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%98+53.5Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%57+4Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORESideshow Tattoo and Piercing
San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #19Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 49 piercing studios · 5.0★ from 3,046 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: replies to reviews.
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Customers hired Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing for 8 kinds of job.
Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing for tattoo aftercare
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Isaac is a great piercer! I have 13 piercings and counting, and Isaac has done most of them. He’s super helpful with resizing and whatnot too. My industrial jewelry is way too long, he noticed that and ordered me a new, better fitting piece. Piercings are always a breeze with him- super quick and easy. I plan to…
Starting my sleeve and Anthony hooked me up pretty good. Go in and ask for Anthony!
Jedi had an incredible eye for detail and was very patient with my son and I. He really made my son's first tattoo a great experience!
Goated!
Awesome experience for my first tattoo! And amazing art!
Matt was extremely accommodating my bestie and I decide on our birthday tattoos!
Omg this place is absolutely amazing I’ve been looking for an epic shop to get my nightwing tat at and I sure found it. I’m strongly considering planning another trip to San Diego when I’m ready for my next tat. Chance did my tat and I highly recommend him. I normally don’t leave reviews but this shop definitely…
My husband and I wanted to do a quick walk in, and we were so pleased! We had Jedi and Chance as our tattoo artists, not only were they so warm and welcoming to our ideas, our finished tattoos exceed beyond expectation. Especially as a walk in, you never know what may occur. We never felt rushed, and they were so…
Matt at Sideshow Tattoo listened to what I wanted and was so easy to work with to get just the right sketch for my tattoo! He made sure I was comfortable. The whole process took 45 minutes, from sketch to finished tattoo, and the final product makes me so happy!
Beth was a straight queen! She designed an awesome design just for me and tatted it beautifully. The tat healed perfectly too!
Jadd was awesome. It was my first tattoo and he was super friendly and talked me through the whole process. Definitely going to come back for my next one
Great tattoo shop, I had Jedi as my artist and he did an amazing job on mine and my lady’s tattoos. They healed great after. The shop had a lot of walk ins being close to the beach so if you don’t mind waiting that works but I made an appointment so I didn’t have to wait. Definitely recommend if you’re in PB and want to get a tattoo.
I walked in on my birthday to get my septum pierced and I was so happy with my experience! The wait time even without an appointment was less than 5 minutes, they kept me calm through the piercing, and now 2 weeks later it’s nearly fully healed & definitely my favorite piercing yet. They educated me on how to care…
Great atmosphere, talented artist, all around cool experience.
I got a piercing from Isaac and I could tell he was highly experienced and knew exactly what he was doing. Not only that but he's a great guy to talk with as well. 10/10 recommend.
Jedi took me for a walk-in tattoo and was very accommodating!! He made me feel safe and welcome and adjusted my tattoo design whenever I asked. He also was very communicative afterwards when I DMd him on Instagram with some aftercare questions. Next time I am in SD i will definitely go to him again!!!
Jedi was very professional and good at what he does. I will 100% be coming back with business and become a recurring customer.
Beth is the best!! My boyfriend and I walked in on a Sunday evening and Beth was happy to help. We both had ideas of what we wanted and she replicated them perfectly! She nailed the size, style, and I couldn’t be happier with my new tattoo. Thanks Beth, we’ll be back I’m sure
It’s been over 20 years for me to get a new tattoo, I believe we’re all scrutinizing tattoo work that ends up setting in doubt of getting another one. Once I saw Beth’s artistic tattoo on a friend, with such detail and care, I knew I found my artist. I have an old tattoo I got when I was a teen and she was able to…
Jadd designed the tattoo and got it done quickly and it looks great! Happy he did my first tat!
Jadd is an extremely talented artist. His attention to detail radiates through his line work and intensity of color he’s able to push. I have had the privilege of being tattooed twice from him. The previous time was at a different shop. Great work & time but my most recent experience at Sideshow tattoo was hands…
Bethany was great and accommodating on scheduling my tattoo. I am very happy with my artwork and result of the tattoo and the entire process. Staff is friendly and establishment super clean!
Amazing! Damon was the sweetest, most understanding artist ever! Thank you sideshow! 10/10 would recommend ♡
Had a fabulous experience here! Staff was super welcoming, and quite entertaining while waiting and during our experience. Tony was great to work with and nailed exactly what we wanted for our tattoo! Overall made us feel welcome, and did a wonderful job!
Beth is awesome! She’s nice & she really paid attention to every detail on my tattoo and her shading techniques are great. If I’m ever in San Diego I will be coming back to her!
Welll what can I say .. First I'll start with the shop itself , laid back, fun, and filled with laughter. It's in the heart of p.b and anyone can walk in anytime !!! But they are busy so call ahead to schedule ...all of the artist are talented but when you call make sure you ask for Bethany ...she has…
Bethany did absolutely amazing. She was kind and very detailed with her tattoo work. I plan on using her again and I’ve already started recommending her to friends.
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Price
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ear piercing | 482 | $62–$132 |
| Tattoo design | 371 | $119–$290 |
| Nose piercing | 258 | $52–$88 |
| Piercings | 256 | $52–$96 |
| Fine line tattoos | 250 | $108–$170 |
| Tattoos | 229 | $114–$277 |
| Helix piercing | 62 | $61–$132 |
| Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings | 57 | $132–$310 |
