We've been here several times now for radio broadcast events, so it's a slightly different experience, lol. Parking can be difficult at Belmont normally, but if you're there between 5:00 & 6:00 am there's plenty to be had. This time I had the croissant breakfast sandwich with potatoes. I probably would've ordered pancakes, but I had dental surgery and had limited items I could eat. I ended up taking some of it home, since it was quite a bit of food. Prices are standard fancy tourist area, $20 for an entree. Staff are super friendly, and helpful. There are tons of TVs around the restaurant/bar, so this would be a good place for Padre/NFL/Hockey viewing read more

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After reading several reviews, I was surprised that this restaurant has had so many menu changes even in the last year but it makes sense. We are meeting up with some friends and ask the waitress what sandwiches were good here and she agreed that the fried chicken sandwich was her favorite so most of our party ordered that with a side of drive-thru fries. We happen to come on a night where it was Love Island trivia, it was rather loud and went on for several hours. Nice that they have events like this, but it was definitely very difficult to have a conversation during the game. All of our food came out at once and wow, the fried chicken sandwich really looks like it's worth the money, however it is incredibly dry, mainly breading, and unbelievably crumbly that the sandwich will fall apart before you get halfway through. The saving grace was the fries, essentially better In-n-Out fries. Out of all the places over on Mission Beach this is a pass. read more

Draft - Fried Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Draft is in a great location in Mission Beach where you can sit outside and watch the sunset and people walking by. There are also a ton of TVs, so it's great for watching a game. The food itself is okay. My favorite were the loaded fries which were an In N Out Animal Style fry dupe. The chicken sandwich was HUGE but personally too batter heavy. We also thought that adding birria to Mac and cheese made the birria lose its flavor and would prefer to keep it separate. I also got an espresso martini, which I really enjoyed! It had notes of chocolate in it from the bitters which was a nice touch. I also liked that it was tequila instead of vodka. Overall, okay food, good service, good environment. read more

Draft - Fries - American Near Me - San Diego, California

We were headed to the beach and wanted to grab a bite to eat first - this is right on the beachfront and open to the Boardwalk! Grabbed a local San Diego IPA - has a selection of beers, cocktails and soft drinks! And got the fish tacos which were really good, they added micro greens to the usual toppings and it wore really well! Also as a salad which was good but a tad salty and some loaded fries ! Food and beer were good, service fast and friendly! Hit the spot read more

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Updated Our server was amazing. I didn't catch her name but we were sitting outside and she was wearing a Padres Jersey. The only set back for me is they changed their menu. We usually come in for their truffle fries and they took that off their menu. A huge bummer for my husband and I because we thought their truffle fries were sooo delicious. Other than that everything else was excellent. I mean...you can't get a better ocean view than this. read more

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I loved this place in the past so I decided to go again on a beautiful summer day! They changed at lot of things, the changed the menu and the drinks as well. They used to have specials all week long, now they don't. The food we ordered was pretty good. The birria nachos are good, but I think they're baked after they assemble them and the meat was a little burnt, so were the chips so it was hard. The thing that shocked me was seeing the servers being a little unhygienic. I saw this guy cleaning the tables, he was using latex gloves, after he cleaned one table he grabbed his crotch with the same gloves and continued to clean other tables, I was floored. Then another server, a lady, was setting up a table. She put silverware and a fork fell on the floor, she picked it up and put it right on the table. If those are the things they're doing with guests in the restaurant, I wonder what other things they do when we're not watching. read more

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What can I say- this is the place you want to come on vacation! Lance our server was amazing!! So attentive and gives you the happy you're here vibe! Thank you lance for treating us so well! Food was amazing, drinks were delicious! Classic cheeseburger was omg yummmmmmmm! Happy we stopped in! read more

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Upscale sports bar right on the beach! Draft is a solid place to catch a big game after a fun day in Mission. Lots of great appetizers that were great to share and a wide selection of entrees to please an entire group. The service was much faster than we expected even on a busy night. Pretzel bites, wings, and fries made for a great afternoon snack and the meals were delicious too! read more

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Had a good little kickback at the bar top. Michael and Lance took amazing care of us, and also loved watching them bicker like an old married couple read more

We got an amazing table at the front of the bar, facing the sea. We were just here for a couple of drinks, and so the lack of vegan options didn't frustrate us. I was happy to find that they had 3 sours on rotation and the sour the server recommended was great. My husband got a orange flavored Hefeweizen and that was pretty good too! We also got a side of fries which were OK. I hope to see more vegan items here someday. read more

