Draft South Mission

Great beach setting right in the heart of Mission Beach beside Belmont Park. Must be understaffed on Sundays. Tables were a little more than half full and the greeter told us we could be seated in 15 minutes so we went to the bar. In what seemed like 10 minutes, servers finally asked what we would have. The menu is a good variety of appetizers, burgers, salads and more. My wife ordered buffalo chicken wings and I stuck with a hazy IPA after eating earlier at La Jolla’s farmers market

Can’t beat the view from the patio. Right on the boardwalk with great views of the ocean. Lots of sunshine in the afternoon, so springtime was great - might be a little warm in the summertime. Started with a flight of IPAs and sours, buffalo wings and a Caesar salad, washed down with a flight of pale ales and stouts. Almost all beers in the menu were locals from San Diego. Great menu of food, service was excellent - will definitely come back to this place if we are back at Mission Beach.

I had the cannonball burger and it was the best burger I have ever had. Sorry I didn’t get a picture, I ate it too fast before I thought to write this review. It was SO GOOD. The perfect combo on a burger and I normally do not like burgers (would rather get a club sandwich or bowl). I won’t have a burger again for a few months and probably will be sad that it’s not this burger. Server was super helpful and nice, fries are good too. But the burger, oh man. I’ll be thinking about it for a while,

Delicious food and drinks for the whole group and family. Definitely a date night place. The service is fast and friendly. During Christmas they have the miracle pop up bar. So come bring the family, friends or a date! I recommend any of the burgers and Parmesan fries for your meal. And definitely try the holiday drinks!!

We went here during the holiday season where they had a festive pop-up bar. It's nice that they had several activities and events going on at that time and that they are located right in front of the beach. We got their holiday cocktails and it was just okay customizations are not allowed but fully understandable since they explained it to us very well. They had good service and the food are just okay.

Tremendous selection of beers. Great for beer tasting. 😉 3 large beer 45 USD. Location at the promenade is unbeatable. Unfortunately we ran in late and they close by 8 pm.

The food tastes amazing. Fish and chips hit the spot. It's right on the beach so the views are great as well. Beer was warm unfortunately. For a taphouse, you'd expect a cold beer on a hot day. Amazing selection of beer though. Service was okay. It was busy for a Thursday but waitress could have checked on us more often.

This place is awesome! I'm not much of a Beer Drinker but the food was fabulous, and the customer service was excellent! There was a mess up with our order, a new runner went to the wrong table and the people at the table took our order! So it took us twice as long to get our food, but the atmosphere was nice (other than the weed smell that runs everything in California) the friendly staff and appetizers kept us busy. The view and people watching were fabulous. we will definitely be back and would highly recommend to anyone in the area.

Great location on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach! Solid food, wide drink selection, and perfect outdoor seating to end your beach day. Wouldn't go out of my way to come here specifically but it's a great option if you're in the area and looking for a casual beachfront spot. Really enjoyed their fries and Caesar salad. I've been here twice and I will say that service was pretty slow, but server was still super friendly.

1-Star Review: Serious Management Alert I have been a loyal customer of this establishment for years. I've always enjoyed the coffee and consistently supported this business -- until recently. What I experienced today was unacceptable, and I'm writing this so ownership is fully aware: you have employees (Annabelle) on staff who are damaging your reputation and driving away your most loyal customers. I asked for something simple -- a small bowl. A request that could've easily been handled with a polite, "sure" or even, "there's a charge for that." Instead, I was met with hostility and attitude, as if my presence was an inconvenience. Let me be clear: this wasn't a one-off bad mood -- it was an intentional act of rudeness that reflects extremely poor training, entitlement, or worse -- a toxic employee culture. To the owners: I strongly urge you to have a serious conversation with the staff on duty. Review your cameras. Ask questions. Because either this is who you've chosen to represent your business, or you're unaware of how bad it's become. This is a pivotal moment -- do you keep employees who alienate and disrespect your paying customers? Or do you take the opportunity to hold your team to a higher standard? I hope you make the right choice -- not just for me, but for every customer who walks through your doors. Disrespect is a fast way to lose a business. I truly hope you take this seriously.

