This is the Harland restaurant which the other locations don't have. They only have collaborations with food trucks. This one is right by my house so it's super convenient for us and we wanted to check it out. We went on a Friday afternoon and we wanted to try the lunch specials that they advertised on Instagram. However, when we went in person, they didn't have the lunch specials on paper and I had to ask about it. It would be a lot better if they had a menu advertising their lunch specials so people can see it in person and order it. Honestly, I didn't think the food was gonna be that good but for a brewery place the food was pretty solid. I got the chicken chicken tenders and their fries were really interesting but pretty crispy. The chicken burger was pretty good but very similar to the chicken tenders. The barbecue sauce was the best out of all the sauces. The ranch is pretty good but barbecue sauce was really good. The beers, of course, are really good Harley brewing beers are always solid. The restaurant itself is spacious large open floor plan with a cute patio and they have water bowls for dogs so dog friendly. I would absolutely return and take people from out of town here since it's close by and it has good selection of food and drinks. read more

Harland - 4S Ranch - Lunch specials - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious with a capital'D! Executive summary: Service:5/5 Food taste:5/5 Group accommodations:5/5 Parking:5/5 Location:5/5 Kid friendly:5/5 Drinks:5/5 Depth of menu:5/5 I drove 25 minutes to meet friends for a birthday dinner here on a Monday so it was not crowded but I can see this being popular on the weekends. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant, especially the food! I had the salmon, it was cooked perfectly. Not overcooked or undercooked. Crispy skin on the bottom with some crunch to it. My wife had the cheeseburger and it was a tasty burger. Like in the movie Pulp Fiction. The chicken strips were crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. The cornbread was delicious and not overcooked. We hydrated with homemade lemonade and ice tea. The TVs have sports playing above the bar. We will return here again! Enjoy! read more

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Love the Bay Park and Scripps locations and was really looking forward to the new 4S Ranch spot. Unfortunately, I can't fully recommend this location over the others. The 4S Ranch location lacks the charm and atmosphere that make the other spots enjoyable. It almost feels like eating in a cafeteria -- cramped and with very little intimacy. That kind of setup can work in a brewery or bar atmosphere, but the problem is this place seems caught between trying to be a brewery and an intimate restaurant without really succeeding at either. The seating is so close together that you're too close to strangers to comfortably have a conversation with the people you came with, yet the layout is also designed in a way where you're clearly not meant to interact with the people around you either. It creates an awkward in-between atmosphere that doesn't really work. The beer is still very good and the food is solid, which is the saving grace here, but the experience gets dragged down by the pacing of service. Drinks came out extremely slow, and it completely disrupts the atmosphere and flow of the meal. Hoping this location finds its footing because the other locations set a much higher standard. read more

Really enjoyed our time here and happy they have a dog friendly patio! Located in a shopping mall, the parking was a bit tough on a Fri night. We got there at 5:45 and was quoted a 20-25 min wait for the patio but ended up waiting close to 45 min. The space isn't actually that big and I heard a couple other groups getting quoted wait times as well even though it was early. They have their beer menu but also have wine, cocktails and some other non-alcoholic drinks. I got a red Pinot noir that was pretty good. My partner got the tiramisu stout and didn't really taste the tiramisu part as it mostly tasted like a standard stout. For food I got the brussel sprouts with the pineapple kung pao sauce on the side. It was a pretty good portion and a decent amount of pork belly. Most of the flavor comes from the sauce which mostly just tasted sweet to me but was still a nice contrast to the saltiness of the dish. My partner got the fried chicken sandwich with the hot honey addition ($1.5) and fries. He loved his dish. read more

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Parking is easy it's in a strip mall in a nice area. We sat outside it was a nice day and they have shade for outdoor seating. Waitress was great, I ordered some biscuits and gravy. It came with home fries and 2 fried eggs. Everything tasted great and was seasoned perfectly. Their cooks obviously know how to cook. The biscuits reminded me of red lobster cheddar bay biscuits. I've never had biscuits like this with biscuits and gravy but it was different in a good way. The biscuits were not crumbly they had a firmness. I'll add a picture. I recommend this plate, the potatoes and eggs were cooked and seasoned well. Oh and the gravy is a sausage gravy. Enjoy! read more

