Best Restaurants with Great Beer in University City/Golden Triangle

9 restaurants available nearby

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1. Gravity Heights Sorrento Valley

4.6

Exceptional(1196)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 41 times today

We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Tucked away in Sorrento mesa, our 12,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an event space, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.

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2. Ballast Point Brewing Company

4.6

Exceptional(1190)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • La Jolla

Booked 10 times today

Get ready to spend the day with us! A must-see in San Diego, our restaurant is an impressive sight, featuring a sprawling indoor/outdoor dining area, a patio complete with a fire pit, patio games, and a merchandise area. We look forward to welcoming you! Make a reservation in our full-service dining room or enjoy our self-service patio. Our tasting room bar area offers open seating, so drop by and join us for our full menu available throughout the restaurant.

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3. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

4.6

Exceptional(2254)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Point Loma

Booked 56 times today

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station located in San Diego’s Point Loma community encompasses more than 23,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining and bars, as well as a bocce ball court, outdoor cinema space and lush garden. Executive Chef Richard Sweeney offers an eclectic menu of world-inspired cuisine featuring local, organic fare. The restaurant features 40 unique craft beers on tap and exceptional bottles, including year-round and special releases from Stone Brewing Co. as well as exceptional craft and specialty beers from other breweries.

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4. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

4.7

Exceptional(211)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 44 times today

We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Situated in Mission Valley, our 9,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden, and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.

5. Draft

3.9

Excellent(125)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Mission Bay

Booked 4 times today

Located directly on the Mission Beach boardwalk, Draft Restaurant is serving up 54 beers on tap pairing the surf and sand with a wide variety of craft beers. But the appeal doesn’t stop at the #brewsandviews; Come hungry and experience a fresh take on beachside dining featuring casual, handcrafted fare from Executive Chef Luis Romero.

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6. Miss B's Coconut Club

4.7

Exceptional(121)

Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • Mission Beach

Booked 3 times today

What you’ll find here is classic, Caribbean-inspired American food with tiki flair. Cubano Roasted Pork, Jerk Chicken and Coconut Shrimp are in synch with the mambo rhythm of your appetite, and our house-ground burger is one like you won’t find anywhere in town. Jumbo Coconut Shrimp and a list of Street Cart items will have you coming back to try them all, whether you order something “to go” from our walk-up counter, stay to eat on our spacious outdoor patio, or take a seat inside.Coconut Club’s décor evokes a celebration of Mission Beach’s nautical and maritime past, which takes form as an inspired interpretation of a 30’s-style sailor tiki club. Rum is the star here, and has a leading role in our creative list of grownup cocktails, which includes shareable, tiki-inspired punches and bowls to drum up conversations and generate a buzz. Coconut Club is also a purveyor of fuel that fires the craft beer frenzy, with 20 local and microbrew tap handles.

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7. Pacific Beach Alehouse

4.4

Awesome(263)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pacific Beach

Booked 2 times today

With handcrafted beer, eclectic menu, friendly service, and a lodge-like ambiance, Pacific Beach Alehouse is anything but ordinary. Dining Out magazine calls us "a world class microbrewery and restaurant," and "a destination for beer aficionados, tourists, and locals. We offer a wide variety of savory handcrafted burgers, flatbreads, and signature dishes. We feature four separate dining areas, each with its own unique atmosphere. You can sip a cold refreshing beer on our Sky Deck while enjoying the unparalleled views of Crystal Pier and the Pacific Ocean, or you can cozy up to the fire pit on our patio. Inside you can relax with your friends at our tables adjacent to our microbrewery. We offer free Wifi. We accept online reservations for groups of 6-12 guests. Reservations for 12+ people, please call the restaurant to book. We do not guarantee seating on the Sky Deck, but may request it as a preference.

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8. Kairoa Brewing Company

4.5

Awesome(103)

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • University Heights

Kairoa is the culmination of our passion for food, beer and our original home country of New Zealand. The food is New Zealand comfort food mixed with southern Californian favorites. Nothing beats our New Zealand style smoked lamb fries and a crisp pilsner.Our mission is to create delicious beer and food that makes people feel at home in our modern farmhouse designed space, a nod to our family past. Enjoy our rooftop bar with friends while enjoying the sunset over the San Diego urban scenery.

9. Taste of Denmark

4.9

Exceptional(40)

Price: Moderate

• European • Hillcrest

Ever had a Danish meal ?We welcome you to Taste of Denmark. We are excited to offer you a culinary trip to Denmark. Have a seat on the dog friendly patio or retreat to our indoor setting with dimmed lights. Whatever the occasion you can be sure to experience our warm hospitality known as “hygge” accompanied by the Taste of Denmark treats, light dishes and hearty comfort food. Gluten free dishes, vegetarian options and a fantastic beverage menu, we stand ready to give you memorable dining experience.You will find Taste of Denmark convenient located in Hillcrest close to the airport and balboa park.

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MayVIP
San Diego •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Good reasonably priced food and good service. Great environment too.
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & GardensPrice: Moderate• Beer Garden• Escondido
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4.6
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RitaVIP
San Diego •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was my first time to this location in Mission Valley. Love it! The servers were outstanding (thank you Ken) and the food was great. Recommend the Thai Shrimp salad, the pumpkin donuts, and white pizza.We sat outside and the tables were spacious and not cramped at all. They had shade sails which reduced the sun exposure. Parking is a little challengin but they have a valet if you prefer to avoid waiting for a spot. Will definitely we back again.
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Gravity Heights Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
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4.7
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Joan
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Always a reliably delicious spot! The drinks are on point, the food is great, and the space is inviting with lots of options.
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Gravity Heights Sorrento ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• Sorrento Mesa
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4.6
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Judith
San Diego •60 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
We had a reservation which helped. We were seated outside and it turned out to he ok with the heat lamps Oddly they were out of a some drinks - no sprite, could not make a Paloma. But waiter helped us out and comped a drink to ease the disappointment. Food was great. Beer great as always. Waiter excellent and friendly despite it being so busy.
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty StationPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Point Loma
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4.6
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In-Sung
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 26, 2024
Food was exceptional! Planning to come back with entire family.
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Ballast Point Brewing CompanyPrice: Moderate• Pub• La Jolla
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4.6

Best Restaurants with Great Beer in University City/Golden Triangle

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Gravity Heights Sorrento Valley

2. Ballast Point Brewing Company

3. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

4. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

5. Draft

6. Miss B's Coconut Club

7. Pacific Beach Alehouse

8. Kairoa Brewing Company

9. Taste of Denmark

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