Enjoyed a delicious dinner looking out at boats at dock and watching the sun go down. Nice…read morerestaurant and separate bar areas. Preanniversary dinner we enjoyed the Citrus Cilantro Pork Chop with Demi glaze, fresh veg and creamy mash potatoes, and the Asiago cheese gnocchi dish with sun dried tomatoes. Enjoyed the recommended yeast buns. Everything was delicious. Great ambiance, service and experience.

I came here specifically to support my husband's friend, who was playing piano with his band: he's…read morebasically blind but has been playing for 30 years, and watching him perform was such a treat. The live music was definitely the highlight: fun, nostalgic, and clearly loved by the crowd. The vibe leans toward the older generation, but honestly it was really endearing seeing everyone enjoy themselves. Food and drinks weren't the stars of the night, but they did the job. Service was surprisingly attentive, even though we were seated in the darkest corner of the place. Overall, a solid experience and a great spot if you're here for the live music!

Joe Rathburn curates an amazing array of excellent musicians in an intimate setting. I have seen a…read morenumber of concerts with the "Folkey Monkey" that were top rate. I really like the smaller venue presentation, you really feel like the music is just for you!

Behold the King of San Diego…read more Rick Lyon rules the city from his throne of ivory keys, set in a palace of red leather and dim, sexy lighting otherwise known as the Imperial House. Long live the king.

If you've never experienced this wonder, you haven't lived. Embark on a journey to the base of…read moreImperial Tower and let your inner wild thing loose, for you are stepping into the palace that Rick built himself. Tonight, collectively, we were all asked if we liked music. After a sporadic "whoohoo" and a couple golf claps from the self proclaimed "Lyon's Cubs" we were immediately instructed to "Shut up". The Cubs roared, the alcohol flowed faster than Dean Spanos hightailing it to LA, and the fingers blazed like lightning across the keyboard to the beat of "Hotel California". Respect the Man, the Man may or may not respect you. But holy moly what a damn fine time.

Tiki Oasis is a 4-5 day total immersion in TIki Culture, retro-vibe, music, fashion, cocktails,…read moreparties, seminars, shopping, and connecting with people! It can be very pricey between tickets and lodging, but if you enjoy the environment, it's truly an amazing event. The marketplace has everything you can think of that might relate to Tiki and Mid-Century Modern living. The seminars provide information on everything from how to make cocktails to history, movies, books, people, and any other topic you can think of... including some where you can make your own items with an instructor, like lamps, etc! There is so much to do or you can chill with your friends by the pool or at one of the bars or over a meal. At night, there is a concert every night with a mixture of types of music: you might find exotica, rockabilly, surf music, Hawiian sounds, you just never know! The people who attend are there for a good time and to learn, spend time with friends, show off their amazing outfits and overall HAVE FUN. I hightly recommend a visit. Start with a day at the marketplace and see what you think and if you want to commit to the full thing next year!

This is the biggest gathering of tiki lovers in the country; possibly now too big. I liked it…read morebetter pre-covid but it's still a great event. Entertainment, sun, food, tropical adult beverages, room parties, burlesque, shopping and more. The fact that it's in San Diego also enables visits to Bali Hai, the Grass Skirt and False Idol.

Imagine walking into a dark bar and feeling like you just busted in on a funeral, except everyone…read moreis welcoming you and suddenly you're hanging with the locals. The lamplighter is a classic neighborhood hang in mission hills- I think it's a dive bar by day; but I think it gets "hipster" by night. I enjoyed the ambiance, bartender, patrons & music. Mackenzie was an outstanding bartender ! Made me feel right at home! And fellow stool mate Anthony was warm & fuzzy like a big old teddy bear! Note: cash only. No food, but you might get a candy apple vendor coming through...

Ella is the best! From the moment we walked in, the energy that Ella and the security guard brought…read moreset the tone and had me expecting a great experience. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case with a couple of the bartenders. They came across as snarky and condescending, and it felt like I was inconveniencing them just by placing a drink order. The contrast between the warm welcome at the door and the service at the bar was disappointing.

I highly recommend signing up for an evening with Club Train versus just going out and showing up…read moreat a club on your own. No lines, no hassle, no cover fees and a free drink (shot) to start. I also enjoyed the entourage aspect of it with our Club Train leaders Alex and Vince, dressed in dapper bow ties and suits, shepherding us around the Gaslamp district of downtown San Diego. I tried out Club Train last weekend (bought my ticket through Pacific SD Magazine for extra savings). The itinerary included a set schedule for visits to Don Chido, F6ix, Side Bar and FLUXX with an hour at each location and 90 minutes at the last one. The evening was slow to start, as my friend and I found ourselves bored at our first stop, the new bar/restaurant Don Chido, where the group was to meet and depart to the clubs. If we could do it again, we would've shown up later for that first stop because it was not necessary to be there the whole first hour. We were told by our Club Train organizers that there were food and drinks specials at Don Chido. When we got there, we were seated at a table, then ignored by waitstaff for a long time before we finally asked someone who then told us we had to get drinks at the bar in order to get our Club Train deal. Also, we were told by the Don Chido staff there were no food specials. By showing our Club Train wristbands, we ended up with $5 margaritas (half price!) from the bar so it wasn't a complete loss but we felt like we wasted a lot of time in Don Chido and that the night was off to a rough start. Once our group leader summoned all of us (around 30 people), things went smoother as we then proceeded to each club. The evening then flew by as we had about an hour in each venue. Our Club Train leaders escorted us as a group from club to club but it was fine when we twiced missed our group leaving. We were still able to follow on our own with our wristbands. It was nice to be taken care of but not completely babysat, as once you are inside the club you're on your own. I didn't get a chance to talk to other members of our group, but theoretically you could probably make new friends in Club Train. A Club Train ticket normally costs $30, but I got the magazine deal where it was $20 with fees (total $22), which is a steal. The highlight of Club Train was the group photo at the end of the night. The group leaders always have the group gather together and take a photo in the middle of Market Street which is a lot of fun. Timing is everything with the traffic lights!

NYE crawl. No line, yea, right. Unorganized crawl from the…read morestart. Couldn't get any of the the crawlers into the first venue. The round up to each venue was poorly done. Skipped one of the venues for reasons they never told. Waited for too long to get into the last venue. Do yourself a favor people, skip this crawl and go to the other ones. By far the worse one in Downtown SD.

First time at The Yellow Door. It was a great experience…read more The food was decent but the water was the Best!!!!! The staff was courteous.

What a fun night! We spontaneously found this comedy club on Sunday evening. Great lineup of…read morecomedians. I don't laugh easily, but my face hurts from laughing hard for over an hour. Two item minimum per person. Love the decor of this place. Super cool highly recommend..

It's legit, check it out! Keep the band on and follow the group, feel the vibes. Be mindful of the…read morecoupon restrictions to maximize the experience.

Brian and Ray relly helped us out. The crawl gets you into multiple bar and included free drinks up…read moreto a certain time. This is a no brainer if you're planning to hop through multiple bars in DT and not want to pay the overpriced cover for every club. Great if you're visiting or even as a local.