If you’re looking for a great way to kick back on the weekend, I’ve got you covered with some of my favorite weekend happy hours in San Diego. These spots are perfect for good food, craft cocktails, and deals that won’t break the bank. I’ve put together a list of my top picks for weekend happy hours that bring both deals and vibes. You won’t want to miss these.
I have listed the weekend happy hour list by neighborhoods:
- North County Coast (Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Oceanside)
- North County Inland (Escondido, Vista, San Marcos)
- East County (La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee)
- Downtown / Gaslamp Quarter / Coronado
- Little Italy
- Pacific Beach / Mission Beach / Ocean Beach
- Mission Valley / Central San Diego
- North Park / South Park / Hillcrest
- La Jolla & University City
- Point Loma / Liberty Station
- South Bay / Chula Vista
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Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Oceanside weekend happy hours:
- Offered on Saturday and Sunday at Bushfire Kitchen
- Del Mar
- Menu link
- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Chicken quesadilla $8.95
- Chicken strips $9.95
- Empanada trio $11.95
- Garlic parmesan fries $8.85
- Bushfire wings $9.95
- Wine50% off
- Beer 50% off
- Offered on Saturday and Sunday at Beeside Balcony
- Del Mar
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Meatballs $9
- Oysters on the Half Shell $1
- Beef Slider $7
- Cocktails $9
- Beer $4
- Offered on Saturday and Sunday
- Del Mar
- Menu link
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Oysters $3
- Truffle Fries $8
- Burrata Caprese $15
- House Wine $10
- Beers $7
- Offered on Saturday and Sunday
- Del Mar
- Not available online
- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Ahi or shrimp ceviche $12
- Matcha fries $8
- A la carte enchiladas $7
- A la carte tacos $6
- Cuacmole $9
- Cocktails $10
- Wine $10/11
- Beer $5
- Offered on Saturday and Sunday
- Del Mar
- Online menu
- 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- 50% off appetizers
- 50% off sashimi
- 50% off house rolls
- 50% offHouse Special Rolls
- Offered on Saturday
- Sorrento Valley
- Menu not available online
- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Hummus and pita chips $8
- Za’atar flatbread and labne $8
- Falafel and tahini $8
- Grandma’s egg $8
- Chefs whim veggie $8
- Wine $8
- Beer $5
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Sorrento Valley
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tinga tacos $9
- Sicilian olives $9
- Patatas bravas $9
- Crispy cauliflower $10
- La Pizza $11
- Birria quesadilla $11
- Wine $9
- Cocktails $10
- Available on Saturday and Sunday
- Encinitas
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fried Brussels $7
- Pommes Frites $7
- Hummus Plate $14
- Drafts $6
- Wines $7
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Del Mar
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Pitchers $7
- Wines $7
- Available on Sunday
- Solana Beach
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Spicy Tuna Roll $7.50
- California Roll $6.50
- Chef Choice Hand Roll Trio $15
- Hand Roll $6
- Sapporo Draft $4
- Hot Sake $5
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Solana Beach and University Heights
- Menu link
- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Ahi Tuna Tartare $20
- Barbecued Dry-Aged Meatballs $15
- Signature Burger $21
- Cocktails $10
- Wines $10
- Beer $6
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Carlsbad
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- All appetizers $10
- Karl Beers $6
Escondido, Vista, and San Marcos happy hours:
- On Saturday and Sunday
- Escondido
- Menu
- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Chef Deborah’s Pepita & Sesame Crusted Brie $10
- Shrimp & Rockfish Ceviche $10
- Korean-Style Chicken Wings $10
- Cocktails $10
- Wine $10
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- San Marcos
- Menu
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Half-Priced Shareables
- $2 Off Beer & Wine by the Glass
- Weekend happy hour on Sunday
- Vista
- Menu
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Oysters on the half shell $2 each
- Grilled shrimp $2 each
- Fish taco $6
- Main Street cheeseburger $13
- Ceviche $14
- Coconut shrimp $14
- Grilled mahi-maki fries $14
- Ahi poke nachos $14
- House wines $6
- Draft bers $6
