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Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach

3.6 (4k reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Lilian W.

This Ballast Point in Long Beach has a great view of the waters and great food. I came for a Saturday lunch and it was extremely packed. Although the parking lot is big, it was difficult finding a spot. Inside is huge. There's outdoor seating, upstairs, in doors in the first floor. However, because of how crowded it was, finding a good spot was also tricky. Patients is virtue! For food, I tried the pastrami fries, flatbread pizza, and Cobb salad. They did a great job on these items and the portions were notable. Overall, I enjoyed my dining experience at Ballast Point. I hope they accept reservations for smaller parties in the future. I'd come back.

Wayne Z.

Good views Sh*tty IPA Personally I didn't like the bitterness from the Pineapple IPA I approve of the watermelon Dorado...but just a tad bit

Hazy and a Black Marlin
Stephanie V.

Great place to watch the sunset. Wall of glass is great. Views are so relaxing. Fantastic beer selections my go to is always a Hazy IPA also love a Black Marlin. Food is decent we live the Cauliflower tacos always on point. When ever the craving hits this is our go to place QR codes on the table make ordering fast and simple. Staff is friendly and the vibe is pretty cool. Music is current and a mix of styles. Young old all types of folks here.

Nani G.

Such a beautiful sight to see while drinking. They offer an outside patio, inside seating, and it's two stories. The food and drinks are all ordered from a QR code taking a little away from the service opportunity however our time there was beautiful. They had tvs to watch games and the location was clean. The only sad part was that 75% of the drinks were sold out come mid week.

Ahi tuna poke, loaded pastrami fries (delicious)
Vanessa G.

Vibes: Chill, classy, great views Crowd: Surprisingly reasonable on a Friday evening Menu: lots of brew/bar food options Value for price: 5/5, good food flavors and nice beer prices Service: 5/5, friendly and quick Parking: plenty, private lot My friend and I met up at Ballast Point on a Friday afternoon for drinks/food. For such a lovely day, there was a surprisingly small crowd, and we had open pick of indoor seating (which has a view of the lake/sunset) and two levels of outdoor seating. We sat up top at a 2-person tall table with a spectacular sunset view. Lots of people were here on dates- great casual place to chat for extended periods of time. I had an IPA (I'm sorry I forgot which brew, but it was delicious) and my friend had a wine. Although there were water drops in her glass for some odd reason, both of us enjoyed our drinks. We shared the loaded pastrami fries (DELICIOUS, decadent treat with cubed flavorful pastrami), and each had the ahi poke bowl (generously portioned, lots of fish, sriracha mayo drizzle). They brought out heaters when it got cold. Highly recommend!

Steak Dinner Special on Weds don't miss out yummy
Bev S.

Stopped here on the way home from the tulip fields! I loved my lunch the soft bun (I don't usually eat) & my whole meal & cold beer was gobbled up by me, terrific!

Steak nacho
amy w.

Amazing view. We get to find a table ourselves and we chose oceanview of course. Would have loved to sit either rooftop or outdoor, but forgot to bring a jacket. BUMMER... next time for sure since it is totally happening outside. The food was very tasty. I loved the steak nacho, it was fully loaded with everything. The fish n chips was not shabby at all. The fries were one of the better fries i have had. Service was great. Super attentive, super friendly. Highly recommend.

Ballast Point Wings
Vincent P.

The waterfront view is spectacular and is honestly the main reason to come here. We took a short stroll on the dock after dining here to take it all in. You can seat yourself wherever. Of course, most people go to the outdoor area with the nice view of the marina, so it can fill up quickly. Ordering is done via QR code. They have a good variety of craft beer to try. I'm not a big beer drinker, but I thought they were all good for what it's worth. As for the food, don't expect too much other than munchies to compliment the drinks. We shared the Ballast Point Wings and I ordered the Ballast Point Burger. The wings weren't the best and it really needed the sauces for added flavor. The burger was decent, but nothing special to justify the price. Overall, it's a fun environment to hang out with friends and have some drinks. Come for the drinks and view, just don't expect much from the food.

Sparkling water
Anders Christofer C.

Great place with plenty of seating. Crowded on a Sunday and you order on your phone from the table. We had their vegan burger which was a beyond patty and honestly the best thick vegan patty I have ever had. We will definitely come back and try more stuff. Very cool place with delicious food.

