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Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator in Marina Del Rey

4.5 (199) 3205 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, United States

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Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 310-439-8264
Site: https://firestonebeer.com/ve...

Opening hours

Monday:12–9 PM
Tuesday:12–9 PM
Wednesday:12–9 PM
Thursday:12–9 PM
Friday:12–10 PM
Saturday:11 AM–10 PM
Sunday:10 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.5

199 Reviews for Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator 2024:

Review №1

2024-06-21 01:27:06

Great brewery with great food. Beer is second to none. Great ipas, including West Coast hoppy beers. Exceptional barrel aged beers- both dark and funky. Food was also really good. Pretzel was great. Highly recommended and family friendly. Easy parking is a plus

Review №2

2024-03-31 00:36:43

Ive been here many times but never posted a review or any pics. They have a large assortment of tasty beers. Today, I had their 805 blonde with the 805 smash burger & fries. It was yum yum yum delicioso. They have a huge location inside and out with plenty of places to sit. Their service is top-notch. Stop by if you are ever in the area.

Review №3

2024-02-17 21:37:35

Great place with choice of excellent classical beers and also surprising combinations very interesting to taste in small samples (e.g. mix of beer and white wine aged in whiskey barrels).I would recommend also the smashed burger!

Review №4

2024-01-07 01:08:19

If you cant make it to the original location (e.g., youre headed to LAX), this isnt a bad second place. Really cool selection of Propagator-specific beers, plus a range of the famous barrel-aged heavy stuff on-tap. The company store isnt particularly big, but with quality stuff (Yetis, jackets, etc.) and a huge walk-in fridge full of vintage options at fair prices.

Review №5

2023-10-19 20:50:02

Firestone is my hubby’s fav beer so while traveling we made sure to fit in a visit.Our hostess, Gabby, was extremely friendly and attentive.Wheelchair accessible with lots of wide open spaces.I love the rustic brewing decor.Beers are fabulous. Food is tasty and fresh. Highly recommend the SOB salad (south of the border).Amenities were ample and clean.

Review №6

2024-04-17 07:13:33

One of my absolute favorite places to go to for great beer in the L.A. area. I normally stay long enough to get hungry, and their food menu is pretty satisfying as well.

Review №7

2023-07-23 05:02:18

The food was excellent! We got the rustica carne pizza and the bacon & fig burger, which was very unique and tasty. My partner also got the beer sample tray. You order using the QR code on the table, which I wasnt a huge fan of. Theres a stand with a water dispenser but there were no cups even though we asked the servers about it twice. Overall it was a really good experience & I would go again!

Review №8

2023-06-22 14:12:27

Great patio for groups or families to hang out and enjoy some food and drinks. They have many options for beer and other beverages to suit your taste. Self-fill water stations are available. The website used for ordering and table delivery worked really smoothly and made it easy to split costs for our group. The fish tacos were great with huge pieces of fried fish, could use a bit more tortilla to hold on to though!

Review №9

2023-07-22 14:59:35

The service was great, everyone had a positive attitude and a sense of humor.The food was amazing, we got the wonton ahi tacos, the salmon and the fish tacos. Everything tasted so good.The beer list was a great mix! We tried a flight of barrel aged beers along with the freshly tapped Total Knockout.I would definitely recommend getting out here to this location.

Review №10

2023-09-21 16:31:45

Absolutely fantastic place, dog friendly, outside patio is awesome - outdoor games, giant jenga, giant connect four and sandbag toss!The food is Exceptional!! Quite possibly the best burger I’ve had!, giant pretzels, shrimp…….. all second to none.

Review №11

2022-07-29 15:30:22

Pretty big place with a generous open air portion to enjoy the LA weather. It’s very pleasant with the sounds of friendly conversations and music that isn’t overpowering in the background. They had about 15 of their beers on draft including a few made on site (they have multiple locations). Unfortunately I was not able to sample them all but the Cerveza was very good and smooth. I ordered fish tacos. Very generous portions as you can see and split the drunken shrimp with a friend just because I saw it and it looked very appetizing. Everything from food to service was great. Staff was also proactive to try to keep the sun from being in your eyes during the evening. There is also a shop on site where they sell branded t shirts, mugs etc. It’s obvious this is a place where groups come to meet up to enjoy great beer and food.

Review №12

2023-11-18 23:45:03

Big patio, easy parking, good California craft beer (lots of IPAs), tasty burgers. Great spot on an a nice day to sit outside. Fig jam burger stood out. Best tasting NA beer. Gabby saved the day moving tables around for us to watch college football outside.

Review №13

2021-05-30 13:55:20

Definitely a 4.5. Anyone who enjoys breweries needs to give this place a try. When it comes to ambiance this one is as good as any I have been to. Very well set up and not pretentious. The staff is awesome. The beer is above average with many different unique types. I am an IPA guy and theirs are good but not great. The Double Parabola was my favorite. So many flavors going on. My daughter loved the Berliner Weiss. We also had the hot chicken sandwich and it was as flavorful as any one I have eaten. Not to spicy so you can enjoy all the differing flavors.

Review №14

2022-11-25 23:34:34

November 2022:Stopped by for dinner on a Tuesday. I liked tasting the beers that you can only get here. I really liked the Gen Fresh! Thought that this was their best hazy IPA.Also had dinner. Really enjoyed the Ahi Bowl. Great combination of ahi, barley, broccolini, asparagus, and other goodies. Would definitely come back again to eat this dish! Also tried the brussel sprouts. Was very tasty too.Overall, was a great meal and beer 🍺!

Review №15

2024-05-28 15:39:33

Good atmosphere, good service, good beer, but I’ve been here probably 10 times maybe more and I’ve gotten wings every single time and without fail they are always 100% drumsticks. If you want wings go to the library alehouse! That’s where I will go from now on.

Review №16

2023-02-26 21:56:13

Delicious beers, delicious food! It can be tricky if you dont already know how their QR code ordering system works. Luckily, we already had experience from the main campus in Paso Robles. Firestone Walker never seems to disappoint. There were tons of feral children running around without any kind of adult supervision though. I dont totally agree with children being allowed into breweries, but maybe thats just me.

Review №17

2021-08-09 22:16:53

This place is really good. The food was amazing, loved the burgers and the mac and cheese is to die for. You also must try the beers, all the ones I tried were really good, my personal favorite was the Cocoanut Parabola

Review №18

2023-08-14 03:52:12

Ive been to the other Firestone in Buelton and I have to say I liked it a lot better than this one, the food and service was so much better there.Maybe its because they dont serve you, (our waiters words by the way) like a regular bar/restaurant, they want you to scan with your phone and order, they then bring you what you ordered, its really kind of impersonal comparitively. This one wasnt necessarily bad, just not the same vibe, most of the workers here just have an apathetic look on their face as they do everything, which makes it weird to me.

Review №19

2017-12-16 02:08:27

Great beer selections, the bartenders are super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the beers and the food. The Buffalo Califlower is the best. I highly recommend trying it. As far as beers go, the Luponic is really good, their new Berliner Style sour is good and if you like Peat, whiskey, smoke and Imperial Stout try the Scotch Parabola.

Review №20

2024-03-23 06:04:03

Average brewery with LA prices ($20-$30 burgers, $9 side of skinny FFs). No lager options (except for pilsner types- not a single amber lager). Beer prices not terrible (~$8-~$10) It actually has parking (huge FREE plus) and has a large inside and outside seating area. Clean bathrooms. Friendly staff. They include the tip for you, even on small tables so just be aware when you see the additional suggested tip on the bottom of the receipt (an additional 15-20/25% on top of the percentage they already auto added). 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Review №21

2024-03-12 15:02:59

2 stars for service and ordering. 5 stars for the beer and 4 stars for the food. Went there for dinner with 4 people. Told we had to order using the QR code. Never saw anyone again for 2 hours until we were ready to leave. No one came by to see how we were doing, clear dirty dishes, bring us water, etc. couldn’t ask questions about the beer or food. Only way to get anyone’s attention was to order something else and wait for them to bring it. Only 2 servers for the entire restaurant that we saw. I ended up ordering what I thought was a salad with ahi and I got a chicken salad with ahi on it. The online ordering said I had to choose a protein so I picked ahi. just buy their amazing barrel aged beers and take them to go. You will get zero personal service.

