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Desi's - Reviews
2734 Lytton St, 92147 San Diego
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Price per Person
- $31–$40
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- Casual Outing
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- Dine-in
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- Immediate (0–5 min.)
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- Loud
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Great Wings at a Dive Bar
My experience at this small dive bar was positive. I found the wings to be good, and they offer the usual selection of beer and drinks. The atmosphere was great, with a score of 5 out of 5.
There are also pool tables, which adds to the cool vibe of the place. For two orders of wings and two beers, the total cost was $45.
- wings8
- beer6
- drinks6
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Casual Outing
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- Friends
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- Small Group
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- Dine-in
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- Immediate (0–5 min.)
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- Quiet
8
Friendly Service, Yummy Food, Parking Woes
My experience at the restaurant was largely positive. The bartender was super friendly, contributing to a great atmosphere. The food was yummy, and my group had a great time.
However, finding parking was somewhat difficult as only street parking is available in the neighborhood. It wasn't too loud, which was nice. My only other wish was for more beer options.
- bartender10
- food10
- atmosphere8
- parking3
- beer options4
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- Casual Outing
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- Family
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- Large Group
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- Dine-in
9
Great Vibes and Service, Will Return!
I had a great experience at this bar. The positive vibes were evident, and the customer service was cool. I'm looking forward to coming back with friends and family.
- positive vibes9
- customer service8
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- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Noise Level
- Loud
9
Fun Dive Bar with a Grill!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I love a good dive bar, and this place truly takes the cake. It's a multi-level establishment with a grill, which is a definite win-win in my book.
The atmosphere was a perfect 5 out of 5, and even though the noise level was loud, it was still possible to hold a conversation.
- dive bar10
- multi level9
- grill9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Tourist Experience
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
7
Great Bartenders and Pizza, But Locals Unfriendly
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The bartenders were great, and the pizza was yummy, earning a perfect 5 for food. However, the locals were very off-putting and just not very friendly, which detracted from the overall atmosphere, rated at a 3.
I stayed just long enough for a cocktail and then hit the road.
- bartenders9
- pizza10
- locals2
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- Regular Visit
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- Large Group
Group Size
- Large Group
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- Dine-in
10
Desi's: Our Go-To Dive Bar!
My experience at Desi's was fantastic! It's our go-to dive bar, and the service is consistently awesome. We really appreciate Desi's passion for what she does.
The food is always great; we loved the mac and cheese pizza (though it's not currently on the menu), and the smash burger is a winner. It offers great value, good drinks, and plenty of fun with pool, darts, and a jukebox. The ambiance is also great – very casual and comfy!
I even had my graduation party here, and it was a great value!
- service10
- Desi's passion10
- food9
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- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
9
Amazing Dive Bar with Great Owner
I've been searching for a truly good dive bar in San Diego, as many feel like empty shells. I stumbled upon this place and had a fantastic experience. The owner, Desi, is amazing, and if it were closer to my home, it would definitely be my regular spot.
- owner Desi10
- dive bar8
- regular spot9
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
10
Outstanding Service and Incredible Pizza!
My experience at this restaurant was absolutely 5 stars from start to finish. The service was out of this world, with Desi, our bartender, providing exceptional attention. We learned about this place from another bartender who told us where service people go after their shifts.
The pizza was a standout; we tried the PBR (pickle, bacon, ranch) and it was incredible. While the outside might not be impressive, the experience inside is definitely 5 stars all around.
- service10
- pizza10
- PBR pizza10
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- Casual Outing
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- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
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- Dine-in
8
Great Dive Bar with Solid Food
My experience at this "dive bar" was great. The atmosphere was complemented by the presence of pool tables and a good selection of beer on draft. The food was also solid, with the huge potato wedges and "cheese bricks" being a step above standard mozzarella sticks.
- beer on draft selection8
- potato wedges9
- cheese bricks9
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
9
Great Dive Bar Experience!
As a huge fan of dive bars, I can confidently say this place doesn't disappoint! It offers a great vibe with delicious food, including offerings from Angry Pete's Detroit Pizza and authentic Coney dogs. If you've never tried a Coney dog, you're in for a treat – the only way to truly describe them is to go and taste them!
The staff and patrons are very friendly, and the atmosphere is enhanced by two pool tables and a dart board. I definitely recommend checking it out.
- vibe10
- food10
- Coney dogs10
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