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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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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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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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Stephanie O.

Came here with friends for the first time as none of us had been here before, but have had Abnormal beer elsewhere. Variety of beer is a plus, food options were good and reasonably portioned for pricing.My personal favorites were the salmon poke tacos. Stuffed with well seasoned chunks of salmon and taco like toppings (aioli and seaweed salad). Ceviche wasn't bad, Brussels sprouts were piping hot but very sweet and saucy. The poutine was also good. Ambiance is nice, but seems like it could get a little tight when crowded in the bar area. Outdoor seating looked nice too. Service felt slow, but they tended to leave us alone for the most part.

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Liked this place . Good beer and good employees. If your in the area and want good food and beer check it out

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Great local beer/wine if your near :) try the garlic noodles! Yum! I always have to stop by when I'm close by.

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Top notch brewery! Very friendly staff and great beers. My favorite Friday after work stop

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The beer at this place was good, but not great. Their Sours don't compare to Almanac at all, but they are ok.

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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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We planned to go there, try the Boss Pour (him) and maybe find me something palatable (not such a big fan of IPAs).

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Gravity Heights - Mission Valley - Interior Vibes

Gravity Heights - Mission Valley

4.5(531 reviews)
18.3 miMission Valley
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I had to leave a review right away bc I was so impressed by this place. First of all, they are…read moreextremely dog friendly. The inside is gorgeous and there's a spot especially for dogs outside. Their outdoor seating with patio is beautiful! This place is absolutely divine! At this point, I dont really care about how the food tastes. Lol! Let's start off with the one problem i had with this place. The parking!!! It took me 20m to find parking and im not about to park my car on the street. I have precious dogs! Lol kidding. I just couldn't find any parking on the street or in the block! I suppose i came during lunch which is probably really busy. When I left, there were quite a few opened parking spots. This place is connected to an apartment complex surrounding retail stores. The leasing building is right next to Gravity Heights. I used to rent a 4k+ a month apartment in a retail area and let me tell you, its a hassle to find parking and not take a retail parking spot without having your complex email you everyday about your car potentially being towed lol! I understand this pain. Now that we are past that, let's get to why this place deserves 5 stars. The service is excellent! My server came around at the perfect times and they seem to really care if I enjoyed my meal! The stellar atmosphere with attentive service is enough for me! I got a gravity burger protein style which I dont think did the burger justice. I was going to eat with my husband later at a Vietnamese restaurant and I can only choose one carb for the day. My diabetic life is tough! Lol. I chose the Cesar salad to go with my burger. My burger was delicious bc of the caramelized onions. I didn't really taste a sauce in the burger but the excellent bacon with the much needed caramelized onions made the burger fantastic! The IPA hazy beer i had with my meal was also light and mellow. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and meal. My babies also enjoyed their burger! The weather was perfect today and it was a nice time and to think I was not going to eat here bc the parking definitely was a huge deterrent. Next time ill bring human company!

Air-headed and possibly racist hostess. We arrived at 4:45 today, and on our way to the bar, we…read morewere abruptly stopped by a rude blonde girl that looked like she was 13. She told us we could not walk into the bar while we counted 14 people walking past us. Apparently the entire place was reserved for the night, but it never got more than 2/3 full. Literally dozens of open tables the entire time, and we were there for 3 hours. Why? Why power trip when your restaurant has plenty of space to seat us? You let a group of 12 walk in front of us and they crowded the bar in right front of us, but you didn't say a word. 5 minutes before this, you told us that corporate didn't allow people to drink at the bar without a seat, but you allowed them to do as they pleased and you stopped our group? Was it because my friends were Asian? Or was it because we said we had children coming to join us? Even the bartender realized you were crazy and sat our group of 11. We spent over $1000, but apparently we weren't good enough for the hostess. I hope the owner reads this and fires that bimbo. I'm sure you have plenty of cameras and can talk to the rest of the employees to hear what happened. She was the only rude person we encountered. Food was amazing. The shrimp ceviche had a lot of flavor, a generous amount of shrimp, and the perfect amount of kick. The pepperoni pizza was epic and from the way the pepperonis were cupped, you could tell it was a really hot oven which is ideal. My kids loved the cheeseburgers, and I really enjoyed the chicken tacos. Every drink looks to be handcrafted, and I thought the margaritas were delicious. 5 stars if it wasn't for the hostess.

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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.

I've been to this restaurant twice--both occasions were great…read more North park is a vibe and this place is the center of it all. Our server Eric and the manager, Jahann, were particularly outstanding. Will return again. What a fun time. If y'all see this, thanks, staff. Readers, check this place out, at least for a beer.

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