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For three star American, try Coronado Brewing Company in Coronado. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Coronado neighborhood. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere.
4.0 of 5 stars.
big fan. they have great beer. and great food. oh, and great service. i really like this place and it is worth the trip across the bridge. and, it's coronado's only brewery. my favorite is the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is where we go at North Island when there is a group event such as a going away party retirement ect. They set up the room and offer a group menu with a good selection of food.I like their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not going into detail on this review but here's the skinny:Great beer (if they actually have what is on the menu at the time), great food, average to great service depending on who you get. Flat Iron...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here so many times over the years; yesterday I finally got pushed over the edge to write a review.The food is okay, the beer is good, the place is an awsome facility, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a disappointment. So the boyfriend and I came here on a Friday night around 9:30pm after I got off work. Our server seemed to only have three maybe four tables at most, which all seemed to be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place. 6 of us walked from docking our sailboat to CBC, I had never been there. The IPA was super! The waitresses were hot, service was good, food was good but not spectacular, hence 4...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Coronado on business, and stopped by for dinner one night. The bar staff was very friendly and even gave me a few samples of their brew despite not having a sample platter. Personally I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I havent eaten here in over 6 years (in boston now) but I still remember the spinach dip. Delish!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service is excellent, our waiter treated us like rock stars, food is OK. I had the hamburger, it was well prepared but nothing spectacular, the pizza was nice also. They were out of most of their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Coronado island is great for touristy stuff such as viewing the San Diego skyline, and this brewery is a 2 minute walk from a nice lookout across the water. Nice brick structure with ample seating...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came in here during the middle of the day on a Sunday. It's a pretty cool place to get a brew and chill out. The bartender was very friendly/helpful and offered me a choice of several sample brews....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard not to like a brewery. You usually get a great selection of fresh localized beer and simple pub food that goes right along with it. You certainly get that at the CBC. The IPA was my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went here on a Sunday afternoon after a few hours at the beach. The restaurant was full but we didn't have a wait for a booth near the bar. We started with the Chili Fries. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An incredibly adequate to decent place! The food is good, the beer is tasty. The servers love themselves. It ranks with the likes of Cocos and Oliver Garden....worth going. Just calm down.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We got to CBC during happy hour so were able to get some beer and apps cheaper. It wasn't too busy so we were able to get a table right away (I take that back, we had to wait a couple minutes because...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am sad to report that while their IPA was excellent, and their tuna melt was tasty, everyone in our party who ate the Caesar salad (which did taste good) appears to have gotten the runs. This was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ive had some good experiences and some that could have been better. I only like coming to this place if I can sit at the bar. Otherwise the service kind of sucks. The food is decent nothing to really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow- I can't believe how many negative reviews this place received. It's really not that bad. Look, they have a small outdoor patio and what I found to be decent bar food. The burgers are pretty good,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One star just for the sure fact they have the balls to tell grown adults you can only have three beers. Not that when I did come here did I even drink three beers but why are you telling me right off...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The one time we were able to get into this place with less than a 45 minute wait, we actually enjoyed our meal...not off-the-charts great, but not bad for this type of restaurant. However, every time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Would it kill any of the staff to crack a smile? I have no idea why I picked this place for dinner. Maybe it was because my neighbor wanted to oogle guys her age and has the taste buds of a three year...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I took my fianceA� here on a Friday night and was thoroughly disappointed. I had never been to CBC and thought it'd be a fun adventure on The Island. Wrong. Lets start with the food: My Shrimp and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a difficult time finding good fish and chips. Coming from the East coast makes me fussier than most. Although it's not up to some of my favorite places back East like Woodmans in Essex I have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate there a lot last week and I have to say i loved the atmosphere. If there is a long wait for indoor seating and it is nice outside, I would suggest asking for outdoor seating (originally my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came on a TuesdayWhen munchkins ran wild and freeWhat bar has kids' night?
