We came as a party of 7 to celebrate my little cousin's 19th birthday--her first time out dressed as her true self, embracing her identity as a young woman--and Lips made it unforgettable. One of our guests was 13, and while all ages are welcome, the manager kindly reminded us that minors must attend with their legal guardian. From the start, the wonderful manager went above and beyond to make the night special. As we reviewed the menu, the performers came out for introductions and photos, setting the tone for the show. The dinner is set at $50 per person for the 5:15 show and includes all the bells and whistles--such great value! The manager personally surprised our table with two sampler appetizer plates (chicken strips, salad, cheese balls, coconut shrimp, and tomato bread), which was such a thoughtful touch. The highlight of the evening was how the celebrating groups were recognized: each person was invited on stage one by one for individual photos. For the birthday girl, they presented a delicious yellow confetti cake, which truly made her feel like the star of the night. I regret not getting the manager's name because he was absolutely the star of our evening--his energy, kindness, and attention to detail created a safe, joyful, and memorable experience for my newly transitioned cousin. Our server, Vavavoom, was also incredibly patient and attentive throughout the night. Thank you, Lips, for giving our family such a magical and affirming celebration--we will cherish this memory forever! read more

came here for the first time for Sunday brunch with my family for my cousin's 21st birthday. The food was okay, but you're really there for the entertainment. The brunch came with bottomless mimosas and they continuously walked around making sure your glass was never empty. I made the mistake with only bringing 10 one dollar bills because you'll be tipping throughout the show so bring a lot! It's pretty loud in there so I would recommend if you're not used to that, bring some ear plugs. read more

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This place is top-tier for fun, entertainment, divas & the food is really good too! We went to the Gospel brunch (later seating, usually at 130pm vs the 930am seating) and had a blast! There's plenty of parking in their little corner of El Cajon Blvd. You have to call to make rez & it's highly recommended so they have an accurate head count. It's about ~$43 a person, which comes with an entree from a pre-fixed menu & UNLIMITED mimosas, bloody marys & champagne. That price point is so great! As mentioned, the food was really good too. Had the chicken & waffles and them waffles were elite! Came with about 4-5 generous pieces of breaded chicken tenders. They do start you off with some homemade muffins and everyone at the table loved those. There are other drinks that you can purchase besides the ones that come with the packages. The cocktails were all like ~$14 each. The place is actually pretty small, but they arrange the tables well so you don't recognize how packed it gets. Have your dollar bills ready cause the performers will be coming around to collect! They did such an awesome job I was happy, willing and ready to spend a lil sum sum. Don't worry, if you didn't come with ones, they have a money changer going around. The only thing I'd change is how long they keep the food on the table. I get it, they want everyone's undivided attention for the show, but I wanted to snack whilst getting entertained and drinking... Maybe provide chips, popcorn or something while the show's on? Just a suggestion. Really love the atmosphere they've created at Lips. Everyone loves their job and it shows through their service and performances. I wana try one of their dinner shows. Bet it's just as good, if not better. Loooved our time at Lips. read more

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The drag show is one of the best. I have been to shows in Weho and Palm Springs and this was stellar. The queens go above and beyond to put on a great show. read more

WHAT A GOOD TIME! Went here with a group of my gals for our best friend's 33rd birthday, and what an absolute FUN time for all of us on a Wednesday night! The host was amazing, our servers were amazing, the entire show was... AMAZING. And these queens came to serve - literally and figuratively. I love that our host went over the rules and what to expect out of our experience because it made it that much more comfortable and enjoyable. It also happen to be Disney themed this night, and a Bingo night since it was Wednesday. I do believe that Lips does reservation only and I recommend that right off the bat, because it seems to always be a full house. We just so happened to get the VIP booth which was a great surprise in and of itself. We also brought in a birthday cake for our gal, which the manager graciously took from my hands and brought it out later in the night with candles, ready for her to blow out! They go above and beyond here, I tell ya! Even for the food - usually, I would think (and understand) that the food would be subpar as so much work goes into everything else. But my friends and myself really enjoyed what we had! We all had house salads, which were actually so good and fresh, especially for a salad. I personally had the eggplant parmesan, and the plate was so delicious and piping hot, I actually couldn't finish my plate. I was stuffed by the end of it. It did take quite a bit of time for us to get our food... (I honestly think it was possibly forgotten and then remembered, only because other tables were already starting to receive their desserts by the time we got our entrees) - but it didn't take too much away from the experience as a whole. We also really liked the assorted desserts as far as having a red velvet cake, cheesecake, and some kind of key lime cheesecake. Now for the drinks - they are STRONG. So, I personally opted for getting shots all night as I knew I had to account for work early the next morning. I really loved the white gummy bear shot, and I had a bit of my friend's jolly rancher shot which was yummy and strong as well. The show itself, is most definitely not PG13 - so if you're second guessing coming to this place based on that alone, try a different one. LOL - part of the fun is how inappropriately appropriate the show is. I absolutely want to come back here and just take all my galpals to have a good time again! read more

so much fun! $35.99 includes 3 course meal, fantastic show, Wednesday 3 cards of bingo, prizes and special attention for brides to be and birthday celebrators. Vibe is great. Ladies couldn't be more accommodating, friendly, and making us feel really welcome and appreciated. Hilarious. read more

