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Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Categories: Food Breweries Restaurants American (Traditional) Breweries, American (Traditional) [Edit]
1 W Flatiron CirBroomfield, CO 80021
(720) 887-2991
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
50 reviews for Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Review Highlights
"Excellent Kobe burger and garlic fries."
(in 16 reviews)
"I had the apple bread pudding and the strawberry cheesecake."
(in 3 reviews)
"...and nestled under a plate of Steak Frites, a thicker cut of..."
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50 reviews in English
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Review from Vanessa M.
San Antonio, TX
1/8/2012 1 photo
What can I say it's Gordon Biersch, how can you go wrong? Garlic Fries a must. I dont care if you order pasta.. order them as a side.
I had the Blackened Ahi Tacos and garlic fries (instead of the rice & beans it comes with) and I couldn't have been happier. We had 30 minutes to our movie and I dont miss previews.Service was great and fast enough so we made it to Ghost Protocol on time. Done and Done. -
Review from Katie S.
Commerce City, CO
10/16/2011
I want to like this place because I love brewpubs that feature their own microbrews and very few domestics. My brother absolutely loves this place. I've never been overwhelmed.
The food seems a little overpriced to me. And nothing has ever blown me away. I've never had a bad meal, but I've also never had a great meal. The beer is always good, but unfortunately that's not enough to draw me back. I've been to this particular Gordon Biersch 6 times over the past 6 years and I'm fine with the once a year pattern we've established.
The service has never been poor, fortunately.
But it's just not enough. I'll stick with places like Breckenridge Brewery, Amato's Ale House, Wynkoop. It's easy enough to go to the liquor store to pick up some microbrews. If I'm taking the time to go to a brew pub, I'd like at least a little bit of "wow" now and then. -
Review from Lynn C.
10/11/2011
Lobster lump and crab cake sandwich. Really good.
Although the garlic fries looked amazing, I thought I'd switch to seasonal fruits...and the fruits were really good and sweet (pineapple, grapes, strawberries, and blueberries). $17 was a bit steep, but the food was good.
I asked if they had freshly squeezed orange juice and the server claimed yes. It was not freshly squeezed and was carbonated. I don't get it.
Lots of seats, nice patio, great weather. Wouldn't be my first pick if someone asked me where I wanna eat, but I was happy with my meal. -
Review from Sarah M.
New York, NY
Updated - 12/23/2011
Came back here for lunch (and to use our $5 off coupon!). We had the same awesome waiter - ask for Chris - dark hair, 5 o'clock shadow, charming. Food was good as usual and they seem to be very accommodating for my annoyingly specific requests. Big +'s for this. Now if only they served breakfast too....
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/14/2011
This place completely exceeded my expectations. I expected very decent food, decent service, and a… Read more »
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Review from Chris R.
Westminster, CO
12/20/2011
Awesome food. My co-workers and I go for lunch once a week. Menu has everything crab cakes to burgers. And if the boss doesn't come I sneak a beer. Definitely a great place to eat
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Review from Jamie L.
Well, the service is still AWFUL but this time, even the food didn't bring it up to par.
We walked in and were ignored by a hostess ("Katie") on the phone who went so far as to TURN HER BACK on us and keep talking on the phone. I wandered to one side of the host's stand, then the other, stared at the bartender, looked around, walked into the bar, walked back to the hostess (who was still ignoring us) and stood there for a good 5 minutes. Finally a server (presumably) said "Oh, it's open seating."
Glorious.
I asked for a booth by the open windows (Great concept, by the way) and... lo and behold, with all of 3 tables occupied in the entire place, were ALL DIRTY.
Is it me, or are all the employees here either airhead teenyboppers or old, angry women with Perma-Angry-Face on? Look next time. It's true.
We shared the Calamari ($10) and had a couple of drinks. The Calamari was advertised as "Quick Fried." I actually think they forgot to fry it. It was so pale, there was no color, and sitting in a pool of grease. They certainly forgot to salt it. It literally had NO flavor at all. The accompanying sauces, both of which were spicy (Wasabi Mayo and Spicy Marinara) couldn't even bring the flavor up. I don't add salt to ANYTHING and I salted these babies. I think the pool of grease absorbed all of it, though.
I have given up on you, Gordon Biersch. Your service is appalling and your food, while overpriced and pretentious, is unpredictable and sometimes downright bad.
