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Bootlegger
804 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
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Jo
Review №1

Me and a friend usually go there for their burger special on Thursdays. Excellent choices in varieties in their BYOB, meaning build your own burger. Never disappointed! Includes a beer, and a side choice

L
Review №2

Boozy brunch on the weekends. Inexpensive champagne offered with mimosas-immediate sugar high followed by headache. Ordered the Sammie with extra egg, large portion for any human. Didnt have Turkey, so ordered bacon that was very salty. Good for hangover food.

J
Review №3

Bar food, super satisfying. Great location to chill, eat some good food. The staff was very welcoming and observant. Prices are decent for the quality. Atmosphere is like a restaurant in Fort Worth I loved.

Nu
Review №4

Good food. Loved the sliders - but the wait was REALLY long and it wasnt exactly busy! Food is great but not worth the wait.

An
Review №5

Ok spot for bar food. I wanted to post a food pic but it looked so good I couldnt stop. The staff was friendly and observant. Ambience reminds me of San Diegos scene.

pl
Review №6

First time Visiting Downtown San DiegoDecided I would take the family to this spot.Arrived around brunch-time on a Sunday, Dj was already hype, atmosphere was great friendly hosts and hostess, waiter made sure our waters were filled. I’d definitely visit here again _from Dallas. Food _ tried the breakfast burger, Chicken and waffles and stuffed Toast. Overall Great Experience,Go Check it out for yourself.

Da
Review №7

Service was a little slow and the bar was nearly empty but the waiters/waitresses were verry friendly music was definitely not on par for a speakeasy type establishment ok prices and food was worth the price good place overall

Be
Review №8

Bar food... so tasty. honestly my favorite evening place. fast and courteous service. this place has a good design.

Ra
Review №9

Pet friendly. Friendly security man. Good food.

Tr
Review №10

Great location in Gaslamp on market st. Nice happy hour selections for small plates, cocktails, wine and beer. Great service. I recommend pretzel. The ribs were okay and could have been warmer. Indoor and outdoor seating. No parking lot.

Eu
Review №11

It was a really good ham Burger. And good vibe.

Ka
Review №12

Ordered pickup. Food was ready quickly and the service was nice but chicken was unseasoned and mac & cheese was bland.

In
Review №13

So my lovely other half and I both injured our right arms... ugh.. which makes cooking and stuff kinda rough. So we decided to try ‘Post mates’ delivery. On their free delivery (“party time”) we saw Bootlegger listed as an option. We had both wanted to try their food so we ordered. The order was supposed to be 2 chicken and waffle plates and a build your own nacho. When the order arrived. We were short a chicken and waffle plate, we ended up with a chicken and waffle sandwich(which has bacon and my man doesn’t eat pork) and our nacho was upside down(all the goods were at the bottom of the box and the chips were soggy and on top. I then used the ‘post mates’ app to complain and it took me through a process of listing what was wrong and getting a refund but no new food. So I called Bootlegger directly. Cory was the gentleman that listened to my gripping and “Hang-ry “ Description of what happened and he was sooooo patient.. He also really listened. He then apologized and walked me through the process of reordering and extending the delivery time for us.. he called ‘post mates’ and explained what happened so they would call and help us with the refund and free delivery. I gotta admit I was annoyed that our food wouldn’t get to us till 10:03( just cause of how late it already was and how hungry we were). HOWEVER.. when our items arrived they were PERFECT! And the flavor was so good. Not to mention that Cory called us back to let us know he made sure it was made right, that he treated us to an extra side of cheese sauce(and I am a cheese-a-holic) and he hoped we enjoyed. That was hella above and beyond. I was in the restaurant industry for over 20years and my man is a chef(that’s how we met ️) This was some of the best customer service we have ever had. So Cory(and bootlegger) thank you! We look forward to coming in. Cause the thing is.. mistakes happen but how you handle them shows so much character. We are super grateful that you had empathy for our situation. And ‘Post Mates’, Thank you for the great customer service as well! Truly made up for the issues and totally worth the wait!

Ai
Review №14

Slow and poor services! and the staff are so lazy!

Ke
Review №15

Buffalo wings are meaty and tasty... nice hot level but not overwhelming. Ample supply of blue cheese dressing, but it could be thicker. But the scenery is nice on the eyes!!