Mom and I were looking forward to the tacos :( didn't happen as they were lukewarm warm .
Sherri C.

Ordered a couple of Michelada's They were great. Ordered the blackberry sour beer great as well. Ordered the Birria Questacos ,after 35 minutes of waiting we asked a different bartender to check on our food as we didn't see our original bartender:server anywhere. The gentleman kindly said he would check. He came back told us they would be out shortly. He brought them to us. They were barely lukewarm I sent them back . The surfer looking gentleman was nice enough to ask if he would like me to have them made again, but I didn't want to wait another 35 minutes so off we go to Yucatán . If you've read any of my reviews you know that I think there is nothing worse than going to a restaurant & not getting hot food that's supposed to be hot. End of story Ambience is loud .

Sicilian-style pepperoni and sausage slice with crisp edges, melty cheese, and a cold beer on the side.
Edrick G.

Sometimes simple hits exactly right. This rectangular, Sicilian-style slice came out with a thick, airy crust that was crisp on the bottom and soft inside. The sauce leans bright and slightly sweet, balanced well by a generous layer of melted mozzarella. Pepperoni cups curled and charred nicely, while the sausage added savory heft without overpowering the bite. What stood out most was the texture contrast--crunchy edges, pillowy crumb, and pockets of rich, meaty flavor throughout. The ambience was relaxed and inviting, especially for a late-night stop, and the staff was genuinely accommodating without rushing us out. Paired with a cold beer, it's straightforward comfort food done correctly. I'd definitely come back when I'm in the area looking for something satisfying and no-frills.

Juliet U.

I really like this brewery. It has an amazing view overlooking the marina, which makes the experience even better. It's a very casual, relaxed setting and a great place to bring friends or family to hang out and enjoy the scenery. The food was decent and hit the spot. We ordered the nachos to share along with the wings, and both were delicious and perfect for sharing. The service was good and attentive, making sure we were taken care of without feeling rushed. Overall, it's a solid spot with great views, good food, and friendly service. Definitely a nice place to unwind and enjoy the waterfront atmosphere.

Nachos
Tania C.

One of my favorite breweries because this one has food!!!! I will admit that the wait to get a table is LONG; you do want to come in expect to wait about 30 minutes or sit at the bar until a table opens. I always sit at the bar and then switch to a table by the windows. It's open seating so if you're waiting at the bar close out as you go so you can leave when you see an open table. They have a good selection of beers; sours, IPA, fruity beers, stouts, and light beers. You will find something and if you don't like beer, they have cocktails too! I believe they're rice wine but honestly they taste great (last visit I had the horchata cocktail and it was splendid and delicious). I absolutely love coming here because the windows show the shore and the boats are riding around; this time we got to see all the Christmas boats with their lights it was a beautiful little Christmas water parade! You have to order through a QR code so not the best for people who prefer menus but I'm a millennial so I'm on my phone regardless, so I don't mind. We got the nachos and wings which were both delicious; they come with a cheese sauce which is way better in my opinion than a little sprinkled cheese ontop, since you can scoop the sauce with your chip making it extra creamy and flavorful for every bite rather than dry cheese ontop. We also got the house IPA and one of the stouts from the beer menu.

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Ask the Community - Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach

Are dogs allowed?

Only service animals

Is it kid friendly?

Our past visit there were guests of all ages enjoying.

Can you purchase the beer glasses?they're so nice and I dont see them on the website

Yes! The tulip glasses are $7.99+tax

Food to go?

Sorry! Don't know!

Is this Kid friendly?

Yes 😊

Is it pet friendly?

No it is not Pet Friendly. Big sign outside the front door, No Animals Allowed. We went to the Patio of the Irish Pub instead with our puppy.

It's is a good place for teenagers?

It's a brewery, so probably not

Can you reserve a table?

No, at this restaurant you seat yourself and order through a QR code.

Are dogs for sure allowed? I live an hour away so I'd hate to make that drive for no reason

No dogs allowed. I'm bummed because I can't bring my dog to the brewery.

Are children allowed at this brewery?

Yes

Do they have hard cider?

Apple soriee

Does the kitchen stay open until 11pm?

Kitchen closes 1 hour before closing and drinks are served until 30 mins before closing.

