The Sheesha Lounge

Experienced a great time with my guys this past weekend. I definitely be visiting this spot more in…read morethe future.

Went here for the first time last night and thoroughly enjoyed my time. It was a weekday night, so…read moreit was nice and pretty empty when my girlfriends and I were there from about 6PM to around 9. More people do seem to come in later in the night and its an eclectic crowd. My girlfriends told me they come here a lot to study and to do their work, so its a super chill spot where you happen to be able to smoke hookah. Their bowls are really long lasting, and the coals are changed out right on time. They do serve a couple of snacks and a couple cold beverages as well, but if you're really hungry, I've heard the Mediterranean spot next door is good and the bakery on the other side also has delicious desserts that you can bring in as well. Will definitely become a repeat spot when I want to just have a chill night with girlfriends and chit chat.

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Great shot for one of the best hookah lounges in SD

Press Box Sports Lounge

3.9(632 reviews)

0.0 mi

Food,service, polite/ happy employees Easy access fast…read moreservice Nice dining area Will frequent again

This place is the best. Great prices, great vibes, great drinks. Highly recommend…read more Tuesdays $1 tacos with purchase of a drink brings us in week after week

Full restaurant! One server!

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FireHouse Hookah & Lounge

4.6(51 reviews)

2.1 mi

Literally the worst hookah I have ever tried in my life - that is not an exaggeration. Unbelievable…read morethat they still have to ask if you want quick light or coco nara. Who still uses quick light charcoals in this day and age!?!? Hookah they brought out was a mini starbuzz hookah that was the cheapest POS I have seem a lounge serve. If you enjoy a nice quality smooth hookah experience, this is definitely NOT the place. Atmosphere is mostly regulars and friends of owners. Seems more like a private social club. The lounge was 100% older male patrons. I requested (specifically fumari brand) lemon mint and what they brought me was definitely another cheap brand that I wouldn't even serve my worst enemy. We stayed 5 min and left and would recommend nobody come here for hookah. Trust me when I tell you all these 5 star reviews are fake and must be friends of owners. Just my 2 cents.

Came here one night with my brother and the lounge definitely felt like home!…read more This lounge is an arab owned/managed location - it is jointed with another restaurant that also seemed to be owned by them, so you could order food/drinks in this area. It took about 5 minutes to get seated but as soon as we sat someone quickly came to our table and took care of us. We ordered a standard double Apple hookah and tea - it came out within 5 minutes so that was great. Hookah was strong and quite good! For a Wednesday night they were quite busy, the spot provides free cards to play with and they play music (that's not too loud). Mostly you will hear the conversations everyone is having. Decor was very nice and it was comfortable. Workers don't wear any work outfits/attire so you will need to keep an eye out who looks like he works there! Would definitely come back here, loved the arab vibe and comfort there.

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Very nice place to chill :)

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Zoom Hookah Bar &Lounge

5.0(9 reviews)

2.1 mi

My husband & I loved this place! Service was a1 our hookah and food were both great! Our uber…read morerecommended this hookah spot and im soo glad we stopped by! Definitely give it a try, the hummus & fries were also very yummy!

We were the only ones there but we got there when they opened. Beautiful decor. Very large space…read more Great service, very attentive. Not in an obvious location, but plenty of parking available. Will be back.

Ice cold beer with your favorite Hookah.

Smoothies.

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A1 Hookah Bar

4.5(46 reviews)

2.2 mi

Honestly cleanest most well serviced lounge i've been to even the water in the hookahs are clean…read moreand that's rare to find now adays, definitely recommend this spot staff are amazing!!

A hookah spot with the lights on and wasn't blasting music like a club. Gets busy on the weekends…read morebut has plenty of seating. The inside had a lot of card games going on while the outside was more chill. Heat laps were plentiful outside so the cold won't be an issues. Lots of drinks to pick from to go along with your hookah session.

