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    Sandbox Pizza

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SANDBOX PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    The House salad and beer!
    Nancy I.

    Fantastic salads... adding one to your order is the perfect way to turn pizza and beer into a healthy meal, right? The house salad is so much more than veg thrown in a bowl... They take care to cut apples into julienned strips (which I swear makes them taste better), use high quality blue cheese, and candied nuts (because again, elevating the ingredient beyond just what it is). There are innovative pizzas that will get you coming back to try the rest. Ingredients like Burrata and Hot Honey are calling my name. The dog friendly patio makes up for the difficult parking. But, really, you should expect difficult parking at the beach.

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    Salman S.

    Stopped by this sports bar with a friend while walking around in PB. A sign on their entrance said they won a top chicken wing award in 2024 so naturally we had to order some wings. While my friend went for the pizza, I ordered a Greek salad with chicken added for protein. The place is on Garnett with plenty of free parking on the street and the restaurant itself has a large bar area and several large rooms with lots of tables and seating. There is also an outdoor are with pool table and connect four. The food was quite tasty. I'm a dry wings kind of person so I ordered the lemon pepper wings and they were pretty darn good. Fried to the perfect crunch and tossed in lemon pepper sauce. The salad was quite large. I was surprised to taste ranch as the dressing as I was expecting Italian or Greek dressing, but overall just the right amount of dressing. The greens were bright and fresh as were the bits of tomato and cucumber. The chicken was grilled and kind of dry but not too bad. I tried a slice of the pizza (Hungry Surfer) and the red sauce was incredibly tasty as were the toppings of pepperoni and ham and other meats. Overall a good spot for some bar food if in the area.

    Box wings
    Claire J.

    Really great experiences at Sandbox! Awesome place to watch the games, a lot of seating options, so many tv's, and a great vibe! I absolutely love their wings and their sauces. Obsessed with spicy wings so I ordered the Magma wings, and it wasn't crazy spicy at all. My fiancée has a lower spice tolerance and said they weren't really spicy to him either, but had a great flavor. I could've used more of the sauce though :) The Box wings were heavily sauced to perfection. Hot honey burrata pizza was also great-- and surprisingly everyone said that it was spicier than they expected! It was a busy Sunday and our waitress did her best to stop by a few times but there were a few times we were waiting around for her. The food and the mood of the place made up for it!

    Coors light
    Valissa T.

    We come to Sandbox for the playoffs. The staff is always on points with drinks and service. Shoutout to Emily tonight for the hospitality! It's a great sports bar for big groups.

    Wooo!
    Leland S.

    Came here for a Monday Night Football game... yay anyone but the Cowboys! AMBIANCE: Parking: Oof... Pacific Beach. All street parking. Make time to look for parking or better yet, rideshare it. Seating: Plenty of seating! Inside or shaded patio seating. You have options, great for groups or fewer. Vibes: Welcome to Pacific Beach! It's a pretty busy area from good eats, eventful bar hopping spots, or the beach. The place itself is eventful in in itself from the events they host to the arcade/skeeball machines they got! Great place to enjoy a game or just enjoy good bar food. FOOD: Smash or Pass (Recommend) If you're looking for something sweet and refreshing then get this. Pleasant sweet flavors of the elderflower and strawberry with a nice wake up from the mint. Buffalo (Recommend) Best Wings!?!? YES... I do believe in the hype. Lovely aesthetics, mild saucy kick, a crispy bite, then finally greeted with juicy meat. Definitely coming back to try out more of their flavors. Treehugger (Recommend) A lovely medley of all enjoyable vegetarian flavors from mushrooms, olives, and green onions. I think what makes this stand out was their pizza. Buttermilk (Recommend) Smoooth and creamy topped with some bacon and chicken. Delicious! CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! Servers were friendly and timely with our order. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Delicious food, creative menu, and reasonable prices. Do I see myself coming back here. Yes! Whether it's recommending a friend for local SD flavors or the foodie in me wanting more while catching a game. For you wing or pizza fanatics, this is your spot! TIPS: * Follow their social media for special events!