Review №22

2023-10-13 19:44:39

Great beer, nice ambience, infuriating ordering process. The online menu is difficult to navigate and takes more time than just having a server come round to the table. Furthermore, without a personal touch or an obvious server to talk to, it makes the tipping process a tad odd. When paying the bill it doesnt make sense to add gratuity before having ever spoken to a person.

Review №23

2017-09-19 22:38:11

Great service! Great beers! Great food. My husband and I returned our rental car and the guy that worked at the place recommend this place and Id say what a fantastic tip.If we lived in this area, this would be one of our go to places.

Review №24

2024-06-19 01:55:47

ROSA WAS SO AWESOME!!! She was so sweet and thoughtful! Best server! Great beer, YUMMY food!

Review №25

2024-06-01 19:47:52

Good beer and good food. That’s being a winner baby!!!👏👏👏

Review №26

2023-02-20 20:53:15

Great selection of beers and plentiful seating inside and out on their patio. the QR code menus make everything easy. been here several times and gotten food multiple times and have enjoyed all of it. would recommend the pretzel to share with the table. their burgers and pizzas are also good.

Review №27

2020-01-16 17:03:09

The food was ok, the pretzel was big but a little on the salty side the mustard was very aesthetic and the cheese was nasty. The beer was decent, the atmosphere it was alright, the bar tenders could be better( more attentive and friendly), Dude there act liked he was busy or I say too busy to really help me out with the beer choices. It was pretty dead when I came in so I don’t know what their deal was.. The prices were over price.. I won’t be back, the only thing I liked was the glass that I used for the stout beer.. toku glass I believe it was called..

Review №28

2021-09-30 21:26:50

Some of my favorite beers. If YOU love beer, come check this place out. Great for a nice casual date night also. Burger was incredible!

Review №29

2023-05-16 17:10:01

FW lives up to the hype. All high quality beer when we visited. I wouldn’t skip out on the food either. Good stuff.

Review №30

2023-04-15 02:51:01

Great place to have a beer (if you like it). The space has great outdoor seating with some games and nice indoor space too. Convenient parking right by it as well.

Review №31

2023-03-13 01:42:51

Bomb…best beer ever, fast super friendly service in the heart of California! Been here twice, would definitely recommend! Love it

Review №32

2022-03-06 17:17:33

This is one of our usual spots (I’ve probably been here 15+ times in the last 6 years). The addition of the outdoor patio during the pandemic was a great additional to the dining experience. This is a great staple for a consistently good experience, but it won’t knock anyones socks off in the food quality department. The convenience is great though, it’s usually never a hassle to get a last minute table on a busy weekend.

Review №33

2021-04-20 06:27:59

Great location with private parking. The food and beer here are very good. There’s a gift shop with a beer cave must see. Plenty of indoor and out door seating. Great atmosphere highly recommend.

Review №34

2024-04-08 02:13:36

Delicious foodie level food, every dish was top notch! Beer choices were vast and parking lot behind was convenient.

Review №35

2021-06-18 17:09:08

I wanted to like this place SO badly, as one of the bigger better breweries around here, but the service was atrociously sad. Great atmosphere and cute, modern place, and a very large dog-friendly outdoor patio with high and low tables, plus picnic tables The food was tasty and pretty quick, even on a busier night. We just got a handful of appetizers from a pretzel to fries to their baked mac n cheese.The beer was so tasty and they had a ton of variety and options. You WILL find a beer to love here, theres just too, too many good ones.The problem is, it took 20 mins from the time I ordered to get one 3oz beer (timestamped because its all ordering on your phone), and I had to track someone down and say hey all of our food is on the table but not the drinks that are over 20 mins late. They apologized and just said Ill get right on that and I waited another 5+ mins for a single beer. Combined with the fact that it took 15 mins to sit down and figure out their ordering system, its just absolutely ridiculous how long it took to get your food/drinks. My second beer took over 10 mins, this time with significantly less people around.I just really cant justify returning to this place with their current model, its too inconsistent and glitchy. The hostess blamed the slow system for the long wait on beers, but was able to find our order immediately as I was watching her on the iPad. Youre tipping for a food runner, and thats about it, expect to much of everything else by and for yourself. We couldnt even find water. Honestly Ill always drink their beer, but if I ever visit again itll be for pick-up or take-out dining.

Review №36

2019-04-21 16:58:12

The food served hot . . . 805 pizza is great. . Bacon bleu cheese burger is great . . . Beer is good but expensive . . . One beer we liked was $13.00 for 300ml . . . Individual pizza, burger, one flight, one growler of beer to take home and one glass of beer $90.00 . . .

Review №37

2022-10-19 21:12:12

We ordered a few beers and the pretzel. The pretzel was good, a little cold, but the cheese was very good. The beers were hit and miss, and were pretty small pours at 10 ounces.

Review №38

2023-11-29 07:04:00

The beers arent my favorite but the brewery is a great spot. Foods decent, plenty of outdoor space and a good atmosphere. Great deals for Monday game days Inc $5 pints! Super kid friendly as well

Review №39

2022-07-09 05:52:05

We had a delicious dinner at this place. Their burgers were awesome and the pizza, well I couldnt take the picture because it was already gone 🤣The service is outstanding and well be coming back to this place!

Review №40

2022-01-02 22:17:38

Bad reviews from me are rare. This will be one. I had been here long before COVID for lunch and recall it being good. Today I went for lunch with my wife. We were handed a laminated menu with utensils and napkins and told to take a table of our choosing. The tables have QR codes on them for ordering. Your expected to order and pay for for meal at the same time along with being asked to add a tip. We ordered two sandwiches, a shrimp po-boy and a tri-tip. They’re brought to the table and we’re asked if we need anything else. Water? You serve yourself at stations. The lunch was $43. The sandwiches were nothing special and the portions of meat and shrimp were small. I suspect others are in the know about what Firestone has become as the place was empty at the top of the lunch hour. I was very disappointed. More at myself for not walking out as soon as I saw the ordering process. I’m done with this place.

Review №41

2023-06-26 03:59:37

First of all, this is my first time in LA. My boss who I was traveling with raved about this place but he has never been. Very cool environment without both outdoor and indoor seating. The very cool thing is they have a QR code on the table that you can place your order and pay directly from your phone. Once you place your order, whether food or drinks, they come out pretty quick! For a bar, the food was actually pretty good. The Brussels sprouts were good and had a very smoky flavor. The broccolini was also pretty tasty along with everything else. And they have a gift shop that has some pretty high quality items. Overall, good food, good service, have to give them an A!

Review №42

2021-06-06 20:25:10

Great food, amazing beers and cool vibe! We enjoyed a few beers and lunch here without the lines and brunch crowds at other local restaurants. Huge outdoor patio area and plenty of indoor seating. Fish and chips, pretzel and side salad were all fresh and tasty. The mud pie for desert made my wife very happy. Cheers!!

Review №43

2019-12-18 14:54:32

Very nice building/restaurant/brewery to visit.The pizza is very very good, and the hamburgers are absolutely delicious 😋And of course... excellent beers.

Review №44

2023-11-03 17:43:19

Been to the Propagator a handful of times this year. The beer is always excellent, and a trip inside the cooler for some cold take-homes is a must.Seen a few reviews knock the service, but weve never had any issues and the entire staff have always been delightful.Dont miss the smash burgers, they are one of the best burgers in all L.A.

Review №45

2018-06-14 03:13:28

This place is more on the calmer side of drinking, but definitely nice, good for groups and dates. Nice clean decor, but this places butter is in the beer. Really enjoy their beer flights and rare beers. Food is pretty good too, go for the tacas if youre hungry, burgers are also good but rather small. Enjoy folks and cheers!

Review №46

2023-08-28 20:08:09

Beer is great and the brew master pizza is one of the best pizzas ive ever had

Review №47

2021-05-30 04:17:59

Personal favorite spot of mine. The fish and chips alone is delicious enough to make you return let alone the great atmosphere, tasty beer, friendly staff and great food. They allow dogs which is always nice. Great for dates or casual hangouts.

Review №48

2020-02-17 09:55:44

Good food and good beer! They have a lot merch you can buy. Also, it is has a more family vibe.

