Hodad's Downtown

The food here was delicious! We were recently visiting SD and finally got the opportunity to try! The burgers are delicious and huge. We ordered the wedges along with onion rings. It was a lot of food. Definitely will be returning whenever we are in that area.

This place checks off the big 3. Great food, friendly servers, with a really cool atmosphere from the music, to the movie choices on the tv in the corner and the stickers over just about every inch of the place. Bring a huge appetite because the portions are monstrous and the flavors are so good you will try to eat it all! The onion rings and shakes are a must. The burgers have tons of fresh toppings. You will not go home disappointed no matter what your order here.

Funky(in a good way) place to enjoy an outstanding burger. The place is adorned with license plates from all over and stickers everywhere else. Eclectic (again in a good way) music playing with excellent, helpful service! I had the double bacon burger with avocado(their biggest burger) with a 1/2 order of fries. The burger was massive (yes, I did finish it but not gonna lie, probably shouldn’t have) but the flavors were excellent and the high-quality ingredients were obvious. Will definitely dine here again… cool vibes, excellent service and outstanding food!

Visited Hodad's during my first visit to San Diego. This is very funky and trendy place that didn't disappoint. I had the recommended Guido Burger 🍔 and this burger is not for the faint of heart. It included pastrami, burger patty, cheese and toppings upon toppings. Highly recommend but remember to pace yourself...it's a marathon not a sprint!!! We also finished off our meal with an order of half rings and fries. Cooked and seasoned to perfection. Will definitely visit again when back in San Diego. Try it and you won't be dissappointed!

Hodad’s is amazing!! I went there while visiting sand Diego and the vibe is EVERYTHING!!! The service was super cool the waiters totally matched the vibe and I loved looking around the wall at all the license plates and the food was honestly spectacular totally recommend!!

It is a HUGE freakin burger and they do not skimp out on the toppings. Note: They have got the best onion rings… ever. I would have given them 5 stars but the burgers were so huge that the bread packing it together would fall apart. Freakin delicious though.

Hi y’all, so that was my first in a Hodads & I discover this restaurant during my road trip. I tried the famous Guido Burger (in double, I was really hungry), if you look for some pastrami and delicious beef it’s definitely the perfect choice. But take it in normal if you’re not a great eater or you’ll don’t finish it. With that. I got these oignons rings, and The most delicious than I’ve eat in my life. I was about to try this restaurant during my trip cause I’ m content creator Follow me on Instagram : @mr.chacal For some travel & entertainment contents. During your meal, you receive an autocollant than you could scotch inside of the restaurant to participate of the inside decors. Pretty cool to remember your Dinner like that.

Hodad's has been on my bucket list since the first day my brother and I planned our Padres Baseball trip as I'm a big Burger Fan... Hodad's was our first stop as soon as we arrived in town from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦🍁 and Hodad's certainly did not disappoint us what to ever. It was roughly a 17-20 min walk from the Hard Rock Hotel, and is located right on the corner of Broadway and 10th Ave. We were greeted by a very friendly and courteous server and of course asked us if we had any questions ( was just a couple ) We ordered a couple of the great Beers that they brew locally at their own Brewery. My brother and I decided to go big and both ordered the Double Burger with Bacon with Cheese ( hold the Tomato's on both ) as they just make everything slide off anyway and cause the buns on all burgers to fall apart anyways lol. Oh I had the Onion Rings ( and they were Da Bomb 💣💥 ) my brother had the Widge type Fries and those were very good also with a great seasoning on them also ( side of Ranch ) for the Onion Rings and Widge Fries is a nice added flavor as well. Now on to the Main Event ( The BURGERS ) All I/we can say is they were OUTSTANDING and the Double Burger with Bacon and Cheese is HUGE by the way. The flavor of the Meat is amazing and has lots of flavor to it. And it's loaded up with lots of toppings ( they definitely don't skimp on any of the toppings whatsoever ). And the Pickles were delicious as well. The Bun held up to the huge Burger right to the last bite ( no tomatoes always helps lol ) and yes we both finished them both, and all the Onion Rings and Widge Fries also. We ordered a couple more Beers just to end on another good note. Also we certainly noticed the amazing looking ( HUGE ) Milkshakes that were coming out as well. There's absolutely no way we could have finished our Burgers if we had any of those bad boys lol. Our service was excellent and always asked how we were doing, and if we needed anything else, and always came around to talk as well. And a couple of the others did also. All in all it was more than worth the 17-20 minute walk and made our very first visit to Hodad's a memorable one for sure. We also had to grab a couple of their great T Shirts as well. So I'm sure as many have said before, do not hesitate to go to Hodad's as you certainly won't be disappointed at all 😃🤙🍔🍟🍻 We will CERTAINLY be back again 😋 Cheers and Thank You