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THESE PERFORMERS!!!!! My God! Wow!!!! This was a jaw-dropping experience. These girls were out here being waitresses to multiple tables, doing costume changes (including wigs at times), performing an incredible act including acrobatics and then coming around to get you a refill on your vodka soda. Geez! So incredible! What a great way to have a wild time with friends and family. read more

Two of us got food poisoning last brunch. My watch indicated dehydration which is dangerous for my 1/2 kidney. Family flew out for pride and I vomited the entire visit. Chef, please don't sicken anyone else. Never returning read more

The girls are Absolutely Lovely Thank You for a wonderful Sunday Hugs, My Lips Shotglass holds makeup. Feels appropriate read more

My sister took me on Saturday to my first Drag Show at Lips. I have mixed feelings about this place. I may be wrong or head on about some of the things that happened as this is my first time experience. Pros Got seated quickly Bartenders and drinks are really good The food was good, but the salad dressing was excellent. Most of the entertainers were friendly and talented. (Not sure if all clubs also use them as order takers) The MC was so funny and talented. Cons Our order taker, Gina, wasn't that good. We asked for an appetizer and a birthday package and did not get either. We had to get up and get our own drinks at the bar. Had to ask the other staff for water and my birthday cupcake. You get no choice with the desserts, and the Tres Leche cake was not to my liking. Also, I'm not sure if other clubs push giving the entertainers one dollar bills why they are performing. While all the acts were good, most of the performances were on the floor going in between the customers and not on the stage. And all the acts were grabbing money or having it put on them. So, take this for what it is worth. Kinda sad my birthday was not as good as I would have hoped for. Remember to do random acts of kindness as it will make everyone feel wonderful Follow me for more awesome reviews Happy Yelping read more

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Been here for drag brunch a couple of times now and it never disappoints! It is entertaining from beginning to end. The queens are stunning, campy, & hilarious. The food is delicious. The brunch comes with bottomless mimosas, bloody mary's, and champagne refills. Who is giving Lips anything less than 5 stars?! Thank you always, ladies. Tip: - Come early-- there is a parking lot but if will get filled up. - Bring cash-- they can break your bills and give you ones. Have fun, friends!! read more

Who doesn't like drag brunch?? Love this experience, I went to Florida and had to try this SD location and it was beyond my expectations! The food was ok, service was great but the ambiance was the star! If you wanna a brunch party and a drag show! Definitely recommend Lips SD VERDICT: I WILL COME BACK read more

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Valentine's Day at Lips was the perfect mid-week getaway for me and my dream date, Chun P! Quick-witted Armani kept the quips coming and had us all laughing! The ladies were especially gorgeous for V-day, and we were delighted lovely Naomi was our server. Being a Wednesday, we even got to play a round of Bitchy Bingo, and the gals closed the night with a Moulin Rouge Lady Marmalade performance. I am surprised we made it out the door without Chun P. running away with Chanel, who looked so glamorous in her gold bunny ears! The food was much better than my last visit pre-pandemic. Mai Tais made for a fun start, followed by champagne. I enjoyed the mushroom ravioli appetizer, salmon in croute and tiramisu cheesecake, which is normally not my thing. Chun P. and I were pretty full and had them put one cheesecake slice in a to-go box, which was perfect the next day! Can't wait to come back and dine with the divas - and hopefully see Tootie at Gospel Brunch! P.S. - Sometime during the night, some divas sneaked off with Chun P's phone, took some selfies, and slid it back without us noticing! Too fun! read more

