If I could give this shop more than 5 stars, I would. My artist was Tony & he was amazing. My piece was a tribute to my daughter, who we lost a few weeks ago (19 mos old) Tony took his time to make sure my tattoo was done 100% perfectly. Im definitely coming back here for future pieces. Thank you again Tony ! You're aw read more

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Andrew said he could do fine line but did not at all... I was shocked when I saw the piece and how thick it is. That would be one thing, but also several lines are wobbly. I'm now super insecure about that. I've had a ton of tattoos that have all healed well but unfortunately this small piece is not healing great. I am going to have to get it touched up and hope someone can fix it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm super disappointed and wish I never got the tattoo done here :([[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]( read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]If your in pacific beach and your aren't getting tattooed by pepper then your not doing it right![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is an amazing human and a spectacular artist! Go get your seat time in with th read more

Above All Tattoo - Pepper knocked this out of the park! Such a pleasure to sit in his chair and talk about life with him! - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Walked in with a friend and Marc drew us both beautiful tattoos! He was very kind and precise, and the work is healing beautifully. Thank you! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Exactly what I asked for, Tony did a great job and I'll definitely be coming back for more[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Above All Tattoo - "Evil" Hand tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]From walking in, to getting that tattoo, to leaving was a great experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Erik was awesome to work with.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely would come back to get tattooed again by him. Great shop and clean. Thanks so much! read more

Above All Tattoo - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I love this place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Andrew is very sweet and helpful[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the energy inside is fantastic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I went in today for the first time and I will for sure be back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very happy and excited for this new go to.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Did a walk in during Labor Day and was greeted by Erik. The shop was clean and the vibe that Erik exuded was chill, professional and super friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He helped me out with some of my tattoo designs I drew up and made it super clean. We both knew it was going to be a great session when each stencil placement hit on the first try.... Unheard of! We talked throughout most of the session and he crushed the delivery of my tattoo design. Especially them being done since my other tats from 2013, he would do test spots to ensure the session wasn't just an adventure of pain tolerance. Erik is the man and I'm so impressed with his overall service. If he was that good, I can only imagine that everyone else at this shop is just as good as the service he delivered. Thanks again brother! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I got this tattoo with tony he is one of the newest members of the place but don't sleep on him this man was helpful he gave me tips had a good conversation and he always took his time and showed he loves tattooing[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] not only is this place one of cheapest but it's also one of the best read more

Above All Tattoo - Tattoo outside of forearm - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Thanks to Erik for giving me a wonderful experience with my life's first tattoo. Since I was very nervous and had many questions to ask, he was always very friendly and patient in communicating with me, trying to find the best place on me, and Following my ideas, I ended up with a amazing one that I'm very happy with. read more

Above All Tattoo - Erik doing amazing tattoo in my wrist - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

This was my first tattoo so I spent A LOT of time deciding where I wanted to go. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I ended up meeting Tony Corral at Above All Tattoo and I was impressed by his good "bedside manner" and his no-pressure response to all my questions and I could tell he was the right person.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I showed him some tattoos I found on Pinterest and he was able to draw exactly what I wanted, mix perfect colors and give me the specific size and everything I wanted. (I'm not high maintenance, I'm just discerning lol). [[HIGHLIGHT]]He spent time educating me about the before, during and after of my tattoo which I really appreciate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And as you can see in the photo, it's a super clean and beautiful piece of art. So yeah, I will be calling Tony for my next tattoo. read more

Above All Tattoo - Mickey tattoo done by artist Tony Corral - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a follow up review for my nose piercing done by scooter. 10 months later and my nose piercing is fully healed. I never had any issues with the healing process - I scar and keloid easily but this piercing healed so nicely that I'd definitely recommend Scooter for anyone looking to get something pierced in SD. Thanks again Scooter. read more

Above All Tattoo - Thanks Scooter! - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

My partner and I were on the last day of a two week Cali road trip when we woke up to the news that a good pal had passed away back home. We decided then and there we needed to get some tribute tattoos and my SD based cousin recommended this shop highly. With only five hours til our flight, We B lined it there and hoped they could squeeze in a last minute walk in. We were greeted warmly and were in and out in under an hour...both of us. Shop minimum is $100 which is totally reasonably. Our artist, Tony aka Tofu was kick ass and had some great chats. We'll be back for sure. read more

