American Junkie has a fun vibe, especially later in the evening. It feels like a mix between a sports bar and a nightclub, with music, dancing, and a lively crowd. If you're spending the night in the Gaslamp Quarter, it's an easy place to stop by. The food and drinks were good, the atmosphere was energetic, and everyone seemed to be having a great time. While it wasn't my favorite spot in San Diego, it's definitely a good choice if you're looking for a casual place to grab a drink, listen to music, and dance without going to a full nightclub. read more

came here for my birthday 9/26/26 and the ticket lady at the front tried to steal our money!!! i asked the security guard how much to get in and he said $15 cash. we get past security and the ticket lady says $20 a ticket. we said no, security said $15. she asked how many were in our group and i said 5 of us. she said okay fine $15 each. i go to grab my money out and she tried multiple times to snatch it out of my hand before i was ready.. we gave her $85 expecting $10 change and she just took the money and said "ok you're good!" i had to stand there and do the math and then confront her about it to get the $10 back. extremely unprofessional. it's way too high of a cover to begin with, but then the ticket lady was so rude and tried to take our money. and then we get inside and it's hot and sweaty, and the dj was playing shitty songs and was rude about song requests. overall a disappointing experience which sucks because it was my birthday and i was really looking forward to this spot. read more

Our two families were looking for a place to grab a bite before the Padres game while we were hanging out in SD for the day. Saw American Junkie and headed straight in. Our hostess seated us in the corner booth by the entrance. It was fairly empty since it was the middle of the day on a Saturday. Our server took a while to greet us but she did come with waters and took our drink/food orders quickly. We all ordered burgers, a pizza, nachos, etc. The menu isn't super extensive but there's something there for everyone. The food was okay... wasn't mind-blowing but it did the job and everyone seemed content enough. It's def more of a bar atmosphere (we had 3 kids under 12 with us) so our expectations were tempered accordingly. Drinks were great, though! There was also a photo booth in the back so we got a nice souvenir photo of the kids (I think it was $10 for two strips). As for parking, there is street parking or one of the public lots. read more

For Friday Halloween night they did good. Food and drinks came out fast. Lots of fries with burger. Tasty. Great spot. Service was okay but that's what expect on a busy holiday. It's a great spot to be. The Bloody Mary was good. read more

It was early Saturday 10:30am and not many places were open. I stumbled upon American Junkie and decided to give them a try. I like going to sports bars that cater to a particular team. American Junkie is a OSU bar. The place was packed. I couldn't stay long so I just had steak nachos and a soda. The nachos were good but the portion size was small. It was a fun environment so if you are a OSU fan you need to come here to watch your games. read more

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Had a great night at American Junkie--definitely a 5-star experience all around. The vibe is lively, fun, and exactly what you want from a downtown spot, with good music, a solid crowd, and an energetic atmosphere without feeling out of control. What really stood out was the staff. Everyone was friendly and attentive throughout the night, and even when it came time to close, they handled everything with a level of respect that's honestly rare. No rushing, no attitude--just clear communication and professionalism while still letting everyone finish their night comfortably. Overall, it's the kind of place that makes you want to come back. Great energy, great service, and a staff that clearly knows how to take care of people from the first drink to closing time. I went after hours so there was no food being served during that time. But it looks really good read more

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GREAT place to watch World Cup games. TV's everywhere. Got seated quickly and service wasn't bad. Burgers were outstanding so were the tater tots. Would suggest they stop serving such small beverages which result in a silly number of refills. Worth a visit. read more

We stopped here later in the night and ended up staying all night. Lots of fun energy, fun music and the vibe was great. They have beer bong, dancing and lots of bar areas to get a drink. We didn't eat here but was a great spot to hang out! One of my favorites in the Gaslamp district! read more

Celebrating my sons 21st bornday so it was a pit stop for us, dope energy though. And it was Thursday! read more

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Was visiting San Diego and went on a Cisco live week ! The whole downtown was crazy and it was crowded . We were walking through the downtown and found this place . One of my friends suggested this . The place was huge and they had lots of tables inside and outside the restaurant! The bar was vibrant and they had some variety of beers on the tap . We had blue moon and it tasted a bit watered down. We then had the hazy IPA and it was really good . Lots of options to choose from . The issue was - SERVICE !! For so many people sitting in bar , there was only one bar tender and it was making the whole process so slow ! Once we get an order , it takes 10-15 mins for the next time someone comes and asks us .. with the higher influx of customers during Cisco live week- they should have hired more helpers . Food was good overall and wasn't that pricey .! Price wise everything was normal and not too expensive . We had guac and chips and pizza and few other stuff . Everything was ok me For whatever I know and could taste like a PRO , I surely will give this restaurant a 4 star read more

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You need to come for taco Tuesday , John Jay makes the best tacos and has the best conversations read more

