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Waterfront Bar & Grill
2044 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
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#39 of 1,667 restaurants in San Diego
  • Cuisines: American
  • Price range*: $8-$10
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Address: 2044 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Phone:  (619) 232-9656
  • Fax:  (619) 232-3226
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“Good bar. Food is just...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 15, 2009

Good bar. Food is just ok. more

“not the oldest... the BEST bar in San Diego”
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5 of 5 stars
capta1nk 2 contributions
San Diego, CA
May 1, 2009

It may be the oldest, but it's also the best. The drinks are good, the staff is good. They have a pool table. The tacos are good, the burgers are better. Bottom line, it's a gem of a place. more

“Great place for some...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 3, 2009

Great place for some beer and a burger for a great price more

“Try the pastrami!”
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5 of 5 stars
SueZeeQueSanDiego 33 contributions
San Diego
Dec 21, 2008

Yummy grilled pastrami sandwich and the pastrami burger is great, too. more

“The best burgers...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 16, 2008

The best burgers ever,,,i used to live right next to it @ the watterfront lofts, 10 steps and I was there.... more

“BEST BARTENDER IN SAN DIEGO!”
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5 of 5 stars
swuensch 1 contribution
escndido
Oct 1, 2008

We live in Escondido and ride the mororcycle down to our favorite bar in San Diego...they have the best tacos on tTco Tuesday and yummy breakfasts and lunches at a very reasonable price...I just had the BEST Mai Tai made by my FAVORITE bartender, Katie W....her homies call her "def jam" and she's da bomb :-) Check it out! more

“Burger and Beer”
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4 of 5 stars
Greenleaf01 1 contribution
CA
Aug 5, 2008

Very divey, but hamburger with sauteed onions was greasy and awesome. more

“This burger just beat...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 30, 2008

This burger just beat out Hodad's as my favorite burger in San Diego. Nicky Rotten's and Rockys are not far behind. more

“Good Bar Food...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 29, 2008

Good Bar Food... more

“Good low key dive bar.”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 20, 2008

Good low key dive bar. more

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Waterfront Bar & Grill Address

2044 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 232-9656 Fax: (619) 232-3226
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.