Pirate -
Here are some options within roughly 5 miles of Hanalei. Check out the Entertainment section of Signonsandiego.com for a huge list of restaurants and bars in the neighborhoods around you. You are better off sticking to the beach communities and neighborhoods just south of the Hanalei for your food and bar needs. Some of the best restaurants in the city are in Hillcrest and Downtown.
Bars
Although not tiki, there are some good drinking establishments (and by that I mean vintage dive bars) just up the hill south from where you are staying. Though I doubt they make very good Mai Tais, they have some of the best pours in the city. If you want tropical drinks stick to Bali Hai, the Hanalei, Cannibal Bar, or Mr. Tiki.
**Lamplighter **
in Mission Hills (817 W. Washington, SD, CA 92103)
SignonSanDiego quote: "This exceedingly average-looking tavern -- with cozy leatherette booths, dim lighting and a milelong bar -- attracts wild and booze-happy regulars who seem anything but average. Most of them seem to have bellied up to the bar as soon as it opened at 6 a.m. This, boys and girls, is how real drinkers drink."
Nunu's (my personal favorite)
in Hillcrest/Park West (3537 Fifth Ave, SD, CA 92103)
SignonSanDiego quote: "Inside, Nunu's is cozy in that skewered way bars can be. The seats at the long and winding bar are hefty-load size, and the round booths lining the walls are made of button-riveted, industrial-strength naugahyde. There's a "gettin' it on in Tahoe" fireplace; mirrored walls; cheesy, faux-Tiffany hanging lamps; plastic ivy intertwined with (inexplicable) Christmas lights above the bar; and "wallpaper" made out of some bizzaro carpet material that manages to be at once utterly hideous and surprisingly inoffensive. Antique memorabilia here and there completes your smooth launch into the Twilight Zone of interior decor."
Also noted:
**Lancer's **- 4671 Park Blvd.
Ken Club - 4079 Adams Ave.
Triple Crown Pub - 3221 Adams Ave., San Diego
Eats
There are tons of restaurants fairly close to where you are staying. Check out the Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Old Town, Midtown, Downtown neighborhoods for options. Here are some notables within 5 miles:
Pub Food
Shakespeare Pub & Grille - British Pub w/good fish and chips - 3701 India St
Mexican Food
Ponce's - traditional family recipes, good drinks - 4050 Adams Ave.
El Indio - traditional hang over cure Mexican food - 3695 India St
BBQ
Phil's BBQ - best in the city - 4030 Goldfinch St
Pizza
Bronx Pizza - NY style (obviously) goodness - 111 Washington St
Thai
Celadon - mmmm so fresh - 540 University Ave
This list could go on forever and I should be working so maybe just check signonsandiego.
Hope it helps
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[ Edited by: kingtiki 2006-04-20 13:35 ]