Above All Tattoo - Our Colin had dozens of paper planes from traveling, all over his body. These are special to us. - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Walked in for a simple tat (my first) on Mother's Day and [[HIGHLIGHT]]Waffles was friendly, professional, and efficient.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Explained everything as we went along.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely recommend! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Honestly just amazing! We walked in and everyone was energetic and positive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They had a great vibe and provided excellent service. My brother and I got some tattoos and they turned out amazing. I would HIGHLY recommend (: read more

Tony aka @TOFU.TATTOOS Is the man! Great dude, does great work, you won't regret getting a tattoo by him! Especially if you are looking at some Japanese type of work! Love the vibes here at the shop Walk ins or schedule an appointment they do both and do not disappoint. I recommend either Tony, Niko or Arjun! Please check out there work below on their Instagram ! Tony - @tofu.tattoos Niko - nikobones_ Arjun - Arjuntattoo_ I will probably update with a healed photo btw read more

Above All Tattoo - Steezy Japaneezy - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Tony was awesome! I didn't get art work done, just a simple script and an anchor at the end which Tony did do for me by hand. It was easy and comfortable. Facility was clean and organized. I love my tat!!! Thanks Tony!! read more

Above All Tattoo - "Stronger than the storm" - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I did a walk-in to get 4 piercings by Phebe Ruby and she was so nice and made sure everything was perfect!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was nervous but we had great conversations and I felt super comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely come back to get more piercings done by her. read more

My friends and I did walk-ins at Above All Tattoo. It was a fantastic time. They were timely and welcoming. Alex did an awesome job on my tat. He was also very kind and really fun to connect with. I highly recommended Above All Tattoo! The service was high quality and the tattoo artist were awesome! read more

Above All Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Arjun took good care of me on my first visit. He provided a consult and I was able to look through his work. The shops is very clean and safe. Got a small zia sun symbol on my ribs. Was about $100 and took 10 minutes. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. I also got a chance to ring the bell on my way out. Will definitely keep them in mind for future work. read more

Above All Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

I had a tattoo I had done overseas that needed touched up and Tony was happy to help me! He also gave me a sweet little snail tattoo. Tony was super kind and courteous. Would definitely go back to Above All for a tattoo. read more

Above All Tattoo - Snail tattoo by Tony - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Got my first tattoo with Nico as a walk in! Could not have picked a better location or awesome guy for my first tat. Nico was super accommodating, helped me pick out the size, and ran me through how it worked and how to care for it after! We even got to ring the first tattoo bell after lol read more

Above All Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Erik was awesome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tattoo feels and looks great. Definitely coming back here for my next one

I came in about a week ago for a small little floral tattoo to add in an open space on my upper arm where I am working on a half sleeve. I came in with two pictures of an idea of what I wanted and Niko was so accommodating and combined the two photos to create something better than I envisioned. I appreciate the time and care he took on this tattoo and would definitely come back here! read more

Above All Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

I went with my fiancé to get a new cartilage piercing and jewelry for my conch after not wearing one for awhile. We were referred by their sister store (also very nice people) and walking in the door the environment was super comfortable and the staff was so friendly. Pricing was totally reasonable and the place was clean and inviting. Scooter took care of me and was great! Took his time in looking at my ear and making sure we put the piercing in a good spot. He was really kind and kept me informed on what he was doing the whole time. It turned out my conch did not need to be repierced and he was honest about not needing to charge for the service, just the jewelry. I highly recommend getting a piercing here! I will definitely be going back. read more

I was told I could get a free tattoo, but unfortunately the artist didn't realize when the shop was closed. Another artist at least made an attempt to try and accommodate my needs but unfortunately it didn't work out. He gets an "A" for effort. They look like they do great work I just wish I could have been tatted there. read more

I loved this shop. I got my finger tattoo done and it turned out truly amazing. The shop was very clean and the artists were very friendly. I will be back! read more

Above All Tattoo - Ring tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Will definitely be returning for more work! My artist was Tony and he did a phenomenal job. All the artists are super friendly, professional, and do amazing work. The studio was super clean. I don't have a single bad remark that I could think of. The artists' rates are reasonable and definitely stack up to the quality of their craft. Would give more than 5 stars if I could. read more

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My friends and I came to get some tattoos while we were visiting San Diego. As soon as you walk into Above All from the moment you leave, everyone was so nice and welcoming. My friends and I were indecisive on two tattoo ideas and we ended up getting both. Niko tattooed me and he was very nice, and was very patient with me while i was figuring out my tattoo ideas and placements. I love my tattoos! Next time I'm in San Diego, i will definitely be getting some more ink here! The pictures were right when I got them done and it's been a week and are healing nicely so far! read more

Above All Tattoo - Tattoo #2 done by Niko! - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

