Third order of business during my visit to Beer Thirty was to buy my standard vacation souvenir - a…read morebrewpub or taphouse hat. I'm not sad to bench the Pizza Port hat I've kept alive since a San Diego visit in 2022, but it's been in the fight one round too long. I washed it once in the dishwasher, as it claimed it could handle, and the logo is barely legible anymore. I love it, and will keep it, but this Beer Thirty hat is clean. Barely touched. Except by the cat? Some feline fuzz up on that shelf clings to the bill. I don't see a cat anywhere. Nocturnal, perhaps. This lid is bright and optimistic. Gotta don the cap before the sando arrives, lest I prematurely age it with grease spots. For now, it's a pristine, high-contrast, six-color surge atop my ridiculous hair. After lunch, it will probably attract local canines, who love a salted pork perfume with subtle notes of meow. Working backward, the second order of business was to order from the adjacent restaurant, Carpo's. Hard to go wrong with a BLT. Order of business number one, obviously, was to choose my brunch beer. I'm an aging West Coast IPA enthusiast who in recent years has moderated my dwindling prime by embracing West Coast Pilsners as an alternative, and for good reason. After a couple West Coast IPA's I sometimes lose all sense of space, time, propriety. Beers three and four become a forgone conclusion, and then I'll find myself at the Over The Hill Gang Saloon singing Eddie Rabbit to beers number six and seven. The pils, with it's 1.5% reduction in ABV, sets me up for a sustainable buzz and helps reduce the likelihood of my needing bail money later. Today is the first day of vacation, however, so 7% IPA it is! I get most of it down with the appearance of control, without seeming like too much of a day drunk, but I slug back the rest real quick in order to procure the second beer before the BLT arrives. IPA number two and I resettle at the picnic table. And just as I take a fresh swig and exhale the last two weeks of stress, I think to myself. I could sit here all fucking day. Outdoor, shaded patio, about the size of an NBA court. One half allows kids. The other, the one with cornhole, does not. I used to love having a place to take my kids when they were younger, so they could run around and watch me and others drink. Now that the babies are all grown up, I do not want to drink with children. Is that strange? Bully for the owners to consider both approaches. A little after midday on a Monday, there are no kids. Just me, some dude on his phone, and three old hippies, scattered about the place. We, the five of us, are each flying solo. Yet each is more content than the next. No male loneliness epidemic here. Just some dudes zenning out instead of carrying day jobs. "Dennis!?" Carpo's window suddenly is calling my name. Good timing. I was trending toward beers three and four without food in my belly, so this will help slow my roll. Two West coast brews in, it's only 1:30pm. Here, they arm you with a sandwich if you need one and throw you into the ring. One half of the BLT got tabasco, an old fave. The other half got a sriracha I've never seen before. They spar for top masculine condiment. Nobody sticks around to see who wins. Each is its own pre-bout steroidal flex, and like most fights, the interest is in the hype, the build up. When they finally go toes, it fizzles. Indeed by the time I wolfed the first half, I barely tasted the Tabasco. I got some light notes of spice in the sriracha side, but the referee was the story tonight. Mr. Bacon, he ran a steady ship, put a kibosh on all the nonsense, moderated the entire battle with an able, yummy, smoky hand. Casinos and books are usually the real winners in these fights. Their role was today played by toasted sourdough. OMG was the bread good! I have one more swazzle remaining of my beer. Strike that. Two swazzles. Time enough for just a few more words. I will save them for texting my Oakland pals to let them know how much I love this place.

This spot has great ambiance: it was wonderful to leisurely hang here on a Saturday, watching…read morepeople play cornhole and drinking delicious beers. There were many on offer, I had a Kolsch and a pilsner and both were crisp and refreshing. The food looked really good as well: I'll have to order something next time!

We went to Churchill & Beers on a Saturday night with a party of 7. They were able to make us a…read moretable in the back. The restaurant is kind of a like a combination diner and sports bar. There were TVs everywhere and they were showing hockey, baseball, and basketball. For the food, I really enjoyed the Ahi Tuna Salad. It was nicely seared on the outside while still being raw on the inside. The greens with sliced ginger and dressing bring it all together. Mozzarella Sticks come with 4 large pieces. If you eat them while they're hot, you can get a pretty awesome cheese pull. These were served with marinara sauce and the appetizer was tasty. My son ordered a Chicken Pesto pizza that I was able to issue a dad tax on. I thought the pizza was solid, not spectacular. A nice chill place to hang out and watch a game.

