We ordered tempura fish tacos, organic baby kale/salad and the fried chicken sandwich. 4 stars fish tacos and salad 1 star fried chicken sandwich 5 stars for James our server & the manager 1 star for the chef and his unprofessionalism My husband sent the fried chicken back, because after he tasted it, it seemed it needed to be cooked more. Ten minutes later, the chef comes into the dining room to talk to James regarding his request and we heard the chef complaining about having to re-cook it (within earshot). Seriously??? Keep it in the kitchen...We quickly lost our appetite, told James the chef was unprofessional and preferred not to eat it anymore. James talked to the manager and he comped the fried chicken sandwich. We left the new fried chicken sandwich/fries on the table and left. We are disappointed, because we are MDR locals and really liked this restaurant. read more

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Food is 10 out of 10! Service is nice. Interior is nice and modern, The only thing I don't like is that tables are too close to each other and strangers with their conversations are so close to you that it's hard to feel cozy. read more

Good service. Near Venice Beach. Plenty of options for beer and food. Beer, wine and cider are self serve and priced by the ounce. Also cocktails from the bar are available read more

Cool concept makes for a nice addition to Venice Pier area. Bartenders are nice and attentive. We only stopped in for drinks so cannot comment on the food yet, but we were intrigued enough to want to return for dinner in the near future. Located a few blocks from the pier, it is a good spot to pop into for a few beers or cocktails. read more

I walked in with a few friends on a Sunday and got a table right away. The place is real cool! Modern feel, has a clean and updated bar, and the pour-your-own-taps thing is real cool. But alas, I feel disappointed. The beer taps are a great novelty, but none of them are beers you can't find in grocery stores or moderate stocked liquor stores. The high-top are very tiny; one plate of oysters took up about 2/3rds of the table. Also we ordered all our food at the beginning of service but my two guests didn't receive theirs. The server came around 15 mins later asking us if we'd like anything else, when we asked her where the rest of the food was, she stated what we received on our table is all we ordered. We didn't really challenge it so we had to place our orders again. With that said the oysters were great, calamari fries were awesome, but my chicken sandwich was unimpressive, bland, and not really worth the price. My wife's Fish & Chips was the same, just small pieces of cod with some tartar and cocktail sauces. I'd probably be back here if I'm in the area showing some friends around and want to show them a cool trendy place to have a bite, but other than that I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here. read more

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We came here for happy hour on a weekday and it wasn't crowded at all - no reservations needed! I loved the pour your own beer concept and it was worth it for happy hour but probably expensive outside of it. We also got the fish and chips which to our surprise was the best fish and chips we've ever had! I loved the perfectly crispy and thin batter with thick fish filets read more

Beach & Brew - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Came here for the happy hour first time and was pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious and portion is taps size. The hostess was quick to sit us. The waiter was attentive. The bus boy cleaned out the plates quickly. The ambiance was casual. Live music was on after happy hour ends at 6. Btw I used my hands in the picture to show the portion size. Everything was delicious! . read more

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Now this is my kind of spot. It's a very cool vibe there and not your typical pretentious LA spot. Love the casual atmosphere. My friend and I were looking for a spot to chat and to catch up and we landed at the perfect place. We managed to hear the last couple of songs from the featured singer. She was really good! I had the espresso martini and my friend had the chocolate martini, which we both loved. All the drinks on the menu looked worth a try. Ditano was our server and was very friendly and attentive! I cannot wait to come back. read more

Tons of taps to choose from (both wine and beer). Good food. A wristband that links to the taps with your pours. What's not to love? My friend and I had a great time here. I'd been to a place like this in Richmond and was stoked that we finally got one here, and it did not disappoint! I love that you simply hold the wristband you're given up to the tap you want and it magically pours out the beer or wine. Definitely a fun way to spend an evening! read more

Beach & Brew has a great back patio, and a fun indoor area for watching games. Their gluten free items are labeled on the menu, but there aren't many options except for salads and steaks. I asked to add salmon to my salad but they aren't able to make that substitution so I went with grilled chicken. When my salad arrived I was disappointed that the kale salad I ordered featured more spinach than kale. I wouldn't have ordered that if I had known it was a spinach salad. Some of the group I was with took advantage of the wristbands and poured their own flights - which was a fun experience. They also offer seltzers and kombucha as gluten free options to choose from as well! The concept is great, and they have the drinks down, but I think Beach & Brew has some things to work out when it comes to food. read more

