Food, vibes, salsa macha, and margaritas have all been so good! This is my go-to spot for an afternoon HH, or a fun meet up spot for my gf's and I before heading out for the evening. This has been such a great addition to little Italy! I recommend the sushi as well - make sure to add some salsa macha oil to it and it is FIRE read more

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I skimmed reviews and made a reservation. When I went back to look at all reviews, some of the negative ones had me scared so we almost didn't go. But we both had a great time! The reviews here say the service is friendly and good and they are right! Jenny looked after us and we both really liked her! Vibrant and friendly. Mixed drinks were ok. I wasn't thrilled with my watermelon one (I forget the name) but the wine i had after was excellent. For dinner I had the smoked pork chop and I have to say, it was a little odd. Ive never had meat or pork especially that was so soft and mushy? I mean I kinda liked it but it was just so weird. I was trying to figure out how they did that because usually pork has a nice chew to it. You could eat this with no teeth and thats no exaggeration. The sauce kinda overpowers the nice smoked pork flavor. The rice was amazing- made with sesame oil or something. My wife had the salmon and loved it. Huge dish too. Oh their ceasar salad has the big ancovy fishes on top - not my favorite but some places do this. Just FYI. Some other review mentioned it looked like a concrete bunker with flowers. Ha I can see that but we both thought the place was cute! Very loud though! Concrete walls and stone bar wall - even when it wasn't busy its hard to hear your friends. So I don't know. I'd go back maybe? read more

Tonight was my second time here and I am so glad we got to eat dinner. We ordered four plates and everything was exceptional... fresh, extremely tasty, presentation, and high quality Service was 10/10. Jenny is a sweetheart and we really felt at home This restaurant hands down has the best tasting food in Little Italy and the vibe was to match read more

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This is where Latin American flavors meet Asian Fusion cuisine! Brisa is a vibrant restaurant in the heart of Little Italy that serves up some of the best Latin-Japanese fusion flavors in town! My wife has been longing to dine here for months! So, we finally set up a double date night to embrace the uniqueness of this tropical, coastal and stylish restaurant. For starters, we ordered the passion fruit ceviche 8/10. It was fresh and tangy with a hint of spiciness! Very tasteful! For our main entrees we ordered the smoked pork chuleta, the chop was tender and juicy with tons of flavor 9/10. And my wife ordered the cheese empanadas, each bite had a satisfying crunch with piping hot melted cheese inside 9/10. Our friends ordered the tequila salmon and the house special which consisted of ribeye steak bites, shrimp, and (1) cheese empanada. As for cocktails, highly recommend the guava lava-jalapeño infused tequila, guava purée, triple sec, and lime 10/10. And also the forbidden fruit martini- rum, lychee liqueur, rose water, and lemon 10/10. Overall, the food was exquisite! Service was definitely on point! From start to finish we were greeted with smiles and hospitality- it definitely shows when people are passionate about providing top-notch service! We will definitely be back soon! read more

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I was super excited to check out this restaurant when I found out they had a speakeasy! Brisa is Latin & Japanese inspired cuisine. The sushi was expensive & basic. Unfortunately, the speakeasy is just a separate room (looks like it is a converted patio). They had quite a few tables in such a small space so it was tight. Service was extremely slow & it seemed like they just took whoever they could get from Brisa to come by to take orders. They had a few exclusive cocktails, with the rest from Brisa. read more

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Good trendy spot. Nice GNO or date night option. Not somewhere you go to be it's world class cuisine lol The menu is a nice fusion so something for everyone. I knocked a star bc it's a bit cramped in there... they really squeeze people in there. read more

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The Galentines day brunch was Awesome! This restaurant is so pretty. It was decorated with roses coming out of the ceiling and flower backdrop at the bar. Just Beautiful! Our server Lorenzo was the best! The food was really good as well. I really liked the cheese empanadas. The whole atmosphere was just great. I will definitely be putting this on my list of places to go for brunch. read more

