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Green Cheek Beer Co.

4.4 (229 reviews)
ModerateBreweries, American
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Selfie before lunch outside Green Cheek! Great smash burgers!
Stanley R.

We like a good smash burger with an ocean view. Sunset Beach is such an iconic OC location. I don't know why we haven't eaten here before. Probably, only because there are so many wonderful restaurants in a 15 minute driving radius from our homes. Green Cheek Beer Co is the perfect example. I have driven by this place 1000 times in the past decade or so. We came, we marveled at the ample parking lot, the amazing rooftop patio, fabulous fast, made-to-order food. The friendly service, the locally brewed craft beer, this is a new favorite! Next time I will wear my board shorts, and catch a few tasty waves before lunch!

Rooftop patio
Chayden B.

Solid beer selection, and the food menu looked pretty good. You order up at a counter and get a buzzer when food is ready so minimal staff interaction. It's close to the water but the roof top seating faces away from the ocean which I was disappointed in. Overall decent place to stop for a drink and food.

The Fishbowl of Youth
Lauren S.

Quintessential California, enjoying a post work happy hour on the back patio on a beautiful day with ocean views. Staff was helping offering sampling to ensure what you pick is perfect for your palette. We did the leap and got the big kahuna Fishbowl of Youth. It is herbal while being warmth and the right amount of fun to a summer day. Keep in mind there is a deposits for this goblet beauty. As long as you return, you shouldn't have any issues. Easily shareable with two or one if you enjoy for hours. Looking forward to trying the lemonade seltzer and sours next time

Marie L.

Grabbed A Meal Before Heading To The Beach-- These Blackened Cod Tacos Were Great! Definitely Will Order From Them Again When I'm In The Area!

Amy L.

My new favorite Green Cheek location with a rooftop and seamless service both upstairs and downstairs. I'm a consistent fan of their Hazys. There's a small view of the ocean as well and several options to sit under the shade.

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Jerry K.

Beers - excellent choices and very mouth wateringly delious and quenching. Food- just had their fries, but well executed and hard to stop until they are all gone. Good crunch covered by hot, melted gooey cheese topped with grilled onions. Clean restroom Customer service - genuinely friendly and helpful. Parking - limited small private lot, but decent public parking right behind the place. Vibe- mellow and easy going

Classic double smash no burger sauce
Justin K.

Was an excellent burger! . The alcohol lemonade seltzer was fantastic also. The cheese sauce and fries were all smash hits. Ill need to wait a while to come back. I had surgery on Monday and i could not last long at all they have absolute terrible seating. im only rating the food

Drink Selection other than beer  they added Diet Coke!!! Yay!!!!
Ilona P.

Food AWESOME Outside Rooftop Deck I don't drink but I am in love with this Double Smash Burger!!!

Inside of GC, looking toward the wall of beer and counter for your order
Stephen T.

Met up with a good friend of mine, who recommend Green Cheek in Sunset Beach. It's rare to see their beers on tap in NoCal, so I was excited to partake while visiting SoCal. I arrived earlier than expected and parking was a nightmare. Always is in the beach communities, but parked about 4 blocks away with an easy walk to the establishment. There was no parking available in their small lot but the drive through window to pick up beer was a neat idea. I was fortunate to find a table downstairs at the back the tap room near the stairs and decided to start with Flying South, a 5% Mexican-Style lager. Really enjoyable, simple on the nose and palate. Followed this up with Good For Morale, which was my favorite beer of the day. Still on a Czech Pils kick after returning from Prague and this offering quite rich and full with a mild sweetness. I finished the day with an order with Lots of Fries and a Classic Double Smashburger and 8 year Vol. 1, a Wesdt Coast Pils. Layered with a plethora of hops, this was a very fruity pils with very good aromatics. All in all this was a great family friend establishment to visit. It was crowded on the Sunday we were there, but there was always a place to sit, either downstairs inside, or upstairs, outside. The staff was friendly and helping and the taproom very inviting. Great beer and food, would recommend this place if you are in HB!

