Great service! Staff were so friendly and helpful. They were a pleasure to talk to and took time to…read moreexplain things definitely coming back!

Janice was awesome! So patient with our indecision! Everything we got was delicious! Does not…read moredisappoint! Definitely worth all the hype!

Food: Flavors were okay. Fish was cooked well but nothing special…read more Service: Very kind staff although a bit forgetful and slow. Atmosphere: Great location in Coronado with both indoor and outdoor seating available.

L'Orangerie occupies a space at the Coronado Historical Association building which is on the main…read moredrag of this island city. I think the name was in homage to the orange trees (and buildings to protect them) that were planted along the avenue by the original settlers of Coronado. There was a lovely outdoor patio in front of the entrance. The interior had several tables across from the open kitchen for inside seating. If you don't mind being outside, then dining al fresco is the way to go. A menu of the day was available that featured drinks, salty, sweet, and dessert items. The main menu was several pages long with a few of them dedicated to drinks. For a French bistro, the variety of items was solid. From the list of nine Main Courses, I chose the Creamy Chicken which was a chicken breast coated with cream and mushrooms. French fries and a salad came as sides to the dish. The flavor of the creamed mushroom sauce was good while the fries were ordinary. My concern was the prices as they seemed high, especially for some of the more simple preparations. I noticed that Chef Philippe and all of the staff were fluent in French which was a good sign for the camraderie of the team. The service I received from multiple workers was fine. A happy hour runs from 2:30 to 5:30 daily. I rounded the rating for my dining experience at L'Orangerie up to a four star level because I really liked the ambiance of this new café.

We had the honor of being served by the manager Pedro. Greatl outdoor seating although indoor…read moreseating in the converted historic residential home looked nice. Had the beets, onion soup, filet mignon and chicken. All outstanding. The cheese topping on the soup was browned to a puff pastry like texture. Unique but great. Will return but hoping for specials to get more variety. If you get the beets, don't bother paying for the bread service because they come with bread.

Spending time in Coronado and wanted to try Chez Loma. Made…read morea reservation for outside. We were greeted and sat outside. Ordered a bottle of wine. May I say that I think the wines were so over priced. I understand making a profit... I'm certainly not against that. When a simple Cote' D Rhône that I can buy for $14 is $65 .. it's just hard to get past that. The menu.... meh. Not impressed. To say Seafood anywhere on your website is kind of misleading. One Salmon dish ( which is pretty pedestrian) and then the fish of the day which was Black Cod. It was quite good.. but really should have a few choices. How about some oysters? How about Scallops? We did the beet salad and the Tuna Crudo. Nothing was outstanding. Really. Will I return? I doubt it. Too many other places in town with more selection. Never went inside... but saw a small bar with a TV and the music was 80's -90's. How about some French Music? Nothing French about it except for the name.

The inside is cutely decorated and cozy. The food is amazing! We've been here multiple times and…read morehad the burger Parisienne, croque madame, croquettes, shaved ham, and steak tartare. The burger Parisienne is my favorite burger in San Diego. I love the shoe string fries that come with it. It's rich and very unique. I will come back just for this dish every time I'm in San Diego. For appetizers I would recommend the shaved ham with the baguette. It was surprisingly good for such a simple dish. The ham was so soft and a perfect level of salty. The flavors of the mustard, cheese, and breadcrumbs were perfect additions. The croquettes were also delicious. There was no sauce left on the plate! The first time we came the server was kind enough to give me a post card from the restaurant to use for my significant others birthday card. He loved the fish baguette surfboard art. The second time we came a year later, our server was the sister of the first server! Both were incredibly kind and helpful. The rooftop was also very beautiful with stunning views!

