Visited Cork and Craft with my mama tribe the Saturday before Mother's Day around 7pm and were…read morehonestly surprised we were able to snag reservations so easily last minute. The staff was very warm and welcoming, though throughout the evening it definitely felt like they may have been short staffed and stretched a bit thin. Since we were headed to a movie after dinner, we decided to keep things light and share appetizers plus dessert. We tried the Fried Shishito Peppers, Veggie Potstickers, Grilled Broccolini, Rosemary Garlic Fries, Whipped Burrata, Garlic Noodles, Salmon Poke Tacos, and Lamb Chops. Overall, the food was decent but nothing especially memorable. The lamb chops were cooked nicely but could have used more seasoning, and the poke tacos were tasty but tiny -- literally about the size of my pinky for each taco. We were disappointed they had sold out of both the Crème Brûlée Bread Pudding and the Budino, which were the desserts we originally wanted to try. Thankfully, the Butter Toffee Cake completely saved dessert for us -- absolutely delicious and easily the highlight of the meal. Overall, a cute spot with good vibes for a girls night, but the food itself didn't quite live up to the hype for us.

I arrived to pick up the order and waited 20 minutes, only to be told you don't have it. Turn off…read moredelivery if you're not handling it! Terrible place. I came for the second time--one employee says the order will be prepared, another says you don't have such an order. Why are you wasting people's time?! And you mark the order as ready when it's not. Awful place...

We came here for a group dinner. My friends had not been to our favorite neighborhood steakhouse…read moreso we brought them. The restaurant has a great happy hour in the bar from 4-6 pm. The waitress and service staff were amazing and so helpful. The appetizers like potato skins, calamari and buttery garlic bread were yummy and a great portion. The group ordered the ribeye, filet mignon and prime rib. Everything was cooked to perfection. The included salads and side dishes were very tasty. The price of their dinners include, bread, gourmet salad, steak and side dish. It's very reasonable and well worth it. We love this fantastic, classic, cozy steakhouse.

Tucked away at the side of a large strip mall in Rancho Bernardo, Carvers Steak & Chops offers…read moresteaks, burgers, pasta, salads, chicken, seafood and fresh fish amongst other things. We hadn't been to Carver's in probably 15-20 years and decided to give it a try for Easter lunch. (No special menu). I thought prices were high for what you get. The steak only came with a side of broccoli that looked no different from what I microwave in a bag at home. (You can choose one side from a variety of complimentary sides). Béarnaise sauce sauce cost extra. Bread for the table was complimentary. The food that we ordered was adequate, but not exciting. Service was OK and attentive enough, but not high-end or highly polished/highly trained as you might expect at a steakhouse. Decor is dark and atmospheric, but somewhat dated. Patrons were casual -- one guy was wearing a tank top, shorts and flip-flops, not what I would expect on Easter Sunday at a steak house. Come on people! Bathrooms could do with a refresh and kinda smelled. Ample free parking.

First time here on friday lunch time celebratinv my homies b day…read more Ordered the half old town half whrres the meat Best f pizza ever!!!! The cheese is super gourmet The sauce is delicious natural tasting The veggies were super fresh and taste like Real Veggies The meats were well seasoned but not overpowering Super chill atmosphere Service was friendly and chill

WORTH THE HYPE! Our group of 7 came in on early Friday…read moreevening after our Friday evening yoga session at Be Yoga and Wellness (with Lili, instructor) down the street and we were so glad we ended the night at The Shop. One of our friends came here before, had Gavin as her server and SWORE the best pizza ever was a mushroom and roasted garlic pizza. We quickly got in but I don't recall if my friend made reservations. I'd suggest making them just in case because this place was booked and busy, justifiably. FOOD: We shared 2 salads and 3 pizzas. It was a perfect amount of food for us. We also got a charcuterie board that we devoured before I could snag photos DRINKS: Both co their mocktail options (passion fruit and cucumber) were amazing. A few in our group got beers as well as a gin & juice which they loved. We didn't feel rushed and Gavin, our server was incredibly attentive. I had asked for the bacon/meat on the side for the pizza and when we asked to get the best salad, he already knew to put the bacon bits on the side for the salad too. He even snagged us more roasted garlic when our group needed a clove for each bite. He was so great! We'll be back for mor! Ask for Gavin, he's one of the best!

Visited The Kitchen at Rancho Bernardo Winery and the food was so good! You place your order at…read morethe counter and they will bring your food anywhere on the property, including the Tasting Room. We had a large group so we ordered many items to share: Bruschetta, Parmesan Fries, Arancini, Margherita pizza, Formaggi and Funghi (mushroom) pizza. Everything was so scrumptious. The pizza were made in the outdoor pizza oven. Great food and ambiance! Rustic goodness! Recommended!

