Is there parking at 619 Spirits?

Yeah, decent parking situation for a North Park spot. You won't be circling the block for 20 minutes, which beats a lot of joints in the neighborhood.

Absolutely. This place is legitimately dog-friendly with patios front and back, so your pup can hang while you drink and eat. Just stick to the outdoor seating areas.

Do I need a reservation or can I just walk in?

They take reservations, which is smart if you're bringing a group or hitting a special event, but walk-ins are welcome. Wednesday nights for their steak special can get busy, so plan accordingly.

What should I order first?

Hit the steak and fries Wednesday special ($25 with soup/salad, two sides, and a cocktail)—it's legitimately one of the better deals in North Park. Also get the lemon pepper wings and cheese curds; they're solid standbys.

Is this place good for kids?

Yeah, it's genuinely kid-friendly. They've got games, outdoor seating, and a welcoming vibe. Brussels sprouts and burgers actually appeal to picky eaters, weirdly enough.

Do you have vegetarian options?

They offer vegetarian options, and Brussels sprouts seem to be a highlight if you're not ordering meat. Just ask your server—the kitchen is pretty accommodating.

Can I work here, or is it too loud?

It works for a working lunch or afternoon session. There's wifi, the vibe is casual and neighborhood-focused, though it's not a silent library—you'll have background noise and music.

When's the best time to visit?

Happy hour is solid for deals. Wednesday nights are packed for the steak special, so either get there early or call ahead. Weekday afternoons are quieter if you want a more relaxed scene.

619 Spirits North Park — Restaurants in North Park, San Die…

“619 Spirits makes its own vodka and gin in-house, then uses them in cocktails served alongside steak fries and wings—distillery, bar, and kitchen in one Lincoln Avenue corner.”

While Tribute Pizza down the street handles the wood-fired Neapolitan angle, 619 Spirits solves a different problem: where to take your dog, your laptop, your visiting parents, and your Wednesday-night steak craving all at once. It's the rare North Park spot that's genuinely multi-use—not trying to be everything, just comfortable being several things well.

The distillery component isn't window dressing. They're making vodka and gin behind the bar, and those spirits anchor a cocktail menu that skews classic with local tweaks. The cosmo gets mentioned in reviews because it's actually balanced. The happy hour specials lean hard, which matters when you're working from the back patio and realize it's 4 p.m.

Food is bar-and-grill fundamentals done right: dry rub lemon pepper wings, cheese curds, a burger that holds up. Wednesday brings the $25 steak special—cooked to order, with soup or salad, mashed potatoes or mac and cheese, steamed veggies, and a cocktail. It's the kind of deal that turns first-timers into regulars.

The space reads casual but not sloppy: games, front and back patios, a fireplace out back, dog-friendly throughout. It's genuinely kid-friendly without feeling like a family restaurant, work-friendly without the cafe pretense. Decent parking for Lincoln Avenue, which is worth noting.

Go for the steak Wednesday if you want the full experience. Otherwise, grab the back patio on a weeknight with the lemon pepper wings and whatever cocktail uses their house gin. The Brussel sprouts get mentioned enough to trust them. The fries could use more salt—bring your own if you're particular.

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