Sandbar Sports Grill

I’ve been going to this places an embarrassing amount since discovering it about 3 months ago. The TKO and Beach style tacos are my FAVORITE! You have a choice of portions, I usually get the pork or carne asada. Monthly they have a new drink. This month’s drink is basically a Lychee Margarita. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday, 3pm to 6pm. The happy hour menu is okay but I usually don’t order from it. The tacos come with a small portion of chips and salsa, so no need to order any if you are getting tacos. The wings are great!! There is an upstairs patio area that’s great during the day. They have restrooms on both floors. The entrance and downstairs restrooms are easy to access and seem wheelchair accessible.

The Sandbar – A Hidden Gem with Award-Winning Flavor If you’re looking for a spot that delivers on both vibe and flavor, The Sandbar is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a laid-back, beachy atmosphere and top-tier service—special shoutout to our amazing server, Sharisse, who was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Now, let’s talk about the drinks. The bar serves up a killer cocktail list with fresh ingredients and creative twists on the classics. Whether you’re into something fruity, spicy, or smooth, there’s something on the menu that’ll hit the spot. But the real star of the show? The legendary TKO Taco. It’s not just hype—this taco has rightfully earned its award-winning status. Perfectly seasoned, packed with bold flavor, and balanced with just the right toppings, it’s one of those dishes you think about long after the last bite. From the food to the drinks to the service, The Sandbar nails it across the board. Don’t sleep on this place—you’ll be planning your next visit before you even leave.

The seafood tacos were made with fresh ingredients- overall quite delicious! Prices were a bit on the higher end but as expected for a place next to the beach. Service was friendly however the music was extremely loud and it was difficult to hear my group. Luckily they adjusted the volume after I made a complaint. Everyone in my group liked their dishes (I.e., covered tater tots, meat tacos).

Came here with the kids. The staff was attentive and were quick to seat us and bring our food. I had the mussels which were amazing. We also tried the corn dogs and the Birria tacos. Everything came out accurate and delicious. We will definitely be eating here again when we come to San Diego. The restaurant was clean and so we're the bathrooms.

Great little beachside restaurant in Belmont Park. This place came highly recommended by a family member. The food was excellent with very generous portions. We had three hungry teens with us, so that was appreciated! The view was lovely (ask to sit upstairs) and the vibe is very laid back. Couples, families, littles... everyone seemed to be comfortable and welcome. It's definitely a family restaurant. People were dressed casually from a day at the beach. Would definitely recommend!

We were in San Diego for the weekend and stopped by Sandbar — and it did not disappoint! The tacos were some of the best we’ve had in a long time, packed with flavor and perfectly made. The Bloody Mary was excellent, and the bartenders were both friendly and attentive, keeping everything running smoothly. Great spot all around — highly recommend!

Came for the tacos and left happy. As recommended by many others, I’m giving the tacos a thumbs up. In particular, the fish tacos. Absolutely amazing- fresh, crispy, well dressed. A good salsa and a side of beans (surprisingly among the best we’ve had) were bonuses. We enjoyed a quick lunch at the bar, watching the came, accompanied with delicious adult beverages. Made for a wholly good afternoon.

This place had fantastic food and atmosphere. Great location and the staff were amazing. I will definitely come back when I return to San Diego!

Cinco de Mayo in San Diego, and we wanted to see the beach, and have some tacos and margaritas. Headed to a spot nearby that has apparently rebranded and no longer has any tacos so we went hunting for something nearby and found Sandbar. We were super hungry so we got the soyrizo queso to start. Absolutely fantastic! Not one to eat queso and ate a lot of it! Split an assortment of tacos - all which were fantastic. A favorite was the Juan Street taco. One of the members of our group tried a grilled mahi taco and ate the whole thing super quickly, stating it was absolutely delicious. We should have ordered more fish tacos because apparently they have some of the best! So that's my tip - everything was great but get the fish tacos! Not sure if we will be able to make it back before we leave but we'd sure like to! Service was also super fast and super friendly!!

80+ db is too loud for anyone. Fish&Chips; fish cut too small and overcooked to terrible dryness that resembled chicken AND No Coleslaw to offset the grease overload! Fry's Okay. Speaking of Chicken, the chicken with Cob Salad was extremely dry. Can't imagine why we'd ever return. I suggest some/anywhere else.

