Business Overview
Gossip Grill (gossipgrill.com) is San Diego's only inclusive Queer Women's and LGBTQ+ restaurant and nightclub. Established in 2009, Gossip Grill has served the San Diego community for over 15 years as a safe, vibrant, celebratory space in the Hillcrest neighborhood.
Gossip Grill is world-famous for its 3-finger pour (generous drink pours), extraordinary food, and sassy service. It is open 7 days a week and hosts a wide variety of recurring events including drag shows, brunch parties, bingo, wine clubs, and more.
Location & Contact
- Address: 1220 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
- Neighborhood: Hillcrest, San Diego
- Phone: 619-260-8023
- Website: https://gossipgrill.com
- Instagram: @gossipgrill_
- Facebook: facebook.com/GossipGrill
- Reservations: OpenTable
Hours of Operation
| Day | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM | |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM | |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM | |
| Friday | 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM | |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM | 21+ after 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | 21+ after 2:00 PM |
Note: 21+ after 2pm on Sat & Sun. Hours subject to change for minors during special events. Please call ahead to confirm possible age restrictions.
Identity & Mission
Gossip Grill is San Diego's premier LGBTQ+ women's bar and restaurant. It describes itself as "a place where chosen families are found, booties bounce, colorful drinks are poured and memories are made." The venue is committed to being both a safe space and a vibrant, fun place for people to be free and celebrate who they are.
Activities include: Drag Bingo, sapphic club nights with queer DJs, karaoke, brunch with trivia, all-you-can-eat spaghetti with all-night happy hour, and various drag and performance events.
Menu Summary
Full menus at: Food, Brunch, Drinks, Happy Hour, Cabaret Brunch Menu.
- Food: Appetizers ("Foreplay"), soups, salads, sandwiches/burgers ("Buns & Bread"), entrées ("All the Way Mae"), desserts
- Brunch: Served Sat–Sun 9am–2pm
- Happy Hour: Daily deals on drinks and food
- Drinks: Cocktails, beer, wine — famous 3-finger pour
Regular Events
- Bingo Gone Bonkers — Drag bingo event
- Cabaret Brunch — Drag-performance brunch experience
- Kings Club Drag Kings — Drag king showcase
- Kings and Friends — Drag kings + friends show
- Haut Box Drag Show — Drag performance show
- Supper Club — Dinner + entertainment experience
- Top Shelf Tease — Burlesque/tease performance night
- Wine Club — Recurring wine tasting/club event
Private Events & Services
- Hen House Exclusive — Private party space
- VIP Bottle Service — Premium nightclub bottle service
- Barrel & Board Catering — Off-site catering service
- GG Mobile Bar — Mobile bar for events
- Private Parties — Book via Perfect Venue
Dog Policy
Gossip Grill welcomes well-behaved dogs in certain areas. See Doggie Rules for full policy.
Shop
Gossip Grill merchandise and branded items available at gossipgrill.com/shop.