Excellent vibes every time we come here!!!…read more From the employees to the patrons you will enjoy your time here! Have tried all kinds of beers and food, haven't found one that wasn't good! Come and check it out!

Ambiance: it's a neighborhood bar located near old town Torrance, they have limited parking spots…read morein the rear, and there are street parking nearby, they have live music performances over the weekends Service: staff were very friendly, you place the order at the counter, and they'll bring the food to your table Food & Drink: classic bar restaurant food, and they offer tasting flight for seasonal draft beer Western Bacon Cheese Burger - ** crispy smash topped with bacon, onion rings, cheddar cheese, and bbq sauce, the buns were so overcooked and burnt, patty was overcooked Firkins Fish & Chips - * Beer Battered Alaskan Cod on a bed of proper chips, thick coating over the fish, fries tasted so old and soggy Shambala - **** Hazy IPA, easy to drink, recommend Slap Shot - *** blood orange sour, citrus taste South Side Red - **** Amber Lager, refreshing, recommend Penrods Percolator - *** bold coffee taste with a sweet note Price: this place is a hit and miss, great drink but terrible food, overall affordable prices, expect $25 per person

Came here for trivia night and was amazed this place was down the street from me. Come by early…read moreenough to enjoy their amazing happy hour menu. The food is great and the drinks are even better. The lovely and wonderful bartenders can help you with your every need. This bar has a stage set to host anything and pretty much they do. From trivia night to live music to comedy night. There's something here for everyone. A person can really feel welcomed here. Definitely coming back again!

A cool little spot literally at the end of this strip mall. The food was pretty good and the…read moreservice was pretty quick. Staff were super friendly and the prices were about what you'd expect normally, however, they got some really great happy hour prices.

A friend and I met here to grab a beer and to watch the World Cup final and it was JUMPIN! Full…read morehouse and service was still so prompt despite how busy they were. The new patio really opens up the interior and overall the space is looking so good and vibey! I've been in a few times over the last year or so (food is yummy, I just didn't get any this particular visit that stood out), while everyone is usually nice, our server Julia was so kind and radiated genuine care for what we wanted even if it was just for a beer. She took the time in a busy environment to make sure we got a beer we were going to enjoy, and boy did we! The owner also came by with Jell-O shots for everyone, truly was such a fun space to catch the match! Thank you Craftsman!

On a hot August night (Neil Diamond fans, you know the reference), my wife and I met another couple…read morein Riviera Village, and The Craftsman was the destination of choice. Apparently, everyone else in the South Bay had the same idea because the place was absolutely humming. Parking can sometimes be a challenge, just be patient. Fortunately, we had reservations and were quickly seated in a roomy table tucked away in the back corner. It turned out to be prime real estate: enough privacy for conversation, but still a great vantage point to take in the entire restaurant. The patio out front might be even better, though, if you're into people-watching. Catalina Avenue on a Friday night offers no shortage of entertainment. But for our group, this table was perfect. The interior has a warm, industrial feel, exposed brick, dark wood, metal accents, garage-style doors, and televisions scattered throughout. Oddly, the Dodgers game wasn't on. Maybe they don't get SportsNet LA. I never bothered to ask because the conversation at our table was far more enjoyable. Let's address the elephant in the room: Friday-night service. The place was packed, and our server was clearly running a marathon. He's usually stationed behind the bar, sports a sleeve of tattoos, looks super fit, and carries a permanent smile. He worked hard all evening, but there were some significant stretches where my Ikasu Ikasu West Coast IPA ($11) sat empty with no rescue in sight. A man can only stare sadly at an empty pint glass for so long. We started with the poutine fries, crispy fries loaded with gravy, skirt steak, mornay sauce, Gruyère, and green onions. They were outstanding and disappeared so quickly that I remembered to take a photo only after the massacre had already occurred, see my picture, LOL. Our server redeemed himself with his entrée recommendation: The Philly. Thinly sliced ribeye, grilled onions, sweet and hot peppers, house sauce, all piled into a sesame roll. It was fantastic, messy, savory, and exactly what you want from a cheesesteak. My wife paired a Harmonia Mango Wheat ($11) with the Blue Cheese Avocado Burger ($20), a hefty seven-ounce burger topped with melted blue cheese, grilled onions, avocado, applewood bacon, and arugula. She was a happy camper. Our friends split the same burger and also ordered the hummus appetizer, adding filet mignon on top. Excellent call, I snuck a few bites! To their credit, at the end of the evening our server came back to the table, apologized for the pacing, and made amends with a complimentary Crafted Cookie: a warm chocolate-chip cookie topped with vanilla ice cream. At the end of the day, restaurants are about more than perfect timing and topped-off beers. They're about sharing stories, laughing with friends, and breaking bread with people you enjoy being around. The service had its ups and downs, but the food was solid, the atmosphere lively, and Riviera Village on a summer Friday night is hard to beat.

Wonderful wine bar in Riviera Village with a great wine selection. Came here with a group of…read morefriends, and we all shared a charcuterie board and tried a few bottles of wine. We will definitely be returning!

Friends of the vine is a very good selection and they're very kind as well as friendly and cleanread more

My friend and I stopped by because we heard good things about the fresh deli sandwiches they make…read more The location is pretty spacious as it has seating indoor and outdoor. They have a bar inside so you can sample and order some of their brews. The staff were helpful and nice and accommodating for a first time visitor I ordered the chicken club with chicken, Swiss on sweet wheat bread. The sandwich comes with turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon and mayo. You're able to customize and modify anything you like. The sandwich was fresh, flavorful and filling. All in all I can't wait to return to Order it again and this time try some of their brews!

