Est. 1964 · Voltaire St, Ocean Beach
Home of the deal that can't be beat
A ¼ lb burger loaded with lettuce, tomato and onion, a pile of Cajun fries and a select draft: Bud, Tilted, Garage or Estrella. It's the reason half of OB knows where Voltaire Street is.
Monday–Friday until 5 PM · Dine-in only
Full kitchen · 7 days a week
The food is the best, prices can't be beat.
Tap + on anything to add to your order.
*Menu items and pricing may change at any time.
We're a short walk from Dog Beach and your pup is welcome. Ask the bartender for the dog menu. Keep 'em leashed. If there's a complaint, the dog goes out.
*Menu items and pricing may change at any time. In-house specials may vary. Please tell us about any food allergies.
Pickup · noon to 11 PM daily
Call it in, click it in, or text it in. Your order will be hot and waiting at 4970 Voltaire.
Our online ordering system with the full menu, pickup times and real-time confirmation when the kitchen accepts your order.
Build your order from the menu and send it as a text message straight to the bar. We'll text you back to confirm.
Rather talk? Call (619) 684-0089
20 big screens · never a cover charge
Grab a stool, pick a screen. If it's on, it's on here.
Baseball
Specials during every Padres game. Wear the brown and gold.
Pigskin
Game-day specials all season long, every game on a big screen.
Fight night
The big fights shown here. Still no cover. Ever.
Mon–Thu
Special pricing till 6 PM, Monday through Thursday. We stay open till 2 AM.
Mon–Fri · till 5 PM
¼ lb burger, Cajun fries and a select draft (Bud, Tilted, Garage or Estrella). Dine-in only.
Monday
Chicken wings by the half (6) or full (12) order. Hot, Buffalo, BBQ or the Buffiyaki Special.
Wednesday
Pairs of grilled mahi-mahi or chicken tacos.
Every day
The cheeseburger & Cajun fries basket and the Philly cheezsteak combo, any day of the week.
What's on the screens
All times Pacific. Regular season shown; playoffs run January to February. Never a cover.
The 2026 season's in the books, so here's 2027. All times Pacific; MLB sets "TBD" times closer to game day. Padres game = Padres specials.
On tap
The taps rotate, the fan favorites don't: Bud, Tilted, Garage, Estrella and the ice-cold pours the regulars won't let us drop, plus cocktails, mason-jar mixed drinks and seltzers.
Ask what's pouring today, or ask the bartender for a taster.
Small · stool-style · regulars are family
A great small bar where the regulars are family. It's a local favorite, not locals-only. Everyone's welcome.
Pool table up front. One wall's so close you'll need a tilted stick. Hence the name.
Twenty large flat-panel TVs inside and out back, so there's no bad seat for the game.
Smoking's allowed out back. Food and drinks too (that's why there's tables and chairs), plus TVs, heaters and some games.
You pick the soundtrack. Choose wisely; the regulars are listening.
Leashed dogs welcome, and they get their own menu. Kids, no. Dogs, yes.
Not for the game, not for the fight, not ever.
Our story
The Tilted Stick has been an Ocean Beach watering hole since 1964, and Jonny has been running it since the 1990s. He's kept it exactly what it is: an old-school OB dive with free pool, prices that can't be beat and regulars who are family. Everyone's welcome.
About the name: there's a pool table up front, and one wall sits so close you need a tilted stick to take the shot.
Read 'em before you come in
We know what we are.
Don't act like you don't, and everything will be fine.
We serve beer, burgers and bar food. There's a pool table (free, all the time), and one wall needs a tilted stick. Hence the name.
There's an outside patio. You can smoke there, and drinks and food are allowed (that's why there's tables and chairs). There's even TVs out back, heaters
and some games.
Behave. Have fun. Buy stuff.
Don't take our word for it
“This is a dive bar. The music is loud, the lights are low, the drinks are cheap and the food is awesome… if you're looking to kick back with your friends, watch a game, play some music and have a tasty adult beverage or three, come on down.”
“Don't go to any dive bar besides the Tilted Stick here in SD. This place is the TRUTH!”
“One of the best bars in OB! 30yrs and going strong, I've frequented this awesome spot for the last 15yrs.”
“So good we had to get a second. Plenty of TVs to catch the game and all the staff is super friendly.”
“The wings didn't disappoint, they came out fast, piping hot and juicy. Probably the best I've had in a while.”
“Gives me the small town vibe in San Diego!… Great place to hang out and get to know some locals or mind your business in your own space!”
“Is the $10 Burger + Fries + Craft Beer San Diego's best lunch special? I'm making a strong argument for that!”
“You can't beat the Tilted Stick if you like sports, burgers and beers… a true gem in Ocean Beach.”
“I felt so welcome by the bartenders after telling them I have never been there before. Hot wings are great!”
“Johnny brought the real fries back 🔥🔥🔥 … the best fries ever!”
“Very fun and welcoming atmosphere… Dog friendly. Outdoor patio. Awesome burger, fries and beer combo!”
“2 burgers & fries and 2 yummy beers for $23. Unbelievableeeee, we will be back as we live down the street.”
“This place may be small, but they've got great deals… The portions of food are legitimate, too.”
“Sam was really great. She made great drinks and was super nice. The environment was good and chill.”
Straight from the kitchen & the bar
Good to know
Monday through Friday 12 PM to 2 AM, and Saturday and Sunday 11 AM to 2 AM. The kitchen and to-go pickup run noon to 11 PM daily.
Never. No cover for game days, fight nights or any other night. Just walk in and order something.
Yes. Leashed dogs are welcome and there's a dog menu (ask the bartender). If there's a complaint, we'll ask you to take the dog out.
Yes. Free pool, all the time, on the table up front.
Special happy hour pricing until 6 PM, Monday through Thursday. We stay open until 2 AM.
A ¼ lb burger, Cajun fries and a select draft beer (Bud, Tilted, Garage or Estrella). Monday through Friday until 5 PM, dine-in only.
Yes. Wing Monday (half or full orders of wings), Taco Night on Wednesday (grilled mahi-mahi or chicken tacos), plus the weekday burger & beer combo until 5 PM.
Since 1964. It's been an Ocean Beach watering hole for decades, and Jonny has been running it since the 1990s.
Yes. We have 20 big-screen TVs, specials during Padres games and football games, and we show UFC fights, all with no cover.
Yes. Order online through our ordering system or text your order to the bar, then pick it up between noon and 11 PM. You can also call (619) 684-0089.
Hot, Buffalo, BBQ and the Buffiyaki Special, with ranch or bleu cheese.
Yes. The covered back patio has tables and chairs, TVs, heaters and some games. Smoking is allowed out there, and food and drinks are welcome.
No. We're a bar: 21 and over only, and we check IDs. Dogs are OK, kids are not.
4970 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107, in Ocean Beach, a short walk from Dog Beach.
Voltaire Street · Ocean Beach
A short walk from Dog Beach in the heart of OB.
| Monday | 12 PM – 2 AM |
| Tuesday | 12 PM – 2 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM – 2 AM |
| Thursday | 12 PM – 2 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM – 2 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 2 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM – 2 AM |
Kitchen & to-go pickup: noon to 11 PM daily. Holiday hours may vary.
Based on Google's visit data. Busiest nights are Friday and Saturday after 9 PM.
Before tax. We'll text back to confirm your total & pickup time.
Texts go to . Not on your phone? Copy the text and send it from any device, or call (619) 684-0089.
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