Pretty cool spot to hang out! I didn't realize there were outdoor bars like this around here. It has a trendy, laid-back vibe with a diverse crowd, making it a great place to grab a drink and socialize. Dog friendly too. They brought a dog water bowl out with our water cups. read more

Came here during happy hour on a very hot day. There's some seating inside the bar, but the majority of the seats were in a patio and make shift out door seating of what used to be a parking lot. The parking itself was on the busy street. It was cooler sitting outside, compared to inside, but overall if it's a hot day it'll be hot. This place would be better if they had some cooling fans. The service was great. He was attentive and helpful in our selections. The brew selections was abundant. We ordered the gochujang ribs and the fish and chips. Both items were very delicious. read more

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A nice little local joint in Monterey Park! The service was excellent as we were checked on often, but didn't feel rushed. There is plenty of patio seating which is also pet friendly. They'll even bring a bowl of water out for your fur baby. And they had the Dodger game playing during our most recent visit. My hubby and I have only been a couple of times, once for happy hour and another visit with a larger group. We've enjoyed everything we've tried so far but our favorites are the elote egg rolls, ahi tuna nachos and hot chix sando. We will definitely make a return visit. read more

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There's street parking to get here. There's loads of seating both indoor and outdoor. They have shaded covers for outside so you don't get too toasty outside. Plus they have a tv for watching sports. The staff are really nice and friendly. It's very chill and casual here. They have you sit down then arrive to get your order. The menus are on the QR codes on each table. I got the BKB burger medium rare. It was delicious! I was able to easily eat it all. The food is well portioned. Even with the fries I was just full. I also got the strawberry mochi cake. It was good and just sweet enough. Definitely share it, probably with 3+ people. I'd definitely return to try out more of the menu! read more

Brew Kitchen Bar - Strawberry mochi cake - Gastropubs Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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been here twice and i love everything about this place! lots of seating, friendly service and top notch food and beer. oh and their patio is also pet friendly. my only complaint is that this place is only open thurs-sun and closes at 10pm lol ~ food: elote egg rolls: 10/10 simple egg roll with just cheese and corn inside but it's so delicious fish n chips: 10/10 i love how large the fish pieces are. it's very crispy and well seasoned also tried a variety of beers and they're all great ~ ambiance: very cute and cozy with string lights ~ parking: street parking available read more

Brew Kitchen Bar - elote egg roll - Gastropubs Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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This is a cute space, and I'm sure it would be great to sit in the evening to have dinner out on their patio area. I got the fish and chips and I thought it was okay. I enjoyed the flavor of the batter, but I found the fish to be cut too thickly so it was pretty wet and mushy in the middle. The tarter sauce was nice! I also found the plate to be very awkwardly small. The pieces of fish were huge and stacked on top of the fries, so trying to cut a bite of fish resulted in fries getting knocked off of the plate. read more

Visited this place for the first time and had a good experience. They have both outdoor and indoor seating. The staff were nice, and there's street parking available. The parking lot was not available because they used that space for outdoor dining. I tried the BKB burger and fish and chips. the fish was large and crispy! read more

Brew Kitchen Bar - Fish and chips - Gastropubs Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Really would give 3.5 stars. Service is okay, not great. But they are really accommodating for big groups. Food, for the most part, is good. I enjoyed the fries but the fish with the fish and chips was the worst fish I've had. Wings were good, ahi tuna nachos were okay. Ube cheesecake is pretty good. I didn't try the burger, but others enjoyed it. Best thing I had was the bang bang shrimp. We ordered food to share so food in pics aren't full orders. read more

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I did not expect the fish burger to be this big when it arrived in front of me. I could not fit my mouth around the burger because the beer-battered pollack was so large, which is not a complaint at all. It was super crispy and piping hot since it was fresh out of the fryer. I thought $18 seemed a bit steep at first but this lasted me two meals because I got full so quickly. I ordered it with mixed greens as my side so that it could act as a palate cleanser to balance the fried food. The staff was very kind and it was pretty empty both inside and outside when we went for happy hour on Friday but more people started trickling in as we were leaving. There's parking in the back or street parking if it's full. read more

