Avg 4.2* in total 991 reviews.
Claimed - $$$ - Bars, Cabaret, New American
Phone: (619) 295-7900
About the Business
Specialties
A "typical" night at Lips will include multiple bachelorette parties, several birthdays and more than a few first dates. Both men and woman seem to love the Lips' combination of spectacular entertainment and great food. The eclectic menu itself is as entertaining as the restaurant with selections like "RuPaul" (grilled chicken breast over organic greens) or "Divine"(a plate full of grilled vegetables). Entrée prices range from $11 to $22, accompanied by a long list of appetizers and desserts. Featuring a full bar, and serving the internationally famous Lips' Frozen Cosmopolitan, Lips is a great spot for a pre-show drink or a late-night laugh. Special weekly events include "Ladies of the 80's Night" on Tuesdays, "Bitchy Bingo" on Wednesdays, "Dining with The Divas" on Thursdays, "High Gloss Glamor Night" on Fridays and Saturdays and of course our world famous "Gospel Brunch" every Sunday (which includes unlimited champagne, bloody marys and mimosas of only $17.95!).
History
Established in 1999.
After opening our doors in New York in 1996 our founder and "Queen Mother", Yvonne Lame', decided the next logical place to bring her Drag Dining experience to San Diego. Don't ask why we don't even know... we think she had one too many frozen cosmos, but in any case we were born. In 2006 we decided to move from our Bankers Hill location to our own building in fabulous North Park (3036 El Cajon Blvd, 92104) and have never looked back. Our new location has a dining room for 175 people, a private dining area that seats up to 60 people. All designed by the award winning drag queen decorator, Brenda Starr, out doing her self with a Moulin Rouge influenced design, filled with color, sparkle, glamor and fantasy, all of which you have come to expect from the Lips Restaurants. This June (2009) we celebrated our TEN (10) year anniversary and after servicing over 750,000 customers we are still going strong! Where will you be when we turn 15?
Meet the Manager
Business owner information
Brent S.
Manager
I want to welcome all to review us here on Yelp, the good and the bad we can take it!I just recently joined the Lips family and was brought on board to ensure GREAT customer service, a FABULOUS show and APPETIZING food. I personally review your reviews every week with the staff (if not daily) and will respond to each post (whether the review is good or bad). We grow or shrink as a business based on your reviews and take each one seriously.That being said, I ask you once again to review us, let people know about your experience and don't be surprised if you get a personal response from me.See you soon,Brent SmithsonRestaurant Manager
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3036 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
| Mon | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | |
| Wed | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | |
| Thu | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | |
| Fri | 6:30 PM - 2:00 AM | |
| Sat | 5:30 PM - 2:00 AM | |
| Sun | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |