Very accommodating and best for family. I will continue to go as long as I am in California.

Great seating areas w/tons of tv screens & games. We were a group of 9 and started with buffalo wings, brisket loaded fries and pretzel sticks w/a mustard sauce and a cheese sauce. All were super yummy and in shareable portions. As you might expect, there is a huge list of different beers (I chose a couple of different IPAs that were both very nice). They also have a full bar & there was an espresso martini and a margarita ordered which were well crafted. Everyone else ordered different beers. We ordered a couple of pizzas ( a supreme and a pepperoni), which had a very nice crispy crust and lots of toppings. The Nashville chicken sandwich was a bit over fried, but nicely spicy. The Cobb salad was huge and very good. The shrimp in the shrimp & grits were over-cooked, so didn't get finished. The French fries were excellent - crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. We all had a great time playing games - especially the claw machine. We all ended up w/little rubber duckies and pigs. The servers were super friendly and took great care of us. Think we'd go back - especially with a large group, but might skip the fried sandwich. read more

I went over for restaurant week after a visit to the flower fields. Kaleb was our awesome waiter! I hope to get the pleasure of having him as our server when we go in again. He heard about my upcoming birthday and made it really special by sharing his expertise and being attentive. We especially appreciated his tastes and suggestions on alcoholic beverages and food recommendations. The portion sizes were perfect! read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Skillet Brownie- Super yummy! The salted caramel and ice cream really made it hard not to completely devour! - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came in for dinner on a Monday night based on the proximity of the restaurant to my hotel as well as the reviews on Yelp. I was seated promptly by the friendly host at a table of my choosing. The tables here are either high top or bench style, and they will sit different parties at the same table to maximize room. Additionally, there are plenty of TVs to enjoy football games or any other sporting events. My server Ashley was great. She was friendly, helpful, and took care of my needs while I was there. Some servers tend to not give the best service to parties of 1, but not Ashley. She was not only great with me, but I noticed she did the same for everyone she was serving. For the food, I started out with the lollipops and followed them up with a chicken Caesar salad. The lollipops came in a 6ct and were both meaty and flavorful. I chose the Buffalo flavor, and the warmth wasn't overly hot, but enough to give it a nice kick. The salad was a large serving with plenty of lettuce and ingredients. I did have to ask for more dressing, but the initial amount would be fine if you prefer a lighter amount. The chicken in the salad was grilled nicely and not overcooked and tasted fresh. I will be back and would recommend others to try it as well. read more

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

I always enjoy trying new places to eat and drink. A very spacious place and enjoyable atmosphere. Shelby was our delightful waitress and the rest staff was very helpful. Although, they can makes some upgrades to the arcade. Thanks read more

Had a great date night here! Amazing food! And great service by Mackenzie! She was friendly , attentive and suggested some delicious appetizers for us! They have plenty of TVs to watch all the games! I'll definitely come back! read more

Love this place! The food was good but the service was AWESOME!!! Angie was our bartender ! She made a killer strawberry margarita. She was able to convince us to join the loyalty club which was perfect because we love all your restaurants!! We will be back and will be expecting to see Angie again. read more

Went to celebrate my SILs 40th as we were out of town and on spring break! Draft republic was recommended to us by as family friend. Our server Jose was GREAT! Super helpful with questions that we had about the menu. Checked on us often, all around great service. Food was great too, my son is gluten free and they had a bun for him. That never happens.... We will definitely be back, when we come back to Carlsbad. read more

First, our server Shelby was amazing! She checked on us often and never let our drink go low. She brought us water without asking and brought the food out hot. 5 stars. The food was great. We had the Nashville chicken sandwich and Spicy BBQ chicken Mac n Cheese. My only critique would be, the chicken was just a little too thin and overcooked. But the flavors were still amazing. Great energy and super friendly . read more

Stopped by The Draft Republic for some drinks and food ! We were pleasantly surprised by the excellent service from ANGIE !! she was a great server and made the night amazing!! read more

Great salads, had the steak and chicken Cobb. All very good with good beer selection. I've always gotten great service at the bar. read more

