Thanks (once, again) to Yelp, we've not only discovered a new area of San Diego... University…read moreHeights, and found another fabulous drinking & dining destination! Jason quickly greeted us upon arrival, making us feel comfortable -- like we were regulars -- from the start. Fabulous Happy Hour (Thursdays - Sundays, 3-6 PM). We enjoyed their $7 cocktails (strong-&-tasty; impressed by the big, clear ice cubes!) and Seasonal Flatbread, $13 ( chockfull of fresh-&-colorful ingredients atop a thin cracker crust, served with a fresh-&-flavorful homemade sauce). In addition, the Potato Cake,$13, was deliciously savory. Off the regular menu, their Shrimp Corncake, $17, was rich and had a wonderful marriage of flavors, served with a refreshing side salad. We'll most certainly return when in the area -- just wish it was closer.

Great little corner spot in North Park with a solid happy hour. We had the margarita, flatbread,…read moreand chicken pesto sandwich -- all were really good. Jason was amazing and such a great presence at Hangout. He really highlighted the food and the chef, which made the experience even better!

I didn't even know this place existed, but I'm glad I found it. The bartenders were great and…read moreattentive. The drinks were excellent as well. I especially loved the two mezcal cocktails! It is a small space, so a reservation is definitely helpful, and there isn't much room to walk around, which can make getting to the bathroom a bit tricky. Overall, though, it's a great spot and I'd definitely come back.

This place is calm, creative, and has the right low lighting without feeling too dark to see. The…read moredrinks are pricy, but very unique, and they have a special emphasis on aesthetic. The bartenders are nice and give good recommendations. It is attached to an art gallery and is supposed to have art displays in the bar area, but unfortunately they were all turned off when we were there.

Are you fking kidding me right now? Pretty rude to show me such an optimal dining experience in…read morethis economy. However, given that we all will likely explode in nuclear warfare in the near future, I will be spending my retirement fund here on a weekly basis. (Its reasonably priced so dont take this the wrong way). I digress, If you are looking for a good time, or a will to live- I would recommend! Staff lovely too. One time i got in an accidental tiff with a server on a busy friday nite because I poured my own water from the server station. She gave me attitude about it and to that I say: 100% acceptable/ im sorry you had to work given your trying circumstances (being a woman) !

Pretty loud but a cute dive bar vibe You can sit anywhere…read moreyou want and the staff will serve you which is nice They have a cute happy hour menu including a girl dinner - kale Caesar salad and fries And other small yummy looking appetizers like meatball sliders and TJ Dog (bacon wrapped hot dog w/ pico de gallo queso and avocado crema The bartender was friendly and staff were also pretty friendly Affordable happy hour prices and tasty food And street parking in north park so depending on the time parking can be easy or a challenge but there's a paid public parking lot across the street Would recommend

Cute cocktail lounge! And the drinks were tasty! I would definitely check this place out if you are…read morein the area! Quick service too!

Great low-key spot in North Park. Service was understated, but friendly…read more We went on Monday so it was hard to get in with Caffe Calabria closed. We had to walk down the alley from Lincoln or University to reach the entrance versus thru the front door of Caffe Calabria on 30th. It is confusing and they could use more signage since it really isn't a true speakeasy. Drinks on HH, all night on Monday, we're delicious and only $8-10 on select cocktails. I had the dirty martini and gold rush.

What a great experience this was. We had a great seat next to the small pond inside the restaurant…read more We were celebrating my birthday and, just the seating alone, made this a special experience. The server was great. We asked lots of questions and they were answered quickly with great recommendations. We were there for brunch.I had the tender kale & roasted butternut squash scramble. My friend had the simple breakfast. We both really enjoyed our choices. For my birthday, they provided a wonderful chocolate cake. Everything is yummy. I highly recommend making reservations. They get very crowded. Check their hours too. They are unusual and have brunch and dinner on some days.

Inside OUT was so so nice and beautiful. Our server was so attentive, he was great. Thank you…read moreJulian The food was amazingly delicious. Will be coming back real soon. Great birthday lunch

Quick pre holiday party drinks with coworkers while we waited for our event to start at the…read moreconvention center next door. The bar was busy with hotel guests and our coworkers. The space was very open with ample seating inside and out. The staff was very friendly and our drinks were made super quick. My husband ordered an old fashion and I ordered the passion by. Both drinks were good, a little pricy but typical hotel pricing. We had a good time catching up with friends before making our way to our event.

My friend and had been planning to meet at a Mission Valley wine bar on a Friday evening, but found…read morethat it wasn't open. So, we looked to find something nearby and found Monkeybar. I had sort of been to Monkeybar several years back when I used Resort Pass to spend a day lounging by the pool. At that time, I had walked up to the bar several times for mimosas, but mainly spent time at the pool rather than in the bar. This time, it was a chilly January evening and we walked in to find that there was a convention at the hotel, so it was pretty packed. The decor was modern, but the bar itself was really just a hotel lobby bar. I was hoping it would have a bit more character. There was a DJ playing, which was cool, but it also was pretty loud making it difficult to catch up with my friend. We struggled as the indoor area was loud and the outdoor area was really cold. The couple of outdoor tables that had fire pits were already taken by convention-goers. Finally, we chose to sit on the outside area of the bar, which was still chilly, but was quiet enough so that we could chat. Anyway, I was a bit hungry, and had been hoping for a salad, but there were none on the menu. We chose to share the edamame hummus. They did have some decent sounding cocktails on the menu, but we were in the mood for wine. We both chose glasses of Malbec. The Malbec was decent, so I had a second glass. Our bartender was friendly, but out hummus was forgotten. After I asked, he expedited our order. I enjoyed the hummus and the variety of veggies. As it got colder, we moved inside when the DJ ended. Parking is free with validation, however mine did not get validated correctly by the bartender. I explained to the parking attendant and he let me go. All in all, it was a decent place to talk with a friend over a glass of wine. I think it would be a nice bar if I were staying in the hotel, but not special enough to make the trip. I do think the atmosphere might be much more lovely on a summer weekend, as sitting outside by the pool would be very nice.

