Really enjoyed this cute, comfy divey spot! Great place to watch the games and get some bar snacks. The drinks were spirit heavy which we loved, and the fries were so good. I usually don't like lemon pepper flavored things, and these had such a good punch of citrus and salt that I couldn't resist! The boneless wings were good yet wish they were a little bigger. The sauce was good but wish it was a bit more spicy... 7/10! Overall they've got GREAT prices with happy hour from 3-8pm. They're also dog friendly :) read more

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The wings looked phenomena online. They were decent. I probably would try the tacos in my next visit. Good price for taco Tuesday. The fried pork skins were real good. I would definitely get those. Customer service was decent. The open front door was nice as fresh air was coming in. I would give them another shot. Solid 3 stars. read more

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Staff was nice and playlist was dope. Was looking for a late night snack. Bf was in the mood for wings. Drinks were really weak. I'm not much of a drinker and I could barely taste the alcohol in the margarita. Wings were a good size, came out nice and hot. Flavors were okay- lemon pepper needed more lemon in the seasoning and garlic buffalo didn't taste as buffalo saucey as you would think. read more

Really cool, lowkey spot for drinks! I came after a Padres game for their late happy hour, per a friends recc, and loved it. Super affordable spot, with fun music and a great crowd. I had the topo chico seltzer & sampler platter, exactly what I needed after the Padres loss. Service was fast and friendly. Perfect pregame spot for nightlife, or a lowkey place to go and drink with friends:) read more

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I really like this spot. Staff has always been nice in the times I've come here. They have such good happy hour!. Their tacos are so good! Hands down some of the best tacos I've had in San Diego. This place is a fun vibe. Place is clean. Drinks are good to! $5 dollar margarita in gaslamp on Happy hour you can't beat that. If your in the area I highly recommend stopping in here. You won't be disappionted. read more

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Oh man. Let's start with the good. Our server was super cool. Lights were dark in the back half of the bar and he "manifested" the lights on for us. I take it to mean that he just flipped a switch on. He also made a great beer recommendation. The bad: food was terrible. It's just overpriced Sysco/Costo slop that's served at every restaurant. Chili fries were basically Hormel canned chili10 wings for $17. Cool bar tho. There were some Winter Olympics taking place in the bathroom. So there's that too. read more

Came to taste and thirst and was greeted by a beautiful bartender. Nikki was so attentive and welcoming to me.

Great sports bar! Fun place to come before a game. Servers are great and all super friendly and attentive. This is the place the Dodger fans come hangout before a game! I loved it. The food is good bar food and the drinks are good. I enjoyed my time here before I headed to the dodgers/padres game. I ordered the carne asada fries and buffalo chicken sliders and both were great! They also have happy hour with half off drinks and $3 off beers! So that was great too. read more

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Best best best Bloody Mary ever. And Nicole is an ACE!!!!! Celebrated my birthday here for lunch. Place and restroom was clean. Nicole had an overall amazing attitude. I had a great time here and it was just 5 people here during this time. We ordered 4 Gummy Bear 2 Bloody Mary Day 1 SD Club and Added Cheese with a Side Fries Price was beyond doable. The view was cool. We got to watch people from a rehab and make up stories for them lol. read more

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What a happy hour! 3-8pm is insane but I would only go if your looking for drinks because the discount on food is minor. Service was good, what you'd expect for a bar and the ambiance was typical sports bar. Taco Tuesday is not bad there but I'm sure there are better options here in San Diego. read more

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My favorite bar in the Gaslamp. Love coming here for the atmosphere and you legit can't beat the happy hour 3-8pm 50% off drinks and food specials then a late night happy hour with yummy drinks. I love this place so much and how welcoming everyone is. Definitely is a go to bar, order the TNT strips those are the best!! read more

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It was my first time here and I was impressed for it being a bar and all. A great place to come watch the games and a cool little bar with food. Service was fast and friendly. I took away one star cause the chicken was a little chewy but the tatter tots was sooo good! read more

