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    Don's Cocktail Lounge

    3.2 (44 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    DON'S COCKTAIL LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Juke Box
    Quiet
    Casual

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    9 months ago

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    3 months ago

    remodel is nice Prices are overpriced for East County bars. Every other one is cheap cheaper.

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    4 months ago

    Great prices!!! And also some people and it was so fun. I don't even remember what happened

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    3 years ago

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    1 year ago

    I love spaghetti night on Wednesdays!!! Amazing fun and friendly! Would recommend this dive bar to anyone!

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    3 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Great little quaint bar with a good community atmosphere, when I went it seemed country themed from all the karaoke combs and i loved it!

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    2 years ago

    Bella is such a sweet bartender, make sure to tip her well! We had such a fun time here! Friendly people and pool tables.

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    8 years ago

    Friendly honkytonk bar with an awesome owner! Her dog is, like, the mayor of El Cajon - so sweet. Thanks for the brews!

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    8 years ago

    It's a hole In the wall dive bar so no 5 star possible but I always have a good time for karaoke.

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    16 years ago

    Great place to go in east county, the service is always great when i go in on Wednesdays and Sundays.

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    14 years ago

    Fun place ... nothing fancy, friendly people, good service with dancing music on Fridays and Saturdays

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    Talked to Krystal she is a real bad ass bartender she knows her stuff.

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    4.3(1k reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    This was such a neat place, I love how it felt like a community staple. This place was packed on a…read moreSaturday morning. I'm glad that I made it for their brunch menu! I ended up getting the breakfast burrito without the bacon to make it vegetarian and it was sooooo good. The salsa it came with was a wonderful mild red salsa. I would definitely order this breakfast burrito again. Plus the burrito was only $12.95, that is not bad at all. I also loved that they host a lot of fun themed nights and events. This really seems like a fun place to work and attend regularly, I wish it was closer to me. The day I went all the of the staff were dressed in PJs because they had a PJ party event planned for that evening. They had indoor seating as well as an outdoor back patio. Plenty of seating and plenty of TVs.

    Eastbound bar and Grill is located in Lakeside they have outside patio and honestly it was a…read morereally cool vibes. The patio itself is super nice, everyone there was friendly right away and the place just felt welcoming. I ordered a Bloody Mary, some wings, and a fish taco and everything hit the spot. The experience overall was awesome. One thing I thought was really cool is during happy hour they spin a wheel and whatever it lands on becomes the promotion for the next 30 minutes, which keeps everyone engaged and makes it fun for the whole crowd. The bartenders were awesome too, super attentive and easy to talk to. Definitely a place I'd come back to again. Five stars all the way around,. If you're ever in Lakeside you should definitely check this place out, and their happy hour is great too. #LakesideCA #HappyHourVibes #FoodieFinds #PatioVibes #WingsAndTacos #LocalSpots

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    3.9(162 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Live music

    Rank & File never disappoints. The food is exceptional every time--while the hamburgers are solid…read moreand flavorful, the nachos are an absolute must. They're hands-down my top recommendation. What truly makes this place stand out, though, is the service. Our waitress, JJ, is beyond amazing. She is incredibly personable, warm, and genuinely kind--not just with us, but with every table she interacts with. Even when dealing with challenging customers, she remains patient, upbeat, and always smiling. You can tell she truly cares about people and takes pride in what she does. Great food paired with outstanding service like JJ's is what keeps us coming back. She's a true asset to Rank & File, and experiences like this are why this place stands out.

    Brought my girlfriend here for a quick meal and drinks before heading out for some serious…read moregambling. We ordered wings, fish and chips, and garlic parmesan fries. The drinks came out quickly and were nice and cold -- honestly the highlight of the visit. Unfortunately the food took about 20-25 minutes, and when it finally arrived it was disappointing. Everything was cold. The fries especially felt like leftovers that had been sitting for a while, which is never a good sign when you're expecting fresh bar food. I'm not overly picky, but if there's one thing I care about it's hot food -- especially fries. The drinks were solid, but the kitchen missed the mark this time. Based on this experience, we won't be coming back.

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