The food here was delicious! We were recently visiting SD and finally got the opportunity to try! The burgers are delicious and huge. We ordered the wedges along with onion rings. It was a lot of food. Definitely will be returning whenever we are in that area.

This place checks off the big 3. Great food, friendly servers, with a really cool atmosphere from the music, to the movie choices on the tv in the corner and the stickers over just about every inch of the place. Bring a huge appetite because the portions are monstrous and the flavors are so good you will try to eat it all! The onion rings and shakes are a must. The burgers have tons of fresh toppings. You will not go home disappointed no matter what your order here.

Funky(in a good way) place to enjoy an outstanding burger. The place is adorned with license plates from all over and stickers everywhere else. Eclectic (again in a good way) music playing with excellent, helpful service! I had the double bacon burger with avocado(their biggest burger) with a 1/2 order of fries. The burger was massive (yes, I did finish it but not gonna lie, probably shouldn’t have) but the flavors were excellent and the high-quality ingredients were obvious. Will definitely dine here again… cool vibes, excellent service and outstanding food!

Visited Hodad's during my first visit to San Diego. This is very funky and trendy place that didn't disappoint. I had the recommended Guido Burger 🍔 and this burger is not for the faint of heart. It included pastrami, burger patty, cheese and toppings upon toppings. Highly recommend but remember to pace yourself...it's a marathon not a sprint!!! We also finished off our meal with an order of half rings and fries. Cooked and seasoned to perfection. Will definitely visit again when back in San Diego. Try it and you won't be dissappointed!

Hodad’s is amazing!! I went there while visiting sand Diego and the vibe is EVERYTHING!!! The service was super cool the waiters totally matched the vibe and I loved looking around the wall at all the license plates and the food was honestly spectacular totally recommend!!

It is a HUGE freakin burger and they do not skimp out on the toppings. Note: They have got the best onion rings… ever. I would have given them 5 stars but the burgers were so huge that the bread packing it together would fall apart. Freakin delicious though.

Hi y’all, so that was my first in a Hodads & I discover this restaurant during my road trip. I tried the famous Guido Burger (in double, I was really hungry), if you look for some pastrami and delicious beef it’s definitely the perfect choice. But take it in normal if you’re not a great eater or you’ll don’t finish it. With that. I got these oignons rings, and The most delicious than I’ve eat in my life. I was about to try this restaurant during my trip cause I’ m content creator Follow me on Instagram : @mr.chacal For some travel & entertainment contents. During your meal, you receive an autocollant than you could scotch inside of the restaurant to participate of the inside decors. Pretty cool to remember your Dinner like that.

