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    Abnormal Beer

    4.2 (183 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Dusty T.

    This bar has quite a few nice selections. However, I was charged a "service fee". I'm not usually one to complain but they just poured me two beers. What is the point of this fee? The bartender said " it's a food charge added to all orders". Well, I didn't order food. In my opinion, this is a "F**k you" charge. Otherwise, cool building decent vibes.

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    Leah B.

    We stopped into Abnormal on a hot day after golf and the cool and dim atmosphere was exactly what we needed!! Service was quick and thoughtful, we found the food to be really good and the drinks just ok. The carbonara was creamy and I loved the thicker noodles. Our friends got the wings and burger and said it was delicious and my husband ordered the poutine with a short rib on top. The poutine was everything he dreamed of. I also ordered the sour slushee and found it to just be ok, and I'm a big sour fan! This was a nice spot and mellow, but otherwise a bit out of the way for it to be a normal hang.

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    Andrew H.

    (note, this brewery is listed twice on Yelp, the address is the same, but one has a suite number. I tried to flag Yelp to merge these two, but they did not. Please do the same, kindly reviewer, and maybe we can get these merged) Outstanding! This is an emerald in a gravel pit. It's in a suburban area of San Diego with barely any breweries. Lucky for me, it's now one of my favorite breweries in San Diego! The setting and vibe is much more moody and intimate than your typical brewery. In fact, I was initially a tad put off and wondered if I was in the right place. Make no mistake though, pull up to the bar and browse the tap list and you'll realize that this place does indeed have big, brewery-energy. The taps are made up primarily of crisp lagers and tropical IPAs. These happen to be my two favorite types of beer (and they are rarely seen together like this at breweries) The food is also fantastic, the Nashville chicken sandwich is not to be missed. The bartender is friendly and knows his stuff when it comes to both the food and the beer selections. This place is so good it's worth a special trip up into the hills!

    Beet and goat cheese app, seafood sandwich, poutine tater tots, brussel sprouts and beeeer!
    Megan F.

    This was my first time in and we had a lot of fun. The beer selection is great though they do run out of some limited brews. Our server was great and I was very impressed by the food both for taste and visual design of plates. My personal fave of the night was the beet goat cheese app and the seafood sandwich (think lobster roll with all the things). Ambience was nice and with a reservation it was easy to navigate. I imagine outside patio is great when warmer. A good evening overall for beer lovers and great bites to go with!

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    Kay M.

    Woah!!!! Banger alert!!! Got a flight and partook in the food too. Its a menu and sort of fine-dining feel (and pricing) to it. Luckily, the mussels were absolutely aces and the beer I tried was JAWDROPPING. Their lighter selections were so well done and unique. Alter Reality and Abnormally German are a MUST!!! Balanced sweetness, pilsner goodness. Their Hazy, American IPA were very reminiscent of old Burgeon, like a supercitrus but still good. Its close to my house and I should come more often, I had tried their beers before but never been to the location. If you still go to Stone, then its time to step it up and go here. The ambiance is legit. Customer service was good too.

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    Kyle V.

    Abnormal has struck the very hard balance of a nice restaurant with a casual brewery vibe. The beer is top notch with quality ingredients. The chef has done a great job picking out dishes that are casual for a brewery but made with nice touches. Highly recommend this place. It's perfect catching up with a friend over a beer, a work event, or family gathering. My only complaint is that the Birra dip was $22 and came with only 7 chips. It was a tiny app. My Rueben was $17 and much larger

    Garlic chicken its a must. The sprouts was yummy. Mussel was yummy. My drink is kayla something sorry I can't remember. But it was good.
    Lheony B.

    I'm from Hawaii and we stayed hilton. My husband like a brewery alcohol. It was a awesome experience we have the food and amazing. The ambiance was nice inside was so cute rhe bathroom is clean. The service was fast. Good thing we are early cuz maybe like 20mins boom it was busy and my server was a little bit stress. But they have a good teamwork so it was a smooth dinner for us.

    Sitting down to the very refreshing Drift Away!
    Alden C.