Having eaten here several months ago for dinner, loving it, and forgetting to leave a review; I…read morefigured I'd redeem myself and post my latest lunchtime snack I had here at Saint James a few days ago while waiting for a Swiss watch technician from across the street to come back from lunch himself. French onion soup. Enough said. Deviled eggs rounded out our light snack, and those were freshly prepared. While the expected olive and chive flavor was outstanding, the anchovy was done just right to elevate the dish (my understanding now is that anchovy is usually included in deviled eggs as served in Europe). Our espresso martinis excelled at fronting the coffee taste before the vodka, instead of the usual other way around. This sip was exactly as I remember when I had the same for dinner previously. Service as mentioned, was extremely friendly and more importantly, went beyond service and well into hospitable. Love coming here. So, if you're in the area and just need a light snack (or a hearty dinner), drop on by - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Stopped in for a quick coffee and pastry and was so glad I did! The lemon bar was delish and the…read morecoffee absolutely hit the spot. I sat outside and they even had a little fan on the table to keep the flies away, which was such a nice touch! The staff was super friendly and the location is great. Right across the way there's a nice little area with seating and beautiful views of the bay. If you're getting your coffee to go, I'd definitely take it over there and enjoy the view. Maybe even grab your treat to go too and enjoy both by the bay!

Was in the need of a restroom during early cycling. I saw someone walking out of the store while…read morethe lights were off. I knew it was closed but as a frequent customer I thought they'd let me just use the restroom. No, that's fine. But as I walked out the lady in the kitchen on 7/19/2026 threw an unexpected insult "stupid guy"... At least don't say it loud enough for a customer to hear you. Hurt people hurt though, I'd probably be miserable too if I was back there at her age. Do better lady, keep your voice down next time. No one needs your gripe. 1 extra star for your guy's mexican coffee that I can do without now.

I've been here multiple times before for happy hour & then some. Love it before but LOVE THEM even…read moremore now!! Our gf had her bday celebration here two weeks ago. I was 30mins early with homemade bday cake in hand to surprise the bday girl. Since I was the first one there, Ludo & staff were exceptionally sweet to let me sit & wait even though all parties haven't showed up yet. Exceptional customer service!!! 12 out 10!! Delicious food & pretty big portions. Can't rave enough about this fine establishment!! Btw, there's an extra charge for bringing outside cakes which isn't a problem. In fact!!! They went above & beyond with cutting the cake & decorating each slices with fresh fruit & tasted like a coulis sauce. Gave the restaurant staff the rest of my homemade pandan carrot cake to share. Highly recommend Et Voila to every one!

Some friends of mine brought me to Et Voila French Bistro for a birthday dinner. I have not been…read morehere since 2016 when they first opened. For my dinner, I had the traditional Boeuf bourguignon with pappardelle pasta. My friends ordered the Steak au Poivre et Frites and Coq au Vin. We also had a great bottle of wine called Lacoste-Borie 2018. The last time I had boeuf bourguigon was about 20 years ago. a rendition of Anthony Bourdain's recipe, but without the pappardelle pasta. Et Voila's version with the pappardelle was outstanding. The freshly made pasta, not only added great texture, but also flavor. It prepared just right, too. The Cabernet sauce was excellent and offered a great depth of flavors. The dish also came with tender carrots, sweet pearl onions, and white mushrooms. All of them were perfect. The beef was rendered down beautifully and had great color and was very tender to the touch. The beef offered exceptional preparation and was an absolute pleasure to eat with the Cabernet sauce. Well done chef. I was treated to a house soufflé which was excellent. It hit all the notes: light, soft, and airy, but packed with flavor. The sauce that came along with it was very good. My friends, who are regulars here, were very pleased with their dishes as well. I have to say, both of their dishes looked amazing. The hospitality at this French Bistro is first rate. All the employees, including the owner, were very amiable and welcoming. They aim to provide an excellent dining experience and that's what they do. This place is perfect for date night, special occasions, or just to simply enjoy a delicious quiet meal.

