One of the smaller breweries in the area with indoor and outdoor seating. There was a private room as well! There are TVs inside (sports channels) and lots to choose from on the menu! Food was delicious! I tried the fried chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint. Mondays are 50% margaritas. Trivia in Wednesdays and Aloha Fridays (discount when you where a Hawaiian Shirt). Parking can be a little tough when it's busy since there are so many eateries in this plaza. Staff is friendly! read more

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Came for Wednesday night trivia and had such a fun time! The trivia was through Geeks Who Drink and it was performed through individual groups' phones. They do not enforce "cheating", so I would keep that in mind if you take trivia very seriously and don't want to come to a place like that. The menu is pretty extensive and food is fairly priced. I ordered the Mac Grom which was mac n cheese with breadcrumbs, which was pretty tasty. I did notice that the food was pretty oily across the board, from the mac to the chicken poppers. My favorite food item were the fries, which were seasoned perfectly and were crispy! I would definitely come back for trivia night here! Everyone had such a fun time and the atmosphere was definitely lively. The parking lot was pretty full for a Wednesday night so I recommend carpooling. Also, the whole place was packed, and someone in my group came 1 hour early to snag us a table. read more

Left Coast Brewing - Mac Grom 3/5 - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

There's plenty of parking and that's all I can say about the place. It was pretty busy for 3:30 in the afternoon. We've never been there before there's no sign saying you have to order at a certain place. It just say order at the bar. We finally figured it out, and the guy behind the counter was not very helpful. I told them we've never been here before not sure how to order or what to order. We ordered a flight of beers they make their own. There's four in a flight and only two of them was worth drinking. The OC and Vista were horrible. We ordered sliders so we could try all their different meats. They did have a lot of meat, but there were almost tasteless. Our table that we had to find on our own was dirty so we cleaned it off ourselves the waitress brought our food without any napkins or sauce nothing she hardly said a word to us, except who gets what the staff was not very friendly. Maybe they were overworked I'm not sure. We live in Irvine and always interested when a new restaurant opens, but this one was disappointing. We won't be going back. read more

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Great appetizers! Food is really good!!! Good service! Good atmosphere! Will be back read more

Been here after work a couple times and this place is solid, not sure why it's low rated. Workers are nice and they have a wide selection of beers. It does get pretty packed though especially on trivia nights. The highlight though would be the sick Melania statue in the corner of the extra room. It's broken but super sick. read more

Left Coast Brewing - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Great selection of beers. Decent bar food. Nice servers. Chill vibe. I was there in the rain but I bet outside is great and it's nice stop on the way home from John Wayne when you pick someone up!! read more

I'm giving this 2 stars because I REALLY like the beer. I would love to come back but I honestly don't know if I ever can. Unfortunately the bartenders are so rude that I literally couldn't even order food. Felt like I was a burden for even being there. My visit was on Tuesday 5/20 and they had an event, so it was slightly busy. I'm not sure if it was just a bad day or an ego issue but the blonde guy with tattoos (left arm only) had three people walk out of the building on him for how rude he was. Passive aggressive to the max. Probably didn't even notice or care they left honestly. He's got to be tired because it takes energy to be that rude. I really wanted to try the tacos or brisket but I ended up having to go elsewhere for food because I couldn't grab his attention. Sorry guys. Not sure if the owners have ever even been around this guy but he is bad for business. Looks like I'll have to visit competitors when I visit. Oh and by the way. I had an open tab and after my second beer he closed me out and tipped himself. I found out when I tried to close my tab with the other bartender and she said it was already done. I needed a receipt and of course..... wonderful tip for himself. Shame. read more

Left Coast Brewing - Bartender - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

I just wanted to address the incident that Aaron is referring to. Thank you for your support Aaron. I also want to come on here and say that I and my friends love coming to Left Coast and having fun. It was unfortunate that one person decided to ruin things for a lot of people. When I notified the staff of the harassment, Lindsey acted like a true friend and rushed to get the manager. She acted out of concern for me. When the manager came to talk to me, she supported me all the way and said she would go talk to the offenders. No, they didn't get kicked out. I understand that the manager had to make a decision based on the info she was getting. And the info coming from him was that he did not do any of the things that I claimed. So I understand her decision to let them stay. Please consider revising your rating, if not I understand that too. If I was on the outside I'd want to criticize the establishment too. But just know that I love every single person who works there (which is part of the reason we've been coming for so long) and we shouldn't let one bad apple ruin a pretty great place. Thank you again Aaron, your support means a lot to me. I am pretty upset with myself for letting that guy intimidate me and scare me, but the support of the Left Coast owners (they reached out to me) as well as the internet, and my friends, means so much. read more

Have came here multiple times and the food/drinks are always delicious and on point. Super friendly staff, open and clean. Decently priced compared to other breweries as well. Will always recommend read more

Left coast is a wonderful brewery to stop and have a beer or wine. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. It has a outdoor patio and plenty of tables. The food is excellent and tastes delicious. Very clean inside . Lots of parking read more

Perfect spot post Irvine great park! We play volleyball over there and wanted a place to grab drinks and food after. This was about 8 minutes away, very spacious, and had a menu for all. Service was great and quick. Definitely will be back read more

Come here if you are NOT from California. Feels like a Mid-West place. Drinks are not your typical California drinks.

