Fantastic food! Started with spinach artichoke dip ... Yum!!! Split the short rib dip ... Amazing!!!! Great outdoor seating ... 5 stars for sure!

I may be biased because I love everything Encinitas, but this was a lovely solo stop. I got the brussels and a bloody mary and both were delicious. Quickly and friendly staff, great location. Hope to be back soon.

Great service from Amber and got to see my buddy Jason from Gaslamp. Loved the Cardiff Crack Fries 🍟

Happy birthday dear Annette ❣️💕 So much fun … thanks for the great time ❣️💕🎃

Great beer or bier I should say. Food was awesome too!

Good food but a bit pricey!

Absolutely amazing wait staff and the food was out in minutes when me and my family and I had to go quickly. The Brussel sprouts were a must-have, super crunchy and sweet. Thank you so much to the amazing waitstaff!!

Alysia did a wonderful job!! She is really funny and kind

Our server was amazing! Hands down knowledgeable and sweet. The hostess was really nice. I do highly suggest maybe having 2 or 3 at a time for a "holiday rush" for less stress of the staff members. However there are 2 servers (one servings drinks) and then a busser who was completely rude. Nearly ran my son over with plates when we were in the clear and raced past us. I didn't want to dock the stars because the food and our server made the experience worth it. But highly suggest everyone else to be aware of there surroundings, and slow down when you see families passing threw for the restroom.

Food, service, atmosphere all hitting a high mark on this first day of reopening inside dinning..nice to see a business that is prepared on a Monday to offer the best service regardless if it would be busy or not!!

The staff was super friendly and relaxed. Atmosphere is great indoor/outdoor seating. Drinks fantastic. Food is Heavenly. Kudos to Chef!!!

Don't think, just go! OMG BG Bones...sweet, smoky, fall-off-the-bone perfection. Also, the Mac & Cheese...wowza! As for portion sizes, you'll need a doggy bag, cuz there's no way you'll be able to finish no matter how hard you try. Yummy cocktails. Great atmosphere. Awesome service.

Great spot to grab a bite in downtown Encinitas! The atmosphere is iconic to what a Southern California beach town should be. Seating both inside and outside along the sidewalk and street. The food is amazing, highly recommend the Tri tip sandwich! The staff is super friendly and quick with service. Also a great place to grab drinks anytime day or night.

The food here was EXCELLENT, I can't wait to go again! Dog friendly patio as well.

Happy Hour is Solid!!! Open air seating, great and fast service, cool tunes, short rib nachos. In the heart of Encinitas and good place to start the weekend. All good!

This place is fantastic. Great food, awesome service and super good beer selection. Really good happy hour (from a Canadian perspective) and the tacos during happy hour on taco Tuesday were great (from a Canadian perspective). Also has a kids menu which makes it a great stop on family vacations. I would return in a heart beat and recommend it to friends!

Nice location with plenty of parking . Short ribs fries with extra beer sauce is the best. Perfect for drinking a cold beer and keeping your belly happy 😀

This place is amazing a lot food every each order and service is cool too

+1

Great place! The brussel sprouts and pretzels were amazing! We also loved the fish and chips and the kids said it was the best chicken ever on the kids menu.

This is my happy place. Excellent food excellent service ,excellent local beer selection. Top notch ingredients and the most laid-back atmosphere you could ask for. While offering up a very tasty beef patty for our fur baby amongst other things. Anytime I head to San Diego , I make sure that I stop here, it’s a must have local gem.

Such a fun and lively environment! Loved the food too.

Been here for the first time and it didn't disappoint, the food was really good 👍

Excellent burgers in San Diego, our favorite is goat cheese fig burger, absolutely delightful. Very tender and many different tastes combined in one burger. A must place to eat burgers for gourmet foodies!!

Loved the Lavender Mule and the fish tacos. I got one grilled, one battered - best decision, both were perfection. The vibe in this little beachy town was amazing.

Love it! Nice place, great customer service and really good food!

Excellent brunch spot! The brunch menu itself if not extensive, but every single thing on it is great. French toast, fried chicken, breakfast burrito, eggs Benedict, all top tier!

Lovely place with very kind waiters. I had the best burgers of the holiday. The. Texan BBQ Burger was just delicious! There is a nice tree inside the restaurant that make me so relaxed.

The Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich with truffle fries was really good. I added avocado to cool it down a little and devoured it. The waitress said that was one of their most popular dishes and I see why. I sat on the back patio, the front patio was a bit loud with street noise and loud music so if you want a quiet outdoor spot ask to sit on the back patio.

Tasty food and beverages! Full bar (wine, beer and booze). Really fresh food options as well! Highly recommended place on the “PCH”. Totally recommended place.

Vibe: nice vibe with amazing lighting and ambiance, all together, it’s charming:) Service (quality/response): during the visit to The Bier Garden, we were helped by A most attentive and amazing person “Sydney” she we above and beyond and took care of our needs , we left very satisfied:) , thank you Sydney !. Food: we tried the BG Burger and we loved it , great taste and combination of flavors. Thank you The Bier Garden !

+6

I only sit at the bar when I come here. Vibes good, service good. I wish they rotated more taps to showcase all of the awesome craft beer in SD. If I were a regular here, I'd get bored of the same few hazy IPAs. I had food for the first time today. I got the baby back ribs and they were definitely FALL OFF THE BONE category. The sauce was good. Sweet, but a little savory. I am a huge rib snob, and I'd order these again. The pic I included isn't beautiful, but I wanted to show case how tender the ribs were.

I can't believe I waited SO LONG to go here! This place is incredible. Excellent drink selection (Pro Tip! The bloody Mary's come with a beer chaser of your choice). The food all sounded good and every bite I tried was amazing. I'm planning a return visit soon to try more items from their menu. When a place puts the chef's name on the menu, you know it's gotta be bomb.

Wow! What a place. Picked Bier Garden at random for a meet with friend and was completely overwhelmed by the food service and ambience. First I highly recommend the “Doctor Strangelove” cocktail - refreshing, well balanced and an excellent starter. Second kudos to the fish&chips, served hot and fresh with a generous portion of seasoned fries. Excellent. Initially we though the overall noise level was somewhat elevated but in time it was not disruptive to our conversations. We arrived at 2:30, later than usual for a lunch but we were seated immediately. The restaurant was hopping but not crowded and we had a choice for inside or out seating. Being an unusual “rainy” SoCal day we opted for inside. This place would be awesome (to sit outside) on a “regular” day (70-80 degree SoCal day) just not today. Service was was quick, accurate and friendly. The staff is excellent and the food and drinks are memorable. I’d highly recommend the Bier Garden to everyone.

Great vibes, good food and a big beer menu. I would say the food was a little underwhelming, the Nashville sandwich was very good but the nachos were a bit on the greasy side. Nonetheless, I really liked this place

Good food, beers in 1 min flat, all you need in life

Today's adventure took me up the coast to Encinitas to try a place that I've been meaning to check out. The Bier Garden is a short 4 minute walk from the transit station. Plenty of outdoor seating as well as a very spacious bar/restaurant area indoors. I was greeted upon arrival and immediately sat. I decided to sit on the outdoor patio since it was a beautiful day. Decided to order the balsamic glazed Brussel sprouts with goat cheese plus 2 fish tacos that were dressed with red cabbage, some salsa and a drizzle of Chipotle aoli. Everything was fresh and the flavor blend of both the Brussel sprouts and the fish combination were super. Added a glass of cabernet and it was a perfect lunch. Portions were more that adequate. Moderately priced. The wait staff were great, and checked back regularly. Awesome visit.

+3

Our server was phenomenal! The food was great too (although a little pricey). If you get the waffle fries, ask for a side of the nacho cheese. You will NOT be disappointed. The salmon burger was good once you got to the greens, but the salmon by itself was lacking in flavor. Good experience overall!

Great food, good staff, best nachos taste/pricd/size wise. My wife and I couldn't even finish it 😂

Had an amazing lunch with the wife and kids. Best waffle fries I think I've ever had and food was insane! Max was awesome and made our first time there fun and enjoyable. Give the guy a raise! Highly recommend this place!

It’s rare to find a waitress/waiter that you notice as being outstanding. Alicia was attentive, helpful and mindful of all of her customers. We ordered brisket tacos that were so delicious and filling that we ended up taking the crack steak sandwich to go. Excellent beer selection too. We sat outside to enjoy the beautiful day.

My favorite place to eat in the Encinitas area. Lots of local beers to try. Menu is full of food options. The food came out quickly and was delicious. The staff was awesome. Wish I could give this place 6 stars.

