Friday 8th of January 2010 11:53:19 AM

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This place was really busy at lunch time when we went on a Tuesday. We didn't have any food but it looked good and they had big portions. As for the beer:

Lager: almost seemed like a wheat, it was cloudier than a typical lager

Hef: Alright, it was what a Hef is.

Oatmeal stout: Had a good nose, but doesn't deliver on the taste.

Strong ale: Starts off like a strong ale, but finishes like a weak IPA.

Red: Seemed like a weak IPA.

Then they had bottled beers that we have seen back at home in the midwest.

Orange Blossom: They were out.
Pumpkin: This was ok, I'm not a fan of pumpkin flavored things but this wasn't overpowering on the pumpkin.
Blueberry Oatmeal: This was good, I had it just a few weeks before at home. They seemed to be pushing this beer quite a bit, they had stands of 6 packs stacked up everywhere like they just finished it and wanted to sell as much as they could to make room.

Monday 18th of August 2008 10:38:42 AM

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Good, solid brewpub.

They claim to be one of the oldest brewpubs in the Bay Area, and who am I to disagree with such a claim?

The noise level was very high due to piped-in music, something that I didn't care for but which might be enticing to others. I asked to be seated outside in the hopes of getting a quieter spot and it worked - I still heard the music but it wasn't irritating.

The brew selections were pretty standard for a brewpub. I had the summer wheat (without the standard lemon wedge, thank you). Mild, inoffensive, very good.

Food was decent with the usual sandwiches, salads, soups and burgers.

The neighborhood was a bit confusing with one-way streets, construction, etc. Not scary but I kept alert. Lots of free parking behind the restaurant and a little in front.

Service was helpful and friendly.

Wednesday 27th of February 2008 12:36:37 PM

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Buffalo Bill’s dates from 1983 making it one of the oldest brewpubs in California. It has a decent size bar and tall table area in addition to the larger table dining area. There is also a patio area out front along the sidewalk that has a fair number of umbrella tables. There were 7 house brews on tap when I visited and I enjoyed both the Johnny Midnight Oatmeal Stout and the Tazmanian Devil (Strong Ale). The menu includes a good selection of starters and salads as well as several unusual sandwich and pizza offerings. There is parking on the street and in a nearby public lot or the Hayward BART station is just a few blocks down B street.