Very great experience! James was amazing, very beautiful setting and he was super attentive. Drinks…read morewere delicious! No food needed when you enjoy the delicious drinks they provide. Management was very kind to us checking in due to how popular this place is but nonetheless we were taken care of by James amazingly. 10/10 would recommend coming here with friends/family or even a date night if you enjoy a good time!

Overall great experience. Entering the bar room while sitting by the rotating wall was a wow…read morefactor. Vibe was pleasant with dim lighting and some music to jam to, overall not too rowdy or loud. I was able to have a conversation with my group. Most importantly the drinks were great. Jade Pagoda, and the non alcoholic Golden Afternoon were my two favorites.

Great drinks, friendly bartenders and freaking cool decor. Love the vinyl records…read more They could definitely clean up the alley a bit .... we get it, it's a speakeasy.. there's literally puddles, boxes from the restaurant and dumpsters you have to walk past in heels to get into this fine establishment. I absolutely love the hot towels at entry

Convoy music bar was a cozy and fun place to catch up with friends. We had four people in our party…read moreand made a reservation ahead of time. That's the best way to get in since it really is a small space, not many people can fit inside. When we went on a Sunday night there were some people who were waiting in line outside hoping to get in. The bar is behind the plaza with the Taco Stand. You need to walk down an alleyway to find it. The drink menu is fun to read! I would definitely come back and bring friends from out of town to check out this fun speakeasy!

Outcast Grill is a local University City restaurants that's been hanging around for years. It's…read moresurprisingly good food for a local haunt, and they have a nice beer selection on tap too. I've been here at least 5 times over the past 6-7 years, but came recently with my brother and had a great time. We ordered hummus and pita, a couple of Hazy IPAs, and some water and sat at the bar. The hummus and pita was honestly delicious. It was super fresh, and the bread was incredible fluffy and well-made. The hummus was creamy, flavorful, and the portion was on point. I'll need to come back sometime soon to review more menu items, but I've started taking this spot seriously. It's really good.

I've lived and worked in this location, for 4 decades. many businesses, have changed hands here…read more I've tried to support them, as I felt invested in the community. in fact, I just moved back, after a few years on the Central Coast. my buddy is the same. he has brought many people into the fold, to this location. He is the quintessential local you want to keep, a generous, gregarious tipper, who makes your establishment shine, who makes an establishment feel larger, feel welcoming, the place you want to come back to. on this dark, gray day, it turned black. ownership has changed. He was guilty of proffering a gift card, for the simple crime of a few happy hour beers.... Current ownership, former employees, would not except it. He was distraught. VERY large gift card. A VERY loyal customer. I sat, I watchec, the gentlemanly manner, in which he expressed his dissatisfaction. I have previously had to use California law, in similar situations. General California Gift Card Rules No Expiration: Most gift cards sold in California cannot have an expiration date and remain valid until they are redeemed or replaced. Cash Redemption: If the balance on a gift card is less than $10, California law requires the merchant to redeem it for cash upon request. (Note: This threshold is set to increase to $15 on April 1, 2026). Liability of Previous Owner: If a new owner is not legally obligated to honor your card, your legal claim is technically against the previous owner who originally took your money. Next Steps for Consumers Ask the New Owner: Many new owners will honor old gift cards as a gesture of goodwill to retain local customers and protect the brand's reputation. Verify the Business Entity: You can check the California Secretary of State's business search to see if the legal entity behind the restaurant name has changed. Contact the Previous Owner: If the current management refuses the card, you may need to seek a refund from the individual or company that originally sold it to you. Would you like help looking up the current business registration for a specific restaurant to see if the legal entity has changed? Big mistake, new owner. This is sport, for me. We will be back, but you wont be our first choice, anymore. We are pillars of the community. This will cost you a lot more, than your black and white interpretation, which, I will be looking into you transfer, don't think I it was chapter 7. I commend you on your bravery, on sticking to your soulless business acumen, and knowledge of what it takes, to provide customer service, rewarding loyalty, in these times of diminishing returns. I certainly will be back rarely. Wow. Seriously, that's how you run this business? Maybe, a business manager, an etiquette course? I did customer relations for a bank, a chain of appliance stores, USPS, just take my fee, out of the gift card. Update Asset vs. Stock Sale: If it is an "asset purchase" (buying equipment/name, not the corporate entity), the buyer typically inherits no liabilities unless agreed upon. Gift Cards: The new owner is not legally required to honor old gift cards unless they agreed to, or they are deemed a "continuation" of the old business, according to a discussion on Facebook. Successor Liability: California courts might impose liability if the new company is just a sham to avoid debt. Best Practice: The buyer should request a list of outstanding gift cards and demand the seller transfer cash to cover them to prevent loss of goodwill. If a new owner refuses to honor a gift card, consumers can complain to the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Sir, did you practice best practice? I'll let you know what the Department says

Friendly sports bar. I usually go to another place but they don't open until 11 and the football…read moregame started at 10 am so I came here. They were open on time at 10 am with the game on the tv. Staff was very nice, bartender named Rachel told me they don't have food or coffee but I can go get some and bring it in. So I did. Very locals bar. Everyone seemed to know each other and they were welcoming. Saw at least 4 puppy dogs which were very cute. Decent selection of beers. Some microbrews mostly major label stuff. The Pacifico tap was having issues but hopefully that's fixed now. They were doing a betting pool for the SB which is fun. Also looks like they are doing a chili cook off for whoever signs up.Nice little friendly dive bar.

