Rye was an Amazing bartender.i personally come for the R&D drinks. But then his bartending skills…read morehad me amazed. 10/10 would recommend, the restaurant and our server!!!

I love this place. Riell is awesome!! He is so sweet because he always follows up on is so…read moreregularly. I'm not sure where he gets his natural people skills from. I asked him, but he is just so humble.

Best burger spot out here in Miramar! Great ambiance and food! All servers are great and the owner…read moreis awesome to speak to!

This is my fave smashburger & sweet potato fries. Such a great beer selection on tap.read more

I've drank and eaten here many times throughout the years, why have I not written about Ballast…read morePoint yet? Like every respectable San Diego micro-brewery, Ballast Point has a vast variety of beers from light to dark, all delicious in their own way. But what makes Ballast Point way better than the rest, is the fact that they serve really good food here, very reasonable prices. The complete opposite of high priced small portioned foods from a food truck. $18 Fish and Chips...big fresh beer battered fish..better than most! $20 Brazino, pan seared to perfection, the sauces is amazing! This could easily be a $30-50 entree at another restaurant. Wife was very happy! Pizzas and Brussel Spouts are good too. If you and your pals are talking about hitting up a brewery, and you want good beer and REAL food, Ballast Point is your friend!

Thanks for the memories filled with tasty beers and great food Ballast Point Miramar…read more Upon hearing that Ballast Point Brewing Miramar was closing this December, it was only right to go back one last time to enjoy the space and the beers. With the recent sale to Athletic Brewing, Ballast ceased operations for about 2 years now. The San Diego beer landscape has been changing the last couple of years with consumers drinking less beer, choosing non-alcoholic options and preferring canned cocktails. It was a wonderful space with a large walk bar, extensive dining area and tons of high top tables. The only gripe was the parking which was always difficult to find a spot. If you are a fan of Ballast Point, definitely stop by before they close the Miramar location.

Great service at the bar and they have an extensive happy hour menu, drinks and tapas!…read more Food is elite, beer is elite, the vibe is great with good music to round out the experience. - my fiancé

Sophie was amazinggg! We loved our flights that she recommended, and the food was awesome as…read morealways. Love Gravity :)

Found this gem across the street from our hotel. It really is a little hidden treasure between all…read morethe stuffy looking large corporate buildings. The pond with koi fish, water fall and landscaping was gorgeous. We had hoped to sit out next to the pond while we were there, but they said they were closing that area for the day. Which was unfortunate, but okay! We ended up being seated inside at one of the booths. Our server was quick and everything was brought to us without that long of a wait. We had ordered some drinks and some food for everyone at the table to share. The food was delicious! The brussels sprouts and the churro bites were my favorite, but the rest of it was pretty good as well. In the middle of our meal, our waitress brought us all out a free shot of one of their house alcohols and even though I am not really a drinker I tried it & thought it was pretty good. My husband and step-dad wished they had brought them out before they had ordered different drinks though, otherwise that is what they would have ordered instead of what they picked out. Overall this was a great spot to find & stop at!

