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    La Playa

    3.4 (30 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Skinny margarita
    Miriam V.

    So happy they're back! Chicken tortilla soup, garlic chicken soup, margaritas, Pedro and Gabe are all here serving the same delicious food and service. Went on a Thursday night during the World Cup and it was packed with the TVs playing sports games. A bit loud, but the windows on both sides of the restaurant give it an open feel.

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    Michelle N.

    The newest addition to the Linda Mar Shopping Center! Last night was the soft opening and what a spacious and beautifully decorated venue. La Playa serves Mexican food and has a full bar. Service is warm and friendly. My husband was admiring the countertops and the designer happened to be nearby and overheard his comments. Cline Original gladly shared some of the process to create the design from special wood and epoxy treatment. We also discovered that he was also behind the design for the wall art. The place is fun and family-friendly. We'll be back.

    Prawn and Steak fajitas.
    Sam T.

    I had the d surf and turf fajitas they were delicious. Everything was wonderful the new location has a great look and feel to it. Staff was friendly and helpful the entire time. 10/10 would recommend!

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    Thanks Sam!!

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    Thank you Nickie!!

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    22 hours ago

    Best restaurant in town by far!!! Love the super wet grilled chicken burrito with green sauce and AMAZING margaritas!!!@@

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    Love this place. The food, portions, bar, employees, pricing, decor. And their specials are excellent as well. It checks all the boxes.

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    Thanks Sue!! Really appreciate the support and patience.

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    28 days ago

    Fun lively atmosphere. Great food and drinks! Server and manager were very attentive as well! I like the new spot

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    1 month ago

    The new location is cute , the bar is cute. The food is 3/5.. if you want good Mexican food head over to La Perla

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    2 months ago

    Place too noisy for conversation, can't hear each other , food quality is not good for price . Don't waste your money

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    Chicken tortilla soup, garlic chicken soup, margaritas, Pedro and Gabe are all here serving the same delicious food and service.

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    3.8(882 reviews)
    49.9 mi
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    Food&Service was fabulous! The attention to detail even with our water glass (always filled) was…read moreperfect. I ordered the meatloaf and the table shared nachos! I'll be back!

    Service needs improvement…read more We went to this tavern to watch the World Cup soccer game. I was with a party at four and our dog. We sat out on the patio, which was dog friendly, which was very nice My gripe is that the service was rather slow, and the server wasn't very friendly. The kicker was we were ordering off the happy hour menu, which goes until 6 PM, and around 5:30 we asked the server if he would come back in about 15 minutes so that we can get our last order in before 6 PM He came back at 5:55 and we ordered a few more things from the happy hour menu and he said "happy hour is over, you can no longer order off the happy hour menu." I asked him "how can that be? It's still 5:55. The menu clearly states that happy hour goes until 6 PM plus we asked you 30 minutes ago if you can come back in 15 minutes and you said yes." He said he was told that happy hour is over and he can't take any more happy hour orders I told him to ask his boss or whoever told him that to come over and explain it to us He said the owner told him that I asked him please have the owner come over and explain that to us He went over and talked to the owner and then came back and said I can take your happy hour orders But that's just uncalled for you. They have a happy hour to attract business and they need to honor it. If it's 'till 6 o'clock they gotta take happy orders 'till 6 o'clock. Cutting people off five minutes early just results in upset customers. It's poor way to run a business. Other than that, the place is OK Food was all right, nothing to write home about. I won't be coming back.

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    Bottom of the Fifth Sports Bar and Grill - Cheese Burger and Garlic Fries

    Bottom of the Fifth Sports Bar and Grill

    4.0(427 reviews)
    37.0 mi
    $$

    There's not a lot of places that stay open during the week. We were in town for the long holiday…read moreweekend and not wanting to end the night, we came here. Also a recommendation from friends who's in the neighborhood. We ended taking an uber as we weren't quite sure where it was. Honestly we could have walked there....lol... It was pretty lively when we walked in. They're open till midnight I believe and we arrived about 10:30. It's not quite a dive bar but somewhat better. Theres two pool tables right when you walk in through the back. Theres the bar counter along one side. I think there's only one bar. Besides that, food is also served. A good crowd with locals when we arrived. Both pool tables were utilized and a line was set. Drinks, we got a couple of the Moscow mules which was informed that they only had one cups left. Guess people take them. A couple of those and beer and margaritas. They were quite nice. Kitchen was still open, so we put in for some good. Heard that their fish and chips were good so that was ordered and the fried pickles. Food didn't take long to arrive. Yes, the fish and chips were quite nice. Two big chunks of fish which was nice and flaky. Served with tater sauce and marinara. Fried pickles were ok, a little too salty for my liking but good. The place was fun. A lively crowd there for the same reason. Drinks and having fun. Pool table was getting utilized the whole time. Food was quite nice. A fun local bar.

    2nd time under new ownership. Not impressed with the service. Generally service is sluggish,…read moregetting a brew you're better going to the bar and open a tab or yelling. Food changed up a bit. More burger driven than the prior menu. Quality is still good, but the speed is still sluggish. Again probably put your order at the bar and walk to a table. Better bars in Concord, WC and Martinez. I usually end up at yardhouse. Bottoms use to be old timey chill bar.

