West Coast Smoke and Tap House

6126 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa
(619) 462-3660

Recent Reviews

Samantha G.

I don't know how i haven't left a review here before! I've been going here for years. At least 5/6. I come every Monday for wing night and it's my absolute favorite tradition, I've never had an issue with the service or attitudes. I know all of the serves by name and they all know me. They're always very polite. And the wings are always phenomenal! They always do their best to accommodate whoever i bring and even bring out heaters if it's too cold outside. I am absolutely obsessed with west coast and all of its employees.

Brenda B.

We saw this place advertised on Facebook and thought we'd check it out for lunch. It looks like it was bought by new owners in 2019 but still goes by both the old name and the new one, depending on where you look. There is no West Coast Smoke and Taproom on Yelp but there are recent reviews at the same address for West Coast BBQ and Brew. The hostess/server could not have been more helpful, friendly and kind. She was right on the ball with drinks and checking up on us. I would return just for her excellent service. The food was good. My hubs had a patty melt with juicy meat, soft sweet onions and perfectly grilled marbled rye. The meat did not have a smoky or chargrilled taste, but it was still really good. It did not come with any sides, although there are fries, rings, tots, all available for an ala cart price. , We ordered nachos with grilled chicken as an appetizer, and again, they were good, but it did not taste like smokey or bbq'd chicken. Nice crunchy fresh tortilla chips and lots of guacamole and toppings, but $19 because we added chicken. We don't normally eat in a bar environment so maybe food is just more expensive? And maybe this is what 'bar food' is? I had a half sandwich and soup. The sandwich options were tuna or cashew chicken, and I had the latter. It was fine, but nothing special. The celery and cashews were crunchy and fresh, but it was just a huge stack of mixed greens and a small scoop of chicken salad on wheat bread. A decent sandwich made in your aunt's kitchen, but not restaurant worthy. The soup was meatball and vegetable, and tasted fresh. Overall, we will go back again and maybe try the brisket, since it does have the names Smoke and BBQ in their titles. I can't speak for the beer selections, so maybe the taproom's claim to fame is their beer. But again, the service was wonderful the lunch food was good but expensive, and the taphouse overall is worth another try.

Erik B.

$17 burger that was cooked extra well when I asked for medium and not to mention that the $17 doesn't even come with fries or a side. Way over priced!

Nicholas Wallace

I have been coming to this location for 10+ years and the food is fantastic they always have a great beer tap rotation also.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Nachos, Basket of Beer Battered Onion Rings, Sandwich, Russian River Happy Hops

Cliff Rinder

First timer. Wings were some of the best I have had! Onion rings were amazing too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings

Cassandra

Great drinks and food!

John kirkendall

Best Ruben

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

C Lucci

Kid-friendliness: Several children were present. They have coloring available.Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Sandwich, Garlic Fries Pulled Pork Tacos and Beer Battered Shrimp

Mary Mariuz

Good bar b q. See above for ratings.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Rib Sandwich, Pulled Pork Nachos, Pulled Pork Taco, Cobb Salad, Southwest Burger, Salad, Sandwich, Garlic Fries Pulled Pork Tacos and Beer Battered Shrimp

GREG Durante

Good beer, huge portions and great service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Sandwich

Steve Treanor

Nice spot, great beer selection & tasty food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Catherine Wabsis

West Coast Smoke and Tap House is a great little Mom and Pop restaurant/ bar . We actually found it because Smokey and the brisket ran out of brisket and only had frozen chicken sandwiches, umm No. So we googled BBQ places close to 6 found West Coast Smoke and Tap House. The food was amazing. The employees were great and very friendly. The price was a little high but totally worth it. This was also on Monday Night and they had the football game on. Eagles vs. The Chiefs. All the tvs were on the game. We will definitely go back. I had the rib Plat, and my husband had the brisket plate. Both come with 2 sides . They have a lot of choices. Thank you, West Coast Smoke and Tap House, for a great night to a long, exhausting day. We will definitely be back ..Parking: We parked right up front. There was ample parking.Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu and also have crayons for the kids.Wheelchair accessibility: It's small inside, but you could definitely fit a wheelchair in the doors.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Rib Sandwich, Salad, Garlic Fries Pulled Pork Tacos and Beer Battered Shrimp

Daniel Orozco

The craft beer is so fresh. They offer a good variety of IPAs. Nachos pork BBQ are soooo good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Whitney Ghoram

Awesome place to eat and hang out to watch sports. Great food. Great staff! Great craft beer selection. I've been going there since 2012.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Nachos, Burger, Wings, Salad, Onion Rings, Sandwich, Truffle Parmesan Fries

Lea Smith

First visit to this small establishment, just walked in from the street. Great atmosphere before you even enter, lots of things to check out, small and intimate place Great for family timenor a date. Fun atmosphere music playe Don patio, and inside, three large TV for viewing. Food was so fresh and tastie, staff was attentive and friendly. Made sure we had what we wanted, always smiling.Wheelchair accessibility: Great entrance if wheelchair or walker and even a cane needed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Nachos, Truffle Parmesan Fries

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