Danny's is Danny's. Full stop. If you're on the island for vacation from Aspen or Winnemucca and think you are going into some swanky lounge then keep walking. If you are looking for a souvenir 'Team' shirt to look cool in once you return home then trot on down to Mc P's. The smashburger is timeless. The beer is cold. The Jack is always ready to pour. Decades of reunions of old friends and last rounds for dudes heading out the door are what Danny's is all about. Those who know, know. read more

Just another TRAP HOUSE, with HORRIBLE OWNERS!! So, it's Wednesday at 1pm, I stop in for a beer, I work on the island. Big NEON SIGN behinds bar with beers, & prices. "Coors light-$6" ok, I'll have a coors light, bartender was nice, fantastic right?? Nope get check it's $7 for coors light.. she says "oh owner never changed it" isn't that your job??? Be transparent?? No "ok, I'll change price, I'm so sorry" no apology, just I'll let her know. HEY MORON, how about taking the sign down IMMEDIATELY so other customers don't get ripped off?? How bout that??? & change the price IMMEDIATELY??? Right? What a piss poor reaction, & just a SHITHOUSE, always been, & STILL IS!! read more

five stars for sure., we visited Coronado for my birthday celebration and walked into Dannys and had the BEST welcome from the bartender Jovana. Super nice, attentive and funny- a plus for any business! Made the place for sure! read more

I would give zero stars if I could. What used to be the best hidden gem of a dive bar has turned into a disgrace. The bartenders (or at least one) came from behind the bar to drink and mingle with the nightly guitar player, the music was absolutely horrific and 3am Rave loud. Food was horrible, drinks were horrible. We asked for our food to go just to get out of there and then threw it in the trash because the standards were just grotesque. If you are a veteran and have fallen family members who served our country, I sincerely apologize for the disgusting representation this place pretends to be. It should be shut down. read more

Had such an amazing time last night for new years! Gave us a complimentary glass of champagne, bartenders were amazing and kind. Highly recommend this place for a laid back bar scene with a little bit of excitement. read more

Female bartender was clearly inebriated. Slumped over at the end of the bar and was extremely rude. There is a reason team guys arn't allowed to go to this place. Left without a drink.... she must be a family member of the owner. read more

This bar is supposed to be commemorative of fallen navy seals, but turns out it is quite the contrary. One of my closest friends has various family members who lost their lives serving our country, based from Coronado, and we have never felt so disrespected in our entire lives. One of our group members simply wanted to play pool, and very respectfully asked the bartender how many quarters she would need, and was told to "shut the fuck up". This bartender was blatantly drunk, cussing at all of us for completely unknown reasons, then kicked us out. We have been to hundreds of bars in our lives, and have never had a single issue. This is the most disrespectful bar staff any of us have ever come across. The worst part of this whole experience was that these people are supposedly upholding the incredibly courageous and admirable service of people sacrificing their literal lives for this country and our freedom, for them to treat those same heroes family and friends like absolute garbage for absolutely no reason. Side note, they tried to claim after the fact that we had "called them incompetent the weekend before and were rude." (none of us had been in town for over a year). May was slurring her words and could barely complete a single sentence because she was so drunk while on the job. She should never be employed again in any bar after they behavior we saw. I am forever indebted to the people who have sacrificed their lives for our country and my freedom. This bar and all of its employees that we encountered this night, especially May, are complete disgraces to our country, and I am ashamed of having anything to do with them, or having ever stepped foot in this bar. Our fallen relatives who gave their lives for these same people would be horrified and ashamed of this treatment. Do with this info what you must. read more

A local place that is not touristy with a very nice selection of beer. Locals is the ambiance and the history of men and women who've served on the Navy Seal teams. Service is friendly and pay a visit to see Navy history in this bar. read more

