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Longhorn Bar & Grill

Restaurant Bar American restaurant Bar and grill Sports bar

Informal outpost with a cowboy theme featuring sports on TV, American pub grub & craft beer on tap. People often mention service, great, burgers, good, burger, years, Great, grill, John,


Address

6519 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA 92120, United States

Contact

+1 619-283-0831

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (655 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 9:30 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 9:30 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), 11 am to 9 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (13) great (13) burgers (10) good (8) burger (8) years (8) Great (7) grill (7) John (6)
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  • 5/5 Hungry A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food! Great ambiance (especially for John Wayne fans)! Great service! It's like a local Cheers place, where everybody knows your name.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shondra J. 1 year ago on Google • 1007 reviews
    From the outside, it looked like a small hole in the wall bar and grill. Once inside, it had a fairly large dining area. The service was GREAT! The menu had a good variety of options and they offer daily specials for food and beverages. The Cheesy Bacon Tots we ordered as an appetizer were good. The tots were crispy and the cheese and bacon were plentiful. If you like jalepenos, you will love the large jalepeno slices topping the cheese tots. The wings (6 per order) and burgers we ordered sadly left something to be desired. We ordered the California Burger and the Blue Cheese Burger on special for the day. The burger patties appeared to be frozen patties. The patty did not have much flavor at all. The toppings were delicious and would have been so much better on a fresh patty. The regular fries served with the burgers were a bit soggy. We enjoyed our visit and will try some of their other menu items in hopes of finding their signature dishes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc A. 6 years ago on Google • 196 reviews
    My grandma used to take my brother and I here. 30 years later we still come here. I think the ownership has changed hands but things haven't changed. The service is friendly. The burgers are awesome. Their daily specials are great and always changing. The 'Duke' John Wayne theme is cool. This bar and grill is kid friendly. It's full of locals watching sports, new fathers from Kaiser Hospital celebrating the birth of their child and families eating comfort food. Definitely best burger this side of The 5 freeway.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Suzanne C. 1 year ago on Google • 117 reviews
    We tried this place for the first time tonight. The server was ok. She wasn't very attentive. My husband's Sierra Mist came out as soda water, so he asked for Dr. Pepper instead, but the server didn't even know it was on the menu. She brought the food out but didn't bring us any silverware. My drink was empty when she brought the food out and didn't even ask if I wanted a refill. She never came back to ask how the food was or if we needed anything else. She just brought us the check. I got the fish and chips, and they were ok. The fries were cooked well and not greasy. My husband got 1/2 turkey sandwich & and a cup of chili. The sandwich was good. The chili was a little too spicy for him, but he said it tasted good. I love that they had a bunch of TVs, and they were playing the Padres game. They also have Buzztime Trivia that you play on an app on your phone. It's pretty cool. It felt a little like they just wanted to turn over tables, which is unfortunate because we definitely would have stayed and kept on drinking after dinner.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff 2 years ago on Google
    This dive bar and restaurant has been here for years and years but I just recently discovered it. Been a couple of times now and so far the food has been great! Have tried the shrimp cocktail, homemade potato chips, calamari strips, tuna melt and turkey Reuben. Everything was delicious, I especially like the tuna salad they make here. I'm fussy about my tuna salad and typically don't like it at most restaurants, however this place is an exception! I had the tuna melt on sourdough bread with Swiss cheese instead of rye bread and American cheese. They are happy to customize dishes to your liking. Oh yes, and the servers have all been very friendly and on point! I'll be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Woody J. 2 years ago on Google
    I was looking for a Longhorn Steakhouse and ended up at a bar and grill. So I was a little disappointed, but we stayed and ate. I had the Wedge Salad which tasted fine and the blue cheese dressing was excellent. I could have done with a little bit more wedge. My wife had the Longhorn burger. She is gluten intolerant so she asked for no bun but it was served on a bun so we had to send it back. The waitress owned up to the error which I found refreshing. But still it was irritating. We ordered the onion ring/fries combo and asked for that on separate plates and that was done right. The rings were very good but the fries just fair. Overall it was ok but not what we were looking for.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Walter N. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    New ownership has kept (actually improved) the atmosphere, and the drinks are excellent. But the burgers are definitely not as good as they used to be. Half-pounder is gone, and the patties are flavorless and crumbly. Used to be my go to place for a sit-down burger, sadly no more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Will 1 year ago on Google
    Great service and atmosphere for sure. The bartender makes 90% of that! Decent food, and dig the vibe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathy J. 1 year ago on Google • 145 reviews
    Fun , local place to go to. If you love John Wayne, this is a very nostalgic place to go. I loved it. Good service too and good food.

