Reading the reviews prior to meeting up with my group for dinner had me a bit worried. Majority though seemed like customer service related. But a handful were about the food. My experience yesterday evening was absolutely opposite. We were seated at a large round table in the corner at the front of the restaurant. We were 11 seated at this great round table. It was perfect because we could talk with anyone at the table, and see each other. Our server, Hunter was fantastic! Friendly and while waiting other tables she was able to cater to our needs just as well and as fast. She did have another person checking on us when Hunter was not at our table. I did not get her name. Tonight it was hopping with other gatherings taking place. There are TV's lined along the upper half of the wall with all kinds of sports happening being televised. The room is very open with great outdoor seating off to the side of the restaurant. Looked like comfortable seating too. A few of us ladies order appetizers to share. When the platters arrived they were placed on the large lazy Susan in the middle of the table. Appetizers shared: Sampler plate: Gyoza, Shrimp Tempura, Spring Rolls and Cream Cheese Wontons Meatballs Wings Margherita Flatbread Hummus Flatbread My dinner was: PSH Chicken Penne Pasta My drinks: Espresso Martini and Benoit Dearg "red Beer (Barley & Sword Brewery) Red Ale-Irish My Dessert: Beignets to share and Affogato Appetizers were great. Though I did not get to try the meatballs, I was able to enjoy bites of the sampler plate. With the wings I requested the mild sauces to be off to the side. Thank goodness! They were spicy and I do like spicy food. The windows were nice and crispy! Came with carrots and celery sticks. My Chicken Penne Pasta was delicious. I don't know if it was my imagination but there seem to be some sweetness to the sauce. Maybe wine added? My desserts! The beignets were fresh. The arrived with the look of almost a donut hole. They were piping hot. The bread was light, with a bit of dense texture. Very delicious. My affogato was amazing. If you love coffee this might be for you. I had my first affogato in Italy, this is the 2nd best. The hot espresso mixed into the vanilla ice cream, was heavenly. Both my drinks, Espresso Martini and red beer were both delicious! The martini was very creamy and with the right amount of sweetness. The red beer was mild and very smooth. I would love to return and can't wait to try some of the other beers available as well as the yummy dishes on the menu. Parking is busy in the this busy street mall. Shares lots with DMV, Walmart and other businesses. read more

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Service is great! The food is amazing! The drinks are perfect! I came in to meet some friends and the server was nice and attentive but the bartender was not the nicest with her attitude towards customers. Maybe she is nicer once you get to know her or you are a regular but I felt a little off putted and didn't want to interact with her due to this. Over all I had a good experience, I had the meatballs with marinara and oh my goodness!! I could eat that all day! The tater tots were perfectly crispy and they give you the option of ranch, ketchup, or Buffalo sauce which I appreciated! The drinks were flavorful and make perfectly. I would come back but not to sit at the bar. read more

Came in during lunch After a visit to the DMV. Nice, open, clean space. Lunch during a Wednesday, not crowded. Service was excellent. Evelyn did a great job of letting me know about Wednesday Wing special. Had a draft beer and a smash burger with fries. Great value. Would come again with friends. read more

Poway Social House - Happy hour specials. - American Near Me - Poway, California

Wow what a little gem here they have my favorite Happy Dad Grape and Fruit Punch here! Came in on a Monday and it's Happy Hour all day Gabriel was very helpful and knowledgeable good vibes in here. The place is clean and plenty of parking even though it next to the DMV. I got a grape Happy Dad for $5 and huge delicious nachos with pulled pork for $13.50 couldn't finish it had to take it home. The service was amazing gave me a roll of paper towels checked up on me and gave the best recommendation. I'll be back in for sure to try the fruit punch and hook him up with a white hat read more