Lots of TVs and folks watching baseball games when we there, British brew pub vibes. We were…read moreimmediately tended to even though one gentleman was taking care of everyone. At least 15 parties, but this gentleman was on it, filling everyone's drinks, asking for next round of alcoholic drinks, serving food, bussing tables! Fish and chips - fish was cut into smaller bite size portions rather than entire fillets (mixed opinion). It tasted good, well seasoned and crispy. Chips are the real deal -medium cut, lightly battered (Black country style), crispy, well seasoned with paprika mix. These tend to stay crisp for a long time thus providing nice accompaniment with multiple rounds of drinks. Cheesesteak - thin cut tri-tip was well done, juicy, tender meat, good amount of onions and peppers and swish cheese. All in all good local joint

Want to say I like this place, but can't. 2 mochas took 10 minutes to make and were wrong! We were…read morethe only ones in the place and there were two staff. One decaf almond milk mocha and one fully leaded. The mixed the milks and didn't know which was decaf. They remade one but they didn't know which they remade. For $15 bucks this place is not worth your money. Oh and the next guest asked what flavor of scones and the staffer said I have no idea. Sheesh, there were only 4 items on display.

We stopped by South Point Seascape for lattes and breakfast burritos while staying across the…read morestreet at the Seascape. The lattes were great and the burritos were tasty once we finally got them. Eventhough we did have to wait about 15 minutes before realizing our order had been forgotten to be warmed up. Thankfully, the staff fixed it right away, and since we weren't in a rush, it wasn't a huge deal. The food was solid overall, and the location is super convenient if you're staying nearby. I'd definitely give it another try!

Great Food, Great Service & a Manager Who Actually Says Hello!…read more Loved this place! My bride and I had a fantastic experience from the moment we walked in. This restaurant has an incredible indoor and outdoor space, a great menu, and an atmosphere that somehow manages to be both chill and professional. You'll find a wonderfully diverse crowd here, and everyone seems to fit right in. Now, let's talk about the food! I highly recommend the meatballs--they were fantastic! And the garlic bread? Fabulous. Honestly, I could have made a meal out of the bread alone, but I exercised some restraint...because I'm an adult. My bride ordered the hamburger, and she loved it. The salads were excellent, the bread was outstanding, and the dessert selection was enough to make someone suddenly forget they were "too full for dessert." Our server was incredible--attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. And then, as if the experience couldn't get any better, the manager actually came out and welcomed us! You don't find that everywhere. That personal touch says a lot about how this place approaches hospitality. Everything was clean, the service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the ambiance made us want to hang around longer than we probably should have. One warning: Parking can be a bit of a challenge. But trust me, this is one of those places where you circle the parking lot a few times and say, "Lord, give me a parking space!" Yelp Elite verdict: Absolutely worth the hassle! Great food. Great people. Great atmosphere. Great service. And apparently, great managers who actually come out to meet their guests. My bride and I will definitely be back! #YelpElite #FoodieFind #DateNight #GreatFood #GreatService #Meatballs #GarlicBread #DessertLovers #RestaurantReview #WorthTheHassle #FoodAndFun #FiveStars

Really enjoyed our first visit to The Hideout! We had the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato…read morefries and the prime rib. The sandwich was delicious, and the chipotle aioli was especially good--creamy, flavorful, and one of the better ones I've had. The sweet potato fries were crispy. My partner really enjoyed the prime rib, and the portion was large enough for leftovers. Service was quick, attentive, and friendly. We sat outside with our pups, which we appreciated. The only suggestion would be to update the patio layout a bit. Our table was directly across from the waiting area, so it felt like we had very little privacy while people waited. Other than that, we had a great experience and would definitely come back.

Fun place to visit and hangout at while staying in Capitola! Lovely staff, good atmosphere, yummy…read morefood, and a good selection of drink options. Live music was great too.

Live music 3rd sat is great: Ashley Lloyd 5:30-7:30. Good acoustic…read more Honestly, I did not like any of the 6 beers that I tasted in the sampler flight. But there are about 6 more that I will try later. And the live music was good. Parking is OK; they have a lot of spaces in the back.

The food here hits above its weight for the area. The pizzas are 9.2/10 (frankly, surprisingly good…read morefor a place discreetly riding under the gastropub label), salad and apps are solid too. I am sober and had the Mock-Tai, which was light and refreshing and reminded me of a good Mai Tai. They have an extensive draft beer and cocktail menu for those who handle their libations better than me. Cheers!

