Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley

This restaurant is located in Mission Valley Mall, a less popular shopping center with relatively low foot traffic, but it offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. It’s a great spot for those who enjoy spacious settings, watching sports games, or bringing their pets. The patio is super large, and there’s an oversized TV outdoors for watching games. The cheese balls are highly recommended—they taste amazing! The Novo burger and Poke nachos are also quite good. The nachos come in colorful varieties and offer bottomless refills.

Lots of brews, large menu, plenty of screens to watch your favorite team, and a spacious dining room and patio. The nachos were very tasty and we enjoyed the views of the San Diego Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. It was a UFC fight night so our server was stretched pretty thin. Good place to stop for a drink or quick bite.

Dog friendly brewery and restaurant. They have a huge patio which is perfect for San Diego weather! The only problem with the patio is it got a bit breezy and cool as the sun set. Bring a light jacket, or sit near the bar to cut down on the wind. They have a huge outdoor TV so you can watch the games. They had a bunch of TV's inside too. They have a good selection of beer. Lots of different styles, so there's something for everyone. We were very happy with the food. The cheese balls were very cheesy. I thought the amount of meat I got with my skewer was a little small, but the skewer plate wasn't that expensive either, so that balances out. The meat itself was very tasty. Note that the beans have pork fat in them. I was happy to see yucca fries, I love those! Desserts seem to be "from the freezer" variety, so don't save room. They provided really good service. They did table service, and in fact seemed to freak out when one of our party went to the bar to order another drink (they sent 2 people to check on our table lol). Food and drinks came out quickly whenever we ordered something. We will definitely be back here. It was a good option for food, drinks, watching games, dogs, large groups, and kids. Really had something for everyone. Edit: We came back here on a Friday night and it was PACKED! We did see a sign that says dogs can only be on the patio, which is fine. The steak and frites was very good, that's definitely what I'll be getting there next time.

I made a reservation for 30 guests one full month in advance at the Mission Valley location. During that month, I was contacted multiple times to confirm the reservation details, and was reassured repeatedly that everything was set and that they wanted to make my birthday celebration special. 45 minutes before my reservation time, I received a call stating they were “slammed” and would no longer be honoring my reservation or holding the tables. I was stunned. I explained I had 30 guests already on their way, and I asked why my reservation was suddenly being cancelled. The employee repeatedly said “sorry,” but offered no solutions, no compromises, and no attempt to problem-solve. When I asked if I came ASAP and waited for tables to open, I was told again “sorry, we can’t help you,” and she ended the call because they were “busy.” This all happened less than an hour before my event. The lack of professionalism, accountability, and customer service was shocking. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable giving this location my business. Fortunately, the Otay Ranch location stepped up immediately. Despite also being busy, they welcomed us in and found solutions to accommodate my entire party. My group of over 30 guests spent a significant amount on food and drinks. Mission Valley lost a major reservation, and also lost the future business of everyone who attended. I will not recommend the Mission Valley location after this experience—but I will absolutely continue supporting and recommending the Otay Ranch location, who handled the situation with professionalism, care, and excellent customer service.

Really wanted to like this place but poor service made for a lacking experience. We were sat at a table with friends and had a server come who took our drink and food order (1 nacho order). It took awhile for the server to come back just for the drinks. We finished our drinks and still no food and no server. We felt the servers were busy but they kept going to tables near us and skipping over us, maybe there was a miscommunication on their end. Eventually we just went up to a server and told them to cancel our food order. And ordered from the bar for beer which had much faster service. At the end of the night we had to literally go and track down our server just to close our tab. I would not recommend sit down service here. We had the POG beer which was very fruity and yummy and not too hoppy for an IPA. The sunshine hard kombucha was a surprising favorite as well!

Everything was really good! Poke nachos were really flavorful Staff were really nice! The waiter with the spider in the arm went above and beyond for us! We are definitely coming back!!

