Located inside the Westgate Hotel on the second level is Le Fontainebleau restaurant. It is among the most elegant restaurants in the San Diego area. Consistent with the hotel's classic french style the decor is formal French, for amusement look for a porceline statutes of pinky and blue boy in the hallway. The service staff were very attentive and courteous. Open only on Sundays offering a nice selection of seafood, sushi, chef made to order omelets and a bountiful of delightful desserts, to tickle your sweet tooth. Full bar which also includes champagne to enjoy with caviar and cremé Brûlée. To maintain the refined ambiance, there is a dress code, smart business casual, sunday best attire and debutant fancy. The staff have accommodated my special requests for certain dietary preferences which I like. Everything was nicely presented and I've always had a lovely experience. Worthy of your visit. Recommend! read more

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Just found out they no longer serve their brunch buffet. I am so disappointed. This was the best brunch buffet in my opinion and there is none in San Diego like it. An a la cart menu with items that were just okay? That left me not wanting to go back for brunch. I will miss the delightful experience of an extraordinary and decadent buffet. I would recommend the afternoon tea as a consolation but still not the same. read more

Le Fountainebleau has been our favorite Sunday brunch in San Diego for nearly two decades. We went for Sunday brunch earlier this month with three friends -- one of whom was a first timer -- and what a disappointment! Service was slow and lacked the professional white glove service that we have experienced in the past. When we sat down, we were offered champagne or mimosas. The waiter poured one glass of champagne and then disappeared. When he returned with the mimosa, it took two more attempts before the rest of us had the champagne we wanted. Getting water was the same experience. Not once did we see a captain in the room where we were seated. The raw seafood was excellent (as always) including my request for slices of octopus. Among the hot dishes, the braised lamb cheek was the best -- actually some of the best I've ever had. The individual pot pie was not good. Crudités were very good, including the Italian dried meats. Deserts were very good. read more

What a joke! This review would take WAY too long to write due to the list of issues, so I'll keep this one short. Service was terrible, got served the wrong drink. Correct drink (Manhattan) was not good. Food wasn't good. Prawn cocktail got sent back. Quiche was cold by the time we got our food. Plates came out at the wrong times. Salmon avocado toast doesn't have avocado, it's a thin layer of avo spread. And the salmon was very fishy. Only reason there's 2 stars instead of 1 was the free desert and comped valet parking. No, I do not recommend anyone eats (or drinks) here. read more

Third time I have been here for brunch in the last year..I love love the ambience and set up. Great food choices and service..But.. when I went last Sunday at about 11am or so the Asian food was pretty old and hard..maybe I got the last before the refills.. although it was two entrees the noodles and shumai. The gentlemen at the omelette station was the best! The desserts were fabulous as well.. I was impressed because most desserts at a buffet type brunch are usually just OK. read more

