Best places: Lounges in San Diego, United States

Island Prime's breezy, upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront serves chophouse fare & cocktails.

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz

Intimate, moody bar pairing handcrafted drinks with New American plates featuring exotic meats.

👍👍 What's not to like about this place? It is small and parking us extremely challenging (be prepared to pay if you can't find street parking) but other than those two things, we were really pleased to find this little gem. The bar tenders were friendly and clearly enjoyed their jobs. They were able to...

Spacious, modern restaurant serving imaginative New American fare & drinks in woody, arty surrounds.

Apothecary-esque bar offers craft cocktails & microbrews in a stylish, retro space with an atrium.

A menu featuring California & Mediterranean-inspired dishes & drinks in a lively space with a pool.

Restaurant & bar featuring 1,800+ whiskeys alongside food such as burgers, sausages & charcuterie.

Chic bar with a large selection of beer & wine as well as upscale & eclectic eats in a hip space.

Chill Mexican spot offers signature drinks & tequila alongside family recipes, plus DJs after hours.

Cozy local hangout with a wraparound patio serving gastropub fare & Southern California brews.

Longtime tavern features drinks & classic pub grub in a roomy venue with pool, sports TVs & a patio.

Luxe bar/restaurant offering Greek-inspired small plates & entrees, plus cocktails.

Homey smoking space complete with leather furniture, a cigar store & vast tobacco selection.

Destination for refined takes of surf 'n' turf with acclaimed view, cocktails & people-watching.

Rustic chophouse with large windows features meat-centric entrees & other standard American fare.

Craft thin-crust pizza, beer & cocktails served in an open & modern warehouselike space.

Stylish, red-hued haunt with a 1930s vibe, featuring live music & seasonally inspired cocktails.

Wine, cocktails & light eats, plus DJs & live music, in a hip, tucked-away lounge with quirky decor.