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Came here for lunch on a Thursday, and the place was pretty empty. The bartender appeared to be handling both the bar and the dining area by herself. Most of the seating is high-top tables. Since we were with our daughter, we asked if we could sit at one of the regular-height tables, but we were told no because she wouldn't be able to serve us there. That was confusing, especially since the restaurant wasn't busy. After we were seated, it took quite a while for someone to come back and take our order. We almost left because of the wait. On the positive side, the wings were surprisingly good. I think the biggest issue is staffing. Having the bartender cover both the bar and the restaurant seems to slow down service. Adding another server during lunch would likely make a big difference.
Friendly staff. Amazing service. The best wings!!!! Sierra Nevada Hazy on tap. Excellent specials and happy hour offerings. Seating options of high bar tables or lower almost picnic tables with TVs with every sport you can imagine. We love this place! I especially love the lemon pepper and Garlic Parmesan but try something new all the time that's usually too spicy for me but hey I'm keeping it exciting.
Oh I wish we had one of these in Vegas! I love this place! Such a cool vibe just walking in and the service was exceptional. We saw an Andre Reed jersey on the wall and the owner chatted with us about it for a bit. He was on top of everything with service, friendless and vibe. We ordered a bunch of wings and fried pickles. The dirty ranch, dirty blue, Asian bbq, and salt and vinegar which were mind blowing! My first time trying that flavor and it hit the spot. The draft beers were super cold and the ranch dressing slaps. Can't wait to return.
The bar itself is a pretty standard local haunt setup with friend staff and ample seating. The wings are really good with more flavor options than you'd expect. They live up to the bar's claim of always being freshly sourced and seasoned, never frozen or pre-made.
After having a great experience at the DB's in Point Loma, I was excited to run it back at the Pb location. Located on the main strip of Pb, this is a prime location for beach goers and locals. We got some wings, cauliflower and pickles to go and watched the sunset close by. The restaurant was extra busy on a Sunday night which is probably why our order was lukewarm. It wasn't a big deal but the cauliflower was a bit soggy once we started eating. The pickles and wings didn't really have that issue. Overall still really great but would probably not get a to-go order next time, and eat inside. The portions are bigger if you dine in, it seems.
First time trying Dirty Birds after hearing great things about it. Started my order off with the Mac & Cheese Balls. A must get, absolutely incredible. The Mac & cheese balls are infused with jalapeños & bacon. As for the wings, I ordered the 10 piece bone-in Asian orange wings & apple bourbon chipotle which came with the sides of carrots/celery & ranch sauce. You can definitely taste the bourbon & the orange in the wings. The wings are cooked perfectly! Crispy, throughly cooked, tight, well-rendered skin. Very flavorful! They have a large amount of flavors to choose from but highly recommend the Asian orange wings. The service was very quick. Our food came out in a matter of minutes. Very clean and the playlist is 10/10! Music ranged from lots of hip-hop, country, electronic & some reggae. 2 gender neutral bathrooms are available. Clean, smells good with an automatic hand soap dispenser and hand dryer. Would come here again.
So good! Wing flavors are so unique. I also liked that they offered us to try some of the flavors before we committed to getting them on our wings. Tried garlic herb and diablo 100% recommend. I would come back just for the nachos alone. The causes they put on there 10/10 chips, crispy, toppings, loaded.
Was walking down Mission when I see this sign claiming to be some of the best wings in America, so I had to go in . The 3 peat bbq and Seoul wings were so good. Bartender was awesome and the vibe was perfect to sit on a bar top and eat some great wings . Will definitely be back my next time in PB
When we walked in, the sign said please seat yourself! After it got busy, they turned it around to please wait to be seated! We chose a table off to the side. Had a nice view of the bar and other tables and the passerbys. We got half off in-bone wings for happy hour. Woot! I chose the spiciest one and the dry jerk rub. (It was a yellow flag but it belongs with the red flags!) My boo and I loved both. We got ten of each set of flavored wings. We ate all but four. Got them in a box to go. The tater tots were also delicious and fresh and filling. They went well with the ketchup or mustard on the table. My boo loved the music in the background. Lots of country beats. We were surprised to see the NY Mets and Rangers on two of the TV's. The draft beer selection was meh for my tastes, but maybe another time I'll find the right one. This is my new favorite wings spot because the spicy wings are actually spicy! Will recommend anyone who's in the area to come here for a bite. Service was great, including ice water service, and big cups too, which is great for those h-h-hot bites! Happy eats!
