Elevation 66 Brewing Company

Lovely place to hang out with friends. Great beer and lovely food. We shared: - burger - Ruben sando - Cuban sando - crab cakes We paired our meals with different sides too. Food was lovely. Service was friendly and warm. Can't think of a better reason to come back. Lovely time in El Cerrito.

Food and beer were both good but not great! Really enjoyed their red ale but didn't care much for the rest of the beers. We had the chicken sandwich and pork sliders. Really great presentation but falls short on flavor. I liked this place, nice casual place to hang out and grab a bite.

We stumbled into this restaurant by chance and couldn’t believe how good it was. From the moment we walked in, the service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming—we felt right at home. The food was outstanding. We ordered the chicken wings, Brussels sprouts, and onion rings, and all three were seriously top notch. The wings were juicy and perfectly seasoned, the Brussels were crispy with great flavor, and the onion rings were golden, crunchy, and not greasy. You can really taste the attention to quality and detail in every bite. They also have a great selection of wine and local craft beer, which paired perfectly with the food. It’s clear this is a spot that takes pride in both its menu and its atmosphere. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a restaurant with excellent food, great drinks, and fantastic service. Whether you’re just passing through or a local, this is the kind of place you’ll want to come back to again and again

The Eat Bay IPA has been consistently good since they opened. Same for the other house-made beers, and the rotating guest beers usually offer good options. I hadn't eaten here in a while and was very happy the kitchen is creating really good food. Over the years, the kitchen staff, chef, and menu have seen numerous changes. The specials - salad, grilled cheese - are solid options, and everything is good with crispy fries and house-made potato chips.

A nice chill social spot. Size is on the smaller side but is spacious. The beer selection houses in house beers and guest beers on a board. Ordered a few appetizers. The crab cake was very refreshing and tasty. Loaded home fries was pretty filling. The brussel sprouts was a tad bit salty, and the addition of bleu cheese could of been probably best without, but to each their own. The brussel sprouts in this instance was not served whole, but more like a diced and minced salad. The beer choices are solid, I would go back again for a few drinks.

Walked on Saturday early afternoon because I Google a place to eat after a workout. Big mistake, the place smells awful and the table was sticky. The waiter's breath was very strong , like he was drinking for days. He brought the utensils on his bear hand without any king of care of touching them were you was supposed to put it on your mouth. I'm not a drinker so maybe it's a place suit to have a good beer, I dont know , but definitely not to eat unless you would hold you breath and breathe through your mouth.

Amazing food, service, and vibes! The beer is delicious. The burger is awesome!

Great food, fresh and well-prepared! Great service! Our waiter couldn't have been better--or nicer. He was a true professional--attentive and responsive!

We used to frequent E66 pre-pandemic. The food was superb and the beer delicious. Then the pandemic. Our habits changed and we haven't been back for (probably) years. This afternoon we dropped in on a whim. Stephen greeted us from the bar - so friendly and welcoming! He was attentive but not overbearing and his recommendations were spot on. My husband got the fried chicken sandwich and I ordered fish tacos. Both were delicious! The ambiance was chill - music from late 70s and 80s was enjoyable. We will definitely be back! It's so nice to have a local EC hangout with amazing food and beer *and* pleasant folks like Stephen. We are so fortunate!!

My husband and I found this place when we were out this way we looked up places to eat! We came across this one and it sounded like it may be just want we were looking for. It's a small-ish place with a single waiter and what seemed like a single chef in the back. We ordered the burger, onion rings and chicken sandwich. All were pretty mediocre and to be honest we wished we just would have gotten wings. The burger didn't have much in the way of seasoning and neither did the chicken sandwich. Unfortunately the onion rings tasted like batter and when I asked for ranch they just dumped what tasted like great value ranch into a plastic cup. We were not at all impressed. I ordered a Coke and the server brought out a can of coke and a cup of ice. Very disappointing but I guess my expectations were a little too high for a brew company. The place was really quiet for it to be a bar type setting with a few what seemed like local guys there to be on their computers (maybe working- not sure) or drinking a beer silently watching the game that was on. Truth be told we won't be back.

