Thanks to a bartender and her regulars at an Italian restaurant in Vista for putting Harlow's on our radar! Initially, I'd added Harlow's on our list of places to check out, but feeling adventurous -- and given we were already in the area -- we chanced getting in. Fortunately for us, there were 2 seats at the bar top! What an adventure for us to drive out there; located within what was once a golf course. From the moment you enter through the front door, it's old school luxury and elegance: low, dim lighting (some areas darker and more intimate than others); a variety of seating options, some with beautiful, plush furnishings and fascinating art & decor; classy vibe yet casual and comfortable. Very speakeasy. Entertainment is performed on select nights. The staff was wonderful! Given this unexpected stop, we enjoyed cocktails only; however, friendly guests around us praised their menu items. Exquisite find -- one in which we plan to revisit very soon. Open Thursdays through Saturdays, 4:00 - 10:00 P.M. read more

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We had an amazing dinner here and wonderful cocktails. I was a huge fan of the decor and overall vibe, really felt like I was transported back in time. I'm sad to hear they closed as there is no other place quite like it near me. read more

Wow, what a hidden gem! We went for our 1 year anniversary dinner and are so glad we did. The atmosphere, food, and service (thank you Jessica!) was was all top notch! The elk entree was out of this world, highly recommend!! read more

Harlow’s - The elk & steak entrees - American Near Me - Bonsall, California

What a wild experience. Following the directions to this spot will make you certain you're just driving into the void. The ambiance inside is very cool and has a place out of time feel. Several different areas for dining yield different vibes, plus a cigar lounge. Service is always exceptional. Cocktails are excellent and used to be shockingly affordable but prices have been creeping up to San Diego proper prices of late. Charcuterie board is phenomenal. Short rib special when they have it is divine. Despite not being overjoyed by their gourmet take on game (I grew up on game so it's not a lack of exposure or expertise that makes me say this). We tell everyone about this spot and never hesitate to bring people here when a north county inland meetup location is left up to us. It's perfect for a dress up date night but you can also feel comfortable in jeans and a tshirt. read more

Second time here! Great service, delicious food. Tried the sashimi style small plate with Fresno chilies and micro greens. A small bite but large flavor - absolutely scrumptious. The cheesecake was light and the compote was divine. read more

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What a little hidden gem in Bonsall. This is a great spot for a date night or if the boys want to go have a cigar. We made a reservation and went in the evening, where we got to enjoy some really nice live music, and unique plates, such as rabbit, with pancetta, elk meat and fried Quail, just to name a few. The meatballs we got were made with boat, and were not as hot as I would've liked, so I think they were just reheated. But apart from that, everything did taste fresh and was made with great care and nice presentation. A little pricey for the amount of food but it makes sense with the ambiance, the unique proteins and the drinks were reasonably priced and spirit forward (: The whole vibe of the place is prohibition style, so if you wanted to dress up in 20s style clothing you could. There is plenty of parking and nice little outdoor area with cornhole as well as "The Humidor" next door. read more

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Harlow's is such a special place. My honey surprised me with a beautiful birthday dinner here, and we were truly blown away. Each and every dish was a stand-out, and so unique. We also received top-notch service. We're so excited to return! :) read more

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Love the decor. Sat at the bar for food and drinks. Bartenders were great and ingredients tasted fresh. Only thing is I'd ask him to take the toothpick he was chewing out of his mouth. I know it added to his image but kinda grossed us out. Food was delicious but took a little too long for the amount of people there. It wasn't even 1/2 full at 6 pm on a Friday. The Market fish was delicious and love the presentation. The live music was great. Just wished the bar seats were a tad higher. read more

Harlow’s - Market Fish, Sablefish, with a carrot sauce and croissant wrap (top left). Cooked perfectly. - American Near Me - Bonsall, California

