Flamingo Deck is my favorite spot in San Diego. The food and cocktails are consistently amazing, and they always seem to have fun daily specials if you check their Instagram or website before heading over. One of the best-kept secrets is the upstairs area called The Nest. To get there, head through the restaurant and take the staircase in the back downstairs. The views are incredible with ocean views, beautiful sunsets, and when there are fireworks over the bay, you get an amazing vantage point to watch them. I'm personally obsessed with their pizzas, but honestly everything is great. Their pastas are top notch, chicken piccata, wagyu meatballs, whipped ricotta, and cheesecake. Weekend brunch is also delicious! They also offer mocktail options, which is a huge plus for anyone not drinking. Another thing I love is that it's family-friendly during appropriate hours, so it's a great spot whether you're meeting friends for drinks, bringing the kids for dinner, or enjoying a date night upstairs at sunset. Great atmosphere, great food, great drinks, and one of the most underrated views in Pacific Beach. Highly recommend checking it out! PS they have the best espresso martini in town, topped with tiramisu cold read more

Stopped in for a drink while traipsing about on a visit to SD and decided to grab some food as well. Holy moly this place surprised us with the quality and deliciousness of the food! Ordered a salad and 3 entrees between 4 of us. Small portions but surprisingly the perfect amount is food! 5/5 Mingo mango margarita was a small cup but perfectly mixed and flavorful with delicious hints of mango 5/5 Italian chopped - the salad was simple but delicious, loved the sliced salame. 5/5 Cacio e pepe - this was the star for me! Like an al dente truffle garlic butter pasta. I'd come back for this alone! 3.5/5 Campanelle sausage - friends loved it, added some salt and chili flakes but the cacio e pepe was the standout for me. 5/5 Short rib - small portion but the meat was fall apart tender. Generous on the mash potatoes underneath. The inside is super cute, gets pretty busy but the vibes are there. We'll be back, heard they have a good brunch to check out! read more

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We visited on Memorial Day, and it wasn't busy at all. It's a great spot to start the night or hang out during the day. They have daybeds that look really fun for a relaxed afternoon, and we'd definitely come back to experience it at a different time of day. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered the calamari, truffle mushroom pizza, and Stallone pizza, all were pretty good. The drinks were excellent; I had the Naked & Famous cocktail, which I really enjoyed. Overall, it's a place we'd return to for drinks and a relaxed vibe. read more

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Overall, my group enjoyed our time at the Flamingo Deck! Expect loud music, dim lighting, and great vibes! We came early in the evening (~7 PM) to be able to eat dinner. Everyone really enjoyed their dishes! It being a bar, we weren't expecting much, but everything we tried on the menu was delicious-- especially the braised short rib, truffle fries, and the variety of pasta dishes they offer. Some pasta dishes came with bread, some did not, so some had to share their breads since it is not clarified which pasta dishes offered bread or did not. Drinks were honestly a hit or miss. We absolutely loved some drinks while others were watered down or just not great. We really enjoyed the Paloma, Coconut Mojito, and even the lychee mocktail was a hit. As the night went on, the bar got really full to where we were sitting with groups of people with their backs to the back of our chairs. It got very busy, we had to physically go find our waitress to get our credit card back as it had been 15 minutes since she had taken it. The wait staff though was so friendly and attentive before the bar got completely packed. We would come back here for the next Bachelorette trip as it was a young crowd, other bach parties were there, and overall a fun atmosphere for a night out! read more

Flamingo Deck - Before it got busy - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Went for a friends birthday! Parking is just always a thing in San Diego nowadays, but of course at the beach. We luckily found a parking in front. We were greeted right away and escorted to our groups table. We were imm offered drinks and placed our orders. Service was good and attentive. It was a vibe there. It wasn't as busy as I am sure it can be but it was nice because we weren't rushed as a large group. There were a few large groups so I would say this is a great spot for groups. We were also giving some complimentary birthday shots which was a nice touch read more