Flavia T.

Cool spot with great food and an even better atmosphere. Parking can be a bit challenging, even though there's a small lot, it fills up quickly. The upstairs patio is definitely the highlight: yellow umbrellas, a relaxed vibe, and views over the residential side, with little glimpses of the ocean between the houses. It's a unique setup, especially considering one side of the restaurant faces a busy street while the patio feels calm and tucked away. The menu is small and well curated, which makes ordering easy. We tried both smashburgers and the ahi tuna--everything was delicious. Service was friendly and on point. A great place to enjoy good food in a laid-back but thoughtfully designed setting.

View from balcony

Drinks are always great quality. Service is quick, and the servers are courteous and helpful. Merchandise is always rotating so if you like something grab it before it's gone. Location has a small parking lot, with semi tight spaces but it's expected due to their location. It's dog friendly and has a second story balcony where you can see the beach. Overall awesome place!

Leslie Y.

The porter that was recommended to me was the best glass of beer that I have ever had. I wish I knew the name. The vibe was festive and relaxing, and there were plenty of laid-back dogs lounging next to their buzzed humans. I had higher hopes for their food, after reading the hyped reviews of many fellow yelpers. But when I tried my smash burger, I was overwhelmed. The bun was relatively small, and there was just two patties and American cheese in the sandwich. I thought lettuce and tomato ought to be the standard ingredients for a $15 burger, but it was not to be. My wife enjoyed her chicken sandwich and salad, and we both feasted on their tater tots. Come for the beer, good company, and ocean breeze. Food should not be your priority. Parking was a nightmare, but that was to be expected along the beach.

Y L.

Not a very memorable location. If it wasn't near the beach, I don't think this place would be worth visiting. The beer selection was fine, but the air was warm, so the glass of the cups and pitcher was warm. So that made the beer warm pretty fast. The food is what you'd expect from a bar/brewery, so it's on the saltier side with nothing to make it stand out.

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This place has great burgers, tater tots beers. Nice vibe and a great Smashburger. Service is quick and the place is clean.

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Friendly close to where i PaddleBoard. Tried the Mystifier. Nice flavor. Also had the Mediterranean salad. 10 dollars big enough to share.

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Ask the Community - Green Cheek Beer Co.

Do you have any games or activities? Corn hole?

Yes! We have two free vintage arcade games, located on our second floor.

Are there actual servers or only walk up ordering?

You order food at the bar and they give you a buzzer. When the buzzer goes off, go to the bar and get your food. Beer is served at the bar.

Are kids allowed to?

Yes. My 5 year old enjoyed the second floor view.

Are dogs allowed only on the patio or inside too?

I have seen dogs inside on more than one occasion, although I don't know if there's an official policy.

Hey! Is there wifi?

No there is no WiFi

Can you order food at the drive thru?

No food cannot be ordered at the drive thru

Is this a drive thru?

They do have a drive thru, where you can order beer to go & they bring it out to you.

Are dogs okay?

Yes they are!!

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Captain Jack's - Big king crab leg

Captain Jack's

3.8(2.3k reviews)
0.2 mi•Huntington Harbor
•$$$$

Captain Jack's is the culinary equivalent of that friend who's been gorgeous for 40 years and…read moresomehow keeps getting better. The food? Consistently good. Always has been. That's actually the problem. Lately my visits have consisted of a crab-stuffed mushroom appetizer, linguine and clams, lamb, halibut, and steak. In other words, I apparently walked in for dinner and accidentally financed a small yacht. And I have a legitimate question: Is New Zealand the only place on Earth with sheep? Every restaurant that serves lamb proudly announces, "Product of New Zealand." Are American sheep all on vacation? Is there an international witness protection program for lamb? Somewhere there's a vaudeville act waiting to happen. "Where's the lamb from?" "New Zealand." "Again?" "What, you wanted Nebraska mutton? Get out." Then there's the menu. About 80% of it simply says "Market Price." At this point I'm thinking of paying in sand dollars. If we're both using the market, maybe I can buy low, sell high, and leave with a profit. Don't misunderstand me--I love Captain Jack's. The food is worth every penny. I just need to start treating dinner reservations like meetings with my financial advisor. My credit card now stands up and applauds every time I pull into the parking lot. Good service. Good food. I'm just waiting for my seafood portfolio to mature before I come back. Bill: +$200

