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Brewsters Beer Garden

3.4 (1.3k reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Maddi W.

Great drinks and a fun place to listen to live music. Recommend making a reservation on the weekends as it can get really busy.

Sloppy spicy chicken sandwich. Too much sauce.  Could not eat easily.
Amadeo D.

Today I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and I made it spicy. It was a hot delicious mess. Not feasible to eat this sandwich with your hands. It was really spicy. Fried chicken that was dipped in a Louisiana style hot sauce then dropped on top of a bun. It quickly fell apart after the first attempted bite. Great flavors and textures, but it should have come wrapped in paper to make it easier to eat. The server was friendly, but she described the 'spicy' option for the chicken sandwich incorrectly. She told us that the chicken was dipped in hot sauce before it was breaded and fried. What we got was a crispy fried chicken that was dunked in hot sauce after it was breaded and fried. A key difference.

Uncooked botulism bacon... couldn't eat it.
Mister R.

I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with reg cheese. Friend ordered fried chicken sandwich with goat cheese. Waiter mixed them up gave me the goat cheese. Bacon not cooked on either sandwich. Asked sides of sauce not received. Other ppl in party never received their drinks.

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Tiffany D.

Love it here! Perfect beer garden - beer variety and great tasty food with live music! The vibes and fun times, are all there! Beef ribs are so tender, it falls off the bone. Brisket and chicken wings are all top notch! Service is on point! During the Christmas holidays, they deck this spot out! Cheers to happy experiences and shared laughter here!

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Sammie C.

Tried coming here a few years ago and was turned away due to a private event. Finally made it here and it is legitimately one of the best brewery / taphouse setups we have ever seen. First off, the place is huge and completely open (best dog spot ever) it is unassuming from the street but we could not believe how big it is once you past through the front gate. The food was unexpectedly phenomenal. We got the brisket poutine and the fried chicken sandwich. The sandwich was gigantic and fried to perfection. The pountine was excellent. Obviously the beer menu was great, but they have champagne, wine and mixed drinks. If we lived in the area this would be a once a week type spot. Absolutely will come here everytime we are in the area.

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Lauren S.

Today was peak Brewsters - great service, holidays on steroids, a delicious (albeit $16) eggnog with booze, and melt off the bone ribs. So so good. Even though it was pouring they had a full crowd and lots of coverings. We are close to the TVs so we could catch a little afternoon NFL. A holiday tradition.

Shawlien K.

Brewsters is a vibe, especially during Christmas! It's decked out with all the Christmas decor and holiday drinks. Definitely a great place to bring friends, family, and kids! Food is okay, I always get their fried chicken sandwich. It's crispy and I like their goat cheese aioli they put in there. When it's really busy sometimes service can take awhile so just be prepared to stay longer. Overall a great place to hangout and eat!

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Greg C.

Came here after a local hike, new to me. all outdoor seating with some tables covered. huge space ready for a crowd with stage for bands that play on weekends. good pub style menu with lots of local beers and wine. friendly staff too. the only thing that wasn't right was the bun on my fried chicken sandwich, way too soft and the bottom became way too soggy to hold with a wet dough texture. had to eat with a knife and fork which was a first for me, a more rustic roll would have been better and with flavor too. Maybe the buns were made in house? nice idea but maybe try something else. dog friendly and they even brought over a water bowl for us. worth a visit.

William O.

My friends and I had our annual visit to Brewster's for their Christmas Popup. This is one of my favorite things to do in the Christmas season. I love love love their decorations, theming, drinks and the food is great too. Last night I got to try their new hot drink, the Carol Singer (although it was not really hot, more just warm. That was fine though) It was a super tasty apple cider mixed drink and boy did it put me in the Christmas spirit. I also had their Cream Vanilla Ale, which I enjoyed as well! The food is always great here. The standout of the evening was Mac and cheese. Add some burnt end to that and it is pure bliss. The buffalo wings were very good with a pretty mild sauce, but still tasty. We shared a full rack of ribs and it was a lot. Their ribs are not your typical BBQ ribs. They are smoked and then glazed with a sweet and salty sauce. I like them! A shout out to our wonderful server, Taylor, who did a great job taking care of us all evening. We love coming here to take lots of photos, so I've included a few below.

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Jay S.

Honestly, the ambiance is great, it definitely gives off a great beer garden vibe and is very spacious/cool. However, the staff seemed to be pretty rude and cranky (out group was very friendly/polite, so this was really confusing to us). The food's not bad and the drinks are pretty good too, wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it seems like it's a better spot for a particular holiday themed events for locals or something like that.

Kevin P.

Best time of the year to go by Far!! It's absolutely mind-boggling and especially great for small children. The cocktails aren't bad either therefore, the parents lol highly recommend!!

Sonia H.