This is the place to get happy hour in South OC if beer is your thing. They have an awesome selection of all kinds of beer. They also have a solid snack and burger menu. The service is great. They are very helpful while you pick out your beer and they have staff waking around to clear used tables for new parties. Half outside half inside, this place is perfect for casual drinking after work with a few buddies! read more

First, the bright spots. This is a good location. It has an excellent selection of beers and the food looked really good. The servers were friendly and seemed to be working hard; but that said, the service was terrible. Food and drinks had to be ordered at the bar and most of the night, there was a long line. They even had a rope, like they have to get into a nightclub for the line to order at the bar. I wanted to order food but I did not want to leave the people I was with to go stand in line so I only ordered one drink all night. When I came to the bar to close out my tab, I was told that I had to stand in the line to do so. Unfortunately, I had to be somewhere so I never did close out the tab. Fortunately they do not keep your credit card for open tabs or I would have really been angry. In any event, this establishment has great potential. It just needs a good manager to figure out a better process and more help. I spent less than a third of what I planned to spend, due to the ordering situation. Oh one more thing Andrew noted in his review below (also from last night) that his tab was closed out for him with a (very) big tip to the server. Same thing happened to me. read more

The place has a great vibe. We didn't try the beer, which is admittedly a bit unfair. We did try the food. After checking out the menu, we were pretty excited. We ordered the brisket burnt ends, the brat, the brisket mac and cheese, brisket chili, and the fried chicken salad. The brisket burnt ends were good, but that is where it stopped. The staff were friendly and helpful. Nice place to hang out, but I wouldn't go hungry... read more

Tagging along breweries so the hubs can indulge on some IPAs while I order the entire appetizer menu. We've Door Dashed from this place but have never actually eaten here until recently. Quite the impressive menu for a brewery. Pretzel bites with mustard & beer cheese. Brisket burnt ends (yum!). Fried pickles (I love that it is not heavily coated in breading). Brussel sprouts (sort of a weird combo tossing it in mustard & topping it off with parmesan but it was okay). Tri tip Mac Mommy was an absolute winner. Fried chicken salad (more of a slaw than a salad, tons of red pepper, definitely has a kick. Not for those sensitive to spicy, needs more dressing in my opinion). Tons of picnic table style seating and a nice tiny patio. Order your food & drinks at the counter, take a number to your table & they bring you the food. Food came in a timely manner. Friendly and efficient staff. Decent sized bar. TV's with live sports coverage. Overall a great time & some happy bellies. read more

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The drinks are great, the food still leaves quite a bit to be desired. We got the cornbread, mac and cheese, and some loaded fries. Everything was just meh, sadly. The drinks were your standard Left Coast items. All in all, it's a cool place to hang out, I just wish they had better food. read more

Left Coast Brewing - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

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This review is for the chicken popper plate. I am so sad, what a way to ruin chicken. It's 95% dark, oily breading with NO flavor. And the chicken (when you forage for an hour), is a small kernel. You think there may be hope in this small kernel, but NO. UNSEASONED CHICKEN. I had to dunk this in ranch to make it edible. And even then, I am eating it in silence, with pure dread. Anyways, this place has decent burgers and pretty good Mac cheese. Kind people at the bar. Just do NOT get the chicken popper plate. I'll see it in my nightmares. read more

Left Coast Brewing - Where is the chicken? I need a microscope. - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

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I like the ambiance. The staffs are nice and friendly! It's good place to hang with friends! Didn't get the chance to try their food as the kitchen is under-staffed. read more

Left Coast Brewing - Inside - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Less than stellar, unfortunately. I tried heir Hazy IPA a their Blood Orange IPA and both were on the bitter side. I'm an IPA lover, I enjoy a good hoppy brew a neither of these were good in my opinion. I also ordered the Burnt ends and French fries. While I did appreciate that the fries were fresh cut, they were overly seasoned so much that I had to dust the salt off to make them edible. The burnt ends were sadly extremely overcooked to the point that they tasted and felt like a dry sponge. The staff was very friendly but also not really available on a not too but night. 4/10, I won't be returning read more