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The drive here is beautiful and the dog beach on Coronado is the best,so we come here at least once a month, usually on a Sunday afternoonto evening when it is not very busy, since, as you can see...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My disclaimer: I only had their beer and an appetizer. My brother and I are on a mission to hit all San Diego breweries by Sunday. We started at the Coronado Brewery and it turns out the people there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The service is beyond poor. Everyone has a bad attitude. I complained to the manager about our waitress and he told me it was my problem and they are 'sensitive.' Seriously bad food. Would never go...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Even though it is set up like a bar, the CBC only allows 3 beers per person per visit. At first you might call bullshit on this, but after you try the substandard brew here, you may wish they had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I ate here before bowling at North Island base. It is situated in beautiful Coronado. The overall restaurant is fairly clean and the overall atmosphere was good. I tried the Mermaid Red...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go there for the beer, not the food. Beer is great but their food is medocre even for pub fare. Always lots of kids so that's cool if that's what you're looking for.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Interior: 8/10, Food: 5/10, Service: 3/10.Like everyone before me mentioned, the service here is awful and the food is mediocre!I ordered garlic parmesean fries that sounded incredibly delicious from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm writing my review from the perspective of a visitor. Coronado Brewing Company probably wouldn't be my hangout if I lived in San Diego or on Coronado, but as an out-of-towner who was on work travel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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We don't drink beer, but did eat here. The food was good but not out of the ordinary. I would eat here again but it would not be my first choice. It would probably be better if you drink beer.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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My husband is a fan of mircobreweries and we found this one to be very nice. The atmosphere is relaxed and the selection is better than we anticipated. He loved some of the dark beer he tried. Really quite...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah yeah, wait staffs aren't professionals. Sure sure, the menu's your generic brew-pub list, hardly ever changes, with the usual choices. Waah, why am I spending 9 bucks on fried calamari? (By...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good, but the service was bad - awful - and the prices were a little high. I understand Coronado is high rent but there's nothing special about this place. I can get anything on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Brewery. My boyfriend serves here, and I am always jumping at the chance to get half off. :)My absolute favorites are the pastas. The one I'm hooked on right now is the Vodka Penne Pasta....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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What a great place. Pretty informal. From the name, I am sure can gather they brew their own beer. The selection is huge, the food is great, and who doesnt love spending time in Coronado. It is open and great...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best things:BEERTV's - and TONS of them.Food was NOTHING special. But the beeeeeer was yummy - especially the Islandviezen (sp?). Come for sports and to walk around a part of Coronado most people...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is okay. The one beer I had was a red ale. Not bad. I also ordered a quesadilla and it was good.One thing I wished they had was a sampler you could purchase. Say 4-6 one ounce tasters....
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The beer here is good - the red has a little more bite then I would like but it was ok. The service was awesome and the people were nothing but nice.The food was horrible. Nothing more I could say...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were on vacation in the area and after dragging my new fiance' to numerous wine tastings... we went searching for brew pubs. We had gotten a flyer about this one and we weren't disappointed......
