Off the beaten path in Vista, Prohibition offers a unique flavor profile that keeps us coming back. Abundant with vintage mafia memorabilia and distinct art, this restaurant presents an off-the-cuff yet relaxing setting, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. We enjoyed their "Cali Classic" burger which was cooked to perfection, as well as their Hef Battered Fish & Chips. After quickly scarfing down our meals, we indulged in their Fried Peach Cobbler! Minus the surfeit of caramel, the Cobbler was just the sweetness we needed to satisfy our fancy for a dessert! Not sure why I do not frequent this place more often, especially because the food and beer is so good! read more

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I was at Prohibition recently. When the charge hit my credit card statement, the total had been adjusted. I didn't appreciate that someone had increased the charge by $7.00. I ask that diners beware, review your credit card statements. I won't be going back to a dishonest place of business. read more

Prohibition hosted a TCG trade night in conjunction with a local gaming group and my friend and I popped in to check it out. The venue is large, a little bit away from the freeway, but had plenty of parking and space for patrons to enjoy a meal and beer. The space the event was hosted in always decently sized for the number of vendors they had. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the beer options. There was a decently expansive menu to choose from as well. I ordered a pretzel and beer, the ultimate brewery combination in my opinion. The beer was crisp and refreshing and the pretzel was perfect. The beer cheese was divine and paired well. My friend ordered the nachos which were massive. The only idea we had was the beer cheese should be the go to cheese for everything - it was so good it definitely elevated the nachos for us. read more

We visited Prohibition Brewing on a Saturday around 1pm. When we arrived there weren't very many cars and there was ample parking available both towards the front of the building and back. This is definitely a little gem of Vista. Upon entering we were quickly greeted with smiles from the bartenders and welcomed in. The patrons sitting at the bar also smiled at us as we later learned they were the regulars of the bar and one used to be a bartender there. This place gave off such a casual cool dive bar vibe but was actually really nice inside. We ordered the fried zucchini, Nelson burger, and the elliotness burger. These burgers were great! And you can see that in the pictures. Meat was delicious and flavors were tasssssty! I must also say their Irish red and seltzers were super good too. If you're in the area and are in need of a good beer, good food, and chill vibe atmosphere... check this spot out! read more

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This place is fun with great food and exciting atmosphere. Very clean. Love that they have a back patio where they hold events at.

Our server Erik was great! Very knowledgeable about the menu and beers. Vibe is different than what you would expect from any other brewery. Bring your own bagel and ask for some of their jalapeño cream cheese read more

I had some onion rings and a beer here to watch the US in the World Cup. For a "sports bar" there was NOBODY else there primarily for the game. Beer was fine but unremarkable. Onion rings were big and seemed handmade, unfortunately I don't think the grease was the right temp when they fried them so they were just meh. read more

I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed prohibition. It is definitely a local spot, which adds to its charm. The lighting makes it feel more like a tavern. It's never too busy, I haven't had to wait for a table yet. The food is also pretty good, anything with the carnitas is a good choice. There is also a good beer/wine selection. All the servers have been friendly and have provided excellent service whenever I've visited. read more

Prohibition Brewing - Carne asada fries - American Near Me - Vista, California

Well my lady and I drive by this place on the way to the casino every week! So I got a Saturday off and decided to treat us to a random Saturday at new brewery and man were we hungry! And thirsty!!! Our server was new, however his service was outstanding! Honestly honesty is the best policy! We admitted it was our first time and he made us feel so welcome and opened up conversation with a joke! We were so surprised by the large patio out back and live music! Airrick was amazing good hire manager!!!! The food is next! Not only was he happy, fast and professional but he is quick to buss his own tables! As soon as I finished my next beer was here and old glass removed!! read more

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Food was excellent!! I had the French Dip, hubby had the avocado enchilada. Started with potato skins. Will definitely be going back next time we are in Vista!!! read more

