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GARAGE Kitchen + Bar

4.0 (1.6k reviews)
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Tony H.

One of the best happy hour spots in Gaslamp especially if you're hanging out for a Padres game. We made it out here just in time to get the end of the early happy hour around 11am and try their $6 burger special. Pretty good burger, cool bar on the inside with lots of TVs for the variety of sports playing. From the inside decor I believe this is Minnesota Vikings fan bar. Out front they have a patio area as well. I was out here in San Diego a few weeks ago bar crawling before a padres evening game and this was by far my favorite place we came to. They had great service, didn't make in difficult to figure out they're happy hour times or specials

G-TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE
Isaac J.

Upon entering this restaurant, you are surrounded by red brick walls and lots of warm lighting signs and lamps. It truly does look more like a garage man-cave. I ordered the following below: *Avocado/Bacon Burger: 3.5/5 - Its a solid burger. Generous portion sizes with the bacon and avocado, you can really taste the flavor in all the supporting condiments, however, the meat patty did seem bland. *Truffle Mac n Cheese: 2/5 - I usually love and crave mac n cheese especially with a truffle topping. This was not it. There was rarely or any kind of cheese taste, the macaroni was okay. I was a bit disappointed as this looked appealing but was mediocre. *Truffle Fries: 4/5 - Honestly pretty good. These were crispy good sized season fries. Definitely the highlight of my meal. *Buffalo Chicken Wings: 4/5 - Solid chicken wings, tasted very fresh, buffalo sauce was tasty. Spicy yet tangy. It's a solid spot if you have a group of friends that are picky eaters, they have a variety of many foods there. They do have a special called crazy bob's burger during happy hour where the whole meal is $6. Honestly such a steal of the price if you're on a budget. The restaurant was very accommodating with our group size of 9 individuals. The service was exceptional.

Steak Salad
Jesse C.

Moved to San Diego and immediately was on the hunt for tasty food...the garage kitchen is juss around the corner from my place...I can actually see it from my balcony...I've strolled past here a few times until I seen a few people with these amazing plates eating at the outside area...they had mimosas and all...so I glanced at the menu and walked on in...sat at the bar, greeted with a smile and welcome in from Mi Mi...ordered a ginger beer and the steak salad....and it was the bomb 4realz...this place and everyone is so so chill. I like it here and glad it's juss a short stroll from the crib...lots of indoor & outdoor seating...plenty of t.v.'s to watch the game...chill decor...Can't wait to explore the rest of the menu This also is this the Minnesota Vikings Bar in the gaslamp.

Michelle M.

Home to the Minnesota Vikings fan during football season. I'm surprised I haven't ate here at this restaurant. My Bestie and I went here before our comedy show and we were not disappointed. There was no wait when we went , I was able to see the ambience of the restaurant. It is so cute when it's stressed up for the Minnesota Viking fans All we ordered was Parmesan truffle fries, and pork belly fried rice and even though it was just a little appetizer we had before our show it was so delicious. We also had some of the cocktails. My favorite is the " young, dumb and broke." That Drink, it is so tasty. This bar is also connected to the shout house, so definitely this is worth coming back again!

Mariness D.

How can you beat a six dollar burger and fries for lunch? Not only is it a good deal, but it's also a great burger. I was pretty surprised on how big the burger was too, coming with two patties 8/10. The place is also a fun and quaint bar with cabin or lodge like vibes 7.5/10. Service was great, seems like they work in teams, so someone was always asking if we needed anything 9/10.

Steak and Eggs
Mike A.

Took advantage of the bottomless mimosa deal for comic con and it was so good! Our server, Cielo was amazing. The steak and eggs were cooked beautifully

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Natalie H.

My friends and I came for the lunch special on a Friday: $6 for burgers and fries! Servers were helpful enough, though they didn't seem to pay much attention to any of the people there for lunch other than to take the initial order, which was fine. The burger and fries were fantastic for $6, would definitely come again. It came out pretty quickly so we made good time on our lunch hour. The restaurant itself was clean and had good bar vibes.

