False Idol

4.9

1409 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Lively

Hidden in plain sight, a step through an unassuming secret entrance within Craft & Commerce transports guests to False Idol’s faux tropical paradise complete with traditional Polynesian elements of fire & ice (including an indoor waterfall and flaming volcano). We enlisted a team of legendary tiki artists to fashion a fully immersive environment that pays tribute to the imagined “false idols” of mid-century American worship.
21 and up.

Not bookable

Online reservations at False Idol can only be made directly on their website.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Polynesian, Speakeasy
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 365-8454
Website
http://www.falseidoltiki.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
675 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101-2569
Neighborhood
San Diego
Cross street
Kettner & Beech St.
Parking details
Considering you'll be warped through time and space, parking may be hard to find.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking

Experiences

NYE AT FALSE IDOL WITH MUSIC BY DESI
$134.04 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
New Year's Eve at False Idol is ramping up with island sounds from Music By Desi . $100 (plus taxes & fees) secures your entry into a world where 2025 starts with thunderstorms inside: from 10pm–12:30am, your ticket includes a welcome cocktail on arrival, 1 drink ticket for your choice of festive sips, and when the clock strikes twelve, take your pick: bubbles or butter booze. The night doesn't end there; you'll also get a Limited Edition 22K Gold Printed False Idol Mai Tai Glass.

What 1,409 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

False Idol is a captivating tiki bar in San Diego, celebrated for its "amazing atmosphere," "incredible drinks," and "friendly, knowledgeable staff." Guests rave about the lively ambiance, complete with theatrical elements like fire and thunder. Despite its small, dark setting, the "fantastic cocktails" and "unique decor" make this a must-visit for tiki enthusiasts.

1,409 Reviews

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Sandy
VIP
San Diego
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time at False Idol. Service and tiki cocktails were on point. I am looking forward to our next visit!
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T.K.
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our first visit to False Idol. The hostess was so helpful and sweet. There was a wide variety of drinks and we loved the ones we ordered. The ambiance is wonderful and very festive. We'll definitely visit again when we're in San Diego.
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Savannah
VIP
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time drinking the holiday menu at False Idol! The staff was nice and helpful and the cocktails were delicious. Our favs were the Embarrassing Uncle, Ghosts of Xmas Past, and the Santa’s Slay. False Idol always is a fun choice.
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Jack
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great night! Christmas menu was especially excellent.
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Alyssa
Sacramento
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Came to false idol to check out their holiday decor/set up. I found the ambiance to be underwhelming as there wasn’t a lot of change up from the usual decor. Ironically, the decor in craft and commerce was much more festive. I also noticed they were slow on cleaning up tables after people left. I hope they do a bit more next year but False Idol had solid service and tasty holiday drinks so all in all, a good experience.
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Michael
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just a real good time. Service was Xlnt. Drinks were very tasty. lol
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Brenda
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
False idol was amazing. The service was great and the drinks are so good. The price is like any other price around San Diego but these are worth every penny because of the quality.
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Holly
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved False Idol! The decor and ambience were amazing and because it's in the back of another restaurant you felt like you were in your own tropical hideaway. The drinks were delicious and well priced and the staff were fantastic and went above and beyond to help us out as first timers to their tiki bar. I would highly recommend False Idol if you are visting San Diego. My only small issue is that I wish they had some bar bites to munch on, but other than that everything was wonderful!
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Felicia
San Diego
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was loud and hard to hear at times. But that is the bar scene. The drinks were fun, creative and very good. Everyone should experience this bar.
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Santiago
VIP
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the relax environment. Decorating are cool. Service was great. They have lost of options for mix drinks on the menu. We were a party of four, we all had different drinks, and everyone was happy with what they ordered. Overall, I would say it is a chill place to hang out.
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FAQs

False Idol is rated 4.9 stars by 1409 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

Online reservations at False Idol can only be made directly on their website.

675 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101-2569

Additional information

Cross street
Kettner & Beech St.
Neighborhood
San Diego
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Polynesian, Speakeasy
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Considering you'll be warped through time and space, parking may be hard to find.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking

Website
http://www.falseidoltiki.com/
Phone number
(619) 365-8454

False Idol

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Experiences

NYE AT FALSE IDOL WITH MUSIC BY DESI

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What 1,409 people are saying

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