Wormwood is an absolute gem with a moody, secret-garden sanctuary that strikes the perfect balance…read morebetween upscale French gastronomy and distinct Baja influences. The ambiance sets the tone for an unforgettable date night, complete with fantastic non-alcoholic mocktail options and an incredible wine list. We did their culinary tour, and every single course was executed with incredible precision and intention: Parker Loaf: Warm and cozy with rosemary and local honey bee. Calafia Oysters: Bright and unique, paired with a fermented spicy kosher granita and citrusy absinthe vinaigrette. Local Yellowtail: Balanced beautifully with a coriander avocado mousse, morita sea pearls, and a fermented spicy ginger sauce. Palate Cleansers: Refreshing watermelon mint and strawberry rosemary sorbets. Taleggio Agnolotti: Creamy and pillowy, served with local pea beurre blanc and grilled yakitori Baja shrimp. Grass-Fed Lamb Rack: Northern California organic lamb cooked to perfection with goat butter. Baja Trout: Ginger-brined with a rich kombu beurre blanc and maple-glazed bok choy. Dessert: A stunning Opera cake and deconstructed crème brûlée to round out the night. Beyond the plate, the service was seamless, warm, and elevated without feeling pretentious. Between the lush patio setting, thoughtful drink pairings, and flawless menu pacing, Wormwood delivers one of the most memorable dining experiences in the city.

Came a few months later to try the brunch after having an amazing dinner a while back…read more I don't know what happened to the amazing service but it sure has gone downhill. The food in regards to flavor and portions I believe are still very good in spite of of what other reviews say, but our server with the glasses had the most horrid energy. Poor thing is obviously young. Might be new to the industry. But please have a better disposition. The speed of which food was coming out, was at a snails pace. I will return for another amazing dinner, but brunch sadly will need to update their game

Beautifully maintained bistro with great food!…read more Food: 9/10 Bread is served with an awesome garlicky tapenade. Our group ordered the duck breast, boeuf bourguignon, and steak frites. The proteins were all very good, though the duck sauce erred on the sweet side. Everything was well seasoned. The menu offers a wide variety of proteins and items were reasonably priced - with a lot of options. Service: 10/10 Our waitress was lovely, the host was kind, and service was timely. Atmosphere: 9/10 Gorgeous. The restaurant feels elegant but not stuffy. The lighting is perfectly warm and the interior is beautiful. The restrooms are the only thing that needs a bit more upkeep. Parking: Street parking in bankers hill can be a challenge.

Ambiance is nice. But... All of our party got sick after our…read morehappy hour food. We all ate the same, ceviche, calamari, and sliders. Ceviche was not good but we don't send back. Calamari serving was meager. All of us sick all the rest of the evening. We will not return.

