How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%95+6.7Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCOREAbove All Tattoo - Pacific Beach
San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #20Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 49 piercing studios · 4.9★ from 932 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other piercing studios (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: craft & service.
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Customers hired Above All Tattoo - Pacific Beach for 8 kinds of job.
Above All Tattoo - Pacific Beach for tattoos
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First time at Above All and Sake was helpful and patient while getting my design together and definitely an experienced professional during the session. a week later and it’s looking great.. definitely happy with my experience and outcome, thanks Sake!
Got some ink to honor my late father, job very well done. I definitely will be coming back for more.
Great service! Andrew was really nice and helpful when figuring out how to revise my given design.
I went to this tattoo shop about a week ago and I’m lovingggggggg my new tattoos, I got some small dainty ones and Marc was extremely helpful in making sure I got what i wanted & where I wanted it! It was my cousins 21st who also got a tattoo along with my uncle (their first) and he made it such a great experience…
I am a super happy and satisfied client with the work that Waffle did on my tattoo. The first one for me personally, I can say that they have excellent service, the best quality and are super professional. 100% recommended to all my friends and acquaintances and everyone in my networks.
Andrew is a super chill dude came in w an idea & gave me exactly what I wanted super gentle artist as well barely had any pain when he did the tattoo
Chill spot!!! My son’s artist was Marc he did an amazing job !!! Been going to him for years! Will follow him to any shop!!
I had an idea for a tattoo for a few years but kept putting it off for one reason or another. I recently sketched it and decided to walk in to Above All Tattoo based on reviews I saw online and a buddy of mine that had work done by Waffles. I saw Waffles at the shop, and I showed and explained my idea to him. I…
Very nice and amazing art all over making it a comfortable and welcoming environment
Not only was the tattoo great, but so was marcs personality, we were talking the whole time it wasn’t awkward and he was very nice, gave us care instructions, asked if we were allergic to anything, 10/10 recommend getting tattooed here great prices too for amazing work!!
Came to get my first tattoo a couple days ago, the service was awesome, everyone was so nice especially Tony!! Great guy and great work!
Definitely one of the better experiences Ive had getting a tattoo. I had Marc as my artist, showed him a picture of what i wanted and he was immediately into the idea. He had the design and stencil on in less than 15 mins. Spent the whole time talking conspiracy theories and other obscure stuff while he worked. Got…
I recently got a tattoo from Kipper at Above All Tattoo and as always, he did a great job. I’ve been going to him over the last 11 years and the detail and care he puts into his work is unparalleled. I will continue to go to him and I recommend him 100%.
We came in looking to get matching tattoos and they took care of us immediately and were super friendly. Marc and waffles took care of us and they came out amazing! I would definitely recommend stopping by.
Super friendly staff and insane detail work! Will be going back again.
Had an amazing experience at this tattoo shop! I came in looking for a tattoo artist who could do a cover up in PB. After being turned down by a few shops , Kipper was able to help me out ! He did an awesome job and gave me exactly what I was looking for. The place was clean and inviting too. Highly recommend checking this place out and ask for KIP!
I had the best experience Above All Tattoo. My best friend and I went in to get matching tattoos and they came out amazing. Kipper took his time and was very professional. I recommend asking for him if you are looking for a good tattoo artist.
I had an AMAZING tattoo experience at Above All Tattoo!! I asked what time they closed because Apple Maps & Google Maps said different times. Waffles helped bring my envision to life! I wanted a floral tattoo on my forearm. He informed me it would take longer than they were open but he didn’t mind at all! He talked…
We were a walk-in and Marc took care of us immediately and was totally friendly. I definitely recommend Above All Tattoo!
Tony did a great job on my sobriety appreciation tattoo aka cross. Great work
Thanks for sealing our girls trip with our symbolic tattoos! "Love yourself first & my story continues"
Tony did my tattoo and his work is 10000% amazing. He not only captured what I wanted but he brought it to life. This tattoo holds such sentimental value to me and he surpassed what I envisioned and did such an incredible job. From start to finish his customer service was on point. The shop was clean, staff was…
Excellent service and tattoo, highly recommend! Walked in late at night with my sister and boyfriend. We all got tattooed really quick. I was with Kipper and he was very respectful, quick, and absolutely killed my tattoo. Will definitely be going back!