The Watering Hole is a local dive bar located in the Clairemont area serving a variety of beverages…read moresuch as beer and mixed drinks. Offered events and deals. Ambiance: Watering Hole follows the typical local bar vibe of a jukebox, pool table, and bar area. We came on a Saturday night and there was a decent amount of people. Drink-wise: Draft beer is affordable around $7. I didn't purchase mixed drinks so can'r speak on that, but they likely aren't back breaking on the price. Service: there was one bartender working the night but he was quick and efficient with everyone. In summary, the Watering Hole is a solid dive bar. Nothing crazy to offer which isn't a bad thing. Just a simple, nice local bar for people to hang out, talk, and have fun.

Since it was on our way home.... The hubby and I tried the speakeasy Forbidden Cove. Great service…read more(they were able to squeeze us in). It was such a great experience. The drinks were top notch. The kahlua pork sliders were yummy. The atmosphere was super chill. You need a miniature tiki totem pole to enter the secret door. That was EXTRA cool. * Hawaiian Mai Tai * Lychee Moon * Banana Chi Chi * Krunky Punch * Kahlua Pork Sliders w/ Macaroni Salad & Sunomono Salad #DiningWithTheAndersons #Speakeasy #ForbiddenCove #AdultShenanigans #TryingNewPlaces

Be prepared to bring multiple forms of ID if you want to go here. I had been here once before few…read moremonths ago where I had a good experience. I came here again last night with friends and began to check in for our reservation with the bartender (the same bartender who had let me in the last time I was here). He spent a long time inspecting my CA REAL ID before going into the back. He returned and said he can't let me in since he doesn't trust my ID. He said store policy is that they have to be able to feel the imprint on your license's signature, which even he admitted that he could, but it was too faded so he wouldn't let me in. I showed him matching credit cards, Costco membership, and CA DMV mobile drivers license, but he still refused and pleaded ignorance. He gave me my driver's license back and said I'm lucky because he normally keeps fakes (thanks for the empty threat). In reality, he knew my license was legitimate and didn't want to have the cops called on him. This place really needs to update their policies and train their staff better on how to identify legitimate IDs. I'm definitely not gong to bother coming here again and will make sure I recommend others not to come here.

The El Secreto team and Karla were absolutely wonderful and exceeded all of my expectations! Karla…read morewas super commutative throughout the whole process. They worked with me on my Graduation party and all my guests were impressed with their services and cocktails! I'm going to book them again for my 30th Birthday in September! We can't wait to have them back!

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Realm of the 52 has been on my SD bucket list since I've moved here. So pretty hyped to get to…read morefinally go! Its located inside Common Theory. The entrance is pretty cool but I'll let you experience it :). The interior is definitely a vibe and intimate. Its definitely for smaller groups. They actually recommend to stay in your seat unless you need to use the restroom, which I appreciated. The service was all around very good! I got the Saigon Dreamer and it was so good! It had such a good mouth feels with the clarified milk. Highly recommend if its still on the menu. For food, I got the charred gai lan and the KFQ. The gai lan had a nice smoking taste and very tender. KFQuail was succulent and was fried to perfection. The only downside would be it was pretty expensive what you get. Will definitely be back for the cocktails but may get food somewhere.

Heard about this place for so long and finally got to try it out. We went on a Mon and made…read morereservations but it wasn't too busy when we got there around 6. The vibe inside is dark, tropical and cozy. It's a decently large space and tables are spread out nicely. Because it was our anniversary they gave us complimentary sparkling wine to start which was a nice touch. I know they're known for cocktails but I ended up getting wine to drink as well. My partner got The Saigon Dreamer that was coffee based. He really liked it. For food I got the burger (bunless as they didn't have option for a lettuce wrap) and my partner got the quail. We split the gailan (Chinese broccoli). All the flavors on everything were great. Seasoned but not overly so and a good balance of savory and sweet. Portions are not huge and a bit pricey so docking a star for that. Service was great from start to finish and they were patient with all the questions I had before ordering.

Our server Andrew went above and beyond!!! He checked in on us so many times and was so helpful…read moremaking allergy friendly menu adjustments. Great meal and incredible service!

FOOD 10/10 We had the poke nachos , it was fresh, crunchy,…read moretasty. It was so good, I did not even take a picture. Service 10/10 My party was 4 adults/4 kids and the servers were so good about getting our kids food out first. They were patient and def was family friendly. The ceviche was 10/10, Poke bowl 10/10 , tacos 10/10

They are under remodel but drink (beer liquor seltzer etc) all super discount. I want to say they…read morehave all the games but call for UFC and boxing. Patio is amazing for dogs and daytime. Next to sprouts and a laundromat for those of you who know how to drink multitask. Unlimited parking. Get a taste of the beer first if you wanna snob on fresh. Otherwise $5 .394 or wells. Needed the SDFC game, an owner or son came in yelled at direct TV and got it 45 mins before the playoff game. So if you want Buffalo Wild Wings fine, but support small SD businesses...I'm here.

Not impressed with this beer bar. Lots of taps, lots of screens. Selection looks good but the beer…read moreI had was one of the worst beers I've ever tasted (and I brew my own so I've had a lot of bad beers). I think they don't clean their taps like they should, the beer had zero head, was flat, and tasted a bit sour/soapy. Had a weird kind of minerally /cotton mouth kind of aftertaste. There were no heaters outside, employees smoking right next to the patio and the chair was super hard. Person at the bar was spilling beer on customers hands and fumbling for the bottle opener... on the plus side they seemed to have a cash price, but it seemed to be just what was on the screen...not really a discount.