Waterfront Bar & Grill 2044 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101

"We used to come frequently after work in our young twenties. The owner started carrying extra of our favorite, Heineken, at the time because we were always wiping her out. We've since moved away, but we're in town with 1 of our adult sons and stopped by for a late lunch and a beer. We sat outside which didn't exist back in our days! Pleasant atmosphere still. Not sure if it's still owned by the same lady, or not and I can't remember her name. It was so nice to experience it with our adult son and reminisce. I hope to visit again and sit inside at the bar to chat with the employees like the old days!"

"Great food, service and atmosphere! Stop in for a drink or food and you won’t regret it!"

"Great dive bar! Super friendly staff! We had the mini nachos for a snack. They were great with very good salsa. They made fresh popped popcorn with a touch of Tabasco before we left and it hit the spot! Great jukebox music! Y'all, this is a must stop for a drink if you're in the area!"

"The bar is a small intimate space but with really great bartenders, music, and awesome food! If you’re someone that doesn’t like being back to back with others then it might not be a place you’d enjoy being in. Parking is tough because it’s in little Italy, so Uber or Lyft might be better. Other than that it’s a great place to have a good time with friends. And Taylor the bartender is really great! :)"

"As the sign says the oldest establishment in San Diego and having now gone there twice already I can see why/how it has survived. The staff is absolutely outstanding and I was first served by Taylor while seated along the bar. I watched as she consistently introduced herself and ask the patrons what their names were and then go about calling them by name for the remainder of the evening. You just do see this stuff everyday and it completed the atmosphere. Yes. It's rather ironic that the name is the Waterfront when that is exactly what it is not. I do suspect that long ago, prior to massive development you must have been able to see the bay from the establishment but those days, unfortunately are long ago. I plan on making this a regular stopping place whenever I am in town and suspect I will continue to be pleased and welcomed."