We use cookies for essential site functions and, with your permission, for analytics and advertising. California residents can opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information at any time. See our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.
Golden Hill · $$ · Ranked in 1 list
Last updated
Turf Supper Club is a Golden Hill spot ranked #4 of 8 in our Best Dive Bars in San Diego list, scoring 89/100 in our Best Dive Bars in San Diego. Order the grill your own steak, drink an old fashioned. A dark red-booth bar where you cook your own steak on a communal grill.
We scored Turf Supper Club 89/100 in our full editorial review.
Read the full Turf Supper Club reviewTurf Supper Club is in Golden Hill, San Diego. Give yourself a few extra minutes for parking on weekends — Golden Hill fills up early on sunny days.
Explore Golden HillOn our Best Dive Bars in San Diego list, Turf Supper Club lands at #4 of 8, just behind Tower Bar (90/100) and ahead of Pacific Shores (88/100). The Waterfront Bar & Grill holds #1 with 92/100, so the gap is 3 points.
See the full Best Dive Bars in San Diego rankingTurf Supper Club scores 89/100 against a best dive bars in san diego field that averages 88.9, running from 87 at the bottom to 92 at the top. That puts it 0.1 points above the category average and ahead of 4 of the 7 other places we scored. It lands 4th of 8, and the category leader is 3 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Turf Supper Club separates itself most on extras (96/100 versus a 86.3 category average). Its softest showing is value at 84, 4.8 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for extras, not for a clean sweep of every category.
| Criterion | Turf Supper Club | Category avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Character | 94 | 93 | +1 |
| Drinks | 84 | 84.8 | -0.8 |
| Value | 84 | 88.8 | -4.8 |
| Crowd & service | 86 | 87.5 | -1.5 |
| Extras | 96 | 86.3 | +9.7 |
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best dive bars in san diego.
Golden Hill is dense enough that Turf Supper Club rarely needs to be a standalone trip. We have scored 2 other ranked spots in the same neighborhood, so it is easy to stack a visit with Kingfisher (90/100 in our best restaurants in san diego list) or Nate's Bagels (87/100) and turn one stop into an afternoon.
90/100 · #6 in best restaurants in san diego · $$–$$$ ($45–70 per person)
87/100 · #3 in best bagels in san diego · $3–11
Yes, if you are in the neighborhood or nearby.
Turf Supper Club scores 89/100 in our Best Dive Bars in San Diego list (#4 of 8). It is strongest on extras (96) and character (94). A dark red-booth bar where you cook your own steak on a communal grill.
Skip it if value matters most to you — that is its weakest category (84/100).
Turf Supper Club is a good fit for dive bars. Because it ranks #4 on our best dive bars in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Golden Hill rather than build a day around a long cross-town drive. Check live hours and availability before leaving, especially for a weekend visit.
Best tactical tip: Get there before 8 PM on weekends or the grill line gets long.
No reader reviews yet for Turf Supper Club. Be the first.
Claim this listing to correct details, send us updated hours or a menu, and get the verified badge for your site. Claiming is free and does not change your ranking position.
Score 89/100 on this list's criteria · Order: Grill your own steak, drink an old fashioned · $$
Turf Supper Club sells you a raw steak and points you at a grill in the middle of the room. It is cheap, dark, and completely singular — the most fun you can have in a San Diego bar that also feeds you dinner.
Local tip: Get there before 8 PM on weekends or the grill line gets long.
Scored with our ranking methodology — dive-bars.
Published by the Sandi Spots Editorial team at Sleep Coast LLC. Guides combine local perspective and source research. Check the individual guide for firsthand observations and follow official links to confirm current details.