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Came here for a date night and were offered both the regular menu and a Restaurant Week menu. After looking over both, the Restaurant Week option caught our attention. The ambiance was nice, dimly lit with a candle at the table, which made it feel intimate. One small detail I really liked was the unique water glasses they served us. For our first course, we ordered the ceviche and empanadas from the Restaurant Week menu, and also added the Brisa oysters from the regular menu. The empanadas were easily the standout of the three appetizers. The ceviche was solid, though I've had better, and the oysters were fine but nothing memorable. For our entrees, we went with the steak and lobster and the Cajun salmon. The steak had a strong lemon flavor but was overall good, and the lobster was cooked very well. My partner enjoyed the salmon as well. To finish, we got a tres leches cake, which was very good and a sweet way to end the meal. I'm not completely sold on Brisa just yet, but it might be worth giving another try in the future. read more

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This restaurant is so cute inside with flowers hanging from the ceiling. Very Instagram worthy We went for restaurant week and the ceviche was delicious and a large portion. I got the lobster and NY Strip steak. The mashed potatoes and lobster were delicious. The steak was just okay The tres leches cake was really good as well It was an incredible deal for $45 read more

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Can I just say.... It was not what was expected. They had a pop up, but I guess it's one and the same place. I definitely missed the jungle pop ip speakeasy they were advertising. This place is built like a concrete holding cell with some flower thrown in. The menu is confused and the food was mediocre at best. The vibe was dim and dreary, tables squished together with no space to walk between. The whole building also smelled weird, there was a pungent odor coming from either the pipes of sewerage. I lost my appetite. From the time I called to let them know I was going to be a couple mins late they just said "ok" and didn't ask for a name or time of my res. Maybe they're not concerned with people showing up. Our server was great though it looked like he was struggling to walk between the tables. The lobby wasn't bad when you first walk in.... Becomes quite grim immediately past that lobby area. They look like they half-a it, like running out of budget. The ambience was colorless, distasteful and humdrum. It was cold and quite unequivocally uncomfortable. I have never had experienced this in my life. Moving on to food: menu is a number give away of what to expect.... I supposed you expect they don't know what you are as a brand. It's a mess. They couldn't dabble in a cuisine so they didn't choose one but all. I was immediately walking to walk out when we got our food. 1: nothing on the menu was appetizing so we ordered a salad. There was something wrong with the dressing. 2: we got the garlic rice, it was a plate of oil/melted butter. I have yet to go to a restaurant and ask for them to remake the food but with less butter, but this should've been the time. To end: I will not be returning, for any of you coming here, book a table in the lobby. It saves you from the smell and unimpressive ambience. For those of you reading this review, people say to order the sushi. I should've listened, even then, $30 for a roll is insane. It also did not smell fresh in the restaurant so you could very well be sick. read more

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Brisa delivered a fun night for our birthday celebration, with a few misses. We came as a party of 8 and the vibe was festive right away. The space was decorated with a Valentine's Day feel, with flowers everywhere, which made the whole dinner feel extra special. Service started off a bit slow, but Jenny completely turned the experience around. She surprised our birthday boy with champagne and a free dessert, and that thoughtful gesture made the night. Food was mixed. The appetizers were the clear highlight and the reason I would return. Across the table, the winners were the steak skewers, the empanadas, and the key lime pie. Those were the standouts. The main courses were less consistent and did not match how strong the starters were. One more note. Brisa has a speakeasy bar connected, which sounded fun, but it was rented out the night we visited so we did not get to check it out. If you go, focus on appetizers and drinks, and ask about the speakeasy if you want the full experience. read more

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Cute cocktails, great mid week deals for Mexican food, but wouldn't come back for the sushi rolls. Got the Brisa Roll and the Surf & Turf Roll. Not a fan of the lobster and steak with the cream cheese. Crispy fried onions were good, though. The Brisa Roll wasn't much to write about either. California roll style and both took quite a bit to come out. I did love their Flower Pot cocktail served in a mini flower pot. A boozy Oreo espresso martini with whipped cream. The bf's cocktail wasn't bad either. Service was friendly but may have to try their non-sushi options when we come back. read more

