The Pool House at Pendry San Diego

Name: The Pool House at Pendry San Diego
Address: 435 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 738-7030
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

15 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

435 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

Discover the ultimate rooftop oasis in the heart of downtown San Diego at our spectacular rooftop poolside restaurant and bar, perched atop the luxurious Pendry Hotel. Our stunning rooftop pool, a hidden gem in San Diego, offers the perfect setting for your next pool party. Dive into the weekend with world-renowned DJs, making waves during our summer Sunday parties. Indulge in a delightful downtown Gaslamp lunch experience, all while taking in breathtaking cityscape views. We take pride in being the go-to spot for San Diego rooftop pools. Join us for a memorable pool party, whether it's a Sunday celebration or Lunch & lounge poolside. Elevate your San Diego rooftop experience with us - where every day feels like a vacation in paradise. Make a splash, reserve your spot today!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 738-7030
Website
https://poolhousesd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Jo Jo Ruiz
Private party facilities
The Pool House is available to host your next Private or Semi-Private event. Please contact Pendry Catering Sales at (619)738-7011 or email psdcatering@pendryhotels.com for more information.

Location
435 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
J Street
Parking details
Pendry Hotel Offers Valet Parking for Pool House Guests. Additional parking options close by are numerous, with street parking and multiple garages in close proximity.
Entertainment
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

CHIPS & GUACAMOLE$18.00
Cotija Cheese, Lime, Serrano, Red Onion
MEDITERRANEAN PLATE$32.00
Hummus Tahina, Marinated Olives, Whipped Feta, Vegetable Crudite, Grilled Pita
ACAI BOWL$18.00
Acai Sorbet, Bananas, Strawberries, Granola, Frozen Blueberries, Shaved Coconut, Honey Drizzle, Peanut Butter (Optional)
AVOCADO TOAST$18.00
Grilled Sourdough, Avocado, Bacon, Arugula, Everything Bagel Spice.
CHEESE QUESADILLA$18.00
Mexican Blend Cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
LOLLIPOP CHICKEN WINGS$22.00
House-made Bleu Cheese, Buffalo Style
BAJA SHRIMP COCKTAIL$24.00
Poached Shrimp 6pc , Baja Style Cocktail Sauce
BAJA KUMIAI OYSTERS IN THE HALF SHELL
Champagne Mignonette, Lemon
- 6 FOR$21.00
- 12 FOR$42.00
SHELLFISH TOWER$150.00
6 Baja Oysters, 6 Shrimp Cocktail, 1 Maine Lobster Tail, 1 Alaskan King Crab Center Cut.

SANDWICHES, BURGERS & ENTREES

*Thoroughly cooking foods such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of food borne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked.

BREAKFAST BURRITO$19.00
Chorizo, Eggs, Sour Cream, Avocado, Cheddar Cheese, Fries, Arbol Chili Hot Sauce, Fresh Fruit
BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP$22.00
Signature Wing Sauce, Bleu Cheese Sauce
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH$22.00
Sweet Honey Glaze, Butter Lettuce, Calabrian Chilli Aioli
BIG EYE TUNA POKE*$28.00
Brown Rice Bowl or Salad Cucumbers, Avocado, Seaweed, Spicy Aioli
FISH TACOS$26.00
Grilled or Baja Style Market Catch, Cabbage Slaw, Avocado, Pico De Gallo, Chipotle Crema
MAINE LOBSTER ROLL*$34.00
Crispy Shallots, Herb Aïoli, Griddled Roll
SMOKED TURKEY CLUB SANDWICH$23.00
Bacon, Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Herb Aioli
POOL HOUSE 1/2LB BURGER*$28.00
Griddled Onions, American Cheese, Tomato, Pickle, Butter Lettuce, Secret Sauce
BEYOND MEAT SLIDERS$25.00
Vegan Cheese, Avocado, Pickled Onion, Tomato, Shredded Lettuce, Chipotle Veganaise

SALADS

Add Chicken +10, Steak or Shrimp +12

KALE CAESAR SALAD$18.00
Baby Kale, Parmesan, Brioche Croutons, Caesar Dressing
APPLE & QUINOA SALAD$19.00
Chickpea, Apple, Gouda, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Apple Vinaigrette
MAINE LOBSTER COBB SALAD$32.00
Avocado, Chopped Romaine, Bacon, Egg, Cherry Tomato, Avocado Ranch

