Good brews great service good food Oh, did I mention the view? Dog friendly patio too read more

Wish there were better signs for parking, couldn't tell where the heck we were as we arrived after dark. Turns out it's all valet? Luckily they were cool about it, we paid the fee. Glad we did too! Food was lightning fast, two delicious beers and we were in our way to a concert at The Sound. This would be a great place to bring people from out of town as the view was pretty and service was great! read more

Great spot to grab a cold beer. The views are incredible and the food we had tasted great. The ceviche is excellent. Great bartenders and a good selection for everyone in the group. Enjoy!!! read more

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Decided to check out Viewpoint Brewing after going to the fair on a Wednesday afternoon. Read lots about how difficult it was to find parking and figured that if we were able to find parking, we'd check it out. Lo and behold, luck was on our side and I'm so glad we did. Since it was mid-week and mid-afternoon, many tables were available. We had a huge table and was able to see the Del Mar fairground while enjoy a libation. It's not a surprise that the beer menu was extensive but the surprising part was the wine menu was even more impressive. There were many offerings that rival many of the wine bars I've seen. Not just the usual offerings of Prosecco, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon but less often seen Cava, Assrytiko, and Nebbiolo. We decided to try their beer selection since we had over-indulged at the fair. Next time we're in the area I definitely want to try their their wine and food options. For the views and wine and beer selections alone is worth the trip. :) read more

I had the grilled fish tacos with added jalapeños and was disappointed. You can order them with fries or salad, which should have been a tip off that these are not the expected So Cal fish tacos, but an Americanized version. There wasn't mush fish so it felt like I was just eating lettuce and the jalapeños were in strips and very bland, they tasted like bell peppers. The ceviche appetizer was decent, though not a knockout. My husband liked his pot pie so overall I gave this a 3 star, but the tacos were more like a 1-2 star. Our server was pleasant and there is a nice view if you are seated by the marsh. read more

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We were seated immediately after checking in. The place was on the busier side but nothing crazy. We ordered our food relatively fast as we had seen the menu prior to arrival. Everything came out fast. The flatbread was good but it could use more hot honey or you can order more on the side, as I feel that this is what takes each bite to the next level. I ordered the steak and frites, which I personally think was mid nothing horrible but not mouthwatering. My partner ordered the burger and his only complaint was that he wish the yolk was runny but he definitely enjoyed it. After receiving it our food this place was actually busy. I wish I could say our service was impacted by this rush, but our waitress lacked service all together. We had to flag her down to request anything, never checking in on us. The music definitely made the waiting time bearable, as we did have to wait for our drinks and the sides we requested from her. read more

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Food was kinda mid. View was good. Service was good. I got the Thai chicken sandwich and it was just ok. The person I was with got the fish tacos and they were pretty good read more

The food and beer were great. Really impressed by the fast service despite being very crowded with several events going on. The environment was relaxing and the view was beautiful. Highly recommend and will be returning. read more

Viewpoint Brewing - Great food, service and a killer view. - Breweries Near Me - Del Mar, California

Terrible service didn't even realize we sat down for about 15-20 minutes, server was extremely rude the entire time we absolutely hated our experience read more

My wife and I had lunch here today. The Korean steak sandwich was amazing! My side salad had a little to be desired. It was lettuce and dressing only which is fine but there was definitely some brown/limp lettuce on the plate. All and all I can't get this sandwich and my beer off my mind so I give this a solid 4 read more

Viewpoint Brewing - Korean steak sandwich - Breweries Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Note: parking is tight and some of y'all may be double parked. Read the red signage and keep your phone on ya. The spot is pretty nice. The menu and drink menu has something for everyone. I thought it'd be cold sitting outside, but they have vinyl curtains up with still a view to be seen. The farmers burger was tasty, but as most bean burgers do, it fell apart. I really liked the bun they used, and the avocado added some creaminess to it. The green lettuce rather than iceberg, all really good. I just hatte I when they fall apart. read more

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The food was good, nothing out of the ordinary. I'm not a fan of beer, so I can't comment on that. We went for a late lunch after a game, so it was busy at that time. The service was okay, and the parking can be a challenge. read more

