GARAGE Kitchen + Bar

Home to the Minnesota Vikings fan during football season. I’m surprised I haven’t ate here at this restaurant. My Bestie and I went here before our comedy show and we were not disappointed. There was no wait when we went , I was able to see the ambience of the restaurant. It is so cute when it’s stressed up for the Minnesota Viking fans All we ordered was Parmesan truffle fries, and pork belly fried rice and even though it was just a little appetizer we had before our show it was so delicious. We also had some of the cocktails. My favorite is the ” young, dumb and broke.” That Drink, it is so tasty. This bar is also connected to the shout house, so definitely this is worth coming back again!

I sat at the bar, got greeted right away with a glass of water. I ordered an angry orchard and a veggie burger. I got my food in less than 20 minutes 🤌🏽. The service by the bartenders was amazing and very attentive. The food was really tasty and the background music was old classics 🤌🏽.

Daily happy hour, good food, great service. What's not to love? I always come here before or after Padres games. The carne asada fries are out of this world! Great place to pregame before any event!

From 11-12 and 3-4 you can get an ENTIRE burger with fries for $6.( bobs burger) Best burger deal in downtown San Diego I've ever found. They also have happy hour that is 51% off of drinks which is SUCH a great deal!!!

We had brunch. The $6 burger and chilaquiles. The burger, was ok. The chilaquiles were soggy and lacked flavor. I'm sure this place is better known for their drinks. Food was garbage and the host was rude. Next time we are in San Diego we will avoid this place.

A bit under staffed for a Padres game day but the staff was hustling to get things right the first time and the food was delicious. We had the Avo Toast, side Salad with ranch and a breakfast burrito. I loved that you can get your beer in a Stein! Highly recomend!

Bottomless Mimosas?!? Terrible. They were all orange juice and sparkling water. We asked if we could have less orange juice and they said no because they were pre-made. Who pre-makes sparkling wine and OJ? We had about 4 glasses each and not even my friend who weighs 115 lbs felt a buzz. $20 scam for sparkling water and OJ.

Soooooo much fun! Especially if you're a Minnesota Vikings fan! The cereal shots were strong, food tasty, service EXCEPTIONAL, and the vibe was PURPLE! Shout out to Cielo for her warm and friendly personality and attentive service!

Stumbled upon this place in Downtown SD for brunch, we were seated right when they opened and they took care of us right away. It's such a cute restaurant, the door is literally a garage so there is an indoor and an outdoor. It has some western vibe to it, they even have an upstairs which I assume they open later in the day. They play some good music too, it was nice to just hang out with some breakfast and dranks while watching the football game. My husband enjoyed it! I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was delicious, it was very filling and my husband ordered an omelette. We both enjoyed our food and our drinks, we stayed there for awhile while waiting for our massage appointment. Servers were attentive as well, even though it started to get busy. Highly recommend this place for brunch in downtown SD, hope you enjoy your time as much as we did!

We got here 5 minutes before they opened on a Saturday morning and there was 3 parties ahead of us. Once inside, we quickly ordered. We had the cereal shots which were so yummy but definitely felt it later. The espresso was ok but not something I'd recommend or get again. I had the chicken wrap which was so juicy and delicious. A friend had the bottomless mimosas but a couple of glasses in, they ran out of OJ. Service was good and fast at first but then you could tell she was busy. With tables inside and outside it was hard to flag her down for another mimosa and her attitude started to show (at another table) This place is definitely a must try when in town! Music is loud and gets you in the mood to have a good time!

Home to the Minnesota Vikings fan during football season. I'm surprised I haven't ate here at this restaurant. My Bestie and I went here before our comedy show and we were not disappointed. There was no wait when we went , I was able to see the ambience of the restaurant. It is so cute when it's stressed up for the Minnesota Viking fans All we ordered was Parmesan truffle fries, and pork belly fried rice and even though it was just a little appetizer we had before our show it was so delicious. We also had some of the cocktails. My favorite is the " young, dumb and broke." That Drink, it is so tasty. This bar is also connected to the shout house, so definitely this is worth coming back again!