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    Bottom of the Fifth Sports Bar and Grill - Interior vibe

    Interior vibe

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    Wedge Salad This was delicious

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    Nickies

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    3.9(460 reviews)
    12.9 miLower Haight, Hayes Valley
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    Y'know, I've never been in here for a drink, much less a beer. Shocker, I know. That's because when…read moreI walk on Haight, as I often do, I usually go from the Upper to the Lower. That means when I'm shuffling toward Market Street and happen to be in the mood for a cocktail, I would've already made my stop in the Upper Haight at spots like Zam Zam or The Mad Dog in the Fog. So I'd be fully snockered by the time I get to this block. At least that's my story. However, even without a booze break, I still get hungry, especially on my way home in the late afternoon. I figured this would be the place to get a good pub burger, and I was right. They offer four burgers, and I went with the $18 Mushroom Swiss Burger. Accompanied by fries, the beef was medium rare and juicy in a fluffy brioche bun with aioli, sautéed mushrooms, melted Swiss, tomato, and lettuce (Photo 7). Standard, I know, but tasty and satisfying. FOOD - 4 stars...the kind of pub burger I wanted AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...friendly tavern, will stick around some other time SERVICE - 4 stars...quite efficient bartender TOTAL - 4 stars...i might stop for a cocktail next time RELATED - Exploring the Haight? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/OS5C2LmQbq

    Stopped here while walking around the neighborhood on a warm weekday - San Francisco was in the…read moremiddle of a heat wave, so it felt like the perfect excuse to stop for a cold beer (or three). I actually used to live in the neighborhood and the last time I came here was back in the '80s, and it's great to see that it really hasn't changed much at all. The bartender was friendly and they had a good selection of beers on tap and in bottles. I stuck with beer, while my wife ordered a vodka soda and appreciated the generous pour. Overall, a great neighborhood bar to cool off and relax. Nice to see some places in the city stay true to themselves

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    Bar view.

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    Healdsburg Bar & Grill - Chicken wings

    Healdsburg Bar & Grill

    3.5(878 reviews)
    72.9 mi
    $$

    The missing star is because of the service which was terrible…read more The food on the other hand was great. Especially the chicken and waffles I had. I'd never had chicken and waffles before, I always thought that was a weird and silly combination, and I still think that. The waffle was okay, not crispy enough for my taste, but the honey butter served with it was very good. The standout though was the chicken. 2 deep-fried pieces that were as good of chicken as I have ever eaten in my life. The breading was flaky and crunchy while the chicken was moist and tender. I could've eaten much more as the pieces were rather small. When I was growing up, just about every restaurant I went to offered fried chicken, now I can't seem to find it anywhere. If you've been foolish enough or bored enough to read any of my other reviews, you know I don't eat beef, so I have a ton of chicken. This was some of the best.

    A solid 3.5 star rating. It's a solid family friendly restaurant in downtown Healdsburg. We were…read moreable to snag an 8 top at 6pm on a Friday not too much of a problem a few hours prior. The margarita wasn't the best drink. Extremely sweet/sour mix forward. The food was solid. A very diverse menu. I'd say fairly reasonable-ish prices, but portions were smaller for price. The fish tacos were solid about $17 for two with no sides and a salmon pita which was also really solid, albeit a bit fishy (I know, I know, it's salmon) but again, no sides, just a piece of salmon on a grilled pita bread with a sauce. Overall, it was A-ok. The calamari app was solid, but a smaller portion, if you're planning on sharing with a larger table. The outdoor seating is pretty lax and easy for younger kids to sort of run around without other patrons or staff getting in the way as there is a little green turf area.

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    Chilled watermelon gazpacho w/ tomato, cucumber & black sesame seeds

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    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Pazookie!

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    2.8(2.3k reviews)
    31.7 mi
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    My mom loves their burgers, white cheddar mashed potatoes, and pizookies so I sometimes end up…read morehere. I know this isn't a vegan restaurant, but I always review from a vegan point of view. That being said, the vegan options here are slim. The only things you don't need to heavily modify are the chips and guacamole, some of the veggie sides, and the pasta with marinara sauce on the kids' menu. If you're ok with shared fryers, their fries are technically vegan too. Since they don't have a pasta option on the regular menu that doesn't include meat and cheese, I usually order a create-your-own pasta off the kids' menu and choose a side of steamed broccoli. I like their marinara sauce and the portion is just right, so I'm fine with it. I also really love their strawberry lemonade. It would be great if they had at least one dedicated vegan dish on the adult menu, but I don't expect a chain restaurant to go out of their way to accommodate vegans.

    A shame that this place used to be a fun place to get together for a casual but quality experience,…read morebut as of late has become disappointing and poorly executed. Our party of 8 was seated after almost 50 minutes despite being told it was a 30 minute wait. Two people ordered alcoholic drinks, but apparently that drink was not available and they were instead given an alternate drink. This is without being informed or given that option to accept a different drink, which is extremely odd and off putting, and on top of that the beer was completely flat. Our food arrived some time later, and everyone's steaks, burgers, and pizza came out at the same time, but not my soup which took about an extra 10 minutes longer than everything else to come out. For one person, their burger was wrong, they had asked for it to be plain but it had extra items added to it. But the biggest issue was someone that ordered the ribeye steak medium rare, and it was completely rare. Upon being informed of this it was taken back into the kitchen, only to be brought back out in 3 minutes just as raw as before. Thankfully the server was full of energy and very friendly, as well as very understanding of the let down the experience was. But everything else was so low quality that the great service doesn't make up for the mistakes from the kitchen and the bar. This is not the first time this restaurant has let us down, but fortunately it is the last, as it will be given no more chances. 3 strikes and you're out.

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    La Playa - mexican - Updated September 2026

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