Nice brunch spot if you want to hang by the beach after a night out. Also a great place to watch the game and have a couple of their assorted beers they carry. The ambiance is great, and it's a nice location right on the boardwalk. The open concept layout means wherever you're sat you have a nice spot next to the water and close to the TVs. If you plan on getting Mimosa order a bottle as it's cheaper and they give you up to 3 different juices to put into your drinks if you choose to use them. I enjoyed the chicken and waffles, they also had cinnamon rolls, and of course the classic hearty home cooked breakfast, eggs, toast, and bacon.

We wanted to go to Cannonball but accidentally ended up here by mistake and just ran with it. The cocktails were ok. The location is fantastic. The staff are ok, the bar seemed poorly designed since they kept tripping and spilling. The cheese steak was good but the pretzel bites were terrible and the melted cheese was not good. The fries were so salty as to be basically inedible. The prices were steep but not crazy for Belmont Park I guess.

I definitely appreciate this place after a full beach day and you are starving and need a good burger. OR a light lunch stop for a healthy hummus plate. The burgers were excellent. The drinks - not sure I would spend my money on that again. They are typical price point for the area but they put soooo much ice I literally got two sips and it was gone. Service could have been a bit better. Without going into too much detail, there was another family in front of us who clearly needed help. I pointed it out to with waitress but she clearly didn't want to deal with the situation.

Great place to eat if you're visiting Belmont park. Delicious food and drinks for the whole group and family. Definitely a date night place. The service is fast and friendly. During Christmas they have the miracle pop up bar. So come bring the family, friends or a date! I recommend any of the burgers and Parmesan fries for your meal. And definitely try the holiday drinks!!

We came here a few days ago during lunch time. It was pretty busy like about 2/3 of the restaurant filled. When we arrived, we saw a table by the patio open, thought it would be great for the 3 of us. We asked the hostess if that's available to us. She said yes but we needed to wait 15min. We found this odd because the table was clean, set, and ready. So, why had us stood there to wait 15min? A star off here because my daughter was getting hungry and didn't know why we weren't able to be seated at the open/ready table. After we sat down though, everything went smoothly. Our server was very attentive, patient and friendly. Too bad I didn't get her name, she was wearing a cap that day. We ordered their rose sparkling champagne; it was reasonably priced and tasty. We ordered their burger in lettuce wraps instead of buns. It took a long time for them to bring it to us; however, everything was fresh and cooked nicely. We also ordered their ice cream, that came out fast and my husband and daughter finished in seconds. It would have been a perfect experience if we didn't need to wait for 15min unreasonably. Would definitely come back if we're visiting the area again.

First time here for the Miracle Pop Up Bar! I love Christmas and this was my first ever Christmas themed bar~ it was a great experience. Went here on a Friday night and I was surprised it wasn't packed, but we were seated immediately. There's plenty of seating indoor and outdoor, and we were impressed with how well-decorated it was for the holidays! Food was standard, I will say the Parmesan truffle fries are definitely worth getting. We went for the holiday drinks which were yummy and unique but for the price of $17-18, I thought the serving would be much larger at least. There's also a $5 hidden surcharge that we didn't know about. Because we came here at night, parking was not an issue at all. It's right by the beach/belmont park so it is in between 2 parking lots. We were worried about sitting outside but luckily it was lined with heaters so that was nice. Our server, Shay(?) was super friendly and attentive and she was nice enough to take our group picture in passing. Overall a cute experience for the Christmas season!

Oh wow what a great spot! Right on the beach the view is stunning and there is plenty of seats inside, outside and at the bar with TVs! Came from breakfast and although the menu is limited what we ordered turned out to be incredible! My egg white scramble was delicious and the Bloody Mary had excellent flavor with the perfect amount of spice. What really stood out to us was the breakfast potatoes! They are delicious and loaded with flavor. Definitely the highlight of the breakfast. Service was great and the view was great, definitely a great spot to check out.

