This used to be downtown's hidden gem. Now Basic is all the rage but, it still does what it intended to do right- be a great bar where people can eat, drink and be merry. The bartenders make you... More

This used to be downtown's hidden gem. Now Basic is all the rage but, it still does what it intended to do right- be a great bar where people can eat, drink and be merry. The bartenders make you feel like family so you never want to go anywhere else. Pros: Hip
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The pizza at Basic is very much what everyone says it is. Try anything on a white pie...soooo good. The bartender was super nice, made us superfruit mojitos with TY KU, which were bomb. And the mood... More

The pizza at Basic is very much what everyone says it is. Try anything on a white pie...soooo good. The bartender was super nice, made us superfruit mojitos with TY KU, which were bomb. And the mood of the place, although "basic" (haha), was really chill for a Sunday night. I've only been once, but I'm sure I'll be there again! Pros: Who can say no to great pizza and booze? Cons: Notta one
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I love coming to this place! They have GREAT pizza (It is flat and basic...Like the name). The staff has always been friendly, even on busy nights. Their art shows are really cool too (Every... More

I love coming to this place! They have GREAT pizza (It is flat and basic...Like the name). The staff has always been friendly, even on busy nights. Their art shows are really cool too (Every Tuesday. Except Padre Home Game Days) Good place to meet people too. Pros: Everything from Service to events to food to drinks. And the Big A$$ Fan! Cons: No Cons.
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I had a great time the first time I went, which was around 8 o'clock PM. I was new to the place and heard about it from a friend. The pizza was awesome... better than I expected. I love the way the... More

I had a great time the first time I went, which was around 8 o'clock PM. I was new to the place and heard about it from a friend. The pizza was awesome... better than I expected. I love the way the place looks. I've always been a fan of open spaces with a minimalist decor. I came for more pizza later on that night at around 1:30ish and the pizza was just as great and "Amanda Panda" was still the cutest thing ever... Another good point, the sunday crowd was perfect. I don't really like the crowded, loud, impossible to get a drink places all the time. I may have found a sunday spot :) I'll be here again. I'd say about half is because of the pizza, the other is for the atmosphere. Pros: Pizza, Amanda Panda, Charlie-Brown (awesome!) Cons: parking...
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A few of my friends referred me to Basic when I asked for a place to go to have a few drinks and relax. It's right across the street from Petco Park and is pretty spacious (warehouse type feel). One... More

A few of my friends referred me to Basic when I asked for a place to go to have a few drinks and relax. It's right across the street from Petco Park and is pretty spacious (warehouse type feel). One side is a restaurant and the other side is a bar. I couldn't ask for much more with what they had, great music and a bar...
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There pizza is a Conneticut style pizza which is really good but definalty different. They also have a great atmosphere with the pool tables and they bar. Try it out one night, its worth the walk to... More

There pizza is a Conneticut style pizza which is really good but definalty different. They also have a great atmosphere with the pool tables and they bar. Try it out one night, its worth the walk to east village.
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i've been reading some of the reviews about the service and fortunately, I can say that this wasn't the case for me. I was served by two different guys at the bar on a Friday night and they were... More

i've been reading some of the reviews about the service and fortunately, I can say that this wasn't the case for me. I was served by two different guys at the bar on a Friday night and they were both the BEST. Friendly, fast and cute! May be to have a good time here, you need to be served by the guys and avoid the girls behind the bar??? Pros: The Pizza's are obviously the best Cons: Unpredictable service??
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LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Great atmosphere, food and drinks. They make very strong drinks. Can be fun before or after a Padres game or just whenever you want to get down. Dance floor is fun. Always... More

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Great atmosphere, food and drinks. They make very strong drinks. Can be fun before or after a Padres game or just whenever you want to get down. Dance floor is fun. Always good times!
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Basic is probably the best casual place to hang out downtown. At first site, you think they haven't finished construction but in actuality, the place is fully open and fully completed. Beams, wires... More

Basic is probably the best casual place to hang out downtown. At first site, you think they haven't finished construction but in actuality, the place is fully open and fully completed. Beams, wires and primer wasn't the initial idea, but it has gone over very well. They have great pizza, takes a little while to get, but its worth it. The drinks are similar pricing to everything downtown. The crowd is usually thick, but its fun and lively. Basic is a great place for a drink before/after the Padres game!
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i went to the basic at about 11:30 pm last night. I am giving one star for not paying to get in. That is it. My party of 6 relatives went straight to the bar and proceeding to order drinks. Not... More

i went to the basic at about 11:30 pm last night. I am giving one star for not paying to get in. That is it. My party of 6 relatives went straight to the bar and proceeding to order drinks. Not even being for there for 10 mins, my cousin ordered some beer and was calling out another order of shots of Petron. I was right behind her and waited patiently for the girl bartender and the bar help to notice , Hello 2 shots of Petron is not cheap. We basically got ignored for another 15 mins. The girl blond b%$#@* told her that she has been cut off. Who gives her the right to make that decision. Anyways , I was ready to bounce out , Did not get great customer service here. My cousin went up to the bar and ordered 2 shots of Petron and was told by the bar help " is that for you" He said yes , paid for the shots, we drank them and left. Not worth our money. My first time in San Diego at this place , I would not even sit down to eat the pizza everyone raves about. The bartender b%$#@ should go to class for customer service b/c she S $%#@ at it currently. Pros: did not get shell out cash at the door Cons: horrible service at the bar
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