49 Best Bar & Grill near Chula Vista

“🙂👍 Jessica does a great job!“

“atmosphere was great server was super friendly had a variety of appetizers all where off the hook definitely will revisit“

“First of all my girl Rachel Is the bomb on Saturdays and Sundays. She works the late night shift on those days and I can't wait to come in and dance. Great dive bar. I looovvve coming here on Thursdays and Sundays for Karaoke night. � great atmosphere!“

“Great burgers, quick service. Good value for money.“

“Awesome food, great service, perfect location“

“Great Brunch and John is an amazing bartender.“

“Great local hangout!!! Great food!!!“

“best burger in town and the fries are amazing“

“First time visiting, and I came with a friend around 7 PM on a Tuesday. Parking in the area was a bit uncomfortable due to the large number of homeless individuals nearby, and there was a strong odor on the street while walking in, which immediately took away from the experience. Unfortunately, with the restaurant keeping many of the windows open, those smells carried inside as well, making it hard to fully relax and enjoy a meal.

The restaurant itself was also very cold, so we had to move around to find seating away from the open windows. That said, once we settled in, the food itself was actually good. I ordered the black bean burger, and my friend ordered a “naked” cheeseburger wrapped in lettuce. We both enjoyed our meals.

The fries are ordered separately, so both got a large order to share. The portion size was generous—almost extra-large—and the price was very reasonable. We ordered the garlic fries with truffle Parmesan cheese shredded topping, and they were definitely a highlight.

Overall, the food and value were solid, and I would recommend it to first-time guests who want to try it out. Personally, due to the atmosphere and overall comfort of the location, I don’t think I’ll be returning—but I’m glad I gave it a chance.“

“Had the most amazing Polish cuisine I’ve had since dining in my Polish Grandmother’s kitchen! Can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough!“

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“Good atmosphere!!!! Great people so much fun!“

“I picked up some ribs and a sandwich for dinner last night and the food was awesome as always. Portions were big enough that I had leftovers. Corbin O'Reilly and Vince always make me feel special!“

“What a surprise for just picking something off the map! Beautiful view, but the food was SO SO good, and a great price. We had the Baja shrimp taco- generously sized and perfectly dressed. The pastrami burger- oh my…the bun was perfect, the beef and pastrami delicious, and the ONIONS WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD(wish I could do mine this way. Even the grilled cheese was top notch, done with crispy cheese inside and great quality bread. Lastly, we had the potato pirogies which were crisp and toasty on the outside and creamy inside and the hopping sauce we could DRINK. The employees were very nice and service was swift. Probably the best, quick meal we have had traveling in 2700 miles. Much appreciated!“

“Our group was vegetarians and vegans and everyone was very happy. I've had banh mi without the mayo before, but having a vegan aioli made it so much better. The service was very friendly and efficient. The seating is outside in a lovely courtyard, but depending on the time of day could be shady/ chilly, or sunny. You stand in a line to enter and order at a counter.“

“Good food. Great service !“

“I had the beet salad which contained things I never would have eaten in the past! But decided to go out of my comfort zone and give it a try So glad I did; it was delicious!!“

“The bartender was super friendly and the food was yummy. Took us awhile to find parking, as there's only street parking in the neighborhood available. It wasn't too loud, and my group had a great time. Just wished there were more beer options.“

“People, drinks and burgers are fantastic after a long day.“

“A cozy and community focused experience nestled in little ol' North Park known for it's impeccable vibes and open-mic karaoke. You want a brave patron to bust out their kazoo for a musical break down in a song their singing? You want some SCRUMPTIOUS wings with a side of random conversations about philosophy? You want an LGTBQ friendly neighborhood bar to sing and drink your worries away? Stop on by! Karaoke starts at 7pm every night and make sure to get their early cuz the queue fills up quick! Not to mention their open-ceiling back patio with both a smoking and non-smoking section, exceptional staff and security (always tip your bartenders!), and great karaoke stage. Come on by and sing along!“

“1st time here & I will definitely be back! Food was delicious & well presented. Good drinks & bomb hot sauces to chose from. Everyone is extremely friendly & positive vibes.. There’s nothing better then walking in a place of business feeling so welcome.“

“Fun with my family from Colorado and local.“

“Service & food & the atmosphere“

“We stumbled upon the Smoking Gun restaurant on a trip taken in September of 2024. The atmosphere was fun with a 1970/80’s decor and menus presented in Pee Cee folders. We had a breakfast sandwich and potato cake addition (might be only available for brunch on the weekends) that was so good! We flew into San Diego February 2026 and the first thing we thought of was to find this restaurant again to have the fantastic breakfast sandwiches! I hope they keep keep these on their menu. We will be back!“