The restaurant is larger than I expected, with an outdoor patio area that was closed the day my friend and I met there for lunch, because it was one of the few days where we experienced "weather" in San Diego: strong, gusty, cold winds and a tiny bit overcast. The food was decent, nothing that really wowed us, with the exception of the 1 lb. cheese stick (me: that has to be a typo, right? As in, they serve one pound of mozzarella sticks? my friend: no, I think it's really one long cheese stick, weighing in at a pound...? Turns out he was right, it's legit one giant log of breaded and fried cheese served with marinara sauce.) I went with the Bacon & Blue burger ($16), my friend got the West Coast burger ($18), and - at his insistence - we got the 1 lb. cheese stick ($16). And I just have to pause for an aside: the cheese stick cost just as much as my burger, y'all! What can I say about that stick of cheese? It wasn't as big as we thought it'd be (insert lewd sophomoric joke here), and it tasted...normal? I point that out because the waitress talked it up, told us it's made from an artisanal cheese, crafted to perfection and served with exceptional sauces. She assured us it was worth it, and delightful. What we got? Very much not that. I took a couple of bites but was pretty underwhelmed by it. My friend liked it more and ended up taking what was left home with him. The burger was also quite normal, the standout there was the bacon, which was of a thicker cut and cooked to a good crisp. But the best thing about the plate were the fries, for sure. The bacon was crispy, sure. But the fries? The fries were golden, salty perfection. I think I spent more time crunching on the pommes than I did noshing on the burger. Our waitress was friendly enough but was clearly in need of help, because she was the only one working the floor that day and the floor was busy with lots of big groups. We had to flag her down a couple of times to request our check, which took a long time getting to us. Normally it would have been fine - we were still chatting and hanging out - but we also both had to get back to work that afternoon and were on a bit of a timeline. Last thing I'll mention: Google maps had them opening at noon, but they'd clearly been open for at least an hour by the time I walked in, so maybe don't put a whole lot of stock into what Google has for their operating hours.

Caught in the middle on the review. The quality of service is they don't care, they ain't hurting for business on the beach. So service really slow, she couldn't seat for 20-25 minutes at 1ish cause switching between breakfast and lunch. Waited 25 minutes, seated waiting still for food, it's been 15 minutes so far. Other than sushi or this place for sit down is your only option. But the food is good, got chicken fingers which were the best chicken fingers I have had... lol mozzarella stick cheese was nice and soft and gooey. Pretzel bits were ok, but kids probably love them more.

Chain beer pub on Mission Beach. I came here after a day of the amusement park. It's convenient and located right on the beach. You can sit inside or outside. There is a very large bar with a very large selection of beer. Sandwich friendly.

Draft needs to remove their happy hour from all their socials if they are not going to offer it. They are now offering a daily special in lieu of Happy Hour. We went there tonight for drinks specials and discounted apps after a day at the beach . We started to order and our server said if there is a daily special there no Happy hour . Tonight's special was a plain smash burger for 5.00. Anyway it's disappointing and misleading

We went here during the holiday season where they had a festive pop-up bar. It's nice that they had several activities and events going on at that time and that they are located right in front of the beach. We got their holiday cocktails and it was just okay customizations are not allowed but fully understandable since they explained it to us very well. They had good service and the food are just okay.

We came near closing to try the Miracle at Draft pop up. There was lots of seating and the Christmas decorations were really cute. The truffle fries were yummy and the drinks were pretty good ! I forget the names but the unicorn cup and red Dino cup. Our service was very patient with us and checked on us often. This place is worth the try but I don't think I'd come back for a Christmas bar since San Diego has so many others to try.

Service was attentive but the food took forever to come out. It's pretty empty and the food took over 20 min for just a burger and fries. The bartenders were great though

Stopped by for their Miracle at Draft event. This place takes decked the halls to the extreme. Everything you could want and more for seasonal shenanigans with the decor. Bonus you can see the ocean and catch the game while sipping seasonal cocktails. Full bar and food menu also available. Like the drink ware you can buy it. I snagged a unicorn mug. Staff is dressed for the season as well and always attentive. Sit at the bar for the best view.