Br
Review №16

Good bar. Great setting. Bartenders were awesome and very friendly with quick service. Came in and watched the chiefs game and had a great time

An
Review №17

10$ Burger and Beer night are fantastic, and they have some great mixed drinks to choose from. Slow service deducts a star.

B
Review №18

Bar food, very tasty. Its so savory. Ill return with my friends. The place has a great atmosphere. I can see why they have so many great reviews.

Ni
Review №19

Great service good beer. Havent eaten here but the food always looks great. They have live music some nights as well as a DJ on weekends.

ju
Review №20

Nice place to hangout and have a refreshing drink.

Vl
Review №21

GREAT Monday specials, Loaded Fries & Beer for just $10

Jo
Review №22

We went right in at 11 Am (opening time) and was warmly greeted by the bar. Waitress wasnt too bad. However after some talking she was much more pleasurable. Bloody mary was good and great food, we had the French dip. Shortly after arriving we were accosted by a homeless person, but this person was quickly ushered off by staff. Great time tho and more excited for the baseball game.

Lo
Review №23

I visited this place on a Tuesday night during a slow time and it was perfect. The bar area is a huge square shape with plenty of seating, the food was great, tons of TVs showing a variety of things, and the bartender (Cody?) was really nice.

Sa
Review №24

How can you go wrong with $5 wells for happy hour? We stopped by on Friday around four and it was dead. 30 minutes later? PACKED. We could hardly get the bartenders attention.However, they have happy hour and their bartender is heavy-handed. $15 for three drinks? Ill take it.Their other beverages also looked good, but the prices were steeper than I was willing to pay after a day at work. $11-16 or so a pop.Anyway, if Im downtown again soon, Ill swing by.

Ta
Review №25

This prohibition-themed bar in the heart of the East Village offers a hip and vibrant atmosphere, expansive beer selection, innovative craft cocktails, friendly staff, and daily DJ entertainment. Spots fans will appreciate the numerous games playing throughout the establishment; non-fans will enjoy the music and recently revamped menu. Dont miss the weekend brunch, which features bottomless mimosas and a southwestern-inspired menu. Try the chicken and waffles with a side of the yummiest smoked gouda mac and cheese!

La
Review №26

Great food, fun brunch, perfect place to watch the game. Very friendly staff and welcoming regulars!!

da
Review №27

Great food, Get the Brussel Sprouts!

ch
Review №28

Visited San Diego and found this nice establishment..... Had the wings. Delicious.. Atmosphere was great.... Drinks were good as well. Great service and food/beverage!! Thanks for the good memories

SE
Review №29

Build your own burger Thursday is a great deal. Good hospitality and service.

Ti
Review №30

Fun place for drinks and food. Love the decor and feel

je
Review №31

Amazing place. The live music was awesome!

di
Review №32

Cool AF. excellent craft beers. A+ atmosphere.

Oc
Review №33

Good times and good drinks

Na
Review №34

Really fun bar

Ar
Review №35

Pretty chill spot. Enjoyed the atmosphere. Thursdays $10 burger and beer special is a local favorite and dang good. Also the steak salad was legit!! Definitely have to go back and try more things on the menu. Parking can be tough like every other downtown bar/restaurant.

Review №36

Everything was delicious,service was okay,Prices are reasonable.Pretzels were awesome,Chicken & waffles was excellent,my guests liked the tomato basil soup, the fried pickles, the nachos and a cheesey pasta dish.

Je
Review №37

Bar food and service at this location is great. i was so stuffed. really nothing but great experiences here, so i will be back. the bill was average for the menu.

Sa
Review №38

Went on a Tuesday night with my husband and it was a great experience. We shared the $10 build your own nacho and each had a few beers. The nachos hit the spot and would recommend the place to anyone.

Br
Review №39

The service was awesome. The bottomless mimosas were a good value, but we all got headaches from the champagne. The food was pretty good. The atmosphere was awesome. We all loved the fun vibe.

Da
Review №40

Accommodated everyone, great vibe, good food! Bottomless Mimosas!

Sp
Review №41

Great place. Good service and food!

Se
Review №42

Great HH, you get to make your nachos and get a Pacifico for $10! Cant beat that!We got a bunch of stuff since it was a company event. The mixed drinks were all amazing! Definitely will be back before a baseball game

Jo
Review №43

Ive always liked this place. Been there dozens of times over roughly an 8 year or so period. So, not exactly a regular but a standard maybe? Never had a bad time.They remain consistently good on every level--food, drink, service and entertainment. That deserves a nod.

