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Top bars & lounges in San Diego, California
San Diego is the perfect place to explore the nightlife. There are many bars and lounges in San Diego to choose from, all you have to do is pick your favorite beverage and go. Grab your friends and head over to the Upper East Side off Market St. and you’ll have your pick of cocktails, beer, whiskey, and more. Stick to your favorites or try them all.
Whether you prefer a relaxing evening catching up with your pals or a night of drinks and dancing, San Diego has both. Choose from themed cocktail bars with live DJs, rooftop bars, casual lounges, and brewing companies all within walking distance of one another. If alcohol isn’t your thing there are hookah lounges, dessert bars, and mocktails to enjoy as well.
Spend the afternoon tasting craft beverages, enjoy a local restaurant for dinner, and spend the late hours of the night searching for the perfect cheesecake and nightcap. Kick off your evening of fun right by inviting all your friends and loved ones. Search “top cocktails near me” or “best brewery in San Diego” and let the city welcome you with open arms.
Must-try bars & lounges in San Diego
PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES
The Haven Pizzeria
4051 Adams Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Large Wedge | $18.00 |
Butter lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, candied bacon and our homemade gorgonzola dressing. | |
| Small Wedge | $13.00 |
Butter lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, candied bacon and our homemade gorgonzola dressing. | |
| Haven Twists | $8.00 |
Homemade breadsticks topped with garlic and parmesan and served with a choice of two dipping sauces. |
Bub's at the Ballpark
715 J ST., SAN DIEGO
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Woody Burger | $18.50 |
This classic 1/2 lb. burger comes with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & tots...goes great with a cold crispy (beer)! | |
| Archie Sandwich | $17.75 |
Grilled Chicken with mushrooms, swiss and mozzarella cheese and our famous Archie Sauce (the genius mix of honey mustard, buffalo and a special ingredient). The urban legend of sandwiches. | |
| 10 Wings | $20.50 |
WINGS COME TOSSED IN 1 FLAVOR! Please select a ranch or blue cheese option and then the sauce you would like the wings tossed in. Each additional sauce will be .50 cents and come on the side. |
PIZZA • SALADS
The Shop: Pizza + Cocktails
11967 Bernardo Plaza Dr., San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Spicy Baked Wings | $16.00 |
1lb of wings, served with house-made ranch and baby carrots | |
| Fancy Caesar | $18.00 |
this salad has baby gem lettuce, chives, parmesan, house-made croutons, boiled egg, pancetta, house-made caesar dressing | |
| Golden Beets and Arugula Salad | $17.00 |
golden beet salad with crispy bacon, arugula, goat cheese, housemade citrus vinaigrette, and a balsamic reduction drizzle (dressing is served on the side) |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Common Stock - Hillcrest
3805 Fifth Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH | $15.00 |
CLASSIC | crispy chicken breast, bacon, melted muenster cheese, and house made ranch coleslaw NASHVILLE STYLE | Classic + Nashville Style Hot Sauce COMEBACK STYLE | Nashville hot chicken breast, sharp white cheddar, pickles, ranch coleslaw, + comeback sauce | |
| KALE SALAD | $14.00 |
| UMAMI FRIES | $5.00 |
Puesto at the Headquarters
789 W Harbor DR STE 155, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Carnitas Bowl | $22.00 |
traditionally braised pork (GF), herb lime rice, black beans, esquite, cabbage slaw, pickled onions, guacamole, salsa fresca | |
| Classic Guacamole | $14.00 |
avocado, cilantro, onion, fresh squeezed lime & orange, chile habanero (GF, V+) | |
| Filet Mignon Burrito | $21.00 |
Flour tortilla, crispy melted cheese, marinated filet mignon, herb lime rice, and avocado Served with a side of jalisco salsa and spicy pistachio serrano salsa. |
