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R Place - Reviews

1027 University Ave, 92103 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
152

Reviews

88.2%

Satisfaction

15

negative

3

neutral

134

positive

What people say about R Place

Service Type
  • Dine-in
Jose O.
Review date: 12/07/2025
2
Owner went above and beyond, but avoid this place
Juan Carlos, the owner, went above and beyond to ensure we had a good experience. However, despite his efforts, we had a horrible stay. I strongly advise staying away from this place.
  • owner9
  • stay1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
JorAlor8
Review date: 11/11/2025
9
Great Vibe and Delicious California Burrito!
It’s my first time in San Diego and I was with my spouse when we noticed this place as it had a familiar name to a place that we LOVED in Seattle. We met a lovely lady named Allison. She had a great personality and was very friendly throughout the experience. And the GM Jess was a great delight. She shared all the details of the establishment and how much it’s bigger on the inside. We also got to talking about R Place from Seattle when it was open. Allison brought all the dishes of Queso dip with Chorizo, Basket of Strips and Fries, & a California Burrito. The Burrito was DELICIOUS. The Strips were juicy and tendered to perfection. The Queso dip was used for the entree’s also. It was FIRE! The FAMILY vibe was so familiar and fun! We had long conversations with people visiting from out of town. Definitely a GREAT favorite for any person that enjoys a chill bar/restaurant with opportunity for a party vibe with SO many places inside to explore.
  • California Burrito10
  • Strips9
  • Queso dip10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Nathan N.
Review date: 10/05/2025
2
Disappointing Bar Service on a Saturday
My experience at the restaurant on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, around 8: 25 PM, was quite disappointing. The bartender on the right side was too preoccupied with getting a phone number to pay attention to who was next in line. When I tried to get a drink from another bar, I discovered that this bar decided to close at 8: 25 PM on a Saturday. Good luck!
  • bartender2
  • bar1
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Kati B.
Review date: 09/14/2025
10
Amazing Spot, Great Vibe!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The staff is incredibly welcoming, and the food is absolutely delicious. Chef's kiss! The atmosphere is casual and friendly, making it a great spot to watch any game anytime. I try to come weekly for all of the above. The vibe is the best!
  • staff10
  • food10
  • atmosphere10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Anthony J.
Review date: 09/07/2025
10
Amazing Service and Welcoming Atmosphere
I came to R Place after being told at Flicks that they “weren’t able to” change just one of their many TVs to a specific game that was on. Upon arriving at R Place, an employee immediately welcomed me to sit down and changed a TV for me! They were so great. I’ll definitely be back! Amazing service.
  • employee10
  • TV10
  • service10
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Ken C.
Review date: 09/04/2025
7
Pleasant first visit, a bit slow
My first time at this restaurant was a pleasant experience. Although it was kinda slow, we still enjoyed our drinks and conversation. The service and atmosphere were both rated a 4 out of 5.
  • service7
  • atmosphere7
  • slow5
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Tyler H.
Review date: 08/31/2025
5
Good Vibe, Bad Cocktails
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The music and service were great, contributing to a good vibe. However, the cocktails were not good, and I would never order a whisky sour here again. The food was also rated poorly.
  • music8
  • service8
  • vibe7
  • cocktails2
  • whisky sour1
  • food1
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Loud
Jonathan M.
Review date: 08/10/2025
9
Fun Atmosphere, Great Location!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The atmosphere was fun, with multiple festive spaces and outdoor seating. The staff and bartenders were friendly, and the location is great for bar hopping. The crowd and energy were good.
  • atmosphere10
  • outdoor seating9
  • staff10
Price per Person
  • $81–$90
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Kamel's L.
Review date: 08/05/2025
10
Awesome Burrito and Staff!
My experience at this restaurant was awesome! The staff was incredibly awesome, and my burrito was both massive and delicious. I can't recall the name of the burrito, but security recommended it to me, and it was badass!
  • staff10
  • burrito10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Joanna K.
Review date: 07/29/2025
5
Amazing Patrons, Shocking Bar Service
My experience at this restaurant during PRIDE was a mixed bag. The patrons were AMAZING and the security guard was fantastic, professional, and friendly, especially around midnight on a Saturday. However, the bar service was shockingly bad, to the point where everyone was talking about it. It seemed they only wanted to serve beer, and any shot or drink requested was a huge hassle. Some patrons speculated that the bar staff were hired for aesthetics rather than skill, and they all seemed rather 'affected'. It's important to note that every other service experience during Pride was top-notch, making this bar service stand out negatively. I wouldn't have paid a cover for a beer-only establishment, and we left because we had the means to preserve the weekend's vibe rather than endure the poor bar service.
  • patrons10
  • security guard10
  • other service experience9
  • bar service1
  • drink requested2
  • bar tenders3

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