Wow, pleasantly surprised how good the food was. We went here to celebrate a friend's birthday and expected typical bar food, but shocked how good it was. The menu is small which makes sense if everything is good. We ordered the tacos sampler and ahi nachos. The tacos were really good and flavorful that we ordered a second serving. The ahi nachos with the edamame paste was also great. Others in our party ordered burgers, steak salad, and wings which all looked very good. As for service, good service overall. Drinks were reasonable good and priced.

Girls weekend in SD and we chose the Garage for our Saturday get up and go. Such a fun place! Wait staff was nice, attentive, and welcoming. If you love Bloody Mary's...just get the 32oz. It was perfect! Only thing missing from the accoutrements, was bacon and or pickles. All of our breakfast choices were DELISH! The atmosphere was fun, and they play fun, dance in your seat music. Don't forget your photo opp on your way out.

We stopped at Garage Kitchen + Bar for our Wednesday pre-Padres game lunch. We'd heard about the "Crazy Bob's Burger" deal. A burger and fries for six bucks! Served only twice per day between 11:00AM-noon and 3:00PM-4:00PM. It is a screaming deal! A juicy burger topped with white cheddar cheese, LTO, pickles and Thousand Island dressing all in a fantastic brioche. A very generous helping of hot out of the fryer fries, perfectly cooked and salted. Even a pickle spear on the side! Deb was our bartender, and she was outstanding! Super friendly, super cute and attentive. Four of us started at the bar, but decided a 4-top would be better. Deb happily helped us move to the table. We would absolutely return.

5/11/2025 - Garage Kitchen + Bar - Gaslamp Edition Parking? Forget about it. It's Gaslamp--park like a local and emotionally detach from your car for a few hours. Once you survive that urban jungle, Garage Kitchen & Bar makes it worth the trauma. They were going through a theme glow-up, so the vibe was a little "Pinterest mood board meets identity crisis"--but honestly, we were into it. It's like the bar was trying on different personalities and we were here to cheer it on. The bartender was a gem and whipped up a mystery cucumber cocktail that was so refreshing, it had us flirting with sobriety (but only for a second). We brainstormed names like "Cool Runnings," "Spa Water with a Kick," and "Cuke Me Up, Scotty"... nothing stuck, but the buzz did. The chicken & waffles? Golden. Crispy. Sweet and savory perfection. Like brunch and soul food had a delicious little love child. The pork belly hash was hearty and dense so not for the faint of heart. And don't you dare leave without trying the cereal shot flight--nostalgia in a shot glass, with just enough booze to make your inner child feel scandalous. 10/10 would return... if I can parallel park without having a breakdown.

Great happy hour deals -- $9 beers for $4.50 and a $6 burger & fries. But when the bill came, the 25% tip suggestion was based on full menu prices, not the discounted happy hour prices. In 40+ years of happy hours, I've never seen that -- it's deceptive and not fair to customers.

Heard about this place and wanted to try it out. It's located in the Gaslamp district and is very family friendly. They have happy hour 3pm-6pm everyday. That included 51% off all drinks and $3 off all apps. I loved the ahi tuna poke nachos! They were delicious and will definitely get these again. There wasn't much of a wait and they got us seated within 10 minutes during happy hour. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a more casual vibe!

If you don't check this place out for food and drink while in San Diago you are missing out. Sure they have a weird Vikings football team affinity but look past that and you have an amazing restaurant with great flavors and great value for the area. The service was quick and accurate. The food was so flavorful and well portioned. The ambiance is well stated in the name it's a garage...with great food. I will return and you should too!

Came here after a padres game! Started our night out with cocoa puff shots (so good!!) they had 3 other shot choices made with cereal milk, all sounded fantastic. We got the fry started (came with three sauces), the fries were okay, probably wouldn't get them again. Service was good for a busy night!

Have walked by here for years and never gone inside. Decided to try it today. It was freezing inside. The waitress was extremely nice. Everyone I interacted with was. I got a cheeseburger and added avocado. The burger was great! Would have been better if it did not take over a half hour to come out

What a great place. Family and I stopped here after a Padres game because we heard great things from Yelp. Not only were we seated immediately but the food and drinks were great. However, what we'll remember more than anything were the very friendly, personal staff. Our server, Devyn found out it was my birthday and was so kind and kept wishing me a happy birthday. This will be our go to spot after a Padres game!