Harland - 4S Ranch - Biscuits and gravy - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here on a Wednesday night and was told there would be a wait. Looking inside, there was quite a bit of empty tables (see photo I took) so hmm not sure why the wait. While waiting outside, spoke to another couple waiting and they were told there would be a 30 minute wait and it was over 30 mins and they still had not been seated and it was a bit cold outside. Maybe the kitchen was catching up? Maybe soft opening so they are still figuring it out. Food was just ok. Very small size of calamaris. I got the lobster shrimp roll. Pre warn: not much of lobster shrimp in it and lots of celery and cucumber. I got it with salad and my plate looked more like I ordered a salad with a side of lobster/shrimp roll (see photo). My son had the Chicken sandwich which was good and came with awesome fries! The fries were my favorite item of the night. For drinks, I got the Japanese Lager, which is Puffed Jasmine Rice and Toasted Rice Flakes. Sounded exotic and it was a Good beer! Our order of dessert never came and when we finally asked if it was coming, they apologized that it seemed order was not put it (or maybe they were out?) not sure but either way, we decided to forgo the bread pudding. They have been opened just a week so perhaps they are still ironing out logistics. read more

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After much anticipation, Harland opened their new restaurant in 4s and I was able to stop in for a visit. The vibe of Harland is fun with an elevated menu much like many of the micro brews that have been growing here in San Diego. I'll be optimistic about its success, but my recent experience was a little mixed. The staff were very friendly and all seemed to work well as a team. Was met with a friendly greeting and was able to get a seat pretty quickly without a reservation. I was looking forward to sampling a few of their beer selections on the menu, but was told that several were not available. After ordering a beverage, I was looking forward to an appetizer before sampling one of their entrees. To start, I selected to the Garlic Noodles and for my entree, I ordered the Half-Roasted Chicken. Both the beverage and the appetizer arrived very timely. The Noodle dish was a good portion for an app, and had a slight kick to the sauce. Beyond that, it was pretty average. The Half-Roasted Chicken arrived with lots of accents with its sauce and toppings. It had a good portion of chicken which was cooked well and was moist as well. The chicken was served with a jus and topped with shaved fennel. Unfortunately, the jus was more of a thicker sauce and was a bit short of savory flavor. Good potential, but crispy skin and savory jus would have made a huge difference in my opinion. Not something I would order again. For a new restaurant in the area, I remain hopeful that Harland will work through its new restaurant kinks and become one of the local favorites. The location is solid and a good history of success in the area. I'll be sure to stop in again sometime in the near future. read more

Harland - 4S Ranch - Half-Roasted Chicken. - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Newly opened in the neighborhood. A fantastic addition to the eateries. Great food, great ambiance and efficient service of very polite staff. The wait was very long on a Saturday evening and they dont take reservations. We decided what to get while waiting to be seated. Quick service after we ordered. Every dish was tasteful. We were starving by the time we got our food that I could take pics of half empty serving.portions were good size. Best was Harland burger. Others that we got were three cheese corn bread, gnocchi, shrimp and lobster roll, fish taco, chicken burger, bread pudding They will be serving brunch soon and I am excited to go there again. read more

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I wanted to love this place since they shut down the one in One Paseo, but it is just not as warm and inviting. Not super busy on and Sunday evening. We sat at the bar and had a nice chat with the bartenders. They do serve food so that is a step up, but the atmosphere was just kind of lacking and sterile. We ordered garlic noodles and the 5 cheese cornbread. They were both really good. We wanted to get the beer of the month to go but they were sold out. Overall I was a little sad. Wish the other one never shut down. read more

Harland - 4S Ranch - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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So excited for this opening in our community. We arrived tonight for the soft opening and enjoyed trying many different beers and a full dinner. This place is casual but classy. Real heavyweight silverware, glassware and plates. Beers - We tried a flight and then some. The flight is a great way to sample the different varieties. We went end to end from the hoppy Nelson Nelson, Hazy IPA to the very flavorful stouts (tiramisu and coffee stout was amazing). Can't go wrong with anything on the beer list. Food Appetizer: Calamari - great flavor, not too breaded and the sauces served with it are really flavorful - the hung pao sauce was on point. Entrees: Salmon on rice, lots of flavor, seared perfectly with side of broccoli. Chicken Curry Pita - moist and tasty chicken, stuffed into a pita with tzatziki sauce, fresh veges- delicious Dessert: yes we forced ourselves as our appetizer and meal was super filling but hey we were up and down the menu so had to complete the night wit the lemon with blueberry dessert - Umm Yes 100% We will certainly be back as the beer and food were great, friendly servers (thanks Jay) and I loved meeting the owners tonight as they were visiting every table. We wish you all great success and look forward to your growth in the community. read more

