Love this place, been to several events here. From small bands like Fayuca playing to thir themed party nighta like 80s Night and Hip-Hop night.The larger venue even has a side lobby area where you can take a break from the partying and talk to people. I havent had the chance to try out their restaurant, but I into in the future

OMG this venue is awesome! It was my first time there. Ive been to Alec Benjamin concert and everything went great. I got the balcony seat so I had an awesome view. There is the bar right behind balcony seats, pretty convenient Although I waited in the line like for an hour before they start letting people in, but overall, it was amazing experience and just quality time spending! Loved it ️

Just the best pasta in town. We love all the dishes and keep getting them. The bread that is part of the order is also so delicious. Wonderful wonderful food !!!Thank you

Best service ever! Gospel Brunch with my Short One! He wanted time with me ahead of my 40th this Wednesday so this is what we did. After I save some pennies WE will surely be back. Thanks Brendan Mommy loves and appreciates you.

Pasta Sisters is tiny. There are maybe 2 or 3 tables, and they use their counter for seating as well. Thats what I learned when we tried to eat here on a Friday night, as a group of 4. For the sake of fresh pasta, we squeezed in and sat at the counter.

Cool vibe here. Great music, but not too loud. Lots of interesting art. The staff is super friendly. I enjoyed the smoked brisket sandwich. I especially liked the Cole slaw. The wife reports the bbq chicken flat bread pizza was delicious (although a little skimpy on the chicken). Prices were very fair.

Was here for the Elbow show in Jan 2020. The venue is pretty great due to its small size. Nice VIP area on the 2nd floor with unobstructed views. Drink prices are outrageous, but thats not really a surprise. Service was very good.

I have only been for the Restaurant Week menu, but the food was delicious and the atmosphere downstairs in the lounge is amazing. Its the perfect place for a date night or small group because you can find nice, luxe booths tucked into the walls.

Eric Johnson was great. Standing room a little hard to stand up all night. But with this concert, it was well worth the aching feet.

I have no idea how many times Ive been to HOB San Diego. Ive lost count between the concerts, happy hours, and gospel brunches Ive been to. I like this venue quite a lot. Since last November Ive been to approximately 10 events/concerts at HOB SD and have never had a bad time or a bad show. The acoustics are always so good whether youre upstairs or downstairs. Attended the Holiday Hangover last year for the first time and in February got tickets to the Beer Fest. I never knew about either of those events before but had a great time. With Beer Fests you expect extremely long lines and while there were long lines they handled the flow really well. Think it took much longer to get food than beer but both were worth the wait. This Mothers Day I treated my mom to Gospel Brunch. I didnt know the young lady singing as the headliner but she and the women backing her were spectacular. We even got a welcome surprise of my god-brother killing it on the drums.I need to check out the calendar and see if there is anything coming up and make a trek to HOB; its been a few months. I could use a fix.

Outside could use a touch up but the inside is beautiful. Bathrooms are clean and the stage is nice-not slippery. I love how big it is in the inside.

Its true that the sounds clarity is best from the middle, but theres nothing nicer than leaning on the structural support beams. The restaurant was ok, time your trip for happy hour save 20%. If you spend $25 each in your party at the restaurant before the show, you get to skip the line. Could come in handy.

What a pleasant surprise to come down to House of Blues stage and see how small and intimate it is. Acoustics were fine... The sound on the opening act didnt come through as crisp and rich as the main event. But other than that it was fabulous. Drinks available at multiple bars, friendly staff and security was alert but not obnoxious...Food at the restaurant was good (even though it was difficult to find food without sweetness)Parking lots were plentiful around the venue, couldnt find a free spot after circling a few times.

I came purposely for the happy hour & it didn’t disappoint at all! The jalapeño cornbread was yummy. I ordered the sangria, Plus fries and pork sliders all under $20 y’all! Happy hour is tue-sun 4-7pm. Victor handled the bar very well & was absolutely awesome!! Can’t wait to go back!