"Hey Derek, we're going to Happy Hour at Karl Strauss. If you're interested, feel free to join us!"…read more "Hmm is that the same Karl Strauss that I saw in Metro Pointe at South Coast??" I thought to myself. Sure enough, it was! I was in the Sorrento Valley region of San Diego to work for a couple of days there, and on my first day, I received this invite to join the team for a Happy Hour outing at this SoCal Brewery. I had seen them before when I caught a movie at Regal Edwards Metro Pointe in Costa Mesa; Karl Strauss was nearby, and I happened to spot it while taking a leisurely walk around that shopping center. When I saw it was a brewery, I didn't think I'd ever want to go because I don't drink alcohol, but when I saw their Happy Hour specials were $12 apps on top of $6 beers, I figured I'd make the most of this opportunity to try an appetizer at a discounted price! I got there kind of late, but that's because I was idiotic enough to pass the brewery not once, but twice! Yes, twice to figure out which parking lot was for Karl Strauss. And even the lot got kind of confusing as there was a gate arm right next to the entrance, though it wasn't prohibiting cars from entering the lot. It's a pretty large lot, but it only allows for 2 hours of visitor parking. I was fortunate enough to score a parking spot that was literally closest to the entrance without it being handicapped. A couple of directional arrows initially got me in the right direction, but then a fork in the trail had me hesitating on which path to take. Luckily, a co-worker passed by and guided me to the left trail where we saw the rest of the team at a large community table on the lower level of the outdoor patio. And shortly after, I was getting Japanese Tea Garden vibes with the pond that was on the other side of the railing, though I can't confirm the presence of koi fish in there. Since it was my first time at any Karl Strauss location, I wouldn't have known that we had to scan the QR code on the table to order if not for a co-worker mentioning this; imagine if I were awkwardly sitting there waiting for a server to come take my order only for it to never happen! Since all appetizers were $12, I was intent on ordering the most expensive one to get the most savings. The Shrimp Tostadas and Ahi Poke Nachos were tied for first at $18.95, but the Ahi Poke Nachos had an option for avocado for an additional $3. Perusing their menu, I saw the Ahi Poke Nachos, but not the Shrimp Tostadas*, which confused me, but also made my choice way easier lol. I also saw the avocado would still be a $3 upcharge even during Happy Hour, so I ordered the Ahi Poke Nachos sans avocado. After submitting my order, the nachos were ready within 5 minutes, which surprised me so much that I didn't believe him when he said "Ahi Poke Nachos" the first time! I wasn't given an order number, but the QR codes on each table are uniquely identified by a table number, helping the servers identify who placed the order they are carrying. If you decide to move tables for a better view, don't place your order before doing so! Otherwise, your order will be taken to an empty table lol I definitely enjoyed the Ahi Poke Nachos, but I did think the sauce and aioli were quite salty or sour for my liking. Also, the tortilla chips weren't that strong; there was a certain amount of sauce each chip could take before cracking, and I felt that threshold was a little lower than the norm. Nevertheless, everything went well together, and I'm glad I chose this over the Asada Fries, which were 45 cents cheaper. Actually, a co-worker did order the Asada Fries and mentioned that as much as he enjoyed the fries, he actually got full from them! For me, after finishing the Ahi Poke Nachos, I had room to eat some more that were shared by a co-worker, who ordered it after seeing I had ordered the Ahi Poke Nachos and hearing my reasoning of why I ordered that. He also ordered a burger and fries, graciously sharing the fries with me in the process. I thought the fries were pretty good, but they certainly weren't extraordinarily good by any means. But with a traditional burger, these fries would hit the spot! I previously mentioned how easy it was for me to find parking upon arrival, which was about 3:40 PM. When I left a couple hours later, the parking lot was so full that someone was waiting for my spot. Overall, I had a good first experience at a Karl Strauss! I'd recommend, even if you're not a beer drinker :) * We later learned from a server that the Shrimp Tostadas weren't eligible for the Happy Hour pricing. I don't remember the exact reason, but I believe it had to do with it being a seasonal menu item, which didn't make much sense to me. It would have been helpful for the menu to point this out in some way, shape, or form because I'd be pretty unhappy to order the Shrimp Tostada during Happy Hour only to realize it would be charged full price. Hopefully this didn't happen to another customer.

RAISED BY WOLVES @ UTC LA JOLLA…read more Raised by Wolves is located inside UTC La Jolla, tucked away in the very back of the mall near the Din Tai Fung area. I would definitely recommend parking around Corner Bakery or near 24 Hour Fitness for the closest way in. This was my very first time going to Raised by Wolves. I made a reservation on OpenTable, and if you are reading this right now, I highly recommend booking one. When we got there, the wait was two hours for people without a reservation. I booked for 9 PM on a Saturday night with my friends after dinner. We actually arrived at UTC earlier than expected, so we let the host know and they let us in about 20 minutes early. As for parking, they do not validate here. Parking is free for the first hour and then two dollars per hour after that, so just be aware that you may end up paying for parking when you visit this bar. It is set up like a speakeasy, which is really cool. You get to see where the actual bar is hidden. We ended up ordering a bunch of cocktails and the drinks were super great. I really loved the vibe overall. It was lively and chatty, and the staff was super friendly. The ambiance is very dark and classy. Keep in mind they do not serve food here. It is purely drinks only. Overall, I would definitely recommend stopping by.

