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Forbidden Cove Speakeasy Tiki bar Convoy District - Forbidden Cove, San Diego, CA

Forbidden Cove

4.5
4.5
75 Reviews
$30 and under
Speakeasy

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • Hot spot
Enter the Forbidden Cove by unlocking a hidden rum barrel door using your wooden idol key where an island Tiki inspired paradise serving handcrafted cocktails awaits you. Once inside, traverse the Infinity Mirror Bridge and be welcomed by the island's inhabitants to explore the mysteries, culinary pleasures and enchanted elixirs of the Forbidden Cove. Find this tropical escape by entering Kilowatt Brewing located in the Kearny Mesa and Convoy District neighborhoods and kindly asking for a Key to The Cove!

Reservations offer a 90-minute experience.

WALK-INS WELCOME - Reservations not available? We always set aside space to accommodate walk-ins, first come, first served. And before or after your experience at Forbidden Cove you're welcome to join us at Kilowatt Brewing for our award winning craft beers, hard seltzers, adult slushies, and a bite to eat!

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What 75 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Forbidden Cove is a charming tiki-themed speakeasy known for its "super fun atmosphere" and "great drinks." Guests love the "cool vibe," "friendly staff," and the excitement of a "hidden entrance." While food reviews are mixed, the decor and creative cocktails consistently delight. Ideal for a unique date night or small group gathering.

75 Reviews
  1. Katie VIP

    Orange County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience. Kelly was our server and she was so attentive and fun’ we can’t wait to go again’

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  2. Li

    Palm Springs1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Neat spot. Good food and drinks, but do not book a “high top”, it was maybe the most awkward seating arrangement I’ve encountered.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome drinks! Awesome vibe! Really cool casual spot. Definitely worth checking out!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for date or group outing. Drinks on point & beautiful ambiance.

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  5. Brian

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great - surprisingly good food and well-crafted, thoughtful fun drinks!

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  6. emily

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked a “high top” and ended up with a weird bench with a table lower than our knees.. staff was great drinks were ok. Food was actually good. Very disappointed overall. Ended up leaving before even 45 minutes passed of our 90 min allotted time.

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  7. Michael

    San Diego17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a fun date night -- staff, food and drinks were great!

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  8. Stephanie

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got engaged here and love it here! Drinks are tasty and food is good

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  9. Justin

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great speakeasy experience from a local brewery! Very cool! Food was excellent.

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  10. Jason VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Great vibe and out bartender Jacob was great. Have him make you an off menu tiki drink! His Wakeboard is the best!!!!

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FAQs

Forbidden Cove is rated 4.5 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Forbidden Cove

7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy, Hawaiian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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