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ATMOSPHERE: Nice inside. Clean. Crowded on a Saturday night. Sat on the patio since no seating was available inside but it was nice outside anyways. FOOD: I ordered veggie burger and fries. Nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to guzzle down beer like there's no tomorrow, this is not the place for you because you're limited to three pints max. Not that I was going to drink my weight, but we were told this by...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like beer waaaaay more than I like food. If I could live off of beer alone, I would do it (well, maybe with the occasional Mounds bar or block of Cheddar cheese thrown in). This place has "Brewing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only had one quick beer, and while the atmosphere of the place ranks more like a two star review, the IPA was delicious and surprisingly aggressive in its hop. But do they really limit you to three...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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The menu is broad, the food is good enough, the microbrews are yummy (and can be taken home by the gallon); indoor and outdoor seating is available, and inside boasts fireplaces and tv's viewable from most...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
let me clerify something.. There is a 3 drink policy because this is a Family resturant NOT a bar & grill to get wasted at. there's children in here, you wouldn't want your child to be around a bunch...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect to go sit at the bar, have a good beer, watch sports, socialize. I like the Ahi skewers, shrimp quesadilla, grilled mahi tacos. Also, the buffalo chicken tenders are good, just stick with HOT....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Our family has gone to CBC ever since it opened its doors, but have watched in the past few years as the service has worsened, the prices have soared and the ownership has made clear it does not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has always been good to me. And over the summer, I came here four times.. but most recently, Monday.After chillin' at the beach in Coronado for a while, we knew we'd end up here for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon - doing the downtown San Diego, ferry with bike, Coronado beach, and back thing. Great location. Lots of bike rack spots out front.Started with some hearty calamari...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There is a 3 pint maximum drinking limit [Where are we, Utah?!] When my friend and I asked about it the server said "the owner made that because he didn't like the navy guys coming over and getting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like their beer, but I can buy that in the store. But I don't do that anymore because of the following:1st time there (18 months ago or so): Good tasting sandwich, very crowded, we weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really try to like this place. Really, I do, but I just can't. Its got potential - it's a great location on the quieter end of Orange Avenue with a great patio and a parking lot so you don't have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One star if the beers weren't pretty tasty. Food..eh. My friend got sick from hers. And it's way overpriced. Skip it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I do wish they'd update their menu. I've been eating here for years, and I swear it hasn't changed. So it's pretty good, but kind of tiresome if you're a regular.The asian spring roll appetizer is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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I took my family in as we were in SD for a family reunion. If you have more than 4 people they do not want you. We had a very rude manager get in my face and told me that they had a small kitchen with a large...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A cocktail of bland mixed with nothing and shaken into expensive.Maybe if I lived in Coronado, and I didn't care about lousy food, service, atmosphere, and generally anything to do w/enjoying myself....
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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THe Beer is great. The burger are exceptional. But what happened to the back patio? I miss it. Now there is only street side outdoor seating. They do have a family night that should be avoided if you don't...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the place and some of the beers are good, but nothing stands out. The service is good and it's a nice place to watch the Padres lose...or win if you're lucky. The food, as has been mentioned,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe a 3.5 because our server was pretty cool.Went here last nite with a couple of co-workers, it's quite tragic given that I don't drink and here we are at a brewing company. Still, my wife is out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 2 stars only because the beer is good. The food is blah. Glorified bar fare - overpriced, and commercialized (salty, processed...you know the drill). The decor is totally bland and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We really enjoyed our experience here. We went on a sunday afternoon for lunch. It was very empty, so our service was good and fast. our waiter was friendly, and the food was good. I had an ahi salad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Slip a flask in your sock cause you're only getting served three beers tops as a CBC rule. I did a double take when I saw the sign given I was in a brewery and all - isn't beer their bread and butter?...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coronado is such a cool place to check out if you're ever in the San Diego area. Its such a quiet little community, but has some neat restaurants and shops.I dont know what it was, but i enjoyed my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just get one thing straight at the outset: Every brewery restaurant is pretty much the same. Basically the same menu, basically the same decor, basically the same layout, basically the same...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lime Lite is a nice, refreshing, crisp, not girly whatsoever of course beer. haha whatever.. it was good. cleansed the palate. Islandweizen too. It's just the restaurant with a few microbrews. No...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this is a bullet point review...* appetizers for the win. we had the spinach artichoke dip and the onion rings via a quick mobile yelp recommendation. excellente.* we had a fun server. throw in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
ignorant staff overall but good beer
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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great pizza and good beer in a perfect setting on Orange Ave. Definitely a must on a hot summer day! Also, they have a great selection of huge sandwhiches.