“Was here for pride weekend, truly thought I saw god in the bartenders hands as they were pouring my drinks 10/10“

“We only recently learned about Sal's Cantina and we were eager to try the food. The space is great (which is shared with Rosemary & Thyme in the morning), especially the very comfortable outdoor garden patio. Sal was very friendly and provided great, attentive service. And the food was delicious! I ordered a birria taco, a pollo asado taco, with beans and rice. My friend had a birria enchilada (not on the menu, but Sal fixed it up for us). All of the food was fresh and great quality. We also were greeted with complimentary chips and salsa, which was a great starter with our passionfruit margaritas. One high note, all of the food was lightly salted, which is something I very much appreciated. It's easy to add salt if you want more, but too many restaurants over-salt, and you can't do anything to lessen that after the fact. We will definitely be back!

Parking: Sal's doesn't have any dedicated parking. You can choose from metered parking along University Ave, or look for free street parking along the side streets. Pretty much the same for many Hillcrest restaurants.“

“the food is always excellent very well priced inconsistent Even the salad just smells fresh even with no dressing on it. Lots of variety. Even their iced tea is freshly brewed there. Full bar which I don't drink much but looks like it's got everything anybody ever want. Fun to watch the airplanes with Jets take off your right on the runway this place has been here for years and years and years not sure how long but it's kind of a San Diego landmark. The hostess wasters has been there for a long time, always willing to assist you in your little quirky special request. I should remember her name but I'm so bad at that. You cannot go on eating here bon appetit. PSI voice type and I do not at it“

“Just after Christmas, we were in town for the new year and the Seahawks had a football game against the 49ers so we went to our place bar and Grill and had a fantastic time. The people were great. The food was great. The owners were great. I highly highly recommend we have been to numerous Seahawks bars Across the United States and by far this one was the best.“

“The Fish and Chips, Fish Tacos“

“Its a fun little place to go to before Padre games .. Dorothy ( I think thats her name ) is an AWESOME bartender.. The guy on the grill was funny too .. he can grill a burger 🍔 thats for sure !!“

“Great local vibe. Competent staff...friendly. Wings and Philly quesadilla were wow. I needed a chill night on my travels and they delivered Cool dive bar experience.“

“Daisy Fernandez mom dog maxi Waxi 🐶🐾🦮🤎👧🏻“

“Chef Julie’s Cajun Seafood Night is absolutely unreal. Every single bite was perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and straight-up transported me to New Orleans. The seasoning is spot on, the seafood is tender, and you can taste the love and skill in every dish. This wasn’t just dinner—it was an experience. Chef Julie seriously deserves her own Michelin star. I would come back again and again without hesitation.“

“I found the food to be delicious with a variety of choices from the buffet of which there are two to choose from. The Chef will often make a different scrambled egg besides the traditional one so there is a second choice. The service is outstanding with friendly staff. I enjoyed this breakfast very much.“

“Overall excellent steak dinner“

“Friendly service and food was good. Nea, M&M, & Cathy treated me like I was a longtime friend♡“

“Amazing place to visit and stay !“

“Great food and service, friendly staff !!“

“The Shamrock drink I had for St. Patrick's day was DELICIOUS!!!! My kids don't eat meat off the bone; however, my son devoured the bone-in wings. The XL pretzel was my favorite. Shrimp cocktail was also good, as well as the Carne Asade taco.“

“Fantastic staff and the food was delicious!!“

“Great Food, Awesome Music, Too Much Fun!“

“All the staff here are AMAZING! They have been such a great staff and has welcomed me and my daughter since day 1. The buffalo chicken strips are amazing along with the blue cheese side which is phenomenal and the steak fries are so good. Burgers are amazing too. Love Johnny B’s!“

“We realized, as we arrived at the Hard Rock Hotel, that the Omni was a far better choice. But our group reservation was at the Hard Rock. Some phone calls were made; Noah, the manager at the Omni was consulted; and everything was sorted out to allow us to upgrade to the Omni. What was amazing? The price (a bit less than Hard Rock, I think) and the pool. But Noah’s kindness ranks even higher. Our stay was a pleasure, and we would be happy to return.“

“Amazing! We have a place on Seacoast and I highly recommend this Grill! We give it a 10!!!! We we are so happy with the food and service. Two nights in a row!!!“

“Such a great venue! Loved it!“

“They found my FitBit watch & held it for me. Thankful“

“Great………………………………………………..“

“Thank you for an invitation Chris, THE bartender. A fun fabulous entertaining experience. Staff, an authentically hospitable team. ����� Coming up is my 50th years young birthday, it's the spot.“

“Great food and Bloody Mary’s!“