Normally, I don't give my opinion on things, but I felt compelled to leave this message. 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. read more

Seems like pub food is very popular down by Carlsbads/San Diego. Karl Strauss brewery is also within 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. read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Surf and turf quesadillas - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Hidden "supplemental fee" 5% for raising costs. Party of two people. Hidden "supplemental fee" 5% for raising costs. Party of two people read more

My family and friends and I love coming here for dinner! Although it is more of a sports bar with an arcade, they do have some full restaurant seating options. Their food is amazing here as well. Honestly everything I've ever ordered has impressed me every time. I recently had their blackened shrimp chop chop salad and it was divine. Their vinaigrette with feta cheese really brought all of the different flavors of the salad together. Shrimp was perfectly blackened too! Some of my favorite apps include their brussel sprouts, buffalo cauliflower, buffalo and sweet chili lime wings, bang bang shrimp, and onion rings. All of their pizzas and especially their spicy bbq chicken Mac and cheese are just delicious. I honestly don't think you could go wrong with any option you can order off their menu! read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Blackened Shrimp Chop Chop Salad - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

one of the best experiences I've had in a while! The service was amazing, everyone was incredibly nice, very attentive. The food is AMAZING! Fresh, delicious, light, tasty. The environment is perfect, sports, chill, service amazing, overall great experience! Don't sleep on this place! read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Blackened grilled chicken sandwich with Parmesan truffle fries, wings, surf and turf sandwich with Parmesan truffle fries - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We came here on a whim for my husband's birthday. Service was AMAZING. Management was super helpful. One of the games wasn't working and my 7 year old tapped the card repeatedly not understanding it wasn't working. Totally drained the card. Our sever immediately got management to fix it. We had an absolute blast! Our server was Gage, but everyone was so helpful it was hard to tell who our server was. Definitely come during the daytime/early afternoon. No crowds. Just fun!! read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Great service. Great atmosphere. Awesome place to watch multiple games . Menu is diverse enough to keep all picky eaters happy (as they can be). Handled our large group with ease. Appreciate this place for good family fun read more

Our server- Mia was super friendly and helpful, that made the frst visit very enjoyable. Huge selection of good beer and many holidays promotions, even the fun golf stimulation room has Wed half off, and it's a great deal! read more

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Friendly and very inviting for all ages, Draft Republic Carlsbad holds up its reputation for good food and friendly service. Inside you'll find high top tables, bar top seating and all wood picnic benches for family style seating. The staff are all friendly and welcoming, with good recommendations and are very attentive to everyone's needs. The food was top notch American fare with good burgers, spicy chicken, zesty pizza and delicious French fries. With an extensive beer tap selection, they have lots of options for a good dinner or lunch. read more

Came here as part of a wedding group, and they were able to comfortably fit us all! Service was fast and friendly, and there are lots of TVs everywhere (we watched the Australian tennis open). There is an arcade and golf simulators for those who are so inclined, and the food was great! We had sliders (beef, friend chicken, and pulled pork), mac and cheese with friend onions, and French fries--all were simple but delicious! read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Got to watch the Australian Open on one of the many TVs there! - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Really enjoyed dining in here! The portions are absolutely huge, especially for the price. I would recommend the Nashville hot chicken sandwich & the Philly cheese steak! The whole restaurant is very laid back, lots of fun games and the service is great too. I am completely blanking on our servers name but she was so kind & knowledgeable! She gave us great recommendations & left us with a smile. read more

Came here on Easter (praise Jesus!) and it was such a good time! We ordered the white truffle pizza, the draft republic burger, the western burger, the chicken Caesar salad, and the bang bang shrimp. All the food was very tasty! Oily, but tasty. Their ketchup was really good and a little spicy! Service was very kind, especially our photographer Jessie. We will be coming here again and look forward to play some of the games also :) read more