Hodad's has been on my bucket list since the first day my brother and I planned our Padres Baseball trip as I'm a big Burger Fan... Hodad's was our first stop as soon as we arrived in town from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦🍁 and Hodad's certainly did not disappoint us what to ever. It was roughly a 17-20 min walk from the Hard Rock Hotel, and is located right on the corner of Broadway and 10th Ave. We were greeted by a very friendly and courteous server and of course asked us if we had any questions ( was just a couple ) We ordered a couple of the great Beers that they brew locally at their own Brewery. My brother and I decided to go big and both ordered the Double Burger with Bacon with Cheese ( hold the Tomato's on both ) as they just make everything slide off anyway and cause the buns on all burgers to fall apart anyways lol. Oh I had the Onion Rings ( and they were Da Bomb 💣💥 ) my brother had the Widge type Fries and those were very good also with a great seasoning on them also ( side of Ranch ) for the Onion Rings and Widge Fries is a nice added flavor as well. Now on to the Main Event ( The BURGERS ) All I/we can say is they were OUTSTANDING and the Double Burger with Bacon and Cheese is HUGE by the way. The flavor of the Meat is amazing and has lots of flavor to it. And it's loaded up with lots of toppings ( they definitely don't skimp on any of the toppings whatsoever ). And the Pickles were delicious as well. The Bun held up to the huge Burger right to the last bite ( no tomatoes always helps lol ) and yes we both finished them both, and all the Onion Rings and Widge Fries also. We ordered a couple more Beers just to end on another good note. Also we certainly noticed the amazing looking ( HUGE ) Milkshakes that were coming out as well. There's absolutely no way we could have finished our Burgers if we had any of those bad boys lol. Our service was excellent and always asked how we were doing, and if we needed anything else, and always came around to talk as well. And a couple of the others did also. All in all it was more than worth the 17-20 minute walk and made our very first visit to Hodad's a memorable one for sure. We also had to grab a couple of their great T Shirts as well. So I'm sure as many have said before, do not hesitate to go to Hodad's as you certainly won't be disappointed at all 😃🤙🍔🍟🍻 We will CERTAINLY be back again 😋 Cheers and Thank You

Yeah, I believe the hype now! Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Can't say enough great things about this place and burger! So glad I was able to try it during my visit to SD. Yes, it's pricey, but I think worth the stop to try. Grab a beer and that's how you have a good time here!

Enjoyed this place -- good burgers, good fries and onion rings, friendly staff, and fun decor and vibe inside. Has a good selection of beer. The milkshakes looked huge. Would recommend and go back again.

People were friendly, but the burger was just alright. Good size. Full of toppings. But not super tasty in terms of meat. Onion rings had a great dipping sauce. If in the area and wanting a burger, I'd head to bottle rocket a few blocks away.

Arrived right when they opened and was seated right away. You choose a seat then they take your order. The menu is fairly simple. We opted for a pastrami double cheeseburger to share between two people. Our food came out quickly and was fresh and hot. The fries/wedges were outstanding. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The burger itself was heavy but tasty. I didnt think the pastrami added anything. I would just get a regular cheeseburger next time. The burger was about $17. Overall good vibes and good food. Not the best burger ive ever had or even top 5 but still tasty. The fries are elite!

Tried Hodad's for the first time and went for the double bacon cheeseburger with onion rings. First off, the onion rings were fantastic--crispy, flavorful, and just what you'd hope for in a side. The burger itself had good flavors, but I'll be honest, it was a bit of a challenge to eat. It was incredibly sloppy, with toppings and sauce oozing out with every bite. I ended up losing a lot of the burger as I was trying to enjoy it. I get the sense that this is what Hodad's is going for--a messy, over-the-top burger experience. Overall, I'd give it a 4 out of 10. The flavors were on point, but the messiness made it less enjoyable for me. If you like your burgers big, bold, and a bit chaotic, Hodad's might be right up your alley.

Good vibes and better burgers. Their bacon is amazingly done; they boil it and then cook it with the burger.

I recently had the pleasure of indulging in the best burger I've ever tasted, and it was an experience worth sharing. This culinary masterpiece featured a juicy, perfectly seasoned beef patty, cooked to perfection with a slight char. In the outside and a tender, flavorful interior. Topped with melted cheese, a lot of crispy bacon, fresh shredded lettuce, ripe tomatoes and a dollop of delicious sauce, every bite was a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Ask for grilled onions. The soft toasted but held it all together. Accompanied by a side of frings (Fries and onion rings) this burger was a true delight for the senses and an unforgettable gastronomic adventure. Paired with a house blonde beer and you'll be in a heavenly state of mind body and soul. Oh and the service was great! Even recommended other brewery's afterwards. 5 stars all around!!

The ambience is very relaxed and casual. The music is very good (great for my millennial taste) and the service is friendly. The hamburger is big!! I ordered a mini cheeseburger and It is pretty much a regular size in other places. The fries are also good and a huge portion.

