damn sure. We also ordered dessert after of course I made a fuss ( but in a good funny way) and believe me it was well worth it. My one coworker ordered the warm apple bread pudding and she swears it was the best bread pudding she has ever had. I am not a fan of bread pudding so I will have to take her word for it. Everyone else ordered the mini dessert tasters that come in tall shot glass. Just enough for a little taste of heaven without going over board. I ordered the strawberry cheesecake and although it was very good, I dang near choked on the crust at the bottom of the shot glass. That is what I get for being greedy. Other coworkers ordered the carrot cheesecake mini, chocolate peanut butter mini, chocolate fudge cake mini and of course a couple of the strawberry cheesecake minis. Someone also ordered their pumpkin pie cheesecake and like the bread pudding, it got rave reviews. Again I will have to take their word on it. I will give them 4 out of 5 stars. Why not 5? Well my particular lunch was not outstanding, although everyone else seemed to have enjoyed theirs and not exactly offering dessert. Again I do give HUGE shot out to Gina and John and also to the cute hostess (I will let them wonder which one I was talking about) Awesome service indeed!
(4)Robert S.
Food's ok, love the drinks though. It's more of a sports bar feel.
(3)Randall L.
I initially went to the Gordon Biersch in Tempe and was not impressed as their beers were flavorless. However, my wife and I live within walking distance of this Gordon Biersch and a few months ago went there for a snack and a drink. I can't recall what I had (it was a seasonal), but it actually tasted like a decent beer. So, my opinion was beginning to change. until a few weeks ago. My wife and I are from Indianapolis and we wanted to go somewhere to watch the Colts vs. Bills game. We walked to GB, arriving at 11:30 a.m. (the game started at 11). There were a total of 6 people in the restaurant taking up 2 separate tables, 1 inside and 1 outside. None of the 6 people were remotely interested in any of the football games showing on the various tvs. My wife and I sat at the outside bar and asked the bartender if she could switch a tv to the Colts game as it was not on any of the tvs. She said someone had called in and requested the game showing on that tv. (I think it was Cincy). I asked if they could change a different tv, or put the Cincy game on another tv. I also remarked that no-one was here, it was 11:30 and my wife and I were there and ready to spend money. She said she had to ask the Manager. The bartender returned - yes bartender - not the manager - and said, "the manager said we cannot change the channels since someone called in and requested the games." I laughed and said, "well we are here, ready to spend money." Keep in mind, there were multiple tvs - in the remote chance the Cincy fans arrived and wanted that game on that particulary tv, there were other tvs that were not being watched that could have accomodated us or the Cincy fans. Again - only 6 people in the entire restaurant with multiple tvs - just none of them showing the Colts. (and the hapless Cards were not playing until later in the day, at home) The bartender was very professional, and annoyed at the manager's decision, but said there was nothing she could do. So we left. I thought it was poor management that the manager refused to change the channel and also did not have the courage to come tell us. Interesting note, we called BJ's and asked if they had the Colts game on. They said "no, but we will put it on any channel you want." Guess who we gave our business to? I think we spent about $50, not counting tip.
(1)mike b.
I really like the location and the layout of the restaurant/bar. Great place to watch some sports and have a beer. However, for a vegetarian who likes IPA's this isn't the place to go. Pizza or salad are your only real choices. From a beer standpoint, I just don't like German beers, so thats my fault not theirs. Their Hefeweizen is actually pretty good, but I really don't go beyond that. I don't like the Pilsners, Lagers or Kolsches. I wish they'd go outside the box and do some more styles of brewing and add some vegetarian things to the menu. As it is, we really only go about 2x a year due to the limited options. Not saying it's a bad place, unless you are a vegetarian.
(2)Christina B.
The hefeweizen was really outstanding. The service was quite good. The food was fine. I enjoyed it, but it was very standard chain food type stuff. My mac and cheese was good, but not great. My dining partner's steak was quite good. I would be happy to eat here, but I would probably not go out of my way to do so. Except that Hefeweizen is really really good...
(3)Joan F.
Wonderful experience. Everyone raved about their food and rightly so. I had the seared ahi tuna with wasabi aioli and was soooo sad when I was down to my last bite. It was a little expensive for two items on the plate but it was delicious.
(5)Chukki S.
