Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Diego

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Voltaire Beach House

"Good food, they customized my burger to my taste which made my experience better. The place is full of puppies 🐶 which makes the experience even..."

Bertrand Nocella

"The Pineapple Express was one of the best Chicken Teriyaki dishes I have ever had. My husband and daughter had the Phoenix Sandwich which was also..."

Nicole Petersen

"Lovely spot to have a relaxing lunch. Although only one server was working so, the service was slow, but we understood. The street tacos were..."

A Heal

"Great local spot, dog friendly, good food. Love the specials/happy hour most days of the week, like the 3 sliders and a beer for $10 on Mondays, and..."

Lucas Fonseca

"On vacation and this was a great stop. Got the not so skinny dip and Red Ale on tap. Trivia night host was fun and our bartender was absolutely..."

R U

"Amazing, BLT. Fantastic fries. Burger bigger than your head. Extremely friendly, dog patio . Very helpful staff. The beer is not bad..."

Tradition Rider

"The patio is a great pet-friendly dining spot! The staff were all very friendly. They had the tvs on a few different football games and were..."

Megan Morris

"Had such a good time having lunch here! They have a dog menu so you can bring your dogs and have lunch with them ❤️❤️ so yummy too, we..."

mattison dellinger

"We had the poke, and 2 different hamburgers. Soooo amazing! Like really really good food! Great music, dog friendly. I loved it. Eat..."

Aaron Ruddick

"Food and drinks were very good and arrived in a timely manner. Unfortunately can't recall our server's name but the young man did a fantastic job...."

Gerrit German

"I hosted a meeting of the OB Networking Group here yesterday. It was perfect using the parking lot patio as one of the members brought her dog. ..."

Chuck Hardwick

"One of the Best Burgers I've ever had. The service is great, the people are really nice, and, most importantly, the food was great. I recommend..."

Conman8736

"Tara was exceptional! Such a sweetie and so on it. I’m from Chicago and we have amazing service from restaurant staff there…She was THE BEST. And..."

Rachel Beyer

"The happy hour menu gave us loaded nachos and stuffed tater-tots with an IPA at a super great price--we were stuffed. Plus, my dog got a GRIP of food..."

Ashlynn Wedwick

"Fun friendly spot. For a Point Loma location, it was a pretty big place. Inside and outside table areas. Dog-friendly. They don't just allow dogs;..."

G Null

Pacific Beach Shore Club

80/100 (3260 ratings)

"Breakfast was delicious - very good quality & taste. Above avg. Google ratings were accurate. Food doesn't disappoint. Decor and furniture has a..."

Matt Caine

"Grilled chicken sandwich was fresh, quick, and yummy. The onion rings were super crispy. ‘Mate Maker’ blood orange canned hard kombucha was..."

Brooke Halle

"A great spot on the beach. I’ve only come during the day before the PB witching hours so it’s still casual place that my kids enjoy too. Weekend..."

Kikumi Phelps

"I LOVE!!! This place . I would come here everyday if I lived in PB. FOOD is off the charts GOOD and would never think of leaving town with out..."

Teri Guerra

"Sitting at a window looking over the ocean and having lunch here was a highlight of this trip. I felt childish ordering chicken strips but oh my gosh..."

Katie S. (Katiebelle)

"Been to the shore club many many times in the last 15 years. Now coming back as a tourist instead of a local it hits a little different. The menu has..."

Aubrey Langlinais

"Very young crowd but a great spot to watch games, soak up the sun/patio and ocean views. Full bar and friendly service. Can't speak to the food but..."

Perry Harrell

"Great spot to hang out. The outdoor area is nice and has ample seating if you get there at a decent time. Really good spot to have drinks and watch..."

Joshua

"Great spot for a drink and some food. Had some of best service on my vacation! Grilled fish tacos were tasty and came twice for teriyaki chicken..."

Angela Green

"Great place. The service took a little too long and when I looked for the waitress she was in the back talking to the others. It wasn’t a quick..."

Crystal Romo

South Park Brewing Company

"Food is amazing. The poke is to die for! The staff is great! Would recommend this brewery to everybody I know!! Great job South..."

Deanna Armenta

"love the place. staff are so friendly and the food and beer are..."

Dale Klunk

"Always awesome! Great beer and great food! The seafood is always fresh and prepared to perfection. Great staff..."

Cass Idy

"Great place, great food, great..."

Randy Bolin

"Thrilled to have a fresh fishy place in the hood! Today I tried the shrimp and fries, while I am not big on fried food, the shrimp was totally plump..."

Teresa Hall

"Excellent food, great service. First time there and I'll definitely will be back. The hamburgers were super tasty and I tried three different types..."