Le Fontainebleau - Delicious desserts - French Near Me - San Diego, California

This review is for their Sunday Champagne Brunch... One of the most memorable things a friend once told me was that being a friend (in his circle) meant that I was in their 'flock'. That the way a shepherd takes care of their sheep, his friends take care of each other. I thought that was one of the coolest things I've ever heard. Well two of those friends are leaving SD soon so I wanted to plan something nice. So a group of 5 sheep got together last rainy Sunday for one last possible get together. I was sold about their Sunday Champagne Brunch by the menu they have online. - $45/pp - includes ts traditional champagne, Mimosas, Bloody Marys (!!) and Margaritas (!!) - array of artisan cheeses will be offered on table side - new Juice Bar composed of locally grown freshly squeezed fruits and vegetables - caviar, oysters, crab claws, prime rib, sushi: did I mention CAVIAR?! - Chocolate fountain!!! Crepe and waffle station I figured each one of us could easily get our $45 worth with the menu that I repeatedly studied last week. For example, friend#1 doesn't like brunch stuff per se but she loves drinks so I calculated that she would need to drink 'x' amount of drinks and eat 'x' amount of oysters in order to get her $45 worth. Or friend#2 would need to eat two orders of prime rib, drink 8 fresh juices, and make 3 trips to chocolate fountain in order to get HIS $45 worth. Something like that. I had it ALL calculated in my head. To summarize: (go to their online menu to see list of items served that day) - Bloody Mary tasted a bit too clamato for me but the others at the table loved it. Nice presentation and they don't skimp on the booze - Margarita : A.W.E.S.O.M.E!! Our server even asked me if I wanted a double shot of tequila in this drink (which my overly protective friend said 'no she does not'). There's fresh lime, tequila, orange juice, sweet & sour mix (I think) in this beautifully presented drink. Even the salt lined rim of the glass tasted good! - I thought someone would be squeezing fresh veggies and fruits for the Juice Bar but that's not the case. There's 3 juices to choose from in that department : I believe they're 1) carrot & ginger; 2) kale, spinach, green apple; and 3) pineapple and acai berry. - most of their hot food items weren't very good. Wellington of Salmon with lobster sauce, chicken breast with mushrooms, scallop/shrimp pot pie, and both eggs benedict were all pretty bad - I've never been a caviar person because it always tasted a bit strange to me. But when it's included in a Champagne Brunch, you betcha I'm gonna try it and try LOADS of it (I figured it was the most expensive item that day so this would be the item I would make them go broke on... that was *my* smart stupid thinking). I topped my little blini with creme fraiche, chives, and a big ol' dollop of black caviar (the name of the caviar wasn't displayed). It looked pretty but just tasted too fishy for me. Maybe this is the way it's supposed to taste and I, for lack of better judgement, don't really know my caviar. So perhaps there are those out there that would really love this dish. But all I can say is that no one at the table went back for seconds for this caviar. - Jonah crab claws: the version here is semi cracked and there's a crab claw cracker on each table. But dang man, these were a pain in the buttocks to crack. The shell is super hard and even though they partially crack it, it still takes some intense work to get to the crab meat. And not sure if you've cracked a crab claw recently, but it isn't exactly a non-messy type of chore. Needless to say, I had a few crab pieces in my hair and dress - oysters were fresh but not the meatiest of oysters - Sashimi: It's not that this wasn't good. It's just that it wasn't amazing for what you think you'd be getting at The Westgate Hotel for a Champagne Brunch. My second serving of the hamachi sashimi was questionable : the slice of fish looked unhealthy - my 2 favorite items: Prosciutto (perfect amount of salt and fat) and Duck breast with walnut truffle vinaigrette sauce - crepe and waffle station: VERY GOOD. Everyone said this was the highlight of their meal - Chocolate fountain: they have strawberries, mini donuts, marshmallows for you to run through the chocolate waterfall ! - valet is $3 for first two hours, $4/hour thereafter The restaurant and 2nd floor felt eerily quiet, old, and haunted house-ish to me (I don't mean this in a negative way - I'm just a scared-y mouse when it comes to this type of stuff). Service was attentive and we never felt rush. It was a fun meal : not b/c the food was all that great but b/c of my flock that beautiful, rainy March afternoon... read more

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This Review is for the Sunday Brunch which sadly continues to go downhill and has now surpassed being a rip-off to being more of a joke. 2 stars for the wait staff who remain polite and attentive. Regarding the food quality and variety it really seems like Le Fontainebleau is trying to cut costs on all fronts. I have been going to this brunch since 2018 when it used to be my favorite in San Diego. After some time, I visited again for New Years Day and then once again last week since I couldn't believe the poor quality I experienced on New Years Day was the norm. A couple aspects now lacking: - Pastries are advertised as being a station, but now remain hidden and require constantly asking your sever who will bring you a measly assortment basket with 1 of everything (but no bread) - really awkward for a couple when you both want the same thing. This used to be a nice spread where you could browse and take at your leisure. - Brie is sadly not available anymore. - Mini doughnuts are advertised on the website (and used to be a thing) but when my husband asked he was told "No Doughnuts!" - The Asian section has dwindled to one food warmer of Shrimp Lo Mein - Trying to find the Shrimp Empanadas they supposedly serve is a wild goose chase - they don't exist. - Vegetarian Sides are a wide variety of hard old dry potato dauphinois and boiled vegetables. - Specifically on New Years: they seemed to be running out of champagne! In the end our server asked us if we would mind switching to Rose instead. Not only that, the quality is so poor that the only thing I enjoyed was the made to order omelette station. Everything is now bland, food hardly topped up, dry, old and unappetizing. Menu never changes, not even on New Years Day (when the price is increased). This low quality is in stark contrast to what I experienced in 2018 that I can only imagine something like a change in management must have happened. Either that or the Westgate is desperately cutting costs. With all that said, I won't be returning and I suggest you explore the other wonderful (and cheaper!) brunches San Diego has to offer. read more

