Hodad's Burgers

(619) 224-4623

5010 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107 32.7472 -117.2513

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Neighborhoods: Ocean Beach, Western, Western San Diego

HODADBURGER.COM

Price:

$

Last updated 9.05.09

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Lunch Spot

Cuisine:

Hamburgers

Smoking Permitted:

No

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Hodad's Burgers

Featured Review

Eric Grossman

Contributor

In Short – Surf shops and dive bars excluded, Hodad's can make a claim as being the commercial heart of OB. Locals of all stripes, from grungy surfers to casually-dressed families, sit amid license plate-covered walls while munching on the eatery's signature burgers. Tattooed servers deliver thick-cut onion rings, French fries and creamy milkshakes from the rear kitchen. The juicy burgers, available in three sizes, can be ordered plain or overstuffed with fresh toppings, bacon and American cheese.

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Know Before You Go:
No reservations are taken, and the lines can stretch out the door on weekends. Those in a hurry should consider placing their orders to-go.
ambiance
90.0% positive
  1. “Not only is this place fun and not far from the beach (1 block) but the Best Burger I have eaten in years onion rings are great as well.”
  2. “Awesome atmosphere, lots to read and watch while you wait for your order.”
  3. “It's a nice hole in the wall, with a very chill atmosphere.”
  4. “It's a block east of the beach, so the location is great, but parking can be a pain, especially on Wednesday af.”
  5. “But if you don't mind the run-down atmosphere--I personally enjoyed it--then you can't beat their gigantic, delicious burgers and fries.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “the extra ice cream on top is so yummy.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Hodads is a great place to go if you are looking for a good burger, beer, and fries.”
  2. “Sit at the bar stools facing the street and you'll be in for some great people-watching.”
food quality
95.0% positive
  1. “Huge burgers, great frings (fries/onion rings combo)”
  2. “But if you don't mind the run-down atmosphere--I personally enjoyed it--then you can't beat their gigantic, delicious burgers and fries.”
  3. “Hodad's is funky and has the best darn burgers in Ocean Beach, or the City of San Diego for that matter.”
  4. “The fries are excellent, and the shakes are outstanding!”
  5. “was craving a good burger and shake, and I got more!”
  6. “Great burgers, cool so cal vibe”
  7. “recommend this place for a casual meal if you don?”
  8. “One of the best burgers I have ever had, and my husband agrees”
  9. “love their burgers, but be warned don't get the double bacon cheeseburger in le.”
  10. “Ever since i was a kid Hodad's has been my go to place when I crave an awesome burger!”
  11. “Second best burger in town.”
  12. “She said let's go to hodads in ob and I had the best double bacon cheese burger ever.”
  13. “the extra ice cream on top is so yummy.”
  14. “Hodads is a great place to go if you are looking for a good burger, beer, and fries.”
  15. “Not only is this place fun and not far from the beach (1 block) but the Best Burger I have eaten in years onion rings are great as well.”
  16. “Best burgers on West Coast.”
  17. “Or do you want the price for table linens, and unpleasant waiters added to your burger order?”
  18. “Or maybe that's because I was too busy stuffing their super jucy awesome burger in my face!”
  19. “Hodad's is what everyone says it is: awesome burger joint by the beach.”
  20. “The burgers are consistently delicious, the fries are always hot and crisp, and their milkshakes are the real thing!”
  21. “Hodads is the best place for burgers in Cali.”
  22. “If you want a good juicy burger, this is the place to go.”
  23. “Huge onion ring and french fry basket and very good ol.”
  24. “They also have great milkshakes and french fries.”
  25. “Add to the great food a just general cool vibe”
  26. “The regular burgers (like what I ordered) are huge!”
  27. “The burgers here are HUGE.”
  28. “I've sampled many a burger in San Diego, and I would have to say Hodad's is the best in town.”
  29. “Great food!”
  30. “This was the best burger I ever have eaten.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Hodads is a great place to go if you are looking for a good burger, beer, and fries.”
  2. “Hodads is the best place for burgers in Cali.”
  3. “If you want a good juicy burger, this is the place to go.”
service
80.0% positive
  1. “... great service, very friendly and prompt”
  2. “The emplyees are friendly and courtious.”
  3. “This is an indication that people love this place.”
  4. “Sit at the bar stools facing the street and you'll be in for some great people-watching.”
  5. “Or do you want the price for table linens, and unpleasant waiters added to your burger order?”
value
50.0% positive
  1. “The regular burgers (like what I ordered) are huge!”
  2. “Or do you want the price for table linens, and unpleasant waiters added to your burger order?”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/18/11

Hodad's New Location

by stkras1 at Citysearch

Hodad's as just opened their new location in Downtown San Diego. It is located at the corner of 10th and Broadway. Regardless of price on the list Hodad's should be rated #1 on any San Diego Best Burger List. Be prepared to stand in line because there is always a line

I always call in my order and take it to go, it is so much quicker.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/08/11

One of the Best

by pbcat1 at Citysearch

One of the best in town. Great tasting burgers, cool atmosphere right next to the beach, a definite must taste.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/24/10

A place to take visiting friends and relatives...

by hate cityboxin at Citysearch

...and dates that you're not ashamed to pig-out in front of.

When San Diego is featured on one of those travelling food tv shows... chances are: they're featuring Hodads.

Such a cool atmosphere, full of awesome decoration, and right next to the beach.

Bacon Burger 4 Life.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/28/10

sickest burgs in San D.

by timossman at Citysearch

Awsome is all i gotta say. And that says it all.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/25/10

Hodad's - Worth The Hype!

by Keykaks at Citysearch

We were very excited about trying this place but were worried about long waits for seating and service. We lucked out and were sat in less than 10 minutes and had drinks within 5-10 mins of placing our order. The food was good, a little under seasoned, but good. And we as a family of four had a check of just around fifty bucks (including shakes and a full order of onion rings)

We enjoyed the food so much we went back the next day and were seated immediately. The single cheeseburger was enough for me and my young sons while my hubby devoured a double. Friendly cashier gave my sons stickers and fun size candy bars.

It is definitely a little grimy - the bathroom had gnats in the trash can - and thankfully a server I saw playing with his ear was not the guy who brought us our food. But all in all, it was worth it.

The Details on Hodad's Burgers

Place Categories:

  • best darn burgers
  • recommend place
  • not delicious fries
  • prompt great service
  • great french fry
  • outstanding shakes
  • courtious emplyees
  • great food
  • good beer
  • awesome burger joint
  • cool cal
  • great onion rings
  • nice hole in the wall
  • best hodad
  • great milkshakes
  • best hamburgers
  • awesome single cheeseburger
  • liked simplicity
  • good juicy burger
  • unpleasant waiters
  • great peoplewatching
  • great friesonion rings combo
  • awesome atmosphere
  • cool vibe
  • huge regular burgers

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