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American Junkie

3.8 (770 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Bars
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Tomas M.

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.

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Raj S.

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

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Jason B.

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...

Hangover burger with mango cart
Casey R.

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

nachos & house party drink
Melanie M.

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.

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Julian R.

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

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

Laeree G.

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!

Hot chicken sandwich Nashville style
Gingerlily L.

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.

Crispy shrimp (yummmmm)
Claire J.

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!!

Burger with bacon and fried egg. It's couldn't finish is, and felt my heart speeding up from all the cholesterol.

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Best bar in downtown!! 10/10. Great service and staff! Will be back with my friends. Netzah is a wonderful manager.

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Lake theme for guy was good service thank you for showing us a good time visiting San Diego

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Ask the Community - American Junkie

What is the average age group here? All the photos show what looks like people in their 20's. It looks really fun, but I wonder if I'm too old for this bar?

Is there a dress code?

No, it's pretty casual. I've come in here with crocs and overalls. Hope this helps!

Do we need to make a reservation for Tacos Tuesday? Starting at 5:00pm for $5.00 all you can eat until when?

You don't need to make a reservation for all you can eat tacos you can just walk in, but get there early because sometimes they sell out and it gets really busy!

Can kids come to watch football games?

Yes! It's 21+ unless accompanied by a legal guardian so can't see why kids can't come during the day. People usually bring their kids for Taco Tuesday. Forewarning at 9pm the place dims the lights and has a DJ so after that it's more of a nightclub… Read more

Is this place 18+?

We are 21+ unless you are accompanied by a legal guardian

Is the taco Tuesday still going on during covid?

Nah, no specials anymore

Is this a cool place to come to after a game at Petco Park?

Absolutely!! You would have a blast!

For what I understand this is a Yankees bar if it is are you playing the playoffs with the sound?

American Junkie is not a Yankees bar but for playoffs the sound will be on

Does this place have like a lounge/large seating area for parties of 20?

Yes

Is it true they sell $1.00 pbr? And if so, is it everyday or some kind of happy hour?

No, they're $6.00. for $1.00 you gotta buy it in Wisconsin.

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This place has surprisingly good food, Shir helped me and my friends pick out the best things on the menu.

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I had to leave a review right away bc I was so impressed by this place. First of all, they are…read moreextremely dog friendly. The inside is gorgeous and there's a spot especially for dogs outside. Their outdoor seating with patio is beautiful! This place is absolutely divine! At this point, I dont really care about how the food tastes. Lol! Let's start off with the one problem i had with this place. The parking!!! It took me 20m to find parking and im not about to park my car on the street. I have precious dogs! Lol kidding. I just couldn't find any parking on the street or in the block! I suppose i came during lunch which is probably really busy. When I left, there were quite a few opened parking spots. This place is connected to an apartment complex surrounding retail stores. The leasing building is right next to Gravity Heights. I used to rent a 4k+ a month apartment in a retail area and let me tell you, its a hassle to find parking and not take a retail parking spot without having your complex email you everyday about your car potentially being towed lol! I understand this pain. Now that we are past that, let's get to why this place deserves 5 stars. The service is excellent! My server came around at the perfect times and they seem to really care if I enjoyed my meal! The stellar atmosphere with attentive service is enough for me! I got a gravity burger protein style which I dont think did the burger justice. I was going to eat with my husband later at a Vietnamese restaurant and I can only choose one carb for the day. My diabetic life is tough! Lol. I chose the Cesar salad to go with my burger. My burger was delicious bc of the caramelized onions. I didn't really taste a sauce in the burger but the excellent bacon with the much needed caramelized onions made the burger fantastic! The IPA hazy beer i had with my meal was also light and mellow. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and meal. My babies also enjoyed their burger! The weather was perfect today and it was a nice time and to think I was not going to eat here bc the parking definitely was a huge deterrent. Next time ill bring human company!

