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 finishing
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Jedi was an amazing artist and super friendly. Really enjoyed my experience and Side Show.
Nick was super dope…gave me a clean tat in a small amount of time. Would definitely recommend and go back.
Overall awesome experience! Zero hassle and really quick. Great atmosphere.
Went here from my first tattoo was a little nervous but they were able to work around my design very easily got straight to it. Easily made adjustments to size and even gave me advice after tattoo was done. Ended upcoming back the next day with my friend and got another tattoo just as pleasurable as experience as…
Great artwork, friendly service
I love the tattoo, has a true connection with my family and the lines and colors that Chance used was perfect. 1 week has gone by and there is no fading. Chance has helped me with the process as well because it was my first one!
My go to tattoo shop. Clean and professional work.
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.
Probably my only tattoo, Jadd did an excellent job, tattoo was exactly what I wanted (it's a hydrogeology symbol). Friendly and courteous staff, everything was well prepped and clean and I felt very comfortable. I highly recommend Sideshow Tattoo
Matt was great!
I had a wonderful experience at this shop. I have a 1/4 sleeve, maybe 1/2 depending on how it is counted. I count it as the only one I have. It is a memorial tattoo celebrating my late wife's and my lives together for 31 years. I miss her dearly. Bethany is my go to artist. She started this work about 5 years ago…
Jadd never misses! He always does a great job! Also very fun to talk to
After losing my childhood dog this past July me and my girlfriend wanted to honor his memory by getting his paw prints tattooed on our arms. We wanted to make sure it was the correct size and had all the details we were looking for. Jadd worked with us and even made us different sizes for us to see in person and how…
My mom and I went to get matching tattoos of little butterflies and they turned out amazing! We both love them so very much! We had a great experience!
I had an amazing experience with Jadd! He is so chill and did an amazing job with a new tattoo and touched up an old one.
Great experience. Friendly atmosphere. Artist quickly understood what image I was going for & delivered. Very pleased with the result and enjoyed the experience. The final product looks great, no problems at all. Highly recommend.
Quick service and friendly artists. We came from out of town but I’d recommend it to anyone. Shoutout to Jedi—he did a great job on my tattoo
Jadd is amazing and does phenomenal work!
Damon is an amazing artist he made my girls first tattoo very fun and comfortable, I’d recommend him for a good tattoo and some fun conversations
I have 27 tattoos. I came into your shop as a walk-in. Bethany was my artist. She was competent and friendly. Her artwork was awesome. I would definitely come back next time I’m in town. Great tattoo, great shop, great artist, thank you!
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…
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…
Beth did an amazing job for me. I went with an idea and she was ready kind to come up with a perfect design that I loved. It took 3 hours but she was very gentle throughout. I would definitely go to her again. Thank you Beth and Sideshow tattoo for a great experience.
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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 |
