We happened upon this brewing company because it is just around the corner from our motel, and recommended by the motel's proprietor. We were not disappointed! There were 12 in our group, and there was a table large enough to accommodate all of us. We went on a Friday night which is the evening Prime Rib is served. We were served a nice portion of meat, red potatoes and a choice of clam chowder or green salad. Our server was very efficient making sure we were all happily satisfied. We will go back because there are other things to try on the menu. read more

Tired of camp food so we came here for dinner. Looked cool from the outside. Walked in and it was cool and very causal inside. There was no signage to seat yourself or wait. No one approached so we grabbed a table. Waitress came quickly for drinks and I ordered a very nice hazy ipa. I won't review my wife's Diet Coke. Placing our food order took some time. I was starting to get that uncomfortable, did she forget about us, feeling. She apologized when she walked up for taking so long, so all is forgiven. Food took awhile to prepare. Didn't seem that busy, but maybe short handed on a Saturday night. Well she showed up to collect bill and I had to tell her we didn't get our food yet. Opps. I think our waitress was new, so all good on wait times But when my Ruben came it was dry. I let her know they forgot to put on the thousand island so she went to kitchen and found out they ran out. Really...send out a dry sandwich with a missing key ingredient. They offered to run to store. Right. I'd be done by the time they came back. I kinda made my own with Mayo and ketchup. That helped. The thing that saved this from a 2 star review is my wife loved her magareta flatbread. Options are limited in town. This might be a much better place on another day and time. read more

1188 Brewing Company - Hazy IPA. Yumm - Breweries Near Me - John Day, Oregon

This was a pretty decent place. It has a nice modern atmosphere that you wouldn't necessarily expect in a small town like this. It's set up with loads of different style tables including high tops. The place was clean and tidy. The wrap that I had was very good and I feel like the chips and salsa are made in house. Our server was efficient, but not overly friendly. Traveller Hint: If staying at the John Day Motel, show your room key fob and you'll get 10% off. read more

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The food was delicious and the servers were friendly and helpful. Unfortunately for us we waited 1 1/2 hours to be served our order. Apparently they had two large groups and not enough cooks. It was very loud, no acoustics. Maybe a different night and we would have had a better experience. We asked for bread and got small piece. read more

Chantel was absolutely incredible as a waitress! She greeted us right when we came in and made it such an awesome experience! The food and the atmosphere were great. I highly recommend!!:) read more

1188 Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - John Day, Oregon

Great food and the best beer in Eastern Oregon. Wonderful atmosphere as well as five star service:) Don't miss this place. read more

Road trip eats on our way from Idaho to Washington State. We saw a few touristy things and headed back to town, and stopped at the 1188 Brewing Company. Street parking, no outdoor seating. Nice open space with a variety of patrons and seating arrangements. The menu features standard grill fare, along with a selection of fun beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Fast service, and the food was fantastic. House-cut fries were so delicious, I didn't leave one on the plate! Hubby had fish & chips; it was tasty and perfectly cooked. Definitely try the basil-mint lemonade, it was fantastic! The waitstaff was friendly and made us feel at home. This is on our must-visit next time through list. read more

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The food is amazing and all the waitresses are funny and respectful! Even when the establishment was packed they payed attention to everyone and when food was taking a long time they were genuinely kind and apologetic and tried to get it out as fast as they could. It's a very cute, kind of old timey place and the vibe is very western and lovely to be in. Warm and comfortable. read more

Good food, great service, and clean but damn turn up the volume for the games.. the room was there to support you! In general give them a try but understand no volume on the TV's... read more

The best cheeseburger we have had, including homemade burgers. The fries, onion rings are equally delicious. One in our party had a chicken club with a side salad, he ate every bite of his club, yummy. Chantell, our server, was terrific!! Nice young lady who got us in and out without feeling rushed. If you happen to be in John Day, OR and looking for good food and good service stop at the 1188 Brewing Company on Hwy. 26. you won't regret it. read more

Wonderful stop on our way through down. Food was great and service was great. We had the Southwest salad and a Burger. Both were delicious

So my wife and I each ordered the New York steak. The price was right but mine was 3/4 fat and gristle. Waitress couldn't care less just wanted us out. Checked us out before our beer was even done. Great menu. But not sure if anything is really good. read more

Busy on a Monday night, but we were quickly seated. I am intrigued by the teas they have, not bagged but loose and specialty blends. I tried one, can't remember the name, and it was very good. The longer it steeped, the naturally sweeter it got. Possibly the licorice? The cinnamon? They also have several beers and ciders on tap, choose from the overhead sign. Dinner was a SW salad, HUGE, fresh, crispy lettuce with tortilla strips, corn, black beans and tomatoes with chipotle ranch and a perfectly cooked chicken breast. The ranch needed more chipotle for my taste,, but that's a preference thing. The burger was a half-pound monster of Wagyu beef. I'm told it was very good. Some people are restrained in their comments, lol. Added to the list of places to come back to! read more

Food was great and superior service. Amazing high top hand made tables. Clean establishment.