    Abnormal Brewing has been on my radar for a while. I felt very fortunate to get an opportunity to try one of their beers over the weekend. I was not disappointed in the slightest with the beer selection that Steve and I had. We had the Drift Away which is a Coconut Cream Ale. We love cream ales and feel like we don't get to try them often enough. The flavor in this is fantastic. Yes, there is plenty of coconut flavor to this beer and with that some sweetness but nothing that was too overpowering in the sweet. Perfect balance and the creaminess feature kicking in made for a very enjoyable beer! Definitely recommend!

    Diane C.

    Came here last week with my staff for a dinner meeting. It took few minutes for our table to be set as we are a large group. Ordered... Chicken wings Brussels sprouts Garlic noodles Tater tots Poke tacos Seasonal fish Beyond Berger Short rib Succotash Salmon NY Strip Chicken Everything was delicious as everyone finished their food. I was glad that the menu was extensive enough to feed both the vegetarians and carnivores in our group. They had great choices of wine and beers that we enjoyed with our meal. This is a great place for small or large groups. We'll definitely be back when we do another dinner meeting.

    I want to start by saying the beer was very tasty but I can't speak for the food as we stopped in before dinner plans. I wanted love this place more but when we walked in we were taken back by the sticky floors. At first we thought you know accidents happen but the longer we sat in the restaurant the more filth we noticed. This place needs a major cleaning! All the fans were dirty which is mainly alarming because they were prepping food near by. Most things were coated in dust including the lighting. The two women next to us thought there was a animal trapped in the ceiling but the staff "reassured" them that it was just leftover fiberglass from ripping the insulation out. I'm no expert but I'd think you would want to remove that completely, if your choice, due to serving food and drinks. The staff was kind and as I said the beer was good but not sure I'd return.

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    Great service! Excellent Happy Hour burger and beer special. Good selection of in house craft beers and sours.

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    The food is amazing and Scotty the chef always has new and delicious food . Best food and beer

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    Went for a few beers. We sat on the patio. The service was very good and they checked back often. I'd go back sometime soon.

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    Are kids allowed Here?

    Yes, except for at the bar I believe. There is no open area for kids to run around though, if that's what your looking for. Abnormal had a more upscale, sit down lunge area and restaurant.

    Is the tasting room dog friendly and/or outdoor seating that is ok to have a dog?

    Only on patio or deck

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    4.5
    (545 reviews)
    18.3 mi
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    ​Gravity Heights saved the day with available seating for Father's Day dinner!…read more ​We arrived around 5:30 PM and had the option of happy hour or regular seating. We chose happy hour since they have such a great HH menu! Everything looked good on the regular menu as well, but we went with the HH food and kids' meals. We enjoyed two orders of the cauliflower, the cheese pizza, and the smash burger with fries--all of them were so well done! ​Our kids wanted the mac and cheese with fruit (which came with fresh blueberries and blackberries), and my one year old had that plus a side of snap peas and carrots. Both kids loved their food and even had enough left over for dinner the following day. We also tried the "Kiwi Be Friends" drink, which was delicious! ​Service was fantastic. Amelia was upbeat, attentive, and even checked in with us before happy hour ended to see if we wanted to order anything else. I was so grateful for the friendly reminder! ​I completely see why it's called a beer garden--it is beautiful. I loved the decor, the greenery, and the covered patio with turf, picnic tables, fans, and both table and ceiling heaters. The furniture and the bar... I loved it all! The designer really took their time and did a wonderful job planning it out. ​As a quick heads-up on the layout, the bathrooms are gender-neutral. It's an open room with about six private stalls and shared sinks, featuring red/green indicators near the doorknobs to tell you if a stall is occupied or vacant. ​I am for sure coming back for the regular menu soon!

