Lodi Beer Company

Such a weird place. I want to be a regular. Love the interior. It is one of the few places in Lodi I can go and sit at the bar, have a  meal and a beer and watch a game. But every time I go something happens to piss me off.
My problem is not with the food or drink. The beers I have had are good. Love the burgers. Ribs and salads not bad. I have had several negative experiences with the staff and the way things are managed.
Bartenders seem to go out of their way to not talk to you. Not rude, if you can get their attention they are friendly enough but just not how a bartender should be.
Asked the guy that pours the beer to change the channel on one of the tv's as both had the same thing on. He would not do it and gave me some silly reason which I can not remember.
The last couple times I have been in there I have not been given enough change back. Only .10 or .15 cents no biggie, but thats not the point. When I asked about this I was told the owner/manager does not give them dimes, nickels or pennies. What? That just reeks of not only laziness but dishonesty as well. How dare you presume that I do not want my correct amount of change. Also why not give a little more change instead of shorting your customers. Leaves a really bad taste in my mouth to go along with a previous incident which I was up charged for getting garlic fries but was not told there would be an addl charge. I mentioned to the bartender when I was paying my bill. Her reaction was to be very rude and condescending. I did not come back for several months but had made a few trips in recently. After having to ask for my correct change and finding out the owner has no interest in making sure I get it, I doubt I will be back anytime soon. Too bad.

Here's the deal: the beer is very good, completely made on the premises in tanks you see smack dab in the middle of the place. Try the porter and the ale. The food is completely uninspired and mediocre. In fact, I was a beer club member here since its opening but gave it up a while ago because I got tired of the poor food. If they would just hire a real chef and serve fresh, interesting meals, I'd go back.

Can't really go wrong with any dish you get here! Their fish and chips are excellent, as well as their bbq chicken salad and I can not forget the pulled pork sandwich! They have excellent appetizers and great service, and obviously beer, although i have not had it considering I am under age haha but I hear great things.