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Come for the beer, not for the food. I was quite excited to hear this new location opening up in 4S Ranch and decided to come visit on a weekday evening. Parking is very easy since it's located in a large lot with other businesses. This location has plenty of indoor and patio seating which is very nice especially for a warm spring day. Service here is great. They are attentive and come check on you frequently. The beer selection is OK. There's definitely a range in variety such as IPA loggers, stouts and sours. The Japanese logger was very popular with the group I came with. It's definitely an easy drink and not something that is commonly seen at other breweries. Now onto the food. As I mentioned in the beginning, I would recommend grabbing dinner or lunch elsewhere and coming here just for the beer. The food is underwhelming in both options and also overall taste. I ordered the chicken tenders, brussels sprouts, garlic noodles, pork ribs, and the flatbread pizza. The chicken tenders were very dry and hard to finish. Brussels sprouts were well cooked, but drenched in too much sauce. The garlic noodles, again were well cooked, but the sauce was very one-dimensional and did not pack a punch like typical garlic noodles. The flatbread was the best dish of the evening. All of this to say, I recommend coming to Harland Brewery to grab it a beer and have a good time with your friends. It is a great addition to this part of town. read more

I have never been to a Harland location, so this is my first impression. Located right next to Piacere Mio, this brewery has a great patio and super nice interior. It was mostly empty for a Tuesday lunch, so that was very nice. The shared plaza parking had more than enough space. I was part of a large group (10+) who made a reservation in advance, so I will try to be nice. The server was juggling a lot for us, but I found it odd how infrequently he checked on us. He forgot to take our drink order entirely. We passed around a few of the appetizers, the flatbread was my favorite. The menu was a bit overwhelming with no singular theme, more of a variety. I chose the salmon poke bowl for something light and it was amazing! Unlike a traditional poke bowl, but I liked their take on it. My friend said the honey bbq sauce was to die for! She ordered a Cesar salad with chicken on the side. When the chicken arrived bare, she ordered the honey bbq to smother it in, and she said that salad was the best she's had in a while! Overall I think it was a solid lunch spot and the variety of the menu could be hit or miss depending on the crowd. read more

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Let me just say this - Harland's Japanese Lager might be the best San Diego brewed beer right now. It's truly a homerun product from this company. Imagine a lager like a Sapporo with a hint of toasted rice. It's amazing! On to the review. This is the 'new' Harland Brewing tasting room but its more like a restaurant... I was a HUGE fan of Harland at One Paseo. It was a place to chill on a leather sofa or out on the patio in Del Mar/Carmel Valley to have a beer, shoot pool, people watch, watch the Padres, etc. Many were sad to see it close as it was much needed in the area. (so I might be comparing here). To be honest - I wasn't feeling it at this new location. Sure they have the same beers, added a kitchen with a full menu but the vibe is just sterile. Its just tables and chairs with a bar. It just has that stucco, drywall, steel feel to it - that you find everywhere else. As someone mentioned, Board and Brew next door has cheaper beers. Harland does have the $5 beer of the month and when Padres are playing they have the Cronezone lager for $5 (at least they did last year). Maybe its just new and it needs to show some patina but I'm probably not going to go out of my way to come here. read more

Harland - 4S Ranch - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Casual dining and beers! They have wings and a pint special for $20 when the padres play. Not pictured are our drinks. I got 2 hard seltzers which were great - tiki hurricane and a margarita seltzer. The burger is a lot like the one from the scripps ranch location! All the food was delicious. The corn bread came out a little cold tho. They also do reservations which was helpful for a dinner wave! read more

Very good smash burger and some unique and tasty beers. Harland replaced Ponces Mexican restaurant and they did a GREAT job making the place look really lively and nice. The beer prices are my only negative, $9 for a 16oz beer when there's a board and brew right next to it with often $5-$7 beers makes it difficult to spend that amount but for the ambiance it is worth it once in a while. The quality and service were great and they have a decent appetizer and food menu. read more

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My husband doesn't drink beer very often, but when he does, it's Harland beer. He's always wanted to go to the Scripps Ranch location, so we decided to check it out for lunch, when we looked up driving directions we found out there was a 4S Ranch location. So that's where we went instead. The service was amazing. The hostess was sweet, our server was so helpful and everyone else that brought our food was just great. We ordered the hummus for appetizers. My husband ordered the fish tacos. I ordered the lobster roll. Our kids got cheeseburgers. We also tried their desserts. Everything was delicious. The aesthetic was clean, modern and simple. We sat inside, but they also have an outdoor patio area. They had some pretty sweet merch on display as well. I bought a gift card to put in an auction basket I'm putting together. Overall, pretty satisfied with our visit. I reached out to the manager, I'm waiting for a response back. read more

