Came here for the first time…read more Right away was welcomed and was given beer recommendations. Staff was super helpful. First impression of this place was WOW. Very modern and great atmosphere. Beer was very flavorful and cold. Getting pizza from Toppers was super easy and gave the best food for beer tasting. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great brewery. Would definitely come back.

Transmission Brewery delivers well on two solid fundamentals: delicious Toppers pizza and a strong…read morebeer selection. The servers were all very nice and the Toppers section of the co-joined restaurant / brewery had a wonderful salad bar with tons of fresh choices. I understand the upper deck is pretty neat with a lot of windows. I didn't make it up there this visit. The service was great and personable. The restrooms are for everyone. The signs (pictured) remove ambiguity about fixtures while still signaling the space is open to anyone in a very California-like way.

My family and I were visiting the area to check out the mission in downtown. We wanted a simple and…read morelaid-back place to get a bite to eat being that we had our 3 year old us. After a quick check on yelp, this place came highly recommended. I was a little bit worried when I arrived. We were the only people in the entire restaurant. My wife and I were seated quickly. I did appreciate that the menu was not overly complicated. It made it easy to make our selections. They also did offer happy hour specials during the week. I opted for the double Smashburger and fries. The Smashburger comes with their signature sauce, which you can order at a few different spice levels. The girl at the counter said that normally people go with the regular spice level so I opted for that. When my burger and fries arrived, I was quite surprised at the portion sizes. My basket was filled with french fries and my burger was pleasantly large. In regards to the flavor I do have to say this was probably one of the best tasting burgers I have ever had. I didn't want to note that they do use sweet pickles on their burgers here. But it just works with the flavor that they're going for. My wife ordered the "my girlfriend is not hungry" sampler platter. This came with fries, onion rings, pretzel bites chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks. Everything was great tasting. Their onion rings were cooked to absolute perfection. The restaurant itself on the inside is a little bit small so I could imagine on days that they are busy. It might get a little bit cramped. I did also wanna mention that I did like that. They had a changing table in the restroom. That was a nice touch that you honestly do not see at a lot of restaurants even the mainstream ones.

We went to the happy Place eatery on a crazy busy Saturday. We ordered mozzarella sticks, which…read morewere very nice and stringy and my son was very happy with stringy and fun. We ordered the pretzel balls. They were good, but they needed more salt. We also ordered the Philly cheesesteak, OMG! I am a Philly cheesesteak connoisseur and it had this wonderful cheesy hatch sauce. This is my very favorite new Philly cheesecake place out here because there's not a lot of places we can go. We also got the sliders. The sliders had a really nice bun. It came with a smash burger Patty, it has wonderful, caramelized, onions, and sliced pickles. It was a very nice combination and they have the yummy thousand island dressing on there similar to In-N-Out. Derick was are server and was doing awesome, especially considering he was alone on a crazy busy day. The food was great, atmosphere decent. We will be back! I was so glad it was better than my expectations!

A local favorite for good reason. Fluid State is the kind of spot that's perfect for a casual…read morelunch, dinner with friends, or grabbing a slice after a long day. The laid-back atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating, and dog-friendly patio make it easy to settle in, and the full bar with 24 rotating taps of independent craft beer is a huge bonus. My go-to slices are the Fungus Amungus and the Dr. Pepperoni, but the real surprise is the Caesar salad. I know... ordering a salad at a pizza place sounds questionable, but I'm obsessed. The service is always friendly and efficient, and the quality for the price is hard to beat. Whether you're stopping in for a quick slice or staying awhile with friends, it's one of those places you'll keep coming back to.

FAVORITE IN ALL OF CA! STAFF...always awesome! Everything…read moreabout this place is amazing. All of the pizzas are delicious. The menu continues to grow and get more interesting every time I visit. Actually live in San Diego and find reasons to travel up here "for work"...buuuut, also PIZZA. NO TVs! ALWAYS a killer Playlist! The beer is so interesting from light to dark. I always enjoy a little light reading when I review the different beer writeups. It's a buzzing cacophony of pizza-fueled jubilation!