Food was amazing. Service quick and fun. Ambiance clean and easy access. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Amazing food and drinks. Excellent ambiance on the sky deck. Must try the award winning TKO fish tacos. The chimi rolls are the best apps in town. The drink of the month made for a perfect summer cocktail.

The views, vibe, and employees are probably why this place is rated as high. Those three things combined really made it an enjoyable spot on our bar crawl adventure to celebrate a birthday. There is an upstairs seating area which is outside. That has a pretty vibe and when it's clear out or during the day. Has a nice view of the area. There is an indoor section on the ground level. Menu is pretty straightforward. A handful of burger options. A handful of bowls. A lot of appetizers. Some beer. Some wine. And a full bar of liquor. We came in a group of 10. The wait staff was quick, efficient and wonderful. Really helped us celebrate. Food was simply okay. None of us were impressed but it did the job. It was bar food. So don't get your hopes up too much. I had the Diablo burger which had pepper jack cheese, spicy guacamole, crispy onion strings, jalapeños, and chipotle aioli on a burger. And then I had the wings with the spicy garlic ranch. I think the wings were good. I wasn't a fan of the sauce. Wasn't spicy. Next time I'll get the honey hot. Others ordered the ancho chicken sandwich which was flavorful according to them. The honey hot chicken sandwich seemed to be the winner. Good idea to come here to start off the night. Especially when there are sporting events on. Tons of TVs for you to enjoy. Parking is street if you can find any or across the street in Belmont park.

A nice restaurant right by Mission Beach. My husband and I got the honey hot chicken sandwich. I wish it was a crispy chicken sandwich but besides that it tasted good. There are only Pepsi products for the Coca Cola lovers. We had a good experience.

I think this place is good. It's a nice location close to mission beach. The upstairs is really cool with a view of the ocean. I liked the taco I ordered (fried avocado) and the fries were crispy and salty. I thought the taco was a good size so it was worth the price. It had too much sour cream so I would order it without next time. I felt like the service was the downside. I asked for a straw which he forgot. He gave my friend the incorrect margarita. Unfortunately the server did not come check on us for us to let him know of the error. I would have understood if it was busier but it was not. I might come again, just would hope it's a different server!

Sandbar sports bar & grill will definitely be one I return to whenever I am in San Diego! Let's start with the bar having a decent Lions fans base! Love that and they had the game on multiple TVs! For the space to be on the smaller side the amount of tv's in the establishment is amazing! I didn't sit upstairs with the ocean views but went up and was impressed with the layout and all they had to offer. On Sundays they do bottomless mimosas from 1-4 for $28 definitely worth it the champagne is good and light and doesn't leave you feeling bloated after. The other drinks they serve are also nice and well balanced. The service is typical for a sports bar on a Sunday it was very busy so didn't expect anything better than what we had but shout out to our server because he was great and looked out! The food! While this bar had lions fans I'd definitely come back for the food! Everything was hot and you can tell they care about what they put out there. The wings were well sauced and crispy just like I like them every bite was juicy and flavorful. The wings I had were the hot honey wings and the spice and the honey were so perfectly balanced. I do wish they had a bit more of a kick but it didn't make me like them any less. The fries are good and have a nice bite to them. With the bottomless mimosas you get an option of chicken tenders, chimi rolls or nachos. We decided to do the Chimi rolls and they were good! The only thing is I also wish those had a bit more spice similar to the wings. The location is great located right next to mission beach so also go to watch a beautiful sunset. I will definitely be back!

Amazing fish tacos and ocean views - what else do you need? Their guac is great, both the mahi mahi and shrimp tacos were delish.

Attention campers, lunch has been cancelled due to lack of hustle, deal with it! Whether it's the service, or the quality, or the lack of vibe as a whole, this place is just a miss. Bad prices, lackluster flavors, and a good reason to go somewhere else. Sandbar? Na, Sandbetter go somewhere else

I absolutely love coming here. I'm always comfortable, food is great and service is great. Meg and Zebbie are awesome. Very attentive and friendly. No bad days when they are working.

