I visited onyx for a friends graduation from UCSD as a celebration. I had a PHENOMENAL time here. My bar tender, by the name of Karina, made me feel so welcome! She provided excellent customer service and recommended many fun drinks! The candy shot was an easy drink to handle. If you have the chance, visit, as she's in the basement floor and always serves with a smile. Thank you for an amazing experience! read more

Extremely disappointing experience, $2,000 spent for unacceptable service We came to Onyx Room in San Diego to celebrate a birthday with 20 friends and had a bottle service table reserved. We spent approximately $2,000, expecting a great experience, but the service was extremely disappointing. After our first set of bottles was delivered, our waitress barely checked on us. We were left without cups, chasers, or anyone attending to our table. About 1.5 hours later, the next set of bottles was finally brought out -- again, with no cups or chasers. We repeatedly had to chase down staff just to get the basic necessities for our table. The situation became so frustrating that my girlfriend and I eventually had to go into the private staff area to address the issue directly. The promoter eventually offered us two bottles of champagne to make up for the inconvenience, but by then there were only about 40 minutes left before closing, making the gesture far too late to meaningfully fix the experience. What made it even more frustrating was the automatic 20% gratuity added to our approximately $2,000 bill, despite the fact that we received very little table service and spent much of the night trying to get staff's attention. We understand that nightclubs get busy, but when you're spending this much money on bottle service, you should not have to repeatedly ask for cups, chasers, or basic service. If you're considering Onyx Room for a special occasion or planning to spend significant money on bottle service, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere in San Diego. I hope management reviews what happened and considers a meaningful partial refund or discount on what we spent, because two bottles of champagne with 40 minutes remaining did not adequately compensate for the experience. read more

This was one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had at a nightclub. First, the woman collecting the cover charge at the entrance was extremely rude. There were only two of us, yet she asked how many people were in our group while sitting in her chair. When I answered, she made an insulting comment that left us feeling unwelcome from the moment we arrived. Next, we went downstairs because the Latin music and dance floor were much better. However, many patrons were wearing extremely revealing outfits, which made us uncomfortable. While I understand every venue has its own atmosphere and dress standards, it wasn't what we expected, and staff didn't seem concerned about maintaining an environment that appealed to a wider range of guests. The biggest issue was the temperature inside the club. It was unbearably hot, with people sweating throughout the venue, and it didn't seem like the air conditioning was working. It also felt extremely crowded, making the experience even more uncomfortable. Overall, the customer service, overcrowding, and overall atmosphere made this a disappointing visit. Unfortunately, I won't be returning unless significant improvements are made read more

just want to share a HORRIBLE experience here , First red flag was the manage Juan asking us to write a good review before entering into the club. We didnt wait in line so we thought sure why not. As soon as we were inside not even within 15 minutes this guy was touching my friends hair dancing not sure if it was intentional or not but she elbowed him off her & I apologize on her behalf not , but he thought it was me , which he then proceeded to HIT me full force, closed fist on the back of my neck!? Does anyone know this guy? Does he look familiar please message me if you know his name. So I can make a report & we can blast his face all over social media.The security said theres no cameras or anything to do about it , just wanted to shoosh us away!!? VERY UPSETTING NIGHT and which he then tired saying "I'm gay" outside like that gives him a pass to punch a woman ? Absolutely disgusting behavior by this bitch of a boy & the security guards at Onyx. He had a friend with glasses. No one did anything about it, big fat white security guard with glasses just kept yelling "are you in or out?" not even trying to help the situation or hold them until the police could come. This POS ran off before I could get any info. read more

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I had a really bad experience with this bartender. We waited in line for a long time, and while we were waiting, the bartender accidentally sprayed alcohol all over my face and into my eyes. I understand that accidents happen, but when we told him what happened, instead of apologizing, he became defensive and was very rude about It. After that, he continued to ignore us and started taking other people's orders, even though we had been waiting there first. We eventually got our drinks, but the entire experience was extremely unpleasant. The way he handled the situation and treated us afterward was very disappointing and unnecessary. Also, do not bring anything valuable if you come here. People spilt drinks all over my clothes & purse. At one point someone tried stealing my phone. read more

Onyx Room - bad experience with this bartender. - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Diego, California

Tried to have a good time in the lower level where they were playing reggaeton but all the drinks we got were watered down. Got the free shot, margarita and adios and you couldn't taste the alcohol in anything. And the back room speakers kept cutting off. Music was good tho read more

