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    Fries
    David L.

    My group walked over here after a game of mini golf, it was a lightly packed night as the warriors were playing, but we had already had seats reserved, so when we walked in, we were quickly seated. I started with a Hazy beer that I forgot to take a photo of, but of course, it was great. I ordered a Smash Burger with fries, and it was just as I expected: great-tasting, had all the fixings you'd want, and the fries were crispy. The vibes were fun and great for those who are looking for a local brewery for beer and food!

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    Anthony H.

    Good food, good beer, good fun with trivia nights! The ambiance is a little basic and the service is a little untraditional but it works well for what it is. Beer prices are good but the food is a little pricer than I'd expect. Still very good for after work with friends.

    Kelly H.

    A solid spot for beers and food. We also did trivia and it was a lot of fun. The competition is FIERCE! We got the fish tacos and cheese curds and a few beers. Everything tasted great! Definitely a good spot to meet up with friends.

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    Yoomi C.

    Great brewery if you want to eat before the warriors game. The food is delicious and affordable. Happy hour had a lot of options. The serving size of the fries were also huge. Fries were crispy, fresh and flavorful with lots of garlic and parm. I will definitely be back for burger, fries and a beer.

    wings & kombucha
    Eden C.

    such a solid spot for a group happy hour, some sport watching, and/or some grub! staff is always so accommodating and there always seems to be room, even with a party of 12... impressive! i especially enjoy the qr code ordering system as it's efficient and allows people to order and pay individually. drinks are reasonable and so is food, especially if you hit happy hour. the wings were a bit small but still juicy and flavorful! definitely will be going back.

    Pretzel bites, cheese curds
    Alyssa D.

    This brewery was fantastic! I love to check out as many local breweries as I can while traveling so I had to make my way over. The food was delicious and the beers were just as tasty. I wish I had taken pictures of all my food. We had pretzel bites with cheese, cheese curds, kale Ceaser salad, and the bbq bacon burger. All of the food was so good, and the staff very nice. We were there midday on a Monday so it was rather empty but it was a beautiful space! I'll be stopping on back next time I'm in town

    drew w.

    Great location next to Chase and medical buildings, super friendly staff and most importantly delicious beer.

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    Chloe' A.

    We went early so it wasn't too busy yet. Very spacious place, great for people that need the extra room for accessibility. Travis was great! Service was quick and the food was nice for a quick bite. Pretzel bites were delicious but for the price more bites would be much appreciated. Lots of options for beers on tap or cans if you prefer. They don't just offer beer and have a variety of wines, a couple hard seltzers and a cider. Menu also offers kids meals and non- alcoholic drinks. Definitely recommend stopping by if your in the area, great for larger groups, families or even just by yourself.

    The dry chicken wings :(
    Emma F.

    Expectations were high, given that I've been here before. The ambiance is nice, but the food was a miss. While I did enjoy the beet salad, the side of chicken breast that I added for $7 was lacking. It was about 6 small chunks of chicken and burnt. The lemon pepper chicken wings were small and dry. No sauce was offered, and no sauce came in the to-go bag. Ranch would have helped the dryness. A disappointing dinner which cost over $40. :(

    Kianoosh S.

    Great place to get drinks before any Chase Center event! Food is great, staff is nice, beers on tap 10/10

    Pumpkin spice churros
    Jeanie N.

    Pros: - huge space - not too loud - food and drinks come out quickly - toast tab ordering system makes it convenient to pay in group settings - EXCELLENT seasoned french fries. I don't know what batter they use, but my god is it good Cons: - the pumpkin spice churro lacks pumpkin spice flavor and is more reminiscent of taco bell cinnamon twists than an actual churro. The apple butter it is served with is cold and tasty on its own, but makes for an unsuccessful pairing imo - only one puny container of ketchup is served with the fries, and we couldn't flag down a waiter to ask for more - the bathrooms were a little messy. Not gross, but not clean either. One of the soap dispensers was broken and there was tp on the ground - unsure if the water area with pitchers was self-serve, but no one will stop by your table unless they're dropping off your order

    Burger with the caramelized onions
    Linda C.

    Affordable food and drinks especially during happy hour. The sage fries were crispy and flavorful!

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    of course the beer is great but the food was surprisingly good for a pub ad of course sports on tv. great place.

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    Everything was so great! Especially the foods were all great! I highly recommend this place for beer lovers!

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    Great place to eat before going to an event at Chase Center. The beer, cheese curds and fries were awesome!

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    Pizza was actually so good and can't go wrong with their IPA. They can certainly pack a punch.

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    Ask the Community - Ballast Point Brewing San Francisco

    Offer any adult gluten free options - seltzer, hard soda, or kombucha?

    Yes, cider and kombucha is available.

    Do they allow dogs 🐕?

    They do. And this place is awesome. Highly recommended

    Do they play the football game audio on Sundays?

    Do they fill non branded growlers?

    Yes we can do that

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes we are dog friendly.

    Is this place family friendly?

    Yes! They have a kids menu for food.

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    If you happen to stumble upon Marlowe like we did I'm confident that you will leave as full and…read moresatisfied as we did. A charming little bistro inspired by the Marlowe cows, I'm assuming, managed to stun us with several memorable dishes. The warm deviled eggs were an excellent start. Savory yet delicate enough to not weigh us down right at the beginning of our meal. The horseradish aioli wasn't for me, but I can see its appeal for a certain audience. You give me a Calabrian chili sauce and it's guaranteed to make me happy and this shrimp with sweet corn was no exception. Again, light but a punchy flavor that was enjoyable. I could go on and on about the different dishes we tried but the real standout of the night was the pork tenderloin with chorizo and peaches. The sweetness from the peaches somehow managed to enhance the flavor of the chorizo. This dish gives you a bold, savory and sweet bite all together but still won't have you feeling super heavy. The portion size is perfect. Im hoping to return soon for another exquisite meal.

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    Nopa - Little gem salad - the berries made it pop

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