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    Panorama Bar & Grill

    3.8 (116 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    $13 draft beers? Ridiculous!
    Steve C.

    Only had a drink here, but $13 (+ t&t) for a draft beer?? C'mon! Tip for Yelpers: Walk down to Tom Ham's for incredible draft beer offerings that aren't at a rip-off price and fantastic views and food.

    Shaza A.

    My sister has a Passport Passbook, which led us to this hidden gem--an unexpected surprise at the end of our Sunday afternoon stroll! We stopped by around 2pm and the staff welcomed us warmly as soon as we stepped in, and at first, we were the only ones there. However, it gradually started filling up. I believe the restaurant's hours are incorrectly listed online on Google shows it opens at 5 PM, but it's actually open from the morning until 9 PM. This might why more people don't stop by. The place was clean like just remodeled, food was excellent in both quality and quantity, and the prices were reasonable. We ordered the jumbo shrimp taco, cheese pizza, and lemon cheesecake--all were delicious, but the jumbo shrimp taco was my favorite! Located in the Hilton, near the marina with a great view of the yachts, the restaurant has plenty of parking. Since we were already walking, we parked across the street. Definitely coming back with friends!

    8 minutes since asking for milk for coffee. Oh well, no spoon to stir anyway
    Richard P.

    9 minutes now since requesting creamer for coffee. No spoon anywhere Milk arrived! Took 10 minutes. Still no spoon anywhere Breakfast otherwise fine. Website price for ultimate breakfast 23 which includes coffee Menu price 27 plus 4 for coffee The Bloody Mary I ordered never arrived. I was not charged for it, which was a pleasant surprise. Silver level Hilton Honors member Charged to room Harbor Deli is less than a minute walk. Go there, not here.

    Athletic G.

    A few of us came in to warm up and have a quick cocktail before heading home after an afternoon of sailing. I sat down at the bar and was about to order a drink from the bartender when along came a waitress who pointed out a couch and insisted we move there so we could sit together (I.e. so she could have a captive group to serve and garner all the tips). I replied "No, thanks, I'm going to order my drink from the bartender and pay him directly" because I prefer to deal with a bartender, watch him make my drink, then immediately close my check. While sitting at the bar waiting for the bartender to return she hounded me into placing my order by stating 'she works with the bartender and will get my order started'. I eventually agreed and ordered a Cadillac Margarita with Jose Cuervo* and gave her my credit card (big mistake). I received my receipt and noticed a "Lrg Party 22%" charge of $3.96 in addition to the cocktail charge of $18. I immediately cancelled my order rather than haggle over the gratuity (which would have been 15-20%) because by that point I did not like her obvious ploy of trying to corral us into a group in order to what became obvious: justify the guaranteed 22% gratuity. She finally convinced me not to cancel my order by saying she would remove the 22% gratuity (which SHE DID NOT according to my credit card account, which I confirmed this morning before writing this review). *She said they did not carry Jose Cuervo so I asked what was comparable and she said "Don Julio". ANOTHER LIE!! Today I learned that "Jose Cuervo Gold is a budget-friendly, versatile tequila for mixing, while Don Julio is a higher-quality, more refined tequila often enjoyed neat or in premium cocktails". So, not only did she try to screw me by charging a "large Party Gratuity" she upsold me to a more expensive tequila! So, the bartender finally returns and starts making my drink. I noticed he pulls out and opens a brand new bottle of an unfamiliar brand of brown tequila and starts to make my drink. I said "Wait a second, she charged me for Don Julio" so he dumped the tequila and started over. I watched him add all sorts of stuff to my drink which seemed odd since I know what goes into a Cadillac Margarita (Tequila, tripe sec, lime juice and Grand Marnier). The $18 Cadillac Margarita I received was awful but by that point I was done with the Panorama and ready to go home. Neither the drink nor service warranted $18 or 22% gratuity! I believe both the bartender and waitress were in cahoots; working together to scam us by 'suggesting' we move from the bar to the couch in order to justify a "large Party gratuity", as well as, prevent us from seeing that they were using lower quality alcohol but charging for premium alcohol. I will be sharing my experience with the San Diego Airport Hilton. I hope they both get fired.

    Shrimp tacos
    Shelby C.

    Staying at The Hilton for a conference and I was excited to find an onsite restaurant! Sat at the lounge bar, during happy hour and enjoyed a draft beer and shrimp tacos. The tacos were absolutely delicious! Didn't realize until I got back to my room that I was charged full price for my draft beer and not the $8 happy hour price, but that's ok!

    MEAT LOVER OMELET
    Marilyn G.