I love Nova kombucha so why wouldn't I love a place where I can get it on tap?! Im giving 5 stars for them kombucha. Ive been to this location on Atleast five separate occasions. Ive come Alone, with a group and with just my man and I. One thing every visit has in common with the previous visit?? Terrible service. Whether it be at the bar or a table, it's all terrible. Long wait times to place and order and even longer to get the order. Most of the time the problem is Forgotten food, drinks and basic human interactions that the employees dabble with. I will admit not all employees here have a complete lack of common sense for working in the service industry. There are a few ive noticed who do go above and beyond for their customers. Seems the older we in life the younger generation feels more snd more entitled to a tip for basic job duties. Before I give my ted talk, dont expect much from this place expect to be here for quite a while waiting to order a drink! If you take anything from this review just know......their drinks are the shit!!! So good! And well...the service could be better. Maybe check out their ocean beach location!!! Cheers!

Thanks for opening this restaurant around the town! Visited the one in Chula Vista yesterday as I was craving for coxinhas and cheese balls! Yumm! I also had picanha, beans/rice and salad. The picanha didn’t seem to have the typical Brazilian seasoning which is done with coarse sea salt. The Brazilian lemonade was very refreshing (my favorite drink). The playground kept my son entertained. I will plan to visit the new restaurant in Mission Valley soon!

The food, the service and the ambiance. Everything went well during our casual happy hour with friends. I highly recommend this location for your next gathering - ps: try coxinha, empanadas and chicken wings for appetizers with the pineapple beer

Stopped by on a stroll through the mall. Off the bat, a little confused at the seating. No one greeting at the entrance .. so decided to just walk through the restaurant and made our way outside. Perhaps a sign would be helpful to seat yourself? Or is it seat yourself? Wasn't sure but it worked out. We took a seat.. again no one to greet us, so we scanned the barcode and chose our poison. Made my way inside and found someone at the bar to take our order. Once food got dropped off we were not approached again (which thankfully we didn't need anything but if we had .. you'd have to go find someone to help). Food : Chicken Ranch 8.5/10 and Novo burger 8/10. Fries 9/10 very crispy, food was a win and came out at a decent time. Overall, prices are not bad, good ambiance, customer service could be better , food is good , would return if in the area again. Oh! And plenty of Kombucha and other drinks to choose from. Who knew I'd like Lychee so much, definitely getting that in rotation!

Super big place, lots of room I was surprised how expanded this location was. The appetizers were mediocre. I've had the calamari (not your usual, they looked like mozzarella sticks) and the chips and guac were ok. Huge screens and the patio outside is perfect. A great place to drink and watch games. The service I do suggest a more streamlined system because if not at the bar and I'm at a regular table, I get approached by 2-3 different servers but that's totally ok I get it. They were all so sweet and fun. This is my go spot with friends now

Very accommodating!! We came on a Friday night and they were able to seat our large group + dogs inside. they also have happy hour from 3-6 M-F which had some bites/drinks for a discount!! The food was a little pricey but our group enjoyed everything we got, especially the carne asada fries & beef empanadas!! I just would not come here to watch a game as they did not have any of the live NBA games playing while we were there. There was college basketball & volleyball on if that's what you're interested in.

We had the best time coming to Novo located in Mission Valley the place is spacious and they have an outdoor play area that my toddler loved. We came in to watch a game and they have 4 giant screens with multiple games. Prices were good, food was fantastic. I got their pineapple kambucha and it was okay. Service was amazing multiple people came to check in on us. Would def recommend and can't wait to go again!

We celebrated a friend's birthday here with a group of about 20 people, and it was a fantastic experience! The outdoor seating was perfect, especially with the playground right there for the kids to run around and play while the adults got to chat and watch the game. The service was top-notch--servers kept coming by to refill drinks and check in on us regularly. The burger I had was delicious--juicy and full of flavor--and the hard kombucha definitely hit the spot. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking to host a big party, catch a game, or just enjoy great food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere!