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It was a bit different to find the place as the parking has "entrance" and "exit". It's rather packed parking space. The inside is pretty big and very nice decors. There are high seated chair areas where they are mostly close to the bar. Then there are low chairs area, where you can sit comfortably. We got seated within 5 minutes. The server was nice. The runners are also very attentive. We had burgers and Mac'n'Cheese. Burgers presentation was very nice and tasted good. The party was pretty big and it was good. The Mac'n'Cheese was ok. The pasta was cold and hard. But it's Mac'n'Cheese so I didn't expect much. Overall, it was good. . read more

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The salads, flatbreads, and fish tacos are all worthy of trying! The service is friendly and attentive. Inside and outside areas are open and spacious. I'm a big fan of dim lighting with heat lamps. They have it all here. Cider beer is an immediate go to for me. read more

Viewpoint Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Del Mar, California

The view was beautiful here, I guess that's why its named that. That's probably the best part of this brewery. Came during winter, so a 5:45pm reservation was good to catch the tail end of the sunset. The beers are good, I'm pretty happy with their options. The food was disappointing though. What was good: - mac and cheese - patatas bravas - ceviche What was bad: - chicken schnitzel, soggy and burnt - peri peri halibut, so dry and hard it was difficult to swallow down If you're coming here, I recommend your focus to be on the beer and shareables, and not the entrees. read more

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Ambiance is great. Food: not up to temperature. I got eggs... they literally put oil in a pan, waited for the oil and eggs to heat together. So my "fried" eggs were just oil eggs. The bacon that's supposed to be hot usually? It's also cold and covered in oil. The bread that comes with the dish? Also cold but at least it looked "hot", it toast marks on it. Service: just plain rye bread, so I wanted some butter/jam. The waitress seemed so bothered that I asked her about it. She gave me two blocks of cold butter and cold syrup. Parking: terrible. They have tandem parking or another lot that is paid parking. But we got good free parking in the lot. read more

Beautiful views to go with amazing food and service. Decided to stop by for Sunday brunch with the family. We started with a cheese flatbread and the chick pea and tomato salad. Lots of flavor and didn't last long. They offer a kids menu of macaroni and cheese, cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, and grilled cheese. We ordered a classic eggs, bacon, toast, and fries. Eggs were perfect. Classic burger with fries. The fries were seasoned just right. Kids had nuggets and macaroni and cheese. Our server was very attentive and the drink orders came out fast. Great little getaway. The owner introduced himself before we left. Will definitely return! read more

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Perusing google maps through Del Mar, as one does when virtually exploring an area, and found Viewpoint Brewing Co. hanging out by the San Dieguito Lagoon. I'm a sucker for outdoor spaces near the water serving beer so off we went to try something new. THE FOODS | Plethora of different dishes ranging from sandwiches, burgers, vegetarian, tacos, flatbreads, etc. I ordered... - Charred Broccoli | Black garlic aioli, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and grilled lemon. I've been trying charred broccoli at various restaurants and this didn't disappoint. Its smokey and earthy flavors contrast the mild spiciness of the black garlic aioli and zesty lemon. It's a go for me. - Adobada Fries | Pulled pork, cheese sauce, pickled red onion, and cilantro. Although the adobada is slightly dry, the overall dish is quite tasty with the cheesy sauce reaching through the crevices to ensure each fry is properly coated. The pickled red onion lends to its tanginess and sweet flavors. - Fried Chicken Sandwich | Pickled onion, black garlic aioli, and charred provolone. I love the crispiness and tenderness of the chicken. Charred provolone is smokey and crunchy; surprisingly delicious. All the ingredients give this fried chicken sandwich life. I'd definitely order again. THE DRINKS | Beers on tap, wine, soda, Preston's ginger beer, sparkling water, kombucha, and Red Bull energy drink. I decided an IPA beer flight was the way to go... - Dipa Strikes Back | Hoppy with citrus notes. - Hop Tank Triple | Hoppy and sweet. - Slay All Day IPA | Grassy and woody. - So Cal Sol | Favorite one of the flight. It's smokey and tropically sweet with a smooth finish. - Tiny Smasher Pale Ale | A little too bitter for me. This is my least favorite. THE VIEWPOINT BREWING CO. FEELS | Elevated warehouse vibes with garage type doors that roll up and connect the interior to an expansive covered outdoor patio area. Notable are the tables with a glass walled fireplace at the center. Perfect for those cold days when you want to sit outside but don't want to freeze your butt off. Beautiful, tranquil views of the adjacent San Dieguito Lagoon and buzzing 5 freeway out in the distance are mesmerizing to watch. The bar is a zig zag configuration with angular corners, creating interesting seating arrangements throughout. THE PARKING SITUATION | $5 valet parking in front of the brewery. Self-parking is about a few minutes walking distance, where you pay per hour. Park, go to the parking machine thing, add a few hours (or more), pay with your card (or cash), receive printed parking ticket, and display it on your car dashboard. We did self parking and for a few hours, it was about $5.75. THE RESERVATIONS | Recommend reservations, especially for groups larger than 8. We were a group of 15 and initially called to reserve two patio tables with the center fireplaces. We were told to email with our reservation request, which we did... and it took about 5 days to hear back and confirm our reservation. If this is the typical timeframe to confirm availability, I recommend putting in your request for larger parties at least a few weeks in advance, and then prepare to wait. read more