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And I'm back for the Christmas experience that I saw on IG. I loved the Christmas decor right as you enter, which allows you to take some cute photos while you wait for your table. It's definitely a win if you come during this happy hour so that you can take advantage of that and also taste their holiday drinks! The flying reindeer was super cute with the balloon reindeer attached to your drink! I also liked the Santa's Nightcap with the eggnog and the gingerbread man garnish on top. Sushi was good and I enjoyed the Tizon Roll, which was torched at tableside. The place was kinda loud though, so it was hard to talk above all the chatter. Customer service on point as usual and I would definitely return to try more of their holiday drinks. read more

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Bomb steak skewers The sushi rolls were also good. Service was exceptional. Decore was string lights & vibey. Downside is kinda pricey. Even apps are $20 or more. read more

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Came here for the christmas drink menu and had such a great experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Drinks were tasty as well, not super strong for mine, but it was a sweeter drink. I tried my friends martini though and dare I say best martini i've had ever? Perfect amount of olive juice!! Our drinks came out fast, and the ambiance of the restaurant was cozy and charming. Would definitely come back and would love to try the food next time! read more

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Came in and because we heard there was a holiday theme and I'm so glad we did! We made a reservation and the hostess seated us right away. The inside was so cute as well as the outside and made for a very inviting time. We ordered the Calamari and truffle fries as well as the Frostys Hot Mess. The Calamari was cooked perfectly ans so nice with the lime. The avocado cilantro aoli it came with was such a nice pairing. The truffle fries were also delicious, well done ans not to much truffle but a generous amount ot Parmesan. The Frostys Hot Mess was really cute, I enjoyed the marshmallow on top and it was a well balanced drink. Overall, I'd recommend this restaurant and I cant wait to come back! read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite tonight. I started with a Kettle martini (a little dirty) with a twist on blue cheese stuffed olives. They stuff their olives with cranberry goat cheese. These were different but pretty yummy. After perusing of the apps and salads, I decided on the Pulpo à la Plancha and a traditional Caesar salad. The Pulpo was incredibly flavorful with the perfect amount of spice in the chimichurri sauce with guacamole and fried garbanzo beans. The Caesar had a nice amount of dressing with yummy anchovies and Parmesan. Definitely worth the stop in. It was very busy and the manager was tending bar and keeping a tight ship. read more

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BRISA RESTAURANT & BAR in Little Italy, San Diego, had me at Matchatini!! And it was delicious! Even better when enjoyed in good company!! On Halloween Day, it was my sister-in-law's birthday. Our party of six secured a reservation the night before through Open Table. We parked at the Ace parking lot just around the corner for $25. Yikes! But this was the most convenient location and I don't think there's free anything in SD. We ordered starters and entrees to share. Honestly, I enjoyed everything that I nibbled on, which included fried calamari, sushi, salmon, french fries and chicken. But, I'll tell ya, that Matchatini was a winnah!! Service was great! We were seated at a long table against the wall, which was in the bar area. Our server was friendly and efficient! Surprisingly, for as nice as the interior was, the restaurant was pretty empty. But, that's probably because people were hosting Halloween parties at home. Felt like we had the whole restaurant to ourselves! :-) read more

