I've drank and eaten here many times throughout the years, why have I not written about Ballast Point yet? Like every respectable San Diego micro-brewery, Ballast Point has a vast variety of beers from light to dark, all delicious in their own way. But what makes Ballast Point way better than the rest, is the fact that they serve really good food here, very reasonable prices. The complete opposite of high priced small portioned foods from a food truck. $18 Fish and Chips...big fresh beer battered fish..better than most! $20 Brazino, pan seared to perfection, the sauces is amazing! This could easily be a $30-50 entree at another restaurant. Wife was very happy! Pizzas and Brussel Spouts are good too. If you and your pals are talking about hitting up a brewery, and you want good beer and REAL food, Ballast Point is your friend! read more

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Thanks for the memories filled with tasty beers and great food Ballast Point Miramar. Upon hearing that Ballast Point Brewing Miramar was closing this December, it was only right to go back one last time to enjoy the space and the beers. With the recent sale to Athletic Brewing, Ballast ceased operations for about 2 years now. The San Diego beer landscape has been changing the last couple of years with consumers drinking less beer, choosing non-alcoholic options and preferring canned cocktails. It was a wonderful space with a large walk bar, extensive dining area and tons of high top tables. The only gripe was the parking which was always difficult to find a spot. If you are a fan of Ballast Point, definitely stop by before they close the Miramar location. read more

Ballast Point Brewing - Pumpkin spice and daisho lager - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a massive brewery/restaurant. There's a very large bar area, a large restaurant area, and an outdoor patio. It is an attractive, modern looking place, and kid friendly. The draft beer list is very lengthy, probably 40 beers or so. I did a taster flight (four different beers) and they give very generous pours. The tasters are definitely more than four ounces each. I used to love Ballast Point beers but I don't know if I do so anymore. They are fine but I don't love them. I'm not a brewer but I would prefer that they made 10 excellent beers rather than 40 average ones. This is just this beer drinker's totally unprofessional opinion. The food gets average reviews on Yelp but I greatly enjoyed what we had. We tried a brussels sprouts appetizer which comes with pork belly and it was delicious. (Hot tip: brussels sprouts are very cheap, amazingly easy and quick to make at home, and totally delicious at home for a fraction of the price at any restaurant.) We also tried the fish tacos and inside each taco (you get two), you a huge battered piece of fish with salsa and shredded cabbage. The tacos are very good and I would absolutely order them again. Our server was terrific and very much on top of this. Honestly, I would absolutely return for the food and not for the beer. read more

Ballast Point Brewing - Inside is spacious and attractive. - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Had the best experience at Ballast Point in Miramar. The staff seriously went above and beyond. Shoutout to Max who is especially amazing with all families with kids. The food is delish - can't ever go wrong with the pretzel bites and chicken tenders. Also love the beer selection. Thanks again!! read more

Ballast Point Brewing - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Work decided to have a 25 person partnering session here. The conference room is better suited for smaller groups of around 10 people or less, as the monitor display is not big enough to span two rooms. FOOD Breakfast and lunch were carb heavy with fruits, pastries, flatbreads. There was unfortunately not enough chicken bites to go around. BLT skewers were tasty. read more

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We've taken my in-laws to Ballast Point in San Diego before and they loved it, so they wanted to come back again while visiting. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing. They no longer have pizza on the menu (one of the main reasons we came back), and there wasn't an alternative offered to replace it. When we asked a staff member about it, he responded very curtly with just "no" and walked away in a frustrated manner. We ended up ordering a few small appetizers instead, but they weren't very filling. We also got drinks, but the same worker continued to have a poor attitude when we ordered at the bar, which really put a damper on the experience. The drinks are good and ambiance is nice but that's about it. It's a shame because this used to be one of our go-to spots, but we're not sure if we'll be returning since there are so many other breweries in the area with both good service and solid food options. For example, Juneshine (at the old Ballast Point location) has a great vibe and plenty of food to choose from. read more

Ballast Point has been a San Diego staple for years. I've been to this location countless times, enjoying gatherings with coworkers and friends. The restaurant is very family-friendly, welcoming both children and pets. I love their outdoor patio and the overall casual vibe of the brewery. The menu offers a diverse selection, ranging from fish tacos and mussels to burgers. I definitely prefer breweries with their own kitchens compared to those relying solely on food trucks, which I've noticed is a common occurrence in many San Diego breweries. i don't enjoy "heavy" beers so Wahoo white is still my favorite till this day, perfect on a hot day. read more