First timer at the Sandbar. We sat outside and had a great view of the ocean. I was expecting to eat a burger but we ended up sharing a bunch of appetizers. We had the carne asada nachos, southwest egg rolls, buffalo wings and fries. The server recommended the carne asada over chicken nachos and she was not wrong! The nachos also come with beans but we got them on the side. These were soooo delicious!! Also we were hesitant about the egg rolls since we thought they would taste like the Chilis restaurant ones but these were waaayyyy better. They were stuffed with chicken, cheese, black beans and spices. And the dough was so fresh and soft. It was served with a side sauce which tasted like it was made with mayo but went well with the egg rolls. Finally, the wings were perfectly made and of course the beers were a nice addition to our lunch. Service was great too! Our server was friendly and attentive. I would visit again to try their tacos as those looked yummy.

Yum, yum! To be fair, I'm a guy from the NE and have never had a fish taco but I will say these tacos were delicious. I usually have low expectations whenever I visit a place on any beach establishment however this place didn't disappoint. Check it out for yourself.

We biked around Mission Bay and the boardwalk between Mission Beach and Pacific Beach. Once we finished, I was ravenous. We dropped our bikes at the rental place and walked back to Mission Beach and found the Sandbar! They have a patio set up on the street, where parking would normally be, and it is surrounded by a wooden wall. There is a patio attached to the restaurant. and there is a rooftop patio but that was too full by the time we got there. Ordered a marg right off the bat. then for lunch, we had a bacon cheeseburger and tacos. Everything was delicious. Our server was nice, and attentive. Loved sitting outdoors although I would have preferred rooftop as the motorcycles and vehicles were a bit loud. Overall, a great place to eat lunch, close to the beach!

Tables along the sidewalk were way better than the noisy sports bar inside. The taco plate with grilled mahi mahi and shrimp were good. The fish and chips were also good. The service was excellent. The only complaint was bland sides for the tacos. Salsa had no taste, corn chips were boring, beans were nothing special. Being from NM, we are used to flavor.

So we were set to go to an Escape room, but missed our scheduled time due to parking and traffic. We rescheduled, so we had some time to kill. We grabbed a spot on the sidewalk patio and ordered some drinks. I got a beer, but my gf got the Aqua Fresca which she thoroughly enjoyed. For food we all grabbed some tacos. I was curious and tried the fried avocado and the birria taco. The birria was amazing and with the sauces it was my favorite. The avocado was not bad, but lacked the same standout flavors. The chips, guacamole, and refried beans were a nice touch as well. All in all pretty good spot. Plenty of ppl watching which I enjoyed, but the service was off. We had to two drinks that weren't brought out. One had to be reordered and mine had to be taken off the bill. It happens, so still a good time.

Im been there a lot of times , and of course they know me, it was my favourite place every time invite my friends over there, but unfortunately they are disrespectful with us , and the lady she was really disrespectful even I brought new friend it was the first day for him in SD , I think it's gonna be the last day for me over there.

Outside seating, the tacos were amazing. The guacamole was fresh. Great and friendly staff.

Great food. Reasonably priced. Staff were friendly. Fun little place, close to the beach.

Quick seating. Fair prices. Daughter enjoyed the ceviche. Taco plates: beans ok, chips a bit stale, tacos ok. Hubs said burger ok. I had mahi mahi fish and chips. Greasy and dry fish. French fries coated and just ok. Nice waitress and quick service. Convenient location across from Belmont Park. Claim voted best fish taco but hard to believe given my fried fish dish. Sorry, can't recommend.

Happened to be back in San Diego and couldn't miss a chance to try this place again. It's as good as I remember and I went twice in the 4 days I was in mission beach. Note that they serve wine in 12 Oz cans. I'm not a fan of canned wine but what they serve is quite good. The taco plate with chips, guac and beans is a good value for 17.50 at the current price. Tacos are so flavorful and tasty. If you can get a seat on the upstairs patio, do it. The views are great. We had Gabriel as our server both times and he was super friendly and on top of it. I hope to visit again!

Was craving fish tacos, so I finally decided to try this place! It's right around the corner from where I live, but for those that are not waking distance, there's a large parking lot right across the way! They have some "infamous" taco styles that you can get with any meat or seafood option. I decided to order their Juan taco, which is with pork and their KTO taco with fried fish. Best of both worlds: surf and turf! And wow, jam-packed with flavor! Beware there, basic red sauce is actually pretty spicy, and honestly, you don't even need it. They added all the right compliments to each taco. Honestly, I really loved there tacos, I'm excited I found this place so close to my place, I may turn into a regular customer! In addition to their yummy tacos, they have nice outdoor sitting to enjoy the beach breeze. They also have a ton of umbrella covers, so don't worry about too much heat! Two-story is open on weekends only.

