So a friend and I decided to hit the beach area for some beer and grub on a recent Saturday. After hitting up a few spots I quickly realized how expensive bars can be.

Walking into Cafe 21 initially makes you feel as if you're walking into a foreign delicatessen. The atmosphere is rustic and romantic. The history matches up with the vibe, because this chic cafe initially started out as a family bakery.

Complimentary valet. Rooftop patio with beds. View of the beach. Free WiFi. Happy Hour from 4pm to close. I could very well end the review now. Odds are, you are already in the car on the way! For those that haven’t left yet, read on.

Tired of the typical Happy Hour? Pitchers of beer, chicken wings, nachos, fried cheese and such? Then do yourself a favor and visit Lotus Thai. With locations in East Village and Hillcrest, since 2004 Lotus Thai has been serving exquisite award winning Thai dishes to their patrons.

The new and undisputed, heavyweight champ in Ocean Beach! In this corner, we have O.B. Noodle House with 42 taps of great beer and a menu that is very affordable!

For the past thirty-two years in Normal Heights, the DiMille family has been serving their guests the highest quality Italian food, for reasonable prices.

Ocean Beach may have to change its name to "Craft Brew Beach." With the recent addition of Sessions Public, OB has staked its claim as the latest neighborhood to focus on craft brews.

Analog Bar has recently taken residence in the old Mister Tiki Lounge location on the corner of 5th & F Street. With a motto like “Good food, Strong drinks,” how can you go wrong?

The Sneak Joint in Mission Beach. Food. Drink. Lifestyle. It's what they are all about. They serve the BEST food at the beach! Remember the name. You can thank us later that you did.

The translation for “en fuego” is “on fire” and that’s exactly what this place is. On fire! A multi-level Mexican restaurant with plenty of patio space (shaded and unshaded), En Fuego Cantina & Grill in Del Mar is the definition of a “destination location.”