Amplified Kitchen + Beer Garden Pacific Beach
4150 Mission Blvd ate 208, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Amp'd Burger | $14.95 |
| Kids Pita Pizza | $5.95 |
| Kids Chicken and Rice | $5.95 |
Smoking Gun & Spill the Beans - 555 Market Street
555 Market Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| ICED La Vida Mocha | $5.50 |
It's like a mocha... but better. This delicious concoction infuses Aztec chocolate, dark chocolate sauce, espresso and milk | |
| ICED Vanilla Latte | $5.50 |
Our signature espresso, vanilla syrup, milk and ice | |
| Cinna-Bee | $5.50 |
Honey, homemade cinnamon simple syrup, espresso, milk |
FRENCH FRIES
Louisiana Purchase
2305 University Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Garlic Cheddar Biscuits | $14.00 |
four house biscuits + honey butter + jam | |
| Dookey Chase | $26.00 |
four fried chicken wings + cheddar biscuit + one side | |
| Lemon Pepper Wets | $22.00 |
10 pc chicken wings + lemon pepper + cajun fries |
Hidden Craft
600 WEST BROADWAY SUITE 130, SAN DIEGO
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chicken Banh Mi | $17.00 |
Ginger, garlic, marinated chicken, pickled veggies (carrot, daikon, cucumber, white onion), miso aioli, cilantro on fresh baguette. | |
| One America Cheese Burger | $18.00 |
Ground beef brisket short rib patty, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, american cheese, house spread on a sesame amish bun | |
| Turkey Avocado BLT | $17.00 |
Swiss cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli on ciabatta bun |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
The Blind Burro
639 J st, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Burro Bowl | $15.00 |
A bowl filled with Poblano Rice, Pinto Beans, shredded iceberg lettuce, topped with Queso Fresco, Pickled Radishes, Avocado and Salsa Verde. Protein options include: chicken, carnitas, shrimp, skirt steak, and salmon. (ALLERGIES- GLUTEN, GARLIC, CHILIES, SEEDS, DAIRY) | |
| To-Go Chps/Sals | $5.00 |
Our house fried corn tortilla chips dusted with salt and then served with our house salsa (tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, onion, spices, lime juice) (ALLERGIES- GLUTEN, CHILIES, ONION, GARLIC) | |
| Street Carnitas Tacos | $16.00 |
PASTA • FRENCH FRIES
Rusticucina - San Diego
3797 Park Blvd, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Romaine Salad | $10.00 |
Hearts of romaine, shaved Parmesan, garlic crostini & Caesar dressing. | |
| Cacio e Pepe | $23.00 |
pecorino cheese & fresh black pepper | |
| Grandmas Ragu | $24.00 |
veal & pork ragu |
FRENCH FRIES
The Corner Drafthouse
495 Laurel st, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chicken Karage Bowl | $21.00 |
crispy chicken thighs | rice | pickled cucumber | kalbi slaw | fried egg | cilantro | scallions | karage sauce | |
| Fried Chicken Sandwich | $18.00 |
Fried Chicken | BBQ Mustard | Spicy Pickles | |
| Tuna Bacon Melt | $19.00 |
Tuna Salad | Bacon | Swiss Cheese | Sourdough Bread |
The Asian Bistro - 414 University Ave
414 University Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| PAD THAI | $0.00 |
SKINNY RICE NOODLES WITH EGG, TOFU, BEAN SPROUTS, GREEN ONIONS AND CRUSHED PEANUTS WOK FRIED WITH OUR SWEET & TANGY TAMARIND SAUCE. CAN BE V|VEG|GF | |
| GYOZA | $8.50 |
VEGETABLE, CHICKEN OR PORK POT STICKERS, CRISPY FRIED AND SERVED WITH SOY VINAIGRETTE (5 PCS) | |
| CHEESY WONTON | $10.00 |
CRISPY FRIED WONTON STUFFED WITH WATER CHESTNUT AND CREAM CHEESE, SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE MADE PLUM SAUCE (6 PCS) VEG |
SALADS • CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES
The Local Eatery & Drinking Hole - The Local Eatery & Drinking Hole
1065 4th Avenue, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| FIESTA SALAD | $18.00 |
Chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce tossed with boneless fried chicken, roasted corn, black beans, tortilla strips, jack & cheddar cheese, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, and our house-made cilantro lime dressing | |