Great food, outrageous prices, horrible service. Went there with my wife for her birthday, will…read morenever go back. We ordered a dozen oyster appetizer, which arrived literally 12 seconds before a different server walked up with our entrees. Neither of us had a chance to even eat an oyster yet. When I mentioned that it was ridiculous to serve our appetizer less than half a minute before the entrees arrive, the server just stared, unsure of what to do. In order to not make a scene, we just shoved our plate of oysters to the side and had the entrees set down to get cold while we finished the appetizer. When we mentioned the service to our original waiter after he asked if everything was alright, he kind of shrugged and said "Yeah, they took way too long with the oysters." as if that were the problem. A few minutes later, yet another server came by and asked if I wanted a drink, which I did. She said "coming right up," and then left and it never came. 20 minutes later, she walked by and said "Oh, I never got you your drink. Do you still want it?" Instead of just bringing it and saying "my bad for forgetting, this one's on the house." After dinner, the original waiter showed up with an unordered slice of Mud Pie, a dessert neither I nor my wife like. The waiter said it was on the house to apologize for the service snafus, which would have been nice except a) neither my wife nor I like this specific dessert, b) they mentioned earlier that diners celebrating a birthday get a free cheesecake, which we would have very much preferred, and c) it's not an apology if you were going to give us free dessert anyway, which they were as they knew it was my wife's birthday. Finally, the bill. It was $406 for two people. With a completely undeserved 20% tip, that's $486, or nearly $500. For shitty service from top to bottom. One of the most expensive two person meals I've ever had (no wine, a couple cocktails).

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Captain Jack's - ESCARGOT | $21.95

ESCARGOT | $21.95

Captain Jack's - Dock side of exterior

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Burrito Brothers - Lunch in the lot is so under rated.... Ask us to grill your burrito to take the textures to the next lev

Burrito Brothers

4.3(136 reviews)
1.9 mi
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Locally owned & operated
7 years in business

This was an unexpected pleasant experience…read more The restaurant is in a parking lot it shares with Albertson's Super Market. The sign on the outside doesn't stand out like it should. Maybe if the added more color to it would make it more visible. The inside was well designed. I liked it. It was relaxing. Very clean. The have a soda fountain machine for drinks and restrooms. Everything looked so fresh and delicious. Something made me feel like I stumbled in on a gem. The restaurant wasn't open but I accidentally walked in while they were setting up. The gentleman, Jose P, greeted me kindly and politely asked if he could get set up quickly and then assist me with my order. Extremely professional. The cook was busy prepping the meats for the day orders coming in since you can order ahead. Smelled so good. The set up is similar to Chipotle if you've ever been there. The difference between the two restaurants is that thos place is more intimate. Not so much like a military slope line at a cafeteria. The food looks fresher and premium. It is a type of, "pick and choose what you want in the burrito or burrito bowl," style of service. The price is competitive when comparing to Chipotle or even other burrito establishments. I got myself a regular breakfast burrito with my protein being sausage. It came with tater tots as the potatoes which I thought would be strange but ended up working extremely well the eggs cheese and Pico I had as my toppings. You can actually go wild with the toppings. I believe extra type of protein was about $1 or $2 more which I think is fair seeing how big a regular burrito was. Imagine the width of a Stanley Cup and the length of an iPhone and a half. This was a large burrito even though they called it regular. They do have a small burrito as well. The had two types of salsa: medium and hot. I went with the medium which I thought added an additional tasty flavor. Perfection. My total for the breakfast burrito was $14 with tax. I joined their rewards program while paying which was convenient and fast to sign up. Definitely a place I will go to again when in the neighborhood.