Stop in for a drink after training on MCRD heading back to Camp Pendleton. We got greeted and seated with a smile and drinks within 5 min. The Owner Dave was onsite this day and was making the rounds and showing his appreciation for the customers coming in. We had a few drinks that were mixed perfectly and some ribs and conbread pictured below. These ribs we falling off the bone and just amazing. If you are in Encinitas you need to stop in and try them. They are a locals favorite and have been for for 10 yrs.

Good beer, food, & a bumping atmosphere - in refreshing contrast to the peaceful beach town of Encinitas. Loved that it has plenty of TV’s for the games, that’s visible with both indoor and outdoor seating. Easy to get to and all around seamless experience for what you’d expect from an established Biergarden.

great food good selection of beers. I had the belly pork burger. it was really good. my wife had the schnitzel and that was massive and very tasty.

+5

A lot of dog friendly seating with fantastic food. Service was incredibly quick from beginning to end.

INSANE short rib nachos. The mango salsa was incredible, the short ribs melted in my mouth, the cheese sauce was perfect. Basically the best nachos I’ve ever had. Wish I could have kissed the chef on the nose. SO GOOD.

Max

A nice place to relax and enjoy a good meal. The staff made us feel welcome. I would definitely come back.

Debbie Drury

The French fries are to die for. The Texas BBQ hamburger will keep you going back. The patty is nice and think and the BBQ sauce is very nice. My favorite spot over here Back again. On my favorites list. Never disappoints

A. L. Connor

During COVID 2020 and the pandemic got to sit and dine at the Bier Garden and it was well worth the wait. Having a place with sidewalk dining and a large patio was great because they were still able to comfortably sit a lot of parties spaced out for our safety. The first time we dined there was on the patio and the second time was on the large patio. I love the quaint and cozy feel of the neighbourhood and the ambiance of the restaurant. Our servers both time despite being swamped were courteous and helpful and made fabulous recommendations. The menu is great and has such delicious and fresh items. Their patio is also dog friendly. Our baby girl, Princess Zelda, goes most places with us so venues have to be. They have an extensive beer list and a great drink selection, too. Haven't been back to restaurant since 2021 but | definitely need to especially since they made it through the pandemic.

Olivia Santos

Everything was excellent, no exaggeration. So impressed. Some of the best service we have ever had, our waitress name was Carolyn. She was amazing!! Drinks came out quick. Food came out fresh and hot (also pretty quickly, around 10-15 minutes) They put on a sports game we asked for nearly immediately. A must try place. 10/10

Kellen Brown

Service and atmosphere was delightful. Lavender cocktail was to die for. Fish tacos were nothing special, too much cabbage and mid fish. Nachos were great almost too much cheese but the braised meat was amazing and mango bits were great. Overall fun spot!

Rashaad Forehand

I came here with a large group early one Sunday morning. It was mostly empty so it was easy for a large group to sit down. They had a good mimosa special and the chicken and biscuits I had were really good. All the food portion sizes were rather large.

Lauren B

It is a fun and easy place to come with friends for drinks and food or to watch games. They have various options, making it easy for big groups to find something they like. I love their Bloody Marys with all the festive garnishes it comes with.

Tony Lu

Had a margarita and all 3 happy hour food offerings. Cauliflower, pretzels, and short rib nachos. The food was good and a good value for the location and atmosphere. Friendly service and a good margarita too. Would definitely go back.

Casch52

Great place to go on a sunny afternoon. We enjoyed the outdoor seating along South 101. The food was great. I had the fish and chips. And my wife have the tri-tip sandwich. Portions are ample and the prices are slightly high but that is to be expected.

+3

Ladi T

The food here is amazing. Only had drinks n appetizers today. Mango Habanero chicken wings are amazing. Buffalo Cauliflower is absolutely 🔥 a must have!!!