Generous portion and wonderful service! We had dinner at 1188 after a long day of sightseeing near John Day. Overall, this is a wonderful restaurant that serves American cuisine at reasonable prices. Located in downtown John Day, the restaurant is within walking distance of local hotels and on-street parking is available nearby. The ambiance of the restaurant was casual and relaxed, and the staff was very prompt and friendly. For entree, I had the spinach salad with goat cheese, hazelnuts and raspberry dressing. The serving size was very generous, and I requested shrimp as add-on protein for the meal. Others ordered the standard burger and fries, and they raved about the onion rings! The only drawback I found was the large number of flies inside the restaurant. While we were eating, it was a constant battle to swat flies with your hands while trying to eat. I am unsure if it had to do with the region or the restaurant, but it gave me some concerns about hygienic standard. read more

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We only stayed in john day 1 night but this was the highlight of the stay. The patio was great since we had 2 small dogs and the food was killer. Now the beer... I have never had a better beer than the db Cooper. The berry and hefe combo was amazing as was the light peach beer. read more

The Jalapeno poppers was the highlight of my day. I never had anything like it. It was so crispy and flaky. The cream cheese filling was amazing and you could dip into any kind of sauce and still be delicious. My hats to the chef who incorporated this amazing recipe. Food is amazing. The atmosphere was definitely welcoming. read more

The Brewery is phenomenal. The food is excellent. The service is always impeccable. For a small town haunt this place is top notch. Every time I'm in town I stop at least once!!! Burgers are unreal!!!!! read more

Grant county is fortunate to have a great place like 1188 BAR N GRILL in downtown John Day Oregon. The food is great and the service is AWESOME, thanks to Etoile, a great waitress!!!! Can't go wrong at 1188 !!!!!! read more

Stopped by on my way through some sightseeing in John Day and it was just what I needed! Some delicious choices for food and brewery. I had the cherry vanilla "Chanilla" cider and it was amazing. I happened to be there on a Friday night where they served prime rib special, lucky me, it was so good! The staff and service were great even when people began filing in! The whole style of the place was also a nice touch to enjoy while eating :) read more

1188 Brewing Company - I had a salad, prime rib and red potatoes, and an appetizer of their insanely delicious jalapeño poppers - Breweries Near Me - John Day, Oregon

Stopped in for brunch (and a few other things) this morning. Friendly staff, fabulous food! Sampled their house beers; all very well crafted and unique. Will definitely be in next time I'm in the area! read more

Grand re-opening today (7/15/23) after a fire next door shut them down for 3 months. Had the French Dip with fries, which was excellent, fries were fresh-cut, prime rib in the sandwich was high quality. Staff was super friendly and grateful to reopen. Highly recommend a stop if you're heading into or going through John Day. read more

Just driving through and had a wonderful stop here. Service was fantastic and fast. We took an order to go so they even added additional items like hand wipes! Definitely a must stop. Ordered the squatchberry cocktail, so refreshing and delish! read more

First time eating inside Since last March (hello Covid) & it's a real nice joint. Fries are legit potatoes & a good basket full for $5. Flights are $15 for 8 tastes & to We didn't love all the tastes, we loved how broad the tastes were! Staff was not very friendly, but Extra bonus points for the great bathrooms w decent art & the right attitude. read more

1188 Brewing Company - Thank you for the sentiment & the art - Breweries Near Me - John Day, Oregon

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The food was amazing and the service was top notch. I had the brussel sprouts and grain bowl. Highly recommend!

Gave this restaurant a go on a recent trip to the area, based on the high praising reviews from my fellow Yelpies and I'd have to hands down agree. If you've never been to the John Day area of Oregon, then you should know it's a very small town (population under 2,000) which means you are darn lucky to even find a restaurant let alone one that could hold its own against restaurants in a bigger city. Decor is trendy and inviting. I didn't get a chance to ask our server, but there must be some kind of connection to yard gnomes because they were multiple sitings in strategic locations all over. They are taking the COVID protocols very seriously which is nice to see. Especially in a smaller community where I've often seen this kind of stuff slide. Menu had a good selection of a variety of wraps, burgers, sandwiches, etc. Easily something for everyone, including GF buns which I always appreciate and rarely find in more remote areas. I had the turkey sandwich which came with yummy jalapeno bacon (so how could you go wrong) and yummy fries with I'm pretty sure house made dipping sauces.. Kids menu had a decent selection and was fairly priced at $5. My younger son opted for the veggie/fruit tray with his Mac n cheese and I must say I've never seen such a nice spread of seasonal fruits & veggies. So inviting I happily ate what he chose not to. Our visit wasn't conducive to beer sampling, so I can't speak to these but they did appear to have a nice selection of different types to choose from. Also didn't have room for dessert, but they had a display case with multiple scratch made desserts that definitely looked like they'd be worth the calories. Staff was attentive & friendly. Restaurant was clean and tidy. Friday at Noonish they were totally full. Not sure when we'll next be through this way, but I'd absolutely come back if we did. Would love to do so when the weather is nice, as it looks like the front of the place opens up to create an al fresco feel. read more

