This place was VERY good! My husband and I absolutely loved their burgers and fries. We didn't try…read morethe milkshake because we aren't really milkshake people but we ARE burger people. I always say that a burger needs to stand out from other "traditional" burger places, and the ingredient that stood out to me the most was the pickles. The pickles were most definitely house-pickled, and they had such a good kick to the burger! We loved them. After our first bite, my husband and I looked at each other because we immediately noticed that the pickles were different. Then we took our second bite, and it was just a great explosion of flavor in your mouth. We were actually the second customers there, so our burgers were made fresh right after we ordered. The guy working was by himself at the time, taking orders and making the food, so I definitely recommend being patient if you visit when they're short-staffed. Someone came in after us and was told there would be about a 30-minute wait, and I honestly completely understood. He was doing everything himself! We also talked about going back to try their onion rings and maybe even giving their milkshake a shot. Our drink of choice this time was a Michelada, and they use Clamato, which was a HUGE plus for me. I personally can't stand Michis made with Bloody Mary mix. This one was tasty and paired perfectly with our burgers. Overall, we had a really good experience and a delicious meal. If you're coming to Swagyu, I recommend bringing a little patience and optimism. You're getting fresh food, and it's worth the wait!

Food: 7/10 burgers Service: 0/10 It seems like they only had…read more1 worker for a friday night for the entire restaurant front and back. He had a horrible attitude I could totally understand being left alone and being upset about it. What I dont understand is making customers feel not welcomed, making them feel like a bother and arguing with us over uncooked fries. He was super snarky and I empathize to an extent but dang, we just wanted good food not to bother. I really see this as a management/owner issue more than a reflection of the worker but still left a bad taste for a first visit. Ambiance: I mean its clean. But I'll be ordering to go if we decide to try this place again.

I specifically came here for the lumpia but they no longer exist here. I wish they would bring them…read moreback! I will continue to push for them to return! I'm waiting for my OG double burger with no cheese and only raw onions l. My son Jordan is getting the fatty melt on Texas toast. French fries with mango habanero sauce on the side. In replacement of the no Lumpia I chose the Fried Pickles. They are still the same ownership so I will have to make a visit to their other location soon") I am not going to compare their burgers and just go with their own style and take. Fried pickles came out first and it was breaded and as I bite into it the pickle pulls away from the fried breading. It it well seasoned though ")! Waiting on our burgers for 30 minutes. They finally bring them to us. So the burger patties are like crumbled into the burger bun and doesn't hold up as well. There is a slight char going and patty is a little dry. I was not expecting the raw onions to just be cube cut and not round slices either. I don't know how how I feel yet but my son likes his Fatty Texas Toast Patty with the aoli sauce. Maybe try something else down the line. At least I tried it. Am not comparing to others l.

Scotty Burger is THE TRUTH! Meaty, greasy, cheesy, deliciousness. The garlic aioli compliments…read moreperfectly. Hand rolled Lumpia, what else do I need to say. Pork and vegetable filled crispy snacks. Loaded Fries have everything you want and need. Chopped burger patty with grilled onions, cheese, and all the condiments is a dive bar must. French Fries have crusty crispy bite to them. Super solid.

I don't normally leave reviews on a first visit, but based off what my tastebuds and self…read moreexperienced I couldn't resist. first off, the customer service here is awesome! nice friendly staff with a smile. sincerely can feel the joy and love. the burgers were super tasty. I highly recommend getting al's burger to get the fried mustard taste. the burgers here are a nice hybrid between what you would expect to find at a charbroiled burger joint and a "craft" burger joint. it's the brioche bun for me dog. all in all 10/10 would recommend. place has a homey feel due to the good vibes.

Will not be coming back. The Al's storefront is closed, it's all through the pizza place next door…read more Really mediocre food. Make my bf and I sick. We got tenders, buffalo chicken fries and a burger/fries. Fries were good. Everything else, eh. Had high hopes tho!