American Junkie - American Near Me - San Diego, California

American Junkie is a staple for my friends and I. The $1 beers every Thursday can't be beat, and the atmosphere is always great. We've visited multiple times and even made American Junkie mugs at a ceramics place because of how much we enjoy this spot. The security team is really welcoming, and we always have a great time here. read more

American Junkie - American Near Me - San Diego, California

I juss moved to San Diego and have already found my home away from home...not only do they have a good vibe, good food & music. This is the 49ers bar in the gaslamp...and its walking distance rite around the corner from my loft...this place is jumping during game time and the customer service doesn't miss at all...plenty of t.v. monitors. any seat is a good seat...thumping sound system to get ya boogie on... American Junkie has definitely been a part of the welcome committee to San Diego... read more

This is definitely one of my go-to spots downtown. They actually have solid weekly specials too. Tuesdays are $5 all-you-can-eat tacos, and Thursdays they do $1 beers, which is hard to beat. They consistently bring in good DJs so the music is always on point. The place usually stays packed, and there's always something going on, whether it's people playing beer pong or just a vibing to the music and drinking. Service is quick, even when it's busy, and the staff are friendly. It's an easy spot to come with a group and know you'll have a good time. read more

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3.5 stars... Looking for a new place to try in our new hood and happened upon this joint! Started out with a happy hour beer(or two) and the ordered the corn caesar salad, good and only complaint was the tortilla chips were not crispy. Split the spicy chicken sandwich... as advertised but not too spicy! Ambiance is industrial dive, service was spotty at best, and prices were above food quality, but this is a touristy area, so... read more

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Been here a few times over the years and have always had a good time. Reasonably priced food and drink and good service at the bar as well as a dining area. Sound system is loud and has many TVs. Ideal to watch your sports with friends. Parking is so so which is expected for the area. Plan accordingly. read more

My friends and I came here before a Padres game. Because of the game, there isn't happy hour. But there's Padres specials. My friends and I shared some chicken nachos, mozzarella sticks, house party drink. I also got a mango jalapeño margarita. Nachos were good but got soggy fast. The mozzarella sticks seemed like they were heated from frozen. Service was slow even though it wasn't that busy. read more

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Been going here with my partner and my besties for a while such a fun vibe and good drinks. All the staff is very cool and friendly.

We went to American Junkie both Thursday and Friday while staying in the area, and honestly, the experience was pretty mixed. The bar itself is really spacious, and I thought the Photo Booth was such a cool addition! Thursday was definitely our better experience. The vibes were fun, the energy was good, and we had a pretty easy time getting in. Friday was a completely different experience, though. It was my friend's birthday and we were there to celebrate, but the security staff came across pretty rude and off-putting. We were also surprised that they were charging $20 per person to get in. I've personally never been charged just to enter a bar, so that was definitely something we weren't expecting and didn't really enjoy. Another thing I noticed was that the music was pretty random and didn't feel very up-to-date, which took away from the overall atmosphere a little. Overall, I'd give it 3 stars. Thursday was a lot of fun and I could definitely see myself going back on a better night, but our Friday experience, especially with the cover charge and how we were treated by security, left a lot to be desired. read more

The venue successfully fulfilled its role as a sports bar; a group of us found our way there to watch the baseball game, enjoying the energetic atmosphere and the presence of a lively crowd, many dressed in Ohio State gear. On the service front, the waitress was friendly, and initial drink orders--including beers, cocktails, and soft drinks--were delivered quickly. ​However, the kitchen operations struggled considerably. Appetizers, specifically our order of wings, took 45 minutes to arrive, and we were informed that Blue Cheese dressing had run out. The main course--consisting of burgers, tots, and a pizza--was delivered roughly an hour after the appetizers, resulting in the longest wait time I have ever experienced for pub fare. read more

Believe it or not but the food here is 10/10. My group of friends and i got the margarita pizza and the tomatoes tasted like they were picked straight from a garden. If they had told me they had their own private garden outside i would believe them. We also got the giant pretzel, rock shrimp, and nachos. Everything was so good. The drinks are that like you would get at any other late night bar, i wouldn't say anything special about them but the happy hour is extended until 8pm. My other friends who i hang out with ALWAYS come here to party at night. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the staff were AND the food was good. Definitely a rare commodity at most bars. read more

WOW this place is soooo good ! Hangover Burger is outrageous n delicious !! Definitely a place to come back !!! read more

American Junkie - Hangover burger with mango cart - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Love that American Junkie was turned into a Niners bar this year! Happy hour drinks are fairly priced and tasty - the CMC Caddy is my go-to. Just don't come if you're in a rush; the past few times I've been during the game service has been pretty slow. read more

Great bar nice atmosphere. If you ever stop by ask for Mario, best bartender with good energy. Thank you. read more

