Hodad's

I recently had the pleasure of indulging in the best burger I've ever tasted, and it was an experience worth sharing. This culinary masterpiece featured a juicy, perfectly seasoned beef patty, cooked to perfection with a slight char. In the outside and a tender, flavorful interior. Topped with melted cheese, a lot of crispy bacon, fresh shredded lettuce, ripe tomatoes and a dollop of delicious sauce, every bite was a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Ask for grilled onions. The soft toasted but held it all together. Accompanied by a side of frings (Fries and onion rings) this burger was a true delight for the senses and an unforgettable gastronomic adventure. Paired with a house blonde beer and you'll be in a heavenly state of mind body and soul. Oh and the service was great! Even recommended other brewery's afterwards. 5 stars all around!!

From time to time I get a craving for burgers, maybe twice a month. We were in Gaslamp for our dinner reservation when suddenly I had this craving for a Burger, this time I wanted to try the one that I always see at Ocean Beach called HODAD'S , but we were already in Gaslamp and we weren't gonna make it in time to drive back to Ocean Beach 'coz it's almost their closing time, plus I heard that there were 2 branches nearby: One inside the Stadium and one in Broadway San diego . I chose the one in Broadway San Diego 'coz it looks like a bigger space among their branches. When we arrived I didn't really like the Vibe of the surrounding area, there weren't many open businesses around, mostly old buildings around. This is the kind of area that I will only visit during daytime, but never at Night time 'coz there's a few homeless people scattered around or laying down on peoples way walking. But the Inside of the Hodad's completely made me forget how it looked outside. The inside is Big and feels welcoming. We were greeted right away and were told us we can sit anywhere. We got the menu quick and ordered:*GUIDO BURGER *BLUE JAY *DOUBLE BACON CHEESE BURGER *HALF ONION RING The Half Onion Ring we ordered was already a good portion for the 3 of us. When the DOUBLE BACON CHEESE BURGER came it was the biggest, as in the Biggest among the burgers we ordered, I even had a hard time eating it 'coz it's big! My double bacon cheeseburger Burger was good, tender, and juicy! I would order the same Burger on my next visit. My Son's and husband's Burgers were good too, but theirs were just normal sizes, but they still enjoyed them! I will still choose this location despite of parking situation or the not so pleasing surrounding area 'coz this Hodads here is so much bigger compared to their other location. Parking is kinda hard to find. Food and service is great.

great spot located in the downtown Gaslamp area. stopped by this spot after realizing the Petco Park was...in the stadium...of course.it can be a bit of a walk up north from the convention center, but worth the little trek to it. they specialize in burgers and also have various vegan/veg options as well along with shakes and sides. the decor is basically old license plates and stickers everywhere, which give it a skater vibe that give it a no frills vibe that focuses on quality burgers.i opted for a double cheeseburger and basket of fries, while my friend got a Blue Jay burger. i was quite shocked at how huge the double cheeseburger was! definitely get it only if you are veryyyy hungry. also, fair warning that it is gonna be a MESS to eat. nevertheless, it was cooked well and tasty. the steak fries were decent, although i prefer regular thin fries with my burger. i'd also consider ordering fries on the side if you like fries as the 'Basket w/ fries' option only gives you a small side with your burger.they have hot sauce and ketchup bottles on the table, but you can also ask for other sauces like bbq or ranch if that's your thing. worth a try if you've already had pizza and tacos during your trip!

Upon arriving my co worker and I were greeted/seated quickly. The server was really nice and he helped us with explaining the menu. The style of the restaurant is like a cool and fun burger shop. Stickers covering the tables and lots of pictures and decor within the restaurant. The food was good it's a classic burger and the fry's were chefs kiss‼ I will definitely be back great service and food

Meh! First off fair warning this place is insanely loud , and sticky. There is a large group of aggressive homeless people directly across the street.Food came out fast. Strawberry milkshake was great. I got the Guido burger. Juicy but that's where it stops. I found the flavor profile fine but not like BAM, and the bread just melts away due to the wetness of the burger. Onion rings were alright.

We arrived about 10 mins after opening. Only two other tables were occupied at that time. It was mostly full, except for bar seating, by the time we left an hour later. Everyone's description about the location and interior is pretty spot on. Beachy feel and stickers everywhere. The menu is simple and easy to choose from. They have a separate beer menu which include local brews. I had a hard time deciding between mini or single burger, but ended with a mini bacon cheeseburger. It was the perfect size us since we shared everything. My partner got the Blue Jay burger and it was pretty large. We also added a basket of fries and a basket of onion rings. The burgers were cooked well and very juicy. I got it with everything on it because that's how I believe a burger should be eaten. The bacon patty was out of this world - crispy and available with every bite. The blue cheese spread on the Blue Jay Burger was a little overpowering. It would have been more complimentary if they had used half the amount. Fries and Onion rings had the right amount of crisp. Overall, a solid burger joint and great recommendation from Triple D's. If I were to revisit in the future, I might just go with the BLT.

Happen to be in downtown for comicon and after 8 years find myself coming back here. Such a great place very chill free and relaxed environment. All the servers were just nice and easy going and in such a great mood. The burgers were nicely sized even though they do add a lot of onions but well worth the money. The chicken sandwich was also really good and reputable to most places around. They also have a good beer selection I tried one of there Mexican lagers brewed locally and it was amazing. My son just loved the place.

It's been MANY years since I've been to Hodad's. This place has left an everlasting impression on me, but I haven't been back because of how saturated the one in PB is and the one in downtown is just surrounded by homeless. Food is still consistent! My bacon cheese burger was so delicious and juicy! We got the frings to share and it was huge. A party of 5 could share this. Service was consistent and our server was super nice and checked on us frequently.

This was my first time at Hodad's and let me tell you ... they did not disappoint !!!!! We waited about 5 mins to be seat, surprisingly it was a lot of people there on a Monday. Our waiter was very friendly and patient with us. All the items on the menu seemed sooo good !! It was definitely hard to pick an item to try. After a little deliberation, I ordered the mini bacon cheeseburger with pastrami ! My food was AMAZING!!!!!!!! Full of flavor and grease like I like it !!! The French fries were absolutely fresh and piping hot !!! The ambiance was very welcoming ! Very energetic ! I loved the stickers and license plates as the decor. Definitely reminded me of a Triple D place by Guy.

This is the pinnacle of a California burger joint. It's been visited by Guy Fieri, so it's THAT good. But once you get seated and their cold homemade beer or hand spun shake is in your hand, you're about to go on a ride. From a single hamburger to a triple, mouthwatering chicken sandwiches, Guido burgers, and thick crispy onion rings, you'll be ensconced. With this downtown location, you'll get a lot more space than the ocean beach site, (but still with all the vanity license plates). Don't ever go away Hodad's, you're my favorite place whenever I visit SD!