Monica Leon

"First time there.... their "first date" Brew was delicious... we were there on the "soft opening" of their kitchen and the shrimp ceviche was super..."

Betty Muzquiz de Gillespie

"Beer whit my ceviche Tacos la mezcla good is awesome � love this #lovecouple..."

Lili Gares

"Beer was delish. Same with the food. Fish tacos were amazing. Can't wait to visit..."

Jenny Toto

"First time and glad we picked it. Delicious food especially the fries and they even got the Cubana sandwich right! The people who work there are a..."

Ellen Stirling

"Great beer, excellent service and amazing food!! I was a very happy..."

Eddyrose Art

"This happy family makes damn hood food and service is up on the same standard. Well..."

Corbin Shapero

"Nice flights...pleasant outdoor patio...definitely a go back..."

Carol Ann Meyer

"Great location, excellent beers. As a visiting brewer, this was a great first brewery stop on San..."

Devon Bray

"Great beers, and of the many clam chowders I've had lately, this is one of the two best (along with Tiger Tiger) Two single-occupancy..."

Stephen Marler

"I stopped by already a couple of times. Had South Parker sandwich which was OK and Black and blue on two occasions and custom made salmon sandwich. ..."

I T

"Didn't get a chance to try any food on this visit. But beers were good. Tried the oyster stout and pale ale and both were quite satisfying. Looking..."

Zuzana Votrubec

"Great prices and very tasty food. I ate the yellowtail bowl with the lemon butter and a bowl of the chowder. The fish well perfectly cooked and the..."

Vincent Alvarez

"They're good menu has changed drastically for the worse. You can still gets some tasty eats like the poke but it's not the bluewater competitor it..."

Frak Lopez

"I waited until my second time here to review. I've now had dinner at the soft open and lunch on a typical Friday afternoon. The food is centered..."

James J. Griffin

"Good selection of beers - and the taco's are worth a try (although a bit expensive compared to other places in the area). For a visiter from the UK,..."

Jon Marshall

"Finally got around to checking this place out and wow! Not only is there a fresh fish and seafood counter there where you can order up fresh tacos,..."

Tyler Anneliese Moselle

"Amazing new restaurant and bar for excellent seafood dishes - tiradito (peruvian ceviche), oysters, grilled fish, smoked fish nachos, tostadas and of..."

Stephanie Hardman

"No they don’t kill Kenny here, they just brew some good beer. As is the case pretty much everywhere on the West Coast, you’ll find a ton of hoppy..."

Tyler Lund

ddanter30

"This place is amazing. Very good beers in a lovely neighborhood. A great place to people watch. Very thankful they are taking covid seriously. Come..."

Jon Sabutis

"Great beer, reasonably priced. It wasn't..."

Katherine Moen

"Great nachos!! Will definitely come back for..."

Miriam Carmona

"Nice quiet little brewery located in a neighborhood area of South Park. Small outdoor patio and the brewery is dog friendly which is always..."

Sean Sullivan

Sign Of The Whale

"Great ambience and good food. Very friendly waitress and a decent bar. Points lost due to the delayed service. It took 30mins to receive our order of..."

Sharad Manasali

"Service was great. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. He kept our coffees and waters filled. Food was generally good. Just typical pub fare. They..."

Adam H.

"Really enjoyed our visit to this great brewery! Was a little skeptical walking into a place that advertised they were a self proclaimed Oregon Duck..."

Patrick Dunlop

"Our waiter Tony was very accommodating. I had a soup that wasn’t my favorite nothing wrong with it just not something I would order again. He said..."

Michelle Geary

Library Tavern

"It was my first time there. Looks like they remodeled the inside. I think it's a nice bar. The outside fisade does nok justice to the nice remodel..."

Odell Hobson

"I like it here, great food & service. Certainly worth going back..."

Alexander Nelson

"Super savory. I will be back with my coworkers. The place has a nice atmosphere. Menu is similar to a restaurant in Jacksonville I..."

Jackson Preston

"went there on a friday i think. the service here is better than most. it has a good atmosphere. food and feeling reminds me of kansas..."

leroy fischer

"Much nicer on inside then it looks from the..."

George Schwartz

"Do yourself a favor and try this place. Definitely worth a return visit. Prices are decent for the..."

Avery Ryan

"Entered near ten, it was not crowded. There was quick and friendly..."

Stella Lopez

"Everyone at our table was quite pleased. The bill was good for how much you..."

Gracie Sloan

Crab Pub

80/100 (1038 ratings)

"Came in for lunch with friends and was blown away by the staff (Ben I believe) and the food was amazing! Definitely bringing the husband..."