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This place literally embodies San Diego in restaurant form. Good beer, chill people, a great waterfront view, lots of space, dog-friendly, all in a gastropub! Plentiful seating choices both in the restaurant (there are some really fun booths with fire pits) and outside by the water. The location is so ideal you will pretty much get a good view of the water from anywhere. The food is fantastic but you're not coming here for the food -- you're really coming for the ambiance and the views paired with a nice bite and a beer, which is 110% worth it. Versatile vibes here and great for anything from a chill day with friends to a date with your dog to a work happy hour with the boss to friends/family visiting town. Takes reservations and can accommodate bigger groups. I even saw some people doing work with their laptops at the benches outside. I always pair my visits here with a walk along the San Dieguito lagoon down to the Del Mar Dog Beach -- just around a 15-20 minute walk. You can access the trail immediately by leaving the back of the restaurant: can't miss it! read more

Viewpoint Brewing - left to right: chicken & french toast, veggie flatbread, fish tacos (weekend brunch) - Breweries Near Me - Del Mar, California

At some point not too long ago, I kept seeing these stunningly scenic pictures of Viewpoint Brewing. It left quite the impression. So it stayed in my mind to try to visit here whenever the opportunity arose. That time came on a lovely Saturday afternoon out & about Pulling into the cramped & disorganized dirt & gravel parking lot, & looking at the shack-like metal siding building Viewpoint Brewing is in, I was starting to believe this was a case of Instagram vs. Reality. Walking in with my partner in crime, that impression didn't much improve. It just got weirder. The entryway is a narrow hallway, which had people lined up. From the doorway, it wasn't apparent what everyone was standing around for. Turns out, that's the wait to check in for a table. A more visible location for that, like at the door, would've been better. Also, since I wanted to just sit at the bar, waiting in that line was unnecessary. Which would've been more apparent if I could've asked someone at the door. Once we pulled up a couple seats at the bar, the next weirdness was readily apparent. The bar itself is a zigzag shape like the black stripe on Charlie Brown's shirt. This creates crowded corners when someone sits down next to you. We moved to the far end to get some space for ourselves. The beertender was along in a bit & was somewhat attentive. The name of the establishment is Viewpoint Brewing Co. so I was here to try the beers. There is a kitchen, that clearly seemed to be the service priority of this place. But I stuck to a few flights of tasters. On the whole, the beers were OK. People watching during my tastings, I made a curious observation. A lot of the staff spend a lot of time socializing behind the bar with their backs to the dining area & patrons. I've never sat a bar & seen so many people facing the other way. Weird seems a theme here. While up to use the restroom in between tastings, I took a look around the whole place. Out back is the view I had somehow seen somewhere online. I just had to get past the weird layout, the so-so service, & the just OK beers to get to it. For me, Viewpoint Brewing is indeed a case of Instagram vs. Reality, But I've seen the smoke & mirrors now. So I don't feel the need to come back. read more