The fries were soooo good my boyfriend wanted to come back the next day. The drinks on the other hand were not. They had no flavor and tasted watered down.

Came here on our first Friday night in mission beach. It was busy and just before the 4th of July but we got a table shortly for our party of 7. Service was fantastic and quick. Food was very good. Especially the wings.

The food here was so amazing would drive the 2 hr distance again just to eat here again. The service was D1 never had better service till this day our server was the best and he made sure our drinks were full and the food was on time. The ambiance was like none other we Dodger fans were welcomed to watch our team play even tho it was Padre country they allowed us to still enjoy ourselves.

Great location right on the beach with plenty of room on the deck upstairs, downstairs (indoors) and outside. We went here a few times during our time in SD, including on Thanksgiving Day - they served a thanksgiving plate which was actually not bad. They also have a great Diablo burger. Drinks are good too, and reasonable prices. Service can vary based on the day you go and who takes care of you (based on the few times we went).

Came in on Saturday, I enjoyed a marg and some tacos, as they are my favorite! Food was bomb, and the margarita was one of the best I've had in a while! My server Cherise was great as well. She was friendly, and everything came out super quick! I'll definitely be back next time I'm at the beach.

Good place right on the beach in San Diego. Walking distance from the Bahia Resort area too. Casual American eats and nice service. Food came out pretty quick and hit the spot. Decent prices too and overall a good place to hit up if you're in the area.

Amazing good food but kinda slow service other than. That would recommend good tacos and drinks

Hannah upstairs was amazing! Possibly some of the best chicken wings I have had in a long time. Carne Asada street tacos are very good as well.

Ohhh my gosh. So good. If I could just eat all of this every day I would. Best food so far on our San Diego trip. Amazing service too! Fish taco and fish and chips

In California for a family trip, needed something to eat and saw this place hidden away and it did not disappoint! the food was amazing and way better than I was expecting. the service was great and everyone was helpful especially Laura. And the ambience was amazing with the cool beach outside and amazing choice of music in the bar. 10/10!

she was sooo disrespectful and walked away when i had asked her and advised that i had been waiting for 15 minutes then decided to talk to her friend about her weekend honestly horrible service don't come unless you want to wait 20 mins to even get your order taken

Fantastic location for tasty eats and drinks by the beach. I frequent this place on the weekends after volleyball. Their breakfast/brunch menu, along with their beer and cocktails are just what I need for that post workout fill. My typical go-to is the San Diego Scramble since it's probably the most healthy. The abundance of bacon and avocado with heapings of egg is just what the body needs. However, the Breakfast Quesadilla or the Spicy California Burrito is just what the body (err...tastebuds) want. The cheesy goodness and subtle texture of the tots make both items so very enjoyable. There's no shortage flavor with every bite. There's lots of options for seating: outside along the sidewalk, outside but within the restaurant/bar inside seating or bar seating, or the 2nd floor with indoor/outdoor style seats. The staff are all very helpful. I usually go on the upstairs section and the bartender/waitress is very attentive and friendly.

Landed in San Diego and went straight to Mission Beach where our Airbnb was located. Found this place walking by and thought why not! We visited this restaurant on three different occasions. Their happy hour is great! Ordered the street taco with carne asada and fried mahi mahi! They were basic but packed a lot of flavor! We were a group of five and everyone ordered something different. Get the pitcher of margaritas, it's a great deal at $48. My partner and I shared it and it was way cheaper than ordering separate drinks. It looks like a sports bar inside and there is a rooftop patio that you can enjoy a drink on while watching the waves! We had the same server twice and he was awesome. Remembered us from earlier. The bartender at the roof top was super laid back and definitely made a strong drink! Thanks for all the great service!

We went to the Sandbar twice during our 4 day stay. The food and service was great. A shout out to Lora, our very attentive waitress. We recommend it, the ambience is amazing. The nachos were awesome.

Great food and service. The drinks were amazing, and the birria tacos were to die for!

Do not sleep on the mussels here! I would never have expected to get mussels at a taco & burger place, but - when I asked our waitress how they were, her facial expression said it all. I got them without her needing to say a word. These mussels are the best I've had, the tomato cream sauce they came in was so delicious and flavorful, and the cheese crusted bread that accompanied the mussels was mouthwatering. 10/10 recommend! While the photo doesn't quite show the excellence that the mussels were as my cousin was capturing her diablo burger (also delicious according to her), this was the only photo of the mussels. I truly hope you'll try them!

