This is one of the best places to hang out. They always have sports games on and are always wanting…read moreto take care of their customers.

I obviously LOVE this place. My boss says "I think half your paycheck goes to sheesha lounge" and…read morerightfully so, happy to support 2 brothers who work hard. They are very respectful and always make sure their customers are respectful to one another. If you go regularly here you naturally become part of the community, everyone who's a regular is super welcoming and friendly. The hookah is amazing! And the vibe is unmatched! The atmosphere is perfect to just unwind. Whether you want to study, work from your laptop, hang with friends or hang alone, this is my favorite place to be.

Went here for the first time last night and thoroughly enjoyed my time. It was a weekday night, so…read moreit was nice and pretty empty when my girlfriends and I were there from about 6PM to around 9. More people do seem to come in later in the night and its an eclectic crowd. My girlfriends told me they come here a lot to study and to do their work, so its a super chill spot where you happen to be able to smoke hookah. Their bowls are really long lasting, and the coals are changed out right on time. They do serve a couple of snacks and a couple cold beverages as well, but if you're really hungry, I've heard the Mediterranean spot next door is good and the bakery on the other side also has delicious desserts that you can bring in as well. Will definitely become a repeat spot when I want to just have a chill night with girlfriends and chit chat.

First time here staff are very friendly. My boyfriend and I smoked hookah "watermelon freeze" it…read morewas so good. I've tried hookah at a couple of places and really didn't like the taste in my mouth and throat. This by far is my fav hookah lounge now. They have beer as well and good music. Thank you. We appreciate your customer service. The place is clean as well. Next time we will bring jenga or something to play they have tables big enough to play games as well.

Literally the worst hookah I have ever tried in my life - that is not an exaggeration. Unbelievable…read morethat they still have to ask if you want quick light or coco nara. Who still uses quick light charcoals in this day and age!?!? Hookah they brought out was a mini starbuzz hookah that was the cheapest POS I have seem a lounge serve. If you enjoy a nice quality smooth hookah experience, this is definitely NOT the place. Atmosphere is mostly regulars and friends of owners. Seems more like a private social club. The lounge was 100% older male patrons. I requested (specifically fumari brand) lemon mint and what they brought me was definitely another cheap brand that I wouldn't even serve my worst enemy. We stayed 5 min and left and would recommend nobody come here for hookah. Trust me when I tell you all these 5 star reviews are fake and must be friends of owners. Just my 2 cents.

Came here one night with my brother and the lounge definitely felt like home!…read more This lounge is an arab owned/managed location - it is jointed with another restaurant that also seemed to be owned by them, so you could order food/drinks in this area. It took about 5 minutes to get seated but as soon as we sat someone quickly came to our table and took care of us. We ordered a standard double Apple hookah and tea - it came out within 5 minutes so that was great. Hookah was strong and quite good! For a Wednesday night they were quite busy, the spot provides free cards to play with and they play music (that's not too loud). Mostly you will hear the conversations everyone is having. Decor was very nice and it was comfortable. Workers don't wear any work outfits/attire so you will need to keep an eye out who looks like he works there! Would definitely come back here, loved the arab vibe and comfort there.

My husband & I loved this place! Service was a1 our hookah and food were both great! Our uber…read morerecommended this hookah spot and im soo glad we stopped by! Definitely give it a try, the hummus & fries were also very yummy!

We were the only ones there but we got there when they opened. Beautiful decor. Very large space…read more Great service, very attentive. Not in an obvious location, but plenty of parking available. Will be back.

Amazing hookah lounge!…read more Came here to relax and was seriously impressed. The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, perfect for hanging out with friends or unwinding after a long day. The staff were super friendly, knowledgeable, and helped us pick the perfect flavor mix -- it was smooth, flavorful, and lasted a long time without getting harsh. Drinks were great, music was on point, and everything felt clean and well-organized. You can tell they really care about quality and customer experience here. Definitely one of the best hookah spots I've been to -- will 100% come back and recommend to friends!

Great Caesar's ghost, Tabac Hookah Lounge is a revelation…read more I entered Tabac seeking a place to relax... and I emerged in a state of bliss normally reserved for people floating on clouds or winning Emmys. The hookah flavors were smooth, rich, and dangerously delicious--the kind of clouds that make you pause, nod approvingly, and say, "Yes. This was the correct life choice." Each pull was flavorful perfection, balanced and aromatic like a well-delivered evening news sign-off. And then--the gyro. Oh my. Thinly sliced, juicy, expertly seasoned, wrapped with the confidence of a dish that knows exactly who it is. One bite and I knew: this gyro did not come to play games. It came to dominate. Tabac somehow manages to be both laid-back and impressive, the rare lounge where you can unwind and eat like royalty. I reclined, I exhaled, I contemplated ordering another gyro simply to see if joy had a limit. Tabac, you've won my heart, my taste buds, and a solid chunk of my evening. Stay smoky, my friends.