American Junkie - Beer pong - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Casual sports bar in the Gaslamp with serious sound system and screens all around. Has indoor and outdoor seating. A good size drink and food menu. We enjoyed the hot chicken sandwich which had a sweet spicy sauce on a good brioche bun and the shrimp Cobb salad was very good with lots of shrimp, blue cheese crumble, bacon avocado and egg. They have several couch and coffee table setups so if you want to gather with friends to watch a game with a big group you might feel comfortable like being in a living room together. read more

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We come here now for football on sundays since they cater to 49er fans. They have great tvs and their food selection is ok. They gotta add some more non dairy options like a bun or something but other than that it's good. I'll be coming here more often just because of football but at night it gets pretty busy. read more

I waffled between 3/4 stars here, but landed on 3 because it ultimately did the trick but was nothing outstanding. Located in the heart of Gaslamp, this is a good central location if you're looking for a spot to grab a drink. With very stereotypical Gaslamp bar vibes, the interior has booths, tables, low booth/table set ups, and bars on both sides. We went to pregame a Padres game, and they have a pretty decent HH with $7 margs. The food is nothing to write home about and the food service is slow, but if you're just looking for a good HH before the game, this does the trick at a reasonable price. Pros: good priced HH, even on the weekends! Cons: really slow service. Took 30 minutes for sub-par nachos that didn't even have meat, and we were one of three tables in the restaurant at the time. TL;DR--I'd come here again to pregame for the game. Great price for HH drinks. read more

Blake is always a dream when we come to the front. great sports bar. there's so many tvs, the place is great and us girls always get treated well when we come in! blake's the man! read more

American Junkie - American Near Me - San Diego, California

FUN ROCK BAR w/ MID-TIER FOOD... I decided to try the pizza at The Gaslamp's American Junkie as it's a heavily advertised item on the menu. It was fine...it probably wouldn't be at the top of my ordering list next time as it left much to be desired. American Junkie is more of a drinking spot to hang with friends and listen to punk, grunge, emo and pop rock hits. I really liked the aesthetic of this place! Service was a bit rocky, the waitress I encountered was nice, but not very attentive. Also, the place seems heavily understaffed. I came at a time when there was hardly anyone in the restaurant and the food still came out somewhat late. Oh, and there was this guy who made me very uncomfortable, he had staring problems. I don't know if he was a busboy or what, this dude was rude! American Junkie offers other American fare like chicken, burgers, and classic appetizers (mozzarella sticks, shrimp, nachos etc.). I spotted a few fun alcoholic drinks exclusive to SDCC. American Junkie is a large space with plenty of seating which includes booths, tables, outdoor seating, and a large bar with stools. I've heard people jump on top of the bar? Oh and there's a spin-the-wheel activity for late night party animals. If you're into that, it's here. Overall, I'm not impressed, in fact I'm maybe a little underwhelmed. read more

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Myself and a few others came here for a playoff game (Padres v Dodgers) so we expected it to be busy! It was, and we ended up feeling bad for our waitress as she was sprinting all over and they seemed understaffed for the expected busy night. Despite slightly slow service, she was lovely & it was a great place to watch the game, screens everywhere and every angle! The food was surprisingly good- I HIGHLY recommend the crispy shrimp, truly sooo yummy, I'd come back for just these. The drinks were ok, I went for the cucumber spritz at first and it was so sweet I couldn't drink it--like, I swear it was mainly straight up syrup. Alas I had to say something (I don't love doing that) and they didn't charge me for it and let me order a different drink. Very nice of them. Got the old fashioned instead, and while still really sweet, it was good. Probably would only order beers next time. Overall, a cool place to go for a sports bar experience!! read more

American Junkie - Crispy shrimp (yummmmm) - American Near Me - San Diego, California

THE FOOD IS WAAAY BETER THAN IT HAS ANY RIGHT TO BE!!! AND FOR $12-$16 A PLATE!! Stopped here for a quick bite with my family. We were expecting the standard Sysco generic bar food....BOY WERE WE WRONG! We first ordered chicken strips for the kids. They were obviously hand breaded with what seemed to be a corn flake breading and fried beautifully. It came with 4 sauces: ranch (I couldn't tell if it was from scratch, but it tasted great), standard ketchup, honey mustard that was handmade and phenomenal, and a very unique and delicious BBQ sauce. My wife and I shared the hot chicken sandwich. This was amazing, homemade slaw, a spicy variant of that bbq sauce, and hand cut potato chips (a little under fried)....for $16!! IN GASLAMP!! Easily worth triple in a swankier establishment. Understand that this place is a bar. It has sticky tables, people playing beer pong on a Sunday afternoon, and a vibe that I haven't wanted to partake of in 10 years. The food however, completely took us by surprise. I will 100% come back the next time I am looking for a meal in or near downtown. read more

