“KJ STEZZY IS THE BEST!!! She took all requests and played them in a timely manner. She treats all guests with respect and has a great taste in music! Our first 2 nights here paled in comparison to our nights with her as a DJ compared to other locations with different karaoke dj’s. Thank you DJ Kezzy!!!“
“Listen ... this place has sooo much potential they NEED TO ADD BAND AND BACHATA NIGHTS !!! It will be OFF THE HOOK. Think about it a place to stay, drinks and bachata nights omg. The drinks are so creative and embrace the Hispanic culture. Apparently it's only been open 4 months but it is my new fave at Sycuan Casino!“
“A dive bar with a couple pool tables, a few TVs, adequate service and overpriced booze. The main attraction here is karaoke on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. The locals are mostly friendly, there is an enclosed patio for smokers and the bathroom is usually clean.“
“We’re from out of town but were craving some good fish tacos. TJ’s did not disappoint! We got the octopus, ahi tuna, garlic shrimp, taqueso shrimp, and smoked tuna tacos. The octopus and smoked tuna were our favorites! Our server was extremely helpful and provided great service.“
“Really good service. Very friendly and professional. Food was well prepared and favorable. Had our preteen granddaughters with us, and they enjoyed their meals a lot.Dietary restrictions: We shared our allergy issues, and all meals were free of issues.Kid-friendliness: They have a small game area that we enjoyed.“
“My wife and I are big fans of all things Tiki and we've been wanting to go to The Luau for awhile now. Last night we finally went and it was so worth it. We were greeted the moment we entered the door. The bar was full so we went to the outside patio which was decorated perfectly with tiki water fountains and vintage longboard surf boards. Our bartender John was amazing and lit the spiral propane heater as it was a bit cold outside. He got us our two Mai Tai drinks (they were amazing by the way)super quick and kept our bowl of Goldfish and pretzels full at all times. John was such an attentive bartender and made sure we always had everything we needed including waters. Mind you it was very busy and he had a lot of other customers to serve but in spite of that he managed to check on us quite often. As the evening got later the inside tiki bar was less crowded and so we went inside. It was decorated so cool and a very warm and friendly atmosphere. We met the other bartender Tony and he was very friendly and attentive as well. Great experience we will definitely be back. Excellent tiki drinks in perfect tiki mugs at a reasonable price. We were both so happy we went to " The Luau"“
“Second visit - glad we went back! Just as great as the first visit. Had a wonderful time last night during restaurant week. Excellent option!s! We chose the restaurant week menu - one veal, and upgraded one meal to try the seafood special - sea bass. Delicious. Rice ball appetizers and meatballs. The almond tort for dessert was amazing. Service was excellent even though restaurant was full. Food timing perfect and servers were friendly and fun.“
“One of the best places in San Diego for Mexican food that delights you with its wide variety of dishes with fresh products daily, I highly recommend it for any formal or informal event 10 out of 10.Vegetarian options: Very good selection of legumes, vegetables and fruits for salads“
“First timer here female 38. Came here on a Saturday night. Received positive vibes from bar tender Jamie and the security guard Wikie. Fun save positive environment with good people, cheap drinks and a great time. Jamie went above and beyond to provide an exceptional time for me as a first timer. Truly appreciated her customer service and positive attitude.“
“Yep... I'm the Mom of Jayson! I took my son here after looking at reviews on Google, it looked very entertaining. And it was! You guys were so nice as the band invited Jayson on stage to sing happy birthday for his 21st birthday!! It was such a lovely gesture and greatly appreciated. Serious Guise sang awesome rock songs and people were super nice. We will be back!!“
“We visited with friends and ordered a wide assortment of dishes: rolls (Tommy roll, Lemon roll, cut roll) udon, poke, miso soup, and also tried several appetizers: crispy salmon skin, edamame, and spicy edamame, fried gyozu, and assorted fried vegetables.The food was surprisingly well done, it was clear that great care went into their menu and dishes. Everyone was very pleased, and feeling very glad we gave this place a chance -- we'll be back!“