Hodad's, it's been a while.... Their OB OG location was one of those places that I remember from back when I was in San Diego the first time. Though the memory is hazy, I still recall the long line, huge burgers (and onion rings), and iffy bathrooms. It was one of the must-go-to spots if in SD county. Fast forward a decade (or more), and there are other places that go big or even bigger with their burger, so it was about the time to give Hodad's another go and see how it measures in post-COVID 2024 on a recent San Diego trip. For one, the downtown location is not as busy. As a matter of fact, they were fairly slow on a Sunday evening and we were seated immediately. The parking is still a B, but not as impossible as in OB. Knowing better, I went with "mini" bacon cheeseburger, which is (of course) not mini by anyone else's standards but Hodad's. Add some Onion Rings and this is still one of the best burgers you can find anywhere. One thing missing to make this meal a wrap is beer. And Hodad's is now a brewery as well. Not sure if they contract brew but their Local WC IPA surely hit the spot. Not the best beer in SD (obviously) but very decent nevertheless. At the end of the day, I can only conclude that Hodad's still has it. The burger scene has evolved and there might be bigger and fancier places than Hodad's now, but for that authentic SD experience, this is (still) where it's at. I can only hope that it's not another decade to the next visit...

4 stars as service was great. Fun vibe in place but I think food wise they rely too much on previous hype. Burgers are not seasoned well and were dry. Ingredients were ok. Nothing special. Fries were delicious. The coating on onion rings is a weird texture. Expensive and not worth it. Too many other burger places around. Time to step it up.

Meh! First off fair warning this place is insanely loud , and sticky. There is a large group of aggressive homeless people directly across the street. Food came out fast. Strawberry milkshake was great. I got the Guido burger. Juicy but that's where it stops. I found the flavor profile fine but not like BAM, and the bread just melts away due to the wetness of the burger. Onion rings were alright.

I love this place! Big burgers and the wedges are spot on! It's usually busy but they get to you quickly. I normally wait about 15mins to get seated, which isn't bad at all, on the plus note, it's only a walk away from ocean beach !

Excellent and fast service, damn the in tap beers are soo good! I think I found one of my new fav Hazys (HESHER) I always forget just how damn good these burgers are with how many we have in the area. The decor inside the Resturant is so fun and I really love the stickers and license plates all over the walls

We arrived about 10 mins after opening. Only two other tables were occupied at that time. It was mostly full, except for bar seating, by the time we left an hour later. Everyone's description about the location and interior is pretty spot on. Beachy feel and stickers everywhere. The menu is simple and easy to choose from. They have a separate beer menu which include local brews. I had a hard time deciding between mini or single burger, but ended with a mini bacon cheeseburger. It was the perfect size us since we shared everything. My partner got the Blue Jay burger and it was pretty large. We also added a basket of fries and a basket of onion rings. The burgers were cooked well and very juicy. I got it with everything on it because that's how I believe a burger should be eaten. The bacon patty was out of this world - crispy and available with every bite. The blue cheese spread on the Blue Jay Burger was a little overpowering. It would have been more complimentary if they had used half the amount. Fries and Onion rings had the right amount of crisp. Overall, a solid burger joint and great recommendation from Triple D's. If I were to revisit in the future, I might just go with the BLT.

It's been MANY years since I've been to Hodad's. This place has left an everlasting impression on me, but I haven't been back because of how saturated the one in PB is and the one in downtown is just surrounded by homeless. Food is still consistent! My bacon cheese burger was so delicious and juicy! We got the frings to share and it was huge. A party of 5 could share this. Service was consistent and our server was super nice and checked on us frequently.

Hodad's you don't have a designated spot for parking, and it does get busy in downtown; but there are meters and paid lots so I won't be bothered by one minor inconvenience. THE BURGERS HERE ARE NEXT LEVEL! Probably one of my top 5 burger spots if not top 3. Used to be a local to San Diego and the ocean beach or downtown location both always impressed. A malt is a decent size and shareable; or more than enough for the ice cream/shake lover. The blue jay is my fave even though I don't like blue cheese the one used here isn't bad tasting. If that's not your style a mini or regular size cheeseburger, hamburger, or bacon cheeseburger all hit the spot. Fries are potato wedges Onion rings are good too both with ranch of course :) A good must try spot in San Diego and when I visit now and time allows it's definitely in my list of places I gotta potentially eat at. Curious about the chicken strips lol but the burgers hands down 10/10 Oh and the wall is decorated with custom license plates that differ between both locations.

