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The Brass Door, San Ramon, CA

The Brass Door

3.9
3.9
912 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Our menu features USDA Choice, Midwestern, Corn Fed Beef, fresh seafood, fresh pasta, spectacular soups and salads and daily "blue plate" specials. Prime Rib is our specialty.
We are "the local meeting place" for business and social events in the San Ramon Valley. It is a place where generation after generation of families has come to meet friends and family. It is a place where newcomers to the valley soon become old friends.
The Brass Door, formerly known as the 8/5 Club, was established by Howard Schlesinger in 1946. It was originally a six-stool bar and 20-person dining facility. Schlesinger's son, Mickey, and his partner Dick Basso bought the club in 1955. Soon after, they renamed the club The Brass Door. Over the years, the partners expanded the facility to include a 20-stool bar, 50-seater cocktail lounge and a dining area for 160 guests. Following a brief closure in 1994 due to a fire, the restaurant was rebuilt from its original location.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–8:45 pm Sun 10:00 am–7:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (925) 837-2501
  • Website
    http://www.brassdoor.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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White Wines (by the Glass)

  • Steven Vincent, Chardonnay, 2021

    • Wente Riva Ranch, Chardonnay, 2021

      • Simi, Chardonnay, 2021

        • La Crema, Chardonnay, 2021

          • Pasqua (Italy), Pinot Grigio, 2018

            • Coppola, Pinot Grigio, 2018

              • Ara, Sauvignon Blanc, 2018

                • Joel Gott, Sauvignon Blanc, 2021

                  • Band of Roses, Rose, 2020

                    White Wines (by the Bottle)

                    • Benziger, Chardonnay, 2020

                      • Markham, Chardonnay, 2018

                        • Ferrari-Carano, Chardonnay, 2021

                          • Sonoma-Cutrer, Chardonnay, 2020

                            • Chalk Hill, Chardonnay, 2019

                              • Rodney Strong, Chardonnay, 2020

                                • Robert Mondavi, Sauvignon Blanc, 2021

                                  • Chateau St. Michelle, Reisling, 2017

                                    Red Wines (by the Glass)

                                    • Banshee, Cabernet, 2018

                                      • Benziger, Cabernet, 2018

                                        • Brady, Cabernet, 2020

                                          • Rodney Strong, Cabernet, 2019

                                            • Wente Wetmore, Cabernet, 2020

                                              • Unshackled, Cabernet, 2021

                                                • Spinelli, Montelpulciano, 2019

                                                  • Messer, Sangiovese, 2021

                                                    • Chloe, Pinot Noir, 2020

                                                      • Acrobat, Pinot Noir, 2021

                                                        • Steven Vincent, Pinot Noir, 2020

                                                          • Trapiche, Malbec, 2019

                                                            • 14 Hands, Merlot, 2018

                                                              • Coppola, Merlot, 2019

                                                                • Baron Herzog, Zinfandel, 2020

                                                                  • Maximus, Red Blend, 2016

                                                                    • Pasqua Passimento, Red Blend

                                                                      • 7 Moons, Red Blend, 2018

                                                                        • Hands of Time, Red Blend, 2019

                                                                          Red Wines (by the Bottle)

                                                                          • Steven Kent, Cabernet, 2016

                                                                            • Pine Ridge, Cabernet, 2016

                                                                              • Farm, Cabernet, 2018

                                                                                • The Prisoner, Cabernet, 2019

                                                                                  • Wild Horse, Pinot Noir, 2017

                                                                                    • Summerland, Pinot Noir, 2017

                                                                                      • Meiomi, Pinot Noir, 2021

                                                                                        • Paul Dolan, Zinfandel, 2019

                                                                                          • Concannon, Petit Sirah, 2017

                                                                                            • Markham, Merlot, 2018

                                                                                              • Skyside, Red Blend, 2017

                                                                                                Bubbly

                                                                                                P.r.ose Passione Romantica ofe Spumante

                                                                                                • Mumm, Brut Prestige

                                                                                                  • Gloria Ferrer, Blanc de Noirs

                                                                                                    • Dom Perignon, Vintage Brut, 2009

                                                                                                      Sparkling Splits (187ml)

                                                                                                      • Pasqua, Brut Prosecco

                                                                                                        • Cooks, Brut

                                                                                                          • Bivio, Prosecco Vino Spumante

                                                                                                            • Chandon, Brut

                                                                                                              • Ruffino Prosecco, Brut

                                                                                                                • Rose Regale, Sparkling Rose

                                                                                                                  Half Bottles (375ml)

                                                                                                                  • Sonoma-Cutrer, Chardonnay, 2020

                                                                                                                    • Chalk Hill, Chardonnay, 2019

                                                                                                                      • Imagery, Cabernet, 2020

                                                                                                                        • Hess, Merlot, 2015

                                                                                                                          • Kenwood, Merlot, 2013

                                                                                                                            Last updated: May 20, 2023

                                                                                                                            What 912 people are saying

                                                                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                            3.9
                                                                                                                            3.9 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                            • 4.1Food
                                                                                                                            • 3.8Service
                                                                                                                            • 3.6Ambience
                                                                                                                            • 4.1Value

                                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                            Review summary

                                                                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                            The Brass Door offers a charming, old-school dining experience with "excellent food and service" that patrons have enjoyed for years. Known for its hearty meat dishes and perfectly mixed cocktails, it's a favorite for many. While some service delays and menu inconsistencies occur, the atmosphere and attentive staff often compensate.

