The thing about brewery restaurants is that you are paying for the beer, even if you don’t order a beer. So it may not be the best option for the non-beer connoisseur.
Gordon Biersch is such a restaurant. The décor and menu scream “pub”. A high-end pub, but a pub none the less. It’s nearly impossible to find an entrée that doesn’t contain one or another of their beers. Putting that aside, how was the food?
The Kobe Cheeseburger was so tender that I could not tell it apart from the bun. Unfortunately, the taste was the same way. While quite tender, this was one of the least flavorful cheeseburgers that I have ever had the experience to sample. I love cheese as much as the next guy, but it should not be the predominant flavor in a cheeseburger.
The Teriyaki Flatiron Steak was more surprising than the Kobe Cheeseburger, but a positive surprise. For a pounded-flat steak, it was remarkably tender. (There’s that word again!) The teriyaki was sweet and just strong enough to add to the flavor, but not mask the steak.
One of Gordon Biersch’s signature side dishes is the Garlic Fries. As the name implies, they are French fries with fresh garlic sprinkled over them. Why anyone thought this was a good idea is beyond me. Predictably, these did not rate well. Even worse with ketchup.
Overall, Gordon Biersch was a great disappointment. The service was adequate but not exceptional. The food was well below expectations. Maybe it improves if you wash it down with their beer.
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