The sushi here was really good and everything tasted fresh. One thing I really appreciated was that…read morethey let us order a chicken teriyaki bowl even though lunch was already over. Instead of saying no, they just charged us for the kids' teriyaki bowl and served it in a full-size bowl for only $10, which was a nice surprise. The only downsides were the service and the drinks. It was really busy, so everything took quite a while, and our appetizers didn't come out until after our main food had already been served. Not the end of the world, just a little odd. The cocktails also left a bit to be desired since they were much stronger than they were balanced. Overall though, the quality of the food made up for it. I'd definitely come back for the sushi.

Waitress was nice, chef's special fish was not. I ordered the nigiri chef special. You know when…read moreyou're in California you don't expect to get shit sushi. Disappointing. Don't you just hate when you have to ask to get more water? Waitress nice but not great. Hard pass.

Good food, good drinks and good vibes? Sign me up! We came here late at night and although parking…read morewas a bit of a struggle, I would do it again to take a bite of the kalbi! We were seated promptly and the server was attentive to us. This place came highly recommended by someone in our party and I could understand why after trying some of their food. Would love to be back to try more of their dishes.

I have been a patron of the original OB Noodle House and have always been impressed by their…read moreimmaculate service, welcoming atmosphere, and high standards. Unfortunately, my experience at this location was the complete opposite. The service was awful, and our server's attitude was dismissive and incredibly off-putting. He was rude, made virtually no eye contact with me, and after I personally paid the bill with my card, he inexplicably returned my card to my friend instead of me. What made the experience even more uncomfortable was watching the drastic difference in how he interacted with other guests. He repeatedly went out of his way to kneel down and warmly engage with tables of male patrons while treating me with complete indifference. Guests should feel welcomed and valued not like the staff are doing them a favor by allowing them to walk through the door. The attitude and treatment I experienced were unacceptable and nowhere near the level of service I have come to expect from the original OB Noodle House. This location was an enormous disappointment. I would never return and absolutely would not recommend it based on the treatment I received.

Came for a wine and food pairing event in North park. Located at the hardihood workspace on the…read moresecond floor. Right when you get in the space is set up really nicely and she assigns your seats based on group size. We did the three course pairing and everything was delish! Dishes aren't huge but by the end you definitely are satisfied. She even had a complimentary small dessert bite. Before each dish she talked about the wine and then poured a glass before then plating the food and then talking about the food. She provided great insight and even though I know a decent amount about wine I still learned some things! I would definitely come back and do another event.

We've used Erin several times for dinner parties for 8 at our home. She brings everything --…read moreplates, glassware, silverware -- along with food for the menu you've chosen. She'll provide the wine, or you can; either way, she'll craft dishes that will pair with what's been chosen. And she'll explain each course and how it goes with the wine. At the end of the evening, she carts all the dirty dishes away with her...leaving you with a wonderful culinary memory.

Wonderful dinner last night. The place is loud as hell but a super fun atmosphere and the window…read morewalls were all pulled open allowing in fresh air. Service was pretty good all evening except for a late dish being served. Great people watching, delicious food, an expansive menu and they have their legendary peanut butter whiskey. Delish! My crispy noodle pork and veggie dish was wonderful and I paired it with my favorite beer on the planet. They have Pliny the Elder (IYKYK) at $10 for a pint. Amazing stuff.

I feel like OB Noodle House is one of those San Diego classics that everyone has been to at least…read moreonce. I know people who love this place so much that it is part of their regular rotation. Me being born and raised in San Diego without ever trying it almost felt like a crime. I finally decided it was time to pay a visit. We came with a party of five. The seating setup was a little different from what I expected. We ended up at a long picnic table style booth that we shared with another couple. It honestly was not an issue since there was still plenty of space. It was just a different concept for me. The servers were super friendly and bubbly. They moved fast too. Our food came out pretty quickly. We ordered the Char-grilled Beef, Eggroll & Cold Vermicelli Noodles, Fresh Spring Rolls, the famous Spicy Garlic Wings plus the Korean Beef Short Ribs. The Fresh Spring Rolls were good. They were filled with shrimp, thinly sliced pork, lettuce, vermicelli noodles, basil plus bean sprouts. The peanut plum hoisin sauce definitely carried them though. Add some of their chili sauce into it too. Delicious. Now for the Spicy Garlic Wings. I know everyone raves about these, but honestly, based on the ones we got, I feel like I would rather have Wingstop. They were really dry. I even asked a friend who has been here before if that was normal. Apparently they are usually not like that, so maybe we just caught them on a bad day or they spent a little too much time in the fryer. Either way, they had definitely lost a lot of their moisture. The flavor was there, but the dryness made it hard for them to really stand out to me. My favorite was easily the Korean Beef Short Ribs. They came out sizzling over caramelized onions with a generous amount of marinated meat. Great flavor. Great texture. Delicious. This was probably the one dish I would order again without thinking twice. The Char-grilled Beef, Eggroll & Cold Vermicelli Noodles were fine. The noodles were a little too bouncy and chewy for me. They almost tasted slightly underdone. The grilled beef had great flavor though. Once everything was mixed with the fish sauce, it came together much better.