Tricia N.

Stumbled upon this place in Downtown SD for brunch, we were seated right when they opened and they took care of us right away. It's such a cute restaurant, the door is literally a garage so there is an indoor and an outdoor. It has some western vibe to it, they even have an upstairs which I assume they open later in the day. They play some good music too, it was nice to just hang out with some breakfast and dranks while watching the football game. My husband enjoyed it! I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was delicious, it was very filling and my husband ordered an omelette. We both enjoyed our food and our drinks, we stayed there for awhile while waiting for our massage appointment. Servers were attentive as well, even though it started to get busy. Highly recommend this place for brunch in downtown SD, hope you enjoy your time as much as we did!

AHI NACHOS
Lu T.

Wow, pleasantly surprised how good the food was. We went here to celebrate a friend's birthday and expected typical bar food, but shocked how good it was. The menu is small which makes sense if everything is good. We ordered the tacos sampler and ahi nachos. The tacos were really good and flavorful that we ordered a second serving. The ahi nachos with the edamame paste was also great. Others in our party ordered burgers, steak salad, and wings which all looked very good. As for service, good service overall. Drinks were reasonable good and priced.

G-BOB'S BURGER
Cassidy H.

incredible food!! the truffle mac and cheese was absolutely to-die-for. my partner also enjoyed their fish and chips. we had wonderfully kind servers who were accommodating and consistently checking in. Will be sure to come back again to try more options!

Nancyrae S.

Girls weekend in SD and we chose the Garage for our Saturday get up and go. Such a fun place! Wait staff was nice, attentive, and welcoming. If you love Bloody Mary's...just get the 32oz. It was perfect! Only thing missing from the accoutrements, was bacon and or pickles. All of our breakfast choices were DELISH! The atmosphere was fun, and they play fun, dance in your seat music. Don't forget your photo opp on your way out.

Screaming deal!
Pete T.

We stopped at Garage Kitchen + Bar for our Wednesday pre-Padres game lunch. We'd heard about the "Crazy Bob's Burger" deal. A burger and fries for six bucks! Served only twice per day between 11:00AM-noon and 3:00PM-4:00PM. It is a screaming deal! A juicy burger topped with white cheddar cheese, LTO, pickles and Thousand Island dressing all in a fantastic brioche. A very generous helping of hot out of the fryer fries, perfectly cooked and salted. Even a pickle spear on the side! Deb was our bartender, and she was outstanding! Super friendly, super cute and attentive. Four of us started at the bar, but decided a 4-top would be better. Deb happily helped us move to the table. We would absolutely return.

$6 burger special is too good to be true
Colin L.

Having a great happy hour/ burger special hour here on a Saturday! Specials on a Saturday are rare, so we came to check this one out and they did not disappoint. Leo took great care of us, we didn't have to wait for a single thing. Food was generous and delicious, came out fresh, fast and hot. Great drinks. Seemed like good teamwork amongst the staff, everyone seemed to be helping each other. The $6 burger is a steal, it is delicious and you almost feel guilty that you only pay 6 bucks. Good vibes, they had the game we wanted to watch on TV right in front of us, and we felt like everyone cared about the customers here. Thumbs up to Garage!

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Ask the Community - GARAGE Kitchen + Bar

What days & times are happy hour?

Do they have bottomless mimosas?

Yes, a simple search of the menu reveals, "Bottomless Mimosas are served during brunch 9am-3pm 7 days a week."

Can i make a reservation for brunch?

I suggest calling and asking as they are not on "opentable."

Can I make a reservation or is it only walk in?

Either or. I know through the yelp app you can make a resy, or just walk in and grab a seat at the bar. Friendly staff all around.

Are the bottomless mimosas $15 per person? Are they offered during the week as well?

Bottomless Mimosas are served during brunch 9am-3pm 7 days a week

Will Garage ever open again?

Yes

How late does the kitchen stay open? Saturday specifically?

The kitchen stays open until 9 during the week, and midnight in Friday's and Saturdays.

Are dogs welcome?

