Rockaway Beach Brewery — Attraction in Pacifica

Back…for the third time.

My third visit to the third iteration of a business at this location proved to be the finest.

FYI I reserve “5 Star” ratings of food for places such as HIllstone SF, R&D Kitchen (Yountville), Piccino’s (Dogpatch), and Uoyakutei (the red house sushi restaurant on Highway 1 here in Pacifica).

I no longer drink alcohol—the two mocktails available, as well as the 2 non-alcoholic beers they offer are above satisfactory. They do not serve coffee (bummer).

If you have not been here, please know that there are nearly 100 parking spaces, several EV charging stations. It is an excellent cannabis-smoking parking lot.

The outside seating is one of the coolest spots I have ever seen. Bring your kids & dogs—they can all run free like there is no tomorrow. The brewery provides hula-hoops (free of charge) to occupy the kids. Also, a cornhole kit exists in the back (pun intended). There are several shipping containers which have been converted into semi-private dining bungalows! The outdoor furniture is truly comfortable. There are ramps all over the place—anyone who requires an accessible situation will have no issue moving about the Rockaway Beach Brewery.

Dogs are welcome out back.

Bathrooms are located outside, just off the dining room.

Servers are all exceedingly friendly, nice to look at.

You can order food for take-out (not over the phone, or online). It is worth it—pop in for a drink, order to-go, enjoy the vibe.

Chicken Sando (chicken thigh) and Burger are delicious. The menu (as of 6/7/2025) has expanded yet I recommend you begin with these two items.

We (the royal “We”) love this place. Great customer service, and a beautiful spot. “We” (the editorial) take our non-alcoholic drinks out back to the far end for maximum ocean view.

Now put your phone away and go have fun with your fellow human beings (and dogs).

Parents: there are chicken nuggets, and a soft pretzel on the menu.

We made our fifth visit to the brewery on Saturday, July 20, 2025. We have now tried everything on the menu.

Seafood chowder was top-of-the-line.

Fish taco, and fish and chips are not...

In a nutshell, don't bother! Glad to see this spot has had another reincarnation! Pacifica needs a good spot. The bad news... Like the others, it's doomed! Sunday afternoon, probably 20 people in the entire place, including the large patio. Saw the corn chips and homemade salsa on the menu. Ordered them at the bar with a beer, then saw a sign taped to the bar mentioning Pizza. Bartender: "Oh yeah, those are specials"(would it have killed you to print out a sheet and included it with the menu?). Too late, went with the chips. Went to the restroom, and on the way back saw an empty table with the greasy chips and salsa untouched. I thought: I hope that's not what I'm getting! It was...greasy and tasteless! Went to order the pizza, no longer available! Struck up a conversation with somebody that had come to watch the Giants game. Rockaway apparently hadn't paid their subscription, and couldn't bring it up! THE GIANTS GAME! Aside from being on the wrong side of the highway, this is a great location. Will somebody please take over this location who knows what they're doing?!...

Truly wish this place was a little better as we all know we need something good in Pacifica. The outdoor space on a nice day is beautiful and relaxing the bar area literally has like three bar stools and the TV is not tuned to any type of sports or anything. The food does not justify the price the burger was very mediocre I only have a burger once a month or so and it does not justify having it there at all I was happy they got pizza on the menu but not one that look appetizing to me they're desiigner type pizzas with balsamic glaze give give me a something with olives and mushrooms or something unfortunately it was good to stop by and have a beer which tasty I have the Amber but then I had to go out to eat afterwards. My review may be a little critical but I'm in my 50s and I've been to 100 of breweries now as I go to them every time I travel and very few breweries have good beer and good food combo but there are...