Only giving 2 stars because the service was nice. Macaroni and cheese was not good at all. No flavor whatsoever. The dish was also cold. Brussels sprouts looked burnt and has way too much chili in them also cold. The wings were warm and eatable but completely bland. I do not recommend at all. The only reason I didn't take the food back is because I am visiting from out of town and don't have my own car to drive back.

Really relaxed taproom with friendly service from the bar. The food menu is surprising with bleu cheese and balsamic reduction in multiple dishes. The onion rings with BBQ sauce is a go-to every time we come here. Limited draft selection since it is a small place, but it ranges from light to hoppy to dark, plus a couple of guest drafts and cider on tap. There's a couple TVs so you can watch sports while you're here

Billy Ray greeted me right away. And after looking at the menu I know I'm gonna come back more prepared next time period I can't believe it has been so long since my last review but now I remember why I liked it here so much. I just took a new look at the menu that they have which I'm posting with this and it looks delicious I want to try the cubano and the Rubin sandwich H you. I am chopping at the bed for it. And the fries that came by looked delicious and crispy outside with creamy insides I'm ready. Growlers and their own beer is offered for take out and the kitchen does serve up quite a array of food. There's not a lot of seating outside but there's plenty inside. I tasted the ramble tample red, The East Bay IPA, and the 2 Rivers Yusu Cider. All delish. I settled down with the BaysidedIPA. From what I could see on draft they had 7 ales and one cider. Sadly I have to cut myself off after one beer because I'm driving. Great access, lots of tables, handicap friendly, and welcoming welcoming staff. Parking can be a little tight so you have to keep your eye open as you get close and they're just past the theater on the right. Don't blink you might miss the sign. I said I'd return I did. But next time I'm gonna return much sooner bring my wife as I promised in the last review and have those sandwiches.

Great food and fantastic beer made in house. Also great selection of local handmade beers.

The brewery was very clean and we loved the aesthetic of the restaurant. I came to meet my friend who I hadn't seen all summer. The service was excellent. We loved our food and had a great time. Give this small business some love.

Lovely place to hang out with friends. Great beer and lovely food. We shared: - burger - Ruben sando - Cuban sando - crab cakes We paired our meals with different sides too. Food was lovely. Service was friendly and warm. Can't think of a better reason to come back. Lovely time in El Cerrito.

downhill... I have been here a number of times over the years,both before and after covid. It was a lot more lively in the past, now it just seems lackluster. I walked in an considered just leaving, was told I could sit anywhere. I had looked at the menu in the window so I knew what I wanted, just placed my order. I looked over and saw the floor beneath the next table had not been swept in a long time. Dust and bit of old food were scattered across the basement area. I just was like, "Oh. I shouldn't have come in". But my order was already in. Anyway, my food came, it was a cheeseburger, fries and one non-alcoholic beverage. The total was over $30. The cheeseburger has no condiments on it. (Later I saw that they have bottles of mustard on the kitchen counter) When the server picked up my order, I witnessed an exchange between her and one of the men in back. It looked like they were disputing something, and at the end he just shook his head and smirked, then threw a towel over one shoulder and walked off I had requested the fries with no seasoning, just salt. They came covered in red dust. As the server put down the plate, she said the kitchen tells me that is just salt, and then walked away. Like....? It was extremely annoying to me that this restaurant is charging $6.50 for fries and cant manage a simple request. I tried to eat around it and just gave up after a couple tries. I ate the burger and then sat there thinking about the choices I made in life, that had led to this bad lunch. As she came to clear the plate, she said how was everything. I said I didnt like the fries. And she said "did you want another side instead?" I pointed out that the meal was over. I had been there for probably a half hour at this point. The whole experience was just not good, vibe sucked, food sucked, hygiene sucked, and I would never recommend or visit this place in the future.

The food was a 4. I ordered fish & chips, and Honey Spicy wings. The fish was a 2. The batter to fish ratio was off because the batter was thick. It did arrive with crispy ends, but the batter across most of the fish was softer (not mushy just softer) than the ends. It was also visually oily when handling so much so that I could see the oil secrete from the batter. There wasn't much ventilation in the container so there was some condensation insider the container. The batter had a mild flavor, but was complimented by the well seasoned fries. The fries, again, were well seasoned and cooked somewhat to my liking. The condensation in the container may have soften them a bit. They were definitely the best part of the fish & chip duo: a solid 3.5. I wouldn't order the fish again, but I'd definitely include the fries as the side of another dish. The chicken was the best part of my entire order. Again, the container was poorly ventilated resulting in some condensation and softening of the skin. The flavor was fantastic. I will definitely order this 4 star chicken again. This restaurant is definitely worth trying. If not for the fish and packaging, I'd be able to give a higher star value.