Great happy hour prices, and good service. It's a newer building and it has a great patio and the misters will keep you very cool. Most of the apps are pretty good. I tried the Martzan beer and I wasn't a big fan, I think I will stick to the lighter beer.
(4)Dean Y.
Went during happy hour- beers were $3 - most of the apps were between 5-8 bucks. Great selection of appetizers- get the ahi tuna salad and the pizzas! Waitress was very attentive.
(4)Deborah O.
This place in all other respects earns 5 stars; great servers, great patio and atmosphere, always a favorite destination ... so what a disappointment last week to find they'd changed their previously excellent Happy Hour menu and not for the better! Their best HH items have all been changed. I admit to being a picky eater, but I can always find something on a menu anywhere ... not this time. I had to order a sandwich off the regular menu to find something appetizing -- and isn't that what Happy Hours are supposed to promote: appetizers?? Please bring back some of the great pizza options for Happy Hour!
(3)Carol M.
I've been back a few times now and it's hit or miss. You can't miss with the burgers or the garlic fries. Tried a salad recently - pear gorganzola with pecan crusted chicken. Sounded great but boy was this dull - no flavor to be found anywhere including the abundant boring dressing. Chicken was thin, dried out and also flavorless. Friends had better success with tacos, chicken sandwiches and yes, burgers. Sticking with a burger is probably the best plan, move away from that and you might get an unpleasant surprise.
(3)Joe E.
This was a good all around experience. I ordered the tuscan chicken pasta, which turned out to be very good. Service was friendly, prices reasonable, and there were plenty of items on the menu that make me want to come back.
(4)Linda K.
I've been to the location in Tempe, which is typically pretty good. This one was terrible. We ordered the "pot stickers"... supposedly precooked and then pan fried. I will tell you that the chicken was raw and the dough was chewy. We made one complaint, and the waitress assured us that they were "cooked." Then after cutting into another, the chicken continued to be under done and pink. We sent those back, and waited at least another 20 minutes for our main meal. That was just mediocre -The Southwest Chicken sandwich. Will say the beer was good as usual.
(2)James H.
bartenders always friendly, nice to come by here after work with all my co-workers and relax for a bit. easy-going atmosphere and hh pricing always good!
(5)Allison R.
Hostess staff were a few unorganized morons-- it appeared as if it was literally their first night on the job. Maybe too many of them? The service was fast but I wouldn't say friendly. She made a few mistakes with our order-- gave my daughter a cheese pizza when we ordered pepperoni.. She put a glass right in front of my 22 mo old who grabbed it right away of course-- few other rookie mistakes like that. Calamari- gross. Lobster/crab tacos with white bland rice-- don't order it. My husband was happy with ribeye and atmosphere is cool and clean.
(2)Shannon V.
Food was great as always, but the service is a little lack luster. Got the wrong drinks a couple of times and the staff in general is not very courteous.
(2)Albert H.
Great beers served in traditional German 1/2 litre glassware with a diverse menu of American to American fusion entrees. Garlic fries are one of their signature entrees, and the bread pudding dessert is one of my favorites. Nice contemporary brewpub atmosphere, cute outdoor deck with fireplace & fire in the winter months. Reliably good service & good corporate model. I've had their frequent diner's club card for over 10 years now.
(4)Stephanie S.
Gordon Biersch may not be the coolest place around, nor is it somewhere I'd choose to go for an actual meal, but they have great half-priced food for happy hour, such as southwest eggrolls and pizzas. There's a regular happy hour as well as reverse happy hour on the weekends. If you don't care about having sound, this is a decent place to comfortably watch a game on tv (good service, not crowded, etc). Still only three stars since it's pretty generic overall, but GB has its pluses.
(3)Richard C.
The food and beer are always good and the service is outstanding. I had a problem with my order and they fixed it right away without any questions.
(5)sarah s.
Love their beer, garlic fries and the service! never disappointed with my meals at Gordon Biersch...we were there last night and caught the tail end of their happy hour and it was perfect! Try the tappas plate...their hummus is amazing. Our servers were great especially for the bar area being packed. Got out of there with a few drinks each between the 2 of us and 3 items off the hh menu for $36 including tip! woo hoo... love it!
(4)Dave W.
Great food and a comfortable bar area, even with kids.
(4)L H.
Everything I have had here has been wonderful. Very fresh. The service is good. The food is wonderful. I have eaten at this one and the one in Glendale. Excellent food in both locations.
