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For two star American, try Third Street Aleworks in Santa Rosa. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. People who have eaten here found the food pretty good.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Love microbreweries and this place offers the full food menu to go along with it. But with that said, the quality of the food is just alright. It's closest to the cinemas downtown. Very lively,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had an early dinner here today. The brews here are pretty good......high a/c! We all ordered burgers.....I was pretty disappointed in my Black & Blue burger.....the blue cheese was very good but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure why I have not fallen in love with the place yet. It has a lot of potential such as decent micro brews, cheap happy hour bar food, and a friendly staff. But for some reason I always seem to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is yummy. They usually have some great specials, on top of an already great menu. They have two soups each day, and if you are lucky enough to come in when they have clam chowder- try it....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I went to the AleWorks I thought that I'd be visiting a nice "local" place; I was right but unfortunately it was in the "locals only" way. The beer is par to sub par with names of local places to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great for a summer pint and some good ole pub eats. I enjoyed 2 pints of the raspberry ale and a meat lover's pizza. The pizza was very good and the raspberry was very refreshing also. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Annadel Pale Ale I love this beer. Had their nachos and was not disappointed. Came here on a Friday night around 7. It was pretty crowded but we got in at a high table. All in all, I had a good time...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the garlic fries and their ranch dressing. Service is good. They get busy on the weekends so it's not unusual to wait but it's never for very long. If your looking for good pub style food...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It is my all time favorite first date place. We can sit outside on the patio and have some beer, nachos, pub food and then wander upstairs to play some pool. My being a wine person...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Chefs Specials are where its at food wise. Hubby doesn't really rate the beer as anything special. I like the Root beer but wish they had more offerings for the non beer drinkers.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only time I go here is when a group of people has already decided to go there and I just meet up with them. The beer is definately sub par. Russian River Brewery has better beer, but not much...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has got the all time best burgers. Blue Cheese with avocado and sprouts is the perfect comfort food on any given day. Their garlic fries are awesome and the hippy sandwich is perfect,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i was looking for a good brewpub seeing how i was all wined out for the day...and this was a great choice! i loved those nachos and their blue cheese burger!! get yourself an IPA and enjoy! thanks!
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I guess this may not be fair since I have not been there in a few years, but when I was the food sucked and the beer was just okay. Read more recent reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place seems like the local young beer hangout. They have a mostly sandwiches, finger food, and some American classics. A main ingredient is chipotle as it seems to be the reason their ranch is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good enough place to have a few pints and some fries, but don't go here for actual food unless you would otherwise go to Applebees or TGIFridays. Wait, I should also mention that the burgers are very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came in Tuesday night and last wednesday night for Stout Floats (I've been on a bit of a float kick)had the Chicken strips and fries. Strips yummy and the XXX hot sauce was awesome. The fries were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really on the fence about this place, which is I guess the reason I've held off on reviewing them for so long even though I come here often. The only reason I come here consistently is because...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I cant really say anything bad OR good about this place. It is what you would expect from a local burger/pub type joint. Good location, pain in the ass parking, but hey...that's downtown SR for you....