Who likes to wait in line, outside while waiting to get in? Who likes to stand during a WHOLE concert? Not many people BUT if you have to, this is a GREAT place to do it! Thanks to the friendly and helpful staff. My first time here and things were very orderly and organized. Everything went smoothly!

Had an incredible time at the Cat Empires final concert for their 2019 North America tour. Was a brilliant dance, perfect venue and just a tonne of fun.

Best seat in the house. Management took pity on the guy with a new hip. And gave him a good seat. Thank You . Signed Sail San Diego

Good Country Brunch! Sam Hosking was fantastic- great voice. Food was delicious as well - not a lot of options, but my husband enjoyed the Brisket Hash and I tried to make a dent in my Country Fried Chicken and Biscuits. Glad we made a reservation thru Open Table b/c at 11:30 when we were headed out, there was a long line at the door!!

I know this has been a very trying time over the last few months, but I feel HoB SD should be trying to do more to get us our money back for tickets we bought in-person to shows that have been cancelled due to COVID-19. Ive called and texted multiple times since March, and even provided options myself (send me a check?), yet have not been provided the chance to be refunded the couple hundred of dollars owed back to me.

The show sounded great. we were up front on the railing due to the Pass The Line option. However, instead of being able to eat and enter through the restaurant we had to wait outside until doors opened for everyone because they closed off the restaurant for a private event. Notice didnt get out about the change until late the afternoon of the show via an email, which other folks said they never even got. We were given credit to use at the bar instead with a limited menu of snacks and of course drinks. For the show people packed in pretty tightly, wasnt easy to get to the bar or restroom once in position towards the stage. Eventually a staffer came to serve those of us on the rail in case we wanted drinks but couldnt get through the crowd. That was nice. The VIP section offered seating but Im not sure how the sound or views are from up there. The snack I got (gator bites) was mediocre. The bucket it came in looks like a good size, but its literally stuffed with paper halfway. It wasnt really seasoned and it was supposed to come with a sauce that I wasnt given. The drinks were fine, though prosecco in a plastic cup is not super classy. This venue may have been disappointing but it didnt ruin the evening altogether. We traveled far to attend and I am just glad we got to enjoy the band up close. They cleared the place out pretty quickly when it was over so we sought out a more inviting bar to finish out the night.

Went to the Voodoo Room to see Noah Reid. I enjoyed the intimate space for the evening. The atmosphere and set up was great, I was in the standing only area. While I may be young the length of time standing can take its toll so just a forewarning if you looking to go. I would go again for sure.

Tiny but great venue. Good prices on the drinks. Food ok

Nice venue. First time at a house of blues since they tore the old one down in LA. There is a big lounge off the lower stage level which was a convenient hang out spot. The restaurant is a big plus. The food was pretty good and we had a great time. Overall great spot. We will be back.

House of Blues. Is a great venue for music, good food and libations. Saw Dark Star Orchestra last night doing a GD show from Iowa 2/5/78. The sound system and acoustics in the house is amazing. Plenty of room to get your groove on or just relax in a comfortable area with plush leather couches and arm chairs to rest your weary bones. Smoking section was difficult to get to because it was all the way upstairs and limited to a certain number of occupants. We never got into that area due to occupancy limits. Servers were friendly. Everyone appeared to be enjoying themselves and having a Good Time!However, we had a little trouble using our $25.00 food certificate. It was not honored inside the venue. Only at the restaurant located on the backside of the venue and there was no way to get there unless you left the venue and walked outside and down a block to the 6th Street entrance. We were told we could use the certificate after the show. The show was over at midnight, we got to the restaurant at 12:07 and they had stopped serving food at midnight. A big Thank You to Adam the manager. We settled by getting 4 cans of Red Bull and a glass of Ginger Ale soda. All in all, we had a great experience.TIP: If you get a food voucher, eat and drink before the show, because you will not be able to leave and get back in once you have been inside.

HUGE venue, 3 concerts on one. I highly recommend dinner reservations, followed by VIP seating, great staff, excellent service, delicious food. What an experience!

Was blessed to have caught Sublime & Katastro here and it was absolutely incredible. Had tons of fun. Im new to both groups, and you guys have a fan for life. Thank You House of Blues!!!

