Showed up on trivia night. Had a great Margarita from the distillery. The bartender was great. I…read morehad the experience of watching them make a XXX. They made my margarita with Tajín and it was so delicious. I had to get a second one. Trivia was fun! We got there a bit late but we loved the categories and joined. They had the Padres game playing on the screen as well. Julian was awesome in the kitchen. It was great speaking with him! He made some tasty sandwiches. I look forward to coming back with my friends in the near future

Show stopper for me were the BBQ pork sliders on a brioche bun…read more The drinks complement the food served here also. There is also a distillery on the other side of the bar that has the stronger spirits. Easy to find and plenty of parking. When you walk in the bar is to the right, distillery is in an enclave opposite of the bar. The big dance floor is to the left of the bar. There is a lot of real estate for big groups. Check their schedule for the dates for the open mic night and the line dancing lead by an instructor.

I am glad that this local brewery space did not remain idle for too long after Pacific Islander…read moreBrewing moved out (RIP). Welcome new decor changes and a removed partition wall provided additional bar area and table seating. The open concept, also pet & family friendly, lets us see the brewing tanks while providing a neat backdrop and unique space for the Trivia Night host. The front patio space has ample picnic table seats in addition to a front entrance area for pop-up eatery/food truck vendor to sell snackable bites. I have tried different tasty plates like skewers with corn ribs and rice from Ming Ouns to melted cheese with baguette and potatoes from The Raclette Stand. View their website for additional food options from burgers, BBQ, pizza, or tamales at https://darkblue-parrot-879468.hostingersite.com/menu/ We had a fun time at this year's 'Santa at Sunny' event. Holiday vibes, hoppy beer list, and awesome Christmas sweaters. RSVP'd as required so mini-me 2.0 got a neat gift from Sunny Grove Santa. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you to the friendly folks at Sunny Grove Brewing Company and congrats to Scott and Tessa the Besta for keeping the local craft beer scene going strong.

We visited Sunny Grove Brewing Company for the first time on a recent Sunday…read more We arrived around 11:00 AM. The L-shaped bar was about a quarter full. The space is really great. Inside and out on the patio. They have a very nice and large bar top. The place is quite large with an open and airy feel. Definitely cool brewery vibes. The bathroom was really impressive; huge and spotlessly clean. They have a great selection of beers on tap from light to IPA. Stouts, darks - a beer for everybody. Beer only right now. I enjoyed a very tasty Mexican Lager (La Bamba). Becky begrudgingly enjoyed one as well. She no longer drinks beer. She lost nearly 50 pounds by switching to low carb, low calorie seltzers a few years ago. That was our only disappointment, no seltzers. Not even in cans in the cooler. If we ever return, she'll have to bring her own. Sunny Grove does not have a kitchen, but they do host a different food truck or pop-up nearly every day. Check the calendar on their website for details. sunnygrovebeer.com Definitely a cool spot, just wish they'd add a seltzer even if it is canned.

Great quick lunch and beer. Thank you for the great hospitality…read more And when the beeper goes off there is a button on the right to turn it off. Haha

Cool joint with really nice people. Haven't been in a while and felt like old school brew. Always…read moregreeted with a smile and the beer is interesting. I think they're more into the Belgians, but I found a couple of West Coast-like IPAs. The cool thing about Burning is that they have food or an attached food truck. We went for Patty Melt/fries and a wedge. It was good and just my helpful two cents, if you're going to stay away from Rye bread in a Patty, you need lots of grilled onions. I love the white bread idea but it's more of a Chester than a Patty melt. Better news: Burning Beard is moving to a larger local, much larger, and a dedicated kitchen. Can't wait.

Awesome beer, friendly service. An institution in the brewing industry…read more The service was friendly and quick. There's a larger back patio filled with various succulents and bushes, ample seating with plenty of natural shade from trees along with tables with umbrellas. The beers I had were world class. Muntz is always a treat but even better from the source and Nectaron Express was an amazing expression of New Zealand hops paired with "devils lettuce" terpenes. Places like this are what elevate this industry and I'm glad that I was able to visit. Definitely a destination that anyone should seek out.