Ballast Point Brewing - Yellow Curry Mussels. Very spicy! - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Meh. The building is huge and while very nice inside, lacks any real unique "character". Kinda sterile. I was visiting from out of town and the weather was awesome, so we grabbed an outside table. There wasn't an employee in sight to even greet us. The first time we saw someone was when our order was put in through the APP. At one point the wind picked up and knocked over the giant umbrella and it narrowly missed hitting a young child in a high chair. I'm not faulting Ballast for a wind gust, but they might want to get the umbrellas secured a little better. We moved inside after that. Once inside, the service was actually better but it felt kinda like they just sat things down and walked away everytime. Not much personality there. Overall the food and drinks were pretty good. My friends liked the watermelon sculpin but I was bummed there was no N/A beer choice .We really liked the coconut shrimp and the pretzel bites. The birria nachos were disappointing. read more

Parking in this lot is always the worst. I'd recommend coming at least 15min earlier to try to get a parking spot. Sitting outside on the second floor is great, amazing location with a great view of the water. Service was nice & friendly. I got the cranberry mule which was tasty. To eat, we got the pretzel which is one of the best I've had & the buffalo chicken flatbread which was okay. Nice casual hang with good views! read more

I met a group of friends and former co-workers here for Happy Hour one night. We arrived at 5 to an empty parking lot and bar, but it was busy by the time we left. I had a sour wench which was tasty, the perfect notes of sour that I like, and went down smoothly. They have a Monday burger special that a lot of the guys did, which was a burger, fries, and a pint. A few others ordered the braised short ribs which were delicious. It was too cold to sit on the patio, but the bar stools were comfortable enough and it wasn't overly crowded so we were able to spread out and have a good time. The beer and food are always great at Ballast. read more

Ballast Point Brewing - Short Ribs - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

What a wonderful brewery! I've had incredible service every time I have come here and it starts right when I walk in with the host. I've come during peak dinner hours and even during peak Holiday season and have always been warmly greeted and seated quickly. They have a quick drink and bites section in the middle of the brewery if you just need a quick in and out. Ordering is done via a QR code. They have daily $5 beer pint specials which are incredible value! My favorites are the Longfin Lager and Grunion Pale Ale. The interior is lively with plenty of TVs to watch sports. They bring food and beer out very quickly and it's a general joy to be here with friends and coworkers. Will be back for more. Cheers! read more

Ballast Point Brewing - Great lunch special! - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Staff was very welcoming and accommodating. We went on a Saturday midday and it was to busy . Lot of seating options , bar , bar top tables , regular tables and outdoor pation . We received our food and drinks right away. They have a deal going for a 6-pack foe $10 read more

Ballast Point Brewing - Front of building - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Ambience was really good Food was also great, could add more options Beers were good read more

Absolutely love the vibe here. It's huge and spacious. This brewery is also super family friendly. We were in a private room for a celebration, and it was perfect space for the group. I ordered margarita pizza with add on sausage and also ordered brussel sprouts. Pizza was very good! It was thin crust, and dough was well made. The cheese had a good cheese pull. Pizza came out hot too. The brussel sprouts was not so good. It wasn't crispy and was pretty oily. It looked good but taste kind of burnt and soggy. I would definitely get the pizza. The fried calamari is also good choice This place also has huge parking lot. The staff was friendly and attentive. read more

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This was a work event for my gf and we were out on the patio. The fire pit provided a sizeable dining area for all of us. The ability to order through the app and have your food delivered made the experience very seamless. The beers were good and my pizza was light and airy and hit the spot. My gf enjoyed her brussel sprouts which gapped of a fun filled evening. Great place for group outings and the patio offers a very relaxed and open vibe read more

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Cant go wrong with Ballast Point. Usually I go to smaller breweries but was in the neighborhood, glad I came. Place was clean and neat and staff service was good as always. From left to right Calico Amber Ale, Wahoo White, Dead Ringer Oktoberfest Lager, Daisho Lager, Birria Tacos. Everything was good but the Daisho Lager was memorably nice and crisp. read more

Ballast Point Brewing - Calico Amber Ale, Wahoo White, Dead Ringer Oktoberfest Lager, Daisho Lager, Birria Tacos - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Haven't been here in many years, last time we got all the flights and the chicken nachos which we remember being fantastic (both all the beers and the nachos). However looking at the recent photos it looks like their chicken nachos might have changed so since we now live close by we're eager to go back and see for ourselves! Gives off a chill relaxed vibe and everyone is friendly. read more