I ate here on the evening after the Super Bowl - which was maybe my mistake - and although the service was good and the food was delicious, within 24 hours I was so, so, SO sick that I couldn't eat for a week, ended up in the ER, and even four months later I have lingering gastrointestinal issues. All I can say is, stay away from the coleslaw.

We have come here twice in the past couple on months, both times after seeing "Barbie" at the Cerrito Theater that is just next door. On both occasions, Brian was working by himself, but he was in the zone and his hustle was fast but friendly. Despite the open space and hard surfaces, the background noise was not oppressive to conversation as in so many other pub-style eateries. For that, my wife and I are deeply grateful as we don't enjoy having to shout at each other in order to be heard, and especially when we're sitting so close. The Scotch Ale, which was the strongest item on tap, proved to be a superb choice. It's very dark brown color belied the softness of the flavor. It seemed as if it might hit you the way that a stout does, with that storm-laden wall of chocolate and bitters. While there was initial cloudburst of darkness, the shadow quickly passed and gave way to a golden glow, much like the sun coming out to clear the air and make the droplets in the meadow sparkle. I have a tendency to wax rhapsodic when it comes to great beer, but hey, it's great beer! I think that deserves a sonnet or two! We split two starters, the Fried Brussel Sprouts and the Onion Rings. Both were excellent. The Fried Brussel Sprouts were blackened just enough for that smoky flavor, but not so much to make that the only flavor. The Onion rings, as before, were crunchy outside and soft inside, and not shiny with oil at all. They also came with small cups of BBQ sauce and ketchup for dipping. We didn't want to risk a second round of the Scotch Ale even though we were walking home, but as we didn't get entrees, Brian was deftly able to steer us toward the Dessert menu, and that turned out to be a welcome detour. The Italian Lemon Cream Cake, OMG. A perfect dessert for us! Not cloyingly sweet, tart but mellow lemon flavor, and the cake was very light while also feeling substantial. We usually don't have room for dessert, so this a delightful diversion! The attached picture shows the Summer Salad, Fried Brussel Sprouts and Onion Rings that we ordered on our last visit about a month ago! One last thing, as Brian was getting the Italian Lemon Cream Cake for us, he passed by the table and took my empty glass, I assumed to the kitchen for washing. But, he brought it back to me and had poured a little more of the Scotch Ale into it so that my wife and I could still have some as we dove into our dessert. A simple but deeply appreciated gesture that will never be forgotten! Thank you SO much, Brian! We will be back, and we will spread the word in the meantime!

This place has definitely gone downhill. The food is inedible and overpriced. The service was slow even though we were the only people in the place on a Saturday afternoon besides a couple of people at the bar. The place is dirty, run down, and the server was an A hole.

This used to be a very good place. Maybe just today the owners and had a bad day. When we arrive every table is empty yet owner challenges us because we want to six at 2 tables as we have party of 6. Burgers overcooked. Sent back and still done wrong. Cold fries. The cook looked like a 16 year old and untrained yet owners left him on his own (felt sorry for him). Also hallway to bathroom a mess. Trash and smelly. 2 stars because beer was good.

The last time I ordered to pickup they had missed the order thus didn't start making it until I showed up. This time I get an email saying I should contact the restaurant because the business didn't confirm the order. When I called to inquire about it I was rudely told he just put the order in and "I have other customers ". When I arrived to pick it up I saw a gentleman standing next to the kitchen. After being ignored for over 5 minutes I caught the gentlemans eye and said I was there to pick up an order. I was told, extremely rudely, yeah I'm getting it. Too many similar experiences there, won't be back. Also, too many other restaurants in the area with better, way less expensive burgers to treat people that way.