We needed a hangout spot like this in Mission Valley, and when this place opened in January, we were so excited! Novo is an airy, open space with plenty of TVs and great for groups or dates and even families. The place definitely has a lot of potential. However, the food is insanely overpriced and mediocre--$15 for frozen onion rings? No thank you. The drinks are delicious and fun though--we really liked the Mexican candy shots and they even have a mobile bar that goes table to table to offer shots. Service is friendly. My last gripe was the did not play the Warriors game! What kind of sports bar doesn't play basketball games?

This place opened semi recently in mission valley. They have a super large indoor and outdoor space and this is a perfect place to watch any sports! They have super large screens and you could watch multiple games at once. Also a place for large groups. They are known for their hard kombucha and have different flavors on draft that you could not normally get in store. They also have a good selection of beer and a full bar. I would say the food is just okay and kind of pricey for what you get. Nothing we ate was super amazing. The service was just alright as well, nothing special. I would say come here with a group of friends to watch the game and drink but don't really want to get food.

Met with friends for dinner on a Tuesday night. The first time here, it used to be home to the tilted kilt and a sushi buffet spot long ago. It recently opened and has great interior and exterior seating. Large screens on the inside and outside. I saw some guys sitting outside in the mall watching the game from the patio televisions. There is also a small kids' play area, and it's pet friendly. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food came out really quick. We put in our orders before the crowds came for the game. The nachos and beef empanadas were good. It was hard to spread the toppings around on the nachos, but it was still good. I had the carne asada burrito. It was just okay. It just didn't have the same flavor kick as a smaller taco shop would. The hot sauce was a little off, too. It was more Chipotle flavor than hot sauce. The burgers were a hit, and the seasoned fries were delicious. Limited dessert menu, mainly ice cream, cheesecake, and lava cake. Plenty of parking. It's on the old Macy's side of the mall. It's a really chill spot to grab drinks and hang out. Not sure if they turn on the fire pits outside but if they do it be even better. Food was good but nothing I would run back for. But the ambiance is great for drinks and gathering with friends.

A new location in Mission Valley! Not too busy on a Thursday evening. I came to celebrate a friend's birthday and made a reservation prior. There were people in there watching the soccer game on the huge high-quality TVs. Service is pretty quick and food and drinks were pretty good: - Sirloin (pichanha) con fritas -- pretty delish, comes out sizzling hot with ketchup and ranch. Quite filling and pairs great with the drinks - Picanha skewer -- their steak is really good and juicy! Comes with rice and black beans, which were very flavorful - Nova Sexy Mojito Hard Kombucha - got a half pint of this and it was nice and refreshing, definitely can taste the lime and mint flavors - Novo Sour Michelada - made the sour a michelada for a few extra dollars. Unless you're a fan of sour flavors, the sour beer might not be the best choice since the michelada rim is already sour. But a michelada would be really tasty with any light beer, though it didn't look like they had too many light options with most being IPAs.

We hosted an annual UCLA Alumni Network of San Diego event here in conjunction with the USC Young Alumni Association of San Diego for Rivalry Week. Megan made everything so easy to book and order apps for the group, they had drink tickets we could use for our guests, and guests could also order additional drinks and food on their own tabs. We plugged into the giant screens for our Game Show and they were amazing! Everyone had a great time and I've always enjoyed the beer and food at Novo. The servers were attentive and took good care of our group of 40. Thanks to Leo, Megan, Ava, and the whole team!

So you're at Christmas shopping at the mall for people you don't know, barely know and wish you didn't know. You're hungry, thirsty and desperate for some self-care. Novo provides. Friendly, clean, great food, and some decent holiday beverages.

