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.

January 18, 2009
Nice place, not a true beer bar, but good beer and a fun atmosphere.

November 30, 2008
Been there a lot. Food is pretty good. Beers are the same each time - awfully crowded all the time - cannot get a table when you want. Service is pretty good, not great.

August 10, 2008
The ambiance here feels like drinking in a storefront window. Somehow a massive space feels less comfortable than the comparatively tiny Hop Leaf despite near-identical real estate. Selection is typical BJs but with a couple brews that haven’t been entered on ratebeer yet.

March 25, 2008
My first time drinking at BJ’s. Went with some friends, ordered the Sampler that comes with the 7 standards, a pitcher of the Irish Ale, a pint of there Oatmeal Stout (which was disapointing), and the Nacho Plater. Service was good, beer was as expected (basic brew pub stuff, with the Tatonka Stout being the star of the group). Asked if they had any other beers in house (on tap) and the only other one was there Outmeal. Food was decent.