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    Sometimes life leads you to a really tasty brewery and when it does, you imbibe…read more My sister and I were headed to Petco Park last night for a baseball game and as we were walking, this place caught our eye. We stopped in and ordered a couple brews from the super friendly bartender. She then told us to go upstairs and enjoy the rooftop bar. Whhhaatt??? Did you say rooftop bar?? We both headed upstairs and what a great space. Lots of tables, views, music and the vibe was perfect. We enjoyed our brews and shared the best protein bowl. Wonderful service even though I was from the opposing team. Ha! Ha! I will definitely return here n the future and highly recommend. Fun Fact: This building originally housed the Showley Brothers Candy and Confectionery Factory.

    Stopped in for a few beers and a snack. Started with their Bay City IPA, very smooth and balanced…read more Ended up having three of them, such easy drinking. Also got an order of chips and guacamole. Chips were from a bag, so-so, though the guac tasted fresh and really went nicely with our beers. Meanwhile they play country music during the day apparently. Such a vibe kill for a space that really deserved downing more modern and interesting. Service was pleasant and quick. Btw, their rooftop lounge was closed, only open thurs-sun. So we hung out in their patio space which was fine. Definitely a cool neighborhood haunt.

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    Harland Brewing - Bay Park

    4.6
    (121 reviews)
    18.1 mi
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    Been drinking Harland Brewing for years and FINALLY made it to this location. Walked in thinking it…read morewas going to be a tiny space with only a few tables and was amazed with the gorgeous layout. The Beertenders were AWESOME from the moment we got there! They are super helpful and welcoming and have the best energy. Definitely want to become a regular just to be able to kick it with them. Parking was easy; found street parking right away! I'm sure some days it can be harder than others with parking, but we took it as a sign! Harland has one of the best Japanese Lagers and honestly this is the beer we always try to get when it comes to drinking Harland! We got this and CRONE ZONE, because, come on! GO PADS! My husband was happy because there were outlets right at our table, so he could charge his phone! & the variety of table top options and seats makes everyone feel comfortable! Lastly, they said a restaurant two doors down delivers food if we order, so even though they may not have an entire restaurant, they still work with other local restaurants to make the experience worthwhile! Can't wait to go back!

    Such a great time here, it was our first time a Harland Brewery I didn't take a lot of photos but…read morewe sat in the patio and enjoy a cool breeze and part sun then we inside so we could talk. We had 2 kambocha's non alcohol Pineapple 2 beers a Japanese larger Plus another few beers I looked at the merch I bought 2 t shirts 1 for the birthday gal she loves Harland beer and 1 our Son We had a great time here Pizza was from Poseidon Pizza We ordered 3 Margarita, pineapple & Bacon, our daughter Pepperoni yum it was good And we were hungry We even had leftovers

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    Novo Brazil Brewing

    4.0
    (282 reviews)
    18.0 mi
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    Novo Mission Valley is hands-down one of the best spots in San Diego to catch a big match, and…read morewatching Ecuador take on Curaçao during the World Cup here with my family was an experience we won't forget. From the moment we walked up, you could feel the energy. Novo is part restaurant, part sports bar, part massive block party, and somehow it pulls all three off perfectly. High-quality LCD screens are everywhere, so there's actually not a bad seat in the house, whether you're on the sprawling patio or enjoying the spacious indoor area. The vibe is electric without feeling chaotic, and it's family-friendly too. The food and drinks matched the energy. Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor, and the cocktails were clearly crafted with care. There's something for everyone on the menu, which made ordering for our group a breeze. A tremendous shout-out to Madison, who took great care of us and made the entire visit feel personal, attentive, warm, and just plain fun. Honestly, the entire staff seemed genuinely happy to be there, and happy we were too. Add in free, easy parking, and Novo checks every box. If you haven't been yet, go. It might just become your new home away from home. We'll be back soon. Thank you, Novo!

