3 days in San Diego

Yeah, people make a similar post of this often. It's a bit irritating, since you could of found it yourself looking on the forum. Probably in less than 1 minute.

After reading that, if you have specific questions - people will assist.

https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/visiting-san-diego-winter-2016.372021/

 

It's not updated, I haven't done a new version in well over a year and have no plans to do so. Basic list of essentials (in no particular order):
Modern Times
Pizza Port
Alesmith (make sure to go into the Anvil & Stave room)
Toronado (hit North Park Beer Co, Rip Current North Park, Eppig, and Tiger Tiger while you're in the area)
Hamiltons

Aside from those, there's plenty of good spots and much of the info in the old thread is still relevant.

Food-wise, getting some fish tacos is the obvious answer...what part of town are you staying in and are there any particular types of food you like or dislike?

 

Yes. Without getting into a ton of nuance, the staff are generally regarded as friendlier (although I've never had a bad experience at Toro SF) and it lacks some of the gruff vibe of the original. That said, the tap list is usually great and it serves as a central point for the North Park bar/tasting room corridor.

If you like sushi and want to splurge, Sushi Ota is nearby and the best in San Diego. Not cheap, but phenomenal. If you're into ramen, Menya Ultra is fanfuckingtastic and not too far away. There will be a wait but if you're solo, you'll probably be able to snag a seat at the counter without waiting too terribly long. If you go into North Park, eat at Carnitas Snack Shack and you'll definitely get your fill of meat.

Not being a fan of Mexican knocks out a lot of recommendations since that's more or less our signature cuisine.

 

Mmmm...triple threat.

 

The Lomaland Fermentorium has more taps, coffee bar, more available stuff to go, more space to sit. Definitely hit that, especially since it's easier to get to from Bay Park.

Good spot but out of the way and the house beers on draft can be hit and miss. If you have a car and plenty of time, it's worth hitting, but I wouldn't consider it essential with only three days to spend in San Diego.

 

It is all subjective, but in your list of 5 I would definitely put Modern Times and Alesmith somewhere in there. MT because of the vibe, draft list, togo options. Alesmith because of Anvil&Stave (also it is my favorite SD brewery).

 

If you are staying in BayPark, there is Coronado Brewing right there. They don't get a ton of love on BA but I think they are solid and sometimes very good. It is rather large and they recently opened up a kitchen.
Modern Times should be your #1 spot.

 

Anvil & Stave is inside of Alesmith.

 

The Bistro is just as good in terms of beer and atmosphere, but the little garden they have at the Escondido location is quite pretty to walk around in.

 

I'm curious where you recommend for fish tacos

 

Top 3:
1) Kiko's Place
2) Mariscos Nine Seas
3) Oscar's Mexican Seafood

 

Love Oscar's but I'll have to give Kiko's or Mariscos a try when I come down today