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Located in San Diego’s Gaslamp district, American Junkie offers an unparalleled nightlife experience, combining top-notch hip-hop beats, delicious meals, and an energetic atmosphere. As one of the best nightclubs and restaurants in San Diego, it attracts both locals and visitors. With a prime downtown location, this hotspot is famous for its spirits, cocktails, and excellent service. Whether you’re dancing the night away or indulging in delectable dishes, American Junkie provides a vibrant setting and unforgettable experience, making it a must-visit destination in Southern California nightlife.
Festive pub offering casual bites such as pizza, wings & tacos, plus beer, cocktails & games on TV.
Hours
| Friday | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 1 PM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 1–10 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Wednesday | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Thursday | 5 PM–2 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 628 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 255-1981
Website: https://www.americanjunkiesd.com/
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Reviews
Sebastian Shakespeare
A true American sports bar, surpassing anything your imagination may dream up for you! Once you step inside of American Junkie, You are greeted by wall-to-wall televisions. Tuned in to the latest live sporting event. You are quickly ushered to a clean, well positioned table, Booth, or bar stool, we’re an attentive waiter, waitress or bartender will assist you and meet your every need! The food is exceptional, and well priced. The quality of the food surpasses any bar, food expectation! The pizza is the best in San Diego! El Presidante and Barstool Sports would love this place! I highly recommend it. Just plan to be there for a whole afternoon or evening. You are going to make friends, and enjoy the company of the other patrons! It’s amazing!
… moreRaj 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 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
… moreThe 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 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mateen Mazloom
The food was pretty good. we ordered chips and salsa and guac. We also got Buffalo wings as another appetizer. Both were good but nothing crazy. Our waitress was very nice and checked in on us many times. The appetizers came out within less than 20 minutes, but the food took about 40-50 minutes to come out. We both ordered burgers. The waitress apologized many times and even made it up to us by giving us a discount and one of our appetizers for free. This definitely made our night and was a great way to keep us happy.
… moreTony Goemaat
Great food with a variety.
Taco Tuesday rocks and get supper busy when you buy a drink you get $5.00 all you can eat tacos! He’ll yeah!
5 kinds of tacos, chips and salsa, veggies all hot and fresh. Hang out and watch the game or stay for the DJ.
… moreTaco Tuesday rocks and get supper busy when you buy a drink you get $5.00 all you can eat tacos! He’ll yeah!
5 kinds of tacos, chips and salsa, veggies all hot and fresh. Hang out and watch the game or stay for the DJ.
Danny Hernandez
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
American Junkie never misses!
Huge shoutout to Alexa behind the bar — straight up an all-star. Kept the drinks flowing and the energy high all night.
The music? FIRE . Big props to DJ Wubbzy (Issac) for dropping banger after banger — had the whole floor moving. (On a Tuesday)
Props to Mario & Ryan on barback duty keeping it tight, and to Tim & Valeria for the good vibes. Even the security guard was cool and professional — rare to see that kind of hospitality front to back.
From the Padres flag overhead to the party wheel and neon lights, the whole place runs like a well-oiled San Diego nightlife machine. Junkie’s got the formula.
Certified downtown gem. I’ll be back.
… moreAmerican Junkie never misses!
Huge shoutout to Alexa behind the bar — straight up an all-star. Kept the drinks flowing and the energy high all night.
The music? FIRE . Big props to DJ Wubbzy (Issac) for dropping banger after banger — had the whole floor moving. (On a Tuesday)
Props to Mario & Ryan on barback duty keeping it tight, and to Tim & Valeria for the good vibes. Even the security guard was cool and professional — rare to see that kind of hospitality front to back.
From the Padres flag overhead to the party wheel and neon lights, the whole place runs like a well-oiled San Diego nightlife machine. Junkie’s got the formula.
Certified downtown gem. I’ll be back.
L
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.
… moreThe 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.
Lorenzo Warfel
FUN ROCK BAR w/ MID-TIER FOOD… I decided to try the pizza at The Gaslamp’s American Junkie as it’s a heavily advertised item on the menu. It was fine…it probably wouldn’t be at the top of my ordering list next time as it left much to be desired. American Junkie is more of a drinking spot to hang with friends and listen to punk, grunge, emo and pop rock hits. I really liked the aesthetic of this place!
Service was a bit rocky, the waitress I encountered was nice, but not very attentive. Also, the place seems heavily understaffed. I came at a time when there was hardly anyone in the restaurant and the food still came out somewhat late. Oh, and there was this guy who made me very uncomfortable, he had staring problems. I don’t know if he was a busboy or what, this dude was rude!