I checked out this spot on Thursday evening with my fiancé - there is so much space for seating at the bar, indoors, and outdoors. Plus event hosting space and several TVs to create a fun experience for groups. We sat at the bar and enjoyed catching some sports games on TV over our meal. The yucca fries were delicious, and great to round out our meals with a burrito and wrap. I was excited to try more kombucha flavors, as I first fell in love with Nova's pina colada flavor at the SD Wave games. My favorite is still pina colada but the watermelon mint is great too. The service was also awesome - we were greeted by servers when we walked in who told us to seat ourselves. Our server at the bar was also attentive and helpful as we made our choices. All in all - a great spot for dinner and drinks!

Great place to hang out for some drinks and watch some games. Very big inside with ample seating. The patio is cool too with lots of heaters and you can still watch the TVs from there. Service is quick and friendly. Cocktails are good but will come back to try the kombucha.

Great atmosphere, a lot of TV's for games on... service was okay... not very attentive and instantly asked for a credit card for a tab, which is probably their policy but makes me feel like they think I'm going to dine and ditch. I had the carne asada nachos, the cheese was cold, and not very flavorful all around, the kids had Mac and cheese and quesadillas and neither of them cared for it. Most likely won't be back as nothing stood out to me except the TV's

Nova Brewing in Mission Valley offers a fantastic spot for group gatherings with its convenient parking, tasty food, and ample seating both indoors and outdoors. The spacious atmosphere makes it easy to enjoy a laid-back meal or drinks with friends, while the diverse menu and flavorful offerings ensure there's something for everyone. Whether you're looking to relax inside or enjoy the San Diego weather outdoors, Nova Brewing is an excellent choice for a casual outing.

Novo Brazil Brewing has opened a new branch at the Mission Valley Mall where a defunct chain sports bar and grill had stood empty for years. The location was on the south side of the complex facing I-8, but it was awkward as the suite was almost recessed in an internal corner. Plenty of parking was available in the lot because the former Macy's next door remains vacant so there were no neighboring large businesses. The inside space was vast with tables spaced well apart and numerous flat screens showing sports programming. The menu was spread across four pages with a lot of standard bar fare but also some Brazilian-based items. Happy hour was from 3 to 6 pm on Monday through Thursday. Seven appetizers were discounted by 50% while all beer, wine, and kombucha on draft were $2 off. Speaking of appetizers, I noticed that all of the starters cost at least $10. Chips and guacamole at $10 and regular french fries at $14 were expensive. I decided on the Picanha Skewer for an entree. Four cubes of prime sirloin were cooked medium rare on a skewer with red onions and bell peppers. White rice and black beans with sausage came as side dishes with the order. The meat was cooked just right while the sides were decent. Since I passed on a starter, I picked the Molten Cake for dessert. A small, warm chocolate cake round was topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was okay but pricey for the serving size. The service on the night of my visit during the soft opening was interesting because there were clearly more servers than customers. Multiple times I had waitstaff stop by and ask if I needed anything even though they were not assigned to my table. I think they were antsy and looking to keep busy, but their attempts to help became disruptive. Overall, I gave my experience at Novo Brazil Brewing a 3.5 star rating.

Novo Brazil is a very cool new addition to Mission Valley Mall! I stopped by the mall while running errands over the weekend and it was very hard to miss Novo's very visible big screen tv's viewable to all who pass by! They have several locations throughout San Diego but this is the first in the central San Diego locale. Awesome setup with big screen TVs and a wraparound screen on top of the bar! Very very cool. Great sports bar vibes and I enjoyed some playoff football and appetizers at the bar. Great energy in the space, attentive staff, and a very nice menu with happy hour options. Awesome buffalo wings and quite the selection of beers, wines, and hard Kombucha. Will definitely be back to check out more of what Novo Brazil Mission Valley has to offer! Definitely would recommend!