Beach & Brew - Kale Oraginc Kale & Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

So....much...fun. Hey beer wall how ya been? This is Los Angeles best happy hour. Great handsome bartenders, fun hip Japanese owners. Try the low cost happy hour. Small glasses in a wooden box ..I drank and drank and it was ten bucks. Went again & ordered bar bites and look at the menu there is a delicious sourdough flatbread with sea salt butter..big. Fridays there is a Japanese singer with very California acoustic guitar guy. Beautiful windows. Try the blackberry beer. read more

Super nice and Friendly service for a Friday night! Came around 8p and got a table for 6 immediately- walk in. PARKING; only neighborhood/street parking and it's near Venice canals which has plenty. Might have to drive a little but not bad. 5 star MUST HAVE - the cheddar biscuits. They are amazing - nice chewy inside and crunchy outside. The butter honey it came with was a perfect pairing. Fresh baked out of the oven! Fish and chips get a 3 star though. Cod tasted like nothing, breading wasn't super crunchy, the yuzu Tartar sauce we were looking forward to was disappointing- could not taste the yuzu. Fries were also fat and not very good. Beer selection 5 stars!!! Great variety and it's a self serve system. You ask for a wristband and pre authorize your cc with it. You tap right under the screen for the beer you want and it'll light up green for you to start pouring as much as you want. You only pay for as much as you poor. It ranges from $0.625-.75 per oz. soo a full 12oz glass would only cost $7.5-12! And no wait! Clean glasses you pick up below and they also have flights so you can get a variety to try. read more

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Dude. I don't even know where to begin. It was 8:15 on a Saturday with (yes I counted) 3 spots open at the bar. I live across the street and come here maybe once a week for a night cap or dinner. My friend wants one last drink so we walked into beach and brew because again it wasn't very busy for a Saturday night. We sat at the bar, she ordered a martini and I asked if I could have a cup of tea. He said we don't have that. First of all yes they do I come here all the time. I just said ok I'm good thanks, and he made my friends drink. He looks at me says "ok love you have to order something to sit here." He had open seats, this is a restaurant not a dive bar, it was early and not busy. I again said that's dumb, I'll take a tea. That wasn't pricey enough for him and he's said no. I said "you know I'm here like once a week right? I spend stupid money here all the time " He proceeds to tell me these are the rules of the bar. I said "that's not a rule. Again I'm here all the time, you're not slammed and I was a bartender for 15 years I know how this works." He says "you were never a bartender or you would know." This was the dumbest argument this dude could have started. I've bartended at every Venice/ Santa Monica/ Hollywood bar you can name but totally not the point and irrelevant, just funny. My friend was like um, I'm just having a quick drink, she can't sit with me while I drink this? His answer was No. For someone who talks a big game about being a bartender and he's calling it slammed when he had open seating plus a pretty light restaurant flow, this was laughable. The best part was when he looked at my friend and said you can pay for two drinks to pay for her seat. What a joke. She left her unsipped drink and we went across the street to the bar called Coco Beach and she got her martini there while I sat at the bar. Coco Beach has the best service, drinks are great and the bartenders will never charge you for sitting. The bartenders at Coco Beach can also handle a busy bar without flipping out. It's time for this guy to retire. Bye Beach and Brew. This is the guy. What a joke hahah read more

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ABSOLUTELY TRASH. Before I begin this review the food is absolutely amazing 10/10 but the experience an absolute 1/10. The server I just sat down with yelled at me about a tip before I could even reach for my wallet. Quite literally yelled at me because of the amount not knowing I was gonna be leaving him a MUCH larger tip in cash than on my card had he not YELLED AT ME. I was so uncomfortable that I barely could speak. Not to mention the little service he did give. Yes he brought water and yes he put the order in whenever we placed it. That's it. Another staff member provided drink refills and never once did him as our server even do that. I am disgusted and I don't think I'd go there if the whole menu was free. Just to put a name on here his name is Gaetano D. He works at the bar and is also a waiter but barely comes to the table. Hopefully he is doing more work at the bar. ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING ATTITUDE AND POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE I HAD AN EXPERIENCE THIS BAD. I personally was a server for 5 1/2 years so I know how tipping goes and I'm a very good tipper. The only tip I can give is to have better customer service. This was supposed to be a lovely afternoon with my family that turned absolutely horrid all because of this server. If your thinking about going to the restaurant call to see if he's working then don't go just cook or get take out no one deserves that treatment. read more

