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Gossip Grill, San Diego, CA

Gossip Grill

4.8
4.8
61 Reviews
$30 and under
American
*ALL RESERVATIONS REQUIRE PURCHASE OF FOOD*

Welcome Home, Beautiful!

We are proud to be Southern California’s only 7-days-a-week, Nicky Award-Winning, women’s bar.
Since its conception in 2009, Gossip Grill has blossomed into a full patio bar and restaurant with a dance floor. As the San Diego sunsets, Gossip transforms into a dance nightclub for the ladies – don’t worry we also play nice with the boys and everything in between.

The perfect combination of ambiance and tastes will have you crawling back for more. Gossip is decked out with feminine-inspired art, fabulous chandeliers, and a foliage facade outdoor patio bar with two fire pits, that allows everyone to enjoy Hillcrest the way it was supposed to be enjoyed – outdoors. Pair that with modern American Comfort Food and you’ve got yourself a one-of-a-kind five-star women’s bar.

21+ after 2 pm on Sat & Sun. Hours are subject to change for minors during special events. Please call ahead to confirm possible age restrictions.

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 2:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 2:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (619) 260-8023
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Lively

  • San Diego

    Lively

61 Reviews
  1. KimS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service! I had the fish and chips which was perfectly cooked. My husband had the bacon onion jam burger and his response was "this is the best burger I've ever had". We also had the bacon wrapped jalapeños ...yummy!

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  2. AlishaP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Went on a Friday and it was empty. A salad wrapped took over an hour to get. All the other food came out. I hate to leave this.

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  3. amym

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The staff is great at Gossip Grill. I took my granddaughter and my daughter last week. The food we had (burgers and wings) were fine.

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  4. AngieS

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful place filled with wonderful people! If you’re looking for a pickup to your mood come out here.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My server, Aubrey, was so kind and I felt so taken care of! If you get a chance to have her, she’s amazing! Very welcoming and takes great care of you!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    The ambiance was good. We were there for an hour and the didn’t put our food in. We had somewhere to be, so we never ate. Getting a drink took forever too. Wouldn’t recommend.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience1
    Not what I expected. Didn't match the pictures. More of a club vibe vs dining/cocktails.

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  8. MayaL

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for Saturday brunch … music was great and there was a Trivia Game going. Food was delicious and drinks were strong lol. Great time.. can’t wait to go again.

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  9. EdwinV

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Last time I visited, everything was good. The food especially. This past experience was disappointing. The food took too long. We made reservations and we were still seated inside in a dark space. The food arrived cold. The service seemed distant. I don’t know why it was so bad, I can only attribute it to it being Easter. Definitely disappointed. I will try this place again on a quieter day. I wouldn’t recommend it on a holiday. It was like night and day in difference of quality and service.

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  10. Scooby

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience1
    Honestly this place is only good if you’re intoxicated. The inside looks like a dark cave. So not inviting and the food was bland. I had to use Salt. I would’ve rather had eaten at Denny’s. That’s what the food is compared to. However my server was AWESOME! He just works at the wrong place. NEVER again.

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  11. Yvasqz

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    My fiancé and I decided to go to San Diego to celebrate our anniversary. Came across this place on YELP and decided to check it out. We made reservations and we headed there to enjoy a nice dinner. To our surprise, this was nothing but a run-down bar. The place was a bit dirty and definitely not a place to celebrate an anniversary. We order some bar food, which is what they offered. Honestly when it comes to the food, it felt as if the food it's coming from the freezer straight to the microwave. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

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  12. LindsayN

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great staff great food enjoyed myself alot amazing

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience! Tons of food, excellent service and drinks. Sat on the patio and enjoyed the breeze.

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  14. FireworksFun

    Sacramento

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Promptly taken to our table. Great choice of Cocktails with hilarious names. Food was a different story. The fries were delicious. Freshly cut and hot and salted very well. TriTip was ok. Too much cheese and the meat was mushy and stuck together. Will probably go back and try other dishes. Friends say the burgers are good. Will reevaluate after next visit

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  15. KHASFUN

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience2
    The lox bagel was awful - bagel untoasted, lox was scant and watery, onions were tasteless, cream cheese seemed watered down. The special French toast was tasty. The Breakfast croissant with meat replaced by avocado was delish.

