Hap's Original Steaks & Seafood — Restaurant in Pleasanton

As a food enthusiast, I had the pleasure of dining at Hap's Original Steak & Seafood in Pleasanton, California, and I must say, their dessert experience is an absolute delight. The highlight of the meal was the Chocolate Fudge Cake, a masterpiece of confectionery art. Imagine a six-layer chocolate cake, each layer more decadent than the last, harmoniously melding into a symphony of rich, velvety chocolate. The cake is generously drizzled with hot fudge sauce, adding a delightful warmth and gooey texture that complements the dense cake.

But the true magic happens when this dessert is paired with a glass of 2007 Picazo Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine, with its robust body and hints of dark fruit, creates a perfect balance with the intense chocolate flavors. The slight acidity and tannins in the wine cut through the richness of the cake, making each bite as enjoyable as the first.

This pairing is, without a doubt, a match made in heaven. The combination of the luxurious chocolate fudge cake and the exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon elevates the dining experience to a whole new level. It's not just a dessert; it's an indulgent journey that tantalizes the palate and leaves you in a state of bliss. For anyone visiting Hap's Original, this dessert pairing is a must-try – it's truly a culinary delight that lives up to its...

Positives: the service was great Negatives: the food was uninspiring and can be made better at home. The steak lacked flavor as if it was pan seared with nothing more than a pinch of salt. The party had a mix of steak cuts and they all came with different sauces half of which were kind of gross. Method of cooking the vegetables that came with a steak was terrible. The green beans were tough and hard.

The ahi tuna was boring and equally uninspiring. The accompanying vegetables are also poorly cooked. Anybody can cook this better at home.

Crabcakes were put on the table and nobody wanted a second one.

The mashed potatoes also didn’t get eaten because they were also equally uninspiring and where as basic as any home ec. student can make.

Yeah atmosphere the restaurant was OK but you can tell from the entrance that the thing was painted in the 90s. The bathroom seem to be outdated, the dining room and the back was too dark and we had to use our flashlights on our phones to see the menu.

All in all the places is outdated, the standards are too low, their methods of meal prep and cooking seem to be 30-40 years behind. The wine list was good but didn’t leave much room for affordable options. The items that were offered at a reasonable rate scored low and the items that did score well were...

Came here Christmas Eve with my parents who were in town. First glaring bad sign was that it says “Certified Angus Beef” is their meat of choice. This is a misleading name as this is a brand not an actual certification.

Second, the service was good but way too good. Our waitress was way too attentive and would literally hover over us. The bus boys who take your plates were way too aggressive taking literally everything from under our hands without even asking. Multiple times my mom asked to keep the butter dish and Milton times the waitress or bus boys would come and try to take it until finally she gave up.

Third, onto the food. Me and my mom ordered their Signature Prime rib. For a signature dish I would have better at a much cheaper place. This is where I think the non-usda certification comes in as we both agreed the steak was flavorless. It was cooked very well medium rare but had absolutely no marbling in it so it was just eating very plain juicy cardboard.

The one positive is that while the service was too much at times they did a good job of keeping our glasses filled and answered all our questions without good knowledge of the food and drinks.

Will not be back, a steakhouse charging as much as they do needs to actually use real USDA certified meat, even if it means charging a...