OLDE CITY GRILL HAPPY HOUR

967 Garnet Ave. San Diego (858) 483-4624

 

I believe by now that most people have felt the press of our economy's recession in some way, shape, or form.  Amongst my circle of friends, this has spurred a heightened interest in dining specials, discount coupons, and restaurant happy hours.  In an upcoming series of posts, I intend to illuminate some of the good restaurant deals that I have found in America's finest city. 

 

Let us start with the Olde City Grill Happy Hour.  This is a daily happy hour from 4pm until 7pm featuring $1.50 draft Budweisers and Budweiser lights, $1.00 12oz Pabst Blue Ribbon cans, and $2.00 slices of pizza.

 

This past Bastille Day, my buddy and I decided to throw back a few cold ones to help the Frenchies celebrate their national holiday. (Good excuse to party, right?)  Upon arriving at Olde City Grill, we started off our festivities with some ice cold Pabst Blue Ribbons, promptly delivered by the effervescent, quick witted, and down right funny Elyse.

 

Elyse epitomizes the staff and ownership of OCG, who do their best to make one feel like more of an extended family member than a customer.

Pabst Blue Ribbon 12oz can ($1.00).

 

To add to the party atmosphere, the PBR's are served "ghetto style" in a brown paper bag.

 

Pizza slices are chosen from a glass display case in which the tempting variations are rotated frequently.  Upon selection, your slice takes another trip to the pizza oven to make it piping hot before delivery to your table.

 

Pizza Slice ($2.00).

 

On this visit, I ordered the tomato fresh mozzarella basil, and the pesto artichoke heart.  I enjoyed the thin New York style crust, and both topping combinations proved to be excellent, showcasing the freshness of OCG's ingredients.

 

My buddy mowed through three slices of pepperoni pizza, while singing their praises and guzzling down several rounds of beer.

 

Flat-panel widescreen televisions line the length of the dining area.

 

On this evening, we enjoyed the MLB All Stars Game.

Olde City Grill's happy hour provides bargain prices on pizza and beer, warm and friendly service,  and current sporting event broadcasts, all in a comfortable setting that really makes you feel at home.  Also, let's not forget about the excellent patio area, where patrons can bear witness to the craziness that is "summer on Garnet" in all its ribald glory.  On this evening, OCG's happy hour (and many adult beverages) had lifted our spirits, and we found ourselves shouting "Vive La France" as though we were standing in the Place De La Bastille.

 

San Diego Restaurant Reviews by Captain Jack

 

 

Comments

[Kirk]

Hey CJ - Welcome back!!! Love the "Pabst in a bag"!

[Captain Jack]

Thank you Kirk, I know, Pabst in a bag is too funny.

[caninecologne]

hi CJ! Welcome back to the blogosphere! Looking forward to your future posts...due to the recession, I've been using "coupons" and taking advantage of specials as well...

seeing the Pabst blue ribbon reminded me of the Dennis Hopper scene in David Lynch's creeptastic "Blue Velvet"!!!

[Captain Jack]

Hey cc,
thank you.

You are truly a treasure trove of pop culture information :)

[caninecologne]

Hi CJ
for your viewing pleasure, here is a link to that very scene:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snhiofL2Rh4

"HEINEKEN? FK THAT SHT! PABST BLUE RIBBON!"

[caninecologne]

hi CJ
thank you. and now for your viewing pleasure...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snhiofL2Rh4

"Heineken? Fk that sht! Pabst Blue Ribbon!!!"

(sorry if this was posted twice)

[Captain Jack]

Thanks for the link cc, awesome footage, very funny.

[Scott J.]

About time! :)

Welcome back! Looking forward to more eating!

[Captain Jack]

Thank you Scott,

Hmm, that's funny, I am looking forward to more eating too, lol.

[Roger]

I hear ya, Cpt. Jack! Been poking my nose around home in LA County for restaurant steals as well.

On an unrelated note, check out what I found earlier: http://sandiegorestaurantreview.blogspot.com/2009/04/letter-to-studio-diner.html What a curveball. I thought you migrated over to blogspot with a new theme!

[Captain Jack]

Thanks for the heads up Roger. The letter writing format is an interesting concept. Something I would find intriguing would be to know if any of the letters were answered, and if so were any coupons, special offers, etc. received as well.

Cheers,
Cj

[Adrian]

Thank you Captian Jack for the down low at Olde City Grill and thier Happy Hour specials. Got to go check it out!

[Captain Jack]

You are very welcome Adrian.

[sawyer]

welcome back captain jack! the pizza looks pretty good and even better for 2 bucks a slice. another on my list to try next time i'm down in sd. i was in pb a few weeks back and saw the jersey steaks place, but wasn't able to try it sadly...next time tho. it's been too long since i've had a cheese steak.

[Michael]

Yo Cap! Ok now I have been slacking on my site more than you my friend. good to see you back in action.

Chow

[Flug Los Angeles]

Hey guys,

the pizza is awesome. I have tried it during my vacation in the US.

We do not have that fantastic style of pizza in Germany. During springbreak I´ll be back in the states and then I am going for another blast. Muhaha

[stacie huckeba]

Do you have an email where i can send you an invitation to a sneak peek of restaurant week? if so, please e-mail me at the below address

[Phillip Eastwood]

Pizza and beer is a fine combination for people who want to relax at the bar and cheer for their favorite sports team. Every time there's a game featuring our favorite team, my best friend would always bring me to a sports grill to cheer them on.