Beer Pressure…read more Classic American Pub located in Ventura that features over one hundred beers on tap and classic American comfort foods in a surprisingly family-friendly environment. The Good: * Beyond all the beers on tap, they also have a full bar. * Service was friendly and pretty good overall. * Secret menu for both food and drink. Shhhh...! * Their wings were fantastic! You've really gotta try the Strawbanero (Strawberry-Habanero) sauce, as it was a sweet and savory bite that had all three of us fighting over. * Buffalo Barrels (aka Tater Tots) were worth the $5 upgrade. But, I'm somewhat of a Tater Tot junkie, so take that advice for what it's worth. * Fries were fantastic, as well. * Short Rib Melt was delicious, but very, very rich. It could've used a little relief like some pickles either on it or on the side. The Meh: * They do have their own parking lot, but it is smallish and can fill up fast. There is some street parking available, as well. The Ugly: * They had a lot of beers that were out of commission, including several that I was pretty excited to try. =/ Conclusion: Great spot to get your suds and spuds!

Came here for a late lunch with my girlfriends that were visiting from out of town. Service was…read moregreat because our drinks were filled and food came out pretty quickly. The portions are Large!! I got the short rib sandwich with sweet potato fries. One friend got the carnitas nachos (also sooo tasty) and another got a shrimp wrap. No drinks for us but the happy hour menu looked fun. Would love to come back and check that out b

Nice to see a brewery at the Ventura Pier. It is located on the top floor, pretty small operation…read more I am glad they are here. Customer service is very nice. Great outdoor seating and views. I wish they had more seating inside, it was windy when we visited and all tables were taken, not too many to begin with. But if you come on a mild wind day, snag an ocean facing seat. Nothing can beat that view! Beer selection - not amazing for me! They specialize in IPA-s which I don't like. They have no dark beer on tap, no ambers or stouts! I settled on a Pilsner, Czech type which was decent (I got to try it first), but a better selection is necessary! They give you a metal cup for outside tables, so you won't see my beer, but it was enjoyable. Flexible about bringing food in since they don't sell it. Nice spot on the pier to enjoy a cold one!

I have had Made West beer before in cans I have found in San Diego. I had never had it fresh from…read morethe tap before. So, when visiting a friend in Ventura and we were invited to grab a couple pints we were happy to oblige. They have two spots in Ventura, one on the pier and the main brewery in a business park. We stopped by both. I had the coffee vanilla porter, it was so good! I also later had the IPA but I'm not a good judge of IPA. Dont take my word for it though, try them yourself!

We randomly drove by and decided to stop. The beers were crisp, refreshing and honestly some of the…read morebest beer I've had in awhile. The horchata stout was perfect and not too sweet. The added bonus was that the Mother's taco truck was also there so we got lunch too. And they are dog friendly. So glad I got to check this place out!

Great brewery with awesome vibes! Really liked their decor at this place. They had some great music…read moreplaying when we were there. A good selection of beers as well but with they had more hazy and west coast options. Lots of seating. Friendly service. Dog friendly. Great times!

Been to this location a couple of times now and I love it…read more They have their own parking area which is a plus. Love how they have a great outdoor seating. It's so nice to sit out there. They do have indoor seating as well. They do also have indoor seating and a big space where they hold events. I enjoy having craft beer from time to time, and also have a little one. It's hard sometimes to find locations with good drinks and offers food, with a big space for kids to run around. This place has a small playground area with seats right in front and standing area. My little one has started to enjoy pinball machines so it's nice that they have a couple for him to play with. They don't serve their own food but they typically have a food truck everyday. When I have gone it's been Game Over Catering. We have enjoyed the food we have gotten. Overall, have always enjoyed Topa Topa's beer. This location is nice and spacious for my little one to have fun. Will continue coming.