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What a wonderful find! Harlow Lounge is a quaint, cozy restaurant tucked away in a quiet and somewhat isolated area -- perfect for a relaxed evening out. The food is served in small, shareable portions, which makes it fun to try a little bit of everything. Every dish we had was excellent -- flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. The service was top-notch. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, and to make the evening even more special, the chef came out personally to introduce himself and brought us dessert on the house! You don't see that kind of personal touch very often anymore. The setting is beautiful, but do keep in mind that the road leading out of the restaurant can be a bit windy -- so if you're planning to enjoy a few drinks, have a designated driver or take your time heading home. Overall, the experience was fantastic. Great food, excellent service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Price range is moderate ($$-$$$). If you live in or near Bonsall, I highly recommend checking out Harlow Lounge -- it's absolutely worth the visit! read more

Ok... I know this sounds dumb, but who goes to a cocktail lounge and doesn't want alcohol in anything? Us... that's who! I found Harlow's online and decided to try it out for Friday night dinner with the family. It is an unassuming place on the outside, but so interesting on the inside. It is art deco'ish and really fun looking! So many of the dishes had infusions of alcohol, which of course should be expected since it's a cocktail lounge, but Jessica was our server and so wonderful and patient with us having to make adjustments to our orders and even took it upon herself to double check things and have things removed or altered that we didn't even think of. Even with the alterations, the food was fabulous! My husband had halibut with a salad, I had the crusted scallops and our daughter got the elk. The chef bent over backwards to make adjustments and wanted to make sure we were happy with how everything turned out... we definitely were! We would definitely go back! read more

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Great food and solid cocktails! Food Menu and apps are awesome. Bar staff is cool. Make sure to save room for the butter cake! Fireeeee read more

Harlow’s - Butter cake and an old fashion - American Near Me - Bonsall, California

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It is so beautiful! The furniture and decor make it feel so cozy and quaint. It was an unexpected hidden gem and I will definitely recommend this place to anyone. The drinks are delicious and so is the charcuterie board! The service is also amazing. It's a really nice place for a date. read more

Cocktails & adventurous menu! My fiancé and I shared the lamb-boar meatballs (delicious), the southern fried quail & polenta (my fave dish of the night) & tellicherry smoker rub elk (this was interesting and tasty but I don't think elk is for me). Our cocktails were so good which says a lot for me because I'm a picky drinker. read more

Love! Love! Love everything at this restaurant! What a special treat and experience here! Speakeasy style restaurant with live music on certain nights! The best customer service, drinks, food, ambiance. Its a whole experience! Gavin was exceptional and helped guide us through this experience! read more

Harlow’s - Cute lounge are - American Near Me - Bonsall, California

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Everything was awesome -- ambiance, decor, food and drinks! Definitely a good place for date night.

Came here for my Birthday dinner! And wow this place is a VIBE to the Dinka to the dishes chefs kiss! And the Service here is top notch.. Also Great place to take some dope photos read more

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Harlow's has great food, excellent service, and the ambiance is everything! The details, the decor! There are different areas: lounge, bar, restaurant, and private dining area. The location is great and there is ample parking, always a plus in my book. We have visited a few times, during different seasons, so we have tried different menus. Similar, but relative to season, seasonal ingredients, etc. Harlow's has some of the most delicious signature cocktails and many classics too. You can have some of the cocktails smoked for an additional charge. They have great local beers and many wines from California as well. There are a few dessert drinks, haven't tried any yet and non-alcoholic drinks as well. During our recent visit, there was live-entertainment. The live musician was Celeste Barbier. She is beautiful and has an incredible voice. True talent! It was so nice to hear local talent while enjoying delicious food and drink. Since it's now "autumn" we enjoyed the late summer/autumn menu. Some of the items are very similar to the previous menu, but reflect more seasonal ingredients/twist. We enjoyed the following items: Charcuterie board, elk, scallops, meatballs, duck breast, spring greens, and beet salad. We also tried the three desserts: Myrtle Berry Panna Cotta, Warm Pumpkin Spiced Bread Pudding, and Chocolate Avocado Mousse. All of the desserts were very different and full of flavor, the mousse was rich, but enjoyable and best shared. I highly recommend making a reservation or you'll end up waiting, but it is worth the wait. read more

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When I tell you this place is heaven it is. From the greeting and warm welcome to the drink selection and cigar selection this will now be my new home . A must try... I will will be back !!!!( read more

Not surprised this place is closed. Only a couple of nice people working there. The others are so rude and obvious about it. I hope the best for the few who were great. In the spirit of the season, that's all I have to say about that! read more

Bartenders rude. One sits with toothpick in his mouth. A lot of money to be treated like crap!

