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    Full Circle Saloon

    4.3 (77 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    FULL CIRCLE SALOON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Divey
    Good for groups

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    George P.

    Dropped by here for a friend's show and it was a cool venue! Drinks were super unexpensive, there was a lot of seating available and the live bands were really cool to check out. Staff was nice, including the worker at the door who welcomed us after paying the cover charge. Thanks!

    Well-staffed and roomy! Never a long wait at the bar... there were 3 bartenders back there!... and a great place for dancing or just watching the band from the plentiful tables. Also, felt like a very SAFE environment

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    Jacquelyne Y.

    The drinks were great and price friendly. The bar staff were very friendly and help. The vibe overall was great. Wish the accessibility was better. The place needs an ADA seating section for those in wheelchairs.

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    Michelle B.

    Thanks so much Ryan!

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    7 years ago

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    Michelle B.

    Thanks Sarah!

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    8 years ago

    Good bar, sweetheart bartender and owner. I had one bad night here with the lady doing karaoke but other than that it's been great.

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    Michelle B.

    Thanks Loni! Can't wait to celebrate your Navy retirement!

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    8 years ago

    Great crowd, great experience, great hyper local bar. If you need a day cap or night cap this is it.

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    8 years ago

    We went on a Friday night, and the place was not quite half full. Drinks were ok, but overall the place was kind of dead

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    Michelle B.

    Thanks so muchJess <3

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    9 years ago

    If you're looking for an all star list of bartenders, this is where you want to go. Great selection of drinks and fun atmosphere.

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    8 years ago

    Great place to see bands play. Good sound, lovely bartenders and plenty of parking. The drinks are reasonably priced and good pours.

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    8 years ago

    Awesome place, great bands. If you're looking for a good time, this place is it. Always a fun time.

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    8 years ago

    Security is a joke. Too small of a venue for the people that show up at this venue. Needs to expand or shut down

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    Michelle B.

    Not sure what you mean by that but thanks for your input...

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    8 years ago

    The place is alright, they have good live shows. I had some issues the time I was there but were resolved.

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    9 years ago

    Ownership awesome. Good sized stage and great place to see live rock. Thank you for not closing and keeping live rock alive. War Cubbies!!!

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    4.0(2.1k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Phil's BBQ is my favorite BBQ spot. Whenever I am down in San Diego, I always make a trip over to…read moreone of their locations. I wish they had more locations up towards LA or in the LA area, even better. The staff here is great, from the moment you walk in, you wait to place your order at the counter, cashiers are really nice, then they have employees coming around checking in with you at your table, help with drinks, cleaning the tables, etc. Great service all the way around. Phil's does it right, great BBQ, great service, cool vibes, nice large bar area and a huge amount of food, what's not to love. Now to the actual BBQ, I love their BBQ sauce, chicken is juicy and full of flavor, they have really tasty sausage links, if you buy a link, you get a free drink as well. Then finally, their monster beef bone ribs, these are a must for you to get while you are there. Even if you only get one, you will be happy you did. Their sides are great as well, BBQ beans, Mac salad, yum and they have colossal onion rings which are great as well. Hard to find something you won't love. Fo check them out, support local, get great BBQ, great price, huge portions and friendly service. Winning combination for a super successful business. Enjoy!

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    1.6 mi
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    I've been coming here for a long time, and it's a place I genuinely enjoy visiting. It may not…read morealways be perfect, but it's always been somewhere I look forward to coming back to, which is why this experience was so disappointing. I want to start by recognizing my server, who was attentive, kind, and professional throughout my visit. The head chef also deserves a lot of credit. After I sent my first dish back, he personally came out with the replacement, took the time to make sure it was prepared correctly, and handled the situation with professionalism. The second dish was much better, and I truly appreciated the effort he made. Unfortunately, what should have been a positive recovery turned into one of the most uncomfortable dining experiences I've ever had. After my replacement meal was brought out, another staff member--not my server or the chef--stood nearby watching me as I took my first bite. He even commented that he wanted to "make sure she's alright." While I understand the intention may have been to check on my experience, the way it was handled made me feel incredibly uncomfortable. Instead of simply checking in and giving me space, he continued hovering and watching me eat. It felt like I was being observed rather than allowed to enjoy my meal. As someone who already doesn't like feeling watched while eating, this completely took away my appetite. I ended up pushing my food aside because I was so uncomfortable. It wasn't the replacement meal that ruined my experience--it was the constant hovering and feeling like I was being monitored. I hope this feedback is taken constructively because I truly do enjoy this restaurant and will likely continue coming back. The chef and my server handled everything with professionalism and care, and they deserve recognition for that. My only hope is that staff understand there's a difference between checking on a guest and making them feel like they're under a microscope. A quick check-in is appreciated; standing over someone while they eat is not. I never want another guest to leave feeling as uncomfortable as I did.

    Ordered for pick up, walked in and was helped immediately by the nicest gentleman. He retrieved my…read moreorder and bagged all my sides in front of me naming them out loud to ensure they were all correct. He was very kind and had the best smile. My food was delicious, as ordered and was warm and fresh. Great experience.

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    3.3(426 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    The last time we dined at Tabu in Santee I tried the Spicy Shrimp Ramen and loved it. This time I…read moredecided to try a different ramen. Tonkotsu Ramen Rich creamy pork broth with thin wavy noodle and pork. Not quite as good as the shrimp but excellent, in its own way. The broth was super rich and creamy. The noodles were plentiful and the pork was tender and juicy. I love the addition of the soft-boiled egg. I just wish they would include both halves. Could've used more pork also. Excellent ramen though. Becky, of course had the Crunchy Roll with a side of Chicken Fried Rice and loved both. As per usual. Our friends very much enjoyed their Bento Box and Chirashi Bowl (assorted fish over sushi rice) which he customized with the fish of his choosing. Four great meals at Tabu.

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