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Great bar and grill but don't bring your girlfriend after 12 pm That's when all the alpha dogs are lit and the shirts come off and they'll steal your girl right in front of you You don't want to FAFO because this is bar is owned by a retired SEAL and he could give 2 s**ts Only seals are allowed to shoot pool even tho I served as Delta Green Para Jumper for the Salvation Army read more

They give proper tribute to Seals and much respect. But if you are only a veteran don't go.: the pool table is for seals only. If Dakota Meyer shows up then he can't play pool. Personally I would make it free for seals, discount for vets, and regular price for citizens. Crazy concept. Oh and when ya ask for WiFi code or. T shirts u are told they are to the left by the exit door. Asian girl bartender was not endearing . Rather pay extra to a seal charity foundation then be told no. read more

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Have wanted to try this cool little bar tucked away on the beautiful Coronado Island for some time... So last Friday, we included it on our annual SD Christmas Pub Crawl.... We got there just after they opened at 11am..... We were met and served by the beautiful "Heather", the bartender... She was super!, we found out we have a mutual love of pups, and had a great conversation with her.... The bar is so Patriotic...with a tribute wall to Navy Seals who gave the Ultimate Sacrifice for our Country....Man, it really makes you think, and appreciate all that Serve...God Bless them... The beer was ice cold, and the food smelled excellent! (Although we didn't eat there ;) Danny's is now a staple stop every time we're on the "Island"... Kudos to Heather, she's an awesome ambassador for Danny's..... Highly Recommend! read more

Good, not great. But sometimes in beach towns that's all you can ask for. We read reviews and this was within walking distance of our hotel so decided this would be our first stop in town (plus it wasn't far from the grocery store). We both ordered burgers - which were pretty good. We were there just before the traditional dinner hour and the only table (a few folks at the bar). The bartender was also our server. She wasn't super attentive, or friendly. I asked questions and because they were in 'yes' or 'no' form all I got was a head nod - which is fine, at least she had the answer to the questions. I did read some folks were complaining about the prices - we didn't think that they were unrealistic as compared to the location, so the prices didn't bother us. At all. Would I go again? Yes, likely especially if we stay at the same place. The location is good and in reading reviews it seems as though the food is reliable. thank you for reading my review read more

We love this place and go often! The smash burger is divine. We have several military in our family and being in this place just gives us a warm and secure feeling. We live in the Home of the Free because of the Brave! The men and women that keep us safe daily!! The service is very good and always with a smile. Thank you Danny!! read more

I gave 2 stars only because over a decade of coming here, the previous waitresses gave excellent service. With only 3 tables and one man at the bar, this is considered very slow, yet my first impression was not very nice with this current waitress. Whatever happened to "Hello. Welcome to Dannys Bar and Grill, here is yoir menu can I get you something to drink while you look at the menu"? She came to the table and asked what I wanted to order without a menu in hand. This can be fixed, and a smile goes a long way! read more

Last night, my wife and I visited Danny's Palm Bar and Grill for the first time. I had received recommendations to check this place out for years. This restaurant bar is small, but it was easy to get a table as it was fairly empty. It was a Wednesday night. There were six men sitting at bar and us at a table. Our burgers were great! I enjoyed my beer and my wife had a Sprite. The lady bartender was nice and attentive Decor is a tribute to Navy Seals. I would like to return when it is more lively. read more

The food took so long and it was not good. Me and my other friends got grilled cheeses and burger. I was so disappointed with the grilled cheese, it was burnt, it had a super tiny thin patty, and the fries were unsalted and bad. My friends said the burgers were ok. they were not big and the bread was ok. The shirley temple was not good. We didn't get any drinks. Overall disappointed because it took long for nothing. read more