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Bonsall
- Menu
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Hand-made rolled tacos $5
- Hand-made flautas $6
- Street tacos (chicken, carne asada, carnitas) $6
- Chipotle wings $8
- Draft beers $1 off
- Margarita $6
- House wine $5
- Well tequila shot $2
La Mesa, El Cajon and Santee weekend happy hours:
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- La Mesa
- Menu link
- 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Chicken Barbacoa Nachos $10.95
- Rolled Taquitos $8.95
- Ceviche Verde $9.95
- House Margarita $8
- Wine $7.50
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- El Cajon
- No online menu link
- All day
- Chicken wings $9.95
- Potato skins $8.95
- Carne asada nachos $10.95
- Traditional sliders $9.95
- Hacienda sliders $9.95
- Guacamole Patron $8.95
- All draft beers $2 off
- Margaritas $2 off
- Well drinks & shots $5
- Weekend happy hour on Sunday
- La Mesa
- Menu link
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Arancini $8
- Fritto Misto $12
- Truffle Fries $5
- House Wine $5
- Beer $5
- Cocktails $7
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- La Mesa
- Menu link
- 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Arancini $10
- Bruscetta romana $10
- Bucatini cacio e pepe $10
- Fettucine al ragu $10
- Spaghetti carbonara $10
- Margherita pizza $10
- House wine $6
- Beers $5
- Limoncello martini $10
- Weekend happy hour on Sunday
- La Mesa
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Flautas De Atun Ahumado $14
- Aguachile Divorciado $15
- Mini Hamburguesa De Wagya $16
- Classic Cocktails $11
- Beers $7
- Wine $11
- Weekend happy hour on Sunday
- La Mesa
- Menu link
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Potato wedges $5
- Chicken wings (4) $8
- Bacon-wrapped shrimp $9
- Buffalo cauliflower croquettes $10
- Cocktails $8
- Red and white wine $5
Downtown San Diego and Gaslamp Quarter weekend happy hours
- Offered Saturday and Sunday
- Gaslamp Quarter
- Menu link
- Late night also on Sunday from 10 p.m. to close
- 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Crab & Corn Fritters $4
- Lil’ Brg & Truffle Fries $6
- Japanese A5 Wagyu Taco $9
- Cocktails $9
- Beer $6
- Wines $9
- Offered Saturday and Sunday
- Gaslamp Quarter
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- $3 Off All Appetizers
- 51% off all drinks
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Gaslamp Quarter
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Mini Maryland Style Crab Cakes $12
- Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich $12
- Rustic Smashburger $12
- Well Spirits $6
- Wines $8
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Gaslamp Quarter
- Menu link
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Burrata Caprese $8
- Fried Calamari $12
- Yellowtail Carpaccio $12
- Pinza La Mortazza $10
- Wines $7
- Peroni $6
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Downtown
- Menu link
- 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Mini Filet Sandwiches $13
- South African Lobster $20
- Heirloom Tomato & Burrata $18
- Cocktails $10
- Wine $9
- Offered on Saturday and Sunday
- Gaslamp Quarter
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- All starters $2
- Cadillac Margarita $7
- Junkie Cup $9
- Offered on Saturday and Sunday
- Gaslamp Quarter
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday)
- 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Sunday)
- Burrata & Bread $10
- Mini Sliders $10
- Coconut Shrimp $10
- Beers $6
- Wines $8
- Cocktails $10
- Offered on Saturday and Sunday
- Gaslamp Quarter
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Menu:
- Chili Glazed Meatballs $7
- Mini Pretzels $9
- Mediterranean Heirloom Carrots $7
- Wine $7/$9
- Draft Beer $7
- Cocktails $7/$9
- Offered on Saturday and Sunday
- Gaslamp Quarter
- 9 p.m. to closing
- Half off all appetizers and quesadillas
- Half off cocktails
- Offered on Saturday and Sunday (Tanoshi Hour)
- Gaslamp Quarter
- 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Yallowtail Jalapeno $18
- Salmon Karashi Su Miso $18
- Nobu Ceviche $20
- Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna $25
- Beer $7
- Wine $9
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Banker’s Hill
- Menu link
- 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon-Fri; 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sat-Sun.
