Is this the review where I finally lose all credibility? Nah, Yelp reviewers don't have credibility…read moreto begin with. Normally, I just judge the food. Like, when I go to a popular bar, I don't care about the popularity or the vibes. If the food doesn't meet my higher standards, it can't get five stars. Conversely, the customer service could be super rude, but I might give it five stars as long as I love the food. Lol. Which makes this review out of character for me. Or I'm just being a hypocrite. Even when I gave Brigantine five stars, I love their mixed drinks and a lot of their seafood. I'd have no issues with writing another five star review of the food at the Brigantine. Those lobster quesadillas are immaculate. This place on the other hand...... Okay no, that makes it sound bad. It's definitely not bad. The mango habanero wings here had a nice crisp and flavor. The pizza definitely had a cheap crust and cheap ingredients, but the final product still had a decent flavor. Like, it's not going to win any awards, but it'll still taste like heaven when you're consuming alcohol. This is one of the most popular bars in the area. I've floated or driven past it quite a few times already since I currently live in IB, and I've never seen it not slammed. I finally decided to walk in here at like 1400, and the bar was still packed. However, the clientele is mostly locals. And the bar and clientele is of a variety that will affect your mileage. Specifically, there is a ton of active duty or retired U.S. Navy, there is Navy memorabilia all over the walls, and it probably leans conservative pretty hard. So you might feel like an outsider unless you fit one of those categories. That might've been me if I wasn't also in the Navy. Lol The dude on my right immediately told me that the owner is retired Navy. And the somewhat drunk dude on my left started chatting also. And I somehow almost immediately participated in getting an orange Jaeger bomb (which I suggested since the orange Jaeger was directly in my line of sight.) Uuuhh, all that just to say, I mostly use Yelp to look for amazing food. If you're just looking for Michelin star food, I don't think there's anything particularly ground-breaking here. However, the locals do claim that this is one of the most popular bars in San Diego. There are reasons for that, whatever those reasons are, because it definitely doesn't have anything to do with the Yelp average.

I've been a non regular, regular since 2001. The owner and Plank family and team are as versatile…read moreand eclectic as IB itself. Beach bar it is not. It is THE Ye Olde Plank Inn. A structure that has existed since the 1800's and has the history that can sum up San Diego county and Imperial Beach as a whole. The most Southwestern bar in the Continental United States. Go get Tanked at the Plank!

Fun divey spot and there was live music on the day we went! Loved the decor and lighting in here…read more There's also pool tables and a lil board game corner! $5 drink specials and happy hour. They have a touchtunes machine so you can play songs from your phone and change up the vibe. Limited parking but if you're coming to drink you shouldn't be driving anyway lol XD

I've lived in the neighborhood for 35 plus years and never thought I would step foot inside Salty…read moreDog bar. Being a non frequent drinker, hole-in-the wall bars just never caught my fancy. And, only then will I entertain a night out unless I'm with the right group of people. I've been to this bar several times now and it's been nothing but good old fashion fun. You can be yourself and no one bothers you. It's not crazy crowded, at least when I've been there during the weekdays. I can actually find a seat at the bar or just lounge in the back area on a couch. There are also tables and chairs to choose from. There has been a DJ, live band, karaoke or just plain music jammin. The highlight for me: the bar tenders ! They were attentive and friendly. Shout out to Justin and I forgot young looking female bartender's name. Shout out to her too This bar may not be as lit and inviting looking from the outside, don't judge. Step inside, give it a try Oh and see how many frogs you can find around the bar ...I counted about 15 plus.

Iconic Imperial Beach dive bar…read more It's everything you want out of a dive bar. It's spacious, easy to order and drink. It also has a big outdoor patio if you like the sun or fresh air. It has multiple pool tables. & it's open until 2am everyday.

Fast service, cheap prices. The staff is amazing. They get a lot of gruff for keeping the bar safe…read moreand friendly since they don't put up with no stuff! If you see a bad review it's most likely from an angry patron that was banned for being violent or problematic. Maddy and vet are a power duo they really run it. 10/10 recommend this place, their bike nights are a lot of fun and the manager Maria dos a taco stand some nights! Love it here fr fr

The best dive bar in Chula vista ! Meganakes the best drinks and is great company- come for the…read moreold fashions and micheladas - you're welcome;)

Without a doubt the best staff and the best service I…read morealways tag them cause they make the best micheladas\ Bloody Mary's in all of the world of San Diego def recommend it

Affordable and nice, family-friendly breakfast next to the beach…read more Stopped by to have breakfast with my family of five, including 2 adults and 3 kids who eat like adults. There is parking on-site and on the street. You can enter the parking lot either through Sea Coast Drive or Imperial Beach Boulevard. We arrived at 9:30am on a Saturday and found plenty of open parking. Upon walking in, we were greeted by a friendly staff member and seated ourselves in the patio area. A server came over right away, took our drink order, and brought us menus. She refilled our drinks before they were empty and brought us boxes once she saw we were done. She was attentive and anticipated our needs. She was always friendly whenever she stopped by our table. My Denver omelet came with home fries and toast, for a small fee I substituted the toast for pancakes. The cheese on my Denver omelet was burned. I prefer the cheese to be melted and stretchy, as it adds flavor and texture to the omelet. The burned cheese took away from the overall flavor of the omelet. The home fries are always delicious - slightly crispy, well-seasoned, with sautéed bell peppers topped with queso fresco. The pancake was dry and didn't have much flavor. I've been here many times before, and the pancakes are always delicious. The breakfast sandwich was okay. The tomato was a bit overwhelming and made the sandwich slightly soggy. The breakfast burger was tasty and made just as ordered. The mini chocolate chip pancakes were really good, definitely on the sweet side. The portions are big and you will definitely have leftovers. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Both areas have many TVs showing different sporting events, making it a great place to watch a Padres game. Next time you are in Imperial Beach check this spot out, I will be back soon.

