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    4.2 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Pre-Selected Hoppy Flight
    Linh P.

    If you're looking for a brewery with serious coastal vibes, Viewpoint Brewing in Del Mar is a must-visit. The space is huge, open, and modern, with a really relaxed indoor/outdoor setup that makes it perfect for sunny San Diego afternoons. The highlight here is definitely the atmosphere, you get beautiful views of the San Dieguito Lagoon, lots of natural light, and a breezy, social vibe that works for everything from brunch to happy hour. It's also super dog-friendly, which makes it even better if you're hanging out after a beach day. Beer-wise, they've got a solid rotating tap list with a mix of easy-drinking lagers, IPAs, and some more creative house brews. A flight is a great way to explore since there's usually something for everyone. The food is surprisingly good for a brewery too, think elevated pub food like burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, truffle fries, and brunch options. Service is generally friendly and laid-back, though it can get busy on weekends, so expect a bit of a wait or consider a reservation. Overall: great spot for views, vibes, and casual food + drinks. Not the most "craft beer nerd" focused brewery in San Diego, but absolutely one of the best for hanging out and enjoying the scenery. Would I go back? 100%, especially for a sunset drink or weekend brunch. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8gDDj3H/

    Chicken Adobada Chilaquiles (sour cream & eggs on the side)
    Brandon M.

    Cool spot, great views, and friendly staff. The product itself wasn't my favorite, though. Decent place to try at least once. 1. Parking is paid. There's a dirt lot or valet. Valet is $6 before tip. There are a few free spots near the hiking trail if you're lucky. 2. Myself and many other guests experienced dirty glasses (lipstick marks). Server said they've been troubleshooting improving it so I hope they figure it out soon. 3. Servers all work together to split sections. Ironically, it made it kinda difficult to track things though, since 3 different people might give you 1 update each, but I'd rather have a 1 progressive update on missing items (compared to 3 different people checking from square 1). 4. They were super sweet and apologetic for the delays. Very busy since it was Easter so gotta factor that in. Comped one of our food items and offered dessert. 3 to 4 stars out of 5.

    Grilled fish tacos
    Vittoria H.

    Not locals to the area but had some time to kill and decided to stop in. The brewery has ample seating indoors and outdoors and its nice to sit outdoors if the weather is fair. There's a nice view of the lagoon and trail if you choose to sit outdoors. It is about a 10min walk to the bridge. Its dog friendly! I noticed several water bowls throughout the property. Parking was tight. It was a week day, middle of the day so I can't imagine how parking is on the weekends. Just as we were leaving, we saw signs for valet parking at $6, perhaps this goes into effect at 4pm and onwards ? The food is underwhelming. I ordered the grilled fish tacos. There simply is not enough fish in the taco. I requested more avocado crema and put both the orange house made salsa and additional avocado cream to my tacos. The ceviche is not prepared traditionally and had an ailoi. There was also not much seafood in the dish. The chips that came with the ceviche didn't taste fresh. They were not warm, no signs of grease and were actually kinda hard. Lastly, my friend ordered a caesar salad. It was odd to see kale in the salad and according to him, the whole salad tasted off. He felt it was prepared with a different type of dressing. I didn't try it. Long story short, come for the brews and the view, the food, not so much. Service was great.

    Adobada Fries
    Bella A.

    Found this place while in san Diego for soccer. It was a cute location with a nice view. Got seated quickly. The food was really good we had different options. We will definitely be back. Our server was nice and attentive

    Artichoke Flatbread
    Shreyasi D.

    We stopped by Viewpoint Brewing Co. without a reservation and were seated right away at one of their communal tables. The shared seating and beautiful views made for the perfect setting. there's nothing better than enjoying a fun evening with friends while meeting new ones along the way. The service was excellent: friendly, attentive, and quick. We enjoyed a glass of wine from their well-curated selection and were especially happy to find a Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley. The flatbread was warm and soft, and the mac and cheese was rich and wonderfully creamy. Overall, a great spot for good food, good drinks, and great company. Parking is a pain--$20 bucks at the lot. Or $6 valet.

    Shrimp tacos
    Rick G.

    Our family met at Viewpoint for lunch today. I have to say this is a nice set up with patio seating and a view . There are plenty of food options on the menu. I have to say, The food was very good with healthy portions. I had the Shrimp tacos and they were very tasty. Unfortunately, they only had one server for all of the patio tables, so it took a little longer to order and get our food. Our server was nice and the restaurant and bathrooms were clean. Parking is tricky, it's either valet or paid parking in the adjacent lot.

    Terri G.

    Viewpoint is a fun brewery with great views and atmosphere. The food was delicious and they serve overall generous portions. I ordered the fish tacos and while the amount of fish was skimpy, the plate was large and I very much enjoyed the citrusy salad that came with the tacos. Service was a bit slow at first but once the waitress took our order, the food came out relatively quickly. The parking lot is valet so that sucks, but the only other option is a paid parking lot next door. Overall, I probably wouldn't return because it didn't wow me enough to choose it over trying something new.