Dropped by to grab some quick drinks and small food with the gang after a keycap event before we headed to the 626 night market! The service here is wild! We sat down with our friends and there are QR codes on the tables for the menu. The really neat thing is that each QR is unique to your table, meaning you can place your order through and they'll bring it literally immediately! AND, each person has their own tab on their phone which was great. Mobile checkout was super quick and easy too!! I got an unsweetened iced tea, delicious as always and I had some of my bf's coffee stout? I can't remember exactly but it was delicious and I don't normally go for that kind of drink when it comes to alcohol! We shared some garlic fries and their pretzel bite things, both delicious and really hit the spot. Definitely a great place to grab some drinks and small bites, didn't get anything else but stayed to chat and hang out with friends we don't see often. Love how quick and easy the entire place is! I can definitely see this as a future service for tons of food spots! IG: @ammysalamii read more

Ballast Point Brewing - Cute tree outside in front of entrance IG: @ammysalamii - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Steve and I once again went to Ballast Point for a beer. We try to pick one that we haven't had before even though we have our favorites with the brewery we decided to try something that we haven't had from our beer selection. We had the Grunion Pale Ale on this particular outing and we liked this pale ale very well. Flavor features to look for with this beer is hoppiness, fruity and floral. The beer is light bodied which we often like and desire and this pale ale is smooth in body which we appreciate a great deal on nearly every beer experience occasion. read more

Ballast Point Brewing - The very refreshing Grunion Pale Ale from Ballast Point! - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped in for a couple beers today. Hadn't been in a looooong time. Opening day for MLB. Caught a couple innings of the Padres vs Giants. Clean place as always....good beers...decent service. It was after lunch hours so not busy at all. Place is super clean and quick service. Plenty of parking when it isn't lunchtime. read more

Ballast Point Brewing - Cold brew! - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

First time at this restaurant. I've heard about it thru other family members. So after giving our respects to our loved ones at the cemetery nearby, with a party of 13, we dined here. What a nice establishment. It is clean, open and very welcoming! Jessica was our server and she was attentive and friendly. We ordered the following.... *Pretzel Breadsticks-with house-made beer mustard *Old Reliable pizza -tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, California olive oil, sea salt added pepperoni *Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich- skin-on breast marinated overnight, kale slaw with honey mustard glaze, dill cucumber, Sculpin hot sauce on a brioche bun *Impossible Burger-shredded lettuce, swiss cheese, tomato, BP special sauce, pepperoncini, on a potato bun. also added bacon *Baja Fish Tacos -beer-battered Mahi Mahi, herb and citrus cabbage slaw, roasted jalapeno crema, pickled onions, jicama sticks *Slow-braised Tri-tip Birria Tacos -braised in California Kolsch, served with fresh cilantro, white onion, salsa tatemada. beef consomme *French Fries -truffle herb parmesan *Caesar Salad -with added chicken Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan Reggiano cheese, anchovies *Cobb Salad -Chopped Romaine, Diced Cajun Chicken, Bacon Bits, Hard Boiled Egg, Avocado, Tomato, Bleu Cheese Crumbles - Choice of Buttermilk Ranch Dressing *Smoked Salmon Benedict... Wild arugula, fried capers, shaved red onion, heirloom tomato, poached egg. Hollandaise sauce, English muffin, country breakfast potatoes *Angus Griddle Burger -shredded lettuce, tomato, white American cheese ,BP special sauce, pepperoncini, sesame bun *Southern Chicken and Waffles. Buttermilk waffle, fried chicken breast, Hot Honey whipped butter All the food was delicious! My cousins from Canada said this place has the best beer they've ever tasted. We appreciate the service and feeling welcome at this establishment! Thank you!! We will be back !!! read more

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Came here for the IPA, left here feeling bad about not finishing them? I guess that's the best way to describe our experience. Things were going swell since I was in IPA heaven but then we had a new bartender taking care of us and he was really leaning into the hipster/apathetic vibe. He kept complaining about customers past, pretty much saying they were stupid and how his opinion was superior to all. Besides that, fantastic establishment! They have a huge dining and bar area with a hefty selection of swag. I won't even try their watermelon IPA ever again but neither here nor there. Only advice for this place? Hire people who care and create an inviting environment. read more

Ballast Point Brewing - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Beer: awesome wide selection, $12 flight of 4 is a great way to explore. I really liked the Daisho Japanese lager and the Manta Ray Double IPA, tasty notes of critics and melon without the usual dry bitterness of IPA. Food: overall not bad but nothing to rave about Pizza Meat Lover and Sculpin Buffalo Chicken were both good, but for $20, a little pricey. Sculpin Hot wings were good, but nothing to rave about and again for $18 it's pricey. Fish and chips, again not bad, but for $18 it's pricey. Service: very friendly! Ambiance: great decor, lively, relaxing vibe. read more