    Tasty specialty cocktail!!
    Nicole C.

    Wonderful place to take in a game or just hang out with friends. They have worked so hard on the environment! From tabletop games to live music. Their pizzas are piled high with toppings and their wings are cooked to perfection. I love that this place had a back room and many cozy booths! Katelyn is an amazing bartender with a welcoming smile!! She works so fast and with all that drink making has arms of steel...work out of champions

    Pizza!
    Lisa M.

    Sandbox is a really cool spot for pizza in Pacific Beach. They have plenty of tv's to watch games, a pool table, good music and vibes to just eat, drink, and chill! There is a lot of indoor and outdoor seating - which means it's a doggo friendly restaurant :). I had the supreme pizza and wedge salad, and it was delicious. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other dishes!

    Kelly C.

    Sandbox is truly a staple of Pacific Beach! Kelly was my bartender and is an absolute GEM She made the best recommendations, gave quick service, and was so personable! I ordered the box sauce wings, tenders, and some hazy IPA's. Absolutely obsessed with the box sauce!! 10/10 recommend coming to Sandbox if you're craving pizza or wings; they have such unique flavor options and they never disappoint. The vibe is always immaculate here!

    Hot Cheeto chicken lol
    Anita M.

    I have really liked this place going in person. The trivia nights are fun. In person I liked the pizza & their ranch is delicious. The server was kinda rude but at least the food and drinks were good. However the three times I have ordered from DoorDash, it was terrible. So I would not recommend delivery. It has always come cold and we don't live that far away (15 mins). What really bothered me is that the last order was completely incorrect. They put the hot Cheetos on the incorrect side. We triple checked this. There was no bacon as ordered however there was chicken instead. Sucks because I do not eat chicken therefore did not eat any pizza. And no I was not personally comfortable picking it off. I don't eat it for religious purposes so picking it off does not suffice. Unfortunately DoorDash only refunded us for the one topping error ($9) even though I couldn't eat the entire pizza which was $40. It also would have been impossible to pick off all the hot Cheeto dust lol. Additionally, my partner ordered extra saucy wings. They came very dry. I hope they can follow orders better, though I won't be attempting to again.

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    2 months ago

    Very best pizza in all of PB. Service is fast and accurate. We have eaten in and di take out. All food is delicious!

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    A wider selection of beer! Finally. Didn't eat so not much to report. Bartender must have been from Boston :-)

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    Ask the Community - Sandbox Pizza

    Do you still have breakfast pizzas and $.50 mimosas?

    Unfortunately, we no longer offer that special but invite you to Dine-in to check out our monthly item specials that change each month! Come the Patriots NFL Season, games starting at 10am we'll have limited menus till 11:30a and offering Breakfast… Read more

    Excited to experience TS 1989 release here, does the ticket secure us an entrance or its like a club that it depends to person at the door?…

    Thank you for reaching out! The Eventbrite RSVP is to help us plan for the event, friendship bracelets, and collect raffle prizes for the night. We recommend coming early due to the overwhelming response that we have already received. We appreciate… Read more

    Is this Boston Sports bar?

    Yes we are

    Do you guys sell by the slice?

    Unfortunately, we don't offer pizza by the slice but we do offer personal 10" pizzas that take around the same time frame to make. More options and more personalized.

    Why do I have to show my ID to order pizza while sitting on the patio?

    Are giftcard/gift certificates sold here?

    Yes we sell gift cards

    Do they sell pizza by the slice?

