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We went to Madison primarily for the entertainment -- a singer who sang a variety of songs. The restaurant is interesting -- kind of both indoors and outdoors at the same time. There is a ceiling, but it is also open at both the front and back at the restaurant. The food is largely Italian. I had the gnocchi, which is something that I don't always like. This was very good! My dad liked the ravioli Rossini, and my sister enjoyed the chicken piccata. But, the food seemed to come out a little too fast -- as if they had it all ready & just warmed it up. I don't think we waited even 10 minutes. And, they did not serve bread. We asked for some, and they brought us a few small pieces of toast -- and charged for it. And also surprising and disappointing was that they didn't serve coffee at all. Very strange. Still, it was pretty good, albeit expensive (as most San Diego restaurants seem to be).
Had dinner here for Valentine's day. They had a prix-fixe menu for the evening--$99/person. They also offered wine pairings for an extra charge, but I don't drink so we opted out. I would say that the prix-fixe menu and price paired together get a solid 4. Out of everything I tried, my favorite was the portobello (mushroom) "fries." Nothing else really stood out as special. Cute ambiance and good service, will have to try their regular menu some time.
This place is so cute! The vibes are cozy and modern. We were only there for drinks this time but would definitely come back to try the food. We also came during their happy hour from 5-6. We got the motorbike and the heavyset honeybee. The motorbike comes with tequila, watermelon, aperol, ginger and lime but I could only really taste the watermelon and tequila. Refreshing but a little underwhelming. The honeybee was delicious though. It was sweet but also complex. Service was super friendly and welcoming. I would definitely come back!
My parner and I went here during happy hour and were able to get seat the bar immediately. (Happy hour is only available at the bar or patio). We lived the vibe of the place! Also on certain days they have live jazz music which is really cool. Service was really good! Our bartender Jenny was amazing. We got the Motor Bike and Heavyset HoneyBee. I preferred the HoneyBee over the Motor Bike but I'm a sucker for honey lol Overall will definitely come back to try the food and live jazz music.
My friends and I came here for one of my friend's birthdays. We all got different drinks and food and tried each others. The drinks are strong. One of my friends and I shared the greek fries and gnocchi. The tahini sauce for the fried was just ok. I wish it was tzatziki instead. The gnocchi was nice and light, not too heavy even though it's a cream based sauce. I tried my friend's Mediterranean Milanese and the chicken was nice and crispy. The ravioli Rossini sauce was very rich and tasty. We told our server it was one of my friend's birthday and they brought us a chocolate marquise cake. Everything tasted delicious and service was great. A little pricy but nice for special occasions!
Before I describe my experience, I need to preface that the food was excellent, the location and ambiance was amazing! The staff was so wonderful!!! And everyone needs to come here! We were celebrating our daughter's graduation and they accommodated a large party(we called to book the table, nicest and most accommodating person ever) When we arrived everything was ready for us and was gorgeous. But we didn't realize that they had live music. So it was a little louder than we had anticipated. So if this is not your jam, check out their schedule. So we asked if there was any way to move further away from the music and they so quickly moved all 16 of us and made it so wonderful. The food came so quickly and we had the most amazing time. You will not be disappointed! Get the ravioli and the gnocchi!!!
I truly hate bashing a restaurant and even my wife the eternal optimist didn't have much positive to say. I don't mean to be hyperbolic but I wanted to ask the cooks to come and try this food because it wasn't evenly remotely close to restaurant quality. The meatballs were about the size of a ping pong ball and there were 5 for $20. I've seen plenty of similar places with 2-3 baseball sized meatballs for $15 so don't understand the need to be chintzy. The meatballs had a very odd texture almost like the meat had been squished when mixed if they were made in house. They also lacked any flavor. As far as the potatoes they looked great but had little seasoning. They had a sprinkle of finishing salt but that's about it. The disheartening feeling of biting into an unseasoned fluffy potato. The French fries were your standard frozen and fried fries which were fine but nothing special. For $4 with the sliders they were fine. The sliders similar to everything else were just bland. Again the hesitation to use enough salt and even a little pepper. Lastly, I ordered a soda and it was $6. I get rent and overhead cost money but come on. On top of the $6 the server didn't refill my soda once. She came to the table twice after taking our order. Once to check on us and once at the end. It was the bare minimum for a server. She didn't offer once to refill my soda or even bring one out with her. Having worked in restaurants for 20 years it is pretty standard for servers to refill water and soda quickly and offer numerous times. $80 for 3 appetizers, a coke, and 2 Happy Hour drinks at $12 a piece. The service was average as well which is unacceptable when the place is basically empty at 5:45 on a Friday. A truly unforgettable experience for my wife's birthday and we will never be back.