“The bartender and employees working there are nice and respectful. They wanted me to feel like I'm welcome there. One employee even asked if I wanted to play pool cause the pool table was free that night. Will definitely be my bar from now on.Parking: Late at night, you can park in the restaurant parking lot across the street. There are only a few parking spaces in the front.“
“We dined here with close friends of ours and had the best time in quite a while! There were 8 of us in our party and we’re fortunate to be able to book their private room towards the rear of the restaurant. We ordered a few Old Fashioned cocktails to start the night, and had also brought two of our favorite wines to be opened during dinner. We started with their Calamari Fritti appetizer and their Cheese & Charcuterie Board. The restaurant’s ambiance was excellent, service couldn’t have been better, and the food (every bit of it was delicious)! Two of us ordered their Steak Siciliano, three of us ordered their Chilean Seabass, and two had their Pappardelle Ragu. One of us also tried their Lobster Bisque. Definite hits of the night were the Steak Siciliano and Chilean Seabass! The ribeye prepared was one of the best steaks offered in an Italian restaurant, and the Seabass cut was a very generous portion! No leftovers remained from either of these dishes. Karina, the owner, came and spoke to us and she was very friendly and hospitable. We loved the decor, the attention to detail, and the genuine service we received the entire evening. While you might not think Lemon Grove would be your first choice for delicious Italian food, you’d be quite surprised as Giardino’s will blow you away with their overall food & service quality. We couldn’t have been impressed any more…“
“Does and done to heaven. Their Thursday oyster happy hour special is delicious. Handcrafted cocktails will not disappoint. Service is ok as it is extremely busy during dinner. You don't get a ton of attention. However, I feel that the quality of the food makes up for it.“
“Great music good people. We visited N City Spirts Lounge for a birthday party who received VIP service. It was a fun evening. I would recommend going to this establishment if you are in the area and enjoy listening and dancing to R&B and Hip Hop. The DJ is phenomenal.“
“Their handmade corn tortillas are so amazing. They also have one of the best bean and cheese burritos in town. I love their fish tacos and their carne asada tacos. The service is always friendly and my order is ready when they say it will be. 50 percent off all tacos in Tuesday as well!!“
“So glad that I finally made it to this bar after living in the neighborhood for so long. I'm also very glad that I came in with a regular who knew a person or two as this has a very "locals" feel to it. First thought that ran through my head was that it was much bigger than I had expected it to be. I didn't even make it to the other side of the bar, which is also sizeable. Service was quick and there were a few folks playing pool on one of the two tables that I saw, (there may be more) and it had a nice outdoor space for patrons to go to for a quick smoke or two. Prices were average and the people were friendly, and for that, what more can you really ask for in a neighborhood bar?“
“Been going to SVI for years. George the owner is a friend of mine. If you visit San Diego County, stop by for a drink. The Taco people out front sells excellent food. Best idea for the bar. The super market next door also sells fresh food. Stop by you won't be sorry. P. S. Biker friendly.“
“The Victory Kitchen is a wonderful addition to the bar. I've had about 10 different items here and all are a 10 out of 10 for me. The pozole is delicious!! Victor really cares about the food quality!The bar has pool tables a couple classic video games and Golden tee! Wish they would update it. Homer and Tommy are super cool bartenders and the prices for drinks are fair!! i highly recommend it if you like dive bars as i do!!“
“I've seen this place for yearssss and never thought to stop in, but my salon hosted a dinner here, and this place was a little vibe, kinda lowkey . The food was good with live music . Definitely gave a casino vibe with the decor, but it's definitely a cool little date spot with ya friends or man's “
“Great fun. Bee issue closing the main bar made our server go to a bar way further away. Ultimately they stop serving open alcohol drinks due to bees at the bar (though the cabana 2 down kept getting drinks...hmmm). Katelynn was a gem and did the best she could..“