Ocean Ale House 1314 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112

"Very communal vibe. The Sour was really good. Locals up on stage casually played some good stuff with vocals and flute mind you"

"I rarely write reviews but Ocean Alehouse truly deserves all the praise in the world. Not only does this place have excellent food and staff, they also offer a genuine atmosphere of community and inclusivity. Miles, the co-owner I’ve become most familiar with, makes people feel uniquely welcomed. It’s like having a community center that also served up great beer, sports on TV, and musical ambience. I’ve lived in many places and have never come across anything like it. Whether you’re eating one of their incredible salads (I know how crazy that sounds, but it’s true!) or indulging in their annual holiday cocktails, you’ll find something you like here."

"Ocean Ale House is the best spot on Ocean Ave! They always have high quality and interesting drafts. Mike is a true gentleman and treats his patrons extremely well. Rare to find such great service these days."

"We were looking for a good food and beer place after watching a movie at the Regal Stonestown Galleria (that's another review), and Ocean Ale House came up. It was about 3 in the afternoon on a Sunday, so the place was pretty empty, but I can see how it would be very popular during prime time. Of course, all the reviews rave about the Fried Potatoes ($9), which we can attest to. It was just two of us, and we maybe ate half a serving. Did I mention it's a large serving? I ordered the BLT ($15), which was fantastic. My wife ordered the salmon salad sandwich, which I can't recall the price of, but she thought it was excellent, with plentiful chunks of fish. The service was excellent, with 3 employees periodically checking on us throughout our visit. Of course, we had to wash it all down with beer, of which they have plenty of from a variety of local craft breweries. Ambience-wise, it's pretty ordinary, but they are in the middle of expanding, so I'll reserve judgment for now. Besides, with such good food, beer and service, who cares what the place looks like!"