Onyx Room · Nightclub · San Diego





Three dance rooms on two levels at 852 Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter
Onyx Room is a three-room, two-level nightclub at 852 Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter, built so you can chase a different sound without leaving the building. The crowd is inclusive and mixed, and more than six DJs work the rooms on weekend nights.
Upstairs, the Main Room is one long dance floor with towering go-go dancers, LED screens, a long bar, and an elevated DJ booth playing hip-hop, top hits, and EDM. Downstairs, the Onyx Bar is the first room you reach, a wraparound bar with no VIP seating where reggaeton, dembow, and Latin hits take over. Tucked in the back, the Grotto is the intimate room most first-timers miss, with Latin music at its core, the DJ staged at the center, and an open-format set on Saturdays.
Friday Night Essentials and Onyx Saturdays fill the weekend. VIP tables run across 10 sections upstairs and 6 around the Grotto dance floor; the best table, T4, holds 12 guests, and the largest takes 20. A table brings express, complimentary entry for the whole party and premium bottles from the menu, and the guest list offers discounted entry before 10 PM.
The club opens at 9 PM on Friday and Saturday. Dress is dressy nightlife attire, and gentlemen need clean, well-maintained closed-toe shoes; ball caps and knit hats, sports apparel, hooded sweatshirts, sandals, athletic and cargo shorts, and heavily torn clothing are not permitted. Entry is 21 and over. Tell us the night and your group size, and our San Diego partner will arrange the table.
Address: 852 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego
Reserve a VIP table at Onyx Room through our concierge team. Submit a request via the form on this page and a host will confirm bottle minimums, arrival timing and any large-group requests within hours. our San Diego partner handles reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: 21:00 - 02:00
- Saturday: 21:00 - 02:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Onyx Room
How do I book a table at Onyx Room in San Diego?
Submit the reservation request on this page and our concierge team confirms your table, quotes any minimum spend in writing, and coordinates arrival before you commit. Your host opens the door on arrival so you walk straight to a ready table.
How much is a table at Onyx Room?
A table at Onyx Room depends on the night (weekends and event dates price highest), your group size, and where the table sits relative to the DJ booth and dance floor. Rather than a price that changes weekly, MyRSVP quotes your exact minimum spend in writing when confirming, so you know the cost before you arrive.
What is the dress code at Onyx Room?
Onyx Room keeps an upscale nightlife dress code: stylish, dressed-up attire. Avoid athletic wear, gym shoes, and overly casual looks. Your host manages the door with your table, and we confirm the current policy with your booking.
What time should I arrive at Onyx Room?
Table guests generally arrive as the room fills, with the peak on weekends. Your MyRSVP host coordinates a specific arrival window so you are not waiting in line.
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