    Belgian Dubbel
    Jason L.

    Viewpoint Brewing is a unique restaurant/brewery in an old warehouse sitting on an inlet with views of said inlet and the Del Mar Fairgrounds. It isn't much to behold upon pulling in but, once inside, it's far more spacious than it appears from the outside and has a pretty nice view. They offer up about 30 beers in a nice variety of styles. Yours truly had the Belgian Dubbel and it was quite nice. The food is mostly new American; burgers, sandwiches, some tacos mixed in...charcuterie...you get the idea. I had the fried Thai chicken sandwich and it was aromatic, homy and delicious (and came with a ton of fries). Our server couldn't have been friendlier and service was prompt. $6 valet-only parking out front. Would 100% go back.

    Lorraine F.

    I've been here a few times for a soccer game watch party and just to dine. It's a restaurant + brewery with plenty of seating, indoors & outdoors, and a nice view. Parking is valet only, which is pretty unique nowadays but I don't mind it. For the most recent watch party I attended, I really appreciated the service and the team's ability to move efficiently around lunch time. It was a big game so the place was packed - every single seat taken and many were just standing. The staff did a great job managing the pressure that comes with that level of busy-ness. From a watch party perspective, I do with there were more screens / TVs in the space. Overall a solid place in the area. I would come back here again.

    Kid cheeseburger with fries. HUGE for a kids burger. We got pickles added.
    Patricia C.

    My family came here for brunch after some mini golf at Pelly's. We conveniently valet parked for $6. You pay as you leave which was helpful so I could break up a larger bill at the bar. The atmosphere is awesome. Wonderful view of the marsh, multiple options for seating inside, outside, and there were heaters. We got to see an amazing rainbow. A very dog friendly establishment with water bowls and there were at least 2 dogs there when we visited! Service was friendly though not so quick and attentive. It is a bit of a laid back vibe all around, which works for me most days except when I have to get somewhere soon. There is a kids menu which is one of the major drivers of restaurant selection for me. Fries were really good. The kid cheeseburger was pretty large and they added pickles. My son really liked the mac & cheese that we got as a side, though he didn't like it as much as Karl Strauss'. My daughter got the pancakes. She is a very picky eater but enjoyed a chemistry like event of concocting a suitable dipping sauce mixing syrup with berry compote. She didn't eat a lot of the pancakes but enjoyed the fries we ordered as a side. The adults all classified their entrees as "okay". For me, there was just a lot going on and maybe trying too hard across the dishes. I got the Croissant Breakfast Sandwich and each of the ingredients tasted decent alone but the composite just was too much all at once. My friend got the Hot Chicken & French Toast. She said the French Toast part was good. The chicken was ok. It is a gorgeous atmosphere and a wonderful place to chill with friends, so I would recommend this place for those aspects alone!

    Caesar-ish Salad
    Alyssa N.

    Unfortunately did not like my visit here. We visited on a Sunday around lunchtime. They require you to valet in their lot or resort to sharing street parking with the trail nearby. Unnecessary in my opinion. I ordered a not so Caesar salad with fried chicken. The dressing on this salad was not good - sour, watery, and did not coat the salad well. The chicken was also dry. Our food took a long time to come out too. While our server was nice, the salad really knocked off some points!

    Conner J.

    I've never been to a brewey where all the parking is valet but maybe its common in California. There is some free parking a few blocks away but its about 6 spots near the park so it fills up fast. Other than that the beers were good and the atmosphere including the view was pretty good. It is open air stretching all the way across the brewery so you can see the view even if you are pretty far inside the brewery. The seating is pretty varried and has space for large groups which is always nice. They have a mug program which I always find as a fun idea. We didnt ask but usually the deal is thay you get a membership and they give you a mug that gives you a discount on all drinks you get. The lockers looked pretty full so im not sure the availability though. The staff was pretty friendly and relatively quick for how full the area was. Overall a nice spot for a drink especially if you are with a group and dont mind paying for parking.

    Vegetarian pizza
    Ellee W.

    So my true score is 4.5. Food is very good, we had good service and it's a pretty nice view. We tried a vegetarian pizza and it was surprisingly very good. It may have even been vegan. Pancakes are great. Coffee- excellent. I can't wait to go back for the coffee. Parking: valet. There's not a lot of parking near the restaurant, so valet will have to be your option.

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    Ask the Community - Viewpoint Brewing

    Is their vallet free?

    I believe it was $5 on Saturday during my last visit

    Do they accept cash?

    Yes

    Are there TVs? Would this be a good spot to watch football?

    This is not a sports bar vibe. I wouldn't recommend for games.