- Fresh Oysters (6)$24Artisan Cheese Board 14
- Tartine De Filet Mignon $25
- Steamed Mussels $16
- Seared Ahi Sliders (2) $14
- Parc Ceviche $12
- Calamari Fritti $12
- Spicy Shrimp Provençal $15
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Downtown
- Menu link
- 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Vietnamese Wings (minimum of 6) $1.25
- T.W.H. Fish Ceviche $8
- Chorizo Mac and Cheese $8
- Wine $7
- Beers $5
- Cocktails $8
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Downtown
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- All appetizers $10
- Karl Beers $6
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Downtown
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Bulgogi birria vampiro $10
- Duck liver mousse $8
- Lamb meatballs $14
- Tempura fried dolmas $8
- Suika spritz $10
- Absolutely Pho-nomenal $10
- Beer $7
- Weekend happy hour on Sunday
- Coronado
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Garlic Parmesan Fries $6
- 2 Blackened Fish Tacos $10
- Bar Burger $12
- Sashimi Trio (12 pieces) $20
- Bottled Beer $6
- Handcrafted Cocktails $12
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Coronado
- Menu link
- 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Oysters $3 each
- Stake Burger Sliders $16
- Wagyu Popcorn $7
- Beers $7
- Select Cocktails $8
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Coronado
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Pizza Slices $3.49
- Domestic Pints $3.99
- Craft Pints $5.99
- Wine $5.99
These are the Little Italy happy hours:
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Little Italy
- 4 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday
- 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday
- Oysters $1.50
- Cocktails $11
- Wines $8
- Beers $6
- Offered on Saturday and Sunday
- Little Italy
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Dozen Oysters $18
- Meatball Sliders $11
- Charcuterie Board $18
- Mocktails $7
- Campari Spritz $12
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Little Italy
- Menu link
- 4 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Bruschetta $8
- Polpette $8
- Pinsa Margherita $12
- Specialty Cocktails $9
- Beer $5
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Little Italy
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Bruschetta $7
- Patatine Al Tartufo $6
- Calzoncino $8
- Draft Beers $5.50
- Craft Cocktails $7.50
- Wines $6.50
Pacific Beach, Mission Beach and Ocean Beach weekend happy hours:
- Available on Saturday and Sunday
- Pacific Beach
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Gyros $8
- Chicken Souvlaki Skewers $12
- Feta Bruscetta $5.50
- Wines $8
- Cocktails $10
- Draft Beers $6
- Available on Sunday
- Mission Bay
- Menu link
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Baja Fish Taco $7
- Kobe Beef Slider $7
- Bigeye Tuna Tostada $10.50
- Select Wines $11
- Featured Signature Cocktails $12
- Available on Saturday and Sunday
- Pacific Beach
- Menu link
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Social Hour – Saturday only)
- 9 p.m. to close. (Saturday and Sunday)
- Tortillas De Papa $8
- Chimichurri Burger $8
- Mango Habanero Chicken Wings $8
- Margaritas $7
- Beer and Shot $9
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Mission Bay
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- “Award Winning” Clam Chowder $15
- Chicken Tortilla Soup $14
- Korean BBQ Wings $16
- Oven Baked Bavarian Pretzel $12
- Wine $6
- Drafts $7
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Ocean Beach
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fried Brussels $7
- Pommes Frites $7
- Hummus Plate $14
- Drafts $6
- Wines $7
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Ocean Beach
- Menu link
- Noon. to 6 p.m.
- A5 Wagyu Burger $13.95
- Picked Veggies $5.95
- Street Tacos (2) $8.95
- Spicy Salmon Roll $6.50/$8.50
- Mary Jane Roll $14.50
- Cocktails $7.95+
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Bay Park
- Menu link
- Saturday: 50% Off All Bottles & Cans of Beer or Cider
- Sunday: 50% Off All Pitchers of Beer
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Bay Park
- Online menu
- Saturday 2 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday 4 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- 8″ 2 Topping Pizza $9
- 13″ 2 Topping Pizza $14
- Lisa’s “Naked” Chicken Veggie Bowl $12
- Steamed Mussels & Clams $16
- Spaghetti w/ Marinara Sauce $8
- Domestic beer $6
- House wines $6
These are the weekend happy hour restaurants in Mission Valley / Central San Diego:
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday at The Remy
- Mission Valley
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Marlin Tostada $8
- 4oz Steak Frites $17
- Filet Medallions $16
- 24 hr. Smoked Dino Rib $25
- Cocktails $10
- Wines $10
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Mission Valley
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Blackened Mahi Mahi Taco $6
- All American Burger $10
- $4 Off All Shareables
- Wine $4
- Beer $6
- Weekend happy hour on Sunday
- Mission Hills
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Bruschetta $8
- Fried Goat Cheese $10
- Wings (6) $10
- Small Pizza $5 off
- Wine $2 off
- Pints $7
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Mission Valley
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tinga tacos $9
- Sicilian olives $9
- Patatas bravas $9