This is a dive bar right next to the beach. The food is delicious. We had wings (super crispy!)…read moreAnd nachos, both were amazing. The only downside of the nachos was that the serving portion was too small for the price. Drinks are good and the bartenders are really cool. Definitely a must if in IB

My first visit was for open mic comedy. I ordered a patty melt which came with hand cut fries. It…read morewas pretty good, although the onions were described as caramelized but were just lightly grilled. Probably delicious for true onion lovers but I pulled most of them off. The cheesy patty on rye bread was still delicious, and there were more fries than I could eat. Not much of a crowd except for the comics themselves, maybe 10-12 with a very entertaining host in between. All were good but many were hilarious including a first-timer. Fun vibe for sure, I would happily go again. I deducted one star because as a new guest, I asked the bartender if they had any special house cocktails. She seemed to hear the word special and thought I meant cheap. I said not necessarily cheap, but do you have any interesting house cocktails here. She said no, so I ordered something boring. Then I got the food menu which on the back had an entire list of house cocktails. But service overall was excellent.

No Bartender! Friday afternoon about 4:30PM. I have been going to the Scoreboard for over 20…read moreyears now with no previous issues. This particular occasion, myself and another patron sat down at the bar and waited....and waited...and..... Finally I asked the cook if there was a bartender. He told me "no bartender. the bar is closed for an hour". Now wouldnt you think that IF the bar was closed at a Bar and Grill they would maybe close the doors and not let people sit there and wait for somebody that never shows up? Just a thought. I dont know if they changed ownership possibly, but this kind of (lack of) service is not going to fly with the general public. Its a shame. I use to love this place.

Amazing service, couldn't recommend this bar enough! Can't wait to go back! Recommend fridays :-)read more

If your looking for a basic cocktail drink Like a basic…read moreMoscow mule They don't even know how to make it. First bartender told me what is that? She asked her colleague how to make it. They'd had to look it up. I asked a different bartender for a refill and she made her version of if it. Which is where I closed it out. She added some. Other flavor coloring I don't know what it's was but it was pink. I said it's not a Moscow and she replied that's how I make it!!! You will get charged over 8 bucks and it's not what you asked for! lol i Drinks aren't cheap these days and these girls have no clue! They will charge you 10 bucks for a shitty ci ktail you didn't even request cause they don't know how to make basic drinks!

This is for 1/11/26 &10PM. I came in with my SERVICE DOG…read more she did poop in which I did clean and bar tender asked me to put her in my lap which legally I do not have to do !! She took a tinkle I guess on their dirty ass carpet and bar tender seemed upset. I told her to give me something to clean it with if it bothered her so bad and she said she needed a special cleaner ( mind you the carpet is already old and dirty lol ) but she was super disrespectful and to ask me to hold my dog In my lap is actually illegal. Bring back the old bar tenders who were here before I have been coming here FOR YEARS and it never seemed to bother anyone besides this new girl. common Manhattan. I could file a lawsuit and win but I'll just let it go. NEVER HAVE I EVER been asked to " hold my dog In my lap " lol wow!!! She really had the nerve

Came late night to check out this dive bar with some friends! They have a special of $1 Jell-O…read moreshots which made me feel like I was in high school all over again. The well drinks here are poured HEAVY handed. But the micheladas were the star of the show. Super tasty! The only thing I didn't like is that they only accept cash and they ask you to pay after every drink you order why can't you just open a tab?

Getting my car serviced and needed to kill some time. Decided to visit Stoney's Bar & Grill that…read morewas conveniently located within walking distance. Entered the place and was presently surprised. The place has this cool and nostalgic vibe. Old school bar look, plenty of pool tables and noise level perfect. I enjoyed an iced cold large size glass of good old 805 on tap. I was limited on time however I'd love to return and try another ice cold one on tap and of course a nice sandwich with some yummy bar food appetizers.....Next time... Great Service and wonderful ambience. I would definitely recommend this establishment to wet your whistle and/or enjoy some classic bar food! Place has been in operation since 1969......Hey that's the year my San Diego Padres played their first season. Wow I should have had a glass of the Alesmith 394.....Like I said........Next time

This spot was a nice little hidden gym, great atmosphere, bartenders were nice service was great…read moreand the food was good although I hadn't have much from there, the burrito I had was good. Definitely will be back as they have a nice pool area.

Bailey is best bartender ever best drinks ever and have you seen how great her hair is wow !read more

The quintessential dive bar. Make sure you ask for Bailey, an exceptionally phenomenal…read morerepresentative of this platonic ideal of a drinking establishment. Great drinks, even better vibes, and the service from Bailey--who was kind, quick, and demonstrably talented--went above and beyond. You'd have to have a peerLiz penchant for M.isery in order to somehow manufacture a bad time for yourself here.