PACIFIC SHORES @ OCEAN BEACH…read more Parking is available on the street, and it's free! We ended up coming to Pacific Shores because one of my best friend's mom was there with her girlfriends. When we arrived, there was no line at all. Security was really nice, and we got in easily. There weren't many people inside around 10 PM, and I definitely feel like this bar is more of a "grab a drink, sit with your friends, and chat" type of spot. It's not a club or a dancing bar. We ordered a round of shots and a mixed tequila drink. It wasn't strong at all, but it was really delicious, and I genuinely enjoyed it. The server was also super nice, especially since our friend's mom kept ordering drinks and shots. He brought everything out quickly and with great service. I really loved the architecture and ambiance. It had a darker, cozy vibe, very much a small, deep-bar aesthetic. They also had some really cool paintings, and if you were wearing white or yellow, your clothes would glow in the dark, which was a fun touch. It wasn't super busy, and I appreciated how easy it was to find seating and just relax. The bathroom wasn't the cleanest, but it was still manageable. Overall, I'd definitely check out this spot if you're walking around Ocean Beach and want a chill place to grab a drink and hang out with friends.

Came here for a bachelor party at opening and it was great. Anna was the bar tender and she took…read moregreat care of us, for a party of 12 and only having one employee there, we had a blast. Anna knows her facts about the historic bar and is fun, definitely give her a visit. Pool table in the back was cramped but still fun to pass the time.

Altitude Sky Lounge in downtown San Diego has an absolutely beautiful rooftop view. From the top,…read moreyou can enjoy views of both the waterfront side and the downtown skyline, and honestly the scenery alone makes it worth visiting. To get inside, you have to go through the hotel entrance and then take the elevator to the top floor. There was no issue going up or down, and everything moved rather quickly considering we visited on a Friday night. Up top it was a little crowded near the edges where everyone was taking photos, but people moved around pretty quickly so it was still easy to get some really good pictures from the rooftop. I didn't order any drinks, so this review is based solely on the location and the views, but once you're up there it's just absolutely beautiful. We stayed for about 20 minutes, enjoyed the views, took in the atmosphere, and then headed out. Definitely worth checking out if you're in San Diego.

I've been here multiple times before heading out for a night on the town, but this was my first…read moretime visiting during the daytime. It was nice to switch things up and catch a sunset from the rooftop. The drinks are always solid and this spot has become a staple first stop before hitting Gaslamp.

Awesome place awesome drinks awesome food. Dynamite hand roll... take it off the menu that dynamiteread more

Loved this place!!…read more We didn't make reservations but were sat at the bar as soon as we arrived I love the Miami nice / vice drink! Love a good foam The decor is so fun - super cool tiki decor and plenty of sound effects The bartender who helped us was super friendly - suggested spots in town and always on top of it The wontons and fries were delicious The tacos were good but missing a little something

Sago was the BEST experience!! Our server Lamar was amazing, he recommended we try a bunch of…read moredishes and eat them family style so we did. They spaced the timing of the dishes coming out perfectly and everything was delicious (i'm still dreaming about the chicken with caviar). The atmosphere was fun and lively and I loved how they had a live DJ. If you want amazing food/drinks and to feel like you're on a tropical vacation, book your reservation at Sago IMMEDIATELY!!

I've been to Sago a few times before, but tonight honestly stood out as my best visit yet. The food…read morewas incredible across the board, but what really made the night was the service. Aysha took care of us and was just amazing, super genuine, kind, and attentive in a way that didn't feel forced at all. We showed up a bit hangry, and she totally read the situation, helped guide us through the menu, and made some great recommendations. It really made a difference. The vibe in there is always on point too, great atmosphere. Definitely coming back again, and had to give a shoutout because the experience was just that good. Highly recommend.

I'm not normally an octopus or lemon bar person but the chef here changed my mind. That alone says…read moreeverything you need to know. This place has a wonderful intimate energy, perfect for sharing tapas and settling into a relaxed unhurried evening. The ambiance is warm and inviting, service was attentive and the food is genuinely adventurous in the best way- each small plate a little surprise for the palate. And yes order the crispy chicken. The seasonal menu has me excited to go back and see what they'll do next. Good wine, on site chill background dj, a true encinitas experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something a little different. This one is special.

Here is my honest review. First of all the place is adorable. The decorations and the ambience is…read moregreat. The staff is friendly however they are extremely unprofessional during our entire meal. They were talking amongst each other so much that it was disturbing our conversations at our own dinner table. It also distracted the server from attending to us. There was a 45 minute wait between two tiny meals. We both left hungry. The short ribs were good, but the portion size is so small that it wasn't even enough serving for one person let alone too. The chicken was OK way over fried. Also, I think it's very cheesy to not have filtered water and expect your patrons to order a huge bottle of sparkling or Stillwater water to up the charge of the bill instead of just filtering water and offering that as an option. We really wanted to like this place and wanted to make it a regular spot for us but unfortunately to charge that much and the portions being so small, small and tiny. We both left feeling disappointed and hungry. Also, really taking a back about how Social the staff was amongst each other and that was more important than people eating there. If these things are changed, we will give it another chance. The salad was rather bitter, but on the menu, it didn't describe the breadcrumbs which I would've preferred not to have eaten. We asked a couple of questions to the server and they didn't even know what was on the food and had to ask the Sheff, which is unusual since the menu is so small, not a lot to memorize.