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I've had lunch at Brisa and it was a decent sushi option around Kettner Blvd. I came solely for the sushi, but they had various brunch items that were fitting for a brunch time meal when I came. There were lots of groups celebrating certain occasions, so I can suggest Brisa can accommodate for that! Looks wise, the restaurant is gorgeous, neutral, and gives off Tulum vibes to it! My friend and I ordered three rolls to share: Tizón, Brisa, and Mar Rolls. Tizón (5/5): Crabmeat and salmon were the proteins, the flavor of the truffle in this roll was perfectly balanced and is always delicious on salmon. Truly recommend this one! Brisa (3/5): Yellowtail, spicy imitation krab, and tuna were the proteins in this roll. The tuna on top could have more of a seared flavor! Mar (4/5): Standard protein roll, but there was a lot of variety of proteins in this one! It was dressed with wasabi tobiko and chive oil which made it tasty. I'd live to swing by for another visit to try more of their fusion dishes as I only had the sushi. I do recommend it for sushi for downtown as the quality is decent, as well as the presentation. You can tell they put a lot of detail in their menu and I'd be willing to try other options! read more

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RUDE The restaurant looked open. The door was wide open with everything set up. The restaurant was set up and ready to serve. Walked in and the bartender rudely starred with a silent (what do you want look) and I asked "are you open" and got a "NO". Okay rude guy... How about shutting the door so it's not inviting to the public to enter. read more

Brisa Restaurant & Bar - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for Sunday brunch around 12 and it wasn't busy at all. The decor was cute, interesting vibe. My friends and I noticed that the music was a bit loud just needed it down a couple notches to hold a conversation and to actually hear the server. Felt like I was at the club. Was bummed they were out of the horchata for the martini, so I settled for the S'mores which was good, much better than the machatini, the latter was too bitter and not fun to drink. I ordered the steak skewer with eggs and tator tots. Asked for eggs soft scrambled but they came out hard scrambled and over cooked. Tater tots were so overcooked they were like chips and hollow inside. The steak was pretty good, kind of tough meat but had a yummy sauce on top and veggies. Server was nice and attentive and did bring out a new Tobasco bottle for me. Would I come back? Probably not, my friend wanted to try this place so we did. read more

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Brisa Restaurant & Bar (BR&B), in vibrant Little Italy, has a unique blend of Latin and Japanese flavors. What a greaaat combo! BR&B opened a couple of months ago making it fairly new to this area. I saw it on the San Diego Restaurant Week website but never heard of it (seemed like it was a recently new addition) until my friend brought it up as one of her top 3 restaurants to go to. I thought Brisa was a really good recommendation and couldn't wait to try it. It was easy to get to. Plus, I was lucky with parking. When I arrived, I immediately loved the ancient look of the decor. I felt like I was at a vacation spot somewhere in Mexico. Brisa evoked a sense of calmness and tranquility just like its name. The night was pretty busy and my friend let me know we only had one server. When I met her, she was super friendly. It looks like she was handling it like a breeze. Our dinner experience ended up to be a positive one - The food and cocktail were very delicious. The customer service was still on point despite being understaffed. Thank you, I will be back BR&B!! read more

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Where do I even begin?! It's Resturant Week I've been coming to SD so many times over the last 20+ years, I might as well be a local. Disappointed to say I never partook in any of the great Restaurant Week deals until this day. Brisa was one of the Resturant's that stood out when I was creating my weekend foodie itinerary. I made reservations 3 days before the day of on the OpenTable app. Party of 4 (3 adults, 1 toddler). We were about 15mins early to our reservation upon arrival the host greeted us outside and was an able to seat us right away. They have a bar, indoor and out door seating. We sat indoor since it was a bit warm outside. They provided us their regular menu, happy hour menu and their Restaurant Week Menu. The Restaurant Week is a 3 course meal priced at $42/person. The apps were amazing!!! Passionfruit Ceviche, Street corn n' guac and Empanadas. So much flavors in all three dishes! The ceviche tasted fresh, loved the empanadas; crunchy and cheesy. The tortillas chips however were not as fresh as we had hoped. Mains: Tequila salmon, costa sushi roll and prime NY steak. The mains were chef kiss!!! My order was the tequila salmon with the lobster and it was delicious, creamy lobster mash and salmon perfectly seasoned and cooked. The NY style was juicy and tender. Desserts: The churro was nice warm churchy churros. The tres leches were delicious very rich, creamy, spongy. I was blown away with how good the food was here and portions are generous. You definitely cannot beat Restaurant Week deal!!! And the service was outstanding!!!! Our server/host checked on us frequently. There was a time when we waited sometime for our mains but our server came to our table and apologized for the long wait and assured us they were working on it. He was so nice and he didn't make us feel rushed. After paying he said we could stay as long as we liked lol after already staying there for almost 2hours. The interior is clean and beautiful! I highly recommend and would love to return when I'm back in town! 100/10. read more

