Gott's Roadside

Gott's is a classic American eatery that nails the comfort food game. During our visit, we indulged in a burger, fries, onion rings, and a hot dog, and each bite was better than the last. The burger was juicy and well-seasoned, the fries were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, the onion rings were golden and crunchy, and the hot dog was the kind of delicious that makes you wonder why you ever ate hot dogs any other way.

The vibe at Gott's is laid-back and perfectly suited for a casual meal out. It's the kind of place where you can unwind, enjoy some great food, and feel like part of the community. The service was friendly and prompt, adding to the overall pleasant experience. If you're looking for a spot that combines great taste with classic roadside charm, it is definitely worth a stop.

After coming here the first time close to closing time for dinner, I knew I want to come back during the day. This review covers both visits.

PARKING: It's nice they have a shared lot to park for free, but it definitely gets filled during the day. At night you can park anywhere and on the streets for free. During the daytime you can also park over by the shopping mall for free the first 3 hours.

TIP: You order first before sitting down. So if there is a long line, order online! It's like skipping the line to order and that takes you straight to waiting to pick up your order.

Here's what I've had:

GARLIC FRIES - $4.99
Tossed in garlic butter and parsley.
Only because it's just $0.50 more than regular fries. But I realized I would have preferred just regular fries cuz these just tastes like extra greasy fries. And when it's extra damp, the fries has a different texture almost as though it's stale. No go for me, but I still ate them cuz it's in front of me.

ONION RINGS - $4.99
Thick and beer battered. Lightly salted.
Oh yeah these were pretty good, and done how I like it! When you take a bite you're not pulling the entire ring inside out. It has a nice balance of sweetness from the onion and I love the light and crispy batter.

CHILI - $5.99
House-made beef & bean chili made with craft beer. Topped with cheddar cheese & green onions.
To my surprise I was not at all impressed with the chili. Not sure what more I was expected, but it was just okay. I'm still glad I tried it, and know not to bother next time. So many other items to try!

CHEESEBURGER - $10.99
American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles & secret sauce on a toasted egg bun.
Gotta have the simple regular burger (with cheese) if I'm trying their burgers for the first time. And oh yea, it's a solid one. I love the soft buns and juicy patty. Yummy!

CALIFORNIA BURGER - $16.99
Fried egg, Cowgirl Creamery's Wagon Wheel cheese, Zoe's bacon, arugula, balsamic onions & mayo on a toasted sesame brioche bun.
Didn't realize this was on a sesame bun, which I'm not a fan of. I wouldn't have not known it was a brioche bun either. It was still a very good burger though!

CITRUS & AVOCADO CHOP SALAD - $14.99
Romaine & red leaf lettuce tossed with asado spice-rubbed chicken, cilantro-pumpkin seed dressing, oranges, tomatoes, black beans, pickled red onions & quinoa, topped with avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds & Cotija cheese.
Wow, this sure hits the spot! I'm so glad I got this salad! It was so good, with all the variety of ingredients! You have the sweet citrus fruits, the richness from the avocado, dressing and cheese, and all the seeds and everything else.

This place is great for large groups, and they have lots of seating options: You have inside, outside along the deck, and their side patio. I'm definitely coming back!

We had a party of 4 for dinner the other day. We were celebrating a belated birthday and birthday girl LOVES Gotts. I am familiar with the Gotts at the Ferry Building and extremely familiar with the Gotts in Napa and St. Helena because we live in Napa County. Gotts has always been very consistent and just all around a pleasant dining experience.
I don't know if this location was just having an off night or what, but we ALL were disappointed in our meals. The garlic fries were cold. Not sitting on the counter for a few minutes cold. Like, COLD cold. That in itself is a huge disappointment because that is just one of those food items that needs to be hot to enjoy. When handing me my Chicken Sandwich, my BF mentioned that a man was just up at the counter "returning" his Chicken Sandwich because he said the piece of chicken was too small. I lifted my bun top back and could confirm that it was not just that man's Chicken sandwich with the issue. The piece of chicken was SMALL. It was mainly bread with a tiny piece of chicken. I have ordered the Chicken Sandwich before and it has always come with a piece double the size of this one. Lastly, our tacos. We ordered the grilled Fish tacos and the Poke tacos (we are obsessed with these) and while the tacos were fine enough, we had to go get more of the crema and the spicy aioli because the grilled Fish tacos were super dry and the Poke was very bland.
This review is by no means meant to deter people from visiting Gotts because Gotts truly is the bomb. I hope that this particular Gotts location will perhaps just take note of these observations made by us (and apparently other customers) and make some positive adjustments. We don't mind paying the prices we pay for Gotts, but on this particular evening, we left feeling very disappointed in our experience.