You come here for the ambiance, not the food. This place has a rustic, homey vibe with a lot of…read moresmall but interesting sights to explore. There's a museum, the actual winery area, the restaurant, the gift shop, etc. Sitting outside and enjoying the peace over some wine and bites was pleasant--like I entered a different world. We were able to sit anywhere around the winery (and there were quite a few spots across different small shops), and impressively, the waiter managed to find our seat. The food was decent. I was a fan of the cheese selection in the charcuterie board. I didn't try much else. I'll need to return here to give the pizza a go.

We got a table outside and the ambience was just amazing ! It was a great view over the golf course…read moreand they had warmers for the little chill in the air. I actually grew up coming here, but this was my first time coming in a long time as an adult and it definitely felt special. The service was impeccable. The food was amazing and it wasn't too loud or crowded or anything like that. The only thing about it would be the prices and the price is relative to the limited options available but the limited options were still really good so it's definitely worth it!

Five stars for this visit. At its best, the Veranda remains much too cool to waste on tourists!…read more Patio: always love it, heaters worked great this night. Service was great too - waiter was Latino and had an unusual name - Uberto? He's been there before and was great. Cocktail: I tried a Greenpoint, which is a take on a Brooklyn, which I guess is a take on a manhattan. It was served on the rocks - it was missing at first a little something but as it got more chilled, I think it was just warm at first, which was a little strange. But I liked it. Sourdough boule: back to fabulous this time. Very yummy in every way. Market salad: always huge and enough for 2 to split for $15-ish. This time it had berries, blue cheese and some yummy dried pears. I ate up almost every morsel. Got the striped bass too, which is a good dish. I'm not going to say it's the most spectacular thing you'll ever eat - and the parsnip puree and cauliflower were a little boring - but the fish was huge and cooked well. And I enjoyed sneaking my sweetie's fingerling potatoes that came with his beef medallions instead. He enjoyed that also - he just thought that the blanket of blue cheese on the top was a little too much. Oh - and the real reason this is a 5 star visit this time in addition to the generally good food and drink & great patio? They have live music every Sat. night - and this time it was Daniel Newheiser who was a ton of fun. Often they have great vocalists doing covers of the Eagles or Olivia Rodrigo or whatever in creative ways. But Newheiser does standards - with very creative arrangements. Bio says he has a jazz degree from USC - and it was pretty darn awesome and different from the last time we heard him a few years ago. Great to come here and do outdoor dining & have great food, drink and music year round!

Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Visited Phil's for a work lunch with colleagues after having ordered their catering trays for meetings many times before. This was my first dine-in experience at this location. Had the beef ribs tickler with sausage, coleslaw, and fries. The ribs were straight-up bomb! they were super meaty, tender, flavorful, and nicely charred. The sauce has a nice sweet, tangy, and spicy balance. The link was a good portion with a good smoky flavor, and the coleslaw and fries rounded out the meal nicely. Service was efficient despite a busy lunch rush and the staff were really nice and welcoming. The catering trays we've ordered have always been solid, and that same consistency carries over to the dine-in experience. It's a little pricier than your average lunch spot, but the food actually tastes good and consistent every time, which is why Phil's gets 5 stars.

Went to Phil's BBQ with some friends and my daughter and left seriously disappointed…read more We ordered a full rack of ribs with mac salad, fries, and a fully loaded baked potato, a Caesar salad, a kids cheeseburger, a tri-tip sandwich, and two sausage sandwiches. Honestly, everything lacked flavor, seasoning, and any sense of care. The sausage sandwiches came with pepper jack cheese that wasn't even melted, just thrown on top. The kids cheeseburger had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. At that point, I could've gone to Burger King and gotten something more satisfying. The ribs and tri-tip were both mediocre at best. Nothing stood out, nothing was memorable. We all agreed we'd rather just make this kind of food at home moving forward. For a place known for BBQ, this was a huge letdown. Definitely not worth the price, and we will not be returning. I'd honestly expect a refund after an experience like this. Also, went as soon as it opened so you cant even say they were really busy.

Unbelievably incredible value! Their pre-fixe 4 course meal for $89 includes regular sized entrees!…read moreThe place, the service, and the quality of food is outstanding. This deal is almost a steal. I had the scallops and pork belly duo and my sister had the fish, both were perfectly cooked! The dessert was the perfect finish. We came on a Wednesday evening and it was not busy at all.

