Small, casual tavern known for cocktails, burgers & fries, offered amid vintage decor. Based on 991 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1863 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 955-8525
Website: http://www.thebalboabarandgrill.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 12–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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4–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
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Reviews
Steven Heath
This is a laid back casual bar and grill that specializes in burgers. If it’s your first time going there make note that you have to place your order at the bar – there is no table service here.
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k b
BURGER GRATIFICATION: CRAVING-SOLVED
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Lea Smith
First time visit I am from San diego born and raised, and this is a hidden gem. The series was great, greeted with a smile. Felt like we were getting personal vip service. Food was cooked while we waited, clean seating area and bathrooms. Felt like we were treated like family. Could be the best buger I have had. Nice size , not too big. Just the right size. And the garlic fries were on point.
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R.M
Great burgers. Fresh buns but not enough to get me full.
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John Ewert
Really good bacon cheeseburger. The meat is flavorful and cooked perfectly. Salt and pepper fries were also really good. Super friendly service.
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Michael Marcus
Wow Pride was busy. Great burgers! Nice bar, good sides, nice beer list. Full bar. Good indoor space and bar.
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Chris
Excellent local dive bar that’s been around longer than anyone’s been alive.
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Darren K
The location was on the same block within walking distance of the place we were staying at. The Balboa burger is among the best I’ve had. The burger tastes freshly made. I would also recommend the garlic fries. It was so good that we ate dinner there two days in a row!
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K.t. Ll
This place has an “award winning” burger and voted best burger by There San Diego. I can most certainly tell you it is NOT the best burger in town.
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Stephanie Davis
Popped in for a quick lunch right when they opened. Simple menu, order food and drinks at bar, and grab a table! We got the balboa original burger and the BBQ burger with a side of garlic fries. Everything was excellent. So far this has been one of the better traditional burgers I’ve had around San Diego and the BBQ one was super delicious, not to mention a great size with nice fluffy buns! They have a $15 burger and a draft special on Thursday which seems like a great deal. Can’t wait to try the other two sammies on the menu as I’ll definitely be back.
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