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Bayside Kitchen + Bar is a cocktail bar located on Pacific Highway in Little Italy, San Diego. The restaurant offers valet parking at the neighboring Hilton Garden Inn with validation available and is situated in an iconic art-deco restaurant complex. Bayside Kitchen + Bar serves up delicious SoCal-inspired comfort food that embodies San Diego's local laid-back culture.

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06/03/2026

This is your sign to treat yourself this Wednesday ✨

A little espresso, a little sweetness, and a carajillo moment that makes the middle of the week feel much more main character.

06/02/2026

Love is always welcome at Bayside 🌈✨ Here’s to showing up as yourself and making space for everyone at the table 🫶🍸 Happy Pride Month from all of us at Bayside Kitchen + Bar.

05/30/2026

That moment when the tab arrives and your friend says, “don’t worry, I got it” 🍻 Bayside Kitchen & Bar is the perfect spot to catch up with friends, bring the family, and hang out kid-friendly and pet-friendly, always.

05/27/2026

From the kitchen, with intention.
Our shrimp tacos bring together fresh, locally inspired ingredients and bold, coastal flavor in every bite.

05/25/2026

Today we pause to honor those who served and gave so much for our country 🇺🇸 If you’re spending the day with us, we’ve got a couple specials worth sticking around for. $8 loaded hot dogs, bacon wrapped with caramelized onions, relish, mustard, and ketchup, plus $5 BKB Lager drafts.

05/22/2026

Where simple ingredients speak for themselves 🥩 See you at Bayside Kitchen + Bar.

05/21/2026

Sun’s out, we’re on the patio ☀️

Happy hour 3–5 daily. All day Sunday = drinks only

And during every Padres game: $18 pitchers, $10 beer + shot, $16 loaded nachos. Yeah, you’ll want to stay a while. 🌴

05/20/2026

San Diego is about to get a whole lot sweeter 🍭✨

The first-ever official Candy Land Café is popping up at Bayside Kitchen + Bar in collaboration with and , turning your childhood board game obsession into a real-life summer experience filled with candy coated cocktails, over-the-top bites, interactive games, and enough sugar-fueled chaos to make King Kandy proud 🍫👑

Walk through a life-sized Candy Land board, decorate cookies, snap pics with giant gumdrops, and fully commit to your sweet treat era with smashburgers, ice cream flights, popcorn chicken, and the Chocolate Fundu experience made for sharing 🍔🍦

Date night, family outing, girls night, little sibling core… honestly this is the summer side quest.

✨ Join the waitlist now for early-bird pricing. Head to: https://bucketlisters.com/experience/candy-land-cafe-sd for more info 🍭

05/18/2026

Choose your fighter 🥂🍅 Sweet or savory?

Happy hour goes down 3–5 daily + all day Sunday (drinks only). Only at Bayside Kitchen + Bar.

05/14/2026

Little Italy plans? Start here.

Just steps from the water, Bayside Kitchen & Bar is the perfect place to kick things off or keep them going. Drinks, bites, and a table worth staying at 🌊

05/12/2026

God forbid a girl has a hobby… ours just happens to involve a glass of wine and good company.

If you have the same mindset join us for happy hour every day from 3–5pm (and all day Sundays).

05/10/2026

To the ones who make everything feel a little more like home. Celebrating moms today and the moments that matter most.

Happy Mother’s Day from Bayside Kitchen & Bar.

05/08/2026

This is your sign to leave the couch! ⚾️ Pitcher getting poured, nachos on the table… yeah, it’s game day. 🍻

During any Padres game enjoy:

$18 pitchers on any draft
$10 beer + well shot
Loaded nachos for $16

Happy hour 3–5 daily + all day Sunday (drinks only). See you for first pitch 👀

05/06/2026

Golden stacks, something sparkling, and a morning that turns into the afternoon. Brunch at Bayside Kitchen & Bar just makes sense 🥞🍊✨

05/05/2026

Make a plan your mom actually wants: brunch, drinks, and no one rushing her out the door. Mother’s Day at Bayside Kitchen & Bar means good food, better vibes, and a table waiting for you. Think $6 mimosas flowing and a sweet treat just for Mom. Reserve now 💐

04/28/2026

Taco Tuesday, but make it worth it. 🌮 Adobo-marinated shrimp, crisp cabbage, creamy avocado, panela cheese, and just the right kick — served with chips & salsa for good measure.