    I had breakfast here with my husband after our regular morning walk routine. We walked inside the Panorama Bar and Grill lounge and when we were about to sit down for breakfast, I noticed that they had a small outdoor area where we could sit too, I chose Outdoor seating and it was beautiful, I always like dining with water views, ocean views, and beach views, it's very relaxing for me. The server came quick with a very Energetic vibe which I need on mornings, someone to wake me up more :) We chose to have: *MEAT LOVER OMELET *CHICKEN STRIPS & WAFFLES *ORANGE JUICE *COFFEE The food came out quickly. In my omelet, the egg was kind of overcooked, like it was very hard, as in seriously hard, but at least the rest that came with my Omelet was okay . My Husband's Waffle & Chicken strips were actually really good, I love how it was crispy on the outside and how moist it was on the inside, and the chicken was seasoned very well, it was very tasty, sweet, and savory. Next time we come around to this area again for our morning walk, we will definitely pass by again for their chicken strips and waffles, and also for their customer service, from the receptionist of this restaurant to our server and barista, they were very welcoming. There's a lot of Parking spaces, and if you are only dining here and not checking in to their hotel, go to the front receptionist of the Hilton Hotel to validate your parking ticket.

    Tony S.

    Amazing view, great place to relax and enjoy a drink and a meal. Large seating area for casual gathering, dining area for table service and full bar. Even a fireplace for a little cozy warmth. Food choices are plentiful, even if splitting a meal (and the staff plated our meal separately when we asked for it to be split). Friendly group of staff, drinks came fast and cold, meal came fast and hot. The winner here is the relaxing view. Stop by, enjoy a meal, a drink and good company.

    Shrimp curry pasta
    Damon H.

    Greetings San Diego!!! Because I am staying at the hotel above this restaurant I decided to try it. This dis I got was some past curry with shrimp is completely bland the put a bunch of things together and it is tasteless. The curry is not curry at all just cream with very little flavor. The only positive was my waitress Sophia.

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    John L. H.

    This is the hotel restaurant for the Hilton on Harbor Island. It is one of my favorite hotel restaurant experiences. Before you begin reading this review I must explain a very important fact to you. I love restaurants that face or are in a marina. This is one such place. I also love sunsets. Sunsets over marinas are even more perfect. If you don't like marinas, sunsets, or good food, you probably won't appreciate this review. If you do, keep reading. I had never been to San Diego before. I resisted despite it being strongly recommended to me for many years. I am stubborn and hard-headed so the fact that I disagreed is not surprising. But I am older and wiser and I freakin loved San Diego. Panorama is appropriately named. Yes, there is an inside seating area and a bar seating area. But ignore those. Well, maybe don't ignore them if you are with a group. But if you are solo, ignore those rooms and sit outside along the rail with an excellent view of the marina. Look at the pictures if you don't believe me. The view is stellar. It made me question many decisions that I have made in my life. In particular, the decision to not live in a boat. Well, life is not over yet. The food is great. The burger was described to me by the server as "meaty". That was a great description as it was a thick and very juicy patty. It came with fries in a little basket and both were excellent. A burger at sunset with lots of ketchup for the fries and a view of boats? Hell yes! I also got their calamari and it was among the most fresh and flavorful calamari I have ever had. Delicious. I did try the sausage sandwich one day and didn't enjoy it as much. It was well prepared but the taste was not one I liked. Not their fault that I have never had that type of flavor before. Service was always friendly and prompt even when I was the only person outside. The only negative I could find was the price of food. But hey, it is a hotel restaurant in San Diego so that was to be expected. If you find yourself in San Diego, especially if you are at this hotel, you must eat here. In fact, tell me if you are going because I may want to tag along.

    April P.

    This restaurant leaves much to be desired. I stopped in for a quick dinner during their happy hour and I likely would not stop for food again. I enjoyed the calamari! It was definitely the star of the show. The veggie egg rolls tasted very bland and were really greasy. I did end up heading back later the same day for the Cobb salad and the chicken was very dry. If you don't have any other options, you can try it but I think you can find another place to eat in the area. At their price point, I'd think they could do a bit better. The service is great and probably this place's saving grace! They are kind and very accommodating. The bartenders are awesome too!

    The breakfast menu which stops at 11am
    K C.

    Came here for breakfast since it's apart of our hotel and we got a $30 credit. Not too bad just a little on the expensive side. House potatoes cooked to perfection, French toast was cooked well and the fruit on top was fresh. The omelette was tasty and seasoned. Our waiter M&M was very personal, professional and was an all around nice guy. Thank you for the nice customer service and compliment thinking I had surgery lol (inside joke). Of course the outside views were beautiful and the inside of the restaurant was nicely decorated and felt comfortable.

    Calamari
    Ryan M.

