I dealt with the manager, Shawn Lee prior to my birthday as I was expecting 20 people to be joining me there. I must say everything went PERFECTLY - the tables were set aside as promised. Every one of my guests commented on the amazingly professional and friendly service - the food was absolutely perfect - the drinks were wonderful - the atmosphere was friendly and, even through the fabulous band was playing, they didn't drown out our conversation outside. I could not be happier! I am now a patron for life - and some of my friends who had never been there before commented that they will certainly be repeat customers. From the bottom of my heart, Shawn and your wonderful staff - THANK YOU!!! read more

We made a quick stop to eat after sea world! It was a little busy but we were seated and served pretty quickly. The food was decent and so was the price. Not sure i would necessarily go out of my way to go back but i also wouldn't say no. Overall, average restaurant. read more

I'll be straightforward: the carne asada was disgusting! It was genuinely inedible. The meat tasted off, and I strongly suspect it had turned. This isn't the kind of place you'd go to for Mexican food, but even with my lowered expectations, it fell way short of even acceptable. Also for a sort of sports bar, having the game on mute while a ukulele band performed incredibly poorly, was a strange choice. It killed any chance of enjoying the evening. I won't be returning. read more

Fast Times - Carne Asada Fries - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Well. It finally happened. My first one star review. We went here to see the singer who does a Frank Sinatra act and he was very pleasant and enjoyable. Our server was fine. We ordered a round of drinks and every one of them had little taste and we all agreed they were watery. Take a look at the photos of the drinks half full. They were bad. We told the server and she seemed sympathetic but nothing happened other than a cluck of the tongue. We had the mozzerela sticks and while a good size and having a good crunch they tasted like they were cooked in the same oil as other things. Just not good. Anyway. Almost $70 for lousy drinks and cheese sticks is just not a good thing. I simply cannot recommend this place and that is a first for me. read more

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Fast Times is exactly what you would expect from a neighborhood bar: lively, a little loud, and full of energy on the weekends. The food is bar fare (nothing fancy, but hits the spot after a drink or two) and the ranch dressing deserves a special shout-out -- I'd buy it by the bottle if available. Saturday nights are where it really shines: live bands, great crowd, and that mixed generation "locals night out" vibe. They have a dog-friendly patio which is spacious and plenty of parking. All in all, a fun, casual spot to grab a drink, listen to some live music, and soak up that laid-back San Diego energy. read more

I had been warned from others about this place and their bad service, but it being so close to our house and it being too hot to cook, we decided to check it out anyways. Man were they right, it felt like if you weren't one of the regulars you were invisible. Our waitress mentally took our orders and when another waitress finally brought us our food, surprise surprise my order was wrong. My boyfriend wanted another beer and i needed a refill on my drink, but the next time we saw her was when she gave us the check (the bar tender ended up walking past us and asked if we needed a to go box, i also had to ask him for the check). I did though, see her check on other patrons who seemed to be regulars, multiple times. What's wild too is that the place wasn't even busy. We definitely won't be back. High Dive, OffShore, Bay Tavern all have way better service or maybe we just got the wrong waitress ‍ read more

My friend and I went to fast times for me. It was the first time there. It was Hoppin bar, the soccer game was on, and everyone is having a good time. The owner walked around with tidbits of beef on a toothpick offered everyone there one most all the men walked by us three times. We were sitting at the bar and never once offered us a sample. That was rude and I will not go back to fast times. read more

After dinner I went there for the Friday night live band. Pretty cool place with nice vibes. I can't comment on food or drinks as I had them next door and strictly came here to dance. read more

I like it very much! My dog likes it on their patio. Live Entertainment is free:) Large Tacos on Tuesday $2.50 I like 1/2 price wings on Wednesday. The staff is very nice to me:) read more

Fast Times - My kids and dog love Taco Tuesday I like wing Wednesdays They watch Padre games also $2 soda for my kids (free refills) - American Near Me - San Diego, California

A local clairemont dive bar with a menu like you'd expect a San Diego bar to have. They serve burgers, fries, flatbreads, burritos, all the classic SD bar foods. Unfortunately their to go orders don't really live up to their menu descriptions. I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt because I realize it's a bar and not a sit down restaurant but if you offer to go food orders, they should at least follow the description of your own menu. We ordered dinner for 5 with a mix of burgers, nachos, Chicken sandwich and carne asada fries. Unfortunately dish was wrong; either having something on it that was requested left off or completely missing while toppings that the menu says will be included. Regardless of the messed up orders the food wasn't particularly good either. Not sure what the bar experience is like inside, but maybe keep your food orders to dine in only. read more

