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NewsvineWhen you think of Gordon Biersch, you think of the beer — and for good reason. Gordon Biersch features a wide range of beers from light to dark, all fresh and locally brewed. Each variety comes in a unique glass, a distinctive addition to the already high-quality product. Unlike most other microbreweries, Gordon Biersch primarily brews lagers, not ales, which are crisper, smoother beers.
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Fortunately, if beer is not your style, Gordon Biersch also has a full bar, stocked with all the essentials. The high ceilings, views of the brewing tanks and plasma screens give the impression of a very upscale bar, while the prices are more than reasonable.
Gordon Biersch is a perfect venue for chilling out and just enjoying a drink, but it is also a great place for a delicious lunch or dinner. As could be expected, the standard “brewery food” is fantastic (the rib-eye steak with gorgonzola butter is especially delicious and the garlic fries are classic), but so is the selection of healthier options. They serve nearly a dozen different dinner salads ranging from a standard Cobb to a goat cheese and hummus salad. There are also a number of pizzas available for both lunch and dinner. Of course, the server is happy to recommend the perfect beer to go with any dish.
You can enjoy a meal in the dining room or at the bar — they offer the full menu throughout the entire restaurant, including the bar area.
Gordon Biersch now has locations in 13 states, but it feels nothing like a chain. The Palo Alto venue was the very first Gordon Bierch, opened in 1988 by Dan Gordon and Dean Biersch, and it retains that original local atmosphere.
If you want to hang out with friends over a beer or sit down for a full meal, Gordon Biersch is your place. It is conveniently located in downtown Palo Alto, right at the heart of the social scene. n