The best thing about Redwing is the incredible service and relationship you can build with the best bartender in town - Tracy. Truly amazing and the main reason I have come back so frequently. The food is also amazing! Highly recommend the Spicy Thai Pork Sandwich and Wings! read more

Great neighbor hood bar with cold drinks, cold beer and great food. Today I had the smash burger and tots. The burger was hit snd tasty. The tots were crispy. Parking is siesta an issue in the area. Consider taking a Lyft or the bus. Great prices too! read more

I went here for my birthday to sing karaoke it was super fun. I really like the host karaoke schedule the way he has it through the QR code. That was really easy to use and the place was packed. We would definitely exactly be back there read more

Mad delicious food at a bad ass bar is clutch. Holiday Thursday evening for dinner, ordered takeout Pot Roast Melt with tots and Wings - Garlic Ginger Teriyaki were slappin. Pot Roast Melt was a delicious, tender, flavorful, meaty sandwich on slightly roasted bread. Surprised pot roast was on menu, but I'll take it. Served with well balanced creamy and spicy horseradish sauce and deep flavor au jus. Garlic Ginger Teriyaki Wings were sweet and tangy with small pieces of garlic that pop on taste buds. Very tender and not crispy from fry. Super bomb read more

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if i could leave zero stars i would. their power went off and my friend had just ordered a full glass of space dust IPA. it is her birthday. they pulled camping lights out from underneath the bar but assured us this had not happened before - i'm not buying it. who has ten miniature camping lights stored under the bar for no reason? they made us chug our drinks while yelling at us to leave. aggressively. wouldn't recommend :( read more

We came here for karaoke night on a Friday. It was crowded but we were able to get our drinks fairly quick as there are two bar areas. We came in as a group and we were able to find spot for all of us to hang out. I loved the vibes as the guests were singing along. I got tater tots and fried pickles and they were tasty and reasonably priced. I would come back for karaoke night again. read more

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Redwing is not what you think from the outside. Outside it looks like a random dive bar, and when you step inside you realize it's a highly energetic karaoke bar, and one that is very much a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. They don't serve food. The bar is always full of people. There is a backyard space. And you can sign up to do karaoke, and the people are very good! They do karaoke every single day. First of all, I hate karaoke. I really hate it. I hate the idea of going into a small room with a group of people and needing to sit there watching somebody singing instead of being able to have a conversation with the group. And yet Redwing is a place that I go regularly because it is so much fun. They have a stage with the people singing, and a great sound system, but you feel like you can be sitting at the bar that wraps around or hanging out in the backyard to get some space away from it, and still able to hang out with your people and have good conversation. It's also great for dancing, and meeting new people. read more

Tracy is the Best, Juan is awesome in the kit hen.Love coming to this place. Today. Yummy corn beef sandwich. The cut of meat was top, and whoever cooked it...yummy. Glad I found a great neighborhood hang out. But, Tracy made it why we come over and over. read more

No one makes a better Bloody Mary better than Jermaine. Not only is the drink amazing but the customer service is next level. Genuinely making you feel welcome. Great drinks great service. Won't be disappointed on a visit here. read more

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If you're considering visiting this bar, please read this review first. I used to love coming here it's where I met many of my friends, and for a long time it was one of my favorite spots. Unfortunately, I won't be returning, unless serious changes are resolved. Over time, there have been ongoing issues with customer service and management that have not been addressed. I've personally and as well witnessed customers being confronted outside of business hours, accused of rumors that an employee heard. It has only been one individual I have seen do such a thing but it goes unpunished, and no consequences from management. This individual that works there makes customers feel unwelcome rather than appreciated. Customers should feel valued for supporting a local business, not uncomfortable or targeted. Several regulars I know have stopped coming because of these repeated experiences with issues with management not doing enough for customers to feel safe and/or welcomed. I never wanted to leave a negative review because I genuinely hoped these issues would be resolved. I also don't enjoy writing reviews. However, after seeing the same problems continue, myself as a customer trying to evade the situations from an employee, and tried to resolve the issue, management still allows this individual to work there. As well as this individual isn't management is making management decisions without any higher authority/ management knowledge and not having the best interest for the bar only personal interests which is highly unprofessional and definitely doesn't make any customer feel safe to even walk in. it's important to share my experience so others can make an informed decision before spending their hard-earned money here. I sincerely hope things improve, because this bar has the potential to be a great place again. I am open to discussing these concerns directly with management, but I will not return unless meaningful changes are made. read more