Hands down one of the best open patio bars with live music in San Diego County. I have lived from North County to the East and there is no comparison. Mike, Sean and the rest of the staff are amazing and always have high quality bands, usually with no cover. If you are visiting San Diego, I can't recommend this bar enough to understand the true native San Diego experience read more

Perched on the top of Clairemont Drive, this elevated dive bar has refined what it means to feel at home at a local pour house. No more sticky floors, dim lighting, and musky smells. Swap that for open windows, natural light, clean furniture, a reputable kitchen, and an area for live music. We stopped in for a beer and an appetizer and instantly felt welcome. There is no fuss about this place, meaning you don't have to pretend to be someone you're not in order to fit in here. You see the relationship between staff and the regulars and you know you're in good hands. Gabe was at the bar when we got there and he was very professional yet could handle the banter and knew how to make everyone feel special, welcomed, and wanting to come back. The Carne asada tots are definitely worth it and should be on your must-try list from the menu. They were crispy, yet tender, hot, fresh, and a generous portion. I ended up splitting them and it kept us full for a while! If you're in the area or on your way to/from the Bay, make sure you stop by and meet your new neighbors because you're about to find home. read more

Fast Times - Carne Asada Tots - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Fast times is a great place to meet your friends. Have dinner, some cocktails. The service is always outstanding. The server are very knowledgeable of the menu. It's a great Claremont meeting place. read more

Never been here and went last Friday. Service wasn't good as we waited 10 minutes plus for a server to approach our table. I grabbed happy hour menus from another dirty table and the menus are so faded you couldn't read what wines they offered. I asked the server if she had menus we could actually read and her rude response was a simple "NO". That kind of set the tone for the rest of our time here. Ballrooms smell and need a lot of work. The music was good read more

We stopped in on a Saturday night. It was full of fun and we got to enjoy the weather on their great outdoor space. Games played on the overhead TV's and a live band played inside and could be heard everywhere. We ordered drinks and a flatbread. All came delivered with a smile and tasted very good. The prices were reasonable and good times were had by all. Great local spot, great for visitors too! read more

Fast Times - Drink menu - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Enjoyed the food, out door patio was great today, clear view of the ocean and smell of sea water read more

Fast Times - The food was excellent and I had the carne asada fries - American Near Me - San Diego, California

A fun bar to get together with friends. My friends' friends Band: "7 Seconds to Vegas" was awesome for a Top 40's Band. He's the Drummer. The drinks were great! The Sounds were Awesome!! Service at the Bar was great too! The perfect band for a great night with a great friend! 'The coolest songs from the 70's to the 90's in one place with Food And Drinks' read more

Fast Times - The Band * "7 Seconds to Vegas" - American Near Me - San Diego, California

We went with our friends to see Miff play (he's one of their neighbors) and was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was and more impressive the service was from Shawn. We sat on the patio bar which was good for the noise level. We could talk and still enjoy the music. read more

The service and food were both poor unfortunately. The wings tasted like they were frozen. There was no sauce.

Fast Times attracts fun '80s bands, surprise surprise. It's also in Clairemont, where once upon a time Cameron Crowe went undercover at a high school and then made a movie about that. This Fast Times can overpack and completely overwhelm the bar staff and the HVAC. If the inside feels tropical and the patio is full, grab yourself a sandwich and some booze from the Sprouts across the lot and tailgate before going in. read more

Great time, service great. Good times had by all. Servers take care of you no matter how busy

This neighborhood bar is a hidden gem in Clairemont. They have a great beer list, generous happy hour, super friendly staff and the food is surprisingly decent as well. While it's technically a bar, it's also pretty family friendly - we bring our toddler in a couple times a month for the live music, especially when Cash Roberts is playing. She loves to dance with the other kids in front of the stage. All in all, highly recommended! read more

06-23-23 Ordered: -Sampler Platter $16 -Salmon Taco Plate $14 -Chicken Tender $13 -Calamari $12 -Flatbread $12 -Potatoe Skin $11 Under "About Us" it said, "Chef Pascal and his team work their magic," I agreed. They sure did! We enjoyed our food. Everything came out piping hot and yummy. Service: 5/5 Kiara took good care of us. We walked in and the place was packed. Mentioned to her that we were here to support the band (Southbay). Managed to secure a table with only 3 chairs, no problem. Kiara brought over two more for our party of 5. Super attentive and loved her pleasant demeanor. Liked: -Kiara's attentive service -Yummy food -Laid back atmosphere -Southbay Band read more

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Good beer selection. Can't speak to the food as we ordered an app and the server forgot to put the order in. The plates and napkins were remembered, so an extra star for that. First impressions are lasting; I won't be going back. read more

Great place for a band. They need more gluten free food. The tacos were so-so, and I wouldn't get again. There just don't seem to be a lot of food choices period. They need whip cream for Irish Coffees. They could really do something with this place if they could get a legitimate kitchen. But currently I'm not happy with food or drink here. read more

Good food and excellent service. Laura, my server was fantastic. Shout-out to the owners.