We went there for a bit, supported them through Covid. Went there a couple months ago, we think it was the owner that was served us in the past and that day. He was a bit stand off but then he came over and was friendly. (Mind you he serviced us in the past) . We went there today for food and a beer , the same guy would keep looking at us and when I would catch him looking, I would try to acknowledge him for a sign of recognition, every time he would look away. When we were leaving I asked him if he remembered us , he was rude in his response. We will not return and spend our money or support rudeness. If someone could explain what the owner looks like, it would be helpful. To many places to support that support us. We really like "The Backyard " on Cutting Boulevard in Richmond, great food and staff.

Geez, I don't enjoy writing these kinds of reviews, this review is for the food. It was not worth the price. I have been in the industry and have a business. Kinda bad practice to serve this. Just maybe bring your own food in if you drink here.

I was hopeful to find a casual, family-friendly spot for us. It was family-friendly, and the service was great. But the food was really pretty bad. There was something off about everything we had - my spouse was even relieved when he bit into bones in the fish and chips so that he knew it was real fish. They say there is a "kids" menu and you can order anything off the menu and it will be a smaller portion and cheaper. My two year old ordered the Mac n cheese for himself (which he did not eat because it was really pretty gross) and they brought a full portion for full price, I guess bc we didn't specify but I would assume that a two year old ordering would have made that obvious. Burger tasted weird, was dry. Fries were fine. Also, it was oddly empty on a Saturday and one of the two people drinking at the bar was staff.

This place does not want customers. We were craving fish & chips, they looked good in the photos. Tried calling to confirm their takeout hours--just went to voicemail. I figured they were busy & I might as well just go over there and place an order in person. I get there, there's one customer and 2 people behind the bar. Nobody says anything to me. Me: "Can I order takeout?" Bar guy, flatly: "I have no takeout orders." Me, confused: "I mean I want to order takeout." Guy: "We're not doing takeout." Me: "... because..." Guy: "Kitchen's being renovated." Me: "OK, well you might put something about that on your social media..." (Or your website, or your voicemail...) Guy: "I have no access to social media." ...no "we'll be serving food again on such-and-such date," "thanks for coming anyway," or "sorry you wasted your trip." In sum: no food, not friendly. The end!

1st here last time here. Owner is super rude. Order was was wrong and food was not worth the price. Paid for things we didn't order. Overall don't be fooled by the modern name this place is just average food and average beer and super disorganized. Ambiance is outdated and needs to be refreshed. Trust the bad reviews in this case.

Wow! This place has really degraded. Used to enjoy a beer and sandwich or burger. Will never go there again. The owner is super rude. Was always so but even more so lately. The last time I got a beer there it tasted "stale" for lack of a better word. Spend your money elsewhere.

Finally found a great brew pub within striking distance of Hercules. Pretty classic brew pub vibe. Lots of interesting beers on tap including a good assortment of local guest beers. Friendly, efficient and knowledgeable wait staff. Not a huge dinner menu but certainly adequate. Nice area with charm but challenging street parking. If you're hankering a cold one, you won't go wrong here.

Great Reuben, a bit of fat but kind of expected. Flavors were great. Potato salad had nice flavors too. Got the Bayside DIPA which was tasty. Service was great, music playing was great and food and beer were great. Recommend! Will be back

My family and I came here after going to the Columbia Employee Store in Richmond. Street parking was easy to find around the corner. We shared the crab cake bites for an appetizer which were great and it came with two different dipping sauces which were both good. I had a flight of their beer as well (6 different brews). My dad and I split a grilled cheese and a reuben sandwich, both came with a side salad. Their grilled cheese sandwiches are always changing so this one had sun dried tomato pesto, mushrooms, caramelized onions and swiss cheese. Omg it was amazing.. perfectly toasted ciabatta with ooey gooey melted cheesy goodness inside. The reuben was made with thick cuts of ale corned beef and topped with sauerkraut, remoulade made with their East Bay IPA and swiss cheese, it too was delicious!

