Our go-to date night spot--hands down. It strikes the perfect balance between casual and romantic,…read morewith a trendy atmosphere, consistently great food, and an outstanding beer selection. It's versatile too--we come here with the kids, the dog, and friends or family, and it never disappoints. Special shoutout to Tony and Even--their service is consistently phenomenal and truly elevates the experience every time.

Great food and beer! I love coming here with friends and enjoying the atmosphere and garden in…read moreback. The beers are solid, the menu for food has changed over time, but for the better. They still have their large pretzel with mustard and cheese sauce that we love. And their sandwiches are delicious. As for service, you order from a QR code at the table, and food and drinks are brought to you. Not a lot of interaction with staff, but that's okay. I highly recommend a visit.

4.5 round up. Cute little spot in Escondido. Love the open…read moretap idea so you can try as little or as much of what you wish to drink. Lots of comfortable seating inside or outside.. Easy to order food and easy to get drinks. They were friendly with kids running around. Food was also tasty and fast to deliver. Parking was a big tight as it is located alongside an apt complex.. not sure what they do when the lot fills up. But all in all we had a great night and would return and recommend. Definitely a unique find!

Food: Chicken sandwich which comes with potato chips & I ordered Chips and guacamole. The sandwich…read morewas great & the corn chips were good, but what happened to the homemade guacamole? no wonder it's now in a tiny plastic container because noone would want more than that tiny spoonful of guacamole. It was disappointing but the sandwich was delicious. Service: It was a to-go order. Would be nice to have somewhere to sit while waiting for an order to be done. Ambiance:Very cute, industrial barn style Noteworthy: I don't come often because I want to order to go, but there is no way to call or any way to order online.

Just wanted to write this review to say a BIG THANK YOU to Draft Republic in SM for having a…read morespeakeasy pop-up for the movie, Wicked. I'm a huge Wicked fan and was excited to see this event advertised on Yelp. This restaurant was the only one in North County I can think of that acknowledged the movie when it was about to be in theaters. First of all, it was easy to get to based on my GPS but kind of challenging to find their parking lot. I ended up finding a 2-hour parking on N. City Drive which was in walking distance. All I was thinking of while walking up to Draft Republic is that this place is massive. Inside, the hostesses verbally instructed me where to go...came across bowling...arcade games...sports on tvs on my way. Behind the curtains, I entered the room in awe. Draft Republic really went ALL OUT!! The Wicked witchy vibe was sooo magical. I loved the beautifuuul Elphaba/Glinda decorations, cleverly creative themed menu option names, actual movie playing in the background, and the take-home momentos. Nick and staff were super wickedly friendly too. The Wicked Bites, Grimmerie Shots and Wickedest Cocktails were all FANTASTIC!!! I definitely tasted Draft Republic's wickedness. I appreciated everything about this experience....well well done. What a WICKED TIME! I hope there are more speakeasy pop-ups in the near future :-)

I want to start by saying that for whatever my opinion matters (and it should matter very little),…read morethis is just how I came away feeling about this place. Because Draft Republic is a rough place to quantify. The food is pretty good; if going off that alone, this place would easily be four stars in my eyes. But, it's not ... Draft Republic is trying to be a bit closer to like a mini Dave & Buster's (a place I have come pretty close to loathing). With an arcade, a bowling alley, a golfing simulator, a full bar, pretty extensive menu, good music, and a fantastic staff, they really have a lot going for them with a little something to make anyone happy. My own issue deals solely with the cost. Came here with my son, all we did was eat two entrees and an appetizer between us, and did nothing else. With drink and after tax and tip, the cost was well over $90. No games, no play, just burgers (plus fries and poke tacos) for two, costs as much as many Californian's net after a full day of work. When you're used to feeding the whole family for about half as much when going out (or a little more when eating sushi), that price was a bit rough. Still, the food is very good. My son and I each ate The Draft Republic Burger. It was perfectly cooked, juicy, very flavorful, and the toppings were high quality. The fries were crisp and salted well. And the side salad wasn't too bad. Both of us ate our entrees and gave it high marks. We had started with the Tres Poke Tacos, where the Tuna was very tasty, steeped in a flavorful marinade, and felt nice and fresh. Definitely a good starter. And the restaurant itself is gorgeous. A lot of space, beautifully furnished, kind of industrial meets art deco with some new age greenery architecture thrown in. I like it a lot. But, as an aging Gen-X'er, who used to go to arcades back in the day, and hates what new arcades have become, the amenities are under appreciated by me. All of that pads the price tag a bit out of what I am willing to pay just for dinner. Which may not be fair to Draft Republic, but that's where it left me.

