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    Bare Back Grill

    4.1 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Chili cheese tater tots
    Rosie W.

    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.

    Habanero Chicken
    Cynthya A.

    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.

    Lynn R.

    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

    Blunt burrito
    KayAnna S.

    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!

    Kayley C.

    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.

    Burger of the Month and menus
    Kristie L.

    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.

    Patio
    Heather D.

    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.

    Kelsey R.

    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.

    Lisa L.

    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!

    Alex W.

    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!

    Lil' Bitties with tots
    S J.

    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.

    Steak & Eggs
    Joe C.

    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.

    Meat pie
    Jenning L.

    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.

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    They had the most delicious burgers in PB. We loved it so much we came back twice in one trip.

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    Alex and the crew were quite lovely tonight. Beautiful cocktail and grateful for the recos on delicious food. Low key and so friendly.

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    This is my first time here. I can't believe how relaxed I feel. Foods great!!!! Service is even better. This is my place from now on.

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    Do you have high chairs or booster seats?

    How is parking? Metered or parking lot?

    You have to park somewhere else and walk there so it could be either

    Yamburger or black bean?

    Both are great choices we also have the beyond burger available too!

    Is this place kid friendly?

    For the most part, yes. It's PB, so if you're there July 4th at 2 pm, well, be prepared. But,… Read more

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