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

Came here with a coupon for buy one get one half off burgers and were very excited to eat here because it always seems to have people dining. We got here without a reservation and walked up to a cluster of people on the street corner by the hostess stand. It was unclear who was in line and who wasn't, but a hostess quickly let us know that she would get us seated and went to help another table. After 5 minutes of us standing there, another waitress approached us and asked of we've been helped. She took us to our seats. The service the entire night was not impressive. From there, it took quite a while to receive water, then get our order taken, then receive our meal and finally the check. We both got burgers and enjoyed them but found they could be more flavorful- even some more salt would've helped the flavors come out! The fries and the sauces that accompany them were definitely a delicious highlight. Overall I'd return if we had another deal like that and time to spare due to slow service. read more

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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

Mediocre burgers but I would never pay $26 for this again. Had better for cheaper but still cute place. Didn't like the sauce either read more

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We love coming to Bare Back! The staff is always super friendly and they have a great happy hour. We especially love coming to try their burger of the month (if you sign up, they will email you a code for a free entree when you try the burger of the month). Plus, 5$ mimosas!! read more

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Loved sitting outside and the weather was great. Our server was busy so things were a little slow but we didn't mind. Wagu smash burger for the win! Diet Coke! read more

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I had picked up a two burgers-for-one coupon that was valid at Bare Back Grill and its sister restaurants Dunedin New Zealand Eats, Queenstown Bistro, and Queenstown Public House. I called in a to-go order and when I came by to pick up the food, the entire place was pretty dead on a Saturday night which was surprising for a beachfront business. My first selection was the Bare Lil Lamb which was a lamb burger with blue cheese, mint dressing, beet root, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli, and a sweet tomato chutney. I had sampled this burger before at a taste festival so I knew I was going to like it because the lamb was moist without a strong gamey taste. The problem was that the burger was supposed to come with potato chips and pickles. Neither was included in my take-out bag. The other burger I picked was the Guajo Loco. This consisted of a house turkey patty topped with a cayenne aioli, arugula, tomato, jalapeño jack, and mango salsa. The spiciness was reasonable between the aioli and jack cheese. Again, the chips and pickles were left out. I guess I should have double checked the contents of my order before I left. Given how slow the customer traffic was, I thought the staff would have verified everything as well. These were not your ordinary cheap burgers. Thank goodness for the BOGO coupon, otherwise $30+ would have been a lot to spend for two of them. I gave four stars for the food quality, however the lack of attention to detail on the service end dropped my overall review to three stars. read more

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Great burger, ambiance is beachy and the service is great. 85 characters to say a hamburger is ridiculous

Solid bar! Wandered in from the beach bc my friend and I were in the search for some hot toddies and we were told they could do it. Immediately got seated at the bar and the manager (Alex I believe?) got to work. He's so friendly and runs a tight, customer forward ship. The drinks were delicious and just what the doctor ordered. Came on a Thursday and it was packed as if it was a Saturday night -- they get business! Sitting at a bar tells you a lot about an establishment and if you want to come back lol. They were very clean with how they bussed tables, cleaned the glasses and handled food/drinks. Very team oriented staff. Was impressed a few staffers were willing to stay past their shift to help out as needed. Eventually got some sliders to nibble and they were great! I'm sure their full menu is tasty. Would definitely come back. read more

Stopped by here a few months ago by chance during a football playoff game. The hostess was very friendly, and the waitress was even friendlier. So inviting and welcoming. Parking is always rough in Pacific Beach, so keep that in mind. There's a fun beach/ New Zealand vibe going on here. They have some interesting items on their menu, but I went for the burger and my friend went for the salad. I definitely enjoyed the burger and the fries, but the price point was a little higher than what I was used to. You'll find most the burgers are going to be in the $20 plus club. I've also heard they have a burger club worth checking out with some cool Perks. Plenty of TVs to watch sports on, and you're really dang close to the beach! For sure a cool spot to pop in for a burger and a beer! read more

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Yo this place is awesome. Amazing service, food, mimosas, and music. Maybe I have a little bias because of how much I love this place, but that just shows how great this place is. Makes me feel like I'm in New Zealand for real. read more

Wow. We walking along and stumbled across this place and are so glad we did! The matchsticks fries were a tiny bit sweet and a lot peppery and served with lots of dipping sauces. So good! We then share the strawberry salad which was phenomenal. The poppy seed dressing was delish. The entire menu looks so good. I know we'll be back! read more

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Food is great, the vibe is super comfy, and it is only a few steps from the beach! As for the staff: Jewell is absolutely wonderful, always so attentive and kind. Her smile makes you feel at home. She is my absolute favorite! Alex behind the bar is a stud. Again, super kind and greets you like family. Isaac and Fern, both are also excellent bartenders. Will is a funny guy who brings the life of the party to football Sundays. Ella, Sydney, and Selina are fantastic. Devin and Hunter are both sweethearts! I can't say enough good things about the Bareback family. Look no further, this is the place to be in PB! read more