(4)Kim A.
They have the best Garlic Fries, but I was actually impressed with their Cajun Style Pasta, I did not expect it to be so delicious! Nice beer selection and even on a Busy Fri night, not a long wait for a seat. Definitely a Great Happy Hour spot.
(4)Chris Z.
The Marzen is what I usually drink here. The Southwest Egg Rolls are tasty. The bartender and waiting staff is top notch.
(5)Roland W.
Gordon Biersch is just okay, not outstanding, not bad. It's a typical chain restaurant on a larger scale. My husband and I were out looking at new cars and this place was literally right next door to the dealership. After spending two hours test driving and trying to figure out what he wanted he was hungry and we didn't want to go home and cook. Not being a chain restaurant fan I knew how this was going to turn out. The decor would be nice, the food would be average and the bill would be above average for what we ordered. And I was right. It's not that I didn't like it, it just wasn't anything special. My partner ordered meatloaf with vegetables (low carb) and I must say the broccoli was huge and cooked to perfection, nice and crunchy. The meatloaf was grilled and included sausage as one of the meats. While I love crunchy broccoli and the meatloaf was okay (he let me sample both) he doesn't like either that way. I on the other hand went with a Ceasar Salad with Salmon. The Salmon was fresh and overall it tasted good. Luckily I wasn't hungry because it wasn't a lot of food. All in all Gordon Biersch was what I expected. It could probably rate as high as four stars, but it is a chain restaurant after all.
(3)Vanessa M.
Two words.. Garlic Fries! No one can beat this garlicky goodness. Your breath will ward off lurking vampires that i guarantee but you will not complain..soo worth the breath!
(5)Aaron W.
I really want to like the place.
(2)Glenn F.
Gordon Biersch, especially at this location does one thing really well: Great cold beer on a great patio! I can't really comment on the food, but their beers are good (only on tap please) and when the bring in a special, like their seasonal maibock at 6.5% abv, you know you've got a seriously well crafted beer. Scottsdale does not have many good breweries, but the quality at Gordon Biersch and the chance to have a cold one in the sun is a great step in the right direction.
(4)eva s.
I love their pizza. i order pizza at traditional pizzerias and then wish it was more like the pizza i've gotten from here. bad taste on my part? i don't know, and i don't care because i like it...Unfortunately, i haven't tried most of the menu otherwise. in terms of the pizza alone i'm happy to give this place at least 4 stars. the crust is good (chewy but crisp and not too thick or thin), there is neither too much nor too little cheese, and the toppings are flavorful. my favorite pizza is the vegetarian. it's topped with a small assortment of veggies and fresh spinach (raw), with what seems to be a little sprinkle of viniagrette. yum. of course, their beer is good, especially the hefeweizen. i'm not a huge fan of the corporate atmosphere, but the pizza helps me forgive that relative flaw.
(4)Brian K.
The only reason I am giving 2 stars is the beer. As for the rest, imagine overpaying for not-so-good food in a restaurant that smells like dirty dishwater and looks like it came from chain restaurant heaven. I guess I just prefer local restaurants over chains.
(2)Scott Z.
I have gone there twice now and both times I was over charged for kids drinks. The first time my son ordered a lemonade and then he asked for another type of soda. They charged me for two(2) kids drinks. I was told that is their policy?????? I have never seen this at any other place, ever! This last Saturday, I was there with friends and my son again ordered a lemonade. The price right on the kids menu states $1.25. When I got my bill it was $3.50. $3.50 for a kids lemondade. $6 bucks for kids mac n Cheese, which is crap, I mean kraft mac n cheese. No restaurant should serve Kraft mac n cheese by the way, I can get that crap at home. One of the other families I was with, was also over charged for her kids drinks as well but only $2.50, not the 3.50 I was charged. I don't like fighting over my bill when I'm ready to pay. I get it Gordon Biersch, you don't care about families with kids. I'll stay away.
(1)Jeanie H.
Each time I eat here...I always look at the menu and end up having the same thing - the ceasar salad with salmon. Nothing else really interests me on the menu. The service is good - no complaints there. But its nothing special. But I will tel you this - there is nothing like a cold beer on a hot day!
(3)Frank M.
The food and beer is always great and Lori and Nicole are excellent bartenders with super personalities. My favorite bar and grill in north Phoenix / Scottsdale.
(5)hilary c.
