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Freddy’s Chophouse

4.8 (1.5k reviews)
Open • 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Lobster Mac and Cheese and Skirt Steak
Dylan D.

I think Freddy's Chophouse will now always hold a special place in my heart due to the circumstances of why we booked a reservation here. We were looking to make reservations for my father's birthday that was at a steakhouse that also offered seafood options as well, ideally lobster. Looking through Yelp I saw this place highly recommended in Gaslamp with fairly reasonable prices for what they offered. As probably many many places in Gaslamp and downtown in general, the parking sucks. We were able to park in a nearby parking garage that was about a few blocks from Freddy's. Inside is quite open and roomy, and during the time we went it was practically empty which was great for us. The ambiance of the interior was really great and looked posh. Our server was pretty attentive at taking our order and checking in with us to make sure everything was okay. We ordered a large selection of food to celebrate my father's birthday and even got a birthday dessert as well. All of the food was great and tasted amazing, steak was soft, and the lobster was buttery. We even got to come home with quite a few leftovers. The biggest thing of all, besides the food and the location was the memory we made while we were here. This was for my dad's last birthday in June before he passed three months later. He absolutely loved his Tomahawk and Lobster Tail. It brings me happiness to see his smile and be able to celebrate him for his birthday, even if it was unknowingly for the last time. Food can be many things and be whatever you make of it, good or bad, but I believe the most important aspect of any restaurant is the impact it leaves upon you and the memories you will carry with you forever and enjoying all the little moments you get to spend with your family for however much time you have with them; make sure to always cherish it.

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Rob C.

Food - chop house so steaks, burgers, salads, and other American food items. And yes, they do Happy Hour. Had the $10 HH food, sliders, Buratta, shrimp skewers, pork belly toast, house wine. All were good and good value too! The pork belly was a bit too rich. All in all, this place is good and service is good! The place reminds me of Bugsy, Frank Sinatra or Olsen day Las Vegas. Mancave style.

Burrata Cheese Appetizer
Chris B.

Celebrating my daughter's bday tonight at Freddy's. So glad our original plans fell through and they were able to accommodate us because it was a great way to end our night, and our trip to San Diego. The restaurant was packed, played great music, and served great food! We were greeted by our server Justin who was great. Super friendly and informative about the menu. We ended up ordering a few appetizers including the chophouse bread, the burrata cheese, and the coconut shrimp. All were delicious and we ate up every bite! For our entree's we ordered the skirt steak with a side of sautéed mushrooms, the linguine with chicken, and the filet mignon with a side of jalapeño mac n' cheese. Everything was delicious. I will warn, if you're not a fan of spicy (which I am) the mac had a great kick. If spicy isn't your thing maybe hold off but if you don't mind it, it really is so good! Paired with a Salmo (spicy mango margarita) the meal was perfect. Next time I'm in San Diego, I will definitely be back!

Kandy F.

We were spending a day at the SD Zoo when we decided it was too hot to be outside. We checked out Yelp for lunch ideas when we saw Freddy's Chophouse in the Gaslamp neighborhood. We didn't have a reservation, but thankfully they were not busy. We were quickly seated and waters were brought out with the menus. Our waiter was very friendly and informative about the menu items. We ordered the 14 oz ribeye and the bone-in 14 oz pork chop. Our meal came with a side. We opted to pay extra for the wedge salad. The wedge salad was excellent! My pork chop was good. The ribeye was ok. It needed a sauce like chimichurri or garlic butter. Overall, this is a great place to meet up with friends and family. Prices are competitive. My neighboring table said their bacon burger was tasty and the onion rings were good. The restaurant is clean and well maintained. The staff are friendly. The menu has a wide variety of price points to make it affordable. Clean bathroom is a bonus! Street parking can be tricky! We will be back to try other menu items!

Mike J.

