Best Restaurants with Great Beer in University Heights

21 restaurants available nearby

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1. Kairoa Brewing Company

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • University Heights

Kairoa is the culmination of our passion for food, beer and our original home country of New Zealand. The food is New Zealand comfort food mixed with southern Californian favorites. Nothing beats our New Zealand style smoked lamb fries and a crisp pilsner.Our mission is to create delicious beer and food that makes people feel at home in our modern farmhouse designed space, a nod to our family past. Enjoy our rooftop bar with friends while enjoying the sunset over the San Diego urban scenery.

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2. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

4.7

Exceptional(192)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 23 times today

We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Situated in Mission Valley, our 9,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden, and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.

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3. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

4.6

Exceptional(2242)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Point Loma

Booked 38 times today

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station located in San Diego’s Point Loma community encompasses more than 23,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining and bars, as well as a bocce ball court, outdoor cinema space and lush garden. Executive Chef Richard Sweeney offers an eclectic menu of world-inspired cuisine featuring local, organic fare. The restaurant features 40 unique craft beers on tap and exceptional bottles, including year-round and special releases from Stone Brewing Co. as well as exceptional craft and specialty beers from other breweries.

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4. Tom Hams Lighthouse

4.6

Exceptional(6645)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 36 times today

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.

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5. Ketch Grill & Taps - Portside Pier

4.7

Exceptional(137)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 3 times today

Ketch Tasting Deck offers a full-service dining experience on the 2nd floor at Portside Pier with stunning views overlooking San Diego Bay!Brought to you by the Brigantine Family of Restaurants. For generations our family has created unforgettable experiences true to the San Diego lifestyle at our Brigantine & Miguel’s restaurants. We’ve hosted countless celebrations and poured many a round for the happiest of hours. WE KNOW EXACTLY WHAT MAKES FOR THE BEST MEMORIES AND THE BEERS THAT CAPTURE THE FEELING. IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE WE CRAFTED OUR OWN AND PUT THEM ON TAP.From beer aficionados to casual drinkers, we’ve got everyone covered with our easy-to-love (and drink) brews made for making memories!

6. Tapas & Beers

4.9

Exceptional(486)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown / Gaslamp

Located in Downtown San Diego's historic Spreckels building, Tapas & Beers is a French and Spanish Restaurant.We offer a large selection of Tapas plates to share between friends & familybut also normal size dishes if you don't want to share !Our beers on tap selection highlights breweries from San Diego County and our wine selection from all around the world will make any wine lover happy too !Everything you will eat at Tapas & Beers will be made from scratch to order with fresh and mostly organic ingredients ! Discover why our place isso highly rated !Cheers!

7. Nason's Beer Hall

4.3

Awesome(35)

Price: Moderate

• Beer Garden • Downtown / Gaslamp

A new addition to San Diego’s iconic craft beer scene, Nason’s Beer Hall features an expansive selection of local and international beers, globally inspired comfort food, and vintage bar games. Its name pays homage to Nason & Co. Farmer’s Market, which occupied this unique space in the early 1900s. Nason’s Beer Hall is our interpretation of the modern-day beer hall and sports bar, with 24 beer taps and a SoCal-inspired menu of game day classics.Now offering brunch every Saturday and Sunday.

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8. Marina Kitchen - San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina

4.4

Awesome(414)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 9 times today

Marina Kitchen is a dynamic, chic and comfortable San Diego dining venue where people go to relax, socialize and take in the sights and sounds of a rhythmic and vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy panoramic views of the San Diego coastline from our bay restaurant.

9. The Desmond

4.5

Awesome(149)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Gaslamp

We're California born and bred. Best in the world? Yeah. We’ve got that. These are year-round farms. Lifelong fishermen. Orchards that thrive well beyond the fall. Our ingredients here in Southern California are the very best, and we treat them with the respect that they deserve. Join us for an experience that showcases the best of the bounty, with flavors that are truly memorable.

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10. Ballast Point Little Italy

4.9

Exceptional(53)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Little Italy

Booked 3 times today

* Please note we will be closing at 8pm on 4th of July with the kitchen closing at 7pm! Cheers!Ballast Point Brewing Company's research & development location in Little Italy with 25+ beers on tap, cider, hard kombucha, full wine list, and an eclectic New American menu. Our dedicated team of brewers constantly explore new tastes and techniques to create adventurous and GABF award winning beers. Just like our approach to beer, the kitchen only sources the best possible ingredients, including steroid and antibiotic free proteins, line-caught fish and local produce when available. Please note that our location is counter-style service and all orders are placed with our experienced beertenders. When you arrive on site for your reservation, please check in with the bar. Come for a flight of beer, enjoy a smash burger, fill a growler, or get a keg - whatever the reason, we'd love to see you.

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Anne
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent service and experience!! We had 5 kids and 4 adults and there was something for everything. From the steak frites to the pretzels, all was delicious
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty StationPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Point Loma
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4.6
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Sara
San Diego •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great ambiance and service. Food was just ok, both dishes were burnt a little which really impacted the flavor. The area can get crazy but parking was super easy for me.
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Gravity Heights Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
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4.7
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Connievip
Oklahoma City •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
First we enjoyed happy hour on the patio. The oysters' price and quality was excellent as were the happy hour drinks. We went inside for dinner where we had a reservation. The view from both the patio and the dining seats were beautiful as we were able to see the view of the bay and downtown both in daylight and as the sun set. We enjoyed the asparagus and corn salad and the salmon entree--both excellent!!!
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Tom Hams LighthousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.6
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Kalis
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
I really enjoyed the vibe of this spot. I was really impressed with the music and I felt this place could turn into a dance/lounge to some extent based on my experience! I will be returning.
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Ketch Grill & Taps - Portside PierPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.7
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TypSD
San Diego •25 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 8, 2020
Great food, great service. We sat at the rooftop on a beautiful, sunny day. It was really nice and thoroughly enjoyed our time. We took our 4 year old daughter. It’s very family and dog friendly.
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Kairoa Brewing CompanyPrice: Moderate• Brewery• University Heights
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4.5

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Kairoa Brewing Company

2. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

3. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

4. Tom Hams Lighthouse

5. Ketch Grill & Taps - Portside Pier

6. Tapas & Beers

7. Nason's Beer Hall

8. Marina Kitchen - San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina

9. The Desmond

10. Ballast Point Little Italy

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