Mike is great! He’s done two of my tattoos, one of which was freehand. I love both! I’ll definitely be back.

I want to leave a great review for V. She is very nice and kind. Although I spent 20 minutes choosing jewels but ended but ended up choosing the basic titanium option, she was very patient and helped me choose. I got a helix piercing and she made it super fun and stress relieving. I highly recommend her!

Every artist here is extremely talented, very clean high quality exceptional work. Especially Alexa.

I was in total amazement as soon as I walked inside. The whole gallery was lavishly decorated. Every single person was professional in their speech and mannerisms. My first time ever seeing how a tattoo is made, from beginning to the end. John, the artist, was beyond accommodating in the details of the tattoo. My daughter and I agree that our 2 hour drive, one way, through traffic, was well worth it. We highly and honestly recommend Bay Ink Tattoo and Piercing.P.S: the tattoo looks awesome!

I got there early as a walk in for a small but very detailed sword tattoo I wanted. Front staff is really nice, they seemed super busy but got me in in less than 20 minutes. Met my artist Leo in the back, chill guy, super clean, asked me all the questions for the best placement. The tat, is perfect. Incredibly detailed down to every tiny line, I could not have asked for it any better. I love it. Amazing work, great experience, less expensive than I expected, great shop. I Highly recommend Bay Ink Tattoo!

Friendly and patient when working with me on my tattoo design. Would recommend!The inside is clean and organized I was nervous as it was my first tattoo but I felt comfortable here and well taken care of.The inside is very nice so many interesting paintings to look at while in the waiting area.

Mirtha is Amazing at her job. She have angelical hands. I have very sensitive skin and I am afraid of pain and needles. I scheduled a microblading appointment with Mirtha and she explained in detail the process and evaluated my face and skin tone. She recommended the Ombre technique so I did it. It was a 2 hrs process minimun pain and she provided after care instructions which I followed step by step. The ombre technique will last 2 years so I dont have to worry about my eyebrows colors for awhile! Mirtha is a experience profesional, respectful and friendly artist. I strongly recomend her fr anyone new at microblading.

In the planning stages of getting my next piece, Im excited to see how this all turns out! So far, Im happy with the interactions Ive had with the shop.

Noah did phenomenal work. Clean, professional work station. I appreciate that. Great Talent!

Everyone there was super chill. The piercer “V” was super dope! It was my first time getting ear piercings outside of childhood, and she took care of all eight of my ear piercings at once. I barely felt any of them! She made me comfortable, and used a great technique to ensure I didn’t feel a thing! Her IG is @vstabbedme if you want to check out some of her work. I’m so happy I found her!

Liz did a wonderful job! I asked for lobe doubles and a nostril piercing and she was fantastic! All the staff are friendly and welcoming! This is a great place to go for piercings should you ever need them.

I just watched a 6 year old scream her head off as her mom was forcing to get her pierced and as the piercing artist helped restrain her.I came to get pierced, but after being traumatized got up and walked out. I’ll find somewhere else.Just find a more ethical place to get pierced.

Permanent makeup by Mirtha: She is the best! She’s very professional, knowledgeable, and has a very gentle touch. She took her time to make sure she answered any questions/ concerns that came up, she’s so sweet and makes you feel comfortable. She was able to correct my terrible eyebrows I had done years ago with someone else into beautiful eyebrows I am no longer ashamed of, I love them! I’m very happy and thankful for her work.If you are looking for the perfect eyebrows, Mirtha is your girl!

Love the service, atmosphere, and professional work that is offered here. Artist Steven did a wonderful job with my daughters tattoo. He helped bring her vision into an amazing piece of art.

Nacho did a wonderful job on two of my tattoos. The building is very clean and well decorated. I appreciated that Nacho let me listen to my earphones during my tattoo appt, and not speak much. Listening to my music makes the experience a lot more comfortable and easy for me, thanks so much!

I love this place, I highly recommend it for tattoos or piercings. Everyone was very friendly and professional. Thanks Bay Ink.

I went to Bay Ink Tattoo for one of my first “big” tattoos (it’s a small tattoo but is the biggest compared to my other ones). I was pretty nervous because I’m a perfectionist and I was having it done on my ribs which I know can be the most painful spot. My artist was Steven and he was very nice, easy to talk to about what I wanted, and fast! It lasted about 30 mins which was a lot quicker than what I thought it would take and I’m in love with how it turned out! 10/10 recommend Bay Ink Tattoo, i love my tattoo so much!

Permanent makeup by Mirtha: amazing super knowledgeable,and super soft touch best microblading in San Diego!!

