I love this local spot for many reasons. First and foremost if you want a quality beef and/ or lamb burger this is the spot!! They have some fries that are spicy and sweet. Those are interesting :) The service is always friendly & welcoming :) The ambiance is lowkey casual with outdoor patio seating if you want :) Furthermore- I've been to Queenstown, New Zealand personally where the original best burger coined the FERG burger is a thing. It's my understanding that the owner's of this place went there personally to learn their way of making burgers AND the secret is in the sauces. They brought back those recipes here to San Diego. I think I have this story right lol Anyway, just makes me smile to know the care & concepts that have gone into the local burger joint. Absolutely delicious read more

Very very good burger spot in PB. Went in on a Tuesday night, not expecting too much but we were really impressed. Our server Kyle was courteous and insightful. We ordered 3 burgers and a salad, a couple of beers, and a tequila drink. The food was superb- burger's all done to perfection, shoelace fries hot and crisp, salad was fresh and tasty. The only slight down tick was shortage of habanero tequila and sculpin beer. Decor was holiday all the way, they go the extra distance. I'd recommend again in a minute. read more

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Amazing server alert! Had a gorgeous beachside brunch with friends, and our server truly made it unforgettable. Friendly, attentive, great recommendations, and just the perfect vibe. The veggie pies are to die for! If you're brunching by the beach, definitely ask for Jewell! read more

Bare Back Grill is a decent spot. We tried the chili cheese tater tots, which were pretty solid and definitely filling. They also have $5 all-day mimosas, which is a nice deal if you're just looking for something casual. The vibe leans more toward a college crowd, so it can get a bit loud and busy depending on when you go. Overall, not bad for a quick, low-key hang, but probably not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. read more

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Came here over the weekend with my husband and a couple of friends -- it gets pretty cold, so definitely bring a jacket if you'll be sitting outside! Everything was absolutely delicious. My husband devoured his food in under five minutes. The habanero fried chicken sandwich was fire -- super crispy and flavorful. The fries were perfectly crunchy and seasoned just right, and I loved the calamari with its sweet dipping sauce. Service could have been a little better, it took forever to get our tab to leave. We were waiting for quite a while before anyone came to check up on us. Overall, a good spot for a tasty lunch near the beach. read more

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Usually go to raglan in OB but today we were in PB so we tried their oldest restaurant. Not crowded. Great service. Laid back. Great music and videos. This location has the most amazing deal for their 20th anniversary. Menu prices from 2005!!! Burgers for &11 on Thursdays!!! You CANNOT BEAT THIS . You're silly if you don't come here for this deal!!! My lamb smash today was out of this world and so was my husband's wagyu smash. We opted for the strawberry fields side salad for $1 more instead of fries. Nice to have that option read more

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On hike & needed a bit of food mid-way so stopped by for basic simple wage smash burger with BLT, "A" overall. Fast as quiet.

Not only is their food fantastic but they offer $4 mimosas. Honestly that's really all that needs to be said. However, I will add that the staff members (bartenders, waiters/waitresses, etc) are all very welcoming and accommodating. I typically come here for brunch with large groups and they always are great with us and they have seating to accommodate a few larger groups. I recently ordered the veggie burrito and added egg and my husband had the blunt burrito. Both were fantastic and paired well with the salsa given. I was quite impressed with the veggie burrito. Very filling, fresh, and just a great combo of veggies to make it taste great on its own. Would absolutely go back for the burritos alone, but again the $4 mimosas make it even better! read more

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I have been talking about this place non stop and trying to find an equivalent in the Bay Area. We were in PB for a short trip and last minute decided to try this place...we're so glad we did. The place isn't too big, so seating can fill up quickly. The service is fantastic and quick. The food though, was so freaking good. From their wagyu smash burger to the dips for their fries, everything was delicious. Definitely on our "go to's" whenever we visit. read more

