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LIPS - San Diego, San Diego, CA

LIPS - San Diego

4.9 (143)
$31 to $50
American
3036 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104-1316

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

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

Menu

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What 143 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

Noise • Energetic

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  • San Diego

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LIPS - San Diego offers an unforgettable drag experience with energetic performances and a lively atmosphere. Patrons rave about the "must-see drag experience," "amazing show," and "fun atmosphere." While the food is generally well-received, the true standout is the "fantastic entertainment" and "top-notch service" that ensure a memorable night out.

143 Reviews

  1. Ava

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Brendan

    Exclusive1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Kev

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Patty

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best girls night out in a long time! Had a great time watching all the performers. Playing bingo was a blast. Good food & drinks. Can’t wait to go back for DRAGALICIOUS BRUNCH!!

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  10. Drewan

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an Amazing experience and definitely worth a visit.!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for LIPS - San Diego

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
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