Ballast Point Brewing

Ballast Point is hands down the best brewery in San Diego! The selection is top-notch—consistently fresh, creative, and well-balanced. The food is just as impressive, with a great mix of hearty favorites and inventive bites. The location can’t be beat, especially the Little Italy spot with its stunning waterfront views. The atmosphere is laid-back but vibrant, perfect for everything from a casual afternoon to a night out with friends. Great service, great vibe—always a favorite stop!

Ballast Point Brewing has a solid beer and cider menu, including a cider that tastes like Mountain Dew Baja Blast. Their appetizers are also solid—would recommend the nachos. Unfortunately, it’s in the landing flight path for SAN airport and planes fly low overhead every 3-6 minutes, so it’s really difficult to have a conversation with friends on the patio.

A Must-Visit Spot for Beer Lovers and Plane Enthusiasts Ballast Point in San Diego is an absolute gem, especially if you love great craft beer and unique atmospheres. I stopped by for a drink and was blown away by the experience. The outdoor patio is the perfect place to relax with a crisp, refreshing beer while watching planes fly in low overhead—it adds an exciting, almost cinematic touch to the visit! I had a glass of one of their signature brews, and it was exactly what I was hoping for: smooth, flavorful, and crafted to perfection. The setting is laid-back, with plenty of shade, great seating, and a vibrant yet chill ambiance. The staff was friendly, the beer selection was top-notch, and the overall experience was one I won’t forget. Whether you’re a San Diego local or just visiting, Ballast Point is a must for anyone who appreciates quality craft beer and a cool, scenic setting. Highly recommend!

Beers here are always on point, no pun intended. Recommend the flights if you haven't tried any of their beers. Their are mainly known for their ipas and haze beers. Staff is super knowledgeable if you are unsure of what to try. Haze in the park is my favorite of the beers they have. The food, unfortunately, is slightly above average. On my first visit, i got the grilled chicken sandwich with pineapple Pico(not pictured). Chicken was a little dry, and the Pico didn't add all too much to the sandwich. Therefore, the sandwich ended up a 3/5 for me. My second visit i got was the catch of the day, served with mash potatoes and Brussel sprouts. The fish was crispy and fresh and the capers add such a wonderful pop of brine to it. Mash was nice and creamy and perfectly seasoned. However, the Brussel sprouts were not cooked fully and were still hard, which brought the dish as a whole down. Ended up being another 3/5 for me. Still will return and continue trying different dishes because this place is still a solid go to in my book.

Nice place. They only brew small batch stuff here. The rest of their beer is brewed off site.

Ballast point is great for a quick drinks with friends but also wonderful for a bite to eat. The kitchen does a great job in putting out dishes that pair well with their beer selection. Their beers are phenomenal and I love being able to see into the brew room while I am here.

Flew into SD and this was our first stop for our long weekend adventure. We initially chose this place since we love a great brewery and my husband has had their beers before. He really enjoyed it in the past and wanted to try them again. I was surprised to find parking immediately, they have a row of parking right next to the brewery. The brewery it self is large and very kid friendly. It's open seating and have plenty seats for everyone. It's very lively and saw that they had a patio for those warmer days. You place your order at the counter for food and beer. They had a great selection of food but wished we ordered more of a variety to try them all. We ordered their wings naked with sauce on the side and by far they are the best wings we ever had. My boys devoured them in seconds. We also had their nachos. I wish they had more toppings to it..it was a little too plain for my liking. We also had the audio fries. It was good in theory but wished they used less cheese. But overall everything was great. I ordered their micheleda and wasn't a huge fan of it, I definitely need to head back to try their other stuff.

This is a chill space to hangout for beer and other drinks. I mainly drink the beer, but did try the Kombucha this time and it was great. Ballast Point beer is very solid and they have a few fun different beers: like curry cayenne stoutand it was good! I've been a few times now and enjoy coming back. The patio area is a nice touch, but the airplanes fly right over it and are quite loud.

I went with friends one evening and it was packed as party events were occurring at the same time. However, we were seated at the outside table which was very nice as the lighting and ambiance were welcoming. There are lots of options to choose from brewery to wine to other types of drinks. As for food, there are several types of burgers, and you can choose regular fries or truffle fries. I got the truffle fries, and they were delicious and savory! The burger was so flavorful and juicy too with the crispy onions.