This is such a fun spot and in my opinion pretty unassuming! They would host a lot of events for my sports league, so I've been quite a lot. The food and drinks are all honestly really good. I love their chicken tenders, and their flatbreads are also great. Service is good too, everything is nice and casual! read more

A fun venue with great live musicians and indoor and outdoor seating. You can sit outside with the heat lamps if you want to talk or dance inside. Great drinks and service too. It's a Clairemont locals spot and I'm happy I tried it. read more

I used to go and watch the Saints play on TV every time they were on. The first couple of seasons I went I had fun and actually made a couple friends. You see I am a transgender woman. I don't make a fuss about it in-fact most people don't know. But as politics changed so did your atmosphere. Trans and gay comments and digs were mot uncommon. To the point I don't feel welcomed there. And I no longer enjoyed my time there. read more

Went to see Totally 80's Band last Saturday night. It was my first time to Fast Times. The band was amazing and drew in quite a crowd, as usual. The staff at Fast Times handled the crowd well. They also were so fun to be around. Servers came often to get orders and staff supplied ice cold water to the thirsty crowd as we danced all night. We will be back! read more

Came in during the week to watch the NBA Finals with some friends. Neighborhood bar, tons of regulars, everyone was friendly. Staff was pretty attentive, came around exactly when we needed them. Mixed drinks were good. Ordered a Michelada - tasted like the use Bloody Mary mix (not sure), won't order that again. We had - chicken sandwich, disappeared from my friends plate quick. The sampler platter was so-so, pick something else. The nachos with steak was my favorite! Crunchy chips & melty nacho cheese- liquid gold! I had a good time, next visit will be to check out the weekend brunch. read more

Sweet little joint in an area that I spend very little time in, but maybe I should! I love a bar that offers live music and Fast Times is exactly that. The sound is good, the drinks are affordable, and the place is clean. What more can you ask for? Ah, I know what else you can ask for, a nice and spacious outdoor patio to get away from the hustle/bustle inside and to catch a few breaths of fresh air. Welp, it's a bar, a good one at that and one that I'll surely be back to someday soon. read more

Attentive staff, rotating beers, live music, and fun events on calendar. Would return. read more

Fast Times - Menu - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Went to happy hour yesterday and loved the place. Let's talk about the ambiance - it is in a shopping center however the orientation of the restaurant seems ideal for that location. There are doors that open up in the back to allow for breezes. This is a local favorite. Many of the people coming in knew other people. They also have events and school reunions, which wasn't the case last night, these were just people coming to a familiar place to connect with others. You gotta love that. Food - we have a caesar salad, eli (Awesome), wings and chicken tenders. All were good except I didn't like the breading on the chicken tenders. Drinks - I forget what I ordered but they were good. Shawn was awesome, constantly checking to see if we needed anything. Side note - we hated the band, not our cup of tea but maybe we were alone in that opinion. Opinion- when you have a nostalgic bar like this, following the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High, I think the music should be around that same time frame. Just a thought. All in all, great time with people that felt like family with yummy food and drinks. I will go again. read more

Fast Times - Band of the evening. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food was great for bar food and the wait time was minimal even on busy Saturday. Would highly recommend.

It's a great place for an older crowd. It looked like every one was over 50. It's laid back but fun. Great drinks that aren't expensive. Band was awesome. I'll definitely go back. read more

Came to see a friends band, had no idea how busy this place is. Wall to wall people. It is a find your own seat place, which kind of sucks, but whatever. We found one and it was a chilly night, we found one on the far end away from everyone outside. Our waitress was amazing and eventually scored us a table near a heater and helped us move. The Big Stick drink is a must, taste exactly like a boozey big stick. The food in general was pretty good. Even though it was super packed the service was fantastic. Just be prepared for a lot of people. read more

Fun place to hang. Tacos are great. Always filled with locals and love the live music

Food was really good, but went there on a crazy night . Hot 80's band playing- lots of meet ups and the place was bursting at the seams. Had an insanely good time, but it was probably understaffed for the scenario. We really had an amazing time - so we'll be back when we can give a proper review! read more

Great spot for happy hour and bar food. Love the outside deck to catch sunsets. Bar has inside/outside seating so tou can catch rays while watching a game. read more