This is best restaurant in the Inland North County. The service is wonderful. The food is…read moreflavorful. We have gone twice this year to celebrate special occasions. Our first visit in January we ordered the Lamb Chops which were amazing and cooked medium rare as is proper for Lamb Chops. The Salmon was cooked perfectly. Not over cooked. Skin was crispy. I cannot express the flavor in words. The second time we ordered the special 3-course prix fixe. For appetizers, the lobster bisque was sultry and the grilled shrimp prawns can with two huge prawns with roasted vegetables. The pork chop was cooked perfectly and not dry at all. It is easy for restaurants to make thick cut pork chop dry. Not at Avant! We also ordered the Beef Wellington (a special that was not on the menu). We didn't realize the Beef Wellington was sized for two people, hence the huge up charge. Beef Wellington was cooked medium rare which how its supposed to be prepared! The crust was more like a pipe crust than puff pastry. The pate is mushroom with swiss chard. I need to address another Yelp User's review of this restaurant complaining about the Beef Wellington: 1) If you dont like your beef medium rare, DO NOT order the Beef Wellington. Ask Chef Gordon Ramsey! Medium is considered over cooked in a Beef Wellington. The meat gets dry and tough. 2) The Beef Wellington is a special (typically on the weekend) with limited quantities and is not on the menu all the time. I heard the restaurant manager let other tables know the limited quantities and he needed to know ASAP if a diner was considering the Beef Wellington. 3) Please also note that Beef Wellington takes to 30 to 40 minutes because there is a 15 to 20 minute rest time. So be sure to order appetizers also to tie you over! The service here is fantastic! Blaine was great! The atmosphere is nice in dark woods. Just the right lighting. We are so glad to find Avant for our special occasions.

The stand is a great place to eat! Tori and Julia were super helpful with taking my order! The…read moreambiance was awesome!

Tori is such a kind bartender who really goes out of her way to make sure the guest experience is…read moregreat and everyone in your party is well taken care of. Thank you Tori for your customer service! We'll be back soon!

Reading the reviews prior to meeting up with my group for dinner had me a bit worried. Majority…read morethough seemed like customer service related. But a handful were about the food. My experience yesterday evening was absolutely opposite. We were seated at a large round table in the corner at the front of the restaurant. We were 11 seated at this great round table. It was perfect because we could talk with anyone at the table, and see each other. Our server, Hunter was fantastic! Friendly and while waiting other tables she was able to cater to our needs just as well and as fast. She did have another person checking on us when Hunter was not at our table. I did not get her name. Tonight it was hopping with other gatherings taking place. There are TV's lined along the upper half of the wall with all kinds of sports happening being televised. The room is very open with great outdoor seating off to the side of the restaurant. Looked like comfortable seating too. A few of us ladies order appetizers to share. When the platters arrived they were placed on the large lazy Susan in the middle of the table. Appetizers shared: Sampler plate: Gyoza, Shrimp Tempura, Spring Rolls and Cream Cheese Wontons Meatballs Wings Margherita Flatbread Hummus Flatbread My dinner was: PSH Chicken Penne Pasta My drinks: Espresso Martini and Benoit Dearg "red Beer (Barley & Sword Brewery) Red Ale-Irish My Dessert: Beignets to share and Affogato Appetizers were great. Though I did not get to try the meatballs, I was able to enjoy bites of the sampler plate. With the wings I requested the mild sauces to be off to the side. Thank goodness! They were spicy and I do like spicy food. The windows were nice and crispy! Came with carrots and celery sticks. My Chicken Penne Pasta was delicious. I don't know if it was my imagination but there seem to be some sweetness to the sauce. Maybe wine added? My desserts! The beignets were fresh. The arrived with the look of almost a donut hole. They were piping hot. The bread was light, with a bit of dense texture. Very delicious. My affogato was amazing. If you love coffee this might be for you. I had my first affogato in Italy, this is the 2nd best. The hot espresso mixed into the vanilla ice cream, was heavenly. Both my drinks, Espresso Martini and red beer were both delicious! The martini was very creamy and with the right amount of sweetness. The red beer was mild and very smooth. I would love to return and can't wait to try some of the other beers available as well as the yummy dishes on the menu. Parking is busy in the this busy street mall. Shares lots with DMV, Walmart and other businesses.

Came in during lunch After a visit to the DMV…read more Nice, open, clean space. Lunch during a Wednesday, not crowded. Service was excellent. Evelyn did a great job of letting me know about Wednesday Wing special. Had a draft beer and a smash burger with fries. Great value. Would come again with friends.

I went to Knotty Barrel with one of my girlfriends tonight and let me just say it was an amazing…read moreexperience. The food was great, we got the knotty house salad and the ceasar salad which was delicious and our server Sierra was funny and made sure we had everything we needed. The girl who gave us our food, ( I believe her name is Vivienne) was absolutely delightful to talk to. She had an amazing attitude, not to mention she is absolutely gorgeous. I wish I had hair like hers! All the employees at this establishment are very kind. Overall, I will definitely be coming back.

fantastic service. my waitress Chelsey made the experience very comfortable and enjoyable despite…read morehow busy they were. she made sure to check in on us regularly. the food and the atmosphere is fire. I'm definitely coming back! love you forever