The bar is located right next to the Shout House. We went here for Happy Hour before our party next door. They had a great happy hour with 51% off drinks, excluding some specialty cocktails. Some of the food items were $2-3 off. We ordered a lot of drinks and food. It was good bar food. My favorites were the Ahi nachos and Carne Asada fries. The 5 side chicken wings were a little plain and shrimp tacos were soggy that night.

Garage Kitchen and Bar in the Gaslamp district of San Diego. Limited street parking. Private garage parking was under 40 bucks which was ouchie :( and we still had to walk 3 blocks, not happy when inconvenienced. The garage is quiet honestly a sports bar with full bar service, a restaurant with multiple tv screens in a brick walled space with additional seating upstairs, indoor and outdoor. The owner is a Minnesota football Vikings fan and many customers do come here frequently to support the Vikings football team and watch the games. My friend is of Norwegian descent and is a hugh Vikings fan and birds of a feather flick together... lots of Vikings here :) Ironically, it's been since 1992 that the Vikings won at home against the 49ers. Todays game and ultimate Vikings win was a nail biter, exciting and fun. I like to think that Fendi and I being present here were Lucky Charms for the teams win lol The menu offered is Sunday brunch with limited selections. I was disappointed that wings, pizza and pasta were not on this brunch menu. I instructed our waiter to tell the owner, that's what we wanted or we would leave. Evidently the owner and kitchen staff agreed and accommodated my request. Because when watching NFL football, you should be able to eat whatever you want regardless of the time of day, especially wings! Ordered the buffalo wings naked with the dipping sauce on the side. Also tried the wings with asian spices called Beijing wings and they were delectably good. Again, during sports events on tv, the menus should offer popular football foods all day long. Service by the staff was great, our waiters today and from our previous visit were great. Staff were attentive, nice and followed up to make sure we were good. Our table and other tables were cleared immediately. The crowd around me were mostly Vikings fans and they were all loud and vocal. All our positive energy helped the Vikings win. Everyone was feeling good. Go Vikings!! The Garage made it a fun experience. Recommend.

Brought my friends here for brunch, they loved it. They are pretty original with the breakfast cereal shots! Crowd pleaser for sure. This place is a fun place at night too, overall cool spot!

Great bar food, service and prices. Friendly staff and bartenders. Close to everything in the Gaslamp area. Walking distance to the convention center. Happy hour prices are fantastic

The brunch here was super good! they have bottomless mimosas and these bomb cereal shots, I definitely recommend getting the cereal shot flight! Wasn't too busy around 11 but got a bit more filled towards noon-1. Service was great, the waiter was super friendly and attentive.

Went there yesterday for brunch. The bottomless mimosas - which were premixed - were pretty much just OJ with a splash of sparkling wine and/or sparkling water. Could hardly taste the sparkling wine. We asked for a separate bottle but were told because they were premixed, we couldn't do that. Not worth it for what was basically a lot of OJ.

Great happy hour burger deal. Definitely the place to go before a padres game if you can get down early. Only downside is they did not turn the game on once it started. Food was excellent and drinks were a good deal too. Hubby enjoyed a beer while I had a dirty Shirley

We came here recently before a padres game and had a blast. We each ordered a different smash burger and both were incredible. The fries were also very very good! We also had an old fashion and a dirty martini which were excellent. This is a spot we can't wait to come back to! I've also been to the speakeasy in the back and they make delicious cocktails.

Bottomless Mimosas?!? Terrible. They were all orange juice and sparkling water. We asked if we could have less orange juice and they said no because they were pre-made. Who pre-makes sparkling wine and OJ? We had about 4 glasses each and not even my friend who weighs 115 lbs felt a buzz. $20 scam for sparkling water and OJ

My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place while walking around looking for a place to eat. We got there at a good time they had happy hour going on so we ordered the Ahi Nachos and side of fries. Omg the nachos were so good! The serving size was big, enough to feed two people. The food and service were great! Servers kept checking in on us and were very attentive. The vibes were great, music was good and food was amazing! I will definitely be back and highly recommend it to others!