Was in town for a bit, walked into the shop for an impulsive tattoo. Tony handled it. Looks great!
Kipper is awesome! He’s an incredible artist and he was super friendly and fun! My daughter and I got matching tattoos and I couldn’t be happier with how amazing they turned out. Thank you Kipper!
Tony was able to fit me in his schedule before an appt as a walk in and was friendly and helped give me the tattoo I was wanting
I got my first tattoo at Above All Tattoo and enjoyed my experience so much that I can’t wait for my next tattoo.
Great clean shop! Artist was chill and let it be a quiet tattoo session and just vibe to the music (thank you Kipper). Was super impressed with color choices for my design and appreciated the attention to detail. I’ve gotten a lot of compliments already. If I was a local, I’d make this place my preferred shop.
Went for a walk in last minute. Kip hooked it up with a killer tattoo at a super reasonable price for the area. I will definitely be back
Did a walk-in with my friends to get a friendship tattoo. We needed some help figuring out my tattoo design and Marc came up with a design and I loved it. Marc’s a really cool guy and he chatted with me while he worked on my tattoo. I think he did a nice job and the place a very clean and tidy, which is always a plus.
Fast professional and I’m very pleased with the results can’t wait for it to fully heal
Great shop. Tiny was very professional
Had a great experience with Kipper ! Absolutely love the tattoo, thank you !
Tony was so awesome! I got a matching tattoo with my mom - her signature daisy- and it turned out better than I imagined. Will definitely be going back for my next tattoo! Thank you team!! :) <3
Marc was very communicative and was very patient when I kept being unsure of the placement of my tattoo:) he also made sure to explain me why tattoos fade and helping me make adjustments to my design to avoid it looking bad over time! And he has over 10 years of experience I will definitely go back to him when I want a new tattoo!
Came in as a walk in Tuesday evening and I was greeted joyfully and taken care of. I showed them an idea I wanted and they exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be going back! 10/10 do recommend
Kipper did an amazing job :) very happy with the results
Did a great job on our walk-in tats! Would go back!!
Kipper is a fantastic artist to work with, he's super professional, efficient, and his knack for American traditional is amazing. I don't sit super well, and he was super patient with me about that, which is a plus in my book! His rates are super fair for his level of expertise, and if I was a local, He would be my only artist!
I walked in while on vacation. Kip was welcoming and patient. This was a safe and clean environment. I love my new little tattoo!
Kipper from Above All does amazing American trad some of the best work I’ve seen in San Diego. Will be coming back!
Erik was great and very talented! Would definitely come back
Amazing shop, amazing artists, great, clean and quick work!
Awesome and quick!!
Staff was great Tony gave me a new back piece and touched up some ink I already had and was very cost effective
Very professional environment and nice men.
Walked in after a date with my wife and decided to get a wedding ring tattoo! Erik was very quick to accept the job did amazing work! Awesome dude and great vibes in the shop. Thank y'all so much!
Erik was awesome ! He was super welcoming and helped me narrow down a font and style for my tattoo. Highly recommend asking for Erik!!
First tattoo and wanted simple, fine lines. Mau designed it and did awesome work! We had great conversation the whole time and he made me feel at ease. So happy I went to him!
This was supposed to be my first tattoo but turned into my first three. Erik was amazing and super sweet. He checked on me a lot and the tattoos turned out exactly how I pictured. I will definitely be getting more from him in the future.
This was my first tattoo, and I have to say it was Such a great experience getting a tattoo with Mau! The quality of the tattoo was excellent, and establishment was very professional helping me with any question I had! Beside the tattoo, Mau and the other artists are super easy going laid back guys with such fun stories. Definitely going back for more!
Great customer service and brilliant tattoo
I went to Above All Tattoo looking to just get a quick flash tat with a friend. Erik was our artist, and he was able to quickly customize the flash tat and make it special. The artist was skilled, friendly, and fast. The shop is very clean and comfortable. The tattoo itself came out perfect. Pricing was also…
Great connection with Erick! Thanks for the custom work and channeling my idea into a great tattoo to commemorate Burning Man 2024!🔥
Erik did such an amazing job on my tattoo, very lighthanded so it didnt hurt as bad, and very precise as well. Super good energy all around!
