Paradise Lounge and Grill

We stopped in late one night because it was the only place open that still served food. It’s a beach themed dive bar located right next to a strip club. It’s bigger on the inside than it looks, with a large bar, booths, pool tables and an outdoor patio.
The place was filled with locals, and what an assortment! The drunk dude in the corner talking to himself and yelling «touchdown» while watching baseball on TV. The couple playing pool who looked like they were going to have sex on the table at any moment. The gal in the business suit encouraging other patrons to examine her breasts. The old hippie dude with nipple length grey hair drinking whiskey. And then there was one dude in the back studying school books. Weirdo. LOL. Oh, and lets not forget the strippers coming over from next door throughout the night to grab drinks.
So we ordered dinner and I gotta say I was looking for something that wouldn’t make me sick because lets face it, at a dive bar at nearly 10pm, you never know what you’re going to get. However, I have to say dinner was pretty darn good. I ordered a bacon burger and it was excellent.
So if you find yourself in a sketchy San Diego neighborhood late at night, and you’re hungry and love people watching, this is your place.

The Walking Dead: Limited Edition pinball machine available and always running smoothly.
Hours of Operation: 8a-​2a everyday.
Pitchers of domestic light beer under $ 10.
$ 2.00 pork sliders on Saturdays during 4−7pm Happy Hour.
Nice hangout. I can tell this place has a lot of history.

First, why go to a dive type bar and order something so fucking fancy? Save that for downtown.
The food is great, and the cooks are top notch. Really. they’re professionally trained and love their job. I have never had bad food their.
The drinks are strong, and a great price. Happy hour is the best.
Bartenders are super nice. Love all of them, some more than others, but its all good. They are quick a d very attentive. If you dont get a drink that quick, then get off your phone, and pay attention. No one is a mind reader
Friday nights are swinger nights.
Every first saturday (i believe) are a bbw loving night.
Breakfast is TO DIE FOR. Great everything.
Sorry if you had a bad experience, but its probably your own fault here.

I like dive bars in general. I walked in on a Sunday night and sat down at the bar. The bartender was no where around. A few minutes pass and he finally walks in from outside. He tends to a few people across from me. Competley ignores me. He then walks out again. That was enough for 5 – 7 minutes of waiting. Mind you it was slow so there’s no reason for him not seeing me. I walked out and he was in the patio smoking with some other guy. This bar sucks. Next…

This is a Cheers type of place, where everyone knows your name and the people are all the same. Don’t come with high expectations or fancy drink orders. The bartender had to look at their menu twice to figure out what goes into the drink I ordered. Even then, the configurations were way off and I ended up with a glass of watered down syrup. On recommendation of previous Unilocalers I also tried the Inferno fries. It was desperate for salt and garlic, and reminded me of college days coming home stoned with the munchies and everything taste good. Unfortunately, after two weak drinks I was still very sober and unimpressed. I will give this place two stars, one for the staff and one for the people. The staff were all very nice and welcoming. The people were friendly and outgoing. There are a couple of pool tables, darts and pinball machines. The music was electric jukebox type of thing with a variety to choose from. There wasn’t a defined dance floor, however, that didn’t stop some of the regulars from spinning in the aisle. If I lived in the area this would be a place to go on laundry day when I’m wearing my last clean undies, faded ACDC shirt and my favorite sweatpants.

This was a great bar that I used pop in and out of paradise had one of the best bar maids ever named Mel.
On the last visit I noticed he was not here any more… boooooo
At least the food is still good.
FYI, Look out for this perv, I swear the regulars called him asshole tony.
just a creep.

They have a few kinks to work out before I will eat here on a regular basis. The wait staff was bountiful, but the service was slow. The food was good when it finally arrived. The staff was upbeat and the general vibe is good. They have TV’s in the bar area for those who want to watch sports. I think with a little time, this will be a great place to eat.

We just tried this place based on Unilocal reviews, and it did not disappoint!
We live in the area, and I would never have thought of this place when i drive by, but its actually quite fun inside! Pool tables, darts, pinball and shuffleboard. It’s just a dive bar… but the bartender was very friendly and attentive. The food was fresh and piping hot! The beer was cheap and the juke box music was excellent!
Will be coming back!