A San Diego staple. The food at Hodad's is always good. This location is conveniently located downtown close to where I live. It has all the charm you'd expect. The only reason it's not a 5 star review is because unfortunately there are better burgers downtown. Hodad's a great old school diner quality, and sometimes that's what you want but in a city with so many options it gets a little lost. The price is also a bit high for the quality.

Same old Hodad's but in downtown San Diego. Spacious, but it is not a large establishment. It is not located in the best area, as there are many homeless outside and parking can be an issue. Service was a bit slow for us, but still pretty on point. Burgers were good and so were the onion rings! I feel the burgers are pretty good, while the two signature menu items the blue cheese burger and the guido are above and beyond everything else...

Hodad's is such a chill place to dine at, plus it's Guy Fieri approved LOL! Their hamburgers are tasty and you need to order their milkshakes - they sure give you a big portion!! Other than that, I Highly recommend their onion rings and french fries! You can order BOTH- just tell the waiter you want to order "Frings."

Upon arriving my co worker and I were greeted/seated quickly. The server was really nice and he helped us with explaining the menu. The style of the restaurant is like a cool and fun burger shop. Stickers covering the tables and lots of pictures and decor within the restaurant. The food was good it's a classic burger and the fry's were chefs kiss‼ I will definitely be back great service and food

Came to the Hodad's location in downtown SD, inside is very artful with a bunch of license plates, pictures, stickers, etc. My girlfriend and I were seated right away and our server was super chill and even asked if we wanted to sit inside the car! I ordered the guido burger with a basket of fries and it was reallyyyy good. The pastrami is cooked perfectly and it's filled with a good amount of sauce. The basket of fries/wedges was also really good, thick, crispy, not soggy or unflavored at all. However, the patty itself I noticed was thin and not too juicy I felt like the pastrami took over the patty and whole burger. My girlfriend ordered the single cheeseburger with blue cheese and they definitely filled the burger with blue cheese as you can see in the picture lol. The onion rings were also really good, super crisp, tasted fresh, not soggy on the inside. For the chocolate malt, nothing too special it's a good chocolate malt with syrup. Overall, the burgers and basket of fries/rings are flavorful and huuuuge. A single patty burger will fill you up for sure. Definitely a cool spot to visit!!

We tried this as a mini-DDD road trip. The place was empty at lunch time which surprised me as a DDD place. The ambiance is cool subway eclectic. I had the Guido Burger that Guy Fieri had. The Pastrami was way too salty and killed the burger. The wife had the Blue Jay burger and that was pretty tasty. All in all, just a meh. Hope they make it.

Happen to be in downtown for comicon and after 8 years find myself coming back here. Such a great place very chill free and relaxed environment. All the servers were just nice and easy going and in such a great mood. The burgers were nicely sized even though they do add a lot of onions but well worth the money. The chicken sandwich was also really good and reputable to most places around. They also have a good beer selection I tried one of there Mexican lagers brewed locally and it was amazing. My son just loved the place.

This is the pinnacle of a California burger joint. It's been visited by Guy Fieri, so it's THAT good. But once you get seated and their cold homemade beer or hand spun shake is in your hand, you're about to go on a ride. From a single hamburger to a triple, mouthwatering chicken sandwiches, Guido burgers, and thick crispy onion rings, you'll be ensconced. With this downtown location, you'll get a lot more space than the ocean beach site, (but still with all the vanity license plates). Don't ever go away Hodad's, you're my favorite place whenever I visit SD!

Hodad's is a great San Diego joint that pays homage to the surf culture and serves up some delicious food! It's been a few years since I've been to this location and it was surprisingly not too crowded at lunchtime on a Friday. It's a laidback place with stickers and unique license plates lining the walls, not to mention one of those classic CA surf vans that you can sit in. Food here is delicious, the burgers are large and packed with delicious goodness (I had to smash it down so it would fit in my mouth). I highly recommend getting everything that it comes with to get the full flavor. The fringes (onion rings & fries) are amazing - fried to crispy perfection and comes with BBQ and ranch dipping sauces. Note that The fries are more like potato wedges. I have also heard that the milkshakes are amazing but I unfortunately can't have icecream so I'll take everyone else's word for it.