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We are not from the area, but found ourselves in Poway and stopped for delicious lunch. My husband ordered the burger. It was a simple burger w/ a side of fries and ranch. The burger was delicious, but plane. It did not come with lettuce, tomatoes, or onion, but the restaurant probably would've accommodated. Had we asked for it. I ordered the calamari Caesar salad. How unique indifferent to offer fried calamari on a Caesar salad! For Me Me, it was the best of both worlds and I thoroughly enjoyed it! They were not shiesty on the amount of calamari either! It was a very healthy and satisfying amount of calamari on a very delicious Caesar salad salad. Though we are not from the area, when we find ourselves in Poway, we will certainly patronize this restaurant again. Great ambience and superb customer service as well. read more

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I recently visited one of Poway's newest restaurants and was most impressed! Poway Social House occupies what was formerly known as Players. In fact, the old signage was still up so it may be confusing for some. The window though was cheerfully painted with their new logo, so I knew I was in the right place. This establishment comes from the same folks behind the neighboring Taco Taco Poway which has been a North County institution for years. Upon entry I was warmly greeted by the staff and took a seat at the bar. I immediately noticed the impressive selection of beers on tap. The staff were all so friendly, helpful, and genuine. Working together as a team, they took care of me very nicely and I felt right at home. The menu here is a fantastic myriad of appetizers, light eats, pasta, pizza, and handhelds. Eating light, I ordered a "Chopped Wedge" and it was outstanding! Iceberg lettuce, maters, red onion, bacon, and funky Gorgonzola cheese. It was such a generous portion for the affordable price of only $10. It even comes with a tasty garlic knot braid. On my second visit I had the Meatballs appetizer. Loved the meatballs, however the bread side tasted underdone and gummy this time. They do have a Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 3:00-6:00 pm featuring a variety of drink and appetizer specials. I wish this new restaurant great success and plan to visit again very soon! Poway Social House does share a parking lot with the DMV and Wal Mart so plan your strategy accordingly and pack a pound of patience, or maybe a Xanax. read more

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I drove farther than usual to support a new local business and ended up at Poway Social House in the Walmart/DMV Center of that community. The business was located in a suite along the perimeter of the plaza. Parking spaces were plentiful in that section near the DMV. There was a large dining area along with an outdoor patio for seating. A pool table was placed along one side of the room although no one was playing during my visit. Many TV screens were available to follow live sporting events. I sat a a hightop table in the middle where I could view some of the games. The one-page menu offerings ranged from appetizers, pizzas, flatbreads, burgers/subs, salads, pasta, and desserts. I settled for an Italian Sausage Sub that was served with french fries or tater tots (my choice). The sub came on a roll with Italian sausage links split lengthwise, provolone cheese, onions, and bell peppers. I quickly consumed the tots of which there were 20 on the plate. The sub was served in two halves and contained a healthy amount of marinara sauce as the base for the above toppings. The sausage had mild spiciness. Overall, it was basic bar food in a clean and spacious setting that was worthy of a three star rating for Poway Social House. read more

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We went Sunday evening after church. We heard that Players club changed ownership and became Poway Social House and wanted to try them. The place was lively, ballgames on the screens , a group playing pool as well as having drinks and a whole lot of fun. A great place to meet friends and enjoy the evening. Our food was great, I ordered the spaghetti meatball plate. It was plentiful and tasty. My wife had the chicken penne pasta and loved it. We shared a fried cheese ravioli appetizer. It was all pretty good. We do plan to come again. After all, church is just around the corner and the value was great. read more

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Large menu and great place to eat and socialize with friends and family. We enjoyed our food and watched some of the games that were playing

Really enjoy Poway Social House... I do miss the old menu from Players... it was much better... better appetizers, burgers.. etc. the menu is really lacking... And the BUGS!!!! What the F**k!!!! The bugs are out of control!!!! read more

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Came here on a Friday after work to watch the first game of the World Series. Atmosphere was inviting and casual. Lots of options for seating and a dog friendly establishment. Food and drink were tasty and staff were super friendly and attentive. Great place to stop by for a casual evening. read more

