Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar

4.4

1434 Reviews

$30 and under

Prime Rib

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2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Bully's East is conveniently located in the heart of Mission Valley. As you enter, you feel the warmth of the rich mahogany bar. Locals have been gathering here for four decades to enjoy their favorite beverages and great bar food. It's also the perfect place to view a sporting event. Since its establishment, Bully's East has served more prime rib than any other San Diego restaurant, preparing only USDA Choice, Midwestern, corn-fed, aged beef. It also offers many healthy dining options. Chef Adam Johnson and his culinary staff continually create new dishes, taking advantage of the freshest local produce and seafood to bring diners the best possible culinary experience. Enjoy fine dining in this relaxed environment with over 45 years of experience and tradition. Make sure you save room for Bully's sinful desserts.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Prime Rib, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 291-2665
Website
http://www.bullyseastsd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Adam Johnson
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or having a corporate get together, Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar has two rooms that can accommodate large parties. Please contact the restaurant directly for information. 619-291-2665

Location
2401 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
Neighborhood
Mission Valley
Cross street
Texas Street
Parking details
There are 61 marked parking spaces and two handicap spaces available for our patrons. In addition to Bully's East parking lot there are two lots located above and below Bully's East that offer parking after 5pm.
Public transit
Located on Texas Street directly out front of Bully's East there are two bus stops, one heading South up Texas Street and one heading North down towards Qualcomm Way.
Entertainment
Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar entertainment are the 13 TV screens that show all seasonal sporting events throughout the year. Long time supporters of all local San Diego sports teams.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Calamari$13.50
Panko + cocktail + sauce + lemon
Baked Brie$15.00
Puff pastry + apple-brandy cream + apples + almonds + crostini
Seared Ahi* **$16.00
Cajun + tsume + greens + soy-balsamic + avocado + ginger + wasabi + wonton
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms$13.00
Melted provolone + rosemary-mushroom sauce
Oysters on Half Shell*$23.00
Mignonette + cocktail sauce + lemon
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$17.00
U15 wild mexican whites + cocktail sauce + lemon
Filet Meatballs$14.00
Filet + whiskey peppercorn + bacon + chives + brioche toast
Kung Pao Wings$15.00
Sticky rice + spinach + peanuts + chives
Crab Cakes$23.00
Confit tomatoes + balsamic pearls + beurre blanc + micro basil
Fried Artichoke Hearts$11.00
Panko + garlic aioli

Prime Rib / Steaks / Seafood

W/ dinner salad or soup of the day + 1 side. Add horseradish crust $3.50, add whiskey peppercorn sauce $3.50, (3) shrimp scampi $11, 4-5oz. cold water lobster tail $23, 1/2 lb. Alaskan king crab legs (market price), bleu cheese-chive butter $3, roasted bone marrow butter $3

2 Lobster Tails$41.00
4-5oz cold water + broiled + drawn butter + lemon
King Crab Legs
Alaskan + 1lb + drawn butter + lemon
- Market Price

Choice Corn Fed Mid-Western Aged Beef

Add horseradish crust $3.50, add whiskey peppercorn sauce $3.50, (3) shrimp scampi $11, 4-5oz. cold water lobster tail $23, 1/2 lb. Alaskan king crab legs (market price), bleu cheese-chive butter $3, roasted bone marrow butter $3

8oz. Horseradish Crusted Prime Rib$38.75
8oz. Blackened Prime Rib$38.75
8oz. Regular Cut$36.00
11oz. Half Cut$47.75
16oz. Full Cut
- Market Price
38oz. "Beast"
- Market Price

Choice Mid-Western Beef

14oz. New York$39.00
16oz. Bone In Ribeye$42.00
8oz. Filet Mignon$41.75
"Nooner" 8-oz Teriyaki Skirt Steak$23.00