Review №49

2023-06-09 02:49:42

This place is huge and has a nice open patio that’s perfect for a few drinks in the sun with a group. The food is surprisingly good too - definitely recommend the fish and chips (coming from a British person, they’re legit). Don’t skip dessert either; this picture is the mud pie but the chocolate brownie is one of the best I’ve tried. I’m going back for a beer flight with 6 options to taste for $12 👌

Review №50

2024-04-29 22:45:12

15 out of 10 - the food is soooo good! And of course the draft beer is killer! But the freaking food!!

Review №51

2018-10-18 03:45:31

Awesome beers and food. Very clean brewpub. Close to the airport and beach. Traditional beers, sours, hoppy, dark, they got it all and theyre all solid

Review №52

2017-12-15 04:11:37

Service: Great. Fish ‘n’ chips: Fast, yum. Beers: Amazing. Good times, at the bar watching 3 games at once or with a large group having fun. Highly recommended!

Review №53

2023-01-26 04:52:07

My friends enjoyed the flights and the wings. Got the fried chicken sandwich and it was good. QR Code ordering.

Review №54

2019-09-23 03:25:58

Excellent brewpub, sports bar and merchandise shop. Came to try the Luponic Distortion on tap, and was not disappointed. Table service, large and variable seating area (dining room, bar, window side stools), mupltiple tvs around with sport. Delicious menu (I had the chicken sandwich), and the merchandose shop has just about any FW you could want. Large range of take aways bottled beer too. Staff are lovely.

Review №55

2022-08-06 04:49:59

Dog friendly! Amazing chicken wings, good selection of beer. Annoying to order through your phone but can just go up to the bar to make it easy :)

Review №56

2018-08-31 06:46:24

Loved the ambience. The staff knew the beers and was able to suggest and choose very good ones. The food was delicious and succulent. The music was not too loud and neither was it too soft. The downside was that the music was repetitive. I would recommend this place!

Review №57

2017-07-06 00:59:03

Great location, plenty of parking spaces. The fries comes with burger was kinda mushy but overall great food in terms of quality and cleanness

Review №58

2020-07-17 00:17:52

I love this place because they have outdoor seating, it’s dog friendly and the ahi tuna salad was spectacular! It’s close to the beach and they have a great variety of beer and a large indoors for social distancing.

Review №59

2019-03-04 00:28:56

Chicken and waffles were great, got right in time for the brunch menu. Seemed like there were a wide selection of drinks, and the pairings they had on the menu were a cool idea.

Review №60

2022-06-29 23:58:49

Was good but was bummed because they were having tap problems so they did not have allot of my choice beers I wanted to try. Hope to get back there someday!

Review №61

2019-10-20 17:01:13

Location is not on the beach, parking is bad, food is overpriced and just ok. Another LA restaurant that is overcharging and under delivering using [unearned] hipness as an excuse. There are much better places in Venice at lower price points. Case and point, this extremely simple and small 12$ breakfast burrito I got at Sunday brunch.

Review №62

2023-08-04 18:48:34

Very nice brewery. Great beers and food, friendly staff. 🍻🍺

Review №63

2018-11-11 05:32:15

Firestone Walker is an awesome place. Theres a great selection of beer and the food is A+! If I lived around the corner, I would go everyday.you know a place is fantastic whenever it makes you think about relocating just so you could be closer. If I ever become a billionaire, this will just become an Uber stop away and I will go everyday, hehehe.

Review №64

2023-09-04 19:21:41

Live close by and always passed this place figuring it was just indoors. There’s a big outdoor garden and it’s a large complex. It’s extremely clean with good food and friendly service. I’ll be back because the staff here are positive and helpful and truly seem to value your business and enjoy their work. That is uncommon these days. Of course there is great beer as well.

Review №65

2017-06-25 00:04:46

One of my favorite breweries. Great beer selection. Delicious food. Love the atmosphere!

Review №66

2017-11-06 07:44:50

Wow!! Food was amazing. Brews were excellent! Id say one of the definite top DIPAs I have ever had. Every beer was very good. Didnt have a single disappointment, which is a lot to say. I had the short rib, Brussel sprouts were excellent, cheese grits were very flavorful and the short rib practically feel apart.

Review №67

2020-11-17 16:52:59

During a pandemic, this was a place you would find us every weekend for the food if we lived nearby. The beer was not bad either. Actually it (the beer) is now our favorite in CA. We ordered the tacos, hubs - beer battered w/lime and for me, grilled swordfish. People were super nice and they were following all the rules.

Review №68

2017-12-14 00:39:18

Awesome tap list and huge bar setup to watch sporting events. Brunch menu option has a good variety of small and large plates.

Review №69

2022-04-27 21:07:57

Good selection of beers. Nice patio. Didn’t try any food but the menu looks good. Can order from the table using a QR code.

Review №70

2023-08-27 21:24:16

It’s a gem of a brewery. You can either sit outside on the tranquil patio and order from your phone - no annoying app install required you just scan a QR code, pleasantly efficient - or hang at the bar and inside tables with the friendly staff.The kitchen is superb, I can recommend the fried chicken burger. Also, the “Born at the Propagator” beer selection is delicious, unlike a lot of dubious brews you get at on site locations.I would like to see more of the lighter beers as a lot of them are very strong both in ABV and flavor, but there is a solid lager selection on the standard list including the famous blonde 805. Highly recommended.

Review №71

2018-09-30 23:35:50

Live their beer, the restaurant was very cool as well... recommend getting the flights unless you go knowing what you want.. that way you get to test out a bunch of different beer!

Review №72

2021-06-05 00:09:56

Fine beers but food is a joke and service is non existent with their new system.Check out the skin and bones they passed off as wings

Review №73

2017-02-19 17:02:27

Fantastic FOOD, insanely amazing BEERS. Great atmosphere. VERY attentive servers and management checking on us a lot. Cant say enough about this place. GO!

Review №74

2018-11-24 01:35:05

Their beer reflects the maturity of the brewers. Each brew is exactly as decribed and the food compliments the refined beer selections.

Review №75

2021-10-11 03:37:29

Really good food and beer quick service you seat yourself & order online.

Review №76

2024-06-17 01:40:27

Good food. Good beer. Good merch. Love from OHIO!

Review №77

2023-03-05 08:25:57

First time back in a few years, and I left disappointed. The new ordering system leaves much to be desired. There is almost no service and the service you do get is inefficient. When ordering via QR code/website, there is not much room for changes/subs/extras. No one comes to check on your party for things like extra napkins or extra condiments, you have to go find someone yourself. When there is a mistake or an issue, again you have to chase someone down because no one is coming to check. On my recent visit, the entrees came out at wildly different times on the same order. The food was above average, but not good enough to go back for that kind of overall experience. On a positive note, they have a nice sized parking lot and plenty of outdoor seating.

Review №78

2019-05-04 03:49:48

This place feels like a beautiful, lucid pleasurable dream while in deep REM sleep giving gnarly contrast to the wide awake nightmare that is Venice Beach.

Review №79

2023-05-11 03:06:30

I am not a fan of their new service where you place your own order and pay your own tab. We were not greated once we were seated, no one came to see if we had questions about ordering. A man brought our food out, made no eye contact, said nothing and left as fast as he came. The pizza was missing several ingredients and there was not way to tell anyone because no one ever came to our table again. We did not get any water or soda refills and even though we wanted more beer and cocktails no one could be found to ask questions. When you go to pay your tab on your phone they ask for a tip....for what? There was no service at all, none. I get better service at Mc Donalds. We always make this place a must stop when visiting Venice but we wll not be back again.

Review №80

2023-05-21 12:24:24

Good beer, but I hate the ordering process, and no wait staff diminishes any personal touch.

Review №81

2017-02-16 20:13:49

I was impressed when I walked in to this new location, the greeter welcomed me and let me sit where I wanted, I chose the bar as I was not staying long. I was greeted by a surly wait staff who did not only not know what made their location different from the other two, he also apparently thought I was wasting his time as he quickly walked away, came back a couple minutes later and impatiently asked what I wanted. I got a taster, because I didnt want to leave without trying something after such a long trip. I was going to close after he set my drink down and walked away without a word. But just to spite him I ordered another taster. Then Dea (Thea? I am wicked bad with names) the Manager came over and asked how everything was, I was in not a great mood after dealing with Mr. Surly, and told her I was going to close, she asked if I was sure there was nothing I wanted to at least try before leaving, so I asked her, what made this place different from the other two locations? She not only quickly answered my question she asked me if I had tried one of their newer brews and as I had not I ordered a taster. While I was finishing that the other barkeep came over and introduced himself and talked to me a bit about their beer and my trip (Brent? Brendan? - Again really bad with names here). I told him I would take home a growler of their Azzaca as I wanted to bring home something of theirs, and because at that point I was feeling good about my trip. Honestly if it werent for those two this review would have gone very differently and I doubt I would have plans to come back. So stop in give them a try, if you get Mr. Surly just ignore him and ask to sit in another area, I am hoping it was just one bad day for him, everyone else I met there was absolutely awesome! Better pictures to follow

Review №82

2023-10-27 03:07:35

The setting was nice and everyone was super cool! Came here to celebrate my birthday and I had a great time. Plus the service was great. Will definitely come back again!