I've been coming to Prohibition for over 8 years. I pop in once or twice a month for a sandwich or a burger. Friday was the last time! We came in for lunch around 2pm. Ordered a couple burgers and the pretzel to start. The pretzel tasted like a frozen pretzel reheated to barely warm. The cheese sauce was straight out of a can. The burgers were not cooked to temp, one was still mooing and one was horribly overcooked. We asked for no onions and we got extra, extra onions. Service was sparse. Our waitress had 2 other tables of two patrons and the bar I believe she was covering. In all for 2 burgers, a pretzel, an iced tea and a water. The cost was $55 plus. With tip we spent just over $65. We did not ordered but noticed the soup was $15. That's insane for a cup of soup! The whole experience was terribly disappointing. I debated for 2 days over leaving a poor review as I've only done so once in almost 100 food reviews. read more

Enjoyed the Reuben sandwich with the regular fries and a Hef-U-Up beer. We arrived about 20 min before closing the kitchen, but waiters were super kind and accommodating- we ordered right away, service was prompt and professional, and the servers are as chill as their super beer :) The place is decked out with prohibition era pictures, infamous figures, etc. The check was a QR code, which was super convenient and fast. I definitely recommend coming here for a solid meal and delicious craft, local beer. Support your local businesses! Wish I remembered to take a pic of the food- but we were too hungry and forgot! read more

Prohibition Brewing - Freshly poured Hef U Up. It's. German beer with a higher percentage of alcohol- if I remember right, it was 7.3% - American Near Me - Vista, California

My husband and I went for food and drinks. We sat at the bar and Kenya took care of us. She was very knowledgeable, fun and kind with a great spirit. She was attentive, recommended drinks based on our likes and added a personal touch when she served us. She made the experience amazing. We will come back read more

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Happy to see this place was still in business since we haven't visited the area in about two years. The food was great again and the service was great too! This time we ordered a Elliott Ness burger with the sauce on the side, Buffalo wings and Philly Cheesesteak with a side salad. read more

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Overpriced. After tax a pint runs you $9.20 out the door for a stank, rundown, musty spot in rural vista. Staff don't give a Rip about anything! Beers are cheaper on the Coast - Kitchen is nasty. read more

We came on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated immediately at a place of our choice. I wanted to sit outdoors, and we got a seat in their patio. They do have both indoor and outdoor seating available and also bar seating. There is parking available in the front of the restaurant. We were served immediately. We got out drinks. I got myself a draught beer. And later on a seltzer. The drinks were nice and cold and refreshing. For food, we got two appetizers to share. We ordered wings and nachos. The portions were large. The wings were slightly undercooked for my hubby. Perfect for me It's juicy, and the sauce was delicious on point. The nachos were great for my hubby but a little greasy for me. We got the peach cobbler for dessert, and I have to say it's the best dessert ever. It's like churros and peach cobbler rolled into one. I'm not ashamed to say that I devoured it mostly on my own :D One point to note: the patio was a little stinky. I'm not sure if it was the way the breeze was blowing. And you can pay by scanning a QR code!! That's how I paid on Saturday. Our server kept checking on us! We loved it! Will be back- but we'll probably sit inside. Btw, super dog friendly. Our dog gave them a stamp of approval, too! read more

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My friend and I saw this place after going to the Vista Trading Post and decided to try it for lunch. It was a great choice! The waitress was very helpful, attentive and friendly. We both had the frisco burger with fries and it was delicious. We actually could have split it because it was huge! The place was huge with both indoor and outdoor seating. You could easily have a party there! We will both come back with our families! read more

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Sadly, I really enjoyed my wedge salad, the fries were good, the andouille pasta was good but we decided to come here bc it says this places closes at 11! Well, that's a lie and if so, you should direct customers to the front instead of having them seat themselves only to feel rushed at 9:30 but yet they close at 11! No, you guys should close at 10, if on a Saturday night you're not welcoming people. Not everyone wants to go to Ciao's. I was prepared to give five stars before feeling like an intruder. If I wanted to chill a lil after dinner, they did a great job at making you feel not welcome. It's not like it's it's a Wednesday night. So odd n my man jus told me he wanted to order the peach cobbler but they were too focused on closing and I get it. It's kinda dead in there on a Saturday night for reason. This isn't the first time they have made customers feel like this and it's apparent, but good luck! read more