This review is related to a concert i paid for my family to attend... Jacob Collier in April 2020.... Concert was postponed due to Covid... Tried to get a refund right away but they told me to hold out and we would be updated when concert might take place... Waited for months and read every email they sent me (all promotional)... Called a couple times... Finally just decided to stop waiting and called today to cancel... I was told that the window for canceling was 30 days... For a show they never put on! And get this... The 30 days started arbitrarily on May 15th! Nothing to do with purchase date (march) or show date (april)... And the show never took place anyway! So ridiculous... And then they claimed they sent me an email on May 15th to notify me of the invented 30 day refund window... No way! I quadruple checked... No email on that date or containing any such information... Nor would it make any sensek anyway! They didnt provide the service... and they asked us to wait instead of canceling... What a scam! Watch out with Live Nation and House of Blues!

Food was really good. My wife had the ribs and said they were the best she has ever had!

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Incredible venue, awesome staff! Really loved coming here for my first time. Ive always heard amazing things about this venue and it definitely lived up to the reputation that I was aware of. Lots of lounge seating down below in the bar area. Gives you very much a personal feel with all the amazing art work and bohemian style wall covers. The vip deck is pretty awesome and they have their own bathroom which is awesome. Great views of the stage no matter where you are up stairs or down. I really like that they have tvs everywhere so if you cant personally see something you can always look at the monitors anywhere .The bathrooms are very dark but it is part of the mood setting and I found it beautiful. However wish they were policed a little more for the selfie queen that were doing drugs and took over 30 minutes to vacate with a friend in tow =/ but hey thats rock n roll right the staff was definitely ontop of everything else though which is fantastic! They were very helpful with someone who was in a cast helping her shuffle around and not get bumped into. They were 100% ontop of any spills of others drinks. Super friendly when you request a water very cool with making sure everyone is greeted with a big hello and a gentleman made sure to wish everyone a wonderful night which was a very nice touch. Makes you feel like very welcomed. I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to go here to do so it was overall an amazing venue with a great experience on my part.so very excited about the next adventure here. Keep up the good work House of Blues !

House of Blues San Diego is a great music venue that showcases a wide variety of great talent. The venue bar is ballpark pricey but the bartenders are nice and service oriented so that helps. The sound is good and if you need to check a bag before the show, the Palomar hotel next door will let check it for free which is very nice. Great music venue.

House of blues is the coolest venue in San Diego it’s pretty big and the architecture of the building is a work of art. You can watch the show from the wrap around balcony upstairs or you can go downstairs into the crowd if you like it more intimate either way you get great views of the stage and plenty of room to dance. I LOVE all of the cool art and decor they have like there’s even a mural on the ceiling it’s awesome! And they even have a lounge room with really comfy yet luxurious couches you can still hear the music in there so it’s perfect if you want to sit down relax and take in the vibes. I hope house of blues starts having more dubstep and edm shows because I will go every time they do I love it!

This place was a great place to eat before our show seeing poppy! The deal to spend $25 on food or in the gift shop before the show was pretty awesome as it gets you in before the general admission ticket holders!

The House of Blues in San Diego is great for seeing a show.Ive only seen the Insane Clown Posse here, a couple times. You can get really close to the stage on the floor. The views are really good. Although in the future, I might try the balcony due to achy knees.The House of Blues has a Bar on the floor. They also have a restaurant, although I havent tried it yet.

1st time here went for a gospel brunch the food was amazing. The group that performed was called men for Christ couldnt ask for a better show

I have been here for multiple musical acts. I have been here too far gone to enjoy this place. It is a good venue and great for an intimate music setting. Seeing some of the musical acts that are new or just getting famous (or older music that are still touring) is great here. I love the venue but keep in mind the drinks can get pricey. I have only been here for music acts and I think they have like a full on menu for eating in but not sure, never been just to eat.

The HOB is always good, no matter which Ive gone to so far. This location is a little interesting how the venues are different from the restaurant, but its fine. They have an amazing sound system, so concerts are always great. I like this venue a lot.