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We popped in here quickly as we saw signage on the street advertising $3 Jell-O shots and $4 mimosas. It was pretty packed for a Saturday afternoon which was nice and lively. They are dog friendly, so many dogs everywhere! It looked like their menus after some really great burger options, and different specials throughout the week. read more

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Haven't been back here in a minute but it never disappoints and the onion rings and ranch satisfied my craving. If you're around for the November "burger"//sando of the month, then 1000000% recommend the Thanksgiving flavors. On point. Side of gravy for dipping? C'mon... drool worthy. read more

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Our party of 6 came here on a friday night and they were pretty short on staff. There was a line waiting to be greeted and the hostess was busy with other priorities. I liked the flavor and taste of the Queenstown burger and I asked the server to have my food reheated again because it got cold by the time I start eating. The fries was good. Our server was great and I would recommend this place if you're at pacific beach. read more

I have been coming to this location for almost 10 years now. I am so glad to see it's still open for when I take vacation trips to San Diego. This location has great hour deals. Their staff is so sweet and always goes above and beyond to make sure that you have a great experience. This location is so easy to walk to from many hotels and that's probably why it can get little busy. They have the most delicious sangria I have ever tasted- a pairing of red wine with brandy and fall flavors. This is the perfect refreshing drink to kick off your vacation with. The tomato soup paired with a grilled cheese is another favorite. The naked tenders on happy hour are always delicious too and don't forget the sweet potato fries to round out any meal. read more

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Such a great spot. Nice chill beach vibes. The waiter who served us was so friendly and accommodating. Ordered the steak and chips and it was soooo good! The fries are something I keep thinking about too because they were thin cut and seasoned to perfection. The steak was made perfectly medium rare too. Definitely a New Zealand spot to check out! read more

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Another win in PB for our group, and looked like it was always busy too while we were in town. Just a small beer bar with a solid burger menu. A couple of us sat down right before the daily lunch special ended, and they so kindly allowed us to lock it in as time expired. It was a nice start to a long weekend. They don't have a lot of craft taps, but enough to provide some variety of styles/flavor/breweries. A couple kegs blew while we were there, so had to pick a couple other options. Variety is the spice of life! And, like any good beer bar, they have a cheap domestic available... in this case- Bud Light. Those who got lunch- we loved our burgers and fries. Can't beat $15 for waygu and wonderfully seasoned fries. Just a couple of people running the ship when we were there - both super nice. We even got a couple of additional recommendations for the area. Like many places around PB, they are dog-friendly as long as they are well-behaved. Definitely a great chill spot in the area! read more

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Breakfast was outstanding. Steak cooked perfectly and actually had a good amount of flavor in comparison to other breakfast steak & eggs you usually get. Windows open letting in the fresh breeze. Great post workout spot. read more

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Beach burger bar. Good food & reasonably priced. They do 4 mimosas on Saturday, all day if that is your thing. We popped in for a snack & was happy it was not overcrowded & service is very friendly. Added plus , they are pet friendly. read more

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We had to last minute pivot to getting food here because our original restaurant was closed for renovations! We decided to come in because of the vibes and the cute Hallmark-like decor. Service: 3/5 Food: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 We ordered the Wellington meat loaf, meat pie and a smash burger. I personally liked my burger (but I guess it's hard to mess up a burger), but my friends thought theirs were just ok. The calamari dish was also mostly peppers and not that many calamari pieces LOL! The Wellington meat loaf was a bit dry, lacking seasoning while the fried onions were overly peppery. Overall a cute place to socialize, but definitely not a place that you'd come back to for the food. The server also did not check on us at all, and we were not able to get water refills. read more

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Our first visit to Bare Back Grill was a great one! There's indoor and outdoor seating options. It is dog friendly with a handful of customers having their dogs with them. The interior of Bare Back Grill feels like a surf vibe. It was decorated with Christmas/Winter decorations and it felt very festive. So many of the burgers sounded good, but we decided to order the wagyu smash burger. It was juicy and flavorful. The bun was soft and fresh. The overall flavor of the hamburger was excellent. The shoestring fries are thin and have a tasty seasoning on them. Bare Back Grill had a solid selection of beers on tap and cocktails. They also have a kids menu that is very reasonably priced. Our server was efficient and friendly. We felt well taken care of. We loved everything about our experience at Bare Back Grill and would definitely come back! read more