It's over between us.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/6/2011
First Impression: Meh.
We called ahead and requested a booth. We were shoved into a TEENY… Read more »
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Review from Jodie K.
5/23/2011
Remember the food you ate when you first set out on your own? Not only the hand-to-mouth "Ramen Years" paying college tuition or in your first bad apartment when you subsided on popcorn or day-glo orange Kraft Mac 'N Cheese (who else licked a finger, plunged it in the cheese powder bag then sucked it off? Hands?) Rather, the time of life away from parents or rules or anything other than a youthful metabolism when you ate what you wanted.
Mine was fries done my way, a specific process nearing ritual. Always frozen Ora-Ida Crinkle Cut (I'd splurge on brand) deep fried in vegetable oil. Used only the silver sauce pot I'd inherited from Mom (so old I wore it as a hat when I portrayed Johnny Appleseed in my sixth grade production of the play-- musical actually--I wrote instead of the standard book report and which my teacher insisted I stage for the class). It was heavy and forever shiny stainless with a thick black handle. Cooking time had to be precise and just so, resulting in fries oily but crispy on the outside, overcooked almost to the point of becoming a shell of crunch. I'd drain them on a brown paper bag, season with Lawry's Garlic Salt, California Style with bits of dried parsley, and dump into a big, slightly dented silver bowl that stayed warm on my lap.
I loved those fries and fondly recall the freedom they represented, cooked on my own cheap stove in my own cheap apartment, cheap ingredients bought with the few dollars I had. This weekend, I came close again.
And I thought I might cry.
You can say it's the same but it's never same and these weren't. Exactly. But the signature Garlic Fries at Gordon Biersch Brewery came close. Yes, a chain restaurant (now open in Taiwan and some airports to boot) but Gordon Biersch housed the other half of my amulet, because we were meant to be together, those fries and I. Fat and super crunchy outside, so tender on the inside you'd think they were hollow. Instead of simple garlic salt, coated in fresh chopped parsley and finely, microscopically minced raw garlic for a tangy bite. Perfectly salted.
All the better, they came warm and nestled under a plate of Steak Frites, a thicker cut of flat iron steak than expected (marinated in Märzen lager for a mildly sweet and malty finish) and lightly drizzled with tangy steak sauce.
To call the Hummus and Goat Cheese Salad (dressed with Märzen Balsamic Vinaigrette) a mere salad is an insult. It ate like a large tapas plate, spring mix greens piled high with lemony hummus and goat cheese, surrounded by roasted red peppers and warm herb flatbread points.
Washed it all down with a Limoncello Lemon Drop--shook with Absolut Citron Vodka, Caravella Limoncello and fresh-squeezed lemonade--Limoncello tangy, but the lemonade finish a bit sweet for my taste ("my" Lemon Drop is Grey Goose, juice of half a lemon and a salt/sugar coated rim on the glass).
Better of the puckerish two, the Pomegranate martini (Ketel One Citroen Vodka and POM Wonderful pomegranate). The Schwarzbier (literal meaning is "black beer" in German) was a dark and chewy lager with a dry finish and roasted coffee aftertaste, the espresso of beers.
You can't go home again, really. But sometimes you might find yourself in a place or at a time or with a person or a thing that--if you simply pay attention--means more than the sum of all the parts.
I found love, again and for the first time. In a french fried potato. -
Review from Shawn R.
Broomfield, CO
11/13/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I eat here a lot, they have an excellent beer selection and a huge variety of food. The reason for my review was the chicken avocado sandwich I had last time we were there. It was probably the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. The ice cold beer and eating outdoors made for a great dinner. The service and staff are great and they do a good job of making you feel important even when they are busy busy busy. Its an excellent place to kick off a movie evening or date night.
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Review from Paul L.
Winter Park, CO
6/27/2011
The Marzen beer was very good.
The food was not. The Lobster, Crab & Shrimp Salad was scrimpy, with one identifiable tiny piece of lobster, a small amount of what might have been crab and a few popcorn shrimp in a sea of over-dressed lettuce. The Steak Frites was a parsimonious flank steak marinated in what tasted like Teriyaki sauce rather than a steak sauce bobbing like a rowboat over an ocean of French Fries.
The Marzen beer was very good. -
Review from Maria C.
