Absolution By The Sea

I hadn't been to this location since 2016 when it was LJ Brewhouse. Very different purposes for me between then and now. In the past I went here for the crowds and the noise at night. This time around I was looking for a cool spot to grab a bite to eat and have a beer with just my cycling group during the day time. We're a small group of 3-4 max these days due to the pandemic. The place still has charm and the open patio was just what we were looking for. Service was spot on, the sliders and fries were tasty, and the beer on tap hit the spot. Really liked the cream ale and then the stout I had. Full pints here. Only thing to look out for is that it gets kind of cold in the winter afternoons due to the patio being on the east side of the building while the building itself is set back westward into the plaza.

CAVU Brewery hosted our welcome party on 10/25 with about 80 people. Dan, the owner, allowed us to use the whole deck which was awesome and spacious. From start to finish, he was excellent at communication and stepped in as the owner when he needed to. He went above and beyond to create a menu (dinner and apps) that fit our budget and it was served buffet style for special meals for those with allergies or food restrictions. They were busy when we came in, but worked nonstop to get our group served food and drinks. Despite the chaos of our large group, they did everything with a smile on their face and remained professional and flexible. Thank you for everything you did to make our wedding weekend perfect and we will be back next time we are in town!

Excellent food. Great atmosphere. Servers were very friendly and helpful. Good selection of house brewed beer and several other local breweries. Had the CAVU hazy IPA and Impossible burger. Both were excellent. Cool, laid back atmosphere with a patio. Games available for chilling with friends and family.

We had such a pleasant time here! The patio is great and we felt right at home. Our server was friendly and attentive without being intrusive, and we didn't feel rushed. The calamari and chicken wings were good and the steak frites was excellent. When you go, be sure to try the La Jolla Mojito. Great value!

The mussels were great bc the sauce was so complex. Acidic, salty, and savory combined with plump mussels and toasted buttery bread just equals GOOD. The clam chowder was actually one of the best I have ever had and I lived in New England for a couple years. The beers were just okay, but the food really stood out

So glad there is finally something like this in La Jolla. We were looking for a brewery/brewpub in the area and found this place. Good selection of beers, great ambiance, outdoor seating and fire pits on the patio. Easy parking. The food is good and they are kid-friendly. Would definitely recommend if you want chill environment and good beer.