My husband and I came here for an early dinner Sun evening. Billy Ray told us to sit any where, then he came by and took our drink order. My husband got the 20oz DIPA $6.83, which had a wonderful flavor. I got the 20oz East Bay IPA $6.83 which was ok, a little more bitter. We got an order of the Brussel Sprouts $9 which were quite flavorful, and cooked perfectly. For entrees I went with the Grilled Chicken Sandwich & Fries $18 + $2 to change the cheese to Jack. The sandwich was yummy, but the skinny fries were a bit too salty for my taste. It seemed like they used season salt. My husband got the Fish/Chips $19 which he enjoyed. Billy Ray came by several times to check on us, and chat.

This place is solid. Customer favorites: (1) For beers, the #10 IPA and the #12 light blonde, both of which are made in house (2) For food, the burger and the fish and chips My favorite: burger (medium rare) with the potato salad Mike and his wife have owned this place for 7 years, and in that time 8 other microbreweries (some with food) have popped up. You can tell this slightly introverted guy is passionate but doesn't want to hit you over the head with praises of his place. He'd rather the beer and food speak for itself. Meanwhile, there's a Pandora station for Stevie Ray Vaughn playing overhead... Everything was delicious, but really the freakin' burger was quite possibly the best burger I've ever tasted before, and I'm not saying that lightly. The quality of beef was tremendous, and so you can get away with cooking it rarer than medium. Paired with the burger, you can order the potato salad, which is also fantastic. It had quite a few bits of parsley chopped into it and a slight kick of paprika or cayenne. I personally had ordered the fish and chips. It was a chunkier batter but still very tender. The fish was moist. However, the burger was better, in my humble opinion. All-in-all, it was solid, better than most. I'd definitely recommend this place to those who like inventive takes on old standards and good beer.

I give this place 4 stars for their brews and 3 stars for their food. The beers here are solid and strong for around $6 each which is a steal. In addition to the house brews on the board they have around 7ish guest beers as well which range from a cider to brown ales. We tried the Molly guest beer and it was nice brown ale option to try which had a somewhat sour finish with the figs. They also sell growlers if you want to take some to go! As for food here it's more than just your typical bar food and they offer salads, appetizers, mains, and desserts. The appetizers are on the $9-$12 while the mains were $12-$22 so it can get on the pricier side of things, but the portions are huge so that makes up for it. + Fish & Chips - We were really craving some when reminiscing about our London days so this place seemed like a great choice. The dish comes with 3 huge coated pieces on a pile of skinny french fries. The fries were perfectly crispy and added a nice contrast to the fish. I thought the fish was coated well and even though it had a thicker layer of batter it was cooked all the way through. I only wish that the fish was seasoned a bit more because it lacked some flavors. + Grilled Cheese (caramelized onions, mushrooms, jack & cheddar, and fried jalapenos) - It was pretty tasty! I liked the nice contrast of flavors with the ingredients and you can tell they didn't skimp out. I thought it was good but it could have been left on the grill a bit longer because one side was more toasted than the other so it didn't hold up too well with all the ingredients and they started falling out. Overall I did like the vibe of this place. I like that it's open seating and the seats by the bar have the vats behind it with apparel hanging from the ceilings. It seems like a ton of locals come here especially to enjoy watching the Bay Area Sports team games on their 2 big screens which I can get behind. #gowarriors Service at the bar was also attentive and friendly so no complaints.

Just had the worst meal ever here. I ordered the Reuben, asked for mustard on the bread and Russian dressing on the side. Sandwich came, no mustard, dressing on bread. Meat looked like it was cooked last week some time. Maybe last month. Pastrami should be pink. This was brownish grey. Lots of fat, really bad. The coleslaw had zero flavor. The other guests had he grilled cheese and the fish and chips. The grilled cheese was ok but didn't live up to its hype; the onion rings were super crispy and tasty. The fish portions were large if you included the batter. Not so sure how much actual finish was in it but there was a boatload of fries. Thank God the beer is great or I might never eat here again. The service is good right now too, although no one answered the phone when we tried to find out if they were open for sit down. K

The beer wizard was incredibly sweet (in don't tell anyone else I'm nice kinda way)! I loved the tapas-sized plates, the brussel sprout dish, and the chimichurri sauce. Lots of "big boy" beers but there was a light one for me too. Go if you love and know quality beer. They definitely seem to know what they're doing here. I didn't explore the neighborhood much but there's also a very nice looking theater next door.

