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    The Duck Dive

    3.8 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE DUCK DIVE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Baked oysters
    Anna V.

    I always have a great time here. It's not a luxury restaurant, but it doesn't need to be. The casual beach atmosphere is what makes this place special. It's perfect for relaxing with friends, enjoying fresh seafood, and soaking up the Pacific Beach vibe. The baked oysters are hands down my favorite in San Diego--they're the reason I keep coming back. The staff is always friendly, the service is great, and the weekend bottomless mimosas are a fun bonus. If you're looking for a place with delicious food and an easygoing beach atmosphere, this is it.

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    Katarina R.

    Food 10/10 decently priced and good portions Customer Service 10/10 Cleanliness 9/10 Asthetic & Vibes 10/10 your by the beach:)

    Gina R.

    This was my first time here. We came for a celebration in a large group. Our server Lauren couldn't have been nicer. We had two tables worth of people, and she consistently checked on us and made sure that our drinks were refilled. Service could not have been better. I will definitely be back.

    Cooked oysters
    Chinyere E.

    I went to The Duck Dive with a friend and we got some appetizers and drinks. I had the oysters and a mock Shirley Temple, and my friend got fries. Everything was really good, and I loved the overall ambiance of the place. It has such a fun, lively vibe. It was definitely pretty crowded, but the bartender made the experience so much better. I cannot remember his name, but he was genuinely one of the nicest people ever. He was super sweet and really helpful when it came to finding a non alcoholic drink option that I would actually enjoy, which I really appreciated. It is a little on the pricier side, but for the atmosphere, service, and overall experience, I would say it is definitely worth it.

    Gabriella C.

    The Bloody Mary was wonderful, the service was great, and our server was awesome. Overall just a really nice chill spot with a good vibe. Would definitely come back.

    Honey cocktail
    Karina B.

    I was really happy with the friendly service, the food was great too. We had the fish tacos which were true to San Diego in fabulous quality. It's sit down and nice, invites you to take your time and enjoy. I'd recommend!!

    Chilaquiles Con Salsa Verde Dagwood Sandwich Chorizo Potato Hash
    Gianna S.

    Came here for Galentines Brunch. I got the Dagwood Sandwich (bottom of picture). The sandwich was great. The bread was extremely crispy and buttery. The cheddar cheese melted greatly with the eggs. Avocado was fresh. The potatoes could've used more spices and flavors though. The mimosas we had were soooo good. We got Guava and Orange Juice with our champagne. Overall good time, you always kinda know what you're getting into at Duck Dive. It delivers

    Bottomless mimosas
    Georgina R.

    Duck Dive in PB has become a birthday tradition for many of my friends, especially for weekend brunch and bottomless mimosas and for that reason alone, it's worth it. If you're celebrating with a group, the bottomless option delivers: bottles keep coming, and with a big party, some servers will even drop off two bottles at a time and keep them rotating. That said, the food and customer service could use some improvement. I understand how extremely busy weekends can be, so I went back during the week to see if my opinion would change but unfortunately, the food still took a very long time to arrive. Overall, I'd say yes to the bottomless mimosas, especially for birthdays or group celebrations, but be prepared for slower service. The experience really depends on your server, and while the vibes are fun, consistency in service could definitely be better.

    mango cocktail
    Haley T.

    A perfect spot for great food and bottomless mimosas with your friends! Came here with a party of 4 on a Sunday Food 5/5: I got the dagwood sandwich and if you like garlic bread, this is a must! The flavor was phenomenal and paired well with the side of potatoes. My boyfriend got the eggs benedict and he enjoyed it as well. I really enjoyed how they gave guava juice and orange juice for the mimosas. My mango cocktail was super strong though which unfortunately is just not my cup of tea but the presentation was great. Service and ambiance 4/5: We sat out on the patio which was a pretty cramped space. Service was quick and they had another bottle of champagne ready for us right as we finished one. I overall will be coming back and highly recommend this spot!

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    Taylor H.

    We have been coming here for years, especially for the weekend bottomless mimosas. They have great brunch, fun drinks and we just discovered they have Oysters Rockefeller! Definitely a PB staple. It can get crowded on weekends and evenings with lots of young, college kids, but during the week is a bit quieter.

    Shikha P.

    great little local bar. Able to walk to the beach. Chicken tacos and oysters were amazing. Nice atmosphere, lively crowd

    Jordyn J.

    Duck dive really lives up to the hype. This sandwich was absolutely fantastic and enough to feed two people. I had an espresso martini (or something along those lines), and really enjoyed it. This place is always busy and it's nice to know that despite the crowd, they still keep up the quality.

    Fried 3 Beer Battered Shrimp Tacos and Garlic Parmesan Fries.
    Hannah B.

    Went during a padres game, it wasn't super busy. We got seated right away and our drinks came within 5 minutes. Overall everything was okay, I would say our service was better than the food. The shrimp tacos were unseasoned/had little to no flavor. The fries were nice and crispy, but didn't hold the garlic or the Parmesan. They do have a great drink menu, and their specials on game days are pretty solid.

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    Food was delicious. Service was great. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area

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    Ask the Community - The Duck Dive

    Are dogs allowed inside? I saw some while playing Trivia last week and wanted to confirm.

    It has a patio. So I'm thinking yes.

    Do you show the UFC paperviews?

    You guys still do bottomless mimosas?

    Yes they do.

    Do you guys still do bottomless mimosas throughout the week?

    Do you take reservations? If so, can you put me down for brunch today for a party of 7 please?

    Do you have bottomless mimosas on Friday's?

    Yes we serve bottomless mimosas every day! Monday-Friday until 1pm and Saturday-Sunday until 3pm.

    Do you have to buy an entree/food when you do bottomless mimosas?

    You do not have to purchase food while participating in bottomless!

    Can someone under 21 have brunch there on Sundays?

    Yes!! We took our three girls there on a Sunday!! We LOVE Duck Dive!!

    Do you have live music? If so, on which nights?

    We offer live acoustic on Wednesdays at 7 pm. You can view the lineup on the Acoustic Spot website. We also offer 1/2 priced wine bottles at 5 pm on this day and a $10 Farmer's Entree and $5 Farmer's Cocktail made with fresh ingredients from the PB… 

    What time does brunch on Sundays start and end?

    9am

    What's good here?

    Bloodie buddy!!!! Best bloody Mary's!

    Do you have bottomless mimosas on Saturday?

    yes!! they do !!!

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