Poway Social House - American Near Me - Poway, California

After dropping off my better half at her weekly shindig, I proceeded to drive to a local sports bar I'm familiar with to waste 2 hours until it was time to pick up my wife. When I looked at my reliable Yelp app to see if there were other sports bars that I could check out, I saw that there was a new sports bar that had 4 1/2 stars and a minimal number of reviews called Poway Social House (PSH). As I followed the directions to this new sports bar, it led me to the same area as Players Sports Grill. In fact, it led me to the exact location as Players, but in its place was Poway Social House. Players is no more and PSH has taken its place. For my first time dining here, I enjoyed the food I grubbed on, the customer service was stellar, and I liked the addition of a chill sit down area. For those familiar with where Players was situated, you'll easily find it, but for those new to Poway where PSH resides, the restaurant/sports bar is on Community Road just across the way from Walmart. It's a few steps away from the DMW, the Armed Services Recruitment building, and it's next to Taco Taco. There is plenty of parking close to the restaurant and a slew of parking in the Walmart center. What's confusing about PSH being the former home of Players is that the Players Sports Grill sign is still there with a small sign for Poway Social House just below. As you enter the sports bar, it practically looks the same as its previous incarnation with the same low top tables, high top tables, and bar top seating. What was new for me checking out the inside of the restaurant was their addition of a comfortable and chill sit down area complete with a leather sofa, leather chairs, colorful velvet sofas, decorative light fixtures above this new area, and more seating with floral barstools overlooking the outdoor seating area. There is plenty of seating here to include an outdoor seating area where someone can host a large group. There are an armada of televisions for you to catch any sports being televised. There's a pool table and a shuffleboard table. Michael started off as my server and he provided outstanding customer service. He was friendly, personable, and even stayed past his clock out time to make sure his coworker Kevin took care of me. Kevin continued the quality customer service and I can tell the owners prioritize taking care of customers, which these two young men exemplified. During my conversation with Michael, he told me that the owners of Taco Taco are also the owners of Poway Social House, which makes sense since the Mexican fast food joint is next door. PSH's menu is different than Players menu. There are some similarities, but the new menu is a one-pager where they serve appetizers, pizza, flatbread, burgers & subs, light eats, pasta, and dessert. They have good choices on their Happy Hour menu, which goes from 3-6pm. If you're a beer drinker, PSH has a bunch of beer taps. One thing I remember from the Players menu that I wish I had tried, but never got to, was their Loco Moco. PSH doesn't serve this dish, but it does serve a Philly Cheesesteak, which was also on the Players menu. For my dinner, I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak and an order of PSH Hot Chicken Wings. One of the plusses of PSH is they're all about value for your money. My chicken wings came out first with 6 hearty wings that were coated in their hot sauce and the plate included slices of celery and carrots. The wings were meaty and finger licking yummy, but I wished they were more spicy. I thought PSH's Philly tasted better than Players' version, which comes with beefsteak, grilled onions and bell peppers, swiss cheese, and everything enveloped by a soft bread roll. The beefsteak was plentiful, tender, and all of the components complemented each other. My Philly came with a generous amount of french fries. Although I really enjoyed the Philly and fries, I suggest a little more seasoning to make both standout even more. I was a little bummed that Players Sports Grill is no longer operating because I had pleasant dining experiences the multiple times I visited throughout the years. I'm glad that its replacement Poway Social House looks like it will seamlessly take its predecessor's place serving delectable food, employing quality servers, and having a cool place to chill and hang out. read more

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One of the best onion smash burgers I've ever had. Tasty fries. Reasonable price and good value. Casual ambiance. A baseball team in there was mayhem along with some banging on the piano so it was extremely noisy. Great patio area. read more

Been here a few times now. The food is good! Have had the mushroom raviolis, very tasty. Had the club sandwich, hard to find these days. The bartender makes some good drinks. They have lots of TV's with sports on. They have a pool table and a sofa and chairs which make a comfy area to sit. They also have outdoor seating. I don't know what this place was like before , but it's cool. I understand that they also own the taco shop next door, I suggest they put some tacos on their menu. Add some seasonal drinks. Will be back! read more

This place is awesome ! The beer is cold food is delicious. Employees there actually care about customer service. If you're in the area or looking for a place to grab a bite and get a cocktail this is the place ! read more

