Out The Road

A perfect place to meet after work for when we want someone else to cook dinner! The space is quite large, neat, and good for groups, plus there are several TVs for watching sports. I liked the decor, art made by local 6th and 7th graders. It seems like a comfy and chill spot for locals to gather. Plus the staff are friendly and attentive. We placed our order at the bar, were given a number, and took our drinks with us to a booth.Eric and I split the wedge salad and a chicken jalapeño pizza. After we finished our salad, our server offered to change our plates. We said no, cuz like why dirty more dishes! But it was nice to be asked :) Solid, tasty food that I washed down with a full size guava cider. Yum! So many other things I want to try on their menu - hope we can come back to try them soon!

Great food, great ambiance, lovely service. The place is fairly priced and I love a laid back neighborhood restaurant where the can bring my four year old and not feel out of place

The food was good, the service was good but it was confusing at first because you have to order up front but once you know things will be easier.

Unless you're an SF native or lived in the city long enough, you've probably never heard of Portola (same with Vis Valley and Little Hollywood). Unfortunately, there's not much going on in this hood...except for Cantonese BBQ delis + bakeries and Jim Georgie's. I do remember there being an AZN bar on San Bruno Ave. but it's a blur like the rest of my 20s. So, when I read that there was a new cocktail bar that's dog friendly...LFG! Opening in April 2024, Out The Road took over FDR (brewery) that closed in 2021. They offer takeout and indoor dining. Order at the counter, take a placard, seat yourself, and your order will be brought to you. M E N UAmerican Cuisine: Salad, fried apps, burger/sandwiches, and pizza. - Food menu: https://tinyurl.com/ycs2u95z- Drink menu: https://tinyurl.com/4vfx4a44 4% service charge added to bill. I don't mind paying these fees but it wasn't disclosed on the menu. D R I N K* 7 Leguas Blanco w/ club soda ($13): https://tinyurl.com/y5pzveyy F O O D* Crispy Maitake Mushrooms w/ romesco ($9) // 4 stars: https://tinyurl.com/57y2bv5tSolid drunchie - hot and crunchy meaty maitake mushrooms served with a side of zesty tomato based romesco sauce for dipping. * Burger w/ american cheese, lettuce, onions, lawry's mayo, potato bun ($14) // 3 stars: https://tinyurl.com/574dwzme- Requested medium rare- Add fries (+$4) // 4 stars Burger patty was cooked to medium with a nice pink center. The bun and cheese were quite industrial tasting which distracted from the overall taste. Maybe the pizza is the way to go here? Can't go wrong with freshly fried shoestring fries tho! S E R V I C EFriendly, chill, and prompt. A M B I A N C EBare-bones with several high top tables, booths, and bar seating. Enjoyed the hip hop music bumping from the kitchen. P A R K I N GMetered and residential street parking. Beware of your surroundings at night. Overall, Out the Road is a welcome addition to Portola. If you live in the area and looking for a low-key spot for craft cocktails, def hit them up!

Visited on a Sunday around 7:15 pm with a friend. The bar had a few other guests but plenty of open seats available, great for walking in. I decided to grab seats at the bar. Drink: Nitro Negroni - smooth, nice balance of sweet and bitter, not too boozy, well chilled, really enjoyed this Food: Fried maitake mushrooms - delicious, lightly battered and fried, these were crispy and airy, served with a flavorful romesco sauce, definitely order one for the table Margarita Pizza - pretty good, thin crust with a nice chew, tangy tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella, grana and a herb pistou, wish this was finished with a bit of salt or more grana cheese and baked a tad longer for a crispier bottom but overall a solid pie. Size was about 12-14" across and cut into 6 slices, I'd say enough to serve 2 if you order an appetizer or two to accompany Service was great, the bartender was warm and friendly with great knowledge of the drink and food menu. Water was refilled throughout the meal and the bartender checked in regularly. Food came out fairly quickly. Overall a great addition to the Portola district, a nice casual spot with reasonable prices for drinks and dinner. Full bar available which is a major plus and a nice variety of bites, sandwiches and pizza. Excited to come back to try more of the menu!

Neighborhood bar in portola in the old bones of a brewery. Modernized with a kitchen and full bar, great place for happy hour or nightly neighborhood events. Enjoyed their brat reuben which was served quick and tasted great. Great for those in the area or a post-meal drink. Also has the vibe of a newly minted sports bar, with TVs ready for all sports fans

Such a great addition to the neighborhood- clean, friendly staff, good drinks, allows dogs!

New gem in Portola district. We are so happy that this cool new spot opened on the neighborhood's commercial strip of San Bruno. We went last week to try it out on a Friday night. The place was full and the vibe was happy. The staff were super nice, with the bartender asking what kind of cocktails we like before he recommended a few. Cocktails on point.Also got a pizza, which is definitely the best pizza in the Portola district. Plenty of pepperoni. The sausage sandwich was excellent, and the fries were well done just like I like them.More than the quality of food or drink, I liked the people there. I met other neighborhood folks, and ran into my sister's best friend! It's a place where customers talk to each other and can hang out in a 3rd space.

This place is a hidden gem. Located in the main strip of the Portola district, this hip bar and restaurant serves up excellent drinks, beers on tap, and a menu of upscale (but reasonably priced) bar food. My personal favorite is the crispy chicken sandwich, piled super high with excellently fried chicken, jalapeños, and a homemade sauce in which I'm pretty sure I detected fennel. Really interesting and incredibly tasty! Although we didn't get a pizza, they look fabulous as well. Finally, don't miss the fried maitake mushrooms. To... die... for... The only thing we weren't crazy about was the burger. It was good, to be sure, but perhaps not as "special" as the rest. The service was informal and super friendly. It's the kind of neighborhood place where, eventually, the bartender will ask if we want "the usual." We'll be back many times, so we'll see if that happens!

Highly recommend trying their mushroom with the delicious dipping sauce! Great service, great beer