    Ambientação maravilhosa, muito bonita e bem iluminada. O pátio é, sem dúvida, o maior atrativo do…read morerestaurante. Infelizmente, o serviço e, principalmente, a comida deixaram muito a desejar. Os preços são extremamente altos para uma qualidade abaixo da média. A proposta é oferecer uma experiência brasileira, mas os sabores não remetem ao Brasil. A comida é cara, sem personalidade e sem a magia da nossa culinária. De brasileiro, ficou apenas o merchandising. O mais frustrante não é o valor da conta, mas a entrega muito abaixo do esperado. Como brasileira, não recomendo e não pretendo voltar. Nossa atendente, Allison, simplesmente desapareceu quando percebeu que tínhamos reclamações. Nem mesmo voltou para perguntar se precisávamos de um refil. Além disso, ao ser questionada sobre quem havia preparado a comida, afirmou que era um chef brasileiro. Infelizmente para ela, encontrou uma família brasileira que sabe reconhecer os sabores da própria culinária e que teve dificuldade em acreditar que um nativo entregaria uma experiência gastronômica tão descaracterizada. Enfim, a comida foi uma grande decepção. Se a sua intenção é apenas encontrar um ambiente agradável para reunir amigos, talvez valha a pena. Mas, se você busca uma autêntica experiência brasileira e uma gastronomia que justifique o preço cobrado, provavelmente sairá tão frustrado quanto nós. The ambiance is beautiful, very bright, and the patio is by far the restaurant's biggest attraction. Unfortunately, the service and, most importantly, the food were extremely disappointing. The prices are very high for food that is well below average in quality. The restaurant promises a Brazilian experience, yet the flavors are reminiscent of another cuisine entirely. The food was expensive, bland, and lacked the warmth and magic of authentic Brazilian cooking. The only thing truly Brazilian seemed to be the branding and decor. The most frustrating part is not the high price tag but the fact that the experience did not come close to justifying it. As a Brazilian, I would not recommend this place and I will not be returning. Our server, Allison, disappeared as soon as she realized we had complaints. She never came back to ask if we needed refills or if there was anything she could do to improve our experience. When asked who had prepared the food, she stated that it was a Brazilian chef. Unfortunately, she happened to be serving a Brazilian family that knows its own cuisine and found it difficult to believe that a native Brazilian would present such a poorly executed representation of it. In the end, the food was a major disappointment. If you're simply looking for a pleasant atmosphere to spend time with friends, this place may be worth considering. However, if you're seeking an authentic Brazilian dining experience and food that justifies the premium prices, you will likely leave as disappointed as we did.

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    4.3
    (369 reviews)
    18.8 mi
    $$

    came for the game and beers, the atmosphere was lit!! Elizabeth was our server and she was…read morephenomena! she consistently checked on us, was friendly and fun to talk to. Thanks girl, we'll be back!

    I had such a great experience at Tap Room and wanted to share how much it stood out. From the…read moremoment we arrived, the atmosphere felt easygoing and comfortable. We were seated in a shaded area with plenty of space around us, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and unhurried--perfect for actually enjoying good food and conversation. A huge part of what made our visit so memorable was our server, Carina. She struck that rare balance of being genuinely warm and personable while also staying incredibly attentive. She was outgoing without being overwhelming, kind in a way that felt natural, and had a great sense of humor that made us feel instantly at ease. Carina was also very knowledgeable about the menu and offered helpful suggestions without any pressure. She checked in at just the right moments and made sure we had everything we needed, all while keeping the vibe light and fun. You can tell she really cares about creating a good experience, and it shows. For food, I ordered the smash burger with onions and lettuce served in a corn tortilla, along with a side of jicama. The burger itself was flavorful and satisfying, with flavorful juiciness you want from a smash burger. The onions added a nice savory depth, while the lettuce gave it a fresh crunch that balanced everything out. Serving it in a corn tortilla was a great twist--it made the whole dish feel a bit lighter while still being super filling, and added a subtle, warm corn flavor that tied everything together really well. The jicama on the side was crisp, refreshing, and slightly sweet--an ideal contrast to the richness of the burger. My friend went with a salad and an IPA, and both were a hit. The salad looked fresh and well put together, and they couldn't stop talking about how good it tasted. The IPA paired perfectly--cold, crisp, and exactly what you'd want alongside a light but flavorful meal. Overall, everything just worked--the food, the atmosphere, and especially the service. Carina really elevated the experience and made us feel taken care of in a way that's hard to come by. I'll definitely be back.

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