The Balboa
1863 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Hours open
Monday:
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 PM - ?
Saturday:
12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Sunday:
12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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Location & Phone number
1863 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
About the Business
The Balboa is a vibrant and popular bar, food, and restaurant located at 1863 Fifth Avenue in the heart of San Diego, California. Known for its lively atmosphere, delicious food, and extensive drink menu, The Balboa is a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for a casual meal, a place to grab a drink with friends, or to enjoy live music, The Balboa has something for everyone. Come experience the unique charm and hospitality of this iconic San Diego institution.
Reviews
"this is a perfect place. the burger is amazing, every component is high quality and hits every craving. the garlic fries are unreal. the beers are fresh and the cocktails are solid. great negroni! and great vibes. what a wonderful staff."
"Nice burgers and good price. The garlic fries are my favorite with the fresh garlic taste. There are beers, wines and any cocktails available. Unfortunately I didn't see any porter or stout but I'm okay with the IPA. Definitely check it out"
"These burgers were soooo good! I’m from Wisconsin and this reminded me of a little slice of back home. Tavern/dive bar, small menu and country music. I loved it. The burgers were delicious and the fries were crispy! Definitely will be back."
"After reading the reviews, we were really eager to give this burger place a shot for lunch. Unfortunately, we found the burgers to be quite average, and the overall experience didn’t stand out. The garlic fries were just okay, but we ended up tasting them for the rest of the day. The service was a bit odd too. On the bright side, the prices were very budget-friendly, which was a plus."
"This is a laid back casual bar and grill that specializes in burgers. If it’s your first time going there make note that you have to place your order at the bar - there is no table service here. We ordered the Original Balboa Burger. One of us had a side of garlic fries and the other had a side of salt and pepper fries with the burger. First bite and I was smiling at the taste. Burger was cooked perfectly and the aioli and cheese really added a nice flavor to the experience. Salt and pepper fries were crispy and decent. Garlic fries were a little disappointing because it seemed like they just put fries on a plate and dropped a bunch of garlic on top instead of mixing it in. Ultimately the star of the show was the burger though. With one of us ordering a beer and the other a water the tab was over $40 so it’s not necessarily cheap. Maybe try to go at Happy Hour to save a few bucks. Balboa has a full bar available and a pool table for those that like to play. They also had a couple of pinball machines available. On the menu they also have some other burgers and a chicken sandwich available - next time I will try a different one and probably skip the fries."
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