Great bar food! Lunch special prices are outstanding. We enjoyed our waitress, she was very kind and attentive. The chandeliers in this place are awesome. It's a mix between a sports bar and a social lounge and that's what so great. It's for everyone! read more

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This place gives off a real "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" vibe. The owner is an established restaurateur who is local to the area, which probably sets the vibe. It's a sports bar with too many screens to count showing all varieties of sports. Food and service are very good. The menu selections rise above typical "Pub food" and their burgers, including their smashburgers, are top-line. Shown is my most recent "balanced meal" of their wedge salad and meatball appetizer. Great place to hang out with friends and make new ones. Also, quality pool tables and piano. read more

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I used to go to this place when it was Players, and the staff at Players were more welcoming, friendlier, and just all around better to deal with. The Bartender is a complete JOKE! He is rude and has a disgusting arrogance about himself. I had an issue with my drink, and I asked the waitress if the bartender could take out an ingredient. Instead of removing it, he took it upon himself to come to our table and argue with me about the drink. Sorry, dude, I am paying for this drink, so I would like it made the way I want it. I had another incident with the bartender, too, on a different occasion. He seems really aggressive and hostile. The Ambiance during happy hour is a bunch of old dudes who act like they own the place. The owner is drinking with them and not really caring or paying attention to the other patrons and what is going on. The people working here are sometimes completely clueless. The Menu has one price listed, but a higher price is displayed on their POS system. I informed the waiter, and basically, it was like an SOL situation. It was a huge ordeal to get what we were charged for. I was not asking for a refund, but I was asking for what I paid for. The waiter, to his defense, was trying to explain the situation, and the bartender was not getting it. Go figure! I would like to give more stars because the inside renovations look really good, and this place has HUGE potential! Just not right now with the arrogant bartender. read more

We love Poway Social House! Family friendly environment, welcoming service and staff, and the best smash burger in San Diego! We also enjoy their chicken parm (fantastic and you wouldn't believe the portion size!), habanero mango wings, and pepperoni pizza with PSH's extra delicious ranch! Go check it out! read more

Love the changes to the former Players bar. They've added a lounge area, shuffleboard and a great happy hour menu. Bbq pulled pork nachos were delicious. Excited to use the refreshed patio when it cools down. read more

Poway Social House - Pulled pork nachos- $10 happy hour 3-6 M-F huge portion! - American Near Me - Poway, California

Excellent food! Very cozy. Owners are super nice!!!! They did an excellent job of remodeling!

I honestly can't believe just how bad the food was here. All I ordered was a Cobb salad and some chicken wings. The wings were undercooked and not fresh. The salad can with Blue cheese from a bottle.and the lettuce was out of a bag. I literally ate the free bread stick, took a bite of one chicken wing and two bites of salad. It tasted so bad I stopped eating while my stomach started yelling at me for what I had done. Honestly I didn't even want to escalate it to the manager because it was so obvious the standards that they thought were ok by way of the food they serve. I will not be going back. I'm sure if you drink enough ot wouldn't matter at much, but I don't drink so... I paid 20.00 and walked out on Wing Wednesday. read more

They recently changed ownership I think. The menu changed a bit with it. I gotta say i like the old menu better when it was still Players sports bar. Hopefully theyll keep updating and improving it. read more

The service and ambiance were fine, but the food was subpar, and I'm pretty forgiving. I had a pasta dish with sausage, green peppers, and onions. I would compare it to horrible Mac and cheese with hot dog slices, with boiled/grilled to death peppers and onions-they were slimy. My friend had a Philly steak sandwich with fries. She said it was ok, but the sandwich didn't have much meat on it, mostly bun. The fries were good though. Just order fries. read more