I promised myself I wouldn't review Danny's.. Its where I escape to when I wanna pretend I'm Maverick in Top Gun. In fact, if you're single, you could probably serenade 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' here and not go home alone. My better half and I retreat here when we want a quiet afternoon Stella served arctic cold in a divey neon haze. An oasis refreshingly absent of waxed mustaches or selective-outrage politics, the Bartenders are engaging, thoughtful, and delightfully lacking in the typically jaded dead-end aura served up elsewhere. Hot fries and savory bar-burgers roll out in those welcoming red-baskets with the red n white picnic-pattern paper we love. I imagine it is one thing you dream of looking out the window on the ride home from Afghanistan. In fact, If the Cheeseburger here were any more American it'd be made of Eagle-meat and have a screaming jet engine. Pro-Tip: If you spot a Serviceman/Woman and the opportunity arises, buy 'em a beer or at least thank them for their service. Much of the important work they do is unlikely to ever reach the headlines. A good story is sure to follow. "The true champion of justice, if he intends to survive even for a short time, must necessarily confine himself to private life and leave politics alone." -- Socrates read more

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They don't let other military shoot pool here. A Marine walks into a bar with trauma sustained from deployment ...asks to shoot pool. Bartender "You're not a navy seal! You can't shoot pool here" Gross. Don't give them your money. read more

Rude bartender!! Very condescending. Not sure what her problem was with me but she was very annoyed of my existence

This place always has friendly service. And tons of history! This used to be a Mongols motorcycle club bar until the early 80's. As legend is told, a Team guy along with some buddies were regulars there until there was a fight with some Mongols. Apparently, one Mongol was killed, several other were hospitalized, and from then on it became a SEAL bar. Burgers are great!! I tried the Frank Special which is not on the menu, you just gotta know. It's a combo of the Ortega and Ranger. Decent tap selection with some local and standard brews also and bottle options. Full bar. Great bar food! PS. Don't go there looking for trouble unless you want to lose a fight, or worse . read more

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I've come here to shoutout bartender Maggie for making me a 'Melon Ball,' my fav drink! If you see this Maggie, please send me a DM on Instagram: @sloppytastes I'm hoping to connect with you! read more

Burger was good, but come on with the pricing. Super slam burger was $16.00 and a side of fries was $7.00. $24.78 for a burger and fries. Fries were over cooked/terrible. If you're gonna charge $7.00 it should be an enormous quantity of perfect fries. I won't be eating here at these prices. Burger was good...not great. Danny's used to be the best in SD. Now they aren't even in the top 3 in Coronado. read more

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Visited Danny's today with a friend. The bartender was super friendly along with all patrons. This is a divey bar that is frequented by SEALs and local military veterans. Ordered the onion rings and fries, not disappointed. On the wall hang pictures of those who gave their all and made the ultimate sacrifice. Just a chill bar that serves cold drinks, good food and friendly company. What more can you ask for? Bathrooms are also very clean. read more

I hear this place is where all the Navy guys eat If you like burgers and liquor, you're in for a treat. Don't stay too late, Coronado PD likes to wait outside. They'll find any reason to say you're out of line. Always be respectful of those that gather here. And don't forget to buy your local team guy a beer read more

Not family friendly. We arrived late at our hotel, yelp'd restaurants that were open in the area, this "restaurant"popped up (1 of maybe 3 options available). When we walked in; we were instantly yelled at "no kids allowed" We honestly wanted to purchase some burgers to- go, we were told no kitchen options are available after a certain time. With that said, they should probably state that limitation somewhere on Yelp, website, sign? Their approach/ communication could have been handled differently. Poor service, and not family friendly read more

Great flavor in the burger , cold beers right in the middle of Coronado island ! Lots of space at the bar kitchen fast. read more

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The food and beer was pricey for a dive bar, burger $17 and a side of fries $7 for a handful of fries. Bartender had no personality or social skills. She brought up covid when leaving hot sauce on the bar, but the ketchup bottle was ok? read more

