Ballast Point

Space/Ambiance (5/5): Came here for trivia night on Wednesday! Loved the setup and learned some interesting things. There are gift card awards for the top three teams. Trivia aside, the place is very spacious and a good place for large sized groups. Also plenty of TVs available to catch sports games, and they had a baseball memorabilia auction on a table and you could just write in how much you wanted to bid for various items. I live nearby so it was an easy 10 walk, but there are multiple public transit options to get there. Parking might be a challenge unless if you don't mind walking further or paying for a nearby garage (although looks like they validate parking). We initially sat in one of the booths because we didn't realize there's a whole separate area where they hold trivia on the far side from the main entrance. We had already ordered, but it was easy to ask the bartenders to switch our tables on the orders so that it got to us. Just gotta take note of what the table numbers are written on the little QR code menus they have at each table.Food (4.5/5): I got the shrimp tacos. A bit pricey for the size ($18 for 3 small tacos with 2 shrimps each; so $3/shrimp haha), but the shrimp was grilled very well and tasted great. My boyfriend got the pulled pork sandwich, and that was such a large portion for the same price as my tacos. He also got the falafels but couldn't finish them because the sandwich was just so filling. The flavor of the falafels were on point, but it's a shame they were pretty dry. Drinks (4.5/5): I like my IPAs, so I got the Sculpin and Aloha Sculpin to try something that's a bit of a different flavor. I love that there are different sizes available, so I just tried 4 oz of each since I'm a lightweight. I prefer the regular Sculpin. The Aloha version tasted to me like a slightly watered down and fruity flavored version of the original. My boyfriend opted for the nonalcoholic options, and the nonalcoholic hazy IPA tasted almost like a sour and you could definitely tell there's no hoppy taste to it. I ended up finishing it, but my boyfriend barely touched it after a few sips. He ordered one of the kombucha drinks after (I think the mango pineapple one), and it was really good!Overall (4.5/5): Tastes in food and drinks of course vary, but I think they have a good variety on offer. I feel like the ambiance might be a bit different if we weren't participating in trivia, but would still recommend for any beer tastings or a larger gathering!

I've been here three times and I've been disappointed every time. The food is average at best. My wife and I have tried the burger, chicken sandwich, fish and chips, flat bread, and wings. Regarding service, the location uses the QR codes for ordering, which means no one checks on you outside of bring you your items. Lastly, for a brewery, I am shocked at how few beers they carry, especially their own! Ballast Point has more beers than just Sculpin and grapefruit Sculpin, yet it seems like that's all they have from their own supply! One of the times I came here, they were out of their own beer and it wasn't even busy. I was so excited for this to open up when I first heard of it but I am honestly shocked at how bad this place is. After giving this three chances, I have no plans to come back.

Pros: - huge space- not too loud- food and drinks come out quickly- toast tab ordering system makes it convenient to pay in group settings- EXCELLENT seasoned french fries. I don't know what batter they use, but my god is it goodCons:- the pumpkin spice churro lacks pumpkin spice flavor and is more reminiscent of taco bell cinnamon twists than an actual churro. The apple butter it is served with is cold and tasty on its own, but makes for an unsuccessful pairing imo- only one puny container of ketchup is served with the fries, and we couldn't flag down a waiter to ask for more- the bathrooms were a little messy. Not gross, but not clean either. One of the soap dispensers was broken and there was tp on the ground- unsure if the water area with pitchers was self-serve, but no one will stop by your table unless they're dropping off your order

Date: Wednesday, June 12th, 2024Time: 6:15pmParty of: 2Meal: Dinner before a concert at ChaseReservations Made: via OpenTable the day before*16oz California Kolsch ($9)*Belgium Pretzel Bites ($15)*Broiled Deviled Eggs ($12)*Spinach Artichoke ($16)*Garlic Parmesan Fries ($12)*16oz Longfin Lager ($9)*Surcharge ($3.65)A girlfriend and I were going to the Janet Jackson concert at 8pm. We figured we should meet up for some food beforehand. I looked around and this was the only place offering reservations at a time that worked with the concert and was after work hours. I would highly recommend making a rez as it was busy when I got here.You scan the QR code on the table and order everything online. You can't request glasses of water or anything, so make sure to remember to ask when your drinks and food are delivered. No one checks on you or anything. I still tipped 20% since I just do that automatically, but there's really no service in the traditional way here if you think about it.The food was fine. Just your typical bar bites. Tho the fries were my fav. Very garlicky and savory. Definitely the best dish. The pretzel bites were too fluffy and chewy in the wrong way. I wanted the texture to resemble a carnival soft pretzel. The cheese was also too thin. The beers were good. I'm not much of a beer drinker if there's liquor around, but it's easy to sip on. They were out of the beer that reminded me of a belgian witbier, so I picked the ones above.Convenient if you want to grab some drinks and food before going to Chase Center where a 16oz beer runs $16. Definitely better on my pocketbook. REVIEW #3454

My wife and a few of my friends from work decided to stop by for drinks. Ballast Point has a good selection of beer. We ordered the Two Towns cider and were happy with the 16oz pours. Coworkers liked the watermelon and grapefruit IPAs. I was not impressed with food bites. We ordered the lemon pepper wings and they seemed super salty and overcooked. The garlic fries with Parmesan and truffle were fine - my wife finished every last one. The online ordering system worked great and we got our orders pretty quickly. We went during an off peak time so there weren't many of us there to enjoy the clean, large space. Good place to chill n have a drink with average food

Great spot for dinner before heading to Chase Center. Delicious smashburger, excellent chicken sandwich, and great fries. Good vibes and wide selection of beer. The service was on point. Will definitely be back.

Huge beautiful location in Mission Bay, walking distance to Chase Center. Was able to get free parking not too far away. Plenty of seat-yourself seating options from high-top tables, booths, and at the bar. Order beer and food from QR code.Beer is good and refreshing, but nothing spectacular. Does pair great with their food though. We opted for the Blue Crab Dip, Deviled Eggs, and Fish Tacos. The devilled eggs were super flavorful and unique. The dip was warm and comforting, paired with homemade potato chips and fresh slices of cucumber. And the tacos, classic.It was a bit expensive but worth a visit every once in a while.

Food - Food is solid and you can order via QR code. Beer options are plentiful and you get descriptions which is nice. Service - It's really hard to wave people down once you are seated due to the aforementioned QR code. I've literally left this place still waiting for food on a night that wasn't busy (we got seated with no wait time). 45 minutes for an order of fries with no update is madness.I've also had my order be wrong and even the host couldn't get someone to come to the table. Ambiance - Not quite a brewery vibe, but still great place to watch the game. Very clean and lots of seating options.

It's a shining example of what a restaurant should be. Fantastic service, food, and ambiance. Tons of TVs all with every sports package you could imagine. If you're looking for a local space in Mission Bay, or a place to pre/post game after a Warriors or Giants game you'll be hard pressed to find a better environment than Ballast Point.

My go to happy hour in Mission bay! The $10 happy hour deals which includes food AND a beer from 4-6P Tuesday to Thursday are well worth it ! The location is conveniently located and has lots of seating options which makes it good for large parties and casual gatherings. All the orders are via QR codes and you seat yourself- but usually everything comes very quickly! Can't wait to come back for the hot dog and beer specials as well!