RIP Alibi...rebranded as The Malt House…read more Some well placed refurbishments, additional bar tables, barstools, and moved the jukebox to make room for a new shuffleboard table. ++ Kudos for the remodeled bathrooms...so fresh and so clean clean. Was cash-only before, and now The Malt House accepts card payments. No kitchen or food trucks when we visited = byo*snacks Tried an East County Cooler specialty cocktail. It was light and refreshing. Reminded me of a boozy Squirt without the soda carbonation bubbles. We'll be back again once we figure out Cassie's work schedule ;)

Love the Alibi. I'm part of the weekday morning crowd, and I usually head straight over after…read moredropping the kids off at school and before heading into the office. Makes my day a little easier. My girl GC aka Cassie is always hooking it up with extra strong drinks, and if I had a hectic morning and didn't have time to eat, sometimes a bag of Doritos for breakfast. Thank you baby Jesus for looking down upon Santee and blessing our city with this beautiful establishment. Alibi 4 Life

This was my first time here, and overall, it was a really good experience…read more I came in on a Monday for Monday Night Football (Rams vs. Giants) and met up with a few friends. I got there pretty early around 4:45PM, so it was still pretty empty with only a few other people there. I'm not sure if it was because the restaurant was still empty at the time or if our server was simply that awesome, but she was great! She was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. I started with the chips and salsa and onion rings from the all-day happy hour menu. Both were fresh and tasty. Once my friends arrived, we ordered draft beers, which were also good and came out quickly, with quick refills throughout our visit. I also ordered the mango habanero boneless wings, which came with carrots and celery. The wings were huge, fresh, and served hot. They had a good amount of sauce, with a nice crispy exterior while still being juicy on the inside. I believe it was around $15 for 8 pieces, and I would definitely order them again. I also really like that they mute the music and play the game audio throughout the entire venue. It makes watching the game much more enjoyable. I definitely want to try the Scripps Ranch location next to see if the experience is just as good. You really can't beat all-day happy hour! Overall, a great first experience, and I'll definitely be back to try some of the other menu items.

My friends are usuals here. They reserved the corner booth that was stroller friendly…read more Our burger was bomb diggity. The menu had a little bit of everything. Our server was super attentive. This restaurant is great for all ages. There are a lot of TVs. This is definitely a sports bar restaurant. The noise can get pretty loud.

Honestly the potato skins were the best ones I have had in a long while. So good that I can forgive…read morethe bartender for forgetting to input part of our order. The restaurant was very busy because of Bingo night. I felt like the bartender was having to do too many things at once. I felt bad for him honestly. We sat at the bar so it felt a bit stressful to watch him run around behind the bar. Hope he is able to get some help on a busier night like that night. All in all, I would go back. Nice to know I have a restaurant nearby that has the best potato skins on their happy hour menu.

It had been quite a while since we caught Sunday football at The Oaks Bar & Grill…read more We had friends visiting from out of town and we were meeting a large group of mutual friends. The Oaks proved to be the perfect venue. When we arrived, the group had commandeered several tables in the dining room. Becky and I bellied up the adjacent large horseshoe shaped bar. The TVs were all tuned to various NFL games. A group of Steelers fans were in the dining room next to our group watching and cheering their team on a giant TV. Becky and I wanted to watch the Seahawks. Mike, Director of the Carlton Oaks Country Club, was happy to put it on one of the many TVs for us. We wanted a snack, so we ordered the Potato Skins. Potato halves filled with cheese, bacon bits and chives. They are cut lengthwise in half for easier dipping and eating. Served with ranch and sour cream for dipping. Bottles of Tapatio, Tabasco and Cholula were provided if you wanted to spice it up. They were quite tasty and the perfect portion size. Price was right too! Because of the acoustics, the dining room can get a little loud. If you just want to chill and take in the view, step outside to the patio. Great views of the golf course. Service at the bar was friendly and on point. The large groups in the dining room were being well taken care of as well.

The last time we dined at Tabu in Santee I tried the Spicy Shrimp Ramen and loved it. This time I…read moredecided to try a different ramen. Tonkotsu Ramen Rich creamy pork broth with thin wavy noodle and pork. Not quite as good as the shrimp but excellent, in its own way. The broth was super rich and creamy. The noodles were plentiful and the pork was tender and juicy. I love the addition of the soft-boiled egg. I just wish they would include both halves. Could've used more pork also. Excellent ramen though. Becky, of course had the Crunchy Roll with a side of Chicken Fried Rice and loved both. As per usual. Our friends very much enjoyed their Bento Box and Chirashi Bowl (assorted fish over sushi rice) which he customized with the fish of his choosing. Four great meals at Tabu.

Delicious rolls. Garlic edamame Great service. Huge tvs to watch the games and beer on tap…read more Place to hit in Santee for sure!