We wandered in on Saturday early afternoon following a nice long walk on the beach after brunch. We were thirsty and found a couple of stools at the bar. College football was playing on all the many TVs. There are an amazing number of beer choices but We felt like Negronis would hit the spot! The bartender said he would check on the supply of Campari. When he came back he was holding 2 perfect Negronis. I tipped him $8! The view is wonderful and the place is very large with no bad seats! I would love to come back here anytime! Have the Negroni! read more

Draft - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by for lunch with coworkers and waited about 18 minutes because they opened at noon. We were greeted and seated right away and ordered drinks too. Food portions were big and i enjoyed my chicken breast cobb salad. The salad was pretty large but the bowl was not. This got messy and items kept falling out. Service was fine everyone enjoyed their meal. read more

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Great spacious restaurant on the beach. Service was fast! Very cold in winter so dress in layers if seated indoors near the patio. read more

Draft - Angels Cowboys, Sonoma County - American Near Me - San Diego, California

We loved this place because we could bring our pups INSIDE and they chilled under our table. We had really great service, and fast for both drinks and food. Besides a round of cocktails we did the wings, nachos and American fries. The food was pretty tasty, especially those fries. They had a lot of TVs playing the soccer games which was nice. read more

Draft gives casual, beach vibes literally steps from the sand. They have a large bar and indoor / outdoor seating with open garage door type windows looking out to the beach. It's a feel the sand on the floor beach bar. They don't have too many outdoor tables, but the open air feel was fine when sitting inside. We still had great ocean views. They have huge TVs and screens, perfect for sporting events. First impressions were great, as there was a considerable wait just to speak to a hostess and get our name on the list. They had two hostesses, but only one iPad...so only one was useful. It was a longer wait in line to speak to hostess than the actual wait for a table. They said 15 mins and it was ready in 5. Our actual server was good though. Food: The brunch burrito is huge! My husband said it was good, however, the ingredients weren't mixed well so all the egg was on one side. The Chicken club was great and the fries were crispy and seasoned. Kids grilled cheese, french toast, and chicken tenders were all well liked. Drinks: all you can drink mimosas on Saturday for $20 for brunch. Not a bad spot if you're looking for a sit down restaurant on the beach. read more

Draft - Brunch burrito - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a tough one. My wife and I were looking for a place to take the kids to eat after spending all day at the zoo. We were all pretty hungry. So we went Belmont park and found Draft. Place looked awesome with incredible views of the beach and it was fairly empty. But to our surprise when we tried to get a table the hostess told us that there was a wait list??? Pictures are the empty tables. Seriously, you could see about 10 open tables and they don't take reservations. That was really off putting. So we sat around for 15 minutes until they finally sat us and when they did all those tables were still open. I was also rather disappointed in the beer selection. For a place called draft there were only about 4 premium beer options . On the upside the steak we ordered was pretty good and we got to watch a beautiful sunset. If I was gunna give them the benefit of the doubt I could reason that they were probably short staffed so they were staggering the customer seating. I wish they would have just said that. Or they could have sat us and told us to please be patient. But to be frank, it really felt like the three teen hostesses were acting like conceded immature kids having some fun making people wait. It wasn't a good look having three of them standing around doing nothing either. I hope this place figures out what they're doing wrong. It has tons of potential but the customer service is garbage. read more

Draft - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Went in about 3ish today during World Cup and padres game. Place was packed as expected. Sat at the bar, which was full, and more than half of the people at the bar had empty or no drinks at all. Bar staff were super low energy, not friendly, very dismissive. Took twenty minutes to get a simple beer (feel bad for people who wanted mix drinks, forget about it) Beers are $15 Staff does bare minimum The place sucks every time we go and that's not often. Staff is the biggest complaint, everybody looks miserable. No more DRAFT for us! Bye! read more

My wife organized an event at Draft and they reserved some tables for her at the patio. It was an awesome event and people loved being next to the beach! They also loved the food and service as well. Even though it was super busy because of trivia and wing night, our server Lexi was awesome! She had a great attitude, very friendly and helpful. Everytime a new guest showed up, she was ready to help them in any way. My wife was so happy how the night went. We've eaten here before and always liked the food. We are glad our guest loved it as well. We hope to plan more events here because it was an awesome time. And again, Lexi and the staff helping her were awesome! read more

Draft - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for an afternoon birthday lunch and it was awesome! Made a reservation on open table for 5 of us and it was super easy to get our table and they sat us on their patio as soon as we arrived. Very clean and comfortable. Service was quick and everyone was very kind. They were even sweet enough to bring out a dessert + candles despite the windy weather! read more

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Great location on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach! Solid food, wide drink selection, and perfect outdoor seating to end your beach day. Wouldn't go out of my way to come here specifically but it's a great option if you're in the area and looking for a casual beachfront spot. Really enjoyed their fries and Caesar salad. I've been here twice and I will say that service was pretty slow, but server was still super friendly. read more