Sophia is the most incredible server. Her glowing personality and attentiveness is so engaging. She is extremely knowledgeable of the beer list and food menu, and will make your experience delightful. read more

Their fish tacos and the chicken grilled burger slapped! The only downfall with this place is the service - you have to wave someone down. Not the server's fault - just understaffed! Poor guy was running the entire inside area. read more

Viewpoint Brewing - Fish tacos - Breweries Near Me - Del Mar, California

Dog friendly, and they bring a water bowl for the four-legged friends! Great food and beer! Just don't like that you have to pay for parking. read more

This feels like a neighborhood pub and as neighbors we appreciate the efforts that go into getting to know their customers. Food is pretty good, used to be better, but you can't miss with the burger. Need to rework the broccoli appetizer. But we are regulars so we will try again! read more

Brewery along the water! It's super cozy, we went at night and they had all these fireplaces and heat lamps going so it wasn't cold at all. They have a bunch of small bites, bar food, and larger meal style food so you can have a meal or just casually meet over a few drinks/snacks. The staff was so nice, they allowed our friends to sample a few beers before ordering, and even though we chatted a bit longer they didn't kick us out even though they were closing. Love neighborhood establishments like this one. read more

Can never say enough good things about this spot! Great food awesome cold beers and beautiful location. Always a MUST when we are in town.

Things started off well. We came to celebrate a youth soccer tournament game. 11 families with kids. Beer is as most breweries are around the area. However, one of the team Dads who had ordered a "Best Mushroom Burger" LITERALLY took a bite, and what he thought may have been an errant piece of bone, ended up being a metal bolt. Tooth cracked, asst manager basically called him a liar. Everything else was amazing...servers were fantastic, all other food was pretty good. But the absolute lack of cleanliness and careful preparation in the kitchen is appalling. If you can miss something as noticeable as a bolt dropping into food that you are preparing, what else are you missing? 0/10, would NOT recommend! EDIT: After talking with the owner, the asst manager comped our party for the full evening's meal and drinks and potential dental work for the dad. They made right by our extended family. It's nice when a business recognizes their mistake and chooses to do the right thing. We will return. read more

Viewpoint Brewing - Metal bolt embedded in burger - Breweries Near Me - Del Mar, California

The location is kinda hidden and feels like a warehouse. But inside is beautiful! You can reserve a fire pit table ahead of time. The food was good. The Caesar salad was awesome! Pizza was really thin crust with amazing veggies but the hot honey was not great- not recommended. Burger and lettuce wraps were very tasty! read more

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Another fabulous dinner great service great food great atmosphere. This is the place to come when you want a quick Wednesday night dinner that's out of this world. I had the fish and chips. My wife had the chicken pot pie. They were delicious. read more

Viewpoint Brewing - Fish and chips and chicken pot pie - Breweries Near Me - Del Mar, California

What an awesome place! We walked in on a busy Saturday night. We had to wait for a table which was expected but everyone wanted drinks and the bar was full. A kind server took the groups drink order while we waited. We ended up with this beautiful table with a view and a little fire pit. Food was absolutely delicious! Drinks were great and service was top notch! So glad we came here on our little weekend getaway! read more

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Cool brewery stop before the SD fair. It's located near the round about if coming from south. The view is pretty cool, big patios and outdoor space to take it all in of the lagoon. I got one of their hefs and it was pretty good. Their food looked amazing but we were going to the fair so we didn't get any. But next time for sure. read more

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Great food, great beer, and great service! What more could you ask for? I mean, free ample parking would be great but not so much in Del Mar. $5 valet was convent. Lots of dogs were dining in with their humans, and they had a decent amount of TVs for football. My apologies for not including food pics, but thousands of other people have that covered already on this yelp page! We had the fried chicken and french toast which was phenomenal with lots of flavor and sauces. We also had the mac & cheese which was delicious as well! Can't wait to come back! read more

