Their meat is not just flavorful, but it's so tender! Generous with the guac, and their hot sauce…read moreselection has really great flavors and kick! Especially this one green sauce Their veggie taco has grilled mixed veggies that were not over cooked or dry. I enjoyed how they took care of the veggies with the same amount of care with the meat. Flavored nicely and cooked well! Place has a dog friendly patio and can get packed. Service is also pretty decent!

This place is great!…read more Wife and I came out on a date night to this local spot we've been trying to come to for months. It was on a Friday night, the place was packed, and difficult to find a spot to park. The line to order was almost out the door, but still fast to get through, and we were quick to choose what we wanted before struggling to find a spot to sit and talk. After about 15 minutes, our order was ready and we got to enjoy our food. We started with the Carne Asada Nachos, Refried Beans on the side. The meat was flavorful, very tender, and plentiful atop a pile of crisp and fresh tortilla chips. The cheese was nice and salty and the sour cream was warm to the point where it drizzled over it all nicely. All in all, it was a very tasty start to the night. The only two issues I had with it were that the guac was a bit overly pureed, making it kind of runny. And the refried beans had a very sour flavor, making me think that they were over the edge of going spoiled. I had to thank my wife's aversion to eating beans, helping us avoid having them spooned on top, which would have ruined this course. I also had an Al Pastor Taco, Craft Coast Style. The whole it was crisped up well, the cheese forming a great crust on the inside of the taco. The meat was sweetly marinaded, flavorful and delicious. On top of it was a good amount of beans, onions, cilantro, and guacamole, making for a good sized taco without any overflowing. It was pretty damn tasty. So, our first trip out here had more highs than lows, resulting in a very positive initial dinner. I'm sure those beans were just a one-off, at least I hope they were. And there's still hope that the guac may have had too much lime or had been overly mixed this time around. A second trip is definitely in the cards, with more of the family to expand what comes to the table.

Just wanted to write this review to say a BIG THANK YOU to Draft Republic in SM for having a…read morespeakeasy pop-up for the movie, Wicked. I'm a huge Wicked fan and was excited to see this event advertised on Yelp. This restaurant was the only one in North County I can think of that acknowledged the movie when it was about to be in theaters. First of all, it was easy to get to based on my GPS but kind of challenging to find their parking lot. I ended up finding a 2-hour parking on N. City Drive which was in walking distance. All I was thinking of while walking up to Draft Republic is that this place is massive. Inside, the hostesses verbally instructed me where to go...came across bowling...arcade games...sports on tvs on my way. Behind the curtains, I entered the room in awe. Draft Republic really went ALL OUT!! The Wicked witchy vibe was sooo magical. I loved the beautifuuul Elphaba/Glinda decorations, cleverly creative themed menu option names, actual movie playing in the background, and the take-home momentos. Nick and staff were super wickedly friendly too. The Wicked Bites, Grimmerie Shots and Wickedest Cocktails were all FANTASTIC!!! I definitely tasted Draft Republic's wickedness. I appreciated everything about this experience....well well done. What a WICKED TIME! I hope there are more speakeasy pop-ups in the near future :-)

I want to start by saying that for whatever my opinion matters (and it should matter very little),…read morethis is just how I came away feeling about this place. Because Draft Republic is a rough place to quantify. The food is pretty good; if going off that alone, this place would easily be four stars in my eyes. But, it's not ... Draft Republic is trying to be a bit closer to like a mini Dave & Buster's (a place I have come pretty close to loathing). With an arcade, a bowling alley, a golfing simulator, a full bar, pretty extensive menu, good music, and a fantastic staff, they really have a lot going for them with a little something to make anyone happy. My own issue deals solely with the cost. Came here with my son, all we did was eat two entrees and an appetizer between us, and did nothing else. With drink and after tax and tip, the cost was well over $90. No games, no play, just burgers (plus fries and poke tacos) for two, costs as much as many Californian's net after a full day of work. When you're used to feeding the whole family for about half as much when going out (or a little more when eating sushi), that price was a bit rough. Still, the food is very good. My son and I each ate The Draft Republic Burger. It was perfectly cooked, juicy, very flavorful, and the toppings were high quality. The fries were crisp and salted well. And the side salad wasn't too bad. Both of us ate our entrees and gave it high marks. We had started with the Tres Poke Tacos, where the Tuna was very tasty, steeped in a flavorful marinade, and felt nice and fresh. Definitely a good starter. And the restaurant itself is gorgeous. A lot of space, beautifully furnished, kind of industrial meets art deco with some new age greenery architecture thrown in. I like it a lot. But, as an aging Gen-X'er, who used to go to arcades back in the day, and hates what new arcades have become, the amenities are under appreciated by me. All of that pads the price tag a bit out of what I am willing to pay just for dinner. Which may not be fair to Draft Republic, but that's where it left me.

