West Coast Smoke and Tap House

4.5 ( 629 reviews )
Checking... 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
6126 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States
+1 619-462-3660
West Coast Smoke and Tap House in La Mesa, CA, is a vibrantly engaging restaurant renowned for its diverse menu and impressive craft beer selection. Patrons appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, making it an ideal spot to enjoy a meal while catching a game. Customers rave about their experience with the BBQ nachos and the crispy wings—though some longtime fans express disappointment over recent recipe changes. The highlight for many diners includes the rich and flavorful smoked chicken; it's a dish you wouldn’t want to miss. Vegetarian options also shine, accommodating diverse tastes and preferences. The ceviche and pozole have garnered particular acclaim for their innovation and delicious execution. Many guests remark on the generous portion sizes, making them perfect for sharing. Desserts, including the banana bread pudding, provide a sweet ending that leaves a lasting impression. Overall, West Coast Smoke and Tap House captures the essence of casual dining with a smoky twist, ensuring always good company and good times. Regulars appreciate the consistency of their beloved dishes, while new offerings keep the experience fresh. Whether you're stopping in for a drink or indulging in one of their signature burgers, this restaurant promises a satisfying experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For West Coast Smoke and Tap House

CrysL Smith
May 25,2025
Great food, fast , and awesome beer selection! Great staff, super nice and friendly you gotta go there! Easy to park, good spot for a game and some bomb bbq, veggie stuff is good too says my vegetarian friend!!! Try the smoked chicken, garlic fries were good, no vampires coming around us, and check out that cheese cake! Having the beer battered fries next time.
Sara Ramirez
May 18,2025
The server was friendly and helpful. We ordered the bbq nachos and the chicken sandwich. The nachos were flavorful, a must try! The portions are big enough to share. They have a vast selection of food alcohol and food.
Mario Moran
Apr 22,2025
Hope the owner read my review. For years, this place has been my go-to for wings. In my opinion, they weren’t just good—they were the best in all of San Diego County. The wings were always perfectly crispy, bursting with flavor, and had just the right amount of spice. Combine that with their excellent beer selection, and it was always a winning combination. However, on my most recent visit, something was off. My first order of wings didn’t have the same taste or texture I’d come to love, so I asked if I could get a new order, thinking it might just be a one-off mistake. To their credit, the staff handled it with grace, bringing me a new batch without any charge. It was great service, no doubt. But that’s when they explained they had changed the recipe. Despite the fresh batch and their generous gesture, the wings just weren’t the same. The crispness and bold flavors that made them special were gone. I tried again, hoping for the best, but it was clear the magic had been lost. Despite their excellent beer selection and top-notch service, I have to admit that the wings were what brought me back again and again. And without those wings, I just don’t see myself returning. Thank you for all the great meals over the years, but this is where I say goodbye.
Bravo Molina
Apr 3,2025
I’m loving the new updated menu. The pozole is OMG so delicious! Staff was super nice and the selection of craft beers were thumbs up. The food really did impress me. Top food items I loved were the Pozole, Reuben ( they pickled the Brussels sprouts) and the banana bread pudding. All the food here is really tasty but those were the ones that especially made me drool! Love this place.
Peter Krause
Mar 28,2025
Location was easy to find, parking was okay, the staff were fantastic very pleasant and on top of their game being a good service Personnel for the restaurant. Food was also very excellent and beer selection was great We will definitely be coming back to this place numerous times.
Lea Smith
Mar 22,2025
First visit to this small establishment, just walked in from the street. Great atmosphere before you even enter, lots of things to check out, small and intimate place Great for family timenor a date. Fun atmosphere music playe Don patio, and inside, three large TV for viewing. Food was so fresh and tastie, staff was attentive and friendly. Made sure we had what we wanted, always smiling.
Victoria Richardson
Mar 16,2025
West Coast is my favorite neighborhood restaurant, hands down! The best craft beer selection around and delicious food with killer daily specials like the loaded bacon meatloaf sandwich in my photos (it was AMAZING!!!) To top it all off, everyone that works there is super friendly and they'll remember you if you become a regular (which you will, once you taste the food ). The prime rib special on Fridays is top knotch, and you gotta try the wings on Mondays. There's always a game on the TVs, patio is dog friendly, and did I mention the cookies? Yes, try the cookies!
L T
Feb 24,2025
This place is very tasty! I got the smoked brisket plate with Mac and cheese and beer battered fries. Everything was quality and what I was hoping for! Definitely planning to come back to try more! They're tarantula hill - liquid candy IPA was killer! I included they're amazing tap collection below as well! Could potentially use a change in music (hard rock) but everyone has their own taste so not going to knock them for that! Great, friendly staff!

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