04/27/2026

Chef really outdid himself with a little something extra. 🍓✨ Mascarpone cream, berry compote, a dusting of sugar, and warm bourbon syrup over golden French toast.

Soft, rich, and just the right amount of sweet.
Order it from our breakfast menu — served until 10:30AM.

04/24/2026

Spritzes on the table, bites being shared, and just enough chaos deciding what to try next.

Call it a catch-up, call it a plan — either way, this is the kind of table you want to be at.

04/23/2026

Where it starts vs. where it lands. 🔥
Blackened salmon with cauliflower mash, sautéed spinach, and creamed corn sauce — worth the wait.

04/22/2026

Hydration comes in many forms.
Today, it’s cocktails. 🍸✨ Happy Hour runs from 2-6 pm daily + all day Sundays.

½ off specialty cocktails
$6 wines
$3 BKB Lager
$5 local drafts
$6 well drinks

04/15/2026

Farm to fork, done right.
Seasonal, fresh, and far from “just a salad.”

04/14/2026

Off the clock? Clock in to cocktail hour at Bayside Kitchen + Bar🍸✨

Your post-work plans just found you.

Happy Hour
🍸 3–5PM daily — snacks + sips = elite combo
🍹 sundays — no rules, drinks all day

come for one… stay for “wait what time is it?” 💅

04/10/2026

Close to the energy of Little Italy, with a view that lets you unwind. The kind of place you end up after exploring — and stay for the food, drinks, and waterfront moments.

04/09/2026

Boots In The Park is calling… 🤠✨

Before the music starts, fuel up at Bayside Kitchen & Bar — just steps from Waterfront Park. Think cold drinks, good bites, and the perfect pre-concert energy before Miranda Lambert hits the stage.

Start here, then head straight to the show. 🎶🍻

04/07/2026

The moment right before the first bite. 🍴✨ Breakfast is served daily from 6AM to 10:30AM — because mornings should start slow, and with a little happiness in every bite.

Address

2137 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA
92101

To get to the establishment at Pacific Highway, you can take the trolley and get off at the County Center/Little Italy station. From there, it's a 10-minute walk heading north.

Alternatively, if driving, take the Pacific Highway exit from either direction on the I-5. There is on-street parking available nearby or you can park in a paid parking lot within walking distance of the area.

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 10pm
Tuesday	6am - 10pm
Wednesday	6am - 10pm
Thursday	6am - 10pm
Friday	6am - 10pm
Saturday	7am - 10pm
Sunday	7am - 10pm

Website

http://www.baysidekitchenandbar.com/

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What people say

Bayside Kitchen + Bar is a must-visit cocktail bar located in the heart of Little Italy, San Diego. The bar offers valet parking at the neighboring Hilton Garden Inn, making it convenient for visitors to enjoy their time without worrying about parking. The location of Bayside Kitchen + Bar is iconic as it breathes new life into the site of one of the neighborhood's most distinctive landmarks - the art-deco restaurant complex that was long emblazoned by the glowing neon lights of the city's former 'Fat City' and 'China Camp' restaurants.

The bar's SoCal-inspired comfort food menu is a perfect blend of local laid-back culture and delicious cuisine. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a full meal, Bayside Kitchen + Bar has something for everyone. The cocktails are also worth mentioning as they are expertly crafted and perfectly complement the food menu.

Overall, Bayside Kitchen + Bar is an excellent spot to unwind after work or catch up with friends over drinks and food. With its prime location on Pacific Highway, this cocktail bar is definitely worth checking out if you're in San Diego.

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