Fun to eat dinner then enjoy a concert. Tge bathrooms were disgusting and the floors get pretty sticky from peoples food and drinks, otherwise fun place

Horrible experience, went there for a concert and was treated terrible by a security guard who was trying to impress 2 girls by making things up about my fiance so the girls could have a better view of the concert.He was so unprofessional and rude that we had to get a manager involved who understood what was going on. Missed being with our group, Iwill never return there again. The security definitely needs better training.

Nice small place.

We saw the band Elbow from the UK here January 18th and we had a wonderful time. Friendly staff, great drinks and a great view of the show in general admission. We visited the main bar during the day to check out the place and found the same. Good work folks, rock on....

Fun venue with great events and awesome southern inspired food. Shrimp and grits is my favorite! Staff is friendly beyond what youd believe. Recently, I went for country brunch and the free music made a great Saturday morning.

Pretty dope venue. Sound is decent to good. I dig the big lounge off the lower stage level. Makes hangin out before the main event super comfy. This, I’ll go to the whole show and the lamer opening bands. Restaurant is a big plus. Foods pretty good. It’s an all round great spot.

Even though such a tablet when it is rather fun rather exciting and clean fashionable. But on the other hand its also quite expensive on a regular business day. So for Splurge it would be really good but for the average dinner not so much.

Had a blast here. The name implies that The House of Blues is all about music. It did not disappoint! The venue downstairs is a scene straight out of GuitarHero. Cant wait to come back!

Perfect place to see your favorite band up closed.Caifanes!!!!

Really cool venue, lower area by the stage offers a much more intimate experience than some of the other venues of this size. The decor and overall design of the space is much nicer than the other music venues in town and they cover a variety of genres to suit many different tastes in music.

The staff here is excellent. Its conveniently right around the corner from the trolley, Both orange and blue lines. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff.

Lovely place a lot of art inside I just love it bar 2 concert stage love love it...

My husband chose to dine here for his birthday. Once we were sat down we werent greeted for about 10 minutes. We were waiting for someone but if we werent that wouldve bothered me more. I ordered the fried chicken, my husband ordered a platter with brisket, andouille sausage and some other sides. The kids had pizzas which were very little they come with fruit or fries. Our friend had the country fried steak. Everything came out fresh and the food was delicious. Everyone liked their food. My fried chicken was fried very hard and close to being burned but not quite so I wasnt the happiest about that. When we were done they brought out the cake I brang with. The only downside is someone threw away the box that it came in. The manager tried her best to give us something we could bring the cake home in, it worked out and I give her an A for effort.

Awesome venue. I wish there was more seating seating. I had to leave the concert early because my back was killing me. The bartenders were spot on, but I thought my total tab was a ridiculous amount. Overall, a great place to hangout with live music.

Nice staff !!!! ...very accommodating!! Place is tacky dirty tho. Never ate there. Just feels like a fire hazard down in the basement. Music is good has variety. Want to try the Gospel brunch Trolley handy for arrivals and departures. Different decor.

House of blues is a great concert venue. Big enough for a good crowd and very intimate with the crowd. I do wish it was a little bigger inside and had better parking options. You could take the trolley depending on where you live. Also it would be nice if they monitored the air better. It can get very hot in there before they turn the AC on.

I have been coming to the House of Blues for many years now for concerts and even a show called Raw. Its a small venue and it definitely affects my hearing during rock concerts, but the experience is worth it.

The staff has been nice both times Ive been here, the sound is decent and the performers that I came to see were good. The food is solid with a lot of options offered and they have a good variety of beer on tap. I enjoy that the main room is actually rather small, so pretty much anywhere in there you have a good view of the stage. I do recommend seeing a show at this venue. I hope you enjoy my picture of The Strumbellas.

Nice venue, friendly staff, delicious food!

Went to the Mountain Goats concert and it was amazing. The security team was absolutely professional and respectful. The bar staff was polite and quick, and the jello shots were great (served in a big syringe). The merch table well-organized, well-lit, and had a good spread. The atmosphere was artsy and chill, but also classy enough to make you want to respect the place. It was lit.

