June 4, 2009
I didn’t even realize you could review stores here, but I’m glad as it gives me the opportunity to rave about my favorite! I used to do my shopping at BevMo but why bother now since Beach Front (which is NOT on a beach front btw...it’s right off the 5 FW) carries virtually everything I want. Beach Front has every fine Belgium ale you’ve ever heard of save the #1 rated here...the one you have to go to the Abbey in Belgium to get (which I did last year ...still have a bottle.) Lately I’ve been laying off the Belgiums since I discovered how fine the Russian River brews are. Pliny the Elder is simply the most delicious ale I’ve ever tasted! And Beach Front has two full rows of it along with Blind Pig and all the other Russian River favorites, Tonight I returned from Beach Front with several Pliny’s and a bottle of Russian’s Consecration. (Wow....my first sour. I’m diggin’ it!). Beach Front has all of the great Stone ales as well. If you’re a fan of fine ale and you live anywhere near San Clemente, this is where you’ll find it. On top of that, the owners are super friendly and helpful. And....should I say it? The owners daughter, who is often behind the counter, is stunningly beautiful and just as sweet as she can be. Need I say more?? Go to Beach Front and prepared to be VERY pleasantly surprised.

March 2, 2009
I’ve been here a few times and I kinda like it. It is kinda dead most of the time though, so I’m scared it’s not doing too well, although I hear the restaurant portion (the Coffee Table Bistro) is doing good. Service is always prompt and courteous, and some of the staff are pretty knowledgeable about their beer. Selection is pretty good, you have some decent stuff on tap (and yucky PBR too, this place caters to the hipsters in the area). I haven’t tried the food, however. Most things are decently priced; they have some kickass specials like a bottle of Alesmith Wee-Heavy my friend and I downed for $15. That’s only $4 more than the price in most stores. Overall a good place I like going too and hope to visit again in the near future.

January 6, 2009
My first visit was tonight and I was more impressed by the bottles. Stone, Rogue, North Coast, Anderson Valley are well represented, but so are Hair of the Dog, Victory, and I saw the only Alpine bottle I have ever encountered in the LA metro. Ambiance and interior decoration are just shit, and TVs are quite present. The food comes from next door at the Coffee Table and is way more than competent.