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GREAT Sports Bar with GOOD FOOD, good drinks, good service and great atmosphere Food: -Surf and Turf Quesadilla (5/5)! Shrimp, brisket, 3 blend cheese with a good portion of pico de gallo and guacamole plus more, DELICIOUS!! HIGHLY Recommended! -Rib Eye Philly cheese Steak: (4.5/5) very flavorful -Parmesan Fries are worth it if you're in the mood for delicious fires with added flavor (5/5) Ambiance: -Every place in the area has a view of a TV -they have a giant screen in the middle of the restaurant which makes it a great spot to watch your favorite sporting event Service: Great service, friendly, good recommendations and accommodating! HIGHLY RECOMMEND sports bar read more

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Be aware of the "5% supplemental fee"; also was charged before tax and tip. It wasn't told to us by the server before ordering or during payment process; by the time we realized it, we already paid. I checked the menu again, then noticed the small print at the bottom of the menu stating the fee. That being said, the atmosphere is decent. It's what you expected of a nice beer sports bar/restaurant. Food was just ok for the price; each person spent about $35 (1 item + 1 beer + 5% fee) before tax and tip. Service was fair, but we definitely felt deceived for not being told about the fee at all until we asked about it after paying. We won't be back for sure. There are other beer sports restaurants that don't try to deceive their customers. read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I've been to two of their locations, here and San Marcos. While this place had a lot of things you'd hope for in a sports bar atmosphere, the experience was a little disappointing. Pros: -I like how they had a ton of TV's and it's a good place to watch a game. -They have a ton of beer selection. -Their food menu had plenty of comfort items (burgers, wings, etc) Cons: -Service was kind of letdown. The server seemed distracted, and it took a while for us to get our food. -The food was just ok. I loved the brussels sprouts at the San Marcos location, but at this one it seemed like they didn't put as much effort. They barely put any sauce. I would give this place a try again and hopefully the food and service will be better! Maybe it was just the day I went, but because I had such a good experience at the San Marcos location, it was hard not to compare. read more

While the service was fantastic and we had a great waitress (the only reason for a two star rating instead of one), the food was extremely lacking. The white truffle pizza seemed promising, but it arrived looking burnt (see photo) and it was so difficult to eat and hard. We couldn't eat more than a couple of slices and had to leave the remaining slices left cuz it felt inedible and hard to bite. We added chicken on top and it was also so extremely dry and unseasoned. The sliders were mediocre, nothing stood out and definitely didn't live up to the price (~$20). The best thing of the sliders was the salad it came with and the fries. While this place may be great for its drinks, the food was so disappointing and I would recommend to not order either the sliders or the pizza. read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Sliders, white truffle pizza - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Get the Brussel sprouts! Crispy, savory, and a huge portion. I would come back just for this dish alone. Kid friendly with a large kid's menu that covers everything kids will eat like pizza, chicken tenders, etc. I got the Santa Fe salad that was huge, but just okay. The chicken was very dry, but everything else was fresh and crunchy. Besides the huge selection of beers, there's also a small arcade area and virtual golf section. Server was attentive and food came out quick. read more

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Stopped in here after a long slow drive from LA on Friday night. After about 3 hours on the road we were tired and hungry! Draft Republic did not disappoint. The staff was friendly, seated us right away and got our order out quickly. We had the DR burger, sliders, and margherita pizza. Everything was excellent. The fries were particularly good, hot and crunchy. There's an extensive beer selection -- the only hard part is figuring out which one to choose! We were not there to watch sports, but if you are, it's a great place to be. There are TVs on every wall. I counted 16 in the area we were seated in, and I'm sure there were more elsewhere. Pretty much any event you'd want to see was on. read more

I come here a lot after work and the bartenders are always super nice and easy to talk to. One night after a long shift they even gave me a drink on the house, which really made my night. Service like that is why I always make sure to leave a good tip. Food's solid too. I'm a big fan of the chicken tenders and the truffle fries, definitely recommend. Great spot to relax and grab a drink. read more

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I have ate here a few times and it never disappoints. They have a large beer and drink selection so much so that I was having a hard time choosing. I settled on a pear cider beer which was great. I sat at the bar and the service was quick and good. I ordered a beyond burger and it came with fries and a small salad. It was a large amount of food and awesome that it came with a small salad. I will definitely be back! read more

