Ninkasi Brewing Tasting Room

Dog friendly patio, have to enter in the back of the patio with the dog and the person checking in with the host has to go to the front inside of the large building. Varied, interesting menu. We got the cream ale, it was so good we got 2. The mussels in cream sauce was large and satisfying. The side salad for an extra charge of 2.00 turned out to be a wedge with several veggies that was unexpected and awesome. The fries are the hand cut style moist and crisp at the same time and perfectly salted. The half dozen oysters and the broiled oysters were nice and fresh. Also got the shrimp salad sandwich which was very fresh. The atmosphere outside was so park like and relaxing on the patio. Picnic tables and umbrellas in a circle so didn't feel like others were crowding you. Inside had lots of tables and an industrial feel. Very nice as well. They have their own parking lot and several buildings around them are also part of the brewery. You order and pay on the toast app making it quick and easy. This place is huge. Highly recommend.

Bf and I came here on a whim - I was pleasantly surprised by the building. It was open and airy and felt ‘elevated’. It was well decorated - there was a very functional layout to the space. It was clear that this was the common space for the office building before they opened it up -but very glad they did. It’s a great space for big groups. And can be great for day dates too! We had flights and food and everything was great! We had great servers who were friendly and super helpful with the menu. They were easy to talk to which is always nice when you’re sitting at the bar. Definitely would come back here!

Food was delicious. Not cheap, but you definitely get what you pay for in flavors and quality. The breading in my fish sammich was perfect and crisp. The mussels were tasty and the baguette was fresh. I really liked the online ordering and paying. The waitstaff did a good job and were prompt. The cream soda and non alcoholic drinks were nice, with a great selection. My only major gripe, which was more of being unaware and not a blatant error, was the person cleaning tables was spraying too far out from their target so we got doused with cleaning solution several times being in the downwind and I breathed it in so all I could smell was that for quite a while. Maybe spray the rag or closer to the table so nearby folk don't get hit with it or get it in their food. I was happy to have outside seating so I could bring our pup. We're always well prepared, but was so nice they offered to get us a doggy water dish. They have lots of outside seating. I was super happy with the menu selection as well. Definitely will go back and will recommend to friends.

Make sure you know EXACTLY where you are going, Ninkasi owns mutiple buildings on this block that are poorly labeled. Be prepared to seat yourself, order through an app at the table and be underwhelmed by the quality of food that comes out. Had I known the veggie burger was a huge baked yam patty with no greens and a greasy bun overloaded with cheese, or that the salmon caper salad meant small FLAKES of dried salmon and a caper DRESSING I wouldn't have ordered either of them. The over all space is really cool, it's dog friendly, the experience was interesting at most. Seems mostly like an expensive place to bring your kids to day drink, when you walk in it looks like a daycare. 🤷‍♀️

My husband and I ate at The Better Living Room recently and had a great time. When I called to check the wait time, I was asked if I wanted to make a reservation. I was able to make one and reserve a table, but the hostess kindly recommended seats at the bar instead as they were more comfortable and roomy than the high top we had reserved. (I was warned of this when I booked.) We had a great evening. While they don't have many vegetarian options currently (my husband had the wedge salad), we knew that going in. I had the mussels and frites, and was pleasantly delighted that the mussels were well cleaned and did not have any sand particles. We felt very welcomed by the staff and really enjoyed our evening out. Thank you!

A true vibe. There is a spot for everyone here! A huge space with cozy living room feels, a sports room with TVs, open air bar, table seating, an outdoor patio and upstairs space for a large gathering! Wide selection of their brews, cocktails, kombucha, and non alcoholic libations! Food features a fresh menu with restaurant quality for a brewery. Fresh oysters! Order using the QR code, and your food will be delivered to your table. Service is friendly and present. Full selection of beer to go that you can pickup on your way out.

When you walk into the Ninkasi Better living room you feel the 70s vibe from the chairs to the lava lamps. It’s a much more welcoming environment than the typical industrial factory with some tables and chairs that many breweries have. We sat outside and there were umbrellas for every table. The food is good and I recommend the pretzel with Gouda dipping sauce. There is a great selection of Ninkasi beers many not available at your grocery store or bottle shop. The flights of beer really give you a chance to try a few different flavors. Each beer on the flight came with an info card listing the flavors, hops used, and grains. Really good info for beer nerds. A major step up from other breweries I’ve been to where you get five beers and a piece of wood with some cryptic markings of what each beer is.

Lovely patio. Dog loved it. Great brewery-only-here beer. Food is across the street. Carry in the Japanese or Korean. Staff did not know of a restaurant on premise. No idea what that’s about.