My girlfriend and I went here and were extremely disappointed. She got the steak and chips, which was comical. A couple strips of steak on top of a bowl of fries, and a tiny bowl of ceasar salad, for $28. The steak was okay. My wagyu smash was not much better. $26 and it wasn't even a full sized burger, probably half the price anywhere else. Was pretty standard too, nothing special. They lure you in with $4 mimosas but the rest of the menu is a ripoff! read more

The cooks know how to cook burgers perfectly and they always have some killer deals running. This is a weekly staple and recommend anything they do with the lamb or burger of the month. Solid place and always consistent. read more

Brought some friends here and we ordered multiple happy hour drinks and happy hour fish and chips and other food items! When we got our bill I was surprised to see that our happy hour fish and chips which was supposed to be $10 was now $27! There's a sign on the table that says happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 when we asked the server why we were charged so much she said on Thursdays there isn't happy hour due to a special throwback menu! Nowhere did it say there wasn't happy hour! Not cool!! read more

Great spot in SD! I really love coming here when I am in town and Happy Hour is a great time to come check out several menu options for a more reasonable price. I wanted to do a flight of beers, but was told they only do this on Thursdays. Our waiter was great and attentive, giving us lots of recommendations. I love the ambiance, they have a very chill beachy vibe. read more

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Delicious food and wonderful location right off the beach! We came, we ate, we sipped....we watched a Padres game! Enjoyable SundayFunday read more

Bare Back Grill - Vodka Cooler, Calamari and a Golden Hour - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Food: Bennies is the move, especially for weekend brunch. The taters that came with had excellent crunch. Service: Very polite. Our server found that sweet spot where he's not leaving your table stranded but also not badgering you every 10 seconds if everything's okay. Food did take a little bit to come out, but realistically, on a weekend brunch at peak hours at a table of 6, that's still pretty decent. Pro-tip: mimosas make the time go faster. It's just science. Seating: Outdoor seating is really nice. You're in Pacific Beach. Why stay inside? That said, cars are driving by right next to you, so keep that in mind if that gives you or your friends anxiety. Parking: There ARE a few parking spots just around the corner, but they're almost always taken. If you're one of those people that inexplicably "have" to park less than 20ft from the entrance (we all know those people, bless their uptight souls), go for it. For the rest of us, recommend parking east of Mission Blvd. read more

Bare Back Grill - Bennies - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was great 10/10, a little on the pricy side however. The service was great, food came out really fast. The waiter checked on us thouroughly, he was very nice. I ordered the patty melt with cucumber, 1000 island dressing, and grilled onions and it was amazing. The onion rings were also so good, same with the parmesan tots. All of our burgers came with 2 sauces a wasabi sauce and chipotle aoli. Very unique. The ambiance was very nice. We came on a friday night, got seated pretty quickly. Not too loud inside the restaurant and not too roudy in the outdoor seating. read more

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Food is bomb, duck dive sucks I don't know why everyone doesn't go here. Lunchbox shot rips. Burgers are awesome. Service is great. 10/10 no notes. read more

Insanely overpriced and poor service asked for water multiple times yet only received it as I paid the bill. I had the patty melt at $27.00. Yeah it was really good, but please. $27 is way way off base. And if you do charge that you must provide better service. read more

Yooooo! The Dino nuggets here are absolutely amazing and delicious! Great service! Will, our server, was fantastic and deserves a raise Fr Fr! read more

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Having the tip suggestion as 20, 22, 25% is wild for a place that left things I never got on the bill

I had this place on my radar for about 6 months, and one busy summer day I found a parking spot a half block away and knew it was the sign I'd been waiting for. Most of the tables were full, but I prefer to sit at the bar most of the time anyway. Molly was the bartender that day and was very nice. She is a smart young woman with a great sense of humor, and even though the place was very busy she engaged the whole tiki themed bar effortlessly. I saw the meatloaf with mashed sweet potatoes and ordered that, along with a couple rum drinks reminiscent of the ones that are over priced the Bali Hai. The meatloaf was awesome and the drinks were, well, just what rum drinks are supposed to be: cold, sticky sweet and fruity and delivering that later-that-evening buzz that would happily become a hangover with just one more push. I resisted, but couldn't help expanding my hoodie collecting with a Bareback zip up that is the perfect fall SD hoodie - soft and lightweight. And all this while holding an ongoing conversation with a nice woman from Arizona and enjoying the crew banter. I had a great time and will definitely do it again, but I'll try to spend a little less money doing it. No knock on the bar or staff for that one; I spend to much money rather frequently. read more

I've ordered fish and chips. The fish batter was very greasy. Mimosas were tasty. Not the most comfortable seatings. Friendly staff in a tourist area. read more