I am honestly surprised I have not written a review for this place yet, I found this place in 2021…read more I bring visitors here all the time, and it has become my ultimate comfort food spot. I tend to keep it simple and order the same items every time. My go to is the crispy Brussels for $14 and the chicken sandwich for $16, and I usually rotate in the parmesan fries for $10. While they do offer other dishes that are worth trying, these favorites always keep me coming back. The service and ambiance are consistently great. It is located in Hillcrest, so the area is always lively, which adds to the overall experience. The energy, combined with the quality of the food, makes it a reliable choice whether I am dining with friends or hosting out of town guests. Parking can be a bit challenging, but that is typical for Hillcrest. I usually plan ahead and look for street parking nearby.

3 stars for the food, 5 stars for the drinks, so I gave em 4 stars. Got the brussels sprouts and…read moreartichoke hearts and they were doused in far too much sauce and insanely salty. I love the vegetables for what they are and want sauce and seasoning to enhance them, not be the star of the show. Got the hot honey chicken and pork belly bao buns which were pretty good, nice and fluffy. Drinks wise, I got the blueberry bramble as well as the berries & cream (both vodka drinks). they were fantastic, so refreshing. Old fashioned was also top notch! server was wonderful and kind. the ambiance is amazing and is a great spot for a date or cozy evening with friends.

Ordered a bunch of shareables and my favorite was definitely the patatas bravas Finca style its…read morecrispy potatoes with the jalapeño crema and it was so flavorful. The barbecued pork with guava bagna càuda was super tender and cooked perfectly, and the truffle braised lamb ossobuco was also really good. The jamón ibérico had an interesting sweet and savory combo with the goat cheese and date jam on a crispy baguette. Service was great our waiter was really attentive as well as the people bringing our plates. Overall, a great place for shareables and dinner with friends.

I was extremely disappointed. They had changed their whole…read moremenu. No bone marrow, no octopus. Service was good but the food was not what I expected. I ordered the tuna tartare with some kind of aioli sauce. Nowhere did it say it would be spicy . If I'd known, I would not have ordered it because I don't do spicy. So take a good look at the menu now preferably before you go they might have their current menu up somewhere or they should.

Whether you're sober, sober curious, love someone who is sober or you're looking for a unique space…read moreto work on your laptop and enjoy healthy drinks and food, this is the place! Being a sober girlie, I've heard about this place for years and was thrilled to finally try it so we had to order a few drinks. There's nothing quite like being able to look at a drink menu and know you can order anything from it because it's all sober friendly. They have a CBD infused drink part of the menu, a kava section and a mocktail drink section along with a food menu. The food looked delicious but we came here for a night cap after eating dinner nearby. We snagged 3 drinks- I need to check my notes on which ones we got but they were all so good. This is the type of place you can come here for a first date, date night worh your partner or co-work with your laptop. I saw all varieties of people who were doing their thang and it felt comfortable. The theme is inspired by Mac Miller and the decor is intentional and classic. Word on the street is that the 2 female owners had some disagreements with their investor so there's somewhat bad blood and that's always a bummer to hear people especially those in the sober community not be able to resolve their differences after they've made such an incredibly safe haven for us to enjoy. I get it though, some business partners are bad choices but y'all have made a beautiful experience here and I'm so grateful for it. Owners: Please don't shut this mocktail bar down ever but if you have to branch out, please do another in San Diego.

Absolutely love the concept and the decor of this place. It feels like not quite a bar, not quite a…read morecoffee shop... very unique for San Diego, and good for any time of day. I really like the growing NA trend, and even though I drink, it's great to have an alternative, safer-feeling, and more inclusive nightlife option. I came with a couple friends on a Sunday night, about a week ago. We all drink alcohol, but we've all been drinking less lately. The place was almost empty around 8pm, which we found concerning for its prospective longevity. We also thought the prices were pretty steep -- maybe I'm biased as someone who drinks alcohol, but if I'm getting a mocktail or other NA drink, I'd like to pay less than $15+ for it. Still, I ordered the Ave Maria and thought it was one of the best mocktails I've ever had. One of my friends got the Malibu (he liked it but did complain about the price), and I don't remember what my other friend got. We sat for a while and played Connect4 using the fanciest set I'd ever seen. Some more people came in, so it didn't feel nearly as empty by the time I left. I'd probably come back, but only if I was with someone who doesn't drink and/or really wanted to try this bar. I hope they make it!

Always friendly service with delicious burgers, fries and cocktails! Definitely has become a…read moreregular spot for us!

They have a dedicated gluten free fryer...YAY! The husband and wife team really care and go the…read moreextra mile for their customers. Got the Salute burger and tallow fries-yum!Love this place! A new go-to.