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Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

956 Broadway Cir
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 231-6771
dobsonsrestaurant.com
4.5 star rating based on 8 reviews
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Hours
Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm Mon-Wed 5pm-10pm Thu- Sat 5pm-11pm  
Status: Closed  
Phone Number

tel: (619) 231-6771

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tel: (619) 696-0861

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Business Description from the Web

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Posted by wcities on February 11, 2008

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War Room has some of the best weekly club nights in Seattle. I usually find myself staying away from the weekend crowds and checking out the breakdance night on Mondays and the 80's night on Wednesdays with Scene and FourColorZack.
Posted by 10best on January 15, 2008

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As innovative today as when it opened in 1983, this "power" dining spot for downtown movers and shakers, socialites, and operagoers has never changed the recipe for its famous mussel bisque, baked in a deep crock covered with tender pastry. Owner Paul Dobson generally keeps a close eye on tables in both the downstairs room, where the bar is often packed, and in the upstairs mezzanine, which has... more
Posted by fodors on April 10, 2007
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Owner Paul Dobson is known to work the room, so be sure to say hello.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Most walk here from downtown offices or the theatre (both the Civic and Lyceum theatres are just a block away).
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Where to Sit

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Seating in the bar at lunch is like being in the pit on Wall Street. Tables upstairs are a bit more low key.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Editorial Reviews from the web

Storied downtown haunt home to power lunches by day and theatergoers by night stands the test of time south of Broadway.

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A curved green awning just across from Horton Plaza marks the entrance to the old boys club-style dining room with a long wooden bar, dark leather booths and brass accents. The City Hall and big business sets that fill the place with high powered dealings at lunchtime are replaced after hours with Downtown's cultured crowd who stop in for special pre- and post-theatre nibbles. The famous mussel... more
Posted by Erin Chambers on May 30, 2006

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Dobson's is a power central at lunchtime -- downtown lawyers, politicos and other Eminent Type Personages have done business here since the early '80s while breaking through the pastry crust on the famously delicious mussel bisque. If you think you have no place here, polish your shoes, show up and be proven wrong: Dobson's is renowned for being an exceptionally comfortable place to hang out. ... more
Posted by signonsandiego on April 20, 2007

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Dobson's For The Holidays! by Michael T. at InsiderPages

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I proposed to my wife in the downstairs booth, right by the bar 30 years ago, when this was still the Press Room. We now come by at least once a year when the Ice Rink is open at Horton Plaza and pig out on cheese, chardonney and the mussle bisque....we love the bar area as well and enjoy listening to the lawyer wanna-be's passing out business cards amonst each other, it's a gas! You are... more
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 29, 2008)

Great steaks by Audrey R. at InsiderPages

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Dobson's reminds me of an upscale English pub/bistro. It is very warm and friendly, but not at all stuffy. The staff are relaxed and friendly. Order the steaks here and you won't be disappointed.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 01, 2008)

Try the Mussel Bisque by Alisa H. at InsiderPages

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As soon as you walk in, there are pictures of former Presidents who have eaten at the restaurant. I would recommend this A class restaurant to anyone. You must try their Mussel Bisque, its all you need to order.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 01, 2008)
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