The service was extremely nice. There was a wait although there were a bunch of open tables throughout. I had a Cobb salad that was pretty good and their pickles are also nicely breaded and fried. I did split the grilled mahi with my wife and it was eh. The coleslaw is too watery. Anyways i would come back. Good views and good food.

Came here for the first with my family. Tons of seating inside with open views to the ocean. Our server was amazing. I wish I would have caught his name, however he does have a twin sister! Who is equally so nice. The fried pickles are bomb! We also ordered the lemon pepper wings which were good as well! My sister and I ordered the kids meal which is cheaper and actually came out as the same portion size as everyone else's regular entree. So food hack there. I had orders the kids mini cheese burger and had them add lettuce and tomatoes. But it was super super bland. So I added ranch on the side to it Fish and chips were good! The girl who manages the front desk... the one who was working on 5/23 around 4:50pmish is EXTREMELY RUDe. I wish I would Have got her name. My dad was waving her over to ask for the check and she was just standing there laughing and smirking. And making stupid comments to her co worker. Extremely unprofessional and incredibly rude. She could Have easily came over and asked if we needed anything instead of acting immature and unprofessional. Because of her. This restaurant gets a 3 star instead of a 5. Made us feel unwelcome and out of place. But I really did enjoy my server. The male twin. He was truly awesome. Really helped us out with suggestions on food. Drinks and also what to do in the area. His vibe was immaculate.

1st time here and it was a great experience. All Christmas themed lots of lights and great music. Kid friendly till 9:30pm. The Rudolf drink was delicious and came in these dinosaur mugs. The burgers were soooo good patties were tender and juicy. If you come definitely try the truffle fries they are awesome. Our server was great everything we got came on her recommendation and all was great.

Great beer great service and great location. Lots of parking and perfect t location for food and a sunset.

The minute we were sat down we were given two different menus, Brunch & Main, it only being our first time we didn't think much of it. We get to ordering off the main menu because it was already 1PM but the waitress told us that was a mistake and it was brunch until 2. The restaurant over all was very nice and clean, we waited a little bit for the food to come out but personally the chicken club had no flavor so I asked my waitress for some hot sauce (which she ended up forgetting) so I had to wait until the waiter/waitress just passed by my table. We weren't checked up on frequently, the whole table was trying to get somebody's attention but everyone working was out of sight or too busy.

We came here to celebrate my friend's birthday during their brunch hours. Our waitress, Rachel, was very dull and not helpful when it came to service. I ordered a hot latte and she came back with an iced latte. I said I ordered it hot and she just stared at me. I just told her I would drink a cold one (since it took about 30 minutes to get that one in the first place) and she didn't apologize for the mix up or anything. Then I noticed the cup said "non" on it, and I ordered mine with soy milk. My friend kindly asked her if it was made with nonfat or soy and she said that mine definitely doesn't have dairy in it (i'm lactose intolerant). I am now in so much pain because I don't believe that mine was made with soy. I was really disappointed when she placed my friend's birthday cake at the table with no enthusiasm or care. The severs who brought our food to the table were fantastic, and I wish this waitress could have been like them. The food was good, but the service ruined the experience.

Draft is a great spot in front of the water - perfect for sunset! The food was great. I ordered a caesar salad with salmon and it was so big and fresh. The caesar dressing didn't feel too thick like it normally does at sports bars. Fries were also so good! They were a little packed so service was slower than other days but nothing too crazy. Will definitely return soon!

Unfortunately Cannonball upstairs isn't dog-friendly, so we ended up going downstairs to Draft for some quick brunch instead. It's a brewery/bar that's right by the beach! We sat outside, had a full view of the ocean, and had fun people/dog watching. Service was friendly and efficient. + Beach breakfast 5/5: I didn't have much expectations but the scrambled eggs were buttery and fluffy. The sourdough bread were nicely buttered and toasted too, which is rare. Breakfast potatoes were flavorful as well. It was actually a very decent plate of food for $15. + Sunset sangria 4/5: Refreshing cocktail that I had two of. It's not bad, but I've had better ones.