LOVE THIS SPEAKEASY…read more Shoutout Taylor and Lexi for the incredible service. The ambiance and drinks are unmatched.

A little disappointing when my party of three had planned on splitting three appetizers, and we…read morefelt jipped when the menu which stated it came with THREE egg rolls, but only TWO were served. That was sort of weird and inconsistent, but the gentleman said that they changed it and hadn't updated the menu or something like that or it is bigger in size now? The sliders we rather tiny especially when eating half with it being split with the group, but the side of fries helped to fill us up. The tots were pretty scrumptious with the toppings etc good stuff. My Tom Collins was a refreshing Happy Hour drink. Overall, I would say the Egg Rolls were the yummiest appetizer. This is a less busier hotel bar than some of the other SD hotel bar restaurants I have been to. H Bar is decent option for those staying at Hyatt or for those who work nearby.

How is this a bar? Lmao! It was empty, no music or any bar vibes. The food is BASIC. It also closes…read moreat 10...so that should tell you what kind of "bar" it is lol. Its more of a hotel cafeteria of sorts than anything else.

Great spot for happy hour and a quick game of pool. They don't charge per game of pool unlike other…read moreplaces which is nice. Tried the corn samosas and salt and pepper chicken wings, both came out hot and crispy. Margarita and mule, both off the happy hour menu were stronger than expected but good. Bartender was attentive and kind. Would come back again, just knocking off a star because there was a lot of fruit flies in the restaurant and bathrooms. Hope they get it taken care of!

Found this spot while waiting for my wife. Got two beers and onion rings for under $24. I don't…read morethink I've ever been to a bar where majority of the food is Indian. I will definitely have to try the food next time! They also have a couple of pool tables. Indoor and outdoor seating as well. Bartender was nice and pleasant.

Pure's Tasting Room is a short trek off the beaten path in Miramar. The beer is cold and the staff…read moreis extremely friendly. Sami and Ted were beyond kind and extremely knowledgeable of the flavor profile of each beer on profile. While there isn't a kitchen, they do have a varying selection of Empanadas from the Empanada Kitchen that are absolutely delicious.

Ted was working when me and my husband went here and he was very knowledgeable and personable…read more There is no kitchen on site but they have empanadas available for purchase. We ended up brining in our own food from another restaurant which they allow. The beer was excellent with a wide variety of options. This is a great casual stop with a dog friendly outdoor patio if you are nearby. It is tucked away in more of an industrial area though so we are giving it four stars based on the atmosphere.

My wife and I have been eyeing this place for a while and one night we finally decided to go…read more We came in on a busy night but the server helped us out with the menu. We took his recommendation, one slice of the Meat Lovers Deep Dish, and a half/half pizza with the Brooklyner and the Mother in Law. This place has probably one of the best pies we've had in a while. We loved that the same server kept checking in on us to see how we liked the pizza, and just loved the overall vibe of the place. We ended up coming back a second time to try the Master Deep Dish (one of the same server's recommendations) and we loved it. Definitely worth a try if you're looking for a good pizza in La Jolla!

There's a reason this place is an institution--the pizza is good, but the vibes are fun. There are…read morealways people, ucsd crowds, and a good energy. Chicago-style deep dish or NY-style thin crust are both tasty! Lots of combos and to order. The wings were good too. I liked the lemon pepper better than the gochujang. The gochujang had a nice kick, but I expected it to be a little sweeter. I love that you can buy pizza by the slice, and you can even get a combo of 6 individual slices with a large salad and garlic knots--great idea! The fries were good too, almost garlicky like the ones at Gordon Biersch. I like this place and imma try the pasta next time.