Best dang Beer ~ Raspberry bells bluff! Great tap…read moreroom~friendly staff~great ambiance ~ Cheers!

This is a tough one. This place does good food. And beer. But I went in asking about their…read moreprotocols for gluten allergies. There are limited dinner options in Julian. And with a kid with celiac, who can get sick for days if a crumb of bread is digested, options are even more limited. We were stoked when the woman at the register pointed out that the bbq and salads were mostly GF (without croutons). And while she did mention there's a chance of cross-contamination with the gluten free pizza, as they make pizzas and there's flour around, she mentioned they change gloves and use clean utensils and have had many celiac folks eat there without issue. Bit we went instead for the most basic and least risky options. Half smoked chicken and a wedge salad. Then I saw the house made pickles. My kid loves pickles. I asked if they were GF. Any seasoning or anything that might contain gluten? She asked the cook and he said no. Gluten free. Which makes sense. They're pickles. Took the order back to the house and the kid went straight for the pickles. I don't have the time to explain how awesome it is when this kid, who's whole outlook on food has been shattered because of the celiac, can have some pickles and not have to think about getting sick. But here we are. From pure joy to anxiety and sadness in two seconds flat. I'm posting this not to bag on this establishment or the people that work there. We know it's a kitchen that serves food and drinks containing gluten. But when I've asked about protocols and tried to do my best to get the info, as well as making it clear that we are trying to be very careful about gluten as it's an allergy, not a preference, and then being reassured that the pickles and the bbq is as safe as they can make it, I was pretty bummed to find a whole freakin crouton in the middle of the container of pickles. Half of which the kid had already happily devoured. We The restaurant industry is not set up for people with food allergies. We know this. We try our best to navigate it by asking questions and getting as much info as possible. There are places that don't even know what celiac is. So we leave. There are places that are extremely knowledgeable about it from front of house to the chef. Those places we can put more trust in. It's never 100%. But fortunately we've had more good experiences than bad with restaurants that take it seriously. I'm sure this was a mistake. Not intentional. Pickles too close to the croutons. I can see how it can happen. All I'm asking is to be better about it. Be aware. Especially when I've asked repeatedly if it's all good and the answer given is yes. Or just tell me it's not safe to eat there for people with celiac and we can be on our way. A lot of restaurants are becoming more aware and offering more GF options. This is great. Lots of people eat gluten free to avoid carbs or because of gluten sensitivity. Celiac is another level. And a painful one at that. We appreciate and love going to eat food at places that take it seriously. Hoping for more of those places in the future. Julian Beer Co. we love you, but take note. Croutons don't belong in your pickles.

The Julian Beer Company was amazing!…read more We have a 2 year old and he gets antsy quickly, especially when it comes to restaurants and sitting for a long time. so, being able to call ahead and order and pick up our food was so convenient! That being said, our food was so good and tasty, we love the Kabasa sausage and also the half chicken was amazing! I recommend the mac & cheese as well for a side, as it's super tasty and the cheese on top was amazing! If you do go inside the restaurant, they have plenty of seating, the vibe and ambience makes it better! Definitely recommend as the staff is super friendly and the prices were amazing!