| BREW PUB BURGER | $20.00 |
Old school style cheeseburger 1/2 lb all beef patty, pickle, onion, mustard and ketchup Served with fries or upgrade to ROAR fries! +$2.5 | |
| SIDE FRIES | $3.50 |
GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| RANCH WRAP | $16.25 |
Crispy or Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, Jack, Tomato, Romaine, Ranch. Tortilla | |
| MO BURGER | $16.00 |
Cheddar, Jack, Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Thousand Island. Served on your choice of bun. | |
| FLAMING WRAP | $16.25 |
Crispy or Grilled Chicken, Hot Wings Sauce, Bacon, Cheddar, Jack, Romaine, Blue Cheese or Ranch. Tortilla |
PIZZA • CHICKEN WINGS
District 6 Gastrobar and Kitchen - San Diego
8242 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Manchurian | $15.99 |
Choice of protein in manchurain sauce | |
| Veg Triple Szechwan Noodles | $15.99 |
eggless thin noodles, rice & crispy noodles in szechwan sauce, shredded vegetables, served with a side of spiced gravy | |
| Street Side Chow Mein | $15.99 |
eggless thin noodles, shredded vegetables, green chili sauce, fresh green chilies |
Harbor Town Pub - 1125 Rosecrans St
1125 Rosecrans St, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Seared Ahi Bowl | $14.95 |
Seared Ahi, rice, cabbage, pickled carrots, cucumbers, grilled pineapple, edamame, cilantro cream and katsu sauce | |
| Grilled Ginger Soy Wings | $12.95 |
8 ginger soy mariniated chicken wings, cilantro garnish, served with a side of Dojo sauce | |
| Harbor Town | $13.95 |
1/3lb beef patty, double American cheese, griled onions, house sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, served on a brioche bun with side of fries |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Working Class
4095 30th St,, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Standard Breakfast | $11.50 |
2 eggs any style, bacon or sausage, hash browns and choice of toast. | |
| Breakfast Burrito | $11.50 |
Scrambled eggs, hash browns, diced bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado and house sauce. | |
| General Tso Cauliflower | $12.00 |
Deep fried cauliflower florets tossed in sweet and spicy General Tso sauce topped with sesame seeds |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Second Nature
5026 Cass St., San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Vegan Hot Wangs | $13.75 |
Maitake mushrooms, hot sauce, "parmesan", green onion, vegan ranch. | |
| Best Burger In North PB* | $17.00 |
Grass fed patty, bacon ,cheddar cheese, tomatoes, butter lettuce, white onion, pickles, garlic aioli. | |
| South La Jolla Burrito* | $14.75 |
Eggs, fajita veggies, roasted onion, breakfast potatoes, cheddar cheese, guacamole, cilantro aioli, roasted salsa. |
SEAFOOD • GRILL
Baja Betty's
1421 University Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Queso Dip & Chips | $8.75 |
melted cheese blended with and our house-made salsa fresca | corn tortilla chips | |
| Big Gurrrl Margarita | $18.00 |
Giant 32oz Frozen margarita made with El Jimador reposado! | |
| 2 Item Combination Plate | $16.75 |
Pick any two items to build your own combination plate, comes with rice and beans |
Isola Pizza Bar Little Italy - 1526 India Street
1526 India Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Insalata mista | $10.00 |
baby greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette | |
| Arugula parma | $12.00 |
arugula, parmigiano reggiano, shaved crimini mushrooms, lemon dressing | |
| Bruschetta Pomodoro | $10.00 |
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic |
PIZZA • PASTA
Siamo Napoli
3959 30th St, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Cesar | $13.00 |
Because, why not? | |
| Contadina | $19.00 |
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella house fennel sausage with mixed mushrooms. | |
| Margherita | $18.00 |
