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    Vista Brewing

    4.7 (27 reviews)

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Vista chicken
    Jo-jo H.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing food, great service, chef is super nice, love the place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] -Vista chicken: amazing -sweet potato fries: yum! -hubby got the burger: he basically licked the plate -chocolate loaf: OMG!!! Amazing! -Hubby also had the hazy and he could've had more than 2 glasses had he not been the driver. -thin mint latte: also amazing!!! Just go!!!

    Lamar burger + pint
    Erica V.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is such a gem! Great location and cute aesthetic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is good and they have a nice selection or beer and wine. A burger + pint on Thursdays for $15 is a steal! I was so bummed to hear just a day or two after I was here last that they're closing this location.

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    Yuki M.

    I loved the Vista Brewing old location in San Antonio, but I was looking forward to this new location opening. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When the former restaurant and business were here, I liked the ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So I was curious about how they would transform this place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I think they left the whole interior (I mean the texture of the walls, floors and such) and I really appreciated that. It's chic, yet very cozy with the bar and table settings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining space is spacious and open.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had no doubt about their beer. It's always great! For food, I ordered Chicken Vista: deep fried chicken on mushed potatoes and spinach. It was so good! It fits with their beer perfectly. My friend had a Kobe beef burger with fries, and she did like it. I look forward to exploring more of their food and of course drinks!

    Middle Trinity- Belgian Tripel! Deceptively boozy which are always my favorite!
    Daniel C.

    The unintended effect of transplants coming to San Antonio cannot be discounted. Areas a generation that seemed overlooked are coming alive. Thus the same warehouse in the Westside that houses "Shotgun Coffee Roasters" becomes an intermediary. A coffeehouse, a brewery in the Westside? Say it isn't so but at least for now our city is experiencing a renaissance of sorts . As a result more unique businesses are hedging their bets, opening up in our city. Which brings me to the Vista Brewing Company. I could go on, using flowery verbage to describe my experience here but why. So I will give you the rundown. Parking is very problematic. You can park in residential areas but be careful. Vehicles come down the street and like Sammy Hagar "They can't drive 55!" It's housed in the same building as "Shotgun Coffee Roasters" an excellent coffeehouse by the way. It is really small with some indoor seating with more outdoors. So basically you go to the counter and order your pour. The taplist while a bit limited has something for everyone. I settled on their "Middle Trinity" a Belgian Tripel. I would remiss if I didn't comment on the tapmasters as they are friendly. My understanding is that this is their third location the other two being: Beecave and Driftwood. While they don't serve food in the foreseeable future they will have rotating foodtrucks. I must admit the beer I had was not too bad. It was much more sweeter, boozier than I anticpated. So sitting here I did have a critique. Since this area is close by an open ravine there appeared to be an insect issue. I was bit a few times and shooed off mosquitoes whilst drinking my beer. I hope they consider bringing in a pest controller periodically. Still I recommend coming here. It is a unique addition to this area. A brewery in the Westside? I never thought I would imagine seeing one here in my lifetime. The Vista Brewing Company is a charming place with good beers and service to match. Will patrons that never frequent this area venture outside their comfort zone to come here? I don't know. Time will tell. Next time I come I'm drinking inside.

    Outdoor
    Rebecca C.

    A hidden gem! Vista Brewery is a great hang. Seating is mainly outdoor. It was cold out and they had heaters, but it was still windy so we went inside where they had a cozy environment. Really great beer, their cocktails looked good too! I didn't eat, but they serve food on their menu as well. Really friendly staff which adds to the warm, energetic atmosphere.

    Lucas E.

    Fantastic beer. Delicious food. I am a caveman, and drink gas station coffee......but based on my perception of what actual good coffee looks like I think they are hitting homers there too. I love popping in here. The staff is super cool, almost intimidatingly cool...but then they are so sweet to you that you feel immediately comfortable. I typically don't order off menu, but if it isn't busy here I always do, and they are always so accommodating. If you like salads def get the green goddess. One of the best salads in town. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great vibes too......hip but comfy and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drink local!

    Devoured grilled cheese and tomato soup.

    Ordered the grilled cheese and tomato soup which come with a side of fries and it was absolutely delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was peaceful and had a nice selection of wine, beer, ciders and wine cocktails.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely recommend to all my friends. The staff was also so nice and knowledgeable about the drink selection.

    Patio
    St C.

    We went on a bike ride from Elmemdorf Lake down Apache Creek and decided to hit a couple of bars in this area during our ride. This was on my list to try, so we stopped at this old building that houses numerous businesses along the Alazan creek with a view of SA skyline. This area is changing in front of our eyes, so get over there before it completely gets a makeover. Though I am excited to see Alazan creek walk/bike trail that will lead you to Woodlawn Lake in the near future! There was a good quiet crowd outside enjoying a nice Sunday winter day. Went inside to look around and chat with the bartender about how they picked this place out of everywhere in SA. It started with a caramel maker... The whole building smelled like Chai tea as they were mixing it upstairs, so go on a Sunday if you want the sweet smell of Chai as you sip on your beer. I decided to go for Copperhead ;) which was a Pale Ale that was full of malty notes. This was a solid beer as I sipped at the tables outside and admired the SA skyline in the distance.

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    Good beer, friendly staff, nice chill spot on the West side. The building they are in is beautiful.

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