This place I'll admit was a bar but in the corner of the eye was the sign bubbas smokehouse bbq. So…read morewe tried it and "WOW" had to be some of the best smoked meat I've ever eaten ! The waitresses, very friendly and the size of the portions perfect.I personally will make a stop here when we go back.

We were on the hunt for some BBQ and decided to try this place out. It's inside Society so your…read moreseated in the bar. We ordered a brisket sandwich, ribs and chicken platter with Mac n cheese, and potatoes salad. The service was mediocre, nothing to write home about. But we did really enjoy the food. The BBQ sauce tasted of a ketchup base and it was amazing. The brisket just fell apart it was so tender, just a tad on the dry side so it needed the sauce. The ribs also just fell off the bone and had great flavor. I wish the chicken had a little more flavor but it was cooked great! The Mac and cheese tasted good but was pretty gritty. The potato salad was totally unique and I loved it, it was fresh and hit the spot. We will probably come back to try more on the menu!

Such a Great atmosphere to hang and watch the game. Loud, energetic, great service. Everything you…read morewant from a neighborhood sports bar. Really cool people. The Huli wings were incredible.

Local spot with pool tables. Great chill place to watch a game and have a bit…read more We ordered a burger and chicken tenders. Burger was tasty and had a yummy bun. Check out how tiny these tenders are, seriously smaller than size of a wing ding! Great place for a drink, but don't bring your appetite! Serve is at the bar only, bar tender didn't know the specials flashing on the screens and we had to wait for the drink special we wanted to order. Food runner awesome and knowledgeable, super helpful.

The Playground is the rebranding of the suite in the Promenade at Pacific Beach that housed Mati's…read moreBirria + Beer. The business still features offerings from Mati's, but it is now a food collective. A chicken wing vendor and a future chicken and waffles vendor will be sharing the same kitchen. Parking is free for up to 30 minutes in the shared lot. After that duration, you need to pay at one of the available kiosks. Since these were the early days of The Playground, there were operational kinks that need to be smoothed out. First were the unusual business hours (e.g. 9 am to 9 pm on Thursday and Friday, only 7 pm to 9 pm on Sunday, etc). My initial attempt to visit occurred after work on a weekday. Despite the supposed closing time of 11 pm, the doors were locked at 5:30 pm. Second was the lack of prices on the menus. That is a cardinal sin in my book because if you are open to the public, then you owe it to the customers to disclose the costs. The first item for my to-go order was a snack size serving (six pieces) of Chicken Wings. I picked Bonnie's Barbeque for a sauce that featured a sweet and smokey flavor. The wings were coated with the sauce and not deep fried which made them a bit healthier. The second item was a Birria Quesadilla that came with consome on the side. A flour tortilla was filled with cheese, marinated shredded beef, cilantro, and onion. It was then sliced into smaller triangular pieces and then separated by aluminum foil in a takeout box. The consome had moderate richness while the cheesy, beefy tortilla was filling. I didn't understand the meaning of the new moniker as the interior setup had not been modified. It certainly did not have the ambiance of a playground. My first impression of this place was a three star rating with multiple areas of needed improvement including signage on the marquee. If one is driving down Mission Blvd, then there is no way to notice from the roadside that The Playground even exists.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was too appalling to ignore. I visited the…read moreplayground with high hopes based on the reviews, but what I got instead was a stomach-turning disaster. I ordered the Birria Crunch Wrap, and halfway through eating, I discovered a long strand of hair buried in the food. Not just on top in the food. It was clearly cooked into the dish, which tells me that basic hygiene in the kitchen is completely lacking. When I pointed it out to the server, she barely apologized and offered to remake it, as if that would magically erase the thought of chewing through someone else's hair. No manager came to speak to us, no discount, no sense of urgency or genuine concern. The rest of the food wasn't memorable either--bland, lukewarm, and overpriced for the quality. But honestly, after the hair incident, I couldn't bring myself to take another bite. If you value cleanliness and basic health standards, avoid this place. There are plenty of other restaurants that know how to wear a hairnet.

