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Shack Bar & Grill

3.7 (409 reviews)
Wed • 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Thu • 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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SHACK BAR & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Juke Box
Outdoor seating

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Jessica S.

My boyfriend and I came here for a drink as we were in the area. Spontaneous night out to watch a football game. It's located next to a 7-11 and across of Rigoberto's Taco Shop and The Promiscuous Fork on La Jolla Blvd in La Jolla. There is a lot of free street parking around the area. The exterior was kind of nice with the bar looking like an actual tiki shack but with no tiki styled drinks. It was small bar with a pool table in the middle of the space. Would be fun once more drinks were in us! This was definitely one of the local bars with its ambiance of regulars and stickiness of the bar. My boyfriend and I each got Stella Artois, and Garlic Fries to share. The fries had Parmesan shavings on top! And the aioli dip was sooo good. YUM! It was definitely a casual night out. The biggest downside of this place was the fact that the smell of cigarette smokes can get into the bar even though the smokers are outside. Those who go in the back to smoke brought in the smell. Luckily, my boyfriend and I were just about to head out as the person smoked. Causal local bar without too much people traffic. Good place to watch sports games as well. P.S. one of the workers brings her dog (about 50 lb?) who just lies down the entire night to people watch. The dog was so cute and friendly!

Jane L.

I walk by this spot all the time heading down to Windansea. Yesterday I finally popped in for lunch with my friends. Very cool chill beach vibes. Can't go wrong with their burgers. We ordered the BBQ Burger with tater tots, the Bacon Burger with fries, Pretzel, Bourbon chicken wings and a Metzcal Mule. Food was good. Service was good. Space is designed for a good time!

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Celeste T.

Been coming here for years, recently my man was looking for the BEST fish and chips in the area and I think he has found them. The pieces of fish are huge and plentiful with lots of crisp and crunch! It's served with tons of fries. I usually have the grilled fish tacos. I wish they made homemade tarter sauce but I understand that bars are busy. Great outdoor atmosphere and the servers are always nice.

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Sonny G.

Stopped by this little shack bar, and for a spot that doesn't get a ton of business, it was an awesome experience. Had the Shack Burger--the beef had great flavor, the bacon was crispy, and it hit the spot. What really made the visit memorable was Kayla--hands down one of the best servers around! She kept my water refilled, checked in on my food, and even handed me a napkin when she noticed I had cheese in my beard (now that's attention to detail!). Super friendly, fun, and just great energy all around. Also love that this place is fur-baby friendly--definitely a nice, laid-back spot in the middle of fancy La Jolla. Will absolutely stop by again next time I'm in the area!

Aprils margs! The best

Where do I begin....it all starts with April. She has been a shining star in this dark world. I was having a horrible day and then April came along. She made the BEST margarita I've ever had. Don't sleep on this place or you'll regret it

Margarita

April makes the BEST margaritas in town hands down!!! Came here after a stressful day at work and she instantly lifted my spirits with her signature spirit :)

Beef Nachos, Buffalo Wing, Chicken Skewers with a ton of Tots!
Carolyn C.

Best nachos around - wow were these amazing. Chips are homemade and we had the beef added which was very tasty. We also tried the buffalo wings as they were in the happy hour menu - meaty and good sauce. Last item was the chicken skewers (I'm trying to eat a hella lotta protein daily) which came with three nice sized pieces and a TON of Tots which were cooked just right! Great service by the bartender - we sat out in the patio and enjoyed it. First timers and we will certainly be back - especially for those nachos!

Great place to watch Sunday football.
Michelle M.

I love this place. Definitely brings the old school La Jolla Beach vibes. Services was outstanding and I love that you can bring well-behaved dogs. I ordered the battered fish tacos and they were outstanding. I would highly recommend. This is the place you go on a lazy day and just enjoy the vibe.

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DeAnna L.

We popped in on Christmas Day to find the vibes high and the staff in a great mood. Danny waited on us as we played cards on the deck with our Frenchie with us. We enjoyed our time in this casual beachside shack.

This way folks!
Steven O.

Every Beach Town has to have a Surf Theme Bar right, it's the rule! Well these guys are Killin'It! Look at photos-the spot is Uber Cool and super cozy! Patio seating,open fire pit, pool tables and great drink and happy hour specials! Kayla + Morgan= best service award! We visited a couple times while we stayed in La Jolla. Food yeah it was fricken fantastic! I ordered the Burger of the Month and I can't get it outta my head! Green Chili and Cheeses all melted over an Angus Burger and oh boy it was Delicious! Not sure how else I can portray it... just make sure you don't miss this Great Bar!

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Love the place! Friendly bartenders, great food! Come to the shack! My favorite bar ever!