Stopped by here for happy hour as they give 51% off drinks and they're not weak drinks either. Really good deal! My friend and I also decided to try their Beijing Style Wings and Ahi Nachos. The wings were weird and all you could taste out of the 5 spices was cinnamon, which fell apart like a churro when you bit into it. It was a very strange texture and flavor. The ahi nachos, on the other hand, were delicious and beautifully presented! It could've used more ahi tuna for all the wonton chips that were provided, but I thoroughly enjoyed everything. The edamame puree at the bottom of the plate was a delicious addition that I had never seen before. This is something I would never get tired of no matter how many times I eat it. Staff was friendly and the atmosphere was fun as well. I loved that they had hockey on the tv without me having to ask. Honest, I would be more than happy to come back here and try some of their other foods.

This alone has been the best experience I've had during my 4 day SD trip and I knew I had to leave a positive review. The boys and I were trying to find a nice burger place and after being disappointed with WEREWOLF for not having their full menu after 3pm, we went next door to GARAGE Kitchen + bar. They seated us quickly on a Saturday evening. We were greeted with live performer playing the piano at the front. We were seated quickly and our waitress took our order. The burgers came out fresh and I was extremely happy with the juiciness of the meat and flavor combination of the burger. I would definitely come back in the future if I am ever in town!

We were looking for a quick lunch-dinner and found the perfect spot. Simple bar food that was delivered quickly. And cocktails that were delicious. The nachos, in particular, were so good. Thick tortilla chips held cheesy, peppery goodness topped with a chunky guac that was well made. When you are in downtown San Diego, this is a must stop.

Came on Father's Day Sunday and was instantly impressed when the hosted cleaned the high chair before giving it to us... that alone is worth 5 stars in my opinion!!! AND the high chair was a tall one so we could sit at a bar top outside and enjoy the cool SD weather. The hostess and waitress were super friendly and nice. Food came out fast and the flavors were delicious! Hubby and I shared the carne asada fries ($18 appetizer- a little overpriced IMO for the size) but it WAS delicious. And we shared the buffalo chicken sandwich which was amazing as well (sorry no pic). The buffalo sauce wasn't Franks (which was a happy change for us), it had a nice kick and the slaw on the sandwich was good. Wish the sandwich came with some chips or French fries tho. We ordered my 2.5 year old the kids French toast. It came with a small amount of whipped cream on the side and a sprinkle of blueberries and a few slices of strawberries... my son devoured it! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the table was sticky.... But other than that, everything was amazing and we will definitely make this a regular stop when we come to SD again!

We walked in and got sitted at the bar. Short table but still at the bar. I had a delish bunless juicy burger. And happy hour drinks till 6pm. Was pretty full great for having a meal while waiting for the show next door that is connected thru the back. They also have an upstairs area. Talking about a Viking setting. Really enjoy the place. Bartender catered to my food restrictions which is always a plus for me. Bathrooms clean and held up. For pretty full during happy hour. Will be returning because I want to see what is this dual piano thing next door. More about that in my next visit

Wanted something decently affordable in the Gaslamp before a concert and stumbled upon this spot. Pretty standard tasting burger ($18) and chicken sandwich, nothing special but did fit the bill. The burger was big but a little dry though. Decent beer selection and Sunday happy hour till 6pm. Espresso martini was good. I like the ski lodge aesthetic and for non football fans they had equestrian riding on which was kinda cool. Food and service was prompt which is appreciated since we didn't have that much time.

I have to say this place was great. Mimosas and the carne asade Benny were excellent. Definitely a Minnesota Vikings bar but also a great place to watch any games with multiple TVs where any seat what a good seat. Forest was such an amazing personality to meet along with JJ and Emily. I have to say it was an awesome experience.

We had a lovely time! Food was delicious and very nice! Our waitress was amazing! Not one bad thing to say

The burgers are so yummy! Not overcooked at all, nice size and one of the best I've had in a bit!

