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    Chaudhry A.

    The performance was extraordinary for which I was here. Quite an auditorium however compact seating which makes a bit uncomfortable to adjust for a couple of hours. A few seating levels and I was up close. Being too close to the stage has its own pros and cons. A better view would've been in the middle of the hall. Staff there was very helpful and was making sure that the audience will enjoy their time.

    Iration 91X VIP show
    Karen N.

    We were here for the 91x VIP Iration show, and I was impressed by the theater. It isn't easy to find, accessible only from the escalator or elevators, and at the far end of the 3rd floor smoking slots. The theater is very small, and it definitely is "up close". It doesn't look like there would really be a bad seat in the house, unless maybe in the extreme corners. The small size may mean that you are paying a higher ticket price for the show, to make the artist's minimum. I was sitting first row, right, on the aisle. It is a little low compared to the stage level, so you might be better sitting a few rows back so you're not craning your neck. My seat was great until everyone stood in front of me, blocking my view until I too stood up. Just know that this is a possibility. I will definitely be more likely to look at the shows coming to L&UC, now that I've seen it.

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    RANK & FILE

    RANK & FILE

    3.9
    (174 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Live music

    If I remember correctly...our waitress' name was JJ. She was friendly, helpful, and attentive…read more The restaurant is kind of in the center of things so there's a lot happening. It didn't feel too loud since we could still talk and hear everyone. The food was good. The drinks were good. I was only able to visit once while staying but definitely would have went again if I had the time.

    We stopped by Rank & File before a Friday night concert at Sycuan Casino, thinking we'd have plenty…read moreof time to enjoy dinner beforehand. Unfortunately, the service timing was a disappointment. After placing our order, we waited nearly an hour for our food. It took so long that we ended up being late for the concert. For a busy Friday night with events happening, I don't think the restaurant was prepared for the crowd. As for the food, it was actually pretty good overall. The burgers were large and satisfying. Both the Shroom Burger and Smoked Brisket Burger were tasty. The Mac n cheese was also good. The Garlic Parmesan Fries were great; they were crispy and even better with the extra Parmesan I requested. The Nachos with added brisket were a bit of a letdown. The brisket was on the dry side, and there wasn't nearly enough nacho cheese for such a large plate. If you're not in a rush, the food is solid. But if you're trying to make a show or concert afterward, I'd give yourself a lot more time than you think you'll need. I heard they're usually pretty quick, so maybe it was just an off night.

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    June 2026 come on in and watch your favorite ball game!
    June 2026 come on in and watch your favorite ball game!
    Boneless wings with Korean BBQ
    Boneless wings with Korean BBQ
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    Eastbound Bar & Grill

    Eastbound Bar & Grill

    4.3
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    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    A friend of mine just raves about this place all the time, but my girlfriend and I live in North…read moreCounty so we are rarely in the area. Recently, we happen to be doing some stuff in El Cajon. And decided to stop by here for happy hour. Everything was just as he described great atmosphere, cold beer, friendly staff, great service good food. Our server's name was Cat, and she was fantastic, very friendly, engaging, attentive,and energetic. Unfortunately that all changed when Cat came to our table with another server named Mimi and said that she was going home and Mimi was taking over. The service immediately went south. Mimi was 180° from Cat. She was not very friendly, not enthusiastic, not attentive and seemed very low energy. We watched her walk around the floor several times yawning with her mouth wide open no attempt to cover it up, this was very offputting. We waited 20 minutes after Cat left, and Mimi never came by our table to ask us if we needed anything. She appeared to be ignoring the entire section. She spent most of her time standing over by the wait station or talking to customers at the bar (which I assume we're not her customers). The only reason we were able to order another round is another server that was not working our section came by and asked us if we needed anything. When Mimi finally did come to our table, we just asked for the check so we could pay and leave. The name on the check was Miranda so I'm not sure what that is about. We did also observe that the two bartenders who were working seemed to be cut from the same cloth as Cat, as they were friendly, engaging moving around quickly taking care of those sitting at the bar. If we're ever back in the area and decide to try again, if we see Mimi is working, we will either leave and go somewhere else , or maybe try to sit in someone else's section.

    Eastbound Bar & Grill is one of our favorite spots! The food is always great, and the Firecracker…read moreappetizer is an absolute must-try. The atmosphere is the perfect mix of great music or sports, making it a fun place to relax and enjoy a meal. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which keeps us coming back. A special shout out to John, Daniel and Hunter for their outstanding service and making every visit a great experience. Highly recommend Eastbound Bar & Grill!!!

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    Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 2-5pm. Come spin the Happy Hour wheel!

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    Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 2-5pm. Come spin the Happy Hour wheel!

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