Got my very first tattoo here and Mau took really good care of me. Immediately got the iPad out and allowed me to talk through what I thought I wanted. Seeing it drawn out showed me I didn’t really like what was in my head but Mau worked really well with me for this small and simple first tattoo. He was quick and efficient and I love it!
Amazing vibe at the tattoo shop. All the artists were super friendly and made my friends and I feel welcomed. Great energy and loved my experience
Mau was professional and great! Super smooth in design. We got a matching tattoo with 4 friends and he was super patient in listening and designing what we asked for. Will for sure see him again!
Came in for a walk in appointment, My artist knew what I wanted and how to make my vision for this tattoo come to life. I couldn’t be happier with the result of the piece and definitely will be back for more work in the future
This was our second visit to Above All Tattoo. I went in with my (adult) kids to get family 🌶️ tattoos & we were SO happy to have Tony as our artist! He was our friend Sidnie's "go to" & she raved about him! He did an amazing job, was such a NICE guy, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Tony is our new go…
Erik did a fantastic job on my tattoo! I was a walk in and he made the whole experience great and was such a great artist!!! I’m in love with my tattoo and his work!
My friend and I spontaneously decided to get tattoos and we are so glad we did! Our experience was absolutely amazing and couldn't have gone any better.
Mau was super welcoming and kind. Our Tattoos turned out amazing. It was quick and painless. Thank you Mau and good luck in Amsterdam!
great experience! very friendly! mau was awesome!
My sister and I got our first matching tattoos with Mau and he was the best! He was so friendly and easy going and made the process very comfortable and stress free for us. Mau did such a good job that our mom also got her first tattoo with him. Cannot recommend him enough! He also has great taste in music :)
Amazing service as well as great quality artists.
Tony was great! Quick and easy and was very thorough when detailing the recovery process! No complaints!
Fire shop. Dope dudes. Really good at their jobs w a lot of expirience under their belts. Would reccomend
Erik was so welcoming & sweet! I visited from Chicago and would def come back to see him! He did amazing on my tattoos, very comfortable setting & fun conversation. :) Highly recommend!!
I walked into this shop as a walk-in. Erik was very nice and did an amazing job on my tattoo. Overall such an amazing experience here!
Super friendly, talented, and a good DJ to boot. Also had the hands of an angel. Any time I'm down in the area, I will definitely be stopping by again.
Just got a tattoo from Erik here recently. The place felt great, it was clean and we had a great time. Really appreciate the good work!
My tattoo artist was truly exceptional, blending artistic talent with meticulous craftsmanship to create a masterpiece on my skin. From our initial consultation, their keen eye for detail and genuine enthusiasm for the design were evident, turning ideas into a stunning reality. Their precision and skill during the…
Eric was awesome! 10/10 great guy to chat with and stellar fine line work! Grateful he took my friend and I in as a walk in while we were in town for vacation!
Amazing experience. I had Erik as my artist and he made me feel welcomed. I came last minute and he spent his night drawing exactly what I wanted. The next day he spent 20 hours in one session so I could have the tattoo complete. He never complained and was a positive vibe the whole time. Even though the tattoo took…
Erik is super friendly and very knowledgeable, he answered all my questions with ease and made the process a breeze.
My daughter and I were able to get in on very short notice to get matching tattoos. Tony got us in early and we love our tattoos, they both turned out better than the picture we gave him.
Great work and vibe!! Definitely going back!!
Alex was fantastic. My best friend and I were visiting San Diego for a girls weekend and we decided to get tattoos to commemorate the trip. There was a theme we kept coming across in our adventures there, which was carousels. We walked in and asked for him to draw up a design of a carousel horse and he happily took…
Got my second tattoo here by Erik, amazing guy, super informative and creative with his work. 10/10 recommend
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Tattoos | 265 | $114–$277 |
| Tattoo design | 110 | $119–$290 |
| Piercings | 60 | $52–$96 |
| Ear piercing | 33 | $62–$132 |
| Fine line tattoos | 32 | $108–$170 |
| Nose piercing | 30 | $52–$88 |
| Female tattoos | 19 | $124–$469 |
| Custom tattoo lettering | 17 | $114–$222 |