Hello, I go to Onyx pretty often, that is my friends and I go-to spot for night outs. It is usually a good time, but last night was so out of line... I (25F) got kicked out by security for pushing one of the security guards. I was walking over to one of the rooms downstairs when I just felt a huge body shove from a man, my I guess natural and protective response was then to shove them back. The I then get grabbed by my arm with force VERY AGGRESSIVELY by a man yelling at me saying I am done, I'm out, etc. I have to hold on to a wall to get myself not to get dragged by this man. My friends come in to help sooth the situation, but no matter what they say the security guard is yelling at them, at me, and continues to pull on me along with other security staff. I did not know that man who had pushed me was security and once I realized it was, I immediately apologized by saying OMG I didn't know you were security, I just thought it was a random guy pushing people! Keep in mind, I am a 4'11'' woman, in heels, a little tipsy, so when I got shoved over (for whatever reason) it made me lose all of my balance and I believe there was absolutely no need for all of that aggression. Anything my friends said or I said did not matter. They wanted me out. Once I was outside this security guard just kept talking down to me and laughing at me. It was the most disrespectful thing I've experienced here. I'm not sure what that security guard was going through that night or even personally, but he can not be grabbing people any way he wants just because he is having a rough night. read more

This club is a great time with the right friends. It's $20 entry I think it's free entry before 10pm on fridays If you're looking for a spot that plays Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Cris MJ, Fuerza Regida, Peso Pluma, Feid, Myke Towers, Karol G, J Balvin, Ozuna, and old-school reggaetón, this is the place for u. Upstairs, they play more trendy music, while downstairs is mostly reggaetón, sometimes banda mixed in. read more

Onyx Room - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Diego, California

Talk about a business that has gone downhill over the years !!!! The ambience , crowd , and even worse ..MANAGEMENT . I keep seeing new people come and go when some of the people that worked here worked for YEARS and leave for obvious reasons ! All the good reviews on here are FAKE. I heard the manager Juan tell another girl in the front that if she left a good review he would let her in for free every time ! And then charged the person right behind. They pick and choose at the front door who can come in for free and all dependent on LOOKS AND REVIEWS . I am not making this up . It's a hot box in there , NO AC , DJ's keep changing over time with the music becoming more and more repetitive. Overpriced watered down drinks . Don't believe the hype on this place , there's plenty of other clubs to visit and have a good time at . read more

I recently lost my phone there over the weekend, and after not knowing what to do I went online and saw there was a lost and found department with contact info. I copied the email, and wrote the department head and within minutes Juan Rangel contacted me back! He was super attentive and even though he was on vacation he took time to tell me my phone was found, set up a time for me to pick it up and made sure the guys at the club didn't make me stand outside too long for my phone! Overall one of the easiest and nicest interactions I could've had while getting my phone back! Super lucky Onyx has such a great staff! Would lose my phone again there but hopefully that never happens haha! read more

Place is great, bartenders are fast workers are cool and Can we please get The doorman and outside Security some Heaters. It's getting cold out and having to work outside with no heater source sucks Let's get them some heaters and keep them warm read more

Shout out to my girl Kayla. Sweet lady made my birthday so special for my friends and I. Chefs kiss to that lovely woman. Also the white guy in the basement ATE DOWN on the bar like actually. Had a great night. Great vibes, music, staff. read more

Onyx Room - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Diego, California

Such a weird place. Had a terrible experience here. It's like teleporting to Tijuana in the worst way. This club had a very hostile vibe besides the fact it was really dirty. I wouldn't go back even if I was paid to. read more

Went here for a few birthdays, it's super fun and the drinks are strong in the best way. Music was great and the vibes were immaculate! Definitely wanna dress pretty nice if you wanna check it out, I've seen a lot of guys get turned away if they're wearing sneakers. read more

I don't usually write reviews, but I had to take a moment to recognize the incredible service I received at Onyx Nightclub in Downtown San Diego. The energy in the club is amazing, but what really made the night stand out was the exceptional bartender (Andrew) who went above and beyond the entire night. From the moment I approached the bar, he greeted me with a welcoming attitude and genuine hospitality that's rare to find in a busy nightclub setting. Despite the crowd, he was extremely quick, efficient, and super professional. Never once letting the pace affect their positive vibe or attention to detail. You could tell he takes pride in his work and care about making sure everyone feels taken care of. If you're heading to Onyx and want an adventurous night with great music and drinks with top-tier service, keep an eye out for Andrew at This night club. read more

10/10 went for my first time and i definitely had a blast different rooms different music it's definitely a fun vibe to enjoy a night out !! Would def be coming again enjoyed it considering everyone was +21 too read more

5 Stars - Unforgettable Night Thanks to Andrew! Was planning a night out in San Diego and stumbled across a Reddit thread mentioning Onyx. One of the comments highlighted Andrew, a bartender there, saying the club was a blast and to DM him on Instagram if interested. I reached out, and Andrew was awesome--he helped get me and my friends in for free and made sure we had an incredible time. The club itself had great energy, good music, and a fun crowd, but what really made the night stand out was Andrew's hospitality. Super friendly, responsive, and genuinely wanted us to have a great experience. If you're looking for a fun night in SD, Onyx is definitely worth checking out--and Andrew is your go-to guy. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Juan was very awesome and helpful! We have such a good time thanks to him. Such a fun night with the girls out and the music was great!