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So "Draft"; we went for the big DRAFT beer selection, over 50 beers "On Draft". Good things to say about Draft, but first a very funny but very annoying thing. There was a Surcharge for "DRAFT Beer" ! So the possible fine print disclosure aside, am I the only one to find it so ultimately ironic that they have a surcharge for ordering the very thing the bar is named for? Just as funny, it costs the bar less per serving for draft beer than bottles. Imagine a Taco shop that sells you a burrito but has a "Taco Surcharge"! Don't you hate hidden charges when you think you were given the price? See https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees for example. Otherwise; a good time was had, made great new friend (Hi Bear the Rottie), service at the bar was great, it is clean, well decorated, and of course has great views of the beautiful Pacific. NFL special for the apps was a good price. Finally Another disappointment for me, with over 50 draft beers only 2-3 imports (counting Stella). Some lovely local small brews, but I was really hoping for a couple of great English or German beers at least. read more

Draft - Surprise surcharge for Draft beer at "Draft" - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Decorated so well for the holidays and the drinks come out so festive and cute. Everything was great, only thing is they were obviously very busy. We def would have ordered a second round of drinks - including water, but our server didn't come back until the end of the meal. So glad we had reservations, not sure we would have been able to get in otherwise. Great stop always but especially fun for the Christmas decor read more

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Keep re-trying this place but honestly, it sucks. The service is terrible. Servers are AWOL from the minute you are seated. Food has become inedible. And the cost is enough to fund a small country. There was a time this place was decent. But those times are long gone. I'm done trying to give this place chances. read more

Took 25 minutes to get a cold brew, 3 people in line so it wasn't like the line was long.

Ate at the bar tops and the bartenders were very helpful and they went above and beyond to accommodate my food allergies. The vibe was chill and the drinks and service were great. PRO TIP: Just be aware that there are no servers at the bar tops, and you have to go over to the bar to order. It wasn't obvious so we waited a bit before we figured that out and others around us also seemed confused by that too. I recommend that the host tells people as they go to the bar. Might help with the negative reviews here. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped in on a Sunday around 5pm for some food. The restaurant has a lovely view of the beach and even though we sat inside, we had a great view from our table as the sun was setting. It was a game day, so we got their game day special: $10 carnitas nachos and shrimp ceviche. The nachos were awesome, but the ceviche was just okay. We also each got a pickle beer and made it into a michelada for $3 more dollars and it was really great. The service was fast even though the place was crowded. It was a great place to spend an early evening in San Diego! read more

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I go for the salads and the views! The Baja salad is my usual, but the Cobb was amazing. My servers have always been nice. The view should be an obvious plus, but it's actually unexpected how nice it is. read more

Great location off the boardwalk in mission bay!!! Great food and awesome servers!! Food looked delicious and was very yummy but you can't go wrong with breakfast!!! Don't sleep on the pancakes and ask for extra butter cream!!! Oh and don't sleep on the loaded breakfast tater tots!! read more

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This is the first restaurant right on the corner when you're walking to the beach and ocean. They have sandwiches, salads, shareables and lots of beer choices. We ordered a chicken club sandwich and a Cobb salad, and it was enough for 3 of us to share -- and we even had a bit left over. All of it was really good, although the sandwich was a little spicy. The staff lets you sit as long as you like, which was really nice. And, the staff was very friendly as well. read more

We've visited this area several times over the years while on vacation and Draft has been a great go to spot. If you're hanging out on the beach and want a good selection of local beers and a nice mix of dishes this is it. I love their truffel fries and dry rub wings. Someone always picks the steak frites and the chimichuri sauce it comes with is spot on. The staff is quick and friendly and even when there's a wait the crowd seems to flow smoothly. Great location on the beach whether its the afternoon and the sun is blazing or towards the evening when the sun is setting on the horizon. read more

This place is awesome! What an incredible location, all oceanfront. The wings and mahi burger are fantastic! We highly recommed fpr a midweek local escape! read more

Draft - Mahi burger was absolutely fantastic, perfectly cooked, moist, bun fantastic too, well executed, would order again.chef's kiss. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

As it was a busy Friday night after sunset, my friend and I opted to sit at the bar. Rachael and several other bartenders were very attentive to our needs. We were excited to see four different ciders on tap, including one of my favorites, Golden State Jamaica! We both ordered the West Coast burger, and much to my surprise and delight, it was delicious. Rachael, thank you for the fantastic service and good conversation. read more

Great place to eat if you're visiting Belmont park. Delicious food and drinks for the whole group and family. Definitely a date night place. The service is fast and friendly. During Christmas they have the miracle pop up bar. So come bring the family, friends or a date! I recommend any of the burgers and Parmesan fries for your meal. And definitely try the holiday drinks!! read more