I never thought serving myself would be So Much fun.. If you are always having friends and family visit and thinking of where to take them, bring them here.. Beach and Brew has over self-serve 20 taps.. You can pour as little or more as you wish!! I suggest getting yourself four 1-ounce little bottles to start! Me and my friends always spend a boat load of time suggesting each other drinks!! read more

We were in the area and looking for a quick bite so decided to check this place out. The inside is nice and I had high expectations of the food but I was very let down. I asked about the beers and was told that I could check out the selection at the self service taps but was not told how it worked so I had to seek out this information. The beer was so-so and could have been colder for sure. We ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich and the Margarita Flatbread. Both pretty standard fare. The sandwich came out way before the flatbread - we were told it takes longer. That's fine but maybe they could have delayed the sandwich so they come out together? Also why does it take so long for an overcooked cracker with some awful tasting tomato sauce and cheese? The sandwich was underwhelming and under seasoned and the flatbread was inedible. The fries were good and that's about all. read more

Amazing strawberry and basil infused martinis at happy hour 4-7? I think. Also lots of tasty bites on the HH menu. If you like beers they're 20% off HH also. The bartender was super knowledgeable and friendly, we like sitting at the bar where all the action is. Good for groups. Lots of space. Walking distance to the beach! Great fun read more

Beach & Brew - house infused Strawberry basil martini. $10 HH and dangerously delicious - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

First let me say, this used to be our 5 star go-to in the Marina. They used to have the best Gumbo around. Now they have caved to local touristy offerings. This cool joint turned into a weird shabby sushi bar. We ordered clam chowder, seemed canned. At least the toasted sourdough was still top notch. The menus are weirdly laminated now, I guess in an effort to re use and save money. The tempura tacos were fine. They're charging $27 for fish and chips, which must mean they have battered them in gold, so we didn't order that! The mozzarella flatbread was over scorched and crispy. The highlight of the night was our waitress Raven who earned a 25% tip because she is EXCEPTIONAL and the fact that our little dog was welcomed. Sadly though, this cool bar is no longer cool. Its a dive bar. Congrats! read more

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Avocado Toast was good. Food over all is good. Part of the reason I came here with us to charge my phone. They told me I had to pay for a charger but that station wasn't working. So my phone died and I was very irritated. The wall of Beer was fun. read more

Beach & Brew - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Came here with some of my amigos tonight and Shaun was our waitress. She was incredible, good sense of humor and very attentive. A++

Finally checked out Beach and Brews after they took over the old Kifune location. We strolled in on a lazy Monday afternoon and were promptly greeted by the nice hostess and waitresses. We sat near the windows and she explained the concept that focused mainly in the self serve beer wall. I found the idea to be intriguing and could be very cook if you are a beer connoisseur. The idea of paying per ounce to sample over 40 beers could be great for the avid beer drinker. We opted for just food this time. Indulging in the Brussel Sprouts that were charred, drizzled with balsamic, and topped with Mandarin orange slices to add the citrusy twist. The had a nice flavor profile and a delightful crispiness. The Calamari Fries were pretty nice too. Lightly coated and crispy with enough meatiness but not to the point where they were rubberized or chewy. The dipping sauce gave it a nice richness. The Tempura Fish Tacos were probably my favorite, the fish was fried to perfection with a great crunch to them. The slaw and sauce on top were very tasty and provided a nice balance. The arugula and burrata salad was a little disappointing for how pricey it was just a bowl full of arugula half a diced tomato and a dollop of burrata. Could easily have saved the money on this one prob would not order it again. Ordered the Tiramisu for desert. Don't know how I feel about strawberries on a coffee flavored desert felt like it took away from the flavor experience and was more for presentation than anything. Would have preferred them on the side but now I'm just being nit-picky. Tiramisu was okay nothing to write home about, I am biased being Italian and having a secret family recipe for it, so that skews my opinion but also felt like $13 for the small slice of it was pretty high. Service was decent, our waitress was attentive and smiling. They have a full bar if you want something other than beer and a large projection screen towards the back that could be cool to watch football on this coming fall. read more

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I've been here a few times and decided to come back because we live down the street . Sat down with my GF and was asked immediately for a credit card . WTF ? This ain't vegas we just wanted to order some food . I asked why and was told they have a lot of dine and ditches..... You're in Marina Del Rey lol . I won't be back . Food was so so read more

