Quick stop before boarding our train and glad we did! Culture Brewing is a quick walk (across the…read morestreet) from the Solana Beach Transit Center so make sure you stop by here before or after (I recommend both :))! Clean spot and people are so friendly! They have plenty of seating inside and outside in the back. They have a nice bar seating area at the front with a big window to look onto the street. There are a couple spots to sit out front as well. Lots of people and a great vibe! It is dog friendly as we did see some adorable pups! They even has some cool art for sale that's hung on their side wall. They have pretty cool merch (great logo!) to check out when you walk in. As well as a cold box for your to go beer and some snacks. They did have a food truck out back and it smelled great! They have a couple bathrooms and they were clean enough! Staff super friendly and got our beer quick! Hubby had the IPA and I always go for the stout! So good and cool/refreshing after a long day in the sun! We'll definitely be back on our next trip to Solana Beach!

I really love coming here on Monday nights for run club and its always a treat after run club to…read moresocialize afterwards in this wonderful venue! Tonight I tried a 10oz boozy cherry sour slushee as I was totally soaked in sweat after a 4 mile run. Others in my group also a hot sweaty mess so I didnt feel bad. One guy I am friends with was trying to wring out sweat from his shirt, thats how hot and humid it was tonight for a run lol. Unfortunately, this drink did not do it for me. There wasn't any wrong with the drink but the consistency was off and I felt like I was drinking air and not a slushy. It was just too pumped with air and had no critical mass to it. I still give this place 5 stars because I have been coming here for the past couple of months for run club and beers are consistently good, service always friendly and they also give us a 10% discount for being part of run club! Great place to gather for a jog and to socialize after, you'll def find me here on Monday nights over and over again!

Tara was absolutely amazing!…read more We had such a great experience at Solana Beach Kitchen, and Tara made it even better. She was super friendly, attentive, quick, and genuinely made us feel taken care of the whole time. Great service, great energy, and she made the meal feel easy and enjoyable. Definitely recommend asking for Tara if you go -- she's awesome!

Tried SB Kitchen for lunch. Sat outside under an umbrella. Plenty of parking during lunch and the…read moreshopping center this is part of had a parking garage at the back. Service was okay. I had to remind the waitress I hadn't gotten my drink and had to ask for the check at the end. The food was just okay. I got the Hot Chick chicken sandwich and my friend got the classic burger and we split them. Neither had much flavor, which really surprised me with the chicken sandwich as it's supposed to be Cajun spiced. We both paid the extra $4 to change the fries to truffle fries. That had the most flavor of anything.

Because I like to find these local gems, I always find it interesting to go back the second time…read moreand see if your instincts were right the first time. So today we went back to pill box Tavern, and we're lucky enough to have Adrianne as our server... She was fantastic and the food was just as fantastic. But the Chef here does that really pleases me is he understands or she texture. My breakfast burrito today was the perfect texture, a crispy taught a light egg the perfect amount of cheese and sausage when you add it all up it's just a delicious dish. And how cool is this? I asked if I could borrow one of their hats to put in a picture and when I told them I'd become the Duke of pill box on my way out, she gifted me with the hat thank you, Yelp. We will be back and everyone in this area should try it for lunch or dinner, sit on the beautiful patio or sit inside.

This is a cool spot to watch the game. They have some seating outside to soak in the sun and plenty…read moreof tv's inside with various games playing. The service is awesome! They were very nice and attentive. This is just a few blocks from the beach so you can walk off all the food and drinks you just ate. They have a good selection of food and drinks. I think most bars have mediocre food but this place is really good! I loved their potato skins and bbq ribs! The skins had the perfect crisp with cheese and bacon on top. The bbq ribs were fall off the bone tender! I got it with fries but it usually comes with beans and coleslaw. Fries were so good and crispy! They have like 10 different sauces and dry rubs for the ribs. I got the old bay and buffalo. The wings were crispy and pretty big. I'll definitely be back to hang out and check out more dishes!

Food was amazing, atmosphere was amazing and service was the best…read more Our waitress Emily was amazing! We had the chopped salad and rolls for an appetizer! These rolls are to die for and are a must order! My wife and I both got the burgers for dinner and they were so amazing. If we lived in the area this would be our go to place.

Overdue for a happy hour, my party of three revisited Lana, one of our favorites. They came through…read morefor us one again. The happy hour menu has changed very slightly, although we were a bit disappointed that it no longer offers our favorite, the wild mushroom pizza. Instead, we ordered a pizza w/ prosciutto & burrata and a cheeseburger & beer. Service was great, the restaurant comfortable and gorgeous, and the food looked and tasted great. The live music at a comfortable volume, not so loud that we couldn't converse, lent a special extra touch. Nice surprise!