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Third Street is one of our favorite watering holes and it is an opposite companion to Russian River Brewery. Where RRB has toppled the hop balance over to stringency, Third has managed to maintain...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty good downtown destination -- Aleworks just isn't bad on any front, really.Their beer isn't as great at the Russian River Brewing Company's a couple of blocks away but it's pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ok. It's only ok because it's kinda dirty with lots of homeless people hanging around outside. The beers are good. The food sucks. Good place to hang out with your friends but I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This rating is more for the beers then the food. The food is good, but if you go for the bbq oysters, thats when its great! now on to the beers...I go here for the beers. they craft all of their own...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Must try the Ortega Turkey Melt. AWESOME. Goes great with the American Wheat Ale.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a completely premature review: - decor and layout of this place is slick with a touch of industrial wood - service is just outta of this world, so nice, so fast and so attentive- aloha burger...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aleworks was highly recommended to us (my brother, his best friend and myself) during our most recent sojourn to the Bay Area by some of our more *experienced* beer-loving buddies in SoCal. And after...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner on a Friday night, loved that their wasn't a wait, we were seated immediately.Typical brewery feel with a couple plasma screens littered around the joint with a couple games on....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went with friends the other day for late night drinks. My friend asked a question regarding an item on the drink menu. The waitress responded with "that's not on the menu" (despite still being on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4 words: Black and Blue Burger!!! This is the best hamburger in town. Bighunk of beef, smothered in pepper and blue cheesy goodness is melted on top! Also 3rd Street's GARLIC FRIES are 10,000 times...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped in on a Friday afternoon for lunch and beers.Beer = 4 starsFood = 1 starService = 3 starsSo I guess I'll average it out to 3 stars...this is only based on the one lunch I had here so maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Home of my fave dark beer: Stone Fly Oatmeal Stout. It's a meal in a glass. The food is also bangin, especially the nachos. I'm a loyal lifelong fan.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my all-time favorite places to eat in Santa Rosa. So much so, that I have probably been here over a hundred times in the last 13 years that I've lived in the area.The garlic fries are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UHHHHH, Why haven't I ever been here in my unusually long tenure here?First of all: I put a lot of stock in atmosphere, and I really like the atmosphere here. Tall ceilings, very friendly staff, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hippie Club is my absolute favorite sandwich in the whole world. Every time I come to town I come to 3rd Street Ale works and order that sandwich. The house salad and dressing are also "the bomb"
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grab an Annadel Ale, some Carnitas Tostaditos, and you've got yourself a tasty mid-afternoon treat.The beer pales (get it?) in comparison to that at Russian River Brewing Co., but the menu is much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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I very good staple. There are a lot of beers on tap and the food is really good. I have had positive experiences every time I have been there. I like the outside area as a sitting option if the weather is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PROS: Decent to good food, interesting 2-story interior, friendly staff, great location, wide variety of beers. An excellent place to drink.CONS: Food could be better, prices could be lower.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While Stout Brothers gets 4 stars, this place gets and easy 5 every day of the week.Many locals, myself included, have stomped at this place for years. Their brews are amazing and some of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best garlic fries and root beer. Both are very strong and if you aren't a big fan, skip 'em. If on the other hand you want to really taste the root in your beer, you'll be very pleased. Could use a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best garlic fries ever. Great kinds of brews, including fruit-infused and chili pepper. A little bro-ish but the upstairs is fun to hang out in.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Third Street Aleworks falls somewhere between Applebees and Gordon Biersch, and better than both in most ways.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I jhave ust moved to Santa Rosa and was cruising downtown looking for somewhere to drink a few pints and check out some NFL action. I went in, got a seat at the bar with no trouble, and had a very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loves it.So many beers to choose from. So many places to sit. They got some good food. I think there are games upstairs that you can play. And get this...it's my favorite...outdoor seating with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is 9pm on a weeknight, lets say Thursday. Knowing that you have nothing to eat at home, you glance at the clock, attempting to start a mental list of potential places to grab some grub. Sadly, you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the places everyone in Santa Rosa has been and likes to meet at. The food is OK for a brewpub, although I wish the Good Earth restaurant was still around. This is a good place to take...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a disappointment. I felt that a little at the time of my visit, but now, a few days later, I feel it a lot. The place is a brewhouse that makes its own beer. We tried the sampler and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food, great beer, a good setting for close friends to relax with one and another among a nice brew.Location: 3 starsAtmosphere: 4 starsService: 4 starsMenu selection: 4 starsReturn-factor: 3.5...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a staple in my opinion. GREAT beers, good food, relaxed atmosphere. And if I do say so myself, the garlic fries are THE BEST here. Ask for Nate the bartender on Fridays - he's the best.