Tried Mia's new luncheon menu and it was excellent. Quinoa salad w/ shrimp and fish tacos were…read moregenrous portions, well-priced and both delicious. Service was professional and friendly and the booths were very comfortable. Mia's continues to be one of the best restaurants in SB. But please inprove your wine list and wine pricing. Too many supermarket wines at 4X retail is a turn off. The food deserves much better.

We came here for an early lunch on a weekend with a small group of about 8. They do have a small…read moreparking lot, otherwise street parking in front. There are several restaurants and shops in the area, perfect for a small stroll after you eat. The restaurant was very clean and bright inside, and felt airy. They do have a patio as well as indoor seating. We had made a reservation and sat indoors. The service was good and they were helpful with the menu. I wanted something light and decided to go with the poke bowl. It tasted very fresh and the portion size was perfect for me. I wish it had a bit more sauce on it, and there wasn't very much edamame in it, but it was still good. I think next time i would just ask them to go heavy on those things. It did have a good amount of the pickled onions. Id order again. I also tried a bit of the lox flatbread which was also pretty good, i could really taste the dill and it was a good alternative to a lox bagel. The amount of salmon and feta were a good balance. We tried the beet salad which was very light, and a small portion. I dint think I'd order it again just because there are other things on the menu if prefer, but it was good. Id recommend coming to try Mia's and then taking a stroll to the nearby shops to browse.

I give rustic root five stars because tonight is probably not indicative of what this restaurant…read moretruly is. Samantha and Cat at the front desk are truly accommodating and wonderful. We started at the bar and then wanted to table inside and they did their best on the incredible soccer night to accommodate us which they did and we thank them for that. The happy hour menu is truly fabulous and a whole bunch of ways. Sandy was our server and I just have to say she was as overwhelmed as the rest of the restaurant. She had 11 tables to look over and we were just happy that she took our order and it came out and it was great. I really can't comment on the food because we only had our table for a half an hour. But what we had was delicious and we will certainly come back on a non-soccer night to get the best of the rustic..

I went there for happy hour. Our lovely waitress looked like Sabrina Carpenter…read more They were out of mint so they couldn't make our Mojitos. I ordered a substitute one she suggested and it tasted like a watered-down margarita. It was terrible. Our daughter had a rum-coconut drink that was ok (like a hurricaine). Even though I told the lovely waitress (who looked like Sabrina Carpenter) that we were there for happy hour we ended up paying full price for 3 cocktails because drinks on the menu are not included in happy hour (only crappy well drinks? "rum and coke?") You really need to read the fine print. When our drinks were finished they sat on the bar for a long time... no one brought them to us. One of them was not as cold as it needed to be. The garnish was crusty. Now the food... We had a slider, a burger, scallop crudo, fries and shrimp. The scallop was not fresh at all. The leaves they put on top were wilted. The food was very disappointing. I think the shrimp could be bought in the frozen section at Trader Joes and put in the microwave. On the posiitive side, the location is nice. It is the first restaurant you see when you cross the bridge from Cedros. On the negative side - the place is a ripoff and neither the food or the drinks are anything special yet the price is top shelf. I won't be back. Be warned.

Lana is awesome!! I'm obsessed with the yellowtail sashimi, chopped salad, and organic half…read morechicken. The atmosphere is great.

Food was amazing, atmosphere was amazing and service was the best…read more Our waitress Emily was amazing! We had the chopped salad and rolls for an appetizer! These rolls are to die for and are a must order! My wife and I both got the burgers for dinner and they were so amazing. If we lived in the area this would be our go to place.

Staff Incredible Great Vibe…read moreFood was brilliant as was our Tom Holland look alike server x Been to the other location numerous times happened upon this place after walking out of Honor Bar where the experience was awful.