Very friendly, clean, safe, tattoo experience. Alexa is awesome, and would highly recommend! Cant wait to finish my sleeve out (2nd session out of 3).

The receptionist on the phone made me feel welcome without stepping into the shop, she answered all my questions. When I showed up 20 minutes later she again greeted me very nicely and the young gentleman KP was great when he pierced my nose. He was awesome!

Very good artists here, but also seems to be an unspoken hierarchy of some sort. With my first artist refusing to tattoo me, because she felt that my choice of art was not good enough for her. (Geometric) And my 100$ deposit was taken because I didnt show up one time due to the health of my dog, ended up with me leaving my phone at home. Ended up texting the artist later on that night but by then my money was already taken. Said that my artist wasted a whole day of work when its a no call no show, so they are taking my money. Well not really because I didnt pay the 100$ deposit when I made the appointment. But if I wanted to make another one, I had to pay it, and my tattoo was halfway done.. Also I tend to be kinda thin skinned, and tattoos...well....hurt. Nothing new, we all know that. So I would want to take breaks every so often. Well, every time we did, I would get laughed at by all the artist in the shop. Or wait until I went to the bathroom to whisper to each other how Im asking to go to the bathroom as an excuse because Im being a wuss; extremely unprofessional.But in the end I did end up with an AMAZING tattoo, and so maybe all of the nonsense was worth it. But lets not forget the price of about 3 grand for a forearm length tattoo. On the up side I was able to pay $237 of it later, simply because I didnt have the funds at the time, because my artist told me it would only be about $400 to finish it up, but ended up charging me $700 all because Im assuming my tardiness of 2.5 hours.Granted price should not matter when it comes to good art and putting it on your skin, but Im simply stating the facts about my experience here at Bay Ink tattoo, (Up to you on how you judge the events)Still thank you Bay Ink...u guys...are expensive...lol. Hope you get a laugh out of this one. Hey Fabio, did you get the rest of the money? Because my bank account says you did, but when I tried to confirm it with Marv he never replied? Whats up with that? Anyways, thanks guys! Till...next time. 😁

This is my second time getting a piercing and this place was amazing. I loved the professional vibes and yet friendly and homey kindness. I would really recommend this place to anyone for a piercing and I would come again!

My husband and I went to Bay Ink because of the reviews and they did not disappoint. Bay ink is filled with professionals in a clean and stylish environment. KP was our piercer and he was amazing, professional, friendly and knowledgeable. The process for our nose piercings were almost painless. KP walked us through the process and spoke to us the whole time during the piercing (distraction). He explained after care instructions and made it understandable. He wasnt annoyed when i asked him about five more questions either which was very nice of him.My mother came to get a tattoo of the prince symbol with eyes. We showed the receptionist a reference picture and she suggested 2 artists for their realistic artistry. My mom went with steven because of his availability. Her consultation appt is in a week so I will update this review once she is complete.Do not hesitate to give Bay Ink a try! The whole staff seems to be patient and kind with customers. Pricing is decent, quality of work is excellent and they are very clean!

KP was awesome. The best piercer Ive met to date..Got two dermal piercings and the process was virtually painless.

Shop is awesome, staff are friendly and accomodating. My artist Hoss is insanely talented, and I love his enthusiasm for working on my tattoo. Definitely one of the best tattoo shops Ive ever been in!

I would say hands down the best spot to go to for a tattoo. Fabio just opened up a new location and the spot looks phenomenal. In my opinion this is a hidden gem if your looking for quality artists that care about his clients concerns and does detailed artwork. Each artist has their own style and brings something different to the table. Fabio has done a number of my tattoos and each one looks amazing & Ive gotten complimented every time Ive gotten work done by him. Im personally quite picky when it comes to tattoo work as its going to be on your body for the rest of your life. In my opinion, hands down, Id say Fabios the best artist in CA!

KRIS NOTCH! Amazing attention to detail, beautiful color work, and fun to chat with as shes inking you!

Got my tattoo done. Loved the artist and the team. My rating is because of the owners horrible, rude behaviour because of a small confusion regarding billing. Ruined my experience.

Really fun place to get tattooed. Good safety precautions, great variety of music playing. Hoss is amazing as always.

Bay Ink is one of the best tattoo shop hands down. The shop is clean and the artists are all good. They are all super cool. My wife and I had are tattoos done by Fabio. Nothing but respect. Talent, at is finest. Everyone compliments the detail in the portraits he did for us. Keep up the good work.

Great service. Got my snakebites re pierced.

