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Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub - Steakhouse in Sunnyvale, California

Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub

4.1 (1237 reviews)

1235 Oakmead Pkwy, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Brewery
American restaurant
Bar
Beer distributor
Brewpub
Brunch restaurant
Diner
Pizza restaurant
Restaurant
Sports bar

About Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub - steak house in Sunnyvale, California

Brewpub earning fans with its house-brewed beer, industrial-chic ambiance, pub fare & outdoor patio.

Customer Review Summary

Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub is a spacious venue with a nice atmosphere, particularly near the windows overlooking a lake. The service is highly praised for being attentive and quick, especially during busy hours. Food quality is noted as impressive, particularly during happy hour, with finger foods exceeding expectations. The drink selection is good and reasonably priced, although some beer options were sold out during visits. It’s a popular spot for brunch, with standout dishes like shrimp and grits and French toast. While the experience is generally positive, some reviews mention slow service during larger group visits and minor order mishaps. The location is convenient for Santa Clara office-goers and features many TVs, making it suitable for watching sports. Overall, it's seen as a good spot for friends to gather and enjoy quality food and drinks.

Key Features

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.1 out of 5
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425
3
140
2
56
1
50
Based on 1237 reviews

Chetan Pangam

1 month ago

Amazing place for hanging out with friends. Big and spacious with view. Good beers and food. Usually there is some waiting in busy hours. Plenty of parking available.

Sai Kiran Movva

4 months ago

Went for a happy hour on a weekday . This place is the old fault line location but is rebranded . Service was top notch , the server was super attentive & was able to get orders quickly Food was the best part of happy hour . Usually finger foods are meh but here they maintain the quality of regular Ala carte Drinks are great, there is a good selection for a very decent price There is a gratuity for parties of 6 or more auto added .

Alba González Hernando

1 month ago

The atmosphere is nice if you are seating by the windows you get to see a little lake. I had the special of the day and did not disappoint! There were a lot of beers sold out in the menu, which is why I give it a 4 stars.

Toni H

5 months ago

I love this place so much. I specifically love to come here for brunch. My favorite is the shrimp and grits, and my daughter proclaimed that the French toast is incredible. Their beer is really good too. I’ve never had anything here that I don’t like. The cheese curds are another favorite. It’s a great place to come and watch sports, and the outdoor area is really nice and peaceful. Great music too!

Eric Shiu

5 months ago

We went for Friday dinner with a few colleagues after work. It’s a convenient place near our Santa Clara office. We started with the appetizers and beers. There are many options for the main course, burgers, bowls, steaks..etc. the service is quick and attentive.

Scott C

5 months ago

Pretty great experience, friendly staff and a great outdoor spot to hang out. The beers were great and the food was even better. For what you get the prices were fair so can't complain. I hope to return!

Rossoh1819

6 months ago

Food was pretty good; got the garlic fries and the pizza. Pizza was thin crustish but higher quality ingredients. Many choices of food all around and theres something for everyone. All looked quality. Venue was cool too.. They forgot our strawberry lemonade and bell peppers on our pizza, granted we were a big group. Waiting on water a little while. They were slow, and then just us as a big group.

Paul and Lillian Bruns

1 year ago

This was a decent brewery with a very nice location. It was not busy when when we were there (Wednesday lunch) and service was fast. They have a lot of TVs. The beers on tap were fine. They didn't have a terribly wide selection but did a few things well. Not worth going out of the way specifically for the beer though, as a brewery aficionado. Food was also fine, we had the nachos. A good place to visit but the location seemed to be the biggest draw. It seems to have had several names over the years.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

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