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    Green Cheek Beer Co.

    4.4 (227 reviews)
    ModerateBreweries, American
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Selfie before lunch outside Green Cheek! Great smash burgers!
    Stanley R.

    We like a good smash burger with an ocean view. Sunset Beach is such an iconic OC location. I don't know why we haven't eaten here before. Probably, only because there are so many wonderful restaurants in a 15 minute driving radius from our homes. Green Cheek Beer Co is the perfect example. I have driven by this place 1000 times in the past decade or so. We came, we marveled at the ample parking lot, the amazing rooftop patio, fabulous fast, made-to-order food. The friendly service, the locally brewed craft beer, this is a new favorite! Next time I will wear my board shorts, and catch a few tasty waves before lunch!

    Rooftop patio
    Chayden B.

    Solid beer selection, and the food menu looked pretty good. You order up at a counter and get a buzzer when food is ready so minimal staff interaction. It's close to the water but the roof top seating faces away from the ocean which I was disappointed in. Overall decent place to stop for a drink and food.

    The Fishbowl of Youth
    Lauren S.

    Quintessential California, enjoying a post work happy hour on the back patio on a beautiful day with ocean views. Staff was helping offering sampling to ensure what you pick is perfect for your palette. We did the leap and got the big kahuna Fishbowl of Youth. It is herbal while being warmth and the right amount of fun to a summer day. Keep in mind there is a deposits for this goblet beauty. As long as you return, you shouldn't have any issues. Easily shareable with two or one if you enjoy for hours. Looking forward to trying the lemonade seltzer and sours next time

    Amy L.

    My new favorite Green Cheek location with a rooftop and seamless service both upstairs and downstairs. I'm a consistent fan of their Hazys. There's a small view of the ocean as well and several options to sit under the shade.

    Ipa
    Jerry K.

    Beers - excellent choices and very mouth wateringly delious and quenching. Food- just had their fries, but well executed and hard to stop until they are all gone. Good crunch covered by hot, melted gooey cheese topped with grilled onions. Clean restroom Customer service - genuinely friendly and helpful. Parking - limited small private lot, but decent public parking right behind the place. Vibe- mellow and easy going

    View from balcony

    Drinks are always great quality. Service is quick, and the servers are courteous and helpful. Merchandise is always rotating so if you like something grab it before it's gone. Location has a small parking lot, with semi tight spaces but it's expected due to their location. It's dog friendly and has a second story balcony where you can see the beach. Overall awesome place!

    Drink Selection other than beer  they added Diet Coke!!! Yay!!!!
    Ilona P.

    Food AWESOME Outside Rooftop Deck I don't drink but I am in love with this Double Smash Burger!!!

    Inside of GC, looking toward the wall of beer and counter for your order
    Stephen T.

    Met up with a good friend of mine, who recommend Green Cheek in Sunset Beach. It's rare to see their beers on tap in NoCal, so I was excited to partake while visiting SoCal. I arrived earlier than expected and parking was a nightmare. Always is in the beach communities, but parked about 4 blocks away with an easy walk to the establishment. There was no parking available in their small lot but the drive through window to pick up beer was a neat idea. I was fortunate to find a table downstairs at the back the tap room near the stairs and decided to start with Flying South, a 5% Mexican-Style lager. Really enjoyable, simple on the nose and palate. Followed this up with Good For Morale, which was my favorite beer of the day. Still on a Czech Pils kick after returning from Prague and this offering quite rich and full with a mild sweetness. I finished the day with an order with Lots of Fries and a Classic Double Smashburger and 8 year Vol. 1, a Wesdt Coast Pils. Layered with a plethora of hops, this was a very fruity pils with very good aromatics. All in all this was a great family friend establishment to visit. It was crowded on the Sunday we were there, but there was always a place to sit, either downstairs inside, or upstairs, outside. The staff was friendly and helping and the taproom very inviting. Great beer and food, would recommend this place if you are in HB!

    Flavia T.

    Cool spot with great food and an even better atmosphere. Parking can be a bit challenging, even though there's a small lot, it fills up quickly. The upstairs patio is definitely the highlight: yellow umbrellas, a relaxed vibe, and views over the residential side, with little glimpses of the ocean between the houses. It's a unique setup, especially considering one side of the restaurant faces a busy street while the patio feels calm and tucked away. The menu is small and well curated, which makes ordering easy. We tried both smashburgers and the ahi tuna--everything was delicious. Service was friendly and on point. A great place to enjoy good food in a laid-back but thoughtfully designed setting.

    Leslie Y.

