The Sierra Grille

March 7, 2008
This is a very rare and unique situation where the owner, who I know very well, is just as passionate about the beer as he is about the food. Both are amazing. Wonderful atmosphere which is classy and warm, without being snooty. Excellent lighting and decor, with warm wooden panels highlighting most areas. Wonderful and lively (but not annoyingly so) bar area, and a cozy dining area in back. Service is always excellent, with a very friendly wait staff, who are also very knowledgable about the beer and food they offer. O Brien, the owner, is always experimenting with new and delicious regular items and specials. He creates a wide variety of dishes with unique and amazing recipes. Everything from seafood to game to cheese platters fine desserts and soups. Prices are very resonable, some items on the menu only costing around three or four dollars. As far as the beer is concerned, he always offers an amazing and diverse selection, which balances a regular base of great belgian beers with excellent microbrew stuff as well, often rare and hard to find brews. Within these there is often a good range of styles, something for everyone. He is very passionate about the beer, and is always looking to aquire rare and delicious stuff to tap. This restaurant puts out a wonderful vibe, which stems from the staff.

February 25, 2008
It’s the place I always go to for the best beer and food in the city. The service is great and helpful when trying to figure out what you really want. The small plates are amazing and cost efficient for what you get, and the selection of 20 taps turns almost every week where you get to try something new. I’ve had way too many great beers here to not go every week!

July 11, 2007
Open at 5 instead of 3, this was a nice looking place in a nice town. Not unfriendly, it was not as gregarious as many other smaller town or smaller city pubs. people had their cliques. Good selection of beer, if not on the cutting edge.