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The Rabbit Hole

3.8 (1.1k reviews)
ModerateBars, New American
Closed • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Ground Chuck Norris
Anthony D.

We stopped in during one of the World Cup games and they have both an interior space and outdoor patio space in the back. We sat at the patio and it's a really nice area with TVs and some nice shaded seating. They didn't have any servers walking around and so you have to go up to the main bar to place your order. We were standing around for a bit before being helped even though there were no other people waiting to order. I ordered the Ground Chuck Norris burger which sounded really good. While it was a good amount of food, it fell short in terms of flavor and execution. The meat was slightly dry and I don't think I tasted any of the Louie dressing or bacon jam. Not sure if I would get it again. The Rabbit Hole is a cool hangout spot, but the food and service was definitely a miss.

Terrence S.

This place gets packed on Wednesday trivia night, to the point of even requiring a reservation; the first time I tried coming as a walk-in I was denied, which was very surprising to me. We were able to get seated and have dinner with a reservation the second time around. I had the burger with fries, seems like it's a rotating menu every month. It was not bad, the beef was juicy and oily, and came with pickles and tomatoes, but I don't think it was anything special. The style and types of trivia questions were not my favorite either with a lot of focus on pop culture, but it was enjoyable to participate and learn some new things. The service was good, our waitress checked in pretty frequently despite how busy it was.

Audrey L.

My first time to The Rabbit Hole and nothing like a little Summer House reunion to introduce you to a new spot! My friend and I met up to watch the final reunion episode that was being streamed at The Rabbit Hole. They leaned into the theme with Summer House themed cocktails and the "Amanda's Side Eye Spritz" was great. We shared some appetizers like the cheese curds, pretzel, and tacos. We wish the volume was a little louder but such a fun experience!

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Melanie M.

My friend, her family & I came to watch the NFL season opener. I'm glad we made a reservation because when we showed up, they weren't taking walk ins. We ordered lots of food to share- almost everything on the menu haha. They have a good happy hour menu where the food is $5-8 and drinks are $6-8. The happy hour food portions are small but tasty. The pesto ranch that comes with the cheese curds & fried pickles is really yummy. After happy hour was over, we still ordered more food and drinks. The poke nachos were good but the poke itself was kinda lacking seasoning. The meat flatbread and wings were my top 2 foods we ordered. For the wings, you can mix and match and the jalapeño butter were outstanding. Brownie sundae was devoured immediately. Drinks were good. Service was great. They also have trivia on wednesdays and lots of people were participating. You do have to stay the whole 2 hrs (7-9pm) if you wanna win a prize. Top 3 teams get a prize. We ended up winning 2nd place and won $20 to spend on a trivia night and a bottle of whiskey. The 1st & 3rd place I think got bourbon and rum but I can't remember. I wish the prize was a gift card and didn't have restrictions of being spent during trivia night. I'd definitely come back here tho.

Sammy B.

We came to the Rabbit Hole to watch the Padres game and get some grub! We tried a few different things amongst the table, the wings were super good and so were the sandwiches. The corn dip I would pass on next time. Our waitress was super nice!

Gabriella C.

Nice local bar with great food and drinks! Went last weekend when I was hungover and needed a little hair of the dog, lol. Orion was the bartender and made me an amazing Bloody Maria -- perfect consistency, not too thick. His margarita was perfection too -- not too sweet, with tajin on the rim. Went back a couple days later and Hannah was an awesome bartender as well. Definitely try the elote dip -- so freaking good!

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Jessica L.

Came here with a friend just for a couple of drinks and was reminded why I've always liked this spot. Drinks are solid , nice without being overly "upscale," so it keeps that casual, fun vibe. The indoor/outdoor setup is perfect for a beautiful San Diego day, and the atmosphere just pulls you in. What really stood out this time was the music , totally catered to millennials with all the nostalgic jams that had us vibing the whole time. It felt fun, familiar, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely a place I'll keep in mind when I want good drinks, good vibes, and a little throwback soundtrack.

The Rabbit is hopping
Darryl N.

Arrived late on a rainy day after a street fair was packing up. The place is more bar oriented and it was busy. Even though we could see empty seating, we had to wait about 15 minutes for a seat without reservations. Loud and lots of sports fans for the TV show. We wanted the flat bread, but they were sold out. The beer was good, limited wine options, but some good cocktails. ended up sharing Poke Nachos and another appetizer. Staff were very busy and kept up, but often would yell as they passed by instead of coming to our table. It was ok, the food was better than expected and had more options. I could see how this may be overwhelming when they have live music or weekends. It is not upscale, it is casual and local feel. Indoor and street seating. Parking may be very crazy and limited. Best for drinks, food and Sports or live music.

