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    Mike Hess Brewing - Alpine

    3.7 (98 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Pizza, Breweries
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    MIKE HESS BREWING - ALPINE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Cheese burger and fried
    Mercedes A.

    We came here after a long night from the parade, My boyfriend got the chicken salad which we liked 8/10 I got a cheeseburger with fried, my burger was way beyond brunt, and they fries were good. How ever since it was close to closing time I felt like they rushed the food in order to close.

    Loaded Fries
    Vanessa S.

    We've given this place several chances because we really enjoy their beer, but the food has been consistently disappointing. We've tried the pizzas, chicken tenders, and loaded fries. The pizzas were just okay but left us with stomach aches, likely from how greasy they were. The chicken tenders were dry and overcooked. Today, the fries were barely warm, hard, and dry, like leftover fries that had been sitting out. There was hardly any beer cheese on them, and what was there was clumpy and hard instead of the smooth consistency beer cheese should have. When we ordered, we noticed the two people in the kitchen just chatting. No one was cooking, and our food came out within a minute of them stepping back in, makes sense now why the fries weren't fresh. The only reason they're getting any stars is because our server and bartender were friendly and attentive

    Felina V.

    Mike Hess Brewing is a personal favorite and go-to in Alpine! We met here for my grandma's birthday party on a Saturday afternoon. There was plenty of space for our party of 11. I love going to restaurants with family, not only for quality time, but also because it's fun to try everyone else's food! ;) We tried several pizzas, loaded fries, a couple of burgers, and boneless and bone-in wings. Everything was delish! And of course the beers are top-notch as well. Great service; our waitresses were very accommodating and patient with our large party. Fun fact: when this building was first constructed, I worked in the original restaurant, which was called Paparazzi. It was the sister restaurant of Mediterraneo, which is on the other side of the parking lot! :)

    Martha W.

    Having live music with delicious pizza is awesome! Jamie King played from 2-4 today and it was great! The patio is so nice and they are really dog friendly!

    Mushroom pizza with sausage
    Jules F.

    Stopped by Mike Hess after going to the pumpkin patch. I absolutely loved the ambiance here with Jonathan Ford playing music. Service was top notch and the recommendations were on point. Beers were crisp and cold. The food was delicious between the wings, pub burger with fries and the mushroom pizza with sausage. We will defiantly return the next time we are in the area. There's merch to purchase in the back. Restrooms were clean.

    Flights

    I've been here three times, and every time Katie has been awesome! I can vouch that the margarita pizza and the smash burgers are great. The seltzers, beer and cider are also really good- my favorite is the triple jam! Also, if you order the flight you get to collect a free glass cup to take home which is super chill. I think my favorite part of this place is the outdoor seating and lights it's so cozy, and there's a fountain stream too! Oh, also I recommend trying the pineapple cream soda it's so different from anything I've tried other places.

    Live music!

    Absolutely amazing. Love the life music, and the bartenders are very kind and personable! 10/10 would recommend!

    Sangria spritzer
    Julie T.

    My husband and I, and friends of ours, enjoyed a delicious lunch on the patio today after hiking in Alpine. Our server was great, though I didn't catch her name. The donut burger and Thai chicken salad were both delicious! The salad was perfectly dressed, and a great mix of flavors. I would love to re-create it at home. I thoroughly enjoyed the sangria spritzer, and I'm glad that our server shared this is readily available in the North Park location as well, as we live in South Park. We will definitely be back!

    Steven C.

    My search for great food continues in this town. Still haven't found a place that knocks it out of the park. Outside was nice but service was pedestrian at best. Our server forgot a request for salt and pepper which should be on the table to start. My wife got a garden salad which was served in a metal tray. Not sure who thought that was a good idea but it was really not appetizing. I had some wings which were fairly uninspired. Not crispy and not especially yummy. Great beer though.

    Spicy Meat Pizza
    Becky L.

    Nestled in a business park in Alpine is another Mike Hess Brewery.. but this location had food and a relaxing outdoor ambiance. I can only compare this to their North Park location. With plenty of outdoor seating and a small grass area for corn hole or to let the kids run around, this is definitely a family spot you can come to and enjoy San Diego's good weather. The kitchen is primarily Burgers, Pizza, and Salad. We got the spicy meat pizza and the guajillo honey chicken wings, with a side of regular fries. The pizza was delicious, with the right amount of spice. I'd say a 14" is good to split with 2 people. The wings were similar to a BBQ, with additional layers of spice and flavor. They were served with a home made ranch and blue cheese. The side fries were thick cut and lightly seasoned, the only miss for me was the homemade ketchup. I ended up using the ranch instead. The meals were pleasantly washed down with cold beer - they have a wide variety, even two non-alcoholic kinds that were almost too real!

    Barbecue, chicken, pizza, cheeseburger, kids meal
    Sequara M.

    It was my first time eating here. I was expecting more of a California pizza kitchen vibe based on the menu. But I was extremely impressed and satisfied. They had likable dishes with a nice twist. I got the barbecue chicken pizza. It was very unique. The flavors were on point, I like the spicy barbecue marinara. I also got a cheeseburger for my daughter and she was happy as well.

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    Great food , drinks and atmosphere. Kid friendly and a large grass area for them to run around in

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    Amazing beer, amazing food and amazing service! My wife and I love coming here for the atmosphere and service!

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    The burgers and beer were good. Great service. Not sure why the overall rating is so low. Adding a 5 to get it up.

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    3 stars because for reasons known only to him their chef took meatballs off the menu. The best thing they ever had. Unbelievable!

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    Great food great service and dog friendly! Definitely will be coming back! Right off tavern road

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    definitely a favorite spot here in Alpine! Love the outdoo patio/bar area and the chicken schnitzel is the best!

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