                                                                                                                            912 Reviews

                                                                                                                            1. Celia

                                                                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              1.0

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on November 29, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                              2. Food 1
                                                                                                                              3. Service 1
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                              The restaurant cancelled online reservations and our party of 4 had no reservations at Brass Door for Thanksgiving. I called to confirm and the man who answered the phone was quite rude about it. He said you had to call to make reservations. The second time I called a woman answered and indicated Open Table is “unorganized” and unfortunately the restaurant was booked for Thanksgiving.

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                                                                                                                            2. Randi

                                                                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                                                                              11 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              11 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              Very good Thanksgiving dinner Party of 7 all loved the food Alcohol, so so

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                                                                                                                            3. Dave

                                                                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                                                                              5 reviews

                                                                                                                              1.0

                                                                                                                              5 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on November 14, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                              2. Food 1
                                                                                                                              3. Service 2
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                              Some of the most horrible bland food I've ever had. Old, dates, cracked glasses etc. Feels super run down and dated.

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                                                                                                                            4. Farzin

                                                                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                                                                              42 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              42 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on November 8, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              Great appetizers (we had crab cakes), the main course we had the filet mignon and the beef stroganoff. Both were excellent, the filet was tender and well prepared. The cheesy garlic bread was a real treat. The service was great. Highly recommend The Brass Door for great qualkity food, excellent wine selection and outstanding srvice.

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                                                                                                                            5. Karin

                                                                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              1.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined on November 3, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                              2. Food 1
                                                                                                                              3. Service 1
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                              All of our orders were wrong Food was simply not good

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                                                                                                                            6. Mark

                                                                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                                                                              51 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              51 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on November 3, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              This restaurant is a classic! Great cocktails, crab cocktail, shrimp cocktail, french dip prime rib sandwich is our fave, salads, pastas, etc!

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                                                                                                                            7. Mark

                                                                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                                                                              51 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              51 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on September 21, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              The Brass Door is an old school restaurant that we have enjoyed for many years. Service is excellent, food is excellent, and great bartenders. We have been for lunch and dinner. We also hosted a funeral reception in their back room once. Highly recommend!

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                                                                                                                            8. Chris

                                                                                                                              London

                                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on September 8, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 2
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              Great food and drinks... Service was SLOW and it wasn't crowded. But food and drinks made up for the long wait.

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                                                                                                                            9. Sereta

                                                                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                                                                              63 reviews

                                                                                                                              2.0

                                                                                                                              63 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on September 8, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                              2. Food 2
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                              We have loved this restaurant for many years but this visit will be our last. They sat a table of six people next to us. Clearly, since they were loud from the start, they didn’t seat any other guests in our room. There were 4 of us and couldn’t even hear each other. The other party was cheering and yelling. It was crazy! Finally I asked our waiter who was great if we could talk to a manager. Mind you it was Saturday night, no manager on duty. It was an awful experience! The party left after they saw us talking to waiter and screamed at us all the way out. Food was mediocre at best. The service was great and the only good part.

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                                                                                                                            10. malakesf

                                                                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                                                                              36 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              36 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on September 2, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                              Relatively quiet - and easy to hold a conversation. Food was good and sizable portions. Waitress was good and attentive. I would go back when in the area.

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                                                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                                                            The Brass Door offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 837-2501.

                                                                                                                            The Brass Door is rated 3.9 stars by 912 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                                            Make a reservation

                                                                                                                            2 people
                                                                                                                            7:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                            Booked 4 times today

                                                                                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                            Google Map for The Brass Door

                                                                                                                            2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583

                                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                                            • Cross Street
                                                                                                                              Purdue Road
                                                                                                                            • Neighbourhood
                                                                                                                              San Ramon
                                                                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                              Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–8:45 pm Sun 10:00 am–7:45 pm
                                                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                                                              $30 and under
                                                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                                                              Steakhouse, American
                                                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                                                              Casual Dining
                                                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                                                              Casual Dress
                                                                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                                                                              None
                                                                                                                            • Payment Options
                                                                                                                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                            • Additional
                                                                                                                              Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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