Layout is huge and so many TVs Food is alright (not the most vegetarian options) Drinks are good Service is not good I thought it was just one time where the service was trash because we came on opening day. Gave the benefit of the doubt because there's a lot of hiccups and learned that they brought in staff from other locations to help. Totally understandable! Came about a month later and decided to sit at the bar since service should be better. We arrived at 3:15 and the guy helped us right away. He disappeared for lunch (assuming since we saw him again an hour later). However, during that time, not one person approached us. Our drinks were empty for about 30 minutes and we pushed our empty glasses towards the end of the bar so they could take them away. They did around 4pm but couldn't get their attention to order as they disappeared right away. Multiple servers walked past us but would look above us or to the side to not make eye contact. We finally got someone at 4:15 to put in a second order of drinks. Really wanted to love this place, but it's falling very short. We also were not the only ones that have felt this way about Novo. Their server model gives guests a lot of flexibility to choose your seat, tv, and vibe at the restaurant which is great but the service is sacrificed. Other spots that are this huge with a seat yourself model typically have a way to order online so you're not reliant on a server who may have to work multiple sections. I'm hoping they'll move to that cause it makes sense.

Was here on a Sunday to watch the Padres game, I was very impressed by staff and the restaurant altogether. The screen to watch the game were large enough to all the tables in the dining room, which I loved. But my favorite part was when our team hit a home run celebrated with some smoke machine type things. My favorite part was probably when our server wasn't around. We were able to order things with any server and they kept passing around to make sure that we didn't need anything. Excellent service!

A much better replacement for the Tilted Kilt! I love that this Mission Valley mall is getting such great food options to offset all the traditional chain restaurants here. There are so many things to love about Novo. The brewery has a great open space with seating both inside and outside. The outside patio is perfect for a sunny San Diego day and the large tables provide a great space for big group gatherings. Novo has some solid food and drink options. What I love most are their kombuchas. The kombuchas are excellent! They don't have that acidic taste that can happen with a store bought can and they have such a wide variety of flavors. I enjoyed the peachy lychee, which was excellent. During happy hour, they have some specials including cheap half portion apps and a number of their beers and kombuchas for a lower price. Without the happy hour, the prices are pretty high! That's the only downside. Appreciate that they were able to separate our checks easily and service was great.

We recently went to Novo to watch a playoff baseball game and it was so much fun! We had the hard kombuchas which were really tasty and the carne asada nachos which were also quite good for bar food. People were very nice and despite the high volume and busy night, mostly got the orders right and were prompt! On game nights it's a spirited place to be - lots of screens, fans, cheering and excitement.. so gotta love the noise! But very fun

Tried this place for dinner the other night. I made a reservation for outdoor seating and the space is really nice -- large patio with two giant TV screens, nice little tables with built-in fire pits and a play set for kids. The service was excellent. It wasn't very busy but multiple staff checked on us multiple times and they were friendly, polite and accomodating. The beer was great and the food was decent but not special. My vegan burger was actually pretty good but my wife's ceviche and tacos were just ok. We all agreed the fries were very good. All in all, not a bad choice if you're in the area and want a brewpub experience.

This place is huge! I would definitely come back here and watch another game. Some friends and I went to watch a Padres game and we really liked it. The food was really good, I got carne asada fries. They have beer and hard kombucha, not sure if it's a full bar. I got the dragonfruit hard kombucha it was also pretty good. We had a larger party so we always had two servers checking in on us. There's lots of big screens, plenty of tables inside and on the patio and parking was super easy. Nothing bad to say about my first time here, check it out if you're in Mission Valley :)

Appetizers are not so good . I think poppers came from Costco . Nachos just as bad .

Large restaurant with large TVs all over. Seems like a great place to watch sports. Brazilian empanadas look good...didn't order any this time. Happy hour is Mon-fri 1200-600pm. Good prices

Went to Novo to watch the San Diego State Aztecs for the March Madness tournament and we had a blast! I had the non alcoholic Guava Mint Kombucha and it was refreshing. I ordered the Carne Asada Fries and the meat was seasoned well. We ended up ordering the wings (Buffalo and naked style) and I would recommend them for sharing. I was impressed with the service because it was packed due to the game and they handled the crowd well. Atmosphere was 5 Stars if you want to watch an Aztec game! Very fun and I will definitely be returning for sporting events.

