Humphrys by the Bay-Nights of Harbor Fun!

Humphreys by the Bay is nationally known for its concerts, live music, hotel, and restaurant accommodations. On Shelter Drive in San Diego’s beautiful bay front you can enjoy the sites of the marina while singing and dancing to the music all night long. Ranked four and five stars by hundreds of visitors it is a great place to spend an evening. Either lean back in your chair and enjoy a martini while watching the ships sail through the harbor or put on your dancing shoes and boogie until you drop. At Humphreys the choice is yours! 

Humphreys by the Bay lounge offers live dance music from some of the best artists in the area. With a spacious dance floor, plenty of seating, and walk out deck people come back over and over. The bar is long while the waiting is short. A great combination. Different size tables and chairs are spread throughout the lounge area so both couples and small groups can find seating without much difficulty.

After 10:00 pm the line to enter Humphrey’s becomes long. It typically takes about 30 minutes to enter so don’t expect to walk right in if you wait too late. If you come around 9:00 pm there won’t be much of a problem. Cover charges are $12 and drinks are approximately $6-$10 making them affordable. Marina parking is free in the evening and plentiful around the bay. You may need to walk the parking lot or thin sidewalk on busy nights to get to the entrance.

The bar tenders were friendly and easy to talk with. The facilities appeared clean and well maintained. The music was at an appropriate level even though long drawn out conversation would likely occur on the deck or in the entryway. Ages were generally 35 years and up. Don’t let the ages fool you as this crowd can dance while not bumping or spilling drinks on you.  The management appears to control the capacity so there is just the right amount of people for creature comfort. This improves the perceived values of service.

Rumor has it that if you eat in the restaurant you can walk right into the lounge with no waiting. Humphrey’s services breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Dinner prices are around $25 with small plates for around $15. They offer a large selection of wines that range from $8 a glass to $18 depending on quality and vintage. 

You will have fun at Humphreys and can choose to spend the entire night in the hotel if you desire. Better safe then sorry. Whether you are attending one of their concerts, getting something to eat, or seeking a night of dancing the atmosphere is very Californian in its orientation. Boats, bars, bashes, and bonanzas…how can you go wrong?

Humphreys by the Bay

2241 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
619.224.3577

http://www.humphreysbythebay.com/

http://humphreysconcerts.com/

http://humphreysrestaurant.com/menus/

Eureka! A Burger and Beer in La Jolla

If you are looking for a thick piece of angus to satisfy your primal appetite and a glass of beer to cool your taste buds you might want to shout “Eureka!” The Eureka restaurant offers burgers, custom fries,  salads and much more. A large assortment of craft beers and whiskeys await the patron in their bar, patio or dining areas.  

Eureka is all about bourbons and craft beer. It holds at least thirty different variations of each. Like its beverages, its food is also very American in its orientation. Eureka seeks to use local suppliers and spirit makers in its attempt to create the right atmosphere for its guests. 

Located next to Macy’s in UTC mall Eureka offers a convenient location and easy parking. There is plenty of space inside the establishment and easy seating on the patio. The patio also offers warmers to take away the night chill. It is a nice place to dine if you seek fresh air and an outside view.

Eureka is not your 1950’s style burger joint. It offers a wide menu with most items priced under $15.00. Besides burgers, their signature offerings include hand cut French fries, King Crab Sliders, and Grilled Angus Hangar Steak. There are a number of other well-known offerings that can fulfill the need of just about every type of varying palate. 

On select nights, it is possible to find a singer strumming his guitar and singing various songs to entertain the guests. The music is light and creates the right background atmosphere without overpowering conversation. Sitting on the patio, engaging in some type of rhetoric, and listening to light entertainment is not a bad way to spend an early evening. 

Even though some people might spend the greater portion of the night at the Eureka bar it is primarily an eating and early evening establishment. There is seating for both couples and large groups. It is suggested that you call ahead for large groups. A few spots are available for large seating around a center fire.

4353 La Jolla Village Drive

San Diego, CA. 92122

858-210-344

http://www.eurekaburger.com/pdfs/eureka_burger_sandiego_menu.pdf