    The porter that was recommended to me was the best glass of beer that I have ever had. I wish I knew the name. The vibe was festive and relaxing, and there were plenty of laid-back dogs lounging next to their buzzed humans. I had higher hopes for their food, after reading the hyped reviews of many fellow yelpers. But when I tried my smash burger, I was overwhelmed. The bun was relatively small, and there was just two patties and American cheese in the sandwich. I thought lettuce and tomato ought to be the standard ingredients for a $15 burger, but it was not to be. My wife enjoyed her chicken sandwich and salad, and we both feasted on their tater tots. Come for the beer, good company, and ocean breeze. Food should not be your priority. Parking was a nightmare, but that was to be expected along the beach.

    Y L.

    Not a very memorable location. If it wasn't near the beach, I don't think this place would be worth visiting. The beer selection was fine, but the air was warm, so the glass of the cups and pitcher was warm. So that made the beer warm pretty fast. The food is what you'd expect from a bar/brewery, so it's on the saltier side with nothing to make it stand out.

    Loosh V.

    I've been a Green Cheek fan for years, but this beachside spot is my favorite. I bike 10 miles each way just to earn my smash burger and lavender lemonade pitcher. Worth. Every. Mile. Parking is a mess--cars and bikes alike--so skip the drama and pedal in like a legend. The food here is way above typical brewery fare. Smash burgers = elite. Blackened fish tacos = fire. The plant-based chorizo supreme? Honestly better than Taco Bell. And don't sleep on the pork belly tots--crispy, fatty perfection. Drinks are well-priced for the location, with multiple glass sizes depending on your thirst level. I'm obsessed with the lavender lemonade and sometimes just commit to a whole pitcher like the classy beach bum I am. Service is fast for drinks, food takes a bit longer, but grab a seat upstairs and soak in those SoCal vibes. Beer, sun, ocean breeze--what more do you need? Come for the brews, stay for the tater tots, and bike home to feel less guilty about it all.

    Chicken sandwich
    Melody G.

    The smash burger never fails here. My friend got the chicken sandwich and said it was good, but spicy. The tater tots for some reason were all stuck together. The wings and ranch are very good here.

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    This place has great burgers, tater tots beers. Nice vibe and a great Smashburger. Service is quick and the place is clean.

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    Friendly close to where i PaddleBoard. Tried the Mystifier. Nice flavor. Also had the Mediterranean salad. 10 dollars big enough to share.

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    Ask the Community - Green Cheek Beer Co.

    Do you have any games or activities? Corn hole?

    Yes! We have two free vintage arcade games, located on our second floor.

    Are there actual servers or only walk up ordering?

    You order food at the bar and they give you a buzzer. When the buzzer goes off, go to the bar and get your food. Beer is served at the bar.

    Are kids allowed to?

    Yes. My 5 year old enjoyed the second floor view.

    Are dogs allowed only on the patio or inside too?

    I have seen dogs inside on more than one occasion, although I don't know if there's an official policy.

    Hey! Is there wifi?

    No there is no WiFi

    Can you order food at the drive thru?

    No food cannot be ordered at the drive thru

    Is this a drive thru?

    They do have a drive thru, where you can order beer to go & they bring it out to you.

    Are dogs okay?

    Yes they are!!

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    Calico Fish House - Fish & Chips

    Calico Fish House

    4.3(828 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Huntington Harbor
    •$$

    We live about an hour away, but when we want fish, we head to Calico. The brunch is also…read moreexcellent, and have had a number of times We wanted to start with the Hamachi Collar, but they were out (they seem to always be out of it on Sundays, but I understand). Too bad it a great dish. So we were torn between the crab fritters or calamari. Both are excellent. We started with the crab fritters (forgot the picture). They are very good and the apple slaw is refreshing For our mains, my wife had the lobster burrito. Good size, good price, great taste. She took half home I had the lobster omelette. I subbed out the potato (medical reasons limit carbs) for a side salad (2 dollar up charge). Omelette is full of lobster and very filling. Only complaints don't take away from the great food and friendly service. I wish they would still have the collar on Sundays, but it is a limited product and it is the end of the week. Once the weather gets cold I would love coffee with brunch (boozy or not) We will continue to drive an hour for Calico

    I treated myself to Sunday brunch at Calico Fish House, and after being away for a while, I'm so…read morehappy to be back! I've said it before, and I'll say it again: they have the best smoked salmon and bagel in HB! The salmon is tender, rich, and absolutely delicious, served with capers and dill. The bagel was toasted perfectly and came with their homemade cream cheese--so good! I also treated myself to their breakfast tacos, and they were outstanding. Scrambled eggs, bacon, and a little sauce all wrapped up into one delicious, messy bite. It was definitely messy, but totally worth it! Since it was just me, I grabbed a seat at the bar, and the service was awesome. Friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Such a great way to spend a Sunday morning. Calico Fish House, I'm happy to be back!

