ONYX ROOM

Address:	852 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Phone:	+1 619-235-6699
Site:	onyxroom.com
Rating:	4.4
Working:	Closed 9PM–2AM Closed Closed 12–3AM 9PM–2AM Closed

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Jose Amaral Jr

Very much enjoyed our time at this venue! We visited from Out-Of-Town and we looked around for a place where we could dance, enjoy our selfs and feel comfortable with. We decided to visit The Onyx because right off the start when we contacted them to find out hours, cover charge and any other info we could we where helped with a very high and respectful quality very informative to make our experience the best. We where informed that there is a Guest list which people can sign up at their website. We where informed of the hours the guest list would be in effect as well as regular hours and cover charged which was very reasonable (Check their website or call ahead for specific dates and events they might have going on) We arrived about 30-45 minutes after doors opened and the doorman greeted us very nice, helped direct us as we got out of the cab to know where to enter the marked lines of rope for people the make line. fortunately at the time there was no one in line and when when right in. The door man looked up our names and info form the guest list and checked our IDs very prompt and efficiently allowing other guest behind us to move along and continue with out any wait. Once inside we made our first stop at the bar. There we found an awesome bartender who made us awesome drinks and he definitely was fast! Understandably I imagine thats the pace he does when the place is full to serve people with out having to wait too much and he did en excellent job! We kept coming back for more throughout the night and even when it was crowded he still delivered great tasting drinks! The room: You will find a very long and narrow dance floor expanding from just a little bit after you make your way in all the way to the very back of the room. There is short bar areas where people can place their drinks along the edge while standing up on both side either near the bar or along the opposite side where there is also tables for Bottle service and private groups who make table reservations I imagine. Along the wall opposite of the bar you will see a the wall covered fro side to side with this awesome looking electric display of lights that are coordinated to go along with the music thats playing controlled by a very talented and skillful man at a control booth near the back. In the middle of that long video display screen you will find the main DJ booth where there is enough room that you could approach the guy and perhaps request a song if he might be up for that. Not all places and not all DJs are open for that but in case this place does and the guys is open to that, you have enough walking room to do so. The time of our visit there was an opening DJ who played the early part of the night and at one point a 2nd DJ came on who totally blew the roof off the place with great music selections, great mixing skills and keeping the crowd hyped. Overall I highly recommend this place, be sure to arrive early and take advantage of the guest list on their website if available on the night you plan to attend, depending if they might have a special event or anything going on. Oh and yes, there is a downstairs area which I was not able to check out but I very much want to come back just to do that!

Anthony Huerta

The bouncer is a hypocrite; don’t waste your time if you are wearing Nike shoes. This past Friday night the birthday girl wanted to go into Onyx. We were in a very large party bus group with the over whelming majority being females. However, the bouncer who identified himself as Martin (a short bald Mexican) would not allow me, “or any one wearing sneakers” in. I was wearing Nikes and our group would not have had such a negative experience if he judged everyone the same. They began to let other guys in that were wearing Vans and Timberland work boots! The birthday girl pleaded to allow us to keep our group together but the bouncers’ bias and negative behavior became overwhelming. When she began to cry we went to Sevilla Night Club where they were more than happy to have a large group, with the majority being girls. We had a great night after that. I’ve been going out for years and I have never had any issues with wearing Nikes. I don’t know what that guys issue was but I would recommend others to not even bother with that place when there are so many other great options in SD.

Dj Phobik

My 5 friends and I came here for Rumba Lounge on a Friday night. We took the Bachata class which was pretty cool! We all like Latin music but more so the raggaeton so we spent the rest of our night in that room. The theme is woodsy, oak tables and couches that look kind of like trees or bushes. The big mirrors were cool. I liked the lighting especially. Not really daark with strobe lights like upstairs. I could actually see people and where I was going. Everyone had such a good time! There was a bunch of cute Latin guys that taught us a few moves. Music was really upbeat! We had a few basic drinks and beers from the bar. Sometimes there was a few minutes wait and sometimes they helped us right away. Went upstairs for a bit to check it out but preferred the Latin music. . Good vibes all around. I recommend it!!

Jose Orueta

Horrible place! Very biased and racist towards people not from this country. A group of us went there to have some drinks and party but when my friend showed her passport from Mexico to the bouncer, he confiscated it claiming it was fake and wouldnt give it back to her. She has been entering and exiting the country for years with no such issue. She even showed him a different ID with the same information! After about an hour of pressing the issue, they finally returned it but not after making her cry and ruining her night. If you are looking to be alienated and bullied at the front door, this is the place to be. Never going back; If I could, I wouldnt even give this place a single star

Maria Ruiz

Worst bottle service in the VIP area. Completely not worth the price! Upon arrival to our table we waited about 30 mins to get our bottle. After we received the bottle, our waitress did not show up once throughout the night. I personally had to ask security multiple times to get our waitress to come to our table. Then we waited an entire 45 mins to get our debit card back. Host also stated that DJs from NY were going to be playing music. He completely lied. It was the same horrible local DJs as usual. This is the first time Ive ever been so upset that Ive had to voice my opinion by writing reviews!

Raymond Orozco

So I came here with the world crawl group for a birthday celebration. The door people were really fast in getting our big group in. I got a drink in less than a minute from a pretty sweet girl who took the time to say “Hi I’m Cali, what can I get you?” instead of the rude head nod and finger! Everyone was really friendly at the club. I danced with a bunch of different groups that were hyped up! The lights and LED screen are really mesmerizing especially with a little vodka =P. We didnt leave with the bar crawl cause we were having so much fun! Next time I’m coming straight here!