Review №83

2023-03-08 02:24:54

I went here today after a few years and was impressed by the updates since COVID. The outdoor area is big and service is don’t through a QR code but they give you menus too.The food was delicious, I got the mushroom goat cheese pizza and garlic Parmesan fries. Other people in our group got the Brussels sprouts, hot chicken sandwich, smash burger and ahi tuna bowl, all great!The beer selection was of course great and everything came quickly. I will definitely be returning.

Review №84

2023-02-16 08:29:12

Love this place. Love the beer: it is very rich in taste and bubbly. The food is also great. I have tried their pizza and burger. I would definitely say its one of my favorite spots for a good experience.

Review №85

2018-11-08 06:16:16

We had a great selection of beers and food guided by our wonderful waitress Christina!!! She had such great recommendations and we had an excellent time. Will definitely be back.

Review №86

2022-04-15 01:12:43

The good:They have a nice patio area that is dog friendly and, of course, the beer.The bad:No actual servers. You order online via a QR code or at the bar, and food is run out to you. Zero service. I guarantee I would have ordered at least 2 more beers if a server would have asked if I wanted another beer... Of course I want another beer! This place is losing 20-30% per check by not having having servers. You are getting the same level of service you would get at a Carls Jr.The ugly:The food is mediocre. I ordered an underwhelming $17 steak sandwich. Subway would have been more filling, and better tasting for about half the price. This place is doing the bare minimum, but charging you like they are giving you healthy portions and great service. The only reason I gave 3 stars instead of 2 is because the beer is good.

Review №87

2024-02-27 00:41:34

So cool & good food!

Review №88

2018-10-07 20:45:42

Excellent beer and food, kid friendly menu and staff, and generally just a fabulous place to eat, drink and hang out. Plus easy parking and great street access.

Review №89

2023-03-02 14:21:47

My experience at this restaurant was extremely bad. I have been to the one in Paso Robles and was blown away with the overal experience there. At this location, it took 30 just for someone to come over and see if we actually ordered food. Additional 30 minutes for us to get our food. The food and appetizers came out first and then the drinks. The initial waiter had a decent attitude but the male waiter that actually served us had an extremely bad attitude and was not interested in helping us have a quality sit down retaliating experience. I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone expecting to have a good experience.

Review №90

2022-09-12 21:23:07

I live in Florida, where we have pretty good tacos. These tacos were the best Ive ever had. Anytime, anywhere. The beer is great too! Its a nice neighborhood brewery with a fairly expansive seating area and gift shop. Ill be back!

Review №91

2023-02-07 19:32:37

If you are looking for a place to hang out look no further! This is the PERFECT place to chill. Dont feel like drinking or eating? GREAT, this is the place for you. Feel like taking up a 8 person booth with just you and a friend? NO WORRIES! It is a self sitting establishment.Bonus - They have free self serve water.

Review №92

2022-10-19 02:18:44

I initially gave it a 5 star review but now its customer service is comical. Went with 3 other friends on a Sunday night and we had to chase down the servers several times for ketchup and napkins! One person never had his diet coke refilled after asking two times.I get the QR code menu and Im ok with that, but to spend $150 plus for four people there should be a little more customer service. Also, most of the employees have an attitude of not wanting to be there. Out young hostess who led us to our table had a terrible attitude. Whatever happened to a smile when you greet customers? Writing this review after four visits. The last three have been horrific. However, the food is still pretty good if you can handle no customer service. My friends and I will never spend our money here again. Too bad being that its a local spot.

Review №93

2023-05-29 19:59:42

Odd environment. You use an app to order, so we were never sure who to talk to as our “waiter” (even though you are asked to tip at the end of your visit). Self serve water station outside. Burger and fries were good. Wish there was a wider variety of drinks.

Review №94

2022-10-26 17:59:06

My fiance and I went to Firestone after me telling him that it was delicious and I always enjoyed the environment and the servers were always nice and on point. I used to work here a few years back as an expeditor and I went on and on about how I wanted him to try the burger and the fish and chips.The first thing that I noticed was that there are no longer personal servers. The host gave us a menu and told us that we could order food by form of QR code. That already felt very cold to us! We sat at one of the booths and checked out the menu. We ordered some beers... Most of the beers that I enjoyed before are no longer at Firestone, including the Sour Opal.We then ordered a side of fries to start off. They didnt come until after we put our entree order in and were served. We both ordered a side salad with our meals and the app somehow automated it back to fries. We were fine with it, we just asked them to make the switch and the expeditor was not empathetic at all and said here just keep these. And stormed off to get us the side salad that we requested. He put it on the table, I said thank you very much and no response.The food quality has gone down drastically in the past few years. The service is nowhere in sight. The ordering method is cold. I get that you want to up your revenue...but this makes me not want to go back and tell people not to go.To top it off, my fiance wanted to give some feedback to the hostess and she seemed very robotic and not sympathetic to our experience.Do better.

Review №95

2023-06-20 02:45:14

Had a delicious Father’s Day brunch, fantastic beer. Staff was attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Also short story: a bracelet of mine (of significant sentimental value) fell off in the bathroom while washing my hands. Days later, host Alex called to say she had finally found it. Thank you Alex, you returned a very special bracelet and memory to me.

Review №96

2021-12-11 21:44:54

Great beer and good food. What else can you ask for?

Review №97

2023-01-09 22:19:02

Beers are fantastic - recommend all the wild ales. The servers were a bit overwhelmed with crowds and apparent issues with app ordering, as it took more than 30 min to get beers. Management did a great job of taking care of us, and we will definitely be back.

Review №98

2018-10-01 02:14:01

Food and beer are great. Strange that acredit card needs to be handed out to the waiter as kind of deposit..besides this awesome place for good food and a nice localy brewed beer

Review №99

2024-06-18 00:40:50

Love the merch & the beer! 28$ for a shirt as of

Review №100

2018-07-27 20:27:43

Very fast service, fantastic beers.The food was perfect.

Review №101

2022-12-21 03:21:41

We were visiting family for the weekend and this was a great spot to meet up with the dogs and kids and all! The beer was all delicious, and the ahi veggie bowl was so fresh and amazing! Its nice to see a restaurant that uses real vegetables. Yum yum, highly recommend!

Review №102

2017-12-07 17:56:36

Three words. SERVICE. BEER. FOOD. And not in any particular order either because they are all fantastic! A great place to celebrate a birthday. And they have special brews on tap specifically at this location so keep checking in!

Review №103

2023-04-08 23:51:30

The only reason for the two stars is your great beer. Period! I live in the neighborhood, at walking distance from the restaurant. My wife and I have been coming here from the minute you guys opened. The service was never fantastic, but it was and still is OK... The food... From the start it was mediocre, but then something changed, and you had options between fried and grilled for the tacos, and the grilled salmon sandwich was just... WOW!!! We just visited your place a few days ago, and it looks like all the menu was changed, and most of the food is now fried. When we asked about the grilled option, weve been told that that option is now OFF THE TABLE... The grilled salmon sandwich disappeared!!! Now, whomever is the new chef or manager and stood high on his chair in that stupid meeting that preceded the menu change, and proclaimed this off the table idiotic phrase, here is one from us... From now your food (all of it) is totally off our table! But, hey, well still enjoy your beer. Hm... until you mess that up as well! Cheers!

Review №104

2020-01-04 20:23:40

Came in on a Friday evening and it was pretty busy, but we were promptly seated. Service was great. The waitress checked in on us throughout our meal. The tater tots were good, however, I felt they were a little over fried and too brown. The calamari was good too. I had the Bear Burger and it was very juicy and flavorful. Its a big portion too. I had a couple of Double Jack beers and they were tasty and accompanied my meal well. The wife and I will be back.