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Wow. Just wow. Come here. The food is hands down some of the best food here in San Diego. We got Birria tacos and fish over mashed potatoes. The service is always great and I love how open and spacious the area is. The open seating is great when you're in a rush! read more

We have been to their location in Anaheim, which is much more busy since it's at downtown Disney. Lots of parking, and was seated immediately on a Sunday evening. We ordered the chicken sandwich and ceviche and it was enough to split amongst two. Ceviche was good, pretty average. Chicken sandwich a bit sweet (from the sauce?) for my liking, but my boyfriend liked it. If you like wine, I recommend their moscato! It was so yummy and sweet. We came near closing so the staff was cleaning up and didn't check up on us often, but nothing to fuss about. Would come again. read more

Ballast Point Brewing - Ceviche - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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*Food was ok at best; Hotdog and toppings taste kinda old - bread was delicious soft and buttery. Mac and Cheese no flavor kinda dry. B sprouts were very tasty but would not buy again. *Beer was the best I've had in San Diego period - I tried 3 different ones, the depth of flavor, crisps, didn't give me a bloated feeling after drinking!!! TRY THE BEER - YOU WILL BUY SOME TO TAKE HOME. (I must say I went after hearing plans to close Miramar location, so maybe food is not a big priority) *Customer service - Incredible, very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Food (5/5 stars): I was surprised by how good Ballast Point's Slow-Braised Tri Tip Birria Tacos were. The tri-tip was so tender and juicy that it practically melted in my mouth. The consomé was so rich, flavorful and had a nice kick! And their tacos paired so well with the Speedboat Salt & Lime Blonde. Highly recommend Ballast Point for beer, food, or both! Experience (4/5 stars): * Price: a little pricey * Wait Time: minimal because we had a reservation * Service: very good and friendly * Parking: there's a parking lot * Ambiance: it's a nice, modern, and open-space restaurant read more

Ballast Point Brewing - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

The space inside is bright and airy, with tons of seating. They did not have a hostess; you seat yourself, and order online. The service is quick. Not a fan of the nachos with the cheese sauce. Would have preferred real cheese at this price point. The Ahi sandwich had a really generous piece of Ahi, but was a tad salty. The Parmesan fries were great. You help yourself with to-go boxes as well. The lack of staff was a cost saver and maybe the way things are going? Not that it's bad, just takes getting used to. Lunch for 3, with one glass of wine was $80. About average. Would have given 3.5, but not an option! read more

I've always had a good time at Ballast Point, its a great spot for groups, once I got seated and served and another time, we just ordered individually through our phones. Staff is super friendly! food and drinks ordered - wahoo white (8oz): I am a big fan light and citrusy beers and I ordered this because it sounded like a blue moon. It was pretty tasty with a stronger citrusy flavor. I also like that I am able to order half pints! - speedboat salt and lime: super strong salty and limey flavors! It tasted like a tortilla chip but in a good way - buttermilk fried chicken sandwich: I've gotten this twice and have been underwhelmed. It is dry, the chicken breast was thick so they probably needed to cook it longer. The flavor was just okay. Menu says it comes with honey mustard glaze but I wish they added more. Overall I was not too impressed. read more

Ballast Point Brewing - Wahoo White & Speedboat Salt and Lime - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Every time that I have been here has always been enjoyable. There is a good amount of parking and the place itself is large with a nice outdoor area that is great for parties. I like that there is a good variety of different types of drinks for those who don't necessarily like beer. This time around I got a hard kombucha. In all my experiences with breweries, the service staff is friendly and seems like they really enjoy working there, Ballast Point is no exception. read more

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Great place for burgers and beer! Their pork belly skewers are pretty amazing too! The restaurant is huge and can accommodate a large crowd. read more

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A nice big brewery to gather with big groups or small groups. The inside and outside seating areas are plentiful. I used to come here often and remember it was a good time. The seating is self seating for the outside area and great to bring your pup, they even have a menu for dogs. I have to admit though this recent time I went the bartender inside gave us a hard time around ordering for other people we literally had to go in each to show our faces for them to serve us drinks yet when you order using the QR code they don't. On top of that their birria tacos which were recommended was very very salty. I was very thirsty after eating that. Overall the vibes are chill but the attitude of the bartender and the food was meh. read more