Is this place gonna stay open? I came here on a Saturday night, and I was the only customer from…read morethe moment I entered to the moment I left. Well....if I said I thought closing this place would be a loss to the community, that would be a lie. I got the loco moco. I gotta say, you guys have some cajones calling yourself a Hawaiian joint and using bland ground meat for your loco moco, truly a courageous decision from the owner. Is it that difficult to afford or make a patty? For some reason, if I look up loco moco on Google images, I just can't seem to find one that looks like this. LMAO The macoroni salad is alright. I must've been living under a rock though because I didn't realize this macoroni salad was famous. Finally, the rice seems like a slightly shorter grain than you would normally use for loco moco maybe? Is this....rice for sushi? It's a tad too sticky for my preference. It both looks and tastes like cafeteria food. Although, to be fair, it'd be good cafeteria food. As someone in the military, I can report that I've had worse food than this in the galley. Lol Okay, the fried eggs are good. But I can make that. Actually, I could make this entire meal, but better. Well okay, I'd have to buy the macaroni salad.....but that's what you guys did too, right? You know, maybe it's my fault. The cashier did say that their teriyaki chicken was the most popular item, but I didn't order that. Although, my standards for any Asian-coded chicken is higher than most other food, so I somehow doubt I would've been satisfied. The OMG IPA is good I guess. In recent years, I dislike most IPAs. Like, I'm not categorically opposed to bitter beer, but I feel like most IPAs are just bitter without much other flavor. This one balances that with some strong fruitiness. I find the balance enticing. This could be a passable space to get a beer and socialize with other people......if there were any.

One of my fav Hawaiian food places in IB. When you want something other than tacos def go here! The…read moreservice was great! Our waiter was pretty funny and so friendly! We loved the Hawaiian vibes and decor on the inside. If you like spam masubi it was def delicious. I recommend trying out the spicy chicken it was the perfect amount of spice and had great flavor! Great place to go!

It was an overcast, off-season Imperial Beach afternoon when we walked into Champion Field for an…read moreimpromptu lunch with our restless 3 year old. Just beyond the entrance was a shelf full of toys, games and coloring books. We grabbed a mini basketball game and sat ourselves on the patio. Our servers were very friendly, and they promptly checked i with us to accommodate our visit. Today we enjoy some deep fried pickles, the Champion Burger, the Firepit Burger, and some chicken nuggets for the little one. The burgers were heavy with nicely seared patties, and dripping with flavor. Another great day in Local IB!

Showed up to the soft opening night! Excellent service, they are very eager to please and everyone…read moreis very excited for the menu. They don't have salads and pizzas yet but that's totally fine as I realize they are still opening. I really like the menu and the prices. A very welcomed addition to IB. In Inside is really nicely done Ava very good location. Lots of parking which is nice! Smokey wagu Burger was fabulous and very well cooked, the flavor is delicious. The fries have good seasoning on them and are piping hot. I loved the Poke Nachos the order is massive and filled with wonton chips. The friend raviolis are totally delicious. I really want to try these house made chicken strips. The Can't wait to go back!

A bit on the pricier side but this place is easily the top dog for best burger joint in imperial…read morebeach. Service is always very quick and the store is kept immaculate. The cheeseburger always leaves me coming back for more! They truly have perfected it! [this review was written in connection with a Toast promotion]

Five guys is known for that extra scoop of fries they toss in the bag, well whoever was working…read moretoday 9/13/26 couldn't even fill the actual fry bag let alone add that extra scoop. Nearly $10 for like 20 individual fries ‍

An amazing location, view and burgers that very few people know about. We stumbled upon it while…read moreriding our bikes along the bay. This was our half way point of a 28 mile ride. Highly, highly recommended!

This spot is perfect when doing the 26 mile loop on bike from downtown to Coronado island and back…read moreon the ferry. Halfway along the trip and right in a semi/secluded spot with beautiful view of the city in the distant. Beyond beef burger with all the fixing is amazing, inexpensive, nice owner/workers. Definitely recommend!

