Revisited Prado with two very important clients last week (June 23, 2026). Both had never been,…read moreand were speechless (delighted) when we wandered through Balboa Park to arrive at this perfectly picturesque restaurant. We dined on the patio, under the most beautiful bouganvillea, the three of us for three wonderful hours. The food - always California spectacular, so different and fresh - the cocktails and service were sublime. This was the quintessential San Diego experience - even my New York City guest has gushed about this, to this day. Please do not miss this wonderful place. Special thanks to April Mergy - this was as good as it gets!

Michael G is THE BEST!! This was the best service we've had our entire trip. its worth requesting…read morehim!

Drinks: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5…read moreCleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Price: $ ADA access: yes Restrooms: yes, downstairs Ambiance: casual Pros: unique bar inside an old church. Flights of beer available. You can order food from next door

I love when places repurpose different buildings like library coffee shops and this works well for…read morea brewery. If it was just the small church it would be one thing but they also have a nice courtyard with hanging lights that could stand on its own. The beer itself was good but not typically what I like. What I go for usually is the super hazy ones and these were mostly hoppy but my wife liked them. The staff was super friendly and let us try a few before we picked. Overall a cool concept and a fun place to swing in for a beer.

Great vibes. Kid friendly…read moreDog friendly Good brews. This place is a cool spot has really cool decor and the staff is nice. They have empanadas only for food.

How have I not reviewed Pure Project? They may be my favorite San Diego brewery (and that is saying…read moresomething). I prefer beer (and food) with flavor. PP definitely features some bold brews like triple IPAs and bourbon barrel-aged imperial stouts. If you prefer more crushable beverages, they also serve pilsner, blonde ale, and pale ale. They even have hard seltzers and smoothies, wine, cider, and more. Just check out their website: https://www.purebrewing.org/ They are a 1% for the Planet company. Bring in outside food. They also serve empanadas from Empanada Kitchen and one appears to be vegan. Bring your dog, too, so I can say hi. Check out their other locations. Joe's tip: whenever you see them at events, see if they have any half-price flight coupons!

Visited Neighborhood on recommendation from my hotel, and what a way to end my business trip! Food…read morewas great, vibe was energetic without being clubby, and Rose and the other bartender were fantastic! I'm adding this to my list to return to during my next trip out.

One of the most interesting spots in San Diego. On a given…read moreday, this friendly "neighborhood" restaurant gives such great vibes and good foods. Don't get me started on the Mac and cheese and burgers here! Especially the service, the staff here is so attentive and welcoming. One of the not so secret- secrets is there is more than meets the eye at this place. Hidden in the back are two speakeasies: Young Blood and Noble Experiment. Both of which I haven't the pleasure to visit yet. But I'm waiting for a special occasion!

Awesome place just a short walk from Petco Park. Stopped in on a whim and was seriously impressed…read more Great food, awesome pizza, good drinks, and a chill atmosphere. Perfect spot before a Padres game or if you're just downtown looking for a quality meal. Will definitely be coming back.

Hands down my favorite new pizza spot. Far Corner Pizza absolutely nails it. The bread alone is…read morenext level it somehow tastes like it's made with East Coast water (IYKYK) and like a hint of sea salt. I ordered the Margherita and it was incredibly flavorful, not bland at all like some places tend to be. The crust was perfection: crispy on the very thin outside, soft and airy on the inside and tasty, with that subtle sea salt coming through in every bite. It's honestly hard to explain, but the pizza just tastes phenomenal. You can tell real care goes into it. This place is a must-try, and I'll definitely be back.

Good food and beer selection. If you're hungry and just want to get something from a taco shop,…read morethis spot would work. Probably the only negative is they don't not have a/c and it was 10' hotter in the restaurant. There were two ladies working hard and very friendly. The layout is a bit strange. Order at the counter next to the bar, which is not the side with the front door. If you want canned of bottled beers/beverages, you take what you want out of the fridges. There's a small bar with the Padre game on and several taps. If it wasn't so hot inside, this would be a mellow spot to catch the game. I ordered the carne asada quesadilla. It was loaded with fresh meat and pico. My friend got Al pastor tacos. They looked good and my friend said they tasted good too. Our other friend got chips and gauc. The gauc was smooth but had good flavor.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! THIS HIDDEN JEWEL IS FABULOUS. It's…read moreoff the beaten path so you have to look for it but it's worth the search. Great food, bomb tacos, wonderful service, great atmosphere and best of all fabulous wines and beers. I'd give it 10 stars if I quit. It's my new regular go-to place and I'm a Mexican food freak gringo

This is my first and last stop any time I'm in San Diego. Their beers are world class, dare I say…read moreon par with Russian River Brewing which will forever be my number one. I love all their brews from light pilsners, triple IPAs, and everything in between. They serve really good pub food so despite being surrounded by amazing food in San Diego, I still find myself ordering a burger, wings, or 24-hour brined chicken tenders. Service is always top notch with friendly bartenders and cooks who bring the food right to your table. Banker Hill is my favorite location as they always have a nice laid back crowd and overall great ambiance. A perfect stop when visiting Balboa Park.

First visit at this location. Beer is generally good at NP and this one did not disappoint. I like…read morethe atmosphere. I got some beer to go to bring to friends in NY. Parking could be difficult in the area. We'll be back soon.

My husband and I recently spent some days in San Diego. He found this speak easy and we decided we…read moreneeded to try it out. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. From the spooky, dark, skulls old school ambiance and decor, to the experience of not ordering from a menu, everything about it made it feel unique and curated making it feel like a true individualized experience. As mentioned, there are no menus. We sat at the bar, the bartender makes casual conversation with you regarding the types of drinks you enjoy. He curated something for both my husband and I based on what we shared we enjoyed. The drinks were delicious. The entry was very cool! It felt as if you were entering a hidden spot - which you do. When you enter the restaurant, you let the hostess know you're there for the Noble Experience. She let us know to head to the wall with the kegs (which is actually a door). You enter and there's a small waiting area where you're greeted by another hostess. This place is a 20/10. We can't wait to return on our next visit to SD.

This is an easy one and Consortium Holdings does it again...a MUST go. You know the rules...one…read moreshort review, let's go: Drinks: no menu. Love it. True bartender skills. Love it. Drinks. Love them! Whole crew did. Well done Ambiance: top tier. As with anything CH. so fun Service: amazing. Knowledgeable. Attentive. And so nice. Go go go to NE