Authentic Neapolitan style pizza (Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella and basil, EVO Oil. ) |
Burgeon at The Arbor
1326 KETTNER BLVD, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chilly Bin - 4pk | $14.20 |
Hoppy pils brewed in collaboration with McIlhenney Brewing & loaded with some epic southern hemisphere hops: Nelson, Nectaron, and Nelson Subzero Hop Kief. 5.1% ABV You must be 21 or Older to Order Beer | CRV Included | |
| Clever Kiwi Nelson Hopped Pilsner - 4 Pack | $13.20 |
Nelson Dry-Hopped Keller (unfiltered) Pils. 5% ABV You must be 21 or Older to Order Beer | CRV Included | |
| Song Of Symmetry - 4pk | $17.20 |
West Coast IPA collaboration with McIlhenney Brewing & hopped with Mosaic, Strata, Nelson, and Mosaic Cryo. 6.7% ABV You must be 21 or Older to Order Beer | CRV Included |
Park Commons
9645 Scranton Road, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| BD Asian Chicken Salad | $14.95 |
Red Cabbage, Kale, Tangerine, Cucumber, Carrot, Herbs, Cashews, Crispy Onions, and Ginger Dressing (Allergies: Gluten, Garlic/Bulb) | |
| Classic Cheeseburger COMBO | $14.95 |
American Cheese, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, & Special Sauce. Comes with Choice of Fries or Salad and a Fountain Drink. | |
| Chicken Souvlaki Wrap | $12.95 |
Garlic Sauce, Israeli Salad, Feta, and Pickled Red Onions |
The Village - San Diego
2611 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| The Village Roll | $16.50 |
| Watermelon Juice | $7.00 |
| Karne Asada Fries | $16.75 |
Puesto Mission Valley -
5010 Mission Center Road, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Classic Guacamole | $14.00 |
avocado, cilantro, onion, fresh squeezed lime & orange, chile habanero (GF, V+) | |
| Grilled Shrimp Bowl | $26.00 |
guajillo shrimp (GF), herb lime rice, black beans, esquite, cabbage slaw, pickled onions, guacamole, salsa fresca | |
| Carnitas Bowl | $22.00 |
traditionally braised pork (GF), herb lime rice, black beans, esquite, cabbage slaw, pickled onions, guacamole, salsa fresca |
Cross Street Chicken and Beer
4403 Convoy St., San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Beer Battered Fries | $7.25 |
Our Award Winning Crispy, Craft Beer Battered, Thin-cut Fries! Add a Flavor if You're Feeling Extra: Cajun, Garlic Parm, or Lemon Pepper | |
| Tenders (6PCS) | $20.50 |
6PCS - Fresh, White Breast Meat, Battered and Fried to Perfection- Choose 2 Flavors | |
| Wings (10PCS) | $20.50 |
10PCS - Fresh Chicken Wings Fried to Perfection! Mix of Flats, Drumettes, and Jumbo Wings - Choose 2 Flavors |
Miss B's Coconut Club
3704 Mission Blvd, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Jerk Plate | $26.00 |
jerk seasoned half chicken with mango chutney and chimichurri. served with mangu (smashed plantains) and seasonal vegetables. | |
| Coconut Shrimp | $18.00 |
house battered plantain-coconut shrimp, sweet chili pineapple mojito sauce | |
| Lechon Asado Fries | $18.00 |
fries, pork, beer cheese, sofrito |
PIZZA • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Bayside Landing
3780 ingraham st, san diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Teriyaki Plate | $18.50 |
Teriyaki sauce with sauteed seasonal vegetables, Napa cabbage, macaroni salad and white rice. | |
| Caesar Salad | $14.25 |
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and croutons tossed in caesar dressing. | |
| Kids Chicken Strips | $9.00 |
Kids Chicken Strips served with a choice of fries or apple slices |
LOLA 55 TACOS & COCKTAILS - East Village
1290 F st, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Mesquite Chicken | $4.50 |
mesquite grilled chicken, chicharron, cucumber, coconut rice, peanut macha salsa | |
| Squash Blossom Relleno | $4.50 |
housemade beet soyrizo, almond "cream cheese", poblano salsa, potato chicharrones, cilantro | |
| Baja Style Fish | $4.95 |
local fish, remoulade, chorizo-tomato vinaigrette, frisee, pickled serrano, purple basil |
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