If you're looking for a good hole in the wall dive bar that has pool tables, karaoke, and great…read moredrink prices this is the place to go. The staff are very excellent people I went there the other day when I had some business to do around the area as a friends we ended up grabbing some drinks, playing some pool and mustard up the court in karaoke all I could say was just nothing but good vibes and everything like that. Thank you for a good vibe and a good time definitely coming back

Went to see Bastard Sons on a Friday night (Amazing show). It was full but not packed. Pool tables…read moreon the back. Great prices and no cover charge. Solid East County crowd.

I dont write alot of reviews, but when I am wowed, I will write one. Last night I ordered my free…read morecheese pizza, added pepperoni and it was the best pizza ever!!! This morning I heated up my leftovers and I believe it was even better!!! Huge fan of Oggies, great service, great food, and great atmosphere!!! Cant wait to go back!!! Keep up the great work, you have never disappointed me.

Food here is consistent and TVs around the bar/restaurant make it an ideal location to watch sports…read morewhile you eat. I will not be returning due to recent policy updates to charge $3 for soda water and $0.50 for each side of ranch for garlic knots (both used to be free as of 2-3 weeks ago).

I don't usually leave reviews but I picked up a to go order yesterday and this place was really…read morecool inside. The bean and cheese burrito was delicious with fresh flower tortilla and the chips and salsa was amazing too. Check it out!

They always have great service and great food! They serve you in a timely manner! We've been dining…read morehere for years.

The hubby and I came out Friday night to watch our buddy's band Fuzz Huzzi play. It's always a…read moregood time seeing them perform. The staff was friendly. My first beverage had salty cherries (weird)... I think the juice from the olives next to them somehow mixed with them. I brought it up to the staff & they changed them out. Second beverage was waaaay better. Good vibes, drinks & rocking live music!! #TheAndersons #FridayNight #LiveMusic #FuzzHuzzi #LiveMusic

Came to this place to watch my friend Alan's band Fuzz Huzzi perform. This is a great venue for…read morelive music. Wife and I got two drinks. Wife got two vodka pineapple with cherries . I got a Moscow mule and a Jameson and pineapple. With a cherry . The bartenders were working together which is always a plus. We have been here before under the previous name and ownership. Love what they did with the place. As it has everything a bar/music venue needs. We didn't try the food vendor that was set up but loved that they had bacon wrapped hot dogs and Hamburgers. All in all great experience and looking forward to future events in the future.

I truly don't know how I've never rated this place. WE LOVE IT HERE. My fiance doesn't even like…read moreBBQ and this is a staple in our house. We always have friendly and fast service, the menu is extensive, everything we've ever tried is amazing and the beers are always cold! Can't ask for much more... except there is! The portions are huge! Each reasonably priced meal is at least 3 meals for me. The meat (especially the tri tip - IMO my fave) is so tender and juicy! They have a wide range of sauces to try and I love the horseradish cream. They have indoor and outdoor seating, are dog friendly and only open Thursday-Sunday so beware! Don't skip on this spot because it's a little hidden (industrial area of El Cajon). It's well worth the adventure to get there! Ps. The sides are amazing too... corn bread, potato salad, beans, coleslaw... regular salad with homemade ranch... oh em gee. My mouth is watering thinking about it!

Can here on a Sunday late afternoon. It was fairly empty when we arrived, but filled up throughout…read moreour time there. Anyways.. we ordered at the counter and our food was brought out to us after just a few minutes.. I got there pulled pork sandwich. The sandwich had a huge amount of pulled pork. This, and their tri tip sandwich was savory and satisfying. Husband got the baby back ribs. They came off the bone easily. My family esp enjoyed their Mac n cheese balls with the dip that comes it. The sides are purchased separate and come in generous sharing portions. We enjoyed the sweet potato fries, potato wedges, and onion rings. All nice n crisp. By that point, I was too full and took some bread pudding home for later. I enjoyed the flavor, but the texture was bit too mushy for me. The ladies working were incredibly friendly and sweet to everyone. A nice casual, clean dining area. There were multiple TVs on showing sports, without it being super loud. The dining area was actually a bit quiet until more people started showing up. Prices are fair. Definitely a place to try.

Amazing food. Seed oil free now too! :)…read more My favorite Mexican food in San Diego. Recently upgraded seating area.

lol wut Ordered a…read moresteak & egg burrito at 9:47. Finally received my food at 10:08 when I went to ask what was going on since several other people ordered after me and left with their food before me. Now I am home with a cold burrito and IT'S NOT THE RIGHT ONE. Ordered Steak & Egg, received Chorizo. To add insult to injury, young boy that needs a belt busted my balls for asking for more than the allowed tiny hot sauce cups. I also asked for carrots and didn't get those either. What happened to Ferny's? Used to love this place for Taco Tuesday. It's all bright inside now since they remodeled. Maybe owner change? At least the Orange Bong is good Major bummer. Wish I would have spent the extra to order via Doordash. At least I could report the errors and recoup a little.