Great refreshing brews, a menu anyone can find something delicious on, and views overlooking the San Dieguito Lagoon – what else could a brewery need? OH! A fabulous outdoor area for perfect for families!

Viewpoint Brewing has been a staple for us for a few years, but about a year ago we moved closer to it (coincidence, I think not!) and it’s become one of our staples. Lacey actually took some of her first steps at Viewpoint – what does that say about us?

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Favorite Bites & Brews

• Dirty Potatoes – I can’t even explain how good these are with words, perfect to share and spread the love!
• Roasted Carrots – enough to go around and make everyone feel better about the beers they’re drinking.
• House Fries – if you get these as a app or as a side with your meal – make SURE you get them with the truffle oil…
• Fried Chicken Sandwich – a menu item hard to get right, but they’ve done it. Big enough to share for sure.

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I am usually a fan of a lighter beer and luckily Viewpoint has something for everyone. I love Stone because they also feature other local Brews On Tap – so it’s basically impossible to find something you don’t love. My favorites recently have been:

• Big Hat Blonde – great for a warm sunny day in San Diego – very light and crisp.
• Yeast Bound & Brown – the perfect ending if you have a few light beers beforehand, classic English brown with a touch of smoke.
• Kollish-Kolsch – a little hoppy but not overwhelmingly so!

Kid-Friendly Options

• The Kids Menu has a classic Mac n Cheese, but honestly the Starter Mac n Cheese is just a little bit yummier and mom can share the leftovers ?

Tips & Tricks

• Parking can be tricky during busy times; they have a small lot – but the paid lot right next door does the trick!
• The view of the lagoon is beautiful – if you have energy filled kids upon arrival, do the short walk out to the viewpoint to get some of that energy out!
• While the outdoor seating and area for families is perfect – it does open to a walking path that goes pretty far down. If you have a runner, be sure to watch out for the opening and bring a few toys to distract them!

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Sound Off

Viewpoint Brewing is such a great option for us to take the kids – what is the most important thing to you when taking your kids out to a restaurant or brewery?