Just an update since my last review was 6 years ago! I live downtown San Diego now and still drive…read moreup here to hookah! It's been the same owner for over a decade. Everyone that works here is so nice and attentive. The ambiance is amazing and they're always updating so it's really cool!

Came here to watch chargers game today . Top of the line service . I had grapefruit and gum mint…read morehooka. It was smooth and lasted for entire time I was there . Ambiance was comfortable and quiet on a week day which I enjoyed.

Best hookah lounge in San Diego gaslamp area, highly recommend! Great customer serviceread more

Best hookah lounge in SD, I'm from LA but make it a point to come here every time we're in town…read more Service is on point and prompt. The ambiance is perfect, music playing, drinks flowing and Hookah blowing... 10/10

-- 10 STARS. PERIOD…read more Just pulled up to Pushkin Bar & Hookah Lounge in Gaslamp Downtown San Diego... and let me tell you -- this place hit me straight in the nostalgia and the luxury receptors at the same time. I first visited this spot 12+ years ago when I was living in the San Diego area. Back then it was basically the holy temple of traditional Russian & Ukrainian cuisine -- the one and only in downtown SD. Very authentic, very -approved. That cute fancy borsch was literally to die for. And yes... you happily paid big $$$ because authentic Russian grandma cuisine is not supposed to be cheap -- it's a cultural investment Fast forward to today -- I walk in and BOOM They transformed the whole concept into a super chill house hookah lounge + fancy executive bar vibe... yet somehow still managed to keep those legendary Russian gem dishes on the menu. That's what I call strategic evolution. And wait -- plot twist -- they added a full-scale sushi menu. From pelmeni to premium rolls... this place is now basically a geopolitical peace treaty on a plate. If you're Russian from the hood -- you simply MUST pull up. Order the $30 pelmeni dumplings (mandatory ritual). Top them with black caviar if you're feeling oligarch-level fancy -- I mean why not, live once What they've done here is honestly genius: They took old-school grandma recipes... put them in a luxury outfit... added hookah lounge energy... sprinkled executive bar aesthetics... and created a serious relaxation & dining destination. Perfect spot to unwind, talk business, vibe out, or just pretend you're important -- works every time. Huge respect and special thanks to Julia -- the host & bar boss. Top-tier service, warm energy, yet still operating in full professional boss mode. Love to see it. Also respect to the main boss himself -- and yes, go check his stand-up comedy next door. Let's be honest... he might actually be the only funny performer in the whole joint But hey -- quality over quantity. If you've never been -- you absolutely must go. Authenticity + reinvention + vibes = rare combo Amen

It was 10pm on a Saturday night and we all wanted to try some hookah. With a quick yelp search, we…read morefound this spot. The place was bustling. Fortunately, we didn't have to wait and were able to secure a table. They had an interesting hookah menu. We asked the server if they had paan flavored hookah and to our surprise they actually did. Paan is a traditionally popular hookah flavor and we couldn't wait to try it. We also ordered a couple of cocktails to go with it. The hookah arrived quickly. I liked how they provided disposable mouth pieces for each of us - very hygienic. The hookah itself was perfect. The flavor was right on and the hookah was smooth. We were very impressed. The cocktails were strong and tasty. The only downside was that water is expensive. With hookah, water is mandatory so it would be good if complimentary water could be provided so people don't have to think twice. But overall - great hookah, and great ambiance!

Friendly and fast service. Generous size bowl and the coals just kept coming. While my friend…read morepurchased this and it smelled really good, I did not smoke this day. Another friend came to join us and shared the bowl. I purchased a water and relaxed by watching the movie the mummy. There were multiple screens with a game and then the movie on them. We did not feel rushed to leave what so ever. Every-time I have passed this place over the many years it has been open it has always been full and busy. Now I know why that is. It is very relaxing! Wide range of alcohol and non alcoholic fridge drinks. When you enter it is warm so you can take your coat off in the chill atmosphere.

This spot is super chill. Clean. Customer service is on point. Not too crowded not too slow and the…read moremusic slaps! Definitely recommend for a group or date experience and they have a good selection of alcohol and snacks!

Went to this bar for the first time while I was in town for work, and had an amazing experience…read morebecause of Missy the bartender. Definitely a place to go if your in town and hopefully your lucky enough to have her as a bartender.

This business has a practice of fraudulently inflating the tip amount that is written on receipts…read morewhen a credit card is used. A charge of $18.50 turned into a charge of $22.50 on a credit card report, even though the authorized amount was $18.50. A server or servers have made it an ongoing practice to steal from their customers. The management of Sideways has been notified repeatedly of the issue (which has happened several times), and they are both unresponsible and hostile.