Ballast Point Brewing Company

Name: Ballast Point Brewing Company
Address: 9045 Carroll Way, San Diego, CA, United States, 92121
Telephone: (858) 790-6901
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1052 Reviews

$30 and under

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Ballast Point Miramar is now open for indoor and outside dining!

In order to better serve you, our guest, we have adjusted our kitchen hours:
• Sunday-Monday 11am-7pm
• Tuesday-Saturday:
o First service 11am-3pm
o Second service 5pm-9pm
o Abbreviated menu available 3pm-5pm

Here are some of the steps we’ve taken to create the safest environment for you and your loved ones:

Cleanliness and sanitation: Dedicated team members will be sanitizing counter surfaces, restrooms, door handles, and tables and chairs between every seating.

Mobile ordering: We’ve implemented QR codes at every table, which are set to display our beer and food menu in real time.

We cant wait to see you again!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(858) 790-6901

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Brewery, Californian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 790-6901
Website
http://www.ballastpoint.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chuy Hernandez
Catering
Book all of your special occasions in one of four beautiful private dinning rooms. Please Call (858)790-6901 for further details regarding our special event options.
Private party facilities
Book all of your special occasions in one of four beautiful private dinning rooms. Please Call (858)790-6901 or email for further details regarding our special event options.
Private party contact
Stephanie Winger & Lindsay Marks: (858) 790-6901

Location
9045 Carroll Way San Diego, CA 92121
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
Carroll Rd
Parking details
Expansive Private parking lot directly in the front of the brewery. There is also plenty of street parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Pretzel Bites$9.00
Sculpin beer cheese, California Amber mustard
Ballast Point Wings$15.00
Choose your style: Sculpin Hot Wings: blue cheese dressing; Barrel Aged Piper Down BBQ: ranch dressing
Duck Nachos$16.00
Crispy duck leg, blue cheese sauce, pickled onions, arugula, Sour Wench reduction
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites$10.00
House made Sculpin hot sauce, blue cheese crumbles, ranch dipping sauce
Fries$8.00
White truffle
Sweet Potato Fries$10.00
House made curry ketchup
Salsa and Guacamole$9.00
House made tortilla chips

Salads

Add chicken or catch of the day $6

Salmon & Beet$18.00
Local spring mixed greens, avocado, roasted beets, toasted almonds, mandarin oranges, goat cheese, sourdough croutons, white balsamic vinaigrette
BBQ Chicken$16.00
Local spring mixed greens, bacon, rotisserie chicken, black bean & corn relish, cheddar

Brick Fire Pizzas

Smoked Sausage Pizza$16.00
Shoulder bacon, smoked sausage, pepperoni, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese blend
Margherita Pizza$15.00
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil

Mains

Burgers and sandwiches come with your choice of regular, truffle fries ($2), sweet potato waffle fries ($2), add avocado ($2), egg ($3), bacon ($2), mushrooms ($2) or pickled onions ($1) to any dish

Ballast Point Burger$15.00
Angus chuck patty, choice of cheddar, swiss or blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, bread & butter pickles, remoulade on a brioche bun
Ballast Point Smokestack Burger$17.00
Angus chuck patty, pepper jack cheese, California Amber beer battered onion ring, house pickles, shoulder bacon, lettuce, tomato, remoulade on a brioche bun
Smoked Barbacoa Burrito$15.00
House smoked beef barbacoa, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, cheddar cheese, fries, flour tortilla, chips & salsa
Baja Fish Tacos$14.00
Beer battered Alaskan Cod, Cilantro-citrus slaw, pickled onion, crema, micro cilantro, chips & salsa
Ballast Point Smoked Turkey Sandwich$14.00
Sliced smoked turkey, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic aioli, griddled sourdough bread
Hazy IPA Steamed Mussels$17.00
Locally sourced mussels, hazy guajillo chili sauce, chorizo, shaved fennel, toasted baguette

