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Bull Valley Roadhouse, Port Costa, CA

Bull Valley Roadhouse

4.8 (2945)
$50 and over
American
14 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa, CA 94569

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Old Country Road meets Bay Area Farmer's Market. Enjoy unforgettable dinner and drinks at the renowned Bull Valley Roadhouse, featuring elegantly hearty American dishes and expertly prepared cocktails in an old world atmosphere. Located in the picturesque town of Port Costa, BVR is a magical and convenient getaway, discovered and influenced by its community. The establishment has operated as a restaurant and bar since 1964, opening in October of 2012 under new leadership.

We accept online reservations for parties of 14 or fewer guests on Weds-Fri 5-9pm, Sat 12-9pm, and Sunday 11am-8pm. For parties of 15+ email events@bullvalleyroadhouse.com

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Griffith
  • Catering
    Please email events@bullvalleyroadhouse.com with your request and we will work with you to make your special occasion great.
  • Private party facilities
    Have your private event for 15 or more guests in our historic restaurant full of Victorian charm and Old West history. Between our oak-paneled dining room, grand wooden bar and outdoor patio under a canopy of walnuts, we are ready to host the perfect event with a full range of service, drink and famously delicious food!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Port Costa
  • Cross street
    End of Road
  • Parking details
    Parking in Port Costa's (unpaved) lot at the end of Canyon Lake Drive.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,945 people are saying

Bull Valley Roadhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Best Ambiance

  • East Bay

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bull Valley Roadhouse offers "fantastic service and ambiance" with a "creative cocktail list", making it a top choice for special occasions. The "historic and charming" setting complements the "delicious food", although some reviewers note high prices. It's a "true gem" with "amazing handcrafted cocktails" and an "eclectic decor" that makes it worth the drive.

2,945 Reviews
  1. Chris VIP

    San Francisco25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Roadhouse is in an old building in Port Costa; a funky place. Parking is in a dirt lot. Okay when it has not been raining. So far, doesn''t sound so good, right? BUT, don't let that put you off because the FOOD was excellent and seasonal. The service was very-very good, and they knew their items/products. Innovative cocktails. Short but good wine list, and the staff can guide you about it too. We will be back!!

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  2. Molly

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bull Valley Roadhouse is a fun delicious destination restaurant! We had a great time and will definitely return!

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  3. Ken

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Bull Valley, the cocktails, appetizers and entrees are all 5star. Service and ambiance is fantastic.

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  4. Peter

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the town and the restaurant! We will continue going back.

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  5. steven

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food Friendly staff great service will be back

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  6. Joel

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, unpretentious but professional, very good food, great atmosphere. My new favorite special occasion restaurant.

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  7. Dennis VIP

    Hawaii11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first visit for a date night and we loved it. Service, food, and vibe were all outstanding. There is a really nice antique shop next door that is open to browse in after dinner. Very fun evening. We will be back!

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  8. Summer

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love every bite and sip. Thank you for an amazing experience!

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  9. Christopher VIP

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing vegetarian meal, delicious drinks and wine, wonderful service.

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  10. Solomon

    San Francisco10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great but the hostess Sat us at the worse table. It was a 6 pm reservation, the main dining room was 85% empty. First she offered us a booth at an 8 top in the back. My wife and I are older so we asked for a table with actual chairs instead of a bench seat with a straight back. So she moved us to a tiny table where my seat encroached on a main thoroughfare between the bar and kitchen. There were great tables next to and near the window, when we left at 7 were still empty. I guess I should have spoke up about the second table she offered but I didn’t want to embarrass my wife by complaining too much. Sounds stupid but my overall experience would have been 5 stars if the hostess had been more focused on us getting a better table than managing whatever factors drove her to giving us objectively the worse table.

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FAQs

Bull Valley Roadhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 787-1135.

Bull Valley Roadhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 2945 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Bull Valley Roadhouse

14 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa, CA 94569

Additional information

  • Cross street
    End of Road
  • Neighborhood
    Port Costa
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking in Port Costa's (unpaved) lot at the end of Canyon Lake Drive.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Griffith
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please email events@bullvalleyroadhouse.com with your request and we will work with you to make your special occasion great.
  • Private party facilities
    Have your private event for 15 or more guests in our historic restaurant full of Victorian charm and Old West history. Between our oak-paneled dining room, grand wooden bar and outdoor patio under a canopy of walnuts, we are ready to host the perfect event with a full range of service, drink and famously delicious food!
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