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    As you can see from my multiple check ins of this restaurant... I absolutely love dining here!…read moreStumbled here on a random Wednesday night to discover an amazing special, wing Wednesdays! I'm not sure if it's buy 5 get 5 free or half off wings, but they're pretty much the same thing. This establishment does fine on its own, but I'm not a gatekeeper so come in and support on Wednesdays! In my opinion, these are some of the best wings in San Diego and the fact that they are grilled makes them even more special. What a way to stand out from traditionally fried wings! They also have a special where if you buy a draft beer, you can add a shot of liquor for only $5 and that isn't a happy hour deal, it's an all day deal. Service was great, it's open seating but I love sitting at the bar to be right in front of the televisions and the servers are more attentive. Didn't catch the servers name tonight (wish I did so I can give her a shoutout) but she was newish and did a great job. They were also doing a trivia night so those announcements were going on, but overall ambience can't be beat here. It's always a good vibe when coming here!

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    Got a paloma and the flavor was more intense than I expected, but it was pretty good…read more Tater tots are nice and crispy, great texture. Aside from that, they're generic normal tasting tater tots. For the burger, I liked the bun and other ingredients, but thought the savoriness of the meat was just okay. Also, can't say I'm a huge fan of the tiny lettuce whenever I see it. Overall, this joint is not bad, but I can think of very little about it that stands out. I don't feel that it fully leans into being a sports bar or dive bar or even as a burger joint. It's just.....a bar. Apparently, it prides itself as being an original coronado spot, but I didn't get that kinda vibe here. I don't know.

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    Enjoying appetizers and drinks--both at home and away--is always a great experience. Jesse is an…read moreoutstanding bartender who delivers high-standard service every time. Thank you, Jesse; we truly appreciate how wonderful you are. The cleanliness of this bar is impressive. Watching sports here feels just like home, yet uniquely exciting--big screens, great food and drinks, and even better company. It's truly a priceless experience. Free and convenient parking.

    Stopped in for a playoff game this Sunday and had a great time!…read more What a great find!! So here we go... ADD 1 STAR Parking on Sunday was great! Plenty of street parking even for a 1pm game start! Unlike places like Gaslamp, PB, Hillcrest I was pleasantly surprised! ADD 1 STAR Great outdoor seating area both covered and also out in the sun. Huge outdoor screen for the game too. Plenty of other tvs around the bar! ADD 1 STAR Plenty of water stations to help keep you hydrated! Even dog bowls for your 4 legged friends! ADD 1 STAR Staff were friendly and welcoming and always came around to clear our table. My only issue was the food. I was so disappointed in the smash burger. What's up with smashing the bun into a hard pancake both top and bottom bun? I've had better tasting smash burgers but I can get a better one at Jack in the Box and for $10 cheaper. It was so underwhelming I didn't even want to take a picture. The tator tots were awesome! Perfect crunch and spice....so flavorful! The women's bathroom is a little strange and quite frankly a waste. Two toilets set up side by side like how urinals are. This only works if 2 close friends are in there. They could easily make this 2 stalls and keep lines to a minimum. So 2 toilets but really just 1 women's bathroom.

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    Pizzeria Luigi - Slices

    Pizzeria Luigi

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    The dude behind the counter was fun and they had about 12 different pizzas to choose from. My only…read moregripe was that the pizzas had what felt like the minimum amount of protein on them. The crust was crunchy and sauce was flavorful, but it had about 4 little bits of chicken on my slice. Food came out hot and I liked the laid back vibe of the place.

    SLICE HEAVEN--yes, that's Pizzeria Luigi. Everything feels thoughtfully done without trying too…read morehard. Whether I'm popping into the Golden Hill spot or making a stop while visiting friends in IB, the result is always the same: consistently great pizza and zero regrets. There's something about walking in, scanning the case, and immediately deciding you need at least two slices--ideally completely different, because why limit yourself? Our go-tos? The White Girl and the OG Crime Scene. Both are standouts for very different reasons, and we somehow convince ourselves every time that adding a "new slice for research purposes" is the right move. It always is. The crust hits that perfect balance--crispy, chewy, and sturdy enough to handle all the goodness on top without falling apart mid-bite (a true art form). One of the few crust I eat from end to end. It's casual, it's reliable, and it delivers every single time. We've been loyal to the slices so far, but the rolls and other menu items are calling our name--so safe to say, we'll be back soon with more "research" and another review.

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