Well tonight was simply excellent. Sat outside, could not have been a nicer night. We were seated…read morea few minutes after arrival and our server was knowledgeable and very helpful. She directed us to items ok the menu that were simply fantastic. The Philly cheese take egg rolls are a treat. Get the chipotle saice. It's a must. The tuna nachos are also great. Could use more big chips. We got a lot of small crumbs. The birria melt was amazing. The fruity goat salad was huge and tasty and the short ribs were cleaned to the bone so yep. Good. All in all a delight.

The food was cold when I got it and I've asked 2 different servers for regular napkins 3 times and…read moreeach time I was told that they would get them and they never did. They don't check to see how you are doing while eating. I gave this place a star because their drinks are good.

I'm a geek. I love science fiction and fantasy, including Steampunk! Loved all the eccentric and…read morewhimsical decor througout! And I love craft alcoholic kombucha, and I loved the friendly lady barkeeper, so many wins! I got a flight of four 5oz goblets of flavorful, zesty, fruity, and enlightening kombuchas...Berry, Mule, Grapefruit and Lemonade...all were delicious and refreshing! $14? Also tax and tip came out to $18 total. I look forward to coming back on a theme night such as line dancing, salsa, trivia, disco, and comedy improv.

Jose is the bartender and jack of all trades! Friendly and accommodating. The kombucha flights are…read morethe best. Highly recommended if you've never had kombucha! It's also a cool local venue to get out for an evening! Love the live music on Friday nights to kick off the weekends! Went to my first Salsa Dancing event a couple weeks ago and everyone was respectful and sure enjoyed dancing!

It's really nice to have a local brew pub in Escondido! I've been multiple times and really like…read moreit. Very open concept that has a modern feel to it. There is a nice indoor/outdoor vibe as there are some really big glass garage type windows that open (or close). The service has always been very prompt and friendly. I keep going back to their pizza's as they are quite good. I also suggest checking the special of the day as they usually have some pretty cool ones. They also have beer! Quite a few to be honest and if you aren't sure they are great at helping you figure out what works for you. For good food served by nice people in a clean and modern environment, this is the place!

Something feels off here. The vibes in this place are weird and looking into the yelp page…read moreconfirmed my suspicion. First off, Im 100% sure the owner here uses ChatGPT to answer all negative yelp reviews. Any business owner worth their weight is able to think for themselves and use their brain to answer unless they're completely illiterate or too incompetent to think of a good response. Second off, are they even a brewery? I see cans and taps of their own beer, but looking into the business, I dont think they own a brewery at all. This is more along the lines of a taphouse/pub. THAT BEING SAID, the food is quite nice. I think the pizza is great and it feels like they make and roll their own dough which is respectable and ambitious for a random little spot like this. But It is quiet...too quiet. The beer tender would constantly hangout at the handicap table talking to any co-worker with free time on their hands for a long time. Seems like a cushy job honestly. I'm assuming they would hold conversation with customers, but unfortunately There were no customers... its a ghost town, and i left thinking, "This place is creepy." I'll just pick up and eat the pizza at home next time. I'm waiting to see what generic CHATGPT response the owner gives me.