kudzu.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is okay. Nothing special. The wait to get a table is horrendous. Just come if you want good beer.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well I do like this place I like the beer but you can't try them all in one day because your alowed a 3 drink limit so pick wisely. Your better off sitting at the bar because the service is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a number of times so I feel pretty comfortable saying:service-friendly, but sometimes kinda slow when busy, so be sure to order a beer :)Beer- deeelicious. I like the Red. yum!food-...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a restaurant, this place is OK. Your average bar fare, with an attempt to upgrade it (read: charge more). We ate there and had some entrees which were actually good. We had a calzone and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The strange things about living in Coronado is that you realize people think that it's another planet, light years away. Suggesting you do anything on "the island" is met with "but it's so far away -...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're ever up for something...plain, just middle of the road food with hearty portions, then the CBC is the place for you!It's a brewing company, so don't be surprised that it's not trying to be a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place have nice food and beer, too crowded.You better get there early if you don't mind 30min to hour waiting.Parking is also little tough, but worthy to get there.Most of time I went there for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give 0 stars I would. DO NOT GO TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT!! I/my party have never been treated with more disrespect anywhere else in the world and I've lived in 3rd world countries for several...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I read some of the reviews for this place and decided to check it out for myself. I was pleasantly surprised. We decided to sit out on the front patio area since it was a beautiful day. Our waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beware kids night is TUESDAY, little ankle bitters everwhere!!!What is the deal with only being able to order 3 beers? I mean COME ON! There are plenty of local dives to get your groove on after....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Coronado Brewing Company has good food in a nice but often crowded environment. The service can be slow at times, but local pub-style restaurants aren't supposed to be about a fast food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have used this location for group parties. They did a wonderful job. The food was great, however, they didn't have a way to make our area more private/quiet.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CBC has pretty good beer and good food. I really (used to) like coming here. However, the past 2 or 3 visits, the service was inattentive and this time, the wife and I left without even getting our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch while on vacation in San Diego. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside on the sidewalk cafe. If you have the opportunity to sit outside we highly recommend doing so. Certain...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been there for a while, cus the ownership sucks. The ales are good but expensive and you are limited to two pints. So don't go there to watch a football or baseball game, or if you might...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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the food is great and the beer is even better... friendly staff... kids eat free with adult purchase on Tuesdays... inside or outside dining available... good place for kids since there are always other...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The service here was terrible. I had to tackle a waitress to get a single beer and we stared at our empty mugs for 15 minutes while no one ever came. I think I left them a buck, which was way to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I would have to agree with the other review that the seating here is not all that great. You are either cold or surrounded by children running by. I DEFINITELY do not go here the the ambiance....
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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This is a great restaurant, it is family owned. They made a nice recent remodel. The beer is good and brewed there.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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This is a fun place to go in Coronado. The atomosphere is nice. The wait can be long if you have a large group. And never go on Tuesday night, it's family night and kids eat free. The place is a madhouse. The...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp really should have a restaurant category called 'brew pub' because there certainly are enough of them. I mean, if Moroccan can have it's own category, certainly 'we brew our own form of mediocre...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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Tuesday night is kids night. The food is great!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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Friendly staff. Kids eat free with adult purchase on Tuesdays. Inside or outside dining available.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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Good place for kids, friendly staff, there are always children there. Good food for adults too!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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Ok place for a toddler but is too loud for a baby. Staff not very child friendly, ie: put a HOT plate of food in front of my 1 year old.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Coronado Brewing Company in Coronado, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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the restaurant is composed of an indoor dining area (highlighted by extensive woodwork), a spick-and-span brewery and an outdoor patio. the atmosphere is relaxing and appropriate for folks of all ages...
wcities.com - user review
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the prime draw---pun intended---of this friendly spot near the northern tip of coronado is the beer taster sets, groupings of five-ounce glasses of the fine suds that are brewed on the premises. theyire well...
gayot.com - user review
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families, navy personnel, tourists and young professionals crowd in even on a monday night...
signonsandiego.com - user review
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the carefully crafted beers served by this casual establishment just two blocks from the bay are good by themselves, but they also make a good accompaniment to beer-steamed bratwurst and beer-battered onion...
nytimes.com - user review
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the carefully crafted beers are good by themselves, but they also make a good accompaniment to beer-steamed bratwurst and beer-battered onion rings, served in mountainous portions. there's indoor seating, a...
fodors.com - user review
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for brews that are worth the wait...
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