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    Garlic Shrimp with vegetables

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    Red Table - Fish & veggies

    Red Table

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    •$$

    Dropped in for a casual family brunch yesterday. The Neptune Crab Benedict was fabulous. Coconut…read moreShrimp and those awesome garlic fries.... Trent served us a Sunday Bloody Maria that was extraordinary. Just the right touch of spice and tang.!

    Reservations: We were able to book on OpenTable for that night and made adjustments to the…read morereservation as necessary. Parking: There is ample parking since this restaurant is located in a shopping center. We parked in the front by the Trader Joes, but to be closer to the restaurant there is additional parking in the back. Food: Everyone enjoyed their food including the starters we got. The bacon wrapped dates were my partners favorite. I really enjoyed the artichoke and mushroom chicken- it had great flavor while still feeling healthy. Gluten Free Options: This is a great spot for gluten free food! The menu is clearly marked and from a quick glance has around 16 gf options available, they have gluten free buns, and gluten free pasta available. They also have two gluten free desserts- whats not to love! Vibe: This seems like a local spot. Being tucked in a shopping center and right next to a housing track, I could definitely imagine people walk over for dinner. There are both indoor and outdoor seating options. Overall, we had a great time at Red Table and will likely be back in the near future. It was convenient to make a reservation, they have great gf options, and good service. Wins all around.

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    Captain Jack's - Big king crab leg

    Captain Jack's

    3.8(2.3k reviews)
    0.2 mi•Huntington Harbor
    •$$$$

    Captain Jack's is the culinary equivalent of that friend who's been gorgeous for 40 years and…read moresomehow keeps getting better. The food? Consistently good. Always has been. That's actually the problem. Lately my visits have consisted of a crab-stuffed mushroom appetizer, linguine and clams, lamb, halibut, and steak. In other words, I apparently walked in for dinner and accidentally financed a small yacht. And I have a legitimate question: Is New Zealand the only place on Earth with sheep? Every restaurant that serves lamb proudly announces, "Product of New Zealand." Are American sheep all on vacation? Is there an international witness protection program for lamb? Somewhere there's a vaudeville act waiting to happen. "Where's the lamb from?" "New Zealand." "Again?" "What, you wanted Nebraska mutton? Get out." Then there's the menu. About 80% of it simply says "Market Price." At this point I'm thinking of paying in sand dollars. If we're both using the market, maybe I can buy low, sell high, and leave with a profit. Don't misunderstand me--I love Captain Jack's. The food is worth every penny. I just need to start treating dinner reservations like meetings with my financial advisor. My credit card now stands up and applauds every time I pull into the parking lot. Good service. Good food. I'm just waiting for my seafood portfolio to mature before I come back. Bill: +$200

    We were really looking forward to trying Captain Jack's for a date night, but unfortunately our…read morefirst experience was pretty disappointing. Walking in, the front dining room had a great atmosphere, it was busy and lively, with a gentleman playing piano and beautiful fish tanks throughout the restaurant. We were greeted right away and only waited a few minutes for our reservation. My husband had specifically reserved a booth, and we were taken to a half-round booth tucked all the way in the back corner of the restaurant. Unfortunately, it is completely removed from the ambiance, piano music, and energy we had enjoyed when we first walked in. The booth itself was also surprisingly uncomfortable. The table fit so tightly into the space that it was difficult to sit comfortably. You would think a tucked-away booth would feel romantic for date night, but it was anything but. Service was good and very attentive, almost overly so, with separate people handling drinks, bread and water, and our main server. Our server brought over the large shark-fin menu and explained the menu and different options, which was unique and a nice touch. The dirty martini was delicious! I was disappointed they didn't have blue cheese olives, and instead it came with a pickled tomato/olive garnish that I personally did not care for. It was a little off-putting expecting a traditional savory olive and getting something sweet and pickled instead. The warm bread was soft and delicious, but oddly served with hard butter pats that were basically impossible to spread. Even putting the butter inside the warm bread and folding it over didn't help much! The dinner salad was HUGE and the blue cheese dressing was delicious, definitely one of the highlights of the meal. For our entrées, I ordered the filet and lobster tail, while my husband ordered the crab legs. We shared a loaded baked potato and asparagus. Thank goodness we only ordered one potato because half was enormous! Unfortunately, this is where the meal really fell short. My filet was extremely tough and pretty flavorless. Both the texture and flavor honestly reminded me more of sirloin than filet. The lobster, which was served already removed from the shell, was overcooked, tough and chewy. My husband's crab legs were good. The asparagus, however, was very overcooked and had no seasoning just a ramekin of butter on the side to pour over it. The plating was also surprisingly cramped. Between the entrées and the huge baked potato, there was barely enough room on the plates to cut and prepare everything comfortably. Larger plates and a little more attention to presentation would have made a big difference, especially at this price point. Overall, there were definitely some positives: attentive service, a great dirty martini, delicious bread and salad, and a beautiful, lively atmosphere in the front of the restaurant. Unfortunately, we didn't get to experience much of that atmosphere from where we were seated, and the quality and preparation of our main entrées simply didn't match what we expected. For a restaurant with this reputation and price point, we expected a much better dining experience. Sadly, our first date night at Captain Jack's left us pretty disappointed.