Expensive, Tasty Burgers [Walnut Creek CA]

We came here on a Sunday afternoon right around lunch time at 11:45a. I did not do the ordering, my kids did while the rest of us went outside and sat in one of the many picnic benches under large umbrellas. The weather was nice, not too hot, even felt a slight breeze at times. I was excited to try this place because I have not made it to their Napa or their SF locations... and here we were in the East Bay in Walnut Creek. The outdoor dining was pet friendly. We had our dog with us.

The little food buzzer alerted us at about noon and one of us went inside to pick up our food. I ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger. Others in our party got Kimchi Burger, Ahi Poke Crispy Tacos, California Burger, and Chili Cheese Fries. Daughter didn't like the beans on that Chili Cheese Fries. My Bacon Cheeseburger was delicious, even without the pickles and onions, which I opted not to include, it was still huge and was filling.

The prices are on the high side... $14 for my Bacon Cheeseburger, no fries included. Drinks were separate. Good burger though.

Review #3436

Honestly, I'm always disappointed when I come to Gott's. I got the bacon cheeseburger, fries, and the cookies & cream shake. The bacon cheeseburger was dry and the bun quickly fell apart. The fries were pretty bland and the shake was practically melted when it got to me. For $28, I would expect more quality. They served the food quickly and they had an open seating area with indoor and outdoor seating, which was nice since it was a lovely day. I just wish the quality of food was better.

We've been to the WC Gott's twice and it has been consistently good. I went with the citrus chop salad this past weekend, it was so good and refreshing. They also gave us a little sample cup of vanilla ice cream for our pup (which was very nice of them). Tons of seating inside and outside.

Decent place to get burgers and American food. Prices are high and there is usually a wait during peak hours. $43 for two people with only one drink seemed like a lot for what we got but it would have been more if I had gotten the $18.99 calamari special or the $24.99 soft shell crab sandwich. Decided to go with the basics since I'm with a 7 year old hangry kid today. The $10 frose was great (not pictured), especially on a hot summer day when my kid has been whining my ear off. Food came out relatively fast and the garlic fries were meh (True Burger's garlic fries reign surpreme IMHO), but the chicken tenders were surprisingly good (crispy crunchy on the outside and the chicken meat was good). The burger was pretty good and I'm glad I just got the basic one because it's quite filling. Brussels sprouts were a little too well done and a little burnt but still tasty.

Absolutely solid burger place that is very family and pet friendly. I always take my mom here whenever I visit because it is her favorite weekend lunch spot. The line is often long during this time but it goes by pretty quickly.

There's a nice outdoor seating area with clean benches and fake grass. It's perfect for when I want to bring my dog out and especially relaxing on a sunny day. Definitely one of the main highlights of this place.

As for the food, the burgers are great! Super juicy and extremely filling. It looks small at first but by the end I'm struggling to breathe. Both the garlic fries and sweet potato fries are delicious, especially with their special ranch and hot sauce. I don't know what they put in the ranch here but it's absolutely delicious! As for the chicken sandwiches, skip them. I tried both the Chicken Schnitzel and Crispy Teriyaki Chicken. They were ok but far below other chicken sandwiches like from Chick fil a or Popeyes. Flavoring and texture were both meh.

First time dining inside and ordering for here. My mom had brought back food from here a really long time ago. I had their ahi tacos (3 pieces). This time I had their Vietnamese salad with fried chicken. OMG it was so good! I was hesitant at first on what to order because I had gone to the gym earlier, lol. But I do not regret the decision to eat fried chicken! The flavors of the salad were really nice. I would definitely order this again. My aunt ordered the ahi tacos and now I remember how they looked and yes, they looked good. I would also order that and a side of sweet potato fries, haha. Though I hear they're usually known for their burgers - which people in my group did order and everyone was happy with their meals.

The inside is bright, big, lots of seating inside and out, however if you drop in during the height of their busy hours, it may be difficult to find a table - especially if your group is big. There are a lot of families who come here to eat - people of all ages!

They should have had more than one at the cash register taking orders, but other than that... the menu is printed large on the wall when you walk in and you pretty much order, get your drinks up front, and you pick up your food on the other side of the room when it is ready at the counter.

We happened to be walking out of a parking structure in Walnut Creek and saw that Gott's Roadside was here (we only knew of the one near Napa), so we had to go in!

Staff and Service:
- Menus are placed outside on a stand and on the wall inside leading up to the register
- Order at the register, get your number, and then go up to collect when they call your number

Food and Drinks:
- The guava cider was refreshing and comes in a pint glass
- Ahi Poke Crispy Tacos: the flavor was good, there was a good amount of ahi tuna and avocado, and the shells stayed crispy

Miscellaneous:
- There is a parking structure right across the street available (payment required)
- The ambiance was very causal, with average to a little above average sound due to many families being there

Overall, would come again (especially to try a milkshake), but nothing really stood out to get 4 stars