American Junkie offers other American fare like chicken, burgers, and classic appetizers (mozzarella sticks, shrimp, nachos etc.). I spotted a few fun alcoholic drinks exclusive to SDCC. American Junkie is a large space with plenty of seating which includes booths, tables, outdoor seating, and a large bar with stools. I’ve heard people jump on top of the bar? Oh and there’s a spin-the-wheel activity for late night party animals. If you’re into that, it’s here.
Overall, I’m not impressed, in fact I’m maybe a little underwhelmed.
… moreService was a bit rocky, the waitress I encountered was nice, but not very attentive. Also, the place seems heavily understaffed. I came at a time when there was hardly anyone in the restaurant and the food still came out somewhat late. Oh, and there was this guy who made me very uncomfortable, he had staring problems. I don’t know if he was a busboy or what, this dude was rude!
American Junkie offers other American fare like chicken, burgers, and classic appetizers (mozzarella sticks, shrimp, nachos etc.). I spotted a few fun alcoholic drinks exclusive to SDCC. American Junkie is a large space with plenty of seating which includes booths, tables, outdoor seating, and a large bar with stools. I’ve heard people jump on top of the bar? Oh and there’s a spin-the-wheel activity for late night party animals. If you’re into that, it’s here.
Overall, I’m not impressed, in fact I’m maybe a little underwhelmed.
Alan Tan
A sports bar/restaurant concept, I didn’t go on a games day, but I would expect the crowd to be really good on games day. I gave 3 stars mainly for the poor service and average food. My server needed to be reminded 3-4 times just to fetch a lime for the corona. One moment she said all the chicken stuff were sold out, the next moment she suddenly said she remembered that the manager said chicken tenders were resupplied. Its not like she is super busy, in fact she was chatting away with the other staff. Food was not too bad, what you would expect from sports bar.
… moreTammera
We visited here for a late lunch. The place was pretty empty as it was Easter Sunday. That’s ok, we thought, service would be more attentive. She wasn’t.
My table had already started ordering while I was in the loo. When I got back i told her I needed time to look at the menu as we were provided one physical menu between 7 of us. I understand they have the QR code but but it was across a large table, plus I prefer a menu I can touch.
She didn’t come back. When the food that was ordered started coming. I asked the person delivering the food if the pizza base had egg or dairy in. It usually doesn’t but now and then it does. He went outside and told our server that I had questions about the food. She came in and asked what question I had. I asked her whether the pizza base has milk or eggs in it. She told me the pizza comes with crust and marinara sauce. I told her I understand how pizzas come, but I am specifically asking about the crust, i used her word rather than base. She paused for a second and responded with, I think it has some kind of milk in it. As I have said in other reviews, this is a common issue I get. They are not sure and hope you are willing to stop asking. However, I asked her if she can ask, she repeated, you want me to ask? Yes I do. So she went and asked. It turns out there is no milk in the base.
I ordered the vegetable pizza without cheese. It came pretty quick and the pizza was pretty big and super tasty. I felt I got great value for money with the pizza being $14.
The lack of attentiveness didn’t stop there.
By the time we were ready to leave for our flight. We waited a long time to pay. By this time she was leaning over the bar talking, so we couldn’t make eye contact or flag her down as we were her only customers. In the end, one of us had to go up to her to ask her to pay.
… moreMy table had already started ordering while I was in the loo. When I got back i told her I needed time to look at the menu as we were provided one physical menu between 7 of us. I understand they have the QR code but but it was across a large table, plus I prefer a menu I can touch.
She didn’t come back. When the food that was ordered started coming. I asked the person delivering the food if the pizza base had egg or dairy in. It usually doesn’t but now and then it does. He went outside and told our server that I had questions about the food. She came in and asked what question I had. I asked her whether the pizza base has milk or eggs in it. She told me the pizza comes with crust and marinara sauce. I told her I understand how pizzas come, but I am specifically asking about the crust, i used her word rather than base. She paused for a second and responded with, I think it has some kind of milk in it. As I have said in other reviews, this is a common issue I get. They are not sure and hope you are willing to stop asking. However, I asked her if she can ask, she repeated, you want me to ask? Yes I do. So she went and asked. It turns out there is no milk in the base.
I ordered the vegetable pizza without cheese. It came pretty quick and the pizza was pretty big and super tasty. I felt I got great value for money with the pizza being $14.
The lack of attentiveness didn’t stop there.
By the time we were ready to leave for our flight. We waited a long time to pay. By this time she was leaning over the bar talking, so we couldn’t make eye contact or flag her down as we were her only customers. In the end, one of us had to go up to her to ask her to pay.
Sagittarius
WOW this place is soooo good ! Hangover Burger is outrageous n delicious !!
Definitely a place to come back !!!
… moreDefinitely a place to come back !!!