Weve gone to several shows here. In general I think its a really good venue. The sound isnt great, but I think that has a lot to do with the particular band playing and their sound guy. Also as someone close to 50, I wish their were more options for sitting. By the end of the night my feet are usually killing me. Seems like the bands I would pay extra to see have the few VIP tickets available gone within a short time. Thats on me for not being on it right away. Weve eaten at the restaurant before a show, and at the bar during a show. Both have been good experiences. Parking on a weekend show can be challenging. A weekday show is usually pretty easy. Again, for the most part we are happy with this venue.

Great atmosphere, drinks are super pricy.

Went for Barns Courtney show last night. The venue was nice and cozy with enough room for everyone. The only grudge I hold was the sound system. It seemed like the speakers couldnt handle the amount of rockstar that was Barns Courtney. If they were rocking really hard the speakers would struggle. The stage and service for food and drinks was on point.

Voodoo Shrimp and Live MusicEven on a Monday night you can grab a great meal. I went with the Voodoo Shrimp which was not my normal go to. The shrimp was sauteed perfectly in their reduction sauce bedded with cornbread. This is not your usual dish but the combination was amazingly delicate and bold!!!

Great place to see a show. Smaller intimate venue. Not sure about the restaurant, food, or wait staff.

Came here to see Marianas Trench. Super reasonable price at $25. Get to be super close to the performers. Really appreciated that they had AC going during it so it was really comfortable.

Great venue, Holy Spirit on display. Thank you Jesus.

Great decor and atmosphere. Some food items were great, others were mediocre. Expensive.

Great experience, ribs, and drinks. Happy to have stopped in on a visit to San Diego.

Phenomenal venue. Great sound and friendly staff. A little packed in the GA floor area.

Always a great time! Food at the restaurant was yummy! Staff is always really nice! One thing though, downstairs could have better ventilation. But its a great place to see a band up close and have a couple drinks and dance a bit!

Awesome place with a really good vibe! The history and artwork there is pretty cool and the setup is unique! The Tech N9ne show was a very good time! Plenty of energy to go around and a full bar in the back to get a drink or water.

Small intimate venue. Great date night location!

So much fun! Food was good and service as well. Drinks were strong, but we needed it!

What a pleasant surprise. Loved the Cobb salad and the atmosphere. Service was wonderful.

Ive been coming to this location since it opened in 1993. The food and drink menus are standardized to all the locations in the country. In saying that, you can count on a good and affordable experience. The staff is always well-trained, and welcoming. The San Diego location has a particularly good performance venue.One of my favorite places to hang out for happy hour.

Super friendly staff - you can eat then grab a drink and catch a show. Prices are $$. Visited the Voodoo room -- that entrance is on the 5th street side of the venue. Outdoor seating was easy to grab (no stuffy VIP). V intimate space.

Cool place had a great time. Staff is professional and courteous. Music speakers and ambiance of the room is great. Only negative is what you would expect, expensive drinks and bathrooms is a mess.

Great space to hang out with friends. Prices a little high, but that to be expected in downtown. Never a dull night here

We had the living lettuce salad, the anti pasta, four pasta dishes and three deserts and wine. Every dish was beautiful and full of complex flavors.The chef is Italian Born and raised. His wife is from Taiwan. They met here and fell in love and opened this business. It is a true locally owned business that is worth going back to again and again House of Blues San Diego.

Jessica answered promptly and was very professional and helpful. Thank you for your patience with my questions!

Absolutely amazing management and patron service. I was dealt an eye injury during a concert here and the staff was so adamant about my wellbeing and health, but they werent too pushy about it. I felt I was able to continue to enjoy the concert while sitting off to the side, nursing my eye. Despite the obvious, it was a wonderful experience and I look forward to attending concerts here in the future.

We really enjoyed our visit to House of Blues in San Diego. We went there to see the Blues Travelers 30th anniversary tour and had a great time. The place can get a little bit crowded but everyone seemed to behave themselves for the most part. It does get a little warm in there so dress accordingly. The bartenders that served us were very friendly and one of them even gave me tickets to a show the following week while I was ordering a round. There is an outdoor area upstairs for you smokers that need a place to go.