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The house made salsa was good, the service was excellent! I'm a dodger fan in Padre territory but the crew were super nice and even put my game up on a tv while there was a padre game on most of the other tvs. Means a lot to feel welcomed in that environment. Forest and the other beautiful bartenders were singing and kept the good vibes constant! My friend got the fried zucchini and that was great as well. Highly recommend if in the area. read more

This place is a total dive bar. Service was great, but it's a hole in the wall vibe. All we ate were tator tots, and they were fine. The menu says there is a rotating beer menus, but we were told that was not true. All of the drinks seemed watered down. We were drinking here for hours and didn't get a buzz. Went to the next place and were drunk after a few drinks. Place smelt like smoke...but I am certain smoking isn't allowed, the aesthetic isn't great and the bathrooms weren't super impressive or clean. I would pass on this place. Ps. The only perk I can think of is the happy hour menu prices for drinks. Very generous at 50% off pretty much everything. read more

My wife and I were in the area for a musical at SD Broadway, and as is the norm, headed over to The Local to catch a bite. Turns out that they were opening late this particular day, so we went wandering around the area to see what's open. We stumbled across Taste & Thirst, perused the menu, and decided to have a seat. We were greeted immediately by the waitress/hostess/bar keep (all the same person), who gave us menus and took our drink orders. A few minutes later, she stopped by to take our order - my wife ordered the chicken strips w/fries, and I ordered a small plate of boneless chicken wings w/teriyaki sriracha. While we waited, we checked out the place - DEFINITELY a Cheers kinda place - everyone seemed to know everyone.....at least 5-6 TVs scattered throughout, with various sporting events playing. And the ceiling decor was awesome - rows and rows of old beer pulls. Clever idea! We got our order, and were pleasantly surprised. The chicken strips were sliced chicken breast - and the boneless chicken wings were cubed chicken breast - both cooked to perfection. In fact, the ONLY downside was that the place was extremely understaffed (pretty much the norm these days, it seems). Bottom line, great food (and while we didn't partake, a HUGE line of beer pulls behind the counter!) - definitely recommended. read more

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What went well? Everything! I should say what goes well because I frequent this bar. It's definitely my fav spot in the Gaslamp the food is great drinks are great bartenders are great management is great as well. if the main entrance bar is packed you have options, just slide over to the other side same great service definitely a nice spot. I definitely recommend this joint and the bacon burger is fire along with everything else! Check it out and enjoy! read more

I've had my eye on this place for its excellent Happy Hour! Taste and Thirst is a great local bar with multiple widescreen TVs and an amazing Happy Hour. The vibe is definitely a dive bar with several cocktail, beers and food offerings. Definitely a chill place to watch a game or two. Daily Happy Hour 3-8pm 50% all drinks! $1 Dollar off Boneless wings $2 Dollars off Quesadillas $2 Dollars off Carnitas plate $4 Dollar Chicharrones $5 Dollar Lemon Pepper Fries Recommendations: Peach Palmer - This came in a mini pitcher ya'll! This tasted like a peach iced tea and it was delicious but it's a lot to drink Trashcan - This literally had like 5 different types of alcohol. This hits you hard quick so be careful! Love the HH hour offerings! I got Lemon Pepper Fries - Crispy Boneless Lemon Pepper Wings - Good balance of breading and chicken. Chicharrones - You get quite a bit for this order! Goes well with all the drinks! Definitely recommend checking out this place for happy hour! read more

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Solid sports bar with good food options! Went on a whim for happy hour since we were in the neighborhood. The servers were extremely nice and helpful. We got the zucchini fries, burger, and buffalo chicken wrap-all were delicious! You can't go wrong with some bar food. Decent happy hour pricing/options as well! I would definitely come back to watch some sports, it seems like it gets really packed and fun in there for big games! read more

