“10/10 beer, really interesting stuff. Great fermented foods as well, but the beer is really the highlight here for me.I'm told that the selection changes regularly, but stuff leans on the funkier side, with complex ingredients and processes. If you want a boring macro lager, the selection may (appropriately) disappoint. This joint is not for those with narrow palates. But if eclectic combinations or more flavorful brews are your vibe, you'll enjoy the diversity and character of what they've got.“
“I don't know how it took me so long to discover this place. I used to live in NOLA for two years, and the breweries and beer/wine gardens are common places to hangout any time of the day. The good vibes at ShaKa on a Friday night remind me of NOLA quite a bit, but it's too bad yet understandable they close at 9pm.I ordered the beer flight with my cousin. We ordered two flights with the yakitori, so we got to try just about their whole selection. It's great to discover a local brewery in the South Bay and support local businesses. My favorite flavors this night were the dark matter stout, which was chocolatey, and the Yardhouse golden ale. They were fresh from the tap and had a nice crispness. The atmosphere was lively and chill. I would love to come back when there's live music. Staff were friendly and provided recommendations. It is also dog friendly here with plenty of seating inside and outside with space heaters. The parking was a little challenge. Do drive slow as the speed bumps are meant for trucks around this warehouse area and they are HUGE. I hit the bottom of my car not noticing the big speed bumps. The interior is nicely designed and thought out-- very friendly and welcoming.“
“This bar is amazing!!! Dave is the man, had a great experience with Ron as well! It’s a very wholesome vibe, I love it. They always have unique beers and different types of food trucks outside. I definitely recommend and will be coming back ???“
“This is my first time visiting this place with my son. I love the atmosphere, people are very friendly and very diverse. They have a local DJ well known and some live music. The beer is very good I will recommend to check it out you can bring your kids too.“
“Great vibe with tables on one side to chat with your folks, a bar area to sit and work, and an area with old school arcade games and a pool table. There’s also a cozy seating area with couches and a coffee table. Great beer that rotates and the bartenders are extremely knowledgeable and descriptive about their stock of beers (shoutout to Matthew!). Would definitely recommend checking out this spot, great to socialize with a big or small group, to get work done, and to play some OG games! Really enjoyed my experience here!“
“One of my to go brewery to hang out with friends when we got no plans. Food trucks show up for certain days. The beer selection is good for ipas.I usually only get ciders and certain stouts. But their selection on those is usually just one on the menu. They have $1 off pints on Wednesdays.“
“Tucked in the cute little downtown Saratoga is this unpretentious brewery with such an inviting name, which may be mistaken for some other type of eatery or a place of family reunion. Open and airy. Today, the owner seems to be getting ready for St. Patrick's Day, wearing greens and the hat, looking unintentionally cute. I should add that they have Irish music radio on, too. Fantastic! So caring and attentive. Mixed style of furniture and a piano make me wonder what fun stuff could take place once the sun goes down. I was planning to have a pint of hazy IPA. Unfortunately, they don't have it. But the owner kindly mixed two different IPA's for me to taste. I ended up ordering their West Coast IPA, which was equally good as my imaginary hazy IPA. I will come back here for the beer and lounging experience, which is desperately needed and appreciated in the Bay Area.“
“We cannot recommend Loma enough as the BEST wedding after party spot -- we got married nearby at Nestldown. They have a great set up where you can rent out the brewery all to yourself for your guests. The brewery is really nice, spacious and most importantly the beer and cocktails are fantastic. The food is also incredible! Nick was a joy to work with! Even after our wedding, we come back here all the time to enjoy beer, live music, and their pretzel cheeseboard.“
“The smoked salsa was fantastic as was the Guacamole. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, don't come here. If you're looking for a more modern take on Mexican classics, this is a great place to eat. Great drink menu, too.“