Despite so many glowing reviews, I feel obligated to share the positive and negative here…read more Positive: We made a reservation for happy hour for three people. It was honored on time. Negative: On arrival we were told we could only be seated at the bar itself (full) or at high tops outside in 90 degree weather. This is the first time we've ever been relegated as happy hour guests. We did nicely request a table inside which we got, but were told the happy hour menu was not available to us. Restaurant at 5pm was nearly empty. Positive: Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and was patient as we took a bit to decide what to have. Negative: There was a lot of "have you decided yet?" returns. Clearly he'd wanted to turn the table. Positive: The food was very well prepared. Filet mignon was tender and flavorful (though I doubt it was a full portion and two of us had to share it). Negative: Everything is à la carte, and mains - like our steak - were served on completely bare plates. Not even a garnish for presentation. Lamb chop "lollipops" served in a bowl. Just tacky. The side of creamed spinach was more cream than spinach, and for a side billed as a sharing portion it was small. Positive: Once our meal started we were not rushed. Atmosphere is a bit dark but fine for this kind of steakhouse. The crème brûlée was lovely... Sorry, no desire to return to this pricey spot.

This is a cool spot to watch the game. They have some seating outside to soak in the sun and plenty…read moreof tv's inside with various games playing. The service is awesome! They were very nice and attentive. This is just a few blocks from the beach so you can walk off all the food and drinks you just ate. They have a good selection of food and drinks. I think most bars have mediocre food but this place is really good! I loved their potato skins and bbq ribs! The skins had the perfect crisp with cheese and bacon on top. The bbq ribs were fall off the bone tender! I got it with fries but it usually comes with beans and coleslaw. Fries were so good and crispy! They have like 10 different sauces and dry rubs for the ribs. I got the old bay and buffalo. The wings were crispy and pretty big. I'll definitely be back to hang out and check out more dishes!

My friends had been talking about this place for a while, so we finally checked it out for happy…read morehour on a weeknight. We got there just before the 6 PM cutoff, and our server was kind enough to still honor the happy hour pricing for us, which was much appreciated. They have a solid happy hour menu with $2 off draft beers, $6 tequila and Fireball shots, $9 wines, and taco specials for around $7-8. We ended up trying the tacos, but they were honestly pretty average and nothing particularly memorable. The ambiance was nice, and it's always enjoyable spending time in the Solana Beach area near Fletcher Cove. Parking was easy with a dedicated lot, and the drinks were solid. Overall, a good place to grab a drink during happy hour and hang out with friends. The food didn't really stand out, but the friendly service, decent drinks, and relaxed atmosphere made for a pleasant evening.

We had a very strange and hostile interaction with a bartender there. I'm not sure what was going…read moreon with him but I wouldn't recommend this place.

Not quite the same vibe as the old Surf n Saddle Bar but still a decent watering hole / dive bar…read more. they have all the popular beers in draft. Usually there's some good music playing, sometimes live...

One of our long-time local favorites. In warm weather, we enjoy the patio and watching the…read moreever-changing array of characters ambling along South Cedros, some destined for shows at The Belly Up. The inside dining room and bar is cozy and decorated with posters from musical acts. Tavern is popular before shows and we go early on weeknights to beat the crowds and enjoy the food. The menu is reasonably priced. The tasty pan seared lemon and butter scallops on linguine was $29. The lobster tacos are $28, with the lobster chunks in a bowl with a subtle tomato sauce, and choice of torillas, with Spanish rice and black beans. Tavern has a full bar and a short but excellent wine list, reasonably priced, and mostly from California. Wines by the glass start at $11 and go to $14. A bottle of William Hill, Central Coast, Chardonnay, wsa $42 and the Rombauer Carneos, $65. Corkage is $25. Most cocktails are $15. It has local beers on draft and in the cans. Service is always fast and friendly. They check regularly for water refills, and any thoughts on the meal. We enjoy the casual, neighborly feel to the Tavern. A California beach town classic.