BEWARE THIEVING OPERATION RAN BY ALL EMPLOYEESS‼DANGEROUS FOR WOMEN 2 WALLETS & 1 PHONES STOLEN WITHIN ONE NIGHT 1/15/23 Visited ONYX in what was suppose to be a fun night out. WATCHED EMPLOYEE STEAL PHONE OUT OF FRIENDS COAT POCKET. WHEN I APPROACHED THE EMPLOYEE I WAS CONFRONTED. My friend whom I shared my Apple location with, immediately gave me her phone to track. I was able to was able to pin point location. Thus I showed the phone to the host, she immediately accused me of lying. When I showed it her the exact location, she Immediately became shifty and began stuttering. Then called Management. Management laughed in my face and told me to "find" it then. Immediately threatened to "86" me. I agreed to stand out of the club as I called the police. SECURITY PROCEEDED TO INTIMIDATE ME TO LEAVE. Felt threatened and in danger we decided to leave for our safety. Come to find out at the end of the night the entire group of us...3/5 women group were robbed. 2 wallets were robbed and denied transactions at Target in Cerritos, Ca the next day. The 1 stolen phone was also traced to Cerritos,CA What a nightmare. You come to a night club hoping to dance and have fun, but end up getting robbed and harassed. WORST PART IS IT IS AN OPERATION RAN WITHIN THE EMPLOYEES. Multiple reviews of people with similar experiences. UNSAFE PLACE STAY AWAY. read more

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Juan Rangel was the best!! What a great man! Loved the vibe so much!!! Adored everything about it

Is pretty good i like the music and the drinks are also really good the vibe is good and i would love to come back read more

Onyx room exceeded expectations from the diverse vibe of all three rooms to the amazing staff always on their toes serving drinks at laser speeds! Not only does it provide an experience for all but Andrew's consistent social media promotions and business card entries keep the attendees coming back for more! 1000 times recommend and bring my friends back every time I'm in Gaslamp. read more

Dear Onyx San Diego Management, I am writing to share my recent experience at your venue, which unfortunately left me very disappointed. I was enjoying my night at Onyx until I realized my phone was missing--likely stolen. I asked a staff member if he had seen it, and he was kind enough to help me look, but we couldn't find it. When I stepped outside briefly and went to return inside, I explained the situation to the security guard at the front door. Instead of showing any understanding, he simply repeated "no re-entry" and refused to let me back inside. I understand the no re-entry policy in general, but given the circumstances--having just lost my phone inside your establishment--I feel the guard's response was unnecessarily dismissive and inconsiderate. A more empathetic approach would have made a big difference, especially since losing a phone is already stressful enough. I hope management takes this into account and emphasizes customer care and situational judgment with your security staff. read more

I love going to Onyx! Karina the bar tender is attentive without being overbearing, she's super friendly, and makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first time there. She remembered our drinks and was so positive and kind. Plus she makes the best drinks ever!! read more

YOU NEED TO GO TO ONYX My friends and I celebrating our besties bday had a blast downstairs @ Onyx room on the dance floor and at the bar!!! Our bartender was so fun (and sexy) & she made the experience above and beyond expectation. 10/10 service and smile. Thanks again Kayla and Andrew!!!! read more

My friends and I went on a Friday night and arrived right at 10pm, there was a line but it moved very quickly. We spoke with Mundaca about potentially buying a table and he was very helpful and informative of the table minimums and what he recommended. He asked if we were celebrating anything and we said it was our friends birthday, he then surprised her with a pink birthday sash and a marquee sign!! How nice, overall it was a great experience with all the staff and we stayed till the lights came on. The DJ was great and played a mix of Hip hop & RNB on the main floor. We did check out the other lower levels too which had good music. read more

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My friends and i have gone to onyx quite a few times and honestly the reason we keep coming back is because of the great service the bartender karina gives. She's super friendly and always receives us with such big positive attitude. We love her!!!! read more