0/5 in my honest opinion . We came here June 5, 2025 around 10:45pm. We saw this place on Yelp few days prior to our trip to SD and decided to get some food before heading back to our hotel after our concert . We were greatly kindly by the bouncer/security that also served as a hostess . He told us we can sit anywhere by the bar and the waitress will come shortly . As we looked through the menu and blonde lady passed by us and slammed a sign on our table that said "order at the bar" . It would've been no issue for us to order at the bar but we didn't know. The bar had an off vibe that I even picked up on. The waitress/bartender was only rude to my husband . He went to the bar to order another beer because she wouldn't come to our table but went to the other tables with female customers we're at. As soon as he left the table she asked if I wanted anything so I ordered his beer for him . She went out of the way to ignore our table with him there and even when we were going to pay only tried to deal with me . This place seems like a local watering hole and If any outsiders come in you get treated differently. The food was okay . But there was no hospitality. read more

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The happiest staff ever!!! Great happy hour, with a lot of locals. Drinks are awesome and food decent. Comforter ambience. read more

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Been going here for some years now! The staff is amazing. The environment is great. Perfect place for brunch, watching games, or just casually going with friends. Did I mention 50% off drinks everyday from 3-8 then late night happy hour right after! read more

Came to Taste & Thirst while in San diego and had a great experience all around. The food was on point, drinks were solid, and the vibe was exactly what you want for a night out. Shoutout to my boy Dae for taking care of me super professional, attentive, and made sure everything was smooth the whole time. It's always a different experience when someone actually cares about the service, and he definitely does. Good music, good energy, and great service. I'll definitely be back. read more

Half off everyday from 3-8pm. Can't find that too many places. Definitely recommend stopping in to grab a drink if you are looking for somewhere to drink or grab a quick bite. Tried the tropical threesome. A great option if you are looking for something sweet read more

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The kitchen is open late and has good food specials every day. I love how I can play my own music with a few dollars from the rokola music machine. Staff is friendly and very nice. Definitely recommend there mixed drinks . Always an awesome weekend when I visit this place. read more

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This is a neat little hole in the wall bar that has a lot of personality. It is located just off of downtown San Diego's Gaslamp strip. There is metered street parking right out front of the bar. There is also a commercial garage and other metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance. The bar has a small patio area out front, a dining area and a full bar with seating. The bar/dining area is dimly lit and has a bunch of televisions for you to watch. You will also find that it is decorated with draft beer handles on the ceiling and there is a digital juke box and ATM on site. The bar also serves you typical bar food that includes: burritos, burgers, wraps, salads, Philly's, club sandwiches and wings. They have late night happy hour on select food and drinks and the kitchen is open late, which brought me here. The two bartenders working the night of my visit were awesome. They were very friendly and attentive. I ordered some teriyaki sriracha, with a side of lemon pepper fries. It took about 12 minutes for me to get my food and it was fresh and hot. The wings and fries were so delicious. They were packed with flavor. I highly recommend both. They host many pay per view UFC fight viewing parties here too (for a fee). I like this spot. I am glad that I was able to eat diner here. The food was finger licking (literally it was). This bar was very low key and chill. They had sports playing on the television and music playing in the background. I highly recommend checking this spot out. read more

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He has great customer service , super fast , great drinks , atmosphere always makes you feel at home read more

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Great food, service, and drinks. Chris was a gorgeous man. Beard was admirable. Loved my time here read more

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Every experience I've had here has always been positive! My most recent visit was the best yet! Gabier gave us upbeat attentive service and made our whole group laugh. Got everything quickly and all our food and drinks were on point. Definitely will be back! read more

We were bar hopping in Gaslamp and decided to stop here. We ordered fries and a few drinks. The fries were crispy and seasoned so well. The drinks also came out really fast and were really strong. I wish the tables were a little bigger but overall it was a nice place to stop at before dinner. read more

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If I could've met someone nicer and more welcoming I don't think that could be possible. Day was such a cool guy and I'm so glad I met him. His character and personality excited me and I was glad to be at Taste and Thirst the other night to See that. read more

