Who Has the Best Bloody Mary in San Diego? Here’s Your Guide!
Blood mary lovers know that a good bloody mary the morning after a big night out is a life-changing experience, so we made it a priority to find the best bloody mary in San Diego.
Just about every bar and restaurant will make one for you if you ask…but a select few places treat their bloody mary making like it truly is: a work of art!
That’s why we asked our good friend and bloody mary expert Liz McCray of Bloody Mary Obsessed to give us her list of the best bloody marys in San Diego.
She did NOT disappoint! No matter what neighborhood your recovery morning finds you in…there’s something on this list for everyone.
Here’s where you can find the best bloody mary in San Diego, straight from Liz herself.
Farmer’s Table
The Barnyard Mary at Farmer’s Table is quite literally one of the most outrageous bloody marys we’ve had, ever.
The farm-to-table restaurant brings the entire farm to this bloody mary as well as some friends from the sea, served in a pitcher with a whole roasted chicken, house-made sausages, shrimp, bacon, and much more!
Food Network has featured this behemoth, so you know it’s good. Farmer’s Table also has four other smaller bloody marys, if you’re not feeling a whole chicken at 9 AM.
Terra American Bistro
Terra Bistro is committed to bringing local, sustainable, and organic ingredients not only to their food but to the bar as well.
Their bloody mary bar has you first “choose your poison” from house-made infused spirits and build your bloody with a house-made mix and house-made garnishes such as pickles. In case you didn’t get it, they like to make things in-house!
JRDN
Located beachside in the Tower 23 Hotel, JRDN has one of the very best bloody marys in Pacific Beach.
The bloody mary is refined and graceful, and JRDN uses cilantro and jalapeños to infuse the vodka. It’s not too spicy, light and refreshing, which is perfect for those beach days! Sit on the patio and soak up some sunshine while you sip your classy beverage. If you’re more of a beer lover, their michelada is also killer.
Davanti Enoteca
One of San Diego’s best build-your-own bloody mary bars is in the heart of Little Italy. Some of the toppings include an extensive amount of hot sauces, pickled veggies, hard-boiled eggs, and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus.
Our favorite part of the experience is that you have a bloody mary assistant who builds your cocktail for you, to absolute perfection! You can also find Davanti in Del Mar.
Snooze: an AM Eatery
With rotating seasonal cocktails and bloody marys, the Bangkok Bloody Mary from Snooze has remained a constant favorite. The best way to describe the Bangkok Bloody Mary is herbaceous umami. Fish sauce, Siracha, basil, cilantro, and what we believe is an award-winning house-made mix.
The Bangkok Bloody is our go-to, but you really can’t go wrong with any of their bloody marys!
Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood
Probably the most elegant bloody mary we’ve ever had, Greystone Steakhouse’s infamous Bloody Truffle is truly a one-of-a-kind.
Bloody Truffle is made with Gresytone’s house-made truffle mix and topped with freshly shaved truffle dust. Truly an experience in itself, the Bloody Truffle will tantalize your taste buds and expand your bloody mary horizons!
Sally’s Fish House + Bar
Sally’s Fish House is sophisticated seafood with picturesque views of the Seaport Village Harbor and home of the Ultimate Bloody Mary.
Part of their “Insta-worthy” cocktail list, the Ultimate Bloody Mary is a refreshing and herbaceous bloody mary mixed with cucumber vodka and topped with a seafood lover’s delight. An exquisite piece of blackened shrimp and a foot-long king crab leg make this bloody mary a sea-inspired meal in a glass.
Kona Kai Resort + Spa
Vessel Restaurant + Bar, nestled in the Kona Kai Resort & Spa, has a build-your-own bloody mary bar with some unique garnishes that you don’t typically see, such as capers, baby corn, mushrooms, and watermelon rinds.
It’s nice to see some different options on a BYOBMB. The best part about the bloody mary bar is that it’s bottomless. Season, garnish, and drink to your heart’s desire!