12/3/2011
We didn't expect too much coming here for dinner before a movie, so weren't too disappointed when the verdict was an OK meal at reasonable prices. This is definitely chain food, with a long beer and wine list to boot. I always try the fish tacos at a restaurant, and these were just A-OK - the side black beans were most definitely canned and the rice of the Uncle Ben's variety, but the fish tacos themselves were actually pretty flavorful. My husband had a chili cheeseburger and had a feeling the chili was also from a can. Garlic fries were nothing to write home about, and were pretty bland. Our server was young, friendly, and attentive. The reason this restaurant gets 3 stars is the apple bread pudding. Bread pudding is my ultimate dessert and Gordon Biersch's version was sweet and creamy and delicious! We probably wouldn't come back here for dinner, but for dessert, might make the trip.
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Review from Jeff K.
Longmont, CO
5/15/2011
Tough call with this review -- food was a solid "3", but the service was such a low "2" that I went with a 2 overall.
Salads - ok, unremarkable.
Bone-in ribeye steak -- yummy! Cooked just as asked, but brought out not-so-hot.
Hawaiian pizza -- good.
"Kobe" beef sliders -- ok, overcooked.
Hefeweizen -- delicious, 4-star beer!
Server was completely indifferent; took forever to bring a menu, couldn't be bothered to bring another steak knife so I hunted it down myself, forgot to box the leftover pizza. -
Review from Will H.
Englewood, CO
4/25/2011
Went there for a business lunch..... sat at the bar, female bartender was not even remotely friendly, food was fair, the beer was good as always, refills were prompt (I'll say that much for the bartender), manager was pleasant and visible, Honestly..it really is kinda pricey, and I'm far from cheap.. but a $10 'Biersch burger' that is just a 'basic burger'.... is pricey...
Will drink the beer skip the food.
Las Vegas location had better staff. -
Review from Scott F.
Boulder, CO
1/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I used to come here and other locations around the US all the time. The food is pretty good, especially the salmon, wedge salad, beer, wings and holy moly - garlic fries. The latter isn't something for date night.
I started in the past tense - I used to come here. Don't get me wrong, they have some good food. The reason I don't frequent it as much is for two reasons. The first is that they serve the food too fast. I'm not kidding; I once was starting my second bite of salad when my entree arrived. My wife and I started ordering appetizers/salads and then refusing to order an entree or telling the waiter when to put it in after we finished the first course. The second reason is related to the first. When you're spending $50-$70 on dinner for two, I like to relax and enjoy it. I don't want my check 20 minutes after I sit down.
The one area I didn't highlight is the happy hour. This is a higher-end happy hour place and always has a good turnout. The beer is quite good - I always order the Marzen and really enjoy it. They offer a sampler of all their beers that's quite popular.
Overall, good food and large portions, but served too fast and on the high end of price. -
Review from Jason J.
3/22/2010
We were up in Broomfield going to the Roller Derby and thought we'd try and find a place for a beer and dinner beforehand. A brewery seemed like a safe bet.
Beer-wise they were top notch. For locally brewed beery it was very yummy. Altho expensive at $5 each.
The food was decent. My actual dinner of the Steak Frites was just okay, altho the garlic fries were the best. I could eat them all day. We also got dessert because we were killing time and the bread pudding was the best. Altho it definitely put me over the top. Roll me out of there.
The service was just all right. Seems like it took forever for her to take our initial drink order and to come back to take our food order, but after that she seemed fairly attentive. There was a party of about 15 people sitting right next to us so we got a little better service than I would have expected.
The restaurant had a nice look and ambience to it as well. I'd definitely hit it again if I was up this way. -
Review from Tiffany N.
Denver, CO
8/22/2009
I have a hard time with places that offer something from every style of food because usually they are choosing quantity over quality and that's not a choice I enjoy when it comes to my food. But, my cousin was in town and staying next to the mall so we went to meet him for dinner here this week.
The positives about this place were the friendly service, the affordable wine list, all the beers, and the fact that some of the food wasn't so bad. I had a house salad, mahi tacos, and Gorgonzola potato wedges. The wedges were actually tasty, albeit a little oily. The tacos were not so awesome. They were a hard shell wrapped in a soft shell. Who needs that much shell? Not this girl. The plate had two tacos and I ended up putting all of the filling in one of the soft shells, thus discarding the other 3 shells. This actually improved my meal.