Martha W.

Great place to watch football with their many TV's. Atmosphere is cool. Service is always great. The food is also very good. In particular their dry rub wings are the bomb. They are dog friendly for the front tables and they have an open air vibe with the large windows up front open.

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Pete T.

We were hanging out in Normal Heights with a group of friends celebrating a birthday. The Rabbit Hole was our first gathering spot. Becky and I had heard good things about the place. It lived up to the hype. Upon walking in we were immediately impressed. The place is pretty damn huge. Booths lining the walls, four tops galore and a great front patio. The entire front of the building opens up with giant "garage door" roll-up doors. It was a beautiful San Diego Saturday, so we found a spot on the patio to accommodate all 10 of us. Service was bit slow at first, but there were just two women working the entire place and one was the bartender, so it was all up to Leya (not sure if I spelled her name correctly) to handle the rest. It was pretty busy too for 11:30 in the morning. After our initial wait and order, Leya was spot on. We were never left waiting. It was mostly just drinks for everyone, but Bex and I ordered wings for the group. We chose the Jalapeño Garlic Butter with sides of ranch and bleu cheese for dipping. WOW! Fantastic wings! Some of the best we've had anywhere. So flavorful with a great char on them and a nice heat from the Jalapeño. We loved that they were dry rubbed and not dripping with sauce. Jalapeño-y, garlicky goodness! We don't find ourselves in Normal Heights very often. I have a feeling that might change. See you at the Rabbit Hole! Dry-Rubbed Wings $14.00/6 wings$22.00/12 wings Our Semi-Famous Dry-Rubbed Wings. Choose from Jalapeño Garlic Butter, Lemon Pepper or Garlic Parmesan.

Madonna M.

Rabbit Hole hosted a middle school graduation party recently and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The food was excellent, with great variety and quality that kept everyone happy. The drinks are great and flow easily with the service from the back bar. The back patio is spacious and comfortable, perfect for a large group celebration with plenty of room to mingle. But honestly, the standout was the service. Everyone on staff was attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to make sure the event ran smoothly. Highly recommend Rabbit Hole for any big celebration!

5 Cheese Mac
Brian D.

First off, there is only street parking, so you may need to park down the street. Also, there are parking lots close by, but don't park there or you may get towed. The place has a good bar type vibe with high top seating throughout and some seating around a small fire pit outside. We were seated promptly and had our drink and food orders taken right away. We ordered various wings, the sweet corn elite and 5 cheese mac. The food came out pretty quickly and all of it tasted great. The lemon pepper dry rub wings are very lemony and peppery lol. The only issue we had, which wasn't really as issue, was we ordered the elote dip, which comes with tortilla chips, but what we got was a side of sweet corn elote, that doesn't come with chips. We asked about it and they were willing to give us chips and switch it out, but we elected to just stay with what we got. Make sure if you want one or the other, that you clarify because I can see how it gets confused. Other than the at, everything was great, the service, the food and the atmosphere. Even after we finished our group hung around to chat, and they were cool with that (the place wasn't full, so we weren't taking up tables). When I'm in the area again, I will definitely eat here. The servers were all so friendly and it's just an inviting place.

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The last time I went to your establishment was for an afternoon game, a year ago. I gotta say, it was hard to focus on said game, with all the DJ club music being played, intermittently. Is that still a thing you do? thank you.

Hi Teresa, we do play music during the games.

Will you be showing the Packers game this Sunday, the 13th?

Hi there, we will have the game on a few of our screens but not all since we try to show all NFL games.

Do you have gluten free or gluten reduced menu items?

Hi there, our gluten-free options include our GF bun for any sandwich, corn tortillas for tacos, wings, salads, and elote dip.

Are you dog friendlyat lunch time?

Yes! Dogs are allowed on our patio and must stay on their leash and with their owner.

There was an outgoing message about masks when I tried to make a reservation. Not sure if it's an outdated message. Are masks currently still required there?

No, masks are not required to dine with us. Thank you!

Is this kid friendly?

We are family-friendly before 9PM.

Do you have bottomless mimosas?

No, we do not.

Do you play ufc fights?

Yes, we occasionally show the fights. If we are, we will share promotions for it on our website and social media pages.

Do you ever have a wing special or does the happy hour specials include a discount on wings?

We currently do not have a wing special or wings on our happy hour menu.

Do y'all still have happy hour?

Yes, Monday through Friday from 5-7PM

Are kids allowed?

Yes

Do they play sound for Monday Night Football games?

Yes, we do!

What day/time is trivia night?

Trivia is every Wednesday starting at 7PM. Prizes for top 3 teams!

Is there a server or do we order food at the bar? And what time do you stop serving food?