Wood paneling, gnomes, classic rock, old industrial Escondido and a vibe that harkens back to late…read more90's microbreweries. I felt like I walked through a wormhole into the golden days of local brews. This place feels like if Bates Nut Farm had a brewery, in the best way. It's not flashy but doesn't need to be. The decor perfectly matches the neighborhood it's in; this is a place my dad would've stopped in for a beer after he worked a double shift. There's a timelessness to it. To boot: good beer. The Bill's Big Belgian is great. Boozy and kind of funky, sort of reminds me of a Flander's Red but just more brown. Good stuff. The Dragon Fire spicy fruit ale is no joke either. One taster is plenty, it packs a fiery punch. Service was friendly and accommodating. Place was exceptionally clean and the vibe was easy.

Traveling thru Escondido and wanted to check this place out. Industrial/business park location…read more Not a typical trendy brewery but delivered where it counts: the beer. Big Bill's Belgian is the shit. And the hazy was tasty without being overly ibu'd. Had a great time talking with Bill the owner and a regular at the bar. If ever in Escondido and like good beer in an unpretentious place this is a good call.

Their meat is not just flavorful, but it's so tender! Generous with the guac, and their hot sauce…read moreselection has really great flavors and kick! Especially this one green sauce Their veggie taco has grilled mixed veggies that were not over cooked or dry. I enjoyed how they took care of the veggies with the same amount of care with the meat. Flavored nicely and cooked well! Place has a dog friendly patio and can get packed. Service is also pretty decent!

This laid-back brewery is a gem for craft beer and taco lovers alike. The atmosphere is perfect for…read moreunwinding with friends, catching up after work, or simply enjoying a relaxed weekend afternoon. And guess what? They're dog-friendly too! We decided to share a few dishes, including the Carne Asada taco bowl, Birria tacos, and Chips, guacamole, and salsa. The Birria tacos were a standout, with incredibly tender and juicy meat. A must-try! The salsa was okay, but I'll probably pass on it next time (I love spicy salsa and it's pretty mellow). The taco bowl was fresh and delicious, making it a great choice for a casual meal.

I was very pleased with my experience at the Vintana restuarant located above the LEXUS dealer in…read moreEscondido. They offer a HAPPY HOUR from 2-5 pm and their food selection and drink selection is interesting, unique and delicious. The atmosphere of sitting up high on the 3rd floor is very nice. It is somewhat wind and sun protected and plenty big for accommodating large crowds. The manager was nice enough to allow individual checks for each of our 9 guests and we appreciated that. I ordered 2 delicious COCONUT MARGARITAS and chicken speared on wooden sticks with a peanut sauce under an ample bed of thin noodles. The drinks were $10 each and the appetizers ordering off their happy hour menu were also $10 each. Service was very good. Another added plus - parking is conveniently located on the 3rd floor - just drive up the ramp located behind the building and enter on upper floor. Fun to look and dream at all the new LEXUS cars on main floor too.

Celebrating a special occasion! One of my favorite Hour happy places to go. Big portions at a great…read moreprice. Our waiter RJ and his team were superb and friendly. The plates we ordered were delicious. Most favorite dish was the Brie, mussels, and salad. Least favorite was the sweet noodles on the chicken skewers plate. The outside patio seating was nice but quite limited. A great and inexpensive place to go for nice gatherings. I would give them 5+ stars for great customer service. Would always visit again for happy hour

Board & Brew in Escondido is always a great experience. The ambiance is relaxed, clean, and…read morewelcoming! Perfect for a casual lunch or an easygoing hangout. The staff is consistently friendly, attentive, and keeps things moving without ever feeling rushed. The Turkado sandwich is my go to every time. The turkey is fresh, the avocado is perfectly ripe, and everything is layered on warm, toasted bread with that signature sauce that makes it unforgettable. You can really tell they care about quality and consistency. Highly recommend if you're looking for great food, great service, and a chill vibe. I'll definitely be back.

My first time visiting a board & brew and I was a bit disappointed. I got the chicken club and…read morewhile the french baguette was soft and fresh, I felt the chicken was super thin and the sandwich was half shredded lettuce. I felt the sandwich was just average. My husband got a tuna sandwich and said it was just ok as well. The location is in a shopping center and had plenty of parking. They did have a bar and a nice outdoor seating area. We received our sandwiches pretty quickly as well.