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Great location and good ambiance. Took a while to be seated (50 minutes) on a Friday. Food took a while to come out. The garlic noodles was pretty small - the noodles were good but they're a little al dente so just be aware. In contrast, the cornbread was a very large dish and was a good and very unique flavor. The braised ribs were delicious but expensive for the volume. We really loved the mashed potatoes. The gnocchi was not good, at all. Undercooked, a strange herb seasoning, and the sauce was a mess. Definitely avoid that one. Drinks were fine. All told, a good night out and we'll be back. Ample seating. Hoping they have better luck than the previous occupants. read more

Limited menu, decent price and tasty food. Cornbread was the best.. yummy and a must try! Friends had gnocchi, fish tacos, chicken and the lobster roll and they said it was great. I had the smash burger and it was good as pretty classic but nothing new I should say. There were eight of us in our party and the dishes were brought out in parts so it affected the overall experience as some had to start eating otherwise their food would have gotten cold while the others sat and watched them. It's a great addition for people who live close by otherwise not something which will make me especially drive there. read more

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Big area to sit. Games are always fun. Plenty of beer options and wide variety. Indoor outdoor seating options and a food truck on site. They have a couple TVs but I wouldn't call this a sports bar. I enjoyed my visit read more

Amazing setting inside where the seating is nice and spaced out. We sat at the bar and the bartender was extremely knowledgeable about the beers and what to pair them with. The garlic noodles were a hit, and the bartender suggested adding the crispy fried chicken to it (OMGGG SO GOOD) and the spicy chicken sandwich was also unbelievable. 11/10 read more

My only complaint was how slow the service was. After we ordered our food, we waited very long for our food to arrive. Maybe because they opened recently and haven't been able to get into the groove of it all yet. We went early on a Saturday morning and were one of the first tables to be seated. I'm glad this Harland offers food and I love how they set this one up inside. It's tucked away in a main plaza and it's a nice casual spot for any time of day! read more

Great food and ambiance. Open outdoor seating good for kids. Large L shaped bar with open air seating. read more

Harland - 4S Ranch - Main dining area with bar in the back - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

I have been to this location three times since they've opened; twice for in dinning and once for take away. I have come both for lunch and dinner. I love the environment and there are plenty of tvs to watch sports. I would say their brunch menu lasts a little longer than expected (until 2:30pm) and you would have to wait if you're looking to order something specific on the lunch menu. The service could have been a little more attentive. It did take some time to be seated when I came by for lunch and it took some time for the waiter to greet and follow up with us. Alternatively, the food is quite delicious! You can tell clean ingredients are used and everything is made fresh. My partner and I have had the smash burger, tenders and fries, and chicken and waffles. All meals were very flavorful and the servings are just the right size. Their beer selection has a great variety. I would definitely recommend this establishment and will be returning on several accounts. read more

Harland - 4S Ranch - Chicken tenders and fries - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Service was good All the staff was nice and they all shard in our experience The cheeseburger was great!!! Would have been nice if they had a truly or Coors light read more

The food was great, I couldn't eat enough. The Brussels, the smash burger and the cookies and cream French toast were all heartily consumed at our table. Service was prompt and friendly, and the beer, great as always. read more

So yesterday I went to their 4S location with my grandson; his favorite appetizer is calimari. We ordered it to be told "we don't have any." So we ordered the King Pao brussel sprouts, which were tasty. My grandson then ordered the smash burger, and loved it. I tried to order the Reuben, but they didn't have the items to make it! So I ordered the fish tacos, and they blew me away! As many locals know, fish tacos are rumored to have started in San Diego. I liked Rubio's then moved over to the Brigantine. But the Harland fish tacos are the best that I have ever had! Paired with their hazy IPA is heavenly! Service was perfect! read more

Good food and ambiance. Wish the banana beer was a year round offering, it's the only reason I came in the past few times but it's gone now and they don't have any other non sour fruity / ipa type option. Loved the beet caprese salad. Gnocchi was pretty good too. The poke bowl was delicious. read more

Love, love, LOVE this new location. From the moment we walked in, you could feel the sense of community, updated interior, great energy, and it was packed... yet somehow still so welcoming. Even with how busy it was, we never once felt rushed. Quite the opposite; it genuinely felt like they wanted us there for as long as we wanted to stay. Our server AMBER was amazing, but honestly every single person we interacted wit, from the food runners to the rest of the staff and the owners all made us feel so well taken care of. The drinks and food are so DELICIOUS. We already knew the beer was solid, but wow--the food. This chef is doing something special. Delicious, thoughtful, and absolutely worth coming hungry for. And the price point is very reasonable for the quality and experience. I truly can't say enough good things about this place. It's already a favorite and we'll be back again and again. read more