Wilmer Hernandez

Amazing nachos! I mean, WOW!!!!! Incredibly delicious 😋 I'm not a nachos at a restaurant type but we tried them here and they are mouth watering 😋 service was Amazing, from the manager to our waiter and to the one who brought us our dessert. Not sure because it was my birthday but they were exceptional! You HAVE to check it out for yourselves. The fish tacos were not really there, I don't personally recommend them 😕 cheers 👍

+10

Levi Wait

Service was super fast and friendly. Food was great. Fried fish taco was better in my opinion. The brussel sprouts and pretzel bites were flavorful. The fish n chips is lighter than it looks. Kids loved the chicken strips and the seasoned fries were well cooked

+2

Hungry AsianBoy

Great service and great food. I ordered their signature BG burger which had blue cheese, caramelized onions, and bacon and it came with crinkle fries that are crispy and perfectly seasoned. The burger was just the right size, right amount of sauce, cooked 'medium' like I like it and it was on a brioche bun. My partner got the fish and chips with coleslaw. Mind you, he is picky and he finished it. They also have a nice selection of beers, local and imported. Fast and friendly service especially Steven with his cool nautical tattoos. They were bustling and you know people enjoy eating there. I will definitely go back. Highly recommended!

Sam Sedighian

I have been here a few times now and I am always pleased with the service and the food. The atmosphere is a trendy surfer type and the food is a creative modern take on California cuisine. We had the calamari, ahi tartar and the Tennessee chicken sandwich and they all were amazing the artichoke dip was ok though.

Great service, nice space, good menu; food doesn't quite live up to it's description (Salmon burger at least), but still good.

Busy inside and out. Love the Mango Cart Hefe beer! Selection of normal burgers, salads, and sandwiches.

+1

Giant beer battered fish tacos... A little too crispy but still good. Good beer selection. Open concept with small patio.

Great outdoor atmosphere and beer selection. The prices are on the high side though with beers costing $9.00 each.

I was disappointed because I thought the portobello sandwich had meat and mushrooms. It is only mushroom, peppers and a sweet sauce. Not bad, but just a surprise for what i was actually craving at the time. Next time I will get the Salmon burger. The service was great, our waitress was amazing! Very delicious Bloody Mary options. My family enjoyed the wet burritos as well.

Mmm, this was good. It was a nice vibe in here. Packed on a Friday night at 5! Good food. I liked the fish and chips. And look at that delicious creme brule! Service was good too. I will be back.

Very nice area to walk, and very special restaurant to eat dinner at🤤 I ordered Fig burger was very delicious, special taste of salty and sweet meal. Recommend the restaurant and this meal in specific.

Great food, nice atmosphere. Good beer selection. Pretzels are a must try.

+6

The food was good but I’m sorry the pricing isn’t a real happy hour pricing. Sorry but not sorry. Our bartender Rachel was awesome though.

Great food and beer selection. A bit on the pricey side as it was $90+ for 3 of us to eat a light lunch with one round of beers. Very good soft pretzel bites. The chicken taco was just 'so so'. Dog friendly tables at the rear patio.

The nachos were really good, and the beer cheese was solid on there. I also got the Cardiff tri tip steak sandwich, and I loved how well the aioli went with the cheese and the steak. The fries were decent.

Really fun atmosphere and the service was okay but I’m not going to fault them because you could just tell they were short staffed at the time but It would have been nice if our waitress swung around a bit more. My wife enjoyed her burger and we enjoyed the truffle fries together but the buffalo wings were awful and that’s the only reason for 4 stars. They look amazing but are soooo flavorless and were not crispy in the slightest. They were the only reason we stopped in because I saw someone with them when we walked by. Other than that our experience was good. Plenty of seating indoors and out and have fun lighting and heat lamps for the outdoor area. I would still recommend regardless of the terrible wings.

Lovely outdoor space. Spinach artichoke dip with veggies was good. Lovely service. Great experience. Yes will return to try more of the menu

Hi Hunter

Honestly expected more German food but it’s alright. The lamb shawarma was delicious. Truffle fries might be the best I’ve had around San Diego. Cobb salad was good. Decent beer selection. Other drinks offered as well. More than just bar food. Indoor & outdoor seating. Forgot to take pictures of all the food. Prices were good too. Good quality. Good flavor. Our server, Austin, answered our questions, was kind & very attentive during a busy evening. Thank you!

Monica M

Great place, great drinks! food is amazing! Kind of fair prices, could be a tad cheaper but excellent and worth it. We sat at the bar it was a busy Sunday, bar tenders weren't the friendliest in town hence the lost star. Felt a little like we were bugging just to order another round. I know it's because they are so rushed especially on a Sunday. I ordered a second beer and never got it then I ordered from another bartender. The one I never got was on my bill so I had that removed. I wish the bar was a bit bigger so they could have another worker in there to help. All in all was delicious. Parking sucks! There is underground paid parking across the street if you want more of an expense.

