10151 Prospect Ave, Santee, CA 92071
Newly expanded tasting room and brewery in a new location (across the street from the old…More location)!</strong></p> <p>Santee finally has its own homegrown brew house, the Manzanita Brewing Company. In a commercial park just south of the hustle-and-bustle of the Trolley Square Shopping Center, you'll find a newly expanded tasting room and brewing area. At Manzanita, you can get tasters, pints, growlers and kegs. There are even special brews for each season.Gary Pitman, the Brewmaster, gave Patch a video tour of the brewery and tasting room (see media box). Regular beer offerings include Riverwalk Blonde - 5.5% a.b.v, Red Ale - 6.0% a.b.v, Pale Ale - 6.5% a.b.v, Brown Ale - 8.0% a.b.v and IPA - 7.6% a.b.v</p>
9331 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071
Described as a "farm-to-table gastropub with homestyle hospitality," the Roots Community Kitchen took over the cool…More vibe of the Via Moto restaurant in summer of 2012. They emphasize the use of food from local farms, ranches and artisans in their dishes, exemplified by the quote on their menu: "The choice is yours, we choose local."</p> <p>The food is a modern style and wide ranging, from pizza, to mussels, chilled cucumber soup, paninis, braised short ribs, pasta, a selection of salads and more. The bar serves wine and beer, with a great selection of local draft brews, including Santee's Manzanita Brew Co.</p> <p>Seating includes a bar with inside or outside seating, huge tables for groups, a patio with a fireplace and a redesign that's made the front more romantic and cozy. Take out is also available. There is both a lunch and dinner menu.</p>
