The BrewHouse — Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano

I was in San Jaun Capistrano waiting for a train to San Diego after hiking the Trans-Catalina Trail. There isn't much open on a Monday afternoon, so I was happy just to find a place to grab a local beer. The Brewhouse exceeded my expectations. I started out with a flight and ended up grabbing a second just to cover most of great local IPAs they had on tap. The owner, Kim, was awesome. Couldn't ask for a better opportunity to grab a taste of so many local brews (including North Park, El Segundo, Humble Sea, and Russian River just to name a few). Highly recommend stopping by if you find yourself in the area. This is a perfect halfway stop between San...

It’s pretty tucked in but it’s a cool place. If you have a large group of people this place is just big enough for it to be roomy, but also small enough for a more intimate group experience without the loudness of Yardhouse.

Update: Unfortunately this business is one of many that have proven with their actions that they don't care about the at-risk population during the pandemic. They show a disregard for public safety and mask wearing or social distancing. Too bad, they were a go-to spot for me and the crew....

Service is non-existent. Bar tenders stand behind the bar chatting up their life stories. We waited 15 minutes for someone to come to our table only to be told "we don't wait on you...you order at the bar." Here we have a bar tender standing right in front of us at our table but couldn't/wouldn't take our order. Lame! Then we attempted to order 1 of the 2 menu items they offer but were informed they were out of that. If you just want a beer experience, try it, otherwise I would recommend spending your...