Came here on a Friday night for drinks with my boyfriend because we had been to the one in Chula Vista and it was pretty nice over there. But this one is so much closer to us and we had a good time! We made a reservation just in case but when we got there they had a sign that said to seat ourselves so we did. There's lots of seating and it's very spacious here. Bunch of tvs all around the place playing sports. It took only a few minutes for a server to come give us waters and take our orders which I was kind of worried about since we had sat ourselves. The only thing that had me down was that they don't sell spirits here yet because they're recently open so they're still waiting on their liquor license. The CV location had margaritas that was super delicious so I was looking forward to that but our lovely server (wish I could remember her name) helped me pick out a drink I would like. I told her I don't like kombucha, beer, or wine, and that I prefer cocktails but since they don't have liquor yet she recommended I get the dragonfruit kombucha because it's quite sweet and that their kombucha tastes better than others. She even offered a free taster of it and she was right! I did really enjoy my drink and my boyfriend enjoyed his POG kombucha though we were confused on what made it green haha We also got the carne asada fries and the cilantro sour cream was so creamy and soooo yum! Wish there were more pieces of meat but I loved how melted the cheese was! Can't wait to come back once they get their liquor license!

Excellent service. Very clean, big space and amazing menu. Wanted to try everything. What we did have was absolutely delicious.

What a bright spot in the Mission Valley mall! We came on MLK day right before some big game and were able to find a seat right away. The atmosphere is super open and airy and there are tons of TVs. Shortly after we seated ourselves a server approached us with menus. We tried the following: -Wings with beer mustard: needed salt and could've been crispier, but not too bad. -Mediterranean chicken bowl: super tender and juicy chicken with hummus, olives, pearl couscous, basmati rice, kale, tomatoes and hummus. I'd definitely order again, but I'd sub the rice for more kale, since it already has starch with the couscous. -Chicken sandwich: this was a big juicy chicken filet with bacon, cheese and veggies. It also came with seasoned fries. It was tasty, but nothing new here. My hubby also had some kombucha, which was good, but a tad flat. Overall, for their 4th day of operations, it was very good! The only thing that was odd was that the food came out at different times (my bowl came first, then the wings and chicken sandwich came later), but again, really solid opening and I'm excited to have something new in MV!

What a great addition to the Mission Valley Mall. Pros: lots of kombucha flavors, staff are super friendly, decor is cute, it's HUGE (inside and out), vegan options on the menu, pet friendly Cons: most of the beer are IPAs, staff is very new, sweet potato fries were both under cooked and over cooked at the same time. I got the passion fruit kombucha and it was really good. The manager gave me a sample of the raspberry kombucha and it was really good too. Coxihna was interesting, but needed more salt. Overall I think it's a great place. I would go back. Especially as they get more experienced staff.

I love the new Mission Valley location! My colleagues and I went to dinner here last night and everything was wonderful. We had chips, salsa and guacamole as an appetizer. I had the fettucine alfredo for dinner, and it was delicious! The staff was on it! It was all-hands-on-deck as many different staff members came by at any given time to make sure all of our needs were met! Exceptional team work. I love the giant screens in here and it will be perfect for watching football games in the future. I look forward to visiting Novo Mission Valley again soon!

Novo Brazil just opened up a location in Mission Valley this week and they were showing the NWSL Draft on a Friday evening, so we figured why not give it a try? We've been to a few Novo locations in the South Bay and we really enjoy the big space and large screens for just about any sport you can think of! If you're coming here specifically to watch a game, make sure you call ahead just to confirm - they have multiple areas and many screens throughout the restaurant. Food was pretty standard. We got chips, guac & salsa for our appetizer, the buffalo chicken sandwich, and the Alfredo pasta. The chips, guac & salsa were yummy. The buffalo chicken sandwich came with crispy fries and the sandwich itself was generous in size. The Alfredo pasta was a little too salty and was just ok - probably won't order this again. Minus one star because the main entrees did not arrive together - I normally wouldn't mind this but it was a 15+ minute difference. We got the POG beers which is our go-to when going to Novo. They have a good selection of drinks. The service was great. I know it's their opening week and this location is still trying to refine their processes, but I thought the team worked well tonight. Parking: This is located in the Mission Valley Mall, but there's also a parking lot right outside of the front entrance which is very convenient if you're looking to come in and out vs. strolling around the mall.

