The Cooperage American Grille

4.4

2660 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Lively

The Cooperage is serving up the ultimate upscale American Comfort Food in the heart of Walnut Creek. The extensive menu features favorites such as a smoked Prime Rib French dip, our signature burger, and the Grilled Fish Tacos. The Cooperage also offers a variety of lighter, vegetarian options, including a selection of salad entreés made with local and organically grown ingredients.

The Cooperage is a neighborhood hangout, great for a date night or dinner with the family. Featuring a bar-casual atmosphere including flat screen TV's, a large selection of beer and wine on tap, and an award winning cocktail list.

Private events can also be booked at The Cooperage year-round. Family gatherings and business functions, to rehearsal dinners, showers and birthday celebrations. Choose from our assortment of private spaces perfect for parties large or small.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 298-5915
Website
http://thecooperagewc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Hugo Arias
Private party facilities
The Cooperage offers several options for special events, including:• Private "Wine Room" with fireplace that seats up to 22 guests at 1 table or 24 guests at separate tables•Semi Private Cocktail & Lounge area offering a cocktail menu and private bartender. Space can accommodate up to 75 guestshttps://www.thecooperagewc.com/private-events

Location
1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Cross street
S. Main & Newell. Located in Broadway Plaza next to Macy's and Lifetim
Parking details
Parking is available in the Broadway Plaza Parking Garage on the corner of Broadway & Newell. The first 3 hours of parking are free and it is a short one minute to walk to the restaurant on the walking path behind Macy’s.
Public transit
1 mile from Walnut Creek Bart
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Private Dining (PLUS PACKAGE)
$84.01 per person
Multiple dates available
Private and intimate dining experience exclusively available in our Private Dining Room. Gather your family and friends, or host your next business event in a setting that's both elegant and comfortable, while enjoying a delightful feast that showcases the best of Cooperage's cuisine. Our Private Dining Room offers the ideal ambiance for a memorable dining experience. PLUS PACKAGE: $65 per person Option to add on dessert for $6 Dessert is our pear bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce MENU: Apps: (shared family style) Warm Shaved Brussels Sprouts Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Entrees: (guests pick 1 on day of event) Coop Fried Chicken Salmon Steak Frites Eggplant Parmesan
Private Dining at Cooperage (PREMIUM PACKAGE)
$92.86 per person
Multiple dates available
Private and intimate dining experience exclusively available in our Private Dining Room. Gather your family and friends, or host your next business event in a setting that's both elegant and comfortable, while enjoying a delightful feast that showcases the best of Cooperage's cuisine. Our Private Dining Room offers the ideal ambiance for a memorable dining experience. $85 per person MENU: Apps: (shared family style) Warm Shaved Brussels Sprouts Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Ahi Tuna Tartar Entrees: (guests pick 1 on day of event) Coop Fried Chicken Seabass Salmon Petit Filet Eggplant Parmesan Dessert pear bread pudding
Private Dining at The Cooperage ( Base Package )
$60.09 per person
Multiple dates available
Private and intimate dining experience exclusively available in our Private Dining Room. Gather your family and friends, or host your next business event in a setting that's both elegant and comfortable, while enjoying a delightful feast that showcases the best of Cooperage's cuisine. Our Private Dining Room offers the ideal ambiance for a memorable dining experience. BASE PACKAGE: $55 per person Option to add on dessert for $6: Dessert is our pear bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce Apps: (shared family style) Warm Shaved Brussels Sprouts Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Entrees: (guests pick 1 on day of event) Fish tacos Brown Derby Fried Chicken Sandwich Coop Burger Eggplant Parmesan

Popular dishes

Deviled Eggs "Green Eggs & Ham"$14.00
deviled eggs, pesto, crumbled bacon
Chicken Wings$16.00
classic buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles
Heirloom Tomato Burrata$18.00
heirloom tomatoes, burrata, pesto, crostini
Tuna Tartare$21.00
Green apple, pickle ginger, wontons
Warm Shaved Brussels Sprouts$17.00
poached egg, bacon, crispy shallots, bacon, vinaigrette
Crab Cakes$19.00
crab cakes, micro greens, romesco sauce
Mac N Cheese$13.00

From the Garden

Brown Derby$24.00
mixed greens, grilled chicken, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, avocado, tomato, sliced farm eggs, tarragon vinaigrette
Shrimp Louie$26.00
jumbo shrimp, cucumber, avocado, tomatoes, pickled onions, sliced farm eggs, louie dressing
Niçoise Salad$28.00
seared ahi tuna, arugula, green beans, fingerling potatoes, roasted red bell peppers, kalamata olives, hard-boiled egg
Grilled Flat Iron Steak Salad$29.00
mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles tomatoes, red onions, crispy shallots, blue cheese dressing
Caesar$15.00
romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
Classic Wedge$14.00
Iceberg wedge, shaved red onions, tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese dressing
Soup of the Day$9.00
ask your server for selection