Only giving two stars not because of the food quality but rather for what this place was allowed to…read morecharge us. I've been to EEG a handful times ordering their pizzas and burgers( burgers still top two in the area in my opinion) Anyway made a pickup order tonight. 2x chicken Caesar salads, order of fried artichokes and order garlic knots. The bill was over $80!!! It's like they split one chicken breast for both salads and charged for two, artichoke heart look like a tinny veggie patty and there was only 3 garlic knots. I get gas prices are high but this is Highway robbery. Three F'n knots can't cost this place more than $2 to make but it basically came out $5 per knot. Complete f'n joke. Their food is good but not that good. Keep jacking us and people gonna turn else where.

We stopped in for an early lunch on Saturday with our three crazy littles, and from the moment we…read morewalked in, we felt so welcomed. The woman who greeted us was incredibly warm and friendly. With three little kids running around and being their wild selves, it would have been easy to feel like we were "those people," but she made us feel comfortable. She even shared that she and her business partner love filling their space with happy kids and families. That really stuck with me. It can be surprisingly hard to find places these days where families truly feel welcome, and in a moment when I was already overwhelmed trying to figure out where to eat lunch with three kids, that kindness meant so much. And the ceviche was AMAZING. Add in the beautiful view, and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. We can't wait to come back!

Our first visit yesterday for Wednesday Happy Hour was a mixed bag. Great location on the main…read morestrip overlooking Capitola Beach (but no outdoor patio). They seem to have frequent live music during Weekday Happy Hour and the band playing last night was awesome. Food ordered: * Daily special: Chicken Tacos (2) -- Generous portion for $10, but the chicken was a bit tough and dry. Served with some lightly seasoned tortilla chips (chipotle & lime?) * Wednesday Wing Deal $1ea: We tried 4 Korean style and 4 lemon pepper. Served with choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing and some veggie sticks. Wings were ok. Lemon pepper was better. * HH Shrimp Ceviche -- Served with tortilla chips. Shrimp was pretty fresh, but I wasn't too crazy about the ceviche marinade... the tomato and onion was a bit too overwhelming. * Smash Burger (regular menu) -- 2 beef patties with white cheddar, LT, sauce on brioche bun, side of seasoned fries. Good burger for just under $20. Features a wide range of wine, beer and cocktails. Some really low end to some decent wines. Friendly service.

Everything they brew is world-class. I particularly love their sour/aged saisons and other Belgian…read moreales, but they excel at making most styles of beer. Prefer dark beers? Their robust porter -- Chavez (and its sister beer Vanilla Joe) -- is excellent! Want something hoppy? Their unfiltered IPAs are delicious. Looking for a refreshing pilsner for the hot summer months? Yep, they got those too. And they're wonderful. If you're in the mood for some outstanding beer and you're near Santa Adairius, you're really in for a treat. Yes, it's a bit pricy -- but they're perfectionists and serve up some of the world's finest beers.

I always love trying out and knocking out a California brewery. So many to pick from but of course…read moreI may have less of that attitude should I be living there and did a lot of statewide travel like the current and previous states I have lived in. For Sante Adairius the beer that Steve and I had and I can report liked was their IPA known as Spots and Dots. This IPA was a bit more refreshing and fun compared to some IPA'S where it just seems like a blur from one brewery to the next and you wonder if you actually went to a different brewery from the previous one if you have IPA'S back to back. So in this regard I am happy to say that it was distinctive and had it's own signature. Flavor highlights with this IPA are hoppy, juicy and bitter. The beer is also aromatic and smooth. I found out later this brewery makes very good saisons so should the opportunity arise again to get a hold of one I certainly will as I love a good saison!

Love Balefire! Great beer with a welcoming vibe from the staff and patrons…read more Spacious inside / outside seating area, easy parking and high quality, rotating food trucks. Fun place to grab a pint!

Keeping my "2 star" nickname. Aside from Cal, Nate and Steph, the service does not encompass a…read morefriendly environment. After months away and giving it a try again, i was not welcomed back after giving them my money for 3 years. I dont recommend.

Wine bar with a good selection and nice patio. Downsides:…read more- About once an hour, everyone gets hit with chlorine stench when they run the dishwasher. - They have live music Fri/Sat. It's fun, but the band brings their own amp/sound system, and the acoustics are not great. - They have a glass polisher, and it's very loud; it's about as loud as castanets. They run it all the time, including while the live band is playing. WHY? It ruins the sound from the band. I left. I tried a few glasses: - 5/5: The Dezzani sparkling red is great. $13 - 3/5: The Quady Orange Muscat $12. OK, but lacked complexity.

The best wine bar in the county. They have a delicious array of snacks and charcuterie boards, all…read moreof the highest quality. The staff is knowledgeable about wines and food pairings, and also incredibly kind. The service is fast and attentive. It is an incredibly welcoming place with variety to make every trip unique, and obviously an incredible location with fun people watching and a lovely designed interior.