Cassandra

"What a great meal! We took my dad and sister for lunch for their birthday and it was so good! We shared the king crab and they’re good with serving..."

Lawrence Martinez

"Our first time there was great. We ordered from the starter side of menu this time. I ordered fried oyster and por boy catfish sandwich and they were..."

Jack Diaz

"The food was delicious and plentiful! Be prepared for something closer to a crab boil rather than fine dining. Your food comes out in bags and it's..."

james burk

"Food was great, cooked perfectly, and fresh. Really like that you pick your seasoning and spice level. The fried calamari was on point of in that it..."

Cindy Bellavance

"I came here a few weeks ago with a healthy craving for some boiled seafood. I left here feeling completely satisfied with my meal. The flavor was..."

Robert Lewis

"Wow wow wow...the food was great, the service was awesome, love the atmosphere...I didn't get a before picture of the food but when you see the after..."

Dwayne Bullock

"Food was good. Just expect market prices to be expensive. Service was slow at first until I spoke up they became more attentive. Over good all..."

J. Rashid

"The Pub Season was to DIE for, however, the medium was pretty spicy, but couldn't stop eating it. The limes made it that more irresistible. We got..."

elsitabebe

"I came on a Thursday around 8pm the food was so good! I could taste the flavors in every bite !!! My mouth is watering just thinking about. The..."

daisy murrieta

"The service is great! The food came out hot. They were really busy but took car of us..."

J Pokakaa

"Amazing seafood! We ordered a head or a large party they were awesome! On time and the food was excellent, thank you..."

jesse holmstrom

"Great seafood boils far away from Louisiana. Really fast food delivery and the complimentary bibs, gloves and wet naps were much appreciated to avoid..."

Justin Simon

"Food was good. We got the pub sauce and the waiter suggested we added lime to the salt and pepper mix, then we poured the pub sauce in it. It made..."

carrol iszard

Funky Garcia's

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nothing fancy....exactly what we were looking for! Just really good food and very nice staff. I had a taco supreme, shrimp taco, chips and guacamole..."

Di AL

"Our group visited FG last weekend while we were in San Diego! Accommodated our large group, quickly & efficiently! Israel took charge & got us all..."

Amber Bradley Reid

"A neighborhood bar with friendly service, good drinks, and really good food. Try the surf and turf..."

Luke Rainville

"Great place friendly employees. Great place to eat and..."

Matt Foster

"Was a great place for authentic Mexican. We loved it and enjoyed the atmosphere- everyone was very friendly and..."

Cheryl Peterson-Gettes

"Always our go to spot before a Dodger game. Great food and the happy hour prices and drinks are always great...."

Ricky Ricardo

"This place had the best menudo we've had in a while and some off the hook..."

Beatriz Aguilar

"Great food, friendly atmosphere can’t wait to go back..."

Darlene Jones

"Bfast was great! Great Prices! Football and u can order Mariscos!! Staff is cool too, shout out to David thanks for the great service. Go Raiders!!..."

Beto El Fuerte Salazar

"Me parese un lugar bien chévere como para hir por una buena comida mexicana y a la ves divertirse y disfrutar de la música y el bailé, es un buen..."

Salvador Gallegos

"Great service, great food, terrific margs! I would definitely go..."

Tracy Thomas Mendenhall

"We are from Florida... came on vacation this place was delicious we had no wait the prices were great TACO TUESDAY was a..."

Christina Hirsch

"The preferred place was hour wait went around corner on the street walked in and checked out. Drinks were fantastic, portions were nothing to..."

Anuradha

"The funky roll they have is one of the best Mexican food I have ever had. The nachos is also good. The mojito is also very good. The..."

Balibudisusanto888

"Yummy and cheap. We had a very pleasant experience. The drinks were strong and cheap, and the food was good and fast. The servers were also very..."

Beetz

"Good Quick cheap..."

Veronique

"My friend and I rode our bikes over 20 miles under the summer heat to get there for breakfast (and a beer to cool down) then ride back home. It was..."

Roberto Ramirez

"One of the best deals for beer and food away from Comic Con. Just a few blocks away, worthwhile walk of viewing. Food pretty good, service quick, and..."

daniel- #7footApartHikes

"Good food at a reasonable price, but I can't give them 5 Stars because $5 beer is not happy hour. That's normal hour and you're just making stuff..."

Fred Ramey

"Good Mexican food with a great atmosphere. We have the taco supreme and chicken quesadillas. Both were delicious. Add a Corona and you're all..."

Glen Canning

"Great place, decent prices, and you just cannot beat Taco Tuesday at $2 street tacos (which were generously..."

rob herr

"Amazing food, lots of it and a decent price. The happy hour drinks are good..."

