Is this the review where I finally lose all credibility? Nah, Yelp reviewers don't have credibility…read moreto begin with. Normally, I just judge the food. Like, when I go to a popular bar, I don't care about the popularity or the vibes. If the food doesn't meet my higher standards, it can't get five stars. Conversely, the customer service could be super rude, but I might give it five stars as long as I love the food. Lol. Which makes this review out of character for me. Or I'm just being a hypocrite. Even when I gave Brigantine five stars, I love their mixed drinks and a lot of their seafood. I'd have no issues with writing another five star review of the food at the Brigantine. Those lobster quesadillas are immaculate. This place on the other hand...... Okay no, that makes it sound bad. It's definitely not bad. The mango habanero wings here had a nice crisp and flavor. The pizza definitely had a cheap crust and cheap ingredients, but the final product still had a decent flavor. Like, it's not going to win any awards, but it'll still taste like heaven when you're consuming alcohol. This is one of the most popular bars in the area. I've floated or driven past it quite a few times already since I currently live in IB, and I've never seen it not slammed. I finally decided to walk in here at like 1400, and the bar was still packed. However, the clientele is mostly locals. And the bar and clientele is of a variety that will affect your mileage. Specifically, there is a ton of active duty or retired U.S. Navy, there is Navy memorabilia all over the walls, and it probably leans conservative pretty hard. So you might feel like an outsider unless you fit one of those categories. That might've been me if I wasn't also in the Navy. Lol The dude on my right immediately told me that the owner is retired Navy. And the somewhat drunk dude on my left started chatting also. And I somehow almost immediately participated in getting an orange Jaeger bomb (which I suggested since the orange Jaeger was directly in my line of sight.) Uuuhh, all that just to say, I mostly use Yelp to look for amazing food. If you're just looking for Michelin star food, I don't think there's anything particularly ground-breaking here. However, the locals do claim that this is one of the most popular bars in San Diego. There are reasons for that, whatever those reasons are, because it definitely doesn't have anything to do with the Yelp average.

Always love the fast service and affordable and delicious beer and cocktails here at the plank. The…read morenew food place insde is really good. They had a band today and it was a really nice time to just hang out by the beach enjoying the views.

Fun divey spot and there was live music on the day we went! Loved the decor and lighting in here…read more There's also pool tables and a lil board game corner! $5 drink specials and happy hour. They have a touchtunes machine so you can play songs from your phone and change up the vibe. Limited parking but if you're coming to drink you shouldn't be driving anyway lol XD

I've lived in the neighborhood for 35 plus years and never thought I would step foot inside Salty…read moreDog bar. Being a non frequent drinker, hole-in-the wall bars just never caught my fancy. And, only then will I entertain a night out unless I'm with the right group of people. I've been to this bar several times now and it's been nothing but good old fashion fun. You can be yourself and no one bothers you. It's not crazy crowded, at least when I've been there during the weekdays. I can actually find a seat at the bar or just lounge in the back area on a couch. There are also tables and chairs to choose from. There has been a DJ, live band, karaoke or just plain music jammin. The highlight for me: the bar tenders ! They were attentive and friendly. Shout out to Justin and I forgot young looking female bartender's name. Shout out to her too This bar may not be as lit and inviting looking from the outside, don't judge. Step inside, give it a try Oh and see how many frogs you can find around the bar ...I counted about 15 plus.

Iconic Imperial Beach dive bar…read more It's everything you want out of a dive bar. It's spacious, easy to order and drink. It also has a big outdoor patio if you like the sun or fresh air. It has multiple pool tables. & it's open until 2am everyday.

Fast service, cheap prices. The staff is amazing. They get a lot of gruff for keeping the bar safe…read moreand friendly since they don't put up with no stuff! If you see a bad review it's most likely from an angry patron that was banned for being violent or problematic. Maddy and vet are a power duo they really run it. 10/10 recommend this place, their bike nights are a lot of fun and the manager Maria dos a taco stand some nights! Love it here fr fr

The best dive bar in Chula vista ! Meganakes the best drinks and is great company- come for the…read moreold fashions and micheladas - you're welcome;)

Without a doubt the best staff and the best service I…read morealways tag them cause they make the best micheladas\ Bloody Mary's in all of the world of San Diego def recommend it

The IB Forum is a great little spot hidden in Imperial Beach…read more With its large menu it offers and plenty of drinks to choose from you can't go wrong with the IB Forum. The food was tasty and the portions they give you, let's just say you won't leave hungry.

The IB Forum is a good spot if you want to watch a game…read more The service was good especially how busy it was. Our waiter was quick to take our order and at the same time super nice. The fried zucchini strips were so good. The fish tacos were huge and good. This spot definitely hooks up your meal. Thank you IB Forum for your hospitality and good food. When we are in the area again will definitely have to stop by and try something else on the menu.

