Harland in South Park is hands down one of my favorite spots. I've always come here for coffee, but…read morelately my go-to drink has been a hot yerba mate with strawberry syrup. So good and such a comforting combo. That said, Harland is way more than just a coffee shop. It's also a brewery and a full food spot with solid options from breakfast through dinner. Today I stopped in for lunch and ordered the chicken tenders tossed in hot honey, to go. Wow easily some of the best I've had. Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly done. I also love that you get fries with your meal... I know that sounds crazy but the majority of the restaurants in the area are expensive for what you get. Which most of the time is just the entree alone without any sides. This place lets you pick between a salad or fries. Both solid options and they give you generous portions. What really stood out was the staff. They were incredibly thoughtful and made sure to put the hot honey on the side (and plenty of it!) so the tenders wouldn't get soggy. That extra attention to detail made the meal even better. Not to mention how warm and inviting the location is as well. It is in the heart of South Park, which alone is already such a cute little part of SD. Between the drinks, the food, and the consistently great service, I keep coming back and at this point, I'm definitely a regular. Can't wait for my next visit!

First timer! This is…read morea really cool, popular S park spot. We visited around brunch time and there was a steady stream of people. And for a good reason, great beer and very tasty food. Start w michelada and of course Donna's pickle beer. The food was delish, chicken sandy and double smashed. Small suggestion: The kale Cesar needed something. Might I suggest a current or dried cherry w either crispy pork belly or nuts. this is a great spot and the server was really helpful and very nice, shout out to Gulia!!

Meat good Bread good…read moreCheese good This place checked off all the necessary criteria for 5 stars from me.

We found parking right in from at a metered space. We we greeted and welcomed as soon as we…read moreentered. Service was friendly and quick. The sandwich was served hot. It was tasty and the bread was really good. .

Such a cute spot on the corner of my favorite street in South Park. You walk up and order from the…read moreoutside, and go in to choose your seating and they bring your food to you. The drink I got was delightful & refreshing, and the dry rub Cajun wings were cooked to perfection! A bit crispy on the outside with good flavor and moist inside. Great for a casual stop & two separate quaint patio areas :)

This feels like such a neighborhood bar kind of place. Located kitty corner from target. We got…read morethere around 5 and it wasn't too busy. Happy hour goes till 6 and they have pretty good deals! Wine and cocktails for $8 and beer for $6. You order at the front door or at the bar and then it's open seating. The whole place is dog friendly too. I got red wine to drink and it was decent. Lots of open space so it can accommodate small and large groups. It's an indoor / outdoor vibe so it can get a little chilly inside if it's cool out.

This was the best Italian food in San Diego hands down!!!! One of the best steaks I ever had!!!…read moreFresh delicious cooked to perfection

Had the best experience here at carbon the owner Angela makes it feel like home soon as you walk…read morethrough the door. The atmosphere plus the food makes the experience 100/100. I recommend everyone to come enjoy this beautiful space!!!!!!

This smallish bar feels like a German pub. They also have more German beers on draft (17, I think)…read morethan I have seen anywhere else ever. They offer American and English beers, too, but come on, this is a German beer bar. When in Rome, er, Berlin, drink what the natives drink. I was greatly impressed by the six or seven non-alcoholic selections. We tried a non-alcoholic Belgian that was very nice. Apparently, you can sometimes get German food from a window around the side of the bar but the cook was AWOL during our visit, which was honestly a major disappointment. Like many people, I need some kind of food or snack to keep me going while I am imbibing. Nevertheless, the beers and atmosphere here were excellent. 21 and up only, although dogs of all ages are welcome.

