Woah!!!! Banger alert!!!…read more Got a flight and partook in the food too. Its a menu and sort of fine-dining feel (and pricing) to it. Luckily, the mussels were absolutely aces and the beer I tried was JAWDROPPING. Their lighter selections were so well done and unique. Alter Reality and Abnormally German are a MUST!!! Balanced sweetness, pilsner goodness. Their Hazy, American IPA were very reminiscent of old Burgeon, like a supercitrus but still good. Its close to my house and I should come more often, I had tried their beers before but never been to the location. If you still go to Stone, then its time to step it up and go here. The ambiance is legit. Customer service was good too.

I just went to Abnormal today with my Beer buddies, a group of about a dozen of us that hit a local…read morebrewery every Thursday. The good: The staff was great, pleasant, professional and helpful. The offering of beers wasn't great, but was adequate. The outdoor seating area was OK, but the shade cloth was so worn as to provide little to no shade at all. The bad: The seats are incredibly uncomfortable, we hated them. BUT, saving the worst until last, today there was 11 of us. To avoid any ongoing hassles we always run and pay our own tab. On each of our bills there was a 20% charge for "Large Group" plus another 4% just labelled "Surcharge". We have collectively visited at least 20 breweries in the San Diego area and have never been hit with this kind of a charge. In paying my bill I noted to my server that I saw the "Large Group" charge on the tab. The server told me that particular charge "goes to the house" and if I wanted to tip the server I had to put an additional tip on the line provided on the receipt. So, if you want to tip your server at this place you're going to be getting close to a total of 50% tip on your bill. We have several breweries that we visit repeatedly, Abnormal will not be one of those. We all agreed that we are done with Abnormal brewery.

Lovely winery tucked into the hill right as you enter Highland Valley. The owner Ray was incredibly…read moresweet and took his time telling us their story. We did a tasting on their gorgeous patio and enjoyed the view. Ended up taking home a bottle to enjoy later, too! Adding this spot to our list of favorites for when we are in the area, for sure.

Highland Valley Vineyards is the kind of hidden gem you almost don't want to share but it's too…read moregood to keep quiet. This spot is where the wine, the views, and the vibe all line up perfectly. The scenery is stunning, the energy is laid-back but elevated, and the wine? Absolute knockout. We came for a tasting and left as wine club members without even hesitating. A big part of the magic is Ray, the owner. He's not just pouring wine--he's pouring his heart into every glass. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and it makes the whole experience feel special. Highland Valley has that sweet spot mix of intimate, welcoming, and seriously impressive. It's the kind of place that makes wine lovers geek out, while also being the perfect backdrop if you just want to sip, relax, and soak in the views. Honestly, you'll want to tell all your friends about it because that's how good it is.

I have a vineyard not far from Bernardo Winery, and Ross purchases my Petite Sirah, Sangiovese and…read moreMalbec grapes. It is a wonderful relationship and a terrific experience to be associated with the winery. My wife and I enjoy the wine crafted from our grapes, dinners at the winery and special events on many occasions. We are blessed by this journey! @BearingFruitVineyard

Bernardo winery is a cute little place. It would be much more enjoyable if we could bring our dog…read more Unlike other wineries that are dog friendly. This place is not that special . Some of the shops are very cute . But they are kind of precious and not really something you would want to shop at unless you were buying a gift for somebody and don't mind overpaying. Since this is a free country and this is private property, I understand they choose to say no pets and we choose to spend our money elsewhere.

You seriously HAVE to check this place out. The wine is so unique and so good that I'm still…read morethinking about it weeks later. The food is just as impressive, everything tasted flavorful and high quality. The service was also top notch! We hosted a wine tasting and bites event here for our alumni group and it ended up being one of our favorite events we've done. They set us up on the private patio, turned on the TVs so we could play themed videos, and even changed the string lights to match our school colors. The level of thoughtfulness really stood out. The salad, veggie plate, and french fries were all amazing and they also have gluten free flatbreads that were incredible. Every time food came out, they made sure to call out any dietary notes, which we really appreciated. I've already been telling friends they need to go try it, and I'll definitely be buying a few bottles as gifts this year. It's that good. Perfect spot for date night, happy hour, birthdays, or any kind of get together or event.

We live close to this restaurant. The previous restaurant at the location was called the Barrel…read moreRoom, and it was a good restaurant, great wine, great food, good service. This one doesn't even come close to it. The service personnel obviously lacked training. The tables lacked the basics, not even salt and pepper, although the water sevice was served in cold bottles and glasses, which was a good touch. The menu was limited, best for luch. My wife ordered a salad, which was average. I ordered a chicked pesto sandwich wich was pre-heated, and did not taste fresh at all. It was barely warm. We ordered focacia bread that was served with some garlic cream. The food presentation was amateurish. We did not finish our food and promptly left the restaurant.

