# The Balboa > Dive bar with vintage decor and laid-back vibe offers a friendly atmosphere with arcade games and pool tables. Music and lighting create a relaxed, unpretentious setting that attracts a younger crowd. Several TVs and wood seating tables support casual hangouts and game watching. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TheBalboa - Address: 1863 Fifth Ave, San Diego, California, United States - Phone: +16199558525 - Website: http://www.thebalboabarandgrill.com/ - Google rating: 4.7 (1291 reviews) ## What it is good for - Relaxed — 10/10 - Cool — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 - Dive Bar — 9.6/10 - Burgers — 9.5/10 - Chill — 9.4/10 - American Food — 9.2/10 - Bar — 9.2/10 - Lunch Spot — 9/10 - Food — 9/10 - Cheeseburger — 8.8/10 - Date Spots — 8/10 - Sandwich — 7.9/10 - Cocktails — 7.8/10 - Happy Hour — 7.6/10 ## What people say - "I thought the burgers here were amazing." - "I found the cheeseburgers here to be perfect and exactly what I wanted." - "The burgers here are surprisingly good for a relaxed dive bar." ## Good to know - Happy hour runs from 4 to 6 PM, Tuesday to Friday. - During happy hour, burgers cost $8 for a 1/3 lb. single cheeseburger. - Monday's burgers are $8 all day for dine-in only. - Drafts cost $5 during happy hour. - Free parking is available a block away late on Friday nights. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.