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I enjoyed the Flamingo Deck much more than I was expecting to! The reason I said that is because unusually shy away from the bars right in the thick of Pacific Beach, they tend to be crowded and full of an exuberant partying young crowd that I just tend to not gravitate towards anymore. We went right after they opened on a Friday at noon. At first, we were the only people there, by the end of the time there were a few other tables, but I was surprised that it was a mixed age crowd. We ordered a mix of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks for the table and everybody enjoyed them. The place is beautiful, the decor is a lot of fun. We had Bree as our server and she was great. It was a group of my girlfriends from work for a little Galentine's celebration and we decided to go for a bunch of appetizers to share. The mushroom pizza is fabulous!!! Best pizza I have had in a long time. The crust is sourdough and they used Taleggio cheese and top it with some truffle oil. They got the crust just right, it was so crispy and delicious and it came out piping hot. The papas bravado were my second favorite thing on the table. They did a great job with those tasty little potatoes and that savory aïoli. The tuna stack was another stand out. It kind of was basic until I tried the little citrus oil that it came with, and that really made it pop. I really enjoyed the pear and burrata salad. The pears were grilled just right and it came with a delicious crispy bread and was piled high with arugula and prosciutto. Great job on that dish! We got a charcuterie board that was loaded with goodies, including one of my favorite cheese is the Humboldt Fog. It was not very well balanced though. It really needed something sweet in addition to the mustard to balance the flavors. Maybe like a fig jam or some honey. A couple of grapes or some dried fruit would've been good too. The calamari was the only thing that was not good. It was horrible. It was basically regretting with a tiny little bit of they squid in it. We are savages and we did not finish that dish or take it home. I would return to this establishment and I'm curious about the brunch. I would not be visiting at night because I'm sure that it's more crowded than I am interested in. Thanks for surprising me Flamingo Deck! read more

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Group of friends and I visited Flamingo Deck for brunch on Saturday, May 30. We attempted to order three different items from the menu to find out that they ~ran out~ of it. We visited the place at 1pm, the midst of brunch service, and 3 out of 5 items that we ordered were gone. No coffee? No cocktail? No specialty eggs benedict? Come on. We ended up placing an order and walk to the coffee shop down the street to get caffeine fix. read more

Love the vibe and ambiance. Cool open space to hang out to grab drinks and brunch. The espresso martini was 10/10 for me! read more

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Food was amazing we had the shrimp Alfredo and meatball pizza which were both amazing but I'll be thinking about that pizza for a while! The drinks were strong in a good way! Worth the price. The waitress was attentive and kind making sure to check on us appropriately. The ambiance is picturesque with open spaces and patio seating. read more

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Met up here for a pre game bday party. Super fun, cool staff and chicken sandwich was bomb. I tore that up! Warning the drink in the swan will get you!!! lol read more

Halloween Bar crawl. This is my 2nd time coming here. 1st time we came we had dinner and I got me the cool Flamingo drink. 2nd time was for the Halloween Bar Crawl. Got my free shot drink. Nice chill spot to drink and chill with friends as you listen to music. If you never been, then you need to be lol. read more

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I had a TERRIBLE experience here. I came here yesterday and showed the security guy my ID and he took it away saying it doesn't look like me, even though it was my valid drivers license and he said he wasn't going to give it back to me. I had to go all the way back to my car, luckily I had my passport in my car to show him that that is legitimately my drivers license and i am 24 years old. Terrible experience here, I am never coming back. read more

Marsha LACKS CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS and doesn't care about her servers! i ordered the Wagyu meatball's with sourdough bread in tomato sauce. They arrived to the table fairly quickly. I cut into the meatball and it was very pink, indicating undercooked. The manager Marsha agreed to place another other order and mentioned they are mixed with pork. I had already paid for the check because I was pressed on time. The server was busy and i had to remind her we needed water at the table. The next order took longer than the first. The meatballs were toasty from the outside. Once cut, the meatball was again pink! Marsha explained its well cooked and said it was due to the pork. I told her I would not be eating any pork that had a pink texture and risk getting sick! She argued it was well cooked and brought a raw meatball. I asked her if we got sick would she be liable. She refused to answer and refused to reimburse the fee for the meatballs. So i told her I needed to adjust my tip. That infuriated her because she felt i was taking it out on the server. Marsha, you failed to provide excellent service for the restaurant at the cost of your server. The tip is an added gratuity for the overall service provided. Marsha refused to reimburse the meatball fee of 18 dollars. I would have been okay with a partial refund since the bread was eaten. To educate you, eating undercooked pork meatballs carries significant health risks, primarily bacterial food poisoning (such as E. coli and Salmonella) and parasitic infections (like trichinosis). read more

Went to Flamingo Deck in Pacific Beach for a friend's birthday. The place is cool, cute, and has a great atmosphere. We had a lovely time! The pizzas and meatballs were delicious, and they have a great selection of drinks as well. Definitely a fun spot for a celebration. read more

Flamingo Deck - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Lovely spot! Staff kind and fun, drink specials most nights and this place is cute! Indoor/outdoor dining with cabana feel and privacy curtains. Come for the specials stay for the service. read more

Flamingo Deck - Happy hour menu - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Emily was literally a star! The food recommendation was on point and the vibes were great! 1000% going back for brunch with Emily as her service was Top Tier! read more

