Normally, I don't give my opinion on things, but I felt compelled to leave this message…read more What a great place this is. The ambiance was fun and inviting. The games to occupy the kids (and adults) were great. The things that really stood out were the bartender's who helped us... AMAZING. and the food... absolutely fantastic. Thanks for wonderful night out.

Seems like pub food is very popular down by Carlsbads/San Diego. Karl Strauss brewery is also…read morewithin 5 mins distance. All American food menu - large portions and relatively tasty. No complaints. Service was a little scattered - served without utensils or napkins... or plates... or drinks... but the staffs were friendly.

To say I was blown away would be an understatement…read more Most breweries outsource their food (which is perfectly fine) or offer chips or popcorn or other light snacks. This place has a full blown menu with absolutely excellent food and an enormous beer and wine list (including tons of beers from other breweries). The food here is not "hey, you're at a brewery, the beer comes first" food. This food is absolutely legit. Bring your family. Bring your kids. I cannot say I am a patty melt expert but my patty melt (with bacon added) was, by far, the best patty melt I have ever had in my life. I could almost dream about it. It was an absolute enormous thing, and the patty was juicy and humongous and I loved every cheesy, bacony, meaty bite of it. Bring your snake jaws for this one. The sliders with bacon and cheese were also excellent. The buns were a step above normal buns but they definitely added to the meal. For the beer, I went with a flight of very heavy stouts and barrel-aged brews. I liked them all but the one from the bourbon barrel was magnificent and I also made sure my designated driver took the wheel on the way home. Some of these beers are quite powerful. I am not a dessert guy, or a root beer guy, but the root beer float was insane. It is a thing of beauty. Our service was wonderful and the interior decor of the restaurant was fun and interesting. Fantastic food. Very good beer. Plenty of free parking in the lot. I cannot believe I have never been here before. I hope to visit again soon.

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.

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!

My mom has a time share at the palisades and we decided to stop in for lunch on Tuesday and had a…read moregreat time! There is a large outdoor patio along with inside booths and a large bar, tons of space for everyone. Karl Strauss has been a San Diego staple for decades and I definitely recommend stopping at any of the locations for good local beer and food. I love their Mac and cheese! The noodles and the sauce are perfect texture and I really liked the mushrooms. They also do an awesome job curating their menu and beer to complement each other. I really appreciate the effort that goes into that. Everyone was super nice and helpful. Our server was attentive and everything was great. 10/10 recommend!

What does it say about me that I picked this place for dinner because it has "beaver" in the name?…read moreI don't want to know! But my excuse is that I did it for the children. Inexplicably, my kids love beavers, and so when we were staying in Carlsbad for the night and looking for a place to eat, how could we not visit a place called Belching Beaver? We couldn't not! And so we did. It turns out, Belching Beaver is a very family-friendly brewery, with lots of arcade games, lawn games, and an extremely laid-back atmosphere. I wasn't going to get a beer, but then I saw that the brewery did a collaboration with the Deftones to create an IPA called Phantom Bride. I had to get a pint. Chino Moreno made me do it! It was citrusy and refreshing, and just the thing to enjoy while sitting on the outdoor picnic tables. Belching Beaver offers your average pub food. My kids got chicken tenders and fries, and mac and cheese with fries. I got a poke bowl, which sounds like a risky choice at a brewery, but it was actually really good and fresh! Not too saucy, either. We also got the carne asada 980 Nachos, which are huge and come on a baking sheet. Plenty enough to share! This place is tucked away in what looks like an office plaza. I'm learning that a lot of breweries in this area are posted up in situations like this. You look like you're driving into a nondescript place to get your contract notarized, but instead, you happen upon a cool restaurant and brewery such as this.

Service was good but food options weren't as numerous as expected. Obviously this is more of a pub…read morethan a restaurant so if your main objective is food and not beer then other options might be considered for dining. Parking not too difficult.

I LOVED this place. From the outside it looks so casual, but once you walk in, it transforms into…read moresuch a cozy looking establishment. I really loved how they have mix matched furniture set up all around the place. All the staff were so friendly and made sure our needs were taken care of. Their deviled eggs were phenomenal and the berry bruschetta was out of this world. Definitely going back!

This spot was great. Ok my wife hates eating out she always…read moresays " I can make it better than them". This time she said, "l loved every bite I had " I say it was really good. Good service fair pricing. Go have a good time.