Air-headed and possibly racist hostess. We arrived at 4:45 today, and on our way to the bar, we…read morewere abruptly stopped by a rude blonde girl that looked like she was 13. She told us we could not walk into the bar while we counted 14 people walking past us. Apparently the entire place was reserved for the night, but it never got more than 2/3 full. Literally dozens of open tables the entire time, and we were there for 3 hours. Why? Why power trip when your restaurant has plenty of space to seat us? You let a group of 12 walk in front of us and they crowded the bar in right front of us, but you didn't say a word. 5 minutes before this, you told us that corporate didn't allow people to drink at the bar without a seat, but you allowed them to do as they pleased and you stopped our group? Was it because my friends were Asian? Or was it because we said we had children coming to join us? Even the bartender realized you were crazy and sat our group of 11. We spent over $1000, but apparently we weren't good enough for the hostess. I hope the owner reads this and fires that bimbo. I'm sure you have plenty of cameras and can talk to the rest of the employees to hear what happened. She was the only rude person we encountered. Food was amazing. The shrimp ceviche had a lot of flavor, a generous amount of shrimp, and the perfect amount of kick. The pepperoni pizza was epic and from the way the pepperonis were cupped, you could tell it was a really hot oven which is ideal. My kids loved the cheeseburgers, and I really enjoyed the chicken tacos. Every drink looks to be handcrafted, and I thought the margaritas were delicious. 5 stars if it wasn't for the hostess.

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I booked C-Level for a work dinner to celebrate our top performers and it could not have been a…read morebetter choice. We had a party of 15 and from the planning process to the actual dinner, the restaurant made the entire experience feel special and seamless. Our employees absolutely loved it. The views are honestly second to none. Watching the San Diego skyline and water during dinner created such an incredible atmosphere. The service was outstanding from start to finish and the food completely lived up to the hype. I had the lobster mac and cheese and it was unlike anything I've ever had. Rich, flavorful, and worth every bite. Then dessert happened. Our server insisted I couldn't leave without trying the peanut butter brownie ice cream dessert and now I fully understand why. Unreal. I think I need about seven more of them immediately. Highly recommend for celebrations, group dinners, date nights, or anytime you really want to impress people.

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hideaway is the best place to be, it's one of my favorite bars here in pacific beach! the food is…read moredelicious and you cannot go wrong with their weekly deals! the staff is so friendly and makes every trip memorable:) shoutout to spencer, he made my first trip memorable back in November. he is kind and always has a smile on his face and treats everyone well! you gotta come on their college nights on Thursdays (especially if you love house), the music and DJs are such a vibe!

This place has Big Pretzel energy and I'm here for it…read more We're no longer your typical PB customers anymore, trading in day-drinking for mid-day lunches with our doggo, toddler, and family in town (and maybe a few drinks, but far less than 15 years ago!). We've been here twice this month with different out-of-town family members and both times our servers (Lynda and Ryan) were on point. Throw in the two managers (woman with dark hair, guy with a fun pink golf polo) were there to assist when we thought it was going to rain. Menu is diverse and something for everyone (or most). Beer and beverage list are great. Ample seating in different areas makes for a great experience. If this was 15 years ago we'd be bellying up to the bar to watch games or chill after a day at the beach. I'm sure it's a great place when the sun goes down. But for now, we're on a different page of the life book and I'm glad there's some reading material here for us to enjoy!

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BBQ Month @delshideout @dinecrg welcomes the flavors of the Philippines created by Chef Martin…read more@chef_ecruz featured this weekend From chicken insal, smoked lechon pork belly, tri tip bistek, shrimp & pork lumpia, pancit, fried potatoes, steamed rice, and comforting tamarind pork soup... this BBQ feast brings smoky Texas BBQ together with Filipino comfort food for the ultimate fusion plate Family-friendly vibes, ice cold drinks, sports on every screen, and that low & slow BBQ goodness make this spot a must try in San Diego.

Shout out to Dulce for helping us grab some tables for our large party of almost 20 people, and to…read moreAlejandro for being such a great server! Stopped in last night to celebrate my husband's birthday. Although Del's doesn't take reservations, we were able to snag a few tables right next to the kids play area. It was perfect since we had so many kids in our party. All the food was delicious -- from their baked beans, corn bread, onion rings, and to their barbecue selection. We ordered the 12 party meal plus some appetizers for the kids such as the Mac & cheese and chicken tenders. Everyone was commenting on how good everything was. Honestly, this has become one of our favorite barbecue spots! Their bbq sauce is also really good, it had the right amount of sweetness and slight tang without being too thick. Would definitely recommend to anyone who just wants to watch the game by themselves or bring a large party. Thank you Del's for making it a memorable night!

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