First time here, and honestly, I'm not a fan of the food and probably won't be back for it, though I might return for the drinks. I ordered the steak salad with medium-rare steak. The salad greens were fresh, and the blue cheese dressing and crumbles were good. However, the steak was disappointing--dry, tough, and almost plastic-like on the outside. It was hard to chew and lacked any flavor. Not the experience I was hoping for. read more

I'm not a big fan at all. I've given this place numerous opportunities overtime and it just does not do it for me at all. The service is not great or good by any means and the food quality is about as commercial as it can possibly get. It's not a bad place for late night drinks if you're looking for that though. read more

Really great food and service!! It's was fairly slow when we went in, but I can see it being a great spot to watch a game or just gather with friends/family. read more

Worst food ever!!!! We just picked up food from this place. When I say disgusting, that's me being nice. Food was horrible! We ordered chicken Cesar salad and the chicken was so rubbery, I couldn't even bite into it. We got my daughter tenders and they were hard and Burnt. She refused to eat it. The chicken sandwich had no flavor! I don't even think the wings were cooked all the way, some were still pink. Our bill was over $100, and it wasn't worth a penny. Every item was just horrible! No flavor, just nasty! read more

Nick L was our server. He was wonderful and very accommodating to our group. The food and drinks were great. read more

Food was amazing as always. Caleb our server was attentive and provided the best service! I had the gluten free supreme pizza. It was awesome. My wife loved her fish and chips and my parents really liked the fried chicken platter. We started with the pound of wings. I recommend getting them with the sauce on the side so you can try all the different sauces. read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - Gluten Free Supreme pizza - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Amazing. Just one word. Video games and video golf. Yes. Also, Phil and Kelly are the best bartenders/ servers I've encountered in a very long time. The burger, wait. Let me tell you about the burger. If this burger had a zip-code, I would move in. It is the burger that Regis Philbin and Marshal Erickson were searching for in How I met Your Mother. If you don't get it "the chefs way" don't bother leaving a review anywhere because no one will respect your reviews. Ever. Get her. I'm not kidding. Try one of the million or so beers they have on tap or grab one of the many old fashioneds. You won't regret it. read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - The best burger in the planet. - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We chose Draft Republic because the food looked good and they have a kids menu. We arrived on a not busy (maybe 30% full) Friday at 6p. After a few moments of the two hostesses deciding where to seat us we were taken to a table on the covered but open air patio (it was 60°) After a bit our waiter introduced himself and took our order. We were told the food might take a while, again, the restaurant was at most 40% full. I let him know that if the kids spaghetti came out early that would be ok... It did not, and the food indeed did take a while. We were also cautioned unprompted that this was a "sports bar" and things might get loud. My inner reaction was "heck ya let's go" since the kid and I like to have a good time. But, it also felt awkwardly like it was directed at us as we had a kid. I had to remind myself that they have a kids menu so it's appropriate for him to be here. The Bang Bang Shrimp were good. 6 large shrimp in total, the batter gave them a good crunch without being too heavy. The sauce was tangy but not so much that you didn't taste the shrimp. Overall would do these again. The Short Rib Melt was OK. The Short rib shredded nicely but still had some tooth to it. The sweet onions came through and added to the flavor. The horseradish aioli was disappointingly flat and did not come through. The moments I could barely taste it let me know what it could have been but was ultimately missing. I might do again but only if I can get an extra side of the aioli. Kids spaghetti was "great" according to kid and he ate nearly the whole thing. Pineapple Mezcal cocktail was good with a nice smokey Mezcal being used. It was sweet but not overly sweet. Czech Style Pilsner The Lost Abbey, Noble Tendencies was overall good. If I were to compare it to what I've had while in Pilzen, it was overall a fair representation if not ever so slightly higher in ibu. Overall our seating was chilly (someone asked if we wanted the heater on, but it never came on). Service was slow as the meal took 90 minutes. I'm pretty sure they forgot the ice cream Sunday we ordered as that took a solid 20 minutes to show up. We were awkwardly cautioned this might not be a good place for a family. The food was ok to good. Don't know that we'd be back before trying somewhere else. Nothing was great or excellent, just ok to good. read more

Food and drinks were great but what really stood out was our server Kaleigh she is what truly made the night. She was always making sure me and my family were good on food and drinks but she was also very funny. She knew how to read the crowd and even at other tables she was making people smile and laugh. It was like every table was a mission and she was James Bond. Truly an amazing dinner and experience. read more