Hi Angela, if you are sitting at the bar you can order food from the bartender. All other areas you will order from a server. Kitchen closes at 10pm on Friday and Saturday, and we offer a modified late night menu Sunday through Thursday until… 

Is this a Philadelphia Eagles bar?

NO. As of 9/12/21 it is not an Eagles Bar as the owners moved to PB. We went for the first game of the season and they had the game on 2 TVs, one outside in the sun and one at the endcap of the bar, so anyone not sitting at the end of the bar we're… 

I don't have my ID, is that going to be an issue on a Saturday after a certain time?

Hi David, after 9PM we switch to 21+. You will need proper identification after that time to be let in.

Will you guys be showing the UFC fights tonight?

Unfortunately, no we will not be showing the UFC fights tonight.

Are you showing the UFC fights tonight?

Sorry, but we will not be showing the fights tonight.

Do they show UFC fights?

They have in the past

What time does the kitchen close on a thursday?

Hi Mylee! Our dinner menu stops at 10pm and our late night menu stops at midnight.

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I came here for brunch and I was immediately greeted by the host and sat down promptly. I was very…read moreimpressed by their dog menu since I own a dog myself. Next time I can bring my dog to eat here since my dog can sit inside or outdoor. Encontro has many options I can order from their lunch menu or brunch menu. My waitress was Kanya, she recommended Cardiff crack steak and eggs. Cardiff crack steak is very tender, the eggs were cooked perfectly, it was over easy on top of crispy potatoes. Their menu has so many options. Thank you for the great hospitality, the restaurant was clean, Kanya was very warm welcoming and knowledgeable.

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We were in the area looking for a brunch spot and striking out, and everyone was getting to the "we…read moreneed food NOW" stage, so we ended up at Common Stock. When we sat down, we were a little surprised that the brunch menu was pretty limited compared to the photos that originally caught our attention. I'm guessing those were from the dinner menu. Our server was actually so great about it--he told us to take our time looking it over and that if we weren't excited about anything, we were welcome to leave and he wouldn't take it personally. That honestly won us over. Even our kids were impressed by how straightforward and nice he was and decided we should stay. And I'm glad we did. The Crispy Brussels were delicious--seriously, one of the highlights. My daughter loved the Strawberry Shortcake French Toast. My son liked the Japanese Potato Hash, although he wished there was another way to add more protein besides bacon. I had the Hot Chicken + Waffle and really enjoyed it, and my husband had the Nashville Crispy Chicken Sandwich. The food took a little longer than expected, but the service more than made up for it. Our server was genuinely kind, honest, and attentive, which can make such a difference. We came in mostly because we were hungry and running out of options, but left really happy we gave Common Stock a chance. Great food and, more importantly, really great service.

We were visiting from out of state and staying in the area, and came across this place on Yelp…read more I'll start by saying the service was good. Our server was friendly and answered our questions, we had no complaints there. However the menu was very limited and the food was okay. We may have had to do more research but it didn't seem very family or kid friendly (menu wise). We ended up getting the pizza rolls, rotisserie chicken, crispy Brussels and chicken sandwich. The pizza rolls I was picturing something like a Totino's pizza roll or a savory cinnamon roll, so I asked about it and our server described it similar to an "empanada". It ended up being closer to a wonton than anything. It wasn't bad but was fairly oily. Wouldn't order again. The rotisserie chicken was really good and I liked the sauce it came with. The chicken was pretty tender as well. The chicken sandwich was okay. There was a lot of mayo/creamy sauce. Combined with the fried chicken it felt a bit heavy. The bun was really good though. We really liked the Brussels sprouts. It has a great citrusy taste and was cooked well.

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Open since 2010, this is definitely one of my favorite French restaurants in San Diego. My family…read morelives in Rancho Santa Fe and the evening before we had Mille Fleurs, which is a very famous French restaurant up in North County, and honestly I had this meal the following evening and can say Smoking Goat can go toe to toe with MF and it really is a delicious option, and certainly one of the best in North Park. They have a large bar, as well as many indoor and outdoor seating options. Our server was extremely polite, and everything that we ordered came out very fast. Parking in North Park can be a bit tricky because there aren't any pay lots, but it's not very hard to find a free street spot if you circle one or two times. We were able to find a spot two blocks away. For my first visit, I was very impressed with the experience and started off with the Steak Tartar and thought it was terrific. It had a perfect amount of mustard flavor to it, and every part of it was delicious. For my entrée, I chose the Halibut Special, which I thought was fantastic. The fish was perfectly crispy, and I just loved every part of it. I would highly recommend this place to any French cuisine fan or to anyone searching for a great dinner option in San Diego.

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