The KJ, Tony is amazing! The food is delicious and good drinks. Everyone has so much fun. All are welcome and all are appreciated. I love going there to sing! read more

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How do you go from 5 stars to a 1 star review? Was going to give this a 5 star review until SECURITY completely pissed me off. See PHOTOS. We had been here before. Loved the place. Top tier bar food and a great place to smoke a cigar and watch the game. Service was top tier. First night back in San Diego, just wanted to relax. Four day trip. Wings, prime rib sandwiches, all good, especially for bar food. Watched the game, strong drinks, left very happy. Last day in San Diego, was hoping for a repeat. Again, did not disappoint. Strong drinks, beef Nachos. The game was a little disappointing, but could hardly blame the establishment. Went to Coin-Op down the street, decided to get dinner. Unfortunately, it was too late. So let's go back to Redwing for those great sandwiches and another drink! Now we go to one star. Try to go in, prepared to show our ID's, and the rudest security dude I've ever seen said "leave your bag behind the door". To be clear, this was the outside door against an outside wall. I had over $100 in cigars, plus cigar tools, not to mention the bag itself. Not going to just leave it there without a claim check. Started to walk away and then turned around, held the bag towards him, and said "you're free to check the contents". He didn't blink an eye, wasn't at all apologetic, and just repeated "leave the bag behind the door", with the coldest stare I've seen in years. Bullshit. Walked away. I understand the need for security. We had no such encounter on Friday night. The guard was nice, respectful. The guard Monday night will destroy your business. I'm not sure I'll ever be back. Hoping the manager sees this because we loved this place. See photos of my credit card transactions. read more

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The DJ last night 1/29 was so rude. Besides that everyone was great but holy moly I don't think I've ever seen such a miserable person. If people are coming to your bar for karaoke at least make sure the dj is fun ‍ read more

Latest Updated Review (in response to owner/manager): I want to clarify what happened at the back bar. There was a puddle of dirty water on the floor, so I shifted one table slightly to avoid stepping in it. The bartender came up angrily, told me I wasn't allowed to move it, and was extremely rude even after I explained why. The doorman at the entrance was also unfriendly. For the record, I did not "rearrange" furniture or block exits -- I only moved a table a few inches because of the puddle your staff never addressed. I chose the tables in the back for privacy, and no, there were not "plenty of other tables" available at the time. Instead of acknowledging the puddle or how aggressively the bartender handled the situation, management keeps doubling down with excuses. The real issue here is not tables -- it's customer service and basic cleanliness. Actions speak louder than words -- respectful service and a clean space go a lot further than excuses. read more

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10/10 I love this place so much and visit whenever I go to San Diego. The bar starts getting crowded around 9pm but it's easy to escape to the back patio to get drinks and food, which is what we did. $9 for a Jack and Coke with lime. $10 for the 1.5 pound wings, which is an amazing price considering it's enough to split. Their drinks are heavy handed and you get your moneys worth. I recommend coming during happy hour if you're looking for a more chill environment since the deals are great too. Free parking can be rough but it's doable. Customer service is great as well. Every bartender I've talked to is very nice and theyre efficient. Atmosphere is cozy, casual, and inclusive. There's always a range of age groups and people. read more

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Best karaoke bar ever. The drinks are affordable. The karaoke is so lively on Friday and Saturday nights. I'll probably be there next weekend!! Highly recommend! read more