C Level Lounge
Level up your bloody mary with one of the very best views of the city skyline and Coronado. C Level’s Seafood Bloody Mary is a bold and spicy number, topped with shrimp and a crab claw. It’s pretty easy to drink this bloody mary in a matter of minutes! And it’s available during ALL business hours.
Campfire
One of the hottest restaurants in North County, Campfire includes a crafty and youthful bloody mary in their stellar lineup of cocktails. Gather around a fire with your closest brunch buddies for a deeply smoky, rustic bloody mary topped with a camping necessity: potato chips. Oh and that rim? It’s lit!
The Roxy Encinitas
If you are heading up to North County, then you can’t pass up The Roxy in Encinitas!
The “Everything but the Kitchen Sink” bloody mary has a super-secret house-made mix that is delicious and literally garnished with everything but the kitchen sink. The towering 24oz bloody mary also comes with a Miller High Life pony, a Midwestern staple for bloody marys.
The Nolen Rooftop
Do you love blue skies, unbelievable views, and great food and drinks? Look no further than the 14th-floor rooftop destination bar, The Nolen, for “The Sunday Requirement.”
With a diverse menu of four bloody marys with unique spins on the traditional recipe, we say choose the Sunday Morning Remedy or Penelope. Breathe in the fresh air and sip away your hangover with your brunch squad, sex in the city style!
Hello Betty Fish House
Sea life’s beauty with swaying palm trees, ocean views, and a savory, warm bloody mary. Every morsel of the Hello Betty Bloody Mary has an umami flavor that is rich and deep, and elevates the warmth of the tomato juice.
Bloody Mary oyster shooters, bloody maria’s, and a michelada mary bring options galore for the bloody mary lover. The salty and acidic bloody mary options pair perfectly with Hello Betty’s fresh local seafood fare.
Cali Comfort BBQ
The Monster Mary from Cali Comfort BBQ is topped with a hot, aromatic, dripping piece of candied bacon! Need we say more? The Monster Mary is 22oz of smokey, sweet, bacon-dripping, bloody mary goodness.
So much time and love go into the drinks and food at Cali Comfort BBQ, and you can taste it!
Breakfast Republic
You can’t go wrong with the Jurassic Pork Bloody at Breakfast Republic. There’s nothing archaic about this bold, tangy, peppery, savory bloody mary. The thick piece of Jurassic pork on top will satisfy any carnivore and make your mouth water.
Lucky for you, they have several locations to choose from, so you’re always close to a Breakfast Republic!
Fruitcraft – Fermentery & Distillery
At Fruitcraft, the Eau de Vies spirits are fermented from fruit and not grains. The spirits are herb-infused, and their bloody mary is perfectly balanced and incredibly fresh. Fruitcraft is employee-owned and has a long-term goal of reinvesting in local startups. Bloody marys driven by a mission just taste better!
OB Surf Lodge
OB Surf Lodge looks right out into the ocean and the OB Pier. Not only are the views stunning, but the Kitchen Sink Bloody Mary is 100% vegan, and the garlic, horseradish, and veggies are freshly squeezed and grated daily for the mix. Yum!
Add some fire to your morning and order it with habanero vodka!
La Valencia Hotel
Find four stellar Bloody Marys at The Med restaurant inside La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla. One of the best bloody marys in La Jolla combined with million dollar views of the Pacific Ocean makes La Valencia’s bloody mary menu too good to pass up.
Our top pick is the Bayou Bloody Mary with a fried oyster and jumbo shrimp on top. Feeling a little sassy? Go for the Bloody Maria with tequila.
See you there!
So there you have it folks! The latest and greatest list of the best bloody marys in San Diego.
Clearly Liz knows her blood marys, and we plan on following her advice to the T. Be sure to say ‘hi’ when you see us out crossing off our bloody mary bucket list!
See you there, San Diego!