My sister's son wanted a breakfast burrito and this place was the closest to us so I asked her to…read morebring me back a supreme carne asada burrito and a small fries with pastor. Her son's breakfast came hot but mine was cold. The guacamole inside the burrito felt like it came out of the fridge cold and the steak was probably sitting out as that was cold as well. I asked for the refried beans to be on the side and they completely forgot about it. Honestly for $19 I expected so much more. Also the burrito was so tiny lol. I couldn't believe they can charge $19 and get away with it. The fries were decent but the pastor was so dry and hard. I liked that fact the it came with little pieces of pineapples but that was about it. This could be a one off but for the price point I just don't want to try it again.

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Burrito Brothers - Ground beef taco, grilled Mahi Mahi fish taco and a grilled shrimp taco... Naked on top and fully loaded on the bottom.  Bussin'!

Ground beef taco, grilled Mahi Mahi fish taco and a grilled shrimp taco... Naked on top and fully loaded on the bottom. Bussin'!

Burrito Brothers - Al pastor and carne asada taco with some grilled onions, fried jalapeño and a Jarritos!!!  #flavatown

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Al pastor and carne asada taco with some grilled onions, fried jalapeño and a Jarritos!!! #flavatown

Saint & Second - Fried calamari appetizer

Saint & Second

4.3(3.6k reviews)
4.7 mi
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This is one of the most popular restaurants on 2nd Street, and I can honestly say I've never walked…read moreby without seeing the place packed. If you're looking for a spot with great atmosphere, a trendy vibe, and beautiful décor, this is definitely it. My favorite time to go is on the weekends for breakfast. I think they have some of the best breakfast options you'll find on 2nd Street. It's definitely a trendy, people-watching kind of place where you can enjoy the scene as much as the food. It's centrally located right in the heart of 2nd Street, directly across from Nick's. Between the stylish décor, lively atmosphere, and great location, it's just one of those places that has a really fun vibe.

I've been here a handful of times and I might be done. I wouldn't argue that the food is mediocre,…read morebut it's not great either. I've gotten fish and chips a bunch of times; sometimes the fish great--but sometimes it is slightly under-fried. Today I tried their fried chicken sandwich and it was not great. The menu described the sandwiches coming with pickled vegetables, but it was very plain. The brioche bun was great, but it's not the selling point. The fries oddly also always come with a teaspoon of ketchup. My biggest gripe is the service. I stopped by to have lunch with my mom. I ordered a soda before we placed our food order. While we looked over the menu, I took a few sips of the soda and finished it. My mom drank her water, and finished it. The server came back and took the order, the drinks were empty and never refilled. Whatever, NBD. However, 10 more minutes passed and I flagged down a different server and asked for a refill. (My server had disappeared). The food came out eventually, my drink was nearly empty again--no refill. The runner asked if I needed anything else after setting the food down and I again asked if I could grab a refill (the server still has not come back to the table). I looked around and he was chatting it up with a bartender leaning against the wall and giggling. Super annoying-- I'm glad the culture here means that the employees are friends and can talk and joke around. I don't need constant engagement, but you can't let drinks stay empty for lengthy periods of time. Half way done with the food, we still had empty drinks. Server never came back, runner never came back. Finished the food and sat for ten mins. Flagged down yet again another server and asked for the check. My server made his was over with the check--tips START at 25%, then 23%, then 20% Our lunch was about $70 (without the tip). This isn't McDonald's. The food was meh and the service was terrible. The cost did not make me feel like there was any value given the lack of attentiveness and quality of the meal.