Combos. Some good things just seem a little better when paired with another good thing. For some, two good things paired together are "wings and things." Well if you've always wanted to pair a San Diego beach as your "thing" with some tasty wings, then we have a recommendation for you. While other "Dirty Birds" locations do exist, the one in the Pacific Beach neighborhood is the "OG" where it all began and it is literally a mere two short blocks from the ocean. As you enter you may notice the 12 "wing championship banners" that are proudly displayed because they've hung more championship banners than the San Diego Padres. (Oh, wait. Maybe that's because the Pads have never actually won a championship...like...ever. ) Their hotness spectrum is comprehensive and clearly communicated (to prevent the accidental incineration of unsuspecting tastebuds). While I'm more of a traditional wings kinda guy, I have to admit that their boneless wings gave their bone in counterparts a run for their money. Speaking of , they offer "Happy Hour" 1/2 priced wings Monday-Friday (3-6 p.m.). Expect searching for a parking spot to be an adventure, but quit your whining since you'll be at the beach (so no one will feel like offering you sympathy anyway). And that's...Henry's Take. #wingsandthings #sdbeachesandwings
I love Dirty Birds and usually avoid PB thinking it's always busy but I went in on a week night for wings and beers and to my surprise it wasn't busy at all. It took a little while for someone to help us but after that, the two ladies running things were super attentive. We had a great time, the wings were BOMB as usual and the beer selection was on point. I'll for sure be back to this location.
Came in on a Saturday and easily got a seat for 2 to watch the football game. There's plenty of TVs to have multiple games on at one time. The ambiance is very dive bar, but also very personable and welcoming. The wings... are probably the best wings in Pacific Beach... maybe in all of San Diego. Their awards don't lie. The wings are big meaty portions, and juicy to the bite. We ordered a set of 10 wings, all flats, half lemon pepper and half apple bourbon chipotle (a fan fave). Did not disappoint!!! Ask the staff their favorite flavors - ALWAYS! My only note is they could make a better mojito, but I'll just order a different drink next time. 10/10 will be back again! read more
1 month ago
Hiya B.U.M.S., What a treat! We happened to show up on a half-off tequila and $5 à la cart taco day. In true "us" fashion, we somehow didn't fully take advantage of all the drink deals--I have no idea why we always do that!--but the food and ambiance more than made up for it. Plus, our server was pretty helpful and awesome. We ordered: Wings (5 Spicy Garlic & 5 Ninja): Both flavors were delicious. The Ninja sauce was so good we actually talked about taking a bottle home to brush over smoked ribs! Fried Shrimp Taco: Had an incredible, satisfying crunch. The sauce on top was a bit heavy-handed for my personal taste, but the flavor was spot on. Baja Fiesta Salad with Beef: Fresh veggies and a perfectly crisp tortilla bowl. We were able to finish the whole thing before any part of the shell got soggy, which is rare for taco salads! Plain Tater Tots: Served with that ideal golden-brown outer crisp. Tips: Time it right: If you love a good deal, drop by on their promo days for the half-off specials on tacos and tequila and other deals they have. Sauce on the side: If you prefer controlling your crisp-to-sauce ratio on fried items like the shrimp taco, ask for the top sauce on the side. What's your favorite chicken wing flavor? If you enjoyed this review and the photos, drop a like or a helpful vote. You can also follow our family adventures on Instagram @advntrbums and @advntrbums_mb for more dining spots and travel recommendations. read more
1 month ago
Came here for lunch on a Thursday, and the place was pretty empty. The bartender appeared to be handling both the bar and the dining area by herself. Most of the seating is high-top tables. Since we were with our daughter, we asked if we could sit at one of the regular-height tables, but we were told no because she wouldn't be able to serve us there. That was confusing, especially since the restaurant wasn't busy. After we were seated, it took quite a while for someone to come back and take our order. We almost left because of the wait. On the positive side, the wings were surprisingly good. I think the biggest issue is staffing. Having the bartender cover both the bar and the restaurant seems to slow down service. Adding another server during lunch would likely make a big difference. read more
4 months ago
Friendly staff. Amazing service. The best wings!!!! Sierra Nevada Hazy on tap. Excellent specials and happy hour offerings. Seating options of high bar tables or lower almost picnic tables with TVs with every sport you can imagine. We love this place! I especially love the lemon pepper and Garlic Parmesan but try something new all the time that's usually too spicy for me but hey I'm keeping it exciting. read more
