Alehouse & Bistro in Gilroy

Review №1

2023-06-01 02:22:47

Dropped in after car shopping for a quick bite during lunch hours. Place wasn’t very busy. Maybe two other patrons at the time. We were greeted quickly, given napkins, silverware, menus, and water within the first two minutes of arriving. The waitstaff were patient and friendly. Everything appeared clean and ready for business. They have two non-gender, single person restrooms available. Both were spacious and clean. There is a patio area available should you choose to enjoy the Gilroy sunshine.The menus have a lot of choices available. You can check out their food offerings online at their website. Their drink menus are also vast in offerings. They have a mixed cocktail menu as well as a tap list that includes draft and can options.I’ve railed on this during other reviews and this probably won’t be the last time I do so; but since the pandemic, food prices have increased while portion size has decreased. It’s my only complaint about Alehouse and Bistro and to be fair, it’s my complaint about damn near anywhere lately. With the economy being as tough as it is right now, coupled with the ridiculous gas prices, there really isn’t much money left in people’s wallets for disposable income, meaning less and less people are opting to go out for meals and drinks, or at the very least, less often. Otherwise, our visit was nice. The food was good, but for the price and serving size, there’s no way it could’ve been worth it. For those curious, we ordered Wagyu Sliders (2 for $18) and Guac and chips ($8 for a small portion of guac and a si gel serving of chips).

Review №2

2023-08-20 07:27:34

Gilroy has a small selection of bars. This one definitely isnt rowdy and could easily have a conversation with friends. Great food and great cider

Review №3

2023-11-06 21:20:56

Best food in Gilroy. Staff is nice and courteous. Service is probably the best in a Gilroy, as well. Prices are fair. Restaurant is clean and organized. Manager is kind and professional and makes awesome drinks. Menu has great variety and they use quality ingredients. We have never had a bad meal here. Cocktails are 10/10. They also have the BEST rice!!Only complaints are: the live music on the weekends is so excessively LOUD (and Im not even old lol). The decor and chairs are clean and modern; BUT, they are also pretty hard uncomfortable.Overall, this place is a great option for both lunch and dinner! Highly recommended!

Review №4

2023-03-16 03:46:13

Music was to loud and the guy at the bar could not stop running his mouth over the music. Not exactly a great atmosphere for dinner, maybe if I was 20 and drunk. My wife ordered Chile rellenos but received bell peppers I guess were not suppose to know the difference.

Review №5

2023-07-18 01:00:59

First time here. Read several reviews and thought we would try it. Wow... some of the reviews are flat out opposite of our experience and we are a bit picky. The sliders are actually small hamburgers, flavorful and cooked medium rare perfect as ordered. The carnitas tacos could have used a bit more salt but were really good. The green sauce is the best weve ever had. The sous chef came out and asked if we were satisfied. They have 16 beers on tap, wine and drinks. The music was there but not loud like many places. Jacob bartender/server was awesome. If Gilroy doesnt patronize this place more, we will lose a good place to eat and have a drink.

Review №6

2023-07-13 15:32:33

While I miss stubbys this place is great! Awesome beer & spirits selection. Really good food! I recommend the avocado toast, the flat bread & definitely the fried chicken sandwich. & I almost forgot, but the poke bowl is wonderful. Also the owner has good taste in music.

Review №7

2023-11-06 03:06:37

Service was ok. The fried chicken sandwich is nasty sysco truck thin fast food chicken. Fries were same although i will say decently seasoned. Overall you’re paying expensive prices for extremely poor quality food.

Review №8

2023-07-27 17:18:46

Alehouse & Bistro was definitely the perfect place to take a break between driving from SF to SLO. Great food, craft beers, cocktails & service! The teriyaki burger was killer!

Review №9

2023-08-26 21:04:12

On a Saturday at 2pm, they only had a brunch menu. They were out of two beers and when we questioned being served half-glasses of these, the waitress refused to serve us saying we were disrespectful.

Review №10

2023-05-21 15:14:18

I enjoyed an evening with old friends here recently. And I cant think of a single negative aspect to my experience. Atmosphere is warm but non-intrusive. Staff was friendly and took care of us very well. Our server recommended a cocktail that did not disappoint. The menu has a slight fusion of asian that made it not difficult to find something familiar but also interesting enough that I wasnt just getting a burger for example. My pick was a bulgogi cheesesteak and damn was it flavorful! There was spiciness but not too much heat to burn me. (And I usually shy from spicy foods.) It only accentuated the present flavors. My sandwich came with crispy, hot and fresh seasoned shoestring fries that were perfect for sharing between friends and between laughs. Definitely looking forward to my next visit!