I have been back recently to this location and it was nice. We were quickly greeted by the…read morebartender. We were not talking that loud and he heard our order and quickly poured them. I like that. The beer is good, and this time I tried a michelada as well. Also, quite good. There was a softball fundraiser for San Marcos High, so we also had the option to get some food in the parking lot which was amazing. As it was a warm day, the food went perfectly with the beer. For a great place for a beer with friends, this is the place.

We have been to this brewery a couple times before. The laid back atmosphere, great beer and…read moreawesome service has kept us going back. Shout out to Brian, the weekend bartender!

Beers are excellent and different than what most would expect. They are very enjoyable and taking…read morebrewing to a next level! They have a variety of smoothie style ales. They are like nothing else you have tried before - and you should try them as they are excellent. Mostly I prefer Stouts and Double IPA but these are fantastic. Service was excellent, we tried several different beers while visiting. We had an excellent time talking beers, brewing and types of brews! Definitely take time to find and enjoy these new types of brews.

Amazingly weird yummy beers. Games and super nice people :) check it out you'll be happy you did!read more

This place is small but I love it because they have music but it's not too loud. Seltzer is so good…read moreand the beer is awesome. Super friendly atmosphere.

This place is pretty nice. They have some really strong beers which gets you really messed up. No…read morefood but they have nice snacks and plenty of tvs with the game on. They have indoor and outdoors seating. All in all very chill spot.

Our go-to date night spot--hands down. It strikes the perfect balance between casual and romantic,…read morewith a trendy atmosphere, consistently great food, and an outstanding beer selection. It's versatile too--we come here with the kids, the dog, and friends or family, and it never disappoints. Special shoutout to Tony and Even--their service is consistently phenomenal and truly elevates the experience every time.

Great food and beer! I love coming here with friends and enjoying the atmosphere and garden in…read moreback. The beers are solid, the menu for food has changed over time, but for the better. They still have their large pretzel with mustard and cheese sauce that we love. And their sandwiches are delicious. As for service, you order from a QR code at the table, and food and drinks are brought to you. Not a lot of interaction with staff, but that's okay. I highly recommend a visit.

What does it say about me that I picked this place for dinner because it has "beaver" in the name?…read moreI don't want to know! But my excuse is that I did it for the children. Inexplicably, my kids love beavers, and so when we were staying in Carlsbad for the night and looking for a place to eat, how could we not visit a place called Belching Beaver? We couldn't not! And so we did. It turns out, Belching Beaver is a very family-friendly brewery, with lots of arcade games, lawn games, and an extremely laid-back atmosphere. I wasn't going to get a beer, but then I saw that the brewery did a collaboration with the Deftones to create an IPA called Phantom Bride. I had to get a pint. Chino Moreno made me do it! It was citrusy and refreshing, and just the thing to enjoy while sitting on the outdoor picnic tables. Belching Beaver offers your average pub food. My kids got chicken tenders and fries, and mac and cheese with fries. I got a poke bowl, which sounds like a risky choice at a brewery, but it was actually really good and fresh! Not too saucy, either. We also got the carne asada 980 Nachos, which are huge and come on a baking sheet. Plenty enough to share! This place is tucked away in what looks like an office plaza. I'm learning that a lot of breweries in this area are posted up in situations like this. You look like you're driving into a nondescript place to get your contract notarized, but instead, you happen upon a cool restaurant and brewery such as this.