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6 months ago

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5 days ago

Best place in La Jolla to play pool and have fun , food is great and the bartenders are amazing specially Morgan !!!

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The nachos are always a hit! So glad you loved everything! Thank you!!

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Tyler V.

Thanks JP! I’ll be sure to let Aimee know, serve you again soon! :)

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Lovely atmosphere and incredible service! Shouts out to Kayla for being such a treat! Happy early birthday girlyyyy

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Grateful for your amazing review!! See you next time!

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Our tenders are top tier! Breaded in house :) Thanks for coming in!

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So glad you had a great time here! :)

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Thanks for the great review, Joslyn! We will see you next time. :)

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Thanks for coming in! See you again soon!

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Thanks so much, Marie! We will be glad to have you back soon! :)

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thanks for stopping by Renee!

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Kayla was a rockstar and always on top of it when i needed something. great vibes, great music and a great time to be at.

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7 months ago

I love coming to the shack to get a shack burger with the garlic tots. Kayla & Morgan make my experience top tier every time.

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Thanks so much for coming in! See you next time!

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Ask the Community - Shack Bar & Grill

What time do you stop serving food?

10pm

Is it kid friendly?

Yes! We are kid friendly. After 9pm it is 21 or older but during the day and early evenings we have many families enjoy our restaurant. Although we do not offer a "kid menu", there are many options for your children: baked pretzels, tator tots, hot… Read more

Are there any gluten free options?

Hi Jennifer, While we don't specifically have a "gluten free" menu, there are options and adjustments we can make. For example, we have great fish tacos, our fish is Sea Bass… Read more

What are suggested, healthy vegan options (ideally gluten free)?

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3.7(1.1k reviews)
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Phenomenal service, beautiful location, parking is along the street, walking distance to the beach,…read morebest of everything. Awesome food, service truly is next level. Prices are super reasonable especially for this type of access and location. One of our favs!

Good location near the cove. Not far away from the beautiful shores of La Jolla…read more We were able to get open seating right away at the bar just after 2 PM. Started off with a cold beer after spending the day at the beach. Atmosphere was relaxed, decor set to a sports bar tavern theme. (see video) Menu has lots to offer. We ordered their calamari appetizer which we found to be fresh, crispy and delicious. The staff didn't start off to engaging until we got a good conversation going with the bartender. It was actually his first day (after moving up from bar- backing). That made for a great "ice beaker" as my son is also a bartender. After that, we told him where were we from and then another server said his sister lived in the same exact area as us. So, these employees bumped up the rating to the 5 stars experience. Bravo This is a place we would revisit and explore more of the menu. The Spot offers pub fare such as wings, mac n cheese, burgers, pizza, etc. Their know for their signature Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, happy hour specials and late night options too!

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The Spot La Jolla - Lamb chops, tacos and potatoe skins

Lamb chops, tacos and potatoe skins

The Spot La Jolla - Inside very cool

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Inside very cool

Hennessey's La Jolla - French Fry Sampler

Hennessey's La Jolla

3.9(299 reviews)
0.9 mi•La Jolla
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This place has been on my list for a while. I love Irish pubs, and I actually celebrated one of my…read morebirthdays in Ireland not too long ago, so I was especially excited to finally check it out. I also noticed they offer a complimentary entrée on the Thursday of your birthday week, which honestly made it the perfect excuse to go. There's a ton of seating options here. You can sit inside, outdoors by the fire pit, or in one of several different rooms. Our server was awesome, really attentive, and had great recommendations. I ordered: * Steak & Shrimp: this came over mashed potatoes with a side of spinach. The steak was huge, cooked perfectly, and seasoned really well. Everything on the plate was delicious. We hung out by the fireplace, had some drinks, and just enjoyed the vibe. They also run great weekly specials. I believe Tuesdays are buy one burger, get one free, and Thursdays they have $7 smashburgers that looked massive when I walked by. Overall, this place has a really fun, welcoming energy. My friend from Scotland tried the Guinness and approved, which says a lot. It's surprisingly hard to find a good Guinness in the States, and they nailed it here. Definitely will be back.

Parking can be tough, but I usually have parking luck. Came here in the rain so the place was not…read moretoo busy. We were greeted by a waitress who sat us at the bar. She did not have much work to do as the bartender helped us and most of the people who were also at the bar. We ordered a Guinness and my roommate had the Shepard's Pie (which he devoured) and I had the Dublin burger which was tasty. We ordered another round of Guinness to wait out the rain and because,... Guinness. Staff was friendly, we bought the bar tender a Shephard's Pie as he said he never tried it before, though he had worked there for over a year. I hope he liked it as it came after we left. Only dig on the place is that the prices are a bit high. They do have some good specials and happy hour for those who want to give this place a try and save a few bucks.

