Guidebook for San Diego

Andy

Joined in 2014

Food Scene

KINDRED

Contemporary cocktails and ambitious vegan eats like seared cauliflower steak, pistachio-crusted tofu and cookie-dough truffles are served at this eccentric South Park hangout with an all-death-metal soundtrack. The whimsical space features off-the-wall decor that blends vintage design with modern pieces (including a giant sculpture of a mythical wolf-beast).

140 locals recommend

KINDRED

1503 30th St

140 locals recommend

Contemporary cocktails and ambitious vegan eats like seared cauliflower steak, pistachio-crusted tofu and cookie-dough truffles are served at this eccentric South Park hangout with an all-death-metal soundtrack. The whimsical space features off-the-wall decor that blends vintage design with modern pieces (including a giant sculpture of a mythical wolf-beast).

The Patio on Goldfinch

“Inventive” seasonal Californian cuisine, “lots of small plates” and “great craft cocktails” await at these “super-cute”, partially “open-air” spots in Mission Hills and Pacific Beach; “accommodating” staffers and moderate bills earn kudos at both locations, but “gorgeous plant-covered topiary walls” and a glass-enclosed cheese cave give the Mission Hills outpost an edge when it comes to design.

71 locals recommend

The Patio on Goldfinch

4020 Goldfinch St

71 locals recommend

“Inventive” seasonal Californian cuisine, “lots of small plates” and “great craft cocktails” await at these “super-cute”, partially “open-air” spots in Mission Hills and Pacific Beach; “accommodating” staffers and moderate bills earn kudos at both locations, but “gorgeous plant-covered topiary walls” and a glass-enclosed cheese cave give the Mission Hills outpost an edge when it comes to design.

Drinks & Nightlife

Coin-Op Game Room

“Giant Jenga on the patio”, “old-school video games” and “chill music” make this inexpensive North Bar barcade a “throwback to days gone by” and perfect for “date night”; it's often “crowded”, but “everyone is friendly”, including the bartenders who are “as fast as they can be” whipping up “handcrafted” cocktails and punch bowls (they’ll create “originals” for you if asked), along with brews from a “well-thought-out craft beer list.”

121 locals recommend

Coin-Op Game Room

3926 30th St

121 locals recommend

“Giant Jenga on the patio”, “old-school video games” and “chill music” make this inexpensive North Bar barcade a “throwback to days gone by” and perfect for “date night”; it's often “crowded”, but “everyone is friendly”, including the bartenders who are “as fast as they can be” whipping up “handcrafted” cocktails and punch bowls (they’ll create “originals” for you if asked), along with brews from a “well-thought-out craft beer list.”

The Nolen

Time-honored cocktails and elevated bar food are served at this chic and airy rooftop lounge with impressive skyline views. Guests ascend to the well-appointed 13th-floor space (complete with comfortable lounge seating and communal fire pits) via a dedicated entrance and elevator.

40 locals recommend

The Nolen

453 Sixth Ave

40 locals recommend

Time-honored cocktails and elevated bar food are served at this chic and airy rooftop lounge with impressive skyline views. Guests ascend to the well-appointed 13th-floor space (complete with comfortable lounge seating and communal fire pits) via a dedicated entrance and elevator.