If you're reading this, it's because you're desperately hunting for a place that lives up to (or…read moreoutlives) what you thought was your old favorite spot. We've done the rounds. Everywhere. And nothing touches this scene. Great drinks. Even better people. The kind of place where you walk in for "just one" and somehow look up three hours later wondering how you got so comfortable, so fast. Whether it's your first stop of the night or your last, you'll spend the entire time grinning like you're exactly where you're supposed to be and nowhere you're supposed to be. Pro tip: mention the name Lee at the door for free popcorn all night. (Okay, fine. The popcorn's already free. But now you've got an excuse to say Lee's name with confidence.) Get yourselves down here and plug into the energy. We're officially hooked. See you at Aero Club.

Aero club has been a decently good place to visit when you want to drink & have some snacks, up…read moreuntil my last visit this past Friday. I visited with my roommate, my cousin,& his girlfriend. He went to the restroom and us girls went to ours, they're in the same hallway & you have to pass the women's restroom to get to the men's. As I was exiting the girls bathroom he walked directly past me and I trailed behind him, then all of a sudden I hear one of the girl bartenders ask him to leave because she said she saw him exit the women's restroom. She was LOUD & reactive, like she was 100% sure she saw that, she grabbed 2 of the security guards & asked to get him out because she saw him come out of the girls restroom. WHICH WAS A LIE!! It was humiliating & if she would've just ran back the cameras she would see that is absolutely NOT what happened. It was unprofessional, ridiculous,& tasteless. I get you have to be aware in these situations but she was SO WRONG in this particular instance I was appalled. Therefore if the manager or owner would like to run back tapes on January 30th around 12 am, they will see he did not exit the women's bathroom. I really hope there's some type of repercussions for type of accusation.

As I approached the old law office, we found a line wrapped outside ensuring ID was confirmed prior…read moreto entry. Our group was surprised as is was 2115, it's been open for about an hour and a half and packed. As you enter this old law office down a staircase one would find the "speakeasy statutes/rules" to maintain the 1920s atmosphere-- we loved the setting, the people, the drinks, and of course the live music!! One would not be disappointed. The cocktail menu was on an old record, which I thought it was so clever. Back to the rules, seems pretty easy! They mention to keep an open mind with the drinks as they do not carry vodkas, redbull, Budweiser or bulls**t. Mentioned a dresscode, more so be classic and states be respectful and don't be a di*k. I couldn't agree more with the rules. I don't think there is good at this establishment, as our group just came from dinner I wasn't looking for food. Just spirits, live music and a good time. Highly recommend if you are looking for live music and uniquely crafted cocktails.

I am writing this review to bring a serious safety and security issue to management's attention. On…read moreMay 18th. around 10pm, I was at this establishment and was unfortunately dealing with a male date who became erratic, weird, and made me feel unsafe. Multiple bystanders witnessed his behavior but failed to intervene, assuming it was just "relationship drama" After the man finally left, the venue's security completely misread the situation. Instead of checking on my well-being or ensuring the aggressor had left the premises, security targeted and chased me as if I were the problem. It is incredibly disappointing and dangerous for a business's security team to lack the basic situational awareness and training required to identify the actual victim in a situation. I felt entirely unprotected by the staff here. I hope management takes this as a serious sign that their security team needs immediate retraining on bystander intervention and de-escalation, rather than harassing women who are already in vulnerable situations.

What a great experience this was. We had a great seat next to the small pond inside the restaurant…read more We were celebrating my birthday and, just the seating alone, made this a special experience. The server was great. We asked lots of questions and they were answered quickly with great recommendations. We were there for brunch.I had the tender kale & roasted butternut squash scramble. My friend had the simple breakfast. We both really enjoyed our choices. For my birthday, they provided a wonderful chocolate cake. Everything is yummy. I highly recommend making reservations. They get very crowded. Check their hours too. They are unusual and have brunch and dinner on some days.

Inside OUT was so so nice and beautiful. Our server was so attentive, he was great. Thank you…read moreJulian The food was amazingly delicious. Will be coming back real soon. Great birthday lunch

BEST Espresso Martini in OB. Dive bar vibe. Love it. If you're looking for a chill fun place to…read morehang out for an evening stop into Tony's. Whether you're having an Espresso Martini or a Lemon Drop, their martinis are YUM.

Drink are pretty pricy There's 2 pool tables…read more One lowkey broken cue ball always gets stuck and have to go get bar tender to fix it annoying when you have to go get her like 5 times in one game Also when there last night I saw 3 different roaches (giant roaches ) one ran right past my foot

This is a classy speakeasy style bar hidden in the Oryx restaurant. The vibe is classic speakeasy,…read morehigh style but comfortable for sure. The cocktail menu is interesting and full of lots of delicious options. My cocktail was made to perfection and our service was on point. We came in late one night so there was plenty of seating, but typically it's reservation only, so be sure and make a Resy if you want to make sure you can get in. Tijuana is full of hidden gems like this and Nortico is a welcome addition. Get off Revolution and check this spot out!

Small, intimate, comfortable speakeasy with extremely friendly staff. Renee was brilliant! She…read moretaught me about all the different spirits that Mexico manufactures (other than the well known spirits of Tequila and Mezcal) and knew how to showcase the unique spirits of Mexico with cocktails that really leverage these spirits. She recommended a milk punch cocktail that incorporated Sotol, which is kind of like tequila but instead of fermenting agave, it ferments Dasylirion and is made only in Chihuahua. Then she recommended a cocktail that leverages a Mexican produced corn liquor in a Negroni but with gin subbed with mezcal. Both of these cocktails are bartenders choice and not on the menu, but the fact that they can execute such innovative cocktails so we'll speaks to the level of dedication bartenders at this bar have. Renee even gave pointers as to where I might be able to buy some of the bottles they use and for a few other bars of similar caliber to visit nearby. Instead of ending my trip at Nortico as previously planned, she helped me find a really cool new bar in Tijuana! Highly recommend.