Juan was super great with all his help! We were having trouble with the guest list and he was there to figure it out. read more

Onyx Room - the outside of the building at night - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Diego, California

Decided to do bottle service last minute at this place. Not going to lie this place gets poppin! Definitely worth doing bottle service if youre in a group rather than standing in line for so long and the line gets really long at this place. Big shout out to Munzada the VIP coordinator for hooking us up and getting us a table we really liked. We checked in, passed the long line, and got seated at our table next to the DJ. Bottles are moderately priced. Our servers were amazing and really accommodating. Place is filled with younger crowd and the ratio is good. Music is good and SUPER LOUD so make sure your ears are prepared lol....What really sucks is the fact that the DJ transitions through each song tooooo dam fast. It got really irritating because there would be songs that play that gets you hyped up to dance and then seconds later it turns over to another song. Overall, I highly recommend this club! Would definitely be back! read more

This place has a great atmosphere and an awesome vibe with the music ! I enjoyed the friendly service and had a great time! read more

Onyx Room - the outside of a restaurant - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Diego, California

Onyx is the place that I've been looking for. It shouldn't be this hard to find a place that has good music to dance to. I'm not an EDM girl so I had been searching for a place with a good mixup of hip hop and other nostalgic songs. This is imperative for me because I'm a sober sister and I can't get so drunk that I forget the mediocre music and have fun (lots of clubs in Gaslamp are lame like that). I've heard that Onyx has had incidences of stealing so be warned that you shouldn't bring anything valuable. But I've never had as much fun during a night out as I have at Onyx! It's not a huge space but it is definitely enough to have a good time:)) read more

A great standard issue nightclub. Nearly perfect mix of hip hop and top 40s upstairs for those seeking it. Drinks are a little pricy, but where aren't they? The outdoor space in front is great for taking breaks to air out and cool off. Bartender Antonio is the man! Always on it, super polite and entertaining. Only thing is, they BLAST the music every night and I lose hearing every single time I come lol. Maybe lower it a couple of notches yall! Line to enter gets long fast, but after like 11pm the line wait is usually 15-20 minutes in my experience, cause it gets so hot that the 10pm crowd starts to leave. I've met lots of cool people here! Haven't had a bad time here yet. read more

Onyx Room - Upstairs bar - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Diego, California

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Onyx has the best staff and bartenders, we went last weekend to see Karina after she had been away for a while, but we are so happy she came back because she is really the life of the partyyy read more

Juan was a great help in getting us situated He was very resourceful in our needs and got us in without trouble since we are new in town read more

*DO NOT COME HERE* I had my phone stolen here! I had it inside my purse and checked and it was gone. Within the first 30 minutes being here. I went around asking people and security if they seen a i phone. One of the female security's told me that people have been "stealing phones" lately here. Seems like security's doesn't care and acted sketchy. My friend went to go confront the security and asked them questions about my phone and kicked her out! Don't come here unless you want to be robbed! read more

Onyx was fucking lit drinks were affordable and the music was good asf by the end of the night my ears were ringing because the music was so loud which I fucking loved it was so loud recommend going also they have 2 other rooms but didn't get to check those out since the first floor was so lit read more

Within 15 minutes of arriving, my friend's wallet and my other friend's phones were stolen from within their purses. And after asking people around us several other phones were stolen as well. The professional nature of stealing from a closed purse should 100% deter anyone from coming to this location, as it seems to be a target. My friends made an active effort to keep their purses in front of them. Onyx NEEDS to implement bag searching upon entering and also leaving, even if it's just a quick search. read more

They only play Bad Bunny for the floor downstairs that's for Latin music. It sucks because I was hoping to hear Rauw Alejandro & Cris Mj who are also very popular in the reggaeton world. Don't get me wrong, I love Bad Bunny, I just am tired of hearing his music over and over for the past 2 years :/ when there's other artists that are just as good. On a different note, they do have ADA access to use the elevator to go downstairs but when I asked to use it again as I was leaving they thought I was too drunk to not use the stairs so they didn't really understand my situation with a slight buzz I had to explain myself and not sound drunk which is really hard when you're literally intoxicated. It sucks that this was my experience hopefully someone else has a better experience. read more

Love Onyx. Best nightclub in San Diego!! So many rooms with different Dj's and music. The bartenders are so much fun. Karina and Andrew are the bestttt! read more

Had a fun time here on Saturday night celebrating a friend's birthday! Music was great in all the rooms and my friend group danced until closing basically. Our drinks were so good and our bartender Andrew was very nice and friendly despite it being super crowded at the bar. Would definitely come back! read more