This is a hidden gem! The food was EXCELLENT and the vibes are even better. We had the meatballs, candy bacon, and sliders and they were so flavorful. read more

Harlow’s - American Near Me - Bonsall, California

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Atmosphere is the best. Comfortable 20's vibe and service is exemplary. I ordered the special, which was Salmon and it was excellent!

Food is great. Atmospheres is really fun. Decorations are well done with private sitting areas. Nice view outside by cigar lounge too.

Harlow's is a beautiful gem in the town of Bonsall. It's a bit off the beaten path but is well worth the drive. The place is named after Jean Harlow and has a 1940's vibe. It's very inviting and employees treat you like family. We felt welcomed and comfortable within seconds of walking in. They had a great specialty drink menu. I had a Old fashioned that was smoked at the table. My wife had a Negroni. Both our drinks were fantastic. I take my mixed drinks seriously and the bartenders there are some of the best that I have seen. The menu is unique and limited. The food is meant to be shared. We ordered the Sea Scallops, Wild boar meatballs, and a salad. All three were unbelievably good. The salad was probably one of the best I have ever eaten. Overall, it was a great experience and will definitively go back to Harlow's when we are in the area. read more

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Harlow's is located in the northern part of San Diego County in Bonsall. The atmosphere has a speakeasy vibe with decor from the 1920's and 30's. They have an interesting food menu with traditional cocktails. They had great service from the bartender and server and it was easy to make reservations. For more info, check out our YouTube channel at SweetLifeOfSisters22. https://youtube.com/shorts/HsKnghX7IHI?si=fRkkKiV2qQXxnrH1 read more

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Excellent service. Unusual menu but we enjoyed everything we tried. Had the beet salad, scallops, smoked elk. read more

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Unique experience with an upscale feel. Loved the decore and offered the scallops well done. Very delicious and well prepared. The service was good too and we enjoyed a cocktail at the nice lounge afterwards. Definitely coming back . read more

Harlow's is one of those places that you can't help but love. Being there feels like stepping back in time. If has a fun, speak easy, feel and the drink menu to match. The food is creative and delicious. The menu changes frequently which is nice considering the few options available in Bonsall. The cocktails are unique and many were designed by their bartender. This is a must visit place in North County San Diego! read more

Ambiance is pretty cool here. I was looking really forward to trying this place, but left disappointed. Drinks were good, but service was lacking, and the food was too out there for my tastes. We ordered the Duck Wings and Fried Quail as these were items we hadn't tried before. The wings were way too greasy and the Quail didn't have much flavor. We spent a lot and left hungry. I'd suggest checking out the menu before you visit to make sure it's your style. read more

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Loved this place. The food was delicious. It can be served animal style or individually. We got the lamb shank and a salad to share. Service was great as well and I loved loved loved the atmosphere. It was like I was in an old timey hunting lodge. Even though I don't smoke, they do have a cigar lounge. They also had someone playing the guitar the night we were there. Would definitely go back. read more

The vibe. The 40s decor. The bar. The dimly lit dining. The live music. Harlow's is 10/10 for uniqueness and is bringing life to Bonsall. It's one of those places where you don't mind driving further out because you'll be transported through time once you get there. If you're a cocktail lover, I thoroughly enjoyed the Pear tree. For food, my group of 4 ordered the quail, sole & NY strip specials, and the lamb shank and everyone enjoyed their meals with the lamb being the star. We also shared the carpaccio (a must for seafood lovers), wagyu sliders, and a large charcuterie board for appetizers. It was a lot of food for us, but for others expect European style size entree portions with high quality ingredients. Their menu is just as interesting as their decor with rotating big game entrees and I love how they have live music that fits the vibe. Curious to see their next menu, and secretly hope they bring the bananas foster back. Shout out to our server Gavin for his attentiveness and pace of checking in! read more