We had such a great time at this wine tasting! The selection was fantastic--each pour was…read morethoughtfully chosen and perfectly complemented by the charcuterie board. The meats and cheeses were fresh, flavorful, and paired beautifully with the wines. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and Betty was beyond amazing and informative. It felt like a fun, elevated experience without being pretentious. Definitely booking her for other events!

Great services! Delicious wine! Romantic setting! Mrs. Betty is very pleasant! My husband and I…read morehad a great Valentine's Day! Thank you

We live near this winery and it is the only place I can find my FAVORITE wine. I refuse to say…read morewhich wine it is because then it will sell out! I have turned all my friend's onto it & I am so thankful to have such nice & kind people running this winery. They have always been so generous with their pours & they have always figured out a way for me to get my hands on my favorite wine. I also visit this winery when my family participates as a vendor during their craft/vendor fairs a couple times a year. I bring my daughter with me & sometimes a friend of hers & we always have a really great time. I have been here several times, well, more than several times. Though I am not a member, I sure feel treated like I am a member. I have attended & held fundraisers here & I have been here for live music or just a quiet place to have girlfriend talk. I love that there are different things happening different days, but it isn't overwhelming like other wineries that get so incredibly busy that they lose their charm completely. I appreciate Koi Zen for the zen it brings me. I would 10/10 recommend if you are looking for a place to enjoy wine with friends and/or family. Looking forward to my next visit, even though I just walked out with 3 bottles of my favorite wine tonight! Lisa & Darius & their staff are all great & deserve all the kudos. They all work really hard. With love, The birthday girl

This local winery has very good red wines and they have events and classes every week. Glad to have…read morea place like this in the Carmel Mountain area.

Orfila is a beautiful winery and I am a wine club member here. It is a Friday evening favorite to…read moreenjoy wine and good food while overlooking the view of the Hills and vineyard. One thing we love was their live music on Friday nights, but they have changed up their event calendars discontinuing music on Friday nights and only have it on Sundays. They added other things like trivia and line dancing during the week, which may be popular, but for us live music is what drew us there. I hope they bring it back.

What a beautiful winery we have that's not too far out of town. Located in Escondido and not too…read morefar off the freeway. I was here to do a race that came with a wine tasting event after. They have a huge tasting room where we got our wine and I tried a few of their reds and I especially loved the syrah and merlot. I'm not a huge fan of rosé but the friends who love rosé said that theirs were pretty good too.

Espinosa Vineyards was a fantastic way to spend our afternoon after a busy day at the San Diego…read moreSafari Park. Between great service, plenty of parking, and delicious wine, I would happily stop by again! We also enjoyed a thoughtfully-crafted charcuterie board.

Espinosa Vineyards is so relaxing and delightful. Just hang out and enjoy a bottle of wine and…read morechill The service is beyond reproach, friendly accommodating. It's like being in a family backyard. . Wow, what a backyard a musk come the wine is absolute delightful. Enjoy the photos.

10/10 experience with Louis! We were running late and he accommodated without missing out on any…read moretime at the wineries. Fun nice and kind man also brought my friends jacket to her when she forgot it on the bus. Great easy company and even more amazing driver Louis!

Such a fun time! Booked the private party bus/wine tour for my friend's 21st birthday and we had so…read moremuch fun! Our groups ages ranged from 21-62 and everyone loved it. It was nice to visit wineries near us without having to worry about multiple Ubers or designated drivers. Would absolutely book again!

We booked a wine tasting at Mia Marie for a team builder and had a wonderful time. The venue was…read moreextremely accommodating to fit into our schedule. The vineyard is nestled in the hills of Escondido which offers spectacular views of the region. We were there late afternoon and it was all very pretty with the sunlight and shadows. The venue itself is very suitable for small and large crowds. There is ample parking and clear directions to the tasting area. Our team tasted a variety of wines which were all unique and delicious. The menu offered many options for us to try. Our wonderful host Monique has a passion for wines and was extremely knowledgeable. I learned a great deal about the different types of wines. It was a beautiful afternoon and evening with my colleagues. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely and are looking forward to our next visit for live music and salsa dancing! Thank you Mia Marie for hosting us! And thanks to our knowledgeable and delightful host Monique for an amazing wine tasting experience! Highly recommended!

Had a great first time wine tasting experience when I visited! Monique was extremely knowledgeable…read moreand accommodating. Beautiful views as well!