SIDES

CRISPY SEASONED FRIES$14.00
Ketchup
FROZEN FRUIT$18.00
Mixed Seasonal Fruit

DESSERT

SORBET SAMPLER$12.00
3 Scoops of Seasonal Sorbet

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

DON SANDIA
Solento Blanco Tequila, Watermelon Juice, Lemon, Lime
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
FRESCA FIZZ
Ciroc Red Berry Vodka, Raspberries, Lemon, Mint, Mumm Sparkling Wine
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
LAVENDER HAZE
Tanqueray Gin, Luxardo, Orgeat, Lavender, Lime, Cucumber
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
HOT IN JALISCO
Don Julio Blanco Tequila, La Pinta Pomegranate Tequila, Grapefruit, Pomegranate, Lime, Firewater Bitters
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
PABLO CHACON
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Cucumber, Jalapeño, Bitters, Lime
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
PASSION BERRY MOJITO
Sonrisa Rum, Raspberry, Mint, Lime, Soda
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
POOL HOUSE SIDECAR
Hennessy VS, Tropical Red Bull, Blue Curacao, Lemon
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
SPA PENDRY ROYAL MULE
Roku Gin, Lemon, Ginger Beer, Basil, Cucumber Bitters
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
THE ROOFTOP SPRITZ
Belvedere Organic Vodka, St-Germain, Aperol, Lemon, Chandon
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
SKINNY MARGARITA
Espolon Blanco Tequila, REMIX Margarita, Agave
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
SKINNY MOJITO
Sammy's Beach Bar Cane Rum, Perrier Sparkling Water, Mint, Agave, Lime
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
ULTIMATE MARGARITA
Tres Generaciones Blanco Tequila, Agave, Lime, Grand Marnier Float
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
MEZCALITA
Producer Mezcal, Orange, Lime, Agave, Tajin, Orange Bitters
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
ALBAHACA
Flecha Azul Reposado Tequila, Basil, Lemon, Bitters
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
MANGO DETOX
JuneShine Hard Kombucha, Absolut Elyx Vodka, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, Lemon, Basil
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
Absolut Citron Vodka, Lemon, Sugar, Strawberries
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
STRAWBERRY SMASH
Makers Mark Bourbon, Lemon, Mint, Strawberry
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
SPARKLING PALOMA
818 Blanco Tequila, Fever Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit, Grapefruit
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
CLASE AZUL SLUSH$52.00
Clase Azul Reposado 2oz, Lime, Agave
DESERT WATER
Spirit Free Almave Blanco, Pomegranate, Lime, Soda
- $19.00
- Pitcher$75.00
POOLSIDE SPLIT SPRITZ$62.00
Moet & Chandon Brut Split, Aperol, Botanical Liqueur, St Germain

FROZEN DRINKS

WET SAND$20.00
Malibu Black Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, Piña Colada Purée
SEASONAL FROZEN MARGARITA$20.00
Tequila, Agave, Lime, Seasonal Blend
FROSÉ
Campo Viejo Rosé, Skyy Vodka, Fresh Raspberries, Fresh Watermelon Juice

DRAFT BEER

Estrella Jalisco$10.00
Michelob Ultra$10.00
Stella Artois$10.00
Elysian Space Dust IPA$10.00
Sierra Nevada Hazy$10.00
Bud Light$10.00

CAN BEER

Corona Extra$9.00
Michelob Ultra$9.00
Modelo$9.00
Heineken$9.00
Stella Artois$9.00
Shock Top$9.00
Latty 88$9.00

CANNED BEVERAGES

Happy Dad (Assorted Options)$12.00
White Claw Hard Seltzers (Assorted Options)$12.00
Seaborn Cocktails (Assorted Options)$12.00
Melograno Cocktails (Assorted Options)$12.00

HARD KOMBUCHA

Can: JuneShine (Assorted Options)$12.00

MIXERS & NON-ALCOHOLIC

Pressed Juicery (Assorted Options)$11.00
Evian Water$7.00
Evian Water 1L$13.00
Perrier Mineral Water$9.00
Red Bull (Regular, Sugar Free, Tropical & Assorted Editions)$7.00
REMIX Margarita$8.00
Harmless Harvest Coconut Water$9.00