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$4 mimosas and good vibes is all i need to be happy. the food was great. i love when simple dishes are done so right. the mac and cheese was creamy with a little bit of crunch from the crispy top and the chilaquiles were really unique in both flavor and the way they were prepared which i really enjoyed. the micheladas were delicious and refreshing as well. the location is great since it's right on pacific beach and walking distance to so much. the customer service was also great and friendly. read more

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Came on a Thursday and I'm confident saying this is the best value burger for their retro Thursday menu. The lamb burger was absolutely full of flavor. The only problem was that all the food was on the cold side. And it wasn't just my food, my two buddies also had burgers and fries that were about two degrees from being requested for something hot. Which is really a shame because the flavor was still amazing. The server was super friendly, but you could tell she was managing too many tables. I felt bad for her because she was hustling all night. Good spot for a hang with the guys with the TVs to watch sports as well. read more

Ordered the Steak & Chips, for chips I was craving sweet potato fries, it hit the spot. The flank steak was cooked nicely medium rare as I requested and the mushrooms. The salad was a nice size. I like that the seasonings are on the board so you can pepper, salt the meat to your liking. Blue cheese came with the potato fries so I put it all over the plate to mix. Staff was friendly and attentive. What drew me in was the coziness and good music. It's a nice space, read more

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Isaac provided great service and great drinks. Food was decent for a late night dinner. Great atmosphere and enjoyed the window seat and fresh air read more

We are visiting from out of town and popped over to Bare Back Grill for dinner. There wasn't a wait which was a must because we were starving. The staff was very friendly and the place has a laid back vibe. We got the hummus plate to start and the pita was nice and warm, and the hummus had great flavor. I then got the shrimp and mango salad for dinner and it was delicious! The shrimp was perfectly cooked and the salad also had corn and cotija which I loved. My husband got the Queenstown Fave burger and it was really good. The fries came with several aiolis and they were delicious. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a casual eating spot with great food! read more

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Oh my goodness! I can't believe my favorite happy hour spot in PB is turning 20 this June!! I love everything about this place and not just at Happy Hour!! The ambience is awesome. I love that the patio seating from Covid has remained. I love how the windows roll up to let the outdoors in. The decor is pretty, the booths are soft. The Red Bull TV and surf videos are fun to watch. The service is friendly, welcoming, and attentive. I am always happy to see Alex behind the bar. Bareback reeled me in with their awesome happy hour deals when they opened in 2005. And that menu has evolved over time but is still wonderful. Many a day I ordered the Bare Lil Lamb sliders and fries and shrimp skewers with a Vodka Cooler and called it an early dinner. When I had my kids with me when they were toddlers it was great because I could scale the meal to fit their ever changing appetite. During Covid it was so nice to pick up a complete meal here with a bottle of wine or some cocktails to take home. Every month the Mainstay of the Month changes. I didn't try this month's Chicken Parmesan but I can't imagine that it's bad. Every Mainstay of the Month I have tried has been amazing and a couple were worthy of becoming part of the main menu. I love lamb, so it's no surprise that my favorite things on the menu are the Bare Lil Lamb and the Lamb Skewers. The hummus with the skewers is SO good. I love the thinly sliced cucumber slabs and warm pita. There is attention to detail on the presentation of things, which you don't always expect from a beach restaurant. Tonight I particularly appreciated the little piles of salt, ground pepper, and red pepper flakes I dredge through or sprinkle on my food. It's a small thing but it helped make the flavors pop. I'm not sure what I love more - the tots or the matchstick fries. Some dishes come with fatty fries instead but I can't speak to those because I love the other form factors too much. I really can't say enough about Bareback Grill. I'm not a morning person so I haven't come in for brunch but I'm sure it's amazing. We tried the cheesecake tonight and it was very good. Too sweet for me but the raspberry sauce was a nice counterpoint. It was fluffy and light, not dense. I'm a regular and I've been remiss in not posting sooner. I will always be back. I bring friends here when they're in town. Sometimes I bring my dog. It always feels like home. Check them out. You won't be disappointed. And they're running a birthday celebration every Thursday (not sure when it ends) into June they're doing a throwback to the original 2005 menu with 2005 prices! read more

