Elsa P.

We visited on a Saturday around 8 PM and were glad to find that they're open until 11 PM, especially since many places in Simi Valley close relatively early. When we arrived, there was no host or hostess to greet us, so we essentially seated ourselves. Fortunately, finding a table for two outside was easy. Once seated, we scanned the QR code at the table to view the menu and place our order. Unfortunately, the menu was the biggest disappointment of our visit. It's essentially just a list of food and drinks with no descriptions or photos. I checked their website hoping to find a more detailed menu, but there wasn't one--just basic information such as their address and hours. I also checked their Instagram, but there were very few photos of the food. As a result, I felt like I was ordering somewhat blindly. I ended up Googling each beer I was considering just to find basic information about its description and tasting notes. For a brewery, I think beer descriptions should be readily available. Food descriptions while ordering would also be very helpful, particularly for guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions. Since we weren't sure what many of the dishes contained, we decided to play it safe and ordered a Margherita Pizza. There was also an issue when we initially submitted our order--the order appeared to error out, so we had to place it again. Thankfully, we weren't charged twice, which was a relief given that the menu experience had already been a little frustrating. On the positive side, our drinks came out fairly quickly. However, when the pizza arrived, it was brought to the table on the pizza pan without plates, napkins, or any condiments such as Parmesan, chili flakes, or ranch. My husband had to leave the table to ask someone for plates and napkins. If guests are expected to grab these items themselves, it would be helpful to have them readily accessible both inside and outside. We also didn't receive any check-ins from staff throughout our visit, so there is definitely room for improvement when it comes to customer service and attentiveness. That said, the pizza itself was excellent! It genuinely tasted fresh and made from scratch, with that delicious flavor you get from a proper pizza oven. The pizza was easily a 10/10 and was definitely the highlight of our visit. One suggestion I'd love to see on the menu is a soft-baked pretzel with beer cheese. It feels like a natural staple for a brewery and would be a great addition. Overall, I think there is a lot of potential here. Improving the menu with descriptions and photos, making plates and utensils more accessible, and providing a bit more attentive service would make the overall experience much more enjoyable. We'll likely give it another try after some time and hope to see some improvements. The pizza alone gives us a reason to come back, and I'd love to have a better overall experience on our next visit.

Pub Q.

Checked it out today. Very impressed with the setup and location. Lots of staff, they seemed friendly and attentive. Them not serving their own beer (at this point) is an interesting move but the beer that was there was good. The pizza served there was SUPER FRESH. Dough was soft, pepperoni was crispy, tasted great. -1 star due to them serving beer in PLASTIC GLASSES. No establishment who cares about what they're serving should be using plastic to serve their product. But I guess it's not their product. Hopefully when they start serving their own beer, they knock off the plastic nonsense. We shall see. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Aaron M.

Had a good experience at Simi Valley Brewing. I would have given it 5 stars, but unfortunately, a lot of their food was sold out when we visited, so our options were pretty limited. The food we were able to try, including the pizza and flatbread, was actually pretty good. That said, the space itself is great, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a lot of TVs to enjoy the games, making it a nice spot to hang out and enjoy some drinks. They also have a great selection of beer with plenty of options to choose from. The staff seemed pretty overwhelmed and definitely outnumbered, but they were doing their best to keep up and provide good service despite being busy. Overall, it's a cool brewery with a great atmosphere, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the food and beers when everything is fully stocked

Ryan S.

We arrived a few minutes before opening Saturday Aug 30. 5pm. (Soft opening was weds ) There was a long line , about 50 waiting to get inside. Haha, that's nuts. Lots of support locally, that's great. Across the street from Costco. The parking lot was large , however by the time we left - 6:30ish. Likely the lot was full. Friendly people as we arrived , and throughout our visit. Probably holds around 80 inside , and maybe 50 outside. We snagged a table inside. Currently guest taps only. Understandable, they just started. They offer only 16oz pours. Maybe that will change. $8 , was average pricing. Got a single hazy , collab with wagon wheel. Solid. They had water stations throughout. I brought a water bottle just in case. Also they brought water glasses to our table. They have a kitchen , and while we did not order food - looks good. I did not ask , but likely you cannot bring your own food. That's good and bad. Overall wonderful startup. The outside area will be perfect when it cools down. Will check out again in 2-3 months when they have their own beer. I enjoy Enegren , but that's about an extra 15 mins west past svbc.

Michael L.

Here we go! The long and somewhat forever anticipation for a brewery here in Simi Valley and particularly at this location. This evening was the soft opening to the public. What a pleasant experience! Simi Valley itself has been desperate for a local, fun and spacious brewery. After years of failed attempts, SVBC has finally broke through. Currently they are at soft opening stages so both food and drink menus are limited. But honestly, pretty extensive considering. What I mean is pretty much full menu, minus bbq items; and majority of beers are outside local craft items. I drank the Plenty of Pilsner and Real Brews of Simi Valley tonight. Solid pours. Excited to come back and try more of the menu. Eyes spotted on that smash burger.