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Saint & Second - Private Dining Room

Private Dining Room

Saint & Second - Banana cream pie

Banana cream pie

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Shirley Temple and fruity non alcoholic drink

Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse - Banana Bread

Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse

4.5(567 reviews)
5.1 mi•Beach Boulevard
•$$$

Heirloom: A Farmhouse Restaurant is an absolute gem. We came for a birthday dinner, and it was…read moreeasily one of the most heartwarming and delicious dining experiences I've had in Los Angeles. This mother-and-daughter operation has a warmth you simply can't manufacture. The mother personally came over to greet us, the ambiance was impeccable, and the service was exceptional from beginning to end. We had the shrimp curry, beet salad, French onion soup, short rib, scallops with mushroom risotto, and raspberry cheesecake, and everything was phenomenal. After finishing the shrimp curry, we still had some of the incredible sauce left, so our waiter suggested a half order of garlic bread to soak it up. Absolutely fantastic and exactly the kind of thoughtful recommendation that defined the service. Even the things I initially thought I wanted differently turned out to be perfect as served. I wished the French onion soup had more cheese until I discovered it at the bottom and realized the proportion was perfect for the flavor. Even the filtered water may genuinely be the best I've ever had at a restaurant, and our glasses never went empty. They also boxed our leftovers for us, another small detail that showed the level of care throughout the night. I'm honestly surprised Heirloom hasn't made the Michelin Guide. The service was on par with many Michelin-recognized restaurants I've visited, but with a warmth and personal touch that made the experience even more memorable. They comped a raspberry cheesecake for the birthday, and it was so incredible that we ordered another slice to take home. They surprised us by comping that one too! Exceptional food, impeccable ambiance, genuinely thoughtful service, and hospitality with real heart. Don't miss this place.

Let me start with the positives because the food was genuinely good. I'm not even an eggplant…read moreperson, but their eggplant appetizer was so good. They're known for their French onion soup and it was good, but I definitely wouldn't call it the best I've ever had. That said, it was probably two hours after we sat down by the time we actually got our soups , so maybe we were just really hungry by then haha. For our mains, we did the short rib, pork chop, and filet. Everything was delicious, but the filet was hands down the standout for me. The pork chop is wet aged, so it can look a little pink even when properly cooked, which threw one of my dining companions off a bit, but it was still good. Unfortunately, the experience was a different story. We had a 6:30 reservation and didn't leave until 9:45. We waited about an hour just for our appetizers, and shortly before they arrived, we were told they were down a cook and to expect delays. A three hour and fifteen minute meal for two and a half courses is just crazy. My biggest issue was the lack of communication. I wish we had been told when/before we were seated that the kitchen was significantly delayed so we could decide whether we wanted to stay or make other plans. Instead, we were already well into the experience before we got that information. The AC also wasn't great. It wasn't unbearable, but it was definitely uncomfortable, especially during Southern California's heat wave. I'm not sure if the AC just isn't very strong or if there was an issue that night, but sitting there for more than three hours while already feeling warm definitely didn't help. Then, right before our mains finally came out, we were offered complimentary half glasses of wine as an apology. Two of us declined, and one of my dining companions actually requested a completely different drink, but the wine was still brought to the table anyway (never received the requested drink either). If we've already said no, please don't bring it anyway. And honestly, after waiting that long, you need the full glass haha. At that point, I would have much rather been offered a complimentary dessert or something that actually addressed the three hour wait. The owner did come by twice and was very nice, and we were genuinely trying to be understanding of the situation. I just think there could have been more communication and a more meaningful effort to make up for the experience. Dessert didn't really redeem things either. We tried the crème brûlée and banana bread dessert, and neither would make my list to order again. The crème brûlée seemed overcooked and the banana bread dessert just didn't do much for us. So where does that leave me? The food is good, and there are definitely dishes I'd order again, especially the filet. But good food can only make up for so much when you spend more than three hours at the table, especially when you're hot and waiting most of that time. I'd be willing to give Heirloom another shot, but not before we get some cooler weather and I can confirm they've actually hired a second chef to help keep things moving at a more reasonable pace. If those things are sorted out, I'd be interested in seeing what the experience is like when everything is running the way it should.

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Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse - Comfy and upscale

Comfy and upscale

Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse - Pork chop

Pork chop

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