Service was good but food options weren't as numerous as expected. Obviously this is more of a pub…read morethan a restaurant so if your main objective is food and not beer then other options might be considered for dining. Parking not too difficult.

Prior to my visit here, I thought I found the best beer in the world for the past seven years. I…read morejust changed my opinion. This just "trumped" it! Relax, not the orange man. The beers here are off the charts and they have a good FLIGHT deal on Google so wise to check before arriving. I just had an amazing flight with truthfully the best beers I've ever had in my life and I'm old- and there happens to be a vendor here slinging pizzas that are out of this world. We just had a really nice cheese pizza with honey and basil and I think it was Doppio zero flour.... Insane in the membrane, insane! I'd say more, but you need to be here to get the full effect check out these pictures:

I don't usually write reviews twice--feels a bit like going back into a house you've already…read moreescaped--but this place has a way of pulling you in again. Pure Project isn't just good. It's the kind of good that lingers. The kind that sets a standard and then quietly dares everything else to try and keep up. Every pour feels deliberate, like someone cared a little too much--in the best possible way. The Promise Porter... that one sticks with you. Dark, rich, almost haunting. It didn't just raise the bar--it moved it somewhere higher, somewhere harder to reach. I still find myself thinking about it, hoping it comes back like a ghost that never quite finished its business. And then there's Diamond Dust--reliably delicious, always exactly what it should be. No surprises. Just excellence. But places like this aren't just built on what's in the glass. They're built on the people behind it. Jake, Erny, Brian, Tiffany--names you remember because they make sure you feel like you belong there, like you've stepped into something just a little bit special. If you're chasing great beer, you could look elsewhere. But you shouldn't.

Great place to hang out with friends, grab a good beer and even a slice of pizza, beer buddies or a…read moresalad. This location finally has a pizza truck, so there is good food to go with the good beer as well as usually one rotating seltzer on tap. They always have one beer on a $4.00 special, so it's quite affordable. There is beer to go as well in six packs or more. If you don't drink beer, they make an amazing non-alcoholic root beer too! I come here a lot (maybe too often), but the staff has always been so amazing. The regulars are also great and they are quite welcoming. I've seen people in their 70's all the way down to their 20's (21 and over for drinking alcohol of course). For a great place with great people, and great pizza, this is the place.

Pizza sooo goood!! I haven't had a chance to stop by for the beer, but take out pizza deliciousread more

This is a cool meadery. I first had their mead at the Viking Festival in Vista a couple of years…read moreago, and it was delicious. This was my first time in their store though. They are the only meadery in San Diego that sources their honey from their own bee hives! They offer flights of four different meads to find out which flavors are your favorite. They have tables and chairs as well as comfy couches to chill in. They also have a variety of games to play with friends while you're there enjoying their meads. I highly recommend Meadiocrity meads. They are fantastic!

Meadiocrity Mead is another great spot for craft beverage lovers in San Marcos! Despite the name,…read moreeverything about this place is top-notch, from the quality of the meads to the welcoming atmosphere. They specialize in small-batch meads made with locally sourced honey (raw/unfiltered), and you can really taste the quality ingredients. Some of the delicious honey-based meads I recently enjoyed are the following: Foundation (traditional mead), Dragon Fruit (fruity mead made with red dragon fruit), and Tea with a Twist of Foundation (black tea & lemon). They have flavors that are only available for club members, which I didn't love but respect, since they allow non-club members to purchase tasters on Sundays. I am looking forward to returning to try the small-batch meads that are available exclusively for club members on a Sunday. The tasting room has a relaxed, rustic vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of outdoor seating, in fact. The decor is all about the bees-ness, with honeycomb accents, plants, and bees throughout. Pretty fun! The staff are super knowledgeable and happy to walk you through the different styles, whether you're into traditional dry meads or fun seasonal flavors. They often rotate their offerings, so there is always something new to try. They are also dog-friendly and sometimes host food trucks and events. Plus, they have two vintage arcade games and a few reptiles, easy to miss but a fun surprise. Support local, sip slow, and enjoy something truly unique.