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Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

956 Broadway Cir
San Diego, CA 92101-6114
Phone: (619) 231-6771

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

What Users are Saying:

  • Prompt seating
  • Make reservations
5 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(2 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)

User Reviews for Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

Citysearch (3), Trip Advisor (1), InsiderPages (1), All (5)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/28/2008 Posted by shopgirlkz

My family and I stayed in the gaslamp district recently and were dissappointed with the many tourist trap restaurant settings... then we found Dobsons. Mr. Dobson greeted us with a wonderful smile and warmth I've not seen in a host/owner in a very long time. He is genuine and gracious. His bartendar was outstanding- we enjoyed him so much we decided to stay at the bar and eat our dinner. The scallops were some of the best I've ever had. Overall great food and truly a wonderful environment. Thank you Mr. Dobson!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/20/2007 Posted by sugarywitch

I have never had a better bartender in San Diego. The service was exceptional, so friendly and comfortable but also polite. This place seems to have a ton of regulars which is always a good sign. I've only had sandwiches and oysters, but both were very good. The wine list is also quite nice and the servers are always willing to make recommendations. The bar, while small, has such a pleasant atmosphere, lots of conversation between the patrons and the guys behind the bar make this old school place the kind of dying breed I'm sad to see disappearing. Lunch or Happy Hour at Dobson's can not possibly disappoint.

Pros: Great Bar, GREAT service

Cons: Small

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/05/2006 Posted by luciano777

Great Food!! After 22 years Paul Dobson still in the door!! What I like about the bar is that you always meet somebody important

Pros: Great Food

Cons: none

Editor's Review

Storied downtown haunt home to power lunches by day and theatergoers by night stands the test of time south of Broadway.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Seating in the bar at lunch is like being in the pit on Wall Street. Tables upstairs are a bit more low key.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Pay garage
  • Street
  • Metered

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm
  • Mon-Wed 5pm-10pm
  • Thu- Sat 5pm-11pm

Cuisines

  • French
  • American (New)

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Discover

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Business Dining
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Bar Scene
  • People Watching
  • Theater District Dining
  • Lunch Spot

Recognition for Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

2007 Editorial Winner - Business Dining

Specialty ratings for Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

Specialty Rating  
Lunch Spot 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Vote

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