  • 5/5 Donald Nitzel J. 2 months ago on Google • 77 reviews New
    The food is always so good. Some of the best burgers in town. Bar prices are very competitive. Friendly staff with excellent service.

  • 5/5 Carrie L. 7 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Been going here for a very long time. Best greasy bar burgers and onion rings in town.

  • 4/5 Ron C. 4 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    We went to Longhorn after a High School Football game late. The place was packed. The crew still served us politely, with reasonable speed & got everything correct. The chef was slammed & pushed through. True sports bar & food. Hearty and tasty.

  • 5/5 kymmberly s. 4 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    It was my first time here tonight, my partner and I almost left when we pulled up because we thought it was closed but I'm glad we went in (front door has a tint on it so we couldn't see inside very well from the parking lot at night). Eden gave great customer service, the food was tasty, and the atmosphere was nice. Felt like a CLEAN dive/bar & grill. We definitely will be back.

  • 4/5 Joshep L. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    My grandmother used to bring my brother and me here, and even 30 years later, we continue to visit. While there may have been a change in ownership, the essence remains the same. The service is friendly, the burgers are fantastic, and the daily specials are always varied and excellent. The John Wayne-themed ambiance adds a cool touch. This bar and grill are welcoming to kids, filled with locals enjoying sports, new fathers celebrating births, and families savoring comfort food. Undoubtedly, the best burger on this side of The 5 freeway.

  • 5/5 Mary M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for lunch with 8 friends. I ordered the Wedge salad and it was delicious and reminded me of other great wedge salads I have had over the years. Plan to return for breakfast soon. What a treasure! Everyone enjoyed their meals. Friendly service by all the staff

  • 5/5 John D. 1 year ago on Google
    Get the John Wayne burger, its incredible. Wide selection of drinks. Fantastic employees make this a great place to visit.

  • 5/5 Kim A. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the Longhorn...Owners/management, employees, food, prices, service, and overall atmosphere ‼️ This place has been GREAT since the start of Covid & Very clean! I've been A customer here for 20 years + and will ALWAYS remain A Loyal Customer...I Recommend the LONGHORN to Everyone ‼️💕 Thanks 👍

  • 3/5 Ruth K. 1 year ago on Google
    Fries & salad were the only things going! Burger & steak below average. Tasteless with zero seasoning. Won’t be going back until the cook learns how to cook. Waitress was awesome. Sad this place isn’t what it used to be.

  • 5/5 steven g. 1 year ago on Google
    Born and raised in San Diego. I’ve been a customer of longhorns bar and grill for over 40years. Love there Italian burger. Miss them so much since I moved to Kentucky.

  • 5/5 Ross H. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been coming here for 40+ years. They have great burgers (my favorite is the bison burger) and it'all reasonably priced. Great bar and the John Wayne room!

  • 4/5 Kelly M. 1 year ago on Google
    This little place is a gem. Good food, great drinks. I do wish they had a little more variety but the staff makes the experience so worth it.

  • 5/5 Geoffrey S. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome environment with friendly staff and great food. Loved our server Sarah! Super professional and gave great recommendations.

  • 5/5 manny 1. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place. The burgers are awesome the service is great and the atmosphere is welcoming. Check them out whenever you're in the area. You won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Jeff Hinds - LOCAL R. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my favorite neighborhood restaurant! Located in the Vons shopping center, with plenty of free parking. The servers and bartenders always provide over-the-top great service! The owners often walk around and check on your table, which is a true sign of an owner who cares! The burgers are always on point!! As well as the rest of the menu! It's a great place to bring the kids and the whole family, or just sit at the bar and have a beer.

  • 5/5 janet s. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food great service and strong drinks and what more could you want

  • 4/5 Derrick J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great bar and grill... Good food with fair prices. Nice for the whole family and plenty of TVs for watching sports.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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