I’ve been here three times with others for the taco and pizza nights. The pizza and tacos are pretty solid and depending on the bartender, the drinks can be strong. People love AJ for the cheap specials and hedonistic vibes. The service is godawful, slow and inattentive.
The first time I came, the bartender with the mustache was too busy yapping to close out our bill. We asked the busser with glasses (he’s always there) to help us and he rudely said no we have to wait that’s the bartenders job. But I came here on pizza night and saw that same guy closing a check for others. When I came that night, my pizza took about 30 minutes to come out when my friends came out in less than 10. The bar had only a handful of other people in it and those who came after me were getting their food first!
Yesterday (Dec 9), I came again for taco night. No one came to our table. I had to ask the bartender for help and she sent over the worst waitress with a nasty attitude. She was blonde, chubbie and in a uniform too small for her rolls. Never checked in on us and we had to go to the bar to order another drink. She rolled her eyes at us while we were waiting there and said we were in her way. The lovely tall, slim blonde bartender was a sweetheart though! She always noticed us and attended to us as quickly as possible.
I would absolutely not come here during regular hours. The crowd isn’t for me but they get you with those darn specials.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
T W
Visiting from Ohio and found this Ohio State bar in San Diego! Watched the Buckeyes spank Michigan while enjoying great beer and friendly bartenders. Fun place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Louise Hutchinson
Fun atmosphere and good range of sports to watch. Bar food was good but not a massive choice. Service really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kareem Yaghnam
Sat with Alexis. Took forever to come over and then gave an attitude saying to not go to the bar and order from her. Gave another attitude on splitting a billing two ways for 3 items. Awful service. Same your time and money and go elsewhere. Will not be returning here.
EDIT: Manager never responded to my email. Not surprised. There are better options in the area, like Barleymash!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Raj S
Was visiting San Diego and went on a Cisco live week ! The whole downtown was crazy and it was crowded . We were walking through the downtown and found this place . One of my friends suggested this . The place was huge and they had lots of tables inside and outside the restaurant!
The bar was vibrant and they had some variety of beers on the tap . We had blue moon and it tasted a bit watered down. We then had the hazy IPA and it was really good . Lots of options to choose from .
The issue was - SERVICE !! For so many people sitting in bar , there was only one bar tender and it was making the whole process so slow ! Once we get an order , it takes 10-15 mins for the next time someone comes and asks us .. with the higher influx of customers during Cisco live week- they should have hired more helpers .
Food was good overall and wasn’t that pricey .! Price wise everything was normal and not too expensive . We had guac and chips and pizza and few other stuff . Everything was ok 👍 me For whatever I know and could taste like a PRO , I surely will give this restaurant a 4 star ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
J G
Terrible service. Everything about this bar was great except for the service. When I was there, there was about 20 people in the bar. Huge Ohio State football fans. I sat at the bar, ordered a beer and wings. 10 minutes order another beer. 10 more minutes order another beer. Ask about my wings, bartender says they are almost ready. 10 more minutes order another beer. I finish said beer, it’s been 40 minutes since I ordered wings. I asked to cancel wings and just get my bill. The bill for 4 beers was $28 something. I gave bartender $30, I then had to ask her for the change. She then stated I thought that was tip. I got every penny back. Terrible service.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
johari jones
I had an beyond embarrassing encounter with one of the bartenders and As mad as I still am I will say mr Trent handled the situation extremely well He could have brushed me off told me to call tomorrow etc. But instead he heard me out and did the best he could in the moment and I truly do appreciate that.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Connor Nolan
Dude Ryan is the best!! He didn’t pour too heavy or anything (appreciated, I’m not trying to die tonight lol) but he had the best personality, it was super busy and he was jamming, taking really good care of everyone. As a fellow bartender, I really appreciate his attitude and vibe. He did upsell a bit, but he was so cool that I didn’t mind and got the expensive liquor. I never do that!!!
The best place in downtown San Diego! The service and food is amazing. The whole vibe of this bar is fun and the cocktails are top notch. My girlfriends and I had a great time. Highly recommend 🙌🏽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rohit Karamchandani
great place with great vibes. i left my sunglasses there and i came back a few hours later and they had them. very honest spot. must visit for good vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nneka Egbuziem
My phone was stolen here and they watched it happen and did nothing about it. Protect your spending customers.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Mikaela Buscemi
this place is not safe for girls! my friend got her phone stolen and they did nothing to help
Amy Marie
Witnessed a security guard attack someone unprompted when they were just waiting outside. Nasty owners who don’t care you can see it in their replies to the reviews lol someone talked about a different situation where their security guards attacked someone and they said “not sure what you’re trying to say” as if they didn’t clearly describe the situation with timestamps!
Hopefully nearby bars caught footage so they don’t get in trouble because the security guards totally blamed it on them. These guys act like police officers and use heavy violent force when people are just standing outside their establishment. They ruin the downtown fun vibe.