I am so happy I was able to make last minute reservations to Kingfisher for right when they open at…read more5pm on a Saturday! They only had a table for 5 but we ended up having 6 people in our party. They were so kind to be able to accommodate the additional person! They had personalized menus that greeted my party and it wished my friends a happy birthday!! They actually got to take the menus home! This was really a nice touch, I appreciated the details. We family-styled everything which is honestly the way to go so everybody can try a little of everything! It was majority of our party's first time dining there. We started off with some drinks, I got the Non-alcoholic Guava Mocktail and I got to try what was the equivalent to an espresso martini too. Definitely liked the guava drink better because it tasted like guava nectar juice (kind of like Kerns or Jumex). The Expresso Martini had fresh mint in it and it tasted earthy which wasn't my cup of tea. For food we started off with the Heirloom Tomato Salad which was DELICIOUS!! I don't know what they put in the Vietnamese Green Goddess (probably fish sauce since all the dishes basically had this) but it was magnificent and one of my favorite dishes of the night. Then the Scallops and the Black Cod came out. The Scallops came in a set of 3 and we cut them in half so we could all have a taste. The sauce on this was DIVINE!!! It was citrusy but still really flavorful bursting with umami. I'm literally starting to drool reminiscing about it xD We wanted to keep it to use on other dishes because it was so good. The Black Cod was also delicious. It had fried skin attached and a sesame soy glaze. Next up came the Beef Tartare and the Wagyu Steak. The Beef Tartare was probably the least flavorful out of everything we ordered, but it was still well seasoned. My friend said it was really spicy but it might have just been her bite because I didn't think it was spicy at all. I like that the give you the option of leafy greens or shrimp chips to eat it with. The Wagyu though, was an all-star dish. It was the crowd favorite for sure, we all enjoyed not only the steak but the picked baby eggplants that come with it, and the sauce was phenomenal!! Lastly came the Dry Aged Duck which is what they're known for. It was definitely the biggest fish out of all. You were able to eat the duck with two different sauces, one they called a "Fish Sauce Chimichurri" and "Vietnamese XO sauce" which is more so satay. My friends liked the XO sauce but I liked the Chimichurri better. They had actually forgotten about the side of Buttered Rice but I was told it was incredibly flavorful on its own so we still asked for it. It had more than just butter in it, there was dried shrimp and sesame seeds, and it was made with coconut milk or something because it had a sweet but savory taste to it. I saved some of my duck and Wagyu to eat with it which was actually pretty good. Overall I liked that they brought out the dishes from lightest to heaviest and especially after they brought out out 2 sides of Buttered Rice we were all satisfied and full. It was the perfect amount of food. Honestly EVERY dish was different but amazingly dank and I think it's the fish sauce in everything. They were also sweet and kept the cake we brought in the fridge, placed the candles on it for us, and even after we sang they cut the cake for us!! 10/10 would recommend coming here for not only the food but the impeccable service!! Since we had a larger party there's an automatic 20% gratuity already added to the bill, which came out to be $555! (Look at that angel number!)

Came here in December of 2024, to celebrate receiving an award with my friends before going to turf…read moreclub. Near closing so we all got one drink and the kitchen was closed (we were all seated at the bar). Wouldn't let us to pay for our own drinks and we had to pay as a group; so they could hit us with the auto gratuity. Then they had the audacity to ask to tip the kitchen staff as well. Like excuse you, your kitchen is closed, why would I tip the kitchen staff on top of the 20% automatic gratuity when I'm seated at the bar. We couldn't even order food if we wanted to! Now I'm writing this review 2 years later because it rubbed me the wrong way on what was supposed to be a night to remember after winning an award. And I do remember and anytime asks if I would recommend coming here, they get a solid no.

A friend and I went for dinner and decided rather than order entrees to order a couple of…read moreappetizers, soup and two salads. The restaurant is great, nice patio seating and decor. The vibe is very European. The waitstaff is very engaged, friendly and provides excellent service. Appetizer - We had the Citrus Marinated Octopus and Calvados Chicken Liver Pate. Both were simply amazing and full of flavor. Soup - We each ordered the Sweet Corn & Pinon soup. I can't begin to describe how delicious it was. They use wildflowers in the soup which provide a unique flavor. The soup is packed with flavor. Salads -We had the Brussel Sprout salad and the Roasted Baby Beets salad. Both were great but the Roasted Baby Beets was out of this world. The Mexican Lavender dressing, candied pecans, pickled onions and Fennel Goat Cheese danced on our tastebuds. I am looking forward to going back soon to try more of their menu. It's very rare that a restaurant's menu captures my complete attention. Wolf in the Woods menu is full of flavors, unique ingredients and incredible textures. I really want to order one of everything. Go! I promise you will have incredible meal and become obsessed with this restaurant. Planning to go back Saturday, August 29, 2026 with a group of friends. I hope they will agree to share so we can taste a lot of their menu. Prices are very competitive for food of their quality. GO, go, go!

Fantastic meal, wonderful service (from Tucker) and an adorable atmosphere- what else could you ask…read morefor! We were walk-ins, so seated at the bar but that was more than fine since we got to see all the actions as the dishes were being prepared. They recommend 4-6 dishes for 2 people. We got 5, and that felt right. We had the eggplant toast, corn soup, Brussels sprouts salad, yellowtail (our favorite) and the mushroom polenta. All delicious in their own way. What a gem of a restaurant!