Food is delicious & the fish is fresh! We've had better clam chowder, but it was still good…read more The gal at the register was great - answered all our questions/gave her opinion between choices we were struggling on. She didn't make us feel rushed despite the growing line behind us (we were truly trying to hurry, though, because of it). If you like sashimi, get their sashimi appetizer! We haven't been able to find a good place for sashimi since we moved to Southern California 5 years ago. Don't get me wrong, we've gotten good sashimi, but not cut thick & with good quality that is worth the price like this place. The price wasn't even as high as many of the other sashimi places we've tried! They give you only 2 fish choices on the plate, however. They have listed about 5 or 6 different kinds, but it depends on what is available. We had salmon & tuna. Salmon is my favorite, but their tuna was fantastic! First time I can say I may have liked it better than the salmon!! Their other dishes we had were also yummy. My daughter loves scallops & they were cooked to perfection. I don't usually like scallops because most places cook them till they're rubbery. Not this place! My husband had swordfish & I had the sea bass. Both were also delicious, but I think they may have mixed up which plate went to which person. Good thing, as we were trying each others' food, my daughter noted the slight texture difference between the two (I hadn't had a chance to taste them yet). Interestingly, swordfish usually has a vastly different texture than bass, but here, they cook it so well, there wasn't a huge amount of difference! That says something since swordfish is usually very "meaty." If my daughter hadn't noticed, I wouldn't have complained even though I was looking forward to the bass. I like flakier fish. However, the bass wasn't as flaky as I anticipated, but both were so tender, the mix-up wasn't a deal breaker. I don't know how they season the rice, but YUM! Even though I'm Asian, I'm not one who usually eats the rice. It's usually just a filler for me, & since I don't eat much, I'd rather eat the "other stuff" & usually leave most of the rice. Not here! I almost couldn't get enough of it, lol! So good!! At the end, we needed boxes. We had to ask two different waitresses since the first one we asked never came with them. It's an "order at the register then find a table" type of place, so there wasnt any "service" to speak of. Be prepared to stand in line - this place is popular for a reason! Parking is a challenge, but worth it. We definitely will be back!

While visiting the Ocean Beach area, I stopped into Blue Water Seafood for lunch. I selected the…read moreYellow tail taco and a Bloody Mary. Both were just great!! The bloody Mary had a perfect amount of spice and the taco included 4ozs of fish and was just outstanding. If you are in Ocean Beach, stop by this place for lunch, you will enjoy the taco to the last bite!!

It's Raw Poke Shop was so BOMBBBB!! It tasted extra delicious since we ate it at the beach. Pretty…read moresure it's family-owned, which made me love it even more! It was just a small shop where you order & go! The salmon & tuna were super fresh + flavorful... no fishy taste at all. Around $18 a plate, I thought it was pretty reasonable for poke these days. And the macaroni salad?! So unique & delish. It was made with thin angel hair noodles instead of traditional macaroni, paired perfectly with the poke. Portions were just right. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in SD!

was in town for the weekend and our group wanted to try It's Raw which was highly recommended from…read moreother friends. we waited in line for about 40 min on a Sunday afternoon around 11. for the amount of time we waited, i cant say it was super worth it. the amount of poke was disappointing and the mac salad (although their special) was a bit bland. however the fish was pretty fresh and it satisfied the poke craving. we got the kalua pig plate + poke plates, and 3-4 more poke plates to share. the kalua pig was decent and my favorite poke order was probably the furikake salmon. they also gave extra furikake containers with our order which i liked. but tip from a local we received after waiting in line: call in your order instead so you can skip the line! if we didnt have to wait as long, i would probably have found it a bit more worth it. the service was great tho, if coming back, i would definitely call instead of waiting in line.

We used Ranch Events for our 40th Company Anniversary, and they did a great job. The food was…read moredelicious, the presentation was beautiful, and the staff was friendly and professional. Everything ran smoothly, and our guests really enjoyed it. I have been working with Bernardo Valdez! He has been amazing! We'd definitely use them again and again!

I highly recommend Ranch Events catering. We hired them to cater my niece's HS grad party, and they…read moredid not disappoint!! Julie Castro was our event coordinator, and she is a true professional who knows her stuff. She is very responsive to inquiries, and is very flexible with all the changes and challenges that arise for throwing a large party. She is kind and cares about her clients and helping them bring their vision to life. We appreciate all her efforts in making our event a phenomenal success. It was an amazing and fun party! We had shrimp ceviche and chicken empanadas as well as fruits, veggies, dips and crackers for appetizers. These were a huge hit with all our guests. For main entrees we had chicken and pot roast with twice baked potatoes, grilled veggies and oriental salad along with rolls and butter. The meats were so scrumptious and tender. We had an abundance of compliments from our guests on how fabulous the food tasted. The staff working our event under the leadership of Danny was superb. They handled all our requests promptly and with the utmost professionalism. For a company that came in at the lower end when pricing caterers, the quality of the service and products they deliver are on par with high end caterers. We loved the food and service provided by Ranch Events. In fact, they catered two of my other cousins events prior, so they came highly recommended to us. They delivered beyond what we could have asked or imagined. Don't delay, book with Ranch Events today.

First met Chef Poe Earnest when he catered an event for Gianni Buonomo winery. Everything was…read moredelicious and beautifully presented. We had a vegetarian four-course menu, and Chef Poe or his sous chef Carlos described each course. He has been a trained chef for 18 years, and looks like he specializes in healthy, vegetarian and vegan food, but can prepare a wide range of items. Our tasting menu included a mushroom stuffed w/ risotto, mushroom bruschetta two ways, a mushroom salad and mushroom pasta. Look forward to another event w/ Chef Poe! PS - you can reach him on Facebook at @bychefpoe or on Instagram at @chefpoe_bypoe.