GARAGE Kitchen + Bar

Ashley made our dining experience at Garage Kitchen + Bar absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, she was incredibly friendly and personable, making us feel welcome right away. Her quick service was impressive, ensuring that we never had to wait long for anything, whether it was our drinks, appetizers, or entrees.Ashley's attention to detail and genuine care for her guests really stood out. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and her recommendations were spot-on. Thanks to Ashley, our night was truly an amazing experience. We'll definitely be returning, and we'll be sure to ask for her every time! highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!!

We were looking for a quick lunch-dinner and found the perfect spot. Simple bar food that was delivered quickly. And cocktails that were delicious. The nachos, in particular, were so good. Thick tortilla chips held cheesy, peppery goodness topped with a chunky guac that was well made.When you are in downtown San Diego, this is a must stop.

Stopped by here for happy hour as they give 51% off drinks and they're not weak drinks either. Really good deal! My friend and I also decided to try their Beijing Style Wings and Ahi Nachos. The wings were weird and all you could taste out of the 5 spices was cinnamon, which fell apart like a churro when you bit into it. It was a very strange texture and flavor. The ahi nachos, on the other hand, were delicious and beautifully presented! It could've used more ahi tuna for all the wonton chips that were provided, but I thoroughly enjoyed everything. The edamame puree at the bottom of the plate was a delicious addition that I had never seen before. This is something I would never get tired of no matter how many times I eat it. Staff was friendly and the atmosphere was fun as well. I loved that they had hockey on the tv without me having to ask. Honest, I would be more than happy to come back here and try some of their other foods.

Came on Father's Day Sunday and was instantly impressed when the hosted cleaned the high chair before giving it to us... that alone is worth 5 stars in my opinion!!! AND the high chair was a tall one so we could sit at a bar top outside and enjoy the cool SD weather. The hostess and waitress were super friendly and nice. Food came out fast and the flavors were delicious! Hubby and I shared the carne asada fries ($18 appetizer- a little overpriced IMO for the size) but it WAS delicious. And we shared the buffalo chicken sandwich which was amazing as well (sorry no pic). The buffalo sauce wasn't Franks (which was a happy change for us), it had a nice kick and the slaw on the sandwich was good. Wish the sandwich came with some chips or French fries tho. We ordered my 2.5 year old the kids French toast. It came with a small amount of whipped cream on the side and a sprinkle of blueberries and a few slices of strawberries... my son devoured it! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the table was sticky.... But other than that, everything was amazing and we will definitely make this a regular stop when we come to SD again!

While walking around downtown, we wanted a quick beer and were enticed to enter this place because of their post-Padre game happy hour. Decided to sit at the bar and received excellent service. The place's ambiance is very cool and it is vast (even the walk to the bathrooms is a trek). Only one dark beer offering and the tightness of the bar area seating is keeping this rating just average. Very loud, so be prepared.

This is a good place to go if you are looking for a chill sports bar. The burgers are giant and really delicious! The fries are good as well. We were promptly seated and the waiter came by often. They offer a wide variety of drinks as well. We sat at the bar and had a good time eating and chatting.

Great atmosphere and very polite and kind staff. They had the Padres game on and a bunch of Padres themed decor up. I think they had good drink deals as well as events such as trivia. I would highly recommend to stop in

We had a wonderful experience at GARAGE Kitchen + Bar! We were looking for a restaurant with happy hour in downtown SD. GARAGE offers happy hour on food and drinks Tuesdays-Sundays from 4-6PM as well as late night happy hour on Fridays and Saturdays from 9PM-Close. Their happy hour consists of 51% off all drinks, excluding top shelf and specialty cocktails as well as $3 off appetizers. The mixed drinks were very good, I tried the Californiacation and would recommend! As for food we tried Bob's Burger (served on its own with no sides) the Carne Asada Fires, and chicken tenders w/ fries. The Carne Asada Fries were the best we've ever had, and we've had a lot. The fries were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, there was a good portion of carne asada and the cream sauce that the fries were covered in was amazing. Our waitress and the whole staff were all very kind and attentive. We had a wonderful experience and will return when we find ourselves back in SD again.

I am not sure if this is under new management or if The Garage has gone down hill. This is a local favorite but not for much longer. to my knowledge The Garage and The Shout House share ownership so I can't let this review reflect on The Shout House because that is a great place. the beer specials are great at here at The Garage but the food we have been given old wings like stale. I am not sure how you mess up French fries but the Garage can teach you how. Overall an easy recommendation years ago but it's not the same place. Something has changed and I highly recommend looking elsewhere with the other great various options in Gaslamp. would provide a photo but they took it away quick.

We have been to The Garage previously before Padre Games and always enjoyed it. They had a great Happy Hour back then but not anymore. The food and drinks were fine my main complaint is the prices.$19 for the Tex Mex burger. Burger only no fries or anything seems pricy. $14 for a Tanqueray and Tonic is a bit high. Also we ordered a well Dirty Shirley (mind you we were there before a Padre game and the sign says well drinks $7) price was $10 plus $2 for the mix total of $12.Save your money and try other places with Happy Hour to enjoy before the Padre games.