They bring food in this tray

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Modern Style Lounge

Vineyard Hacienda

4.5(119 reviews)

1.9 mi

If you're looking for WOW factor, look no further!!! The owner and his staff are fantastic,…read moreanticipating your every need and, then some. The venue is breathtaking. The hotel is tucked between mountains and surrounded by nature. Your guests will be blown away and everyone will wonder how they didn't know about the magic of the Vineyards until now. It is truly a magical place. The rooms are so comfortable, you might wish you could move in. You will feel like you are far away from the hustle and bustle, and can completely relax. With all of the amazing amenities included in the packages, you can truly enjoy your event. We can't wait to go back for a staycation or another big event.

It's beautiful... and that's the most appropriate comment I will type…read more My husband and I met Joseph in August of 2024 to plan our daughter's quinceanera that just took place on May 9th 2026. We went over the contract thoroughly, eventually deciding that we would bring our own vendors (taquero, DJ, photographer, baker, event decorator, and 360 photo booth), as I have known many of these people for years and have an established, trusting relationship with most of them. Joseph said that was perfectly fine, the only service that we had to use from his side was the bartender, which my husband and I understood. During this meeting we also met his assistant Patty and were told that she would also be helping us through this process, but that he was always available, and we would have his complete attention the week of and leading to the day of our daughter's celebration. Part of our contract states that we were able to bring the supplies/decor/spirits to the venue the week of the quince. So, on May 4th, my family and I filled the event room with the decorations et al, that we would be using for the following Saturday, the 9th. Every single day, Monday through Friday that week, my mom and I were at the venue, sorting through boxes, opening packages, putting the cake table pieces together, setting up the candy bar, making sure that when the day of came, everything would be organized and ready for the staff to take out to decorate. Friday afternoon (5/8) we met with Patty to clarify all of this. But first let me elaborate a bit more... My family and I had informed Joseph and Patty that we would be bringing some salads, fruit/vegetable platters, and items for a nacho bar that would need to be set up before we arrived. Joseph explained that he did not have enough staff to help with that (8 people doing various jobs, still unsure of what) and that either myself or a friend/family member would need to come and get this ready because he could not accommodate this. We were so grateful that our BAKER, who is not employed by the venue, was able to help with this since she was also arriving early to bring the desserts for the cake table. More on that in a minute. When we arrived at the venue the day of the quince, it looked beautiful, the tables looked ready, centerpieces, runners, etc. then I started noticing that there was so much more missing, and my guests were already walking into the party space. For starters, I did not see hardly any staff in the party area and Patty was unfortunately running around like a madman. She was feverishly trying to set up the luminaries and LED pillars we had brought for the garden walkway. I also noticed that the fruit/veggie/nacho bar table was not set up. I ended up rushing to the clubhouse where all of this was being stored and took everything out of the refrigerator myself. I encountered a staff member on the way back who said to me, "Oh are you the mom? Oh let me know what you need help with." My mind was absolutely boggled. Did my family and I NOT just spend the entire week here and leave detailed instructions? And then... While carrying said fruit/vegetable trays, I walked by the tables to notice that there were not any "reserved" signs placed. We had asked for two tables to be held for the immediate family. I had mentioned this to one of the staff, I believe Lily (she was very lovely) and said she would get right on it. About 10 minutes later I saw that the signs were there, but what I learned the following week was that one of the tables already had guests sitting at it and they were promptly asked to move to another table. Sigh... And then... Once my husband and I were able to catch our breath, we grabbed a quick drink. Jason was our bartender, very kind and solid drinks. While we were at the bar, Joseph came up to talk to us, telling Jason that someone got sick in the bathroom and that he had to stop serving hard alcohol for an hour. Mind you, the bar has only been open about forty-five minutes, and no one has had any shots or is intoxicated. We all disagreed with this but had to oblige. By this time, we were falling behind schedule and had to do the main entrance. Then I realized that I had not seen my daughter in almost two hours, the sun was starting to set, and we did not take any pictures with her in this beautiful space because we had to do the jobs that we had hired this venue for. In the end: No pictures with our daughter in this space that cost half our budget Staff enjoyed our taquero without checking to make sure all of our guests had eaten Saw photos of Joseph and his staff enjoying our 360 photo booth Learned that 80% of my vendors experienced an unpleasant encounter with Joseph My guests were unsatisfied with parking/golf cart availability Not enough restroom signage Reports from vendors state as of 2pm, tablecloths weren't even on the tables.

