Best places: Gastropubs in California

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz

👍👍 Pretty darn good food. The curry was spicy and delicious and easily split by two people. Great beer, but don't miss the separate gift ship and brewery taproom with official tours and some self guided areas, as well as Ms Pacman and table shuffle board upstairs while you drink

Dark witch-themed bar with a beamed ceiling & antiques, offering happy hours & spooky pub grub.

Bustling steak & fresh seafood spot with patio happy hour in a chic, contemporary space.

👍👍 This place is a hopping little place to go have lunch it has both indoor eating and outdoor. The food was very tasty; I only got the Chicken Pesto Sandwich with fries which were excellent. Service was very good as well.

Hip beer hall serving exotic links such as rabbit & snake, plus fries & imported brews.

Hip beer hall serving exotic links such as rabbit & snake, plus fries & imported brews.

Casual pub drawing attention for its pastrami sandwiches, hearty burgers & variety of Belgian beers.

Refined American fare from renowned chef Nancy Oakes at a chic Embarcadero spot boasting bay views.

Warehouse-chic cocktail, wine & beer bar serving upscale American pub grub & Sunday brunch.

Refined American cuisine, including tasting menus, in a stylish, modern dining room & bar.

Sausages & other German fare are available at this beer house with Ping-Pong & an outdoor patio.

Expansive sports bar provides pub grub, more than 30 brews on tap & big screens beaming games.

Rustic destination for handmade pasta & other refined American eats along with wine & craft beer.

Expansive indoor and outdoor space for traditional and modern German fare, including sausages and an extensive beer list.

Modern beer hall pairing imported German & Belgian brews with classic & gourmet sausages & fries.

Restaurant & bar featuring 1,800+ whiskeys alongside food such as burgers, sausages & charcuterie.

Relaxed fixture with creative, homestyle BBQ dishes & handcrafted beers, plus TVs & outdoor seating.

Lively taproom with a wide craft brew selection, plus hearty pub fare & a dog-friendly patio.

Buzzy spot in a renovated building with a wine bar, creative mini burgers & other New American fare.