Yes, there is a semi enclosed patio where dogs are welcome. There were two dogs dining there during my last visit.

Is the bar walk up or do I need to be waitlisted beforehand? I would like to watch a football game at the bar on Sunday (brunch) with one other person. Thanks!

Bar seating is available on a walk-in basis!

Do they have Gluten Free options?

Yes they do.

Does this place offer bottomless mimosas?

No, they don't. They do a $10 champagne bottle with orange juice though.

Is there a tv?

There are a bunch of TVs. It's a sports bar so they'll have all the games playing.

Is this a great place to go to with a bachelorette group?

I wouldn't recommend it. You most likely will get bad service.

Bottomless mimosas at this spot?

No sir. Not bottomless.

Do you offer the cereal shot on Thursday late night?

Cereal Shots can be ordered anytime and any day!

I am coming with 12 friends on Sunday for brunch. Am I able to make a reservation for that?

Yes you can make a reservation

Whats the best dish here?

Our Ahi Nachos are our most popular item!

Do we need a reservation or is walk-in welcomed?

You don't need a reservation

What time is happy hour?

4 pm

What was that burst of flavor in the Mac & Cheese?! I swear it was more than just lobster?

Not sure but their chicken sandwich is the best ever.

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Barleymash

Barleymash

4.1(3.5k reviews)
0.0 mi•Gaslamp
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One of the days that we were in San Diego we stopped by Barleymash with some friends to grab some…read moredrink. It was a great experience honestly. It was during the day so the bar wasn't too busy, we were all able to sit at the bar side by side. The bartenders were very friendly and super helpful and recommend a few items to try, we definitely wanted to try the San Diego fries which they said was a huge hit. We also had a round of drinks and a few orders of hot wings. The San Diego fries were in fact delicious. Sweet, salty spicy all the flavors combined, with crispy golden fries. The wings were equally as great, very tender, and each wing was evenly coated and sauce states. If you're looking for a midday or evening outing with Friends and just wanna relax, have some drinks and have a good time I definitely recommend coming here. Plenty of seating, very friendly staff and a clean restaurant with good vibes.

Food: 4 Service: 5…read moreAmbiance: 4.5 We were in Downtown San Diego on a hot Sunday afternoon looking to escape the heat and grab some lunch when we stumbled upon Barleymash. I've passed by this place so many times at night but had never actually stopped in to eat, and I was pleasantly surprised! It was definitely a vibe for a Sunday afternoon. They had a DJ playing, the atmosphere was lively and fun, and everyone was very friendly. Service was also excellent. We were seated quickly and our server was very attentive throughout our meal. We ordered a salad, flatbread, mac & cheese, and the loaded pulled pork fries. Everything was delicious and we really enjoyed the food. Overall, between the fun vibes, great service, ambiance, and delicious food, we had a really great time. I would definitely come back.

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Barleymash - Inside

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Popper flatbread

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Wall of Bourbon

The Smoking Gun - Tots. Crispy chicken thighs tenders, Frito pie

The Smoking Gun

4.0(679 reviews)
0.1 mi•Gaslamp
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We stopped in for a quick bite between events and this was an easy in and out for us, even though…read morethey were a bit busy. There is plenty of space, and a fairly open air location, so we didn't over heat, and had plenty of shade. Our server was super kind and gave us all the best recommendations! They even showed us where the SDCC menu corresponded to the normal menu. We ended up splitting the Big Boss burger, French fries, Mac and cheese, tots, Caesar salad, ribs with sauce on the side. It was recommended to mix the ribs with the Mac and cheese, and I have never been happier with a recommendation in my life. This is precisely why I like to ask for the servers favorites!

