While visiting with my aunt from out of town, mom and I met with her at her boyfriend at Duck Dive. I never heard of it, let alone been there but, but it was a wonderful experience.
I was on a bland diet for awhile due to a recent medical emergency, and they were more than willing to cater to that with a special menu request that differed from the usual menu. Right down to ginger ale with a splash of cranberry juice. I was so grateful.
Mom got the Dagwood Sandwich, my aunt the Stuffed French Toast piked with whipped cream and fresh seasonal berries.
The place has a full open air environment that allows the breeze to blow through, with lots of outdoor seating. Being a corner lot establishment, there is seating on both Mission and the side street. There is seating around the bar if you choose to be served your meal there as well. And the bathrooms are clean. Great sign of attention to every detail.
My aunt was in San Diego last October for a while and attended the taco challenge contest on the boardwalk. All the various restaurants were in on it and The Duck Dive won the contest! I reckon we gotta try those one day when I’m not on a restricted dietary intake. Who doesn’t like tacos? If they don’t, check for a pulse.
Yes, I’ll definitely be back one day to try those tacos and take a walk along the boardwalk. Definitely. Be. Back.
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What a gem of a happy hour find. First, our server Madison, was friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I was surprised that she hadn’t been working there that long.
The 1/2 price HH shareables were very well done - large portions, as well. The tenders and calamari were perfectly lightly breaded and piping hot. The dive wings were huge and flavourful.
The one disappointing thing was that the drink prices on the online menu (part of the reason for going) showed lower than the actual menu ($6 vs $8 actually for the HH cocktails). Given the food prices being so reasonable, it wasn’t that big of a deal.
Dinner: Wonderful server, fun atmosphere, comfy booths, delicious “take me to Mexico” cocktail, and scrumptious ‘from the very first bite’ beer battered shrimp and blackened mahi mahi street tacos.
Brunch: yum! Lived the fresh fruit, eggs Benny, and fish and chips! Again- great service! Fun decorations!!