Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens

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   Benjamin

   San Diego

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall, the experience was good, but it had rained earlier that day and there was no option to select indoor seating so we were seated outside, which wasn’t really a problem. The waiter was relatively timely, but our appetizer came after our main meal. Our drinks came pretty fast our waiter Did apologize for the late appetizer, but it was after a very long wait. As we were ready to leave we asked for a container and he forgot about it and he waited a long time and had to remind him to get it. Beer was fantastic but I thought we should’ve gotten at least half of the appetizer if not comped because it was very late.
   

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   Roddy

   San Diego

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and beverages were excellent. There are many hidden gems of food items here
   

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   Izael

   Unspecified

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   It was alright it was only me and another person but they sat us at a table for 4 and there was a baby crying next to us
   

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   Jeff

   San Diego

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent, beers were great, service was great! We had a great Valentine Day dinner at Stone
   

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   stephanie

   San Diego

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Started out great with service, JJ was fantastic - then food took quite long to come out but was excellent - then JJ went on break and service took a poor direction - but we loved it and will go again soon- beautiful space inside and out
   

   Stone Brewing World Bistro & GardensResponded 2 days ago

   Hey Stephanie, thanks so much for the review! I'm stoked to hear that J.J took great care of you. I'll be sure to shout him out for the job well done! On the other hand though, I'm sorry about all the mishaps from your experience. I will absolutely be following up with the staff about this experience as well as our culinary team to ensure positive change happens. Again, we really appreciate the insight and look forward to making things so much better on your next visit. Cheers!
   

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   Don

   Los Angeles

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We were encouraged to try this place, and from all we heard, it did not disappoint!! We will DEFINITELY be back! The food was great, loved the ambiance and the service was excellent!!
   

   Stone Brewing World Bistro & GardensResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Don, thanks so much for the awesome review! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed everything with is and look forward to having you back soon. Cheers!
   

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   Jeremy

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was amazing. The Huli huli chicken had a great flavor. The braised short rib was tender and delicious
   

   Stone Brewing World Bistro & GardensResponded 3 days ago

   Hey Jeremy, I'm so happy to hear you had an awesome time with us and that all the food came out so great! We so appreciate the positive feedback and look forward to having you back in the near future. Cheers!
   

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   Colleen

   VIP

   San Diego

   74 reviews

   2.0

   74 reviews

   Dined on February 5, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   I think this is about the 6th time I've been to Stone. Every time I am excited to come as the ambiance/property is stellar. It's truly a beautiful space inside and especially outside (where I prefer to be). However, the beer is just ok. I'm not a huge beer drinker, but I know what I like and I haven't found my "go-to" Stone Brewery beer yet. The beers I've had are ok and I enjoy the "sitting with friends/family" and enjoying the outdoor space nursing it for the entire time we're there. Sadly though, and I know I've said this before, the food is just subpar. It's not good. I've ordered various things over the several times I've been and it's always just "blah". I've been to another local brew/pub restaurant in the San Diego who's food is stellar, so it's always a major disappointment when I come to Stone and try the food as I feel the other place has set the standard. My other issue is that it always takes forever to get seated...even when you have a reservation. Then it takes a while to get food once you've ordered. As if there is only one cook preparing everyone's meals. And it's every time I've been. Not just an anomaly, but a regular thing. I've done weekends, weekdays, holidays, etc. Always the same thing. I don't see us returning to keep trying it out to be honest...which is a shame as I really love to outdoors and location. But I think there are just better places with better beer and food, which get delivered in a timely manner. I'd like to enjoy what I'm sippin' on and eating...not just the atmosphere. Sorry Stone...you guys just need to do something about the food and timing. People are super nice though...I will give you that. You do hire very cool/nice folks.
   

   Stone Brewing World Bistro & GardensResponded 7 days ago

   Hey Colleen, thanks so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review about your recent visits to Stone. I'm so sorry to hear that you have had so many hiccups in your dining experiences with us, that does not sound enjoyable at all. We are working continuously to improve our staffing and timeliness but it can always be improved so I will be passing this information along to our chef's and management team to be addressed. I sincerely hope we can make it up to you in the future. Cheers!
   

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   Courtney

   Minneapolis

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 3, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Took 45 minutes just to get our drinks. Service wasn't great. Won't return.
   

   Stone Brewing World Bistro & GardensResponded on February 8, 2025

   Hey Courtney, thanks so much for taking some time to leave a review. I'm so sorry to hear about the wait times that you experienced, that does not sound like a good time at all. Please feel free to give us a call here at the bistro and a manager on duty would love to speak with you regarding this visit and hopefully make it up to you! Either way, we appreciate the feedback and will be using it for continuous improvement. Cheers!
   

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    Lisa

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My gym friends and I are throwing a surprise birthday party for our best friend Cliff tonight. It’s our first time dining together at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens. All of us enjoyed the foods, prices are reasonable, and we love the restaurant decor inside and outside gardens dining. All of us had an amazing experience and we‘ll be back again soon.
    

    Stone Brewing World Bistro & GardensResponded on February 8, 2025

    Hey Lisa! Thanks so much for coming to celebrate your friends birthday here at Stone! I'm so happy to hear that you all enjoyed everything and look forward to making it even better on your next trip. Cheers!
    

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