There really wasn't anything terrible about eating here, other than it wasn't exciting or healthy or a place I could see myself eating at regularly. Then again, it is a chain so I didn't expect more than I got. -
Review from Monica I.
Westminster, CO
6/18/2010
If you want to have a drink at an actual bar after seeing a late movie, Gordon Biersch is really your only option. Everything else closes early, probably because they assume that their business day ends when the mall closes. We end up here quite often after a movie at the AMC.
Their food is good, but I've never had anything that blew me away other than the lobster bisque. Their garlic cheese fries are always a hit, though they give you crazy garlic breath (EEK!).
I've enjoyed all of their beers, though I usually opt for a martini when I'm there. The bartenders all seem to know how to make a good martini, and that's a plus.
They have a big patio, and the fire pit outside is a nice touch. It seems to often be surrounded by chain smoking youngsters, though, so we rarely sit near it. The people watching from the other end of the patio is nice!
This is a great place to grab a beer and a snack. There is also plenty of seating at the huge bar. Cheers! -
Review from Heidi S.
4/13/2009 3 photos
I hate to shop. Hate it, hate it, hate it. I know, I need to turn in my girl card. Retail that it is. Set me loose in a Goodwill or an Arc and you can't stop me.
After wandering around the mall aimlessly the ball-n-chain decides the only way to get me to buy something new is to get me liquored up...hence this review. We have been here several times and they sell the holy beer and pretty good food.
The latest try: Kobe sliders - how do you say "slap that cow on the ass and kiss her on the cheek" in Japanese? Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto. Perfectly cooked but served with overly salted onion strings, dang. Always nice service but it is not one of our go to places - we just sort of end up here when I am being a brat about real shopping.
Two beers down, and I was still in no mood for shopping. Good beer though. -
Review from Hollie W.
5/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great beer, ok service, decent ambiance, and a separate vegetarian menu (hip hip hoooray!!!). The decor was a little unusual but that is not what i care about in a dining experience. Will be back.
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Review from Michelle L.
Pleasanton, CA
9/27/2010
Everything here is in good portions. Not too big, not to small. Just right for what you pay for. The garlic fries are always a hit. Strawberry lemonade is pretty sweet, but good and bottomless for $3.50. French onion soup is good and not too sweet or salty, but seems to be lacking something. My friend got the Cedar Salmon dish for $20.95 and that looked absolutely delicious. Another friend got Steak Tacos for $15.95 and she said that was quite good as well. Hamburgers are around the $10 range.
Beer samplers here are pretty good. The venue is very nice, although when sitting outside in late summer, be prepared to swat a few flies away from your food. -
Review from Ambur C.
Denver, CO
4/6/2010
Always been a fan GB, being from San Diego. Broomfield is no exception, though of course it's no SD. Love love LOVE the beer, and I always get excited about the food as well. Haven't been in awhile, since I live down south now, but I'll be back soon to see if anything's changed with the menu.
Three thumbs up! -
Review from Carrie O.
1/14/2008
After consuming many of Gordon Biersch's beer selections at our friends' parties, my husband and I finally decided to check out the restaurant. We definitely weren't disappointed by what we tried!
We went at a really down time, so I can't comment on how the restaurant would be at normal eating times... but it was completely peaceful while we were there! I loved that we could see into the kitchen, and the booths were huge and comfortable. The atmosphere is kind of chain-y, but still homey enough to not feel completely fake.
Being that we have a tight budget, we ordered a dish to share... the fish & chips! As I said, my husband is a HUGE fan of fish & chips, and always wants to order it! We also ordered a salad... which, I feel, was a huge rip-off because it was tiny, and $4 EVEN with an entree. But, it was pretty delicious.
The fish & chips were AMAZING! The chips were tossed with a lot of roasted garlic (note: breath mints or gum are a great thing to have with you when dining at GB) and some parsley. The fish was beer-battered (what else?) and was super crisp and delicious. The portion was big enough for my husband and I to share, but if we'd been more hungry, it probably wouldn't have been.
Anyway, I would definitely go back to GB for their awesome brews and the fish & chips! I highly recommend you try those, if nothing else, at GB. -
Review from Michelle P.