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I've been wanting to come here ever since I moved to San Diego and I finally got the chance for my birthday. Such an incredibly fun experience! I love how they have different themes/events throughout the week to change things up. And I couldn't stop staring at the decor! I loved the legs on the walls and how they turned the pillars into palm trees. They really did an amazing job using all the space available to them. The only thing I didn't like was the tip buckets on the table. It is waaayyyy more fun to throw it all over the place rather than neatly put it into a bucket. I like how they have a main stage, but the queens still used the whole room for their performances. They were interactive with the audience and it was fun being a part of it. All three queens performed multiple times and switched it up each time. I loved the costume changes, the different music, the stunts and everything they did. They were separate, but cohesive and it didn't seem messy at all. The main hostess promised the audience that if we hit any of the queens in the face with a dollar we would get a free shot. I don't know how with my terrible aim, but I accidentally did just that. She was true to her word and got me a tequila shot. It wasn't necessary as I was happy enjoying myself, but it's always nice when they do as they say and aren't making things up just for smiles, laughs and tips. I have two complaints: 1. We were charged for the birthday special even though I didn't get a cupcake or crown. I did get a printed picture, but with only 1 queen while everyone else got either 2 or 3 queens with theirs. Even if I did get the cupcake, it wouldn't have been worth the $12 they charge. 2. The food. I got the Blackened Salmon, which was a bit bland, but not inedible. I was more disappointed by the portions because the man sitting next to me got a piece of salmon that was twice the size of mine. I had already finished my meal by this point, but I felt jipped when I saw his plate arrive. They need to ensure their portion sizes are more equal from plate to plate. It is a bit pricey, but I would still love to come back here again! It was such a fun night and I can't wait to see what else they come up with. read more

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Took some friends from out of town there and we all had a great time! We went there for Saturday gospel brunch. Great value! $50 per person which included cover, meal, unlimited mimosas or Bloody Marys and an incredible show. Our hostess was Tootie and she was perfect! Such a talented entertainer. The performers were amazing as well with their dancing and acrobatic skills. Great drag show to bring friends or family to. Will definitely go again and would definitely recommend! read more

Bomb bomb bomb Food was delicious and the drinks were serving. Went to gospel brunch and it was full house. This place had us moving seated and served all while being entertained in no time. Other amusement parks could take some tips. Seating was perfectly spaced out so you didn't feel on top of each other. The ambience was fabulous and each guest was greeted personally. The talent was top notch and played with the audience members. Before I blinked three hours was gone I was full from very well made and seasoned huevos rancheros. The charge wasn't enough to even cover the amount I drank. Lol read more

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What can I say but more fun than you'll ever have some place else. Went to Saturday brunch with a meet up group for women over 40. They nicknamed up real housewives of Santee. So talented, fun, and inclusive. Brunch was good with unlimited mimosas and bloody Mary's. Super efficient with the system. Walked around refilling our glasses the entire time. Really we're fantastic hostesses. Will be back. read more

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I came here on Sunday for the gospel brunch for a bachelorette. I've never gone to a drag brunch, but thought the experience was great. It wasn't really my scene, but I enjoyed it still. The performers were great and really funny. I was surprised how much they came around to get tips, it was all fun, but a bit funny how much they came by for tips. They pulled a few males in the audience come up take off their shirts and go collect more tips. We had two people in are party that were pulled up, so that was kind of fun. And they had the people celebrating birthdays and bachelorettes come up for picture. And had a special shot for the bachelorettes. I thought the shot was a bit much, but maybe I am a bit conservative. For brunch I had the chicken fried steak and it was super salty, it didn't taste bad but really wasn't great. My over easy eggs were also over hard with one yolk even missing from my egg. The mimosas and bloody Mary's were limitless, I don't drink, but it seems like they kept the glasses filled. Overall a fun time and great way to end a weekend. read more

Amazing vibes love and beautiful ladies!!! Food good drinks are awesome too.. I have take many family and friends here and even a tattoo to remember our memories read more

Highly recommended! We came here on 10/21/23 for my friend's birthday wig party theme, and the group was around 20 guests. It was my first time watching a drag show, and it was spectacular! I lost my voice screaming & laughing the whole night. Lips definitely delivered their performances to the max, and their food was bomb! They got the crowd dancing and vibing the whole night. Perfect for a girl's night out or any occasions. I ordered the salmon with cabbage and rice that came with the $43.95 show package. It also came with salad, and 3 desserts (2 carrot cakes and 1 cake- I don't know the name) to be shared with your party. They gave us multiple plates of these desserts on the table since we're a large group. Each tasted great, and the servings were huge. My friend got the penne a la vodka with chicken. If you have a big appetite, this one's for you. Additional: I got the hot wet p*ssy drink for $12.50 and the test tube shot with a blinking light ring for $7. FYI, these are not included in the package. Tip for large groups: Pay early for your additional orders, especially for drinks. I didn't know the majority of the guests, and some refused to pay when the bill arrived. I was quick to get my pen and wrote my orders on the back of the receipt with the last 4 of my credit card# and gave it to the server/performer. This made it easier for me & the server. read more