Br
Review №44

Awesome bartender with great suggestions. Loved the food. They allow dogs on the outside seating so worked very well for us.

Ki
Review №45

Bootlegger has bottomless mimosas, and great service. What could you want more than that?! Good food? They have that too!!

Mo
Review №46

Great atmosphere great beer great food...Roll Tide!

Ka
Review №47

Excellent service. Food is reasonably priced and good quality. I loved their sweet potato tots! We went with our small puppies on the deck and had a great time.

Ka
Review №48

Happy hour and daily specials are bomb and affordable. Build your own burgers are bomb. Its not ur typical premade patties. So many different choices from buns, protein, toppings, sides and sauces. Wings are always juicy. Also their service is always great. Cant beat the price. Good seating areas to watch games and different sport events. Definitely my go to.

Ja
Review №49

Great place to watch football. Great Happy Hour Menu as well.

R
Review №50

Intimate place to have a drink and chat with friends. Service is personable and efficient. Loved the atmosphere here, would be back if in town.

We
Review №51

Great, but service during Alabama sarurday games is a bit slow.

Wa
Review №52

Coconut whiskey! Drinks are phenomenal! Staff is excellent and friendly. Brunch is awesome awesomeness .

Ni
Review №53

I keep randomly winding up here whenever Im in SD, I love it. $4 Fireballs when #4 rolls by

Na
Review №54

We waited 15-20 minutes before we could order our food. Then it took about 40 for our food to come out. All we ordered was some sliders and fries. The fries were good. That is it. The sliders were dry and tasteless.

Sh
Review №55

Its a 49ers bar with good food and drinks... Need I say more

Fr
Review №56

Came here for Sunday brunch and it was excellent. Had some family in town and we were a party of 8. Service was excellent and the food was great. Everything we all had was really good! Did all you could drink mimosas and they were refilled promptly!

ca
Review №57

I got food poisoning from one of there hamburgers last night.... had to take a whole day off from work. Tried calling them, no one answers the phone. I definitely dont think I should pay a bill that i got super sick on....

Bo
Review №58

I love this place.. on Thursdays, its build a burger with as MUCH as you want, paired with a beer for $10. And the burgers are very delicious. They give you a paper to mark all of the items you want on your burger. Including, Bacon, egg, cheese, pickles and MUCH MORE. You gotta try it. Awesome.

Cr
Review №59

Brunch food was not bad and the service was fantastic. Our endless mimosas were always full!

Ma
Review №60

Best burger in town. But the service is extremely slow. They could make more money if they just hired more staff. An empty glass is lost sales.

Ro
Review №61

Dont sit outside if you want service. Dont get me wrong; they supposedly offer service out there.....they just dont give it.

Pa
Review №62

Great beer selection. Hip hop music thats always a plus. Fun vibes. Def worth checking out!

Jo
Review №63

Very friendly staff and attentive as well

Jo
Review №64

Great Brunch and its a fun game day spot for me as well!

Bi
Review №65

Postmates messed up my order here, when I called the manager took great care of me. Made my order fresh at a discounted price and threw in a few free beers while I waited. Will be back again soon

No
Review №66

Great food, bottomless mimosas truly, they never let you go dry try the Benny and stuffed French toast

Te
Review №67

Best breakfast shots ever and Not to mention I’m an Alabama #Rolltide Fan

Ev
Review №68

So much *unexpected* fun! The DJ KILLED THAT SHXT!!!

Or
Review №69

Food was good and service.

Ch
Review №70

Great place! Food folks and fun! :D

St
Review №71

12/11/18/ 3:30p in the afternoon bartender said sit anywhere BUT it would be a while, he was busy covering the whole bar.. and went about chatting up at corner of bar with a small group of patrons?? Huh?

Se
Review №72

Great bartender (didnt catch her name).

Ba
Review №73

Chicken and waffles where delicious, but I ordered for take out and the waitress was kinda rude and careless. My order was ready minutes before she actually gave it to me and charged me for it. Take your time when ordering from this place. Foods good tho.

Mi
Review №74

The best bar food Ive tasted! Plus Trivia night is always fun!

Ja
Review №75

Great staff, reasonable prices and good food. Cant go wrong.

Si
Review №76

Everything was great. Ahi Poke was/is delicious.