This was my second time at Madison, and unfortunately, it'll probably be my last. The first time I went with my best friend, and it was just okay -- good service, but the flies were pretty annoying. I decided to give it another chance, this time with a group of seven of us, and sadly, the same fly problem continued. The service this time was honestly strange. We got our food and drinks fairly quickly, but no utensils. We couldn't find our server anywhere, so we had to flag down another staff member just to get forks and knives. Then, when it came time to pay, we waited what felt like forever for someone to come by. Food-wise, it was pretty hit or miss. Some people at the table got salads, others got the breakfast burrito , bowls, classic breakfast -- everything was just fine, nothing memorable. The one standout item was the churro waffle sticks with jalapeño jam -- those were actually really good and the only thing we all agreed on. The space itself is cute -- very aesthetic -- but the flies, the uneven service, and the underwhelming food make it hard to justify another visit.
Absolutely one of our favorite spots. Great for cocktails and dinner or just cocktails and appetizers. My favorite is the crab and corn gnocchi is absolutely to die for not too heavy such amazing flavors. The gin and cucumber cooler cocktail is also so light and fresh literally taste like a spa. I've been here with my parents. I've gone on a date night and as a girls night such a great spot for any occasion. It is a little loud but great atmosphere with a lot of wood very earthy and natural . The service is good. I would say they're a little overbooked that the waitress doesn't come to your table 2 too often but there's also people around that can help you if you need something.
We had reservations at 6:30 and were told that our server will be right with us. The menu is quite small so we were quick to make a decision. There were two servers that we noticed serving tables. A girl whose attention was only in the middle row. Then there was a dude who was attending the most left row and the most right row (ours). Two tables that were seated after us (right in front of us) had their orders taken before us. The dude also refilled their waters then would cut away from our corner table and go back to the most left row. It was infuriating to see them pass our table multiple times. We were so close to leaving after waiting 30 minutes. We flagged down one of the staff members who has been attentive to our water and asked if we can get someone to take our orders. He had a talk with the waiter who looked confused. The dude finally came over and took our order but there was no apology and a clear lack of enthusiasm compared to how he talked to the table on my left. After our orders were taken, the girl from the middle row came over and introduced herself as our waitress. It was confusing. We didn't want to throw in the race card but we couldn't help but notice that we were the only minorities eating there. Were we overlooked because of that or was it was a miscommunication amongst staff members? Idk but we could've had a dessert comped at least. Honestly, the food wasn't even worth the wait. The best thing was the fries which were probably frozen. The chicken was so dry that it took forever to cut and it took an effortful swallow. Sure the vibes were nice but the whole experience was soured by the lack of service initially. We ate our food faster than the wait to get our orders taken. Shout out to the water boys though for making sure our waters were refilled and getting a waiter to finally pay attention to us.
Came here for a quick breakfast/ lunch. I ordered their breakfast burrito and I got to say it was delicious. I order it to go because it was a quick stop. However as we waited we sat outside. As we waited for my food they brought us water, my friends and I drank water and talked so the wait didn't seem long.
This adorable restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Service was really good. I ordered the Mediterranean Breakfast to go. It was delicious! The salad was fresh and came with a yummy vinaigrette. They did forget to include the pita and avocado initially, but when I went back for the pita, they provided it warm, and it paired perfectly with the hummus. I unfortunately forgot to ask about the avocado, but overall the meal was still great.