Went here on a recent trip to The Del. Everything shuts early in Coronado during the cold period. (It was 45 degrees in December) Even though the bars at the Del were still pretty crowded at 10 p.m., they called last call around 9:30 p.m. and by 10 p.m. it was a ghost town. The bartender let us know about two places, Mc P's and Danny's. We chose Danny's because he said it was a little 'grittier' and we are dive bar fans. Name me a city and I can tell you the best dive bar there. We weren't told that this was basically a Navy Seal bar before we walked in as they train in Coronado and this seems to be their unofficial clubhouse. I've always admired what the Seals do for this country ... to put your life in harm's way so often in the name of freedom and to leave your family for 300 days out of the year is quite a sacrifice they make for a salary that many accountants wouldn't even touch. We were honored to drink with them. Having said that, it can be a little intimidating walking into a bar like this as a couple of guys on semi-vacation who are wearing Tommy Bahama linen shirts. At first we felt like that scene in Pee Wee's Big Adventure when he walks into the biker bar and the needle scratches the record and everyone stops and looks at him like, "What the fuck are you doing in OUR bar?" These guys don't look like the type of dudes you would want to mess with ... and you don't. But we didn't want to bother anyone ... just get a few pops (or 7) at the bar and enjoy our time, so we found two open stools and sat down. Nobody talked with us ... fucked with us ... or made us feel unwelcome, which was a relief. The guys in the bar looked like a cross between the Sons of Anarchy and a GI Joe cartoon. They were pretty wild and crazy and clearly blowing off much deserved steam, but absolutely respectful of outsiders. We heard the song Danger Zone played on the jukebox twice while we were there, which seems to be an inside joke because the whole bar broke up laughing when it came on. It had the vibe of a party at 'the cool fraternity' which you got invited to in college while you were pledging and you sat there wondering if you could even hope to hang with these guys. The drinks were not at all expensive and they had a pretty good selection. The bar itself is a wonderful dive bar with everything and more you'd expect. From a jukebox (which played great music) to the colored Christmas lights and all kinds of photos and flags on the walls. There were framed pictures of SEAL team members who were killed in action and an entire wall dedicated to the helicopter crash which wiped out a lot of operators. The bar itself has a rounded corrugated metal roof which gave it a bit of a smaller aircraft hanger look. If you are looking for a dive bar ... a classic, gritty dive bar ... or a place that serves later in Coronado (last call was around midnight when we were there) Danny's is a great spot. You might feel a bit uncomfortable here as an outsider but don't be an asshole, tip the super attractive bartenders well and don't geek out and ask everyone to recount battle stories and you'll be fine. If you are here to pick up girls, go elsewhere because the ones that are in there are probably with guys who've had splinters tougher than you. I've heard this spot makes great burgers as well. Will have to come back and try one sometime because smash burgers are the best and the only place to get a good one on the East Coast is a Shake Shack. read more

This review is primarily for the burgers. It's been about 20 years since my last visit here and something I really appreciate is consistency. Although it's been 20 years, their burgers are still excellent! They are located right on the main strip in Coronado and street parking isn't much of a problem. You have to love Coronado parking meters... twenty-five cents for an entire hour! So nice! Danny's is a "dive bar" so be prepared. If you walk in during daylight hours it's going to take a second or two for your eyes to adjust. I even got some strange looks from what I'm guessing were regulars. I guess I don't look like the regular type for this bar? Regardless, people in the bar are friendly and the servers are very friendly. I took a seat at the bar and almost immediately was greeted by one of the bartenders. I think she too wasn't really sure what I was doing there by the look on her face when she approached me. But I knew what I wanted so I ordered a burger and a drink and her expression changed to one of welcome immediately. The decor has certainly changed a little since my last visit 20 years ago. There is a huge dedication to Navy SEALs who have died in the Iraq/Afghanistan Wars. As I looked up at the wall of all the photos, I immediately recognized the photo of LT Michael Murphy who died in Operation Red Wings which was detailed in the movie "Lone Survivor". It was a bit surreal to look around the walls at all the fallen Navy SEALs. The bartender brought my cheeseburger and it was dry. They have ketchup, mustard and mayo on the side for you to add yourself if you want. The cheeseburger comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion. Once I had added my toppings, I bite into a hot, perfectly cooked burger! Not too well done and the cheese was perfectly melted all over the patty. The bun is a soft sesame bun and the veggies are all fresh as well. I had ordered the 1/4 pound burger but it does come in 1/2 pound and full pound. The 1/4 pound was just perfect for me for today. I finished off my burger and said thanks for serving one of the best burgers in San Diego. They haven't changed a bit in all these years. If you are like me and on a search for the BEST burger, you have to stop by here. But get in before 8pm because that's when they stop cooking these magnificent burgers. And when you are here, take a look around at all of the fallen Navy SEALs. It's heartbreaking when any member of the armed forces is killed in action. I served 20 years in the Navy and it's even more heartbreaking for me when a Navy SEAL is killed and to look at all the SEALs who made the ultimate sacrifice.... it's a solemn feeling seeing all the pictures. But knowing Navy SEALs, this is also a fitting tribute to them. So please, when you are here having a drink, raise a glass for those incredibly brave men. Great food and great service! read more