Great beer selection and absolutely the best cubano sandwich

Cool setting. Great music. Tasty food. Nice staff. Good beers and cider. Easy street parking and movie near by.

Great food and drinks! We got the grilled chicken sandwich and the flavors were so good. The hamburger and fries were tasty as well. Yes, customer service wasn't great initially - meaning owner was snappy with us and overwhelmed by our large party. It would have been easy to Walk out but I'm glad we didn't. He ended up being super awesome and just didn't want our party to be late to our event. We will definitely be back when in town.

We have done takeout a couple of times since my last update and our experience has been the same. They still make one of the best hamburgers around, cooked to the desired temperature. The only reason for this update is to note that instead of fries Alan has ordered potato salad, which is very good and a large enough portion to share w/ me. I have ordered salad instead of fries, a generous amount of arugula w/ halved plum tomatoes and a bit of marinated onions. The dressing is a bit astringent for my taste, so I use some of the dressings we have at home and it's good. I assume they also have takeout of their beers, but it always saddens me to see how empty the place is when I go in. They deserve crowds and hope they have them when it's safe to gather again.

(Review written in 2019, pre-COVID) NBA PLAYOFFS!!! WARRIORS IN THE FINALS!!! Gotta find a good place to watch the game, of course. Friend suggests Elevation 66 in Albany. You get there early to save a table. There are only two TVs at one far end of the bar, so you have to sit in a particular spot in order to watch the game. Derp. But... Score! Table is free. You notice that the TVs are not showing the playoffs, but are instead tuned into other sports. You ask the (lovely) waiter if the game will be on tonight. He thinks so, but isn't sure. Not good enough. You go up to the bar and talk to the older guy who looks like he's in charge. "Are you showing the Warriors game tonight?" you ask. He looks you up and down, put his elbows on the bar, leans in, and says sarcastically, "Naw honey, we're gonna be watching figure skating." And rolls his eyes at the guy pounding beers next to you. And they laugh. At you. As if you're an idiot. You flush red and walk away. The game comes on. The bar continues playing horrible elevator music that sounds like it came straight out of a bad 80s movie. Risking humiliation round 2, you ask if they plan on lowering the volume? please? -- but he shakes you off and says no. And turns his back. No volume on the game. Playoffs, game 4, and NO VOLUME. Make fun of me all you want, macho-bar-guy, but one of us is ACTUALLY more into this basketball game than the other (and it's ME). Perhaps you should go watch figure-skating afterall. Only one word summarizes this experience: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Calm atmosphere with a excellent craft brew list. The food is your typical pub fair with elevated notes of flavor. Service is attentive. Your neighborhood brew pub.

My little sister and her boyfriend just moved to the area and we stumbled upon Elevation 66 Brewing. They have GREAT beer, good vibes and fantastic service! The owner was serving us beers and giving us background about each beer we drank. One of the beers is named after his wife, which is SUPER sweet! Overall, this is an amazing, delicious and fun brewery. Do yourself a favor and go! #Elevation66Brewery

I've been trying to support local businesses during the pandemic but we not be returning, the owner is rude and angry, we are never going back. Go to Oceanview they are nice and have better beer.

I liked everything about this place. David and Esther have a wonderful small business at the corner of Central and San Pablo. It is down-to-earth and feels like a cozy, neighborhood joint. There was live music on that Friday night. It was mellow and wasn't too loud. We talked at length with David about his beers and brewing. My Cubano sandwich was exactly what I had hoped for. I chose cole slaw as my side and it was a pleasant surprise. I'm not sure what was in it, but it was a bit of a variation from the standard. David said that they put a lot of effort into their food and I agree. My dinner companion had the fish and chips and it came out piping hot as it should. She prefers a bit lighter batter, but it definitely was one of her favorite versions. They brew their own beer, which changes periodically. They also have a changing list of guest beers. I will be back - even if it means crossing the bay.