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Stopped by here with a friend who recommended this spot because we both had our dogs. It was great location overlooking the wetlands, although parking was a little tough. It's large space with both indoor and outdoor seating. It's a great place to watch a sports game with so many large screen tv's. The service was fast and friendly and the beers and food both were refreshing and tasty. read more

Let me start off with why I give it 3 stars, the place has potential for more stars, if the restrooms weren't so horrible. I always look into the cleanliness of a place, and the bathrooms have major sewer issues, it makes it stink horribly, and worse it was so dirty they need major cleaning. Another reason for 3 stars was our service, our waitress we saw at the beginning and at the end no personality nor effort, she didn't want to be there I get it, but show up and at least check if your table needs refills. Now the 3 stars is for the actual food, nice quantity for happy hour prices, the food was really good too no complaints there. I just wouldn't go back until those restrooms get some much needed TLC. We always wash our hands before eating so a clean place to do so is a necessity for us, please do better in cleaning. read more

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pretty cool place good employees come here and hang out. They got pretty good food but the steak medium well fire fire but come down here and have some drinks. Good beer. read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - pretty good steak medium well pretty cool place to come and hang out they have pretty cool employees fire fire - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Draft Republic is hands-down our favorite local sports bar. Every Friday night, this is our go-to spot -- you can always find us here. The atmosphere is fun, relaxed, and exactly what you want to kick off the weekend. Jake and the entire team are amazing. The service is consistently friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and they genuinely make you feel like part of the community. It's one of those places where you're treated like a regular from day one. Great vibes, great people, and a place we look forward to all week. Fridays just wouldn't be the same without Draft Republic. read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

5% surcharge due to "rising costs" is such a bs way to handle things. It's almost like putting the burden on your employees because they now have to handle disgruntled customers who may tip less due to this extra charge. Just up the cost of your food on the menu 5% and be done with it. Good was fine enough. "Pepper steak salad" had zero pepper flavor but steak was cooked well and it was a decent enough salad. Drinks were fine. But the surcharge is such a bs thing from the covid era and I'm over it. read more

I like the idea of this place... a lot of food, great beers on tap and a full bar. Service is always on point and the decor id chill. However, their $21+ salads with a 5% "surcharge" doesn't really make it a family-friendly I want to go here all the time kinda place... read more

Amazing place food, everything is a hit! Great services and A fun environment for the family read more

What a TREAT! A dear friend who lives in Carlsbad recommended this spot for dinner, and wow--it did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with such positivity. The ambiance is lively, with a fun sports vibe, perfect for families or a casual night out. Our server Bree was amazing--her food and drink suggestions were spot on, like she could read our minds! If you're a mom or visiting with family after Legoland or the theme parks, this is a must-visit. Big thanks to John and Ian for being so welcoming. As OC & LA residents, we seriously wish we had a place like this in our backyard ! read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Perfect POST LEGOLAND TACO TUESDAY - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Would come back again and highly recommend for a fairly priced food menu and drink options. They even have 3 electronic goft swing areas although pricey, recommend coming on Thursdays for the golf cause it's half off those days of the week. For those not into the electronic golf swinging with the big screen, they have plenty of fun game machines for the kiddos or even teenagers to play. Large open seating areas and plenty of seating at the bar with tons of TVs. Would come back & the staff here was very friendly! read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The Karl strouss stout and the peanut butter beer from benching beaver are both amazing! Especially if u add the PB foam on top. The food is amazing too, especially the brisket fries. More than enough for two ppl to split. So many giant TV's everywhere too. Wish I would've taken a pic of my beer n fries. Sooooooo good! I think ima move in, it's my new home! read more

Visited draft republic today to watch the Rams game and grab some food. We had the $20 tailgate deal pretty tasty. Ordered some wings and nachos all were really good. Our server Kaitlyn M was very attentive and super sweet. We will definitely come back here to eat and watch the games! read more

What a great spot to unwind, grab a few drinks, and eat delicious food! Came on a Thursday evening at 5 pm with a large group of friends. We had a reservation and got seated immediately. It's always challenging serving a large rowdy group but our server was super friendly and efficient. She not only walked us through the drinks and food menus but also made sure our drinks, appetizers and food were always flowing throughout the evening I started with a hard cider then a whiskey sour to go along with the Draft Republic Burger. The burger was decadent with an egg, bacon, cheese, and brioche bun. It also came with delicious sides of fries and salad. The vibes inside are lively and chill with various arcade games. I would definitely come back! read more