Salad Add-Ons

Grilled Chicken$8.00
Grilled Steak$12.00
Grilled Prawns$10.00
Grilled Salmon$14.00

Coop Classics

Salmon$36.00
carrots, pearl onions, artichoke hearts & beurre blanc
Seafood Paella$36.00
Spanish rice, prawns, mussels, clams, squid
Fried Chicken Sandwich$19.00
House-made cole slaw, honey mustard, pickles toasted brioche
Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos$23.00
mango-pineapple salsa, coleslaw, chipotle cream
French Dip$24.00
smoked prime rib, swiss cheese, au jus, toasted baguette
Chicken Pot Pie$23.00
english peas, carrots, celery, onions & flaky crust
Pasta Bolognese$24.00
3 sons bolognese sauce, fresh pappardelle pasta

From the Butcher

Burger$20.00
cheese, grilled onions, dijon aioli, brioche bun (add avocado, bacon)
St. Louis Style Pork Ribs$18.00
house bbq sauce, french fries, jalapeno, coleslaw
- Half-Rack$18.00
- Full-Rack$34.00
Steak Frites$36.00
12oz grilled flat iron, french fries, herb compound butter
Miso Braised Short Ribs$35.00
Mushrooms, carrot, pearl onion, au jus
Coop Fried Chicken$25.00
Crispy boneless fried chicken, mashed potatoes, cabbage, maple drizzle
Pork Chop$32.00
Mashed potatoes, spinach, mushroom, Dijon cream sauce

Side

Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Truffle-Parmesan Fries
Sweet Potatoes Fries
Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Charred Broccolini

Dessert

Chocolate Truffle Cake$10.00
Chocolate sponge cake with dark chocolate mousse
Bread Pudding$10.00
Warmed pear bread pudding, vanilla ice cream
Crème Brulee$10.00
Rich custard base, hardened caramelized sugar, topped with berries
Assorted Sorbet or Gelato$10.00
Inquire with your server

What 2,660 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
East Bay
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cooperage American Grille offers a delightful dining experience with "awesome service" and "great food," making it a favorite spot for many. Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and "delicious dishes," although some note occasional inconsistencies. The vibrant atmosphere and variety of menu options ensure a memorable visit every time.

2,660 Reviews

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Tom
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The Cooperage was very busy when we arrived with many waiting for tables. We were seated promptly for our reservation and the noise level was pretty high with the restaurant full and the pull-down doors closed due to weather. Service was friendly but there were gaps in attention at times. We were not in a hurry, but our entrée orders was not taken until after we had finished eating our appetizers and it took a long time for our entrees to arrive compared to tables around ours. I am sure the busy night with a full house was a factor. Food was great, appetizers tuna tartare and brussels sprouts, entrees steak frites, fried chicken, ahi sandwich, and short ribs. The group enjoyed craft cocktails, wine and draft beer. Look forward to our next visit.
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Cindy
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We miss the Lafayette location and ambience. Restaurant is extremely noisy and crowded with tables jammed together. Food is fine but just not the same cozy dining experience it once was. Way too loud inside for my enjoyment.
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Nino
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was dry and the menu is all over the place. The best looking thing I saw was my nephew’s grilled cheese and tomato soup.
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Nicole
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time celebrating my husband's birthday with our kids. Everything from the service to the cocktails to the cuisine was great. My 10 month old granddaughter also enjoyed the butter noodles.
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Kish
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Another solid experience here. Good atmosphere good service and good food. This was my first time there on a Sunday and I really enjoyed the brunch menu. A nice variety of good options. Recommend it for brunch for sure
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Angela
San Francisco
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Reservation for 7 - high tops but we were seated in the middle with no-back chairs. Luckily they had a spot in the main dining area instead. Great drinks and cocktails. We all ordered dinner and food came out in good time. Unfortunately one of us got raw chicken. They immediately fixed it but we took the dinner to go since it took some time to replace. My Chinese chicken salad was pretty good. Not too much dressing. Maybe slightly dry. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their dinner. They brought a nice ice cream dessert with a candle for a birthday. Parked at Macy's and walked through. Some of us parked at the bank. No ticket. 🙏
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thad
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We keep coming back and expecting a better experience. Sadly the new location did not improve the value. Food was ok…but certainly not worth the cost. Two overcooked Salmon dishes (not $36 per plate of value) and one eggplant parm. Side dish of “seasonal veggies” (carrots and green beans looked and tasted right out of a Birdseye Frozen Food bag). The tuna tartar was good! Service was decent. Friendly and fast at first…a little less attentive as time wore on. Great location….they just need to upgrade the menu and value equation.
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Luisa
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the third time back for the four of us and, again, great food and service! The only thing that needs to change is their website menu, which is different than in the restaurant. Our server said he keeps brining it to management’s attention.
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Karla
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice experience, tasty food and the service was great!
The Cooperage American GrilleResponded on November 7, 2024
Hello Karla, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at The Cooperage American Grille. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our tasty food and found our service to be great. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Cooperage American Grille Management Team
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Andrew
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Went on a Saturday night... Seems like food is a hit and miss. Food was thought out but execution was done poorly. Ordered a Espresso martini was surprised to see no foamy top and was on the heavy vodka side. Martini uses Kettle One Vodka (not my first choice for a premium cocktail) Also came with juniper berries instead of coffee beans on top. We also ordered Baked Goat Cheese (came with little slices of baguette which were not toasted and not enough came with the dish). Hubby ordered steak and frites and ordered medium rare (edges around steak was medium rare and the middle was raw) it also came with a underdressed side salad that did not belong on the plate. I ordered the Chicken Pot Pie (came in a mini cast iron, was not creamy and was very liquidy they seem to rely on diced potato to sop up all the liquid and lacked salt). Finished with a creme brûlée (the top crust was hard and crunchy but the custard underneath was over heated and curdled from the heat applied to the crust). Overall service was slow and busy, we were left without a a steak knife and couldn't get refills on soda without waiting for a while. Restaurant was very busy and seating is not well thought out. Quite easy to get bumped into if you are at a high top by someone sitting at the bar. Overall this experience was a total miss, we noticed that the idea is there but the execution of the food and service at this restaurant
The Cooperage American GrilleResponded on November 7, 2024
Dear Andrew, I have sent you a private message regarding your last visit with us. Thank you for your feedback and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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FAQs