Review №105

2022-02-04 22:00:46

Go to your local microbreweries, your money is best spent elsewhere.For getting the goods directly from the brewery, youd expect to get a great deal. Not here, they charge the same for their beer that any restaurant charges in LA with the weirdest glass size choices.The Brew pizza was really good, but again youre going to run a tab thats more typical at better restaurants in the area. The ordering system was a huge turn off. Each time you order they charge a service fee. No wait staff, so the experience is just awkward

Review №106

2018-08-01 16:16:41

A very fun atmosphere with a great selection of beers and a fun store as well if youre a Firestone fanatic.

Review №107

2023-02-05 23:27:37

Great spot close to Venice Beach! Great food and beer! Definitely something for everyone! The barrel works series is always on point and definitely tasty! Doesnt matter what youre into, they will have you covered. The sour brews are amazing a well, lets not forget about their ipas that are always delicious!

Review №108

2022-11-05 14:21:44

Very nice and comfortable restaurant snd brewery with decent prices. We had a pizza which was tasty and of course a beer - there were a lot of choices so I guess everyone can find a beer he/she likes. We didnt have to wait for a table which was great. Can only recommend!

Review №109

2022-07-08 01:47:04

Came to town to catch up with a friend hadnt seen in 17 years. Your staff is friendly. Atmosphere is great. So many beer options. If u cant find something u like you should switch to spirits. The fish tacos were bigger than expected and delicious. Unfortunately they dont have a location out on the east coast. So I wont be back.

Review №110

2024-05-18 19:25:20

Love the restaurant hate the new boss. He should be fired immediately

Review №111

2016-08-07 22:30:52

Service was pretty bad and they charged for a beer I did not order. The brisket pizza was OK. Fortunately the beers are great.

Review №112

2020-08-27 01:57:17

Delicious craft beer with great varieties. Parking is easy and free.

Review №113

2022-04-04 03:04:15

Excellent beer and nice rustic ambience. Pet friendly too.I hit the Submit button twice. And it ended up charging my CC twice. I called them and minutes later a refund showed up. It was my fault. But they fixed it Pronto. Awesome folks.

Review №114

2019-02-23 22:20:52

Great place, great food and great beer! Firestone walker is my favorite brewery!!

Review №115

2023-07-16 02:49:13

Plenty of outdoor seating and live music from 4pm. Chose to sit inside for the lower noise level. Great food, plenty of beer choices and lovely waitresses.

Review №116

2018-09-15 02:11:27

Always a great time. Great food and incredible beer!

Review №117

2022-04-10 18:45:18

I’m glad I’m not the only one who found the ordering and tipping process a turn-off.Inevitably someone has to show up to give you your food so what’s a few more minutes to actually take your order.The food was really good. Beer was good but why can’t I get the same size beer as others?This was my first time at this place and nope.

Review №118

2023-08-15 05:44:21

I don’t know something is off as compared to Paso Robles mothership of their beer. I’ve had their beer all the time driving driving into SF bay, although this place is huge with plenty of parking but I didn’t enjoy the the brewery vibe here.

Review №119

2023-02-25 03:10:18

Unassuming from the curb, this place hides a true brewmaster and great chef. I hauled up to the bar and ordered tasters for five beers and the slay station fish tacos. (Also noticed there are several good options for vegetarians.) See Untappd for my review of the beers, but suffice to say that they have excellent options for a wide range of tastes. The tacos were great with a nicely charred tortilla and thick chips. This will absolutely be my go to place in Venice.Update 2023: still fantastic. The fish & chips are tasty and the beer remains amazing.

Review №120

2022-07-23 22:26:03

First things first PLEASE 805 GO BACK TO STEAK FRIES !!!🙏🙏🙏Now back to business lol my guy at the bar area and the Chef accommodated a food request for me that wasnt on the menu and that was a very good look and a great review is the least i could do ! ...also the customer service is really good ! They will have a BBQ on the patio throughout the summer (Pulled Pork sandwiches & a BBQ Western Burger) all fresh on the outdoor grill !

Review №121

2021-11-16 04:26:54

Kind of bummed out on the food experience. The beers were great. There were no servers; just QR codes and online orders. We ordered the food came out with cold fries, not the right sauce; Luke warm burger. No bacon on the burger. Also no server to really tell that it was wrong. Just a food runner that was very helpful and nice.

Review №122

2021-03-13 01:35:07

Excellent location. Excellent food. Lack of attention to patrons. We were a party of 5. We couldnt get ketchup to save our lives. Asked 3 different times. Also, no heaters. Understood thats not always a priority but it was super cold and a little rainy.We were having a difficult time placing our order. It took us a good 30min to place our food order and an additional 10 for our drinks. Very little assistance for the first time goers.

Review №123

2021-07-18 02:55:44

I really wanted to love this place because the other two locations up north in Paso and Beulton are great. This location, not so much. They use the online ordering where you use your phone to scan the QR code on the table, order, pay and your food gets delivered. Unfortunately that gives the staff the perfect opportunity to ignore diners for the rest of the visit. Its usually nice to get a good beer recommendation from a brewery of this caliber with such a wide variety but here it was difficult just to get a glass of water. And, conveniently for them, since you pay first the tip is also included before you experience the service or lack of it.The food was fine but not great, everything served kind of warm but not hot.It is a nice place with a great patio that is dog friendly, so it was pleasant to be there and thats the only thing that saves it. It does have the potential to be an awesome place but sadly we wont be rushing back anytime soon.

Review №124

2021-07-19 04:12:17

Burgers and beers were incredible and they opened their parking lot for outdoor dining. A lot of seats in sun and shade. They’re doing the order from the app tab which sucks because service is nice. But everyone that brought over food and beverages were so kind and attentive!

Review №125

2018-06-18 02:46:20

Excellent appetizers! Great beer. Nice and approachable service.

Review №126

2021-05-30 23:06:36

Havent been here since the before times, but it was heavy in our brewery/brew pub rotation. So happy to drink draft beer again and after one visit I remember why we always came here. Loving the new Double Mind Haze and always excited for a crisp Pivo to start my visits. The Hot Fried Chicken sandwich and fish and chips are out of this world. And the new ordering by phone system worked really well and we still had several people and our server check in on us regularly. And again, the Hot Fried Chicken sandwich was so good! Be back soon!

Review №127

2020-06-30 01:01:12

The brewery tap room was excellent! The atmosphere was really pleasant - good seating, lots of space, and music that was not too loud. Ordering was easy and the food came out quickly. The food was pretty on par for bar food, but definitely good. The beer was excellent! Just like youd expect ☺️

Review №128

2020-08-27 21:27:07

I came to Firestone Walker Brewing during Covid because they have a great outdoor space to enjoy beer and food. The tables were separated 6ft apart and they had a contactless menu and ordering system, so I felt very safe. The beers here a great! They have such a large beer selection, so I definitely recommend trying a flight or two so that you can really get a feel for all of their beers.For food, we ordered the Mac N Cheese, Fish n Chips, The Brewmaster Pizza, and Brussels Sprouts. The Mac n Cheese was incredible. So delicious and rich with 4 cheeses and garlic breadcrumbs on top. The fish n chips were good, but not great. I probably wouldnt order them again. They just felt heavy and kind of plain. This Brewmaster pizza is YUMMMMY. I wish we got 2 of those instead of the fish n chips. The pizza is cooked with smoked tomato, burrata, fresh mozzarella, marinara, garlic, thyme, and basil. The dough is also made fresh everyday. The crispy garlic brussel sprouts were made with capers, lemon, and butter. It was nice to have a vegetable, but they did feel pretty heavy.I will definitely will be back for the brews and pizza :)

Review №129

2020-09-10 02:18:51

We are in town for a couple of days and came across this awesome place. We tried several tasters and found the 805 to be our favorite. We ordered a few items off the menu to share (burger, tacos, and pizza) and were not disappointed! The general manager stopped by our table to see how we were doing and we had a nice chat.

Review №130

2019-02-06 21:30:22

Great lunch spot, good lager and pizza and burgers, yummy when ur in the mood for all this food :-)

Review №131

2024-03-05 06:07:24

Always a great time-- tasty food and delicious beers for every mood. All burgers are pretty awesome.