WARNING FOR WOMEN: I had a very disturbing experience with this bar and its staff/patrons, and I consistently urge every woman I know in particular to avoid this establishment if they want to feel safe. I'll start by saying I love the bar/cocktail scene in San Diego, from bougie craft cocktails to the diviest of dive bars. This is the first negative review I've ever written about any establishment like this. But what was supposed to be the fun nightcap of my birthday evening after bowling with friends turned into a nightmare. Problems started with a regular patron named Johnathan. Johnathan appeared very friendly with both the karaoke DJ and at least one or the bartenders, and he was extremely pushy/invasive. He physically separated me from my group of friends and was aggressively insisting on buying/bringing me multiple shots in rapid succession, regardless of my protests (I didn't take them). Johnathan was also very handsy and repeatedly tried to wrap his arms around my waist to pull me closer to him, even when I physically used both arms to push him back. The whole time he had me cornered, he was trying to persuade me by any means possible to leave with him and go meet his friends. He was so persistent and aggressive that I desperately flagged down a bartender in the hopes of asking for help while pretending to order one of the shots that he refused to stop insisting I take. I leaned in and said, verbatim, "Please help. I need an Angel Shot." I work in the industry and everyone I've ever spoken to about this knows what a woman asking for an angel shot means. But not this bartender. He just looked at me, annoyed, and said "I don't know what the f**k that is." He turned away before I could say anything else and started taking another order. One of my male friends had to come over and physically remove Johnathan from my side because he literally would not listen to anything I told him and just kept worming his arms around my efforts to physically push him away. He just kept grabbing at me. It wasn't until my friend stepped in and claimed to be my boyfriend that he backed off and looked for a new target. After all of this, I went to security and told them about Johnathan. They waved me off and said there was no way to find him in the crowd. It took another male patron who had witnessed the whole thing -- a stranger who I didn't interact with until after he chose to act -- to identify Johnathan and physically drag him to security for them to even pretend to care. Even then, Johnathan wasn't kicked out. Last I saw as we were leaving, he was having a friendly chat with the DJ and looked completely at home. read more

If you're aiming to sing- show up early! Aside from the up beet, trendy atmosphere, I was extremely impressed with our bartender, Ben! I thought he was so nice and made great drinks. A star employee to say the least. My only grievance was the maintenance of the bathroom. There was water all over the floor, no toilet paper and just messes everywhere. read more

Bouncer was very rude and refused to give me his name when kicking me out very unprofessional and disrespectful as he was speaking to me he was making side talk with a female customer yet refused to be respectful towards me sexiest and rude 1/10 don't here for the vibes read more

Redwing, Redwing, REDWING! It smells like chicken wings and believe me, I have no problem with that! Check your ego and misconceptions at the door and jump in an have a great time. You never know what to expect and the music is always fantastic. You may just see an old guy in a suit singing a Debbie Gibson song or a petite bald girl singing Danzig. Anything goes! The karaoke is well organized and is fair. For those of you who know the other well-known karaoke bars in town then you know what I mean. There is a first come, first served list, and you aren't going to find a corrupt host that is willing to let someone skip the line for a free drink or a few bucks. It can take a while but never longer than about 45 minutes or so. Grab a few drinks while you wait but be careful if you order a Sailor Jerry and Coke. You may just end up with a cherry Coke because of the noise in the room. True story. Great bar, great vibe, great crowd and just one more reason why North Park is developing into the awesome neighborhood that it is. read more

I've been coming to Red Wings since 2014 when a queer friend introduced me to the bar. Normally, I would go on Wednesdays for their all day happy hour but I switched things up by going on Sunday to try their burger deal, which ends at 6 pm. Every food I eat here has been good - the wings, the burger and the onion rings. Service has always been friendly, quick, and accommodating. This bar is LGBT friendly, so the pour is always generous and the service polite & friendly. Price: $ Recommendation: Happy hour all day Wednesday & $14 burger and beer on Sundays. I don't recommend going here on weekends because of the crowd but if you do want to get on the list for karaoke, expect to wait an hour (on Fridays & Saturdays). The karaoke list usually opens at 7 pm and they have a smoking patio as well as another extended patio that they open up on weekends. Current deals also include $2 jello shots! read more

My friends and I stopped by around 10:30pm on a Friday. There was a long line, but it went by quickly. There was no cover, but I'm not sure if that's typical. It was packed, but not super crowded. Everyone seemed like they were having so much fun! My friend tried to sign herself up to sing, but the list was at capacity. I don't love karaoke, but this place was so fun! I'm sure I'll be back. read more

Best dive bar in the area!!! Has the best burgers and fries I've ever had at a bar! Indoor has wrap around bar and tvs. There is also an outdoor patio with its own bar which opens when the inside gets busy. Come earlier for the very reasonably priced happy hour!! Beer on tap 7 for pint 14 for stein. read more