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My first at experience at Lips and WOW! What a fun Sunday brunch. From the moment you walk in you feel welcomed! The bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary's before you can even snag a seat is the cherry on top. Jordan (hope I'm spelling this right) was an absolute pleasure. Drinks were never empty in the entire place. Rocked it!!! Food was surprisingly great! I can't wait for another visit!! read more

It is a well oiled machine- really solid team that understands what teamwork is all about. The Stars are so good. The food was really flavorful. Cheyenne took care of us personally but all the girls came by. Great fun. read more

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Can I give 10 stars!?!?! What a great experience from start to finish. Everyone here is so very friendly. The shows are quality and the queens live up to their title. We had VaVaVoom as our hostess with the hostess and she did not disappoint. We also commented on how surprisingly great the food is (you know you go for the show but didn't even begin to think the food would be that great). read more

Reservations are a must! We celebrated one of the girlies birthday for Gospel Brunch Sunday. We opted for the 1:30PM show and showed up before then to allow for parking. There is a parking lot, but that one gets filled up quickly. We didn't get in the venue until closer to 2:30PM. I never figured out why or if this is a common thing for these shows since it was all our first time, but if you're doing a show this late I would recommend eating something beforehand! One of the performers even said "Damn girl you are HUNGRY" as I was inhaling down my food!! The Gospel Brunch includes 1 entree and unlimited mimosas/ Bloody Mary drinks. They were on it with refills and getting our group in the back what we needed. My entree of choice was the Country Fried Steak. It was delicious and came with two eggs and half a English muffin. As for the show itself, the ladies were giving us everything! I couldn't stop laughing and was fully entertained. Everyone was so hardworking and they truly deserved those tips. If you are celebrating a birthday or special event, they really give you your moment. As another Yelp mentioned, birthday treats are not complimentary and it is a whopping $12 for a cupcake without frosting. Lips was such a fun experience and is just a welcoming space overall. We finished the show at around 5PM, which to be honest is pretty late and something I would only do once. I did have a great time regardless and would recommend it for celebrations and big groups. read more

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This was such a TREAT! We came to celebrate my friends last night before her move. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time because the place gets packed. Lots of Bachelorette parties.. birthdays.. girls nights. We were brought in in our groups and were escorted to our table. The guy and the front recommended getting drinks at the bar first since the line would get long. I ordered "pick the b**** up off the floor" and it was delicious! We got to the table and slowly the the food started to come out. We only had to choose our main entree. I was surprised the food was actually very good! I got the chicken vodka pasta and had leftovers for the next day. For dessert, we had 2 different kinds of cake. They were delicious as well. The entertainment was top notch and these QUEENS knew how to have a good time. Make sure you have $1 bills. They have a "gayTM (AtM LOL)" in the corner and come around before the show to help change out 20s for 1st. Tip your performers!! This was definitely a lot of fun. No issues at all. read more

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Came to Lips for the first time for a bachelorette party and it was the best time!! All the queens were so nice, provided great service, were so talented, and made sure everyone had a great time! Unfortunately, the food and drinks were just mid. The mimosas were not super strong, mostly juice. Several members of my party said the dishes they ordered were just ok or not good at all. read more

We had a bunch of us in town for an event and had a little free time before we flew out the next day so we decided to go see a drag show and Lips was recommended to us by someone local. We had a fun time, the food is included in your ticket price and is a really good deal for what you get. The tickets are a great price compared to a lot of shows I have been to near my area (Seattle area.) I even got to keep my pink cup! Do plan for a longer night because the dancers are the waitresses so they serve the food before the show even starts. The show starts about an hour after you get in there. read more

Best Drag Show in San Diego!! Have taken family and friends and they have LOVED it every single time!!! Don't miss it!!

O my! What a blast!! We came in for a bachelorette and we were not disappointed! Such a fun time! Definitely recommend!! read more

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Overall, we had a fun experience at Lips. A nice outing for a girls night out, bachelorette party, or birthday party. It's $50 per person which includes the meal. Drinks are an additional $7-14 each. A mandatory 20% gratuity is added into the bill. Total bill will likely come out to $100 per person. What I liked: - nicely air conditioned in the summer months, recommend bringing a light jacket - decent food and generous portions (our food was hot and fresh) - private parking lot for customers but the spots are narrow - the queens were entertaining and performed to some epic music choices Some things that may turn people off: - they are aggressive about you having cash ready to "tip" the queens as they are performing. There is a lot of throwing dollar bills in the air or shoving it in their dresses and pants during the show. If you don't have any, they come around with stacks of dollar bills offering to exchange your cash or directing you to their ATM inside the venue. - they charge for everything (birthday crowns, birthday wishes on stage, birthday cupcake, birthday shot, etc), nothing is included with your admission price so be aware. They don't advertise the prices so make sure you ask in advance. - the dessert on our night was various cheesecakes. We noticed some tables got 3 flavors and others got only 2. When I asked why we didn't get 3, the manager got sassy and said "they are randomly cut and plated". If everyone's paying the same price, I think it's only fair we all get the same amount of dessert. - the music during dinner is REALLY loud, like can't talk to the person next to you loud. It's good music but they should tone it down during dinner so we can converse with our party. read more

