Draft

Draft is a great spot in front of the water - perfect for sunset! The food was great. I ordered a caesar salad with salmon and it was so big and fresh. The caesar dressing didn't feel too thick like it normally does at sports bars. Fries were also so good!

They were a little packed so service was slower than other days but nothing too crazy. Will definitely return soon!

Call me a nerd, I found it amusing that I had a draft of Draft sitting in my to-do list for a few days, before I actually spent the time to write a detailed review.

I digress.

We just grabbed a drink with some friends before making our way to the airport and heading for home, but this was by no means a quick, in-and-out visit. There appeared to be one server and one bartender working the entire restaurant, meaning it was a good 15 minutes before we even placed a drink order, and another 15 before they started to arrive. I lay no blame with either of them, as it was apparent they were struggling to keep up, but they were working hard, and making the best of a tough situation.

I guess you could say this first visit was a...rough draft.

Unfortunately Cannonball upstairs isn't dog-friendly, so we ended up going downstairs to Draft for some quick brunch instead. It's a brewery/bar that's right by the beach! We sat outside, had a full view of the ocean, and had fun people/dog watching. Service was friendly and efficient.

+ Beach breakfast 5/5: I didn't have much expectations but the scrambled eggs were buttery and fluffy. The sourdough bread were nicely buttered and toasted too, which is rare. Breakfast potatoes were flavorful as well. It was actually a very decent plate of food for $15.
+ Sunset sangria 4/5: Refreshing cocktail that I had two of. It's not bad, but I've had better ones.

I went to Mission Beach and decided to check out Draft for brunch. I came with a large party and my cute little puppy and there was a short wait, but it was to be expected on a Saturday afternoon. I really liked the open space, you can enjoy the breeze and have VIP ocean views from your seat! I thought the food was just average. I ordered the brunch burger with french fries. I think this is definitely more of a spot to just have drinks, watch the games, and enjoy the outside views!

I had to check this place out after all of the hype on Instagram for their Christmas decor. I was insanely impressed by how much decor they put up! Head to toe in Christmas; I'll let my photos speak for themselves.

Although the serve is super slow and not attentive. I actually ended up going here twice because visitors in town wanted to go. And the serve was still awful. Like, simply getting silverware or water was a long process... The food is okay, it's one step above bar food.

Honestly, the service makes you feel so unwelcomed and that you are "bothering" the servers that I would not go back.

I'd suggest just grabbing a drink at the bar so you can enjoy the Christmas decor with minimal engagement with the staff.

I went for their Christmas pop up and the vibes are so awesome, not a crowded place at all, lots of tables and lots of space, beautiful view of the water!

Omg the food was my favorite part; we got the pretzel balls, Mac and cheese, and brussel sprouts. The Brussels were 12/10. Delicious. Still thinking about them. The other dishes were 10/10.

The server was nice enough to warn us when food ordering was coming to an end before late night snack time. Can't wait to be back!

Went here for my friends Birthday! We just wanted a cute beach date and drinks. We had a group of 8 and they seated us right away. Service was amazing because they tended to us, and our server was so sweet in explaining all the holiday deals and drinks!

Food
Ordered the draft omelette and it was like 3/5 not terrible but not amazing. The potatoes were a bit dry and not soft. And the omelette was just an omelette. Not pictured: we got the truffle Parmesan fries and they were so tasty!! Best item on the table- recommend getting for big groups to share.

Drinks: 4/5 i think since these are holiday drinks there were good and cute for presentation. They offer the mugs for sale that comes with the various drink. Mug sold separately from the drink.

Overall: I think this is a great place for a social drinking with friends and catching up. The servers are very attentive and accommodating. Would love to come back and try other food options since we weren't as satisfied with the brunch order.

I love visiting pop-ups, and I had to check our Draft's Christmas pop-up this season. I've been here before after my run on the boardwalk, so it's definitely a different feel when you come at night, with the open patio bringing in the cold, crisp December air. The theme is Miracle at Draft with frosted windows, dangling ceiling lights, and Christmas presents with several Christmas trees throughout (the candy cane lollipop one is my fave). There's a huge projection of a fireplace on one wall (this is typically used to show sports), which makes you feel a tad bit warmer if you forgot to wear your sweater.

Cocktail: Christmas Cricket. Love the Merry Christmas glass it came in and the bright green hue of the drink. It can be deceiving because it's small, but it definitely is alcohol forward. Love the pandan in this drink.

We ordered everything on the app menu since it was still happy hour, and you get two dollars off certain items. Loved tje pretzel board, brussel sprouts, chicken wings, and hummus. I detected a splash of sesame oil in the hummus, which is new for me, but I like it.

It's definitely a fun holiday bar experience!

Went to Miracle at the Draft with a few friends to hang out for a bit and had a pretty great time! We had reservations at a later time but managed to move it up closer to the time where they started serving the Christmas-themed drinks. I ordered the Christmapolitan, which was a bit spicy for my liking. My friends ordered the Krampus drink and they had the same opinion, but they were still pretty good! For a second drink I had a Koala cooler which I liked a bit better, and it came with a little Koala that you could take home!

For food we had buffalo wings which came out pretty quickly, which was a nice surprise. The wings were really good - let's be real, wings are wings and will always be good!

Service was amazing, Nicole O. (Not the one who works at the coffee shop) was amazing! Always made sure we were taken care of and that our food and drinks were good. She was very patient with us as we had spent almost a good two hours at the place.

Fun *and* good food.

We stopped in for their "popup Xmas restaurant." I wasn't the one who made the reservations and didn't know what to expect. Actually, I was expecting something like "Gourmet Night" on Faulty Towers.

Turns out, not so much...

The service was great, and the food was delicious. I didn't bother with the Christmas specials and had their Cobb Salad and beer. Everything was great. The salad had lots of non-lettuce with a tasty balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The beer was cold.

And, after it was all over, we could take a pleasant walk along the boardwalk.

I'll happily go back, even when Draft is just its normal self.