great front door service and amazing people. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music was just loud enough and a great place to be over all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Came to Taste & Thirst while in San diego and had a great experience all around. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food was on point, drinks were solid, and the vibe was exactly what you want for a night out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Shoutout to my boy Dae for taking care of me super professional, attentive, and made sure everything was smooth the whole time. It's always a different experience when someone actually cares about the service, and he definitely does. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good music, good energy, and great service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely be back. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It was early in the day and the crowd was sparse.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We sat at a booth in the back. You had to walk to the bar to order. They made us open a tab, although I didn't want to do That. I don't like my credit card sitting on the register unattended. The drink was average, not too Strong or weak. There were TVs about the walls and there were two sides to the bar, although one side was closed. This bar has good reviews that's why we came through initially. About $19.00 for the one drink and tip, and one to the next one. read more

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The wings looked phenomena online. They were decent. I probably would try the tacos in my next visit. Good price for taco Tuesday. The fried pork skins were real good. I would definitely get those. Customer service was decent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The open front door was nice as fresh air was coming in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would give them another shot. Solid 3 stars. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Staff was nice and playlist was dope.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Was looking for a late night snack. Bf was in the mood for wings. Drinks were really weak. I'm not much of a drinker and I could barely taste the alcohol in the margarita. Wings were a good size, came out nice and hot. Flavors were okay- lemon pepper needed more lemon in the seasoning and garlic buffalo didn't taste as buffalo saucey as you would think. read more

Nestled in the heart of downtown San Diego, one of the best happy hour in town. 50% off all drinks and $3 off beers from 3pm-8pm!! During Comic Con weekend, excellent place to get away from the tourist areas. Locals know ;P read more

Taste & Thirst - Lemon Pepper Fries and Casadores - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Really enjoyed this cute, comfy divey spot! Great place to watch the games and get some bar snacks. The drinks were spirit heavy which we loved, and the fries were so good. I usually don't like lemon pepper flavored things, and these had such a good punch of citrus and salt that I couldn't resist! The boneless wings were good yet wish they were a little bigger. The sauce was good but wish it was a bit more spicy... 7/10! Overall they've got GREAT prices with happy hour from 3-8pm. They're also dog friendly :) read more

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I really like this spot. Staff has always been nice in the times I've come here. They have such good happy hour!. Their tacos are so good! Hands down some of the best tacos I've had in San Diego. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is a fun vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks are good to! $5 dollar margarita in gaslamp on Happy hour you can't beat that. If your in the area I highly recommend stopping in here. You won't be disappionted. read more

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Really cool, lowkey spot for drinks! I came after a Padres game for their late happy hour, per a friends recc, and loved it. Super affordable spot, with fun music and a great crowd. I had the topo chico seltzer & sampler platter, exactly what I needed after the Padres loss. Service was fast and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect pregame spot for nightlife, or a lowkey place to go and drink with friends:)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Never again! Always check for your receipts if you leave a tab open and pay with card, because the bartender tipped herself!!!!! Never again HAPPY HOUR MY ASS!!!! read more

I really enjoy taste and thirst especially after work! The entire staff are super cool. I love that they always show me respect every time I come in even when it's busy. This bar is a safe space for sure and I always make it a point to stop in at the end of a long shift! read more

Went here before a show near by for some brews and food. I got the Estrella which to me was a little flat, but good none the less. I got the patty melt, my friend got the buffalo chicken wrap, and we shared fries. All of it was great, good portions too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Staff was friendly, and vibes were good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Great sports bar! Fun place to come before a game. Servers are great and all super friendly and attentive. This is the place the Dodger fans come hangout before a game! I loved it. The food is good bar food and the drinks are good. I enjoyed my time here before I headed to the dodgers/padres game. I ordered the carne asada fries and buffalo chicken sliders and both were great! They also have happy hour with half off drinks and $3 off beers! So that was great too. read more

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Best best best Bloody Mary ever. And Nicole is an ACE!!!!! Celebrated my birthday here for lunch. Place and restroom was clean. Nicole had an overall amazing attitude. I had a great time here and it was just 5 people here during this time. We ordered 4 Gummy Bear 2 Bloody Mary Day 1 SD Club and Added Cheese with a Side Fries Price was beyond doable. The view was cool. We got to watch people from a rehab and make up stories for them lol. read more