Prohibition Brewing - The food is great! Loved my wedge salad but felt unwelcome here. - American Near Me - Vista, California

Love the food, beer and service. We live in Fallbrook and regularly come for lunch. Beer has many selections locally brewed. Proco is our favorite. read more

Love this place!! I love their cheeseburgers and the Proco IPA beer. I've been here numerous times (even threw my husband a surprise birthday party here) and would highly recommend. Staff is always friendly and the food is great! I also love the prohibition theme the restaurant has. read more

Random stop - LOVED it! I had never been to Vista before (my bf recommended that I check out the Steam and Engine museum), but I needed food and there didn't seem to be many options. Then I saw the Prohibition Brewing restaurant with some faded paint on the outside depicting some 20s gangster and flapper scenes. I'm for that vibe. Some guy came out of the place and said that everything was really good there - so we went in and it was great. The prohibition theme was carried throughout the place (even in the bathrooms) - and the inside wasn't rundown at all - it was a nice place. A lot of cool things to look at - separate area for the bar (old timey bar) and a large indoor dining area with some cool decor. It was a gorgeous day so we opted to sit outside on the patio. Super nice patio - also had cool decor - Gatling gun lamps and coins in the tables. Server was super nice and the menu had a lot on it - was difficult to choose. We ended up having the cheeseburger with fries and they came out fairly quickly. The burger was a huge portion (1/2 lb?) and you got your choice of cheese. The fries were exceptional though. Tried both the regular and Cajun and the Cajun was too spicy for my taste. The regular fries were light but crunchy on the outside while being soft on the inside. Not greasy. Honestly some of the best fries I've had. I had the salad too, and wasn't feeling the bleu cheese dressing they served, but overall it was a perfect lunch. recommend if you are in that area. Looked like they had a stage in the back and host events there too! I noticed they sell restaurant swag, so I guess this place is a thing. Who knew? read more

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Stopped by this place towards the end of a Saturday night, there was only a few people in the building. I thought the French dip I got was damn decent, a little on the dry side but hey that's what the delicious Au Jus was for! The Cajun fries here are some of the best fries I've had hands down. The beer was delicious. Service was great. They did lose a few points for starting to shut the place down two hours before they closed and it made my Fiancé feel like we were being rushed, but like I said we were the only two customers at the time, so I understood. Overall I would definitely go back. read more

Prohibition Brewing - French dip with Cajun Fries. - American Near Me - Vista, California

Enjoyed a nice lunch on the patio. We enjoyed some wings and nachos. Great lunch stop just wish they would use a better quality cheese. Less greasy but the peach cobbler was delicious. read more

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My wife and I visited Prohibition for lunch today. The outside looks like a dated dive bar but lots of parking. When we went inside it was confirmed that this is a dated dive bar. Sounds like a criticism but it isn't; it just is what it is. Gabbie was our server and she had a wonderful personality. I started with a flight of beers and they were good. Out of them I chose a glass of their Hefeweizen. I ordered the Reuben sandwich with a side of fried green beans. Both were delicious. My wife ordered the carnitas tacos but to her they were dry and tasteless. Gabbie apologized and removed the tacos from our bill. Even though it was raining, patrons arrived and went outside to the covered patio with heaters: smart move! Gabbie's service was first rate! The prices are very good here for both food and drink! Although it looks and acts like a dive bar, I rate it a solid four stars! read more

Prohibition Brewing - Beer menu. - American Near Me - Vista, California

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So/so service nice beer, wine and food selections. Prices are on the high end. Reason alone not to return.