Snooty hostess and if you have a club crawl scheduled be honest with your perspective customers and don't tell them it's only a 10 minute wait

Lunch 11AM Saturday. Very crowded and noisy. Fair service. Came for the special burger at only $6. It was a decent burger for $6 but the low price wasn't enough to want me to go back for more. Note that $6 special is for limited time only and limited time during the day. Also they have a 3% surcharge that isn't disclosed online or on the printed menu. Another odd thing. During regular (non happy hour) time all the beers are $9 even Bud Light!!!. Why? Why are all the beers $9.

The burger that I had was amazing, one of the better dishes that I've had. Food service was great.

We had a wonderful experience at GARAGE Kitchen + Bar! We were looking for a restaurant with happy hour in downtown SD. GARAGE offers happy hour on food and drinks Tuesdays-Sundays from 4-6PM as well as late night happy hour on Fridays and Saturdays from 9PM-Close. Their happy hour consists of 51% off all drinks, excluding top shelf and specialty cocktails as well as $3 off appetizers. The mixed drinks were very good, I tried the Californiacation and would recommend! As for food we tried Bob's Burger (served on its own with no sides) the Carne Asada Fires, and chicken tenders w/ fries. The Carne Asada Fries were the best we've ever had, and we've had a lot. The fries were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, there was a good portion of carne asada and the cream sauce that the fries were covered in was amazing. Our waitress and the whole staff were all very kind and attentive. We had a wonderful experience and will return when we find ourselves back in SD again.

FOOD I had a buffalo sandwich and it wasn't great, def wouldn't get it again. It was super fried, felt like it was twice fried. Hard to bite/eat. I love buffalo sandos usually, but this was much. The fries were pleasant :) salted perfectly SERVICE The staff was kind and friendly AMBIANCE Nice space. Cool for group gatherings, not necessarily a date spot. Would come back for different items if in the area and hungry.

This is a good place to go if you are looking for a chill sports bar. The burgers are giant and really delicious! The fries are good as well. We were promptly seated and the waiter came by often. They offer a wide variety of drinks as well. We sat at the bar and had a good time eating and chatting.

While walking around downtown, we wanted a quick beer and were enticed to enter this place because of their post-Padre game happy hour. Decided to sit at the bar and received excellent service. The place's ambiance is very cool and it is vast (even the walk to the bathrooms is a trek). Only one dark beer offering and the tightness of the bar area seating is keeping this rating just average. Very loud, so be prepared.

Bob's $6 Burger deal - can't beat .. paired with a big ass michi - can't ask for a better deal... We will visit again when we're back in town for sure

Great atmosphere and very polite and kind staff. They had the Padres game on and a bunch of Padres themed decor up. I think they had good drink deals as well as events such as trivia. I would highly recommend to stop in

We needed a late night spot for a drink and a bite to eat, and I had my old small pup in tow. The Garage was located centrally in town, is dog friendly, with friendly staff, and had tasty eats. We ordered the impossible burger, fries and onion rings and some beers. It was the perfect late night meal to share with friends, and the venue is a relaxed sports bar style place, bustling with happy chatty patrons, with mostly tall top seating.

The food was pretty good but the service was just really bad. I think they were irritated because we had a party of 10 for lunch. They literally made us wait 15 minutes just to order drinks. I went to the bar to get a couple of beers and that made them even less attentive /-; What do ya do..... Then, after 15 minutes and because i was paying for the group, I let the server know that I would pay him a 25% tip if he would take care of us.... This helped a tiny bit. The two other bartenders were giving us side-eye the whole time we were there and not helping us at all. But the male bartender came by a couple of times. Maybe because it was St Patrick's Day they wanted a different crowd. But you can see from the pictures, it wasn't crowded. Anyway even though the service was sub par I still gave the bartender/server $50

The service was amazing! The woman with the plugs and TC took care of us the whole time! Amazing staff !