Always great quality meals, great service & great ambiance! Look at this avocado toast read more

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I only found out about this burger place because of a BOGO deal on Facebook. Seemed promising, given how many reviews and how highly rated it was. At the time of visit, they were doing outdoor dining and takeout. It was probably because we got it to go but the food was underwhelming. The burgers were pretty thick but nothing really stood out. By the time we got back home to eat, it was barely warm and the fries were hella soggy. I think they overestimated the time the food would be ready so it was just sitting out for awhile. The thing is we've gotten burgers from other places to go during quarantine and didn't feel this disappointed. It's also expensive. If it weren't for the deal, we wouldn't have even wanted to try it. For the price, I expected more outstanding flavors but that was lacking, in my opinion. Also, I didn't notice this until I got home, but the "BOGO" deal wasn't even BOGO. The two burgers that we bought were the same price but the discount didn't even take one fully off the bill. I'd love to dine in and give it a second shot but at the same time, I don't want to pay that much for a burger. read more

Bare Back Grill - Bare Lil Lamb, Cluck and Squeal, Matchstick Fries - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Easily one of my favorite places in PB. I've been coming to this NZ inspired restaurant since 2015, and if a place survives in PB that long, you know it's solid. The menu has been consistent for as long as i can remember; the service is always top notch; the inside has a fun beach vibe; and the drink menu is always great. I really appreciate their burger of the month and drink specials. If you're in PB and looking for a solid spot that is rarely busy but consistent, stop here! read more

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This place got decent reviews on yelp, and it said they had great burgers, so we decided to check it out. The hostess/servers were really nice/courteous. It was quite small, and parking around it is challenging. But the biggest critique I have on this establishment is that the prices are absolutely outrageous for what you get! It was $18 for a habanero chicken sandwich, a tiny serving of chips, and two pickles. I know I'm at Mission Beach, but it's ridiculous! For $18 at least give me some fries. Not worth the price. read more

Bare Back Grill - Habanero Chicken Sandwich - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was top notch and the service was even better. Young man with curly bleached hair (isaac or Isaiah can't remember for sure) took great care of our party, was knowledgeable on the menu, drinks and beers on tap. Everything was great will definitely make this one of our stops when we come into town! Super chill vibe and love the proximity to the beach! read more

Bare Back Grill - Wake up chick Had this for breakfast and was full all day! - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

I had the hogs n heffers burger and it was chargrilled to perfection. The sauces were absolutely delicious. I had nothing but extraordinary service from Ana and would highly recommend her and this restaurant for any occasion! read more

I always get the average Joe with sweet potato fries and I love it each time. Great to-go service!

Great burgers, though $24 for a sandwich (in this economy!?) is a bit steep. The Maui Waui, Meso Tasty, and Habanero Fried Chicken are all awesome options. Great drink options as well. I imagine the restaurant's name is related to surfing, but the owners might have wanted to look it up on Urban Dictionary first... read more

A great spot. A very short wait before we were seated. The weather was terrific, so we sat outside. The food was pretty good too. The best dish we ordered was the fish and chips. I would recommend to anybody. read more

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Fern is the man! Saved my gf from going ballistic. Food quality was extremely high, customer service was greatly appreciated. 9.5/10 read more

The waiter was super nice that's why I'm giving it a 2, when it really deserves a one. My brother ordered a sprite and received a coke, after we told her twice it was sprite she still brought coke. I have celiac and told the waiter about my gluten allergy. I order a burger with the gluten free buns. The food comes and I eat it and it tastes too good to be true. I ask the waiter and she says that isn't out gluten free bun. I will be severely sick for days and possible go to the ER! I'm shocked by the careless mistake. read more

Been a big fan of the Bare Back, Raglan, Dunedin grouping for over a decade now. I've truly never had a bad meal from any of them and held true still yesterday. Popped by for a friends birthday and got the patty melt with steak fries, 1st time ever ordering it and loved it. There was a cucumber type condiment on top that the burger patty that was lights out. Only thing I'll offer as a bit of critique is I've come to expect a pretty solid draft list and maybe keg turnover has been slow, but wasn't really feeling the minimal beer choices they had, usually multiple pages of many styles. read more

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Ok. Let me get the challenged part out of the way. We tried to use the bathroom and there are two and for either men or women both were recently violated by someone's drinking problems! Smelled bad and were difficult to use with the smell. Am hoping this was just a moment no establishment could avoid but either way probably not a place you would bet on being able to have a pristine bathroom. Otherwise the location is prime within quick walk from the beach, servers helpful and seem to work well as a team. Atmosphere was fun and many groups meeting up here. Food is surprisingly above average for this type of pub type food establishment. I would say even high quality. Beer options are local and a strong list. Fully recommend at least one evening dining here. read more

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