As a transplant from the midwest it was refreshing and reassuring to find something like the RBBC here in Southern California. My boyfriend and I try and make it there as often as we can. The atmosphere is always pleasant and easygoing, there are no pretenses with the staff at the RBBC - they are quick to accommodate - if it's a Friday night, be prepared - the RBBC gets hopping with locals - from young singles to families and kids. The food is great - they have excellent salads and really tasty fish and greek tacos. They have specials each week or so as well and we always try something off that menu. The Honey Lime Chicken salad is a personal favorite. But, my most favorite thing about the RBBC is their beer. It is microbrewed - they range from pale ale to chocolate stout depending on the season. A few rather tasty ones are the Blueberry Wheat - which can come with fresh blueberries just fizzing around within giving up bits of true blueberry taste with each sip. My favorite thus far - I've only been here since August and have yet to experience a full year of seasonal beer with the RBBC - is the Pumpkin Ale, it's just the right mix of spice and hoppy goodness. Other than closing just a tad too early for my taste - I have to say that the RBBC is my favorite brewpub in all of California.
Pros: Beer, Atmosphere
Cons: Not open late enough
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