What a great themed restaurant. You will bathe in a pink glow the whole night as you dine but that's fine considering all the perks. Many seating options...highly tops on the patio, loungers inside, bench tables for groups and of course bar stools. The decor is so fun to peruse as you wait for your food. Grand chandeliers, pink light up bar top and greenery. Great music playing. TVs near the bar to watch your favorite sports team . Recommend the Sirloin with marscapone mashed and carrots. Yum ! My Cosmo cocktail was so nice and icy sweet! Pretty too Great experience. Great choice read more

The main bar is more a youngins vibe. There is a bar room in the back that is a little more low key, kinda like a speakeasy vibe. Would recommend. read more

Flamingo Deck - Coors light - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

I was skeptical to try this place since it didn't have great reviews but I absolutely love it! The atmosphere and decor was lovely. The staff was super friendly and the food was great! I dined here with 9 other people during a Bachelorette party. We were required spend $400 as a whole party to make a reservation which is probably the only thing I didn't like about this place. I understand they want to make sure we spend money as a group but that was a turn off and we almost chose to go else where because of this. Despite that little limitation, I really enjoyed my experience. I ordered the French toast and it was so yummy! It was decadent in all the right ways while not being overly sweet. I also had a few cocktails which were also very smooth and refreshing. I will definitely be back if I'm in San Diego for a few days again! read more

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Flamingo Deck was a fantastic spot to grab drinks and unwind. The cocktails were excellent, and the staff made the entire experience even better. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and incredibly accommodating from start to finish. Despite being busy, service was impressively fast, and we never had to wait long for anything. Great atmosphere, great drinks, and outstanding hospitality. We'll definitely be back! read more

Overall pretty good! Tried the Drunk in Love and it was light and refreshing. The pear and burrata salad was fresh and flavorful. The server was very accommodating to our large party. read more

Oh such a cute place especially for bachelorette weekend! Plenty of photo spots for your Instagram feed. We made reservations (just in case) for a Saturday 11:30a brunch. It was not crowded when we arrived and were seated promptly. Keep in mind, there's also a lunch menu section but they cannot serve that until 12 noon. There's an underground parking garage close by and thank goodness Flamingo Deck will validate your parking up to two hours, I think. Our party of 5 enjoyed our entrees. We ordered the following: -Crème Brûlée French Toast -Prosciutto Avocado Toast x2 -Caprese Benedict -Chicken Pesto Sandwich I love how they have some mocktail options so we got a few Lychee Spritz. Delicious, not too sweet and very refreshing. Out of everything we ordered, the proscuitto avocado toast was the favorite. It was freaking delicious! Portions were bigggggg....big enough for females to share so FYI. Our waitress provided great customer service. She was patient with us when we took forever to decide what we want to order since we kept chatting and taking photos/videos (lol yeah typical bachelorette behaviors) and she checked on us periodically to make sure everything was to our liking. Food was delivered promptly....food was fresh and pippin hot. There is a security guard by the door that checks for I.D. Thought that was random since it's daytime and we were here for just brunch. But I guess since this is a bar establishment, it's a requirement. Overall, really enjoyed my brunch here and it help set the mood for the rest of my Saturday bachelorette activities. A few of my girls and I were saying if we didn't have a flight to catch Sunday, we would've came back here and ordered the prosciutto avocado toast and the creme Brulé french toast again. read more

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Our first stop in San Diego, this was a great way to kick off the week! Flamingo Deck was right down the road from the hotel we stayed at upon arrival and we came hangry and ready to get the party started. The space overall was super cute, very fun decor and very open to enjoy the beautiful weather. I loved my espresso martini which was not only picture perfect but very tasty. I also enjoyed my second drink which I believe was the Paloma. I ordered the Italian sandwich and it was huge, overall very good. read more

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Service, The service was horrible, the waitress was very rude and did not come to check on my family, even though the restaurant was empty. Food, The food was also very disappointing. I got the one thing our waitress suggested, the crem brûlée French toast, and it did not live up to it's expectations. It was soggy and not cooked fully. Ambiance, It was a very pretty place with a good view, although the service and food ruined it. read more

Flamingo Deck - Example of how we were treated. - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

My family and I walked in and asked an employee if we needed to wait to be seated, and his response was, "I'm not on the clock right now." That was incredibly rude and unprofessional. He could've at least gotten someone else to help instead of acting like we were a problem. The restaurant wasn't even busy, yet we still waited almost 40 minutes for our food just for everything to come out one plate at a time, spaced out by like 10 minutes. Then the French toast came out raw in the middle, which was disgusting. This was my first time here and honestly it'll probably be my last. We came here on vacation expecting good food and service, but instead got terrible customer service, awful food, and a horrible experience. read more

Flamingo Deck - the RAW part of my Crme Brulee French Toast - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

11/10 service from Bella!! She brought me the best hugo spritz I've ever had. The food came out so fast and was FIREEEE.