Burgers / Sandwiches / Classics

W/ dinner salad or soup of the day + 1 side

The Bully Burger**$16.00
Chuck + lettuce + tomato + red onon + bullys spread + onion roll
- W/Cheese$17.00
Prime Rib Dip$20.00
Shaved roasted prime rib + onion roll + au jus + horseradish sauce
Pub Burger$19.00
Flat top wagyu beef patty + bacon-onion jam + gruyere cheese + arugula + pretzel bun
Prime Rib Melt$22.00
Sourdough + caramelized onions + provolone + au jus + horseradish sauce
Nashville Hot Halibut Sandwich$19.00
Local california halibut + lettuce + tomato + cucumber + hot chili oil + garlic aioli + Kaiser bun
Seared Ahi Sandwich$21.00
Seared rare ahi + pineapple slaw + gochujang aioli + kaiser bun
Steak and Enchiladas$26.00
Teriyaki steak + (2) cheese enchiladas + red sauce
(4) BBQ Prime Rib Bones$21.00
Beef + hickory BBQ sauce

Entrees

No substitutions

Fish N Chips$20.00
Ale tempura + seasoned shoestring potatoes + cole slaw + tartar + malt vinegar
Dry Aged Duroc Pork Chop$30.00
Braised kale + creamy goat cheese polenta + apple cider-mustard reduction
Grilled Scottish Salmon$37.00
Wilted spinach + root vegetable hash + blackberry & guajillo gastrique

Salads

Bistro**$13.50
Field greens + gorgonzola + pine nuts + grape tomatoes + balsamic vinaigrette + roasted bell pepper + crispy onion haystack
- NY Strip$19.00
- Chicken Breast$16.50
- (5) Shrimp$19.00
Caesar**$12.50
Romaine hearts + shaved parmesan + garlic crostini
- Teriyaki Steak$20.00
- Chicken Breast$15.50
- (5) Shrimp$18.00
Wedge$12.50
Iceberg + bacon + tomatoes + red onion + bleu cheese crumbles

Side Dishes

Elotes (Mexican Corn)$7.00
Brussels Sprouts$6.50
Broccolini$6.50
Mac N Cheese$6.50
Baked Potato$7.00
Seasoned Shoestring Potatoes$5.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Steak Fries$5.00
Cup of Soup$6.00
Bowl of Soup$8.50
French Onion Gratinee$6.50
House Dinner Salad$7.00
Caesar Salad
In place of dinner salad
- Add$6.00
Wedge Salad
In place of dinner salad
- Add$6.00

Desserts

Carrot Cake$13.00
Cream cheese frosting + walnuts + shaved white chocolate
Mud Pie$12.00
Mocha almond ice cream + oreo cookie + fudge + whipped cream + chocolate + nuts
Crème Brulee$10.00
Vanilla bean + sugar in the raw + strawberry
New York Style Cheesecake$9.00
Mixed berry compote
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake$14.00
Callebaut chocolate base + peanut butter mousse + chocolate ganache

What 1,434 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar is a cherished spot in San Diego, celebrated for its "best prime rib" and classic charm. Patrons rave about the "excellent food and service," describing the ambiance as a blend of a classic supper club and lively sports bar, featuring numerous TVs. The staff is frequently praised as "attentive and friendly," enhancing the dining experience. While some reviews noted slower service, the overall dining experience remains a favorite among guests, promising a delightful visit "for any occasion."

