Thread: Has Anyone been to the new Yardhouse yet at LA Live?

Originally Posted by spjon25

Gracias for your words of advice KJ. You are always a sage with a level head. I agree with the reward good service aspect in full.

I agree with the Irvine spectrum location. I have been there for lunch many times and they are always spot on whether it be sitting at the bar, or at a table. I was mostly referring to the Long Beach location which is 15 minutes from my house and the one I usually go to

Also, yes I know the economic downturn has hurt all aspects of society...but damnit this is beer we are talking about and a good beer at that

Don't forget that there is a hops shortage right now so a lot of quality beers have gotten more expensive. I've seen a 40 of Oaked Bastard for $12.00. Hops shortages suck!

I have a buddy that claims the hop shortage is a load of BS, but I suppose that is debatable. No doubt though that the hop shortage (or so they say) increased prices drastically.

I still can't get over the fact that Lagunitas sells their Cappucino Stout at $3.99 / 22 oz ! That is one very well crafted stout. All of their beer is next to nothing in cost (and rightfully so) but they have a few that could be easily going for $6.99 / bomber that I would still be more than happy to pay for.

Originally Posted by spjon25

Yardhouse has sucked balls for the past few years since they started over expanding. I remember when it was just the Long Beach location and ti was awesome. Good beer, and the food was solid. Now the food is hit or miss, service is crap, and the beer selection has gotten rid of some great beers:

the price of Delerium has gone up and they no longer offer it as a pint just in a goblet

I am definitely not one to drink at bars, since there is just no point anymore when you have stores like Lone Hill Liquor around and online stores out of Oregon that blow the hell out of any specialty beer bar. Not to mention, the amount of money that you save is unparalleled.

Our mens group goes out to the Yardhouse every 4 months or so as a social gathering more or less. We always go to the Rancho Cucamonga location and the waitress service has always been great. However, my buddy always goes for the Rogue Dead Guy and they must have the taps mixed up, because twice now he has received some ESB or weak brown ale that definitely isn't Dead Guy - and both times the bartender has assured my friend that it was indeed Dead Guy that he poured!!! Several of us took sips of it and without a doubt it was definitely not the Dead Guy as we are very familiar with the stuff having binged on it all summer long. The bartender continued to claim my friend was wrong and that he was right, etc.... Kind of weak if you ask me. My buddy wasn't rude about it in any form, so in my opinion he has the right of way here and his drink should meet his satisfaction. It wasn't as if he started yelling names at the bartender.....

The food is decent, but a pube overpriced for what you get. For us its a once in a while thing so I don't mind. The draft selection isn't anything spectacular but is far beyond most bars out there. They have a decent happy hour too.

Originally Posted by wngr2552

I sooo can NOT wait for this to open, a different place to have dinner before a game

Ditto!

Chocolate stout ice cream floats bitches!!!!!!!!!11!!!1!

Originally Posted by ketel&tonic

Chocolate stout ice cream floats bitches!!!!!!!!!11!!!1!

ooh, i don't normally like the chocolate stout, but in a float it's really good. and i find myself downing the stout afterward like nobody's business like i never would.


also, the original of a chain is always the best. the lb location was great minus the long wait when it got popular. i've been to the costa mesa location and it was alright... had much better service at the irvine rectum. service is always hit or miss and the food is always better at the original.

Originally Posted by ketel&tonic

Chocolate stout ice cream floats bitches!!!!!!!!!11!!!1!

I agree.






Also - there's a Lawry's Carvery gonna be next to the ESPN Zone on Fig. Dunno when that'll open either.

There's a new Yard House in Chino Hills about 1/2 a mile from my house. But I haven't eaten there, because I think the Yard House sucks.

Originally Posted by sarah659

ooh, i don't normally like the chocolate stout, but in a float it's really good. and i find myself downing the stout afterward like nobody's business like i never would.

It's badass and ketel&tonic approved!

Originally Posted by sarah659

also, the original of a chain is always the best. the lb location was great minus the long wait when it got popular. i've been to the costa mesa location and it was alright... had much better service at the irvine rectum. service is always hit or miss and the food is always better at the original.

I am telling you I haven't met anyone that likes that Costa Mesa location. It's like the armpit between Long Beach and Irvine