My husband and I have been going to Novo Brewery before it was cool - when it opened its first location in Eastlake (no, not the Otay Ranch Mall one - the other one that's hidden - the original one). This location is their newest addition, but I have to say I'm very impressed by their level of professionalism. I highly recommend checking out the happy hour (because everything is expensive with inflation). This place is family friendly too - and I love the ambiance and the fact it's a little hidden. The food was pretty good too - I ordered the burger and fries - that's my favorite so far, but I'll need to try other items to let you know how the rest of the food fares. I'm thinking of doing my milestone birthday here... if I do, I'll send a follow up review regarding how they do with events.

Mediocre food, really poor service, delicious Mac and cheese. Our waiter came up to the table once over the span of an hour after taking orders. I had to ask the bar to refill my drink- and the restaurant was not busy.

Service is terrible over 1 hour to order a drink ! Still have not received it ! Hire faster bar tenders or more people . Ignored 5 times , when someone was about to take our order they honked a horn and they left . Very disappointed :( . Just trying to have a fun time on a Sunday with friends . Ignored time and time again this is hands down worst service ever. Any bar in the world would be better than Novo and Ps. Your beer and kombuchas suck .

The staff were all amazing last night! Went here with a large group of 14 to celebrate my husband's birthday. the staff were helpful in helping set up a large table & moving some tables & chairs. Throughout the night, everyone was so attentive & kind. From the gentleman at the host stand, to the bartenders, to the wait staff taking everyone's orders. Facility is huge, clean, & has nice decor. They also have a large outdoor space. Thank you Novo for a great night.

Novo Brazil in the Westfield Mission Valley Mall took over the space once held by Tilted Kilt. The layout is very spacious with ample seating for small groups to large groups. Bar seating and outdoor seating is also available. As a big fan of Novo Kombucha I was excited to dine at their establishment for lunch. I relished in the fact that they have a large selection of kombucha in which I got a flight as there are many flavors I have yet to try. My flight was delicious and I highly recommend getting it as it allows you to sample their abundant selection. Service was great and prompt as the staff frequently checked on us. As far as the food, I was surprised how pricey selections were considering the menu didn't have any standouts. The happy hour menu was not a good deal at all as we were comparing the regular price of an item and calculated it was cheaper to get the regular menu item. Happy Hour items should be a deal or at least cheaper in some way to make it seem like the customer is getting a good deal.

I want to start with a big thank you. All the staff went above and beyond to accommodate my dietary/allergy needs as well as my space needs. I really enjoyed sitting outside in their spacious outdoors. Chad went above and beyond to make sure I could eat all my favorites: Farofa and Yucca and made them special so that I wouldn't have an allergic reaction. You were friendly, kind, accommodating, and just awesome! I tried multiple beers and they were really tasty, the Chula being my favorite, which brings me to Jo. Jo, thank you so much for the awesome recommendation which pushed me to try the Chula. Thank you for your attentive engagement and keeping us safe and your friendliness while going above and beyond. I appreciated your kindness and how engaging you were while also giving us our space and making sure we were taking care of. Igor, thank you for going back and forth and making sure that the Farofa was safe for me to eat and being kind and friendly, I appreciate you. Stephanie, thank you for taking accountability and willing to shift your engagement so that I can feel safer in my experience. I appreciate your kindness and friendliness. I really enjoyed my time, the drinks, the food, the space and the amazing service I received. Thank you!