Food is delicious. Good taste and great pairings of ingredients. The Western...try it...you won't regret it. Service is great. Helpful and supportive staff. Ambiance is great for adults and families alike. Definitely recommend. read more

Perfect spot for drinks/cocktails/sports & you can bring the entire family. Food was really good too. I had the Caesar salad with grilled chicken and my husband got the slider sampler. We will def be back to each get a full size burger or chicken sandwich. read more

Excellent service from our waiter, Gage, who was attentive and friendly. The ribeye steak sandwich was perfectly cooked and flavorful. Great selection of beers on tap added to the experience. Will definitely return with friends and family for another enjoyable meal. read more

This place has so much potential but ended up being a disappointment. First off great atmosphere and a ton of TVs for sports. But the service was slow, and common things like cutlery and napkins had to be asked for. Waited a while to order so we made our drinks and food order at the same time. If you like meat, the pulled pork and brisket sandwich had a ton of it, just not much BBQ sauce. They have an awesome beer menu, but the first two beers I wanted to try they were out of. So while this place probably could be a 4-4.5 star, it was a dud tonight. Average overall and I wouldn't consider going back. read more

Decided to let my uncle choose his birthday dinner spot so from the options I gave him in the area he picked Draft Republic. Being from SD I am familiar with the Cohen restaurants and I was really excited to try this one from the great reviews it got. Unfortunately it wasn't what I had hoped for. My experience with The Prado (my wedding dinner) was awesome so I had high hopes. But alas it wasn't meant to be. Our waitress was nice but she took all 5 of our drink orders and never asked my mom for hers. Right then I was a little skeptical. Everyone finally ordered their alcohol and we were almost ready for food. My blood orange Hefeweizen was delicious!!! I asked the waitress for her opinion between two dishes and I took her recommendation and was glad I did. The surf & turf quesadilla was really good!! As for the rest of my family they didn't seem to like their food sadly. My mom's fish & chips were huge which was a plus, but the batter was over cooked and not very tasty. My kids burgers were mediocre according to them. My aunts burger had a sauce on it that was just too Spicey . The waitress did offer to get her another burger but she declined. Overall the ambience was ok, your typical sports bar/restaurant. Very loud with tons of TV's. They have a small arcade area with a golf simulator. Many beers to choose from, wine and other drinks. I enjoyed my choices but the family not so much. I asked if they offered anything for birthdays and she gave me a couple of options. I chose the skillet brownie ala mode. My uncle wasn't aware I had asked for this. Once it came the girl who brought it ( not our waitress) placed it in front of my uncle and asked if we wanted candles!? I assumed since I mentioned it was for a birthday she would have brought them in the first place. I told her yes and she left to get some, it took forever so when she returned the ice cream was melting all over the hot brownie. We also weren't given any silverware or napkins to go with the dessert. So we had to ask for those also. The brownie was good and thankfully free but it was the wait that got me. I have to say the 5% surcharge added to each guest check to help cover increasing costs and in support of the recent increases in minimum wage and benefits was a little disappointing considering the cost of each plate is about $16 and up. Our bill was over $200 I think I will try another Cohen establishment in the future but just not return to this one. We had a good time, that was the most important part! read more

Always looking for a good place to eat in SD. Draft is a nice place with bench & cocktail table seating, arcade and good beers but it's really so so for the food. I appreciate the beer menu. It's very decent. Food: I got the mushroom pizza. Probably the best thing on the menu. The kids got hamburger and chicken nuggets. Meh. I I can't remember what the hubby got, but I do remember asking him and he said, MEH. What I didn't like was the lack of house condiments. We asked for Parmesan cheese and the server threw a bunch of packets on the table. We asked for chili sauce. A bunch of pepper packets came. We asked for ketchup and now you know the drill. After our $140 meal here, we walked across the parking lot for In n Out burgers. Dam, SO DELICIOUS!!!!! Ok so now, I'll leave the rest up to your judgement. Make it a good one. read more

