Grand Dell Saloon

Like the blues?  Like beer?  Like dark bars?  Then you'll probably like the Dell.

The Dell is a great place to listen to the blues live.  On Thursday night it's jam night, Friday and Saturday are band nights.  There's no cover and on the Saturday night we were there, there was no problem getting a table.  From what I understand it does get pretty packed though on Jam Night.  Wanna play some games?  Shuffleboard and darts to the rescue.

Another good reason to visit on Saturday night?  All you can eat BBQ at $10.00 a plate.  Help yourself to BBQ'ed tri-tip, chicken, potato salad, green salad and rolls.  It might not be fine dining but it's decent.  Plus all that food will help absorb the alcohol you're about to consume.  They also have a regular menu if BBQ isn't your thing.

Ambiance wise, well the Dell hovers on the verge of "dive bar-ness".  It's clean, it's well-lit but there are no windows and a number of the regulars are rather ... grizzled.  There's only one stall in the ladies room so girls, don't be drinkin' all that beer and waiting until the last moment to go.  That's how accidents happen.

Although they have a full bar you'll probably want to stick with beer, wine or simple cocktails.  Incredibly nice as the bartenders might be, they sort of flounder with anything more difficult than a scotch and soda.

Also, it's cash only for any purchase under $15.00.  There's an ATM on-site but still, it's a hassle.  Which is why The Dell gets 4 stars instead of 5.

Ambiance was satisfactory..Decent music. Shuffleboard..$16 Prime Rib fit the bill. But $11 for a pint of Guiness, that's unforgiveable..Between my friend and I, we racked up a $90 tab for two drinks and dinner..At that rate, might as well go into Los Gatos and at least get moneys worth.

Get here by 7pm to get a table for the music.  Food is alright but great music good environment.   Prices are affordable especially given no cover charge.

Cool local crowd.  A fun night in Campbell CA.