Zero stars. Horrible. We came here for their Thanksgiving dinner, but were terribly disappointed. The food was bland, service slow, and the dining room way too crowded. We won't make the same mistake again. You'd think for $100 each they'd have decent food. By the time you throw in tax, tip, and parking it was a massive waste of $400. Fail. read more

My mission is to try every brunch place in San Diego so this one was on the list. This place is obviously on the upper scale (no flip flops allowed) type of place. It is located on the second floor of The Westgate Hotel. I feel as though the set-up is weird because once the elevator door opens, you are standing right in front of the buffet area. You have to make a left turn to go to the hostess stand to check in. They offer green juice and two other juices. The selections aren't big so for the price - I was expecting more. I can't tell you what my favorite item was because none of it really stood out... maybe some sushi items? But just don't get Unagi (Eel) there because it's cold and taste like rubber (GROSS) Overall, probably a one visit type thing. It wasn't impressive.... read more

Le Fontainebleau - French Near Me - San Diego, California

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We've been to the Sunday brunch buffet more times than I can count. This is one of our favorite places to celebrate special occasions and to take our out of town visitors. At $45 per person, it's the best brunch deal in town *and* you get to feel fancy while you stuff your face to live piano music in a rococo inspired dining room. Having said that--please dress appropriately! There's always a handful of ragamuffins that taint the frou frou ambiance. (As far as the price is concerned, it should be noted that for special occasions, such as their Mother's Day brunch which we attended recently, the price usually shoots up to $65; the food offerings remain mostly the same except its way more crowded and the service is worse). Over the years, the food selection has been consistently impressive. The spread ranges from salads, seafood, hot dishes (which, given its a buffet, are actually lukewarm), made to order breakfast items (i.e. omelets, crepes, waffles), carving stations, and an array of little desserts and a chocolate fountain with strawberries, marshmallows, biscotti, and mini donuts for dipping. As with any buffet, quality and creativity are sometimes limited and compromised because the food needs to sit for long periods of time and be continuously refilled, but they do their best. My go-to favorites include the crab cakes, fried shrimp plate, the ceviches, scalloped potatoes, and gnocchi. I always order a crepe with berries, as well as a waffle, and I try one of every dessert--except for the brioche chocolate chip bread pudding, of which I have at least two servings even if I've already stuffed myself to the point of nausea. Bottomless mimosas are a must for us, but they also offer margaritas, bloody marys, and champagne. There's also coffee and tea if you don't feel like getting sloshed at 11am on a Sunday. While this may be the best brunch in town for the money, I have been irked by the level of service we've received over the past year or so. For instance, I *always* have to ask our server(s)--usually repeatedly--for crab crackers, for their table-side cheese service, for the table-side pastry/muffin/bread service, for mimosa refills, and for plate clearing. Its incredibly annoying and disappointing, but I try to eat and drink my feelings instead of giving the staff major "tude." So, if this is your first visit, just keep in mind that they do offer these table-side services & they are not to be missed! You might have to ask your server multiple times, but the gouda and croissants are worth the uncomfortable nagging. Though there is certainly room for improvement, this brunch is definitely secured as one of our favorite places to celebrate with the people we love. read more

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I ate ramen for a week so I can try Le Fontainebleu's Sunday Brunch Buffet. Seriously. Self-supporting College Student here.. At $42 a person, it's not a meal you can have very often but it's definitely worth it! I liked most of the things I tried but a few were a little disappointing. For example, I was really looking forward to the lamb but it was so dry! I didn't even finish it and I loveee lamb! And the salmon didn't have much flavor, even with the lobster sauce. However, everything else was really good. I had so much caviar. I must have finished half the bowl myself. You have to try it with the blinis! One week later and I'm still dreaming of caviar. Also, the prime rib, zaru soba, crab cakes, and cocktail shrimp were so good. They didn't have a ton of selections but most of them were really good. The dessert station had everything I could ever want (Crepes! Creme Brulee! Chocolate Fountain!). Did I also mention that you get mimosas with your meal? Also, everything about this buffet was so pretty. The food (check my pictures), the decor, and they even had a pianist! Anyway, I'd definitely come back here again when I feel like rewarding myself. I love buffets, especially good ones. And now I don't have to wait to go to Vegas to get my grub on. read more

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You pay for what you get. So fresh. Such great quality. Unlimited drinks. What more can you ask for? I came for Easter brunch but it seems that this is the standard for all Sunday's. I will definitely be back again. The only thing I'll change for next time is to make my reservation for some time around Noon. There was only a 2:30 left, we were seated with about a 15 minute wait, and then they started packing up the buffet at 4 pm. We were full and satisfied but it would have been nice to pace ourselves a little more and enjoy company instead of being rushed out. read more

Le Fontainebleau - I must have eaten almost a dozen oysters :P - French Near Me - San Diego, California

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They did not charge me for a cancellation fee due to a family emergency. Very courteous of them!

