Riptides Pb

Heard from a friend that this place was cool and they weren't wrong! It has a very local/neighborhood vibe to it that makes you feel at home. I tried the pork birria tacos and the burger and both were killer. I went on a Tuesday and one of the staff members mentioned to me that they do $10 burger and beer on Monday so I was a day late but I'll definitely be back for more!The cherry on top was that it's the kind of bar that you'd expect your usual Jack and coke style drinks. But they actually had a great craft cocktail menu! Bartender and service was 10/10. Definitely my new favorite spot.

I was surprised to see a "dive bar" was the top local restaurant but Riptides deserves 5 stars.Appetizers were fantastic: pretzel bites, onion rings, french fries ... we re-ordered the pretzel bites. We had two salads and several mains: every dish was fantastic. Everyone wanted a bite of the fish and chips. We were a party of 9 and the staff went out of their way to help out: water for the table, setting up a spot for all of us.Riptides deserves the hype. If you're visiting (or local) and want great food + taps, this is your place.

First tried this place on a local food tour and we were served the BEST pork birria tacos. We went back to try again, on a regular night and they were even better! So well crafted and a range of flavors and textures. We also ordered the Cubano on their recommendation. I forgot to order my usual "extra pickles" but it didn't need them- it was perfectly balanced with the acid, sweet and salty. Rice and beans great, too. Turns out the manager/owner Seth was from Miami so he knows a good Cubano.Service was great and for just a small bar w lots of tvs and pool tables, it's actually a foodie destination.

After Sandbox Pizza & Wings vacated this internal corner suite in Pacific Beach, a short-lived bar and grill took over. Riptides PB is now the new business that opened its doors last month. The owners have brought a SoCal skater and surfer vibe to the establishment. A couple of pool tables were also added to the dining area which were not previously present.The one-page menu featured fry baskets, salads, burgers, chicken, plates, and fried seafood as the main categories. I decided on a Grilled Fish Sandwich which was served on a brioche bun with a side of french fries. A choice of cheese was included so I picked American. The grilled fillet was decent, however the quantity of fries needed to be increased for the price of the item.Plenty of staff were on hand during my visit, and they were all quite friendly. The bar scene in PB is competitive, and I can't say that Riptides has a prime location. They will need to do some outreach and advertising to draw in more customers. I gave a 3.5 star rating for my experience and rounded up because of the service I received from the bartender who took care of me.

Rolled through Pacific Beach for an afterwork cocktail and stopped by Riptides. They are super new; new name, new ownership, new vibe. It seemed like the perfect little spot, and it was.Since it was still early, I was lucky enough to grab a parking spot on the street (meter parking). It wasn't too busy yet- which was exactly the vibe I was feeling. Again, I just got lucky since it was early.This was a dope little bar! I briefly met one of the owners (Paul) who seemed super chill, even though he was running around doing owner-type things, assisting the staff anyway he could, and mingling with customers. I also enjoyed mingling with the other folks there. Everyone I met and interacted with were such good people. Good vibes. My bartender's name was Cherise. Let me tell you: Cherise is the bee's knees! She was slinging drinks, taking/handing out food orders, keeping the bar clean and stocked, while also managing to continuously serve her customers and keep her patrons entertained.Yes... yes, I 'KNOW' that's her job- but we've all been to bars before where the bartender just cannot multi-task. This wasn't the case at Riptides. Cherise is like the Cirque du Soleil of bartenders. She can make 6 different drinks at once, while doing a handstand, spinning a plate on a stick, and juggling limes WHILE slicing them mid-air. Hard to believe? Ask her to show you. But she only does it once each shift, so if you missed the show, I'm sorry. So if you're in the area and looking for a spot with good people, great drinks, delicious bar food, and excellent service; head into Riptides to see Cherise and the all the crew! Amazing staff!Thanks again, Riptides! And thanks Cherise for being an EFFING awesome bartender! (Thanks for the laughs!)

This is no ordinary bar food! We decided to try it out based off the reviews! This place did not disappoint. Had the burger and Huli huli chicken sandwich. Both were awesome. Customer service was great and the place was clean. Great pit stop!

Great food and service, love the place and Ashley is the best bartender in pb in my book

Super cool neighborhood dive bar, definitely swing by & have a drink. Great staff, cool drinks, & good people.

Loved it! There are lots of great selections on the menu for Drinks and food. Live Music on weekends. Wing Wednesdays, Trivia (starts in Nov.)TVs available for Sports, 2 pool tables.. I was pleasantly surprised how much fun I had! Owners Seth & Steve were great, very personable, and welcomed all the guests, I can definitely say, I found my new hangout!

Bad experience with the lady bartender with tattoos on stomach. I simply asked if they have any west coast IPA's on draft and she rudely responds "yeah we have a ton and moves on to the next customer" Lmao I don't ever want to go back