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I walked in wanting to get a tattoo to commemorate a friend that just passed away. I'm not a tattoo person by the way. I'm 46 and this is only my second one. I walked in met Tony told him my thoughts and he drew up something and it was perfect. It was well priced and well done. Highly recommend Above All and Tony. read more

I had such a great experience here! My boyfriend and I got lip tattoos here Around January and the guy who tattooed us was really chill and and explained everything about lip tattoos before tattooing us and about the aftercare. Great experience overall and I plan on coming back UPDATE: I went back yesterday and this time Kurt tattooed me, he did such a great job and explained every detail of how my tattoo was going to look and tones and spoke on what adjustments he had to make and why. He did an amazing job and love my new tattoo! Thank you Kurt! read more

Above All Tattoo - Tattoo by Kurt - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been wanting to get my second lobe pierced for a while now and I wasn't really sure where to go. I was strolling around PB on Friday the 13th, looking to see which shops had piercing deals. I ran across Above All on Yelp and I called in to check for prices. I'm not sure if they were doing a deal or not but the person who picked up the phone was super sweet and he told me I could get my piercings done for $30 (including jewelry). It was a steal! My piercer (Jordan) was SO SO SO friendly and kind. He made the experience so quick and painless. He was super informative on the post-care instructions and made sure your piercing would heal quickly and effectively. I was able to purchase saline wash there for $10, which was super convenient. Also, everyone in the shop was also super welcoming -- I would have to rate the customer service a 10/10. Even though it was super hectic on Friday the 13th, everyone was in a good mood. I brought a friend to come with me and he wasn't planning on getting anything but after he saw my experience with Jordan and with the whole shop, he now wants to come back another time to get something done! Thanks Jordan for the wonderful experience! I highly recommend this place. read more

Awesome experience with Danny piercing my Helix. He was super patient when at the last second, I changed my jewelry to better suit where the future earring would sit. The piercing which can typically hurt for a while felt great within a few days. He must have the magic touch! Thanks Danny we will definitely be back. read more

my bf and i had a spontaneous urge to get tattoos. we walked in and we're immediately helped. chopper did both of our tattoos and we are SO happy with the results. i got my first rib tattoo and chopper had such a light hand and kept asking if i was okay. appreciated the professionalism and kindness! read more

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Above All Tattoo and my artist Mau hit a Home Run with service, comfort level and final product. They were by far the best tat place I've been to. Highly recommend them on Garnet where there are multiple tat shops on every block. Thanks guys! read more

I've been wanted a rook piercing for over a year and finally found Above All online. My group walked in on a Sunday without an appointment. The wait was about 30-45 minutes, which really wasn't that bad considering its location in PB -- you can just go down the street, get some ice cream and come back! I got my helix and rook pierced at the same time by Steve. He was really thoughtful and professional and helped me decide where I wanted to place my helix. My favorite part about the whole thing was having the fake rubber hand to hold while getting pierced (lol) I found a Groupon for Above All that gives you $100 worth of piercing services for $45! So basically I paid $45 for both my helix and my rook, including jewelry. I'm really happy about the price (being a college student I couldn't justify $100 for two holes in my ear) and definitely will come back to Above All for my piercing needs~ read more

Above All Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

This review is for Bean! He's done 3 out of my 4 tattoos and I love his work! He is super talented, and has a light touch so it doesn't feel like he's digging into your skin! He's also just an all around nice easy going guy. His work is honestly so good and the shop is awesome! read more

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Went in with a friend to get nose piercings. Both of ours were pierced at a horrible angle and we weren't given jewelry choices- just given SS screws that were too big even with swelling. Went to an APP certified place to get my choice of/properly fitted jewelry about a month later and learned the gnarly bumps I had were from both the jewelry being improper and irritation from the angle. After a month of my new titanium flatback, the bumps from a bad angle going through too much flesh never healed, so I had to take it out. Story reads the same for my friend. Bummer. Wasted $163. Should have done my research and not been impulsive. read more

Not military friendly. I am active duty. Sarcastic reply from this shops artist, Eddie, when I asked to reschedule with him. read more

Above All Tattoo - Not military friendly. I am active duty. Sarcastic reply from this shops artist, Eddie, when I asked to reschedule with him. - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Tony is amazing! I came in last minute and he was able to fit me into his schedule and provide me with the most beautiful tattoo. I have a variety of tattoos and his is, by far, my absolute favorite! He was professional, easy to spend a few hours with, and left me with art that expresses exactly what I was looking for! Tony kicks ass and you're foolish if you don't get inked by him!! read more

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