A true 5 Star dining experience We just tried this for the first time during restaurant week- what an incredible experience! This is totally old-school with the flowery wallpaper and carpet and knick-knacks a-la Louis XVI. But beyond the old antique/stuffy kind of ambiance-- this place is very cool. Our head waiter was extremely attentive- there were a total of 4 waiters in all who each seemed to have specific responsibilities and all had great attention to detail. We enjoyed the 3 course prix fixe menu which became a 5 course menu with the "chef's surprises" which included ahi tartare and a yummy raspberry sorbet to cleanse the palette. I ordered the diver scallops- broiled perfectly with a complimentary kiwi and mango relish. The main course was a beef tenderloin with caramelized shallots and mushrooms. Each of these dishes was so much more complicated in flavor and in presentation than I can describe. It was an adventure to sample each one. I selected the semolina cake with chocolate mousse and caramelized bananas. I loved the mouse and bananas- the cake was more like a rice pudding using semolina granules- not the most exciting. We chose the recommended wine pairing-- it was very complementary- I had a fruity sauvignon blanc with my scallops-- perfect combo! Did I mention that we were serenaded by a pianist who provided an assortment of classical, pop, show tunes, and American standards-- very nice touch to dinner. Overall, this is definitely a place to come back to and splurge once in a while. The quality of the food and service is incomparable. You don't have to be rich to enjoy "the good life" once in awhile. Just choose wisely! read more

Had a great time with my family during Le Fountainbleau's Christmas dinner! Decor was superb. Food was good. I couldn't get enough of the Lamb Cheeks and smoked brisket. The dessert room was pretty awesome- ice cream was so yummy! They had a little of everything- from sushi to carving stations. The service was friendly and attentive. We'll be back! Thank you to the staff who worked through the holiday. read more

Le Fontainebleau - French Near Me - San Diego, California

Buffets these days can get quite expensive, and with this place charging $52 for a dinner buffet, it was still definitely worth it! Le Fontainebleau is in the beautiful Westgate hotel and when I went there for a office Christmas dinner, the place went all out with the Christmas decorations. Complete with a live pianist, ice sculpture, chocolate fountain, and a make your own crepe station, I was in heaven. The best part of the buffet has to be the lobsters, it's declawed for you!! All you can eat sashimi was awesome, all you have to do is to ask the sushi chef to cut you some salmon or tuna instead of making you a roll. While the buffet is expensive, I think it's still a great deal compared to San Diego's restaurant week where each person goes for $40 a head and sometimes you leave still feeling empty. Nothing beats all you can eat, especially at this seafood buffet, so save up and splurge a little! Oh and go with a date, the dinner ambiance is so romantic, and the lights are so dimmed that if you go with a bunch of guys, you might feel a little bit weird. Well... who cares, the food will make up for it!! read more

Le Fontainebleau - Christmas Dinner Buffet - French Near Me - San Diego, California

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My friends and I had a wonderful brunch at The Westgate. Our service was excellent. There were seafood, pastries, crepe station. I was sad because I was hoping for crab legs. The eggs Benedict is good. The sushi station is okay too. Will come back again. Maybe they'll have crab legs. read more

Le Fontainebleau - French Near Me - San Diego, California

We came here for Father's Day brunch. There were several sections of food: hot entree's, breakfast section, carving station (the roasted fillet was excellent), sushi bar, shell fish, charcuterie section, fruit, desserts, etc. Included beverages were beer, champagne, Bloody Mary, coffee, and tea. Overall, the food was good and service was excellent. read more