Can you bring in your own food? I've never been so no disrespect for the business as I know they offer food as well :)

Yeah I've been there and I think it would definitely cause them to give you the Side Eye. There a brewery and also they serve food. Unless you have a special diet and under a nutritionist that makes you bring your own food. I'd advise against it or… Read more

Called everyday this week for a group reservation, how else can I get a hold of someone?

I've pretty much drove down to there location and talked to mod in person.

Do you allow well behaved dogs?

Yes. I took my Frenchie a few weeks ago. We sat outside.

Is the Monday special where you get a burger and pint no longer offered?

We will bring all the specials back in September

Is there not a waitlist anymore you can add yourself to?

I was there a few weeks ago and there wasn't one. We ended up just taking our chances and found seats at the 1st level bar.

Are dogs allowed?

'Bert the Desert Dog' and I ate on the patio. He's a very large Bernese Mountain Dog. We had the best time ever. Wait staff is awesome!

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I don't come as often as I used to when I was living down in Long Beach. Every now and then I'm in…read morethe neighborhood and knowing that this place is just along the water, it's nice to stop by for a meal or a drink and enjoy the view. Stopped by for lunch before happy hour started. Which is only at the bar area with drinks specials and a few dollars off on bar bites. Anyways, when we arrived everyone was seated on the back patio as they should be as it was a nice afternoon. We got seated along the main glass partition looking out to the path, pier and water. At the start, it was a little slow with service. Once we were taken care of and ordered it was a little better. Menu is pretty reasonable with items. Went with an order of the fish and chips. Nice portion of 3 pieces of fish and battered nicely. Not overly battered and it was quite tasty. And accompanied by seasoned fries which were delicious paired with tater sauce and ketchup. And the poke bowl. I've had that before which was great then and also this time. A decent size bowl with pieces of both tuna and salmon and a couple of halves shrimps. That was paired with edamame, mixed greens, a scoop of white rice, cucumber, carrots and a half of an avocados and a handful of fried onions. The dressing was quite tasty, a poke sauce. Food was good which is always a plus. The view was nice and beautiful but the downfall, the service was very whatever. We barely saw our waitress and trying to get a refill was pretty non existent. Thank goodness for one of the gentlemen cleaning up around us and noticed that our glasses were empty and came over to see if we would like a refill. Besides that, it was great.

Great happy hour, sports bar vibe in bar area, cute dinner spot with outdoor patio overlooking…read moreocean Parking: beach lot is convenient Food: American food. happy hour is super chill and laid back. Brought my parents here for dinner on the patio and they loved it. The food is good. Highly recommend the sliders and house taps. Service: spotty on patio, we've had to flag people down a few times. In the bar area for happy hour, we've received excellent service. Overall we love eating here and going straight outside to the beach path to walk it off. This is a staple for us and we will always come back!

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4.7(441 reviews)
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We came to meet some friends for drinks and a pizza. I remember walking by this place a while back…read moreand noticed it. It was quite lovely on the patio. Mid week when we arrived which wasn't too crazy. There was no one on the patio which was nice as it gave us first choice for a seat...lol... Everyone was seating inside. The place itself isn't that big. You have the bar area with some bar seating. Then there's a couple of tables inside and of course the patio which is along the sidewalk. Personally I prefer sitting outside for the people watching. The staff were all amazing and very friendly. Places like that make the experiences more enjoyable. You want someone who is friendly and respectful. As we were there early, we grabbed one of the beer which they have quite a good selection on tap. There's also wine if you're not into beer. When it came time to grab some food, we were able to get a table inside. Majority of the breweries tends to serve pretty much the same things, pizza sandwiches and salads. No complaints here. Simple food goes a long way. There were a couple of us so we grabbed a few things to share. Started off with the pretzel balls with cheese dip and honey mustard and the chips with queso cheese dip. Pretzel was tasty and outdid the queso dip. Pizzas of course which were pretty big in sizes. A couple of the pizzas and a salad did four of us with leftovers. Their Hawaiian pizza was quite tasty and was finished. We also ordered one of the mushroom pizzas with an egg. It was tasty but a little on the salty side. The arugula salad was delicious. Simple but tasty. And then there was ham pizza I believe with onions and peppercini. That was also a favorite of the night. Overall, the place was quite fun. Not a big brewery and more intimate. The crowd was great and as most places are very kid and family friendly. There was couple of kids when we arrived. Service was great. Food and drinks were enjoyed and the service and staff were excellent. Street parking available along the front but also along the neighborhood.

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