We were staying in Carlsbad recently and looking for a brewery type restaurant. Yelp led us to Draft Republic and we could not have been more pleased. Ambience is California casual and during baseball season you will find this place a staple among San Diego Padres fans to enjoy their games with their plentiful big screen TV's. Hubby loved the beer selection here and while I'm not particularly a beer fan- actually found myself enjoying what he ordered - Firestone Walker Cali and later some type of Mexican draft. Both were served super ice cold and surprisingly very good. We were fortunate to have arrived during their happy hour and ordered their roasted Brussel sprouts with pancetta bacon and an order of Crispy Buffalo cauliflower. Both were outstanding and I particularly loved the flavor of the cauliflower where you get a hint of maybe Tabasco or hot sauce but just enough to give it an amazing flavor without the painful heat. The brussel sprouts were a fairly generous serving and the saltiness of the pancetta along with the vinegar reduction made this another favorite. We wound up ordering their South of the Border burger as it came highly recommended by the staff. Unfortunately we were not impressed with the burger itself as the patties were dry- almost to a point of being crumbly. This was probably one of the worst hamburgers I have ever had given the texture of the chorizo and beef patty. I did share my experience with a manager who graciously offered a new hamburger entree in exchange. While we declined as we were full- he offered us dessert or beer on the house. A girl can't say no to dessert so we opted for their Brownie topped with ice cream- great choice for sharing. While the chorizo burger was disappointing- this brewery restaurant still earns my 5 stars for its great appetizers, beers and selection and outstanding customer service. read more

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Golf food and kids had a blast. Thank you Carolina for making it easy. my so spilled lemonade and she quickly brought a refill and made everything better before the meltdown happened read more

Super clean, tidy, no personal crap behind the bar. Priced like any other restaurant post Covid- $14+ wine, 9+ beer, $16+ cocktails. NO frosty mugs. AND they add a 5% surcharge to EVERY CHECK.... I'm out! read more

Draft Republic Carlsbad - No super frosty mug like my local joint - Comfort Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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We booked a golf simulator for 6:30pm online but the team had not blocked this out for another event. The Carlsbad team was accomodating and responsive in taking care of us. We ended up going to the San Marcos location and the management was so hospitable! read more

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Love this place great for parents with awesome beers great for kids with super cool games. Definitely heading back next time i am in town

Amazing family environment. Took my son here for his birthday and he had a blast with the golf. Food was great and our server (Mia?) was very attentive. We could tell she was busy, but she still made the effort to make my son feel so special. We will definitely be back. read more

Makena is awesome! So is Mia and MaKenzie! Mr. Cohen always has a great staff, I parked cars for so many of his restaurants in college! It's really cool to see how my kids now play in his restaurants, full circle! read more

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This is a good restaurant with a varied menu, food quality food and pleasant service. Although it's basically a sports bar, with an extensive selection of brews and other adult beverages, and 50 tv screens, the food is very good. It is family-friendly, but is very loud. The servers are friendly and efficient. read more

The live music was awesome and my kids like the arcade but 18.95 for these tiny shrimp that came with nothing underneath. Menu said rice noodles and veggies.... maybe the chef ran out?! Not impressed. read more

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

The food is amazing, and our waitress Makenzie was attentive and kind, def will be coming back!

Mia is outstanding. She is personable, friendly, and funny. She is a prima fascia example of great customer service. Pay her more.

5 for the service 4 for the food 1 for the 5% charge to cover health expenses. Increase the menu pricing and not add it at the end. The public doesn't need to know about having to pay your employees for health. Also the music was obnoxiously loud. The poke tacos were such a scam... I will stick to getting a poke bowl as the portions were so tiny. read more

We love the atmosphere, the food, and the staff! We usually go when it's a more quiet time because they turn the tvs or music so loud on game days or busy nights that you can't even have a conversation with person sitting next to you, but any other time it's worth it! Highly recommend the screwball cold brew martini and doing the golf simulator! Makenzie is always an amazing bartender and server depending on where she working that night. Very attentive and helpful with always giving recommendations and telling us her favorites! read more

Came here the other day and had a great experience! My server, Kaitlyn, was sweet and accommodating. She was fast and efficient and our food was delicious. The wings and sliders are to die for. It was a good vibe to watch some football and hangout. Will be back soon! read more