Waypoint Public

Waypoint Public Restaurant Review:

This neighborhood eatery in North Park succeeds on many levels. The setting is hip and compelling, with its retractable garage doors and recycled wood wall with inlaid mirrors, antique bottle openers and glassware. Picnic benches and a kids' play area welcome families; communal tables entice the social set; and the craft beer bar scene is lively and fun. Partner Brian Jensen owns Bottlecraft (the nearby craft beer store), so the marriage of eclectic bistro fare and the 300-plus beers is a mad love affair --- ask your server to design pairings with each course. Start with fried green tomatoes. The Waypoint burger has established a loyal following with its pulled pork, fried egg, mozzarella and pickled vegetable toppings, and the baked jalapeño and bacon mac ‘n’ cheese proves memorable as well. The innovation continues with tasty po’ boy tacos with fried oysters, and a mussels and pork belly medley in a kale-tomato-sherry broth. Wrap up the meal with an apple cheddar turnover or homemade ice cream sandwich.