3 years ago
Pros: 1. Cute interior 2. Good service Cons: 1. Overall the food was too heavy with too much cheese and salt. Seemed like chef just wanted everyone's palette bombarded with strong flavors to avoid detailing. 2. Drink is way too sugary. 3. Parking sucks. 4. Door is open so there are flies flying around the whole time. read more
Just to start we would have had a photo of the Ravioli Rossini but it was so good we demolished it and was even dipping bread in it with the leftover sauce! By far the best thing I have had here don't pass it up! I have been here a few times now and have really stuck to ordered and sharing a bunch of appetizers which are always amazing! Highly recommend the Tuna Tartare and the Brie! The jam that comes with the bread is my favorite part! Their craft cocktail menu is to die for as well with a great variety of cocktails, I honestly had a hard time deciding what drink to order but landed on one of their classics the clover club. Long story short this place is incredible make sure to check it out! read more
2 years ago
Food and drinks were okay, the decor was cute, and the waiter was kind and attentive. However, I do not like being pressured into tipping more than I am comfortable with. There was a 4% included hospitality fee, and tipping is set from 19% to 23% percent. Please be aware before dining here. read more
A fancier mediterranean spot in University Heights, perfect for a date night or a group outing! We went on a Friday night, making reservations was the way to go. We got seated outside which was perfect but I love the decor and vibe of inside too. I got the Saddle Tramp as a drink which was really good, and then amongst four people, we shared the pork chop, gnocchi and the shish kabob. The table also got portabella fries and the warm tomato and burrata which were great appetizer choices. Great dishes! That area can be busy especially during the weekends but there are quieter streets to park out nearby. read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
We really loved this stop. The space is so lovely and service was great. Parking on the other hand was a bit of a struggle so maybe consider ubering especially if you want to indulge in their cocktails (which may just be the best I've found so far in San Diego). We got the hanger steak to start with the trio of dipping sauces. Really fun concept and we loved them all. For our meal we did the seafood gnocchi and the pork chop. Both amazing. With my Yelp check in we were able to get free dessert and we're so glad we did because the waffle churros were so good and the perfect end to our meal. We can't wait to come back! read more
This is one of the better places i have visited in San Diego. Creative outdoor seating, hip vibe, great service. We had most of the appetizers and all were great. The tuna tartar and the crispy chicken salad situation was great. The famous pork chop belongs in the Best thing you ever ate category. Desserts. We had them all but i would just go for the Waffle Churros as they are the bomb. Other stuff was a B+. Get this. read more
1 year ago
I've been going to Madison for about 5 years. The dinner menu has changed a bit and I miss the menu from pre-covid. I'm glad the breakfast is still tasty, the cocktails are designed with a perfect touch, and there's plenty of seating for a variety of groups read more
9 months ago
One of my favorite dining out experiences in a long time. I dined here on a weekday and it was the perfect weekday meal. What I liked about Madison was the modern Mediterranean focus that was flavorful and fresh and not too heavy. Madison felt casual, yet somehow upscale as well. My friend and I shared the citrus salad, mussels, portobello fries, and skirt steak. Everything came out to about $30. Very reasonable for everything we got. The portions are very shareable and I really liked the variety I had during my visit. Nice bright flavors from the citrus salad, super crispy portobello fries, perfectly cooked skirt steak, and mussels were cooked to perfection. I should have asked for more bread to soak up the mussel sauce with, the sauce was very tasty. Service was great and I loved all the outdoor dining options. read more
SD has a killer brunch scene and there are many great spots to choose from in the Hillcrest/University Heights/North Park Neighborhoods. So far out of all the brunches I've experienced Madison has been the best. The waffle carnitas blew me away. Truly one of my favorite brunch bites anywhere, any city. They also have a great cocktail menu. I really enjoyed the charcoal mimosa- I think that may have just been a weekend special. Everyone at the table enjoyed their food and drinks- I don't think you can go wrong here. The ambiance is amazing too. It's all open air in addition to their street patio seating. It just feels good to eat here. I'm a huge fan and hope to return for dinner.... or even just for brunch again. read more
4 years ago