So much fun saw marianas trench! So small and intimate. Will definitely come again! Staff was awesome. Got a little stuffy and hot so we asked if we could step outside even though it says no re-entry and they were super nice and let us stand outside by the door

Great intimate live band concerts very good food as well

I went to see Eric Nam live and it was a fun venue! Small but initmate! Will visit again during their regular times

Friendly staff. I dont know if all shows are standard ng room only but all I have been to are, not awesome. All the shows I went to just blew out my ears, too loud to even recognize songs I knew. Decent place all in all.

Now that was fun! I went with friends who are hard core Led Zeppelin fans. Well, this was like jumping back in time. With the Pat Benetar Experience opening up, which was excellent and Led Zeppelin Again, this is as close as I will ever come to feeling like I was actually at their shows. I closed my eyes in parts and it felt and sounded like the real McCoy. Great experience!

Its a concert venue first (typical smaller size, bar at the back). Restaurant part is nothing to brag about. Bar style food, not great but not bad. Drinks are average. Price is tolerable for the area. Layout of the restaurant is a little odd. Tuesdays in the bar has live blues though, so thats neat. Photo is from the rear of the bottom concert floor by the bar, so youll have a decent view as long as youre tall. If youre under 57 though, be sure to get the balcony tickets or get there super early to snag a front spot or youre going to be craning your neck and on your toes the whole time!

Pretty cool! There were many great artists with lots of stuff to choose from and great prices. Will definitely attend next time!

Great food and enthusiastic servers. Bit of an odd layout which can leave you a little detached from the central bar area. Other than that I had no complaints. Good cocktails too.

Great staff. Shrimp and grits dish was very good. Gift shop clerk was great and even called the server to let them know I made a qualifying purchase for a meal discount. There was a rap concert going on next door, it was so loud it was vibrating the walls and floor. Other than that it was a good time. After the concert next door the HOB musician put on a great show.

The environment was cozy and the location was awesome. This is a great place to hang out with friends and even family. Entertainment was amazing.

My girlfriend got VIP seating for me and a few other people to join her for a comedy show last Friday evening. The comedian was hilarious! We had a little trouble connecting with the person who was handling our VIP package. After I found out how much the VIP tickets were and being in the VIP section, I dont think it was a such a great deal. Youre sitting up above the stage and far to the side. Unless you get right up to the railing, your view is obstructed by the railing. The seats right in the front would have been a much better option for what we paid. Maybe they should rope off a section in the front on each side for VIP? Also, please offer a healthier selection of food choices. Almost everything was fried. We were able to get a salad from the restaurant downstairs. Would definitely NOT recommend the VIP package for anyone going here! Have dinner somewhere else first and purchase regular seating.

Molotov in The House of Blues give me certain satisfaction, you see singing Puto give me great memories and a lot of fun

Not my favorite venue in the county, or even in my top 5, but it has food and good sound.

Most of the best shows Ive been to were here. Its kind of small, but it doesnt have the feel of a small venue. Drinks are pricey because its in downtown, but pregame and take the trolley. Theres a stop right next to the House of Blues.

Great venue to get up close and personal with the bands!

Came here for a small concert on a saturday night. loved how intimate the venue was... and especially thankful for the clean bathrooms (restaurant area). fyi there are oftentimes multiple concerts per night so be sure youre at the right entrance before you line up for security/entry. also fyi the lot across the voodoo room is super expensive :( it came out to $40 for about 3 hours of parking. yikes!

Fruken awesome. Great show. Place is crowded even on off nights. Be sure to reserve in advance.

Beautiful show! Great crowd! Drinks were a little bit on the spendy side, but were also delicious! There is a fine line, for me, between underwhelming and overdoing it. A line which this place crushes with elegance!!!

Ok. Place. Smaller than other house of blues, but enjoyed the bands here. The worst thing about seeing a show he is everytime there are fights during the shows.

Goo Goo Dolls concert was awesome! great sound, good service, standing only