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With the many great restaurants serve some great food one place that I had found that was located next door doughnut store . The area of the Mission Beach area you can find the best in breakfast while I was waiting for the doughnut place to open the restaurant got my attention to the menu it had some of the best dishes . I saw the inside of the restaurant nice size crowd and found a table near the door it had the feel of a bar pub and seeing the bar in the back it was decorated for the new years eve. The restaurant location at the Felspar Mission Blvd the many servers they were s ravine some of the best burgers. I was algreeted by thefloor super he showed me many of the dishes when my server was directed to take my order . I asked if if they have a good burgers with bacon the server suggested that O try the Mauo Maui she said the burger that has pineape . The server asked me if I need a drink I asked a for a coke looking the restaurant the feel a corner pub with good bar food. The serve brought out my order that was of the Maui Maui with bacon beer battered fried onion rings the burger looked twice the size the presentation. The taste of the burger is one of the best with the the taste of the bacon and the well done hamburger the taste of the pineapple the onion rings they gave with it with some of the best dipping sauces having a good bacon burger . The great location for the restaurant the Mission Beach area the BareVack Grill is one of the best in service seeing the many of the servers as they helped the many. Fern one of the best Managers to see a person greet and seat customers . Bareback Grill had the energy and the decorations to welcome the many customers at the locations the restaurant is with in the walking distance of the beach and many other pubs of the beach . As a Yelp Elite Reviewer from the many great great pubs and restaurants for the BareBack Grill is one place that has all the things for a beach area with the drinks of a bar . Customer service the best from the locals that were welcomed . With the best in finger food this is one place that I will be returning back to see the groups of people best place for co workers . read more

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Tip Best happy hour. Little gourmet slider beef ,lamb or chicken and fries $9 paired with ipa $8. Cheap date! read more

EXCELLENT food with a laid back, casual beach vibe. They have indoor (booth, tables, and bar) as well as outdoor seating options. We used to come here regularly about 15-18 years ago and always loved the Bare Lil Lamb burger (currently $25). Husband and I shared that and our son got the Wagyu Smash, which he said was the best burger in his life! Burgers and sandwiches come with shoestring fries and let me tell you they are fantastically crisp and served with three different sauces (ketchup, wasabi mayo and this other bbq type sauce that was my favorite). They have a full bar here and the cocktails sounded great. I opted for the mimosa (which was on special for only $2!!) and my husband got a Kona beer that he enjoyed. Our server (I'll have to ask my son what her name was and update this review) was fantastic... very sweet, efficient and genuine. If in the area and you want food that will make your taste buds sing... stop here! read more

Great spot for a cold beer or cocktail! We didn't eat but the burgers looked amazing!! Friendly bartender and dog friendly!! We will be back!! read more

We ran across this restaurant about a month ago; by being in its area. I ordered the Miso Tasty Chicken Sandwich and my husband ordered the Patty Melt. The food was outstanding as was the service, provided by Will. Yesterday we wanted to drive there (on purpose) to order take out. I called ahead and was placed on hold for too long and I hung up. Driving 25 miles out of our way was worth it to us. As we got closer, the restaurant call me back. The friendly voice apologized for the wait and asked if were we still interested in ordering. I said "yes!" I placed our order and arrived before it was packaged to go. We sat at the restaurant and enjoyed a drink as we waited for our delicious food. The Manager "comped" our drinks. Bare Back Grill is doing everything right with customer service/Satisfaction, excellent food taste and quality, sensible and friendly staff. They have my respect and business!!! read more