Definitely didn't expect this place to be so good ! Came here for bottomless mimosas for the My brother, dad and husband but even the food had us surprised. Mimosas were delicious! Perfect balance of champagne and orange juice that didn't taste too strong of either. Definitely one of the best momosas I have tasted. Only downside here was that the service was quite slow in terms of the mimosa refills. We had to call them multiple times to refill us. (We came to the restaurant with 1 hour left of the brunch service So we're hoping to get quicker refills but they took quite a long time) COBB SALAD (Romaine Lettuce | Chicken Breast | Hard Boiled Egg | Bacon Blue | Cheese Crumbles |Pickled Onions | Grape Tomatoes) - So ginormous and so delicious! Quite a large amount of bacon and blue cheese so I took some of it out but it was so good on its own that I didn't even need the dressing! THE BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICH EVER ( Wild Boar Sausage |Over Hard Egg | Cheddar | Bacon Jam | Cheddar Chive Biscuit | Rosemary Potatoes) - Husband got this one. He really enjoyed the flavor of everything. Everyone on the table tried and liked it as well. The cheddar chive biscuit was quite a surprise. I absolutely love those Rosemary potatoes on the side! So perfectly crispy and didn't seem to greasy either. Right amount of Rosemary flavor on there and just a beautiful side dish overall. NASHVILLE CHICKEN SANDWICH (Fried Chicken House Slaw | Pickles | Spicy Aioli | Brioche Bun) - This was one big sandwich! Really giant chunk of chicken in there and good amount of coleslaw and aioli as well. Flavor was on point too. Good amount of spiciness in the fried chicken and went well with the slaw and ayoli and pickles. Everyone loved the sandwich. BUTCHER'S BURGER (Blend of Bison Wild Boar & Beef Bacon Jam | Cheddar | Lettuce | Tomato | Crispy Shallots | Garage Sauce | Brioche Bun) - my brother got this And definitely enjoyed. He's a big fan of burgers and loved the portion size on this one. It was one of those burgers that is just very loaded with fillings and that made it so much better. Came with fries on the side. Generous portion size of the fries as well, and no complaints because those were good fries!

We stopped here after the Taco and Beer festival and I must say I was impressed. We had some burgers and pizza and it was amazing. The service was fast and all in all I thoroughly enjoyed myself. With Shout House next door I took a peak to check out the performances. Highly recommend it.

I visited Garage Kitchen and Bar last Friday, 6/30/2023 for lunch at around 1 pm. The restaurant is interesting since it's a bar/restaurant connected with Shout located next door. Food: ++Guava juice -$4 - Quite refreshing. Restaurants don't always offer guava juice so it's nice to be able to order that. Kind of tastes like kerns (prob is kerns lol) but it's still tasty. ++Buddha bowl - $18 add Chicken -$6 = $24 - A hearty bowl that includes avocado, Farro, butter squash, grape tomatoes, edamame, brown rice and I subbed the carrot ginger sauce (I'm not a fan of too much ginger taste) with the sesame vin (the sauce from the ahi nachos) and brown rice. This is a vegetarian dish but I added chicken for extra protein. I ended up ordering the Buddha bowl since I've been eating heavier meals, I wanted a healthier option. This dish was so delicious. The flavors blended so well together. It had a nice roasty and garlic flavor, and I'm glad I subbed the sauce. I ended up eating half of this once the portion was more than enough for me. ++Side of fries - $4 - Fries can be pretty basic but I realized I like my fries a specific way and Garage nailed it lol. I actually enjoyed the crispiness and width of the fries. They also weren't over-salted, they were perfect haha. Ambiance: - Interesting since it's a bar but like it's day-time. I was quite intrigued since I usually don't eat in places like this, but it was definitely a casual/ relaxed place. Note that the restroom is also located in the back. You have to walk a little ways and it's connected to Shout, which is next door. Customer service: We were tended to; however, they weren't as on top of it checking in on us. We had to flag them down to order and then when we wanted extra ketchup, we ended up taking some from an empty table near us since they were busy. I do want to add that the staff member who took our order was training with another senior staff but they were helpful with the questions we had and had a great attitude. Please note that they charge a 3.95% surcharge that I wasn't aware of so keep that in mind. All in all, if I'm ever back in this area, I'd consider coming back. Thanks for a great meal and time, Garage!

Food and service was good. Wait for the food wasn't long.Also got to watch the eagles game live while enjoying a well deserved brunch after a wild night out haha.

Decent food but said the burger was $6 from 11-12 and charged us double for both burgers. false advertisement