BEST WINGS! Server with the bucket hat and skeleton tattoo was amazing! Also loved being able to control the jukebox....such a fun vibe! Will definitely be coming back :) read more

Absolutely an amazing place! Not only a vibe but the staff is so beyond accommodating! As someone who rarely finds a good place to go, I will be back read more

Decent happy hour deals. Place looks small but has a side room that fits larger groups. The beer, liquor, and food were all solid. I had chicken quesadillas and a few alcoholic beverages. Good group spot to meet up at. I'd come back for a return trip. read more

Really good vibes and amazing drinks, food is delicious highly suggested. Need to get there trash cans and the peach Palmer.

April 22, 2025 and service was off tonight. Great happy hour prices with 50% off, lots of deals on food too, but it is basic bar food. read more

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Nice happy hour spot with a good tap list and friendly staff! It wasn't busy on a Saturday afternoon so it was perfect for a quick stop for snacks. The lemon pepper tots were delicious and rhetorical wings (on the happy hour menu) were both filling and tasty! Our meal got a fun surprise from a bachelorette party on a bar crawl, which was very funny and entertaining. Overall, nice spot! read more

Q was absolutelyyyy amazing! My friend and I were visiting from out of town and he made our experience truly unforgettable. We were just walking by the bar but we had to come in and check it out because of our interaction with him. We also came the next day of our trip. I highly recommend checking this place and go see Q!!! He's soooo sweet and funny he definitely deserves a raise!!! -LGF read more

Came here on a Sunday for their happy hour 3pm to 8pm. It was 50% off drinks and discounts on some of their food items. Their menu for food and drinks had a nice variety to choose from. We ordered the Caesar salad, sampler platter, tater tots, and 11 cocktails and 2 shots all for $158!! What a deal!! Everything was so yummy and we enjoyed ourselves. Service was friendly and prompt. Come here for happy hour! Vibe on a Sunday late afternoon was casual and chill. read more

Our pre-Padres game lunch found us at a spot we had never been. Taste and Thirst on 4th Avenue. We walked in a found two seats at the bar. We met our initial bartender, but she was on her way out so we didn't catch her name. She was cool for the short time we knew her. Rae took over as our bartender and what a cute little spitfire she was. Her walk-in/entrance was epic. She even sang along with her intro music using a pint glass as a "microphone". It was great! We were both Jonesing for bar food and Taste & Thirst has plenty to choose from. I chose the TNT Strips & Fries while Becky went with the Nachos to which she added beef. It. Was. A. Lot. Of. Food. A lot! Pro Tip: There is no need to add to the nachos. They already come with beef chili. Pro Tip 2: If there are two of you and you order nachos - you will not need to order anything else. Nachos: Beef Chili, Cheddar & Jack Cheese, Tomato, Jalapeños, Sour Cream. A huge plate of tortilla chips very generously layered with all the fixin's. We loved that it was actually layered, they didn't just plop the chili, etc. on top. It was evenly distributed throughout the dish. The chili was quite good. The Jalapeños gave it a nice kick. TNT Strips: Buffalo Chicken Strips w/ Drizzled Honey Mustard & BBQ Sauce. Three large chicken strips were breaded and fried perfectly. The buffalo sauce gave them good heat. The honey mustard and BBQ sauce drizzle added a sweet/savory element. I really liked these. The leftovers were great coming out of the air fryer at home. The fries were of the thin-cut variety and were tasty. The had a very nice selection of beers for me, but only one brand of seltzer for Becky and only in a 12 oz. can. The brand was, however, Becky Personality Juice Hard Seltzer, which of course, is Becky's favorite! LOL! We'll be back. I want to try the T.J. Dogs... ​ read more

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Parallel to the epicenter of Gaslamp, this spot is a sneaky brunch spot. Off the beaten path by only a block, they offer omelets, quesadillas and $5 mimosas for brunch. Good bar food, stop by quick and stay eatin! read more

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