My husband & I loved this place! Service was a1 our hookah and food were both great! Our uber…read morerecommended this hookah spot and im soo glad we stopped by! Definitely give it a try, the hummus & fries were also very yummy!

We were the only ones there but we got there when they opened. Beautiful decor. Very large space…read more Great service, very attentive. Not in an obvious location, but plenty of parking available. Will be back.

This is one of the best places to hang out. They always have sports games on and are always wanting…read moreto take care of their customers.

I obviously LOVE this place. My boss says "I think half your paycheck goes to sheesha lounge" and…read morerightfully so, happy to support 2 brothers who work hard. They are very respectful and always make sure their customers are respectful to one another. If you go regularly here you naturally become part of the community, everyone who's a regular is super welcoming and friendly. The hookah is amazing! And the vibe is unmatched! The atmosphere is perfect to just unwind. Whether you want to study, work from your laptop, hang with friends or hang alone, this is my favorite place to be.

Went here for the first time last night and thoroughly enjoyed my time. It was a weekday night, so…read moreit was nice and pretty empty when my girlfriends and I were there from about 6PM to around 9. More people do seem to come in later in the night and its an eclectic crowd. My girlfriends told me they come here a lot to study and to do their work, so its a super chill spot where you happen to be able to smoke hookah. Their bowls are really long lasting, and the coals are changed out right on time. They do serve a couple of snacks and a couple cold beverages as well, but if you're really hungry, I've heard the Mediterranean spot next door is good and the bakery on the other side also has delicious desserts that you can bring in as well. Will definitely become a repeat spot when I want to just have a chill night with girlfriends and chit chat.

First time here staff are very friendly. My boyfriend and I smoked hookah "watermelon freeze" it…read morewas so good. I've tried hookah at a couple of places and really didn't like the taste in my mouth and throat. This by far is my fav hookah lounge now. They have beer as well and good music. Thank you. We appreciate your customer service. The place is clean as well. Next time we will bring jenga or something to play they have tables big enough to play games as well.

This place is the best hands down hookah lounge in the San Diego area! They serve delicious food…read moreand yummy drinks! The hookah service is fantastic and the staff there are great at being attentive to making sure that everyone has a good time! My friends and I only go to this place! We love this spot! It's also good to work at too when you need a spot to get stuff done! Love this place and will continue to visit it!!

A hookah spot with the lights on and wasn't blasting music like a club. Gets busy on the weekends…read morebut has plenty of seating. The inside had a lot of card games going on while the outside was more chill. Heat laps were plentiful outside so the cold won't be an issues. Lots of drinks to pick from to go along with your hookah session.

This is such a cool place to come and grab all things you need for hookah! It was my first time the…read moreother week and when I walked in I was super impressed! It really reminds me of an outlet but a hookah one. The prices are just right and service is always fast and friendly! The place is super big and clean! Will be back for another hookah haul.

Truly five star service here! I had a VERY last minute request for a large hookah pickup order and…read morethey were able to not only accommodate in a short time period but also offer helpful assistance and amazing service overall! Extremely professional, friendly and knowledgeable on their products. Highly recommend!

I have eaten there so many times I can't even count. Their food and their restaurant is my favorite…read moreplace to eat in San Diego. George and Samia are the most wonderful people in the world. George will come out of the kitchen and explain, in detail, every item on the menu. I laugh when I read or even see a subpar review of Alforon. Those people are either high on drugs or never experienced excellent food before. Chicken Tawook, Tabouli salad, house pickles, everything is off the chart and that's just the for starters. You can close your eyes, point to a menu item and have the best meal of your life. Explore their whole menu, you can't go wrong with a single item. Hands down off the chart and excellent food by two of the nicest people you will ever meet in your life.

First of all let me say that the love dessert has me hooked. Best thing here! One of the most…read moreunique and tasty things I've tried in a while, and that's saying a lot w my sweet tooth. I love the floral and pistachio taste, and it doesn't leave you feeling heavy afterwards. The mint lemonade is also a must have- tastes like it came from the garden in the best way possible. For savories, I had the spinach and cheese bajeen, baba gannouj, and the lamb fatteh - all had a lot of flavor and tasted homemade. I love trying new foods so will have to come back with more friends and try other things on the menu. The downside of this place was being seated on the right side of the restaurant near the carry out section. This was the pit of despair. I noticed that most of the staff goes to the other end first, and as a result 4 tables got seated after us and all of them had food on their table before we managed to flag one of the staff. It was definitely busy in there but he replied that he was simply going in order, but apparently order or left side to right side instead of arrival. I recommend trying to get seated on the side w the stained glass windows for better service. Other than that, the experience overall was pleasant.

We recently celebrated my husband's 50th birthday at Charcoal House, and we had such a wonderful…read moreexperience! From start to finish, Suha was incredibly helpful with everything from A-to-Z. She made the planning process so much easier and even recommended amazing dessert vendors that turned out great. Nabil was also so kind, welcoming, and always willing to help with anything we needed. We truly appreciated all of his help and hospitality. The food was delicious, the ambiance was fun and lively, and our guests had a great time. Thank you, Charcoal House, for helping make this celebration so special and memorable!

Charcoal House Bar and Grill was hands down one of the worst experiences I've had at any lounge or…read morerestaurant. The hookah was terrible--harsh, flavorless, and clearly rushed like they didn't care at all. For a place that offers hookah, this was embarrassing. Service was painfully slow and disorganized. On a packed, busy night, they were severely understaffed, which is not the customer's problem. We waited forever for basic service, and staff looked overwhelmed and unprepared. No urgency, no communication, no apologies. The place was crowded, chaotic, and poorly managed. If you know you're going to be busy, staff accordingly. Simple. Overall, bad hookah, bad service, bad management decisions. Definitely not worth the time or money. I won't be coming back and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

New owners are super nice and helpful. They were really welcoming they have renovated the location…read moreand it has great ambiance. They have a lot of different snacks and drinks.

Guy at the front was friendly and knowledgeable. Prices were pretty good. Not crowded on a Saturday…read morenight. Was able to have a chill night smoking and chatting with my friend.

I love how lively this hookah lounge is. There's always people playing dominos, cards and enjoying…read morethe vibe. As I walk into the shop there a counter where I can order hookah, non alcoholic drinks, smoothies and food. They have a tab open so I can pay my bill at the end. The food here is actually very good. They are very efficient with changing the coals and keep the hookah running smoothly. All the employees here are super friendly and love to help the customers. I recommend the Irish white peach flavor. Try their beef shawarma sandwich it was delicious.

Found out about this place by word of mouth. They have a new menu and I was dying to try Shakshuka…read more Was warmly greeted when entering, and so many tables to choose from outside and inside. They quickly took my order and my food came out freshly made as I waited. Love Shakshuka so much, I had it last year for the first time in Los Angeles. And this place made it so tasty. Their hummus was probably the best I have ever had and I am not exaggerating. They allowed me to sample a falafel which was so delicious and crispy on the outside and middle was just right. They mentioned many other speciality foods that aren't on the menu yet that are served for dinner and other parties. Can't wait to return and try some more delectable goodies.

Just an update since my last review was 6 years ago! I live downtown San Diego now and still drive…read moreup here to hookah! It's been the same owner for over a decade. Everyone that works here is so nice and attentive. The ambiance is amazing and they're always updating so it's really cool!

Came here to watch chargers game today . Top of the line service . I had grapefruit and gum mint…read morehooka. It was smooth and lasted for entire time I was there . Ambiance was comfortable and quiet on a week day which I enjoyed.