Nicole C.

Ok let me start by saying that this place has not been open for long, but based on what I've seen twice now, it's Simi Valley's newest place to be. The first time my family and I came to try the place, we couldn't find anywhere to sit so we left. Hey, I get it, happy for them but was bummed couldn't try the food. Looked really good. It is self-seating, I'm not a big fan of that when I go out to eat. It is a pretty loud place, I don't mind that either, it's a brewery after all. I found this one lady occupying a 6 seat table by herself and reading a book (rolling my eyes). Let's go to the food, we were able to get a table 2nd time we came and here's what we had. Corn/Elote - amazing, must try. The nachos - you have to get, we ordered 2 because we devoured the 1st order. Wagyu sandwich is their take on chopped cheese, but I was pretty disappointed as the onions inside were burnt and burnt onions do not taste good. The potato chips were bomb. So. We had the burger a it was yummy. The Brie and peach pizza was underwhelming because the because had no flavor, but the though was good. I had the cider 2 cups, very very yummy. I was a bit taken aback because the 1st cup was a nice beer cup (glass), 2nd order came in a plastic cup that looked like a cognac cup. Plastic?!?!?

Kristine R.

Excited to have a brewery here in Simi. We went a Thursday evening and it was busy, but we found a spot. It is a little loud inside and has TV with sporting events, if you want a quieter space outside is a better option. They only have one beer of their own right now, but good selection of other breweries for wide selection of beer and they have wine and soft drinks. We ordered a pizza and cheese and steak sandwich which were delicious- the sourdough crust is delicious! They are new and still figuring out the kinks so you may need to be patient, but overall this is a pretty solid brewery. I would recommend it and will be retuning!!

Samantha L.

We came to Simi brewing for the first time tonight and we have nothing but good things to say! Our food was amazing and of course so was the beer. But the best part of Simi brewing was Lexi! She is the sweetest and most attentive waitress and we would come back for her alone! Thank you Simi Brewing! *photo is post food because we forgot to take a photo prior*

Shoorin K.

Had a great experience at Simi Valley Brewing Company! The food was delicious, the beer was amazing, and the atmosphere was fantastic. The service was wonderful and everyone was very friendly and welcoming. It was also a great spot for the whole family--our kids really enjoyed it too! Definitely a great place to grab some food and drinks, relax, and watch the game. We'll definitely be coming back!

FernAndo L.

We visited Simi Valley Brewing with a group of friends and had an amazing experience! We loved trying the different beers, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was exactly what Simi Valley needed. A special shoutout to Gus--he was attentive, helpful, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit. The customer service was excellent from start to finish. Great beer, delicious food, outstanding service, and an all-around fantastic experience. We'll definitely be back!

George B.

Ignore the haters, this is an **announced SOFT OPENING** all the issues brought up are seemingly being worked through :) SVBC was amazing, we've been here multiple times already! 1) Ambiance was spectacular. There is not another place in Simi like this and we've badly needed this. Wonderful outdoor space, beautiful interior, tvs, music, string lights, beautiful massive tree in the middle, great people and car watching outside, safe for kids and pets and just a wonderful place to hang out 2) Beer: they haven't rolled out their own brews yet but that's coming in about a month. The selection they have now is top of the line though, with local taps. Very excited and looking forward to their own when they're released! 3) Food was phenomenal. We got their pizza, which we were told uses dough imported straight from Italy. The pizza left us wanting to try every other one! Salad sizes look extremely generous. We also got the chopped beef sandwich which was mouthwatering. 4) Service was outstanding given the soft opening. Yes, some things took a little longer but that is *expected*. We had someone come by the table every 5-10 min to make sure we had what we needed and when we did ask for something, we got it immediately. All staff were extremely friendly and responsive! 5) Owners truly care and want to make this the best place FOR Simi Valley. They want your feedback. They've poured their lives into this and it's a wonderful small business to support. Ali is amazing and we can't wait to spend many, many great years here together. All in all - for a soft opening, we truly had a great time and this review is honest. We can't wait to see how much better it is when they're all done and running like a well oiled machine!

Came in on a Labor Day weekend during their first week and a half since opening. First and foremost, very impressed with speed of service. Place was very appropriately staffed and all our food / drinks arrived within minutes of ordering. Staff seemed very busy, but were friendly and very well trained given the short amount of time since opening. Solid environment as well. Interior has TVs everywhere giving a good mix between a relaxed patio and sports bar interior. We will be back!