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I wanted to check this bar around 11:30pm on a weekday after verifying on Yelp that this bar was open until 2am. Upon visiting, I am told that last call just happened and was told to leave. The reasoning was that due to slow nights, they are closing early. If that is the case, then put the necessary closing hours and don't have potential customers arriving after potential closing hours. read more

Had a great night out with some friends the other day... and we were looking for a cool chill place to just hang and be real... heard some whispers about Danny's and decided to check it out... I have to say... I almost forgot what it was like to have prompt and proper service on a night out with the boys... no hassle... no waiting for service... and that gal Mickel... she was on it... kept the milk and honey flowing with that sweet ass smile of hers... the kind that kept everyone warm on such a cold rainy night... got to meet and chat up her boss Mary Sue... she was a cool lady... easy going and doing what she could to keep the life and levity going... She filled us in on the history of the place... it's colorful past... and it's sobering patriotic spirit... but not enough to ever stop a party... it was a kind of spirit that couldn't be quelched... knowing so much love and sacrifice was given by these warriors... you couldn't help but want to keep their party going as you must know they would have wanted us too... To everyone at Danny's family... not just their help... but by natural extension their amazing patrons... thank you for keeping their great spirits alive!... read more

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We stopped for drinks after the matinee at Lamb's Players, great drinks and conversation with the delightful bartender, Quinn. She was so warm and friendly, we so enjoyed chatting with her. We'll definitely be back! read more

Best bar in San Diego. I followed the neon lights and stepped into a quintessential American dive bar. The bartender Jasmin took care of our team as if we were locals. She made us feel at home and poured delicious concoctions. If you are looking for the cutest set of ears on the West Coast make your way to Danny's Palm Bar!! read more

The burger was alright, it's a bar! If you want the environment thats military based this is your spot! As far as the food goes there is a ton of better spots! read more

Awesome place, plus I looove the Slamburger. Been coming to this place since 1998. Love the atmosphere here.

One of my coworkers says this is the best burger in SD (he lives in Coronado) So i came here with high expectations. Its kind of a dive bar which is fine with me. Ordered the 1/2 pound slamburger with cheese. It was a pretty decent burger, kinda just a normal type of homemade burger, nothing out of the ordinary. But as someone who knows a thing or two about cooking i did notice a few things they did do right. - The burgers were made in house, free form, not preformed, frozen patties. - Not over handled or over mixed, which gave them a softer texture. - They are cooked on a flat top and a bowl placed over it to trap in the steam and juices. So they are also steaming at the same time too. (I had a view of the kitchen) The burger itself (meat part) kept falling apart, which was good and tender but made it difficult to eat. Im thinking its called the Slamburger cause they take the meat and slam it on the grill instead of forming it into a patty before hand. Whatever the reason, it was a good simple homemade burger done right, but not anything fancy or gourmet. So if you're a burger enthusiast and purist you might find this is what you're looking for. If you're into fancy toppings, sauces, and buns, it's probably not your cup of tea. Tip: Make sure you don't have to use the bathroom, the ones here are very scary, True Dive bar bathroom! If you get my drift.. read more