FROZEN TREATS

SMOOTHIE OF$12.00
Non-Alcoholic Smoothie
VIRGIN PIÑA COLADA$12.00
Non-Alcoholic, Pineapple, Coconut Purée

BUBBLES

BRUT / ROSE, CHANDON, Napa Valley
- $19.00
- $75.00
BRUT IMPERIAL, MOET & CHANDON, Epernay
- $35.00
- $175.00
BRUT, TELMONT RESERVE, Damery
- $38.00
- $190.00
PERRIER JOUET GRAND BRUT
- $35.00
- $175.00
HAMPTON WATER BUBBLY ROSE
- $36.00
- $180.00
BRUT / ROSE, MOET ICE$38.00
VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL$40.00
VEUVE CLICQUOT ROSE NV$45.00

WHITE WINE

ALBARINO, TERRAS GAUDA, Rias Baixas
- $16.00
- $64.00
CHARDONNAY, CHALK HILL, Sonoma
- $15.00
- $60.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC, DRYLANDS, New Zealand
- $18.00
- $72.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC, EMMOLO, Napa Valley
- $19.00
- $76.00
WHITE BLEND, CONUNDRUM, Central Coast
- $18.00
- $72.00

ROSE WINE

ROSE, HAMPTON WATER, France
- $15.00
- $60.00
ROSE, SAINTE MARGUERITE, France
- $16.00
- $64.00
ROSE, RUMOR, France
- $16.00
- $65.00
ROSE 19, WHISPERING ANGEL, France
- $17.00
- $68.00

RED WINE

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, QUILT, Napa Valley
- $19.00
- $76.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MY FAVORITE NEIGHBOR
- $17.00
- $68.00
MERLOT, FERRARI-CARANO, Sonoma
- $14.00
- $56.00
PINOT NOIR, OUTLIER, St Helena
- $18.00
- $72.00
RED BLEND, THE PRISONER, Napa Valley
- $27.00
- $108.00

What 15 people are saying

The Pool House at Pendry San Diego reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

15 Reviews

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CynthiaS
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
this really is a hidden gem in the heart of the Gaslamp. If you didn't know it was there you would walk right by, in fact the first time we went we walked right past it. But, it is so worth it when you get up top the pool deck, the bar space is lovely and the ambience is fantastic. The menu is great and the drinks specials are awesome. Above the hustle and bustle of the busy street below, you would never know that just one floor down was 5th St. I recommend this spot for a great chill space to enjoy with frineds.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on July 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Justine and Ryan. They are the sweetest workers there and remembered me right away which made me feel at home. They’re so attentive every time I come in and definitely make the experience a 1000/10. Always coming back
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JacAlb
San Diego12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was friendly and it was easy to grab some lounge chairs by the pool. Water was great
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dessssx
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined on September 17, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
There was literally no event you let me book a table and when I got there they said they are closed and opentable keeps booking fake events
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Anonymous
Seattle1 review
1.0
Dined on September 17, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Made reservations 2 weeks in advance, confirmed table day of, and when we got there they said they don’t accept evening reservations anymore. Disappointed.
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Nicole
Toronto8 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 17, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made resos for 730pm and showed up at that time. The hotel staff directed us to enter down the street at the pool house entrance. We walked there and all doors were locked. We went back to the hotel and told them the doors were locked so the staff said they would ask the manager. He returned and said he would swipe in the elevator to allow us entrance through the hotel. We went upstairs and couldn’t access the pool area without a swipe. Some hotel guest opened the door for us and it was dark/quiet. We asked them if there was a restaurant there and they told us it’s closed this time of year. We literally had discussions with 3 hotel staff and NOBODY knew one of their restaurants was closed!?! We managed to access another one of their restaurants and had a good experience there. They blamed OpenTable for the error.
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Chnn
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined on September 11, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We arrived at the pendry and were shown how to get to the pool house entry. We were walked over, but when we checked the door it was locked. I called the front desk at the pendry and they told us to come to the front desk and they would let us up. We walk back towards the front desk and speak with one of the hosts, she tell us how to get to the entrance the same way we came. I let her know I just called and we were told we would be let up because when we went to the door it had been locked. She checks something on the screen and says 'oh I believe we stopped with pool house at night last week. You were able to make a reservation? Weird' and that was that. Pool house wasn't open but we weren't notified. I had even gotten an email the day before asking me to confirm. If the pool house is in fact closed, please don't allow for reservations to be made. The reason we had even come downtown on a Saturday night was specifically to visit the pool house. Otherwise we would have done something else.
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Sammie
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 6, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I was a beautiful place, but I'm not all sure if it's worth the bang for the buck. $17 cocktails are a bit steep
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NicoleS
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place was beautiful 💖 we had appetizers and the royal mule was my favorite drink
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HaiBrian
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you're looking for good music and a lively crowd at night this is the place for you. A live DJ on Friday and Saturday too until 10. The food was just average. The drinks were good however definitely on the pricy side coming in at 17$ a drink. The waiters are all really nice and quick and attentive. The crowds are usually really cool and you can easily strike up a conversation with anyone. I would give it a 5/5 if the drinks and food prices weren't so steep.
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FAQs