Daily Special

Loaded Pulled Pork Fries$15.00
Jalapeno, Pico de Gallo, crema, mozzarella cheese

What 1,052 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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lucianodimeglio
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a cool place with a welcoming staff- will be back more often!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food2service4ambience5
Server was nice and pleasant. Ambiance is always great. My sour cherry was the bomb!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great service, decent food for vegan/vegetarians- only had 1 beyond burger that was lightly filled with vegetables. Meat items were good, beer was great. Ample amount of space, great for parties. Pretty loud environment, have great tv screens in nearly all angles of the place
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Jeno
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
3 of the 5 liked their meal, and 2 did not. cool place but the menu is very average compared to other restaurants
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TamP
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our party came here for early Mother's Day luncheon on Saturday. We were seated in patio in shaded area (under canopy). It was a lovely venue, the service was very good and the food was pretty good with some notable standouts. Two of use got the ahi poke and that has to be the standout - great flavor! I got the pork shoulder with upgrade to garlic and parmesan fries; the fries were really good, the pork was pretty good and the coleslaw was little bland. My mom's fish tacos were pretty good but someone bare, seemed like they were dressed with only little bit of pickled onions and cabbage. We asked for salsa but they said they didn't have any. My daughter got the Hawaiian pizza - this got mixed reviews as she liked it but my mom and I thought it was too sweet. Of course, we also enjoyed some nice beers to accompany the meal. Overall, it was a very enjoyable dining experience.
KG
KatiaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The staff was very accommodating to our group and made us feel very welcomed.
PM
PurieM
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice simple place for out of town guests. Food choices could have been better but it was sufficient
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food2service5ambience4
They ran out of the beer, main course and appetizer we wanted.
SB
SarahB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a pre wedding get together!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Everything was very good! Only issue is that we were expecting full service but had to order through a QR code because we were on the patio. While normally this wouldn’t be an issue at all, we can some members in our group that we’re not very tech savvy.
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Lindsay
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating my sister in law passing her real estate exam and everything was delicious! It was a super comfortable atmosphere to stay and hang out.
KG
KathleenG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ballast Point is the perfect spot to chill whether there are just 2 of your or a big group! Seasonal, tasty menu, an expansive beverage menu whether beer is your thing or not. Love seeing all the collabs and the return of the large R&D selection. Of note, the wait staff is 4 star dining level. Just amazing service.
JK
JaniceK
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience5
Unfortunately our order went to the wrong table causing our wait for just food to be 45 min or more. We saw others get their food when they were seated before us. It was a big disappointment. Since our area was an area with no servers couldn’t really check on our meal until 30 min in. They did try to check on it to see what went wrong, but our meal that we looked forward to had to keep it short once our food came out. We got there at 12pm. Left around 1:15pm only getting to eat for 10-15min since our food didn’t come out on time. This would have been great but too bad this happened. Food was just mediocre as well. Expected more for the price, but it is a brewery, not really a restaurant.
JR
JohnR
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good. Menu is always changing. Different menu from six months ago.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing time, food was delicious and our waitress was awesome, she even held a lighter for my family to sing happy birthday to me.
CS
CurtisS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the atmosphere, beer and food. It is always a great time to visit Ballast Point. The staff is very friendly and efficient. Highly recommend this establishment!
SD
SuzetteD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our server was wonderful!! Food was pretty good. We will be back.
PM
PurieM
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great local joint to just chill & relax
KL
KristineL
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service was excellent, having a private tasting room was nice. food was just ok, there wasn’t much to it.
JB
JoeB
San Diego
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Food is average; beer good. Pretty much what you would expect at a craft brewery.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
Beer was great. Food and service was completely underwhelming, will not return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
This is my place but the changes in food have not made me really want to return for food but drinks Yessss
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Katrina
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience4
Will not be coming back. Inattentive service, drinks took a long time to come out (20 min), food took even longer (close to 40 min). Once the food came, it was not worth the price at all. The appetizers were the saddest thing I have ever seen at a brewery. There are so many other local brewery's in San Diego that do not even compare to this place, that's how bad it was. Nice ambiance though. Tons of open tables. Beautiful décor/style.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and drinks
LM
LMarie
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience4
Great atmosphere and friendly servers. Just not staffed well enough I guess. Appetizer showed up well before the drinks but they did not arrive with any plates or utensils. Had to find somebody to get that for us and by the time we did get plates, our apps were cold. No one ever checked on us or even offered us water. We helped ourselves to some to go boxes that we found on a nearby station. I’ve been going here for years but this was the worst experience Is be had here. Hopefully it was just an unexpected busy day.
O
Octaviog
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice place to be with friends and the best beer in town
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Tasting flights was fun.
SC
SoCalTraveler
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time dining at Ballast Point since before the pandemic, and it was just as good as before. Our server was lovely, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere felt festive and safe. Thank you!
T
Teri
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Had so much fun. Loved the food. Beers outstanding!! Very nice place!
JC
JohnC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Had a good time celebrating a birthday dinner with friends. Have always enjoyed the beers from Ballast Point. Overall the food was great! My friend did order a burger which was a little undercooked for his liking, not a huge concern however.
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Vivian
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I experienced great care. There was such attentiveness and kindness the whole time. Great quality and good times. thank you!!
B
Barbara
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Great place for outside dining and good beer. Central location makes it easy to meet up with friends.
M
Mike
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Valentine special was fabulous and we plan to go back if they do it again
S
Shin
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had great beer and food. We really enjoyed dinner.
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vonmc
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great place for corporate dinners and just a happy hour with friends. Our server, Anna, went out of her way to accommodate our request to be near the TV screen to view the basketball game. Excellent service!
h
howardp
San Diego
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Server was excellent. Extremely accommodating and attentive.
A
Asami
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server and reception girls were amazing!! I really like them! I would like to be there again soon
MG
MarieG
San Diego
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing and attentive staff, fantastic food (had the salmon and beet salad), delicious watermelon double IPA. Would have appreciated customers being seated farther apart as the party next to us was raucous and a couple of them were sneezing and coughing loudly. Look forward to visiting again, perhaps requesting seating at the large fire pit table as parties were properly distanced there.
EM
ErnestoM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service very attentive and great food options plus refreshing brews
DN
DebraN
San Diego
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had lunch on Monday as a post-Xmas celebration. The food was very good. I enjoyed the “malty” beers, while my husband tried the Big Gus. We both like the beer.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Ballast Point Brewing Company offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 790-6901.