I've seen all the social media posts about this place but never been here. While walking around downtown I finally stumbled upon this place and got a seat at the bar. It was still early but the bar was already packed. Even though it was early they have a happy hour going. I ordered the buffalo strips that come with fries along with a bourbon strawberry mule cocktail. The cocktail was $10! The drink was amazing and very refreshing. I work ordered a angel envy bourbon shot that was on special as well which was $7. The buffalo strips were ok and decent size wish they had more crunch to them and heat but for $10 it wasn't bad. Fries were ok I give them a 7/10. One pet peeve are places that don't offer blue cheese but only ranch. I had to suffer with ranch on my strips lol. I did place a take out order for sliders with onion rings. Wow three sliders were amazing and the onion rings were much better than the fries! The bartenders were great and very friendly and the place sorta reminded me of Whiskey House and a great date place as it's kinda dark as well. Adrianna and Tommy were amazing and I would not hesitate to come back here!

Lilly J.

Went for a birthday! The lightening didn't do the meal justice! We had a ribeye with lobster tail. Mashed potatoes and some green beans. Absolutely incredible. Service was fantastic. I believe her name was Sydney. She was sweet and definitely works hard to keep her tables happy. The only thing I would do different was turn up the lights! I wish I took better pictures of the food! We had cheesecake for the birthday boy and that was also delectable!

Perla R.

This place was amazing! The service was awesome from the hostess to the bartender everyone was incredibly nice and helpful, I arrived just in time for happy hour to start while we waited for a concert at petco park. We ordered a mandarin cosmo called hey cutie and a Guinness, we also ordered the pork belly mushroom toast, the jalapeno Mac & cheese, the buffalo strips & the coconut shrimp everything tasted delicious but the absolute best was tha pork belly mushroom toast the flavors were outstanding! The drinks were so good I decided to order a couple more and they were also absolutely perfect the strawberry mule was so refreshing and yummy and the espresso martini was the perfect end to my meal! I will be back to try more on the menu

Lida A.

Literally some of the best food I've had in a long time! I absolutely loved everything--no complaints at all. The food was amazing and came out quickly, and the drinks were just as good. Everything tasted fresh and delicious, and the whole experience was fantastic. I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you! Gabby thanks

Marc A.

Was at the SDCC and found that Freddy's was one of the only restaurants that didn't have a long line of people. I think the many visitors were looking for Mexican food instead of a good steak. Well, it is their loss. The pictures don't do it justice as this was a great, dimly lit restaurant with great service and food. Ambiance 10/10 Service 10/10 Food 9/10 Bathrooms 10/10 Value 9/10 Will I Return? Yes

Steph L.

Street, metered parking with some lots nearby. Make a reservation or expect to wait awhile for a table. They have table and bar seating inside, and tables outside as well. It took a bit to get water. Luckily we were ready to order as we only ended up seeing our waiter twice during our visit. Food came out fast. Tried: Skirt steak and baked potato $26 - skirt steak was cooked perfectly and tasted great. Baked potato was bad. It was lukewarm and tasted old. Do not get the baked potato. Buffalo chicken and fries $16 - chicken was overcooked. Buffalo sauce was good. Fries and ranch were excellent. Some of the best ranch I've ever had. Listed under appetizers but it could be an entree too. Good portion. We were sitting for a long time after finishing before we finally saw our waiter again to flag them down for the check. I'd be willing to give them another chance if I am in the area again as the steak was good. Just go here for the steak, fries and ranch.

Christos K.

Freddys Chophouse was a restaurant that I have been wanting to visit for a while now. It is located in downtown San Diego so I hate trying to find parking. I finally visited the restaurant last Saturday for lunch and was definitely worth it. It a beautiful place and the service was excellent. The food was amazing and I will definitely be back.

Rib eye with au gratin potato's
Ericka K.

Alex was phenomenal! He offered advice for drinks and food and did not disappoint. Anytime we needed anything, he was on it and happy to help. The food, service, everything all together was perfect. The outdoor seating had a wonderful ambiance as well as the indoor seating. Would come back just for the service!!

Anita M.