Josie Gaynord

"Great location! I really liked the salsa, the tacos had tons of flavor and the atmosphere was fun. Overall a decent little..."

Christian

"Awesome tacos. Great location. This place..."

San Diego Food Adventurer

"This experience was absolutely amazing! Freddy, Jorge and Chino made our day/ morning. We were trying to find a spot with good food, music and..."

Kevin Schubert

"Great service and food! The hostess, Alexia was so sweet and took care of us as soon as we walked up. She got a table outside prepared for us on the..."

Elisa Bier

Urge American Gastropub

79/100 (2021 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Holy moly. The beers, the food, the atmosphere. So relaxing and the staff were great. We shared a pizza and bread pudding for dessert. Wow! We go..."

little BIG robots

"1st Visit - Food is great. Place is to cold and they had to move us to sister restaurant. They brought all the food to different location to make us..."

Afsoon Alaghehband

"Urge Gastropub has been around for a few years now, but they find ways to keep it fresh and interesting! The breakfast menu is great, with flavorful..."

Blah Something

"Enjoyed a great lunch 1st time at Urge. We had a pizza, macaroni & cheese, the pastrami sandwich and shared a charcuterie board. They have a great..."

Anita Solis

"Love this place for lunch. Excellent outdoor seating for some fresh air, sunshine, and a break from the office. They have a burger and beer lunch..."

Kenzi Marz

"Excellent meal here on a Sunday afternoon. Helpful staff, sun filled patio, and delicious..."

Katrina Dodson

"We grabbed a quick drink here at the bar right before close. They had a plethora of beer selections and options on tap along with a decent wine menu..."

Toni Singh

"Great food, friendly and knowledgeable staff in a fun place to hang out or have dinner. Inside/outside seating. Great craft beer..."

Terry Bunch

"Urge Gastropub shares its menu with The Barrel Room so there are a lot of menus to go through. It’s almost overwhelming but we got through it and..."

Canli Mertz

"Last week we had a nice anniversary meal at Urge after finding the Barrel Room closed with little explanation. Service was great and we shared a..."

Thomas Belgard

"Urge has the best cheese or meat and cheese board around and for an amazing price point! Highly recommend as you can choose what you'd like on the..."

April Bevins

"Really enjoyed the experience there. Hosted a fantasy football season ending party there. Food, menu and ambience all really good. They can improve..."

Zeeshan Sabir

"Dined here outdoors on a Sunday afternoon, and it was quite pleasant. Very good service and food. Only thing was no giant pretzel appetizer...they..."

Cari DeFlorio

"I always love the urge they have great customer service and awesome drinks I went To dinner and I hadn't been there in quite some time because of..."

Monica M

"Absolutely wonderful food. So tasty, great presentation and wonderfully delicious. This was my first time, I'd definitely visit again. I like that we..."

Mindy Fruhmann

"Food was pretty good but the selection is limited. The restaurant and gastropub are somehow connected so while we wanted to go to The Barrel Room, we..."

Jeniffer Morales

Jolt N Joe's

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fun place. Stopped in here to play some games of pool and had a great time. Service was responsive, beers cold, and the pool tables were nice as..."

Mike

"Great place to watch the game!! Good service and good food. Parking is always a pain downtown. I wish they had places to charge your phone. But..."

Thomas Buelow

"Great place for hanging with friends as there is lots of room. I enjoyed several games of pool. I was impressed with the tastiness of the hamburger..."

Robert Ball Jr

"No frills place unlike anything else in Gaslamp. It's one of those joints you can go to wearing a hat, shorts, flip flops or even your work uniform..."

John Ramirez

"The drink menu is good and they serve food, as well. They have two stories in their establishment and they contain pool tables, pool equipment, and..."

Christopher Gordon

"Pool tables are always fun. It is 10$ an HR for pool on off hours so a bit $$$ and the drinks are not cheap either. We went during happy hour and..."

Matt Carlson

"Used to frequent this place often years ago. Went back for the first time in 8 years and had a good time. Upstairs was closed so I can't vouch for..."

Corey Sutherland

"Awesome place! I never post reviews, but this place is worth checking out. Had a super cheap cover for a UFC pay per view. Shortly after sitting..."

Brendan Hanley

"Super friendly ... Missy, Cher, Amys, Drew, Brandon... really everyone I've met there including the kitchen staff! Food is always tasty (and..."

MARY HUTCHISON

"This is the second time it happens , first one was a $37 over charge and now it’s $13, really disappointed and very upset. Please people double..."

gabriela ruiz

"Fun dive bar! Wasn't too busy and the beer was..."