Nice and big in this place, sirloin skewers are 10/10. Happy hour menu kinda sucks tho. Easy to get seated and great place to watch football.

Came here for football playoffs.... Food is good, nice tv set up... but OMG it was sooooo insanely loud- the TVs and speakers, i literally had to step outside. Besides that it's a cool place to go... service is hit or miss. The first time we went it was great, the 2nd time not so much. Our waiter kept saying how much money he makes and then said bussing tables is below his pay grade when we asked for our empty dishes to be removed. Can't remember his name, but he's the one with the ram tattoo on the back of his head. Not sure if it was meant to be funny or what, but he did in fact NOT clear our dishes and sent someone else to do it.

Basic food unfortunately lots of items were not available. Service is great, the ambience is good for a sports bar.

Novo Mission Valley should get bonus points, bonus stars or just more kudos than can be put here. I made a reservation for a work event for 25 people, we had about 30 show up and our group showed up in waves vice all at once. The Novo team handled this superbly. A couple of highlights: The location is massive. Plenty of room for two or 20, and roomy - not smashed together. Inside and outside areas are available. Tons of screens to watch sports, ect The menu is the same as other Novos - so, very good and enough to choose from food wise. Drinks are non traditional. This might put some folks off, but honestly, it's a welcome break from SD's typical brewery drinks. Staff is friendly, helpful and manages a group pretty well. The caveat - this location had only been open 2 weeks, and I didn't know. This is a tribute to a team that nailed it, despite our eclectic and ever growing group. Definitely great for groups, very refreshing alternative to the norms and down right good service. We'll definitely be back.

This Brazilian brewery is a hidden gem. Perfect spot to watch sports and UFC fights. I was here watching the game: Mexico vs Jamaica at the bar top. Tv screens and big screens at every angle. Bartender Cairo was friendly and recommended a drink called Momo, crisp and refreshing. I had someone special meet me at the bar and Kyle was very attentive by providing me a chair. The overall experience was phenomenal. Friendly environment, exceptional service, awesome drinks, I didn't try the food but from the person sitting next to me it look delicious. I'm definitely coming back.

I'm a Novo fan and have hit most of their locations. This spot could be their flagship restaurant due to the location and the game/fight watching experience. The tables are spaced out evenly and they have an outdoor patio should you choose to be in the hopefully warm weather. All your Novo food staples you'd find in Chula Vista and IB you will find here. That being said I enjoyed my Orange Brunch booch, some empanadas, and wings on my first trip out here. The old Tilted Kilt location has finally been filled with a legit restaurant and bar.

Love this place! It's in a little corner of the mission valley mall, the place is so fun and colorful. Self seating and the server will come right up to you it's great.

Tons of TVs making it the best spot to watch sporting events. However, it is difficult to get a TV changed to a specific game. Asked for the Lakers game to be turned on and the person in charge of the TV situation searched for the game for about 1 minutes and then turned on a Poker Tournament instead when they couldn't find the channel. Wish there were more booth or lounge seating. The food is good and comes in large portions, however it is pricey. Asked for a specific game to be put on a TV and the person in charge of TV situation tried searching for the game (Lakers) for about 1 minute and then put on a Poker Tournament.

Solid place. Just opened on Friday. They have giant TVs and the play the audio for the big games. Service was good, but the food fell a little short for me. It's a bit pricey as well for the food. Only have Nova beer/Kombucha/Seltzers in draft. Overall, it's a nice place to stop by for day game.

Great new spot located in Mission Valley Mall. Tons of seating, multiple tvs, including two large tvs for watching sports games. Casual atmosphere, great service, and kid friendly! They have a great selection of hard kombucha, beers, and hard seltzers. Their made in house strawberry lemonade is also a delicious non-alcoholic choice. The food was great as well. We especially loved the burger and the Mac n cheese. Plenty of healthy options as well. I want to come back with a group of friends for happy hour and beer towers.