Walked in and greeted with "how can I help you"? I'd like to have a drink and dinner! Seriously, what kind of greeting is that?! Me and my daughter were seated but we decided to leave because we did not feel welcome. Honestly, the vibe sucked. I can't see this place lasting. read more

- Locale Destination - It's on Via Dolce and Washington Blvd in Marina del Rey. Ambiance: open, clean, casual, modern. Menu: *Drink: 40 self-serve taps. $12+ for not-so-exciting (beer choices) self-serve draft seems too overpriced - even in this area. They have a full bar, too. *Food: American - fresh oysters, burgers, salad, rooster roll etc. brunch menu, too. For a bar, I think it's a bit too ambitious. Service: She was knowledgeable about the draft. But it was slow service overall. Parking: street parking here is tough to find here. - Gluttony Expedition - We had a few beers for happy hour. They were just ok, not worth the price. They could curate the selections more exciting. Menu seem to be too overpriced. read more

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Love the easy access to the beer with the tap wrist band! Solid happy hour and chill atmosphere. Good bites to share! read more

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5/5 Chicken & Waffles - perfect for a sweet and savory since the waffle was 50-50 juicy chicken & fruit 4/5 Breakfast burrito - it was good but it was a small portion and more potato than eggs read more

Beach & Brew - Breakfast Burrito - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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This concept is amazing and the future is here!! I love everything about Beach & Brews. The service The food The self serve beer bar The whole vibe! Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm 20% off I believe FOOD: Great elevated bar food -Fish Tacos $14 10/10 Delicious crispy fish, flavorful breading & the coleslaw and sauce had GREAT flavor -Calamari Fries $16 so good!! Strips of calamari breaded with a delicious yuzu tartar sauce -Fries $7, these were OK. Good to munch on but wouldn't come just for the Fries -I will be back for their fish and chips they looked amazing and if they are anything like the fish Tacos, I'm there! 20% gratuity is automatically added for larger parties so be aware of that caveat. DRINKS: This is the coolest part of this whole place! Self serve beer, wine, seltzers and ciders on tap. -I reccomend the cider "Cosmic Trip" 8% cider and so good!!! 10/10 -If you enjoy a good IPA, gotta give "Tucked in by strangers" from Paperback Brewery a shot. My favorite IPA of the night -Sour Beers your thing? "The Cherry Knockout" is where it's at! What I love is each drink is charged by the ounce. So you can walk down the line, pour just a sip and decide if you want a full pint. You can also grab a box of tasting glasses and pour your own flight! Prices range from $.34-$.68/ounce. So a taster will run you $.60...how cool! You give the bartender your card, they give you a wrist band, and you belly up to the bar and pour what you want at your leisure. No waiting for a bartender or server for your drink. It's on your time! A pint will average around $6 which is a great price point. I love you can pour as much or as little as you want. Where else can you get a half a pint of beer. Awesome! PARKING: Let's be real, it's Venice. The parking & getting around is a mission. 40mins to get 5 miles around here sounds about right lol. So parking is to be expected, minimal metered street parking surrounding. Meters are free after 6pm. I was lucky enough to find a spot right outside but I can see how it can get tough when it gets later. They offer board games to take back to your table if you want to play while you eat and drink. I loved the ambiance and this is a great place to grab a drink or take a date. The owners will walk around talking with you, which I always love to see. Their presence and energy adds to this wonderful place! The only complaint is....WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BE SO FAR FROM ME lol because I want to be a regular. read more

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Friday night live music with Pearl (IG :meardp) !!! She is an amazing talent that everyone should come hear her sing. With the nice ambiance, and great bartenders you will have a fun time! read more

Beach & Brew - Chanon Sho! Singer on Fridays - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Gaetano had been such a great host (actually everything we had ever needed) , I did not know how he could handle everything all alone. Service was great, food was excellent!! . Our day would be completed without Gaetano!!!' read more

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Beach and Brew is one of our favorite local spots for beer and cocktails. They have a beer wall on the back that you can pour your own beers using a little bracelet they give you at the front. I typically try a new beer or two every time we go, while my GF typically gets a cocktail. We love the vibe of the place and always have a good time catching up with guytano behind the bar. Additionally, it was awesome on St pattys as they just had food coloring sitting out so you could add it to any style of beer. Never had a green IPA before! Awesome spot. read more

Beach & Brew - Green Beer for Saint Pattys - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

