Very classic Korean karaoke experience in San Diego that you can bring your own food and drink…read moreinto. It's a no frills place that is clean, accommodating, and super fun with the right company. My friends and I managed to have so much fun here together, the songs are up to date and there's a decent amount of business at this location! Parking is super easy to find and they are open until the later hours of the night, which is perfect for weekend fun. Bathrooms are outside of the establishment so it can be a little bit chilly and daunting to go on your own, make sure to ask the front desk for directions!

Had a blast here for a birthday!…read more It's one of the few places in SD where you can bring your own food and drinks. The rooms are clean and calling ahead for a group of 8 was super easy. I'm knocking off one star because the song list is a little behind the times (couldn't find the new Rosé/Bruno Mars APT song) and the $90 corkage fee felt pretty steep. On top of that, they asked for a tip at checkout, which felt unnecessary since we provided our own food/drinks and didn't receive any actual table service during our three hours. Still a great time if you come prepared!

I held my staff holiday party at Melody and we had a blast. We rented the big room for 25 people…read moreand had plenty of space. People have reviewed about the song selection and though one could sing many songs in Chinese, we had plenty to sing in English. Please don't let those negative reviews keep you away. The food was fine, but we were there to sing, dance and open presents. For the first half hour they were a bit short staffed, but the guy was still super attentive and took time to show us how to use the app and order the food, he was great. Would recommend for a fun party!

We made a reservation and they waiting for all of our party to get there to start our time which…read morewas really nice. The room is nice but the mic wasn't working sometimes so we had to go back and forth. We didn't get any food but their soju drinks were good!

Went to South Korea this year. Got South Korea vibes here. I think it's because ive been looking…read morefor my Jim bean high-balls all over these Korean bars in Koreatown Los Angeles. Nothing, nada, until now. Finally from all places. San Diego had em. I loved my Jim bean high balls over there. A lil too much so had to sober up w/ one hour of karaoke. After getting lit, we went to the karaoke to sober up b4 driving off into the moonlight. The trick is. You have to go all-out when u sing, or u don't enjoy urself. Karaoke is only fun when ur drink actually. They had songs from like 4-6 different countries which I found unique and cool especially their iPad for American songs. San Diego is Lit!! Coming from Koreatown Los Angeles Wow!

Went here on a 4/26 Sunday 6pm room 7, parking on the area was packed, hard to find one just fyi…read more Guy on the counter looks like he didn't want to work there and had 0 enthusiasm , the food was good tho, easy to order on the iPad . The seats had ripped parts, the floor and table were sticky . The music control was close to the TV and can block the others singers view while you were inputting songs, the keyboard remote wasn't working. The music selections were so so and was lagging 20% of the time. The walls were thin and you can definitely hear the other rooms well enough. The lighting was nice! Price was on the pricier side compared to other Karaoke places. Overall the experience was so so, would I come back to this place? Maybe if they had a discount but who knows . Additional info they don't subtract the charge of your $25 reservation from your main bill

This place is perfect spot to hang with friends and just have a good time singing! Out of all the…read morekaraoke places I've been to, this place had a pretty good selection of songs! The night was slow so we were seated right away. We asked how to use the system and remote and it was fairly simple to understand, and we were handed a songbook containing all the songs the system had to offer. And we stayed longer than had planned because we were having so much fun! Please come if you just feel like singing! And the prices!? They charge by the hour, so $85 for 3 hours for the 4 of us. The rates changed based on how many people are in a room. Worth Noting!! No hearty meals served. Only instant ramen so come after having lunch/dinner elsewhere before singing! Water, Gatorade, tea, basic drinks are available to order. Bring your own snacks. Wood seats so get up and moving when you sing ;)!! Staff was nice!

Fun karaoke spot that's open until 4am! I was surprised by how busy it still was around 2am. They…read moreoffer private rooms, which is great for groups, and there's a large selection of karaoke songs to choose from. The wooden seats in the private room weren't the most comfortable, but it didn't take away from the fun. We had a great time singing, drinking, and enjoying the late-night energy. Overall, a solid spot for late-night karaoke.

We came here just for dinner (we didn't actually karaoke, although we inquired about the prices and…read morethey seemed reasonable). The food was actually quite good with large portions and reasonable prices. We ordered the cucumber salad, it was very flavorful with garlic and cilantro added. We also had the spicy pickled fish which was also very good (just wish there was a little more fish). The beef noodle soup was also surprisingly good and had lots of noodles. The staff didn't have the most friendly expression, but they were helpful when we asked for anything. The ambiance/decor was trendy and the place was very clean. It didn't seem very busy even on a Saturday night, there only seemed to be a couple groups singing in the private rooms. The rooms also looked to be a good size with nice decor when we walked by.

We came here to celebrate my friend's birthday and had a really amazing time! We loved the primacy…read moreof our room with the plush sofas. The ambiance was nice and we all liked the neon lights. We ordered a bunch of food: Taiwanese beef noodle soup, dried noodles, popcorn chicken, fries, fish tofu skewers, fried rice, cucumber salad, and shredded potatoes. We liked everything except the shredded potatoes. The large screen, mics, and sound system were great. We struggled a bit with the screen, as it was in Chinese so navigating to songs/artists was a bit of a challenge. There were also limitations to the songs available. It would've been nice if we could just pair up our phones. Service was good, our server came in to check on us, making sure our water pitcher was plentiful. There was also a tray of complimentary fruits and chocolates, which was a nice touch. We had a lot of fun and would come back!