So fun to come here during the holidays. The staff decorated the place throughout the month and it's amazing! Food is always great here. I tried soft serve with chocolate shell topping after dinner and it's so satisfying. Definitely save some room for soft serve. It's always busy here. Remember to make reservations!

Ena K.

Incredibly good food and live music. Went there on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Duck fat fries are amazing.

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Ask the Community - Brewsters Beer Garden

How late is Santa there on Tuesdays & Thursday? It just says he gets there at 6PM. TIA!

How long does the Xmas decorations stay on past new years?

The calendar is on their website under the "Miracle" section, but this year it went through January 2nd.… 

Do they have good vegan options?

They do have a few good salads and roasted Brussels sprouts, almost forgot roasted carrots and seasonal soups!

Do you take reservations?

I have made a reservation here before, so the answer is yes!

Are dogs allowed in the patio?

Yes I love seeing all the friendly beautiful dogs

With adherence to COVID 19 protocols does Brewsters have the NFL football games on TVs viewable from outside dining tables? How early do you open and do you take reservations?

Hello! Our entire restaurant is 100% outdoors and we will be showing NFL football. We open at 11:30am on weekdays and 11am on weekends. We accept reservations via telephone or through our website. We hope to have you join us!

What time do they stop serving food on The weekends?

Hey Mario, We serve food until 10 PM on Fri and Saturday, and until 9 PM on Sunday.… 

Is the playground open during lunch?

Yes. The area is almost always open.

Do they have happy hour and if so what time frame?

Tues - Fri from 2pm to 5pm

When is the fried chicken served?

Lunch and dinner

Is Brewster's dog friendly?

Yes!

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“Fried Chicken Sandwich with a side salad that was delicious with goat cheddar, bacon, lettuce, and aioli.”

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4.0(1.1k reviews)
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You've seen this spot as you're driving down the boulevard. The one with picnic tables on the lawn…read moreand the BBQ's in the background... yep! Do yourself a favor and stop. Quite literally the best deli around. From delicious prepacked salads and desserts to fresh bbq meats there is no shortage of good eats. We love the sandwiches too, they are really big, one is probably big enough to share if you grab a salad too. Great beverage selection, snacks and deviled eggs, too! We've ordered the tri-tip dinner many times and it never disappoints.

Unfortunately, our experience fell well below expectations, particularly considering the amount we…read morespent and the quality of service and food we received.we ordered two Lil Mamas Tri-Tip sandwiches, one salmon sandwich, and one hamburger. From the time we placed our order until all the food was ready, approximately 30 minutes had passed. We were accompanied by two hungry young children, and our family was sharing a hamburger while waiting for the remainder of our order. While I understand that food preparation takes time, the wait felt excessive, especially given the overall experience. During our wait, I witnessed an interaction between another customer and a male employee wearing all black, who was bald and wore reading glasses. The customer approached him to ask whether his sandwich was ready, and the employee responded abruptly that he had been calling for the customer for 12 minutes, grabbed his food from a shelf and put on counter.The customer took his food bag and shook his head in apparent disbelief. As a first-time visitor, witnessing this interaction raised concerns about the level of customer service being provided. Unfortunately, the food itself was also disappointing. By the time our order was ready, both Tri-Tip sandwiches were cold, and the barbecue sauce had left the bread soggy and mushy. The sandwiches contained very little meat, making them feel more like bread with a small amount of cold Tri-Tip than a satisfying sandwich. Overall, they were mediocre and did not meet our expectations. The hamburger was fine, and the salmon sandwich was acceptable. The cheesecake, however, was very good and was the highlight of our meal. I also noticed that the seating area could have been cleaner. Additionally, when I picked up our food, I asked for a side of barbecue sauce and was told by the same employee that it would cost an additional dollar. I understand that restaurants may charge extra for certain items, but this was another disappointing aspect of the experience, particularly when the sandwiches themselves were already heavily dependent on the barbecue sauce. After spending $97.02 on our first visit, I left feeling that the overall value, food quality, cleanliness, and customer service did not justify the expense. Regrettably, this experience has left me with little interest in returning or recommending the restaurant to others. I strongly encourage management to review its food preparation and order-handling processes, reinforce cleanliness standards, and, most importantly, provide customer service training for employees. In particular, the employee described above would benefit from coaching on professional communication, patience, and respectful customer interactions. Employees represent the restaurant, and even one negative interaction can significantly influence a customer's perception of the entire business. A restaurant may be busy and doing well at present, but long-term success depends on consistently delivering quality food, maintaining a clean environment, and treating every customer with courtesy and respect. First impressions matter, and customers who feel disappointed or disrespected are unlikely to return. I hope this feedback is received in the constructive spirit in which it is intended. I am sharing it because these are areas where improvements could make a meaningful difference to the customer experience and the restaurant's long-term reputation.

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