It has been a while, but honestly, every time I've driven pass, it's been really busy! But when of…read moremy old, and I can say this now, college friends said "it's been too long, let's meet up..." I suggested here. Warm friendly greeting when we walked in. I told the hostess we didn't have a reservation and was just coming in for a drink. She gave us a nice table inside. We ordered a bottle of prosecco. "Let's celebrate the end of the school year!" We also ordered a chicken empanada and a mushroom empanada...both very good! The pickled vegetables were delicious too! Service was wonderful as always! Again, I would be here more often but it's always busy. Although, coming back is always special!

We came to the Rose for an evening bite to eat and some drinks after hanging out at Mothership down…read morethe street for a bit. It was a comfortable evening, so we sat outside. Our waitress was a total superstar and took great care of us with service and answering questions. We even joked about Star Trek a bit. I ordered the Rose salad and some roasted potatoes (Bravas Rosas). The potatoes were really delicious and well-seasoned with crunchy and soft parts and a nice spicy dipping sauce. I wanted to love the salad because it was large and well-dressed, BUT the lettuce was gritty and could've used a more thorough rinse. I ended up not eating much of it because the texture wasn't good. One of my friends got the Rose Salad Pie which she really enjoyed (basically a pizza with Rose Salad on top) and my other friend got the gazpacho which really liked. I would definitely come back and try some other dishes. If I do, I'll update the review!

Came for a coffee, stayed for the vibes. What a great spot!…read more We got the Freda w/ brown sugar. Service was also great! Friendly, tentative but not overbearing especially bc we sat & stayed for a few hours.

I accidentally stumbled into this spot for lunch because my friend wanted to grab tapas for lunch,…read moreonly to find out they run a separate breakfast/lunch menu. I ended up liking the lunch menu even more. Coming here on a weekday is the ultimate move. It's less crowded, and you can sit back and enjoy the incredible chill jazzy vinyl and amazing aesthetic vibes. I loved it so much that I started brining other friends and somehow I ended up coming here three times last week. The prices are really good for the quality of the food. I order something new every time I visit and everything has been great. I strongly recommend any of their toast options (I forget their names), and the bacon in the American Breakfast is incredibly thick, honestly too good for the price.

I love Crafted Coupe. You can tell this is an industry bar--the drinks are consistently good, but…read morethe prices are still reasonable, which is getting harder and harder to find these days. Their happy hour is fantastic, and the bartenders are always friendly, chill, and make everyone feel welcome. It's one of my favorite places to stop for a drink before heading out to dinner. The vibe is unpretentious, the cocktails are well made, and it's just an easy place to relax and hang out. I'm genuinely sad to hear they're leaving this location and really hope they're able to reopen in a new space soon. San Diego could use more places like this, not fewer.

Cute cocktail lounge! And the drinks were tasty! I would definitely check this place out if you are…read morein the area! Quick service too!

The five stars is solely for the cocktails! The vibe, service, music, and food is also good but I…read morewould 100% come back for their drinks. So damn good. Their take on an espresso martini and carajillo is the best version of an espresso martini I've had in San diego hands down. Do not sleep on it if you are an espresso martini girl. Ugh I was no joke dreaming about it. Food portions are small so definitely the type of place where the cocktails are the main star and food are the supporting actors.

The theme of this place was so fun! I loved seeing the anime references and the cool art for each…read moredrink in the menu. The interior design was beautiful, but they also have a little outdoor patio. I appreciated the warm lighting inside and the cozy color scheme (greens and maroons). The Heads Will Roll drink was delicious! I don't like drinks too fruity. This was a sweet drink but it was very balanced, not overpowering, and strong compared to the taste. The server was nice. But it took a while after we finished our drinks to get the check and pay. There were lots of other guest there though.

1st time we made it in. The owners were behind the bar which made for a great experience hearing…read moreabout their journey in the business. So much passion for the wine they are making! The space is cozy and artistic. Every Thursday night is Jazz Jam night. The band that performed that night had 6 talented instrumentalists + a singer who crooned many wonderful jazz standards. No cover charge, so support your local small business with a bottle of wine and enjoy the joys of life. And do yourself a favor, treat yourself to a slice of their cheesecake. It was divine! Fingers crossed this is the business to keep this storefront on the main drag in Hillcrest lit up and thriving! We will definitely be back lending our support!

went to Negociant for trivia night and it was so cute and fun. really mellow and low key…read moreenvironment, and the staff was lovely. the cab sav was delicious. we had the bruschetta and an order of fries which were incredible. the only thing we didn't love was the ketchup was house made and it was too tomatoey, I know that's what ketchup is but it felt like there was too much tomato paste in it maybe. otherwise loved it!!