Came by for the first time, as I had heard great things about this bar from locals. To my pleasant…read moresurprise, this speak easy esque establishment did not disappoint. I had a happy meal style burger which was more like an in-and-out quality meal, and cocktails from blaine and izzy that were probably the best I've had in downtown. I will definitely be coming back and would highly recommend this bar to anyone looking for a good late night downtown vibe.

This place is a go-to spot downtown, and it's pretty much always full. You can reserve a table for…read morethe night if you're with a group or grab one of the high tops or bar seats if you're just stopping in. They do live karaoke, which is actually a lot of fun and entertaining. The drinks are great, and the staff are awesome - very friendly and attentive. Definitely worth checking out. And if you're in the mood for more of a club scene after, you can walk right next door to Sidebar and keep the night going.

Woo hoo yatuhhhhhhh badass hella bad ass place yayuh. Left my sweater here got it backread more

Time sure flies. Four years ago I originally posted a review when I saw these guys at 710 Club in…read morePacific Beach. This time it was the post-party following the Elite Event: Halloween Prom at Tin Roof in downtown San Diego. Rock Out Karaoke takes the stage and continues to provide the perfect atmosphere for fun audience-fueled performances. My gamer past thinks back to the video game Rockband, where we took turns singing karaoke and playing toy instruments in front of the living room TV to a playlist with decades of pop hits. The game now sits in storage, but aspiring vocalists can continue their craft of singing with a live band, playing and providing backup vocals to your lead. I am not a singer, even as a hobby. I am still recovering from a cough & cold where I lost my voice, but after several rounds of liquid courage, I kinda wanted to give it a go. After listening to a few performances and doling out well deserved high-fives, a gal mentioned that the live band performance aspect was a completely different experience to the typical lounge scene. She really enjoyed it and would definitely do it again. I think it would be helpful to the fans and groupies if their schedule was easily found on their main website page. If it's there, I missed the link. My bad. I don't FaceBook, so I'm not looking there either. Just sayin'. I read someone else's review about ROK's limited playlist. While I am easily impressed with the band's repertoire, I could see how discouraged a potential singer would be if a favorite karaoke song is not available. Maybe expanding the library to include more classic and current songs wouldn't hurt. Ready for the main stage? If you enjoy karaoke and energetic music performances, then consider Rock Out Karaoke. There's nothing else quite like it in town. Doing it ROK style might leave you breathless, but you'll love the unique experience.

Still a dive. Still in business…read more I suppose their formula is cheap drinks, minimal ambiance, and courteous and quick bartenders. One might argue it's the most authentic bar in the Gaslamp.

The quintessential dive bar. Make sure you ask for Bailey, an exceptionally phenomenal…read morerepresentative of this platonic ideal of a drinking establishment. Great drinks, even better vibes, and the service from Bailey--who was kind, quick, and demonstrably talented--went above and beyond. You'd have to have a peerLiz penchant for M.isery in order to somehow manufacture a bad time for yourself here.

We went for drinks last night at The Lamplighter. It's a fun hole in the wall type establishment…read more It's about the size of your living room with some fun karaoke on the end. It's a lot of fun, if not loud. There is a patio behind the bar area that is perfect to escape and/or if you wanted to get a smoke. It was a bit of an older crowd the night we were there, but who knows if that was indicative of every night. A fun time was being had though, so these might have been regulars. Lastly, they're cash only, so make sure you've got plenty because cards won't fly here.

Street parking is available pulling up to the long time establishment. I have been coming to this…read moreKaraoke kingdom for decades! It has a dive feel (cash only!!) but as of late, has gotten a face lift with a huge back covered patio,updated booths and a stage! It still has a pool table and booths but on weekends there's reserved tables only which is kind of a bummer. The staff is kind and make stiff drinks! Great people watching!

Unfortunately, my group & I had a poor experience at this establishment. We were a group of 8…read morefemales coming for a fun night out. It was my first time here so I was looking forward to it. I was happy to hear they offered karaoke too so my friend & I put our name down for a duet (the iconic HSM, "Breaking Free"). Upon coming to the bar, there were a few other groups but it wasn't crowded yet. It was about 30 minutes later, and several more people had come to the bar now. My friend went up to ask the guy (leading the karaoke) a question. At this point he tells her: "well, I already played your chosen song an hour ago...and it's the same crowd, so...". There wasn't a conclusion if he was asking us to choose another song or if he was just giving his personal opinion. We also simply disagreed that it was the same crowd as an hour ago, and also I didn't realize there was a rule about playing the same song per hour? Given there wasn't a conclusion from the conversation, my friend & I decided to keep our chosen song since we were looking forward to singing it. 10 more minutes passed and we were next in line. My group came up to the stage to get ready for when we were called. But then, we were skipped! The audacity! Someone else from my group went up to address why we were skipped. He said "I just won't play that song!". Honestly I'm wondering if he just had a personal issue with that song lol. Like bro just play it for three minutes and make the customers happy? Since we were upset about his power trip, we took our buisness to Redwing. I am happy we made this move. I will say, the drink pitchers are worth the money & the bartender was nice. The cup pong was fun entertainment.

Great place with the best burgers on Sunday Funday. It's somewhat of a dive but I have been coming…read morehere for years whenever I visit San Diego. If you love a good burger, you better get here. Plus they serve drinks in pitchers. Oh my!!