Westminster, CO
7/6/2010 1 Check-in Here
Nothing to write home about. The atmosphere is pretty cool considering they have an outdoor area next to the movie theaters and mall. Their own brewed beer is delicious. I always ask for their Hefeweizen (wheat beer) or if I'm feeling daring enough I'll order the beer sample (5 or 6 small samplers of their beers).
Their burgers and garlic fries are really good and tasty. I should have ordered them last time I went to GB but I opted for their chicken in sun-fried tomato fettuccine pasta. It was ok. Meh. Advice: Don't order pasta at a burger place no matter what your taste buds tell you.
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Review from Brandon H.
Westminster, CO
2/20/2008
I used to work in the Interlocken area and spent plenty of time at Gordon Biersch. The food and beer here is pretty decent, although the service regularly sucks.
The one thing you have to try here is the BBQ bacon burger. If they are on their game, it's one of the juciest burgers ever. I can't really compare it to the Cherry Cricket burger because they are different animals, but I do get a craving for this burger from time to time. It's not always on the mark, but when it is it will put up a good fight before you get it down.
Hold the garlic on the fries, unless you are socially retarded and want people to hate you. It's seriously out of control. I highly recommend eating your burger over the fries to let some of the grease from the burger drip on them to make them extra delicious.
Overall, the food is pretty decent for a chain, and the burger is a winner when it's cooked correctly. Be prepared for spotty service however. -
Review from Keith M.
Dunstable, MA
6/13/2011
Garlic fries. Wings. Fried chicken salad. Your basic bar food, done up nice with their own brew. The original is in northern, ca and is the best, but these clones work too.
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Review from Jordan A.
Denver, CO
11/12/2007
It's a brewery that tries to sell itself as hip. It's not really. The only thing I remember from my few meals there is insane garlic fries. I reeked of them for three days. They also sell frozen version of them in supermarkets.
Considering that just about everything else is shut down around the Village, this isn't the worst place to be limited to. -
Review from John B.
Aurora, CO
3/29/2009
My wife and I decided to try this place for an early dinner after spending a few hours wandering around the mall.
The ambiance is comfortable and nice, but it's your typical brewery restaurant - nothing special. Staff was friendly and the service was very good.
The food was great. I had the meat loaf with mashed potatoes and sauteed veggies. My wife had the linguine with marinara and mozzarella. The portions were huge. We could have easily shared either entree. We took half of each home.
The real star of the day was the beer. I had the Czech Pilsner. The best beer I've had since I ended a nearly 10 year expatriation to Germany in 1982! Bright, crisp, perfectly carbonated, with a slightly hoppy after taste. It held it's head through the entire meal. They even served it in a proper .5 liter glass.
All that said, I had to knock off a couple of stars. Mainly because it's too expensive. The tab for two beers, and two entrees (no appetizer, salad, bread, or dessert) came to just under $45.00. Add a proper tip for the good service, the quality and large portions notwithstanding, and that's just too much for a simple meal.
The beer's good enough that we'll go back from time to time, but just for drinks and appetizers. -
Review from Rod H.
Denver, CO
8/1/2008
I haven't had a burger in the state that compares to the burgers at Gordon Biersch. Usually, they are juicy and cooked perfectly.
For a while, this was the place we went every Friday evening, before the girl and I decided it was lame of us to go to the same place every week.
The only downside is a lack of variety on the menu, though they've expanded their offerings recently. Generally, however, the menu is excellent, the food is fantastic, and the staff is friendly. This is one of the first places I bring out-of-towners that visit me. -
Review from Christi S.
Louisville, CO
2/14/2011
I had never heard of Gordon Biersch until a friend of mine from New Orleans told me a story about the best dinner she had ever had. She was ranting and raving about this "awesome" restaurant that had the best food, a huge beer selection, great waitstaff and a fantastic atmosphere. And as if all of that wasn't enough, they ran into Drew Brees (the quarterback for the New Orleans Saints). Well, that settled THAT decision. If Gordon Biersch was good enough for Drew Brees, then by God it's going to be good enough for me. I didn't care if they served stem cell risotto with baby fur seal medallions over bald eagle souffle... I was on a mission to eat here.