Oh I wish we had one of these in Vegas! I love this place! Such a cool vibe just walking in and the service was exceptional. We saw an Andre Reed jersey on the wall and the owner chatted with us about it for a bit. He was on top of everything with service, friendless and vibe. We ordered a bunch of wings and fried pickles. The dirty ranch, dirty blue, Asian bbq, and salt and vinegar which were mind blowing! My first time trying that flavor and it hit the spot. The draft beers were super cold and the ranch dressing slaps. Can't wait to return. read more
The bar itself is a pretty standard local haunt setup with friend staff and ample seating. The wings are really good with more flavor options than you'd expect. They live up to the bar's claim of always being freshly sourced and seasoned, never frozen or pre-made. read more
9 months ago
After having a great experience at the DB's in Point Loma, I was excited to run it back at the Pb location. Located on the main strip of Pb, this is a prime location for beach goers and locals. We got some wings, cauliflower and pickles to go and watched the sunset close by. The restaurant was extra busy on a Sunday night which is probably why our order was lukewarm. It wasn't a big deal but the cauliflower was a bit soggy once we started eating. The pickles and wings didn't really have that issue. Overall still really great but would probably not get a to-go order next time, and eat inside. The portions are bigger if you dine in, it seems. read more
First time trying Dirty Birds after hearing great things about it. Started my order off with the Mac & Cheese Balls. A must get, absolutely incredible. The Mac & cheese balls are infused with jalapeños & bacon. As for the wings, I ordered the 10 piece bone-in Asian orange wings & apple bourbon chipotle which came with the sides of carrots/celery & ranch sauce. You can definitely taste the bourbon & the orange in the wings. The wings are cooked perfectly! Crispy, throughly cooked, tight, well-rendered skin. Very flavorful! They have a large amount of flavors to choose from but highly recommend the Asian orange wings. The service was very quick. Our food came out in a matter of minutes. Very clean and the playlist is 10/10! Music ranged from lots of hip-hop, country, electronic & some reggae. 2 gender neutral bathrooms are available. Clean, smells good with an automatic hand soap dispenser and hand dryer. Would come here again. read more
So good! Wing flavors are so unique. I also liked that they offered us to try some of the flavors before we committed to getting them on our wings. Tried garlic herb and diablo 100% recommend. I would come back just for the nachos alone. The causes they put on there 10/10 chips, crispy, toppings, loaded. read more
8 months ago
Was walking down Mission when I see this sign claiming to be some of the best wings in America, so I had to go in . The 3 peat bbq and Seoul wings were so good. Bartender was awesome and the vibe was perfect to sit on a bar top and eat some great wings . Will definitely be back my next time in PB read more
4 months ago
2 months ago
When we walked in, the sign said please seat yourself! After it got busy, they turned it around to please wait to be seated! We chose a table off to the side. Had a nice view of the bar and other tables and the passerbys. We got half off in-bone wings for happy hour. Woot! I chose the spiciest one and the dry jerk rub. (It was a yellow flag but it belongs with the red flags!) My boo and I loved both. We got ten of each set of flavored wings. We ate all but four. Got them in a box to go. The tater tots were also delicious and fresh and filling. They went well with the ketchup or mustard on the table. My boo loved the music in the background. Lots of country beats. We were surprised to see the NY Mets and Rangers on two of the TV's. The draft beer selection was meh for my tastes, but maybe another time I'll find the right one. This is my new favorite wings spot because the spicy wings are actually spicy! Will recommend anyone who's in the area to come here for a bite. Service was great, including ice water service, and big cups too, which is great for those h-h-hot bites! Happy eats! read more
3 months ago
3 years ago
Combos. Some good things just seem a little better when paired with another good thing. For some, two good things paired together are "wings and things." Well if you've always wanted to pair a San Diego beach as your "thing" with some tasty wings, then we have a recommendation for you. While other "Dirty Birds" locations do exist, the one in the Pacific Beach neighborhood is the "OG" where it all began and it is literally a mere two short blocks from the ocean. As you enter you may notice the 12 "wing championship banners" that are proudly displayed because they've hung more championship banners than the San Diego Padres. (Oh, wait. Maybe that's because the Pads have never actually won a championship...like...ever. ) Their hotness spectrum is comprehensive and clearly communicated (to prevent the accidental incineration of unsuspecting tastebuds). While I'm more of a traditional wings kinda guy, I have to admit that their boneless wings gave their bone in counterparts a run for their money. Speaking of , they offer "Happy Hour" 1/2 priced wings Monday-Friday (3-6 p.m.). Expect searching for a parking spot to be an adventure, but quit your whining since you'll be at the beach (so no one will feel like offering you sympathy anyway). And that's...Henry's Take. #wingsandthings #sdbeachesandwings read more