Omg yum! As you can tell by my pictures! We had an amazing breakfast! Came here for a birthday breakfast last weekend! We made a reservation online and had no problems while checking in. Our server was absolutely great, energy and his recommendations were 10/10. Items tried: The goat sandwich: was great, perfect crunch. Potatoes were soft and well seasoned. 10/10 Papas locas: the carnitas were really Good! It was served in a bowl I would've preferred a flat plate just because it'd be easier to grab more of each item rather than a bowl. (I mean I still ate it, hahah) Served with red and green salsa- green was delicious a bit spicy but so good. Red salsa was too mild for me- but both good. 8/10 Chilaquiles: yum! Not too soggy, salsa was good. Good portion. 10-10 Churros: so freaking good! 100/10 would definitely recommend! Fresh and good crunch the jalapeño blackberry jam was not spicy at all it was a good compliment to the churro! The maple cream cheese sauce was of ofcourse better but we literally enjoyed every bite. Mr. Nice guy- wow so good, normally served for dinner time but had enough to make just one for us and we appreciate the kind gesture. Nutella French toast- good portion, perfect balance of sweetness and the French toast was delicious 9/10 We also got a pitcher of their new peach mimosa I honestly forgot what else it had in it but it was good and if you go in a group pitcher is your best bet price wise and good for you all to share. Safe to say, I loved my first time at Madison- such a cute spot and the food is great. Service was awesome. HIGHLY RECOMMEND :) read more
First impression coming here was the aesthetics. Both the place itself and the dish. I had their Turkish breakfast sandwich (I think that's what it's called) and it def had more than I expected! I really liked the sandwich, but some of the potatoes were too big to make the center soft. The smaller pieces were good tho! This is a pretty nice spot for brunch but can get louder when there's a bigger rush. read more
3 years ago
We were here tonight for a birthday party with around 9 girls. The ambience of the place was beautiful; I loved the indoor-outdoor vibe that the place offered, being that the roof was semi-open. The decor was lovely as well. Our waitress was super friendly & attentive, & when one of our meals didn't come out with the rest, she immediately offered to take it off the bill. Wonderful service. We received a free birthday dessert for the birthday girl, which was such a nice touch. Everyone thoroughly loved their dishes and cocktails and came home entirely satisfied. I definitely want to try their brunch menu, but my burger was huge and delicious, and the waffle fries were amazing. Would definitely come back. read more
3 years ago
Food: -Skirt steak Benedict: good size skirt steak cooked perfectly medium rare! Tender, slightly salty, and juicy. The egg bene was a little tart and zesty? I wasn't a fan of it but the egg was cooked well. The potatoes were really good! Wish it was slightly crispier but the seasoning was really good. ($17.50) -Pork carnitas: the pork was super tender and flavorful! My boyfriend liked the waffle pairing but I preferred it with the potatoes. ($18.50) Service: -Our server himself was good. He checked on us a couple of times while we were waiting for our food. But holy f it took 45mins to get our food... I understand Sunday brunch can get busy but that's an insane wait. Parking: -Yelp says it has a private parking lot but we didn't see a lot. It's all street parking and packed. Took about 15-20mins to find parking down the hill. read more
First of all, the vibe and decor in this place is phenomenal. Like I am in love and want my home to look like this place lol. To top that, the food tastes great too :) We came for brunch and were pleasantly surprised at the STRONG pitchers they serve. Two people splitting one pitcher was more than enough to get you feeling right! The food was also excellent! I kept it light because I was recovering from a hangover, lol, but all my friends' meals looked great as well, so I definitely need to make it back here one day to try more! read more
3 years ago
a bit mediocre but hey you're paying more for the ambiance here... came for brunch and was seated in the front patio (still cute), but definitely recommend the back patio for its unique architecture! loveee the cohesive indoor/ outdoor flow and feel. Bar area also looks cute and has booths too. DRINKS - the CARAJILLO was really delicious!! definitely recommend, similar to an espresso martini - however the ESPRESSO OLD FASHIONED was so bad, we even had to send it back ; trying too hard here.. definitely does not compliment each other THE FOOD - majority of us got the BRUNCH BURGER and it was sooo dry, really needed some sauce or something. And I think the kitchen all cooked the patty well even though everyone had a different request. The waffle fries were perfect though. - CHURRO WAFFLE STICKS were really good! and the jam that came with it was so yummy and even had a lil kick! - BENEDICT but substitute ham for carnitas, glad they can do that! cause unfortunately they took away the steak benedict :( overall I love benedicts and this dish was pretty good TLDR: great design and ambiance, ok food, get the carajillo drink read more