Review №132

2019-04-14 21:38:49

Really loved this place. The food was great and unique - a little too spicy for the kiddos but we loved it. The decor was super cool and the beer names were even better! They even had some beers geared towards GOT - which is great marketing considering the GOT final season starts this weekend. The logo and the brewery story of owners was awesome too. Definitely recommended!

Review №133

2016-05-02 18:20:52

Was there yesterday afternoon for the first time and they did a beautiful job with the decor. My friend and I sat in the bar area and ordered flights to taste the beers, Im very impressed with all the variety, then we ordered some appetizers the sharable portions are smaller than other bars Ive visited but they were delicious! I was very pleased with this place with the exception of the service. Our waitress was nice and knowledgeable of the history of the place but the servers need to get more experience. For example: my beer order was wrong, we were still working on the appetizers and one of them came by and grabbed my friends utensils and said can I remove this? we both told him no, were still working on it and he dropped the utensils back on the plate. I observed the same person take a beer to another table and when it belonged to the guy sitting at the other end of the table, instead of taking it over to him, he handed it to the guy in front of him and told him pass it down. Other servers I noticed were lost on where to deliver the orders. I would gladly give this place a five star rating, but the service brings it down. I hope they work on it, because good service it what makes a place worth returning to.

Review №134

2021-07-17 06:23:35

About 4 servers, including the manager all lied to me about the beer I ordered. They tried to say I had a different type of glass or that the beer I ordered didnt come in that size. Someone at my table ordered the same beer, same size and got a larger glass. The manager even lied to me about the beer not coming in the size I claimed to order. He tried to backtrack and then didnt want to even look at my order on my app. He turned and walked away and then we got no service for the rest of the night. Its a shame too, because the food and beer was good, but the service failed. The app is a terrible system with no accountability and the staff takes advantage of that with excuses and lies. At one point they admitted to not having enough clean glasses for the correct size I ordered and they brought me the additional 4oz, but after being lied to and ignored I lost my appetite.

Review №135

2022-03-02 04:01:46

2 stars is me trying to be nice. The QR code system is a horrible way to service patrons. Call me old school but I strongly desire having an employee or representative of the establishment to assist with the ordering and checkout process. Im hoping this locations use of the QR system is just a pilot program that will be phased out in favor of having an employee assisting parties at their tables. That being said the 2 stars are for the couple of employee interactions we had that were pleasant and good food/beer.

Review №136

2016-05-01 16:23:04

Beautiful facility. Great selection of draft and bottled brews. Fine staff.Caesar salad w/ shrimp - A+Fish and chips - B+...good fish, fries were mediocre.Brisket pizza - A-...very good but the sauce was a little sweet for my taste.

Review №137

2019-12-20 20:19:25

This place is GREAT! Incredible beer, yummy food (I had the veggie tacos) but the team is what really stands out here. I used Firestone as a stop for a fun scavenger hunt. Dane and Guillermo were wonderful to work with.You really cant go wrong with anything here. Great beer. Great food. Incredible service!

Review №138

2016-06-11 23:49:05

This place is pretty awesome. I live the brews that FW puts out and the food they offer up is pretty damn good. The only knock is the service. Its not that theyre rude, they just take a while to get back to you. There were two instances where my wife and I waited almost 20 minutes for our server to check on us. I wanted to order a few tasters at the end of our meal, but didnt want to risk waiting another 20 minutes just to get those served. Maybe hire a few more servers. It wont stop me from coming back. Their beer and food are too good.

Review №139

2022-07-28 04:12:36

Beer selection is amazing. Food is awesome. Staff is great. Update! Menu has changed, it sucks and is now generic. Quality of food has decreased. Staff is no longer personable, helpful or polite. I no longer recommend this place - July 2022

Review №140

2017-07-09 03:04:13

Very nice brewery and restaurant. Went on a Saturday around 5pm with a party of 7. Made reservations but it turns out it wasnt too busy at this time.We were seated promptly and the waitress/service was great. The food was delicious and the kids liked their food from the kids menu. Kids portions were pretty big. I had the bears burger which was delicious even though it was over cooked.There is an adjacent parking lot but is pretty small, we didnt have trouble finding parking but I can see the lot filling up when there is a lot of people here.

Review №141

2016-04-10 15:56:30

I live in the neighborhood and have been excited about this brewery opening since I heard about it last year.I made a reservation for 3 people for the first Saturday night at 645pm on the Reserve app. The guard at the front door let us in and we were promptly seated.Beer - 5 out of 5 starsExcellent beer brewed fresh. You can tell it is brewed on site.Food - 1 out of 5 stars.I had their version of a steak pot pie. It was similar to a defrosted steak hot pocket that had not been properly microwaved. I sent this back.PizzaMy wife had their pepperoni pizza. Tomato sauce was watery with no flavor.Short RibsMy friend had the short ribs which were mediocre.Service 4 out of 5Friendly server but took her a while to check on the food.I might come back for a beer but Ill skip the food.

Review №142

2016-06-29 03:14:11

Good to see another brewery option, especially a long time brewer in the area. Nice space inside but service is spotty--- either good or poor. Watch the pricing though. Asked for a 10.5 oz beer at $3.50 on the menu but charged $7 for a pint. Menu is not very clear on prices. Food is so so---I would stick to the reserve and special beers if you can figure out the correct pricing.

Review №143

2022-06-19 04:40:36

A great spot for a solid beer and solid food. Coming with a big group is a breeze, there’s usually always a table, and you don’t need to worry about splitting 8 ways because they use app ordering.

Review №144

2021-06-06 14:37:40

I went for dinner and had a glass of wine and the Central Coast Burger + fries….. it was okay at best. Fries came cold and the burger is just basic. Patty, cheese (the cheap kind, when the cheese wasn’t hot anymore it became one large glob!) lettuce, tomato and 1000 island dressing. We sent my husbands Bear Burger back because it was so undercooked he couldn’t even eat it. It was incredibly raw!! Regardless of how we asked for it cooked (medium rare) you can’t serve a black and blue burger… no one wants that. We shared a pretzel which was tasty however the mustard sauce needs to be redone. It’s basically horseradish with a splash of mustard, awfully strong and overwhelming. The outdoor space is large and comfortable but the music selection didn’t seem to fit…. EDM/festival music is a beer garden/dining setting doesn’t line up? It’s not that kind of vibe. At all. Not sure we will return for food. It seems like the beer is all people came for anyhow.

Review №145

2021-11-22 05:58:08

Not only was the beer delicious, but the service was amazing! Kevin was absolutely phenomenal and will absolutely make sure you feel welcome and attended to. Hats off to the brewers for their tasty work and to the staff that made me feel right at home at the bar!

Review №146

2018-06-08 02:10:12

Really impressed by the selection and quality of the beers here. They got a beer for all! Especially recommendable are the selection of sours and barrel aged beers, first time I encounter such a variety outside of my own country (Belgium). The food was great and we were helped by the assistant general manager Chris who gave us a few free tasters and a mini tour through the brewery. Ill definitely be back.

Review №147

2016-08-14 04:29:55

The food and beer was great. There were a few issues that I didnt like. We had reservations for 16 and the table they had for us only accommodated. 12. Four of our party had to sit at a different table. They wouldnt let us move another table together because the manager said they had another big party coming in. Which turned out to not be true. The table sat empty the whole night. The other issue I had was when we first arrived and were.standing around our table greeting everyone and trying to figure out where to seat everyone The manager came over and told us we needed to take our seats because it was getting crowded, which also wasnt true. Our server was very nice. The manager needs to take a few courses in how to treat customers. He was a complete jerk. I dont think I will be spending anymore money there even though the food and beer were great, there are other places that treat you like they want you back..

Review №148

2018-07-22 03:36:03

Great bourbon barrel aged beers. Food was excellent, had the bacon and blue cheese burger which isnt for the faint of heart. You really get to savor the flavor if youre a fan of blue cheese. Natasha was our server and she was terrific. She checked up on us several times and made sure I always had a cold beer. I went home with some extra beers from their beer cave. Good times!

Review №149

2024-02-20 02:58:54

Good food, great service and excellent beer!

Review №150

2021-07-26 15:10:02

The only thing I did twice in LA. I loved Firestone Walker before I went, but I am head over heals now. They have a full selection of their staple beers, but also their heavy hitters. Their outdoor space is beautiful and spacious. Order the food, you wont regret it. Take an Uber and dont plan the next few hours.