1,436 Reviews

K
Kevin
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The blacken prime rib was over seasoned. Had to dip it in the Ad jus to get the seasoning off. I would like to come back if I can get a voucher for a replacement prime rib dinner. Sorry just me opinion Kevin yoro 619-957-4170
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Dillan
VIP
San Diego
57 reviews
4.0
57 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We love the happy hour menu here and the traditional fare. Portions are large and the food quality is consistent. Service did not rate the standard tip, most notably due to bringing us the wrong drinks and instead of re-making them we were brought the missing components and we had to mix the drinks at the table. Menus were left on the table the whole meal and we left with 3 sets of empty glasses scattered on the table with them…
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Marcia
San Diego
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistency: good food, reasonable price, attentive service.
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Don
VIP
San Diego
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was not attentive, never brought a glass of wine we ordered and took 20 minutes to bring our check back after we gave her credit card. Food and other was great as always!
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Anthony
VIP
San Diego
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bully’s is the best place to get comfort food. Whether steak or seafood, everything is excellent!
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Kim
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always love this place for the food the service the ambience. Always consistent on the above and great prices as well!
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Sabrina
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came in with my 7 year old son for a New Years Eve 'date'. I live right up the hill and love coming to Bully's but last night was special. It was our first New Years just us I wish I remembered my servers name, she was very sweet and polite to both of us. The food and drinks are always amazing:) The hostesses were sweet, the atmosphere was perfect, everything was spot on. I worked in the Industry for 20 years and working a Holiday can be a lot on the staff -I hope they know we appreciate them being there for special memories for my family, like last night
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RW
ReviewWho
VIP
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, our server was even better. Busy NYE evening and she was on top of it all.
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Livingston
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food atmosphere was good and people great
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Curtis
Boise
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We chose this place because Opentable said they offered 2 lobster tails for $41. Uhhh, noo. So processing the bait and switch kind of took the fun out of the evening. Opentable and Bullys need to do a better job on making sure an accurate menu is offered on Opentable's platform.
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FAQs

Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 291-2665.

Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 1434 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar

2401 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108

Additional information

Cross street
Texas Street
Neighborhood
Mission Valley
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Prime Rib, Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are 61 marked parking spaces and two handicap spaces available for our patrons. In addition to Bully's East parking lot there are two lots located above and below Bully's East that offer parking after 5pm.
Public transit
Located on Texas Street directly out front of Bully's East there are two bus stops, one heading South up Texas Street and one heading North down towards Qualcomm Way.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Adam Johnson
Entertainment
Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar entertainment are the 13 TV screens that show all seasonal sporting events throughout the year. Long time supporters of all local San Diego sports teams.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bullyseastsd.com/
Phone number
(619) 291-2665
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or having a corporate get together, Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar has two rooms that can accommodate large parties. Please contact the restaurant directly for information. 619-291-2665

Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

8oz Filet Mignon

Prime Rib Dip

Prime Rib Melt

Appetizers

Calamari$13.50

Baked Brie$15.00

Seared Ahi* **$16.00

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms$13.00

Oysters on Half Shell*$23.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$17.00

Filet Meatballs$14.00

Kung Pao Wings$15.00

Crab Cakes$23.00

Fried Artichoke Hearts$11.00

Prime Rib / Steaks / Seafood

2 Lobster Tails$41.00

King Crab Legs

Choice Corn Fed Mid-Western Aged Beef

8oz. Horseradish Crusted Prime Rib$38.75

8oz. Blackened Prime Rib$38.75

8oz. Regular Cut$36.00

11oz. Half Cut$47.75

16oz. Full Cut

38oz. "Beast"

Choice Mid-Western Beef

14oz. New York$39.00

16oz. Bone In Ribeye$42.00

8oz. Filet Mignon$41.75

"Nooner" 8-oz Teriyaki Skirt Steak$23.00

Burgers / Sandwiches / Classics

The Bully Burger**$16.00

Prime Rib Dip$20.00

Pub Burger$19.00

Prime Rib Melt$22.00

Nashville Hot Halibut Sandwich$19.00

Seared Ahi Sandwich$21.00

Steak and Enchiladas$26.00

(4) BBQ Prime Rib Bones$21.00

Entrees

Fish N Chips$20.00

Dry Aged Duroc Pork Chop$30.00

Grilled Scottish Salmon$37.00

Salads

Bistro**$13.50

Caesar**$12.50

Wedge$12.50

Side Dishes

Elotes (Mexican Corn)$7.00

Brussels Sprouts$6.50

Broccolini$6.50

Mac N Cheese$6.50

Baked Potato$7.00

Seasoned Shoestring Potatoes$5.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$6.00

Steak Fries$5.00

Cup of Soup$6.00

Bowl of Soup$8.50

French Onion Gratinee$6.50

House Dinner Salad$7.00

Caesar Salad

Wedge Salad

Desserts

Carrot Cake$13.00

Mud Pie$12.00

Crème Brulee$10.00

New York Style Cheesecake$9.00

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Make a reservation

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