If I lived in the neighborhood, this would definitely be one of my regular hangout spots. I love the chill vibe. There are several TVs for catching a game, a fun food menu, and of course, the beer! With so many options available, I love that you can build your own flight or order tasters to try out a few options before making a decision. I really enjoyed the Hazy Sculpin and Calico.

I've been here several times, and the staff is always friendly. The food is consistently delicious, but the beer has been underwhelming, especially since the buyout. They occasionally host events, and I attended the PubPass event this past Monday. Even the employees seemed unaware of it, and the host arrived about 10 minutes late. Despite that, it was still a fun experience--we received a lifelong app subscription and a free beer. Parking can be tricky on weekends, but overall, the staff are welcoming, the place is clean and lively, and the food is great. The beer, however, could use some improvement.

The atmosphere, drinks, and seating. Food and personnel could definitely improve. Bar employees seem stressed and annoyed easily. During cold times they leave the doors open and food gets cold fast. Regardless of requesting to close one door to keep the seating area room temperature it seem to not be a priority for the staff. It's kids friendly and pet friendly. I recommend it as long as you are ok with the cold atmosphere. By the way kids food portions are good but variety has room for improvement.

Years later and I'm still a big fan of all Ballast Point locations. This is their R&D location so you'll find a lot of their classics but also some fun and creative options. It's a large location with seating out front, inside, and a large back patio that also has some cabana spaces that you can reserve. I enjoyed a Kingfish Wheat and a Hazy Sculpin along with some Birria Street Tacos filled with juicy, tender shredded beef. Shareables, salads and handhelds make up the rest of the menu so you can be sure to be satisfied with both food and beer, and friendly and welcoming service from the staff behind the bar.

Love this brewery. Great beers, food, and service. Cool merchandise, chill vibe, and large open location. Only negative thing about this place is the parking. There are a variety of beers on tap for all palates. My personal favorite is their Speedboat, a light crisp ale with a hint of salt and lime. They have food available, from nachos, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wings, fries, mac n cheese, pretzel bites and my favorite- birria tacos! The tacos are filling, juicy, flavorful, and amazingly delicious. A must. There is outdoor and indoor seating available. Cool merchandise, clean bathrooms, good service, and reasonable prices. There are barcodes affixed to the tables. It allows you to scan for the menu, order, and pay. Without even having to get up and/or wait for someone to take your order. Very convenient. The only downside is the parking situation. There is only street parking available, and depending on time and day, it can be challenging. Other than that, great place!

Ballast Point has been a favorite beer of mine since I started enjoying IPAs. Their Hazy Aloha Sculpin IPA is a great hazy with tropical notes. You order food & drinks at the counter, then they bring it to your table. We ordered their catch-of-the-day entree & they arrived steaming hot. Really good thick fillet of Opah. The panko coating was heavy & a bit oily but still delicious. This place has a sports bar/brewery pub atmosphere. We watched the football playoffs while dining- good game.

Fun place for a beer! It's outside the more crowded area of little Italy, which is nice, but still an easy walk. The make your own tasting flight has options for everyone, and the bartender was great with recommendations. I particularly enjoyed the seasonal pumpkin. We also shared an order of chips with guac and salsa, and they were nice enough to let us know we could have more chips for free if we wanted. Definitely recommend stopping in!

Ballast point is great for a quick drinks with friends but also wonderful for a bite to eat. The kitchen does a great job in putting out dishes that pair well with their beer selection. Their beers are phenomenal and I love being able to see into the brew room while I am here.

I make it a point to go to Ballast Point every time I visit San Diego... It's truly a staple in the area! While I've never had any of their food, I am a huge fan of their brews and always excited to see whats new on tap (and that I can't get back in NYC). Any time they experiment with a spicy beer, I'm a fan! On my latest trip, my favorite turned out to be the cask sculpin (which came slightly ahead of the Thai chili wahoo and the nitro sculpin). The service is always quick, friendly, and willing to help you track down the best brew to suit your palate. The space is also huge with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Always looking forward to my next trip to Ballast Point!

Very accommodating to our large party. Splitting checks, flexible on serving as we arrived. Everyone liked their dishes, several burgers, catch of the day, chicken sandwich etc. They were out of a couple beers and a ginger beer which was a bit disappointing but overall a nice convenient dinner for family.

Offers gluten free cocktails and ciders. Tons of beers on tap. Lots of natural lighting. Friendly staff. Thanks for the great service!

Not as impressive as other Ballast Point locations but It maintains its unique character while offering a more basic experience. The selection of beers is excellent, and the inviting atmosphere on the patio is particularly enjoyable. Aircraft approaching San Diego airport fly directly overhead, adding an element of interest as we guess which airline will be the next to land. .