I love this place! We live in Temecula but any time we have guests in town and we take them down to San Diego, we bring them here. Always a crowd pleaser! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I usually get the bacon burger and it's always delicious. My parents were in town this weekend so we took them here. My mom had the blue jay burger and said it was the best burger she has ever had. One of the best burgers I've had, hands down!

This stop has been years in the making for my wife and I. We are big DDD fans so this was a dream come true. The ambiance was immaculate. Punk and reggae music pumping. The service was quick and attentive, everyone was extremely pleasant. Now to the food.... Good Lord. This is a top 5 burger I've ever had. Everything was well seasoned and hot. The bacon patty is a nice touch as it gives you bacon in every bite. They pile on the fixings so be prepared. We did not try a beer as we were nursing a bit of a hangover but the burger set us right. Couldn't recommend more!

The burger was excellent. The service was good. But the price??? Oppressive is the word that springs to mind. $27.69 for a bacon cheese burger and and a small draft beer. No fries. No onion rings. Burger. Beer. That's it. They also have the audacity to tack on a "service charge" to take care of me sitting at the bar. They are at the absolute upper limit for pricing and that's why they get one star. If it had come in at around twenty it would have been okay. But just shy of thirty is, as we say in the old country, taking the piss out of the customers. Plenty of other - and equally decent establishments are charging much less. Avoid.

Went to Hodad's before a concert cause it was surprisingly empty for a Friday night, guess cause of the holidays. I ordered the single w onion rings. The burger was delicious and the onions rings crispy n yummy. I understand everything is expensive now but $20 and a tip for burger & rings is a bit steep.

This was my first time at Hodad's and let me tell you ... they did not disappoint !!!!! We waited about 5 mins to be seat, surprisingly it was a lot of people there on a Monday. Our waiter was very friendly and patient with us. All the items on the menu seemed sooo good !! It was definitely hard to pick an item to try. After a little deliberation, I ordered the mini bacon cheeseburger with pastrami ! My food was AMAZING!!!!!!!! Full of flavor and grease like I like it !!! The French fries were absolutely fresh and piping hot !!! The ambiance was very welcoming ! Very energetic ! I loved the stickers and license plates as the decor. Definitely reminded me of a Triple D place by Guy.

Hodad's is an excellent spot for burgers and milkshakes. They're always consistent in terms of quality and although it might seem pricey, the portion sizes are huge. Service is relatively quick and the food is made fresh. I usually get a bacon cheese burger and a side of frings (onion rings and fries best of both worlds). Highly recommend sharing one of their milkshakes since you'll probably be full from the food. I've also tried the Guido burger (inspired by Guy Fieri) and that thing was a heart attack but worth it. There are a couple of booths and tables for customers and I also quite enjoyed the skater/surfer/SoCal theme with punk rock music playing in the background.

What can I say about Hodads. Excellent grunge place to go to. Outstanding burgers amazing out of this world. Chocolate malts and spectacular onion rings. We went to the downtown San Diego location, and the service was outstanding. Getting to the door can be a little bit of an obstacle course with the amount of homeless people, all along the streets leading to the entrance. It is well worth the gauntlet that you have to go through to get to the front door because of the outstanding food and the terrific customer service. I highly recommend going to Hodads if you've never been and returning if it's been a while since your last visit. Make sure you order the chocolate malt with your burger. You can thank me later .

Every major has a burger joint worth visiting for dinner and Hodad's a must for visitors and locals alike. You are paying for quality of the burger including the large patty meat, the flavor of the large rings and the cool drink. The first bite really sold me on having this be the best burger in the Gas Lamp District no question ask. The location is very relaxed with tons of available seating and the staff really gives out positive vibes,really welcoming and quick to deliver. 5 out of 5 stars for this vistor and I look forward to another meal during my next tour of SD.

