10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Sail Bay

"If the fresh ocean air has you ironically craving BBQ, head over to the Coronado Ferry Landing for pulled pork, brisket, sausage, ribs, and chicken. Served as a sandwich or plate with your choice of three housemade sauces ranging from sweet to spicy, this casual spot is a popular choice to get your BBQ fix. Insider tip: Tables can be hard to come by during the lunch and dinner rush so come early or order online."

"For a casual dinner, check-out this local Memphis style BBQ joint where everything is made fresh daily. With spectacular park and bay views, they have over 100 varieties of beer to choose from to help you wash down the delicious food!. Don’t forget to check-out So Diego Tours for a chance to experience the best this island has to offer as part of a group!"

"This brewery specializing in San Diego-style lagers and ales has great service, great food, and of course, great beer. The taproom is large (there’s even balcony seating) and unlike many San Diego breweries, the decor feels upscale, not industrial. Maybe because of that — and because of the welcoming atmosphere — the mix of people tends to be eclectic."

"When you come to this brewery, you’re not just getting a tasting room — you’re also getting an incredible beer garden that you’ll want to stay in all afternoon. Established in 1989, this beer brewing company exemplifies the Southern California lifestyle with its refreshing brews and laid-back atmosphere. It’s also credited as being one of the first breweries to kick off the craft beer scene in San Diego."

"The downtown, Sorrento Mesa, Carlsbad, and 4S Ranch locations of Karl Strauss brewpubs are open and offerer their full menus along with barre, wine,and hard seltzer for pickup (order online) or delivery through Door Dash,GrubHub,and Uber Eats."

"Brewing beer since 1989 at their Pacific Beach Brewery, they have since opened tasting rooms and restaurants in 10 other locations. Centrally located in the Village, their La Jolla location offers happy hour Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. They have $5 beers, bites and flights and you can enjoy the specials inside or outside on their patio."

"– Locals & visitors come for pints of housemade beer, plus burgers, pizza & more in a simple setting. One of the originals in San Diego’s bustling craft beer phenomenon. What’s better than a bubbling fountain in the La Jolla sun?"

"Because it’s in the heart of the downtown village, it’s perfect for when you’re already in the area shopping, checking out local art galleries or hitting nearby La Jolla Cove."

"Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens is almost an attraction in itself. Sure, it's San Diego's largest craft brewery but there is much more to it than delicious beer. It's family-friendly by day."

"Stone brewery is a bit of a drive from San Diego but makes for a great half day trip. Stone is known for IPAs and the restaurant on the premises is pretty good as well."

"Both Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens locations have massive outdoor spaces filled with towering shade trees, winding stone paths, still ponds filled with koi, babbling brooks, waterfalls, and plenty of gargoyles to go with your Scorpion Bowl IPA. How to order: Reservations for Escondido or Liberty Station can be made via OpenTable."

"The Tasting room at California Wild Ales is now open Friday - Sunday for dine-in service, food order is required. While curbside pickup of bottles, crowlers, and growlers is available Wednesday - Sunday or order online anytime here order here."

"Tue - Wed 3:00 - 8:00 PM; Thu - Fri 12:00 - 8:00 PM; Sat 12:00 - 7:00 PM; Sun 12:00 - 5:00 PM"

"Located in the heart of University Heights, this longtime favorite offers early morning eats like hearty scrambles, lemon ricotta pancakes, and a slew of sandwiches in a casual, comfortable space with three distinct rooms: the front living room, the cozy “hearth room” (which has a wood-burning fireplace), and an outdoor patio. The beverage selection is particularly notable, with boozy options like Tamarindo Micheladas and eight different varieties of mimosas available by the glass or in a flight. Sign up here for our daily San Diego email and be the first to get all the food/drink/fun in town."

"Parkhouse is a quaint little space with a cute patio, a breakfast restaurant in San Diego known for its modern comfort foods. Breakfast menu items include fresh veggie, chorizo, smoked salmon, and chicken sausage scrambles, breakfast pizza, cornmeal flapjacks, and that churro pancake sounds amazing!. Located in University Heights."

"Brunch lovers can partake in a late-breakfast any day at Parkhouse Eatery as it serves brunch seven days a week. Located in a renovated house in University Heights, this neighbourhood restaurant features mouth-watering modern American cuisine in an elegant and welcoming environment."

"This place is fancy, young, trendy with the plates nearly as beautiful as the people. Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine is located in the Gaslamp area inside an ultra cool upscale hotel. Lionfish does everything from sashimi to small plates to share to full on instagram worthy entrees."

"This might be breaking tradition, but this Japanese restaurant has definitely made it onto the list of the best restaurants in Little Italy. This has got a lot to do with the incredible décor – it’s designed like an abandoned Tokyo subway and there’s a giant cherry blossom tree – but its popularity is down to the imaginative food. Based on the concept of an izakaya (a Japanese pub), Cloak and Petal serves small, sharing plates of sushi and sashimi, Jidori chicken wings and Wagyu steaks."

"You won’t be able to tell if you’re in an art gallery or a gastropub at this Little Italy hotspot. This Japanese restaurant has illuminated Cherry Blossom trees and a modern Japanese-inspired design. The food and drinks are works of art that you’ll want to document."

"Japanese tapas and craft cocktails are the specialties here. Cloak & Petal transports you to the world of Tokyo, eluding to the streets and style of its roots."

"The name may make it sound like a bakery, which it is; it just happens to have a fantastic selection of beers that are all on draft, as well!. It’s nestled in the La Jolla Shores area, so it’s the perfect spot to hit on a beach day. After a day of surfing and swimming in the Pacific, there’s truly nothing like a crisp, refreshing beer."