Fun time, outside seating, pet friendly, live music. Love all atmosphere. Their food truck food…read morewas great too. Good food Good beer Good service Good time

It's the West!…read more Taproom for locally-owned independent MadeWest Brewing, Co., that just happens to have some of the best views of any taproom I've visited. It's located on the top floor of Eric Ericsson's (EE) restaurant and carries their full oeuvre of MadeWest's current beer and hard seltzer selection. We tried three of them, and they were all delicious and refreshing and priced very reasonably considering the location. There's only one thing to keep in mind while visiting, and that's that you're welcome to bring food from EE's--but no alcohol from EE. Which is more than fair. Conclusion: Food, beer, a view, and great company. Honestly, I could've been here all day. #borracho

Stopped in for a visit on the way home from Santa Barbara…read more One of my husband's favorite IPAs Cool vibe , staff are great & friendly Lots of parking - DOG friendly Great beer!!!

The local always has the beat beers and bartenders as well as great Local beers. Just ask for a…read moreWhiskey or Bourbon. Dont have enough Duckets $$$$ ??? Say " I only have this much give me something in that range " The Local where locals meet and strangers drink.

We came in on a Wed night for my bday. We lucked out with the sweetest bartender. Each drink was a…read morework of art--and just as thirst-quenching. We ordered food from an Indian restaurant and had it delivered to the bar. Love that you can do that here. Definitely give them a try!

The Topa Topa on Thompson is my personal favorite location. All of them are great, and each one…read morecarries that welcoming, familiar energy, but the downtown spot just feels different. No matter which Topa you walk into, you see familiar faces. There is a real sense of family there, and I would hate to lose that. The Thompson location specifically feels like home. When I lost someone very near and dear to me, Topa became a place where I could breathe again. On the worst days, walking through those doors made things feel just a little lighter. Sometimes it felt like I was holding my breath all day until I got there. There is a steady comfort in that space. Mama mia, that kind of place is rare. I have definitely "invested" ;) my fair share into the pool table and the pinball machine. Trivia nights with the awesome host, the food pop ups, Nicks Smash Burgers and Ramos Tacos are the best. Being introduced to new bands and almost always leaving a live show with a vinyl or CD by the end of their set. It truly is a community. Supporting local artists and seeing the same people show up for each other over and over again is part of what makes it special. And the beer is unreal. I was never much of a beer person, but a few years ago they pulled me in with Moo Bae then the Althlone Ranger, and then the 4 and 20. My current favorite is The Tux. Every time I go in, that is what I get. I loved when they had more dark beers too. Topa Topa opened the door for me into the craft beer world without ever feeling intimidating. Once you find a place where you feel appreciated and respected, where you feel known, you do not want to lose that. A huge part of that for me is seeing my regular beer tenders, Mike, Lea, Marie, and Zion. They are part of what makes walking through those doors feel like coming home. The Thompson location is that kind of place. Really messed up what you did. EDIT- This is nothing against the newer employees of Topa, but has everything to do with corporate. What were you thinking getting rid of 15% of your staff? The people that have helped build the foundation of your brand. The people that build the individual personalities of each taproom. The people that we have gotten to know and they've gotten to know us. Like I said before Topa is a family. I get that the craft beer scene is getting smaller but getting rid of family is so dumb. Your regulars have developed a relationship with these people. It's so disheartening to go now. When we go we aren't greeted by these friendly faces that know us. You'd think you'd focus more on your regulars you know the people that actually spend money here rather than the "next generation". Like I said, this has nothing to do with the new workers. They're nice. But the people we've developed relationships could NEVER be replaced. The lovers of topa topa do not like this. And I've already seen on Reddit people are saying they aren't going back.

I wouldn't call myself a big beer fan, but Topa Topa is one of those places that always pulls me…read morein. I usually order a flight so I can try a few different things, especially their special release beers. Two favorites I've loved during special releases are the Ojai Pixie Citrus IPA and Harvest Swoon Sangria-Style Sour. Both are super flavorful without being overwhelming. Their hard seltzers are also a great option when I'm in the mood for something lighter. The Ojai location has a relaxed, welcoming vibe and shares the space with Little Sama, which makes it an easy place to hang out. They also host community events like trivia nights on Tuesdays, which adds to the fun. A great spot whether you're really into craft beer or just enjoy a casual drink in a laid-back Ojai setting.