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Junction Bar & Grill

3.7(311 reviews)

3.3 mi

It was fantastic when we use to go. They had a prime rib dinner that was so good! My son was…read moremesmerized by all the sports on all the TV's. Unfortunately they had a fire and aren't open at this time.

It's a 3.75... This local sports bar and restaurant is…read morepretty consistent. You'll never have a meal here and think it's the best you ever had. The food is decent, the prices are decent, the service is slightly sub par when games and sporting events are on and they are busy. I'm sure it's tough to staff when it's only busy for a few hours. Overall, we frequent this joint and will return. I enjoyed the new fried pickles last visit.

Sitting at the bar before the crowed arrived

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Charcoal House

3.3(354 reviews)

3.9 mi

Ok haters! I need to offset the reviews! Not to invalidate anyone who had a bad experience, but…read moremine was amazing. I heard they have new management, so maybe that's what's up with all of the bad reviews. Came here tonight with a group of friends and we loved everything about the experience - food was incredible, meat was super tender. Great quality, huge portions. We got Irish peach hookah and it was my first time having hookah, man I've been missing out big time. Live music was fantastic. Our server Zina was so sweet and attentive and the guys swapping charcoal were on it! Everyone was so nice to us! I wish they opened a little earlier (9PM?! I'm old y'all) and it was loud AF but it's a party so I get it. Prices were super reasonable split among the group. I would come back tomorrow!! Thanks for a wonderful evening!

We recently celebrated my husband's 50th birthday at Charcoal House, and we had such a wonderful…read moreexperience! From start to finish, Suha was incredibly helpful with everything from A-to-Z. She made the planning process so much easier and even recommended amazing dessert vendors that turned out great. Nabil was also so kind, welcoming, and always willing to help with anything we needed. We truly appreciated all of his help and hospitality. The food was delicious, the ambiance was fun and lively, and our guests had a great time. Thank you, Charcoal House, for helping make this celebration so special and memorable!

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Iced Tea

Flame Bar & Grill

2.9(156 reviews)

0.9 mi

Greatest spot in East county for great food, immaculate customer service and awesome vibe…read more We ordered the hummus, kibbeh, and fatoush for appetizers and then the grilled mix for the main entree. It included steak, beef kabob and chicken kabob. Super delicious! We were helped by Mina and she was incredible, really made us feel welcomed and cared for. She's personable and kind, two crucial attributes for a server. I highly recommend this place, we had a great time.

Bad service they charge for soft drinks and keep in mind we paid 150$ for the ticket!read more

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Tabac Cafe & Hookah

Came after dinner for dessert and we for the waitress' recommendation and oh boy, it was such a…read moredecadent treat! The pastry part was so flaky and crispy, with a gooey center then the ice cream was somehow creamy and solid enough where it didn't melt. I'm not sure how they did this, it was ice cream but it wasn't... then I ordered the black tea and it paired perfect with it. Overall it wasn't too sweet which I can't say for most desserts, I will eat one bite and be done but this one, I shared with my partner and we ate every last bite of it. He got the chai latte and that was meh, too sweet and not worth it.

This place is literally a middle eastern hidden gem! The inside is to die for; an interior…read moredesigners dream. The food is delicious; but the dessert is really where it's at. The service was okay, it could've been better. The restaurant is a perfect place to catch up with friends over a bite or a sweet treat. They have lots of drink choices but I believe they are non alcoholic for the most part, but the mocktails are very good. TRY THE TURKISH ICE CREAM!