The Cooperage American Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 298-5915.

The Cooperage American Grille is rated 4.4 stars by 2660 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Cooperage American Grille

1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
S. Main & Newell. Located in Broadway Plaza next to Macy's and Lifetim
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available in the Broadway Plaza Parking Garage on the corner of Broadway & Newell. The first 3 hours of parking are free and it is a short one minute to walk to the restaurant on the walking path behind Macy’s.
Public transit
1 mile from Walnut Creek Bart
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Hugo Arias
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thecooperagewc.com/
Phone number
(925) 298-5915
Private party facilities
The Cooperage offers several options for special events, including:• Private "Wine Room" with fireplace that seats up to 22 guests at 1 table or 24 guests at separate tables•Semi Private Cocktail & Lounge area offering a cocktail menu and private bartender. Space can accommodate up to 75 guestshttps://www.thecooperagewc.com/private-events

The Cooperage American Grille

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Private Dining (PLUS PACKAGE)

Private Dining at Cooperage (PREMIUM PACKAGE)

Private Dining at The Cooperage ( Base Package )

Warm Shaved Brussels Sprouts

Burger

Niçoise Salad

From the Start

Deviled Eggs "Green Eggs & Ham"$14.00

Chicken Wings$16.00

Heirloom Tomato Burrata$18.00

Tuna Tartare$21.00

Warm Shaved Brussels Sprouts$17.00

Crab Cakes$19.00

Mac N Cheese$13.00

From the Garden

Brown Derby$24.00

Shrimp Louie$26.00

Niçoise Salad$28.00

Grilled Flat Iron Steak Salad$29.00

Caesar$15.00

Classic Wedge$14.00

Soup of the Day$9.00

Salad Add-Ons

Grilled Chicken$8.00

Grilled Steak$12.00

Grilled Prawns$10.00

Grilled Salmon$14.00

Coop Classics

Salmon$36.00

Seafood Paella$36.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$19.00

Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos$23.00

French Dip$24.00

Chicken Pot Pie$23.00

Pasta Bolognese$24.00

From the Butcher

Burger$20.00

St. Louis Style Pork Ribs$18.00

Steak Frites$36.00

Miso Braised Short Ribs$35.00

Coop Fried Chicken$25.00

Pork Chop$32.00

Side

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Truffle-Parmesan Fries

Sweet Potatoes Fries

Beer-Battered Onion Rings

Charred Broccolini

Dessert

Chocolate Truffle Cake$10.00

Bread Pudding$10.00

Crème Brulee$10.00

Assorted Sorbet or Gelato$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does The Cooperage American Grille offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Cooperage American Grille restaurant rated?

Is The Cooperage American Grille currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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