Ballast Point Miramar

Went to Ballast Point for dinner tonight after a stressful day at work. Had Jon as our server. He had a great attitude, was friendly, outgoing, and all around a very nice guy. I had the poke nachos which were delicious. My colleague had the herb crusted halibut and both were delicious. All in all, I highly recommend Ballast Point. I'll definitely be back!!! My only request to Ballast Point is to bring back the poke bowl and have it as a standard meal--I miss that.

Subject: Complaint Regarding Recent Dining ExperienceDear Ballast Brewery Managment,I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent dining experience at your restaurant on June 2, 2024. Several issues negatively impacted my visit:1. My chicken sandwich was served cold.2. No utensils were provided with my meal.3. A 20% tip was automatically added to my bill without prior notice.4. On site supervisor never came to speak with me regarding my complaint.When I brought these concerns to the attention of our waiter, Matt, his response was dismissive. He stated, "You should have said something earlier!" This response was both unprofessional and unhelpful. We did tip the waiter, as I believe this was a managment and kitchen issue.I hope you can address these issues to ensure a better experience for future customers.Sincerely, Maria L Hernandez

Came here for the IPA, left here feeling bad about not finishing them?I guess that's the best way to describe our experience. Things were going swell since I was in IPA heaven but then we had a new bartender taking care of us and he was really leaning into the hipster/apathetic vibe. He kept complaining about customers past, pretty much saying they were stupid and how his opinion was superior to all. Besides that, fantastic establishment! They have a huge dining and bar area with a hefty selection of swag. I won't even try their watermelon IPA ever again but neither here nor there.Only advice for this place? Hire people who care and create an inviting environment.

Dropped by to grab some quick drinks and small food with the gang after a keycap event before we headed to the 626 night market!The service here is wild! We sat down with our friends and there are QR codes on the tables for the menu. The really neat thing is that each QR is unique to your table, meaning you can place your order through and they'll bring it literally immediately! AND, each person has their own tab on their phone which was great. Mobile checkout was super quick and easy too!!I got an unsweetened iced tea, delicious as always and I had some of my bf's coffee stout? I can't remember exactly but it was delicious and I don't normally go for that kind of drink when it comes to alcohol!We shared some garlic fries and their pretzel bite things, both delicious and really hit the spot. Definitely a great place to grab some drinks and small bites, didn't get anything else but stayed to chat and hang out with friends we don't see often. Love how quick and easy the entire place is! I can definitely see this as a future service for tons of food spots! IG: @ammysalamii

Steve and I once again went to Ballast Point for a beer. We try to pick one that we haven't had before even though we have our favorites with the brewery we decided to try something that we haven't had from our beer selection. We had the Grunion Pale Ale on this particular outing and we liked this pale ale very well. Flavor features to look for with this beer is hoppiness, fruity and floral. The beer is light bodied which we often like and desire and this pale ale is smooth in body which we appreciate a great deal on nearly every beer experience occasion.

Stopped in for a couple beers today. Hadn't been in a looooong time. Opening day for MLB. Caught a couple innings of the Padres vs Giants. Clean place as always....good beers...decent service. It was after lunch hours so not busy at all. Place is super clean and quick service. Plenty of parking when it isn't lunchtime.

Beer: awesome wide selection, $12 flight of 4 is a great way to explore. I really liked the Daisho Japanese lager and the Manta Ray Double IPA, tasty notes of critics and melon without the usual dry bitterness of IPA.Food: overall not bad but nothing to rave aboutPizza Meat Lover and Sculpin Buffalo Chicken were both good, but for $20, a little pricey. Sculpin Hot wings were good, but nothing to rave about and again for $18 it's pricey.Fish and chips, again not bad, but for $18 it's pricey.Service: very friendly!Ambiance: great decor, lively, relaxing vibe.

I love ballast point! I've been here several times for work dinners, trivia night, or just lunch with friends. They offer trivia on Tuesdays at 7pm (or 7:30 don't remember). They have plenty of seating! They have private rooms and large tables for big groups. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They also have a bar where you can just go and order to avoid waiting for a table. They offer so many drink options. They have tons so many beers, seltzers, and kombuchas. They offer drinks from other breweries which is nice. They also have alcoholic free drinks. The food is great! It is a little pricey but I recommend getting shareable plates because they usually have big portions (or you get full off drinks).

First time at this restaurant. I've heard about it thru other family members. So after giving our respects to our loved ones at the cemetery nearby, with a party of 13, we dined here. What a nice establishment. It is clean, open and very welcoming! Jessica was our server and she was attentive and friendly. We ordered the following....*Pretzel Breadsticks-with house-made beer mustard*Old Reliable pizza -tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, California olive oil, sea saltadded pepperoni *Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich- skin-on breast marinated overnight, kale slaw with honey mustard glaze, dill cucumber, Sculpin hot sauce on a brioche bun*Impossible Burger-shredded lettuce, swiss cheese, tomato, BP special sauce, pepperoncini, on a potato bun. also added bacon *Baja Fish Tacos -beer-battered Mahi Mahi, herb and citrus cabbage slaw, roasted jalapeno crema, pickled onions, jicama sticks*Slow-braised Tri-tip Birria Tacos -braised in California Kolsch, served with fresh cilantro, white onion, salsa tatemada. beef consomme*French Fries -truffle herb parmesan *Caesar Salad -with added chicken Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan Reggiano cheese, anchovies*Cobb Salad -Chopped Romaine, Diced Cajun Chicken, Bacon Bits, Hard Boiled Egg, Avocado, Tomato, Bleu Cheese Crumbles - Choice of Buttermilk Ranch Dressing*Smoked Salmon Benedict...Wild arugula, fried capers, shaved red onion, heirloom tomato, poached egg. Hollandaise sauce, English muffin, country breakfast potatoes*Angus Griddle Burger -shredded lettuce, tomato, white American cheese ,BP special sauce, pepperoncini, sesame bun *Southern Chicken and Waffles.Buttermilk waffle, fried chicken breast, Hot Honey whipped butterAll the food was delicious! My cousins from Canada said this place has the best beer they've ever tasted. We appreciate the service and feeling welcome at this establishment! Thank you!! We will be back !!!

It's been a few weeks but I haven't forgotten about what a great time we had and what excellent service we had by MAX! We were a large party of 17 Farmers agents, he handled our table on his own with a great personality and was one of the best servers I've had in ages!Thanks for the great time.