Came down here from Stockton, California to see the Padres game. Me and my friend had a hangover…read morefrom the night before so we decided to look for a brunch or breakfast spot along the Imperial Beach. It was a little cloudy that day but we finally found the place. They had a huge brunch menu. I didn't really have an appetite so I ordered the green pozole with tortilla chips and a side of biscuit and gravy. $10 was a reasonable price for the portion and the soup was very good. Helped out with the hangover! My other friends ordered other breakfast plates and it seems they give a lot for the bucks. Very cozy grill, we were situated near the entrance and we had the view of the beach and the streets. Very clean location! Server was extremely friendly and talented too. She was on roller skates while serving us, now that's dedication! I would recommend this spot!

Product itself: I ordered the half rack of baby back ribs, the potato chicken soup, upgraded the…read morefries to their garlic Parmesan fries and an avocado bacon burger. To drink, water and a 22oz Pacifico. The burger was good, tasted like it came from the grill and the bacon came extra crispy without even having to ask (I love crispy bacon!). The ribs were underwhelming :( I know it's a sports bar so food is expected to be fast (which it was) but they just lacked any flavor and had very minimal bbq sauce (I asked for extra). Customer service: I was served by Maria P and she was AMAZING! It seemed like she had a full section and was running around every which way and still have the best energy when she was serving us. She is the reason we ordered the soup and she did not fail us! It was very good. She seemed very hard working. Value: The bill total was $55 so overall I would give the value for what we ordered an 8/10. It was a big volume of food which I can appreciate, but the ribs were just underwhelming when it came to flavor. Atmosphere: I can say for atmosphere I give them a 10/10 because it gives entirely sports bar vibes, but clean. You don't feel dirty small town sports bar vibes like some of their competitors in the city and the vibe is very uplifting. Overall experience: I have been going to the IB forum ever since I was a little girl and I have ordered the fish and chips before (usually my go to), the wraps, and salads. Everything has always been decent that's why I'd I could go more detailed than 3 stars I would say 6.7.

Store front is still being built so there is only one picnic table under a canopy. Parking is…read morelimited with maybe 4 spots so you'll need to find parking in the neighborhood. The kitchen is also outside so it's similar to a farmer market set up. I ordered an onion bacon cheese burger and was surprised but how juicy the burger was. The caramelized union and crispy bacon paired well with the burger and gave great texture. Fries were covered in a Cajun seasoning was fried well done. Recommend you order ahead and pick up while the storefront is still being built.

My two hour workout probably didn't make much of a dent in the decadence of this meal, but it was…read moreworth it! I came down here because I have a friend from up north who's come down here a few times and suggested this place. He said it's one of his favorite places when he's in town, so that's saying a lot if it's a top place for him and the family. He was right. This was a juicy and incredibly tasty burger. I'd say it's up there with Amboy in Chinatown (Los Angeles) or the newer Amboy spot at Haven City Marketplace in Covina. This place is a gem. Ordering can be a little misleading; hence minus one star. This is a food court setup, and there are menus for each restaurant in these individual stands that are placed on top of a snack wall. If you're going to order from Rey TJ Burgers, it'll be to the left of the main restaurant/register that's directly in front of you when you enter. The main line is Mexican (and seafood I believe?), so I was standing for a while until a lady realized I was holding the Rey TJ burger and called me over. Ordering was easy. Rey TJ's didn't have drinks, so I hard to order from the Mexican food line. The cucumber aqua fresca was AMAZING. Definitely one of the best experiences since I've had since I've moved to the San Diego area. I'm loving it here more and more. I've also had the opportunity to practice a lot of Spanish which I absolutely appreciate. The people here are amazing and much warmer than many of the parts of Los Angeles. Buen dia!

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.

Always a great time at the scoreboard! This ketchy dive bar is exactly what you need! The food is…read morereally well Priced (check out happy hour) and I love to come for the events! They do Monday night Music Bingo and Tuesdays Trivia. The staff is great and the drinks are strong. They have 5$ cocktails before 6 on