Inner Compass Brewing Company at LWR

Service great, beer good, food terrible. Loaded Nachos looked like someone just threw it in the tray. The chicken wings were just short of raw with a tasteless sauce on. So go for the beer and maybe have a pretzel with it. Never again for us.

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Susan, Thank you for the response. We could have complained in real time but being our first time being with the Gator group we didn’t want to be “those people who complained”. I would have thought your expediter would have caught these issues. I would guess the par cooked wings actually came out without ever seeing a fryer. As for the loaded nachos unless a slop of cheese sauce with minimal chips is the norm they should have caught that also. Just trying to help you improve your process.

I had my husbands 40th surprise birthday at Inner Compass over the weekend! Susan was so helpful with the organization and made the planning stress free. The staff was SO attentive during the party. The pizza and beers were yummy! The private room accommodated all of us without issue (about 50 people). We will definitely be back just to hang out! It was such a fun place :) Thank you all so much!

Another great special at Inner Compass - October Fest!

Such a nice spot on a quiet pond in the heart of Lakewood Ranch.

And try the brunch as well. 💕

The food was good, the beer was great. The service started well but died off as the night progressed. Took a while to get the check and then even longer to get a box for leftovers.

Intercompass hits the spot—with a spacious outdoor deck (Deckorators rail) to relax on, great live music setting the tone, and craft beer that tops it all off. Perfect place to unwind and enjoy the vibe!

Inner Compass is at a great location. They’re tucked away in a peaceful little corner next to a beautiful lake. We were excited to visit, expecting to have found a hidden gem. Not sure if everyone was just having a bad day, but every single staff member we interacted with or even glanced at, including the owner, seemed miserable. No one smiled, not once. The music was extremely loud. The food wasn’t necessarily bad, just bland. There’s really not anything that stands out about this place, you could find the same thing in any city, so why does everyone here seem so cocky & hostile? Customer service isn’t easy, but it’s essential for a successful restaurant. Maybe do some team building exercises or focus on providing a more uplifting environment, because this whole experience was dreary and awkward.

Wow! What a pleasant surprise. Good food. GREAT service. Chaney was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The bussers were fast and genuinely wanted to keep our table clean. The outdoor area is a godsend for parents of littles. Our toddlers had a blast on the playground and running around the grassy areas. We had such a nice night, which can be challenging with two littles! Will 100% return. Only thing was maybe a little more lighting near the playground when the sun goes down! Can't wait to come back and try the pizzas.

Burger was good. Not dry or overcooked!

We just had their very new Brunch items and they were fantastic! Chicken and Waffles and Scrambled Egg Quesadilla as well as samples of the Bagels and Lox and Avocado Toast. All were Excellent! Service by Kari and cold beers and drinks make for a great start for the day!

Love this place! The beer is delish and the pizza and wings are fabulous! Hosted my husband and his twin brothers surprise 40th birthday party here, they were beyond accommodating! Thank you Inner Compass!

Didn't know about this place but glad I was introduced! Very cool vibes with music and karaoke, great beer selection and good food to go along with it, all right on a little lake! It has an outdoor patio for great views of the lake too! Will be back!

Went Friday night to check out the bar, had great entertainment by a troprock singer name Sunny Jim, food was good, drinks good, they had Meyers Rum which is always a plus, service was good from a nice young lad, only negative thing was they kept the TV on behind the singer, kind of distracting

Good beer and food, nice playground outside for the kids but please please get some fans for near the tables. It’s brutal on days with no wind. We would’ve stayed longer if there were some fans circulating air

This place is great the food is always good we have are here around 10 times and never been disappointed! The brews are very good they have other drinks, but we have not stray3d from the brews. The staff are always friendly and eager to help. We love coming here with the little kids they hang out on the swing set, while we grab shade and relax. The water view is nice it feels like a place tucked away and its our place of choice to relax with a drink or eat or both!

I couldn’t imagine worse versions of these food options. They are definitely catering to drunk people and charging $20 for frozen entrees. Rip off.