I've been twice now - last night for their soft opening and today for the grand opening. Yesterday evening it was packed and we waited about 30 mins for our table. Today I walked right in during lunch. Both times they've been well staffed. Servers are pitching in to help each other out and seems like things are running pretty smoothly. The food is delicious. Last night I had their Tuscan salad, the brussel sprouts, and my kiddo had the butter noodles. We shared the bread pudding for dessert. All were very good. Today I had the chicken sandwich, with the option to have the chicken tossed in gochujang hot honey. Very messy to eat, but absolutely delicious. Also highly recommend the 4Simcoe beer they have out right now to celebrate the new location. It's not on their beer list, but my server mentioned it last night and I had a pint of it today. They should be more vocal about this one, it's quite good. read more

Great food great atmosphere great customer service I definitely recommend the chicken tenders. Absolutely delicious.

Wow! Harland just opened in 4S Ranch and holy moly is it good! So many delicious beers on tap to choose from and the menu is fire. The chef they brought in is killing it and service was top notch. Super open beautiful place. It's the new go-to spot. HIGHLY recommend and it's family friendly! read more

Harland - 4S Ranch - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Food is good, had the flatbread and pork ribeye. Beer was good, craft IPA over the nelson. Service was good and it's a cool place. A little cramped in the outside area and they need to have some paper plates if they don't want dogs to eat off real plates, which I find weird. Presumably they will wash the plates. read more

I was so excited to try Harland in 4S ranch, but was sadly disappointed with our experience. The wait was over a half hour to get a table and our food took forever to come out. We ended up giving up and just paying the bill for the kids food and apps that also took a while. We never got our meals that my husband and I ordered, fish tacos and Caesar salad. We went to board n brew next door because we were so hungry after leaving the restaurant. I would not go back to this restaurant after our experience. The appetizers were ok, but the kids meals were devoured by my kids. Always looking for a kid friendly restaurant, so I was sad this didn't work out. read more

Ugh so sad I loved this place. I brought a friend and was eager to share this restaurant. Unfortunately, we walked in and ended up standing at the hostess stand for way over 5 minutes and had 3 staff members continuously pass by us without acknowledging us. We got tired of waiting and felt very dismissed. Ended up having a great dinner down the street at Karl Strauss! read more

Service at lunch was very friendly and informative. Hubby had the chicken strips and loved them - definitely not frozen, with waffle fries and great dipping sauces. I had the Reuben with salad, which was tasty but not outstanding. I'll try something else next time. read more

Service was great and the food came out at an appropriate time, despite it being a Friday night and 40 minutes for a table. Was lucky enough to get a bar seat. Great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming. read more

Harland - 4S Ranch - Pork Ribeye. Kale and carmelized onions. Over polenta and a Demi glacé - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

I was excited to see Harland open so close to our neighborhood--their beers are really good! But I didn't find the place very inviting or cozy. It feels more like a lunch place that just happens to have good beer. read more

We have been to their tasting rooms throughout SD and were looking forward to checking out their newly opened restaurant. Solid variety of beer and ample seating. Service was attentive and friendly. We ordered the garlic noodles, clam chowder, and burger. Didn't really get any garlic with the noodles until the last bite, sauce was more masala than soy garlic. Clam chowder was confusing, overwhelming taste of old bay, lots of potatoes and very grainy. My husband enjoyed the burger, was a decent portion with the double patty and lots of fries. We plan to check out the other menus (brunch/dinner) so hopefully we will like it more next time. read more

Really really tough writing this review. I have been a fan of Harland for years and regularly visit their South Park and scripps ranch locations. I was so excited for the 4S Ranch location to open because it's right down the street from my house. I've been to this location now 3 times since it's opened, basically every week since they opened, and every visit has gotten worse and worse. The staff is really really stressed out, it's obvious they were not expecting how popular the restaurant would be (there is a wait every single day) and it shows in the staff. Every waiter/waitress I have had is nice, but just have too much on their plate to attend to the guests properly. Food comes out at different times, and vary in temperature. Staff is constantly being swapped out so severs are struggling to learn. The food is different every single time lol, the fries that come with the burgers/sandwiches have been different each visit. This last visit (today) they 100% ran out of fries and went to the store to buy frozen waffle fries. It's a shame, because the food at their other locations is so awesome. It's consistent, it's priced adequately. I can't come here and pay 20 dollars for a smash burger and frozen fries, not in this economy. If they fix their issues I'll come back, but for now ima just keep going to the scripps ranch location. read more

Thrilled to have Harland in the neighborhood. Great energy, excitement and service!! Really excited to be regulars! read more