Here staying at the Embassy Suites and we didn't really want to go out but we were hungry. This restaurant is located in the hotel. We ordered burgers and appetizers. I was happy that they had impossible burgers as an option. The service and food was great and it was super chill. Thanks! read more

Indulge Restaurant & Lounge - Delicious spinach dip - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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What an absolute treat this place was. I was staying at the Embassy Suites in La Jolla for work for almost 2 weeks. I had the pleasure of meeting Brook and Michelle down at the Indulge Lounge just about every night of my stay. They were both charismatic, polite, and engaged with the patrons. At first I thought the best part of the stay were the two complimentary beverages served between 5 and 6:30pm every night, but it turns out it was the staff behind the bar. They were wonderful and I ended up staying until closing time on more than one occasion just because the vibe was just right. Even though UTC was right across the street, I was happy to stay where I was. The food was good to boot! My group also took advantage of the fire pits in the cozy patio. Michelle and Brook, thank you! Even if I stay at a different hotel, I'll be more than happy to visit for at least a cold beer and another great conversation. read more

Food was good for a quick, late dinner as hotel guests. We had a custom grilled cheese, burger and the BBQ Chicken Cobb salad. Fries were fine. A solid 3.5/4 stars. They are nice to. read more

Hotel stay was great, but the bar was a different story. Bartenders treat every customer as if they are done and heavy hand their warm liquor with cold drink mix... Yuck. Would not recommend to anyone. Not even my alcoholic friends/family. read more

Stopped in friday night decided to eat after a few drinks. Food arrived fast and was very tasty. They did a great job on the tortillas, which some restaurants forget about. Fish was crispy and tasty. Risotto was delicious! Recommend if staying at this hotel! read more

Indulge Restaurant & Lounge - Red curry coconut risotto - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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I didn't order food. The service was fair. The bar was clean. The drinks were fair and could have been better. The bartenders drink knowledge was very limited, which was very underwhelming. read more

Amazing food and drinks, fun atmosphere in the La Jolla UTC area. The service was exceptional!

As some of the reviewers said, "Coming in with low expectations ".... Because of all the bad review's. Now over the last 15 years, this restaurant probably had many change of hands, change of staff, change of menu and a pandemic. Not to mention a recession. So... tonight was great! Edward was our server and he was very attentive, professional, polite and knew how to read his customers. We ate the wings ($18) and Brussel sprouts ($14). Mangorita was fire!!! Delicious! This restaurant is located inside of the Embassy Suites. Maybe you're coming for a business trip and don't want to catch an Uber or hike across the street to UTC. Esthetically very well decorated. Bar had a few people at it and a few in the dining area. Servers and bartenders are trying to survive in this expensive city. Give em' a break. Nice for a meet up too if you don't want loud noises like a Cheesecake Factory. Enjoy and give it a try. Everyone was working as a team and the area was clean. read more

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We received the BEST service during the receptions both nights we stayed and decided to order off the menu one of the nights. We ordered a flatbread pizza and a salad for dinner and they were both awesome. The servers were SLAMMED but were all still so, so nice! Great job! read more

Indulge Restaurant & Lounge - Salad with spinach, fruit, and cheese - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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It's a restaurant and bar/lounge located inside the Embassy Suites - La Jolla. If you like the hotel's Facebook page, you'll get a free drink from Indulge. I went there the first night of my stay after dinner. The vibe is cool, dark. There are flat screens showcasing sports games but you could ask the bartender to change the channel if no one else is watching. The outside patio boasts some fire pits and couches. My company reserved the patio for a private dinner the following evening. We were treated to sliders, shrimp tempura, bruschetta, cheese & crackers, egg rolls, pizza bites, and dessert. Actually what we thought were just appetizers ended up being the dinner. Sort of disappointing to reserve the whole patio just for a few appetizers. It's as if they forgot to serve us a main course. The patio is a great area to hang out. Once the sun sets, the air becomes cooler and they turn on the fire pits and heat lamps. The fire pits give off a lot of heat. There are only two settings: on and off. There's no in-between so if you're sitting near it, you may get scorched. Beware. Decent place for a drink and meal but with so many places in San Diego to explore, I'd go somewhere else. read more

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What incredibly rude and self entitled staff they have working here. My suggestion, tip cash based on service but def don't tip in advance.