Tr
Review №77

Great selection of beer but be prepared for the post Padre game prices! Atmosphere was worth it! Great music and service!

Ma
Review №78

Great assortment of choices between sandwiches, burgers, salads, and even some paleo creations! Qe were helped by the friendly and sincere Maria, who kicked butt at her job while sporting a fun cosplay for Comic-con! Would highly recommend to anyone.

Jo
Review №79

This bar is out of the main strip of downtown but for that reason it can be a good thing good beer selection . Draws out a good crowd . Like the layout

An
Review №80

One of my favorite spots

Cl
Review №81

Sunday Brunch. The music was great! Food was ok.

NI
Review №82

Pure Awesomeness.Great place, Awesome Bar Staff (Alexis).Even during the day, kick back and enjoy the beer and great tasting food!

Li
Review №83

One of my favorite local places every time I visit San Diego. Great DJs on the weekends, great food and service for a reasonable cost!

Jo
Review №84

Good happy hour menu and service

Gl
Review №85

Bar food and the feeling at this spot is excellent. I had a cousin come into town and she asked me to go back here. Mood here reminds me of San Diegos scene.

Ga
Review №86

Had a great time at Bootlegger! Five stars

Lu
Review №87

Good food, friendly and fast staff. Great happy hour special on Thursday.

Mo
Review №88

Trendy bar in downtown...somewhat away fro gaslamp so you get a bit more locals.

Mi
Review №89

Came to start eating brunch and was told that we couldn’t be sat until our entire party was here. There is two of us here and we are waiting for only 2 more to show up. Really sad that we could have started to order food and drinks. But due to having to wait has caused us to choose to go someplace else. Not to mention the restaurant was the slowest we have ever seen it. So i could understand if the place was busy and packed. And the hostess had been rude every time we have been here. Really sad she is the first experience you have at this (normally awesome) restaurant.

De
Review №90

Good service and drinks.

Ly
Review №91

Super friendly bar staff

Al
Review №92

Great food and drink great waitress

St
Review №93

The entire staff makes you feel welcome. Its a very comfortable atmosphere. Number one person there is sarah she is the best!!!

Ar
Review №94

Kickback place, good music, down to earth people and overall a great place to chill. Have a bite and drink.

Co
Review №95

Used to love this spot. just make sure you dont go there straight from the airport when youre jetlagged from a long international flight. Bartender mistook my dizzyness for being drunk and poured the whole round i had just bought down the sink(after i had paid of course) and called the bouncer, whom i knew who agreed it was ridiculous but i said id take my business elsewhere and I did that night, along with the friends I had brought along. cant see myself returning though. enough to put you off when there are better bars just around the corner

Se
Review №96

$10 all you can add burgers and a beer during happy hour on Thursdays. This place is a chill bar with a feel thats between a dive and sports bar. Its got a nice outdoor seating area and excellent service although sometimes it can be slow. Definitely a chill spot to start off or end the night, the choice is yours.

Aa
Review №97

Enjoy there brunch, great atmosphere for football season and decent drinks. Gotta try the horchata beer

sa
Review №98

All day everyday $2 street tacos is where it is at. House margaritas are solid. Spendier cocktails and menu items are just that - spendy. But its REALLY hard to beat those $2 tacos. Remember the 15% discount if youre staying at Lucky Ds hostel on the top floors.

sa
Review №99

Me as well as the wife on a neighborhood roadtrip and discovered this great relaxing beer pub.Great solution, Beer selections and also food rather good.Good ambience with reasonable pricing.We got long island as well as TJ Pet great things

Br
Review №100

I went in for the build your own burger and beer $10 you came with a side I got sweet potato tots I had to tots well well-done same on the burger. My favorite things were the sweet potato tots cooked perfectly they had a sweet crunch i would go back just for the tots The staff was world class. And the customer that where at the bar super friendly someone even gave me a free beer i will be back soon

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  • Address:804 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
  • Site:http://bootleggersd.com/
  • Phone:+1 619-794-2668
Categories
  • Night club
  • American restaurant
  • Bar
  • Bar & grill
  • Restaurant
  • Sports bar
Working hours
  • Monday:2–10pm
  • Tuesday:2–10pm
  • Wednesday:9:30am–10pm
  • Thursday:9:30am–9pm
  • Friday:2–10pm
  • Saturday:2–10pm
  • Sunday:2–10pm
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Quiz night:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
  • University students:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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