Charade

4.7

13 Reviews

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people

Mar 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Charming
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

Charade: A Speakeasy Experience Like No Other

Step into a world of hidden delights at Charade, a speakeasy nestled in the heart of Bankers Hill San Diego inside The Balboa Bar and Grill. This intimate venue embodies artistic passion and community spirit, offering a unique blend of handcrafted cocktails, vibrant performances, and an atmosphere that transports you to other eras and different dimensions.

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Location
1867 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-2712
Phone number
(702) 862-0030
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Charade is a "magnificent" and unique speakeasy that combines vaudeville-style entertainment with "amazing decor" and "cool projections." Guests praise the "friendly and personable staff," "excellent drinks," and "delicious burgers." This eclectic venue offers a "shared experience" with its "quirky, short shows" and engaging ambiance. Highly recommended for an unforgettable night out!

13 Reviews

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Sandie VIP
San Diego3 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff was excellent, but the drinks were not. We had reservations at 6, but it did not open until 6:15.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Entertainment was great and very interactive. Great atmosphere. 😍
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Randall VIP
San Diego56 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is a truly weird place and it is magnificent! Vaudeville-style entertainment, wall-to-wall and ceiling projections and a vibe that is nowhere else to be found. Service is sold. Drinks are about $15 each and it’s a blast.
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NGOC
San Diego19 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our server was accommodating and friendly. The burgers are delicious here. The performance are hillarious. Had a great time.
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Ray
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a beautiful venue! We absolutely loved the whole experience. The decor was amazing and the cool projections that surround you while you’re enjoying the entertainment made it really special. The staff was kind and attentive and the drinks were delicious. We will definitely be back. Really awesome concept and so unique. Just what you would imagine a speakeasy to be like.
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Tom
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fun speakeasy with interesting atmosphere, entertaining musical acts, enjoyable twists on classic cocktails, and friendly and personable staff. We had a great time and recommend Charade - we'll be back!
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Brandie
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was so much fun. It was a very eclectic theater audience, and it offered great entertainment. It was a surprise, but a good surprise!
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Lindzy VIP
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great performances and excellent drinks! Would highly recommend!
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Joe
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cool spot to relax, vibe, and be entertained. The acts were impressive and enjoyable as well!
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Natalie VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an amazing venue with great musical acts, interesting ambiance and attentive service. Will definitely be back!
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FAQs

Charade is rated 4.7 stars by 13 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

Mar 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

1867 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-2712

Additional information

Phone number
(702) 862-0030
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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