Amazing views and great food. Ordered the Steak and chips which was delicious!! Also had the beet salad and onion dip - all were great! Holiday decorations were also cute. read more

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We were in Pacific Beach last weekend and just happened to walk by this spot when we were on our way to a different restaurant for dinner. Their burgers smelled so good from the street that we decided to try Bare Back Grill instead, and we were not disappointed! The soft pretzel and shrimp skewers were both delicious starters. The cocktails were great! My husband ordered the Wagyu Smash Burger while I got the Maui Waui Wagyu Burger. Both were delicious! We loved their matchstick fries and flight of dipping sauces they provided. We ended going back on the second day for cocktails and Jell-O shots before our concert. We just got back a few months ago from a trip to New Zealand and have been missing NZ food and this spot definitely reminded us of our time there. Definitely worth a visit! We'll be back next time we're in San Diego for the burgers. read more

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This place rules! Good vibes, good music, good burgers, and good beer. Can't ask for much more! Plenty of seating inside and out but expect a full croud if going during peak meal times. Service was great. Very accommodating and helpful in getting our order in, we had a hungry toddler and needed food quick. Burgers aren't cheap but they are loaded and the seasoning on the shoestring fries is delicious. The dipping sauces are excellent as well. 100% coming back next time I'm in PB! read more

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Came here Dec 27, 2025. Ryan had an incredible chicken sandwich with pineapple and something along the lines of a red pepper aoili. Skinny fries were way better than the steak fries. Sierra was indifferent about the burger. Waitress was attentive. I was a little cold. read more

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Gluten free fries!! A dream! Food was so good too. Happy to have found a good burger place that is safe for me to eat. read more

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Came here for brunch and my meal did not disappoint. Although my Bloody Mary was a bit spicy, the salad made up for it all. Shrimp was perfectly seasoned and the salad itself was not drenched in the dressing. Great bar to go watch the games or have lunch with friends before or after a beach day. There was apart of the menu I wanted to try, but it was only available after 3pm so I'd probably come back here again to give that a try in the evenings. read more

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Decent bar food. I wished I had ordered the pot pie cause it was yummy. Instead I was disappointed with the overpriced lamb skewers that was nothing noteworthy taste wise- just lots of onions and peppers on the skewer ( with just a few pieces of protein). They have a decent selection of burgers. They have indoor and outdoor seating. While it's waking distance to the beach - it does not have beach front views. It was pretty busy on a weekend night and had an upscale bar vibe. Best to ride share here on the weekend as parking is tough. read more

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A burger and fries bar & grill. Tight quarters when crowded.Service depends on the crowd, it can back up at times. Sports bar style so they will have the current game playing. read more

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This place is always a hit or miss. Never any consistency in service but ok I still like the food. I think about who's working and I wonder.... Will you be a great server today? The guy with the beard is always great but he's not always there to serve me. Sad read more

Walking down the streets of pacific beach and decided to stop by this cozy restaurant to get a bite to eat. Love the location as it was steps away from the ocean. Parking was pretty easy to find as well. We were seated right away and our waiter was quick to get our order. The hubby and I shared the pretzel and plate of meat pies this was more then enough for us! In addition, I ordered a beer that was a bit to strong for my taste so I loved that they kindly exchanged it for another. Ambience was contemporary nice upscale yet casual beachy vibes! For me the food was good but not great. I felt the meat in the meat in the pie was a bit bland. The pie pastry was amazingly flakey and made exceptionally well. The pretzel was good just extremely heavy so it's an appetizer to feed a few people. Overall, food was good but didn't leave excited to try more things. I also wished our waiter would have checked on us at least once. She was pretty much unavailable the entire time we were there. Our bill came out to be approximately $65 for two drinks, pretzel app, and meat pie plate. read more

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