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Went there for restaurant week. I had the lava guava drink which was really good. We started with the empanada and passion fruit ceviche. The empanadas were good. The ceviche was delicious. Great combination of flavors. For main course we picked the Costa sushi roll. Very good and fresh. My friend had the Prime NY steak. Unfortunately it arrived to the table cold and we kindly asked them to take it back and warm it up. Dessert was the tres leches cake which to my surprise was not good at all... I took only a bite and this is one of my to go desserts so I was disappointed. The churros were ok. Service was friendly. The place is loud which is a downer for me. read more

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Brisa is a cool trendy spot in little italy with indoor outdoor and bar seating. The server was nice but there was only one waitress for the entire place. She was busting her butt as best she could but the entire dinner took way too long. Forever to even get water. After 40 min only had the appetizer. Waited on the check forever after letting her know. Get her some help please Food was good not amazing except for the tres leches which was bomb read more

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Cute restaurant and esthetic as advertised by social media. Disappointed to find out the Happy Hour advertised on OpenTable and Instagram were inaccurate and everything would be full price - especially since we had been debating other happy hours in the area. Cocktails were inventive and fun but food left much to be desired. Chips were a little stale, ceviche was average, and the empanadas were on the drier side. As beautifully decorated as the restaurant is, we were not particularly impressed by the food. Maybe a good stop for a drink in the neighborhood. read more

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Celebrated a birthday here! I love the decor and vibes of the restaurant! We ordered passionfruit ceviche, and four different rolls. All of the food was great, I really enjoyed the surf n turf roll! It had a lot of flavor from the truffle and wagyu. For drinks, we got some margaritas and matcha tini and a lychee martini. Lots of great menu and drink items to choose from! They were a little slow so they gave us a complimentary chocolate cake. Staff was very nice! read more

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Came in for the Tuesday night deal (half off sushi). We were seated right away and greeted. I thought the restaurant would be a little more crowded due to the deal but there was plenty of seating inside and on the patio. I ordered the coco loco drink. It came in a coconut shell which is a cute touch. For food I ordered the Mar which had multiple types of fish on it. This roll was very tasty and fresh. My husband got the surf and turf also very delicious. The downfall of the visit was ordering edamame as an appetizer and it was given to the wrong table so it came after we were done with our main course. The restaurant did comp it. Other issue was someone in our party ordered a vegetarian roll and that was the last roll to come out after we were all done eating as well. Other than the slow service of food/drink delivery I will come back since the sushi was tasty. read more

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Came in at 5 on a Saturday and it wasn't busy. Service was a little slow for how empty it was. Ordered empanadas, passion fruit ceviche, yucca fries, la playa roll and surf and turf roll. My favorite was the ceviche. Everything else was okay but nothing blew me away or was something that I couldn't get elsewhere. It was the botanical pop up so the place was cute and decorated. read more

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We dropped by for happy hour, excited to try this Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant. We were disappointed to find that the food was either Japanese or Mexican - not much fusion here to be had. The Brisa and Costa rolls were both generous and solid. The pollo mole (red mole) was also surprisingly tasty. The street corn and guac was a sizeable combo (think street corn next to some guac as opposed to a mixed dip). The yuca fries were thick and crispy. We wished the passionfruit ceviche was more acid forward. Overall food was pretty good - rounded up for happy hour pricing. The decor is quite loud and over the top without the refinement to make it quite work. Our service was fairly inattentive but no big complaints. read more

