47 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.“

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

“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.“

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

“Great food; Burgers snd Chicken Fingers are awsome! Oh, and they have DELCIOUS Churros! Casual Fun Bar & Restaurant!“

“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.“

“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!?‍♀️???‍♀️??‍♀️“

“We accidentally found this place, and although I'm not a big burger enthusiast, my husband enjoyed it. I was surprised by how much I liked my burger, 'The Duke,' and the atmosphere and service were excellent. I'm looking forward to trying their cocktails on my next visit!

Parking: There are plenty of parking!“

“Great food, lots of televisions for your sport watching enjoyment. I went with family and my first time there. It was a little loud for me, but I do believe that is how it is supposed to be. Not the bars fault I don't like overly loud crowds. We did have great food and awesome service. ?“

“Fun with my family from Colorado and local.“

“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.“

“Excellent and friendly service with live jazz music - after 6 pm. You need to call for the hours. It was my first time. It's a hidden jewel in the park. Panama 66 is on the exit side of the SD Museum of Art. I ordered soup of the day and Adobo Chicken. Juicy and tender boneless thighs in the adobo sauce with potatoes, onions, and what made my tongue tingle were the slides of cinnamon apple. I left most of them for the end. After eating the chicken and the chili soup, I wanted to end the meal with the sweet cinnamon taste in my mouth. Alcohol is served, but I only had water. From what I saw behind the bar, you can order from at least 20 different beers. The jazz grupo was very lively but not too loud. You can have a normal conversation without having to yell at each other. I also enjoyed the friendly staff, quick to clear tables, and to make sure customers were enjoying their meals. I would go back.

Parking: Since Panama 66 is inside the park, there are scrap parking options depending on where you start your day. Parking is free, and plenty if you look for it.“

“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.“

“Love the food“

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

“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.“

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

“Great food and drinks one of the best hotdogs I’ve ever had“

“This is the only women's bar in all of California and it is an amazing safe space for all the LGBT community to gather for events and drinks and great food. The servers are unbelievable and the rest of the staff is also amazing and they just got a new big sign out front so you can't miss it! It is one of the most wonderful places I've ever been and we keep going back because of the people and safe environment it offers. I'm so proud to call this place my favorite bar ?“

“Fantastic staff and the food was delicious!!“

“Nice atmosphere-good people.“

“Walking around gas lamp with my husband late night after a comedy show. There Weren’t many places open after 10pm. One of the door greeters recommended this spot, said they all go here after work for their burgers and fries. So when we arrived it seemed to be a fun spot, very loud but chill. We had to go up to the bar to order the food but were seen quickly and ordered a burger and wings. The wings were decent and the burger was great!! Would go again late night if I was hungry.“

“Amazing place to visit and stay !“

“Overall excellent steak dinner“

“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 wanted to sit and enjoy the beautiful golf course over breakfast and we’re so glad we did! We had the pancakes with crispy chicken and it was delicious with coffee.
The staff was so friendly and we enjoyed watching the golfers too. Lovely golf course, beautiful trees, and landscaping. We explored the patio, and it would be a nice place to invite friends for a lovely time.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Burgers are delish!! They also offer sliders but I didn’t see them on the menu. Beef is cooked to order. French fries are crispy and cooked just right. Also, ordered the shrimp taco. Tacos are small. They offer meals to go.
Good vibe and very popular.“

“The Fish and Chips, Fish Tacos“

“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!“

“Great area for dogs to play and great beer selection for us paw parents“

“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.“

“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“

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

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

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

“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!“

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

“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!“