My husband and I stopped by on our way out of town. Upon entering, we asked if we could sit and eat. Unfortunately, they're only doing take away at this time. However, patrons can enjoy a brew whilst waiting for their food. And they are still filling growlers, AND you can have a beer while waiting for that. The food, however, was a mixed bag. My husband got the Cuban Sandwich with fries, I got the fish and chips. The sandwich was a-maz-ing! My fish was sad. For $18, I only got three very small pieces. I assumed a place near the coast would be able to get larger pieces. If a restaurant can only get small pieces of fish, that's fine... but... at least give more fish. And the fries were either over-fried or freeze-dried. They weren't great and they were over-seasoned. Beer was great!! I think it's best to try their beer and stick to their sandwiches. It's great they're open!

Plenty of tables to choose from for a party of three on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered hot wings, street tacos, the daily grilled cheese special, and some onion rings for the table. Our drinks arrived almost immediately and food arrived in less than 10 minutes - pretty quick - I mention this because we were headed to the moviehouse next door and were watching the clock. All the food was good (tacos were dry, could've used a drizzle of something), portions on the small side (we were glad we ordered the onion rings to complement our meals), prices average. House pickles were ice-cold, lightly vinegared, and crisp. Overall a decent option if you're in this neck of the woods.

A good place for the brews and environment, but the food has really disappointed lately. Has their been a staffing change in the kitchens? Been multiple times with my boyfriend and unfortunately the food quality is inconsistent. My arugula salad was advertised with "fried capers and candied walnuts" and came with out-of-the-refrigerator capers and raw walnut bits that looked like they were the bottom of the bag (pictured). Not worth $9. I ordered the crab bites because they had rave reviews from other users. They were mostly filler and very oily. I couldn't finish them. And my boyfriend reports his $16 burger was just okay. He said it was a $10 burger at best. All of their sauces were delicious though.

Good fresh brewed beers but bad food these days. Don't expect any good food in El Cerrito. Even basic pub grub. Don't overwhelm the kitchen with anything more than their soggy fries. Even my dog wouldnt touch it

The owner of this place is as rude as it gets. We went there to have food. I tried to put our apps in but we were forced to order a drink first, then were given dirty looks when we ordered waters. The owner was rude with about every question asked like what flavor for the wings were best and splitting the check. Do yourself a favor and go anywhere but here for food.

Beer was great but food was lack luster. Definitely don't go there for the food... server seemed extremely stressed out and was rushing to serve his table since he was the only one there. He was shaking and dropping food on the ground. I really felt bad for him but his grumpy attitude and bothered nature made me not feel bad....

There is so much to love about this little place. First off they brew beer, which is awesome. AND ITS GOOD! Also the food is absolutely baller! When I first came in it seemed a little pricey for food at a brewery but it's definitely more upscale food! The Wagyu burger is my favorite! The meat is juicy and delicious. They have a curry aioli here that is to die for. I put extra on my burger and dip fries in it! Everything on the menu here has always been solid. Definitely an awesome spot for a nice dinner or after work to grab a beer and brew with friends. They have guest beers as well as their own! The staff here is friendly and welcoming. Keep doing you Elevation!

I keep forgetting about this spot. Solid grub... aka fish and chips,,, Rueben... and solid beers. Parking is an issue but if your are on San Pablo heading north avoiding I-80 traffic, a nice cold one and a nosh will help dissolve the stress. A couple of big screens strategically positioned will have you contemplating watching Monday or Thursday night FB or even the Dubs on an eastern roadie. Or happen to be left wanting after your movie and buttered P-Corn not hitting all the right spots in your tummy? Definitely elevated pub food casual and laid back will help you end the night happy.

$14.99 for a kids hamburger meal. Drunk awkward bartender/server with white goatee was rude. We left after a few minutes.

Horrible service. As soon as we walked in with my trained service dog, they rudely stopped us at the door and kept pointing to my dog sayin No no no nooo, no dogs. They didn't even let me to explain that she's a service dog and they lied that they are a big party (which the lace was not crowded) and they didn't allow us to enter the restaurant. This is illegal and needs to be reported.

Terrible. I wrote a review that Yelp removed bc the owner complained. The original review cited food sanitation issues, dogs being touched and pet and then food being served with those unwashed hands and other customers being ignored. Rather than solve the issues, the owners complained to yelp. I am back to say that these issues remain and I called the business 3x, left a message and was told I would get a resolution...nothing Do not eat here...unless you want to get sick. The owners are not interested in improving