Yardhouse @ Victoria Gardens

Yardhouse @ Victoria Gardens

12473 N. Mainstreet

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

(909) 646-7116

I decided to make the first stop on my tour of Inland Empire at a place of familiar surrounding. Though I had never been to this particular location, I was well aware of the Yardhouse reputation for being synonymous with the Guinness Book of World Records. They have had multiple locations entered in the GBOWR for most draft taps at a single restaurant location, before alcohol entries were banned from the book in 1991. I have sampled two such venues, the original location in Long Beach as well as the Costa Mesa location. My YH of choice though happens to be the Westgate location @ University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ.

YH is notoriously over-priced for appetizers and entrée’s but their draft selection is second to none. Being a Monday night, the atmosphere was surprisingly upbeat, and the restaurant was about 60% full @ 8:00pm.

I decided to only roll with two selections on this particular trip, and my first choice was the usual. Newcastle please, albeit $6.25 for a pint. A tad bit expensive as you will realize down the road, especially for the size. I already know a number of places who give you more Newcastle for your buck around the I.E. and O.C. as well. No time for complaints though. Our journey through the draft empire has just begun. Before leaving I sprung for a Long Coast Downtown Brown. It had the same roasted, nutty taste as a Newcastle, only 25 cents cheaper. If you are like me and enjoy appetizers, it's best to come during happy hour as the majority of their appetizers are $10 and up. Take advantage of the cheap beer & cheap food. YH offers happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6pm, as well as Wednesday & Saturday nights from 10pm-midnight.