The Pool House at Pendry San Diego is rated 4.1 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Google Map for The Pool House at Pendry San Diego

435 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross street
J Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Pendry Hotel Offers Valet Parking for Pool House Guests. Additional parking options close by are numerous, with street parking and multiple garages in close proximity.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jo Jo Ruiz
Entertainment
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://poolhousesd.com/
Phone number
(619) 738-7030
Private party facilities
The Pool House is available to host your next Private or Semi-Private event. Please contact Pendry Catering Sales at (619)738-7011 or email psdcatering@pendryhotels.com for more information.

The Pool House at Pendry San Diego

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

LIGHT DISHES

CHIPS & GUACAMOLE$18.00

MEDITERRANEAN PLATE$32.00

ACAI BOWL$18.00

AVOCADO TOAST$18.00

CHEESE QUESADILLA$18.00

LOLLIPOP CHICKEN WINGS$22.00

BAJA SHRIMP COCKTAIL$24.00

BAJA KUMIAI OYSTERS IN THE HALF SHELL

SHELLFISH TOWER$150.00

SANDWICHES, BURGERS & ENTREES

BREAKFAST BURRITO$19.00

BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP$22.00

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH$22.00

BIG EYE TUNA POKE*$28.00

FISH TACOS$26.00

MAINE LOBSTER ROLL*$34.00

SMOKED TURKEY CLUB SANDWICH$23.00

POOL HOUSE 1/2LB BURGER*$28.00

BEYOND MEAT SLIDERS$25.00

SALADS

KALE CAESAR SALAD$18.00

APPLE & QUINOA SALAD$19.00

MAINE LOBSTER COBB SALAD$32.00

SIDES

CRISPY SEASONED FRIES$14.00

FROZEN FRUIT$18.00

DESSERT

SORBET SAMPLER$12.00

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

DON SANDIA

FRESCA FIZZ

LAVENDER HAZE

HOT IN JALISCO

PABLO CHACON

PASSION BERRY MOJITO

POOL HOUSE SIDECAR

SPA PENDRY ROYAL MULE

THE ROOFTOP SPRITZ

SKINNY MARGARITA

SKINNY MOJITO

ULTIMATE MARGARITA

MEZCALITA

ALBAHACA

MANGO DETOX

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

STRAWBERRY SMASH

SPARKLING PALOMA

CLASE AZUL SLUSH$52.00

DESERT WATER

POOLSIDE SPLIT SPRITZ$62.00

FROZEN DRINKS

WET SAND$20.00

SEASONAL FROZEN MARGARITA$20.00

FROSÉ

DRAFT BEER

Estrella Jalisco$10.00

Michelob Ultra$10.00

Stella Artois$10.00

Elysian Space Dust IPA$10.00

Sierra Nevada Hazy$10.00

Bud Light$10.00

CAN BEER

Corona Extra$9.00

Michelob Ultra$9.00

Modelo$9.00

Heineken$9.00

Stella Artois$9.00

Shock Top$9.00

Latty 88$9.00

CANNED BEVERAGES

Happy Dad (Assorted Options)$12.00

White Claw Hard Seltzers (Assorted Options)$12.00

Seaborn Cocktails (Assorted Options)$12.00

Melograno Cocktails (Assorted Options)$12.00

HARD KOMBUCHA