Finally tried the Sunday brunch! The service was fantastic! The valet, hostess, server, and bartender were all wonderful. The beverages were delicious and never even allowed to empty. Our reservation was on the late side (1) and when we arrived we weren't seated right away but instead led to the bar to start on drinks. Presentation was lovey and ambience was very nice! The margaritas were delicious and I loved the fresh squeezed juice in the mimosa. The food was kind of hit or miss, except the desserts, which were great. LOVED the crepes! There are too many actual crepe places that have horrible, overly sugary, cardboard like crepes. These were more like proper crepes and I liked both the Suzette and the caramel one I tried a lot. A lot of items weren't as listed in the online menu. There was no scallop pot pie but instead they had a shrimp "pot pie" which was not worth eating and had no top to speak of. The salmon Wellington's sign said it came with lobster bisque but they didn't have any. There was no leg of lamb. The sushi fish was ok. I had braced myself for it to be terrible it was ok...the rice however was gummy. Not surprised. The shrimp "empanada" was weird, mainly because of the sauce. Several items were supposed to be warm but they were cold. The crab cakes for example were cold and full of water from the filler veggies or whatever else was in them. They tasted nothing like crab bur rather like those shrimp balls with the sugar cane handles in dimsum. I haven't had caviar (outside of sushi) and felt like it didn't have much flavor in and of itself but enjoyed eating it on the blinis with the fixings. Tuna sashimi was not worth eating. The pork roast was dry but kind of tasty. I enjoyed the pork Shu Mai even though it was cold. I also liked the oysters, eggs Benedict, lamb cheeks, braised short ribs, prosciutto, mini chocolate croissants, prime rib, creme brûlée, chocolate hazelnut mousse pyramids, lemon curd cones, and crepes. There were enough things to, with the alcohol, make it worth the $52 for sure. It's just...an experience. Feels like pampering and I truly enjoyed it. I totally want to take friends there and go back soon. read more

My internal thoughts when I read that there was a dress code: Dang it...you mean I can't wear something with elastic? I have to try to look cute while stuffing my face and then sucking in my stomach afterward? Ugh... When you arrive, you understand why there is a dress code. The inside of the hotel is very old-school classy with large chandeliers and an old-money feel to it. There is also a live piano player while you eat and the lobby has a harpist. More importantly though, is the food worth it? Yes! The quality itself is very good for a buffet. For example, they don't serve regular ol' previously frozen giant crab legs that you see at normal buffets. Their crab claws looked like they were stone crab claws that high end seafood restaurants serve. The desserts really wowed me too, and I have a huge sweet tooth. They didn't just serve regular creme brulee. Their creme brulee was lavender Tahitian vanilla bean creme brulee that was so good it made my eyeballs roll to the back of my head. The service was fantastic! Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. Did every item blow me away? No. The cheese board selection was very small (about 3 cheeses), and I didn't think some items were even worth it (wedge salad, cheese tortellini, etc.). I also wanted a latte, but the waiter said espresso drinks weren't included. For $50, it would've been nice if they had brought me a latte since they have an espresso bar. I feel like this is one of those dining experiences that you should try in San Diego. Yes, it's pricey, but if you do some research you'll see that it's not much more than some other high-end hotel buffets. read more

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This place is super fancy. Came here with my fiance and her friends for her birthday. I was very satisfied with the food and the services. I highly recommend trying out this place for your Sunday brunch. I would definitely come here again. read more

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The brunch was just ok, probably better than that if you're not comparing it to anything. If you're looking for a high-end brunch buffet, The Crown Room is much better. If you're looking for a very good upper-end brunch buffet at a much more reasonable price, 94th Aero Squadron beats this hands down. The service, as well as quality and selection of food were much lower at Fontainebleu than both Crown or Aero. Our servers were pretty stingy with the bottomless drinks, and also kept getting our drink requests wrong. One of the people in our party also said that the selection was limited on this particular day, and that the buffet used to extend to another whole room. I later heard that they do this when someone rents out the room for a private event. It would be nice to know when that wasn't happening, if that's the deal. read more

The best brunch in San Diego! Hands Down! Everything is beautiful and elegant . And I love the music from the piano ! Love it! read more

Le Fontainebleau - French Near Me - San Diego, California

Absolutely the best Champagne Brunch I ever had. Wonderful food, incredible service and beautiful venue.