+6

Service was wonderful. Food was just ok. The fries were delicious! However the Fig Burger was too sweet for a hamburger even though I asked the server if it was going to be very sweet. The Cardiff sandwich was lackluster. Not very much meat & the bread was hard as a rock. The ambience was nice inside. Don’t know if we’ll be back.

The appetizer (carne asada fries) made the larer impression of the two items. The meat was dry but fries had a nice texture and were fried well. Fish tacos had stale tortillas and could have been better with more seasoning. Overall they seemed tired and ready to go home.

Food was disappointing for the price and portions are small. Drinks are good but it's loud and not great for hanging out. We (5) got sat at a table made for 4 so we were struggling, especially because the hostess didn't realize our first table was reserved. It was not even busy

It’s a bit crowded. No elbow space inside. Outside was cold. No heaters. Didn’t have the options I wanted either. Also, this pour for the beer. So much foam. Wildly unnecessary. Thought I got it in the photo but nope.

Felicity

Pretty greasy bar food. Ordered a blackened mahi sandwich and it was covered in heavy handed butter. If you don't mind greasy food, this is a nice place to hang out with friends with a beer. But if you want good food, perhaps shop around a bit.

Yadira Galindo

I liked the variety of food and beer choices. Service was slow so don’t come when you’re already starving but well worth the wait for food. I always live when I can get sweet potato fries instead of regular fries. The calamari was just the right amount of sweet and spicy.

The portions here have gotten smaller while prices have risen SKY HIGH. Service is great, especially Jessica. Atmosphere here is loud even without a game on the TV. Selection of local beers on tap.

We were excited for this place. We even walked around and waited for happy hour but while the service and atmosphere was good the food is way too expensive for what you’re getting. The food is not bad but it’s just alright, I feel like I could make it as good at the apartment. It feels like they try to give you the least amount of food for the highest price. I spent over 100 dollars and was still hungry. I think it’s the portion sizes that really bring it down for me because the service and atmosphere is actually pretty good.

Fine for beers (but no other drinks) and watching a game, and service is fine too, but food is awful, tables aren’t clean, silverware is dirty, just a great way to ruin your day if you were thinking you might get some decent bar food. Was better several years ago, but will never eat here again. And my mixed drink was awful, I had one sip and didn’t touch it after that. And trust me, I’m not a fussy person. Very disappointing they can’t do simple dishes remotely well.

$15 for 7 pretzel balls, some cheese sauce and mustard, absolute rip off. The pretzel used to be HUGE - a proper Bavarian style pretzel, now it appears they are using frozen balls reheated. Very disappointed, I feel slightly violated after paying that much to get so little. I hope you can do better next time.

EvE E.

Great atmosphere, inside and outside. Staff very attentive. Expected more from an $18 Quinoa salad. I usually don't eat that much but this dish left me hungry. It was a $0.50 cost to the restaurant, they could really have put a bit more on the plate and make it at $2 cost to them. I had to closely look to even find the quinoa in it and overall really was a huge waste of money. Looked around at other people's plates, i guess that's just how they do it - small portions overall for hefty prices.

Went for Trivia night and dinner on Wednesday… such a bust. The only star was rewarded to their Buffalo Cauliflower. But all food is tremendously overpriced. Never would I consume any food/beverages here. And the Trivia is super slow and the energy was as unalive as my appetite later that night. App also doesn’t work

Didn't get a chance to eat here as after waiting and looking a while for someone to seat us down for lunch, we waited at the front again and saw a man come out and still not acknowledging us, I said Hello He arrogantly said YES...What's up ?? We left to eat somewhere else.. I hope this is not the normal practice to greet customers there

Shady business that engages in false advertising. All items are more expensive than listed on the menu due to a surcharge that is slipped into your bill. The menu price should be the real price.

Jules

I am genuinely never coming here again. This place has become WAY too expensive. I came here for lunch with 4 people. Only 1 person got 1 FOUNTAIN drink. No alcohol. 3 entrees and 1 appetizer were ordered. $100 total. A burger is $26. TWO fish tacos are $24. A sandwich is $24. Will never be coming here again.