Why Trailer Park After Dark Was Named #3 Most Outrageous Restaurant in America

Why Trailer Park After Dark Was Named #3 Most Outrageous Restaurant in America

In 2026, Yelp named Trailer Park After Dark the #3 Most Outrageous Restaurant in America — one of just three venues in the country to earn the distinction. Underground in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, TPAD is an era-themed bar with 60s, 70s, and 80s trailer rooms, a comfort food menu built around the ahi nachos, and 834-plus Yelp reviews that back up the accolade.

Happy Hour in the Gaslamp: Where to Drink Before 7pm in Downtown San Diego

Happy Hour in the Gaslamp: Where to Drink Before 7pm in Downtown San Diego

Happy hour in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter usually means loud bars, crowded patios, and drinks that cost more than they should. Trailer Park After Dark is the exception — an underground, era-themed bar at 835 5th Ave that opens at 5pm Thursday through Saturday, pours good drinks at fair prices, and gives you the option to book a private 70s trailer for your whole crew.