House of Blues

4.5(3,544)

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Location & Hours

Address

1055 Fifth Ave
San Diego, California 92101
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Friday at 4:00 PM

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Friday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(619) 299-2583

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About House of Blues

Rock- & blues-themed restaurant & bar serving Southern-inspired dishes, plus live music.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 15, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 3,544 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Amber Rose

4 months ago

I don’t even know where to begin. The entire team at SD House of Blues was on their A-Game for what I like to call, the wedding of the century! The Haas Wedding was held on Friday the 13th and from st...

Jay Lewis

2 months ago

I recently attended a conference event at the House of Blues live karaoke bar and found the experience to be quite memorable. The atmosphere was fabulous, immersing us in an energetic and welcoming vi...

J G

2 weeks ago

So we went to see the Red not Chili Peppers great band. Every thing was great until I asked for salt for my beer. I had also ordered food so drinking and eating I didn’t notice anything different abou...

Sandra Kennedy

in the last week

This review is just for the VooDoo Room as a concert venue. It was a great intimate venue.No complaints.

Kaitlyn Pang

2 months ago

Last night a big group of us went to go see Pertinence 2/5/24. The experience my party and I had yesterday with the House of Blues staff was the worst customer service experience I have ever ran into ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The overall dining experience appears mixed, with some customers reporting positive experiences at events and concerts, while others describe extremely negative interactions with staff and issues with service. The average rating suggests that there's substantial room for improvement in consistency.

Customer Favorites

No specific dishes or menu items were consistently praised as favorites across the provided reviews.

Atmosphere & Service

Some reviewers found the atmosphere energetic and welcoming, particularly during events or in specific venues like the VooDoo Room. However, others reported extremely poor customer service, including accusations of harassment, rudeness, and dismissive behavior from staff, especially security.

Value & Quality

One review mentioned the food being tasty and fresh at a conference event, but also highlighted the high price of a vodka Red Bull, especially considering the small cup size and perceived overcharge.

Areas for Improvement

Key areas for improvement include addressing the inconsistency in customer service, particularly concerning rude or unprofessional staff behavior. Other areas include addressing issues related to accuracy in drink preparation, quality control with beverage service, and potentially addressing pricing concerns for certain drinks.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews indicate contrasting experiences; one highlights a positive concert venue experience, while others detail significant negative incidents with customer service, inaccurate drink preparation, and perceived harassment.