Spent the night here with some dad friends. Hadn't been in a while but I was incredibly impressed with the service. Every bartender was helpful, attentive and pointed out the new beers on tap. I think it was Nick who came by our table and asked how we were doing... totally unnecessary but much appreciated. The only down moment was that the Dodgers were playing which, unless the management here can prevent Ohtani from hitting, they can't control. I love this spot. Just enough energy to be fun, and more than excellent service. 5 stars.

Flew into SD and this was our first stop for our long weekend adventure. We initially chose this place since we love a great brewery and my husband has had their beers before. He really enjoyed it in the past and wanted to try them again. I was surprised to find parking immediately, they have a row of parking right next to the brewery. The brewery it self is large and very kid friendly. It's open seating and have plenty seats for everyone. It's very lively and saw that they had a patio for those warmer days. You place your order at the counter for food and beer. They had a great selection of food but wished we ordered more of a variety to try them all. We ordered their wings naked with sauce on the side and by far they are the best wings we ever had. My boys devoured them in seconds. We also had their nachos. I wish they had more toppings to it..it was a little too plain for my liking. We also had the audio fries. It was good in theory but wished they used less cheese. But overall everything was great. I ordered their micheleda and wasn't a huge fan of it, I definitely need to head back to try their other stuff.

Ok we know the beers are good but their food options omg! We went from "we are not terribly hungry, let's just share an app" to "let's order all the apps". It's refreshing to have an amazing brewery that's equipped with a kitchen and menu items.

I have had Ballast Point several times at this point now and had a fair range of their beers, granted it was mostly IPA'S but I do have to say each of their IPA'S has distinguishing characteristics so you indeed can separate the difference from one IPA from another. My most favorite of their beers at this point anyway is their Sculpin IPA series. I simply love the brewery's Grapefruit Sculpin and the regular Sculpin I like quite well also. After doing some poking around they also have a Habanero Sculpin which I would love to try sometime but thus far has eluded me. The two Sculpin IPA'S you can expect to be light bodied, hoppy, fruity and sweet and of course Grapefruit with the Grapefruit version. Moving on from the Sculpin series the Watermelon Dorado was another excellent beer and left very impressed with. A nice light, dry, hoppy and wheat oriented beer. Big Gus, another IPAbI found very refreshing as well with it's fruity, hoppy, sweet and strong characteristics. Moving out of IPA territory I had the Grunion Pale Ale. I liked this one but not quite as much as the IPA'S. It is floral, hoppy, fruity and smooth with a light body. I walk away very impressed with the beers I have had from Ballast Point and I would be very excited to get the Habanero Sculpin. Perhaps someday that will materialize.

Ballast Point is a great spot for drinks and food in the Little Italy area. It's kid friendly too! The taproom has plenty of comfortable tables for dining plus the bar area. It's good for people popping in on their own or groups. Each table has a QR code so you can create and pay for your order on your phone. Once we placed our order our food and drinks started arriving right away. The employees checked on us a few times and cleared plates. The beers were great. We enjoyed all of our flight selections. The burger was delicious and came with a large green salad. The chips, guacamole, salsa, and queso were really good! The kid's meal was very impressive. It had a little burger, a sliced apple, milk, and cute Scooby doo crackers. The food far exceeded my expectations of food at a beer spot. I'd go for the food as much as the beer. I'd recommend Ballast Point if you're in the area or looking for a good beer and food spot.

It was a long flight cross country and Ballast Point was just the ticket to rehydrate. Large, open space and plenty of seating at the bar, tables, high tops and "window counter". Menus presented at the door and on the bar, bar code available too. Order stations at the bar. Wasn't too busy, fast service. Grapefruit Sculpin is my go to...delicious out of the tap! I also had the Fathom IPA, their West Coast style offering, d-lish, right in my lane. Good menu is good, for me. Had the Ballast Point Burger and regular fries. Just delicious! Go here!

Decent brewpub with decent food. It was extremely loud so be mindful of that. Great beer selection.

Great beer, good location and food choices! Service is not great so that's why I decided not to give 5 stars to this outstanding brewery. This Ballast Point location is in Little Italy section of San Diego with lots of foot traffic and outdoor seating. It is typical brewery setting, but beer choices are many and well chosen among different varieties of beers. I am a fan of lager and lighter beers so I had the Wahoo which is a witbier and the Speedboat which is a blonde ale. Both were fantastic. Service wise - you can only make orders at the bar. No servers. Need more ketchup or complaints about the food - you have to complain at the bar- so not ideal for anything but beer....

