Hodad's Downtown

First time at this location but I've tried Hodad's in Ocean Beach and at the ballpark. I ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger with a half priced Strawberry Malt because it was happy hour. The Bacon Cheeseburger was solid but just way way way too much onion and pickles. This is how it was at the ballpark and sad to see this is how it is in the restaurant. The milkshake was pretty good though and a great price at $4.50. Overall I would come back for the milkshakes but not the burgers.

I'd been waiting for Hodad's for a while, so I went to the downtown restaurant thinking it would have less patrons (correct thinking). I got the Cheeseburger and Fries, and both were really good - the only contention I have is there were too many pickles in on the burger, so it took away a lot of the taste of the burger, so I just pulled them out (no biggie). Overall, really good!

I arrived for a pretty late lunch since I was in the area for a conference and have been meaning to try out Hodads. I came around 3 PM on a Monday and there was no one else in the shop but me which meant I got super quick service. I opted for the single cheeseburger with onion rings and a Dr. Pepper. The burger was pretty good and the onion rings were amazing. It was definitely worth the 20 minute walk that it took to get there. I'd go back in the future just for the onion rings alone! The best part is that they give you 2 stickers at the end of your meal! I'm pretty sure you're supposed to stick the stickers on the walls of the establishment somewhere but I wanted to take mine.

A very cool burger joint that is channelling the surfer beach vibes to the city. The burgers are very large, our family was waylaid by the size of the portions. The fries/ring combo is recommended; all the food here is very well made and this combo shows off the impressive skills in the kitchen. The burgers are worth driving across town to eat. It is weird when reviewing places when trying to gauge the 'atmosphere'. This place does not have 'atmosphere', which doesn't quite describe Hodad's. This place has 'character'. It you are looking for atmosphere, this place only has plywood boothes covered in stickers while the rainbow of rock from swamp and blues to progressive and psychedelic is playing. Worth a visit.

Hodad’s Downtown is consistently great. The burgers, fries, onion rings, etc are always delicious. My order is taken quickly and my food arrives soon after. I’m a hearty eater and I struggle to finish eating my meal. The portions are generous. A word of warning, the double burgers are simply huge. Maybe as tall as a beer bottle. Great selection of beers as well. UPDATE: This is gonna sound crazy but if you enjoy Tuna Melts, you have to give the one here a try. Best Tuna Melt I've ever had! I also can recommend the chili.