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My buddy and I made it a point to drop into 3rd Street Ale Works after our bike ride at Annadel State Park. The beer was really good, especially their Annadel Pale. We had the chicken winges, hummus...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to drink some beer and talk w/friends...especially on tuesdays ($2.50 pints!). There's no surprises on the menu, but most of what I've tried is pretty good. I say MOST because their ceaser...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bartender was very friendly during our recent visit from out of town (on a saturday afternoon). He offered samples of many beers and ciders. The IPA was tasty. Interior was standard brewpub...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was definitely five stars. The BBQ oysters I got were out of this world. Three huge, juicy oysters well-flavored with BBQ, Pesto and Garlic Butter. The first one I bit into was the pesto....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love to go to Third Street Ale Works before I head on down to the Roxy Stadium 14 to watch a good movie! Third Street Ale Works is also a wonderful place for b-day parties, or casual company...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wednesday night BBQ oysters and a pitcher of Stonefly Oatmeal Stout outside on the patio. Oysters come in Butter and Garlic, BBQ Sauce, or Pesto. Get some of each. Comes with french bread.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Service was good, the bartender was very nice. Atmosphere is good too, I really liked how this place was laid out. So why am I only giving this place a two star? I am a beer aficionado, I make my own...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic fries and BEER! This is a total college hangout/meat market. It's pretty down to earth though. I felt a little comfortable and I avoid bars/pubs like Jack in the Box.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best Fish n' Chips I've ever had. It's got really good award winning beers too. There's nothing like a sunny afternoon lunch on the outdoor patio.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have gone there a few times with friends and it was fine the garlic fries are what I most remember about the place. It is a place to hang out for fun and enjoy a comfortable evening.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always had a great time here. Can be a bit crowded after work hours but if you grab a table you won't be disappointed. The food is above average as far as brewery food goes and the brew itself is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Santa Rosa isn't my hood, at all....but this place has always treated me very well. The beer is awesome and the food is always really good. The service is usually stellar and prompt as well! It's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Nate is the best bartender anyone could ask for. Aleworks has awesome beers and pretty good food. Just ask for your fries to be extra chrispy, otherwise they're really soft. Always cool people there. Wednesday...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place for lunch and dinner. American Wheat ale is my favorite. Its kinda of like a hefeweizen . The Bodega Head IPA is also very good. If you have some beers, make sure to get the Parmesan...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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Loved the beer! We always stop in here on weekends. It is the perfect place to go for food and drinks after the movies (which is right next door) The service is always good and friendly. You can't go wrong!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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The food has been consistently mediocre for 12 years but at least it's consistent and the place is centrally located and open late. I've given up on the BBQ oysters just a huge disgusting mass of grey guck...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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This place is always busy but a great place to have a beer and hang with friends. There are pool tables upstairs and an outside eating area with heaters. You can grab a seat at the bar or be seated at a table....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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This is one of my favorite places to go for dinner with a group of guys. The atmosphere is awesome, it feels like you're in a brewery. They have a *GREAT* selection of food, it might seem pricey but it is WELL...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't go to this place for a long time after it opened,since it tookover the space where Good Earth used to be. I was a Good Earthfanatic,so I guess I resented Aleworks for replacing my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the smell of old beer wafting through the dining room as you enter, this local brewery is pretty decent, serving an extensive menu of good food. Very spacious, pool tables upstairs, great for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Third Street has become kind of overshadowed since Russian River Brewing Company came to town. Something positive that has come from that has been that it has sapped some of the spastic frat boy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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Went there with a party of 4. was told the wait would be 30 minutes. after 45 we were "next on the list" after 60, we were still "next on the list" though 5 other parties of 4 had been seated and there were...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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Beer lovers will just love this place with its many types of beers on tap. Non-beer lovers will also be happy because the food and service is just great! There is a large menu so everyone can find something....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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My family and I have tried several times to give Aleworks a chance, but have walked away each time frusterated. We kept hoping that the terrible service from hostess to waiter to manager was just a fluke...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2004
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What does it take to get a medium rare hamburger at a brew pub? The beer is excellent but the service was lacking and unapologetic. I went back just to see if it was an off night and because it is right next...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2004
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I'll tell you- this place has it all- Great atmosphere, AWESOME house brews (try the blackberry ale, but I mostly go for the Irish Stout), FANTASTIC garlic fries, yummy oyster cookouts, the food is not to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2004
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