It's the Sculpin that brought you here but it's the Aloha and Longfin that made you fall in love. There's nothing like drinking a beer in the sun with wafts of the sea weaving in and out. The only good thing about COVID was the added deck on India Street. This piece of furniture sets the mood when it's bright and cheerful. It's definitely a vibe. My kinda town...

Eagerly anticipated coming here after my wife and I had a great experience years ago. Well this time, I was left disappointed. Three of us ordered samplers and while the pours are still generous, the beers were below average. I honestly don't know what has happened to this place, but their darker beer offerings are trending down. Surprisingly, their small batch offerings were even sad. Perhaps getting too large has affected their quality? Better places to visit in my opinion.

Love this spot! Huge beer selection and good bar food! Parking can be a pain. Friendly fast service!

First time here, the staff were really friendly they saw my ID and we chatted about Oregon. I got the Al pastor chicken sandwich and the nitro sculpin. Everything was delicious! The nitro sculpin was really smooth. The Al pastor chicken sandwich had great seasoning and their fries are nice and crispy. Good place for groups. I like their little merch shop in the back.

Such a great selection of beer. The food is good and comes out of the kitchen quick. The bartenders are chill and will talk with you about their draft beers. Definitely a good hang out spot for a padres game.

Ballast Point Little Italy is located in the Heart of Little Italy, obviously, and it is serving up some of the finest brewery food and, of course, beer! Inside the brewery, it is very spacious and has high ceilings, and offers many seating options from the bar or inside at one of the many tables provided. They also have patio and outdoor seating as well. Ordering is very simple and easy to do at this fine establishment. All you have to do is either order at the bar or scan the QR code provided at the tables for the menu. You can even pay for the food and drinks through your phone as well. I have been here plenty of times, and I always find their beer extremely tasty and full of flavor. There are over 50 different beers on tap, and they even sell beer to go in the refridgerators inside the brewery. They have a souvenir shop as well that sells Ballast Point merchandise inside. I personally enjoy the sculpin or any of the IPAs they offer. If you are unsure, you can always order a flight of beer to try out. They give you 4 beer choices where they put 5 ounces in each glass. When you drink it, you always start with the lightest beer first and make your way up the strongest alcohol content. They have a whole menu page dedicated just for beer with a brief description of what it is and the alcohol content. Customer service is always great when I visit, and the food is out of this world here. The menu offers many choices to pick from, such as burgers, pretzels, and even truffle wings! Come out to Little Italys finest breweries and enjoy a nice cold one and enjoy what this place has to offer from their awesome beers and delicious tasty food!

Beverages: Always has legit beers Food: Solid pub food- we had the braised beef nachos with nacho beer cheese, feta cheese and pickled red onions. Service: Polite, friendly, quick service Ambience: You're in the city with planes flying overhead and cars driving by...what do you expect? Weather in SD was nice in mid June out on the patio. Can't complain.

It is great to be able to experience Ballast Point in the Downtown area. It is essentially a smaller version of the main location in Miramar. This location offers an array of seating options: indoors, bar, window, and patio. The brewery can be viewed through glass walls. The merchandise store in the back has a good variety of clothing and other souvenirs to pick from. There is The Beyond Burger is outstanding. It is also the only item on the main menu that is vegan as is. I paired that with two half pints: an IPA blend of Habanero Sculpin and Pineapple Sculpin; and Pumpkin Down (Scottish Ale with Pumpkin).

Stopped by for lunch before heading to the airport. Found parking a block away. Placed our order at the bar and grabbed a seat. I opted to sit inside at a high top, but all the doors/windows were open so you have good air flow. Friendly, casual brewery atmosphere: TVs were playing sports, Spotted a couple of dogs on the outside patio. Food was brought out fairly quickly. Ballast Point Burger-smashed Angus patty, American cheese, shredded lettuce, onion, IPA pickles, remoulade on a sesame seed bun. This hit the spot and was very good. Truffle Fries-crispy and tasty but fairly typical (truffle oil, Parmesan, parsley & truffle aioli). Would return.

Loud and fun on a Friday night. Quality beers and very good (piping hot) pretzel bites. After all the buyouts and downsizing with BP, it's nice to see a few of their locations still thriving. Had the watermelon dorado on tap (and while its ABV is high, it's still hard to drink slowly). Picked up some swag in their gift shop that looked left over from the old days, (with Paul Elder's designs prominently displayed), but you would have to pay me to buy any of that Kings n Convicts gear (and I live in Illinois, lol).