This is your spot if you want to hang out with friends and just drink and watch the game. Your spot if you're looking for fast cheap food(cheaply made but high in price) and somewhat warn beer to hang out and be loud with friends while you watch TV. This is your spot. This is NOT the place to get a good meal or or dinner. This is NOT the place if you're looking for a nice steak, salmon, pasta or chicken dinner. NOT a place for a nice glass or bottle of wine. I am not recommending nor am i not not recommending it. And YES the beer is warm. Guess they didn't want to spend the money on a good beer tap. Yeah I will NOT be coming back and Yeah I don't recommend the beer. Although their mixed drinks are good pretty good. Also they got my food order wrong. American junk food is right. I want o hate this place but can't. Like that ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend that you want to hate but then they go do that "one" thing right and you change your mind on slashing their tires. So yeah I might be back BUT I won't like it. read more

American Junkie - Burger with bacon and fried egg. It's couldn't finish is, and felt my heart speeding up from all the cholesterol. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came in for the Ohio state / Michigan while in town for WWE. Everyone was very friendly. The atmosphere was awesome! I did think for as busy as it was, the restaurant could have been more forceful with guests about seating. Lots of open seats because people weren't sitting with strangers. In restaurants I've worked for, if it's that busy we make it family style seating. We won't allow open seats when there's folks wanting to spend money with us. It was standing room only by 9am and we ended up eating elsewhere because there was no where to sit. Food looked amazing from what people around us ordered. Would definitely come back for a game! read more

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I gave American Junkie two chances because my girlfriend wanted to try the salads and fries again. Both times we sat outside and both times we had the same brunette waitress. Both times were a disaster. The first visit she forgot the fries. She admitted the mistake and brought them at the end of the meal. I still tipped eighteen percent but it was not a great start. The second visit was worse. She forgot to put the dressing on the side which matters because my girlfriend follows a strict diet. When we ordered another glass of wine she asked if she could take the dirty glass back to refill because "they do not clean glasses well." That was already disgusting but on top of that she was coughing nonstop right next to guests who were eating. If you are sick stay home. It took twenty five minutes to get the corrected salad and by then I had already finished my teriyaki chicken and vegetables. They also charged extra for a tiny cup of teriyaki sauce. While all of this was going on the waitress ran into her friends outside and started swearing loudly right in front of us. The final straw was watching her cough, take our used wine glass, and then set it back up on the bar rail for the bartender. That was it. We canceled the wine and decided we were done. Between forgotten orders, long delays, coughing fits, swearing, and total lack of professionalism, this was one of the worst dining experiences I have had in San Diego. We will not be back. Management should train this waitress on hygiene, professionalism, and the basics of customer service read more

Great bar in Gaslamp. We came in for the last quarter of the Chiefs vs. Bills play off game and they were BUSY. The bar was full and most tables were taken, but they had a few available inside and the entire patio available. They have an evening happy hour that's also available during the weekends, which was perfect for Sunday Night football! We ordered a few drinks and appetizers - Buffalo boneless wings and chips, guac and salsa. Our boneless wings actually came out as cauliflower wings, not sure if the kitchen messed up or if the server brought us the wrong dish. But she was quick to recognize they were wrong and bring us the right wings. The Buffalo sauce was actually spicy and the wings were huge. The chips & dips were standard but perfect for a game night. The service was great. Although they were very busy, we got our drinks and apps fairly quickly. read more

American Junkie - American Near Me - San Diego, California

This was one of my least favorite spots during my visit. There are good things about it but not my favorite place at all. The good: $5 all you can eat tacos on taco Tuesday. Fun decor. Beer pong tournament. The bad: I asked for a ranch water (tequila,soda, and lime) and was given something else. When I told the server she assured me the drink was correct and it definitely wasn't. If you want cheap food and drinks check it out! There are other places you can go in the gas lamp district for better food and service. read more

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Slow service, and not busy...mediocre food, (but pizza crust was decent) no tap pay...should really tell you that up front. They suggested I go to an atm to get cash...waling, , in the rain...but didn't know where one was. read more

INCREDIBLE SERVICE. The manager is so nice and food is incredible. Netzeah is the best!!! read more

American Junkie - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing quality service from Trey (behind the bar) fast service & really good drinks will be coming back just for him ;)

Great spot to hangout with a few friends and grab some drinks. They had several specials ($3 white claws and .50 c wings) Wings were bomb, I really liked the honey jalapeno. While we were there they did drag show bingo, my wife has attended a few in the past and stated this one was not great in comparison. Service was great, atmosphere was great, specials were great. One of our friends mentioned they do 5$ all you can eat tacos on tuesday. Great spot to chill! read more

American Junkie - Rasberry cider. A little dry. 3/5 stars. - American Near Me - San Diego, California