Best hookah lounge in SD, I'm from LA but make it a point to come here every time we're in town…read more Service is on point and prompt. The ambiance is perfect, music playing, drinks flowing and Hookah blowing... 10/10

This review is long overdue. I've been a loyal customer of Mina for several years and have…read morerecommended it to many friends and family. Unfortunately, I would never return, and many former regulars feel the same way. The customer service has become terrible. It feels like they only care about your money and have little respect or empathy for their customers. They constantly introduce new rules, and some of their business practices are unethical. For example, gratuity is automatically added to the bill, but they do not provide an itemized receipt, and the receipt does not clearly indicate that any tip left would be an additional tip. As a result, many customers unknowingly end up tipping twice. The security guard, Omar, and the manager with the ponytail have been consistently rude and unprofessional, driving away many longtime patrons. If you're looking for a hookah lounge, I wholeheartedly do not recommend this place. There are plenty of other spots with better hookah, better service, and staff who genuinely appreciate their customers.

The lounge has a great atmosphere, but Weezy truly elevated the experience. Highly recommend…read morechecking this place out!

This lounge is such a vibe! The drinks were really good, the hookah was super flavorful, and the…read moreservice was honestly amazing. Weezy, the manager, kept checking on our coals without us even having to ask and took the empty drinks right away so nothing sat on the table. The music was great, the atmosphere was chill, and overall it was just a perfect experience. This was my second time coming here within a week, and I'll definitely be back again. If you're in the San Diego area, you have to check this place out!

Amazing hookah lounge!…read more Came here to relax and was seriously impressed. The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, perfect for hanging out with friends or unwinding after a long day. The staff were super friendly, knowledgeable, and helped us pick the perfect flavor mix -- it was smooth, flavorful, and lasted a long time without getting harsh. Drinks were great, music was on point, and everything felt clean and well-organized. You can tell they really care about quality and customer experience here. Definitely one of the best hookah spots I've been to -- will 100% come back and recommend to friends!

Great Caesar's ghost, Tabac Hookah Lounge is a revelation…read more I entered Tabac seeking a place to relax... and I emerged in a state of bliss normally reserved for people floating on clouds or winning Emmys. The hookah flavors were smooth, rich, and dangerously delicious--the kind of clouds that make you pause, nod approvingly, and say, "Yes. This was the correct life choice." Each pull was flavorful perfection, balanced and aromatic like a well-delivered evening news sign-off. And then--the gyro. Oh my. Thinly sliced, juicy, expertly seasoned, wrapped with the confidence of a dish that knows exactly who it is. One bite and I knew: this gyro did not come to play games. It came to dominate. Tabac somehow manages to be both laid-back and impressive, the rare lounge where you can unwind and eat like royalty. I reclined, I exhaled, I contemplated ordering another gyro simply to see if joy had a limit. Tabac, you've won my heart, my taste buds, and a solid chunk of my evening. Stay smoky, my friends.

Me and a friend wanted to smoke some Hookah and I never…read moretried this lounge before so we gave it a try. As we walked in around 11:30 pm, it was empty with just one employee. We order a Caribbean flavor, it had mint and a couple of other flavors. It cost 40.00 for a bowl of hookah. My friend order a bottle Modelo that cost 15.00 and I ordered a can of ginger ale that was 5 dollars. It was overpriced. I still tipped about 10$. I saw a coach roach crawling on the counter. I was already there and I was wondering if they even sanitize their hookah bong because it had another person remove able mouth piece on it. The worker let us use his phone to play any music we wanted. That's was probably the best part of it. Other than that it felt dirty and shady in there. I won't be coming back.

I've been here a few times and there is nothing great about it but this last time I went over the…read moreweekend was the last time ever. They don't have lights on, their bathroom is super sketchy without lights on as well. Their prices are outrageous for a hole in the wall. $60 for a hookah and they charge us $15 for a bottle of Modelo. CRAZY!!!! We didn't realize how much it was until they already charged it and when we asked to just cancel it and get our money back, they said they don't do refunds. We were the only people in the place and the guy working there asked US for a lighter. Save your money and never go here.