We stumbled upon the soft opening for this restaurant and bar and were happy we stopped by. The restaurant has a beer wall of about thirty alcohols ranging from beer, wine, hard seltzer, to hard kombucha. You are given a wristband and scan to activate then you can pour as much or letter of each drink as you like. I poured a flight is wines and my boyfriend tried the beer and hard kombucha. All the drinks were good and they had a tv playing a surfing channel as entertainment. I had the shaved Brussel sprout salad which was good and my boyfriend had the beer steamed clams which he thought was excellent. The bread that came with his dish was also top notch. We will be back to try the lobster rolls were we saw some of the neighboring tables ordering. Overall, I think this restaurant and bar will be a hit! read more

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My haven! Walked into this place after a disappointing meal doors down and I haven't looked back since! Drinks: There's two options here: The traditional bar area where you can order with a bartender for those cocktails. THEN, there's the self-serve, YES SELF-SERVE, fountain where you can get really great beers, wine and seltzer. Self-Serve Concept: Basically when you arrive the staff asks if you would like this option, if yes, you put a card down for your tab and they give you a wristband. This wristband has a chip where when you walk up to a pouring station, you can scan it to activate the fountain and pour. PRO TIP: You pay as you pour. The screen where you choose your beer will tell you how much you poured and the value. It's not expensive at all but you can always just asks the staff where you're at price wise. I recommend doing the flight option and having several beers to try. This was VERY COOL. Food: I wasn't expecting a lot from the food but man it was bomb! My favorites: - Crab cake corndog: Essentially a crab cake but order this! TRUST ME! - Biscuit: Herb infused and fluffy! A must! - Lobster roll: I mean you just can't go wrong with lobster, butter and bread Vibe: Again, I love this place and the quality of people that dine here are a vibe. It's super chill and a place for great conversation. The owners are usually in and they are so sweet. GO HERE! RUN, DON"T WALK.....but leave a chair for me! read more

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Stumbled upon this place, and happy we did! The food was delicious, servers were super friendly. Nothing overly priced. Will definitely come back! read more

Beach & Brew - Shrimp and grits - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Yes & every time yes. Love this spot! The spicy tuna crispy rice is to die for. Sandwhiches / burgers are also yummy. The ambience is great, they have games and beer on top. Staff is also kind and attentive. read more

Beach & Brew - The Burger Fried Chicken Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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I rarely write reviews but I have to give a shoutout to Shawn! She's so attentive and takes great care of us every time we visit. I like the breakfast and the burger is alright. I wish it was more flavorful. But all and all this place is great :) read more

Drinks, service and ambiance were great, but all the food we tried was medicocre at best. The chips and guac was a criminally small portion and the guac was browned upon arriving at the table. Fries and edamame were nothing to write home about. Great selection of beers/ciders/wine, and a good spot to catch a game as they've got several screens set up. read more

I've gone to bars before where you pay by the ounce and I said I wouldn't do it again. We'll I did and I'm never happy at these type of restaurants. At .65¢ an ounce comes out to about $10.50 a pint. Not the best deal for HH. Got the burger and fries for $20.00 and it was just ok. For $20.00 your expecting something a little better. I said it once before and I think this time was the last time for self serve bars. read more

Great place for people like me who like to taste a tiny bit many drinks. Also for dates. read more

Beach & Brew - Figueroh Mountain - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Great food, dog friendly. Great Service. Like the vibe. Price could be better. Otherwise it's good to have self help beer tap.

I am not a type of person to leave bad reviews. The place looks great with nice ambiance. The food is good too. However I think owners only hire horrible staff. We talked to the waiter for few minutes about the cocktails and I should have known by talking to him that he's not a pro. Regardless I placed the order for drinks, starter and our food. I asked him if he can bring drinks and starter first and then food. I told him we can wait and order main dishes later and he said no he can bring them in order we want. So I agreed. 15 -20 minutes passed by and no drink and food. I looked back and saw bartender flirting with people at bar. Then some lady brought the starter and one of the main dishes. I told her that we haven't got our drinks and we were supposed to get drinks and starter first. She said she can't because food gets cold. We were just shocked how stupid this response was. I asked someone to come and he brought our waiter and I told him what the hell happened and lady brought our other main dish. Keep in mind that they were not busy and all the staff were just talking to each other. I told the waiter it's just stupid to have drinks now and I told him if they are capable of doing what I asked him. And he is like oh I can take the starter back. I canceled the drinks too and basically we had pasta and sandwich with water like kids. I blamed the manager and ownership for hiring incompetent employees and clearly the manager is clueless and incompetent as well for letting his staff to talk instead of working. read more