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We hosted a 30 person birthday gathering here on a Saturday night and everyone was so welcoming and attentive. On top of that, they called to check in a few times beforehand to confirm the reservation and let us know about the mandatory service fee and give us a heads up that food might take a while for larger parties. They had reserved 3 larger tables in the back which worked perfectly for us. We had multiple servers attending to us and the drinks/food kept coming. Service was absolutely exceptional. We had lots of young kids as well and they never complained about them being there or running around. An easy, fun, delicious experience to host larger gatherings. The weather and the outdoor setting was exactly what we needed. Highly recommend! Thanks to the team for making it a great 40th birthday! read more

Really good chicken! Didn't have any beer so I can't speak on that but our food was good! Chicken juicy and seasoned to perfection. We were seated right away on a Sunday early evening. Friendly staff, and they have plenty of outdoor seating with a GIANT tv to watch whatever sporting event. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Great beer options and the food was good. Service a little slow but everything else was good!

This place was so fun with our dog! There is ample outdoor seating for brunch in the front. The patio is covered in tarp or you can eat under the side of the building. There are also heat lamps for those chilly days. If you drive by too fast you might miss it and there is street parking only. I think the alley is in the back but not sure if there is parking there. The place was more of a hipster Eagle Rock vibe located on the south side of Monterey Park by the 60. Service was prompt and friendly. They always filled our water glasses and made sure we were ok. I had a craving for chicken & waffles (A+) and this place popped up. The chicken was crispy and tender and the waffles cooked to perfection. The peppers added a nice kick to the dish but it wasn't overpowering. I prefer this over Howlin' Rays tbh. Would definitely order this again along with other dishes when I invite more people because the chicken & waffles definitely fed 2!! A non-pretentious venue that is pet friendly and will be on rotate for my future dining options. read more

Brew Kitchen Bar - Chicken & waffles - Gastropubs Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Wish I discovered this place sooner - it's been an absolute go to spot for me and the boys! Satisfy your cravings with a hearty Fish Burger or Chimichurri Steak Sandwich and down it with their signature cocktails or many beer selections on tap. They've got parking in the back alley so be sure to tap in there or with street parking right on Garfield. Such a vibe with their patio and nightlights - kick it here sometime if you haven't! read more

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This time I had Cajun Shrimp Po Boy with fried. It came in like Vietnamese sandwich. The Shrimp was delicious. But the more delicious is what was put on the bread. Other family members ordered Roast BeefSaigon Dip. I tasted it and it was good. There are many kind of beer to serve. I don't drink but others ordered Fremont Nitro Dark Stout, Beechwood Mocha Machine, and Figueroa Danish Red Lager. Only 2 servers and we don't have to wait too long. Servers are nice and polite. Bathroom is clean. Parking is on the side of Garfield Ave. read more

This place always offers great beer and food. This time I got their Banh mi , so good. It's a mix of roast beef and aju. read more

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Fries good and cheap, don't forget to lick the ketchup so you don't waste money. Service is fine, and ambiance is fine Don't forget to lick the ketchup so you don't waste money read more

Brew Kitchen Bar - Fries and ketchup (Yuta jjk is a bum) - Gastropubs Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Easy to get to location with easy parking. But that's not a good part. The food was excellent, six of us went after work taken by our boss who had been there before. Everyone loved the food. I enjoyed the chimichurri steak sandwich. We shared the poke nacho appetizer. It was amazingly good. The flavors were spectacular. Highly recommended. Can't wait to be there again. read more

Ambiance is really cool, feels cozy and they have a big TV for the games. Service is top tier our server Dylan was chill and helpful. Food is really good, I really enjoyed the elote egg rolls they tasted just like a cheese emapandas. Really flaky. Their Bánh mì was good, 2x times better when you dip it. The star of the show is their draft beer, they have a great red and white ale, and their Mexican sal y limon beer was superb. Will be coming back for more beer. Quick shot out to John, his beer recommendations are the reason I love and keep coming back to this place. read more

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We enjoyed this place! We had dropped off friends @ LAX at 4pm on a Thursday...and after sitting in traffic nearly an 1 1/2 & it would be another 45 minutes or more to get home, we were hungry & wanted dinner & drinks. Found this place in Yelp & it didn't disappoint. Good food, service & drinks. The weather was surprisingly pleasant sitting outside on an August evening. If in the area again, we will stop at BKB. We had the shrimp appetizer & shared the fish & chips. Very generous portions! Parking was unique, but we found a spot out front easily. read more

Brew Kitchen Bar - We sat in the outside area - my husband enjoyed his beer & I loved the refreshing watermelon sangria! - Gastropubs Near Me - Monterey Park, California

