San Diego's Best Over-30s Singles Scene 2008

The W’s trendy rooftop bar brings the beach—sand and all—into the heart of downtown.

Reviews:

• “Sand, cocktails, music and a fire pit!”
• “Fantastic, really unique environment.”

Tips: Around $8 after the W’s partial validation. There is ample street and lot parking since the hotel is located outside of the congested Gaslamp Quarter.

Beach Bar

Stylish and multifaceted, this three-tiered complex in Downtown La Jolla attracts well-heeled patrons to its six distinctive bars and restaurants.

Reviews:

• “Best Italian Food Outside of Italy”
• “GREAT PLACE WITH MANY CHOICES”
• “Fantastic new menu”
• “Overpriced, mediocre food, inexperienced service”
• “Best dining experience all year thus far…”

Jack’s La Jolla or email Jack’s La Jolla

Hip downtown loft restaurant is cool by association to celebs, a locally renowned chef and top DJs spinning into the wee hours.

Reviews:

• “great service!”
• “Great customer service, fun atmosphere”
• “Posers stay away!”
• “Wow!!!!!”
• “Only REAL lounge in Gaslamp”

Tips: The upstairs lounge appears off limits, but all it takes is a request to your server for an escort to a table above.

Confidential

Arterra’s outdoor lounge gets a facelift with private poolside cabanas and an eclectic menu of small plates and cocktails.

Tips: There’s plenty of space for a large gathering. Their patio area can be rented out for parties of 200-400 people.

Arterra Outdoor Lounge or email Arterra Outdoor Lounge

Gaslamp corner bar balances a cool loft look with an easy, neighborhood feel and great happy hour specials.

Tips: Bottle service or dinner reservation guarantees you a prime booth spot. Outdoor seating fills up fast on weekends.

Sidebar — CLOSED TEMPORARILY

With multiple themed rooms, a well-dressed singles crowd and a Gaslamp-style door policy, it’s not your average PB bar.

Reviews:

• “Classy place on Garnet in PB. open on weekends.”

Tips: Owners are the same team behind PB Bar & Grill and the in-house dance club Tremors.

Johnny V

The Gaslamp’s All-American sweetheart of sultry blues and more

Reviews:

• “Poor service, blase food, tourist magnet”
• “Great Food, Service, and Night Life”
• “HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!”
• “AMAZING DINNER, SERVICE, AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT”
• “most horrible customer service”

Tips: Strut downstairs for a round of pool or more secluded dining, set away from the often loud scene above.

Jimmy Love’s

Old Town wine bar known for it’s outdoor patio also has a retail shop and small menu of snacks, paninis and desserts.

Tips: Yes, there are cabanas in the back.

Wine Cabana

Woman-owned restaurant and lounge blends the culinary sophistication of the Gaslamp with the indie vibe of the East Village.

Reviews:

• “BEST NIGHT OUT, GREAT DRINKS, PERFECT PRICES, AWESOME PEOPLE”
• “Great food, comfortable atmosphere, fun people”
• “Great new restaurant/bar”
• “Great new spot … "
• “Great digs!”

Tips: Forget valet and head to the Park it on Market lot a few blocks down for only seven bucks for an entire night.

The Fleetwood

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