I've heard stories, but this was my first time seeing how drunk the manager Chase gets on shift…read more Chase purposely broke some glasses (no one thought it was funny) and BARRADED! The dark haired bartender. Telling him he doesn't do anything, only has a job because of him, shoved him and said "what are you gunna do, hit me?" He proceeded to challenge to tell the owner Tommy, saying "who do you think he's gunna believe?" The other bartender was crying at this point. Other customers offered to drive Chase home since he was wasted. He told them to F off. I've never seen such unprofessionalism and sadly I know this is only one of many occurrences of Chase (THE MANAGER) getting embarrassingly drunk and aggressive (and driving himself home after). Bad, bad look and I won't be returning until he's fired. I urge the owner to speak to the other employees personally. @Tommy

I stumbled onto this place by accident then stumbled out very much by my own doing…read more Was in the shopping center for lunch and had no clue this was here. Lucky accident. Discovered it and post lunch beers were very much in order! Quaint spot, mellow and clean. Friendly service. Good array of beers, especially for a satellite location.

This place is called Viewpoint for a REASON. Know why? Because if your sitting on their deck it has…read moregreat views of the swamp or lake thing that's there and you can also see the sky and everything else that's outside. If your sitting inside facing the other way, you just see the inside of the place but there are some cute bartenders there so that's a pretty good view too! One of the bartenders was tall with big muscles, which is the opposite of my ex who's short and has small muscles. That's right- Paul and I finally split up. So I'm 1000% back on the market. My friend Kaytie threw a "Reverse Bachelorette Party" for me which is why we came to Viewpoint Brewing. Kaytie is still married, but she can have fun behind Brian's back every now and then. Who cares? Men cheat on their wives all the time, so why can't us girls have some fun too every now and then? Especially when it's a reverse bachelorette party. Donna and Tracey were there too. Donna was trying to be sober because she had to work the next day, so she was only gonna have a glass of wine or whatever. The wine at this place is good! The food is good too! Tracey is kind of old- she's more Kaytie's friend than she is mine, but whatever. We had fish & chips, mac & cheese, those Adobata fries, some flatbreads and we split a few of the Nutella dessert things. ALL FANTASTIC.

This is probably my favorite brewery in all of San Diego as the views here are pretty sick and you…read morecan spot some cool birds while enjoying a beer and some food. I wonder if this is a location on eBird. Yes, I am a dork. I came here years ago while on a business trip and randomly found this place and loved it here. So when a date suggested we come here, I took a look at the venue and remembered what an awesome brewery this is! Date gets some brownie points for chosing this spot, maybe this could go somewhere haha. Parking is a situation here. But if you go past the restaurant, there is some parking on the road and in small lot meant for those enjoying nature. I felt bad taking one of these spots. There is paid public parking on the corner before the restaurant and valet is available at this brewery. I need to figure out another way to get here... On a Sunday afternoon, place had people but it wasnt mobbed. Baseball game and Del Mar horse races were showing on the TVs. But, don't come here to watch TV, look outside! I saw some very good bird action, including an egret doing some weird strutting in the lush greenery. I am bummed I forgot to bring my binoculars but I will be back here again soon with binocs ready! I started off with a hefeweisen and that was good, date had a Mexican lager x 2. I had the ceviche (pretty good) and had the aioli on the side. Date had a sandwich of some kind and copious amounts of fries. It took a lot of will power for me to not have any of those fries, they looked so yummy! I also had a watermelon beer, this had hints of watermelon flavor and I enjoyed it. Great spot for large groups too as there were a few large parties sitting in the "outside" space. Hostess initially asked if we wanted to sit "inside" or "outside," and I was confused as it all looked like outside to me haha. I guess this is SoCal, everything is open air. This is a nice spot to have convo, very spacious, lots of nice tables, we sat at a high top. I love perching higher up, kinda of like a bird haha! Waitresses here were all very good, some very cute too (eye candy is always appreciated). Overall, a really fun way to spend a Sunday summer afternoon! I'll be back!

