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Hodads Restaurant

5010 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 224-4623
hodadburger.com
5 star rating based on 47 reviews

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Hours
Sun-Thu 11 am-9 pm  
Status: Closed  
Phone Number

tel: (619) 224-4623

Fax Number

tel: (619) 224-4639

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Business Description from the Web

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gocitykids

Hodad's is the quintessential American hamburger joint. Its casual atmosphere, surfer decor, and rock music will get you there the first time. The excellent food is what will bring you back time and again. (Locals have been coming back for more than three decades!) Fresh burgers and sandwiches, including mini-burgers and grilled cheese for the kids, are the best in town. Prices for entrees... more
Posted by gocitykids on July 21, 2007

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fodors

No, it's not a flashback. The 1960s live on at this fabulously funky burger joint founded in that era: an unrepentant hippy crowd sees to it. Walls are covered with license plates, and the amiable servers with tattoos. Still, this is very much a family place, and Hodad's clientele often includes toddlers and octogenarians. Burgers are the thing, loaded with onions, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce,... more
Posted by fodors on April 10, 2007

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wcities

The word "Hodad" is a slang term used to describe a surfer "wanna-be." A hodad may own a surfboard and may even haul that board to the beach, yet never actually surfs. This joint has character, surfing character, with surfing memorabilia covering the walls and a jukebox playing appropriate tunes. Guests experience a surf dream world at this Ocean Beach establishment. For an extra treat, try... more
Posted by wcities on March 31, 2007
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No reservations are taken, and the lines can stretch out the door on weekends. Those in a hurry should consider placing their orders to-go.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Editorial Reviews from the web

Laid-back Ocean Beach institution serves one of San Diego's best burgers.

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In Short Surf shops and dive bars excluded, Hodad's can make a claim as being the commercial heart of OB. Locals of all stripes, from grungy surfers to casually-dressed families, sit amid license plate-covered walls while munching on the eatery's signature burgers. Tattooed servers deliver thick-cut onion rings, French fries and creamy milkshakes from the rear kitchen. The juicy... more
Posted by Eric Grossman on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 05, 2006)

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signonsandiego

The Attitude No shirt, no shoes, no problem.

The Ambiance Part Ocean Beach surf hippie, part malt shop of yesteryear.

License plates from around the world (like in your dad's garage) are what's working on the walls. The coveted booth fashioned from an ancient cutaway VW microbus really ties the whole room together.

The Food Burgers are huge -- be prepared to wrap your... more
Posted by signonsandiego on April 24, 2007

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West coasts best

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I use to live in san diego for 5 years and spent a lot of time in ocean beach. I wasn't into the resturant scene until my girlfriend and I came back to san diego for the chargers raiders game. She said let's go to hodads in ob and I had the best double bacon cheese burger ever. This place has been on the tv series diners drive inns and dives. ***** starz to the owner and employees. I wish I... more
Posted by CSMobileUser2 on November 12, 2009

Best burgers on West Coast.

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You know somethings good if there is a line to get in and you can smell the food all the way down the beach. Hodads is the best place for burgers in Cali. They dont let you leave hungry thats for sure. We flew 2000 miles for this place I highly recommend it!!!!!!!!!

Pros

+ huge portions, on the beach, crazy atmosphere

Cons

- pepsi
Posted by Atownconnoisseur on June 13, 2009

Great Burgers in a Hole-in-the-Wall

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Hodad's is what everyone says it is: awesome burger joint by the beach. Always packed. Loud and crazy.

I wouldn't go here on a first date, job interview, or anything like that... because it is run-down, maybe a little too laid-back, and very much a "beach bum" hang-out.

But if you don't mind the run-down atmosphere--I personally enjoyed it--then you can't beat their gigantic, delicious... more
Posted by THill on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 04, 2008)
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