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Palooza Brewery & Gastropub, Kenwood, CA

Palooza Brewery & Gastropub

4.2
4.2
148 Reviews
$30 and under
American
We are open for INDOOR DINING, covered and heated PATIO DINING and CURB SIDE PICK UP.
fresh ingredients We serve handcrafted high end pub food, all fresh and made to order. our cocktails are made with handcrafted fresh ingredients. We have house brewed craft beer and serve hyper local wines. Palooza is a neighborhood gathering place, were everyone is welcome. We are surrounded by local wineries, hiking trails and local Mount Hood Regional Park, Jack London State Historic Park and beautiful Sonoma Valley vineyards. Indoor reservations are not guaranteed. For takeout, call: (707) 833-4000. We are offering a touch free curbside pick up option.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 833-4000 ext. 1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Tyler
  • Catering
    We cater events of any size or style. Below are some of our more popular options, but we can tailor any menu for any size event to make your special occasion absolutely perfect. We have a hot dog cart, Paella pans, whole roasted hogs, and several other catering option. Let use help design your event!
  • Private party facilities
    We have two areas for private parties our upstairs loft can be reserved for parties 15 to 25 with family style dinning, buffet or plated service there is a tv pool table and bar with capability of serving four draft beers.Our out side patio can be rented for parties of 25 to 75 people. You can choose from our current menu or create you own private party. Service can be plated, family style or buffet,
  • Private party contact
    for patties of 10 or more: (707) 833-4000
  • Neighborhood
    Kenwood
  • Cross street
    Coffin Lane
  • Parking details
    We have a large parking lot in front and a smaller overflow parking lot on the west side of the building.
  • Entertainment
    There is a lot to do at Palooza Brewery & Gastropub! Daily ping pong, weekly tournaments on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Dart boards and a pool table. Check out our kid and dog friendly patio, and the giant jenga.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

148 Reviews
  1. jenniferb

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food—casual atmosphere

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  2. Pammiecats

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A new refreshed menu, some old, some new. Outstanding. Our waiter was excellente. Usually order to go but went with friends and had a fabulous time.

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  3. JimM

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The food was good the service was very good. Not our first time there.

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  4. AmyG

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food & service were great! Glad we got a chance to try this place!

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  5. JamesR

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Very pleasant casual dining spot in Kenwood. I had the Southwestern Chicken Salad, my date had a pulled pork sandwich. We were both pleased with our meals. It was a Saturday evening and they had live music on the patio. We opted for an indoor table to limit the noise. It wasn’t the quiet, romantic dinner I’d hoped for but it was fine.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our meal. We had the beer flight truffle fries beet salad and cheesecake. Relaxing dinner out on the patio.

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  7. YanaS

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall3food1service3ambience4
    Food was not good and definitely over priced. The $18 hummus plate was one falafel ball cut in 4 and a portion of the most bland hummus I’ve ever tasted. Could not even finish it. Also got a burger and Cesar salad which were lackluster, to say the least. Service was very slow. Spent well over $100 for 2 and left hungry and disappointed l.

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  8. SoCoWino

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The place was full and lively on a Friday night - we ordered some beers and appetizers, dinner. Beers came out quickly, but I would have liked a larger selection. The ahi tuna appetizer was AWESOME - a good portion and high quality fish. I saw a number of pizzas and some tacos walk by our table that looked delicious - I'll def. have to come back to try more items.

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  9. CarrollC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Very casual and comfortable. Great beers..and wine list. Large servings of the meals.. Great waitress!

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  10. Onolicious

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience2
    it was a very hot evening so it would hard to get an excellent reveiw. service seemed disinterested. not much of a friendly vibe. food was good but not excellent. prices were fair.

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  11. JaniceW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Service was friendly and efficient. My husband's burger, fries, and beer were good although nothing special. My dinner salad was just lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber with half a dozen grilled shrimp. It could have been so much more interesting and was way over-priced at $22. Also, I didn't appreciate having to pick out pieces of wilted lettuce and over-ripe tomatoes. The cast iron cookie with ice cream was, again, good but nothing special.

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  12. CarolL

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delish. I fun find and something for everyone.

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  13. ItalianWay

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was really great

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Overall very nice. We were seated outside and there a lot of flies which we did not like. The food was very good and the service was excellent.

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  15. GRita

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server Jackie was amazing!

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  16. GregM

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Sad to say the menu has changed. The portions are notably smaller and the prices are higher. The food was mediocre at best.