If you're looking for a laid back spot in sgv I would say this is probably the place. We came here on a Friday night, sat at the patio and enjoyed our dinner and drinks outdoors. As we were sitting at the patio, we noticed a table was celebrating a birthday and brought some crops to decorate the table, which was neat. The service was good as well. After we ordered our food and drinks, they would come back to follow up if we needed anything else. Food ordered : - Cajun shrimp po boy (comes with salad or fries) Super flavorful and crunchy. - Tuna Melt (comes with salad or fries) This was WORTH to order even if you think you can just make this at home. The portion is definitely enough to share with two people. I would recommend this place if you're looking for a chill place to catch up with friends or if had a long day from work, quick dinner and a drink solo read more

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Everything was Great, food, drinks and staff!! I will definitely be back there again.

Small independent businesses are vital to the economy, that's why I would rather patronize them over big box stores. In the City of Monterey Park, there's a plethora of Asian restaurants, particularly Chinese. There aren't many Pubs, Brewhouses or the likes. Then there's Brew Kitchen. Probably one of a handful of breweries here in the area. Their food selection is big enough to warrant a visit here. Their craft beer selection is pretty big although I'm not a drinker, but seems pretty good. Service is very attentive and the wait staff very friendly. The vibe is lively and plenty of outdoor seating. Parking is mostly street parking but there is plenty. If you are looking for a brewery/pub, Brew Kitchen is the place to go! read more

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I visited this spot on a Thursday afternoon for a beer & some snacks. There is a few street parking in the front or you can find their parking lot in the back alley. Seating either outside or inside. Menus are scanned via QR code. Servers were attentive & open to questions regarding the happy hour specials & beer selections. I ordered the truffle mushroom grilled cheese with a Mexican lager. The dish has an option for salad or fries. Of course I went with French fries. Overall , yummy 10/10. The beer was a 9/10 , a little colder would've been nice. I would definitely come back to try their other items such as soju jelly shots or soju cocktails. A chill spot to catch up with a friend or do a group gathering. read more

Brew Kitchen Bar - Lager pint on the left & a tarantula dazzle berry sour on the right. - Gastropubs Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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What's up: It's time for our Happy Hour get together! This time around, we picked this place because I saw that their Happy Hour menu had Soju Jello Shots! Call us intrigued :) Parking: Not great. They have a handful of spots in the back where you have to access through the alley. And there are a few spots up front on the busy S Garfield Ave. When those get filled, you're gonna have to park a bit farther on the nearby streets. Environment: There is indoor and outdoor seating available. Outdoor seating has several patio options. We originally sat outside but opted to go in when the flies started getting to us. Staff members were friendly but became sparse towards the end. What was ordered: - HH Soju Jello Shot (strawberry is definitely the best among the pineapple and blue raspberry flavors) - HH Lemon Pepper Shrimp Chips (tangy and yummy) - HH Spicy Garlic Tofu Bites (tasty with the slightly spicy and tangy dipping sauce) - HH Cheeseburger Quesadilla (yummy hamburger taste and super cheesy) - Pizzaport CA Honey (crisp and refreshing) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. The food was pretty good and the Soju Jello Shots definitely were delicious. Credit cards are accepted. read more

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We came here for a nice relaxing dinner with the family and we're not disappointed. The beer was very good and sitting on the patio was the right choice. We were quickly served and explained the options. The food was great and my only complaint would be that the portions were too big. I wish you were in Phoenix because if so this would be a regular stop for us. read more

I was craving a steak sandwich after getting out of the hospital. They didn't disappoint! Excellent elite cheese egg rolls. Just right spicy. Comfortable seating and friendly staff. Try it out! read more

Brew Kitchen Bar - Elite cheese egg rolls. - Gastropubs Near Me - Monterey Park, California

This is a great little place offering lots of outdoor seating indoors.Well, if you like their food offerings are delicious.The chicken strips I had were out of this world.Great selection of beers. read more

(review should've been posted 2 months ago when I first discovered.. they more than deserve it by now!!) Brew is a 'secret' gem in MP that deserves all the local traffic & support. First and foremost, every visit the Brew staff members are genuinely friendly and on top of service! The food always hits your table fresh and delicious - with a versatile menu and GREAT deals for happy hour! Now almost every 2 weeks or so I find myself coming back to sit back, relax on their shaded patio, yap, watch whatever sporting event is happenin! Thankful to of found a local staple! BBK burger & grilled chipotle shrimp salad are must tries! read more

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Way too much sugar in the salad dressing. Have healthier options. Seating was also uncomfortable.