When you look at this place from the outside, you would have no idea how huge it is inside. From…read morethe street it kind of looks like a loading dock, but inside it is modern and sleek with a nice bar, lots of tables, and a patio overlooking the lagoon. The beers were good, service was excellent, and the food menu looked enticing even though this was just a quick beer stop for us. I have to admit when I first sat on the patio overlooking the "lagoon" I thought this is kind of an oversold view considering it is literally in the name. Then an egret wandered by and suddenly it all felt a lot more coastal California and a lot less random pond behind a brewery. Ended up being a really chill spot. Would definitely go back.

Came here for the first time for lunch. What an epic location for this place. It's waterfront right…read moreon the San Dieguito River. Has a rad view and the the open architecture is perfect for sunny days. Service was solid, absolutely no complaints. Our server was attentive but gave us space and didn't rush us at all. They have a great drink selection (obviously). We both got the Mexican Lager which was light and smooth. Followed that up with the ceviche. We mixed in the house hot sauce which in my opinion elevated it. I got the crispy shrimp tacos. They were good. Kind of overloaded with cabbage but all the flavors were there so no complaints. My cuz got the Thai coconut chicken sando which looked . He said it was good too. All in all. Epic location, great food, great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back. FYI, the only downside was parking is limited and pretty much only option is paid self parking or valet - worth it though

This place was really cool! Very chill place. They even let…read moreyou bring your dog inside and outside! They have a really cool patio area with a fire pit. The food was pretty good and the beer was even better!

Love this place! Bingo is always so fun on Wednesday! I love the selection of beers they offer…read more They even have some kombucha and wine options. The food is tasty... get the SAUCE FLIGHT. The beer-tender, Des, is always so welcoming and helpful with picking beers. I love the vibe every time I come in! I definitely have to come more!

5 stars for the pizza & beer/wine & atmosphere 2 stars…read moresalad & wings Been going to Pizza Port for decades every time we are in Carlsbad. Always busy & popular place. Indoor and outdoor seating, handicapped accessible plus they have extra seating upstairs and now an additional patio on the side. Picnic bench style tables, not great for older parents. Dogs allowed! Pizza, beer and wine is absolutely always fantastic! Love the Roma pizza! Tons of toppings!!! Salad is typically fine but this visit it was just meh. Very simple salad with just lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, and cucumbers, but the lettuce was just okay & majority of the cucumbers were old/disgusting - look like they had been frozen or gotten cold and then uncold and then recold. Definitely should not have put those on a salad and given to a customer. Need some quality control. My son got the wings and will usually devour them, but was done after one, I tried them and so did my husband.... Would not get again, tasted super fatty. We have gotten the mozzarella sticks before and those are decent. You placed your order at the counter and then they will call your name for pick up once your food is ready and appetizers typically come out first. Separate ordering at the bar for beer and wine. Trivia night on Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.. Always busy, sometimes hard to find a table but pretty quick to get in and get out. Will for sure be back but only getting pizza and beverages.

We love Pizza Port in OB and we discovered that we love Pizza Port in Carlsbad…read more Same awesome pizza and beer. They always have a seltzer on tap for Becky. The staff at both locations are as excellent as the food. Pizza Port! Get some!

Great beer fast service and good atmosphere, always a good time…read more Tons of different beer styles, sours, stouts etc.

Prior to my visit here, I thought I found the best beer in the world for the past seven years. I…read morejust changed my opinion. This just "trumped" it! Relax, not the orange man. The beers here are off the charts and they have a good FLIGHT deal on Google so wise to check before arriving. I just had an amazing flight with truthfully the best beers I've ever had in my life and I'm old- and there happens to be a vendor here slinging pizzas that are out of this world. We just had a really nice cheese pizza with honey and basil and I think it was Doppio zero flour.... Insane in the membrane, insane! I'd say more, but you need to be here to get the full effect check out these pictures:

Stopped by Colab Public House recently and it did not disappoint. Easily one of the best Old…read moreFashioneds I've had in North County--perfectly balanced and smooth. The vibe here is always on point--laid back, good energy, and a great place to hang out. Really excited to see Mexico City Cuisine back too. The food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth coming back for. This spot just keeps getting better every time I visit.

We always feel good coming to Colab. The coming together of brews, wine, and cocktails makes it a…read moreperfect spot for a hangout were everyone can get their drink of choice. The service is always good and attentive, and it's great that they offer social options like bingo/trivia nights and live music. They once again have an in-house food service operated by Mexico City Cuisine. I tried thier street tacos with beans and Mexican White Garlic rice and it was delicious. Keep up the great job Colab partners and see you again soon.