“HUGE YUM at the beer here! I came for the first time and was quickly entertained by the Pesky Penguin. I confess, I got it solely for the name even though I'm not a fan of sours but wow did this one come to impress! The penguin wasn't pesky at all and I took two crowlers of it home at the end of the night. Overall everyone seemed happy with their drinks but I remained loyal to the penguin for the evening. The space is big and everything is really nicely spaced so you can focus on the people at your table. Even though half the space was rented for a baby shower there still seemed to be plenty of room and we had no trouble finding parking! Will definitely be back and hopefully next time I can actually take a picture!“
“Escape the hustle and bustle and retreat to this charming hideaway, where draft beer takes center stage. With a rotating lineup of craft brews on tap, there’s always something new and enticing to try. The inviting atmosphere and warm hospitality make it the perfect spot to gather with friends and enjoy the simple pleasure of a cold beer in good company.“
“Came by back in Jan'23, on a Sunday afternoon around 3PM to catch up with a friend.Had one of their Hazy's. Literally no one else was there, so it was nice to just have a quiet setting to catch up.They have quite a bit of seating inside. There was some food outside you can order from another vendor.Staff was friendly.Small parking lot available outside.“
“My little family loves it here! I love that it's somewhat family friendly. I would only recommend if kids are well- behaved, it's right by a parking lot so there's not really space to run around. That said, we love coming here after a family hike. We grab a flight of tasters to share and some snacks. Our kids love the pretzel and we do too. We're not actually huge beer drinkers but like it every now and then so the tasters are perfect. We love the outdoor seating and the loaner games too. Service is prompt and friendly.“
“This was a decent brewery with a very nice location. It was not busy when when we were there (Wednesday lunch) and service was fast. They have a lot of TVs. The beers on tap were fine. They didn't have a terribly wide selection but did a few things well. Not worth going out of the way specifically for the beer though, as a brewery aficionado. Food was also fine, we had the nachos. A good place to visit but the location seemed to be the biggest draw. It seems to have had several names over the years.“
“Blink and you’ll miss this elevated, second story taproom located above Whole Foods. I dropped in around 6 on a Wednesday and the place was poppin like the face of a teenager that just hit puberty. Luckily I was able to order relatively quickly and even luckier, I found a seat that overlooked the intersection with a view of the San José Shark arena, the fabled Shark Tank. The weather was great. The crowd was animated. The bartenders were tag teaming the line like the iconic WWE champs The Hart Foundation. And the Riwaka Juice Double IPA and Textured Shapes Triple IPA were delicious, golden sun goddess kisses to my lips.Notes: there’s an elevator for those that aren’t good with stairs and the restroom is on the first floor, but ask for the code ahead of time or you’ll be sorely disappointed.“
“GB makes the best beers in the area! I love this place. The actual site of the brewery makes such a good venue for the Thursday night markets during the summer season and the Japantown farmers market; both have Gordon biersch beer for sale of course! The price is great especially for the 24 pack sold at the farmers market. My only complaint is I wish they would reopen for tours and open a taproom on site! Looking forward to their Oktoberfest day!!“
“This past week I went to BJ's for lunch. My friend recommended the place and I was not disappointed. My server Sasha was wonderful! She told me about the lunch specials and what a great deal they were. So many options for $13 plus $5 beers! Sasha was extremely sweet and very attentive to our needs. Ill definitely be back!“
“Here for the 9ers playoffs and was very impressed with the cleanliness, abundance of TV's, and a decent selection of craft beers. Service was friendly and accommodating.Fried calamari were well seasoned, hot and crispy and sauce was rich and creamy. 5/5*Loaded nachos were overly salty, cold and half the size I expected them to be. No guacamole either. 2/5*. Gender restrooms in the back. Contactless payment“
“Really love this place. The bartenders are always friendly, the beer selection is great, friendly dogs are welcome, and its an overall great hangout.I understand that some reviewers are confused as to why their under 21 year old children are not allowed inside. This is because Out of the Barrel is, shockingly, a bar.“