Crappy. I threw a "going away happy hour" for a work buddy here last Friday. I find it odd that happy hour doesn't start 'til 5:30. CRAPPY HOUR! That's super late considering the location; you'd think they would start earlier to cater to all the surrounding offices. Anyway, this place looks really nice. Swanky little atmosphere..... I ordered Thai Chicken Skewers and a side of seasoned fries. $6 for half a bowl of fries - what a rip! And I sent back the skewers cuz they were cold, the waitress brought them back at the same temperature. Speaking of the waitress, freekin' ice queen. oooo and the beer selection was pretty awful. Something like Bud Light, Bass, and Hef on tap. read more

My family was in town for my wedding and my father hosted a dinner here for them. We reserved well ahead of time and the venue itself is very nice, however the service was sub par, putting it mildly. We had over 20 people but only one server helping. Most of the time she couldn't be found. The food came out lukewarm and very spotty. One side of our table was completely done eating and the other side waited another 15 minutes or so for their food. Overall not a memorable event, I would not recommend! read more

Alright, they have a DECENT outdoor area overlooking the pool and a pretty good bar, but I was not impressed at all by this place. I came here by chance on business, grazed on some extremely so so appetizers that seemed like there was a very good chance they were at some extremely recent point in life frozen, and still by the end of the day could not get over how hideous their choice of title and logo for the place was..."indulge" with some awkward purple and green wine bottles/glasses by it or something along those lines. bleh...at least try and look a little more appealing. The only way anyone in San Diego I suppose would ever bother coming here is if they were out of town and staying at the Embassy Suites on business, but if that is you...I don't even like PF Chang's but go there instead if you need something convenient and close-by. Indulge tries but fails. read more

Went there the other night after P.F Changs which I wasn't too fond of either. This place had 2 beers on tap. Bass and Hef. The Hef we were served was either leftover hef that I had observed sitting in cups under the tap, or the beer itself was stale in general. Either way, it had a burnt hair aftertaste to it. Will never come back. On a good note, the customer service was great. read more

The service in this restaurant are really toxic. I waited at front desk, no one take care of us in 15min, then check the menu, fast food style. I feel very upset for this restaurant, don't try it, try something else. read more

Came with low expectations, and enjoyed a great dinner with the family. Reasonable prices, great service, and a juicy burger for me (done as ordered, great bun, and really tasty French fries). Wife enjoyed her vegetarian burger, and sweet potatoes French fries. Highly recommended! read more

Came here to have breakfast with family who were visiting San Diego... all you can eat breakfast! The omelet made to order was fantastic! They also serve pancakes, bacon, sausage, potatoes on the hot bar. Then there is the cold bar that has cereal, fruit, boiled eggs, yogurt, pastries... and all the breakfast drinks you could ever want! Really it is a lot for what you pay...and it is conveniently located if you are staying at the Embassy Suites. The staff are extremely friendly and hooked us up with a lot of food! Would definitely recommend if you need to start your day off with a big meal! I've also been here for drinks and they are a bit pricey but worth every drop. Again, service is fantastic! read more

To be honest, I am surprised at the reviews on here about Indulge! I have been here three times because I have friends who live nearby, and I think that the reviews it has recieved are a bit harsh. The customer service I have recieved here has been outstanding! the first time I came here, I did not like the soup and the manager came out to check on the chili that the server brought me instead. Since then I have been greeted by the bartender and manager as they remembered my face, a great way to enter a restaurant! The manager did let me know that they have a new chef and let me try some of their upcoming items- I think that the food quality is going to jump up and surprise alot of people. I tried a new mousse dessert and some vietnamese puffed rice shrimp, I loved both of them! Also, they have 4 beers on tap- Bass, Widmer Hef, Bud Light, and a European Pilsner ( I was there last night). The real gem of this place in my opinion is the nice patio with two large firepits with 2 flat screen T.V.'s outside as well as the 4 T.V.s in the bar area. They have live music on most Thursdays, and it is a great place to meet up for a meal or just drinks after work. read more

