Westside Pour House is the best "Bar AND Restaurant" in Carson.The food is incredible - I often make special trips just for the Pretzel Balls.Their bar is well stocked and professionally staffed; each seat has a basic Poker/Keno/Blackjack Slot Machine.The bartender during my visit impressed me - the son of a long-time bar tender & Night Club manager!Expect an older crowd (30's+). Which means LOUD Karaoke.They have an extra room for private events, but it is typically open to the public and includes a couple of pool tables.If I was a bit older, didn't value my hearing and enjoyed bad (and LOUD) karaoke this would certainly be my bar of choice over any of the others in town.Parking: There are roughly 30 angled 2HR on Telegraph St.YOU MUST turn off of 395 (Carson St): Telegraph is One-Way heading East.If there are no parking spots, head East down Telegraph and pass Curry (One-Way South).Take a left (South) on Nevada and you will see 2 parking lots on your left (West) ~2 blocks down.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Riblets and Pretzel Balls, Patty Melt
Dennis
Nice little burger bar right downtown with good burgers and nice employees.Parking: Lots of cars so it was hard to find an empty spot, had to drive around for a bit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penguin Burger
Matthew Aney
Good simple burger, but delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penguin Burger
Steve Brittain
Pretzel balls are must when we come here. The vibe is that bar where everyone knows everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea Matias
Fun bar to go to. They have dart boards, billards, and plenty of hang out space/tables. They used to have a huge connect 4 and other board games. But I can imagine people didn't take care of them..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Skins
Ellie Lynch
A poorly lit dive bar with surprisingly good food at a reasonable
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Skins
Ambrose Grimm
Came here to shoot pool with some work friends. Service was more than adequate, food was freaking fantastic (the coconut shrimp), ironically not listen on the menu option below, and the pool tables were coin op to play. The tables are adequate with moderately worn felt, but no dead bumpers, so it was still fun. Bartenders were cool, served drinks but weren’t too pushy in asking how we were doing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Christopher Stevens
Juicy burgers! Try the Penguin Burger and Penguin Taco, a perfect pairing with your favorite beverage. 11/12/23 Still 5 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penguin Tacos, Penguin Burger
Gale Burke
They had the best chicken strip in town!!! Hand made and so fresh and delicious with super light breading. I went in and kitchen manager was tired of making fresh strips and opted for horrifying frozen strips to make life easier for them. Super thick breading and virtually no meat. Gag me! I recommend you go anywhere but there to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Jerome M
We went to lunch and was not satisfied with our meal. We ordered the tenderloin sandwich. It was very large, but over cooked. The meat was tough to bite and chew. There was only one person waiting the tables and working the bar. If you go, I hope there are more servers and better food.
I was in town for soccer and after reservations fell through at another restaurant we called the Pour House and they got us right in. The people were friendly, the food was very good, and they had good drinks. In the end inmglad the other restaurant could not serve us as we had a better time here. Thank you and sorry to the cook who got buried by our big group. We are grateful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
Barbara Jones
Found this place by accident, it was serendipity!Nice little bar with really great food, so good we've been in 3 times in 2 weeks.Amazing Alaskan Cod Fish & Chips with homemade tartar sauce.Penguin Tacos WOW... Just so so good... Nice big tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, fresh crisp lettuce & tomatoes and of course shredded cheese, I cannot truly describe what makes them so good, but they are delicious!The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Best hidden gem in Carson!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penguin Tacos
Hannah Ochs
Really happy with the patty melt, especially considering it’s primarily a bar :) and staff was helpful/friendly. Would definitely recommend for late dinner/bar snacks
Danyel Soulier
You don't go for the service. Really you go because it's a local watering hole. Seriously! And I love their tacos. I don't even care if they're service is hit or miss because you're their for friendship and conversation.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Penguin Tacos
Leandra Carr
Pretty sleepy on a Sunday evening. Service was great, food was great. Without it being super busy, my first time here was very good. Staff was attentive, food was hot and tasty. The pictures on the walls are great. Definitely looking forward to the next
