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Barefoot Bar & Grill, San Diego, CA

Barefoot Bar & Grill

4.3
4.3
32 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for scenic views
  • Kid-friendly
Barefoot Bar & Grill is a local San Diego waterfront restaurant coveted for its panoramic views of Mission Bay. Dating back to 1962, this legendary San Diego beachfront restaurant offers a casual California dining atmosphere inspired by the local culture to create bold flavors and new-American dishes.

Barefoot Bar and Grill’s laid-back vibe and waterfront setting make it one of the most relaxing restaurants in San Diego. Resort guests and locals alike can enjoy craft beers, refreshing cocktails, burgers, fresh seafood and salads. Enjoy dining in San Diego at its finest – outside next to a tropical waterfall, sea-life lagoon and colorful marina.

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Additional information

  • Location
    1404 Vacation Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
  • Neighborhood
    San Diego
  • Cross street
    Ingraham & Vacation Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Exclusive

    Kid-friendly

  • Exclusive

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barefoot Bar & Grill offers a "beautiful patio with plenty of shade" and a "great venue right on the water." Diners enjoy the "fantastic salmon plate" and "delish food," though the menu is somewhat limited. Service is generally attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience in a scenic location.

32 Reviews

  1. Vanessa

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner for our conference group. Beautiful patio setting and attentive service. There several food options and everyone was able to find something that worked for them.

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  2. Susan

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish food and much to choose from. Our server was nice enough to help us order exactly how we wanted our food and helped when asked to make the correct decision

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  3. Steve

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The venue is great, right on the water. The service is mediorcre, screwed our order up royally, although did offer to fix it. The food was OK, nothing great or special. The prices are quite high to start but I understand you pay for the experience, but the 6% added surcharge, plus the 20% tip kind of takes it to the ridiculous level and ruins it a bit. There are other venues on the water that provide a similar experience without the high costs.

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  4. Jacki

    VIP

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salmon plate is fantastic and so is the pound cake with strawberries and cream. I will go back and order the same dishes.

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  5. Jacki

    VIP

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful patio with plenty of shade. Be sure to make reservations if eating at prime times (breakfast lunch & dinner)

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  6. Sina

    Exclusive

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The place has been degraded in all aspects over the years.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Sunday Breakfast/Brunch. Good service awesome location. Food just OK.

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  8. Kathleen

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amber was great, food was very good although very, by hot (spicy) when not expected. Drinks were iffy. Music was perfect for eating and talking, very nice. We’ll be back!

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  9. JosephB

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Caesar salad was excellent as was our Salmon entree

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food in awesome atmosphere though a somewhat limited menu. Great service both nights we ate there. Very noisy however, difficulty carry on conversations, and didn’t particularly care for vocalists on either evening.

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FAQs

Barefoot Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 274-4630.

Barefoot Bar & Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

Online reservations at Barefoot Bar & Grill can only be made directly on their website.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Barefoot Bar & Grill

1404 Vacation Rd, San Diego, CA 92109

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ingraham & Vacation Road
  • Neighborhood
    San Diego
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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