The best Champagne Sunday Brunch you will ever eat. For a price. $42 per person includes: Unlimited Champagne, Fresh orange juice, Coffee + tons of amazing food. Caprese salad, fresh berries, haricots verts, crepes chocolate mousse, chocolate fountain with marshmellows and strawberries were my favorite. I hate seafood, but if you like seafood this is the best place in the world for you. They have a guy making sushi, they have caviar, oyster shooters, lobster or crab?, and like 20 more kinds of seafood dishes or bites. Menu is on this page: http://www.westgatehotel.com/dining/sunday_brunch.html The place is very fancy, modeled after 18th century France. The bathrooms are also the cleanest fanciest bathrooms you have ever seen in your life. lol read more

I live in San Francisco, but we were visiting my parents, and I thought I'd find a nice brunch to bring them to, so I found this place on Yelp. I wanted to like this place, but there were some problems that I'll talk about in a moment, but the main thing is: FOOD POISONING! We had Sunday Brunch and by the middle of the night on Monday, I was dying. By this time we were back in San Francisco, but the next day I called my dad, and he had the same problem. He and I had both eaten the oysters. My wife and mom didn't. After some detective work, I'm 100% sure that was the culprit. So of course, when it comes to oysters, it's kind of buyer beware, but I thought I'd call the hotel to let them know that there was an issue, and they were not concerned in the least. This was my second call to the hotel. After leaving brunch on Sunday, I gave my bill some thought and realized that we were charged for an extra person. We also had our 7 month old infant with us. Wonder if they charged for her? To their credit, they did take care of that charge. Like I said, I wanted to like this place, but forget it. read more

The Sunday Brunch at Le Fontainebleau is excellent. They offer a wonderful array of dishes. The selection is more lavish and the dishes are more refined than what you'd normally see at a brunch buffet in San Diego. They have black caviar on the buffet. I've never been to a buffet that had all you can eat black caviar. Usually, you only see salmon roe. The service was excellent! I will definitely be back and would highly recommend Le Fontainebleau's Sunday brunch. read more

Honestly? This is the best buffet I've ever been to, ever. Ever. My aunt and uncle were visiting from DC, and they work in Congress so they are used to exorbitantly fancy fare. I wanted to impress them, so I asked around, and everyone told me to go to Westgate for Sunday champagne brunch. By the time we were done eating, all we could talk about was how wonderful the entire experience was. The sitting area is very pretty - a bit frou frou but it's champagne brunch for crying out loud. The waiters purposely lead you past giant blocks of aged stinky cheeses that they later bring to your table. These cheeses are lethal and decadent, and they cleared out my sinuses. Onto the food itself. Buffet. Several tables. Well-organized. Gorgeously plated. Bonus points for the chocolate fountain that I didn't go near because I'm an Angeleno. The seafood was so fresh and delicious. All you can eat fresh sashimi for $42? Seriously? Wait, that's not even true, because there's also AYCE lamb, prime rib, oysters, gourmet food that I can't pronounce, and - wait for it - caviar. My aunt and uncle were astounded, and I was very proud of myself, especially after my third glass of bubbly. Now, there's one thing that I do have to pick on. It was getting near the end of brunch, and there were only a few parties left. So I politely asked the waiter if it was time to go. He said, a bit snappy, "We are waiting for you." Did he mean it in a rude way? I don't think so. I was food coma'd and happy and full of delicious fresh seafood and lamb and prime rib, so I let it go. Westgate Hotel itself is a bit of a trip. It's like Versailles took E and threw up on itself. A bit tacky and silly, but just go upstairs and gorge on this wonderful champagne brunch. read more

Pluses: The staff is very professional, the coffee was delicious, the atmosphere was sublime, seating was comfy, food was tasty and the mimosas were bottomless, which is always a nice reminder that you're getting your moneys worth. Minuses: There doesn't seem to be a dress code. Not that I was in a dress but the most casual attire should be jeans and a button down shirt, at the very least. Watching three douchebags stroll in after their workout (still donned in jogging suits) made me queasy. That's something the hotel should demand nobody should see. It may not be the Ritz, but it's a nice enough hotel that we should keep it classy San Diego! No sashimi, dissapointing. The sushi was both weak and mediocre. Supermarkets serve better sushi, honestly. The prime rib cuts were laughable. There were only about 12 people in the dining room and it didn't increase much in the two hours we were there, could you spare a slice sir? I got two slivers, and it was a bit tough at that. The bread server seems mad when you decline. The coffee came at the rate of stop. Either way, an enjoyable experience, and I'll be back. read more

