Shore Rider Bar

We got a bite and a drink here before our kayak tour- it was a great beachy vibe, delicious tacos, and a good margarita! The place was huge and wasn’t too busy on a Saturday afternoon. Nathan helped us out at the bar and he was really nice. We ended up doing fish tacos and shrimp tacos. Both were so good! The fish tacos were a nice chunk of fish and are not to be missed.

Shore Rider Bar was the perfect spot to celebrate our son’s 18th birthday after an evening swim! The food was absolutely amazing—fresh, flavorful, and a total hit with our group. Even though we arrived late, our server was incredibly friendly and attentive, kindly letting us know the kitchen was closing soon while ensuring we had plenty of time to order. The service and atmosphere made the night extra special. Highly recommend this place for delicious eats and great vibes!

This is one of my new go to places in San Diego! We went here for dinner and got the rice bowl and the poke bowl! Both were so good we had to go back another time before leaving at the end of our vacation. Their lemonades are great as well!

Great service and vibe. 10/10 Drinks: great, delicious margaritas plus, they have some variety with the mocktails. 3/10 Starter: we got the Brussel sprouts. It wasn't crispy, cold, too much going on flavor wise. Probably not in season. Food: I got the poke bowl, hawaiian style/ ahi. And it doesn't taste like oahu hawaiian style poke you can get at foodland or onos but it was good enough. Rice was def cali portion and it comes with some side chips. (Please see photos) My got the shrimp, carne asada, and first tacos. He states the best one is the carme asada, while the fish and shrimp were tied. The tacos were socal style surfer tacos and nothing at all like the kind you get from a downtown or SD street style tacos. Vibes: very beachy and touristy. Can be fun with groups and family friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating.

We popped into Shore Rider on a whim after a beach day, and it turned out to be a great choice! It was busy, but the space is large and open, so it didn’t feel overwhelming. We ordered the fish tacos and chips with guacamole, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and came out fairly quickly despite the crowd. Our margaritas took a bit longer to arrive, but the bar was definitely slammed as there was a Padres game on, so that could have been part of it. What really stood out to me was how family- and dog-friendly the place is. It’s clean, casual, and perfect if you’re out with a group or want to bring the kiddos or pups along. They also had a solid beer selection for those who prefer brews over cocktails. Great place to kick back and enjoy a casual, coastal evening.

Had lunch with family here. I really wanted to give them more stars because I was enjoying the kale salad with chicken but there was a hair in it and it completely ruined my appetite. Brownie points for them because they didn’t charge me for it.

Shorerider sits in a cute, well-lit stretch of La Jolla, surrounded by a lively cluster of restaurants—perfect for a casual evening out. The menu had good variety, and the mezcal-based drink was excellent. Definitely one of the highlights. Tacos were solid, though I wish the salsa had more depth. The chicken quesadilla was also tasty—not overly cheesy, which worked well. Service wasn’t bad—understandable given how busy it was—but it did feel a bit stretched at times. One thing to note: even though the place is listed as open till 10 PM, the kitchen stopped taking orders by 9 PM, which was a bit of a letdown. Overall, good food, great drinks, and a lively vibe. A solid 4-star experience—just make sure to get there earlier if you’re planning a late dinner!

Sydney was our server & she was very attentive and kind! The poke nachos are a must try!! We also split the Baja tacos & chicken skewers. Great atmosphere, it feels like we were on vacation!!!