Went in for happy hour…read more Great prices, and bang for buck. Wasn't crowded, bartender was nice, goes down good with a ultra pint. Food was good, the chef did outstanding.

My first visit was for open mic comedy. I ordered a patty melt which came with hand cut fries. It…read morewas pretty good, although the onions were described as caramelized but were just lightly grilled. Probably delicious for true onion lovers but I pulled most of them off. The cheesy patty on rye bread was still delicious, and there were more fries than I could eat. Not much of a crowd except for the comics themselves, maybe 10-12 with a very entertaining host in between. All were good but many were hilarious including a first-timer. Fun vibe for sure, I would happily go again. I deducted one star because as a new guest, I asked the bartender if they had any special house cocktails. She seemed to hear the word special and thought I meant cheap. I said not necessarily cheap, but do you have any interesting house cocktails here. She said no, so I ordered something boring. Then I got the food menu which on the back had an entire list of house cocktails. But service overall was excellent.

Amazing service, couldn't recommend this bar enough! Can't wait to go back! Recommend fridays :-)read more

If your looking for a basic cocktail drink Like a basic…read moreMoscow mule They don't even know how to make it. First bartender told me what is that? She asked her colleague how to make it. They'd had to look it up. I asked a different bartender for a refill and she made her version of if it. Which is where I closed it out. She added some. Other flavor coloring I don't know what it's was but it was pink. I said it's not a Moscow and she replied that's how I make it!!! You will get charged over 8 bucks and it's not what you asked for! lol i Drinks aren't cheap these days and these girls have no clue! They will charge you 10 bucks for a shitty ci ktail you didn't even request cause they don't know how to make basic drinks!

Had a great time at this local bar. We were lucky in that we stayed in a local hotel and this was…read morewithin walking distance. The boys jumped in line for the pool tables, of course, and we sat down and ordered our drinks. I asked our bartender, Sammy, if she made a decent Old Fashion and then made one for me. She lied, she makes an incredible Old Fashion and we really enjoyed our stay here. We also had a Paloma and some beers. The crowd was young with a few of us old stragglers hanging around. Very cool ambiance and fun crowd.

This is for 1/11/26 &10PM. I came in with my SERVICE DOG…read more she did poop in which I did clean and bar tender asked me to put her in my lap which legally I do not have to do !! She took a tinkle I guess on their dirty ass carpet and bar tender seemed upset. I told her to give me something to clean it with if it bothered her so bad and she said she needed a special cleaner ( mind you the carpet is already old and dirty lol ) but she was super disrespectful and to ask me to hold my dog In my lap is actually illegal. Bring back the old bar tenders who were here before I have been coming here FOR YEARS and it never seemed to bother anyone besides this new girl. common Manhattan. I could file a lawsuit and win but I'll just let it go. NEVER HAVE I EVER been asked to " hold my dog In my lap " lol wow!!! She really had the nerve

Getting my car serviced and needed to kill some time. Decided to visit Stoney's Bar & Grill that…read morewas conveniently located within walking distance. Entered the place and was presently surprised. The place has this cool and nostalgic vibe. Old school bar look, plenty of pool tables and noise level perfect. I enjoyed an iced cold large size glass of good old 805 on tap. I was limited on time however I'd love to return and try another ice cold one on tap and of course a nice sandwich with some yummy bar food appetizers.....Next time... Great Service and wonderful ambience. I would definitely recommend this establishment to wet your whistle and/or enjoy some classic bar food! Place has been in operation since 1969......Hey that's the year my San Diego Padres played their first season. Wow I should have had a glass of the Alesmith 394.....Like I said........Next time

This spot was a nice little hidden gym, great atmosphere, bartenders were nice service was great…read moreand the food was good although I hadn't have much from there, the burrito I had was good. Definitely will be back as they have a nice pool area.

I can't remember what day of the week I wandered into this place, but I sure remember having one…read morehell of a time. I sat there drinking about a half dozen cans of the cheapest beer they had and chain-smoking out front. There was a tall gal behind the bar slinging drinks fast as hell while a bunch of folks sang "American Pie." It felt like I was exactly where I was supposed to be. That's where I met the sweetest little old lady. We talked for what felt like hours, and then she asked if I wanted to play pool. I told her I didn't play, but what the hell--we were having too good a time to say no. She beat me fair and square. I reckon that's the moment I knew I was in trouble, though I was too stubborn to admit it. What followed were the most magical four weeks I'd had in a long, long time. It felt like we lived a lifetime together. Anyway... Betty Sue, if you ever happen to read this, I miss you, and I'm sorry. I'll always wish I'd been the man I should've been for you. The time we shared was simple, honest, and full of joy. You never know you're perfectly aligned with the universe until the moment has passed. Maybe that's the lesson I was meant to learn all along. Star Bar will always have a special place in my heart because it gave me memories as priceless as this.

Art show karaoke is amazing here. Came here with a business group and had an amazing time!read more