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  17. UrsulaR

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We ordered the grilled cauliflower, hamburger, and two pizzas. All of the food, with the exception of our meat lover's pizza, were pretty good. We had to send our pizza back because it was not cooked all the way...this was in addition to waiting at least 10 additional minutes while one of our party had been served already. They returned the pizza back to us with burnt edges and still uncooked dough. Not sure what happened with the pizza oven or perhaps a new cook...hopefully it will be better next time.

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  18. LauraL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Father’s Day

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  19. TomL

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Great food -- especially for a Gastropub. Very friendly service.

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  20. TahoeJohn

    Tahoe

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Palooza is great pub food, ideal lunch spot when wine tasting through Kenwood or Glen Ellen region. We have lunched here often and have not been disappointed.

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  21. beachball1

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We guess we were that table where everything goes wrong- way too many mishaps( unwashed table,sticky silverware) , send backs (raw fries, wrong drink order…). The online menu is not what is really offered. Very disappointing to have gone for grilled cheese, Brussels and lobster Mac n cheese - none of our picks were available, nor was there pizza - yikes - hope you can turn the place around -

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  22. TaylorB

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was very fresh and well presented. Both the beet salad and the tuna poke possessed a lovely mingling of flavors. I highly recommend Palooza.

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  23. Lynwood

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was yummy as always! Great staff!

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  24. KateL

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Really friendly staff. We will be back!

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  25. ThomasO

    St. Louis

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Great service, huge portions and good vibe.

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  26. LittleGirlEats

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food options, friendly service, casual dining

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  27. Marcia

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently good service and delish food and beverages! Great patio. Palooza never disappoints. Our go to for a nice night out

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. We’ll definitely be back!!!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Server was great. Food was good, a few items I would not order again. Already decided to try pizza and a burger next time:)

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  30. Zozomama

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great place! Definitely going back.

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  31. PaulB

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Always consistent and very good.

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  32. kate

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the portion sizes were healthy (enough to eat until satisfied, plus a little extra). We had a reservation for brunch, and I’m glad we made that reservation. I’d definitely recommend eating here!

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  33. terrih

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great place to meet friends and listen to music!

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  34. LocalGal

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The service was good, parking was easy, outdoor patio was nice on an almost-spring day (with a patio heater). The food was ok, but not outstanding.

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  35. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    49ers Game!!

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  36. rgodinez

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    During the height of the pandemic the service was off but understandably so. However things back and the service is better than EVER and so is the food. A wide variety of items on the menu so there's something for everyone. Short ribs with polenta, ruben, Chicago dog, Brussels sprouts, and shrimp chowder...all OUTSTANDING!

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  37. Rick

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great menu selection and everything is always very tasty. Full bar. Staff is extremely personable friendly and attentive

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  38. IloveItalianfood

    San Francisco

    76 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2021

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Indoor dining area chilly with draft every time a door opened. Staff courteous, friendly and helpful. Metal chairs scraping against concrete floors annoying. Wife had a spinach salad but stems were still on spinach. Should’ve been destemmed.

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  39. CP71

    San Francisco

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We are glad they are doing indoor service . Delicious burgers and sandwiches. Nice service , happy employees, good quality food

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    All at the table enjoyed their selections! The fish tacos were wonderful. The service was great, too.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Palooza Brewery & Gastropub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 833-4000 ext. 1.

Palooza Brewery & Gastropub is rated 4.2 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Palooza Brewery & Gastropub

8910 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood, CA 95452

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Coffin Lane
  • Neighborhood
    Kenwood
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a large parking lot in front and a smaller overflow parking lot on the west side of the building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Tyler
  • Entertainment
    There is a lot to do at Palooza Brewery & Gastropub! Daily ping pong, weekly tournaments on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Dart boards and a pool table. Check out our kid and dog friendly patio, and the giant jenga.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (707) 833-4000 ext. 1
  • Catering
    We cater events of any size or style. Below are some of our more popular options, but we can tailor any menu for any size event to make your special occasion absolutely perfect. We have a hot dog cart, Paella pans, whole roasted hogs, and several other catering option. Let use help design your event!
  • Private party facilities
    We have two areas for private parties our upstairs loft can be reserved for parties 15 to 25 with family style dinning, buffet or plated service there is a tv pool table and bar with capability of serving four draft beers.Our out side patio can be rented for parties of 25 to 75 people. You can choose from our current menu or create you own private party. Service can be plated, family style or buffet,
  • Private party contact
    for patties of 10 or more: (707) 833-4000
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