Came here for dinner as a walk in. My party got sat quickly which was nice considering we didn't have a reservation. The ambiance is pretty chic inside but also a mix of casual. You could dress either way but more people were dressed nicer. Our server was really funny and entertaining. We ordered a few salads, drinks and our entrees. I ordered the linguini with shrimp. I am glad I added the shrimp because that was the highlight of the dish. Next time id order it without the sundried tomatoes since I didn't like the flavor and it was pretty strong. I liked the bread it came with. It was a big portion too. My party did not prefer the seasoning on the steaks since it was primarily pepper. Our server was nice to give us a dessert on the house. Parking will be a monstrosity. Maybe a good spot for a birthday since they do sparklers.

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Do they require a reservation?

The accept walk ins but a reservation is encouraged. I would say make one to be on the safe side

Are dogs allowed?

Leave your dog at home, folks! It's a restaurant, not a dog park.

What time is happy hour?

Saturday and Sunday noon - 4pm and Monday through Friday 3- 6 pm.

How's the steaks flavor compared to Ruth's Chris steak house?

Of course there's a difference in flavor and quality of the steak you're not going to get Ruth Chris you know Prime but the steak at Freddy's Chop House is very very flavorful very juicy very well cooked at about a quarter of the price of a steak at… 

Is there parking close by?

There is a parking garage on second Ave and island ave… 

What time is happy hour?

Get this website - under photos there's a section for menus ... and there is a happy hour menu there

Do they allow kids to dine?

Absolutely, we took our kids on another date. They Buffalo chicken strips with fries was a favorite for them. Also, they will love the chophouse bread as a warm up.

What are the happy hour hours?

Last night (a Friday) it was still happy hour time when we left at a bit after 7. Not sure when it ends. Sorry.… 

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Family-owned & operated
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Kamon is a craft cocktail bar inspired by the Taisho era of 1920's Japan. It's also a speakeasy…read morehidden inside a Japanese bakery on a corner of San Diego's East Village. Reservations can be made on OpenTable if you are fast enough. We weren't... on our last trip to San Diego. So when I found availability for 2, I made a special trip down to San Diego just for this speakeasy. After 2 and a half hours of driving, I reached San Diego. I miraculously found street parking on the same block as the bar and made my way inside Asa Bakery. My friend was already waiting for me at a table. He, a San Diego local, told me that he took the bus to avoid the parking situation entirely. Smart man. We were still quite early for our reservation, so I had a latte from Asa Bakery while we waited. During this time, we were trying to figure out where the speakeasy was located. Then we saw a couple enter Asa and press a handicap assistance button near the door to the bakery. A big section of the wall opened up and revealed a swanky looking bar behind it, complete with hosts wearing sleek black vests, button ups, and bow ties - a complete vibe change from the modern bakery we were sitting in. Once it was our seating time, we also made our way over to the secret entrance. Kamon itself felt like a rift in time, as if we were stepping straight into the 1920's. The room was heavily inspired by the Taisho Roman era, the period when Japan was influenced by European romanticism. Decor featured visual harmony between traditional Japanese motifs, such as screen doors and woodblock prints, and influences of the Western Roaring 20's, such as glamorous Art Deco chandeliers, red carpet, and lounge chairs. We were seated next to a beautiful zen garden. The concept of the menu is "omiyage" or souvenirs from different regions of Japan. My friend started with the Tokyo Banana, inspired by the iconic Tokyo Banana cream pastry found all over souvenir shops in Tokyo and Haneda Airport. The spirits in this cocktail were Suntory Toki and rum. I started with the Yame Matcha, inspired by the city of Yame in Fukuoka prefecture, which is reveled among matcha snobs for producing matcha with nutty flavor. The matcha was prepared as a cream top, a nod to matcha lattes, and sat on top of a spirit base of mezcal, Mizu green tea shochu. This drink was so fun and creative. I would've never thought about pairing matcha with mezcal, but surprisingly, it worked very well. The smokiness of the mezcal paired well with the creamy, nutty matcha top and roasted genmaicha flavor.  Because of the amazing theme of the menu, we couldn't resist ordering a second round. My friend got the Ao Ichigo, featuring strawberries from the Tochigi prefecture. The spirit for this was a reposado tequila and vodka. This is good if you want a light, refreshing, sweet drink. My second drink was the White Lover, inspired by Hokkaido and its dairy and pastry culture. The spirit for this drink was Sotol, which was also quite smoky. The body of this cocktail was composed of kefir and Calpico, with notes of yuzu and croissant as well. This drink also comes with a "surprise," and to maintain the integrity of said "surprise," I won't tell you what it is! This was probably my favorite drink of the night. As an alum of Asian American college party culture, I have had many drinks mixed with Calpico, so this was my favorite drink of the night because of how close to home it felt. You could almost call it an "omiyage" of USC ahaha... However, I was not the biggest fan of the food here. We both weren't that hungry, so we just got some appetizers, but honestly, I don't remember the food menu being that big anyways. We got the tuna tartare cannolis and the karaage. The tuna tartare was a bit weird for me. I kinda expected it to be fresh and light and silky, as a tartare should be, but I would describe this as more of a... tuna salad? Heavier than I expected... and creamy. And strange. I think it's the mayo. I just didn't like it very much. And the cannoli presentation was fun, but I don't think it's needed. I think just a classic tuna tartare would have been more enjoyable. And the karaage was fine. Not good, not bad. I wouldn't get food here again though.The drinks at Kamon, however, are phenomenal. I love the theme of 1920's Taisho Japan. The ambiance is impeccable. The theme is even integrated into the menu's concept. There's a story behind each of the signature drinks, giving you a glimpse into what makes each featured region of Japan unique. I definitely want to return to Kamon one day.