I love Dirty Birds and usually avoid PB thinking it's always busy but I went in on a week night for wings and beers and to my surprise it wasn't busy at all. It took a little while for someone to help us but after that, the two ladies running things were super attentive. We had a great time, the wings were BOMB as usual and the beer selection was on point. I'll for sure be back to this location. read more
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We came here and typically i don't like a bar ambience but the food is awesome! The service was great! The wings were really good and same with all the food we ordered. read more
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We came on a Monday afternoon around 2:00 pm, it was not packed at all, there were 3 other occupied tables other than us. We ordered the 20 piece which allows up to 4 different flavors, the flavors we tried were the Habanero Lime, Honey Bbq, Buffalo, and Garlic Serrano. They were all very tasty and full of flavor, my favorite out of the 4 was the Garlic Serrano. The wings are full of meat and pretty big in size. We also ordered a side of fries which were also very good. The service was 10/10 and food came out quick. Ambience is very beachy chill vibes which I love! I will definitely visit here again. read more
" One thing I can say, Dirty Birds can fosho fry some food"... Was the comment my buddy gave as he took his bite into his Cauliflower wings and fries string beans. I was BLOWN AWAY. Gah damn this sh*t was fire. The drive from LA was worth it. I chose this place over others with hopes they had good cauliflower wings, and they had GREAT cauliflower wings. What I did not expect was how fire their wings were. OMG. them flavors??? too many.... but only give me more opportunity to come back and try them. The wing itself was not too big where you felt it was on hormones, and it was no baby chicklet wing neither. Our service was great and they had the TVs in different angles to enjoy. Look, you know that place fire when it was some young boys eating at the table next to us.... tearing them wings up! I'll make another trip and be back fosho! read more
2 years ago
The food was great, whole in the wall spot, and great aura about the place. Service was friendly and honestly some of the best wings I've ever had. read more
1 year ago
Decent wings but great service. Lemon pepper wings: 3/5 Very salty but they are well cooked. Habenero wings: 3/5 They are tasty and have a great sweet flavor but definitely needs to have a kick as they aren't really spicy. Super Nachos: 4/5 Great flavor and they are pretty loaded. Would recommend this over the wings. Very filling. Service was great and welcoming as well, I would recommend stopping by for a personal opinion. read more
2 years ago
The food was pretty good! I feel the barbecue sliders could have had sauce because it tasted a little plain. The tots were amazing as well as the wings. I believe we got the spicy chili wings and the barbecue wings. Tacos were good, I don't think it's worth the price. Still recommend to try this spot out! read more
3 months ago
4 years ago
Solid wing spot in PB! Small cozy restaurant with plenty of TVs to watch games. Friendly & quick service. Large menu with plenty of options, but the wings are most popular. Sooooooo many wing flavors to choose from, all sounding amazing. Chicken sliders with tots- my friend ordered this. She said it was okay. Needed some Mayo or ranch. The tots were good. Dirty Jerk Fries- crispy on the outside. Little spicy with the jerk seasoning. Great ranch!!!! I'd order the fries again, but try a different seasoning. 10 piece Wings: 3 Peat BBQ/Seoul Wing- large wings! Lots of meat on there. My favorite was the 3 Peat BBQ, which was the severs recommendation. I was most excited for the Seoul wings, but they were just okay. read more
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CASEY IS THE BEST server. He goes above and beyond to make our experience the best. He's always on top of things and makes us a priority. Thank you Casey! GO RAVENS!!! The wings are always the BEST!! read more
2 years ago
I love wings and this is by far the best wings and sauce I had in San Diego. Location is small but fun, service is a little slow cause they are low staffed but will definitely be back. read more
3 years ago
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