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Charade, San Diego, CA

Charade

4.6
4.6
14 Reviews
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Charade: A Speakeasy Experience Like No Other

Step into a world of hidden delights at Charade, a speakeasy nestled in the heart of Bankers Hill San Diego inside The Balboa Bar and Grill. This intimate venue embodies artistic passion and community spirit, offering a unique blend of handcrafted cocktails, vibrant performances, and an atmosphere that transports you to other eras and different dimensions.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 14 people are saying

Charade reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Charade is a "magnificent" and unique speakeasy that combines vaudeville-style entertainment with "amazing decor" and "cool projections." Guests praise the "friendly and personable staff," "excellent drinks," and "delicious burgers." This eclectic venue offers a "shared experience" with its "quirky, short shows" and engaging ambiance. Highly recommended for an unforgettable night out!
14 Reviews
  1. Sandie VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was excellent, but the drinks were not. We had reservations at 6, but it did not open until 6:15.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Entertainment was great and very interactive. Great atmosphere. 😍

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  3. Randall VIP

    San Diego55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a truly weird place and it is magnificent! Vaudeville-style entertainment, wall-to-wall and ceiling projections and a vibe that is nowhere else to be found. Service is sold. Drinks are about $15 each and it’s a blast.

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  4. NGOC

    San Diego19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was accommodating and friendly. The burgers are delicious here. The performance are hillarious. Had a great time.

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  5. Ray

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful venue! We absolutely loved the whole experience. The decor was amazing and the cool projections that surround you while you’re enjoying the entertainment made it really special. The staff was kind and attentive and the drinks were delicious. We will definitely be back. Really awesome concept and so unique. Just what you would imagine a speakeasy to be like.

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  6. Tom

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fun speakeasy with interesting atmosphere, entertaining musical acts, enjoyable twists on classic cocktails, and friendly and personable staff. We had a great time and recommend Charade - we'll be back!

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  7. Tom

    San Diego6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The place had a smell to it, felt Dirty!! Had little Nat’s flying around all night. Waitress did not know the drinks. Not serve op shelf liquor. Acts were just OK, guitar player, and two different comedians. Nothing to rave about. Then they ask to tip them ??? I’ll pass next time to save money!! Expect to pay $$ 30-40 per person on weak drinks. No food was bought or served.

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  8. Brandie

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was so much fun. It was a very eclectic theater audience, and it offered great entertainment. It was a surprise, but a good surprise! 

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  9. Lindzy VIP

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great performances and excellent drinks! Would highly recommend!

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  10. Joe

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool spot to relax, vibe, and be entertained. The acts were impressive and enjoyable as well!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Charade is rated 4.6 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Charade

1867 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-2712

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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