We came for the opening night of the NBA playoffs. Loved the big screens, good ambiance for a game. For food we stuck with tapas: chicken tenders, big pretzel, fries, and a grilled cheese for my friend's 5 year old. I'd give it all like 1.5/5. My friend's daughter couldn't finish even a half of her sandwich. We only finished our share because we stayed for the whole game. The menu has very little notable offerings, especially for people that don't eat pork. I felt that it was expensive and the quality didn't match. The good things here are the TVs, the service, and the location. But the food is appropriately described as tourist trap. This place would be amazing if the food was good, or even just if they had more options.

Horrible experience. We went to the bar and waited 20 minutes for someone to even notice us and take our order. The bar smells like someone poured 10 different types of beer on the table, wiped it up with a dry paper towel and left it at that. Took an extra 20 minutes to get the salmon. All we got was a tiny sliver of salmon. Presentation needs work. Will probably never come back here.

Fun sports bar on the beach. The view is fantastic. Food was decent and plenty of tvs to watch a game.

Fire the hostesses. Empty tables with a 40 minute wait, or so they say to deter you from staying. Wait staff is ready to serve but they can't because of hostess rules. I've been coming here 10+ years and it's the same story every time. Empty tables but you can't grab a beer and enjoy the outdoor patio. Management needs to do something; you are literally encouraging revenue to walk out the door. I understand the staffing aspect, but you should be able to grab a drink at the bar and sit outside when there are a ton of open tables. It's really unfortunate because the waitstaff is great, the food is on point and the beer selection is huge.

Went here for my friends Birthday! We just wanted a cute beach date and drinks. We had a group of 8 and they seated us right away. Service was amazing because they tended to us, and our server was so sweet in explaining all the holiday deals and drinks! Food Ordered the draft omelette and it was like 3/5 not terrible but not amazing. The potatoes were a bit dry and not soft. And the omelette was just an omelette. Not pictured: we got the truffle Parmesan fries and they were so tasty!! Best item on the table- recommend getting for big groups to share. Drinks: 4/5 i think since these are holiday drinks there were good and cute for presentation. They offer the mugs for sale that comes with the various drink. Mug sold separately from the drink. Overall: I think this is a great place for a social drinking with friends and catching up. The servers are very attentive and accommodating. Would love to come back and try other food options since we weren't as satisfied with the brunch order.

I had to check this place out after all of the hype on Instagram for their Christmas decor. I was insanely impressed by how much decor they put up! Head to toe in Christmas; I'll let my photos speak for themselves. Although the serve is super slow and not attentive. I actually ended up going here twice because visitors in town wanted to go. And the serve was still awful. Like, simply getting silverware or water was a long process... The food is okay, it's one step above bar food. Honestly, the service makes you feel so unwelcomed and that you are "bothering" the servers that I would not go back. I'd suggest just grabbing a drink at the bar so you can enjoy the Christmas decor with minimal engagement with the staff.

I love visiting pop-ups, and I had to check our Draft's Christmas pop-up this season. I've been here before after my run on the boardwalk, so it's definitely a different feel when you come at night, with the open patio bringing in the cold, crisp December air. The theme is Miracle at Draft with frosted windows, dangling ceiling lights, and Christmas presents with several Christmas trees throughout (the candy cane lollipop one is my fave). There's a huge projection of a fireplace on one wall (this is typically used to show sports), which makes you feel a tad bit warmer if you forgot to wear your sweater. Cocktail: Christmas Cricket. Love the Merry Christmas glass it came in and the bright green hue of the drink. It can be deceiving because it's small, but it definitely is alcohol forward. Love the pandan in this drink. We ordered everything on the app menu since it was still happy hour, and you get two dollars off certain items. Loved tje pretzel board, brussel sprouts, chicken wings, and hummus. I detected a splash of sesame oil in the hummus, which is new for me, but I like it. It's definitely a fun holiday bar experience!

I went for their Christmas pop up and the vibes are so awesome, not a crowded place at all, lots of tables and lots of space, beautiful view of the water! Omg the food was my favorite part; we got the pretzel balls, Mac and cheese, and brussel sprouts. The Brussels were 12/10. Delicious. Still thinking about them. The other dishes were 10/10. The server was nice enough to warn us when food ordering was coming to an end before late night snack time. Can't wait to be back!