This place is super cool. TVs all around, plus a pool table and shuffleboard. The beer menu is…read moreamazing, and they've got solid food options too. I had a Trillium IPA, which you almost never see on tap around here so that was a great surprise. They're dog friendly and even give out dog treats. The space is big with tons of seating, dim lighting, and a really relaxed vibe. Staff were friendly. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

Driving home, this little bistro caught my eye and immediately reminded me of a place I used to…read morefrequent years ago in St. Louis -- the kind of understated neighborhood gem you almost want to keep to yourself. So I turned around and stopped in. What I found was a quaint, tucked-away, almost inconspicuous spot delivering food and hospitality at a level that honestly borders on absurd for how unassuming it appears from the outside. The service was warm, polished, and intuitive without ever feeling pretentious. Hats off to both chefs, Christi and Mark for making me feel welcome. The wine pairings? Thoughtful, balanced, and exactly what you hope for from a restaurant that actually respects food. And then there's the burger. This thing reads like poetry: Ribeye and NY strip trim blend, cooked like a proper steak (medium rare, the only correct answer here), melted gouda, a soft house potato roll, all resting in a luxurious bordelaise sauce that would make a French chef nod in approval. Seriously. This is not a "burger joint burger." This is a chef-driven, butcher-minded expression of beef. Every bite tastes intentional. The bordelaise underneath ties the entire thing together with this deep, glossy richness that elevates it from comfort food into something bordering on fine dining. Places like this are why I still love discovering restaurants organically. No hype machine. No gimmicks. Just confidence, technique, restraint, and execution. This very unassuming little spot has Michelin written all over it.

Alright. Enough with the nonsense Juan Jaspar…read more The staff is not friendly, unless you're a regular. The staff enjoys chatting with customers more than doing their actual JOB. The staff is entitled, upright and annoying. They don't have a proper waiting list system. You can't pay with your cc, only zelle and or venmo. Juan Jaspar is VERY dog friendly, like over the top. There's literally more dogs than people. They have sketchy chairs outside for you to wait until their heart desires. One tip for this desperate little place: time your tables to 90 mins max. You don't have the square footage nor the grit to keep it up. I do not recommend this place to myself nor anyone else. I am banning myself indefinitely from Juan Jaspar. Trust your gut people. I said I wouldn't go back and I did. That was mi mal.

Met with some friends for some dinner and had a good time…read more Service - Service was great, we got to sit where we liked and the servers were all very friendly. Food - standard burgers/dogs/tots, not great but not bad. Beer - selection was plentiful and satisfied our needs. Overall would come back to meet friends in the area.

Super casual spot to grab a drink or a basic family meal. This spot was perfect for our family with…read morea toddler on a Friday evening for dinner. The property is fenced in, has picnic tables and gravel outside, as well as a bar and some indoor / open air seating. The gate on the fence did not lock, so small children still need to be watched they don't push the gate and run out into the street! The food menu is basic and limited with burger, chicken sandwich, salad, and hot dog options. They have three kids menu items as well with some fries and tots as sides. We got cheeseburgers and added bacon and avocado, a kids grilled cheese, small sweet potato fries and garlic fries. Burgers were juicy and flavorful and fries were crisp and tasty. Food came out quick and service was good.

It has been a while, but honestly, every time I've driven pass, it's been really busy! But when of…read moremy old, and I can say this now, college friends said "it's been too long, let's meet up..." I suggested here. Warm friendly greeting when we walked in. I told the hostess we didn't have a reservation and was just coming in for a drink. She gave us a nice table inside. We ordered a bottle of prosecco. "Let's celebrate the end of the school year!" We also ordered a chicken empanada and a mushroom empanada...both very good! The pickled vegetables were delicious too! Service was wonderful as always! Again, I would be here more often but it's always busy. Although, coming back is always special!

We came to the Rose for an evening bite to eat and some drinks after hanging out at Mothership down…read morethe street for a bit. It was a comfortable evening, so we sat outside. Our waitress was a total superstar and took great care of us with service and answering questions. We even joked about Star Trek a bit. I ordered the Rose salad and some roasted potatoes (Bravas Rosas). The potatoes were really delicious and well-seasoned with crunchy and soft parts and a nice spicy dipping sauce. I wanted to love the salad because it was large and well-dressed, BUT the lettuce was gritty and could've used a more thorough rinse. I ended up not eating much of it because the texture wasn't good. One of my friends got the Rose Salad Pie which she really enjoyed (basically a pizza with Rose Salad on top) and my other friend got the gazpacho which really liked. I would definitely come back and try some other dishes. If I do, I'll update the review!