Bull Valley Roadhouse

Name: Bull Valley Roadhouse
Address: 14 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa, CA, United States, 94569
Telephone: (510) 787-1135
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (2956)

$50 and over

American

14 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa, CA 94569

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 17 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
(510) 787-1135
Website
http://www.bullvalleyroadhouse.com/
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!

Location
14 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa, CA 94569
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

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Popular dishes

CAULIFLOWER SOUP
brown butter croutons, citrus crema, radish sprouts
- Small$12.00
- Large$17.00
LITTLE GEM CAESAR$18.00
garlic croutons, parmesan, boquerones
ARUGULA SALAD$17.00
apple pear, blood orange, almond, ricotta salata, balsamic
ROASTED BEETS$18.00
avocado crema, frisée, citrus, radish, goat cheese, lotus root
ROAST BONE MARROW$24.00
grilled bread, blistered cherry tomato, fine herbs

Entrée

POTATO GNOCCHI$28.00
wild mushrooms, squash, beet greens, sage butter
NORWEGIAN HALIBUT$42.00
harissa puree, sunburst squash, chanterelles, turnips, chive & lemon oil
GRILLED MT. LASSEN TROUT$46.00
romesco, grilled asparagus, salsa verde
FRIED HALF CHICKEN$32.00
jalapeño cornbread, coleslaw, pickles
- port costa honey$4.00
SMOKED BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP$48.00
anson mills grits, braised apple-cabbage, bacon jus
BRAISED SHORT RIB$50.00
kabocha squash, roasted winter vegetables, black trumpet mushroom, balsamic demi-glace
**CREEKSTONE RIBEYE$58.00
green garlic mashed potato, baby broccolini, cauliflower, demi-glace, spring onion
TEXAS CHOPPED BRISKET SANDWICH$24.00
onions, pickles, mixed greens

Side

GRILLED BROCCOLINI$14.00
citrus, chili flake, parmesan
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS$13.00
calabrian chili vinaigrette
MACARONI & CHEESE$14.00
cheddar, monterey jack, hatch chili, herbed bread crumb
ANSON MILLS HERITAGE GRITS$12.00
white cheddar, scallion
SWEET PIMENTÓN FRIES$12.00
smoked ketchup

What 2,956 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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Bull Valley Roadhouse in Port Costa offers a "wonderful, truly eclectic setting" and an "amazing experience" with delicious food, creative cocktails, and attentive service. Guests love the historic charm and unique ambiance. Despite some comments on pricing, many praise the "fantastic service" and "inspired menu," making it a cherished destination.

2,956 Reviews

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Dianca
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for Father’s Day because we heard good things from lots of friends! Great service and food came quickly!! Small menu and good portions!
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Missy
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Great niche ambiance in a must try destination. My only issue is they were out of 50% of the menu when we tried to order. Food took forever to come out and the amazing, thought provoking drinks took FOREVER to come out. I am assuming maybe they were understaffed. I would go back but I would just plan on being there awhile.
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Leanetta
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This wasn't our first time, but the first time for lunch. The menu was limited and very different from the dinner menu. The food was good, the restaurant was crowded, as it was Father's day. The service was slow and yet it was good. Bull Valley Roadhouse is an eclectic experience at a higher price point, yet it's unusual enough to make one keep going back. The bar is exceptional with its "bitters"and unique drink selections. This restaurant will stay on my "to do" list every sfo often.
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Vanessa
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place, will come back. Food is delicious
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Pre pandemic we used to go a lot. It was very good, the food and the service and they have the option of family style meals meaning we can order just one or two options and the whole family share. That is gone and probably the restaurant has a new owner. Things are very different now. They have a menu that looks pretentious because it doesn’t delivered what it promises specially that the prices are so high that you would expect top notch food. My husband and my friend both ordered the fry chicken and it was overcooked very dark looking, the seasoning was ok but nothing special, the corn bread was the only good thing, it was delicious. The husband of my friend asked for the brisket sandwich and the whole thing looks lame with a bread that looked from a hamburger place, also my friend said nothing special. I ordered the Halibut because it was local and I like fish and it was very good, well cooked and seasoning but so an small piece and came with a side of three asparagus, yes, three what take me to my next comment, only one side in the entree, a little one and for $45 I would expect two at least. Yes you can order sides apart and also they charge you for the bread and the butter so overall the whole experience was mediocre and dissatisfying. The restaurant has a history, the building has its glamour if you love vintage ( circa 1897) as I do but across the street in Fridays and Saturday nights you have good steaks and lobster at the Warehouse. The waiter looked busy because she wasn’t much into our table or if we need something else I think she asked only one time. I didn’t have the vibe that she was happy waiting tables, she looks like she would have preferred doing something else, she wasn’t into it and it showed. I understand it had been difficult for businesses after the pandemic so I try to be the more objective possible. Definitely things has to change, maybe it is not a person who owns the restaurant but a corporation because that it’s how it felt, anonymity.
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Kasie
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bull Valley never disappoints!! We were blown away by the fantastic service and meals we enjoyed.
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Luz VIP
San Francisco Bay Area56 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our son’s college graduation with family. Loved the meals and outdoor setting. Beautiful weather F80s too! TY!
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Eric
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I really like the ambience. The food was very good. I would go back in the future.
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DE
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place in Port Costa, an eclectic little town time forgot. The food was good. The service was excellent as was the ambience. The prices were very high for what we received. It’s definitely a place to do something occasionally, that is different.
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Ruth
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for Sunday brunch. Outdoor space is very nice on a warmer day. The roasted brussels sprouts with calabrian chile vinaigrette was a big favorite and the food was delicious. Only a minor comment from one of our party that the pulled pork had a few inedible pieces, but otherwise the sandwich was good. The young water server was very friendly and nice; the waiter provided good service.
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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 4.7 stars by 2956 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 18, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

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

Website
http://www.bullvalleyroadhouse.com/
Phone number
(510) 787-1135
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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Bull Valley Roadhouse

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

50 San Francisco Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

NORWEGIAN HALIBUT

FRIED HALF CHICKEN

ARUGULA SALAD

Snack

MIXED OLIVES$7.00

DEVILED EGGS$12.00

ARANCINI$12.00

FRIED LOUISIANA ROCK SHRIMP$17.00

Appetizer

CAULIFLOWER SOUP

LITTLE GEM CAESAR$18.00

ARUGULA SALAD$17.00

ROASTED BEETS$18.00

ROAST BONE MARROW$24.00

Entrée

POTATO GNOCCHI$28.00

NORWEGIAN HALIBUT$42.00

GRILLED MT. LASSEN TROUT$46.00

FRIED HALF CHICKEN$32.00

SMOKED BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP$48.00

BRAISED SHORT RIB$50.00

**CREEKSTONE RIBEYE$58.00

TEXAS CHOPPED BRISKET SANDWICH$24.00

Side

GRILLED BROCCOLINI$14.00

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS$13.00

MACARONI & CHEESE$14.00

ANSON MILLS HERITAGE GRITS$12.00

SWEET PIMENTÓN FRIES$12.00

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