Came here with friends to watch some football. The service was slow, but they have a huge space with lots of tables, which was great for the big group. You can also make reservations if you plan ahead. The beer options are great. And the wings were also pretty good. The chicken sandwich is fine. I wish the seasoning was a bit stronger but the chicken was juicy. The fries were cold and floppy. The Mac and cheese is awful. It shouldn't even be on the menu. The rating is for beers and vibes.

Great brewery to hang out in Little Italy. Great selection of beer. Did not try the food as we only stopped there for drinks after dinner at another establishment. Tenders were friendly and helpful. They made great recommendations for the beers we tried.

Mini pit stop here to kill time before dinner. No reservations needed on a Saturday and we were able to get a table immediately. Every table has a QR code specific to the table so once you put in your order, the staff knows to bring it to your table. Very nice ambiance and there is a small gift shop in the back. I had ordered the Michelada and Study Break seltzer. I can never go wrong with a michelada. One of my favorites to order at any restaurant or bar. This michelada came with a mango mexican candy lollipop and was rimmed with Tajin. The beer was crisp and was great. Study break was an inspire from cactus cooler and tasted exactly as it sounds but has alcohol. Both drinks were amazing and I would definitely try again.

Every Ballast Point establishment we've visited has been nothing short of awesome. We came in at a less busy time but the place quickly filled up for lunch. The atmosphere is always on point especially when you can chat with the IPA connoisseurs who work there! I didn't have any drinks this time because I'm growing a human but the Hazelnut brownie with espresso gelato called my name and must I say, best brownie I've ever had!!! The gelato was the cherry on top. 10/10 recommend it!!!

Don't order the Michelada! You'll be screwed out of 7.2oz of beer. They advertise their Michelada with Speedboat 19.2 can of beer. One would assume they are supposed to give you what doesn't fit in the 16oz glass. Instead they serve you 4oz of Clamato, 12oz of the canned beer and put the rest back into their fridge for the next guest. After confirming with the bar staff that the remaining beer was to be given to the customer "because we don't know when the next Michelada will be ordered" nothing was dont to make it right. Horrible practice and service.

Ballast Point is a five-star gem for beer enthusiasts. The in-house brewing ensures a diverse and impressive selection of brews. The abundance of space and seating creates a comfortable atmosphere, coupled with quick and efficient service. Fair prices make it even more appealing, and I highly recommend trying a tasting flight to savor the variety. Located in a fantastic spot, you'll find great food and desserts within walking distance, enhancing the overall experience. Ballast Point is a must-visit for those seeking quality brews, excellent service, and a perfect location for a delightful outing.

We had a unwelcoming experience with a rude server(a short, fat, bearded man with glasses) taking orders from the bar. He was condescending and snarky to myself and my family when ordering. This location has paper menus but also a TV screen above the beer taps which looks like a beer menu ,just like in every other brewery in SD. Granted we "learned" it is actually one of those "online recent ordered screens". We looked up to the screen to see what was on tap but was sternly corrected. The server gave us an eye roll, "The beer menu is YOUR HANDS. NOT the screen. This is WHY we have paper menus. It's on THE BACK." He must have to correct people often and it probably is annoying for him. Either way he didn't have to be so rude or take it out on us. I'm a school teacher and get asked 100s of questions a day. Plus, I have to repeat myself all the time. I get it. It kind sucks. But being miserable but doesn't give you permission to be a douchebag about it to strangers coming into your place of business for the very first time. Trying to lighten the mood I asked if there were any new beers on tap he would recommend. "MENU. TOP. LEFT .CORNER." He clearly did not want to engage in friendly service. Yep got it. So I just ordered but the energy was unpleasant. His whole vibe and energy felt negative and condescending. He was also condescending to my father when he went to order the Birria tacos, since my father was not able to pronounce "birria" correctly. "You all must be from out of town?" "Nope. We are just from East County." "Oh then you surely have had Mexican food before and should know how to say it." With this snarky remark we clearly offended him with our presence. This type of up-nose attitude is why we tend to NOT come to Little Italy often and is why we will not be back to this Ballast Point location. Besides that, the beer and food were fine. We saw a manager who cleared our plates and let them know about our bad experience when ordering from the rude server at the counter and they apologized.