3 years ago
Not somewhere I'd come back to. The inside of the place is very aesthetic but food is severely lacking in flavor. The inside is kinda cold cause the architecture of the place kinda acts like a wind turbine so the inside (standard seating) is super cold. It was so cold the people next to us requested to be seated outside. FOOD: I got the CHILAQUILES which barely had any carnitas and was severely lacking in flavor. You have to really drench it in salsa and the sour cream provided to get flavor. It was overall meh. It did come with avocado and poached eggs but seemed too overpriced for a not so great dish. My boyfriend got the CARNITAS STACK which seemed like random things thrown together. The waffle with the carnitas did not go well together. It also came more with potatoes than carnitas so it kinda seemed like they were cutting corners with food. ENVIRONMENT/SERVICE: Our waiter though was super nice and attentive. However, the food didn't come out until 40 mins of waiting even though there was barely anyone at the restaurant. It should've been a red flag when it's Saturday brunch time and the inside was empty. Overall, it's better to try somewhere else for a brunch spot in SD! But they do have open table which is nice for large group reservations if you don't mind meh food. This review is specific for brunch menu, the dinner menu might be a different experience. read more
2 years ago
I'm really hurt by the menu of this place. They have a drink called "offensive like tet". To those that don't know Tet is the Vietnamese lunar new year. It's also our version of Christmas, and thanksgiving rolled into one. When I asked to speak to the manager about this menu item to educate, I was told "he says he didn't name it" and that was that. In this day and age not taking ownership and apologizing for a culturally offensive display is poor taste. Do better Madison. Your food is great and most of your staff was trying but this is just regrettable. read more
A really cool space that has an interesting indoor/outdoor feel. We arrived at 8pm on a Saturday for our reservation, parking was difficult around here as expected but we found a spot a few blocks away. The menu had a lot of interesting dishes and the cocktails were really fun (though very expensive). I got the queen of crowns which came with a tarot card reading, that the waiter did not seem too excited to give, though it was a really fun concept for the table. The biggest issue was that it was over an hour before we actually received our dinners, we were having a great time hanging out there but were starving by the time our food arrived. My pasta was delicious and everyone enjoyed their meals, we decided to skip dessert here though due to the long wait. read more
3 years ago
Food presentation: 4.5 stars Food taste: 4 stars Service: 2 stars Ambiance: 4.5 stars (she cute ) Will I come back: ABSOLUTELY NOT. Any restaurant adding hidden service fees instead of just incorporating the true cost in menu items is a forever no for me. This place adds a 4% hospitality charge. Lmfao read more
Second time here. Had to give it one more try since the first time was not so great. As you can see from the two stars, my opinion did not change. We ordered the Goat Points to start, Papas Locas and the avocado citrus salad and added chicken for our lunches , along with the elderflower mimosa picture. Let's talk about the food... the papa locas was OK but the chicken was dry. When they delivered the salad there was no chicken to be found. When asked, the server said oh, left and came back a few minutes later and made some excuse about how she didn't like the way it looked so it would be a minute. When the chicken came it too was dry and the salad dressing was too spicy. I would not order it again . Made me think that the chicken is already prepared and they reheat it on a grill, which makes the dryer, but I could be wrong.. the Goat Point bread was the highlight and yummy. The overall service vibe gives off and nobody is happy here: As they are not friendly. But I had to tell you I love the ambience.. I am not sure if I will be back. read more
3 years ago
Food and drinks were amazing! Definitely recommend the Mr Nice Guy cocktail and for food the portabello fries (amazing) and the veggie shish kabobs! Leah was an awesome server! Brought out food and drinks super fast and was really friendly! read more
1 year ago
