This place is great. It's right by the beach and has a cool beach / surfer atmosphere. They play surf videos and have some very funny other wall signs / displays. The food is really good and very reasonably priced. The service has always been very good and friendly. They are becoming famous for their burgers and rightfully so.

Whoa! OK, this place is TRULY the best. I know that I maybe causing a rivalry here in mojopages over the reigning BEST BURGER IN SAN DIEGO but I don't care. You have to stand up in what you believe in and I believe that Bareback Grill is hands down the best burger in San Diego. Don't hate me for saying this but it does blow away Rocky's. (cringing) That's right I said it! Bareback Grill or "Bareback" for short, is a New Zealand surf themed grill a block off Pacific Beach on Mission Blvd. They have a great selection of "Kiwi" and Aussie beers as well as some wines if that interests you. The walls are adorned with Maori masks, All Blacks memoribilia and flat screens playing the latest surf flick. The staff is very laid back but also attentive. The whole place has a pleasant and relaxed mellow vibe to it. <br />
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But enough of the fluff onto the burgers! The burgers are masterfully constructed with home made buns, specialty organic cheeses and New Zealand Angus beef. The menu has plenty of burgers, grilled chicken and other sandwhices to fit your pallete. My personal favorite is the "Maui Wowie." A 1/2 pound NZ Angus burger with choice of cheese, grilled pineapple, bacon, red onion, tomatoe, lettuce and aioli sauce. I personally add slices of beet root and a fried egg to top it all off. Throw in a basket of their fresh cut seasoned fries, a pint of Steinlager and I think then I've died and gone to heaven. (Writing this me is making me hungry!) Even if you don't like the "Kiwi" style burgers like I do, you can order your burger just about anyway you like. <br />
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I have never had a better burger in my life. Not even when I lived in New Zealand did I have it this good. Hands down the best in San Diego. If you love Rocky's give Bareback just one chance, you won't regret it!<br />
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Check out their menu and specials and otherwise!<br />
http://www.barebackgrill.com

This is a bar and grill located in Pacific Beach off of Mission.

A good place to eat a variety of New Zealand style burgers with some unique condiments such as sweet wasabi sauce.

I love burgers, this one was the worst I have ever had- funky taste- too expensive for what you got 10.00 no fries and not cooked as asked twice. Im use to Gordon Bierch, Mr Peabodys, Bull Pen, Boll Weivels.

I went here with a couple of friends and we each had one of the burgers. They were pretty good. The fries were great but maybe just seasoned a little too much for me but overall, a good place to get food a block away from the beach.