1188 Brewing Company - Kids meal with amazing veggie/fruit tray for my little. - Breweries Near Me - John Day, Oregon

Just stopped at 1188 Brewing for lunch If your looking for a great lunch with excellent service and food and your near John Day, Oregon this is a great stop. We had their Ruben Sandwich and it was excellent. I had a glass of their brown ale and it was also very good. This is a great stop if your in the area read more

So rad! What a good brewery! Took my parents there on our way home from Bosie. We had a good time, good good and drink! Love my sweatpants, they are the best! read more

1188 Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - John Day, Oregon

This place was a real find in John Day. The casual atmosphere was great as was the food and drink. I had an 1188 Old Fashioned with a half order of the Mac 'N Cheese. My only regret was not getting a full order. It was delicious! Service was great too. If you're in John Day, I recommend it! read more

Pretty good menu and a surprising selection of beer. The only complaint I have is they shutdown a bit early, but then again, it is John Day

I needed a destination for a 300 mile motorcycle run in early September and the town had to have a quality brewery so I picked John Day. Fantastic people there at 1188, they let me spread out the cool regional motorcycle map (they advertise in there and provide them free) so I could plan my route home. my server also recommended the nearby birding mecca of malheur national wildlife refuge. I had a burger which was amazing. this is beef country and the meat was high quality and cooked to perfection. Around The World allows you to sample all the types of beer they have on tap. since I was within walking distance to my motel (EVERYTHING is within walking distance in John Day) I drained all the glasses. they make wonderful beers. if you are passing through the area, DEFINITELY stop in, or set a course for John Day like I did. (P.S. google street view does NOT show 1188 as it is today - it looks recently renovated and is well appointed with hand-made wooden furniture) read more

1188 Brewing Company - Around The World sampler. wonderful stuff - Breweries Near Me - John Day, Oregon

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Stopped here on the way to Enterprise Oregon. Absolutely worth the visit. The food is amazing and the waitress was very attentive and kind. Chicken wings were cooked to perfection and its the only place that i have been where the serve onle the drumb stick of the wing. Also had the goat cheese salad, turkey club sandwich and fries. They brew their own beer and the High dessert Amber is worth it. ( the wings were so delicious we ate most of them before the picture) read more

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I thought it was one of the better places in town to eat, great food and beer selection.

A small brewery on the main street, you really need to take the time to go and have a beer here. A nice selection awaits . Good beer, Pales to Darks, and friendly service as well as a decent menu. We had the Rueben with fries and a Caesar salad. Delicious. It's perfect for this small town and a good excuse to share your time with the locals. If you decide you like it but have to keep on down the road, they also serve it at the Central Hotel in downtown Burns, on Thursday's on the patio! read more

1188 Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - John Day, Oregon

A friendly and capable staff served us dinner with a solid selection of beer brewed on the premises. We decided to come back for breakfast. The burgers in the evening were stellar as was breakfast. read more

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Great place! Beer's very good, food's very good, atmosphere very good, and staff very nice. I had burger, delicious beef, not a frozen patty. My husband had French dip and it was delicious with the truffle fries. Definitely the place to go in John Day. read more

Excellent! A great end to a long day of travel, great food and great drinks. Vegan friendly too. We had Black Bean burgers that were terrific. Tanner was an awesome host! read more

1188 Brewing Company - Taste buds satisfied, time to go... - Breweries Near Me - John Day, Oregon

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Companion and I both ordered the salmon and it was horrible. It was prepackaged frozen, very rubbery and tasteless. Served with tartar sauce. Vegetables were also frozen and had no seasoning. Carrots, green beans, bits of red pepper. The" cuban toast" what is a Half inch slice of white bread buttered and fried on one side. The food did not even come hot but that is no surprise since it's difficult to microwave frozen food without overcooking it. After eating at 3 restaurants in small towns of eastern Oregon like this one we concluded just stick to fried food and avoid fresh or healthy alternatives because they will sadly disappoint. read more

I ordered the tacos and after a long time, 2 very sad looking open tacos showed up with nothing more than tiny pieces of overcooked beef. The salad was very good and so was the beer. Service was not friendly and very slow. Ambience? Ok. Tables are close together. read more

My tiny meat tacos were cold, the meat over cooked and tasteless, service slow, but the salad was pretty good as was the beer. Other diners Thai chicken bowl was ok, he said. Still, I do not recommend this place. read more