Pretty tasty sandwich for a good price, but a couple of things didn't rub me right…read more They call the bread they serve their sandwiches on a French baguette. In no way are those French baguettes. It's just a soft spongy roll. Nothing baguette about it. Not like it's just a bad baguette. It's just purposeful false advertising and misleading. I got the California Delight mainly because the photo and the description said it has sprouts in it. No sprouts were found in my sandwich. Their secret sauce is pretty good at kicking up an otherwise decent sandwich. As another reviewer mentioned, the lady taking my order was not friendly and socially awkward in a rude way. Chips and drink don't come as a combo, so expect to pay $6 dollars to make it a meal. That's a big difference for a $11 sandwich. Friday noon, and most customers had beers with their lunch.

My family and I have come to this brewery many times to celebrate birthdays and special occasions…read more Unfortunately, over the past couple visits, I've noticed the customer service has steadily declined. It feels like the staff is more concerned with getting out exactly at closing time than making guests feel welcomed and valued. Our last visit on 06/25/2026 was, by far, the worst experience we've ever had here. We were celebrating my stepdaughter's birthday with a large group. As closing time approached, one of our family members still had a nearly full beer. Without any warning or politely letting us know it was time to finish up, a tall white male employee (who refused to provide his name when asked) simply walked up and took the beer off the table. What made it even more frustrating was that there were other tables around us with guests who also had drinks, yet our party was the only one singled out. To make matters worse, we had brought a birthday cake to celebrate. We politely asked another short female employee for a few plastic plates and utensils so we could cut the cake before leaving. We were told no because they were closing. This has never been an issue during our previous birthday celebrations here. These were disposable plastic plates and utensils that would have gone straight into the trash, so refusing such a simple request came across as pure unwillingness to provide basic customer service. I spent 10 years working in the food and hospitality industry before starting my current career, so I understand exactly what closing a restaurant or brewery entails. I know employees want to leave on time, but I also know that providing good customer service until the last guest leaves is part of the job. If customers need to wrap things up, there is a respectful way to communicate that. You don't take someone's drink without warning, and you don't refuse a simple request that would have taken less than a minute. Everyone in our party left upset and disappointed. It was honestly embarrassing to watch employees treat loyal customers this way. This brewery used to be our go-to place for birthdays, but after this experience, we will not be returning. I rarely write negative reviews because I understand everyone has bad days. However, this experience was unacceptable. I sincerely hope management addresses the lack of hospitality and provides better customer service training, because the employees working that evening did not represent the level of service that keeps loyal customers coming back. Both the female worker with tattoos and piercings and the tall male were extremely rude when confronted. If you choose to visit, just be aware that if you're there close to closing time, your experience may depend more on how quickly the staff wants to leave than on making you feel like a valued guest.

the food was super yummy! we got the buffalo chicken wrap, caesar chicken wrap, smash burger, and…read morestank burger. all of the cod was super good and decent portions. and the fries and tater tots/fries are so crispy. i also loved their ranch. we also got the sweet chili garlic wings, they were delicious, crispy and the sauce had a nice kick and was buttery. the drinks were also pretty good! the service was super fast, it is self seating and you go up to the front to order. but our food came out super quickly and the employees were super nice and always asked if we needed anything else. it definitely is a fun place to go and watch any games (the dodgers game was on today!) and i definitely want to go back in the daytime and eat on the patio

Been wanting to come try this place and finally came with a group of friends…read more * great amount of parking * great outdoor seating * great location The brouwerji west literally only have beer + alcohol + bottled/can drinks + some ice cream selection. I personally was hoping they would have some food options or at least some non-alcoholic beverages other than cans of Coke and Fanta. The outdoor had one food truck and one bbq truck / stand. By the time we arrived in the evening around 5:30... the bbq truck was packing up and leaving so the only food option was the food truck. It was a Mediterranean food truck with French fries and shawarmas ... our party had about 7 kids and ... our experience there was pretty not kid friendly. There were barely anything for them to eat or drink other than French fries. Was hoping they had more options and choices for families. It was still a fun experience for us to hang out but .... If we came again we would need to bring our own food and snacks for the kids.

(Note: Rating is not based on the craft beer) Love this place and the vibe. Came here to see my…read morefriends' band and the whole set-up was very really organized. There was a long line that went by quickly and efficiently. My friend bought a table outside and it was nice to be able to leave our belongings there and sit down. It was in an upper separate area with a guard which was an extra bonus. I had a slushy drink and it was perfect (strong too)! There were a few great food trucks as well. The place inside the warehouse and the outside area was huge and able to accommodate a very large crowd. Would definitely come back.

(In the voice of George Takei) Oh my! This place is awesome!…read more You walk in to get some coffee and a breakfast burrito and, at first, think maybe you went in the wrong place. It's a super clean looking liquor store at first glance - genuinely nice place! But then you smell and see the magic happening to your left. Greeted with a friendly face and offered a nice cup of coffee then I ordered a Philthy Philly Breakfast Burrito and HOLY COW! This thing must have weighed in at about 2-3 lbs easy! And it was just as delicious as it was heavy. Super cool, simple little spot to grab a coffee and a good breakfast burrito!

Really dope hole in the wall joint if you're looking for a solid breakfast burrito and other…read morebreakfast and lunch options such as burgers, sandwiches, loaded fries and other snacks. Also a liquor store but this review mainly for their food. Ordered the Philthy Philly Breakfast burrito which was super heavy. Definitely get what you pay for but if you're hella hungry for a solid breakfast burrito this place has multiple options. Also ordered the loaded tots which I think was better than the burrito. Had plenty of carne asada mixed with other ingredients that packed plenty of flavor. Pricing not too bad especially for the portions that you get. Service is perfectly fine, can order ahead too. Overall would def come back especially if looking for something filling.