San Diego's Best Happy Hour 2008

Spanish lovely in Balboa Park impresses with good food and better ambiance.

Reviews:

• “Divine!”
• “AMAZING FOOD!!!!”
• “Best service, and great food~”
• “Nice Restaurant in a Wonderful Setting”
• “Great place to treat yourself.”

Tips: Valet service is free after 5pm and a wise alternative to the sometimes confusing and often full lots in Balboa Park.

The Prado at Balboa Park

Lively Mexican eatery serves up tacos and fajitas to a college-aged, party-hopping crowd and tourists.

Reviews:

• “Good Grilled Fish Taco and Fun Atmosphere”
• “Awesome Salsa!”

Fred’s Mexican Cafe

The old Hamburger Mary’s still rocks out Hillcrest with a new name, and the same great burgers and cocktails.

Reviews:

• “Margarita’s”
• “Great burgers”

Tips: Try the awesome sunday brunch from 10am-2pm. It’s packed, so arrive early and be prepared to wait.

Urban Mo’s

On the border between South and North Park, this neighborhood bar goes from chill happy hour to crazy karaoke with ease.

Tips: Finding a spot just off 30th shouldn’t be too tough.

Blue Foot Bar & Lounge

Tri-level bar draws a Gaslamp party crowd for cocktails, pool and dancing to spun DJ tunes on weekends.

Reviews:

• “Old-school charm amidst the boisterous Fifth Ave. crowds”
• “A bad frat party with a heavy price tag”
• “Good, fun cocktail bar.”
• “Great bar right in the heart of the gas lamp!”

Tips: It’s a total scene for late-night dancing on weekends. Head down the stairs just outside the front door. Or stop in on Tuesdays for trivia night.

The Bitter End

Downtown’s oldest tavern stays local with no-frills fare and a bar staff that remembers your name.

Reviews:

• “San Diego Classic”

Tips: Don’t. Walk here from downtown or take the trolley to the County Center stop and walk east to Kettner. Otherwise, it’s a battle with Little Italy residents for a street meter after 6pm.

Waterfront Bar & Grill

Lively Mexican eatery serves up tacos and fajitas to a college-aged, party-hopping crowd and tourists.

Tips: Super margarita specials before 7pm

Fred’s Mexican Cafe Restaurant

Small, spicy plates of Spanish cuisine offered in an intimate Hillcrest cafe since 1992.

Reviews:

• “Great Spanish Tapas!”
• “A Place to Unwinde”
• “Great food and better mood”
• “Great place to dine with friends”

Tips: Find tapas and sangria specials at the daily happy hour from 5-7pm.

Tapas Picasso Spanish Restaurante

Funky sushi innovations, local artwork and music make this corner fish joint a popular late-night haunt.

Reviews:

• “Zensei Sushi of North Park”
• “Best Sushi in SD”
• “Our Favorite Sushi Spot”
• “excellant”

Tips: Happy hour is Monday through Wednesday from 5pm-7pm with a select menu of $2 hand rolls, $3 cut rolls, half-off appetizers and bargain drinks. Sake Bomb Sundays feature the drink for $2.

Zensei Sushi

One of the few watering holes in Downtown’s Core District keeps it casual with a pub-style bar and game day specials.

Reviews:

• “Good and friendly restaurant”
• “Stout great neighborhood pub downtown San Diego”

Tips: This space used to be occupied by the fancy French restaurant Cafe Cerise.

Stout Public House

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