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    Idyllwild Brewpub

    4.0 (985 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Mike G.

    Been here a couple of times. Food, service and Beer are all decent. The back patio is very nice and we have never had any issues with getting a seat immediately. It's a great place to hang out and chill if you are ever in the area.

    Angry Mule Burger.  Double smash patties, pepper jack lettuce, tomato, guacamole, jalapeno jam, cornmeal dusted bun. Sweet potato fries.
    Mike S.

    Was here for work and we all went here for lunch. Sad I was working, because I couldn't get any beer! I had the Angry Mule Burger. Double smash patties, pepper jack lettuce, tomato, guacamole, jalapeno jam, cornmeal dusted bun. Sweet potato fries. Service was really quick and friendly and we sat on the outside patio. So nice and dog friendly. Place was clean and so were the bathrooms. Want to come back soon with Wifey.

    Steak salad
    William K.

    What a modern, well appointed, comfortable setting with indoor & outdoor seating. The outdoor deck is HUGE and welcomes dogs. The wait staff are friendly, relaxed and know the menu. We actually came here twice with our dachshund. They offer seasonal menu items and we love that a few healthy options are available as well. They even have level 2 charging stations out back below the deck for EV drivers.

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    Vanesa R.

    We came here before going camping & for an early lunch and got here right when they opened, we had our dog that gets a bit antsy so they accommodated us on the patio and appreciated that. Our Dog did great! I saw they provided water bowls for them and they do have a doggie meal for them that's $7 and it's just chicken, veggies and rice or hamburger patty with no salt. My Dog eats anything cause he loves food but I was a bit thrown back on how it was served.. (it just looked like Mush & it was cold and more rice than anything) I only gave him the small pieces of chicken and the few carrots that were in there. The paper container was a bit hard for him to eat off but we made it work. I get it it's a doggy treat but it would have been a bit better if it was served on something more sturdy. Their service was Excellent. As we arrived they were quick and took our order for our drinks and flights of beer. We ordered and our food came out within 10 min and it was delicious, presentation was great, was warm and everything was well balanced and just delicious. I got their smash burger with fries and loved the fries and they had a satisfying crunch to them. We also tried their pretzel with Dipping sauce the Dijon mustard was a bit much but the cheese was fantastic. The atmosphere was great, they have indoor and outdoor seating and the inside is pretty rad as well. Their bathrooms were clean and tidy. Their merch was pretty sweet. They had quite a variety of things you can purchase along with their beer and other options they had in the fridge. Would we come back Absolutely! We loved our experience here, the staff were great and very attentive and the food was delicious to pair with great local beer.

    Chanel K.

    Came to this spot for dinner while visiting Idyllwild. Super cute spot! The outdoor seating has a ton of tables and heaters. The indoor doesn't have too many tables but there's a bar you can sit at. They have a cute fireplace as well on a lower level outside. I got to try their crispy sprouts which was delicious, but not crispy. I liked the flavor and the tomato balanced well. I'm not too big on burgers, but I tried the angry mule burger and wow! I was not disappointed. That might've been the best burger I've had. There's a jalepeno jam on the burger that really brought the flavor together. They were generous with the guacamole as well. Their beers were refreshing and good. I got the IPA. I was here celebrating my birthday weekend and they gave complimentary vanilla ice cream. I wish I got our servers name because she was so sweet and attentive. She had the cutest cat glasses.

    Chicken pesto sandwich with sweet potato fries
    Kay K.

    This place is great! Came with a group for lunch while camping nearby. The food was great and a beer in what feels like the forest was great! Our group had a burger, BLTA sandwich, steak sandwich, onion rings, and chicken pesto sandwich and everyone loved their food. Also a dog friendly patio which was great. We've been here for lunch our last few trips to Idylwild and will be back next time!

    Mountaineer Steak
    Ariana N.

    Fried Cauliflower: interesting take on it, they do the Buffalo sauce underneath the breading then it's served in a little metal basket with a side of aioli. 5/5 Mountaineer steak: really delicious, huge portion. The bone marrow butter really did taste like bone marrow! It comes with the side and you can get the chili as your side. 5/5 Green lentil soup: This was just OK. It tasted exactly like it looked, healthy. 3/5 Drinks were also great. I had the strawberry smash. It was excellent. It's served on ice and with real smashed strawberries inside. I also had the Elderflower drink which is served up. Both were great and we definitely order each of them again, and they were quite strong for only $15! Vibe is excellent, they have a lot counter seating, where you look out on the Forest (but also the parking lot below a bit). There's some TVs with spots going and they allowed dogs on the patio. The patio is nicely shaded and has a beautiful breeze, and also all different kinds of groups of people. They were groups of 20 Some things, groups of older folks, families with babies, one guy who's there, just with his dog. Service was so kind considering our group included a slightly fussy baby. We will definitely be back.

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    Gavin C.