Steph was my artist and she did an absolutely phenomenal job! I love my tattoo so much, I will definitely be coming back in the future.The artists and staff was super friendly, the inside was clean and beautifully decorated. I wish I could give more than 5 stars

I came in as a walk-in and Fabio, the owner, did my tattoo. He made my vision come to life and the tattoo he created was so unique and I’m in love with it. The detail on it is phenomenal and I would literally travel all the way from Virginia to San Diego to get tattooed by him again! Amazing shop, very clean and organized, really cool aesthetic, and everyone is so talented!

Leo is a WIZARD!!! He took my concept and turned it into a masterpiece. Incredibly talented, friendly and professional. Thank you Bay Ink Tattoo crew, yall run a fantastic shop. Super clean and hospitable. I 100% recommend Bay Ink if you are looking to get thoughtful, original tattoo art in the San Diego area. Cant wait to come back for more work. Good luck in your new shop!

Shanti is an incredible artist

Amazing experience!

Looks just like my baby boy. Still in progress but Hoss is the truth. Professional. Clean.

Bay Ink is the best!! Everyone is very nice and fun to be around. All the artists are great! Everything I’ve seen come out of there is amazing quality.

The guy KP who did my piercing was super nice & professional. i really love how he matched this side up with the other side so symmetrical..😇 aayyye

I had a outstanding experience at Bay Ink Tattoo! I had two separate sessions with Ivan Aleman and I couldnt be happier. I loved the passion he had for his work and he always left me in shock with the results. Highly recommended and look forward to getting some more done in the near future 🤙

I had an amazing Peony tattoo done by Colin. His specialty is Japanese inspired body art but having peonies done only shows how versatile his talent can be. Super experienced and trustworthy, I highly recommend his artistry!

Bayink tattoo is incredibly clean, and the artists/staff are friendly, approachable, professional, and unbelievably talented. I got a couple traditional roses with a pocket watch from Nacho. He is a true master of his craft; with incredible attention to detail and bold color schemes his tattoos are just amazing. I would recommend Nacho to everyone looking for a tattoo artist, and will be going back myself.

Me and my hubby had tattoos done by Lee today and we couldnt be happier. He was so nice, professional and seriously gentle, neither of us felt any pain and he made us extremely comfortable. I highly recommend going to see Lee and getting work done. Well definitely be back to see him in the near future.

Great clean, good looking shop. Got a great tattoo from Johnny. Clean line work. I got a quote and loved his input. All the artists there are amazing...the one suggestion that I would offer Bay Ink is to openly offer their WiFi and to have phone chargers in their waiting area. Tattooing is a process and I would have loved to document it, but my phone were low on battery.

I recently reviewed this shop fairly negatively based on a couple scheduling incidents, but since these incidents, the shop has been very helpful and understanding and the artist has been very accommodating. The customer service is 5 stars. If you are looking to go here, just make sure to confirm your phone number multiple times, be in contact with your artist over email, and double check you have an appointment before you go in. I am very excited to get my tattoo done here, redemption is sweet.

Food is delicious and very warm friendly bar. I highly recommend.

Highly recommended! Friendly and very knowledgeable staff of skilled local tattoo artists. Incredibly clean, comfortable and professional shop, easy to find, with a great atmosphere. High quality tattoos and reasonable pricing. Be sure to check them out!

I recently got my first tattoo from here and it was an amazing experience. The shop is very clean and professional. All of the workers there are laid back and easy going. The process of getting a tattoo wasn’t too bad and the outcome of it was amazing. I would definitely go back to get more tattoos in the future and I highly recommend going here for any tattoo.

Gleb KILLED it, couldnt be happier

Staff was very friendly and courteous. My sister and I did not have appointments and we walked in and were treated very well. Very satisfied customers here with beautiful tattoos.

Just got the first part of my sleeve. Fabio was my artist. Amazing detail, design, and care. Customer service was great and it was a virtually painless experience. Awesome environment, awesome artists, great shop! If youre looking for a shop that takes care of your needs, is incredibly talented, and provides excellent service, then Fabio and the team at Bay Ink is where you should go.

I almost never write reviews, but I read tons! Thanks to Wyatt for his kindness and professionalism in making a precise script match of my moms writing. Its a perfect way for me to honor her today. Hes a master.

Great service. Staff is wonderful. Very clean. Definitely recommend

Great Experience Stephanie. Do fast and Great Job. Was a walk-in day even Stephanie was busy she help me lovely from her

Excellent tattoo shop. Very clean and professional. I had a tattoo done by Carey Gregor and he did a great job, I highly recommend reccomend him. He was easy to work with and my tattoo turned out amazing.

The artists are all top-notch, its only a matter of finding one that fits your personality and style.