Wow. My honey took me here for their Sunday brunch buffet to celebrate our anniversary. The place itself is really classy, because it's located inside the very luxurious Westgate Hotel. Classy, as in my bathroom stall had marble walls and its own chandelier, as in there was a guy playing the piano for our listening pleasure, as in our champagne glasses were always filled to the brim. And the FOOD. Oh man. I've never had a brunch buffet like this before. some of our favorites: -Salmon steak with pastry crust -Fresh sashimi, cut to order -Oyster shooters that actually have vodka in them -Brie and strawberries -Chocolate fountain -Crepes, cooked to order -2 kinds of egg benedict -Creme brulee -Scalloped potatoes I was really surprised at how fresh the seafood was... and then I found out about the Seafood Soirees on Fridays. Yes, the seafood here is outstanding, even when it's not a Friday. The presentation of all the dishes were beautiful... I'm bummed I didn't get to take pictures for y'all, but it didn't really seem like a picture-taking type of place. All around a taste-bud-boggling and very romantic experience. Take your honey here, and you will get lucky! read more

Wow, I'm craving the brunch here. Its been too long and I need to make a re-appearance. $42 per person. Yes thats not a typo. $42 man ! Start saving some dough now people. With the amount of money that Ive been spending going to the local spots with the other Yelpers, it sounds like a freakin bargain. Just bring a flask and pour the contents into your OJ and and your buddies OJs and voila ! Instant cocktail. read more

Let me preface this review with: I go to Vegas about 8 times a year, and almost every trip will include a buffet. Not just any buffet. GOOD buffet. EXPENSIVE buffet. I'm talking bout Bacchanal at Caesar's Palace, Wicked Spoon at Cosmopolitan, the Fountain Brunch at Jasmin at Bellagio, and the (formerly great) Sterling Brunch at Bally's. So trust me when I say, I know my buffets. With that said, this place is awesome. There's not a huge selection like a Vegas buffet, but the quality is definitely there, and there's still a good variety. The price when we went was $50 per person, and included unlimited champagne. Some of the stand-out items: their butterfly fried shrimp was surprisingly delicious. Big meaty shrimp that's beautifully crusted and fried. Speaking of shrimp, cocktail shrimp was also nice and meaty. They have a good selection of oysters, crab, and shrimp. Good stuff here. Other stand-out items: their meat. Leg of lamb and prime rib: outstanding. Beautifully done, especially for a buffet. Crab cake surprisingly good as well. They also have caviar. Yep. Mmm. Items to avoid: crawfish lo mein (it's like they poured a bottle of soy sauce in it), BBQ brisket (dry), there's a weird macaroni dish with bay scallops in it (lacks flavor), pork shu-mai (gross). OH! I must mention dessert. At the Vegas buffets, I'm always wowed by all the desserts, and for the most part, I will take a couple of bites of each item. The desserts here? I pretty much ate everything. They were absolutely delicious. For 50 bucks, it's not cheap. But I'm used to paying Vegas prices, and because the quality of the food is very good, I think it's worth it. Definitely will be coming back! read more

$42 for sunday brunch! yum! The time passed by rather quickly and before i realized we had eaten for two hours straight. Cold seafood, chocolate fountain, omelette station, crepe station, carving station everything I could want! I think i finished a bowl of caviar... It's not your ordinary brunch. You won't find lemon wedges here. They wrap half a lemon in a mesh bag tied with a ribbon. It's a good place to bring visitors. read more

Wow! So worth it. Came with family , it's very intimate small setting but breathtaking decor & the food is very good. All staff are friendly & helpful. Recommended this place. read more

This was an okay buffet, but I was under impressed and won't go back. For two people plus the tax and tip, our bill came to $100.00 even. Trust me, there are better brunches to be had in that price range. Today, the selections were heavily skewed towards seafood dishes (I'm not sure if this is typical), and my husband and I aren't that big on seafood. I tried some shark and it tasted really weird. Many of the buffet selections were warm but not hot, because they were just warmed by heat lamps. I hope I don't get food poisoning. Besides that, the prime rib was the best I've ever had!!! It was absolutely delicious. The vegetables were crisp tender, and I liked the mashed potatoes and many of the desserts. Plus, I enjoyed sipping on the Spanish sparkling wine. The decor is like an overly ornate French wedding cake from the 1700s. It kind of felt like dining inside of a museum, like The Huntington in San Marino, but dustier and not as well-maintained. The most disappointing aspect of this buffet was the absence of service. The wait staff almost never came around to check on us to see if we needed more water, to clear our plates, etc. I had to flag the workers down as they were clearing or setting other tables to make requests. I asked for more orange juice, but the server never came with the pitcher. The lack of service was unacceptable. Also, when I called to make my reservation ahead of the time, an employee read me a long list of dress code requirements. Because of this, we got all dressed up. But when we arrived, we were way too overdressed. There were women in daisy dukes, tank tops, and flip flops, and men with jeans or shorts and t-shirts, etc. Since there is not really a dress code in practice, then they should not tell customers that there is one over the phone. I recommend wearing casual clothes so you don't end up feeling silly. read more

