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Carlsbad Brewing Company

Carlsbad Brewing Company

4.1
(317 reviews)
5.1 mi
•$$

What a fun place. They have an amazing selection of beers but they also have a yummy and varied…read moremenu. They had great specials on the Saturday night we went. It has a bit of a sports bar atmosphere but it is not truly a sports bar (they have the t.v.'s on playing sports but it doesn't have the sports bar feel. We saw families and dogs and friends and couples - so it is a place for all people. I love that it has two big openings to the outside so it doesn't feel stuffy inside. Our server was very friendly and patient but could have been a bit more attentive once we got our food as we ran out of napkins and water and had to flag her down. I had the lamb burger special and it was truly to die for. If I hadn't worried about being too full I could have eaten another because it was so good. I think this should be a regular menu item. It was cooked perfectly and it was truly mouthwatering with all the toppings. Usually I hate buns but this bun was so soft and squishy and NOT dry that I gobbled it down. It came with a side and I was a little disappointed because it lists the sides on the menu and a side salad was one of them but when I got the bill it was extra for the side salad. When I asked she said there is an upcharge for the side salad (which was not noted on the menu). But the salad was great too so no problem! One friend had the pizza which I would not rate as an amazing pizza (I am an East Coaster so I am a pizza snob) but my friend loved it. They had some very cool toppings for their pizzas too. If you are going to go for a really good pizza I wouldn't go here. Come here for the other stuff on the menu. My other friend had the fish and chips and loved it. The portions were all very good sized. I am looking forward to returning - especially if I can get that lamb burger again.

Poor service. Quality was not good at all. We ordered the Caesar salad, mango fish tacos and the…read moreKobe sliders. Mind you we've been going to the Encinitas Ale House location for years and were hopeful that it was the same as what the staff told us in Encinitas. - it is not. This was so bad. I would never come back here again. Overcooked fried fish tacos, overdone French fries and Caesar like "salad in a bag". Our server was immediately not interested in us when we did not order alcohol and then never offered or refilled our water even one time. Big location. It was not packed so there was zero excuse for how bad it was.

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Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

4.0
(2k reviews)
3.0 mi
•$$

The food here is always good and the staff are super welcoming and helpful. Our server, Mia, was…read morevery nice and knowledgeable of the menu. She even offered us tastings of their beer to pair with the food. She came by multiple times to check in on us and the food. The pork chops and new steak bomb sandwich were delicious and the serving size is large. The place is very clean and breezy with multiple TVs playing sports so you and the family will not be bored. Ample parking too!! Will always come back when in Carlsbad!

Service was great, the manager was nice and made extra effort for our party of 8. There was some…read moreconfusion in the beginning when we talked to the front desk about high chairs etc but he came and quickly did great customer service skills to fix it. I appreciated it a lot. Our server was also super great and attentive. I wish I could give a higher review but the food just wasn't that great for us. Kind of pricey and just tasted blah. I got the chicken chop shop salad, my husband got the Korean ahi poke bowl tasted kind of meh had to add a lot of sauce on the side to make it taste good, and my kids got their butter pasta with Parmesan that I had to try to salvage by adding extra salt, it didn't work there didn't eat it. It was also on the pricier side, just for pasta and butter it was $10.5 and a fountain drink. I mean at least add fruit or fries something on the side. My salad honestly tasted like those pre mixed ones you get at Costco but for $21 dollars. The place is nice and huge, it's loud and great for kids and families bc of the size. It was convenient for our large party. The parking can be hard if they're busy as it is right next to a hotel and it's prolly hotel parking too.

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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido

3.8
(6.4k reviews)
13.1 mi
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Outdoor seating
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The food was delicious, the service and ambiance were great! And so many choices of beer! We…read morementioned this was our first time and we received a free welcome cookie which was also delicious! Highly recommended!!

The Baseline: For a brewery that also serves food the beers must be tasty/good, the food offerings…read moremust fit the establishment, and the service needs to make the experience fun. Food: Good food but not the greatest. The fish taco was tasty (4 stars) which had nice fresh ingredients but the fish needed more flavor. The Burrata & Tomato Antipasto (5 stars) was flavorful and the cheese was really good. The Caesar Salad (3 stars) was traditional and I am not a big anchovy fan so it is not a high rating due to preference. You come here for the beers and they are all really good. I enjoyed their stout and there was no light penetration through the glass and it was tasty. Service: Good service and you need to use the app QR code on the table to order. You can still order at the bar but it is a little removed from people in that process. Ambiance: This is a great brewery with a good amount seating and had an awesome outdoor area with live music. There is a lot of space for larger groups and is a fun place to hang out on a lazy Sunday. Inside has a nice window of the brewery and the beer vats.

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Inside bar and bistro
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