Paradise Lounge And Grill - La Jolla

The food is excellent, the staff is mostly great, and there’s a fun mix of people—even though I don’t drink!

I've been to this place over a hundred times and never had a bad experience until last night. I chatted with friends while enjoying the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The tequila selection is good, and they serve generous pours. I will definitely be returning!

I stopped by for a beer before heading to the airport, and the place was buzzing with energy. Courtney (I hope I spelled her name correctly) was the bartender, and she was multitasking like a pro—so busy, yet such a gem. I’ll definitely return for another cold drink next time I’m in town, all thanks to her fantastic service. Seriously, she's amazing!

Really cool hole in the wall strip. I don't drink alcohol, but the buddy I went with, tells us Tacos, I had a soda, he had a few beers and we were playing pool. Certainly lasted an hour before they broke our food order, but they were really weakened. But they wanted to bring my friend to his drinks. Lol. I had fun. Kinda. Lol. Not really my jam. It was funny. Lol

I've been going to Paradise for years, and it has essentially become my go-to spot for Friday nights, so you'll often see familiar faces. The restaurant shares a parking lot with Deja Vu, which can make finding a parking spot a bit tricky at times. If you arrive later in the evening, after 9:00 p.m., you'll find that the drinks are reasonably priced and the food is decent. Just a heads up, though—the kitchen closes at 9:00 p.m. too. In terms of amenities, there are plenty of TVs around the bar typically showing sports or entertaining clips from Fail Army. There's also a jukebox you can control with an app, a single pool table, a pinball machine, a hunting game, and some darts to keep you entertained.