Went on a Thursday night for a gathering. The parking lot was full at 5:30PM. Inside not so crowded yet. On busy days, the rear parking lot will open. Good selections of beer. Reasonable price. "Small bites" dishes are on the expensive side. For example, 5 pieces of buffalo chicken tenders were $16. It is almost the price of a smash burger. Maybe should change the title to "shareables." read more

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We came here on Saturday and sat out on their patio as the weather was absolutely incredible. It was a very relaxing way to spend our afternoon. We were overall happy with our experience, although there were some kinks with our time at Ballast. They have QR codes on the tables to order, and you don't have your own waiter throughout the experience. This may be different for some, but I did see that a couple had paper menus. The service was overall good and pretty fast, but no one really asked how we were doing or if we needed anything during our time there. We didn't know how about asking for things. We had to walk around the restaurant to find water as the pitcher outside was empty and no one around to fill it up. I wish at the beginning someone would have addressed us and let us know how everything worked. Also, be warned they put a 5% surcharge on your bill for the workers. We tried a wide range of tasters and they were all very good! We love Ballast, so it was fun to try so many fun beers on tap. You can't go wrong with any of them. We also got a variety of food as well. We got the Calico BBQ glaze wings and they had good flavor! The fries were cooked well and were nice to snack on. The beet salad was fresh and my husband enjoyed the salmon on it as well. My favorite part was the pretzel breadsticks. The Sculpin beer cheese was incredible!! We ended up getting two extra cups to go with our leftovers, it was so good! We will definitely be back on a warm day in the near future!! read more

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Always love coming here, although, this last visit the sculpin didn't hit as well as it used to. I think that's just my taste changing after visiting Portland breweries pretty recently. This is just me being critical though btw. This brewery still serves great beer and a very chill place to hang. Even have a separate mini tap room to watch sports read more

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This place is pretty hype! I was in San Diego and this place was recommended from the locals. I sat at the bar since it was open seating, and it wasn't to busy yet. The bartend was very helpful and guided me with their array of beers. They had so many beers for selections to chose from. Hops, crisp and light, rich and malty, vintage, and barrel aged, king convicts and local craft. You will not be disappointed! I ordered the speedboat salt and lime blonde. It was delicious, light and crispy. I also ordered the Margherita pizza with sausages. It was made by brick oven. Fresh and tasty! Very well made! A must if you are in San Diego! read more

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I love ballast point! I've been here several times for work dinners, trivia night, or just lunch with friends. They offer trivia on Tuesdays at 7pm (or 7:30 don't remember). They have plenty of seating! They have private rooms and large tables for big groups. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They also have a bar where you can just go and order to avoid waiting for a table. They offer so many drink options. They have tons so many beers, seltzers, and kombuchas. They offer drinks from other breweries which is nice. They also have alcoholic free drinks. The food is great! It is a little pricey but I recommend getting shareable plates because they usually have big portions (or you get full off drinks). read more

Ballast Point Brewing - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

The parking lot was crazy packed! I lucked up with street parking right in front, but got worried about what the parking and dozen or so people waiting outside meant for the inside. Staff is plenty & there was no wait! Instantly happy, as I needed this after-work wind-down. Drinks are great, but the food also had me happy! Traditional happy hour times for us: guys had beer, girls had wine, everyone noshed on pizza & wings. I felt like I should add some greenery & when my chicken Caesar salad came out first, everyone else got one also;) Good old fashioned Caesar with a tasty fried brussel twist...I cleaned that plate. The pulled pork pizza (minus pineapples--because I don't get fruit on pizza smh) was surprisingly good too! The one thing that made me go hmmmmm...what is the "victory at sea surcharge" on everyone's bill? I understand automatically defaulting to no less than a 20% tip (which I sincerely hope actually goes to the large, helpful staff), but an automatic surcharge for being "at sea"...sounds like their victory, not mine. I'm critical, but I'd definitely go back! read more

Ballast Point Brewing - Good food. We're not "at sea." Their "victory," but we're full;) - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Because I'm a crazy dog lady and my son likes their beer, he suggested this place for lunch so I could bring the dogs along. We sat on the patio, and the dogs were immediately brought water. They also have a doggie menu:)) We opted for the burger and bacon for the dogs; the Poke Nachos and Ballast Burger for the humans. Great service, great food! We all enjoyed our lunch. read more

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This Ballast Point location might be my favorite brewery in all of San Diego! This location is huge and has indoor seating, outdoor seating, bar seating - there's a vibe for everyone. Their beers are top notch and their food is great as well! I love coming here with a group, ordering some beers and some shareables. Service is always top notch as well. There are a ton of breweries in this area - so definitely add this spot to your list if you are doing some brewery hopping! Or a great spot for a meal! read more