On our last night in San Diego we asked the concierge for a suggestion. We wanted something far…read moreenough away ee could walk our dinner at The Melting Pot but not so far we would have to Uber back. She had complimentary tickets ( usually a $10 cover) to The Shout House, a dueling piano bar. We almost didn't go and let me tell you, that would have been a sad mistake. We walked in and while it was a little loud for us older folks, we looked around and took in all that was happening. There were people there much older than us as well as people barely old enough to be in a bar. The pianist (s) were hard at work a the drummer was rocking out too. We sat down. Let me tell you, that was the most fun we have had in a long time! All three musicians played multiple instruments, piano, harmonica, sax, and drums. The songs were everything from Slim Shady to Elton John and everything in between. Slips of paper were placed on the piano, a nod was given and off they went. The crowd sang along and we all laughed! Some of it was silly but ALL of it was fun! Highly recommend. About 10:30 the older crowd started making their way out, us included, early morning flight but we would have stayed until closing time. We might have paid for it the next day but had we not had a plane to catch we absolutely would have stayed. It was fun to see multiple generations having so much fun together and the music was incredible. We had just eaten so we didn't order food but what we saw on other tables looked good. Go!! You won't be sorry!

When you wake up with a hoarse throat and sore muscles, you know you had a great night of singing…read moreand dancing. Had a blast at dueling pianos, a little cheesy, but the performers kept it rolling and entertaining with little to no lulls. Food is pretty basic bar food, service was top notch. I was amazed how well our server handled what we needed along with everything else he had going on.

This place is really a nice space and perfect for an intimate concert experience. I really enjoyed…read moremy experience here, and this place will live on forever in my memory as I got to see my favorite band perform here. I will say, I read in previous reviews that the sound seems off. I will admit I feel like I felt the same way, however I would be willing to bet that this was more of an issue of the band's sound techs rather than an issue of the venue's acoustics. To anyone reading this, go to a show here in confidence.

First time here and they definitely did impress…read more Staff was friendly and quick to make drinks and get people through the line. Security was nice and friendly even when I was in the wrong spot. The venue itself is more intimate, which I enjoyed, but they still had some seating they had private spots and even some reserve reserved or VIP tables which I really liked and I think I would get next time I came here. If you have a band that you enjoy, this is definitely a good venue if they're playing out to go check them out. Easy to get to via Lyft. And in a nice location in the downtown area.

Cool club everyone should try at least once. I have been a few times over the years. Parking can be…read morea challenge. Lots of smoking outside. Drinks and music. We watched the Alan White band! What an honor to be so close to so many legends! The place is vrwat for some up close, loud AF, music. Sounded really good last night.

Came here for a show and loved the vibe!!…read more Very small stage, nice and intimate. The drinks were strong and decently priced! This was my first time here and the layout was a little confusing at first but once you make your way to the bar it's fine lol. Outdoor-ish area with seats if you need air but don't want to leave. Fun vibe, I'd definitely come back!

Came here to watch The Cab and really enjoyed it! The space is a bit dated and you can tell it's on…read morethe older side but the sound and the intimate feel was really good. They have a lower and an upper floor with the upper stage reserved for VIP. The main floor is not huge but at least for our concert it didn't feel too packed.

Large group reception, food only, no music event…read more I am attending a conference in San Diego and we went to the House of Blues for dinner. There were about 100 of us and we went into the basement, which has a cool, 60s vibe. It's kind of dark and seedy, I don't think my wife would go in there if the lights were bright. All this to say, this is not a normal review. Caveat emptor. You can see from the pictures that we went down a set of stairs, where there was a private bar and an informal gathering place, and we were served buffet style. Nonetheless, I had a chance to taste the brisket, jambalaya, vegan Cajun penne, mac & cheese, bread pudding, shrimp and grits, Brussels sprouts, and ooey gooey butter cake. I had to taste the jambalaya because it gets such great reviews. It was quite good, though I don't think I could eat a whole lot of it as it's pretty heavy. The brisket was fantastic, something I would go back for. The attached picture makes it look less appetizing than it was, because it's being served in a buffet pan. Shrimp and grits were little shrimps, tasted like they were previously frozen, and a piece of deep-fried grits. As I am a Texan, the grits didn't live up to my experience. The vegan Cajun penne was ordinary. The Brussel sprouts were sweet, covered in a thick sauce, very good if you like that sort of thing, but definitely not naked. The bread pudding and caramel sauce was OK, and the ooey gooey butter cake was pretty good. All in all the only thing I would return for (which is what I always look for in a restaurant) was the brisket. The staff were very friendly. The downstairs bar was run by one person, not enough for such a big crowd, so we had a very long line to wait for our liquor. We had two people doing quick portraits, and an LP decorating stand. And those were fun.