Review №151

2018-09-13 03:41:27

Came in for brunch with a large group on a Sunday morning. The food was good and came out pretty quickly considering the size of the group. Each TV had a different football game on so there was a good ambiance.I took a star away because the server was very slow in getting out the bottomless mimosas. After my group left a few of stayed to take advantage of them until 2pm. But the server took longer and longer between refills. I got my last one at 140. He wouldnt even make eye contact with me after that.

Review №152

2021-07-06 00:33:35

So the food and beers range from pretty good to very good. What lowers the review to 2 stars is the service, or lack thereof. Apparently the only way to pay, other than cash, is to scan a QR code on the table and go through a 3rd party service that requires your phone number before you order. If the code doesnt make it to you by SMS you cannot order nor pay. No one will take your order in any other way. So we spent the first 30 minutes trying to get this to work and staff ranged from dismissive to marginally helpful. Recommend giving this place a pass until service improves.

Review №153

2018-10-09 19:07:34

Large, open, and well attended. This place serves pretty solid food, but the beer is the best part. They have a good amount on tap both limited releases, local beers as well as the flagship beer you find in the store.They have multiple TV’s which also makes this a good place to watch the game or hangout and enjoy craft beers with friends.

Review №154

2019-03-09 04:30:58

First class! Best Burger i ever had! The list of beer is huge!

Review №155

2016-04-27 20:16:30

Had a pretty horrible experience first time visiting last week. Made a reservation online several days before, when arriving, I was told by the host that it would be just a few moments, which was fine since I was about 10 minutes early. But after about 25 minutes still waiting, and watching multiple other people being seated before me and the hosts, all 3 of them ignoring me, I asked for a manager, I assume he was a bar manager since he came from the bar area, he was not much help either, tried to put me at a table with other people, strangers at that, I respectfully declined the table and asked to be seated at a booth or the next available bar seating. After another 25 minutes of waiting, I was finally able to get a booth, I thought the troubles were over, but no, after being seated, the server decided to take another 15 minutes for just a drink order, then continued to just keep passing right by me even though I know he saw me trying to get his attention each time. When he did finally return to the table, I told him that I would not be ordering anything else and that I would like my check to pay and leave. This must have been very hard for him to understand since he did not return with my check or card from the bar, and ignored me once again. I took it upon myself to just get up and go to the bar to pay for what I owed.All this after I spent about $65 in there store across the parking lot... Kindly the General Manager, dont know his name. But wears glasses and had a beard, was a very cool guy, comp my ticket and asked for me to come back again and mention that he said to come back. I will give it a try again. But hoping for better results this time around.

Review №156

2022-01-03 00:24:39

Good beer. Propagator series is great. Especially the darker beers. Burger was average

Review №157

2021-08-08 01:53:15

Beer is great, obviously. The garden is lovely and the food is pretty decent too. I had the fish and chips and central coast burger. Really tasty. Love coming here with my wife and kids at lunchtimes.

Review №158

2023-04-02 19:46:01

Beers okay, service marginal. After almost 20 min of sitting at the bar waiting to be helped, I had to get bartenders attention to place my order. This is with only two other people at the bar. Not the first time I’ve had this experience here so I’m finally getting around to writing a review.

Review №159

2022-09-10 10:50:48

You can pay each time you order or create a tab and pay when you leave. If you create a tab your card details are stored. Although we created a tab, payment was taken immediately which was not actually an issue as we only ordered once but when we informed the staff of this they insisted that the tab had not been paid despite showing proof on our banking app. The staff decided to just leave the tab open and we left. The next morning upon checking our banking app, they had taken a 20% tip without our permission.

Review №160

2019-03-31 22:07:49

Great assortment of ongoing staple beers and a rotating list plus solid bites. AND they have every Dodger game on.

Review №161

2021-06-13 06:30:30

Great food, great beer, great service. The only annoying thing was that the app that you must use for ordering kept closing when hitting back on the menu, which made me need to reorder things a few times. Even with that, the night was still excellent.

Review №162

2023-04-25 03:05:53

Great draft beer and tasty food! Also service was super fast and friendly. Would recommend for a lunch or dinner place!

Review №163

2019-10-08 23:51:26

The beer style is not my favorite, so unfortunately, thats going to count against them a bit. I did still find the beer just ok and the service mediocre. I sat at the bar and even though it wasnt that busy the bar tender was rushing around like he was swamped. Just ordered a beer and a pretzel and never got any napkins or a check in after my food arrived. The pretzel was large and pretty good, but it definitely wasnt my favorite mustard dipping sauce (which is why I order pretzels in a brew pub!) Cheese sauce was ok but looked like it had been sitting out a while. I wouldnt say the place was bad, but personally Im not likely to come back...

Review №164

2021-02-22 01:29:08

Good food, good drinks, good vibes. Outside patio seating. Have the fried chicken sandwich which was crispy and tasty and my guest had the burger and she loved it. I had a tangerine hazy ipa which was very good as well and paired nicely.

Review №165

2016-04-18 02:33:36

The beers are amazing. Worthy of 4-5 stars. The service was terrible. I know they just opened, but I wouldnt expect pouring and serving beer to be a task that requires fewer than 30 minutes. We waited 50 minutes for a round after placing our order. We gave the server the benefit of the doubt and chalked the first round up to the crowd at the bar, but for our second round, the bar was not nearly as crowded, but we still had the same wait for our drinks. Two beers in 100 minutes. This makes me never want to come back to this place again, which is a shame, because I love their beer.

Review №166

2016-07-12 04:22:25

My new favorite spot in MDR! Great food, excellent service and an amazing selection of brews. We shared a numbers of the tacos, small plates and side dishes. Everything was good and reasonably priced. The beers are on point. Its a busy place but the acoustics are good, you can actually have a conversation and hear everything here despite the fact that theres so much going on. Plenty of BIG screen TVs to catch games. Also, really cool furniture; there are booths made from beer distillery tanks!

Review №167

2021-04-13 21:21:41

Beer and food are fantastic!! First of all, very interesting and creative beers served here that you cant find in stores (some really delicious wild ales and smooth strong barrel aged blends, for example). Their food is also delicious (today I had brussel sprouts with capers lemon and garlic, four cheese mac n cheese, a fancy version of margherita pizza with smoked tomatoes). With Covid precautions, theyve created a nice outdoor patio in their old parking lot, with picnic tables and high top tables with some shade.

Review №168

2018-11-04 00:00:48

Visiting my sister from New Mexico and decided to stop here and eat because had been here before. We were seated in back fast enough however 3 different tables that were seated after us received service. Finally a waiter stopped by and said his manager noticed us and asked him to come over. Not his area but the server who worked the area wasn’t in for shift yet. We left after since we had waited and the manager couldn’t even be bothered to come to our table.

Review №169

2018-09-08 01:20:58

Good service, good food, good brews... what else is needed? Obviously, the draw to any Firestone Walker place are the drinks, but the food menu developed multiple torn decisions on what to order to eat. In the end, a burger with fries and a pickle sided on the plate was the winner. The burger was cooked to a perfect happy medium, fries were perfect with a slight crunch to the outside and a pickle on the side acts as dessert in my eyes. Great experience.

Review №170

2018-07-23 06:28:19

Top notch .. I love this place food is awesome and the beer is amazing .

Review №171

2018-11-04 23:32:54

The stars are for todays visit only. Normally service is good and the food is great but today was disappointing. Ordered a burger cooked medium and it arrived not just well-done but burnt. My husband had already eaten his half when I realized it was burnt so it was too late to send it back. Our server never checked back after taking our order until it time to deliver the check. We were never asked if we needed a refill or anything. Not happy with this experience.

Review №172

2023-01-28 23:38:52

Waited 20 minutes just to be placed at the bar which was covered in spilled beer that they did not wipe up. We were not given menus, and the two bartenders clearly were never taught how to pour a beer, as everything they put out was a third foam. But at least you can spend $17 on tacos!

Review №173

2017-07-08 00:44:38

This is a nice place with an industrial feel. They have a good beer selection and good menu. Service is pleasant, but both times it took awhile to get our food. There are no brewery tours, but a nice store with a walk in beer cooler to buy take home beer.