Ballast Point Brewing Company is rated 4.5 stars by 1052 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(858) 790-6901

Google Map for Ballast Point Brewing Company

9045 Carroll Way San Diego, CA 92121

Additional information

Cross street
Carroll Rd
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Brewery, Californian, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Expansive Private parking lot directly in the front of the brewery. There is also plenty of street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chuy Hernandez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ballastpoint.com/
Phone number
(858) 790-6901
Catering
Book all of your special occasions in one of four beautiful private dinning rooms. Please Call (858)790-6901 for further details regarding our special event options.
Private party facilities
Book all of your special occasions in one of four beautiful private dinning rooms. Please Call (858)790-6901 or email for further details regarding our special event options.
Private party contact
Stephanie Winger & Lindsay Marks: (858) 790-6901

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Ballast Point Brewing Company

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

The Best Pizza in San Diego

Fries

Pretzel Bites

Baja Fish Tacos

Plates to Share

Pretzel Bites$9.00

Ballast Point Wings$15.00

Duck Nachos$16.00

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites$10.00

Fries$8.00

Sweet Potato Fries$10.00

Salsa and Guacamole$9.00

Salads

Salmon & Beet$18.00

BBQ Chicken$16.00

Brick Fire Pizzas

Smoked Sausage Pizza$16.00

Margherita Pizza$15.00

Mains

Ballast Point Burger$15.00

Ballast Point Smokestack Burger$17.00

Smoked Barbacoa Burrito$15.00

Baja Fish Tacos$14.00

Ballast Point Smoked Turkey Sandwich$14.00

Hazy IPA Steamed Mussels$17.00

Daily Special

Loaded Pulled Pork Fries$15.00

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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