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Waterfront Bar & Grill — San Diego's Oldest Tavern
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WHAT'S HAPPENING!
We're Here!
WE'RE HERE!

Welcome to Waterfront Bar & Grill
San Diego's Oldest Tavern

Come visit us in Little Italy, the historic neighborhood in San Diego, and we'll make sure you have a great time.

The Waterfront opened in 1933, the year prohibition was repealed, and we've been having fun ever since. It's always been a place where everyone is welcome — opening at a time when the tuna industry was booming, serving fishermen and other hardworking folks some much-needed relaxation.

Things have changed so much since then, but not much has changed here. Soon The Waterfront will be open for 100 years, with so many amazing memories created in this tiny tavern.

Great food. Many drinks. True friends.

Eats

EATS

You look hungry.

OUR EATS
Drinks

DRINKS

Money can't buy love. But it can buy drinks. And that's nice too.

DRINK UP
Happenings

HAPPENINGS

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What Our Guests Say
EXCELLENT ★ 4.5 · 2,500+ REVIEWS
★★★★★
"Chill vibes, great playlist, open seating, open till 2am AND Guinness Draft?!? Def coming back for late-night shenanigans."
AARON EPPERSON
2 months ago
★★★★★
"A hidden gem. Food is great. Feels like a 5-star dive bar. Logan is great!"
GUSPACHO M.
1 month ago
★★★★★
"Very fun San Diego dive bar. Great prices on food and drinks. Had to try the tater tots — BEST ever!"
NICHOLAS GERHARTZ
1 week ago
★★★★★
"Super cool place! Atmosphere was a total vibe! All the bartenders were so friendly. Loved Kat!"
GAYLE KRUFAL
3 days ago
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