Review №174

2018-06-12 19:31:24

Im visiting from outta town and my nephew works here. Obviously the beer is good with many choices. As for the food, so far so good. I got the fried chicken thigh sandwich and it was outstanding. Think about that word for a minute... out of all the food Ive eaten in 2018 so far, this chicken sandwich stood out among the rest of all food categories Ive savored. My sister loved her cheese grits and prime rib and my brother-in-law said his pulled pork was so-so. In my opinion pulled pork is basic and always so-so unless youre in texas. Bottom line: eat and drink here! If your experience is bad, its probably because it just happened to be a bad day for everyone. We all have one.

Review №175

2022-12-29 03:40:17

The place had a good vibe and good drinks. The prices are reasonable. WE had fish and chips, the burrata pizza and our friends got tacos, all was good.

Review №176

2023-08-16 04:19:56

Trivia night was super fun! Food is always good! Online ordering system gets your food delivered very quickly!

Review №177

2018-08-31 06:35:06

Great ambiance, spacious, staff are friendly. They do beer sampling with very decent 30oz measures. We ordered the pulled pork burger and it was everything youd expect. Would highly recommend.

Review №178

2019-07-08 23:18:23

Cool place, great parking, service... not so much.I do like this place but its kind of a love hate relationship.From time to time I visit this place with some friends. We like the beer so this is one of the places we frequent from time to time, but ever time the service is terrible to insulting.If you dont feel like reading this whole thing, the summary is that this is a great place to hang with your friends and drink beer, its unique with a cool ambiance and nice parking... if you dont mind terrible service and high menu prices.The food is hipster pub food/ kind of over priced for what you get.I think its also kind of weird when you say that you are located in Venice but you are actually in Marina del Rey but I guess....The girlfriend likes the pretzel.We also like the Cauliflower Buffalo or Drunken.Fries always come out cold unless they are luke warm.The Fish and chips are good $18.00 plus tax and tip, and again, the fries are lukewarm at best.The burgers are all meh (have had the Bear Burger. Blue burger and black bean burger), the temperature is never correct (order medium rare and you will get well, order medium you will get well, order well and you will get medium rare).Fried chicken sandwich is one of the better things on the menu.Mac and Cheese isnt bad but nothing to go crazy about. Clutch, dont the street on Lincoln has amazing Mac and Cheese.The Brisket was pretty good but again I would come here for the Brisket, if you are looking for BBQ there are other places that do it better.So, want to check out a cool place, got some money to spend, think skin and like beer? Come to Firestone.

Review №179

2019-02-04 01:47:25

Stopped in at this fine establishment while out in CA on a business trip. The bartender was friendly and professional! I ordered their Pilsner beer along with the Sneak River Wagyu steak! Both of which didn’t disappoint! The beer was light and refreshing and the steak was juicy and cooked to perfection! If ever back in CA, I’ll add this to my list of must haves.

Review №180

2018-09-22 18:38:31

I thought the food was solid and shared the ahi tacos with a friend and also got the chicken sandwich.i own a food truck so i know what quality food tastes like and their food stands on its own instead of being an afterthought.would come back again. service was good and prompt.

Review №181

2018-05-28 01:55:29

They need to work on their food offering to make it tasty. Its got diverse food but its overall blend. Today I had spinach salad but the artichoke overpowered the rest of the salad. After the salad, I had grilled fish tacos which did not have much flavor and the fish itself was bland. The beers are amazing like always.

Review №182

2017-04-24 20:31:39

Excellent fresh brew readily available and modern atmosphere. I only have 4 stars out of 5 because there was no fresh veggies available as advertised on the menu, and I am a huge muncher of veggies while drinking.As far as the staff and surrounding guest goes I am truly satisfied and will give this brewery another round, Cheers!

Review №183

2016-05-23 17:31:58

Good beer, absolute CRAP service. Our waitress only took food orders from half our table. Once we flagged her down so the rest of us could place orders she only put in some of them, then disappeared for 30 minutes. We had to call over a different waiter to ask about our food and order another round. Then the food came out with incorrect sides and way under cooked.

Review №184

2016-10-29 20:11:55

Good beer, reasonably priced. Great environment and music. We had the jerk wings, cauliflower tacos, fish tacos, and duck tacos. Everything tasted great and staff was friendly. Great spot to relax maybe watch some sports and have good food/beer

Review №185

2016-04-18 02:18:23

Im so annoyed that I couldnt wait to leave before writing a review. Make sure you get reservations here. Otherwise, you have to find a place at a crowded bar or at the lounge. We ordered and got our drinks about 20 minutes after we ordered and then they never followed up with us. We have been here waiting for 45 minutes trying to wave someone down so we can order more drinks and food. Im not sure if Id come back again to the restaurant.The store is pretty empty and provides quick service. If I ever need bottles, well be going there and skipping the restaurant.

Review №186

2017-12-19 20:07:11

This is a very well located brewery and has all of the beers Firestone Walker is known for, plus some extra Barrel works gems. The good menu is good, and service is excellent. I highly recommend a stop here for a quick bite, a beer flight or a beer-paired dinner.

Review №187

2021-01-31 05:26:09

Ease of ordering at table was great and our drinks and initial food order were prompt. Would have given a 5 star rating were it not for our second order of onion soup taking 30 minutes to arrive.

Review №188

2018-05-01 03:24:50

This place has excellent beers on tap permanently as well as specialty beers on rotation. I got some beers and some appetizers. The barrel sour was nice as was the pretzel and the buffalo cauliflower. Cool interior decorating. Would be a good place to meet up for drinks or a date.

Review №189

2016-05-30 21:04:31

Seems like people are being pretty harsh on this new spot. It fills a huge gap for a relaxed, casual beer hall in West LA. It has a San Diego vibe to it, which I like. Awesome beer. The food was good, but too salty. My favorite was the brussell sprouts and spinach salad. Delicious!

Review №190

2018-08-30 22:31:01

Beers are great, food is awesome. Love the vibe and the decor.

Review №191

2023-08-25 14:24:25

Friendly and fast service. The food was delicious, but Im not a fan of the order from your phone style service

Review №192

2019-09-13 03:28:16

Great food, greater beer! The veggie tacos are AMAZING. We also loved the rotater tots.I’d recommend starting with a flight before moving on to a pint. The Jung Crispy & Schwarzbier were superb!

Review №193

2016-04-08 02:18:38

Firestone is what I want a brewpub to be. The beer is good, the food is solid comfort pub fair, and the atmosphere is casual with just the right amount of slick.I would recommend if you want to meet up with friends, take business peeps, or have a casual date night. Totes coming there again.FUN FACTSPreviously the place was a World Gym and Sizzler.The circular booths were cut up fermentation barrels.The owners bought the property for $10mmI ordered the following:Pale 31Unfiltered DBAPretzelPork Belly TacosNOTE - Posted on opening day, so the place probably hasnt worked out all the kinks.NOTE - I try to reserve 5 stars for really special places.

Review №194

2021-04-24 07:43:08

Amazing beer!! The beer will likely be what gets you in the door here, but dont sleep on the food available. Everything Ive had is just fantastic, so dont be afraid to try things! Youll have a great time.

Review №195

2016-05-07 02:20:03

Beer was average with underwhelming pours. Staff is rude and the service lacks professionalism and respect. The food was average but nothing I would write home about. Save yourself the trip and find a real brewery who thrives on the enjoyment of their customers and brews beer for the craft, not to crank out profit.

Review №196

2019-10-01 00:42:29

Solo person friendly, which is always a plus for me.Took a bit to get some attention, even though it wasn’t packed, but otherwise all good.It what you’d expect- nothing more, nothing less.

Review №197

2020-08-03 00:14:26

Missed this place! Really like how they accommodate to be covid-safe. Parking lot converted to patio seating and you order by QR code at your table. Theres a 2hr limit and you pay when you order so you can leave whenever youre finished.

Review №198

2020-09-29 19:30:59

Good hangout place, good spot to enjoy a cold one with friends, however...my friends and I got kicked out because wed been there for about 2 hours...mind you, we were buying beer, glass after glass. Their excuse was that there was a 1 hour and a half wait outside to get in, we didnt want to argue and decided to bounce. Bad experience and hence the 3 stars.

Review №199

2021-04-25 16:25:57

Awesome beer selection! I highly recommend the Firestone Lager. Bae recommends Mind Haze. Their food is delicious! Move over Popeyes- theres a new chicken sandwich in town! 😋 And the Tri Tip Sandwich is always a good choice with the 805 beans.