Oak Park Brewing Company

Such a disappointment. We arrived during a non-​busy time and were promptly seated, but it took a loooong time for someone to appear and take an order. They were out of one of the entrees we wanted, but that happens. Orders were wrong and had to be corrected, and the correction was shoddy. The food was pretty mediocre, veggie burger was bland, crumbly, and overwhelmed by a giant bun. This would be a one star review, but the beer was good.

Last night I ventured back in for the first time since my last review. The service issues have improved tremendously. Food is still great. Beer is still very good.
The lapses in service were made up for by the other folks there. HUGE improvement.

Their brews are ok but poor service — on a recent visit was overcharged on my credit card by bartender. Unfortunately server and mgmt staff reluctant to resolve issue. Their staff needs better training ! read other review: wake UP guys

This is not the first time I have received poor service here, but it will probably be the last time. I Was told that the special burger of the day was off the menu because they were out of the aoli and garlic spread. However I was more than welcome to pay additional for every extra item on the burger special at a cost of at least 4 $ more than the special. So, I was welcomed to pay a premium to approximate a burger that wasn’t being served anymore because the kitchen can’t make more aoli and garlic sauce. ??? Weak sauce OPB, weak sauce. Looking like it’s time to expand beyond my hood. Also, it’s on the chalkboard. So uhhhhhhh just erase it!
So I ordered the kids plate chicken strips and fries and was brought chopped, sautéed chicken, looked like thigh meat. Sent it back to the kitchen, bartender who was waiting the table couldn’t care less. Not coming back.

This place was awesome. The staff was very nice and it has a great vibe. There is outside seating which I love but the the ambiance inside is great too. They have a great selection of beers to drink, happy hour (woot, woot) and a nice group of people working.
I had an amazing bowl of soup, salad, and I also tried a huge plate of delicious fries smothered in some white cheese. I wish I remember what it was called?

I really wanted to give this place five out of five stars the only reason I didn’t is because the service was a little slow and unorganized. However the servers were extremely nice and happy to provide recommendations. The beer list is phenomenal which is to be expected of a pub but beyond that the food was incredible.
We played Games outside where everyone seemed to be having a great time. There was a hint of «hipster» which was cool and a great vibe all together.
Definitely going back.

Real score 1 star.
The long and short of it… It’s a bad spot when the best you can say about the food is its disappointing and the worst it’ll make you sick!
Lets start with the bad/​short! Got some ribs to take home for a family member. They were fatty and moderately tender. I tried a rib or two when I got home. The next day, we were both worshiping the porcelain goddess! NEVER AGAIN! Oak Park Brewing that’s the first and last time I’ll be visiting!
The disappointing/​long: My girlfriend and I dined in. Having driven by Oak Park Brew Co. numerous times it always appears busy. Now I have to ask myself WHY? The hostess was kind of snotty. Our waitress was friendly and pleasant. The food. disappointing.
My girlfriend had the pulled pork sliders, these were ok. Solid C on their own but in the context of great pulled pork right down the street they disappointed. I had the gumbo soup and the chicken panini. The «gumbo» was NOT gumbo, it was stew with an over-​spiced broth and a few chunks of mystery meat. Apparently they don’t know what gumbo actually is at this place. The chicken panini was just bad. Chunks of over spiced (chef must love generic paprika/​cayenne) thrown onto one end of a sandwich. The cheese, well I don’t know what it was but it was bad. Like worse than velvetta if that’s possible. … ya know what, it’s not worth continuing on about this sandwich. It was just bad. Poor ingredients, poor execution, poor cooking. It seems Oak Park Brew Co. is just another in the long sad line of brew pubs getting away with shitty food because… HEY! MICRO-​BREW!
Maybe my experience is out of the ordinary as this place seems to get good reviews on Unilocal.In fact I honestly hope it is. Because, honestly, if my experience is the norm, then that speaks, loud, sad, volumes about the restaurant consumers in the Oak Park area of Sacramento.

Here’s why we couldn’t do 5 stars on my 2PM lunch visit today… I sat by the window on the couch and pulled out my laptop to begin work. I had to flag somebody down for service after realizing I had been there 20 minutes without anyone saying a word to me. There was only four other tables in-​service and 3 people at the bar. No apology after I brought this to someone’s attention… Fortunately I had work to do otherwise I would have left after 7 minutes.
Finally my chicken panini showed up and I tried the Citra IPA. Both were light and delicious and will be the only reason I would consider coming back. In this case the food and beer saved them from losing a customer forever! Had they even greeted me in a reasonably timely manner, I would have ordered more and had a second beer because I was still hungry, but since they didn’t I ran out of time and so did they.
If you read this Oak Park Brew, please make sure the staff is attentive to people walking in the door. You guys weren’t even busy today.
Sincerely the guy who sat on the couch dressed in a shirt and tie…

Has a great patio, nice and big with plenty of seating and string lights overhead. The servers are all friendly and knowledgeable about the beers.
The food is alright. The irish fries used to be my favorite thing on the menu, but they changed something in it and now it has this weird, bitter flavor in the gravy. We sent back the first one because we thought something was wrong with it. So disappointing when we realized that’s how it’s supposed to be. I hope they change it back!
On Wednesdays they have a burger and pint combo for $ 12 special. It’s just a plain burger, and any add-​ons, like cheese, are extra…

Service was good, but we weren’t so pleased with the food. I ordered the burger, which was over cooked and dry. The bun was not fresh either. It was just okay. My bf ordered the meatloaf which was also VERY dry. We also ordered the Mac and bleu cheese which had very minimal flavor to it.
The ambiance was awesome, good for a date night or with friends. The service was fine, but we were hoping for better quality food. They offer a great selection of beer though!