Service is lacking. Took just about 20 mins for anyone to greet our table or bring water. We had to flag someone down ourselves. Baby beet salad appetizer was nice, and skirt steak was tasty but arrived cold. Then the entrees came out before we were barely halfway through our apps though (ugh), made it hard to relax and enjoy the food. Seabass entree was fine but flavor seemed sort of underwhelming. I guess I'd agree with another reviewer who mentioned it may have just needed some more salt? Chicken Milanese special was great before the dressing from the side salad quickly soaked away the crispiness of the chicken though, boo. We needed to ask for water two times 20 mins apart before any came. And not sure why the waitress didn't lift my cup up and away from the table to fill it just like she did my friends cup, instead leaving mine where it was on the table to fill it and unfortunately spilling some water in my entree, OY. I'm hoping it was just a really off night because the ambiance was beautiful, servers overall friendly, and some other menu items looked enticing to try. Not at the top of my revisit list though. read more
This is a lovely, upscale eatery in University Heights with dog-friendly outdoor tables. We were not super hungry, so my daughter and I shared an entree of chicken picatta with cannellini beans, orzo pasta & potatoes (one of the specials). The server brought it to us already split into two portions, and it was delicious. My husband had chicken Milanese, with an arugala salad, and it was also excellent! The service was perfect! read more
The food tasted great, but the service could definitely use some work. When we walked in we were greeted by a lovely hostess who sat us right away. We then waited for the waiter to come over. It took him a while to even realize we were seated in his section. When he did come over we noticed he was not wearing a mask. It was very loud in the restaurant so we had to yell and repeat our orders, nothing out of the ordinary for a loud restaurant. He took our orders and then walked away. Didn't come back to check on our drinks once. A few moments later, the hostess came to a table next to us and seated another couple. Within seconds our waiter showed up and took their orders. The restaurant was still pretty loud so he sat down next to the girl and took their order so they didn't have to yell. I thought to myself that was strange because he could've sat next to me so we didn't have to yell. When our food finally arrived it was a different server. Again, not out of the ordinary for a busy restaurant. When he say our food down he asked if everything looked all right. I told him that we were still waiting on the waffle churro sticks. He looked at me confused and said, "did you order them?" Then he said, "let me go check." A few moments later he came back out with our waffle churro sticks. The churro sticks were a little cold. As if they were sitting out for a while. Our server definitely forgot that we ordered them. That was a little disappointing because we were both super excited for them. It was a deciding factor on picking brunch that morning. I got the brunch burger, and it was very greasy. The temperature of the burger was great and the fries were fantastic. Overall, the service was not the best. The waffle churro sticks were a letdown because they came out cold. I don't know if I would go back. read more
3 years ago
The decor at this place is so cute! There was ample seating in the main dining area, at the bar, and outside on the patio. We came in a Saturday afternoon and the place was crowded for brunch, so don't forget to make a reservation. The food was good and they offered a handful of seasonal dishes. I will say that it took forever for our two dishes. We waited over 45 minutes since placing our order, so I have to dock one star for that. read more
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First off, Ian, thank you for the wonderful service - you're a gem! If you're looking for a vibey, reasonably priced restaurant with instagrammable architecture and decor, and delicious food and cocktail, Madison is for you. PLEASE do yourself a favor and get the gnocchi. It's hands down the best I've ever had. Cooked to perfection... and I mean PERFECTION. For an appetizer, I can't recommend the Portabella mushrooms enough! Crunchy, tender, scrumptious. I love that they serve classic Carajillos, which are way better than espresso martinis in my opinion. The Queen of Crowns cocktail is so cool. It comes with an amethyst crystal and a tarot card selection. read more
5 years ago
This place does a better brunch than dinner imo. Highly recommend making reservations on Open Table because they do not leave ANY table open for walk ins. I've been here twice for brunch now and recommend the churro waffle sticks and breakfast tacos. read more
