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 64%92+58.4Reliability 28%89+25.1Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORERock Bottom Tattoo Studio
San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #27Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 49 piercing studios · 4.9★ from 562 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: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.
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Customers hired Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio for 8 kinds of job.
Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio for color ink tattoos
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Very friendly and communicative. Though the tattoo i got (which is a bird) doesn’t have the tail it has in the photo i showed for example, and the beak isn’t colored in. When i walked in I explained my budget was around $200, after they were done with the tattoo they said it’ll be $300 each. I so happen to comply in…
Recommend 100% Miguel is really friendly and professional! Loved my tattoos!
Great service by Tattoo Artist Ethan. Awesome and super fast.
Great service!! Thanks for a quick fun experience
Outstanding tattoo shop! Amazing top tier artists and a very nice, clean, comfortable shop. The process is very easy and painless due to their focus on comfort. All the work was so great I scheduled my next tattoo before I left!
on vacation and decided to get a tattoo….rock bottom tattoo was near our hotel so we made an appointment with Miguel. absolutely glad we did ! Miguel was very professional and his work is awesome. thank you Miguel…will definitely look you up again if we are back in the area.
Eduardo took care of my tattoo. Couldn’t have asked for a better person. Great artist, great conversations. I wanted a Brazilian colored tattoo and he not only delivered but had lived in Brazil himself which made it more special. Thank you and would definitely recommend to anyone in San Diego
Anka was so responsive when I first reached out about my tattoo. She was so friendly on arrival. The studio is so clean and hygienic. Love my tattoo!!
Anka was very friendly, helpful, accommodating and talented! She was immediately responsive when we were curious about prices and details. The environment itself was also very clean and hygienic. Couldn’t recommend more. She made this experience very special!
Clean environment, short wait for walk-in time. Ethan took care of us quickly with good work
He was great
Ethan did a great job :)
very clean, professional environment. Ethan was phenomenal and did fantastic
Ethan was amazing! Super delicate and fast. Got me in and out in like 30 minutes. Couldn’t be happier!
Alaska North Star!!! So great!! Mario and Edwardo were bomb!!
Such a great and patient place. Mario made sure I got exactly what I wanted despite me being super picky and changing where I wanted the tattoo a couple times. Would 100% recommend this place to anyone!! Thank you Mario!!
Miguel was able to fit me in within a couple hours and get me exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend checking this shop out.
Good service and fast
Ethan did an amazing job and the work is exceptional
Eduardo was an amazing tattoo artist and definitely will come back.i do recommend coming to him if you are in the surrounding areas.
If your looking for a great tattoo shop in SD with chill vibes and great people check out Rock Bottom tattoo Shop by Petco Park, ask for Ethan he does great work and great prices
Came in with my friends late night during our trip and Mario was welcoming to us. Mario provided size options, insight on covering birthmarks etc. He also honored my request regarding placement of my tattoo and I really love it. He was professional and took his time with each of us and ensured that we were…
Came here for my bday and everything went great! Anka was very sweet and informing .. loved everything :) 10/10 for sure
Mario is very talented and did a great job!
Mario exceeded my expectations and blew my tattoo out of the water. Couldn’t recommend him more!
Ethan was honest and professional. The original tattoo I wanted was not going to look the way I wanted so I went with my back up and it came out amazing!! Thank you 😊
Mario took time and care for exactly what I wanted! Thank you so much!
Good work and good tatts.
Mario was awesome he did Mine and my husband tattoo he did Great work.
anastasia did my tattoo and she did an amazing job
Great work!
Mario was a great help for me and my wife
10/10 recommend..mario got me in so quick and was able to bring my design to life..i 100% will be booking with him again
Mario is the man, thanks for the fresh new ink!
Ethan does excellent work! Very pleased
I called to see if they could take me today, but not only did they take me they helped me draft up exactly what I wanted and was very willing to work with out. Nice and clean environment, and I’m glad I chose to get tatted here. Will definitely recommend!
Came here on holiday for a spur of the moment tattoo and had excellent service from Mario. He created a flaming red butterfly on my back exactly where I asked. Full trust in him paid off. Ethan stepped in after for some really great aftercare and cleanup. Together they worked as a team and I truly appreciate the staff here. 10/10
came in for flash tattoos and they got us right in and out! Super great shop!
Anka did an amazing job on my tattoos ! Super sweet and considerate of my questions. Will come back !
Amazing tats and they are knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended.
Wow I couldn’t be happier with Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio. Thank you Anastasia for an awesome tattoo experience. I couldn’t have asked for a better artist. She made sure it was exactly what I wanted. I appreciate the professionalism and the attention to detail. Also the place had great vibes and was very clean. Can’t…
Miguel was awesome. My wife and I were here on vacation and wanted a tattoo and found him. He got us in no problem and his private studio is great. His prices were great and he was very professional. I will definitely be back to get work done by him if we make it back. Make sure you check him out if you want some ink.
Awesome spot! Very professional team and extremely Talented! Won’t be going anywhere else. I found my new spot.
Rock Bottom is an amazing private tattoo studio downtown SD. The artists are amazingly talented and the vibes are impeccable. I got a tattoo by Chantale and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I will definitely recommend this shop and I will definitely be back soon!
Extremely satisfied
Great place, great people; great work!
Nice environment and easy to get to, very professional
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Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.
Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Tattoos | 125 | $114–$277 |
| Color ink tattoos | 49 | $114–$271 |
| Tattoo design | 48 | $119–$290 |
| Tattoo aftercare | 21 | — |
| Abstract tattoos | 20 | $126–$310 |
| Solid black work tattoos | 20 | $86–$198 |
| Female tattoos | 16 | $124–$469 |
| Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings | 10 | $132–$310 |