Revisiting my prior reviews...we were away and came back and the food is still so fresh and the…read moreservice is so wonderful and highly recommend. Also, it is not hard to park up front if you call first and are running in... Good people, fresh vegetables, good energy... also everything is fresh and we're lucky to have this in PB...

Wish I had came sooner they have so many good food and great prices…read more The employee are extremely nice

My group and I had a wonderful experience here for bottomless brunch today!!…read moreI thought our server was such a standout. She was extremely attentive and noticed when people arrived to the table late, she brought out menus and waters for them right away. Very impressive considering how busy it was. I noticed how observant she was when our alcohol ran out and she always had a new one on standby. I was so impressed by the shrimp ceviche, it was something new I tried. I loved the fresh flavors of the lime and onion. It was a good portion, light and refreshing. I would definitely order it again!

My friends and I decided to try Duck Dive after it was recommended to us, but unfortunately, our…read moreexperience was very disappointing from start to finish. Four of us ordered bottomless mimosas, yet we were only brought one bottle to share. On top of that, our server rarely checked on our table and seemed bothered whenever we needed something. The service was unfriendly, and we felt completely unwelcome. The most frustrating part happened after we paid our bill. We spent over $400 on food and drinks and decided to walk around the beach for about 10 minutes. Two people from our group needed to use the restroom, so we went back inside, only to be told by the front staff and security that we couldn't use it because "other customers have vomited before." This explanation made no sense to us, especially considering we had just spent hundreds of dollars there. Poor service, rude staff, and an overall unwelcoming atmosphere made this a terrible experience. We definitely will not be returning and would not recommend this place to others. -0000000/5

This place was just the best. Our server made the experience truly great. She was so nice and came…read moreand checked on us frequently even though we were the only ones sitting in the beer garden. The beer garden was such a cute find! I loved it so much. The buffalo chicken Cesar wrap was really good!! I give it a 8/10! The truffle fries were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 9.5/10. Seltzer was a 8.6/10!

Decided to stop in SD taproom for one of the World Cup games. The restaurant was pretty full, but…read morewe found two barstools open. I immediately enjoyed the open environment and the bar set up, but the high top tables were scattered seemingly randomly throughout the restaurant, making it very hard to weave your way through if you need to get to the back of the restaurant for any reason or to use the restroom. Our waitress was very friendly and always smiling, which was really refreshing. We ordered two drinks (not pictured), but I had a hard kombucha or cider that was made by the taproom and very delicious. We ordered the chicken wings and spicy tuna melt with sweet potato fries. Both items came out hot and we're satisfying, but you're not going to have an aha culinary moment here. All in all, I would definitely return for the drinks and atmosphere, but would not run back for the food.

Most delicious wings we've ever tried and the broth was to die for !!! Loved everything so much…read morethis is a must try place in PB !

Best place ever ! This is our favorite place to come eat always ! Fried rice is bomb ! Service is…read moreamazing!!

My absolute favorite pizza restaurant in town. Love that they're a Boston bar but will show all of…read morethe most important and live games on the 30+ TVs. Extremely friendly and personable staff. I feel right at home here!

Sandbox Pizza earned a customer for life! We came in right at closing time, and instead of making…read moreus feel rushed or unwelcome, the staff greeted us with a smile and treated us with outstanding hospitality. The team was incredibly friendly, patient, and happy to serve us even though they were getting ready to close for the night. That level of customer service is rare these days and speaks volumes about the people who work there. The pizza was fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. Great food combined with exceptional service made for a fantastic experience. It's clear that Sandbox Pizza truly cares about its customers. If you're looking for great pizza and even better people, this is the place to go. Thank you to the entire team for turning what could have been an inconvenient late-night stop into such a positive experience. We'll definitely be back!