The Only Review You Need To Read We visited this place after spending a little time at Belmont Park across the street. There was a sign out front announcing this place had been named as having the best fish tacos in San Diego by several different organizations. With that sort of declaration, we felt compelled to investigate for ourselves. The servers were very friendly and attentive and we were served quickly. And just like it was claimed, the fish tacos were indeed pretty damn good. Evidently this place is a sports bar and is probably more happening at night, on the weekends or when there's a notable sporting event going on. We visited on Monday afternoon so it was rather mellow, which was fine. And it has an upstairs seating area which we didn't notice, but may not have been open because either we didn't ask, it was slow, and/or it was slightly drizzling on the day we went. If I had to make any minor quibble, it would be that flies were a bit of a pain if you opt for the outside seating like we did, but that probably would apply to anywhere. Bottom line - I enjoyed my meal, the service and the atmosphere. And there were other items on their menu that I'd like to try, so I would definitely dine here again.

They claim these are the best fish tacos in San Diego, and they are correct. The TKO tacos are the best i've had in Southern California. The restaurant is in a good spot too, right off the boardwalk in Mission Beach, so it's really nice to sit outside and enjoy fresh fish. Our server was very nice and super helpful, they recommended the chicken quesadilla and it was very good. The tacos come with refried beans, chips, guacamole, and a chipotle salsa, all of which are super good and taste freshly made. Can't recommend it enough!

I always go with my friends on Tuesdays, but unfortunately something happened yesterday that really upset us. The waitress treated us very poorly and was quite disrespectful. We've always had a good time here, but after this experience, we've decided we won't be coming back.

Taco Tuesday is lit. A taco for either $3, $4, or $5. The bathroom is single stall, but it's clean. Service was quick and good! Would come again for taco Tuesday. Didn't get to try the drinks.

This California breakfast burrito was ahhhmazing! And the strawberry Fresca was in fact refreshing. Great pit stop before the walking the beach and enjoying the area.

THEY ALREADY TOOK THIS DOWN ONCE! THEY DONT WANT YOU TO KNOW THE TRUTH!! (I went to this atrocious establishment over a year ago and I hated it to much I had to look at my review again just to find out THEY TOOK IT DOWN!) BEWARE!!! My family and I went here to enjoy a few tacos after our beach day and I am absolutely appalled at the customer service we received by our waitress May. She made our experience at this facility absolutely atrocious. I am trying to make my children order on their own to improve their social skills and my dear daughter Susan forgot to make her tacos plain. May processed to return to our table and confront my poor daughter with extreme attitude how she did not give her modification for her tacos. My daughter was crying the whole ride home and refused to eat her tacos because she was convinced May ruined them. In fact she charged me for TWO tacos which was incorrect so l had to give her a modification, looks like you make mistakes too May. I am disgusted and absolutely will not be returning to this establishment.

Just closer to Belmont Park and to the beach, this place sells some of the great fish tacos. The parking lot is a tricky situation at this place as there is a public parking opposite and very tough to find. They do have indoor and outdoor seating come up we selected to do the indoor seating. Once you reach the front, you will be greeted and provide a seating. They do have an ATM machine inside the restaurant, and they do serve lcoholic drinks. The menu is kept simple for lunch easy to order and I ordered fish taco combo. I ordered one fried fish and one grilled fish taco , and the grill fish taco tasted delicious . The prices are definitely high for the portions. I felt hungry after finishing taco and ordered some more food and fries. But the taste of the food is phenomenal and one of the best fish tacos I had. The service is a little slow, but overall a great experience will definitely visit this place again.

We had the tacos and they were excellent or fire according to our kids! We had great service by Hunter and good conversation with the owner Dave. We were celebrating our anniversary and they made it extra special. Highly recommend this spot to chill out, enjoy great food and watch sports on the TVs throughout the bar. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

i came to San Diego from illinois on a visit and a stroll on mission beach's boardwalk brought me to this cute lil bar/ taco place. I was reluctant to order but this food was Amazing and our bartender/server Zebie was just as!! If ur in the area, check this place out!

Great service from Samson, the view over the funpark from upstairs was fantastic and great atmosphere. Fish and chips were delicious.

Bomb ass wings and margaritas... sandbar bacon cheeseburger was a hit too... you won't be disappointed