The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice and sitting outside was very pleasant! The food was not tasty. The onion rings batter didn't taste right and needed salt and some seasoning and were over fried ! There were only 6 pieces! At $1/piece The brisket burnt ends were not eatable! Totally burnt and all fat! Smoked brisket sandwich was ok but very fatty. Signing the credit card receipt recommended 20% tip but there is no service at all, yet we paid a big tip! So I paid almost $50 for a not so delicious lunch! I won't return! read more

Always great food and drinks however the service is lacking depending on who helps you. The petite brunette woman who worked there on 12/16/24 during closing shift is so rude and ruined the overall experience. My group of 5+ said the same thing when I asked them. I asked to see the differences between the cup sizes and she gave me a dirty look like I'm stupid then pointed behind her. After she asked if I wanted to open a tab, I said yes and gave my ID but she just stood there staring at me. I didn't know she needed my card too, would've been nice if she asked for it respectfully instead of glaring then eventually blurting out "CARD???" She obviously hates her job or taking out personal issues on others. As a result I tipped $0 and minus 2 stars for the service. read more

Great beer awesome service and the vibe is great here as well there no need to look for food because their food is good and pairs great with all the different great beers come out with friends and family and have a good time read more

My friend and I ran into this place while on the search. It turned out to be a solid decision. The food was so good! i had the chicken sandwich with fries and shared the mac mommy with my friend. The chicken was thick enough and had coleslaw and plenty of flavor. The macaroni was perfectly cooked and perfectly cheesy. My Michigander friend had the Detroit hot dog and we split the pretzel bites. The mustard was correctly spiced and the cheese sauce was delicious. He enjoyed his entree; I believe it brought him so much comfort that an OC restaurant could come through like it would at home. We didn't try any beer, but if I make it all the way out there again, I'm gonna try the space joose. I liked the Galaga starfighter. Definitely want people to know its a fun place to grab an amazing bite and drink at. read more

Left Coast Brewing - Detroit dog w/fries - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

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Solid. I came here during the World Series to watch the final few outs of one of the games and had a quick beer. Some bars are such a pain in the butt to park and get into while this one is really set up like a local Starbucks to pop in and out maybe get some work done and some food. In fact it's next door to a very busy Starbucks. I noticed a lot of people getting togo orders of food and sitting at the bar and having a beer and waiting. I sat there for about 45 minutes and watched the last two innings, and had a very good beer. Unfortunately, I didn't try any of their food but met a couple of the friendly bartenders and a couple of the patrons waiting for their food. I love the idea that you could just pop in And grab amazing local beer and a quick bite without the usual hassles. We are moving to San Clemente next year and I will definitely be visiting their location down there the OG as well. read more

Great beers and casual dining spot. The place is an industrial park but fairly cozy inside. The menu has a variety of sandwich options and with bbq meats. Chill spots for families or big friends group. read more

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A great spot to get some food, great service, and great rotating beers (they have hard liquor too!) I come by do work after hours with their wifi sand got to know them well Great melting pot of staff and regulars! Stop by if you're in San Clemente, Irvine, and soon to be Ontario! Dog and kid friendly (not a playground tho) Plenty of events to partake in with groups or solo like trivia, comedy, painting, Dungeons and Dragons Nights! read more

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This spot in Irvine has a vibe that is a little cold and empty. The bartenders seemed a little uptight and cold. You don't have that relaxing and chill atmosphere here. The beer selection is pretty cool. The appetizers and snacks aren't bad. You don't get that comfortable sit back and enjoy your drink vibe here for some reason. read more

Great place for a beer and some good food. I stopped by to kill time and sat at the bar and got an order of fries and some beer. Get the BBQ ranch sauce with your fries it's good! And I loved the Taddy Cat Porter. read more

Left Coast Brewing - Taddy Cat Porter and Sunset Mode Blood Orange IPA and French Fries with ketchup, ranch and barbecue ranch sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

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First time coming to this location and it was very good. They have a wide selection of bbw and sliders and various beers to taste. Their smokehouse salad was delicious and I really liked their fried pickles and smoked brisket. Very juicy and tender. I also tried their sodas which are pretty cool. They have flavors like pineapple, cherry, orange hibiscus, root beer, vanilla cream soda, and lemon acai. All quite tasty. Staff is friendly and fast wit your order. I like it here and will be back soon as they also have 3 arcade machines to play. Lots of parking and this brewery is located across from Starbucks. read more

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We have been coming here for years. Our Wed night City of Irvine soccer team is literally called 'Left Coast FC' and tonight they treated us like squatters. Normally staff is very friendly, welcoming and long on patience. Tonight Wed May 28th that was not the case. Is it time to change our team name? read more