Came here for restaurant week. We originally wanted to come for HH then RW dinner but a week before our reservation they stopped doing HH on Friday and Saturdays! If you do restaurant week, everyone at your table has to do it too. Our favorite dishes were the ceviche, cheese empanadas and the filet mignon. The smoked pork chop had good flavor but the texture was too much and gelatinous for us. Our friend who also ordered the pork chop took his and our chop home and said when they reheated it the next day they could tell the difference between our chops and the one we had was mushy so maybe it was a one off. Tres leches cake and cocktails were delicious. Tokyo Garden and Lychee Rosa both recommended. Service could be improved. Food and drink came out very slowly read more

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Tried this restaurant during their SpongeBob comic con theme. The restaurant itself decors is really cute and trendy. We had a reservation and ordered some cocktails. The matcha tini was pretty good and my friends enjoyed theirs as well. Service was a bit slow after we put our order in but our server was extremely kind and helpful. We ordered a few things to share, their burger, skewers and a sushi roll. I would say the food is just okay. The sushi roll was the only food item that I would try again. We had churros for desert and I would say those were 5/5! I feel it's more a place for a fun cocktail than anything. read more

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Went to Brisa for a girls' night and had the BEST time. The vibe is perfect -- fun, lively, and stylish without feeling overwhelming. Such a great spot to dress up, catch up, and actually enjoy yourself. Huge shoutout to Alec, the bar manager, who was AMAZING. Super friendly, welcoming, and clearly knows what he's doing. He made great drink recommendations and really elevated the whole experience for us. You can tell he genuinely cares about guests having a good time, which makes such a difference. Drinks were delicious, service was on point, and the overall energy of the place made the night feel special. Definitely coming back and absolutely recommend for a girls' night out or any fun evening with friends! read more

Came here for happy hour and was immediately impressed by the ambiance, it felt like I was in Tulum! My boyfriend made a reservation, and we were seated right away. The restaurant didn't look too busy for a Monday at 5:30 p.m. Our waitress was super nice and patient with our questions about the menu. I appreciated her honesty in letting us know it was her first happy hour shift and that she asked management for clarification on some of our questions. According to the website, the HH menu included a pitcher deal featuring the chef's selection of 4 tapas along with one pitcher of either sangria, La Laura, Guava Lava, or Coco Loco. We were hoping to choose one of the cocktails for the pitcher, but we were informed that the deal now only applies to sangria. Since we weren't in the mood for wine, we ordered other cocktails from the HH menu instead. My boyfriend got the espresso martini, and I ordered the horchata martini. A little while later, they let us know they were out of the horchata martinis, but they kindly offered to let us choose a cocktail for the pitcher instead. We ended up with the Coco Loco pitcher, which was served in cute coconut bowls, so picture worthy & delicious! For our tapas platter, we chose the calamari, pulpo (octopus), piña pollo frito (fried pineapple chicken), and empanadas. Everything was good, except the empanadas, which were a bit too dry for my taste. We also ordered the Little Luxe - a tiny lobster roll with caviar crème and the Brisa Bento from the HH menu. Lobster roll was super tiny but good. Unfortunately, the Wagyu skewer in the bento was tough and dry. Our favorite item was the Costa Roll from the regular menu. We were initially skeptical about ordering sushi since this isn't a Japanese restaurant, but we were pleasantly surprised--the fish was super fresh with a great rice ratio. We ended the night with the pineapple sorbet. Unfortunately, it didn't quite hit the spot. The portion was small, and although it was supposed to be topped with fresh fruits, it came with frozen ones instead. Overall, I thought the restaurant was solid and offered great value for happy hour. I'd recommend that the restaurant update their website to reflect the most current menu and deals more accurately. I'll definitely be back to try more items from the dinner and cocktail menus! read more