Issac, Nadya, and the crew are five stars by a longshot. The crowds for happy hour were huge the four nights we were there. The food was three stars. Street Tacos were not adequate. Will continue to come back for sure. Hotel is centrally located to everything. read more

What a Jewel. Indulge is the type of location that is hard to notice, but once you go you want to keep going back. They have a great patio with Fire Pits and Flat Screen TVs. The patio is used as seating for the restaurant, but I have also attended a cocktail party out on the patio! My friends and I ordered wine and sat by the fire all night!! Their 2 main bartenders Dan and Andrea treat everyone like regulars! Try the smores dessert is truly "Indulgent" Love it Love it Love it read more

I absolutely LOVE this place! It's great for a happy hour with awesome drink specials, the best sliders around, and they often have live music in the bar area. I used to work down the street and stop in here just for lunch as well. The outdoor seating is great with firepits and flatscreens (perfect to watch the big game on!). The staff are more than friendly and everything I've tried off of their menu has been delicious. A++++ and very highly recommended!! read more

The food taste like something from the frozen aisle. The pasta was all soggy. It has a homemade taste - as in it taste like something I used to make in a college dorm room. Overcooked penne with jar of spaghetti sauce. The calamari was decent, but the sauce also taste like something else out of a jar. read more

The burgers here are awful! I asked for medium rare and my burger was still cold and bloody! I didn't even want another burger, it took them long enough to bring the one I ordered. They took half off the bill, but still... all i had for lunch that day were the fries it came with! This bar/restaurant is part of the Embassy Suites Hotel, it was convenient when we were staying at the hotel but the food was terrible! No wonder the place was empty on a Friday for lunch service! read more

The bar SUCKS. The bartenders have little knowledge of their drinks, and overcharged me by 50 bucks once by giving me a top shelf liquor that I didn't ask for. However, their burger is one of the best in San Diego. I would suggest getting that and a beer, just to be on the safe side. It really is sad that this place isn't better, since they spent a ton of money making their patio pretty awesome. They really should get a new manager or chef to turn the place around. Just don't get rid of the burger! read more

I know this is a bar/lounge inside of a hotel but it also happens to be located next door to work so it's a great place to go for lunch! The lounge itself is really nice and, since it's a bit of a hidden secret, it's not crowded. Service is so friendly and the food is pretty darn good. I'm a big fan of their burgers and their grilled salmon on top of their caesar salad - delicious! Prices are pretty standard for a hotel establishment. TVs are available to keep up with the news and/or latest sports games. The really nice part is their catering and party space! Their outdoor patio is soooo nice with a lot of space, seating, and a really cool fire pit. We have had a couple work get togethers there over the years and I keep wanting to have a personal party event on the patio! read more

This was the most convenient dinner option as a guest at the Embassy Suites La Jolla. The stars are for my extraordinary server Josh, and the quality of tequila offered. However, the prices are extremely inflated. Although my drink was good, $15 is way too much for a non-well drink at this lounge. I ordered the filet, and it was cooked as I requested, but the taste was still very bland. For a California hotel destination in La Jolla, you really need to up your game. In conclusion, great service and drinks, but overpriced and extremely average food. read more

Ok if you are feeling too lazy to grab some food somewhere else or don't want to leave the hotel for the UTC food court about a block over, then this is the place for you. The good - seating area is nice, the sandwiches were really good especially the club and steak sandwich. The bad - service was ok, nothing special. The server didn't know the ingredients in the food and seemed agitated that I had the audacity to ask. Food allergies! The price. Overpriced! read more

Late dinner, coming back from a 7 mile run at Mission Bay Park. What a run, lots of beautiful people running!