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Becky and I and another couple spent Veteran's Day exploring North Park. We started around 11:30 and bounced from brewery to brewery. On a whim we decided on lunch at Redwing Bar and Grill. Usually when the four of us are together we make poor decisions. Not this time! Redwing was awesome! We walked in during happy hour. A mid-day happy hour! The beers and seltzers were cheap. The food was bomb. I'm not kidding around. We walked into this kinda' divey bar expecting some bar-type, bar quality food. Wrong! It was outstanding. All four of us ordered something different and all four of us absolutely loved the food. Becky ordered The Craver hamburger (angus beef patty, beer battered pickles, cheddar cheese, spicy bacon ketchup, lettuce, tomato, toasted artisan bun) and loved it. I took a couple of bites and concurred. Really the perfect burger. Perfectly cooked, excellently constructed. I'm no fan of ketchup, but the spicy bacon ketchup on this thing was divine. Beer battered pickles on a burger is pure genius! I opted for The Pot Roast Melt sandwich (tender pot roast, provolone, au jus & horseradish cream on the side, toasted Italian roll). In a world of hot sandwiches, this was easily one of the better ones I've ever had. The pot roast was so damned tender and flavorful. The provolone was gooey and melty. The au jus for dipping was robust and flavorful and the horseradish cream was excellent. It could've been a bit more horseradish-y, but zero complaints. A fantastic sandwich! Our companions had The Maple and the BBQ Pork Ribs respectively. The Maple (grilled chicken breast, bacon, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, maple Dijon mustard, fig & honey bread). She loved it. She was raving about it while she was eating it. She was still talking about this sandwich days later. Evidently the maple Dijon coupled with fig and honey bread was an epic combination. BBQ Pork Ribs with Slaw and Fries: (Tender pork ribs with a fresh house slaw drenched in house made bbq sauce served with fries) Ribs at a bar? How good could they possibly be? How about impossibly good? That's how good. He knew it was a risky order. He loved everything about his meal. Let's not forget the fries. If not the best ever they are certainly in the conversation. Service was great too. Traci behind the bar was friendly and efficient. I made sure to go to the kitchen to tip the staff back there. It was just one guy! One dude in a little kitchen turning out this food! Yeah, we made sure that he received some cash on top of our compliments. The food was insanely good. Even our total was an insane number! Definitely Redwing Bar and Grill is on our radar! read more

Redwing Bar & Grill - 5150 = insane! The food was insanely good! - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

The door guy is on a serious power trip and is a miserable person. Usually you'd want your business to have a friendly first point of contact before entering an establishment, instead this man might as well work for the dmv because he was super rude. He was also talking trash about another patron who was waiting for an Uber with her friends. I was bummed out and irritated from having to interact with this man before I even got into the bar! Set a negative tone for the whole evening. I've talked to other people who have been here and they all say the door guy is super rude and pretentious. Won't be returning read more

I ordered the 8 piece original Buffalo wings and a shock top on a Karaoke night which was a Saturday. The wings were fried hard and good how I like. They were crispy and flavorful. Shock top should have been in a glass and not a bottle, but it's Saturday night so I understand. They get 5 stars for the wings and the service. They clear tables quickly. read more

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Came for happy hour on a Friday afternoon. The wings are so good. Crispy with lots of sauce options. Love the staff here - super kind and friendly. read more

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On Saturday (12/06/25) I was physically shoved out of the bar by a female security guard, I believe her name was Melissa. The gender neutral bathroom was closed for maintenance, the restroom labeled for women had a line and while I was waiting a couple in front of me (male & female) went inside the men's bathroom stall, they came out and I was still standing in line so they held the door open for me to use that stall. A male security came in once I was done and told me I was being kicked out for using the "wrong" bathroom. I didn't see any rules posted of who is allowed to use the "males only" bathroom. I've been coming to redwing for years and was under the impression that it was part of the LQBTQIA+ community. Kicking out a female for this reason is clear that they are more concerned for the heterosexual males that were unable to use the stall for the 60 seconds that I was using it or may have felt uncomfortable about a women being in there. The male security asked me "how would I feel if a man was inside the women's bathroom?" Which I responded that I would be fine it. Bathrooms have stalls/doors and are used by ANY person that needs it, no matter your gender. What upset me the most was the female security guard putting her hands on me while I was trying to explain myself and shoving me from the restroom to the front door on a busy and packed bar. So embarrassing and unprofessional. Redwing is not as inclusive as the make themselves out to be. read more