Food was great. Service was terrible. Got our food but no plates or napkins. Found a rack of plates and got a few myself. Then had to go ask a bartender for silverware since our waitress or a waitress for that matter was non existent. Once the waitress came back her reply "we're busy but it looks like you figured it out" rude! read more

Bella was our server! She was amazing and very helpful. Love this place. definitely go back. Our fav was the $10 pasta on Thursdays

We waited for a very long time at our table. Didn't have water or anything. It wasn't that busy. I ordered a truffle pizza with truffle oil. It was saturated in oil. They did replace it with another pizza type and it wasn't good either. My daughters had fettuccine Alfredo. Wasn't anything special. The menu reads like it's fine dining. Not my experience!! read more

What a great surprise! Came in for brunch with my bestie and was impressed. * This place leans more nightclubby but at 9:30 a.m. on a Sunday we had the best table in the house, on the deck overlooking the waves * Our server Eva was fantastic - friendly, on it, great recommendations on what to order * The food was *chef's kiss*. Garden omelette for me, Milano Benedict for my friend. Those potatoes: marry me. And, at Eva's suggestion, some bottomless mimosas to make the morning disappear. In fact, I had to leave and my bestie called in her husband to meet her because we were having such a great time. We will for sure be back! read more

Great place with a fun ambiance! Decorated vibrantly and a fun atmosphere. Came for lunch and got their hummus plate with pita a fresh veggies. Friend chicken sandwich was delicious too!! Drinks were definitely the highlight and presentation and taste was outstanding. Bartender wasn't very friendly amd seemed unhappy to be there, we felt like we were inconveniencing him when ordering. read more

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Great spot to bring a girl here as they love the aesthetic here. Flamingo deck has a chokehold on the PB girls. They have a solid happy hour and always have a DJ on deck. read more

Flamingo Deck - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

O M G Huge serving of Calamari. Gigantic great service at bar, and beautiful ambience. Don't miss it if you're in the area' read more

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This experience was average for PB. We got sat right away on a Sunday. It was not crowded despite this being a holiday weekend. We sat inside in the shade which was good. We ordered bottomless mimosas which online stated $15. They were actually $21...Our server Haley told us the website was incorrect but still honored the $15 which was super nice! Thank you! We all ordered entrees. Mine came out incorrect but the kitchen corrected it in about 15 minutes. But unfortunately this contributes to my rating. Our server said they made my meal right the first time but ended up giving it to someone else...when we saw the food runner come out eventually with my second order, they went to another table to offer this meal. It seemed super disorganized especially since there were 10 tables sat total. I ended up getting that exact plate eventually though. Quality of food- was decent but my friends waited for my correct meal to come out so theirs was cold but the time we ate. My friends were being polite which I appreciated. And this diminished the quality of their meals. My breakfast sandwich was good- but a little too buttery. The potatoes were nicely crispy. I wish the sandwich had some veggie like tomatoes. For the mimosas- our server was attentive to refill our carafe when needed. It will come premixed unlike most places that'll give juice and the prosecco bottle. It would be a cute plate for a bachelorette, girls outing, etc. It's a spacious venue with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Flamingo Deck - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

The Flamingo Deck is HUGE! So much indoor and outdoor space about one block from the beach. The inside bar and service was fantastic. Plenty of beer on tap and everyone cocktail you can imagine. This is a great spot for a couple drinks and some appetizers when in the area. read more

Flamingo Deck - Tiramisu Martini - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Good pizza and pasta, but the cleanliness was lacking. This is a decent spot if you want to grab dinner before the venue transitions into a crowded music bar later in the evening. The wood-fired Margherita pizza and truffle fries were honestly pretty solid. However, the physical cleanliness of the dining area was a big disappointment. Our table was visibly sticky when we were seated, and the large booths looked like they needed a thorough deep cleaning. It has a fun energy, but management needs to stay on top of maintenance read more

The vibe of the restaurant is not my thing, but it wasn't bad. The food, however, was cooked to perfection. I got the salmon with risotto and asparagus. Some of the best salmon I've had! Servers were super nice. read more

Flamingo Deck - Salmon and risotto - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

The bbq chicken pizza is a must! It's good food with a vibe, except they never came to check on us and had to walk toward the front to ask for the check. Hopefully it was just a one time thing. read more

Flamingo Deck - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for the views at their upstairs deck and bar, where we had a few drinks. If you want food, you'll have to order it downstairs, which is a vibe of its own. It's giving Miami Vice with its Flamingos, plants, and neon lights throughout. There's several cute lounge areas surrounding the big bar in the middle. it's definitely a fun place that's perfect for groups. Best part is it's only a few steps to the beach. read more

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I am in love with this place! Great atmosphere, awesome decor, and friendly staff! The food was delicious! And the absolute best Tiramisu Martini on Earth!!Highly recommend the Flamingo Deck!! read more