Such a fun speakeasy and the perfect way to end our date night!…read more Bar Kamon is hidden inside Asa Bakery in East Village. The space is inspired by 1920s Taisho-era Japan, so the whole concept carries into the decor, Japanese ingredients and cocktails. Their menu gets pretty creative with Japanese whisky, shochu, sake, highballs, clarified cocktails and small bites. After bakery hours, finding the entrance wasn't difficult. Just enter through Asa Bakery and you'll see where to go. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. We were able to grab one the night before for a Friday without any trouble. We had already eaten dinner, so we came for drinks with a small appetizer to share. We ordered the Karaage, Tokyo Banana and Yame Matcha. Service was incredible throughout the night. It took a little bit to get seated since nobody was standing at the host area when we walked in. Someone eventually spotted us through the curtain then quickly came over to help. From there, everyone was attentive. The Karaage came out first. I wish the outside was just a little crispier, but it was still really good. The slaw was actually my favorite part because the acidity paired perfectly with fried chicken, especially while sipping on cocktails. The Yame Matcha was so decadent. It had this beautiful matcha cloud on top with a deeper roasted flavor underneath, almost smokey, that lingered after each sip. Definitely not your typical sweet matcha cocktail. The Tokyo Banana was my favorite. The presentation alone was gorgeous. You get that banana flavor right away, but it still tastes like a proper cocktail rather than a banana dessert. It was definitely strong, so this was one I slowly sipped throughout the night. The hojicha mixed with the banana worked SO well.

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Bar Kamon
Bar Kamon - Hibiki old Fashioned

Hibiki old Fashioned

Bar Kamon - Daikon Kombu Martini

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Daikon Kombu Martini

Convoy Music Bar - Lychee Martini

Convoy Music Bar

4.5(436 reviews)
7.9 mi•Kearny Mesa
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Overall: 4.5 / 5 Everything I'd want from a speakeasy bar…read more They have delicious drinks, great service, and a phenomenal ambiance with great speakers. Will def be going back for a special night out. Drinks: They have various drinks with different strengths to appease most any appetites. I loved the Vanna White. I love vodka martinis, and this was just the right bit of a twist to make it refreshing, strong and nicely mixed. Their addition of olive oil at the top was a unique touch. Will def. order another. Ambiance: It feels like a true speakeasy at the back of an ally with a small 'on air' sign. Also, standing out there for a few min. gives that exclusivity, but the service inside was delightful. After both visits with different servers, I do truly appreciate them taking the time to chat with the customers about their drinks, their desired flavor profile, and what makes the drink ordered particularly unique. The one drawback is their $30 per person requirement. While I understand from a business perspective, it does make it a bit restrictive and a bit 'boozy' cuz essentially that means each person is required to order 2 drinks, which can be quite strong. But, then it's just another excuse to have another.

