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Best Happy Hour San Diego


From appetizer specials to deals on drinks, these San Diego bars and restaurants offer some of the best happy hours to be found in the area.


 

Barbarella Italian
13/20
2171 Avenida de la Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-7373 | Menu
Barbarella's cozy ambience and hearty portions of Italian- and French-inspired foods make it a terrific beach bistro destination. More...

Beaumont's Modern American
14/20
5662 La Jolla Blvd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-459-0474 | Menu
Casual, high-energy setting with good food, live entertainment and a fun bar scene. More...

Bertrand at Mister A's French
14/20
Dining Room at Bertrand at Mister A 2550 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
619-239-1377 | Menu
Enjoy the unbeatable view and delicious food courtesy of chef Stéphane Voitzwinkler. More...

Bistro West Contemporary
13/20
West Inn complex
4960 Avenida Encinas
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-930-8008 | Menu
Executive chef Eugenio Martignago serves upscale comfort food and contemporary cuisine made with fresh-from-the-garden ingredients at this bustling bistro. More...

Cafe Chloe French
13/20
721 Ninth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-3242 | Menu
This Parisian-style bistro continues to win us over with its earthy, unpretentious French fare. More...

Candelas Mexican
13/20
416 Third Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-702-4455 | Menu
Candelas breaks the Mexican restaurant mold with sophisticated cuisine in a romantic, sexy setting. More...

Craft & Commerce Eclectic
13/20
Dining Room at Craft & Commerce, San Diego, CA 675 W. Beech St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-269-2202
High design, clever cocktails and gourmet bar food make Craft & Commerce a favorite spot in Little Italy. More...

Crush Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Crush, Solana Beach, CA 437 S. Hwy. 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-481-2787 | Menu
Stylish wine lounge and restaurant serving Northern Italian coastal cuisine in Solana Beach. More...

Cucina Urbana Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Cucina Urbana, San Diego, CA 505 Laurel St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-2222 | Menu
Enjoy affordable Italian-American fare in a hip, rustic setting. More...

Dobson's Restaurant California
13/20
956 Broadway Cir.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-6771 | Menu
This downtown restaurant is popular for power lunches and pre-theater dinners. More...

Dublin Square Irish Pub & Grille Irish
11/20
554 Fourth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-5818 | Menu
This hopping Irish pub in the Gaslamp offers good music, a fun bar scene and Irish eats. More...

Harney Sushi Sushi
14/20
Dining Room at Harney Sushi, San Diego, CA 3964 Harney St.
San Diego, CA 92110
619-295-3272 | Menu
Harney specializes in sustainable sushi in Old Town. More...

Jake's Del Mar California
13/20
1660 Coast Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-755-2002 | Menu
A Del Mar standby since 1981, this beachfront spot delivers good fun and eats, and a spectacular ocean setting. More...

JRDN Restaurant Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at JRDN Restaurant, San Diego, CA Tower23 Hotel
723 Felspar St.
San Diego, CA 92109
858-270-5736 | Menu
A sassy hotel hot-spot with an eclectic menu, raw bar and great ocean views. More...

Le Papagayo Global
12/20
1002 N. Coast Hwy. 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-944-8252 | Menu
Global cuisine and live music nightly in Leucadia. More...

Mustangs & Burros California
13/20
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-550-1000 | Menu
Enjoy creative Cal Mex cuisine on the cozy patio with a roaring fire year round. More...

Nick's at the Beach Seafood
12/20
809 Thomas Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109
858-270-1730 | Menu
A popular sports bar and seaside neighborhood restaurant in Pacific Beach that attracts locals and tourists alike. More...

Nine-Ten American
15/20
Dining Room at Nine-Ten, La Jolla, CA Grande Colonial Hotel
910 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-964-5400 | Menu
Adjacent to the Grande Colonial Hotel in La Jolla, this elegant restaurant showcases the season's finest ingredients. More...

Ocean Terrace California
14/20
Dining Room at Ocean Terrace, La Jolla, CA 1250 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-4244 | Menu
Savor Trey Foshee's California coastal cuisine in one of San Diego's most striking settings. More...

The Pearl Restaurant California
12/20
Dining Room at The Pearl Restaurant, San Diego, CA The Pearl Hotel
1410 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92106
619-226-6100 | Menu
California coastal cuisine at The Pearl Hotel. More...

Quality Social American
13/20
Dining Room at Quality Social, San Diego, CA 789 Sixth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-501-7679 | Menu
Bar food taken to gourmet heights in an energetic downtown setting. More...

Roppongi Asian
13/20
875 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-551-5252 | Menu
Seafood-dominated fusion and tapas menu with authentic California-style sushi in La Jolla. More...

Sbicca Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Sbicca, Del Mar, CA 215 15th St.
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-481-1001 | Menu
A neighborhood gathering spot and favorite for ocean-air terrace dining in the seaside village of Del Mar. More...

Soleil@K California
13/20
Dining Room at Soleil@K, San Diego, CA Marriott San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
660 K St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-696-0234 | Menu
Contemporary California cuisine in a swank setting at the Marriott. More...

The Spot American
11/20
1005 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-459-0800 | Menu
Casual joint for burgers, ribs, Cajun specialties and Chicago-style pizza. More...

Union Kitchen & Tap American
12/20
Dining Room at Union Kitchen & Tap, Encinitas, CA 1108 S. Coast Hwy. 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-230-2337
High-energy modern beer hall with a hit-or-miss menu, craft brews and fun social hours. More...

Whisknladle American
14/20
Dining Room at Whisknladle , La Jolla, CA 1044 Wall St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-551-7575 | Menu
From bread to charcuterie to ice creams and sorbets---everything is homemade at this La Jolla eatery. More...


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