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My family and I went to Draft for my niece's birthday. I was unfortunately harassed by 4 men who thought it was okay to say the most vile things while waiting outside for everyone to arrive. When we got sat, the waitress immediately came over, apologized, and asked those men to leave. We hadn't brought it to their attention at all. I've come here a dozen times and I've always had a great time, but it was amazing to see them in action in such a weird situation. Thank you so much. read more

We came here a few days ago during lunch time. It was pretty busy like about 2/3 of the restaurant filled. When we arrived, we saw a table by the patio open, thought it would be great for the 3 of us. We asked the hostess if that's available to us. She said yes but we needed to wait 15min. We found this odd because the table was clean, set, and ready. So, why had us stood there to wait 15min? A star off here because my daughter was getting hungry and didn't know why we weren't able to be seated at the open/ready table. After we sat down though, everything went smoothly. Our server was very attentive, patient and friendly. Too bad I didn't get her name, she was wearing a cap that day. We ordered their rose sparkling champagne; it was reasonably priced and tasty. We ordered their burger in lettuce wraps instead of buns. It took a long time for them to bring it to us; however, everything was fresh and cooked nicely. We also ordered their ice cream, that came out fast and my husband and daughter finished in seconds. It would have been a perfect experience if we didn't need to wait for 15min unreasonably. Would definitely come back if we're visiting the area again. read more

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First time here for the Miracle Pop Up Bar! I love Christmas and this was my first ever Christmas themed bar~ it was a great experience. Went here on a Friday night and I was surprised it wasn't packed, but we were seated immediately. There's plenty of seating indoor and outdoor, and we were impressed with how well-decorated it was for the holidays! Food was standard, I will say the Parmesan truffle fries are definitely worth getting. We went for the holiday drinks which were yummy and unique but for the price of $17-18, I thought the serving would be much larger at least. There's also a $5 hidden surcharge that we didn't know about. Because we came here at night, parking was not an issue at all. It's right by the beach/belmont park so it is in between 2 parking lots. We were worried about sitting outside but luckily it was lined with heaters so that was nice. Our server, Shay(?) was super friendly and attentive and she was nice enough to take our group picture in passing. Overall a cute experience for the Christmas season! read more

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The food is great , the service a little bit slow because they have a lot of people on a waiting list. Is read more

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This place used to be one of my favorite to take friends and family. The place continue to just go down the drain with the service, food and drinks. I tipped the waitress just because they expected to be tipped, but I shouldn't had to do so. Just because of the view of the beach they believe the nice view will always compensate for the bad experiences. The restaurant operates with only fried food now and don't dare ask for any topical sauce besides ketchup, ranch, blue cheese, or mayonnaise. When it comes to mixed drinks don't dare ask for one unless you want a glass full of ice and no alcohol in it. In my case the "The mojito Gives you wing" was not a mojito but a waste of my money. I wish there was something positive to say about the location but my time wasted waiting 25 minutes for a table with freezing temperatures, I would never get it back. I hope they change because it's a great location to have what it used to be a great dining and drink experience. read more

I came to Draft Mission Beach specifically for the advertised anime trivia night that promoted "50¢ wings all night." This promotion was publicly posted with the restaurant's name and address, so it was reasonable to expect the deal to be honored. However, when we arrived, we were told the wing special was no longer available. Many people appeared to have come for this promotion, which made the situation feel misleading and poorly communicated. During the evening, I also noticed water dripping from the ceiling in multiple areas around the bar and nearby tables. While it appeared to be condensation, it was occurring in several spots and created an uncomfortable atmosphere in a food and beverage environment. Service overall was extremely disappointing. Staff did not seem prepared for the crowd or the confusion surrounding the promotion, and there was little effort made to address concerns or offer alternatives. At times it was difficult to get acknowledgment when attempting to place an order. When asking about the wing promotion, one bartender with a ponytail responded in a way that felt dismissive and rude, which added to the frustration of the experience. That said, one bartender named Lance stood out for providing attentive and professional service, which was appreciated. Overall, the combination of misleading advertising, poor service, and visible maintenance issues made for a very disappointing experience. I hope management improves communication around promotions and addresses facility upkeep moving forward. read more

Oh wow what a great spot! Right on the beach the view is stunning and there is plenty of seats inside, outside and at the bar with TVs! Came from breakfast and although the menu is limited what we ordered turned out to be incredible! My egg white scramble was delicious and the Bloody Mary had excellent flavor with the perfect amount of spice. What really stood out to us was the breakfast potatoes! They are delicious and loaded with flavor. Definitely the highlight of the breakfast. Service was great and the view was great, definitely a great spot to check out. read more

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