48 Best Bar & Grill near La Mesa

“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.“

“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!“

“Great karaoke! Friendly staff!“

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

“Visiting my son before his deployment. The owner went out of his way to take care of us. I would highly recommend any military family to visit here. Food was very good too.“

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

“Big draft beer list, classic cocktails made to order, delicious in house made appetizers, delectable burgers.“

“Great staff, food, beer, cocktails and it’s a San Francisco 49ers Bar 👍“

“The Station Tavern is a great family eatery. Pet and kid friendly. Our family gathering was delightful. Staff was very accommodating as some of us arrived early to secure a table the rest 30 minutes later. Staff kept checking to make sure everyone was accommodated.

Kid-friendliness: Play area for kiddos and dogs. The area is kept clean. Bowls for watering pets.“

“I love taco Tuesdays. This is one of my favorite places for tacos. The hamburgers are great and Sunday brunch is always fun. I love 💕 like on St. Patrick’s Day. They had corn beef tacos, which were totally killer. On Thursdays one of their specials is a hotdog and fries. They have a bun length hot dog with a spiral cut, and a nice big fluffy roll instead of the traditional hotdog bun. The fries are hot and delicious. They have some of the best tasting sliced pickles. I can never find delicious pickles like that at the store. On taco Tuesday, I would love to have a hot dog taco. That is how much I love their hotdogs. I’ve never had a bad meal. Everything is delicious.“

“we are vegan and nice to have several vegan options on the menu

venue was great - today was ideal for patio dinning

Vegetarian options: staff were helpful removing cheese from our dishes - as we are vegan“

“Bartenders were attractive which is always a bonus. Music was on point. DJ was on point. Atmosphere, drinks,…even the Tortas took a break from watching purses ?& clotheslining??‍♀️ ??‍♀️??‍♀️bodyguarding the baddies. Yeahhh, I said it. ?‍♀️EVERYONE WAS HAVING FUN!?‍♀️???‍♀️??‍♀️“

“This little spot was fantastic! Truly some of the best food I've had in SD. I ordered the Godzilla hot dog, my husband got the Pastrami Tsunami, and we shared the pierogi plus grabbed a couple beers. The service was friendly and super fast. The food was fresh, and I think the sign said they make their own sausages. The sausage was phenomenal: flavorful, spicy without being overbearing, and seemed lean (no squishy, fatty deposits). The food, although very comfort forward, didn't leave us feeling heavy. The seating is all outdoor at little patio style tables just down from a little fishing pier and next to The Rady Shell. This is now one of my favorite spots; looking forward to going back.“

“This bar and grill is a great place for a casual hangout or a business event. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the bartender Kristy is particularly helpful and easy on the eyes ? They have a dedicated space for private events in the back, and the overall atmosphere is clean and inviting. There's also ample parking available.“

“great local sports bar atmosphere with variety of food and plenty of options for tv watching and drink options“

“Great staff, great food.... one if San Diegos hidden gems!!“

“Fun with my family from Colorado and local.“

“Love they're food and prices are reasonable. Especially with discount of you eat in the restaurant. My favorite sushi restaurant!“

“Love the food“

“Simply the best spot in Gas Lamp! Where do I start!? First the Vibes are the absolute Best! Mike is the face of the front door! Super warm and welcoming. Ron our Bartender is super friendly and makes the best drinks hands down. If you’re looking for a “authentic” “real feel” chill laid back San Diego Vibe, this is the place! Trust.“

“🙂👍 Jessica does a great job!“

“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 !!“

“Carlton Oaks is a gorgeous venue with a wonderful staff. Gwen is a cheerful and fun server and my new friend💃…PLUS the food is delicious!“

“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.“

“Overall excellent steak dinner“

“Amazing place to visit and stay !“

“Such a good vibe here, chill and cool bar tenders. Drinks come in as fast as they go down lol they have live bands play here at certain days of the week, a couple of pool tables to play with friends and fam. The owner is super cool and a really good host, knows how to take care of customers. Will definitely recommend to anyone to come here for a good time and be treated with excellent hospitality“

“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.“

“We had the best time! It was a first for us and we will definitely be going back. We played Bingo which my cousin won a prize. Loved the drink specials and the energy. Our Bingo hostess was a hoot 😂 Everyone was so chill and welcoming..so much love and acceptance of everyone. I felt like I finally found a place I can feel safe & comfortable in as a married straight woman whether I come with a group or alone. Love my LGBTQ+ community💗🌈“

“Fantastic staff and the food was delicious!!“

“Convenient location, helpful staff. Great spot to grab a drink and some food. Lots of TVs for enjoying a game. Food is really good. Lots of indoor seating, a bar area, and some outdoor seating as well.

Lots of parking, but the lot can get busy. Street parking available.

Parking: Depends on the time of day. There is always parking, but sometimes its harder to find parking in the evenings.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, and wheelchair accessible parking available.“

“Outstanding service and food was very good! Great atmosphere 😊“

“Pretty delightful spot to watch a game or holler at the top your lungs at the sports ball. Guinness of course as a debonair gentleman does. Emily is a charming young lady, Maddy & Natalie (not to be confused with Natalia) are cool teux. I’ll be back!“

“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.“

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

“The Fish and Chips, Fish Tacos“

“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.“

“Just a great place to go watch the game and get some good food.“

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

“My wife and I like it here. Have been here with daughters and sons in-laws. Have shared a table with a larger group of friends a couple of weeks ago where we were all taking advantage of happy hour. Five dollar tacos and cheeseburger. We did Taco Tuesday yesterday and had the fish and calamari tacos and took two Birrea tacos to go. Excellent tacos waitress did us well in the past and bartender took care of us yesterday.“

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

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

“I had the chicken and waffle it was very good“

“I was only here for a few minutes in the early afternoon, so there wasn't very much excitement happening. But the bartender was incredibly nice and very helpful.
It must be a great place though because when they are busy, they are BUSY!“

“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.“

“Such a great venue! Loved it!“

“You all need to put someone to check the deliver of the food before it goes, because I ask you for black salmon with mac & cheese and cheese cauliflower and I did not receive my mac & cheese. What’s going on with you all pay someone to pay attention in your delivery ordersthis is a ridiculous.“