Westside Pour House is the best "Bar AND Restaurant" in Carson.The food is incredible - I often make special trips just for the Pretzel Balls.Their bar is well stocked and professionally staffed; each seat has a basic Poker/Keno/Blackjack Slot Machine.The bartender during my visit impressed me - the son of a long-time bar tender & Night Club manager!Expect an older crowd (30's+). Which means LOUD Karaoke.They have an extra room for private events, but it is typically open to the public and includes a couple of pool tables.If I was a bit older, didn't value my hearing and enjoyed bad (and LOUD) karaoke this would certainly be my bar of choice over any of the others in town.Parking: There are roughly 30 angled 2HR on Telegraph St.YOU MUST turn off of 395 (Carson St): Telegraph is One-Way heading East.If there are no parking spots, head East down Telegraph and pass Curry (One-Way South).Take a left (South) on Nevada and you will see 2 parking lots on your left (West) ~2 blocks down.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Riblets and Pretzel Balls, Patty Melt
Nice little burger bar right downtown with good burgers and nice employees.Parking: Lots of cars so it was hard to find an empty spot, had to drive around for a bit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penguin Burger
Good simple burger, but delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penguin Burger
Pretzel balls are must when we come here. The vibe is that bar where everyone knows everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun bar to go to. They have dart boards, billards, and plenty of hang out space/tables. They used to have a huge connect 4 and other board games. But I can imagine people didn't take care of them..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Skins
A poorly lit dive bar with surprisingly good food at a reasonable
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Skins
Came here to shoot pool with some work friends. Service was more than adequate, food was freaking fantastic (the coconut shrimp), ironically not listen on the menu option below, and the pool tables were coin op to play. The tables are adequate with moderately worn felt, but no dead bumpers, so it was still fun. Bartenders were cool, served drinks but weren’t too pushy in asking how we were doing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Juicy burgers! Try the Penguin Burger and Penguin Taco, a perfect pairing with your favorite beverage. 11/12/23 Still 5 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penguin Tacos, Penguin Burger
They had the best chicken strip in town!!! Hand made and so fresh and delicious with super light breading. I went in and kitchen manager was tired of making fresh strips and opted for horrifying frozen strips to make life easier for them. Super thick breading and virtually no meat. Gag me! I recommend you go anywhere but there to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
We went to lunch and was not satisfied with our meal. We ordered the tenderloin sandwich. It was very large, but over cooked. The meat was tough to bite and chew. There was only one person waiting the tables and working the bar. If you go, I hope there are more servers and better food.
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I was in town for soccer and after reservations fell through at another restaurant we called the Pour House and they got us right in. The people were friendly, the food was very good, and they had good drinks. In the end inmglad the other restaurant could not serve us as we had a better time here. Thank you and sorry to the cook who got buried by our big group. We are grateful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
Found this place by accident, it was serendipity!Nice little bar with really great food, so good we've been in 3 times in 2 weeks.Amazing Alaskan Cod Fish & Chips with homemade tartar sauce.Penguin Tacos WOW... Just so so good... Nice big tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, fresh crisp lettuce & tomatoes and of course shredded cheese, I cannot truly describe what makes them so good, but they are delicious!The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Best hidden gem in Carson!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penguin Tacos
Really happy with the patty melt, especially considering it’s primarily a bar :) and staff was helpful/friendly. Would definitely recommend for late dinner/bar snacks
You don't go for the service. Really you go because it's a local watering hole. Seriously! And I love their tacos. I don't even care if they're service is hit or miss because you're their for friendship and conversation.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Penguin Tacos
Pretty sleepy on a Sunday evening. Service was great, food was great. Without it being super busy, my first time here was very good. Staff was attentive, food was hot and tasty. The pictures on the walls are great. Definitely looking forward to the next
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5