QUICKIE REVIEW They serve food here too, not just alcohol. FOOD This is what I tried: Cobb salad I have to say, I wasn't expecting the salad to be as good as it was considering I was at a brewery. This was a pleasant surprise. I have eaten burgers here in the past but decided to have a salad with my beer. You know, a healthy balance . There are not stingy on any of the ingredients or dressing. Would recommend people give it a shot. PARKING Yes-ish. SERVICE Order from QR code on table and they deliver. PRICE Less than $20 TIP/OTHER THOUGHTS Good place for catching up with old friends.

My husband and I love going to this place! They have a kitchen with a decent food menu, and the beers are well-known favorites. That are always delicious! There's plenty of seating, dogs are welcome, kids are welcome.

What a great spot! Good location, yummy food, and great beer! The staff was super attentive and added to our fun experience. If you're in the area definitely stop in and try some flights. Ballast Point Burger and Truffle Fries were amazing!!

I'm not a huge beer drinker but I do enjoy trying new things! Good selection of beer's. I have the Seahorse Lime and Salt and it was very tasty and refreshing. My food selection was the beyond burger and truffle fries. The ambiance of the place was nice and clean with a cute outdoor patio. The bartender was very friendly but the only downside was not one server ever checked on any of the tables lol. Maybe they don't have any?! All in all it's a cool spot

I have not tried the food at Ballast Point, but the beer selection is excellent with a variety for all different tastes. They have great offers including a discount on the swinging Friars ale on game days. They have a cute outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. It's classic Little Italy with limited parking but luckily a relatively short walk from the trolley :)

Typically go for Tuesday trivia - The beverages and food are great. The staff is great and attentive. a great place to grab a bite, watch a game or play some trivia - The Burgers and Wings are great as is the fish catch of the day plates. The food offerings are diverse and really well executed.

I'm happy to see there are some Ballast Point locations that are still open, for their beer is great. When the Temecula location was open, it was my family's go-to spot for drinks and food--the food was pretty good too. I thought of those times when I saw Ballast Point Little Italy pop up in my Yelp results, and decided it would be a nice place to take my dad when he was visiting over summer. This spot being on a corner in Little Italy, you'd be hard pressed to find a more accessible location in a more walkable area. Although I'm not a fan of the floor-plan of this location (bias because of the Temecula location), there is an outdoor patio and big windows that stay open on days that aren't like the ones we've been having lately (can it stop raining yet?), so plenty of airflow through the space. On this visit I ordered the Kimcheese burger, and opted for the side salad over the fries. The burger was actually amazing, and I would order it again in a heartbeat. Good flavors, and the meat and bun weren't too dry or soggy. The salad was okay, but a little oversaturated with dressing. I also ordered the Pride month beer, which was a small batch special at this location. Very good light beer. The service was fine, but they were extremely busy so they handled customers very well all things considered. I would definitely return and bring friends here. I wanna try out their trivia night eventually!

Circa Apr 3, 2023. Went there to have a few brews, and the last final four game was on, pretty crowded, but we slipped into a couple bar stools. Brews were great, can't remember exactly what they were, but IPAs for sure. The brewers know what they are doing. Great, friendly beertenders behind the bar to give you a full pour. We had pretzel bites for a snack and they were very tasty. All of the other food we saw coming out the the kitchen looked delish. A great night out.

I like this place and I don't even like beer! Came on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy. We were able to get a table inside though. Seating is first come first serve and you order at the bar and get your drink then sit back down. Service was fast too! I love the variety of drinks they have. I ordered the strawberry hibiscus cocktail which was amazing! Overall, a great place!

Went to Ballast Point with some coworkers on Friday and had so much fun! Lots of yummy small plates (my fav was the pretzel bites). Loved the outdoor patio and the staff were very kind.

Stopped at Ballast Point in Little Italy to kill some time before our flight out of San Diego. The dinning area itself is huge and can accommodate large crowds. I could immediately tell that the establishment is run well since the tables and counters looked spotless and the floors were very clean. I usually don't notice the cleanliness of a restaurant/brewery, but this caught my attention. We sat at a high table and ordered through a QR code on the menu. I haven't had great experiences with mobile ordering in the past, but Ballast Point has it figured out. Within 3 minutes of placing our beer flight order, they brought out our flights. They were just as quick with the food once we ordered the pretzel bites and wings. There was a nice crisp outside on the wings while the chicken itself was very tender and cooked perfectly. The beer is high quality as you'd expect from Ballast Point, and I was very impressed with the overall experience.