We decided to make reservations at the Broomfield site because this was Friday night on Valentine's weekend... Surely it would be standing room only. Upon arrival we noticed that the place was indeed crowded (pretty normal for 7:30 on a Friday night) but there were no throngs of people waiting in the doorway, which was an extremely pleasant surprise. We were seated right away and my husband started the evening with a "tour" of the Gordon Biersch beers. The waiter brought us 5 little baby pint glasses filled with the selected microbrews. Now, I'm not a beer drinker at all, but I do have to say that I tried and wound up LOVING the Hefeweizen. It had a banana-clovey-type aroma and was very tasty. I know my less than adequate description makes it sound yucky... but it wasn't. My husband reported the other selections as "decent", with one standout... the Märzen. He wound up drinking that one throughout dinner while I chose a specialty cocktail called The Bar Fly. Kind of like a long island ice tea made with sweet tea and soda water.... sneaky drink! But, I wasn't driving so it was all gooood.....
For an appetizer, we were torn between ordering the lobster/crab cakes AND the garlic fries. We wanted to try both, but we knew getting so much food before our entree would be a mistake. Then our waiter (Elliott) heard us discussing this and wisely suggested that we order the lobster/crab cake sandwich - hold the bun. This would allow us to get a smaller portion of both appetizers. What a genius he was!!! The lobster/crab cake was very good (maybe just a tad bit dry) and the garlic fries.. well.. I'm not going to go on and on about them because everyone has already said how freakin' delicious they are. Besides that, the longer I talk the longer you'll have to smell my garlic breath......WHOA!
For my entree I decided to try the cedar plank pecan crusted salmon after reading the reviews I saw here on yelp. It was every bit as delectable as described! The salmon was cooked perfectly (melted in my mouth like butter) and the pecan crust added just enough crunch and sweetness to the fish. It was accompanied by a ginger flavored rice that blew me away!! Each bite of rice freshened up my whole palate and balanced with the fish excellently. My partner in crime ordered his usual NY strip (I'm trying to get him to eat other stuff, people. I really am!) and he loved it. His steak was cooked just right and was paired with asparagus and potato wedges draped with Gorgonzola cheese. The potato wedges were not "awesome", sad to say. They were heavy, greasy things that weighed down the rest of the plate. But the steamed asparagus was scrumptious.
Lastly (and this was all me because the hubster couldn't eat anymore...pansy) I got the dessert shooters. Yes, I said "shooters" as in PLURAL, so what? I had the apple bread pudding and the strawberry cheesecake. The cheesecake shooter was delish. The strawberries were fresh and the cheesecake part wasn't too heavy. The apple bread pudding... well.... I have to say... heavenly!!! I make a pretty mean traditional New Orleans bread pudding and this apple alternative had me rolling my eyes... MMM MMM good....
So, in long, I was extremely pleased with my Gordon Biersch experience. We will most definitely be eating here again! The only drawback (and I guess this is typical of brewery type places) was that it was a bit loud. From the appearance of the restaurant, linen tablecloths, waiters in ties and black slacks, and the prices... I guess I expected a more intimate evening. Oh well, next time I'll be prepared. :) -
Review from Steve R.
1/4/2010
First visit and was dismal.
We were basically ignored once our food order went in because the waiter didn't know how to use the "cash register" to put the order in and had a serious discussion with another waiter on how to operate the machine.
Every course seemed rushed on top of the other and this was only at 8 PM at night. From the drinks to the final meal we felt like we were being pushed out the door. Not a pleasant dining experience at all.
A disappointing 2 * experience.Listed in: Ah Broomfield
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Review from Miranda A.
Littleton, CO
5/27/2011
The atmosphere seemed nice and the hostess was very accommodating to our table request for the patio. At first, our server was very prompt and brought us our drinks right away. He asked if we needed a bit more time to decide on our meals (we did) and then he disappeared for about 20 minutes.
The service got worse. We had to ask another server, twice, to find our server for us. When we asked the other server she was very rude and kind of snapped at us.
The food was okay, but certainly NOT worth the prices! The best part of the meal was their dipping sauce for the sampler appetizer. The beer, however, was pretty good and if it wasn't for the horrible service, I would return just to have a couple of beers.
When it came time for our bill, which we asked to be split at the BEGINNING of our dining experience, we discovered it was all together. Asked our server to split it up, which he did, but not without errors.
The next week, after the charges had cleared the bank, I discovered I had been charged FOUR TIMES for my meal.
Never, ever going back. Worst dining experience I've ever had. -
Review from Maria B.