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Vista. The food is always delicious, the management & staff are super friendly & accommodating, & I feel lucky to have this as our neighborhood spot. Make sure to ask about their specials. They're always legit. We've been able to use the back patio area for a couple of larger events we've put together in the past, & from time to time, they have live music. And the beers? The best around! Coconut Blonde & SBA are my personal favs. read more

The coconut shrimp, wings, BLT and Irish Ruben were delicious! Will definitely eat here again.

Got take out this time to take to my in-laws. They've never been here before so we thought they'd like to try it. My mom in-law got the rueben and liked it. My wife got the coconut shrimp and it was ok - good dipping sauce. I got the cordon blue sandwich for the 1st time and it was sensational! The only truly disappointing part, my dad in-law got the French dip and there was no dip sauce given to us. So he had a French and no dip. So that kind of sucked for him even though he said the sandwich was good. Check your take out WELL and make sure all the sauces and dips are there before leaving! read more

Prohibition Brewing - American Near Me - Vista, California

Great food. The fried cobbler was amazing! Stay served 12 of us with ease. Large servings and great hamburgers. Great ambiance

Always a great place to eat. Beer is good. Usually come early as it tends to get busy. Nice patio. Plenty of parking. Wings were good but Buffalo could be spicier. Cuban sando was delicious. Beer we liked was Dirty Blonde & Proco IPA! Come check this place out! read more

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Kyle and the entire team was amazing! From my first interactions with Kyle helping me plan a reunion/ party to the night of the event! We arrived and he touched base with me and was helpful! The event was great and the drinks, food and servers were awesome! We hope they appreciated the business and local support just as much as we all loved our evening! Thanks again and I'm sure we all will be back to support you - thanks so much - cheers read more

A tad pricey but overall a good experience. I ordered the IPA, which was pretty tasty. I also had the pokey salad, which was delicious.

Customer service was horrible. The restaurant was not even 1/4 full and waiters were just staring at us. It took them such a long time to/ (15min) to give us a menu and after receiving our drinks, they wouldn't acknowledge us for a good 10 min until we decided to walk out. I don't know if we were being discriminated but I was deeply disappointed in what happened today.... read more

Food is great! We order pick up from here often & the people that work there are so kind.

Although their pizza is no longer served, the rest of their food is home-made and plentiful, and tastes really good. They made it through "Covid, same welcoming crew, and have the same great brewery on site. They do have outside dining areas and are dog-friendly ( outside). read more

Great beer, great food, great service. A pleasant surprise to stumble upon. Definitely worth a visit, could easily become a regular spot with a ton of upside! read more

Prohibition Brewing - Irish Reuben Sandwich - American Near Me - Vista, California

The food was very sloppy and bland. An oversized burger does not justify an inflated price. The bacon on the burger was severely undercooked. The wedge salad was drenched in ranch that leaked everywhere and was not chopped like we had requested read more

We were meeting up with friends we hadn't seen in some time and we're not in a rush... wit which was good as I don't think it would have been a fast lunch. Lucky for us our waitress was patient with our pace... nice atmosphere.. we sat out back at a picnic table. It is pricy for a sandwich and fries - $18 for the spinach artichoke chicken... it was light on chicken and generous on fries. Very tasty. My husband got Tommy gun Thai sandwich $18 again tasty but light on chicken - he got the side salad... Service great, atmosphere nice value brought it down to 4. read more

iving just around the corner, my husband and I have visited Prohibition Brewing a few times. While not our top pick, it's a decent spot in the area. Indoor seating was a tad warm with some flies, but outdoor seating was more pleasant. Food's alright, but not our favorite. Overall, it's a convenient option for a casual bite and drink nearby. read more

This place is dope. Easy parking. Chill vibe on a Sunday with NFL games going. Easy bar seating. Brew their own beer. Seems like Mexican food is a newer offering here. Tried the Taquitos and they seemed fresh made to order. Very happy about the whole deal and plan to return as soon as I am able. read more