22 Best Gastropubs in San Diego

“Very tasty beverages. Nice big ice cubes, made from tasty water. Friendly staff, and a back room shrouded in mystery...“

“Really sweet place. Good for families with pups, food is solid, nice kids menu (my picky kids actually finished their food!) and doggie menu (our little dog had the beef patty and gulped it down- no surprise there) Chicken wings were perfect and the beer selection is very interesting. Tried the berry lager- it was really good. Service was friendly and efficient. Lots of TV’s for those looking to catch a game with a nice, fun atmosphere. Cute neighborhood, but parking might take a minute so pack a little patience for that. Well worth it though!“

“My husband and I came for our anniversary and what a special treat it was. Every single person we interacted with from outdoors, to the hostess, to our lovely server Sarah in the disco cave. Definitely going to request Sarah again! They went above and beyond to make our anniversary special. The braised short ribs, martinis, and wagyu mashed potatoes absolutely crushed . Can’t wait to come back ❤️“

“This was my second time here with my son. He has good food and good beer. You order at your table through a QR code and they deliver it to the table you order drinks at the bar and anything else you would like to sip on it it’s a dog friendly environment And it totally relaxed for a good time.“

“Great atmosphere. Staff is friendly and helpful, food is great. Travis is outstanding host. Welcoming team!! Definitely recommend Bar One.“

“Go the Duck Tacos and checkout the voodoo/ black magic background“

“Yesterday's early lunch at the Public House was idyllic. This spot never disappoints, in fact, with each visit I am more enchanted. The food was great. Drinks were generous, tasty and chilled and the server was phenomenal. She was friendly, sweet and efficient. She kept a close eye on our drinks and check in with us a number of times to see that we had all that we needed. A delightful lunch.“

“Outstanding venue. First time visiting the establishment for lunch with some co-workers and I will be back for a more social setting!“

“Great service! Jas and Deanna were so nice and friendly. Gotta try the Brussel sprouts.“

“This restaurant has always been a favorite of mine. The atmosphere is fun and the food is delicious. The staff are always very attentive and friendly. I love sitting outdoors near the fire pits. The bar area has several TVs for you to be able to watch sports“

“Great food, great atmosphere, and the staff is the best.“

“Zanzibar is a chill above average (for price center) restaraunt. Decent selection if you are not concerned with your health and you eat meat. There is plenty of seating that can accommodate groups of 5 or more. It's an ideal location to host a lab lunch or host some visiting academics.“

“I dig the vibe here. Nice Long Bar, comfy chairs, big tvs, great service and the beer offerings are on point. My wife was also happy with the wine selections. The real Duece Bigelow here is the food, they have some kind of a magic man hiding behind two double doors in the kitchen whippin out delicious burgers and damn near whatever his heart desires. the menu is small but it'll cash your checks all day, everyday!

Go get in your car and drive to this place. NOW! Wager up to the bar and if you don't find yourself lacking, pick a nice comfy chair, a good beer and eat amazing food.“

“Great beer and operated by a retired SCPO! Gotta try the HONCH Apple Seltzer! It’s the closest I’ve had to a CHUHI since I PCS’d out of Japan in ‘95! I’ll be stopping by whenever I am in San Diego from now on!“

“wonderful service, warm friendly atmosphere 😀“

“Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, food is savory and fresh!“

“We had our pregame, Puerto Rican Heritage Padre, celebration there yesterday and the staff and food were AMAZING!!!!!! 🇵🇷🇵🇷🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🇵🇷🇵🇷“

“Good food. Great service !“

“Kelly’s! Local go to. I love being a regular here...“

“My fave dishes are the butter chicken, rack of lamb and their garlic naan. I've only been twice and had to run those back but will dive into the rest of the menu very soon. Their cocktails are made with soju and they serve beer and wine as well. They also have a great happy hour M-F from 3-5 and $20 bottles of wine every Wednesday! Street parking only.“

“Fantastic staff and the food was delicious!!“

“We had a large group and the staff were great! They were patient as 16 of us ordered and the service was quick. The food came out quickly and the cocktails were great. The staff answered all our questions about the different activities available. My group ate, played games, and had a great time!“