10 Best Breweries in La Mesa

"Bartender pouring a Death Before Dying beer at North Park in San Diego. Credit: Courtesy of North Park Beer. The first thing you should know about this company is that its tasting room is big, beautiful, and definitely a place where you’d want to spend an afternoon."

"The North Park tasting room is open for curbside pick-up delivery of cans, crowlers and growlers. Local same day delivery available Thursday - Saturday for orders placed by noon. along with shipping anywhere in California."

"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."

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"Their red trolley ale is my favorite and a great pick for first time visitors. Many convenient locations across San Diego (even inside airport terminal!) makes it a great option to try."

"Many locals will tell you that this place is known for brewing some choice IPAs. And it’s probably their attention to detail and dedication to consistency that makes their brews so good. This brewery has a fully equipped tasting room and brewery tours, and will even fill up a growler for you to take home."

"With over 500 excellent reviews on Yelp, Societe Brewing is one of the best local breweries in San Diego. The brewery has an open design, allowing for a large group to comfortably fit on their community bench tables. Many visitors like their Belgian style beers and the Pupil medium-bodied IPA."

"he Kearny Mesa tasting room is open for pickup and dine-in from 11am-9pm daily. Order online here or through Postmates for delivery."

"The Setting Sun Sake Tasting Room is offering to-go bottles and growlers and dine-in service Tuesday - Saturday. Delivery available Tuesday-Thursday in San Diego (order here) or shipping to homes further away (order here)."

"If you can get past the strange name, you’ll find some tasty craft beers (and a lot of beaver puns) here. This quirky brewery is all about “dam good times,” as it says, so all of the company’s beers, from its light blonde ales to barrel-aged stouts, have an extra dose of personality. The company features lots of interesting flavor combinations, like a Mexican Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout, a caramel-flavored Tastes Like Space brew, and a malty lager that apparently has a “mild biscuit” flavor."

"302 E Broadway, Vista 92084 Although there are various brewing locations throughout the city of San Diego, Belching Beaver decided to put its Tavern Grill in the heart of North County’s brewing hub in Vista. The tavern is a rustic indoor/outdoor patio with fire pits and two spacious hangout areas, both of which your furry friend is welcome to join you in. The tavern offers lunch Wednesday through Sunday, and dinner Monday through Friday, with a weekday Happy Hour."

"The most popular Belching Beaver beer, the Peanut Butter Milk Stout. Photo credit: Belching Beaver Brewery. This brewery has one of the most unique flavored stouts and a lively atmosphere."

"It’s pretty well known around San Diego that Breakfast Republic is one of the go-to spots for some savory early morning eats. With seven locations, visitors and locals alike won’t have to travel too far to satisfy their craving. Exceptional menu items, such as the Jurassic Pork Benedict with a mountain of pork over a sourdough English muffin topped with avocado and hollandaise sauce and served with house potatoes, are sure to satisfy big appetites."

"The Breakfast Republic is a popular food joint that has numerous branches in San Diego, California. All branches are operational daily from seven in the morning to three in the afternoon, serving breakfast meals. Some of the popular meals on their menu are crab and crawfish cake, chicken fennel sausage, jalapeno-bacon cheddar, turkey meatloaf hash, gluten-free cinnamon raisin, and many more."

"This seafood restaurant group, established in 1969, has other locations throughout the San Diego region, but the reason it’s one of our favorites is consistency – in its selection of entrees, excellent food quality, price point, and wonderful service. We love the Coronado location directly across from the Hotel del Coronado. The elegant, laid-back eatery underwent a recent remodel and continues to be a popular gathering place for both locals and tourists alike."

"Brigantine Seafood restaurant opens its doors at 10 AM daily and features a casual and clubby atmosphere in a chain platform so there are others in the nearby towns. They specialize in surf n’ turf meal combinations with seafood and other types of American fare. Their fish tacos and oysters on the half shell are real crowd-pleasers."

"With shades of orange, red, and avocado, even the hues of the walls at Market are enough to inspire hunger. Follow this introduction up by rendezvousing with the super-fresh sushi menu.[Learn more]"

"With a motto like “Behind every great seafood restaurant is a warehouse stocked with fresh fish,” you know you’re in store for an epic seafood-fest. The Fishery restaurant and market lives up to its promise to serve up the best tasting, fresh, local seafood. San Diego seafood in Gaslamp district celebrates market-driven courses at The Fishery with delicious and memorable seasonal dishes prepared to perfection."

"For a city of its size, San Diego has too few restaurants dedicated to showcasing local seafood and the bounty of the West Coast. This Pacific Beach stalwart, which recently got a makeover, is a seafood distributor, retail market, restaurant, and bar in one."