Very happy with the food and service from here! For an appetizer, we split the Elote Bites. Normally I don't like elote because it has mayo, which I don't like, but this was really good! I would definitely get it again. Very flavorful and had a nice crunch to it. For dinner, I got The Elementary Burger. I have never had peanut butter on a burger before and I was not disappointed. Every bite was packed with an immense amount of flavor, but it wasn't overwhelming to the taste buds. Even the aioli was good and I don't normally like aioli. The burger patty itself was cooked perfectly as well. Just moved near here and I'm glad I did. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Great for a night out - always hosting karaoke! More than that, food is always delicious as well. It gets pretty busy at night during karaoke but there are lots of seating options as well including a large space out back. read more

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Had the best time here a few Saturdays ago, the guy working the back bar with the beard was so accommodating and helpful with drink choices even though it was busy. Definitely was a younger crowd but he was really welcoming and efficient and patient ! Thanks for the good vibes ! read more

Meh- Not sure what kind of crowd they were expecting, but being wanded with a metal detector at the door and holding my ID in addition to my credit card at the bar was all a little too hard core for me. I was just coming to try out their famous chicken wings. Maybe they're famous because they're a relative deal for SD- around $1 each all the time (1.5 pounds for $12 Was really hoping for some dry rubs but all they have is saucy. Tried for something different. The Hot Sour Thai Chili wjngs were good, but the sauce is too sweet for me. The super-inclusive atmosphere was very cool, but surprised that people still smoke. Karaoke was cool but apparently the list to sing got full by around 8. read more

Matt the bartender is incredible! I will be coming back for more drinks from him! Prime service, informative and a fun guy. Shout out to Matt! read more

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Look up "earn your redwings" on urban dictionary. That being said, this is the absolute best naughty name for a bar I've ever heard of! 10/10 The food was good, the bartender was an absolute doll! We got there fairly early, maybe 7, and it was a tough time finding seats at the bar. It was standing room only. The karaoke was lit! A lit of folks putting their all into singing, and you can tell this is a hyper-local hangout, with their own culture. It was a lot of fun, people hyping up the singer on stage. Will be back soon! read more

This review is for karaoke night, which I went to last week with a group of friends. Such a fun time!! The guy running it (the DJ I guess you'd call him?) had such great personality and was really good at what he does. The bartenders were friendly. The crowd was as fun. Definitely worth checking out on a Saturday night! read more

I have been coming here for years. In fact, I want to say about 15.... it's a friendliest bar in Northpark... the staff that are amazing, especially Richard and Tracy.... They have the best wings I have had in the area, especially the Thai chili flavor.... They have great karaoke and the crowd is usually really fun and friendly. If you're in the neighborhood this is the place to go. read more

I came here with my friends for my bachelorette party and we got there early enough to get seats at a table next to the stage and it was so fun! The karaoke was a BLAST! We had so much fun singing along to the songs and even went up on stage ourselves and it was so fun! Everyone at the bar was friendly and supportive of everyone singing and multiple people wished me congratulations, it was a very memorable experience and would definitely recommend! read more

One more former gay bar that sold out for the money and became popular with the Gen. Z and Millennials. Now it's just another one of "those" bars. It's crowded, it stinks, the drinks are expensive, and well, I fucking hate the place. Way too many drunk and obnoxiously loud girls. Filthy restroom. I used to go about 10 years ago, stopped, and then went last weekend with a friend. Never again. read more

Some of my favorite items on the menu are the chicken chicharones and wings - they're always cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. But beyond the delicious food, I keep coming back because of the incredible customer service. No matter how busy they are, the staff is always friendly and efficient, making my lunch break a truly enjoyable experience. I highly recommend this place! read more

Sunday 11 am , stopped by to catch a few innings of the padres game , absolutely Zero people in the bar except 3 people blowing up balloons for a 2:00 benefit. Asked to get the Padres game on either out back or inside with sound . The bartender refused, we are playing music. But there is no one here. Come on Sarah. The Food Manager responds with , it's his bar today , Tracy is not here, And it's a sports bar??? Come on Sarah Walked over to crazee burger , the guy turned on game with no issues I ran back across the street to grab a picture of the empty bar , the Food Manager laughed , how sad . Come on Sarah The really crappy thing , I frequent this bar at least once a week and the 3 blowing up balloons knew it. Come on Sarah. read more

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