Best cauliflower tacos ever! Food is always good here and the service is friendly and professional. Highly recommend! Great views of the inlet too! read more

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I stopped by on my visit to san diego to check out one of the many breweries this town has to offer. We picked this as it offered a view of the san diego Lagoon and not too far from del Mar Beach. We each tasted flights. Happy and brewers. Beers, according to me, were strictly ordinary. I wish the staff was more enthusiastic. To share beer nuances and make it an experience. It turned up being a spot you just pick.the beers and enj0y the view. There's not much to say about service or quality. We didn't sample the food. read more

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Great first stop in Southern California - wonderful service from Georgia (great recommendations!) and delicious beer. Every sample was light and refreshing, some with a little hop. I would probably order food next time, it all looked delicious. And the breeze with the view... fabulous. read more

Terrific food, quick service, great vibe. Love the view of the lagoon. Plentiful seating in this indoor/outdoor restaurant. We enjoyed the meatballs and ceviche and kids' chicken nuggets. Mushroom flatbread was good, same with Mac n cheese. Not cheap, but nothing is these days. We happened to arrive on rugby cup finals, so it was lively and packed, it service was still excellent. read more

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Solid experience. Friendly service. Lovely ambiance. Tons of adorable dogs around. And it's the best kind of brewery (one that also serves wine). Keep in mind that parking is valet (at least on Saturdays) - $5 cash or card. Food was decent. The ceviche was great but the burrata appetizer was very low on burrata and heavy on an off putting sweet sauce... and some sort of grilled salami. My friends loved their fish tacos and parmesan fries. Pretty crowded at 3 pm on a saturday and we got super lucky to get a table almost immediately as a walk in so make a reservation. read more

Viewpoint Brewing - Burrata plate (left), ceviche plate (right) - Breweries Near Me - Del Mar, California

We had a minor snaffu getting into the restaurant because of an unrelated valet situation (be ready for mandatory paid valet if you didn't know) and that the part of the patio area we had planned on visiting with our kids was booked for an event. We thought about going somewhere different but honestly we were stayed by the great service from Freddy and the amazing beer list and menu - breweries we visit tend to have good food but this food menu was beyond next level - get the Mac n cheese for sure. We stayed for flights and pints and our kids had a delicious dinner of chicken nuggets and fries (enough for two toddlers/preschoolers to share). The service really was fantastic, the entire staff including management went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and as out of towners with two young kids that is so incredibly appreciated. Every beer was delicious (we tried more than half the menu and there was still more to explore!). The restaurant sits in front of a beautiful wilderness area with walking paths that are accessible from the man patio. Views and vibes are on point. Definitely add this to your list if you're an out of town visitor or a local looking for a new go to spot. read more

Awesomeness personified, Charles and Malcolm love their brewery and the love put into the food definitely shows. We had a porter that was not shy to say I'm in charge the Amber was more subtle and totally misleading as I had more than I should. The food was delicious with the staters the Ceviche shouted out flavor, the mushroom flatbread was definitely telling me to eat more while the Adobada fries made me think I was in Texas eating BBQ with fries The main course was a seafood pot that was sooooo good I emptied my bowl using a dipping toast. Definitely a place to visit again read more

I tried to treat my friend out for her birthday but she ended up treating me! Just an FYI, but there is only valet parking available at this lot. We had a table outside, but it was so chilly! Good thing they had heat warmers and a fireplace available. We ordered a variety of things to share. We got the ceviche, mac n cheese with chorizo, the burrata special, meatballs, and truffle fries! Everything was tasty and delicious. My friend ordered a flight of beers, while I chose a hibiscus rose kombucha, and my other friend got a glass of Saison. I was disappointed that the kombucha came in a can, but it tasted alright. Our server was very nice and charming. He even brought out a couple of desserts for us. The presentation wasn't that great, but they were pretty huge portions of bread pudding and a brownie sundae. It was late in the evening, so there wasn't much of a view either. Overall, I had a nice time here! read more

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