My boy friend and I were driving through the area when we seen this place. We stopped in for dinner and drinks and, Ill say the food was fantastic (and not just for a bar). I believe the bartenders name was Eric who was so nice funny… he even told a creepy guy that kept bothering me to bounce. Ill for sure visit this place next time im in the area.

There’s a roof for smokers outside, which you can use for extra dance floor. I really like how there’s extra room around the pool table. Then there’s a section where the grill is; you can even order the food through the opening from outside! It’s really legit.

Just another dive bar? Not really, this joint has great dive-​bar food.
Stopped in for the first time on a Saturday after running an errand nearby. We ordered a couple of beers and started looking at the menu. The Insane Fires caught my attention. Garlic cheese fries with jalapenos, red pepper flakes and sriracha sauce drizzle — just as good as they sound. I had to get those and damn the calories. I also got a pulled pork slider for $ 2 that was sweet, juicy and tender, very good. My companion ordered the reuben and told me, and also told the chef, it was one of the best she has ever had.
The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars was the waitress forgot to put in the entire order so we had to wait a very long time for the reuben, and then she didn’t even have the courtesy so say «Sorry.»

Holy cow — -seriously, Wednesday special was a 1lb Ribeye steak with veggies and baked potato for $ 15.00!!! Steak cooked on a grill:) hopefully this is a weekly event, because we’ll be back! The bartender was a saucy cute girl who you can’t help but love! This is a must do local Point Loma spot you can’t miss!!!

My boyfriend asked me to keep an «open mind» about this place for Sunday breakfast. I was pleasantly surprised with the great food, nice bartender, Steve, and friendly patrons. I had the Californian omelet and he had the eggs Benedict. Everything was perfectly cooked, served piping hot and very delicious — I devoured my entire plate. I’ll definitely return to Paradise for mimosas and breakfast.

We’re regulars here because it is great food and service. I especially like they’re price on micro brews and how timely they are.

I was nearly kicked out of here Xmas Eve for making a «your momma» joke with the bartender after he’d made a joke about me. That’s hardly the XMas spirit, sir!
I was wearing a polar bear costume.
There weren’t any strippers here.
I’d pick the Hole over this place, but I wasn’t in charge.
Plenty divey enough that I’d be back but I think there’s other bars in the area I’d visit first if I had the choice.

Super fun bar. The staff is «AMAZING». Great food too and fun atmosphere. Drinks are not expensive and tasty. My favorite «San Diego» dive bar.

The only reason to remember where the DeJa Vu strip joint is located is to help explain where to find the Paradise Lounge and Grill. They share a parking lot.
Other than that, where one is a total ripoff, the other serves really good hamburgers. Admittedly the best burger in town is 50/50’s namesake, but for less than half the money, Paradise will fry you up a half-​pound slab of good ground beef with sauteed onions, bacon, habanero cheese, toasted jalapeño and red sweet pepper that will crush your cravings for well under ten bucks — and that’s with fries. Add a big cup of iced tea, and I got out of there for under twelve, including tip.
The atmosphere is classical dive bar, no apologies. Dim lighting, pool table, retro pinball, several big flat screens, and a smattering of local regulars. Unlike the overrated, overpriced food at Hodad’s, Paradise doesn’t drown you in grease. Unlike Kristy’s, you can actually get a table during a game. I’m not worried about changing the demographic here, it really is a local watering hole more than a sports bar. But if you judge such a place fairly, then Paradise gets a well deserved five stars.
Oh, and try the onion rings. Really tasty batter.

Bartender Tory great service. Burgers are good and they have Ballast point sculpin on tap. Yumm!

Love*Love service, drinks, food is the best! If you need a spot to eat, good atmosphere, awesome bartenders/​drinks. PARADISE is the place!!!
their consistently the BEST!
PRICES NEVER DISAPPOINT!!!

If you like a dive bar, but you are tired of the same old scene, give Paradise a whirl for a change.
Paradise is nothing special. In fact, you’ve probably flew past it on your way down Midway. For those of you with a lead foot, I’ll clue you in on where to look. It’s right next to Deja Vu.
Paradise offers cheap, stiff cocktails, but the trade off here is that you’ll probably be waiting for your cocktail for a while. Order in advance, and tip heavily, to make sure you are never thirsty my friends.
Paradise has pool tables, a touch screen juke box, sailors, food, a patio for smokers, a shared parking lot, and all the people watching you could ever dream of.