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They have a good happy hour. The wings and fries were good. Brussel Sprouts were good but too much balsamic. $19 for a Buffalo Trace Old Fashion is crazy, won't order that again. Our waiter did a great job read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Brussel Sprouts - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Beers great. Foods definitely reheated. Or premade. Its never hot either which was a big irk. Id say its not worth the price so eat else where and just enjoy the beer and appetizers. read more

Fun lively ambiance with attentive service! The food was much better than expected (not the typical bar fare which can easily be an afterthought). Id come back just for the food even if they didn't serve beer. read more

Service was 5 stars Food was pretty average TVs and ambiance was 5 stars Ordered Onion rings - way too skinny. Should've been cut thicker. So it tasted really greasy by the third onion rings Draft Republic burger was okay. Lacked something but was probably best dish. Still prefer Islands burger Fries - were seasoned and just okay. Fried really well Sliders were just okay. Surf and turf quesadilla - very greasy tasting. Might be ok if you share and just eat one. Maybe they should go easier on the cheese. If it was chicken breast it would balance the fat Overall I much prefer Islands and I'm not a chain restaurant person Aioli sauce was salty read more

A group of us goes to Draft Republic every Wednesday after playing volleyball. It's been our regular spot for a couple years. The service is always so welcoming, and the food and drinks are great too. When we sit at a table, Genevieve is the most amazing server. So friendly, attentive and on top of everything. When it's just a couple of us, we sit at the bar, and Kaleigh and Vee are there with solid service. Food-wise, you really can't go wrong. Solid burgers, the best French fries ever, and excellent pizzas. Great crust. They used to have poke tacos that have gone away - I hope they bring back some lighter fare to the menu. Go. You won't be disappointed. read more

Do you struggle with commitment? Have friends visiting? Don't like beer? Get bored of the same drinks? Then come to draft republic! I paid by the ounce for over 10 ciders and 4 wines and 3 beers that I got to pick. Spacious seating and tons of variety. It's like a drinking arcade and you get to choose. Good location when walking in the cute downtown area too. I would go for drinks after a nearby dinner. read more

Do not bring a large group to Draft Republic. The plentiful TV screens and beer taps are tempting, but the service and food are as bad as it gets. In an empty restaurant on a Tuesday night, it took 30 minutes to get my first and only beer of the night. The waiter just vanished and left our group with empty glasses for long stretches. This is a beer bar that brags of 101 taps but is unable to sell beer and bring it to customers. As they say, "you had one job...." As for the food, some things like the Caesar salad and the sliders were solid. Unfortunately, Draft Republic sent out one of our main proteins in an overcooked/burnt state. A clerk at a truck stop wouldn't dare put chalky, desiccated chicken like this into their hot display case. I politely showed the manager the burnt chicken, and his managerial response was a one word "sorry" in passing followed by nothing. If you don't believe me, check out the picture I posted. It's the only shot I got because the manager saw me taking it and finally took away the dish to replace it. Amusingly, he was rude when the remade chicken finally came back, sarcastically offering to hand me the hot tray and saying "is this good enough for you?" Let's just say that for $40 per person, basic service and edible food might be expected. For some reason we got neither. It might have been a bad night but it doesn't get any worse than this Draft Republic. read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Burnt chicken served by the manager at Draft Republic - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I continue to be amazed by how many beers Draft Republic has! This continues to be a very fun spot, with some good food. I went with a couple of friends on a Saturday night, and we were able to use the golf simulator. It didn't seem to be very crowded, And there were no issues reserving it in person. (Although I have a feeling if it was a very popular sports night, or maybe even a little bit earlier in the evening, we might not have been so lucky). The drinks were good, some of the appetizers that we got were good and the golf simulator was very fun! Although the golf simulator is a bit pricey yet, $90 for one hour plus an additional $15 to rent clubs. read more