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Urban Mo's Bar & Grill

GayOut (30) 4.5
Google (2622) 4.6
Tripadvisor (106) 4.3
What reviewers say

Visitors frequently praise the welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service, with many servers like Marcus and Jordan being highlighted for making guests feel special. However, some reviewers find the food and drinks to be expensive and mediocre, while others mention the venue can be loud.

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Address
308 University Ave, Hillcrest, San Diego, CA 92103
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Phone
+1 619-491-0400
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Website
urbanmos.com
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Price Range
$$
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About this place Urban Mo's Bar & Grill

Urban Mo's Bar & Grill is the social anchor of Hillcrest's University Avenue — the bar and restaurant that functions as the neighbourhood's public living room from Saturday brunch through Friday midnight. The large corner patio, opening onto University Avenue's pedestrian flow, is where much of San Diego's gay social life happens in the open air — and in San Diego's reliably mild climate, the patio is usable essentially year-round. The kitchen serves a full menu of bar food and grill items throughout service hours, distinguishing Urban Mo's from purely drinking venues and making it the natural choice for the combination of dinner and drinks before a night out in Hillcrest. The bar runs regular DJs, themed nights, and events throughout the week, and the University Avenue location keeps it in the centre of the walkable gay corridor that defines Hillcrest. Weekend brunches are a social institution in themselves — the combination of outdoor seating, good weather, and Hillcrest's weekend crowd makes brunch at Urban Mo's one of the more pleasant ways to spend a San Diego Saturday morning. For visitors to San Diego who want a single orientation point for Hillcrest, Urban Mo's is that point.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 11:00-02:00
Tuesday 11:00-02:00
Wednesday 11:00-02:00
Thursday 11:00-02:00
Friday 11:00-02:00
Saturday 09:00-02:00
Sunday 09:00-02:00

Features

Gay Happy Hour Drag shows Food served Dancing Area Outdoor Patio Pub/Tavern Safe space Walk-ins welcome

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juliana wardwell
juliana wardwell Jun 2026

Our waiter Chad gave us an excellent dinning experience. From the moment we were seated, he was friendly, attentive, and professional. He checked on our table regularly without being intrusive, made sure our drinks were always refilled, and answered all of our questions about the menu with confidence and patience. The service was prompt, and he maintained a positive attitude throughout our meal, even during busy periods. His recommendations were great, and he helped make the entire dining experience enjoyable and stress-free. It’s clear that he genuinely cares about providing outstanding customer service. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Employees like you are a big reason we will be coming back.

Lauren B
Lauren B Jun 2026

Fun place to come with friends, for brunch and maybe some drinks. I don’t come here very often only when my best friend comes into town. But usually the food are huge portions and pretty good.

Bobby Alldis
Bobby Alldis May 2026
Lorenzo Escamilla
Lorenzo Escamilla May 2026

My favorite gay bar in San Diego, Sunday Karaoke by Navy Nick and Drag brunch are the highlight of my time spent here

D'ahna Bishop
D'ahna Bishop May 2026

First time at MO’s with a group of friends and Becky was AMAZING. We had a table and were definitely a little all over the place with ordering throughout the night, but she was so patient, attentive, funny, and genuinely made the experience even better. She handled everything going on around us like an absolute pro and never once seemed overwhelmed. You can tell she’s great at what she does and knows how to create a fun, welcoming environment. MO’s already has such a great inclusive vibe, but servers like Becky are what make people want to come back. Hope she gets the recognition she deserves because she was truly fantastic.

H T
H T May 2026

I go for the drag shows - 10/10 for that! I recently got a Hawaiian burger, but pineapple legit tasted like alcohol. It was so gross. The rest of my food was delicious though! The server also forgot to bring the table our desert, but that just meant we saved some money that night lol.

Jason Sanqui
Jason Sanqui May 2026

The restaurant/bar has a fun party atmosphere complete with a DJ. I got eggs Benedict with over cooked eggs and a morning mule cocktail. The eggs Benedict were saved by the soy chorizo and the sauce. The cocktail was pretty good.

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