The carne asada cobb salad was so good!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I’ve been here three times with others for the taco and pizza nights. The pizza and tacos are pretty solid and depending on the bartender, the drinks can be strong. People love AJ for the cheap specials and hedonistic vibes. The service is godawful, slow and inattentive.
The first time I came, the bartender with the mustache was too busy yapping to close out our bill. We asked the busser with glasses (he’s always there) to help us and he rudely said no we have to wait that’s the bartenders job. But I came here on pizza night and saw that same guy closing a check for others. When I came that night, my pizza took about 30 minutes to come out when my friends came out in less than 10. The bar had only a handful of other people in it and those who came after me were getting their food first!
Yesterday (Dec 9), I came again for taco night. No one came to our table. I had to ask the bartender for help and she sent over the worst waitress with a nasty attitude. She was blonde, chubbie and in a uniform too small for her rolls. Never checked in on us and we had to go to the bar to order another drink. She rolled her eyes at us while we were waiting there and said we were in her way. The lovely tall, slim blonde bartender was a sweetheart though! She always noticed us and attended to us as quickly as possible.
I would absolutely not come here during regular hours. The crowd isn’t for me but they get you with those darn specials.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Visiting from Ohio and found this Ohio State bar in San Diego! Watched the Buckeyes spank Michigan while enjoying great beer and friendly bartenders. Fun place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun atmosphere and good range of sports to watch. Bar food was good but not a massive choice. Service really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Sat with Alexis. Took forever to come over and then gave an attitude saying to not go to the bar and order from her. Gave another attitude on splitting a billing two ways for 3 items. Awful service. Same your time and money and go elsewhere. Will not be returning here.
EDIT: Manager never responded to my email. Not surprised. There are better options in the area, like Barleymash!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Was visiting San Diego and went on a Cisco live week ! The whole downtown was crazy and it was crowded . We were walking through the downtown and found this place . One of my friends suggested this . The place was huge and they had lots of tables inside and outside the restaurant!
The bar was vibrant and they had some variety of beers on the tap . We had blue moon and it tasted a bit watered down. We then had the hazy IPA and it was really good . Lots of options to choose from .
The issue was - SERVICE !! For so many people sitting in bar , there was only one bar tender and it was making the whole process so slow ! Once we get an order , it takes 10-15 mins for the next time someone comes and asks us .. with the higher influx of customers during Cisco live week- they should have hired more helpers .
Food was good overall and wasn’t that pricey .! Price wise everything was normal and not too expensive . We had guac and chips and pizza and few other stuff . Everything was ok 👍 me
For whatever I know and could taste like a PRO , I surely will give this restaurant a 4 star ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Terrible service. Everything about this bar was great except for the service. When I was there, there was about 20 people in the bar. Huge Ohio State football fans. I sat at the bar, ordered a beer and wings. 10 minutes order another beer. 10 more minutes order another beer. Ask about my wings, bartender says they are almost ready. 10 more minutes order another beer. I finish said beer, it’s been 40 minutes since I ordered wings. I asked to cancel wings and just get my bill. The bill for 4 beers was $28 something. I gave bartender $30, I then had to ask her for the change. She then stated I thought that was tip. I got every penny back. Terrible service.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
I had an beyond embarrassing encounter with one of the bartenders and As mad as I still am
I will say mr Trent handled the situation extremely well
He could have brushed me off told me to call tomorrow etc.
But instead he heard me out and did the best he could in the moment and I truly do appreciate that.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Dude Ryan is the best!! He didn’t pour too heavy or anything (appreciated, I’m not trying to die tonight lol) but he had the best personality, it was super busy and he was jamming, taking really good care of everyone. As a fellow bartender, I really appreciate his attitude and vibe. He did upsell a bit, but he was so cool that I didn’t mind and got the expensive liquor. I never do that!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The best place in downtown San Diego! The service and food is amazing. The whole vibe of this bar is fun and the cocktails are top notch. My girlfriends and I had a great time. Highly recommend 🙌🏽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great place with great vibes. i left my sunglasses there and i came back a few hours later and they had them. very honest spot. must visit for good vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
My phone was stolen here and they watched it happen and did nothing about it. Protect your spending customers.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
this place is not safe for girls! my friend got her phone stolen and they did nothing to help
Witnessed a security guard attack someone unprompted when they were just waiting outside. Nasty owners who don’t care you can see it in their replies to the reviews lol someone talked about a different situation where their security guards attacked someone and they said “not sure what you’re trying to say” as if they didn’t clearly describe the situation with timestamps!
Hopefully nearby bars caught footage so they don’t get in trouble because the security guards totally blamed it on them. These guys act like police officers and use heavy violent force when people are just standing outside their establishment. They ruin the downtown fun vibe.
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