Brewer Jeff Bagby and his wife, Dande, own this sprawling complex that houses a brewery and full kitchen. Bagby’s last stint before striking out on his own was at Pizza Port, and he carries with him a long career brewing beer in San Diego county. The kitchen bills itself as full-scratch, making everything in-house except for bread and tortillas, which are sourced locally. The kitchen also features a plant-based section of their menu.

Some of the best brewery dining can be had at Viewpoint in Del Mar, whose kitchen is run by Gunnar Planter, a chef that spent many years at Mille Fleurs in addition to Rancho Bernardo Inn and the University Club.

Torrance brewery Absolution Brewing Company has a La Jolla outpost called Absolution By the Sea, which serves everything from a charcuterie plate to steak frites, including a separate burger section and salad for those who are plant-based or want lighter fare.

Amplified Ale Works’ Pacific Beach location has a sprawling menu of tasty gastropub treats, though one in particular stands out: the doner kebab fries, a riff on carne asada fries with Europe’s most popular late night drunken snack.

North Park’s Barn Brewery has a full kitchen that serves pretzels, hot dogs, a barbecue sandwich, burgers, pastrami, pork fries and much more—though the best bets are the burger, in particular the bacon bleu cheese option.

Mastiff Sausage Co. has a window and kitchen set up in the back of North Park Beer Company. As the name implies, sausages and their various accoutrements are top of mind, though brunch is also served, as is a variety of salads, fries and sandwiches.

Liberty Station’s Stone Brewing outpost is a sprawling, indoor-outdoor garden compound serving updated gastropub food, like burgers and full entrees. They also have ample space to host private gatherings, combining restaurant service with brewery conviviality.

Brand new Duck Food Brewing Co.’s East Village location has a full gluten-free menu developed by chef Stevan Novoa. On the menu are items that should contain gluten but, thanks to his prowess, taste just as good as the original, like a basket of Brazilian pão de queijo. The rest of the menu is comprised of small plates, desserts, salads and other snacks.