After living in San Diego for the past 7 years I've finally visited the Rady Shell!…read more GA is more expensive than other venues, but the outdoor space and beautiful location is amazing. It's easy to see the stage whether you choose to stand close to the front or along the "hills" in the back. There's also a small strip right outside the venue for the general public, no ticket needed! You still have to go through security I believe, but for free it's still a great view. There's no free parking I believe. I would recommend either taking the trolley or pre-reserving a spot downtown (on SpotHero or a similar website), especially when Petco Park also has an event going on. I parked at "450 Second Ave - BOSA Lot 1035" for $9. It was about a 10 min walk away and it was easy to drive out of downtown afterwards.

Best sound, weather, and views for a concert in the whole country. What a gem…read more I saw Bob Dylan there last week and was so happy that they had sings up strictly enforcing a no video no picture /phone use policy during show - I wish all concerts had this - it was so nice to not have to see hundreds of screens out distracting the audience and artists and I was able to just enjoy the moment in real life and be present.

Stopped in on a Sunday evening and it was pretty busy. Despite the crowd, the service was…read moreexcellent. They've got a good mix of seating with indoor tables, bar seating, and an outdoor area. Big bonus: they hand out complimentary hot dogs, which is such a fun and unexpected touch. Oh, and their peanut butter shots are amazing! Overall, great service, lively crowd, and just an easy, fun place to hang out. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

Had a great time popping in here on a random week night with a friend. The bartender was friendly…read moreand nice despite having a relatively large group to handle during a weeknight. I thoroughly enjoyed the complementary hot dog to wash down my beer and shot!

I like this spot for bachata dancing on Tuesdays and live music and food upstairs . The bartender…read morein the club is always nice and welcoming and the DJs are great too

They made me leave the table Told me it's 2 hour limit…read moreBut only me Not anybody else But the music and food is good

I recently lost my phone there over the weekend, and after not knowing what to do I went online and…read moresaw there was a lost and found department with contact info. I copied the email, and wrote the department head and within minutes Juan Rangel contacted me back! He was super attentive and even though he was on vacation he took time to tell me my phone was found, set up a time for me to pick it up and made sure the guys at the club didn't make me stand outside too long for my phone! Overall one of the easiest and nicest interactions I could've had while getting my phone back! Super lucky Onyx has such a great staff! Would lose my phone again there but hopefully that never happens haha!

Hello, I go to Onyx…read morepretty often, that is my friends and I go-to spot for night outs. It is usually a good time, but last night was so out of line... I (25F) got kicked out by security for pushing one of the security guards. I was walking over to one of the rooms downstairs when I just felt a huge body shove from a man, my I guess natural and protective response was then to shove them back. The I then get grabbed by my arm with force VERY AGGRESSIVELY by a man yelling at me saying I am done, I'm out, etc. I have to hold on to a wall to get myself not to get dragged by this man. My friends come in to help sooth the situation, but no matter what they say the security guard is yelling at them, at me, and continues to pull on me along with other security staff. I did not know that man who had pushed me was security and once I realized it was, I immediately apologized by saying OMG I didn't know you were security, I just thought it was a random guy pushing people! Keep in mind, I am a 4'11'' woman, in heels, a little tipsy, so when I got shoved over (for whatever reason) it made me lose all of my balance and I believe there was absolutely no need for all of that aggression. Anything my friends said or I said did not matter. They wanted me out. Once I was outside this security guard just kept talking down to me and laughing at me. It was the most disrespectful thing I've experienced here. I'm not sure what that security guard was going through that night or even personally, but he can not be grabbing people any way he wants just because he is having a rough night.