Draft Republic - Carlsbad 5958 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008

"What a great place place for some food, some beer and some fun. Amazing bar with a ton of taps. TV’s all over. Excellent, friendly and attentive staff. The food is great from the sausage platter appetizer to the loaded brisket fries and the amazing short rib melt (one of the best sandwiches i’ve had in a long, long time). Great for large groups. Excellent."

"I will definitely be going back to this restaurant when I'm back in Carlsbad! Food was the bomb, the atmosphere was amazing and the service was great. The place goes off on Sundays for football."

"It's always great when I'm in a different city and I get to try new restaurants. I happened to be in the Carlsbad area and got to try Draft Republic. The food runner, Kyra, and our waiter, Nick L., absolutely went above and beyond to serve our large group of 12. We were fortunate to arrive during happy hour, which allowed us to explore the delicious offerings from their happy hour menu. We almost tried everything on it and divided the food among the whole group. My attention was really drawn to their outstanding drink specials. My beer enthusiast friends were happy with the 16 oz house beers for just $6 and the 26 oz option for $9, which I've never seen anywhere in SoCal. We sampled a wide range of dishes, including the mouthwatering beef sliders and sausage sampler, the savory crispy buffalo cauliflower, poke tacos, brussel sprouts, Bavarian pretzel bites, and the chop chop salad. Each meal was well-cooked and flavorful. The vibe at Draft Republic was warm and friendly, showing an excellent fusion of local charm and contemporary design. They do have lots of TVs playing local sports so this has to be a great spot to hang out on game day. Given the size of our group, the service was very impressive. In addition to ensuring sure our orders were correctly taken and that our eating experience was excellent, Nick L. and Kyra were also patient and attentive. The vast beer menu provided a wide variety of options, even though I may not be a beer enthusiast myself. Additionally, I was surprised to find that they have a good non-alcoholic selection as well as beer flights for those interested in trying a variety of flavors. I'll definitely go back to Draft Republic the next time I'm in the area after this wonderful experience. It is a must-visit location since it offers amazing food, drinks for my companions, warm service, and a lively atmosphere."

"Quality and portion sizes match the price. Phenomenal food and drinks. Waiters kept up on our table well, and no complaints with the service. Definitely my new hot spot when coming through San Diego!"

"This was my first time here. Loved the open space layout and all the decor. Geneveve was our server who displayed a high level of customer service. She was very attentive to anything we needed and checked on how we were doing all throughout our time there. Outstanding customer service is always greatly appreciated by patrons and I strongly believe in providing recognition to those who provide great customer service because that's one of the key factors that determines whether or not you will come back. So, THANK YOU Geneveve for being you, keep up the great work!! Your AWESOME!!"