For the high cost of buffet I was so very disappointed. Not one bite was delicious. It was presented beautifully, but, taste was not there. One would expect with their advertising and reputation a dining experience. Sad not the case, and the server we had was like his first day on job. seems like he did not know anything about proper table service. Had to ask for items multiple times. All in all very disappointing and for $100 a waste of money. Christmas was let down dining here. read more

I was here twice in the last month. My parents decided to get away from DC for a few days and they did it separately because otherwise, there'd be nobody to take care of the furballs, That was fine by me because it meant I got treated to this place twice! Once again, the food was excellent, and so was the service. We came in a couple of weeks after my mother's birthday so I told them, and they did a little desert for her. There was no cheesy having everyone gather around and sing to her, but the piano player did play happy birthday when it came to our table. My dad surprised me by doing the same thing to me. It's not cheap here, but it's well worth it. This is the kind of place where it'd be worth cooking at home all week to save up enough money to go here for brunch every week. read more

I love this brunch. They serve real champagne, the food is good, and the service is EXCELLENT. If you come here, ask to be seated in Juan's area. He is the epitome of professional. He's consistently courteous, timely, and attentive, and he goes above and beyond. Let me give you an example - I dined there for brunch about a month or two ago and he remembered me. Not only did he remember me, but he remembered my, and my guests' preferences to a tee. For instance, I like paper napkins as opposed to only cloth and he had them on the table without me having to ask. He also brought kosher salt (as I prefer) without my request because he remembered. Thats impressive and exceptional; with the amount of people that attend that brunch, to maintain that impeccable service is a rarity. That's just a small glimpse into the experience. The quality of the food is good, some days more on point than others, but when the experience is as enjoyable as this and you never want for anything (constantly craning your neck and begging for service can absolutely ruin a dining experience), you will keep coming back!!! read more

My friend made reservations and she thought it was for the Sunday brunch but it was for the restaurant downstairs . We were greeted by Marco Geffroy Food and Beverage Supervisor . I know his name since he handed his business card to us . We realized our mistake and Marco treated us so well I was SO amazed . Very classy and professional , he offered us to sit down at the restaurant downstairs since brunch wasn't open until 10am and we waited until it opened . He had the waiter offer us coffee . He was so kind and made us feel comfortable even if it was our mistake booking at the wrong restaurant . Food was very good and service was excellent when we were finally seated for brunch . We will here again for sure . First class service all the way ! Marco Geffroy Manager you are an asset to this hotel . Keep up the great work and thank you for treating us so well ! We are coming back around the holidays read more

I have loved brunch at the Westgate Hotel for years and have counted on it many times for special occasions. In particular, I have appreciated the elegance and refinement that is part of the experience. These are the qualities that set this Brunch apart and which have made it a San Diego institution. Unfortunately, my last two visits have not lived up to the standards that I have come to expect. Most of the food is still great, the mimosas are above average, and the piano is lovely which is why I have given 3-Stars in this review. However, here are the reasons that the experience is not 4 or 5 stars. 1) The service was mediocre at best. In my last visit, we sat at the table for 15 minutes before having any contact with a server, we were ignored for long periods of time while plates sat in front of us, we had to constantly ask for water/utensils/coffee, our waiter was no where to be found when we were ready for the check, and once I gave him my credit card he disappeared again. 2) The fish for the sushi was just bad, it was clearly not fresh, Further, the attendant serving it, did not appear to know anything about sushi. For instance, he did not know that one of the types of fish he was serving was called hamachi and the sashimi cuts that he was making reminded me of the way that you would chop meat for stew or a saute. 3) The dining room was in disrepair. The sconces on the wall were almost all askew and the chair that my son was sitting in had a broken arm. At one point during the brunch, my son's finger ended up getting pinched between the broken sections of the chair. 4) Finally, there were many people in the dining room who were dressed down. They were wearing jeans and casual shirts or sweaters. I don't know what conclusion to draw from this fact. Maybe its just the reality of living in a laid back city like San Diego or maybe it reflects the institution's lost prestige. I don't know. In the end, I will go back and appreciate all that Brunch at the Westgate has been for so many years. But,I will also be on the look out for a new special place that can deliver on the elegance and refinement that I am looking for. read more