South Beach Bar & Grille

Score 88/100 · Order: Fish taco · $4.50

South Beach Bar & Grille is a two-story OB hangout that serves one of the best fish tacos in the neighborhood. The fish is battered and fried, the cabbage is crisp, and the white sauce is creamy. The portion is generous, and the upstairs deck offers a view of the boardwalk that is perfect for people-watching. It is a bar first and a restaurant second, but the fish taco has been a menu staple long enough that it is dialed in. The beer selection is solid, the vibe is relaxed, and the taco is a reliable order every time.

Score 84/100 · Order: Fish taco · $4.50

South Beach Bar & Grille is a boardwalk hangout that happens to serve a very good fish taco. The fish is battered, fried, and laid over a warm tortilla with cabbage, pico, and white sauce. The portion is generous, the beer selection is solid, and the upstairs deck offers some of the best people-watching in Ocean Beach. It is not a destination taco for purists, but it is the perfect taco for a lazy Saturday afternoon. The value is strong, and the vibe is unmistakably San Diego.