Oakpark really failed us last Saturday night.
We came with 5 adults and 2 kiddos. The place was busy as usual since the weather was fabulous.
Ended up being seated inside as wait for outside would have been crazy. Understandable. Hostess was sweet and nice.
Waitress comes (also very nice). They are out of like 3 main things. At 7:30 on a Saturday. How do you not plan on a crowd on Saturday night?
They bring us alcohol but not kids lemonade (no clean glasses). That takes 20 minutes. Not acceptable. Happy kids make for happy adult experience.
Our food takes 45 minutes to arrive. Appetizers don’t come first. Kids meals come last. Last! They had basic pasta with olive oil. Rule of a good restaurant is to get kids food as soon as possible so they don’t melt down and ruin everyone’s experience.
Not well played, Oakpark. Not well played.

Becoming less impressed every time I come here… They’re more of a 2.5 right now but obvs. that’s not an option.
Have had a couple of recent experiences far enough apart to know that the issues aren’t going away. Came back in November with two others and had pretty poor service. The girl (same one as in my previous review) would keep saying she’d be right over and then not show up or ignore us for long periods of time. She also didn’t know the difference between two of the beers she set down and said a dark one was an IPA and the light one was a porter… If you work for a brewery, you should probably know the difference. Fortunately my friends and I were smart enough to figure it out.
Last Friday I came here with a group of about 15 and our pooches. My husband and I got there about 15 minutes before the rest of the group but waited 7 minutes (yes, I counted) until our server finally came over to us. Our group might not have been there yet but we were still thirsty. I have really bad allergies and was coughing pretty hard from all of the pollen in the air and there was nary a drink in sight.
We had a different server this time but many of the same issues. Kept saying she’d be right back then not seeing her for 10 – 15 minutes… getting a bunch of our orders wrong or forgetting things that we ordered. We had five people order burgers (two were the standard menu burgers and three were the special). My friend David ordered the special with SWEET POTATO fries. By the time the rest of us got our food, he was still waiting. We had to ask about his burger and our server made it seem like she didn’t believe us. She said, «well you guys ordered five burgers and I count five burgers on the table. Sooo…» as if it’s our fault that she screwed it up. Eventually she realized that she counted someone’s sandwich as a burger and went back to the kitchen to figure it out. FINALLY his burger comes out … with regular fries. He told them he ordered sweet potato, but that he didn’t need them switched out, just make sure he wasn’t charged extra. They brought out the fries anyway, said they wouldn’t charge him, and then F*#@ING CHARGED HIM. It was only like $ 3 but STILL.
Finally when it came time for the bill, some of the people in our group had left (the people we didn’t know) and they apparently had not felt the need to pay for their dinners. So my bestie was trying to put everything that our half of the table got onto her card and our server kept coming back every two minutes to ask if it was ready. Nowhere to be found when WE need something but when it’s time to collect she hovers… Eventually we get everything figured out but gatdamn it took awhile to get there.
TL;DR: It’s a shame they have such poor service considering the food is actually pretty dang tasty.

The new bartender, Angel, is exceptionally unpleasant. To keep us coming back, we’d like to feel welcomed by someone friendly behind the bar. You don’t have to ask me about my life story, but warm greetings go a long way. His interactions were missing all that. We’ve been to Oak Park Brewing many, many times and we’ve always had an excellent experience– this was a disappointing first.

Stopped in after work on a Friday. Entered through the front door to the light but distinctly sweet aroma of boiling wort. The dining room has open seating with several tables, ten or so spots at the bar and an open kitchen. Looked like they have a great patio with plenty of seating and a big sun shade, but it was raining.
I had the Broadway Pale Ale. It was pretty hoppy, not a whole lot of malt and a bit big for a pale ale. After the Broadway I kicked it up a notch and had the Rowers RyePA (rye IPA), they hit the mark with this brew. It was delicious and well balanced.
The Irish fries were covered in gravy, cheese and shredded braised rabbit. The buffalo wings were classic buffalo and served with a side of chili lime crema. I ordered a side of Sri racha ketchup for the fries. I’m not a big gravy guy, but man… The fries were delicious, the rabbit was flavorful and tender, the ketchup added the perfect kick for me. The buffalo wings weren’t anything special, just your average buffalo wings, but instead of blue cheese or ranch, the chili lime crema was a great dipping sauce.
The staff was helpful, quick, friendly and knowledgeable. My only gripe with the whole thing is the fact that they only have one (single occupant) men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. I’d like to see a better bathroom set up, but that’s it.
Oak Park Brewing Co. is a great spot, good food and good brew, tough to go wrong if you stop in. I’m looking forward to stopping in again later this spring to enjoy the patio.

