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Beach cocktail spot with a great espresso martini - Bar Ella, San Diego, CA

Bar Ella

4.3
4.3
3 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Bar Ella, nestled in the vibrant Pacific Beach neighborhood just a stone’s throw away from the sandy shores, represents the culmination of owner Krista Barrella’s passion for culinary excellence and hospitality. After a remarkable 20-year journey in the restaurant industry, Krista envisioned an establishment that seamlessly merges her classic East Coast culinary heritage with the vibrant West Coast ambiance.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brendan Nugent
  • Catering
    We offer a multitude of food and beverage options to fit any needs. And, Our Events Manager Meg is filled with ideas and creative ways to satisfy the needs of our guests. Looking to book an event with us? Send her an email to Meg@barellapb.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our space lends the perfect canvas for occasions of all sizes and meaning. We can host both private and semi private events for groups up to 180 guests. From baby showers to rehearsal dinners, birthday gatherings and retirement parties our team looks at all the small details that will satisfy all of your wishes for a beautiful celebration!
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Cross street
    In the heart of Pacific Beach on Garnet Ave between Cass & Dawes Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

3 Reviews
  1. Dave VIP

    Charleston28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere, if pretty loud. Very reasonable prices. Great service.

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  2. James

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ate was delicious! Really like the tapas style. Good portion sizes and their happy hour is tough to beat in PB. Highly recommend!

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  3. LYNNE

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with high quality! Love that they change the menu to serve what is in season & fresh. Go to for daily happy hour or special occasions.

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FAQs

Bar Ella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 808-2286.

Bar Ella is rated 4.3 stars by 3 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Bar Ella

1030 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

Additional information

  • Cross street
    In the heart of Pacific Beach on Garnet Ave between Cass & Dawes Street
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brendan Nugent
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer a multitude of food and beverage options to fit any needs. And, Our Events Manager Meg is filled with ideas and creative ways to satisfy the needs of our guests. Looking to book an event with us? Send her an email to Meg@barellapb.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our space lends the perfect canvas for occasions of all sizes and meaning. We can host both private and semi private events for groups up to 180 guests. From baby showers to rehearsal dinners, birthday gatherings and retirement parties our team looks at all the small details that will satisfy all of your wishes for a beautiful celebration!
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