Always a good time downing some local beers and delicious pizza pies at this casual sit down, right…read morenext to the fresh ocean air. Pizza Port, a local favorite on the main road up and down the coast, has served up their fresh made pizzas and self-brewed beers since 1987. Now situated across a few locations within San Diego county, this spot is where it all started. The brewpub holds a great dining space with seating indoors and out, arcades for those looking for a bit of entertainment, and a bar tap full of their own creations sure to satisfy all tastes. Street parking or public transport is how you'll get here but once you've arrived, might as well stay awhile as Solana Beach has much to offer. Head on inside and peruse their menu of pizzas to the left and beers to the right. You'll order the food and drinks separately but I recommend putting in the order for the food first as it'll take about 15-20 minutes to cook it up. In addition to pizzas, they have salads as well so you can get a nice balanced meal. All of their pizzas are made fresh unless you decide to order slices I suppose (I've always ordered the whole pizzas). As you wait, grab a drink and some seats and chill awhile. All of their tables have napkins dispensers and you can get the shakers for additional parmesan cheese or peppers. They also have a self service water and soda station. Their pizzas are delicious and generous with the toppings. If you're a pepperoni fan, they do a fine job spreading them out and crisping them up. Their white sauce pizzas are pretty good as well; creamy and melty which pairs well with the toasty and springy crust. I've never had a bad pizza here so you won't go wrong with your order. The staff are friendly and helpful. You'll definitely get the socal vibe here if you're not a local. Very hospital and relaxed atmosphere. Overall, Pizza Port is a great destination for out of towners to get a taste of the San Diego pizza and beer scene. In addition, it's a watering hole for many locals so you're bound to meet some folks who live or work nearby and perhaps can provide you a few other recommendations of places to visit and things to eat. Consider coming out to some of their local events too or checking out their other locations further south; it's always a good time for pizza and brews!

Food is good We ordered "imperial beach " pizza and it's darn good! Soo good that I totally forgot…read moreto take a photo. If you are vegan and want a little lower calorie pizza, that is definitely the go on pizza. It comes with garlic, and poblano chicken with a kick. Love it. I do need to say they need a little better music especially when everyone is watching the FIFA right now :) Also the bathroom is quite disgusting. People don't flush on every single stall .

Stopped in Local Roots one early evening for some sushi and kombucha. A bit of a strange mix, but…read morehey I like both things so why not. One wall is fully open which is nice for fresh air and light, and the inside has a very casual vibe. Loved the kombucha (both hard and non-alcoholic) though sadly did not take a picture of it. I thought the sushi and edamame were both just okay. The rolls were a 3/5 in my opinion (a bit bland and pricey at $19/roll), and I wasn't a fan of the edamame (a little overcooked and didn't love the sauce). However, my boyfriend loved the edamame sauce, so I guess to each their own. Ultimately, I'd come back for the kombucha but would look elsewhere if I wanted sushi.

Great local spot. Good sushi. Pet friendly which is a plus plus. Good table service and they have a…read moreyummy pineapple hard tea. Ambiance is casual and very local.

We were headed to Del Mar and decided to stop here for lunch - everything about it was fantastic…read more Beautiful ocean views from the indoor/ outdoor patio, great service and delicious food! We went with a couple of local IPAs and a bunch of smaller dishes! My favorite was the poke board which was like a cheese board with deconstructed poke bowls so you can customize each bite! Fantastic idea and super fresh poke! We also tried the lobster and shrimp rolls which were the perfect bite; white bean and artichoke dip served with a delicious grilled bread, grilled artichokes and a citrus salad! Each dish was delicious, fresh and so, so good! A great start to our beach day!

We wanted to check out Del Mar, and I learned that this was one of few popular rooftop restaurants,…read moreso I booked a dinner early so as to get a spot right by the rails...and it worked in our favor! As expected, the place was bustling...and their rooftop dining ambiance was really nice, and the view from our table was great. It wasn't right above the ocean or anything like that, but you could see quite a bit of Del Mar from their rooftop. We had a huge lunch, so weren't that hungry, so we just ordered their Smoked Chicken Wings and Gochujang Brussels...and both were DEE-Lish! Our drinks were also really good (strong!), but I can't remember the name of it. Service was really good as well. Our server was friendly, and right on top of things. Seriously, given such an amazing view and a great variety of foods and what seemed to be upscaled American foods (with a bit of fusion), what's not to like about this place? I only wished we were hungrier, so we could try more items on their menu.

Amazing staff! Love Alexa and Kerstin! Super fun and kind! They are great and food is yummy !!great…read moreoutside patio too!

I give rustic root five stars because tonight is probably not indicative of what this restaurant…read moretruly is. Samantha and Cat at the front desk are truly accommodating and wonderful. We started at the bar and then wanted to table inside and they did their best on the incredible soccer night to accommodate us which they did and we thank them for that. The happy hour menu is truly fabulous and a whole bunch of ways. Sandy was our server and I just have to say she was as overwhelmed as the rest of the restaurant. She had 11 tables to look over and we were just happy that she took our order and it came out and it was great. I really can't comment on the food because we only had our table for a half an hour. But what we had was delicious and we will certainly come back on a non-soccer night to get the best of the rustic..