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    Timestead

    4.2 (22 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Emmett T.

    Timestead is the reincarnation of The Local in the Gaslamp Quarter. It's operating under the umbrella of Modern Times. I came here for a weekday lunch recently while taking a break from civic duty just several blocks west of this establishment. Little did I know that this was a watch bar for the Red Devils (Manchester United), and they happened to be starting an EPL match that was being televised on the flat screens. Without this live football game, the number of customers would have been 90 percent less at this time of the day. The dining area was well lit and spacious. The central bar was being staffed by a bartender who took all of the orders. The menu sheet was littered with the typical fare for a bar/restaurant. About a dozen Starters and Small Plates were at the top of the page. I picked the Slider Trio from this list. A platter was provided with three sliders... BBQ Brisket, Classic Cheeseburger, and Crispy Pepperjack Chicken. A pickle wedge was speared on top of the brisket and chicken while a cherry tomato adorned the cheeseburger. The best of the trio was the cheeseburger as the patty was cooked medium. The brisket was a bit dry and could have used more sauce. The chicken cutlet was breaded and fairly crispy. At $15, it seemed pricey, but I think it's par for the course nowadays for sliders. I gave a three star rating for my noontime meal at Timestead.

    Burger
    Courtney O.

    Timestead is a new restaurant/bar concept by Modern Times. It occupies the former Local on Fourth Ave across from the US Grant Hotel. It's a great spot for those attending a show at the civic center. In a sea of more formal dining options or rowdy bars, this offers a nice middle ground. The interior is spacious with a mix of booth, bar and high top seating along with a lounge area. There are tons of TVs where they play games but it has a slightly more upscale feel than your traditional sports bar. We came on a holiday, so they were understandably short staffed and busy. But, the server/bartender/host was on it and kept the whole place moving herself! I was impressed by the food! My husband and I ordered the smash burgers. Although they say they are 2oz patties, they are pretty filling! I couldn't eat it all. It was like a fancier Friendly burger with carmelized onions and mayo. For only $12, it was a solid price! They sadly don't come with fries but we ordered some to share. They were super crunchy and delicious! Very impressed by the food options! While we didn't get drinks, they did have some fun cocktails on the menu. We saw a lot of people ordering the skrewball concoction with whipped cream that looked real good! Nice addition to the downtown scene and a solid spot for a pre show meal!

    Fried Pickles
    Marcie L.

    I came here on a Saturday evening around 5 PM. There's plenty of seating, both at the bar and in booths, and the place itself is super cute. Tons of TVs everywhere so it's great for watching games. That said, I was pretty unimpressed with the beer menu. It made me miss when Modern Times felt like the best brewery in town. I even asked about their old locations, and the staff didn't seem to know much about them or whether they were still open, which kind of killed the nostalgia. Food-wise, it's classic sports bar fare. I ordered: *Fried Pickles: horrible!! It came in spheres instead of the usual slices. Unfortunately, they just didn't work for me. They lacked that crunch and flavor you expect. It felt like biting straight into a pickle without much payoff. Overall, the location is great and the TV setup is solid. I only tried one food item, which I wouldn't recommend, and the beer selection was disappointing. It has potential, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me.

    B R.

    We stopped in on Saturday for lunch before seeing the matinee performance of Beetlejuice at the Civic Theater. The atmosphere is excellent, our waitress was super friendly and the food was delicious. I ordered the Beetlejuice drink, similar to an Aperol spritz. It was really good, so I had two. We each had the smash burger and shared an order of fries. The portion size is large. The burgers and fries were scrumptious! We will be eating here the next time we are at the Civic Theater.

    The MOST STUNNING BLT you'll ever have.
    Will K.

    We are fans of Modern Times, not just the beer, but the experience at thier other locations. Having one open in downtown SD, we were excited! It having food (where the other locations don't..), double excited. We showed up for opening night, and expected that perhaps things would be a bit clunky, slow, perhaps the food might be a little off while they worked out the kinks. No such thing. Amazing mac and cheese (currently our number two!), and a BLT that just kicks @$$. Those are two very basic bar/brewery foods, but Time Stead takes them up about three levels. We're looking forward, very much to the developing beer list (we heard they might have aged beers!), and trying out the entire menu. This location is just off the beaten path enough you're not gonna get the Gaslamp shenanigans crowd, but will have locals, and perhaps some adventurous tourist. Very, very, worth it, and will surely be a regular place to stop in when we're down town.

    Pepperoncini martini (off menu)
    Amy U.

    Had the absolute pleasure of being served by Emilya (so sorry if I spelled that wrong!) she was SO stinking sweet and super attentive! I love a good dirty martini with pepperoncini juice instead of olive juice and know that not many places can cater to that request, but Emilya was more than willing to check with the kitchen and made magic happen!!! Seriously could not believe my eyes when she turned the corner with my drink! We also ordered the parm fries and they were so yummy! Definitely will be coming back + thank you so much Emilya for such a great first experience!! :-)

    The new Modern Times sign outside Timestead.

    Great visit here tonight. A new bar (finally) from Modern Times. I read in San Diego Beer News that they were doing a very soft opening this weekend (still bits of remodeling to do apparently, which will be added over the next couple of weeks). I was delighted I went - the food was really great. An extensive food and drinks menu, with a good range of beers (as you'd expect from a Modern Times Bar) We had the fish and chips and the steak and they were both really lovely - fresh and tasty, and really good value. The staff were super friendly. We will definitely return - an excellent addition to this overlooked part of downtown.

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    Food is a bit pricey but worth the buck. Vibe is great they have the games on the T.V. Padres just scored. Will be back.

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    Good decor, nice vibe, friendly staff. I gather it's under new management - they seem to be getting it right!

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