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What a happy hour! 3-8pm is insane but I would only go if your looking for drinks because the discount on food is minor. Service was good, what you'd expect for a bar and the ambiance was typical sports bar. Taco Tuesday is not bad there but I'm sure there are better options here in San Diego. read more

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My favorite bar in the Gaslamp. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love coming here for the atmosphere and you legit can't beat the happy hour 3-8pm 50% off drinks and food specials then a late night happy hour with yummy drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love this place so much and how welcoming everyone is. Definitely is a go to bar, order the TNT strips those are the best!! read more

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Oh man. Let's start with the good. Our server was super cool. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lights were dark in the back half of the bar and he "manifested" the lights on for us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I take it to mean that he just flipped a switch on. He also made a great beer recommendation. The bad: food was terrible. It's just overpriced Sysco/Costo slop that's served at every restaurant. Chili fries were basically Hormel canned chili10 wings for $17. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool bar tho.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were some Winter Olympics taking place in the bathroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So there's that too. read more

It was my first time here and I was impressed for it being a bar and all. A great place to come watch the games and a cool little bar with food. Service was fast and friendly. I took away one star cause the chicken was a little chewy but the tatter tots was sooo good! read more

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Wings were OK. Small flats. Had to ask for extra wet to get sauce on them. Tried an old fashion, not good. The regular drinks were OK. Would not return. read more

This place is a total dive bar. Service was great, but it's a hole in the wall vibe. All we ate were tator tots, and they were fine. The menu says there is a rotating beer menus, but we were told that was not true. All of the drinks seemed watered down. We were drinking here for hours and didn't get a buzz. Went to the next place and were drunk after a few drinks. Place smelt like smoke...but I am certain smoking isn't allowed, the aesthetic isn't great and the bathrooms weren't super impressive or clean. I would pass on this place. Ps. The only perk I can think of is the happy hour menu prices for drinks. Very generous at 50% off pretty much everything. read more

My wife and I were in the area for a musical at SD Broadway, and as is the norm, headed over to The Local to catch a bite. Turns out that they were opening late this particular day, so we went wandering around the area to see what's open. We stumbled across Taste & Thirst, perused the menu, and decided to have a seat. We were greeted immediately by the waitress/hostess/bar keep (all the same person), who gave us menus and took our drink orders. A few minutes later, she stopped by to take our order - my wife ordered the chicken strips w/fries, and I ordered a small plate of boneless chicken wings w/teriyaki sriracha. While we waited, we checked out the place - DEFINITELY a Cheers kinda place - everyone seemed to know everyone.....at least 5-6 TVs scattered throughout, with various sporting events playing. And the ceiling decor was awesome - rows and rows of old beer pulls. Clever idea! We got our order, and were pleasantly surprised. The chicken strips were sliced chicken breast - and the boneless chicken wings were cubed chicken breast - both cooked to perfection. In fact, the ONLY downside was that the place was extremely understaffed (pretty much the norm these days, it seems). Bottom line, great food (and while we didn't partake, a HUGE line of beer pulls behind the counter!) - definitely recommended. read more

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Outstanding customer service every time. A special shoutout to Nikki--her kindness and positive attitude are the reason I look forward to visiting every weekend read more

Obsessed with this place. From waffles to quesadillas and drinks this place always brings it . Lemon fries for days. Taste and thirst is the place to be. read more

Very good food and drinks! The bartender, Forest, was awesome she took care of us very good service. Thank you !!!

I've had my eye on this place for its excellent Happy Hour! Taste and Thirst is a great local bar with multiple widescreen TVs and an amazing Happy Hour. The vibe is definitely a dive bar with several cocktail, beers and food offerings. Definitely a chill place to watch a game or two. Daily Happy Hour 3-8pm 50% all drinks! $1 Dollar off Boneless wings $2 Dollars off Quesadillas $2 Dollars off Carnitas plate $4 Dollar Chicharrones $5 Dollar Lemon Pepper Fries Recommendations: Peach Palmer - This came in a mini pitcher ya'll! This tasted like a peach iced tea and it was delicious but it's a lot to drink Trashcan - This literally had like 5 different types of alcohol. This hits you hard quick so be careful! Love the HH hour offerings! I got Lemon Pepper Fries - Crispy Boneless Lemon Pepper Wings - Good balance of breading and chicken. Chicharrones - You get quite a bit for this order! Goes well with all the drinks! Definitely recommend checking out this place for happy hour! read more

