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Small, casual tavern known for cocktails, burgers & fries, offered amid vintage decor.
Hours
| Friday | 12 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday | 4–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1863 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 955-8525
Website: http://www.thebalboabarandgrill.com/
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Reviews
Tyler H
Excellent burger joint at the edge of the bankers hill neighborhood of San Diego. The staff is warm and inviting. The asthetic is dive bar but the burgers are top notch. Ordering is simple. Pick your burger, then add-ons if you’d like. Fries are separate but excellent, well worth adding. Draft menu is small. They have a full bar. Interior is classic dive bar. The place is awesome. Two pool tables. One room has arcade machines. Plenty of TVs. The kinda place you want to keep around and you hope doesn’t get gentrified out!
… moreRay Frohnhoefer
Great burgers and drinks with daily specials and happy hours. Burgers are large and juicy. There are plenty of drink options from a full bar, including cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options. Fries are plenty to share and the garlic fries are loaded with garlic. There is also a room of arcade games and a speakeasy now.
… moreB Davis
This burger joint inside a bar/tavern really hit the spot! The burgers were excellent—super tender, juicy, and best of all, no weird hard or fatty pieces. Just really high-quality meat cooked perfectly. We got the Centennial & classic burger. We tried the garlic fries, which had great flavor—though they could’ve been a little crispier for my taste, they were still really good overall. You order at the counter, they give you a number, and then bring the food right to your table—super easy and efficient.
They also have a free water station, which is great if you’re not drinking alcohol.
The atmosphere is laid-back and fun with pinball and old-school arcade games right next to the seating area. There’s also a pool table and TVs if you want to hang out and watch a game. Great food, chill vibe, and a solid spot all around!
… moreThey also have a free water station, which is great if you’re not drinking alcohol.
The atmosphere is laid-back and fun with pinball and old-school arcade games right next to the seating area. There’s also a pool table and TVs if you want to hang out and watch a game. Great food, chill vibe, and a solid spot all around!
Lilly Fluger
I love this place. It’s making me hungry right now just thinking about it. My girlfriend took me out as a treat because I watered her garden while she was away. She said it was her favorite dive bar in San Dirgo so me and another girl went. They have a small basic menu of five burgers And then there’s add-ons and then there’s two types of fries. We shared the garlic fries which were beyond awesome I could eat them forever and on my burger I got roasted jalapeños, which is an add-on to the basic Balboa burger and I swear it was so so good. I hardly ever eat burgers and now it’s all I can think about I wanna go back there. I really recommend this place. We went at happy hour which even is a better deal, but they’re already a great deal. Two of us had hazy beers, which was so delicious. I had never had a hazy before and I got a little crazy because it was so tropical good flavored refreshing perfect for a burger. I went home and looked up hops and how it’s made and the history of it and I’m definitely going to drink some more of those for the rest of my life- anyway I highly recommend this place. We sat at a table. We did not play pool. The people there were so nice and quick and helpful. It wasn’t crowded. It’s like a secret place. Amazing what you can do with a burger when you only have a few things on your menu they’ve perfected this to ultimate deliciousness. I highly recommend this place. What a great treat!
… moreBianca Lok
Came to the Balboa with my daughters for lunch during our vacation in San Diego and we all ordered the original burger. I have to say it’s the best burger I’ve EVER had. The burger was very flavorful and extra juicy. Thank you Balboa for this amazing experience!!
… moreStephanie Buriel
First time I ate here and loved it. I had the barbecue bacon burger and regular salt and pepper French fries. The burger bun and bacon for the burger were cooked perfectly. The serving of fries is enough for two people to share. After I ordered, the food came very quickly and was made fresh. Perfection!
… moreMax Sanchez
The burger is so damn good. Happy hour special is where it’s at. The people who work here are cool and never have an attitude. It’s the place to be! The burger is fresh, juicy, and all the toppings / ingredients are crunchy and crisp. A delicious bun to top it off and you’ll be saying the same thing I do when I’m done, that it’s the best burger here in SD for the price.
… moretim christensen
Great burger. The garlic aïoli was great. Burger was delicious. Definitely a top 10 burger I’ve had in my life. Prices were a little expensive. A burger and fries was over $20 which seems crazy. But it is 2025. The place also hasn’t had much money put into upkeep. But I guess that is the style. I will definitely be coming back and definitely the best burger that I’ve had in San Diego so far and one of the best ove had. Also for a more fair price they do have happy hour Monday through Friday 4-6 pm. Classic burger with fries would be around $15 including tax. Not as bad.
… moreAna Montiel
Without a doubt, one of the best burgers is SD! Charlie and Noah are absolutely amazing—they don’t just make magic in the kitchen, they also create a fun atmosphere around the bar.
Also, shoutout to Alex for being a great host and helping us celebrate a birthday with over 20 people on a busy night!
This has become one of our favorite spots in town!
… moreAlso, shoutout to Alex for being a great host and helping us celebrate a birthday with over 20 people on a busy night!
This has become one of our favorite spots in town!
James DeCola
Casual, very much a bar.
The area outside and the outside of the building were concerning. I wouldnt spend too much time walking around.
Bartender was friendly. Order at the bar. Tip before getting the food was weird. Sit wherever. Cold water at the end of the bar.
The one all gender restroom was very graffitied and not where I would recommend my wife and daughter go.
The food was a bright spot. The Balboa original with aoli was excellent. I missed where it said it was cooked medium on the menu. My mistake. The bun was really good and had a perfect toast. We really enjoyed the salt and pepper fires with aoli.
Go here if you want to drink, or are feeling adventurous.
… moreThe area outside and the outside of the building were concerning. I wouldnt spend too much time walking around.
Bartender was friendly. Order at the bar. Tip before getting the food was weird. Sit wherever. Cold water at the end of the bar.
The one all gender restroom was very graffitied and not where I would recommend my wife and daughter go.
The food was a bright spot. The Balboa original with aoli was excellent. I missed where it said it was cooked medium on the menu. My mistake. The bun was really good and had a perfect toast. We really enjoyed the salt and pepper fires with aoli.
Go here if you want to drink, or are feeling adventurous.