Call us for reservation +1 (619) 380-4961

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Happy hour deal is $19.50. Everyday 11.30 AM to 5 PM. Hookah with flavored Turkish Teas.

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Shanel A.

2 years ago

What a transformation! This hookah lounge has truly become the place to be, thanks to the new owner, Sam. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the fresh, inviting atmosphere that Sam has worked so hard to create. The ambiance is perfect for a relaxing evening out with friends, and the hookahs are top-notch. The creative presentation, like the one in the picture, is a real standout - who wouldn't love enjoying their hookah in a beautifully carved pineapple, complete with fresh strawberries and pineapple slices? It's those extra touches that make this place so special. Not only is the environment welcoming, but the service is also fantastic. The staff is attentive and friendly, making sure you have everything you need for a great experience. It's clear that Sam's passion for the business shines through in every detail. If you haven't checked out this spot since the new ownership took over, you're missing out. It's the perfect blend of chill vibes, great flavors, and a cozy setting. I'll definitely be back, and I can't recommend it enough! read more

Steven M.

10 years ago

All in all, this place is amazing. If you are in the area and want to smoke hookah, relax, socialize or watch sports with friends, then this place is where you need to go. The staff is very helpful and friendly. They always manage to provide an outstanding and prompt customer service. This venue also has a great selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages which accompany smoking hookah very well. The place is always clean and the ambiance is very relaxed. I have been coming here for a long time and will continue coming here. Keep up the good work Sheesha ! Ask for Leo , he'll make sure you leave happy ! read more

James B.

3 years ago

I had an exceptional experience at this establishment. The staff was incredibly friendly, making me feel welcome and comfortable. Their shisha selections for the hookah were simply amazing, offering a wide variety to suit different tastes. The interior was not only immaculately clean but also aesthetically pleasing, creating a perfect ambiance to unwind and relax after a long day at work. Whether you're a hookah enthusiast or simply looking for a great place to hang out, this spot is a must-visit. read more

Curtis M.

11 years ago

The Sheesha Lounge is the place to do drinks a hot night during spring, summer or fall. At the rooftop you have the view over manhattans skyline. The place is nearby empire state building, so the view is amazing! The drinks are a bit pricy, but they're worth it. The lounge is nice, the atmosphere is great and the employees are nice. read more

Nissren Y.

2 years ago

I went there Couple Days ago in the night the hookah was Nasty & charcoul takes Forever and The Restroom was dirty I saw COCKROACH Inside the Resrtoom, Plus there Was To Many Groups Of the Guys Playing Card GAMBLING and Cussing each other all Night . I Will Never Go there again read more

Skylar B.

3 years ago

Good hookah place, the quality is always top notch. The interior design makes me always come back, really modern and colorful environment! The audience is lively and pleasant. The staff could smile more often, they always look a bit grumpy. read more

Peter R.

9 years ago

Very crowded place but he was able to find us a booth. I like the seating set up. U can be as private as u want or be part of the regulars which is that night i assumed all. The hookah was the best.. double apple/mint oh my was so perfect. read more

Shawn K.

13 years ago

Been a regular for years, and don't seem to change my spot where I smoke. I'd try a different spot every now and then, but always go back to sheesha. Ask for Loui, sam or saif, they rock... best Hookah! read more

Carson L.

9 years ago

We been waiting for the hookah like more than 30 minutes and when we asked the hooka guy answered roudly that we have to wait but we already been waiting for one hookah for while! read more

Emilia C.

9 years ago

Good lounge environment. Lots of regulars that the staff knows well. This does not have a negative impact on the overall experience. Always ask for coconut coals. read more

Aous M.

13 years ago

After remodeling I went and checked this place out and it is amazing! Great atmosphere and amazing hookah!

Eddie M.

14 years ago

Great hookah lounge 1 of the best in san diego great service and atmosphere

Nadeem K.

14 years ago

Awesome remodel, cool place to chill

Matthew L.

14 years ago

^^^^^ Daisy is a super hater!

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