    Is there a happy hour menu?

    I don't think so. More like Happy to get a parking spot and Happy to get a seat, especially if the weather's good.

    Do they have any vegan options?

    Yes, a great veggie mezze type entree and other sides and salads that are vegan or vegetarian and could be made vegan.

    What is parking like here?

    they have their own (tiny) lot. Theres a dirt lot paid parking as you turn on the road. Beware they limit you to two hours so dont pay for more parking time!

    Is there a dress code?

    Shoes and shirt required. Flip flops welcomed.

    Do they allow dogs? Inside or outside?

    They allow dogs

    How's their happy hour?

    No happy hour but great prices all day

    Does this place offer any drinks other than beer? Have a gluten allergy but going with a group. Thanks.

    They offer wine - no hard alcohol, and may have a gluten-free beer? You may want to give them a call - they are very helpful!

    Is it kid friendly?

    Yes, there's outside seating that is nice

    Is this place kid friendly?

    There is an area for planning but not generally a kid environment

    Is this dog friendly?

    i am not a dog....but i've seen dogs there. you could ask them

    Is the food good?

    It's good, not great. I found it priced high for the portions/value, but good accompaniment to beer.

    I am interested in dining here but the wine prices look outrageous. Really? By the way, I'm talking about the bottles of wine, not by the glass...especially the premium bottles.

    Let me see if I get this straight...you're going to a brewery. For wine. And the prices don't suit you. Especially the premium bottles? I want you to read that back again. Say it out loud.

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    I've come here on weekdays for both lunch and dinner. It's always popular even during the week, so…read moreI can't imagine how it is on weekends. The servers here are really nice. I also was asking about wine and I appreciated our server's very honest opinions on the wine. He helped us select a wine that we all really enjoyed. Mussels: 7/10. I don't get mussels often but these were delicious. There were some mussels I was a little skeptical of eating because they weren't super opened up. I really enjoyed the broth on this one. The broth is excellent with some bread. Brussels sprouts: 7/10. Good but nothing special. Ahi tostada: 8/10. I really enjoyed this but it's not super big. Ahi sashimi: 9/10. Light and delicious. The yuzu shoyu is really good on the ahi. Ceviche: 7/10. Good but nothing super stand out. Lemon garlic roasted fish: 7/10. This is light and delicious. I think the squid ink vinaigrette is kind of cool, and it gives the dish another layer of complexity that I appreciate. Hula pie: 8/10. Only a few places do a hula pie, so whenever I see it, I know we have to get it. It's delicious as always. I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing because at least it means it doesn't melt fast, but it was pretty frozen, so we needed to ask for a knife to cut into it so we could all share it. It's impossible without a knife unless you wait for it to melt. The views are phenomenal here for most of the places you can sit in the restaurant. There are windows everywhere for you to see the beautiful ocean. I think the view is a huge part of why this place is successful. Jake's only has valet parking, but there is also limited free parking along the streets.

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    My fiancée & I have come to really appreciate San Diego Restaurant Week as an opportunity to try…read moreout eateries we've never been before. Which is what brought us to Beeside Balcony in Del Mar during the 1st SDRW of 2026. We had Saturday night reservations & got into town early with some time to kill. We found nearby street parking fairly easily. The hostess was able to quickly accommodate us with a table despite our early arrival. Indoor dining space is minimal. But as an upstairs restaurant with "Balcony" literally in its name, the outdoor patio is where you want to be. Our server was a inconsistent on attentiveness & was slow to warm up, though she was quite personable later in the meal. Along with all of the al fresco charm dining on the balcony offered, there was also a curious & less desirable element of the ambiance. During our meal, someone went around shooting pics/ videos for social media. It felt distracting & intrusive. While the SDRW menu was what brought us here, we opted for the Chef's menu after looking over all the options. I ordered the Salmon Croquette/ Denver Steak/ Churros. She ordered Cioppino Soup/ Barramundi/ S'More Cake. Although the pacing of our courses from the kitchen was uneven, most of what we had was good to great to wonderful. Sharing tastes of our dishes with each other, the 1 egregious miss for me was the Cioppino Soup. The seafood in it was good. But that broth was not. Aside from that, the Salmon Croquette & the Barramundi were delicious. The Denver Steak was a revelation. I'd never heard of this cut before, so I looked it up. Truly, a bang for the buck all star. & prepared perfectly here with a fantastic chimichurri. For our desserts, my Churros were good but not anything to get particularly excited about. Now, on the other hand, that S'More Cake? Wow. insanely indulgent with an ooey-gooey center. I honestly can't think of a better way to end a meal. Overall, the ambiance, service, & food all had highs & lows. Collectively, though, the sum total of the experience was pleasant enough that I would be interested in coming back. My threshold for 4 stars is if I'd come back. So, 4 stars it is.

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