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Hennessey's La Jolla - The band setting up.

The band setting up.

Hennessey's La Jolla - Chipotle burger and paddy's burger

Chipotle burger and paddy's burger

Hennessey's La Jolla - Outdoor seating

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Outdoor seating

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THE LOT La Jolla

3.8(1.4k reviews)
0.7 mi•La Jolla
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The Lot in La Jolla is a complex which houses many theaters to watch movies. They validate four…read morehours free parking on the street level and subterranean parking, the later offers limited spaces, so you can street parking too. Since the Covid pandemic I haven't frequented going to a movie theater to watch movies. Also, because my movie watching experience is nice and in the comfort of my own place with a 85" tv, my own leather recliner and access to lots of streaming movies with a touch of a button. I recently rewatched Devil wears Prada part 1 and wanted to see part 2 and not have to wait for it to show on streaming because it will take a long while. The movie was very entertaining and if you haven't watched it, I suggest you rewatch part 1, because it has been 20 years since! The bathroom facilities were clean with everything touchless, but the hand soap dispensers were on the blink and perhaps need batteries. Staff were courteous and helpful and efficient. There was no long wait for anything I ordered. The Lot theater where I watched this movie was smaller than expected and the seats weren't situated optimally because a few rows ahead of mine, a viewer's head blocked some parts of the screen when he was sitting up and not reclined down. The leather seats were wide and spacious, reclining feature did recline pretty low but not flat 180. The call attendant button feature is great; it's table service: you can order food and drinks. The menu includes burgers, fries, pizza, popcorn, hotdogs. Drinks including FIJI bottled water, sodas and alcoholic beverages... all served during the movie is very convenient. The LOT is the closest movie theater to me and for the sake of convenience I would return and recommend it.

I've been here quite a few times and I like it. It's pretty much the price of an AMC ticket, so I'd…read morerather come to the LOT! It's just a couple dollars more, but you'll have a more enjoyable experience. The seats are super comfy and I like the convenience of being able to order right from your seat. You can pay in the moment or keep the tab open. The staff taking orders can feel a bit rushed due to the high volume of orders, but everything still runs smoothly and the food comes out faster than expected. As for the food, it's okay. I've tried the fries, poke nachos, chicken strips, and popcorn. Dipping sauces are mid, but the BBQ is good. I'd still be open to trying other items, but I'm a little hesitant. They used to have sweet potato fries which were my faveee. Sad to see they took them off the menu. The charges add up quickly and to be honest the food doesn't stick out to me. I was expecting more from the poke nachos the wonton chips and flavor are good, but the ahi didn't taste very fresh or best quality. I've also had dinner at the restaurant before, but I can't recall the order. I just know I didn't love it. Coffee is good! I usually add a shot and the service at the coffee shop has always been friendly. The bathrooms have been a bit dirty most time I've gone. On the plus side, they validate parking up to 4 hours, which is really nice since street parking in the area can at times be a pain. All in all, worth checking out for the convenience, memorable experience, casual date night or family time.

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THE LOT La Jolla - Bar area

Bar area

THE LOT La Jolla - Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar

4.1(32 reviews)
0.7 mi•La Jolla

Stopped in for lunch before seeing a movie. I loved that we had actual space to sit without feeling…read moreall scrunched and crowded. There's all kinds of comfortable seating to accommodate--inside and out. The food was good. I had a lovely steak bowl that just hit the spot. My kiddo had a legit hotdog and fries. My husband said his chicken salad was fine--the chicken was lacking. Would visit again.

First time here and I thought the place was really cool! It's next to the LOT in liberty Station…read more The restaurant was big and there was plenty of seating. They had tables or booths and it was not crowed. They do reservations which is a plus. They have large TV's so you can watch any sport games that are on. It's really pretty in there and I love how much sunlight goes in there. Our server was wonderful! He was very patient and read back all of our orders to us just to make sure everything was correct. The food that I got was very bland and no citrus at all. I was expecting the citrus rice and the salmon to have more of a citrus taste but there was none and I was a bit disappointed in that dish. The beans were just okay. I was not expecting my dish to look like this. My friends foods looked good so i definitely want to come back and try something else off their menu.

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ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar - My pup Fendi, Duckhorn Chardonnay, Wall Art in the bar lounge and a view of the LOT movie theater lobby

My pup Fendi, Duckhorn Chardonnay, Wall Art in the bar lounge and a view of the LOT movie theater lobby

ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar - Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict

ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar - Crunchy Cashew Salad

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Crunchy Cashew Salad

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