Denver, CO
6/3/2010
Excellent Kobe burger and garlic fries!!!
Good service and great atmosphere. -
Review from Peter M.
2/24/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Here's what I love about Gordon Biersch:
It's a brewery. That means that whether it's lunch or dinner, if your boss is treating, it's practically mandatory to have a beer or three.
Here's what I like:
Decent American fanfare as far as the food goes. It's a decent place to meet a client or friend for a bite of lunch.
Here's what I hate:
Tax and spend lefties with their hands in my pocket who cram socialism down my throat re-branded as hope & change, all the while damaging the institutions of capitalism that have made this country great. Didn't find that at Gordon Biersch, though... Just good beer and decent grub. -
Review from Jessica J.
Aurora, CO
A trip up north on Saturday took us to Flatirons Mall and looking for some eats! We ended up at Gordon Biersch since we are beer people and where else would we go, but the brewery :)
At any rate, it was an early-ish dinner and the place was quiet (well until a party of 15+ came in). The huge bar area was peppered with various March Madness fans, but it was a pretty calm group overall. We were seated at a nice booth in the dining area facing the brew room. It was a easy going casual environment. Our server was a little slow, but seemed to get better as the night went on (or maybe the beer made her seem better). We had a couple of entrees, beers and shared a dessert. The beer was great. I had the Hefewiezen with nice banana undertones. The food was good, basic fare. Although, the garlic fries were out of this world (far better than the Tilted Kilt).
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Review from Amanda W.
Boulder, CO
4/2/2007
Gordon Biersch is not usually our evening destination but a nice place to get good food fast before going to the movie theatre next door. They are usually very good about getting us out the door quickly when we tell them what we're up to.
They serve lots of good old traditional American comfort food (meatloaf, burgers, pizzas, BBQ, several varieties of mashed potatoes) as well as a few more exotic favorites (Stir fry, jambalaya, cajun pasta, pecan crusted salmon). They have huge salads that are fresh and flavorful. The food is not bad but you're not gonna be salivating about it in your sleep either.
Since, I'm not a beer drinker I can't really comment on the brews, but they have 6 different German varieties that they brew on location. If you're like me, and prefer a marg or a martini, you won't be left in the cold here; they have a wide selection of yummy mixed drinks.
GB has two large patios that are very pleasant in the summer and great for watching folks stroll the mall. The western patio also has giant fire pits, which are kind of amusing. -
Review from Pashley C.
Boulder, CO
2/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Close to the movies but inconsistent food quality and over-priced. First visit we ate in the Bar and had a good time. Second visit we ate in the dining area with poor service, disappointing food and flat drinks :0( we won't be back. Bloom is nearby and a better choice for dinner and a movie.
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Review from shawn f.
Chicago, IL
3/16/2011
Excellent food, good beer, and knowledgable, friendly, tactful staff. I've had an extremely pleasant time here each time I come.
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Review from Bob B.
Longmont, CO
2/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great food, beer, and service!
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Review from Alvaro T.
Denver, CO
10/8/2010 1 Check-in Here
This place is consistently good whenever I've gone and whichever site I've been to. The bang for the buck (value) is not as good as it could be considering the price of the food and beer, but it's good nonetheless for a chain. The location in Broomfield is convenient if you are shopping or catching a movie. I always get the blackened mahi sandwich with garlic fries and a beer... a winning combo.
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Review from Annie B.
1/26/2009
I've eaten here several times since the place opened and I'm a huge fan of their garlic fries and their drinks. However, every time I've actually ordered food, it's been below acceptable. I had a chicken salad once where the chicken tasted like cardboard as if it sat under a heat lamp all day. Last time I was there, we could see our food sitting under the heat lamp as our waiter ignored us and our waiting food. By the time we finally got our food, some of it was cold, some of it was ruined from the heat lamp (it's murder on ravioli) and my potatoes were bland because they forgot the sauce. There was something wrong with every plate brought to the table. I recommend you only swing by here to sit in the bar, share a plate of garlic fries with a friend and have a martini. Don't bother with the rest.
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Review from jay b.
Denver, CO
7/14/2009
Unfortunately one of the few options near my work. The beers are pretty good, but out of 4 or so visits, about half have consisted of really poorly prepared food (..ick) and/or amateurish-at-best service.