Started off great! 1st timers since it became PS. There was 3 guys playing pool when I walked in. Got our 1st and ONLY drink. Food came, fries delicious, social burger greesy AF, terrible bun very cheap buns soaked all the grease became mush. Never once did the chick ever come ask how our food was or if we needed ANYTHING! Did it start to get busy yes it did. That's not an excuse to ignore other guest the entire time we were there after we got our food. Not one time did she refill our drinks, yet came to all the other tables, our empty cups sat there as she stood at the register. I couldn't even get her attention if I wanted to she never even looked at us. We sat done for nearly 40 min with empty cups, waiting for our bill, a box, not one single employee there was (host/server and bartender and I'm assuming the owner) came to see how we were doin! I was pissed! She finally comes over, I tell her I'm so mad just get my bill I'm done here, she didn't even ask then how she could make it better. Poor poor poor service! Never go here! read more

The food seems to be a hybrid between the past restaurant and the new Poway Social Club. The atmosphere seems to be a mix between the past Players Sports bar with multiple TVs and pool tables to the new Poway Social Club with a new area with a few couches and sofa chairs and a shuffle board. Seems like the vibe should be one or the other and not a mix of two totally different themes. The food is about the same as Players with a few changes to food selections. Not sure what the overall vision is but so far I'm not feeling it. Missing the past friendly, welcoming, and dedicated Players staff. I might give the Poway Social Club one more try to see if things get better. read more

Service was great and snack food was good and served quickly! Great spaces to extend your visit hanging out inside or with you dog outside. Portions were generous, the ladies at another table had club sandwiches and nachos and took large "doggie bags". Will be visiting again!! read more

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Great concept here. We went in on Sunday and it was great. Sunday morning football, bloody Mary's and great simple breakfast items. The breakfast Nachos were great. The breakfast pizza looked awesome. Full bar and 20 or so big screen TVs. The seating area is cool because it has a section to have a beer with friends, dinner with the family or comfy seating for conversation with cocktails. Can't wait to try it for lunch or dinner too. read more

Poway Social House - Breakfast Nachos!!! Who would have thought. - American Near Me - Poway, California

Above average bar food for a fair price, and it comes with a friendly staff. I will go back.

My husband and I tried this place for dinner and I have to say it was extremely disappointing. The ambiance is sport bar style with TVs lining the room which is one big open area, with some booths along the sides, where we sat, and bar height tables in the middle, with a bar at one side of the room. This makes it loud and not relaxing, and the lighting is somewhat bright and distracting. The service was ok, although I did have to ask for a tea refill, and our server came by once to see how we were doing. But the major disappointment was the food. I decided to try the andouille sausage pasta. The menu describes it like this: "Andouille Sausage, Bell Peppers in a Spicy Creamy Sauce". Sounded good but when it arrived and I tasted it, I realized it was just Frank's Red Hot sauce with cream. This sauce is normally used on buffalo chicken wings and it is not just spicy-it is hot-and also has a lot of vinegar in it, so it is sour as well. Great on chicken wings with a bunch of ranch dressing to help soften the bite, but it was disgusting on the pasta and ruined it. The menu should state it is in buffalo hot sauce-not spicy, creamy sauce. I never would have ordered it if I knew it was going to be drenched in this. The meal comes with a braided plain bread, which I killed off because I could not eat that pasta, and there was nothing else served with the meal. The sausage was ok, but not very much in the plate. My husband opted for the Chicken Parmesan. It was a large piece of chicken, with a good amount of sauce and cheese on it. The chicken was sitting on a bed of plain fettuccine noodles, which didn't have any extra sauce, so were just bland. His plate also came with plain sautéed veggies, which were cooked crisp tender. They were ok, but didn't seem to have any kind of seasoning. We did take our leftovers home as I hate to throw away expensive restaurant food, but my husband offered to swap plates with me, so instead of nasty Frank's pasta, I have plain, boring Chicken Parm. Overall, very unimpressed and I definitely will not be wasting our hard earned money here again. read more

Had brunch at Poway Social House for the first time. The service was quick and very nice. Food was delicious! Definitely getting The breakfast pizza again. I love the style spruce they gave the place! Poway definitely needed a cool little hang out like this spot! read more

Great service, food and drinks! I always enjoy my time there. It's a great relaxed place to go.