Dustin Engelke

"Me and group of friends were exploring San Diego when we came across this place. The pool tables brought us in but we stayed for the drinks and..."

david perez

"Missy along with the drink and food slinging team at Jolt n Joe's is always super friendly who aim to please. It's a big fun place that's not over..."

John Ramirez

Oggi's

79/100 (1628 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This location has had a long time coming. Many of my group come here and tell me great things. I stopped in for a few beers and a snack. The service..."

John Abaddon

"As always great food and decent beer. Most excellent service. I was dumb enough to leave my wallet here, had a little over 200 in cash in it. Staff..."

Don Ollerton

"Thank you to our amazing bartenders Katy and Chloe(1st day behind the bar). Exceptional service, great attitude and all with a smile. Great..."

Melissa Duhon

"The lettuce wraps are great. Fish and chips are mist. Good brews and a crazy cookie ice cream..."

Stephanie Bush

"Turning Happy Hour into a Medicare learning opportunity. Bridlewood gang hosted by..."

Dave Lemox

"Didn't quite make the 5 star mark. Service was good, but the food was underwhelming. $20 for 10 wings, a handful of them being shockingly small. The..."

Evan Rose

"Only the very best pizza in town and the black magic stout is my..."

troy barnett

"Pizza is awesome. Ingredients super fresh, crust cooked to perfection. Love this place! Always come here when we come to San..."

Stephanie Finch-Gutierrez

"Food was very good and served in a reasonable amount of time. Service was acceptable. . Atmosphere was excellent. I'll go back there for..."

Jim Seaman

"One of my favorite places to grab a bite to eat for lunch or dinner with any types of people. Highly recommend this resteraunt to anyone. Price is..."

Andrew Randhawa

"I went to this place because I was tired of the bad service of my normal spot. The staff was amazing and their was a great atmosphere. Everything I..."

Randal Watkins

Cricket's Pub

"Chris was an amazing bartender! Exactly what I’d hoped for after a long day at work from a chill dive bar in north park on my way home. Chris was..."

Lilly Anderson

"No frills local bar. Dark, no frills, (dare I say) ordinary- but that's all part of its charm. Super nice bartenders and regulars it's easy to pull..."

Matthew N

"Great hole in the wall. Bartender Chris serves up dandy drinks and chill vibes. To be a regular here is to be called..."

Jessica Curo

"Flew in from the East Coast, first place I went. Closest bar to the airport that showed up. Very welcoming people, very friendly. Gave me a great..."

Ryan Ajello

"Great little dive bar that happens to have very good service. Mostly locals but still welcoming to a stranger like me. Drink prices were..."

Lenrock

"Perfect, pleasant, comfortable neighborhood dive..."

Brian Fojtik

"Opens 8 AM daily. They are grilling delicious food out front almost daily. Cheap drinks which are always nice and strong. Epitome of a neighborhood..."

Rusty Bartel

"The Bartenders are great. Good booze and generally good people. A proper neighborhood dive bar. 6 TVs with most major sporting events. A decent..."

Marques F

Taste & Thirst

79/100 (1628 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Well for the 3rd day in a row, I find myself here at Taste and Thirst. Like Toby Kieth says, "I love this bar"! The drinks are 50% off during happy..."

Kenneth Harmon

"Happy hour is amazing because its 7 days a week 3pm to 8pm! Staff is super nice. Chicharrones are a must..."

Berre Daoodi

"Wow the happy hour has to be the best in downtown San Diego. And the lemon pepper wings are bomb. Last time I went my bartender was attentive and..."

Bradley Williams

"We came here looking for a place to watch the Falcons play and for brunch. There are many TVs around the entire bar to watch multiple games. The..."

dominique L

"Cute sports dive bar. Great prices in the heart of Gas Lamp District. Hidden jewel. Sweet bartender Levi was awesome. Good bar food served usual..."

Kat Reagan

"You should k ow in advance, it's very loud here. But sometimes that's what you need. I had the chicken fingers, which were juicy and crispy all at..."

Bobbi MacPherson

"My close friend Sticky Rich recommended this place and I’m grateful that he did! My girl and I live down the street and needed a safe place to..."

California Jones

"Decided to try this place because it's near the Balboa theatre. It's open seating, find a table and sit. lol We were greeted with menus quickly, and..."

Megan Morris

"Got the Tuna Melt correct hot and melted cheese. Other restaurants like to throw tuna salad. That's just a salad sandwich. Plus manager and staff..."

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"Decent music, quick service, unique drinks, and reasonable prices. Great bar! Will be..."

Sam Button

Chili's Grill & Bar

79/100 (2577 ratings)

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