I would probably give this place a 3.5. I went here with a friend, and parking was really easy. There was plenty on the street along with a parking lot close by.
You can enter both through the back, where you walk through the patio, and through the front entrance. I walked through the patio since I somehow walked the wrong way; you wait to get seated. I chose outside since it was a nice night and they have heaters too! I ordered a saison while waiting for my friend which was good but slightly more bitter than I prefer. She got the beer lighter than that one, can’t remember what it is called.
We both decided to get a cheese and charcuterie plate each, which is $ 17. It was okay. I liked the burrata, but I am not a huge goat cheese fan and I forget what other kind of cheese there was — manchego? The prosciutto was very good but the salami did not have a great taste, brought the leftovers home to my boyfriend and he wasn’t a fan either.
All the service was great. The beer was decent and I would like to try some other food next time.

3.5 Stars
Service was really good and came out extremely fast.
Beer was pretty good. I wasn’t blown away by anything but you can definitely find something to drink.
The food did surprise me and was quite good. I had the burger and was pleased.
Overall atmosphere is good and a good place to meet up with friends. Worth checking out!

Oak Park Brewing Company is an awesome spot for dinner and a beer.
The food quality at Oak Park is on a higher level than most breweries. The food here always looks and tastes great. It is obviously a priority that the food tastes as good as their beer.
The building is very trendy and well put together. My husband loves the edison bulbs they have hanging everywhere. They have a great outdoor area too with one of those large Jengas outside.
I like to order their IPA and they have a great spaghetti that they have as a special sometimes.
The service has always been great and the food comes out with good timing. We will be back to Oak Park!

I am only rating this place on the food and service just because I was on a company lunch, but very tempting based on what I could see. Came here last week on our way back from a meeting and buddy suggested this place located in Oak Park. First the owners did an amazing job renovating this place into this brewery. It was a little cold for us but they also have an awesome patio area for a little nicer days.
When we entered we were immediately greeted by a super friendly waitress who asked us to sit anywhere we wanted. Immediately asked for drinks and gave us a little hard time for not getting a beer, but trust me if the circumstances were different I would have loved to try one of their original crafts. Once the drinks came back and another super nice waitress came over and chatted it up a little as well. Even though this place is smaller and not super busy both ladies did a fantastic job taking care of us.
Once it came down to the food I decided on the shrimp Po boy and man was I glad I did. This sandwich was probably in the top 5 Po boys I have had in a long time. Super stuffed full of shrimp and completed with their Cajun coleslaw. It was a simple sandwich but super delicious. It came with a side of fresh cut homemade fries complimented with this super tasty sriracha ketchup. All in all this was a great experience and can’t wait to get back here again to taste some of their beers.

On a hot September 10^th day, I decided to head down to this finest place called, «Oak Park Brewing Company.» As I entered there, the atmosphere is quite industrial made just like BJ’s restaurant and brewery does. The concept is well made and original as the 1960s soul music plays on throughout the day. There’s also has the outdoor patio, so you can dine outside whether the weather is warm or cool during daylight or night time.
Their service and bartenders are doing good as I welcomed there. No cons at all!
For the ordering process, I ordered two happy hour specials which some items cost half the price between 3 to 6 pm. There are chicken skewers, and their original craft beer: Ropeswing Cream Ale. First up, the alcoholic drink. So far, that beer tasted incredible! Very light and superb as I slurped it up the entire glass. The appetizer, also not that bad too! The chicken skewers cooked very well without making extra burnt! The seasoning of the chicken is refreshing and natural. The sauces are not that bad! The vinaigrette is defiantly the best taste than the the chili sauce. Overall, not a bad happy hour meal at all! I haven’t tried their entrees yet, so I’ll probably be back again in the next future visits.
The parking can tough to park. You can park it at the surface street parking if it’s available. Otherwise, you can ride a bike, walk, or using public transit easier without the confusions.
To conclude, Oak Park Brewing Company is the coolest, and the greatest local restaurant and brewery right in the Oak Park neighborhood! Perfect for happy hour pleasures, friends/​family gatherings, or simply enjoying yourself. A well, worthy visit!

Customer service was better this time around. Plus I left without my cell phone and when I came back an employee had held it for me. So A+ for employee honesty! Thank you Melissa for your honesty and professionalism!-
On the other hand…
I was going to give this place a 5 star review until «Jodi E.(employee at oak park brewing) Left a snarky Unilocal compliment on my wife’s Unilocal page, because I’m assuming she was dissatisfied with her review.
The «compliment» has since been deleted, but can be viewed on my profile pictures.