-- 10 STARS. PERIOD…read more Just pulled up to Pushkin Bar & Hookah Lounge in Gaslamp Downtown San Diego... and let me tell you -- this place hit me straight in the nostalgia and the luxury receptors at the same time. I first visited this spot 12+ years ago when I was living in the San Diego area. Back then it was basically the holy temple of traditional Russian & Ukrainian cuisine -- the one and only in downtown SD. Very authentic, very -approved. That cute fancy borsch was literally to die for. And yes... you happily paid big $$$ because authentic Russian grandma cuisine is not supposed to be cheap -- it's a cultural investment Fast forward to today -- I walk in and BOOM They transformed the whole concept into a super chill house hookah lounge + fancy executive bar vibe... yet somehow still managed to keep those legendary Russian gem dishes on the menu. That's what I call strategic evolution. And wait -- plot twist -- they added a full-scale sushi menu. From pelmeni to premium rolls... this place is now basically a geopolitical peace treaty on a plate. If you're Russian from the hood -- you simply MUST pull up. Order the $30 pelmeni dumplings (mandatory ritual). Top them with black caviar if you're feeling oligarch-level fancy -- I mean why not, live once What they've done here is honestly genius: They took old-school grandma recipes... put them in a luxury outfit... added hookah lounge energy... sprinkled executive bar aesthetics... and created a serious relaxation & dining destination. Perfect spot to unwind, talk business, vibe out, or just pretend you're important -- works every time. Huge respect and special thanks to Julia -- the host & bar boss. Top-tier service, warm energy, yet still operating in full professional boss mode. Love to see it. Also respect to the main boss himself -- and yes, go check his stand-up comedy next door. Let's be honest... he might actually be the only funny performer in the whole joint But hey -- quality over quantity. If you've never been -- you absolutely must go. Authenticity + reinvention + vibes = rare combo Amen

It was 10pm on a Saturday night and we all wanted to try some hookah. With a quick yelp search, we…read morefound this spot. The place was bustling. Fortunately, we didn't have to wait and were able to secure a table. They had an interesting hookah menu. We asked the server if they had paan flavored hookah and to our surprise they actually did. Paan is a traditionally popular hookah flavor and we couldn't wait to try it. We also ordered a couple of cocktails to go with it. The hookah arrived quickly. I liked how they provided disposable mouth pieces for each of us - very hygienic. The hookah itself was perfect. The flavor was right on and the hookah was smooth. We were very impressed. The cocktails were strong and tasty. The only downside was that water is expensive. With hookah, water is mandatory so it would be good if complimentary water could be provided so people don't have to think twice. But overall - great hookah, and great ambiance!

This place is WOWWW! The food was absolutely amazing, and the quality of the meat was outstanding…read more The shrimp plate completely blew my mind, especially paired with the flavorful saffron rice. It's incredible to see how much effort was put into making this place so beautiful. The servers were super attentive, and the hookah is definitely one of the best in town. Highly recommend I'll definitely be coming back! Just two small observations for improvement: the pita bread wasn't warm, which slightly affected the taste of the hummus and baba ghanoush, and the lighting felt a little too bright. A warmer, more lounge style atmosphere would make the experience even better.

The food is delicious! The staff are very knowledgeable on their menu items. As you can see the…read morephotos before and after of the food! The music is very good, and the booths and seats are comfy. Bathrooms are very clean And there's street parking and paid parking as well available

If you want a chill spot downtown with hip hop music/vibe, this is one of the spots to go to. Be…read moremindful because it can be ghetto so if you are looking for something bougie, this is not the place. There's often fights inside or near Myst. Giving it 3 stars because the bathrooms are DISGUSTING. There's only 2 unisex bathrooms and they are often clogged up. If it isn't clogged up, there's no toilet paper or it's just trashed. Sometimes the door lock is broken too and won't lock properly. They have been doing some renovations to their furniture but not the bathroom. It's so gross. The specialty drinks are really good. Especially when the bartender Chase is there. My favorite is the Pink Lagoon. It'll sneak up on you because it is made with tequila. It's like an alcoholic pink drink with the coconut cream, guava and pineapple. Pricy with drinks averaging $15-20 and they have an automatic 18% surcharge on weekends (that is not tip). Food is great. Some of the best wings downtown. The lamb chops are really good too. I wouldn't get the wagyu sliders. It wasn't good. It tasted like an average slider advertised to be fancier since it's "Wagyu". I've had better sliders elsewhere for much cheaper. Save your $30. Parking here is horrible because it's in the heart of gaslamp. Horton plaza parking is probably your best bet if you can't find street parking.

You can't beat the location. Right in the middle of 5th Ave, Myst should be your first stop as you…read moreexplore the gas lamp. Happy Hour drinks and hookah are 1/2 price so it's great early. Later on in the day the energy goes to a chill vibe with servers making sure you have what you need have a good time with friends. I recommend the lambchops!

Sticky floors, a bar line that went all the way to the back of the club, and a manager smoking…read morehookah while on his phone to the side of the bar...? Oh and the women's bathroom was missing locks on the doors --and the toilets barely functioned. They ran out of beer and seltzer before midnight. Guy in a tan suit paced across the club going in an out of each door to look like he was busy. What a joke

The customer service was good, via text. The ambiance was nice too! I was able to check out Open…read moreMic Tuesday which provided me insight on San Diego's up and coming talent. I could tell that this place is probably packed on the weekends but tonight was chill and and the music was neo soul which is my jam!