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    ESCARGOT | $21.95

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    Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse - Pork chop

    Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse

    4.5(567 reviews)
    5.1 mi•Beach Boulevard
    •$$$

    Heirloom: A Farmhouse Restaurant is an absolute gem. We came for a birthday dinner, and it was…read moreeasily one of the most heartwarming and delicious dining experiences I've had in Los Angeles. This mother-and-daughter operation has a warmth you simply can't manufacture. The mother personally came over to greet us, the ambiance was impeccable, and the service was exceptional from beginning to end. We had the shrimp curry, beet salad, French onion soup, short rib, scallops with mushroom risotto, and raspberry cheesecake, and everything was phenomenal. After finishing the shrimp curry, we still had some of the incredible sauce left, so our waiter suggested a half order of garlic bread to soak it up. Absolutely fantastic and exactly the kind of thoughtful recommendation that defined the service. Even the things I initially thought I wanted differently turned out to be perfect as served. I wished the French onion soup had more cheese until I discovered it at the bottom and realized the proportion was perfect for the flavor. Even the filtered water may genuinely be the best I've ever had at a restaurant, and our glasses never went empty. They also boxed our leftovers for us, another small detail that showed the level of care throughout the night. I'm honestly surprised Heirloom hasn't made the Michelin Guide. The service was on par with many Michelin-recognized restaurants I've visited, but with a warmth and personal touch that made the experience even more memorable. They comped a raspberry cheesecake for the birthday, and it was so incredible that we ordered another slice to take home. They surprised us by comping that one too! Exceptional food, impeccable ambiance, genuinely thoughtful service, and hospitality with real heart. Don't miss this place.

    Let me start with the positives because the food was genuinely good. I'm not even an eggplant…read moreperson, but their eggplant appetizer was so good. They're known for their French onion soup and it was good, but I definitely wouldn't call it the best I've ever had. That said, it was probably two hours after we sat down by the time we actually got our soups , so maybe we were just really hungry by then haha. For our mains, we did the short rib, pork chop, and filet. Everything was delicious, but the filet was hands down the standout for me. The pork chop is wet aged, so it can look a little pink even when properly cooked, which threw one of my dining companions off a bit, but it was still good. Unfortunately, the experience was a different story. We had a 6:30 reservation and didn't leave until 9:45. We waited about an hour just for our appetizers, and shortly before they arrived, we were told they were down a cook and to expect delays. A three hour and fifteen minute meal for two and a half courses is just crazy. My biggest issue was the lack of communication. I wish we had been told when/before we were seated that the kitchen was significantly delayed so we could decide whether we wanted to stay or make other plans. Instead, we were already well into the experience before we got that information. The AC also wasn't great. It wasn't unbearable, but it was definitely uncomfortable, especially during Southern California's heat wave. I'm not sure if the AC just isn't very strong or if there was an issue that night, but sitting there for more than three hours while already feeling warm definitely didn't help. Then, right before our mains finally came out, we were offered complimentary half glasses of wine as an apology. Two of us declined, and one of my dining companions actually requested a completely different drink, but the wine was still brought to the table anyway (never received the requested drink either). If we've already said no, please don't bring it anyway. And honestly, after waiting that long, you need the full glass haha. At that point, I would have much rather been offered a complimentary dessert or something that actually addressed the three hour wait. The owner did come by twice and was very nice, and we were genuinely trying to be understanding of the situation. I just think there could have been more communication and a more meaningful effort to make up for the experience. Dessert didn't really redeem things either. We tried the crème brûlée and banana bread dessert, and neither would make my list to order again. The crème brûlée seemed overcooked and the banana bread dessert just didn't do much for us. So where does that leave me? The food is good, and there are definitely dishes I'd order again, especially the filet. But good food can only make up for so much when you spend more than three hours at the table, especially when you're hot and waiting most of that time. I'd be willing to give Heirloom another shot, but not before we get some cooler weather and I can confirm they've actually hired a second chef to help keep things moving at a more reasonable pace. If those things are sorted out, I'd be interested in seeing what the experience is like when everything is running the way it should.

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    Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse - Comfy and upscale

    Comfy and upscale

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    Banana Bread

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    The Pork Chop

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