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Mike Hess Brewing - Imperial Beach

3.7 (456 reviews)
Open • 8:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Chris M.

First...such a great collaborative spot with coffee and a huge outdoor seating area! The staff was friendly. The fish tacos were really good! Great beer selection also.

Beer flight! Free beer can glass with order + $6 fills!
Nat A.

We love it here. We don't frequent IB but when we do Mike Hess is a non-negotiable stop for us. Great staff, awesome outdoor seating, lawn games, fire pits, kid and pet friendly.... Can't ask for more! OH! AND the beers and cocktails and super cool coffee cart are super cold and refreshing. WAIT THERES MORE... the tacos * chefs kiss * the food is great. We've never had a bad meal here. Don't miss out. Don't go anywhere else... Mike Hess is a non negotiable stop in IB :)

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Olga M.

Mike Hess Brewery, Imperial Beach, CA location right by the beach is always a fun hangout. This brewery is outdoors only with enough seating for large groups and heating lamps, fire pits perfect for the chilly nights after the sunsets. We enjoyed their beer "Micheladas," (Mexican beer Bloody Mary) and their IPA beers. You can order delicious tacos with homemade corn tortillas and recommend the following: *Carnitas tacos (pork) *Surf and turf tacos *Mike Hess Fish tacos *Chicali Tacos (steak) *Mexican sweet churros They offer breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30am-11:30am. Bingo is available on certain nights. You can take a walk on the beach afterwards towards Mexico during the day. There are some hotels, shops, restaurants and desserts near Mike Hess. It's very close to the Imperial Beach Pier. We had great service. Check it out when in the area! Happy Yelping :)

Jemila P.

After a long day, our larger family was able to eat and partake in trivia night. Our food was prepared quickly and server was pleasant, despite our later arrival (just before last call for food orders). With the fire pits going, small clusters of patrons enjoyed their food and the music. We ordered the beer flight and I scored the glass to take home. I had two Ossobucco tacos, which were hearty with a tender meat and all the fixings. The kids had tacos, a hot dog, and fish and chips. The adults also ordered a tuna tower and a variety of tacos. The prices are reasonable - we just yearned for them to stay open a bit longer.

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Sheila C.

Stopped in early afternoon for some tacos--and of course a beer. The vibe is super cool, with outdoor seating right by the beach, making it a great place to relax. The beer was solid, the food was delicious--what more could you ask for? Definitely a perfect spot to hang out with friends!

Yu S.

Oh, this is a chain also. I don't normally review large chains, but if it's small enough for me to be unsure, then it's probably fair game. Got three tacos. I think it was the ossobucco, Hawaiian chorizo, and fish taco. They......errrr, they're not great. And with how easy it is to get good tacos around here, I don't think this quite passes. Out of the three, I would say the ossobucco was probably the best, between the meat, cilantro, and spicy green salsa. Even then, calling this "osso bucco" is......courageous. The chorizo was alright. The fish taco was probably the worst, slightly chewy fish with iceberg lettuce and tomato. Yum. I would review my drink, but I can't quite remember what I ordered. I can say that it was sour and has not much alcohol in it.

Swimming in canned cheese. Not very pleased with food . Service from couple years ago has dropped to terrible.
Steven M.

Very dis appointed in food. Also service is not like it was couple years ago on our visit. Outdoor patio is nice. About it. For the price, it was very disappointing .

3 Fish Tacos and 1 Surf & Turf...all delicious!
Emily P.

One of the best fish tacos I've ever had...tortilla was warm and had a little crunch, while the fish was battered and deep fried to be light & airy with a perfect crispy coating. The dressing and cabbage were also just the right amount with creamy flavor. We went back another night before we had to head home to the Bay. Wish they'd open up a spot in the Bay Area too!

Shannon Y.

by far my favorite restaurant in IB! Always consistent, always friendly, and fast service. I switch off between the tacos depending on what I'm feeling, but every single taco I've tried has been amazing. The birria is by far my favorite! 1 order comes with 2 tacos, so in this picture, we accidentally ordered 7 (3 for me, 4 for the other person) and left with 14 tacos Not complaining Can get busy on the weekends! If you don't mind a more relax, casual spot, this is it!

D A.

Got a taco and beers here well the Carne asada taco was Drowning In juice seriously wtf? It's an ok spot by the pier I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

Sharon B.

Large restaurant with tons of outside seating a block from the beach. You order at the counter and they'll bring your food to your table. We ordered the fish, crunchy shrink, and spicy shrimp tacos. They were all good and loaded with toppings therefore more filling than they look. I really like the fluffy soft flour tortillas that they use. Tastes freshly made!

Robert H.

Awesome as always. This is a must stop destination when visiting IB. Great selection of beers and the line cider blueberry pomegranate was amazing. Go.

Heaven R.

I didn't order food here just a strawberry lemonade! It was frozen slushy. Visit 12/10/24 Love the location. The seaport village is a beautiful one stop spot for San Diego Visitors. The bartender/cashier was nice. He made sure I stayed connected with my crowd when we all split. My teammates ordered lunch here. The tacos and chips looked yummy! They all seemed to enjoy their food

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Great food and beer with a great view. Walking distance to petco for a great pre game meal and drinks

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Ordered the fish and chips. Fish was decent. Fries were super dry. Tried mayo and ketchup but still not adequate. Bus boy was rude.

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Ask the Community - Mike Hess Brewing - Imperial Beach

Do they serve wine?

Yes they have wine

Is there parking, and where?

Any where you see to park that is legal. By the beach parking is hard to find and this location is almost on beach. We stayed at a hotel close by so no issues. Could park any where and Uber/Lyft to location. Just a suggestion. Hope there is a better… Read more

Is there a happy hour?

Yes there is and from what I can tell, it’s pretty great.

Are dogs allowed in the outdoor area?

Yes! Dogs are welcome to join you. Cheers to you and Fido!

Can you bring in outside food?

No absolutely not.

Do we need reservations?

You don't need reservations

Anywhere on line that I can view and print the entire menu at Mike Hess Brewing in Imperial Beach? I've only been there once and had two of the best tacos I've ever had in my life, but I'd like to see the entire menu! Thank you.

In imperial Beach, Hess is partnering with City Tacos. The full menu is below but note that only part of this is available at Hess. Too bad as it looks lovely. I agree that the tacos are just wonderful. A particular favourite is the lamb.… Read more

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