Goood burger loud atmosphere but fun! My burger was perfect sized my friends a was so if he couldn't fit in mouth ha.

One of my fav burger joints when I lived in SD. I like this spot over the OB location because it easier to get and parking is just as challenging. If you love bacon this is the spot for you. The bacon burger has an entire bacon patty added to it. Even the mini bacon burger is so big I have difficulty putting my mouth around it. We usually order the half Oder of frings and shake but we were not that hungry. They also have beer here which goes well with the bacon burger. There is also the Guido burger created by Guy Fieri which also good. The BLT is good if you want the all bacon experience. The Tuna sandwich is ok if you are not in the moot for meat. Hodads is a must try spot if you are in San Diego but and really hungry.

This is a fun and hip kind of fast food heavy on style and not too expensive. All kinds of band stuff on the walls. A car to sit in for one table. The food with its own style. The volume of the music and the fried options may not be for all tastes. If you are cholesterol medicine or have sensitive ears this might not be for you

So glad we found this established burger joint in downtown SD. The atmospheric is very youth oriented with stickers everywhere and rock music playing loudly. I knew it was only gonna get better when they brought out this monster chocolate milkshake with a big scoop floating on top. The burgers were perfectly well done and the steak fries were almost perfect. The service was pretty quick. We all left thoroughly stuffed.

What can I say, I took down a cheeseburger with bacon, it had so much bacon I think it had the amount of a small pig.lol service these dudes were on it always checking on us to see if we wanted anything more to eat or drink, there so quick to also sitting you down to eat even if tables are full they still come and update you to tell you as soon as a table opens up they will sit you down asap. The area where the restaurant is at is good, your better off going to this one then the one in downtown. Also if you don't wanna pay for parking drive around and you will find 2hr parking spots and if you're just going to eat it's perfect amount of time.

No trip to Gaslamp is complete without a visit to Hodad's! It's my favorite spot for onion rings. Their burgers are delicious as well - my husband and I love the Blue Jay (even though I don't even like bleu cheese!). Super easy to call in / place an online order (when available) and the staff is always friendly at pick-up. Their fries (potato wedges) are good as well - super filling & perfect the next day after a night out ;)

Met with a work associate for lunch at the downtown location. Street parking on a weekday a bit hard to find. Promptly greeted and sat in a booth. Our server quickly approached and took our drink order. No beer this round, but got a soda water in a glass. I ordered the single cheeseburger with bacon. Huge. And very good. Place is very colorful. Recommend while in SD.

From time to time I get a craving for burgers, maybe twice a month. We were in Gaslamp for our dinner reservation when suddenly I had this craving for a Burger, this time I wanted to try the one that I always see at Ocean Beach called HODAD'S , but we were already in Gaslamp and we weren't gonna make it in time to drive back to Ocean Beach 'coz it's almost their closing time, plus I heard that there were 2 branches nearby: One inside the Stadium and one in Broadway San diego . I chose the one in Broadway San Diego 'coz it looks like a bigger space among their branches. When we arrived I didn't really like the Vibe of the surrounding area, there weren't many open businesses around, mostly old buildings around. This is the kind of area that I will only visit during daytime, but never at Night time 'coz there's a few homeless people scattered around or laying down on peoples way walking. But the Inside of the Hodad's completely made me forget how it looked outside. The inside is Big and feels welcoming. We were greeted right away and were told us we can sit anywhere. We got the menu quick and ordered: *GUIDO BURGER *BLUE JAY *DOUBLE BACON CHEESE BURGER *HALF ONION RING The Half Onion Ring we ordered was already a good portion for the 3 of us. When the DOUBLE BACON CHEESE BURGER came it was the biggest, as in the Biggest among the burgers we ordered, I even had a hard time eating it 'coz it's big! My double bacon cheeseburger Burger was good, tender, and juicy! I would order the same Burger on my next visit. My Son's and husband's Burgers were good too, but theirs were just normal sizes, but they still enjoyed them! I will still choose this location despite of parking situation or the not so pleasing surrounding area 'coz this Hodads here is so much bigger compared to their other location. Parking is kinda hard to find. Food and service is great.