We were really excited to come here after we saw that they were offering, tallow fries, so we…read morefigured let's go here for Valentine's Day . We wanted just a fast little dinner . We ordered the jalapeno burger and chicken sandwich with fry's and wings and everything was so so so bad server was kinda weird and acted slow , they seemed very short staffed , a couple left because no one came to their table. The chicken sandwich was burnt and so dry and all falling apart the burger was just a bun, jalapeños and 2 patties . My bf never complains about food and he was saying how bad it was . Don't wana bash their business but also at the same time would love to give feedback . Maybe people come here for the drinks and not the food ? I'm not sure. It's a bummer bc the atmosphere is great and the firepit etc. maybe they just need new cooks d

My husband found this cute brewery while walking the dogs on our recent trip to Alpine. Outdoor…read morearea was so inviting and pet friendly that it was a no brainer to try it out. Our waiter, Nolan, not Simon... was funny, helpful, and even though they were busy he handled everyone like a champ. Nolan recommended a few options, which we took his advice on and ordered. I had the HOP CLOUD HAZY, very good and my husband had the GOOD TO GO IPA (2) so obviously it was good. The pretzel bites were delicious! We split the Jalapeno popper burger and fries. Very yummy, and a bit spicy but followed it up with my Hazy and it was all good. Highly recommend this place and kudos to Nolan for making it a great experience for us.

The design of this place is really cool. It feels like you've walked into a back alley and are in a…read morecompletely different part of town. Everything is so clean but it has a very good rustic and real feel to it. The drinks here are my favorite because to be honest, I'm a sours beer kind of guy and they have a whole building dedicated to it. The amount of variety when it comes to sours is great a prices are fair. Flavors pop but theirs also a good enough selection if you want a more chill sour that won't punch you in the face. The other building (not sure which is considered the main ones) has a large selection of your typical IPAs, lagers, you name it. The flavors are good and they seems to have some deals going on from time to time for cans to take home which I can appreciate. They also have a few board games to keep you entertained and seem to consistently have some options fora food vendor as well as many times having live music. Definitely worth the visit on a day you see them having one of these vendors or live bands you may be interested in. The people here seem to be very friendly with their regulars and greet you as if you're a friend. I think this bodes well with breweries considering you're usually here to have a good time and chill. I wouldn't say it feels like the reason I'd come back at all but no complaints here. Just didn't feel like out of this world service by any means.

Was here on a Friday night for a friends birthday. There was a food truck and a band, adding to the…read moreambiance of a beautiful fall Friday night on a patio adorned with string lights and open concept. The staff member that helped me was friendly. I am a cider girl usually, and she was so patient asking follow up questions to give me her best recommendation. I opted for her suggestion and tried Fun Times. It was really good!

Dear diary, Checked…read morethis brewery out for the first time and it did not disappoint. The vibe was chill and laid back. There were also games on the tv so everyone was enjoying their time. I was surprised how big the place was inside with plenty of seatings. We got the west quest and the coachman and they were pretty tasty. There are a variety of beers that you can choose from and if you're not sure you can always ask for a sample. The staffs are friendly. There are also plenty of parking and pets are allowed!!

Love this brewery. It is tucked away in a business park off of Clairemont Mesa Blvd. right beside…read morethe 163 freeway. It's an interesting spot -- they offer an eclectic mix of beers, my favorites being The Statesman, The Filly, The Pugilist, The Widow, and The Fiddler. They offer 1 and 2 liter growlers as well as 32 ounce cans. Out of their "feral" beers The Savage is my favorite with its sour cherry twang. There are good food trucks here almost every day. And with taster, half, and full pours available on every pour, you can almost spend as little or as much as you prefer. Would recommend to anyone!

Food was kinda mid. View was good. Service was good. I got the Thai chicken sandwich and it was…read morejust ok. The person I was with got the fish tacos and they were pretty good

When you look at this place from the outside, you would have no idea how huge it is inside. From…read morethe street it kind of looks like a loading dock, but inside it is modern and sleek with a nice bar, lots of tables, and a patio overlooking the lagoon. The beers were good, service was excellent, and the food menu looked enticing even though this was just a quick beer stop for us. I have to admit when I first sat on the patio overlooking the "lagoon" I thought this is kind of an oversold view considering it is literally in the name. Then an egret wandered by and suddenly it all felt a lot more coastal California and a lot less random pond behind a brewery. Ended up being a really chill spot. Would definitely go back.