    I love Idyllwild, but not necessarily for the restaurants. However,'on this visit we checked out the Brewpub. It's our new favorite in the area. There's nothing particularly flashy about the selections, but what they serve, they serve well. The fish, burgers and chicken were all very good. Well presented and reasonably priced for the area. The restaurant itself has nice views with a wraparound patio that gives most tables a taste of the scenery. Heaters keep the area comfortable and the waiting area features two fire pits. Easily the busiest restaurant we've dined at in the area but the staff are efficient and wait times are reasonable.

    Saunders
    Laura C.

    Our bartender Cal was awesome! I had the two gin drinks on the menu, Saunders creek and Strawberry Meadow I loved both for how fresh it was and very natural no synthetic sweetener My boyfriends drink which I loved was San Jacinto smash Very tart and flavor forward. The restaurant was clean and great service great music too if you like 80s vibes

    Drinks and views
    Bridget B.

    One of the best spots we enjoyed in Idyllwild! We came here for an early dinner on our last night and were seated promptly with no reservation. The restaurant is fit with an outdoor patio and indoor seating. The outdoor patio is nice to dine at tree view! We got some beers, brussel sprouts, salad and a pretzel. Everything was pretty good, nothing outstanding but definitely good! The brussels could have used a bit more flavor, maybe salt or spice or some kind of tang. The salad was also a bit dry and needed extra dressing. Out of all the spots in the area, it's still worth a visit for the drinks/views!

    Beer flight
    Kelly S.

    Solid food and drinks. We came here with our family and ordered beer, burgers and fries, and a salmon meal. We sat outside to enjoy the nice view of the trees and birds flying. The beer flight comes with 4 tasters. They mentioned they only offer the flight on days that aren't too busy. The salmon meal came with two sides, so we got fries and chili. I liked the fries and chili better than the salmon.

    Cyndi S.

    4th of July, world cup games, and the only sports bar in this crazy busy little town. Recipe for disaster, right? Nope not this place. Haley and Brianna were awesome! Thank you for taking great care of us and keeping those great tunes playing all afternoon.

    Edgar ..

    This was our first time taking are fur babies out to a restaurant and we couldn't be more proud of our girls they did amazing there were so many dogs we were a little nervous but they keep tables at a good distance so you're dogs aren't to close. So let's start with our amazing waitress jillion she was awesome !! super attentive!! Food was absolutely delicious everyone loved their food especially my dogs according to what they told me there burgers patties were phenomenal. Along with everything that we ordered was delicious! Hands down! I personally wanted to thank everyone for making there first time an amazing experience!!

    Our server Josie - knowledgeable, friendly knowsShe's almost funny. Seriously excellent service if you want a good time ask for Josie.

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    What days and time is the kitchen open?

    The restaurant is open 7 days a week. Sun 11a - 9p Mon 11a - 9p… 

    Is this place 21 and over?

    No. There were plenty of kids and families there including dogs. If memory serves me correctly I heard the waitress say they can have up to 6 dogs on the patio. It's a great place!!! You will love it!!!

    Do you accept reservations? We would have a party of 25 adults.

    No, we do not take reservations. You can however email events@idyllwildbrewpub.com to get information on reserving the deck for your event.… 

    Can I smoke my cigar here?

    Nope.

    Can you bring in your own growler (from a different brewery) to be filled and take home?

    https://www.californiacraftbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Clarification-on-Growlers-v.6-03_25_2016.pdf

    Does the Brewpub have an elevator for disabled?

    We do not have an elevator but the back entrance is also a handicap entrance and is level with our handicap parking. That same entrance is also level to the street so even if you park elsewhere, you can walk in through there and you do not have to… 

    Hello, are dogs 🐶 🐕 🐩 welcome here at your restaurant? We are visiting soon and have our dog with us! 💕😊 any dog menu or dog water bowls?

    Yes---no dog menu from what I remember but they do have water. Everyone there is so friendly that i am sure they can make you food for your dog!!

    Do you have TVs for sports?

    Hello! We do have TV's...however two are inside...which folks cannot see because our county just went back to no indoor seating at all. We do have one TV outside above the… 

    Are dogs allowed inside when there is snow?

    It is very warm on the outdoor patio, your dog will be fine! It is a wonderful place for our babies including dog water bowls.

    Do they have a kids menu?

    I didn't see a kids menu but I also didn't ask. I was there about 8pm on a Saturday night & no kids there.

    Do they sell growlers?

    Hello! Unfortunately, with our full liquor license, we cannot sell growlers at this time. Thank you… 

    Dog 🐕 friendly?

    Yes. Doggos everywhere here.

    Was anyone else asked to give their credit card before ordering even if they didnt order drinks?

    Yes--on busier nights (when they need to keep track of people who may move around) they'll ask for a card to keep track of you in their computers. They won't run it without your permission and you can still opt to pay cash at the end of the night.

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