I came here one time before but the customer service was okay. Everyone just would rather take your wallet than do their job nicely. I came in today to check the view from the top and the hosting waitresses had the audacity to tell me you cannot sit if you want to see the view. It completely ruined the vibe and I changed my mind not to eat there. Very rude, ill-mannered, and money-hungry savages. I'd rather eat somewhere else that appreciates me as a customer and not see those distasteful individuals.

It was totally empty Sunday morning which worried us but it was just great food, vibes, and service. Totally worth it!

We came here for the Miracle at Draft event (Christmas cocktails event) and it was amazing! We made a reservation -- highly recommended, otherwise you'd have to stand in line to get in -- and was promptly seated when we got there. There is a 90-min time limit. The restaurant is decorated with beautiful sparkly lights dangling from the ceiling and you'll find Christmas decorations all around. For this event, there is a special food and cocktail menu. We got the Wagyu lasagna (delicious!) and winter squash soup & grilled cheese (pretty good). For drinks, we got the Marshmallows & Unicorns (gin based. Comes in a unicorn mug) and Christmas Cricket (blanco tequila with mint, pandan and other things. Can't get enough of this!!!). We loved all the holiday-themed cocktails and the mugs are for sale for around $20-30.

Why do you work at a busy waterfront restaurant if you're so inconvenienced? Service is trash, they cannot be bothered to take orders for food or drinks. You literally work in a bar/restaurant IN MISSION BEACH!

Great bar by the beach to catch Sunday football, with a wide selection of beers to choose from. The decor is also very festive during the month of December which was an extra bonus. I got the Carol Barrel cocktail off the holiday menu and shared some of the Parmesan Fries with friends. Fries had a nice crisp to them and size was great for sharing. Although the service was slower than a restaurant, it was fine with me with the game on. Nicole, our waitress, was super helpful in deciding which drinks to choose or changing the channel.

So far I give it a 5 stars cuz our server was splendid and very informative about the upcoming holiday events and other surrounding festive events going on.. The seating on the boardwalk was perfect sunset feels and happy hour for a chiller night was good to have with friends. Place is fairly roomy and the vibes all perfect. The truffle fries are so good and shareable

I didn't get to order the food here, but some of the items looked pretty good. We got indoor seating and we didn't have reservations, but we got a table fairly quickly. I ordered a riesling white wine and it was great for the hot summer weather.

Went to Miracle at the Draft with a few friends to hang out for a bit and had a pretty great time! We had reservations at a later time but managed to move it up closer to the time where they started serving the Christmas-themed drinks. I ordered the Christmapolitan, which was a bit spicy for my liking. My friends ordered the Krampus drink and they had the same opinion, but they were still pretty good! For a second drink I had a Koala cooler which I liked a bit better, and it came with a little Koala that you could take home! For food we had buffalo wings which came out pretty quickly, which was a nice surprise. The wings were really good - let's be real, wings are wings and will always be good! Service was amazing, Nicole O. (Not the one who works at the coffee shop) was amazing! Always made sure we were taken care of and that our food and drinks were good. She was very patient with us as we had spent almost a good two hours at the place.