So comfy and a sweet intimate spot!…read more A little tightly packed but didn't mind it. Parking on the street or nearby lot. Great music and every drink we got was so good. We loved that they tell you how strong the drinks are, based on how many diamonds they have. Also all are reasonably priced with fun names and illustrations. - Goblin (super strong) comes with gummies inside the fake apple - Lemon sour! delicious, not strong so great for light drinkers - Jonny loves you, comes with alcoholic infused boba - Plum highball, tart and delicious as well They also have a super fancy Japanese toilet Highly recommend coming here with friends, I had never heard about it before until a friend recommended it to me!

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Convoy Music Bar - Corner table view:  large JBL speakers with Macintosh amps

Corner table view: large JBL speakers with Macintosh amps

Convoy Music Bar - Interior

Interior

Convoy Music Bar - Interior

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Part Time Lover - The record room

Part Time Lover

4.2(537 reviews)
3.1 mi•North Park
•$$

Great vibe and speedy service!…read more We loved the Vinyl room and security was very attentive to their surroundings.

I came to Part Time Lover last year after eating at a restaurant nearby. I don't drink alcohol in…read moregeneral so I had asked if they could make a drink virgin... They told me no. The only options then were "a fruity drink, a chocolate drink, or a bubbly drink" and so I asked for a fruity. It tasted like juice in sparkling soda. I honestly was underwhelmed and turned off by the fact they hadn't put any effort in thinking about customers who come for the vibes but don't actually drink alcohol. It was also a jam packed Saturday night and it was incredibly loud so when trying to talk to my friends sitting next to me I had to shout. Ended up straining my voice by the end of the night. This experience last year was probably 2-3 stars, not good. But fast forward a year and some months later, they have a "Free Spirited" section on their menu now!!! This time I also went with a fruity drink and it was actually really good!! I'm glad Part Time Lover has turned a new leaf and actually put conscious effort into their mocktails. We also came here earlier on a Thursday night so it wasn't packed, was very easy to get a seat and just hangout. This better experience bumped up my impression of the place, so 4 stars!

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Part Time Lover - The bar at PTL San Diego

The bar at PTL San Diego

Part Time Lover - Bikini Kill (Serrano tequila blanco, mango, guava, tamarind, xila, lemon)

Bikini Kill (Serrano tequila blanco, mango, guava, tamarind, xila, lemon)

Part Time Lover - Record store to the left. Bathroom straight ahead

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Record store to the left. Bathroom straight ahead

Realm of the 52 Remedies - Softly Spoken

Realm of the 52 Remedies

4.4(909 reviews)
8.2 mi•Kearny Mesa
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Some doors are meant to remain hidden. Some secrets are worth discovering…read more Beyond the entrance lies another world. Dim lights, rich textures, whispered conversations, and cocktails crafted with precision. Every detail feels intentional, every corner holds a little mystery. A beautifully strange escape from the ordinary. Some secrets are worth keeping.

I want so badly to give this place 5 stars. It's the food brought it down…read more That being said, 5 for everything else. Service from Brian behind the bar was superb. Cocktails were on spot. Ordered the jade empress and the earl grey. Both were phenominal. Tried the Saigon dreamer, the Maskinganna which was super strong, and the Kasato Maru which was probably my favorite. Everyone sitting around the bar had a great vibe. Bathroom was clean. I ordered the mushroom fried rice. I love mushrooms. They do some amazing things with the mushrooms here and it's delicious. However. Two things... 1. Could have had more salt and depth. But that could be a personal preference. 2. The thing that really took the rating down to 4 stars was the fact that it's advertised as fried rice. One - It was not fried. It was doused in oil. Which is fine. Just don't advertise it as fried. And two, there were multiple clumps of the rice not fully mixed in. Meaning, a clump of rice where if you broke into it, was white rice clumped in one. Simple fix. Can't wait to come back.

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Realm of the 52 Remedies - Bathrooms

Bathrooms

Realm of the 52 Remedies - Clouds over Thailand

Clouds over Thailand

Realm of the 52 Remedies - Sitting area

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