Solid place for food and drink in the San Diego area. We dined on a Friday night and it was PACKED. The space is really pretty cool, feels like you're in an upscale barn with the only real issue being the place is super loud. It was difficult to chat with friends at the table, which would have been fine if we didn't like them so much, but we really did want to catch up. Still, the food and drinks were great, so it was worth it all in the end. There wasn't a dish that we didn't like but the star of the night was the Watermelon Stack in the appetizer section - just delicious! Mussels, and tuna tartare were excellent, too. For entrees, Gnocchi, Jambalaya, Pork Chop and Chicken were all great, too, with gnocchi being my favorite, but you seriously cannot go wrong with anything here. The team here were all very friendly and service was overall very good. The pacing was a bit off and the real issue was the busing of tables. Used plates were left on the table through the meal with a server or runner grabbing one or two periodically while walking by. It was especially noticeable because the table was tight for the four of us. If that aspect could be addressed, the experience would be near perfect! Don't miss an opportunity to dine here! read more
So my true rating would be 3.5 stars but because that's not possible I rounded up to 4 stars. Came here for the first time on Saturday afternoon with my best friend for brunch. We had a reservation for 12:15pm and were seated fairly quickly. They have a lot of seating options but we were lucky to get an inside table because of how cold it was. The hostess was really nice and our server was cool too. Ambiance was chill but there was just something kind of missing. We ordered the skirt steak benedict and the churro waffle sticks and both were alright...nothing to really write home about. The skirt steak was very chewy and the sauces for the churro waffle sticks were lacking something. The location is great, right underneath the University Heights sign. Loved the bar area and noticed that they have a big selection of alcohols and cordials so they probably make some great drinks. I think we will come back but for dinner or happy hour. See how things are in the evening and give the food another try. read more
3 years ago
The venue has a nice indoor-outdoor feel. I had The G.O.A.T. which was delicious. It's a good combination of sweet and savory. The potatoes were crisp but a little hard on the inside. They def needed to be seasoned. The Blue Dream mimosa pitcher was generous and a good balance between the juice and champagne. The ginger was undetectable. I also had a hazy IPA, and it was your avg hazy IPA. The inside was very loud, filled with voices of the tables all around. The music was barely audible. Our server was friendly but didn't do anything extra...the neighboring tables' server was great and even poured his guests' mimosas. We were like "wow that's great service. Too bad we didn't have him." Overall, a good experience. read more
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4622 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116
University Heights
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Is this a kid friendly restart ? Doy they have a kids menu?
Hello - no kids menu here unfortunately - it's an adult restaurant
Is there a paid parking lot nearby? I don't want to park on the street.
No paid parking lot. Only street parking within a mile or so this eatery.
Is this place okay to bring a baby?
Depends on the age of the baby. It is very busy and noisy on weekends. Have not been there during the week.
I am planning on doing a bridal shower here, am I able to make reservations for that?
I don't see why not
For the live jazz do I make the reservation for standard seating or outdoor?
Standard! =)
Can you also order from the regular dinner menu during Sunday brunch hours?
Unfortunately no. =/
Are dogs allowed in the enclosed space or just outside in the additional seating area?
Dogs allowed EVERYWHERE in the restaurant! =)
Trying to update reservation. What is the email address? I called and the voicemail audio was crackling and unclear when describing the email.
Is their bottomless mimosas? 😅
No but they do offer pitchers of really fun flavors: Orange-Pineapple-Kale, Mango-Mint, Black Majic, Blue Dream, etc… :)
Is there still live music on certain nights?
Tuesday Live Jazz but must make reservations inside at least 1 week ahead of time if not more. =)
Is there parking for the restaraunt?
There is only paid street parking on Park Blvd, but you can sometimes find free parking a block or 2 away.
When is happy hour? I don't see any information on the website.
Hi! Unfortunately we, like most bars, can not afford to provide a happy hour at this time. In addition, our indoor bar where Happy Hour was provided, can not seat guests at this moment. Fingers crossed for 2021. ;)
For happy hour do you have to sit at the bar or can you be seated at the dining tables if you order off their happy hour menu?
Hi Mylee. Yes, one must sit in the bar or the high top tables in the breezeway to order off the happy hour menu. Thank you!
Hi- odd question. How are the acoustics in the dining area? I want to be able to have a conversation and hear my friends. Thanks!
There was music playing but the area is super open so we were able to have a conversation!
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