I am addicted to the tuna melt and salad at this great outdoor restaurant. Pet friendly patio and the staff is thoughtful and really consistently helpful. Love the crowd that comes here. It's a great place to relax and have a beer and something tasty to eat. Very pleasant environment! read more

Had this Monterey Park gastropub bookmarked forever and finally got around to going. Glad I did, as the food was pretty darn good. Located near the 60 freeway on Garfield, parking is fairly easy to find on the street. It's a hip little burger and brew joint that has very friendly service. The menu is not huge. It's basically a few burger and sandwich items. They have seating inside, but the inside is not huge and keep in mind the music playing (a blend of euro house and indie hip-hop) can be loud. They do have a rather large outdoor patio attached to the side, where many people chose to sit. On to the food and drink. They offer a good variety of brews on tap from various microbreweries, as well as some wines and soju cocktails. For food we got the fish and chips, the BKB burger (a bacon, cheese burger), and the steak chimichurri sandwich. All three were great. I would say the stand out was the burger, though the other 2 dishes were really quite good. Their flavor combos are kind of original without going bonkers. I'm sure there are other things we'd go back and try like the fish burger (a high end fish filet) and the hot chicken sandwich. All in all, this is a reasonably priced, good eating gastropub. I recommend you give it a try. I know I'll be back. read more

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OVERALL: great service, kind staff, good menu FOOD: I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup. Nothing fancy but it was good. SERVICE: waiter were super kind and attentive. Maybe a bit too attentive lol sometimes we had people come back to back to check on us and I felt they wanted us to leave lol VENUE: huge outdoor space with lots of seating options. Loved it! read more

Brew Kitchen Bar - Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich - Gastropubs Near Me - Monterey Park, California

We had an amazing dinner last night! The wings are unbelievable with a perfect crispy outside (we got lemon pepper) and a juicy inside with lots of meat. These chicken wings are BIG! The Chimichurri steak sandwich is amazing and there was a lot of salad on the side - yum! The BK burger my husband ordered was also great-tasting! Finally, for dessert, we ordered the fresh strawberry cream mochi cake... delicious!! The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was just right! Even though we don't live close by, we'll be back again for sure! read more

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I brought my family here on a Friday evening and it did not disappoint. I had chicken wings and mixed drink!! Will definitely be back!!

Great food and drinks! We came on a Thursday night and tried their happy hour drinks and food. Their fish and shrimp tacos were great. The patio seating is the best. read more

Brew Kitchen Bar - Fish taco - Gastropubs Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Excellent food, excellent beer, excellent service and ambiance. I've been here on several occasions and can confidently say that the choice of beers vary and you get to try new ones depending on the season. I also have been able to catch a basketball game here with a friend. Fun outdoor patio area is dog friendly. The food here is AMAZING. I've tried several appetizers and entrees and have never been disappointed. Truly a great find! read more

Greeted immediately and sat immediately! Fine atmosphere, Great service! The hot chicken sandwich (which I ordered "very hot") didn't even kick a little bit which was a bit disappointing, but otherwise, it was a tasty sandwich. The fries were mid, the beer was good, maybe a bit over-priced. Came here on a whim and was given a decent meal experience. 3.7 read more

Brew Kitchen Bar - Beer - Gastropubs Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Happy hour menu is over priced and the food isn't very good. Portion sizes are extremely small for what they charge. 2 tacos for almost $10, but each taco is like the size of street tacos you get outside. Each taco has only 1 piece of shrimp, and each fish taco has 2 small pieces of shrimp. Cajun fries are $7 and are just like any other frozen bag of fries you get at the supermarket, but again, in an amount comparable to what you get at fast food restaurants. The ribs are extremely expensive, and only come in 4 small little pieces the size of a pinky. There's not much meat in there either. Would not return. read more

Brew is great for the locals, since there isn't too many options in the first place for this neighborhood. Great place to catch up since theres so much seating , never a wait really. I'm not sure if its brewed there but theres enough options We love bringing our pet Jackie, the outside seating is nice for big groups Easy parking on the street and on the back as well. Food is good, we had the fish and chips, tenders, everythings pretty good. The workers are always nice as well, they let you taste the drinks before buying. Which is great because I'm not a beer person so I never really know what I want. They have cider as well if you're into that! read more