If you’re sticking around San Diego for the long weekend, there are plenty of spots getting into the summer spirit.
Whether you’re thinking about a laid-back summer beach brunch, a rooftop cocktail, or just want to take advantage of some good food and drink deals, here’s a roundup of local bars and restaurants that are ready to help you make the most of the long weekend.
Duck Dive (Pacific Beach)
On Monday, Duck Dive is offering 20% off to active duty service members and veterans (with ID). It’s also extending Bottomless Mimosas until 2 p.m. Don’t miss brunch staples like the Breakfast Burrito loaded with house-made chorizo, potatoes, poblanos, roasted corn, queso fresco, cheddar, eggs, and fresh cilantro wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Craving something sweet? Go for the French Toast Trio Platter.
Spill the Beans (Pacific Beach)
Perfect for a beach day pit stop, Spill the Beans will be staying open late, from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday through Monday. Its in-house fresh bagels and bagel sandwiches are great grab-and-go options.
Cloak & Petal (Little Italy)
Chef Robert Cassidy has rolled out weekend-only specials available from Saturday to Monday. The lineup includes BBQ spare ribs with chili crisp hot honey, BBQ potato salad, a “Patriot Roll” sushi special, Albacore sashimi, and Strawberry Fields cobbler. At the bar, look for $9 Rosé all day.
Cococabana & The Lobby Tiki Bar (Oceanside at The Brick Hotel)
Both rooftop Cococabana and the Lobby Tiki Bar & Grill will be open on Monday. Cococabana is open noon to 8 p.m. with $10 Miami Pound Machines (tequila reposado, passion fruit, orgeat, lime juice, saffron bitters, and a black rum float). Downstairs, Lobby Tiki Bar is open 3 to 9 p.m. with $7 Mai Tais and $10 Huli Huli chicken wings for Mai Tai Monday.
barleymash (Gaslamp Quarter)
Celebrating the unofficial start to summer Saturday through Monday with Tito’s specials and swag, barleymash will feature Baby Back ribs with corn-black bean salad, grilled pineapple, and herb-roasted potato salad. For every featured Tito’s cocktail sold, $1 goes to The Honor Foundation, which supports U.S. Special Forces transitioning to civilian careers.
The Smoking Gun (Gaslamp Quarter)
Open at 1 p.m. on Memorial Day, The Smoking Gun is serving a burger, fries, and Pepsi combo for $16.99. From 3 to 7 p.m., enjoy half-off arcade gameplay plus happy hour deals like $6 select drafts, $8 Mai Tais, and $30 Disco Punch Bowls.
Arely’s Patisserie & Bistro (Clairemont)
Arely’s is offering Memorial Day-themed iced shortbread cookies now through Monday, at $4.95 each. It’s also a spot for breakfast or lunch with the whole family. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mavericks Beach Club (Pacific Beach)
For all-day vibes and three days of DJs, Mavericks is ready to serve. From Friday through Monday, enjoy tunes and a beachy brunch; the new weekend brunch menu (available 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) includes dishes like the Ultimate Breakfast Burrito, breakfast tacos and the Monster Cinnamon Bun.
Updated at 6:20 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025