Third time trying the chef's menu and it never disappoints!…read more 1. Tuna crudo with plum: fresh tart and sweet- wonderful 2. Pintxos platter: Castelvetrano olives lightly seasoned, mussels escabeche, sardines with pickled guindilla peppers, blistered shisito peppers and amazing bread- every bite was full of flavor and delicious! Interestingly shishitos were substituted for lookalike typical basque padron peppers- still great tasting roasted. 3. Salad with pickled grapes and manchego cheese- excellent- I could've eaten 3! 4. Swordfish à la Milanese with peach habanero sauce and charred sweet Gernika peppersa delicious and perfectly cooked but my least fav style of cooking an otherwise lovely swordfish steak. Not a fan of breaded entrees in general. I believe the leaves were roast mustard greens 5. Patatas bravas- perfectly crispy roasted and dressed with a romesco sauce and a creamy sauce 6. Basque cheesecake- is it my birthday? So so good! Perfectly orchestrated dinner! Delighted to introduce yet another friend to the wonders of basque cuisine. Parking at the garage on the next block was easy and the short walk after stuffing ourselves was more than welcome.

We stopped at Mabel's Gone Fishing before heading to the Kurt Vile concert, and in hindsight, this…read moremay have been a dangerous decision because it set the bar very high for the rest of the evening. I started with the London Dry G&T, which was excellent--cold, crisp, and exactly what a gin and tonic should be. We shared a dozen raw oysters. They were fresh and delicious, though a little on the petite side. No complaints, though--they disappeared quickly enough. Then came the bread and butter. I realize writing a paragraph about bread and butter makes me sound like I've completely lost perspective, but here we are. The bread was fantastic, and the butter should probably have its own fan club. The charred cauliflower was the sleeper hit of the meal. If someone had told me beforehand that I'd be thinking about a cauliflower dish days later, I would have laughed. It was outrageously good. For dessert, we had the Basque cheesecake, which was rich, creamy, and completely worth saving room for. If there's a better way to end a meal, I'm not currently aware of it. The atmosphere was lively without being chaotic, and the service was friendly and relaxed. Overall, a great spot for a night out. The Kurt Vile concert was excellent, but I have to admit the cauliflower made a pretty strong case for being the headliner.

We have a cat now…read more Beware, this could happen to you too. Our unintended furry feline friend following us home aside, this was our second visit be because it's wonderful. The cats are very well cared for. The food is *delicious*. And the decor is the most soothing and stylish zen experience. Highly recommend.

Had a great experience at whiskers and Wine bar! We had a 7pm reservation and all the kitties were…read moreawake and lively. The cat shaped ice cubes used for the cocktails are a great touch! I really appreciate how caring and careful the staff are to make sure the cats are not overwhelmed and that they have a clean and safe space to call home ( until they can find a forever home!) I only wish I could have taken Romeo home with me!

We went to this beautiful Italian pasta bar for my son's birthday. Our tradition now is that the…read morebirthday person gets to pick out the "fancy" restaurant they want to try. My son always chooses restaurants with hearty meals. Always delicious. I had the and I can't say any in Italian, the squid ink pasta with seafood. As you can see in the pictures we each chose an appetizer to try. Lovely service and a delicious meal. I highly recommend Cori for a special occasion when you are craving Italian.

Insanely chill vibe, which I so appreciated. Very impressive southern Italian-focused wine list…read more Ben is an outstanding server, patient and v knowledgable. Creaminess of the buffalo mozzarella cut through the acidic radicchio. Hints of mint. I was not expecting to love this dish as much as I did. The meatballs were excellent. The award-winning Seafood carbonara was pricey but worth it, kinda life changing actually. Deep, rich seafood flavor in an uni-based sauce. One of the better pasta dishes I've had in a long while.