This place has a family vibe that I really appreciate. The work they do is phenomenal and they are not judgemental at all. I love shanti! She is the best

Walk in... (I called first). Explained I needed lettering, they gave the artist Carey Gregor. Excellent time. The time we did talk was cool, but I dont talk much... When the artist says perfect!, when finished, they are right.

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Best impulse buy. EVER. I found this place online, I walked-in late night, knew what I wanted, but didnt have any drawings. Lee drew out my vision in minutes, made placement suggestions (to reduce fading) based on experience. He was honest, quick, clean, and precise. I am over-the-moon INLOVE with my new body art! I highly recommend booking Lee for your next body of art.

Absolutely amazing the art shanti did was amazing she was so patient with me and she is so fast and accurate

I got my first tattoo On The Ribs with Ivan !!! Loved it, he has a good hand, very clean asked if i felt good during the process, did exactly what i wanted, it was amazing. Before he did my shading or was gona go in for a while he let me know, i can say the pain level was 7/10, he is really good highly recommend him, he wont start on your tattoo unless u are certain about what u want.Ivan goes above 5 stars for me.

Lee Anthony did such an amazing job on my tattoo! Im so in love with it!! Thank you sooo much!! Everyone there is so nice and very passionate about their job!!! If you are looking into getting a tattoo you should definitely go to Bay Ink!

Great quality work. Gentle. Nice environment.

Great experience with Kris! She did amazing work and will definitely be back for my next tattoo! I highly recommend her

Fabio is absolutely an amazing portrait artist i just got my whole arm done by him. Highly recommend him!

I have been forwarding everyone to this tattoo shop, Ive even told friends all the way in boston to fly here and get tattooed here Lee did an amazing job making a legacy for my family come to life it turned out beautiful all of the artists and and the owner all came to look at everyones work they all were super friendly and great to talk to! I will forever be coming here for all my tattoos !!! 🙏🏻👌🏼

Highly suggested. They do great work, great people to be around, and make you feel welcome.

Best tattoo shop in SD! All the artist are GREAT.

Sean Smith is wonderful and very talented. I got my second tattoo yesterday and absolutely love it.

Awesome I got my first tattoo by Kris she is an incredible artist, my experience here was great over all, vary chill vibes.

Great tattoo by Johnny..a minion on papous back.. Only thing is price waaay high. Maybe its just cause we are not from here. Seems like it took a long time. Someone should have mentioned that.

My wife and I each got an unbelievable tattoo by Primo in Sept. 2017, while we were on vacation in San Diego! Not only did he do the best tattoo that I have ever seen on my wife, he is an incredibly nice, friendly, welcoming person. It is clear that he truly loves to tattoo people, and that shows in his work and in his attitude. Ive had many tattoos, but none in as comfortable and welcoming a setting as Bay Ink. The work speaks for itself. Just look at his portfolio. The detail in his work is impeccable.Thanks so much to Primo who was only supposed to work until 7pm, but stayed with us until 11pm to give us our tattoos (we were traveling from out of town)! We will definitely find a way to get another piece from you in the future! Youre an incredible artist, and in just a few hours, we could tell that youre an incredible person as well!

Great artists great atmosphere, enough said.

Had my first tatto ever done here. Rick took my simple idea and turned it into something amazing! Absolutely recommend these guys, especially rick!

Got my tattoo portrait of my mom with ivan aleman my experience with him was amazing it was my first tattoo and he made me feel so comfortable everyone at the shop was professional and very friendly people say the price is high but i like to say u pay for what get i loved my tattoo came out exactly like mom and exactly how i wanted it i will definetely go back without a doubt

I got a tattoo by Lee, and I absolutely love it. I had a great experience and the shop was clean and had a cool vibe.

Amazing experience Carey did perfect job did just what I wanted couldnt be happier. Work with me from the idea all the way through to the end.

My son and I recieved tats by Johnny and Tony,fantastic work guys mind blowing,so happy with the work!!All the artists in the shop are truly pros and put out high quality work and Ive been around.Thanks again Tony and Johnny.

Very professional artists and quality work. Priced fairly for SoCal. Highly recommended

Treat yo selfffff... Spend your money on beautiful work, and go see Johnny Vampotna. Friendly, knowledgable, and super talented. You wont be sorry. :)

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Great always great

Great atmosphere and artists, highly recommended

Lee was patient and amazing to work with! Thanks!

Great artist great atmosphere

Lee was awesome.

The people were great!!

Great dudes here and awesome work!!

See Fabio! He has like 3-5 month wait but he is worth it!!

Great atmosphere

The dude is a Master artist!

Great place! Excellent artists and staff!! ❤

They attended very quickly to my friends who did not even have an appointment, they are very kind