I am one of those people that talk crap about Gordon Biersch behind its back but I'm nice to its face. I go there and continue having expensive yet mediocre meals, but like I just said- I go there. My boyfriend asked me once "why do it to yourself when you don't enjoy it? " I don't know. Maybe I'm a masochistic eater. Actually, I'm just very agreeable and I work super closeby. AND if I didn't go there I would just walk over to Whole foods and spend a zillion dollars on a goulash-y takeout container that I don't even like after I pay for it. For me, lunch is more about getting out and doing something else for an hour a day. If someone wants to go to GB I will happily tag along and probably eat, even though I know I wont like it. At least there's not much harm in that, except to my wallett! PS- Lori is the nicest, sweetest server/bartender ever and chatting with her makes up for the crappy food!
(2)Harold R.
Very average burger joint. A little expensive for what you get. Didn't know any other places in Tempe.
(3)Jason Q.
Love this place. Everything I've eaten here was delicious and we love their beers. Great fancy upscale vibe, but you don't have to be upscale to eat here. We love going straight into the bar area or sitting outside. Service here has always been great, very prompt and I don't think they've ever let me finish a beer without asking if I wanted another one. Nice. And that's even when they're busy.
(5)Babette L.
We have been coming here for the past 2+ years and have seen a decline in service and more important, the food quality. We found it odd so few people were inside when we arrived, the sign of times to come ..... perhaps ...... After this last visit, we will NEVER be back! Visited Sunday, May 24th, ordered Koby Beef Burger, Ahi Tuna Sandwich and the Grilled Cheese (adult version, not kids). Kobe burger was delivered to the table missing the bacon that was to be added to the order. There were about half the number of french fries on that plate that were on mine so the fry order was shorted. The fries were limp and undercooked and VERY greasy. The burger, well this is supposed to be a quality piece of beef (price reconfirms that) and this burger was lifeless and tasteless absolutely a HUGE disappointment. Tuna sandwich was good, sweet potato fries, again limp and undercooked. Grilled cheese, was soooooo salty, I could barely choke down 1/2 of the sandwich and left the other half on the plate. Fries, same as above... Later that night....the 2 of us that ate and or tasted the Ahi-Tuna got horribly ill so come to your own conclusion there. Going to try Bourbon Jacks across the street. Parking lot was full of patrons so excited to go check it out. I have a feeling many of the former patrons of Gordon Biersch have traveled across the street for their meals and have bid Gordon bye-bye...
(1)Jeff B.
First time at this GB and first time for any GB since Yelping. Arrived at 1 on a Friday for lunch. The patio was pretty full and the tables inside were 1/4 full. Jason greeted me quickly and I ordered a raspberry iced tea and a Marzen BBQ burger. It came with sauce, bacon and cheddar, plus garlic fries on the side. It came to $16.25 plus tip, which is high for a burger. My lunch arrived in 7-8 minutes. The fries were killer. Lots of garlic, some parsley and salt. Just perfect. The burger was very good, if a bit messy but burgers with BBQ sauce always are. It was also huge. The veggies were crisp, bun nicely toasted and cooked just like I asked-medium rare. After a few, Jason refilled my tea and offered me one to go as well - nice. I recommend GB for a tasty, if expensive, lunch.
(4)Trevor A.
Comfortable atmosphere and clean. Service decent/friendly. Let me preface this is a brewery and if your here for beer im sure its a winner. I'm here for the food and I've been to other locations in the past. Garlic Fries are not my gig - those seem to get a lot of attention. The burger I had today just wasn't very palatable until I added a thick layer of mustard and ketchup. It's just ok and being I can't remember what I ate previously I'm thinking this is my fair rating. No lunch specials. I did receive a happy hour discount voucher on the way out which was nice.
(3)Tammy R.
We were here with a large party. Great service and GREAT tasting food. We had a limited menu & I got the salmon. I asked for it seared rare. Soooo tasty!! I didn't have beer but heard that it was good. We sat in a side area all together (around 30) and had 2 TVs and watched the game. Good time & would love to go back!
(5)Zachary H.
Solidly ok, came in while waiting for a car service appointment. Lunch was alright, had the Mediterranean chicken, it was a bit crispy, luckily I like it that way otherwise most people would call it dry. The house produced draft selection is alright too. Nothing that is go out of my way for but you could do worse. A bit overpriced though.
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