We went here for the holiday Miracle experience. The website seemed to indicate that reservations are required to go inside for the Miracle experience and walk-ins will be seated outside. However, I did a few empty tables inside so I'm not sure if the outside table walk-in policy is always in effect. The security guard in front seemed to be power tripping when I read the sign that says "check in at the host table" and walked around him to check in. He followed me and asked me what I was doing with a little attitude, then left me alone when I said I was following the sign's directions and checking in. After getting seated, the servers were polite but they seemed pretty busy and always running around so it was hard to get their attention at times. The decor inside is really well done. There's Christmas trees on the floor, wrapped presents hanging from the ceiling, lights strung up everywhere and a giant projected fireplace on the wall. It really creates a cozy winter experience ambiance. Drinks: There's a special Miracle cocktail menu. In general, the drinks are a little pricey at $17 and on the smaller side for volume. Also, the cocktail menu isn't exclusive to Draft as there are other places that are doing the same Miracle pop up experience and have the identical menu. The Yippee Ki Yay Mother F****r was the highlight for me. It has a tiki vibe with rums and pineapple juice but what makes it unique is the addition of ube flavor. The Christmaspolitan is a light and refreshing drink. It's not as spirit forward as a regular cosmo and has a more fruity flavor. The Krampus is one of the more interesting flavored drinks. The mezcal gives it a little bit of a smoky taste and combined with the sherry and ginger, gives it a unique flavor. It also comes served in a pretty crazy krampus head mug. Food: Beef Skirt Steak Frites - $33 - 10oz of skirt steak. I ordered it medium rare and it did come out perfectly medium rare. The steak is topped with a chimichurri and the plate comes with a load of truffle fries. If you eat all the fries it will be pretty filling. Wagyu Beef Lasagna - $13 - This is a small side of a la carte lasagna. The bits of sausage are small and spiced so I really couldn't tell it was wagyu. The tomato sauce is also on the noticeably saltier side. Fish and Chips - $21 - Comes with a few pieces of battered fried fish and the rest of the plate with French fries. Pretty standard and nothing to write home about.

I went to Mission Beach and decided to check out Draft for brunch. I came with a large party and my cute little puppy and there was a short wait, but it was to be expected on a Saturday afternoon. I really liked the open space, you can enjoy the breeze and have VIP ocean views from your seat! I thought the food was just average. I ordered the brunch burger with french fries. I think this is definitely more of a spot to just have drinks, watch the games, and enjoy the outside views!

This place is delish. Been here a few times and it hits the spot every time. This round - I gave the wings a try. Tasty and cooked perfectly (extra crispy). The wings also came with carrots. I ordered fries as well which is notably shareable! Service is awesome. This place seems to be busy all the time, but the servers and cooks do a great job. We got our food pretty quick. Love the open space and view of the beach.

Call me a nerd, I found it amusing that I had a draft of Draft sitting in my to-do list for a few days, before I actually spent the time to write a detailed review. I digress. We just grabbed a drink with some friends before making our way to the airport and heading for home, but this was by no means a quick, in-and-out visit. There appeared to be one server and one bartender working the entire restaurant, meaning it was a good 15 minutes before we even placed a drink order, and another 15 before they started to arrive. I lay no blame with either of them, as it was apparent they were struggling to keep up, but they were working hard, and making the best of a tough situation. I guess you could say this first visit was a...rough draft.

Draft House is located right on Belmont Park Boardwalk and has a direct view of the ocean. The smell of the salty air, the sound of crashing waves and the kiss of an ocean breeze makes this place perfect for relaxed dining. Unfortunately, the hostess was meandering, looking busy without being busy, oblivious that there were patrons that needed to be seated. When she finally made it to the hostess stand, she was lackluster and apathetic. Without uttering a single word, she walked away toward an empty table holding menus, which we only assumed was for us. We followed her to the table and like a soundless fart in the wind, she was gone. Thankfully, our waiter was the complete opposite of the hostess. He was friendly, attentive and efficient. My daughter ordered their chicken fingers with fries and I had their fish and chips. Both the chicken and the fish were incredibly bland. Breading and frying it just isn't enough, it needs to be seasoned too. The fries however, were flavorful. Paid about $60 (with tip). I may come back to enjoy the view and have some drinks, but definitely wouldn't be the first place I'd go.

A bunch of beer choices. I'm having a beer called Duck Foot. 5/5 Jose helped us out today. Thanks again Jose. 12/7/24

I would give this place more stars for the good selection/variety of brews, but the prices are a little out of control... $17 for a 20 oz beer ($13 + tax and tip) I was going to get some food, as well, but the prices were just too steep.

Great place right on the beach to enjoy the waves and sunshine. Good beer selection. The hummus plate was delicious and the fries the perfect reward for a long walk on the beach. People watching is epic. Can't wait to go back!