This place sells vibesss. The music goes hard and it's loud, so not the most family-friendly spot. Parking is street parking, so you will face the same problems you get in the rest of downtown San Diego, plus there are a lot of homeless people around. The portion sizes are huge! I didn't understand why they had mini burgers before, now I do. I ordered the double cheeseburger. It was a solid burger and fairly priced. My partner has the Blue Jay burger and it was gigantic. The layer of blue cheese was, dare I say it, too much. He couldn't finish it because of how rich it was and he loves blue cheese. The onion rings were also delicious - crispy, flavorful, you don't lose the onion. The malted strawberry shake was also big, just a tad too thick, completely undrinkable out of a straw. I see why this place is so famous, though I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

4/29/24, I arrived there at 12:10pm, plenty of open seating. I selected the double cheese burger with American cheese with grilled onions. It took about 15 minutes for the order to arrive. It was so tall my mouth couldn't take a bite. Also, the burger was very messy. The burger tasted good. Except the hamburger bun just tore apart. 4 out of 5 stars. You have to find metered street parking. The max is 2 hours. There were lots of homeless persons in the area outside the biz asking for money. I wouldn't go there at night time. Inside was very clean and interesting. See photos.

My husband and I went here on a date after watching a theatre show next door. It wasn't busy and we ended up sitting at the bar. This was a Saturday around 5:30 PM. We got our drinks right away and our food was out at a timely manner. Our server was young and when my husband asked her how the cider was she said "I don't know because I'm not 21." lol. My husband ordered the double cheeseburger and I ordered a single cheeseburger with all the comings. The food was delicious and we definitely had a good time. The atmosphere was great as it was not too crowded or loud.

The burger was outrageous and I love it. The layers of the burger was so good. I will definitely try it again. Service is really good and ambiance was cool.

Cute, grungy atmosphere. Super nice server, Josue (sorry if that's spelled wrong)! My mini bacon cheeseburger was huge! Chocolate shake also huge! And we ordered the Frings, a basket overflowing with fries and onion rings. Good food and great service, we'll definitely be back next time we're in the area.

Friends, out-of-towner here! Was looking for a good burger joint and came across this place on Yelp!! As soon as I looked at other Yelpers photos, I was SOLD. We walked right in and weee quickly greeted and sat. Our server Vera was beyond friendly and helpful, making some great recommendations. I had the keto version of the double, which was "onion wrapped" with grilled onions. CHEF's KISS!!!! This burger exploded with flavor, and was just dreamy!!! Folks, if you're in San Diego, try this place out. Ask for Vera, she was fantastic and just so very nice!!

So, I have wanted to try this place ever since its debut on DDD! At least 20 years ago... Guy Fieri couldn't say enough great things and the owner seemed so cool! Fast forward to Monday. My hubby and I were on vacay and staying not too far away so I decided to finally go. We were sat immediately and the waitress came over shortly thereafter. She wasn't the friendliest but wasn't rude. We ordered: Bacon cheeseburger, double bacon cheeseburger, onion rings, chili cheese wedges and strawberry malt, which totaled damn near $100! The chili fries and malt came out first. I was in Heaven! The chili was delicious! I mean top 3 best chili I've ever eaten, whilst out. I absolutely loved it. I normally don't like wedges but these were great! The malt was creamy and thick! However, the burgers and rings just missed the mark. The meat had a very off taste... like reheated old beef. It was not good at all. The bacon was fried too hard... like I damn near chipped a tooth hard. There was a lot of bacon but it was inedible almost. My husband only took one bite and when he got hungry later on, he warmed his burger up and took another bite and gagged. Well sufficed to say, it was thrown away. The onion rings were cold, dry and hard. I would come back just for the chili and shake! P.S. the restaurant is decorated super chill and they play a variety of rock and oldies, good times!

I will say Hodad's is one of my favorite places to eat ever. I tend to go to the OB location but we were staying half a mile from the downtown one so we stopped in there. I love the staff. They are always so friendly and happy to be at work. I love their attitude. The place is decorated with crazy license plates and other nonsense that will keep you busy looking at everything for quite a while. They brew their own beer and I think they all taste pretty good. Their burgers are massive so come hungry.