LIPS - San Diego

Name: LIPS - San Diego
Address: 3036 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States, 92104-1316
Telephone: (619) 295-7900
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (145)

$31 to $50

American

3036 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104-1316

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2 people

May 24, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Lips has been San Diego's ULTIMATE in Drag Dining for 25 years! Dinner, Drinks & fabulous Drag Shows, as well as Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays. Enjoy a great meal & cocktails served up by over-the-top Drag Queens.

DIFFERENT SHOWS WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY. Wed: Bithcy Bingo; Thur: Dining with the Divas; Fri: Glitz & Glam Dinner; Sat: 2 Dragalicious Brunches & 2 Glitz & Glam Dinners; Sun: 2 Gospel Brunches & Sunday Nite Showstoppers. ***Prices- Wed/Thur/Sun Dinner: $35.95(shoe & 3-course dinner, drinks additional); Sat/Sun Brunch: $42.95(Show, meal & bottomless Mimosas/Champagne/Bloody Mary; Fri/Sat Nite: $49.95(show & 3-course dinner,drinks additional)

All shows subject to 7.75%sales tax & 20% suggested gratuity; $12 celebration package for Birthdays/Bachelorette/Anniversary/Promotion/Graduation. 16+ to enter; 21+ to Drink. GOVERNMENT ID REQUIRED-ALL IDS CHECKED AT THE DOOR

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri, Sun 7:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(619) 295-7900
Website
https://www.lipssd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ramiro Mendoza

Location
3036 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104-1316
Neighborhood
North Park
Cross street
We are on the corner of El Cajon & Ohio.
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
There is a bus stop right in front on El Cajon.We have our own parking lot. If it is full, there are two options:1)there is metered parking along the street2) The East side of the Carls Jr parking lot(El Cajon & 30th) is friendly to us
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Confessions of a Prairie Bitch
$24.72 - $37.08 per person
Prepaid
Jun 19, 2025 only
THIS IS A SPECIAL LIPS SAN DIEGO THEATRICAL EVENT (This is NOT a Lips Drag Show) Don't Miss Alison Arngrim, aka Nellie Oleson, in CHICAGO for ONE NIGHT ONLY (June 12th) with her acclaimed comedy about life on and off the set of Little House on the Prairie. "Wickedly funny." -- Los Angeles Times “A potty-mouthed hoot.” -- The L Magazine “Charmingly self-deprecating.” – North Carolina Mountain Xpress "Little House on the Prairie" former child star, outspoken activist, and TV Land Award winner ALISON ARNGRIM continues to tour the world with her critically acclaimed CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH. Best known as the acid-tongued Nellie Oleson from Little House, Arngrim presents an uproarious evening of storytelling, stand-up, and multi media about her life playing everyone's favorite toxic pre-teen brat, complete with petticoats and ringlets. Never afraid to dish the dirt on TV land, Arngrim startles audiences internationally with off-color stories about child stars and TV icons of the 1970s and 80s including Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, RuPaul, Liberace, Carol Channing, Bette Midler and more. Showroom doors open at 7:00pm for appetizers, dinner and dessert. Full food and bar menus will be available before and during the show. Showtime is at 8:00pm. A $25 per guest food/beverage minimum is required for each guest in addition to the ticket price.

What 145 people are saying

LIPS - San Diego reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

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San Diego
Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Best Overall
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

LIPS in San Diego offers a "must-see drag experience" with "stunning" performers and a "fun atmosphere" perfect for celebrations. Patrons praise the "amazing" shows and "friendly" staff. While the food receives mixed reviews, the overall experience is highly recommended for anyone seeking a lively and memorable night out.

145 Reviews

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Christian
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another great time at 💋! Went to the Sunday Gospel Brunch, which is what I did last time, both for Birthday celebrations, and had a blast. The show is so much fun, the emcee Queen and fellow queens have a ton of personality, with talent to spare. The jokes are outstanding, the choreography and music a thrill, and the whole room just oozes joy. Food is excellent, too (I had the Chorizo Scramble- the breakfast potatoes are bomb) and I'll never complain about bottomless mimosas (or Bloody Marys if you prefer). All told, a great deal for $45.95, but don't forget to bring cash for tipping, too- there is an ATM if you forget, and they will exchange your bills for singles. It's their 25th year, a San Diego institution. If you've never been, check it out!
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Gaby
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience was incredible. The staff are all wonderful! It’s a very interactive show and the girls are absolutely STUNNING!!! The food was good and drinks were strong! I would say bring all the ones you’ve got cause those ladies deserve it no questions asked. We had an incredible time with our bachelorette group and would highly recommend the experience to anyone!!
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Ava
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Must-see drag experience! Great food, sickening drag… you won’t regret it!
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Brendan
Exclusive1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING PLACE VERY FUN!!! You will definitely have a great time
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Kev
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We visited on May 8th for our sister's and brother's birthdays. We had not been to Lips in over 10 years. All I can say is we had such a great time. Our servers and other staff went above and beyond. The food was flavorful and of great value. The artists were fantastic.
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Janice VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
For a unique and fun experience, Lips is the place.
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Jessika
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lips is such a fun place to celebrate an event. I went for my 30th birthday and had a blast!! The Queens are so lovely. You must go!!
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Latoya VIP
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food could be better, but overall experience was amazing
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Mariana
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lips is so fun and perfect for a large group. The queens are amazing at what they do and are so funny! Food is OK but everything else was amazing and I would recommend :)
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Brenda VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great show and good time to be had by all!
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LIPS - San Diego is rated 4.9 stars by 145 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

May 24, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

3036 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104-1316

Additional information

Cross street
We are on the corner of El Cajon & Ohio.
Neighborhood
North Park
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri, Sun 7:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
There is a bus stop right in front on El Cajon.We have our own parking lot. If it is full, there are two options:1)there is metered parking along the street2) The East side of the Carls Jr parking lot(El Cajon & 30th) is friendly to us
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ramiro Mendoza
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.lipssd.com/
Phone number
(619) 295-7900

LIPS - San Diego

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Confessions of a Prairie Bitch

Menu

What 145 people are saying

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Loved For

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