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My friends and I were able to secure a last minute reservation for their brunch. It was a stellar experience! Everybody was nice and welcoming. The service was top notch! The staff made sure we never ran out of drinks. They were very attentive and would go around and check on you very frequently. And don't even get me started on the entertainment. I was laughing and crying happy tears the whole time! The queens all put on amazing performances. The place had such a fun and electrifying vibe. It was definitely the most fun my friends and I have had in a while. The only thing is that the food was just fine. Over-all, my friends and I had a great time! I highly recommend coming here if you just want to let loose and have fun. read more

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Celebrated our friend's birthday. It was entertaining and fun . Definitely recommend getting a reservation. Place was packed although I was expecting the place to be a little bigger . We went to the 9 pm show. Place was full. We were seated next to the stage. Show was interactive. There was not a table that the performers did not visit , no tables left behind . The performers were lip syncing but all of them OWNED their show . So much energy. Food - it was ok. Had the blackened Atlantic salmon. Service - 5/5 - Our server Tiffany and crew were excellent. Food was brought in pretty quick. Ambiance- FUN place to celebrate. They gave the celebrants their time to shine, up on the stage . Price point - a little pricey. Tips: bring cash. But don't worry, if you forget, they got that covered, they' have dollar bills and they will go around tables before the show starts. Just go , watch and have fun . read more

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We went here for a birthday celebration and Lips did not disappoint. The show was fun, the drinks were nice and boozy and the food was surprisingly delicious. Definitely more tasty than we expected. All four of us ordered something different and everything we had was so good! If you're looking for something fun to do to celebrate, I recommend lips for sure. read more

Went to Saturday brunch to celebrate someone's birthday. The service was amazing. The show was amazing. The food was surprisingly good. We had a great time. And your glasses definitely are never empty. Lots of good laughs and entertainment. And it's very affordable. I highly recommend the show. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I use a walker and they were totally accommodating. They sat me first, stowed my walker, and made sure I was comfortable. So they look out for people who are physically disabled and a lot of places don't do that. So I want to say kudos to you, Lips Staff, for taking care of me. read more

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I do not know where to begin!! I grouped a 20 person party, but we had some no shows. If that happens you have to pay for every person that does not show up. The GM Sean was a life saver and helped us through this process ASAP. Sean, if you're seeing this: thank you so much for all of your help. I got to have such an absolute amazing birthday with all of the queens!!! I can't recommend this place enough. They make everyone participating feel seen and special. The entertainment was out of this world. The queens were so professional and were so talented! Ahhh!! Thank you lips for the amazing time again. (Also, the food and drinks was really good as well!!) read more

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Awesome queens, the food and show are fantastic. Once the night before Halloween so we dressed up! So much fun. read more

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Wow, what an unbelievable show! I have never been to a Drag show or brunch and I couldn't have asked for a more amazing experience. We went for my friend's bachelorette party for their Sunday brunch and for the price it's an absolute steal! I had the chorizo and eggs and the bloody Mary's and mimosas were NEVER empty. The beautiful women of the show were constantly walking around filling out drinks throughout the whole show. The atmosphere was so uplifting, fun, funny, inclusive, and so positive. We all had so much fun and everyone made the bride feel so special. I can't wait to come back and bring more people! read more

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Great entertainment. Good food. Amazing customer service. Highly recommend. You really feel the love and acceptance of all people in this environment. read more

The food was good the service to Die 4 and the Ambiance was excellent the show ohh my I love love love. What an amazing dinner and a show adults only. Men have your GF's or Wife's dress you up and enjoy a night of drag Queens. Highly recommend this place. read more

worst experience ever! Not only was my server clearly on drugs but drunk as well!! Her name was Indica I believe but horrible service to say the VERY least extremely snobby attitude. You can tell the food is the least of their worries I had to wait for the sloppy performances to end to tell her my food was given to me cold and my partners food was bland! On top of demanding everyone to tip they also make you tip in your overall bill. Over all money hungry place for low to mid entertainment and hospital food. If you're looking for better food and drag entertainment urban mos or gossip grill! very disappointed read more