    This evening I checked into the hotel and ordered a couple Appetizers. Moises was my server and he was pleasant, attentive and helpful. Other staff seemed friendly. I was coming to eat about 10 minutes before they reduced the menu for the last hour. The calamari came with 2 sauces, cocktail and a horseradish cocktail perhaps. I also got the spring rolls. I think the batter was a little thing and expected smaller and more of the rolls. Instead they were more like Jack In The Box egg rolls. Thick and large. They were good. The area was a little dark but it was a lounge atmosphere. I would look forward to coming back and trying some of their other items. The pizza sounded good. Also the Poke.

    Long day, time for a night cap
    Anton F.

    Had a business trip to San Diego and arrived to Panorama Bar & Grill really late in the evening. Considering the time, I wasn't interested in having a meal but was looking forward to a night cap after a long day. It was an hour before closing so the crowd was small. There is a mid sized dining area that's seats about 30, full bar, 2 TV screens. I ordered a double of The Glenlivet neat. The bartender was really cool and the prices were decent. A good place to wind down. Located inside the Hilton Harbor Island, where I was staying, made it very convenient

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    Excellent food, service, and view. Will definitely be coming back when we are in San Diego.

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    Love it here! Wonderful, well thought out appetizers! Cannot say enough about the pickle dip and…read moreBrussels sprouts! The staff was warm and knowledgeable and an absolute joy to interact with! We had an absolute ideal spot in the dinning room...right in front of the bar, but still only feet away from the pool! Full view of the throw back marinate theater on the large screen above the pool as well as on the tv over the bar. Absolutely a gem of a spot and we will for sure return next time we are in SD

    adding another review...brought the husband back to experience Ponyboy at golden hour…read more we literally got almost everything on the golden hour menu. here's the list food (half off during happy hour) brussels sliders chips w/ pickle dip cornbread w/ butter Birthday (comp treat) birthday banana split drinks...(not on happy hour) bubblegum margarita root beer flip each and every item was over the top amazing! we started with the chips and pickle dip...i had to force myself to stop eating so i wouldn't fill up brussels and sliders came next then the cornbread. the sliders have sliced beef and horseradish...so yum!!! brussels were flavorful and not too wet (love!) cornbread...oh that cornbread! so delicious served in a cast iron dish with butter in the shape of corn on the cob. the butter was drizzled with honey ...so damn good! i had the bubble gum marg previously and loved it...i know it sounds odd but try it! then there is the root beer flip...it tasted just like a rootbeer float...its the best drink ever!!! looking forward to a return visit ASAP

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    Went here with advance knowledge of the place during our PHX to SD whirlwind vacation to see Bob…read moreDylan at the Rady Shell. Had to put in our names, as there is only so much space on an early Saturday evening. Took all of 10 minutes before entry was granted. Led inside to a standing room-only table. Lady friend got the Saturn, myself the 151 Swizzle. I probably did the wrong thing and didn't allow the ice packed on top of the swizzle to melt thoroughly enough into the drink to dilute the 151 overproof black Demerara's rum. Nae worries, brah. It was delicious. Affordable tiki-theme cocktails, decor(!) and atmosphere is why this place will remain popular and a must visit when in Sandy Eggo. Top notch!

    What a fun nightlife spot! If you're looking for a fun place to grab cocktails, this is definitely…read morea spot worth checking out! **Located inside Craft & Commerce Walking into False Idol honestly feels like you've been transported somewhere else. It's hidden behind Craft & Commerce, and once you step inside, the immersive tiki atmosphere really sets the mood. The decor, lighting, and sound effects all come together to make the experience feel fun and memorable. Just know, if you are hoping to sit down, good luck! A lot of reservations are made in advance. However, at the bar, if you see a reservation sign and they're not there yet, staff will let you sit down once it's time to get up for the reserved party. DRINKS: 9/10 The cocktails were creative, well crafted, and definitely strong enough to make you feel like you were getting your money's worth. I also loved how much attention they put into the presentation. Every drink looked like a piece of art and added to the whole tiki experience. SERVICE: 9/10 The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. They took the time to answer questions and made great recommendations without making us feel rushed. AMBIANCE: 10/10 This is easily the highlight of the experience. The entire space is beautifully designed, and every little detail makes it feel like you've escaped into a hidden tropical bar. It's cozy, intimate, and unlike any other place I've been to in San Diego. Reservations are definitely worth making since the space is on the smaller side and fills up quickly. The only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that, while the experience and ambiance were amazing, the drinks are definitely on the pricier side. I understand you're paying for the craftsmanship and atmosphere, but it's probably not somewhere I'd visit regularly because of that. It's common for tiki bars to be pricey so it was to be expected. Overall, I'm really glad I finally got to experience False Idol. If you're in San Diego and enjoy creative cocktails in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, I'd definitely recommend checking it out at least once!

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