A very friendly dive bar. Good Mexican food. When I lived here, it was my favorite hangout. It can get a bit crowded. If you get jostled a little bit, do yourself a favor and don't pick any fights with drunk muscular guys with crew cuts. They're Navy guys. Maybe even SEALS. They're the nicest guys in the world so if they throw a punch, they'll be sorry as hell when they sober up and will probably visit you in the hospital. If one of them accidentally dumps a beer down your back, cheerfully offer to buy them a fresh one. read more

Those 4 stars are soley based on the slam burger exp. My wife and I were in Coronado this weekend, and were looking for a place to eat. Originally, I wanted to eat at Danny's, and continue my pursuit of the best burger in SD, but instead we walked a bit more and went to a greek place for lunch. However, I had heard such great things about their burgers, we waited 2 hours before we were hungry again to check this place out. It's funny, when I think of Coronado, I wouldn't think a dive bar like Danny's would be here, but sure enough, there it is on Orange. The people working there are friendly, and they seemed to have a good rapport with the customers. The place itself looks, well, like a dive bar. There is a mural across the bar, and the place itself is not too big, though it looked like they had an upstairs. TVs looked pretty old, but hey, I wasn't there to watch tv. I was there to eat a burger. Because it had only been 2 hours since we'd eaten, we got a 1/4 pound slam burger (instead of the 1/2lb). When the burger came out, we were pretty surprised. It loooked like we had gotten the 1/2 pounder, but they assured us it was the 1/4 pounder. The good- yeah, this was a pretty amazing burger. I think they seasoned the patty, which gave it extra flavor, and the meat was so juicy. The other thing I really liked was that they used to cheeses on the burger- I think it was cheddar and provolone. Along with the lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle, it was a pretty damn fine burger. Elected not to get the fries, though they didn't appear to be anything special. We did get free chips and salsa (not great, not bad). The bad- no mustard? They may have had some had we asked, but there was none to be found in our condiment cart. The verdict- Examining just the burger I dare say this is the best tasting burger I've had in SD County. It's a bit more expensive than Hodad's or Waterfront (7.95 for a 1/4 pound, 9.95 for a 1/2 pound), but then again, it is in Coronado. As an overall burger joint, I would still have to give the nod to hodads as the best in terms of a total dining exp. I don't know if I would drive to Coronado just for a burger from Danny's, but if I happened to be in Coronado craving a burger, I know exactly where I'd need to go. read more

THANK YOU BABY JESUS FOR THIS SWEET SUCCULENT BURGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was bookmarked ages ago from the weekly Yelp e-mail about burgers. Why did I have to save this one for last?? I chose poorly is why. Anywho, this is the epitome of dive bar. No sunlight entering this location. It's a shame that this place doesn't let you take in the beautifulness that is Coronado, but then it probably would be packed with tourists and even more brown shoes. The burgers are kinda expensive and are a la carte, but WORTH IT. I wasn't going to have time to cook dinner that night so I decided to order the pound burger and eat the leftovers for dinner. The waitress said I'll bring out the doggie bag with your meal. I scoffed at her at first for challenging me, but glad she did. You can't even pick up the burger with two hands. It's two patties of pure deliciousness. I got pepper jack cheese, mushrooms, onions and guacamole on mine. The burger was cooked perfectly. We shared some fries and onion rings as well. They were so crunchy. It was weird that they serve their Diet Coke in red party cups, but who cares. They had Diet Coke from the can, but we got free refills. SUCK IT TRIBECK! WIN! read more

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I love Danny's so. Slam burgers. Onion rings. Beer. It's a military bar, which has it's positives and negatives--- but it's by far the best place for a burger and beer on the island. read more

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