Overview: loud atmosphere, pretty good bar food, a decent range of activities available to keep…read morebusy ---- Like most bars it was pretty loud inside and lively. I loved the stained glass lights at the booths we sat at, they were super cute! We played foosball for a dollar which was fun while it lasted but it didn't give us enough balls to play an entire game. It's been pretty hot in sd and this place has a lot of large open windows that were all open, I usually love that feature but it was an abnormally humid night so we were all pretty hot and sweaty inside. Food was good with affordable prices too, we came here quite late at night, so we were limited to only their late-night menu, but everything was quite tasty, typical bar food. Our standout favorite was the maple sriracha wings for $10.61, their flavor is exactly like described and was a good balance of sweet and spicy! The Butter Burger $10.57 was good too but I think too rich and heavy for me. The prices were great tho! Parking is pretty terrible as is typical for downtown, but we walked from Punch Bowl Social and had Ubered to there at the beginning of the night. ---- Overall: a cool place to hangout, drink, and grab a bite late at night, I'm sad about not being able to play a whole game of foosball, but a generally great time

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Mai Thai. Sweet and strong

Tavern+Bowl East Village

Tavern+Bowl East Village

3.6(955 reviews)
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Was down in San Diego for the weekend, but it ended up being too chilly for a pool day, so we came…read morehere instead. Totally loved it. Staff was very nice. Only 6 lanes, so it's nice and cozy, doesn't get too loud. The strawberries and cream cocktail is a MUST try, so good. But honestly the star of the night was the $5 pound of fries. Oh my god, best fries I have ever had. It's been days and I'm still thinking about them. I would be willing to take the train down 2 hours from Orange County just to eat these fries. Please get them. Will be back!

For my husband's birthday he wanted to go bowling with our friends, I had no clue where to look, I…read moregoogle searched bowling alleys and came across Tavern + Bowl in East Village. You have to be within 7 days of your requested reservation date so as soon as I was closer I set up a reservation through Open Table. They do require a deposit which was fine because it made sure that we had the lanes needed for our party. I actually ended up calling the Tavern and Bowl to see if they had any earlier reservations and they told me if the person who requested an earlier time didn't pay the deposit I'd get the time slot. I am so lucky because these people didn't pay their deposit and we got the time and the lane. Cute thing, you can actually have kids come too, my niece who is 5 got to come along and they had a little device for her so she can push the ball, she ended up beating me. Everyone was so kind and service was so smooth and efficient, we got to bring donuts for our party and my husband and I ordered the carnitas nachos, they were delicious. Seriously such a great time, obviously this is before the Padres season so we lucked out on parking but this is a great place to host birthday parties. Thank you again for letting us have such a great time!

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Cheers!

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Tavern Wings Roasted Garlic Hummus (V) onion rings

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Home & Away - Chicken nachos

Home & Away

4.1(523 reviews)
3.0 mi•Old Town
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Sport bar vibe!!! Taco Tuesday $4 tacos and they have options!! You have to try their michelada…read moremix!! Good sit to watch a game on a cool night since it's been so hot in SD. They have a giant tv outside with plenty of seating. Sometimes they do reserve tables so for big games I'd go early. They don't have a full blown AC so it gets hot inside. Their burgers are delicious!! They have a full bar so you can pick any shots. The mojitos are to die for. Parking is small but plenty of street parking. Service was fast you order at the bar.

Sports bar with a huge outdoor area and lots of places to sit and relax and watch tv in any…read moredirection. We came midday and most of the tables were sticky and dirty even though it was 85% empty so the staff doesn't do a good job keeping it clean. While my guy got a beer to enjoy during the hot, summer day, I only like sours and they, sadly, didn't have a single sour on their menu. Small menu to choose from, but prices were pretty steep. My guy and I got the Totchos (beans and sour cream on side) with chicken (they were out of pork) at a coworker's recommendation. These were actually impressively good! The tots were crispy and only slightly oily. There was a decent amount of chicken and other ingredients involved and the portion size wasn't too bad. Getting the beans on the side was the right move because the tots stayed crispy the whole time. Honestly, I would come back here for the totchos again, but would enjoy it more next time if they had a sour to pair with it.

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Home & Away - NBA playoffs!

NBA playoffs!

Home & Away - Blackened Shrimp Tacos

Blackened Shrimp Tacos

Home & Away - Cheeseburger and fries, cooked to perfection

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Cheeseburger and fries, cooked to perfection

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