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Unassuming from the outside when contrasted with the retro upscale interior vibe. Have yet to go on a live music night but have enjoyed our meals and drinks every time we have been. Truly a hidden gem. The food is diverse but also well prepared and delicious. Toss up between the wagyu sliders or the duck eggrolls for my favorite starter. The lamb was amazing as an entree and our table really enjoyed the elk and scallops as well. The servers are both friendly and knowledgeable of the menu with helpful suggestions depending on your preference. Will definitely be back. read more

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This is definitely a cool restaurant/bar in Bonsall! The restaurant is dimly lit, with cool retro vibes. They also have live music here. Service was good & our servers were great. The dishes are definitely unique & you will see meats that you do not typically see like Elk. & they are meant to be shared so the portions are big. We each had several cocktails & if you go now, I highly recommend their pumpkin dessert cocktail! So good & sweet. read more

We love this place. The ambiance, the food, the cocktails and the wait staff are are worth the trip. This place is definitely off the beaten path but well worth the trip. I'm envious of those that live nearby because I would be there all the time. read more

Yeah!!!!!! It's open again. Mathew made us some great spirited cocktails. Ordered the Bonsall (Japanese inspired whisky sour) and Word as Bond, both fantastic. The Boar meatballs and Con fit Wings were 10/10 as well. Decor: Gatsby Ambiance: Jazz Bar- Low Lighting Prices: $14-17 a drink read more

Harlow’s - American Near Me - Bonsall, California

My first visit to Harlow's was for my birthday in August 2023! The only reason I knew about this eclectic, speak-easy like place is because at the time, my friend was on their calendar to sing on Fridays. I love a unique, little-known, gorgeous place and Harlow's fit the bill for that. Plenty to look at and I like that there were lots of places hidden away to sit with friends and enjoy a drink if you opted not to dine in the main restaurant area. You can definitely feel the energy of the past in this place. For some reason - the movie Dirty Dancing came to mind because the property was a golf course and gives off vintage resort vibes. Anyway, the music and ambience was A+ but I didn't enjoy the food. The cocktails were pretty and tasty but I am a plant-based eater who enjoys seafood but just wasn't feeling the food options. We shared a couple of items, I got a salad and could taste "meat" on the salad due to cross contamination on utensils- Yikes! I know they don't claim to be vegetarian friendly but having a couple of options would be nice! read more

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Very nicely decorated place. Great atmosphere. Nice cigar lounge right next door. Service is very attentive. Great testing appetizers. The main dishes are quite small for the price but good tasting nonetheless. read more

Absolutely loved this place. The vibe is upscale. The mixologists know what they are doing. The food selection isn't traditional, with things like wild boar and duck on the menu, so I didn't try it, however my friend seemed to be in heaven with every bite. I could sit in the lounge area watching the 1950s or 60s looking TV they have on all night. It's a comfortable and mellowing area with low lighting. Truly a wonderful experience and we will be back. read more

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Absolutely amazing!! We Loved the food and the service, perfection! The atmosphere is incredible too - such a vibe. Our server was Gavin, and he was literally the best servers we've ever had - so knowledgeable and so thoughtful! Fantastic experience all around. Highly recommend it. read more

Loved this place for the food and ambiance. Venison was absolutely delicious! Elk was just ok (I'd pass), burrata salad was delicious. So was dessert and my Paloma drink. Ambiance is super cool- everything is thematic as if it's the 1920s. Super super cool to go a century back ! The one downside is the staff - our waitress (Christy or Cindy?) was not very friendly or helpful. She occasionally checked up on us with generic questions of how everything is going, but never got a sense that she was happy to be there. It was a special dinner for us- so I requested a cozy table- the place was a third full when we arrived and the host refused to give us nice table/booth even though I warned her we eat relatively quickly. Upon leaving, there was still as much open space. I wish the personnel (at least the ones we interacted with) lived up to the very high bar of the food flavors, quality, and the amazing vibe of the place itself! read more

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