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  16. StephanieS

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Service was super friendly, and above expectation, however a little on the slow side. Given that it was pouring down rain and they are mostly open pattio, they made excellent accommodations. However pattio heater was WAY TOO HOT.

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  17. ShadenA

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had great food, drinks, and great service. Would recommend to friends.

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  18. StephanieS

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Honestly the most fun I’ve had in years! Comfortable, welcoming environment, service was 100/10 and fast! We had a group of 6 and ordered food, everyone had about 4 drinks. Still only spent 150 (not including tip of course please tip your servers generously) super friendly and great prices! Thank you everyone for making our night special! There’s also a dance floor with live DJs!!! Plus 2 bars!

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  19. LeviH

    Exclusive

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    The food was amazing and the staff was nice. However, It took almost an hour to get our food. They said it was due to the show but that should have been mentioned before we sat and ordered.

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  20. TraciM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best women's bar in the nation.

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  21. WLWHillcrest

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gossip Grill is by far the most welcoming environment I've seen in San Diego! Went to the premier of A League of Their Own and the service and vibe were immaculate. So happy to be so close to such an inclusive wlw centered bar <3

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  22. Marisa

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Splendid. Good vibes. Good music. The ambience was superb

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family visiting from out of town.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing! He went above & beyond to make a great bday celebration. The food was good & the drinks as well.

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  25. JaniceM

    Baja California

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time for both of us at new location! Loved it and we will return soon! Thank you server Kayla! And hostess thank you for getting us in a little bit earlier than our reservation.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Gossip Grill is always a blast. However I did have problems with the host & my table reserved. I requested inside table but it was unavailable for my party size so we had to sit outside. Soon as we went to bar to order drinks the hostess gave our table away. Extremely unacceptable how ever we still had a nice night out

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing! He truly made our experience wonderful. Cheers, to a lovely bday brunch spent at gossip 🥂

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  28. MaggieR

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall4food2service3ambience3
    Loved the place and the show, minus the undrinkable red wine.

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  29. SIMs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall3food1service1ambience1
    Poor service, long wait for a drink. They promised gluten-free food safe for a guest with severe gluten allergy. But then they backed up once all the guests were there. Ruined a birthday party.

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  30. Zuby

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    We waited 15 minutes until someone served us, an apology or an acknowledgement for that would have been nice since it was pretty slow. We got the sliders and they seemed to be made out of cartilage from something other than a cow, we each took a bite and couldn’t eat anymore of them - luckily they comp’d them. The entrees were okay, could have made them at home. We ended up leaving and going to five guys afterwards. With that being said, def seems like a cool vibe for a bar and dancing!! We would go back for those things. And maybe the food would be okay if you’re schwasted :)

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  31. lgnabch1Jim

    Palm Springs

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Burgers were undercooked/raw inside. One lunch served 10 minutes before the other two. Server was very nice though.

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  32. KathleenG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food. Amazingly friendly and helpful service. Ate outside for lunch so noise wasn’t much of a factor. Highly recommend.

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  33. JenS

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Will be back! Great food and service!!! Drinks are fun and delicious!

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  34. Patty

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanks to a fantastic staff who found a way to squeeze us out of towners into the Sunday morning show despite a reservation snafu on my part. Can’t wait till the next time we’re back in San Diego - Gossip Grill is a blast! Delicious food & drinks, fabulous show & friendly patrons made our visit spectacular.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    It was a good time. We were initially seated and then moved b/c a large party had just come in for our server so they switched tables to another server which was appreciated. Unfortunately the new location was much louder and harder to hear each other but loved the music that was playing

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  36. passe33

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    We showed up for our table reservation and.no one was there at the counter but security. They told us it was bar only and we asked then why did the system let us make a reservation. We waited...and waited..no one ever came over, evwn though security told someone we were there. So we left.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our waiter Joey was fantastic!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Definitely return when. I come back to SD

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  39. LindsayB

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Our waitress was so funny and sweet. Love the cauliflower wings and CBD drink. The one thing was the salad bowls were a very odd shape which made the salad kind of fall out the dish and difficult to eat but other than that love the environment and people. super pretty area

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  40. StephanieO

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I absolutely always love it here to party . It was my first time going for brunch with my wife and our waiter was so amazing ! The food was on point and fresh as well . It’s always a vibe here !

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FAQs

Gossip Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Gossip Grill

1220 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103-3312

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 2:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 2:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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