- Crispy cauliflower $10
- La Pizza $11
- Birria quesadilla $11
- Wine $9
- Cocktails $10
North Park, South Park and Hillcrest weekend happy hour deals:
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday at Siamo Napoli
- North Park
- Restaurant link
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Calamari Fritti $7.50
- Croquette $5
- Arancini $5
- Margherita Pizza $8
- Fiore Di Zucca $6
- Weekend happy hour on Sunday at Wormwood
- North Park
- Restaurant link
- 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Baja Oysters $1
- Madeleine $6
- Parker House Loaf $8
- Fromages et Charcuterie Board $35
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- North Park
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Pretzel Bites $9
- Fish N’ Chips $10
- Lamb Burger Slider with Fries $10
- NZ Onion Dip $9
- Wine $7
- Beer $6
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- North Park
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Guacamole $10.95
- Queso Fundito $13.95
- Baja Seasoned Steak Tacos $12.95
- Beers $5
- Cocktails $7-10
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- North Park
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Honey Brussels $10
- Hummus Platter $10
- Bacon Mac & Cheese $10
- Chicken (or vegan) Wings $10
- Drafts $6.19
- Beer and Wine $2 off
- Weekend happy hour on Sunday
- North Park
- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Margherita pizza $10
- Sono pizza $13
- Regina pizza $13
- Tagliere $10
- Focaccia dell Casa $5
- Wine $5
- Well cocktails $6
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Hillcrest
- Menu link
- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Calamari $10
- Arancini $9
- Cesare $6
- Fettucine Tartufo $15
- House red and white wine $5
- Beer $5
- Specialty cocktails $8
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Hillcrest
- Menu link
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Taco de cochinita $7
- Taco de nopales $7
- Taco de camaron $7
- Taco volteado de res 7
- Taco volteado de atun ahumado $7
- Taco de chilorio y frijoles $7
- Select cocktails $11
- House red/wihite wine $7
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- University Heights
- Menu link
- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Ahi Tuna Tartare $20
- Barbecued Dry-Aged Meatballs $15
- Signature Burger $21
- Dynamite Shrimp $13
- Cocktails $10
- Wines $10
These are the La Jolla and UTC weekend happy hour restaurants:
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- La Jolla
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- 50% of all Asian Tapas
- $2 off all cocktails
- Ahi Poke $10
- Salt & Pepper Wings $11
- $Chicken Egg Rolls $9
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- La Jolla
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Meatballs $9
- Oysters on the Half Shell $1
- Beef Slider $7
- Cocktails $9
- Beer $4
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- University City
- Restaurant link
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Oysters on the Half Shell
- Meatballs
- Fried chicken with caviar and crème fraiche
- Weekend happy hour on Sunday
- La Jolla
- Menu link
- 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Mini Filet Sandwiches $13
- South African Lobster $20
- Heirloom Tomato & Burrata $18
- Cocktails $10
- Wine $9
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- La Jolla
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Bites
- Beers $5
- Wine $7
- Cocktails $9
- Available Saturday and Sunday
- La Jolla / Birdrock
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sweet Heat Brussels $13
- Beef Barbacoa Empanadas $14
- Smoked Brisket Poutine $15
- Cajun Wings $16
- Bottled Beers $5
- House Wine $7
Happy hours for Point Loma and Liberty Station:
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Point Loma
- Menu link
- 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Crispy Rice $8
- Spicy Tuna Roll $8
- Double Crunch Roll $8
- Nori Fries $8
- Weekend happy hour on Sunday
- Point Loma
- Restaurant link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- All Food $7
- All drinks $7
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Shelter Island
- Restaurant link
- 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Loaded nachos $10
- Irish nachos $10
- Crab cakes $10
- Crispy artichoke $10
- Beef sliders $10
- Well cocktails $7
- House margarita $7
- Wine $7
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Liberty Station
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Grilled Caesar $7.25
- Chicken Strips $7.25
- Chicken Wings $7.25
- House Draft Beer $6.25
- House Wine $6.25
- Well drinks $6.25
The South Bay and Chula Vista participating restaurants:
- Weekend happy hour on Sunday
- Chula Vista
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Half-Priced Shareables
- Signature Cocktails $2 Off
- Beer & Wine $2 Off
- Weekend happy hour on Saturday and Sunday
- Chula Vista
- Menu link
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Deep-Fried Chicken Pot Stickers $7
- Avocado Egg Rolls $7
- Spinach and Artichoke Dip $7
- Beers $5
- Wines $7


2 Responses
I’m happy to see you added my suggestions! Happy to help.
This has been a longer process than I thought to compile as I was only expecting 15 restaurants on the list. But it has already grown to 40+ and with each one, I have reached out to the restaurant to verify it so that it’s 100% accurate.