Wanted to order the pretzel bites then was told it was a whole pretzel why call it bites when it's a whole Pretzel . Instead we ordered the chicken poppers Why make it come with fries and potato chips when it could just be one or a diffrant side also both of them were Very stale and it seemed to be sitting around especially the Fry's since it had some black Areas the bites had no flavors seasoning . Beer was good as always and staff friendly this comment is on the Food!!!! read more

We loved this family friendly brewery. Came on a Sunday right at opening and were served food and drinks right away while we enjoyed some football socializing. Kid & dog friendly spot with open air patio. read more

Left Coast Brewing - Beer - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

First, the food is poor. Five of us ate here and not one person enjoyed what they ordered. I had the tri tip sandwich and it was served on a basic hamburger bun that tasted like a lower end supermarket brand. All of the food came out at room temperature except for the onion rings. They forgot one of our order and had to make it which caused a 5-10 minute delay. The good was that the beer was fantastic and the service at the bar was great. We ordered 4 different beers and all liked them. One so much that she bought 4 four packs. read more

Casual unpretentious counter service with indoor and outdoor tables plus a small bar. Many fresh beers on tap. Good bratwurst buns, tri-tip sandwiches, fries. Kid-friendly, dog-friendly. Kids may enjoy the free arcade-style video games and free soda refills. Recommend trying the hop water if looking for a non-alcoholic drink. Consistently friendly service. Clean bathrooms. For take-out: there's a small room next to the entrance with refrigerated canned beer brewed there. Just be aware that this casual counter-service pub is first-come first-served: no reservations. read more

Looking for a brewery in Orange County and delighted to find this not far from home. Very laid back in an industrial park style development, but very upscale, refined, open air venue. Looks like mix of regulars, friend groups, and families. Many seated at the bar. Bartender working the bar and register. Pretty low key. Ordered South County Tri Tip Sandwich and Orange County IPA. Exceptional! Food was fast and perfect temp - with fries double fried in peanut oil. Can't wait to return! read more

Left Coast Brewing - South County Tri Tip and Orange County IPA - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

The vibe was great on the Friday night we visited! They had a DJ playing so the place was packed. We were still able to find a table to enjoy some snacks and drinks and play a card game. The bar line was long, but the beer and seltzer I was able to try were good. We ordered the brussles sprouts, mini corn dogs, and brisket burnt ends. Portions were a little small but we were still able to share. Brussels sprouts weren't very good, but the corn dogs and burnt ends were tasty. read more

We went for happy hour and they were packed on a Tuesday. The hard part was seemingly limited seating and they take your order and drinks at the front and long line. They did their best to get through everyone but it was a bit of a wait. However it had a good energy for happy hour. The food was ok. We got onion rings, the salad and loaded fries. Nothing super great but bar food. Good drinks beer and cocktails. I got the Margarita and it was solid. read more

This is an excellent brewery with various beer types as well as great food. Place was crowded due to being the weekend but service was fast. Ordered some food and of course some cerveza. The Hefe is excellent so highly recommend it. I tried the tri-tip sandwich and the brisket. Both were delicious especially with the hot BBQ sauce that they have on table. The restrooms were clean and didn't stink, unlike Splatty who reeks of mierda. Only thing I disliked was that they were out of cans. I really wanted to take some crowlers home but couldn't because of this. They do offer 4 packs of beers to go. However, not the one I was looking for. read more

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Left Coast Brewing Co is located in a plaza off Sand Canyon and Irvine Center Drive. There is parking in the lot, but I often have struggles finding parking when in this plaza. They have a decent amount of bar tops and tables indoors and outdoor seating in their patio with umbrellas to block the wind. One of my colleagues and I met here on evening and the place seemed decently packed. It was a windy day so all of the indoor space was taken. We bundled up in our sweaters and sat at a semi outdoor table. I say semi because it was on the edge of the indoor/outdoor space. I started off with the Voo Doo, an American Stout. I really enjoy stouts and it was the only one on their menu, but I didn't exactly love it. Definitely needed some snackies to go with the drinkies so we both went with the Slider Combo ($12.99). So funny because my colleague told the person taking our order that she can just pick her two fav sliders for him. I decided to pick my own and opted for the pulled port and smoked brisket. Guess what?? I picked the same sliders that are her fav. The sliders came out in a reasonable amount of time and they also came with some fries. They tasted okay... like good enough... The bottom buns were soggy by the time they got to us so I put my second slider sideways to prevent it getting any soggier. Fries were also average. Basically I'm glad they serve food with their brews, but I'm not exactly coming back for the food specifically. While we were there talking business for a while, I also tried the Pink Bikini, a Raspberry Wheat. Unfortunately for me it tasted like MEDICINE. Definitely never again. We also had a few shots of tequila. Fun times!! Would I come back? Only if there's a business purpose, but not of my choosing. read more

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