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Mom's Night out on Thursday! We made reservations weeks in advance, but we were running a few minutes late due to mom things. We were warmly greeted by Jenny. She sat at a sunny high top table. The space itself is great vibes, almost island meets zen energy. We made it just in time for Happy Hour. So many stellar options but we decided to go with: Fish Tacos, Passionfruit Ceviche, Costa Roll Poke Bowl and Calamari Fritti. For libations my friend ordered the Guava Lava and she thoroughly enjoyed it! Fish tacos were lightly battered salmon. The flavors and textures complimented each other well. The salsa was just amount of heat! The freshness and flavors came together well in the Passionfruit Ceviche. It came with multi-color corn chips. I would have liked plantain or taro chips. Costa Roll was larger than we expected but very tasty. Poke Bowl was not what we had expected, but the miso was a pleasant surprise. The Calamari Fritti was my least favorite, we waited to long to eat it so maybe it would have been better hot. It didn't come with the tentacles which is my favorite but the pickles were good.' Cocktail came out immediately and food steadily followed. There was a minimal wait for food. Our server Fernando was super attentive and friendly. Jenny truly made the night enjoyable. She made sure to check on us just enough. The space is lovely, food yummy and service exceptional. Can't wait to come back to try the Pina Pollo Fritti! read more

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Flavorful Fusion & Cute Vibes at Brisa We visited Brisa in Little Italy after a Pilates class at Helios Pilates (just a short walk away!) for a 7pm reservation--and it was such a cute little evening. First off, the interior is absolutely adorable--chic, cozy, and thoughtfully decorated. It has that trendy, modern feel but still feels relaxed and welcoming. We sat inside, and the ambiance made it perfect for a casual date night or catch-up dinner with friends. The food? So flavorful and creative--a bold and fun fusion of Asian and Mexican influences that really works. Every dish had layers of flavor and unexpected combos that kept us reaching for more. Definitely not your typical fusion fare--Brisa makes it feel fresh and elevated. The service was friendly overall--our hostess greeted us with a big smile, and we were seated right away. You could tell they're still getting into their groove as a new restaurant, though. Our server forgot our side of mole at first and later also forgot the coffee, but to their credit, they were kind and attentive once reminded, and they comped the coffee to make up for it, which we really appreciated. All in all, Brisa is a lovely new addition to the neighborhood with a flavorful menu, beautiful interior, and kind staff. I'll definitely be back once they've had a little more time to settle in--and to try more of that amazing fusion menu! read more

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The app we got was good and was the highlight of our meal. The shrimp with lime and cilantro rice was alright, way too buttery for me and just not super favorable. It reminds me of the frozen garlic shrimp you can buy and make from Costco. Also the service was slow and had to go up to get our own plates. We went during the holidays and it was super decorated inside and super cozy and nice. Very festive but the food was average. read more

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I went here to celebrate a friend's birthday over brunch. Decor is fabulous, seating was comfortable. It's a very aesthetic looking place perfect for photo ops Our server was pleasant and attentive. He offered customers favorites when I asked. Cocktails were yummy. I had the guava mimosa and needed Americano to wake me up. Food came out very timely, and beautifully presented. Food itself was okay. The skewers were a highlight. I'd come back for the sushi to give it a try. read more

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Firstly the decor of this place is very cute and island themed. They've only been open 2 months! The staff is very attentive and kind and our server, Louis, was amazing! He let us know about the specials and what was most commonly ordered so here's what we got and what we thought! Drinks were delicious. I got the Guava Lava and my friends boyfriend got something with banana infused whiskey which he really liked. Appetizers: Calamari (very tender), Octopus (tough, not tender at all, would skip this order if you're thinking of getting it), Corn and Guac (delicious although the chips they provided were not ideal for dipping as they break apart very easily). My friend and I both got the steak. It was good but i dont know if it was worth $50 something. My friends boyfriend got one of the specials for the night, the Lobster Fettuccine, which came with the lobster on the shell. As far as taste, he just said it was "ok" so make of that what you will. I'm open to going back, but would just try other items on the menu. read more