Best place to eat before a show at the Belly Up!…read more My go-to has been the filet medallions. Always great! Perfectly cooked each time. Cocktails are on point. Old fashioned was excellent. Wine list is what you need. Not huge, but full of solid wines. Review for the attached restaurant: Kind and efficient service. Joy was stellar!!! Nice welcome upon coming in. Server had it all nailed down. Look forward to coming again! 5/20/26 visit

YUMMY!!!!! The food was sooo good AND they had lots of vegan and vegetarian and healthier items to…read moreorder if you didn't want to eat traditional taco joint food. Our server was fine and friendly. The food came out quickly. We had the chips and salsa (excellent). I asked for a non spicy salsa and my friends wanted spicy so they brought some of each. We split the the Heart of Palm Ceviche! So amazing and it was big with a beautiful presentation. Just delicious. I could have eaten that alone with no other items. It was a vegan Ceviche and the fish was not missed. My friends ordered really cool cocktails and raved about them. My one friend said that this is the only place she can get this particular cocktail and that she comes here just for it. I ordered 2 tacos (Mr. Asparagus and the Baja fish taco). Both delicious and they came with housemade potato chips (which I thought was weird until I tasted them). I was so full but I couldn't not eat the chips because they were so good. One friend ordered the Quesabirria and she didn't love it. It was very strange as it was wrapped in fried cheese. They also ordered the other tacos and loved them. The only one that didn't get a thumbs up was the Quesabirria. I am looking forward to introducing this restaurant to other friends. So good!

Ambiance is great with mostly outdoor seating! The Yogi taco was well seasoned, saucy, with a…read moredecent amount of filling. Honestly, 9/10 for a veggie taco because the filling was well seasoned and dressed. The asparagus taco was unfortunately a different story. The asparagus was prepared well, crunchy on the outside but still tender when you bite into it. However, it was not seasoned as well and paled in comparison to the Yogi. The shrimp taco was okay. I think they were very heavy handed with the toppings and dressings and did little in terms of the actual preparation of the shrimp. The chicken taco on the other hand was DELICIOUS. The meat was seasoned well and so juicy. The pineapple salsa was the perfect touch!

Sprigs and Spirits Craft Cocktail Bar is immediately to the left right when you walk into the fair…read more It's located in the garden section and is a place where one can enjoy beverages created by mixologists using ingredients right from the garden. There is a seating area with high top communal tables where you can enjoy the surrounding gardens. They serve the best drinks in the fair. My margarita was perfect with all fresh ingredients and Don Julio tequila. My husband had a mule and said it was one of the best he has ever had. There are no prices listed on their board so be prepared to pay a WHOPPING $17.25 per drink. I about fell over. Why 4 stars when the prices are that flipping high you ask? Because the drinks are quality, atmosphere is beautiful and fits with the theme of the bar and it's the fair and I should have expected it. I mean the crappy mix margaritas are $14.25 that come in a shaker. I would rather pay the $3.00 more for the incredible margarita that I had. Even if the drink is smaller. Quality over quantity. Name of the game.

The BEST part of the Fair! They will make you any cocktail you like, all with fresh fruit,…read moreberries, and herbs. Perfect! Such a delight to find something so quality amidst all the crap at the fair.

Stopped in Local Roots one early evening for some sushi and kombucha. A bit of a strange mix, but…read morehey I like both things so why not. One wall is fully open which is nice for fresh air and light, and the inside has a very casual vibe. Loved the kombucha (both hard and non-alcoholic) though sadly did not take a picture of it. I thought the sushi and edamame were both just okay. The rolls were a 3/5 in my opinion (a bit bland and pricey at $19/roll), and I wasn't a fan of the edamame (a little overcooked and didn't love the sauce). However, my boyfriend loved the edamame sauce, so I guess to each their own. Ultimately, I'd come back for the kombucha but would look elsewhere if I wanted sushi.

Great local spot. Good sushi. Pet friendly which is a plus plus. Good table service and they have a…read moreyummy pineapple hard tea. Ambiance is casual and very local.