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0/5 in my honest opinion . We came here June 5, 2025 around 10:45pm. We saw this place on Yelp few days prior to our trip to SD and decided to get some food before heading back to our hotel after our concert . We were greatly kindly by the bouncer/security that also served as a hostess . He told us we can sit anywhere by the bar and the waitress will come shortly . As we looked through the menu and blonde lady passed by us and slammed a sign on our table that said "order at the bar" . It would've been no issue for us to order at the bar but we didn't know. The bar had an off vibe that I even picked up on. The waitress/bartender was only rude to my husband . He went to the bar to order another beer because she wouldn't come to our table but went to the other tables with female customers we're at. As soon as he left the table she asked if I wanted anything so I ordered his beer for him . She went out of the way to ignore our table with him there and even when we were going to pay only tried to deal with me . This place seems like a local watering hole and If any outsiders come in you get treated differently. The food was okay . But there was no hospitality. read more

Taste & Thirst - Wings Lemon pepper and Garlic Buffalo Sauce - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Solid sports bar with good food options! Went on a whim for happy hour since we were in the neighborhood. The servers were extremely nice and helpful. We got the zucchini fries, burger, and buffalo chicken wrap-all were delicious! You can't go wrong with some bar food. Decent happy hour pricing/options as well! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would definitely come back to watch some sports, it seems like it gets really packed and fun in there for big games![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The happiest staff ever!!! Great happy hour, with a lot of locals. Drinks are awesome and food decent. Comforter ambience. read more

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The house made salsa was good, the service was excellent! I'm a dodger fan in Padre territory but the crew were super nice and even put my game up on a tv while there was a padre game on most of the other tvs. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Means a lot to feel welcomed in that environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Forest and the other beautiful bartenders were singing and kept the good vibes constant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My friend got the fried zucchini and that was great as well. Highly recommend if in the area. read more

Beautiful service! They were so friendly and would go back :) [[HIGHLIGHT]]great night out, great happy hour great vibes[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

They had amazing service, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]clean bathroom[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and amazing wings, and cheap drinks. Would recommend

Half off everyday from 3-8pm. Can't find that too many places. Definitely recommend stopping in to grab a drink if you are looking for somewhere to drink or grab a quick bite. Tried the tropical threesome. A great option if you are looking for something sweet read more

Taste & Thirst - Cocktail Menu - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a neat little hole in the wall bar that has a lot of personality. It is located just off of downtown San Diego's Gaslamp strip. There is metered street parking right out front of the bar. There is also a commercial garage and other metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance. The bar has a small patio area out front, a dining area and a full bar with seating. The bar/dining area is dimly lit and has a bunch of televisions for you to watch. You will also find that it is decorated with draft beer handles on the ceiling and there is a digital juke box and ATM on site. The bar also serves you typical bar food that includes: burritos, burgers, wraps, salads, Philly's, club sandwiches and wings. They have late night happy hour on select food and drinks and the kitchen is open late, which brought me here. The two bartenders working the night of my visit were awesome. They were very friendly and attentive. I ordered some teriyaki sriracha, with a side of lemon pepper fries. It took about 12 minutes for me to get my food and it was fresh and hot. The wings and fries were so delicious. They were packed with flavor. I highly recommend both. They host many pay per view UFC fight viewing parties here too (for a fee). I like this spot. I am glad that I was able to eat diner here. The food was finger licking (literally it was). This bar was very low key and chill. They had sports playing on the television and music playing in the background. I highly recommend checking this spot out. read more

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Loved it here! The food was amazing! Great happy hour! Would definitely come back again!

Great food and service go check them out there's nothing like it best wings down town

The kitchen is open late and has good food specials every day. I love how I can play my own music with a few dollars from the rokola music machine. Staff is friendly and very nice. Definitely recommend there mixed drinks . Always an awesome weekend when I visit this place. read more

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Came to taste and thirst and was greeted by a beautiful bartender. Nikki was so attentive and welcoming to me.

best late night spot to go and chill and have a few drinks. they have drink specials all the time as well

He has great customer service , super fast , great drinks , atmosphere always makes you feel at home read more

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Been going here for some years now! The staff is amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment is great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect place for brunch, watching games, or just casually going with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Did I mention 50% off drinks everyday from 3-8 then late night happy hour right after! read more