Went here because I've seen the sign and it looked a little upscale. So the wife and I went there despite the low ratings on Yelp. And the low ratings are completely accurate. Unfortunately, we have to agree with them. The beer selection is so narrow it's really surprising, especially with so many craft Breweries so close. We ordered the hot wings and they are very frozen out of a bag. The product quality is not bad, it's just nothing special, it's very corporate hotel, high volume low cost, quick to generate. Think the McDonalds of a medium class hotel, as its in the Embassy Suites. All in all I won't expend the 12-14 minutes of my life to walk there again. The new bar at the Marriott 2 blocks away is by far much better. read more

I see why this place gets such bad ratings. It's empty most of the time. We went there for lunch. I had steak sandwich, quite good and filling. My husband had the asian salad. (I know it should be the other way around) The service was OK, not spectacular. The funny part was we were sitting outside and she peeked out the door and asked my husband if he want more water. His glass was empty. Will I go again? Probably yes as there isn't any decent place for lunch in that neighborhood. read more

I don't know what's up with these bad reviews. I have a very large family and a place that isn't over packed is always great! The service was very friendly and got everything right. We threw a graduation party for my sister, not only did they set up the whole outside for our party but they played exactly what we wanted on tv and our favorite radio station! The food was amazing, one of the best steaks we have had in a long time. They even made her a special desert or graduating. We had a great time and hung out by the fires long after dinner was over! If you are looking for a calm, fun atmosphere to hang out with the ones you love and eat some great food I completely recommend this place! read more

Popped in for appetizers (which was meh) and some drinks. It's a very chill place to watch a football game outside by the relaxing fire or without the yelling of a typical sports bar. Definitely not a place to rage and get drunk wild. The bar staff was attentive, friendly and made awesome drinks. I always recommend this place to my coworkers . A great place to go for drinks (not so much for the food). I am all about service therefore read more

Im really not too sure why so many people give this place such bad reviews. I am a San Diego native and decided to go check this place out for lunch one day. I must say I was impressed with the relaxing and hip vibe of the place. I ordered a spinach salad that had bacon vinaigrette on it. It was so GOOD! Fresh and crisp like a salad should be! I has a great experience and continue to come back from time to time when I want to treat myself to lunch or dinner. I like the fact that they aren't too busy for lunch and I can enjoy myself in a clean and quiet atmosphere. Try it, I bet you will enjoy it! read more

The food is ok. The waitresses were fine. There's nothing special. But there was this one waiter thats very nice and cool, tho

This restaurant is located inside Embassy Suites La Jolla which makes it a pretty convenient restaurant if you're staying at that hotel. Right now, there is a promotion going on that lets you purchase an $11 two topping large pizza. Both my friend and I thought it was one of the best pizzas we'd ever had. And that's also a heck of a deal. We wanted to sit by the fire before swimming after dinner so my friend bought a whiskey coke and I got a sprite because I didn't want to drink. The whiskey coke was 8.50 (A little pricey, but could have been much higher considering the location) and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that my sprite was free. The ambience is nice and the restaurant is very clean. read more

Was in town and staying at the Embassy Suites so decided to kust grab a late dinner in the restaurant in the hotel. Service was great! Food quality was very good. Food options were very limited to apps, salads, sandwiches and only 3 entrees. Seems to be more of a lunch spot than a dinner venue. Restaurant reeked of cigarette smokers due to an open door to the patio where smokers were gathered. Who still allows smoking anywhere near entrances in California? read more

I loved this place so much that I decided to get married there!!! I live in Texas but I have stayed there before and just fell in love. The staff is just top notch. Don't even get my started on the decor. The recently renovated EVERYTHING and it is amazing. My wedding was about 50 and you would have thought we were celebrities. Nickole and Michelle took such amazing care of me. Anything we needed, we got. The bridal suite was also newly renovated and it was HUGE. I had 6 bridesmaids and we ALL got ready in this suite. Indulge did the dinner and we had an open bar. Dinner was FANTASTIC. Chicken and steak with fresh veggies and mashed potatoes. We are pretty old fashion but they put a modern twist on their presentation. The steak melted in your mouth. The chef even created a signature dessert for my husband and I. Most of our guest stayed at the hotel and we all met for their breakfast buffet.... UM... HELLO! Can you say OFF THE CHAIN! It was the best breakfast I have ever had, let alone at a hotel. Bottom line... AWESOME!!! read more

Great service and excellent food! I asked for nutrition info and our waitress went an extra mile trying to calculate carbs for the meal my daughter was ordering. Very friendly and extremely helpful. I would definitely return here for the rest of our stay in San Diego. read more

Friendly staff, but slow service and unkept dining area. Decent food, overpriced, but is expected for hotel restaurants. Disappointing desserts. Indulge elsewhere. read more