Everything was excellent from the food to the service and the owner was so delightful! Highly recommend! Merci beaucoup Bon appetite! read more

A Hidden Gem Downtown, and Julie Makes It Unforgettable I came in for a very late lunch on a quiet afternoon and left with a full stomach and a big smile. I ordered the brussels sprouts and the paella, and both were outstanding. The brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly, crispy where they should be, with a sauce that I'm still thinking about. The paella? Let's just say I have zero regrets eating every last bite. Zero. But honestly, the food almost plays second fiddle to the owner, Julie. She was running the show (the front of the house) solo while I was there, managing the business and somehow still being the most attentive and present host I've encountered in a long time. She's warm, funny, completely down to earth, and had stories that made the whole meal feel like a dinner party rather than a restaurant visit. It's rare to meet a business owner so genuinely personable and connected to her guests. Tapas & Beers is a family-owned French and Spanish gem tucked into a historic downtown building, and it absolutely deserves your visit. If you're in San Diego and this is on your radar, stop hesitating and just go. You'll leave full, happy, and probably already planning your next trip back. read more

Tapas & Beers - Paella, Brussel Sprouts, Coronado Big Weekend - French Near Me - San Diego, California

A nice dinner spot before catching a show at the Civic Theater (minutes away). Have eaten here twice now and the food is good! I particularly enjoy the garlic shrimp and the French demi-baguette (not pictured). Tried the prosciutto flatbread this time and I think it was just a tad overcooked, the crust was rather crunchy but still good! Service is quick, food comes out in a reasonable amount of time. Prices are higher than I would expect but in a crunch before a show, it was fine. read more

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Lovely & charming hidden gem! Stopped by here prior to going to a show at Balboa Theater. Friendly staff and great food!

Came here for lunch - cute French place! It's hard to get in during weeknights I hear. Loved their lunch special. It was a little on the higher side price wise but the flavors were perfect! I had a bisque that was amazing! The flatbread was pretty tasty too. The only dish that I didn't love were the crepes. But it's worth dining here for sure. read more

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Holy Diamond in the Rough! Was traveling with my Manager to check out the hotel our event was going to be held at, and we got hungry, asked Julianna at the hotel for a recommendation and without hesitation told us to come here and ask for Julie. A short 1 minute walk away we found it and Julie was the one to meet us at the door, super kind, super attentive, and just absolutely friendly! Cute little space with an upstairs area, and the bathroom was quite the experience. The menu looked incredible and I had a hard time choosing and asked her to help. Her lunch special had a main, a compliment, and Fries (if you wanted). I ended up getting the smoked salmon flatbread (from her recommendation), the lobster bisque, and truffle Fries. Wow, just wow! The French influence from Julie was very present and the food was INCREDIBLE! My manager and I were absolutely amazed. We walked out and then realized we should return with the rest of our team when we have our conference, and got her information to book! 10/10 hidden gem! read more

Tapas & Beers - Smoked Salmon Flatbread, Truffle Fries, Lobster Bisque, Coke Zero - French Near Me - San Diego, California

First time visit to San Diego (August, sister trip), and we decided to grab lunch here. Wow! This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food was delicious! First, the owner promptly greeted us and took our order. We started with the baguette, and then onto our main meals. My sister went for the Chicken Pesto Sandwich while I went for the Seafood Paella. Everything was amazing! The canned alcoholic beverages were ok - not what I had expected. We did leave room for dessert - went for the Crème Brulée (superb) and also opted to bring back a box of their macarons to the hotel (perfect for late night snacks). Overall pleasant experience, and worth the stop if you're visiting. read more

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A slice of tapas heaven in downtown. Truly the best dinner we have had in San Diego in a long time. The garlic shrimp with baguette was divine, so succulent and the bread that comes with it is expertly executed, crispy on the outside soft on the inside. It soaks up the broth so perfectly. I consider myself a lobster bisque aficionado and this was the most flavorful one I've had in years. The service was impeccable. Julie was fantastic. She is a powerhouse, she zipped around the early evening rush and made sure everything was as it should be. The food is made fresh to order and truly nothing disappointed us. From start to finish our meal was highly enjoyable. I can't wait to go back. read more

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I just love this place!! The food is excellent.. through my multiple visits over a couple years, I probably tried most items on the menu: the flatbreads, salads, baked brie, pasta, mussels, French burger - OMG - that one was insanely good - I had it yesterday... with Brie, avocado, and truffle fries!!! To die for! Julie - the owner - is awesome - very sweet and bubbly, always welcoming, and with such a great sense of humor!! The ambience is cool: urban and modern, with a French twist that shows in every detail... I also appreciate that they utilize modern technology and make it so easy to pay or split the bill just using your phone. TBH, this review is really overdue... not only I enjoy having lunch or dinner at the place, but through the years, I also held a couple of Christmas parties at their upstairs loft, and these were also amazing! Thanks so much Julie and the team!!! I truly appreciate you and all your hard work!! read more

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What a spot! The food was delicious!!! We had everything from sausage to soup to flatbread and it was all delicious. The service was beyond words. A full house with only 2 servers and they still were clearing tables. They receive a lot of traffic right before the plays at both theaters here downtown. The outside is fantastic with the heaters and the inside also seems nice with a blend between industrial and comfortable. The baguette and the baked brie are a must! read more

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Great personable service. Fresh food with variety. Pesto chicken sandwich with vegetables was great as well as classic burger and fries.

Decided to check it out since I was downtown. Food is very delicious and just right. Had the lunch special and salmon flatbread with dill and cream cheese spread and the Peqch Burrqta salad and water. Also tasted the truffle fries. Service was excellent and you can pay by card or phone. Not crowded and we could converse without issue. Ambiance is casual but classy. All high top tables inside, regular tables up front for the wheelchair accessible. Highly recommend if it is in your budget. Enough television screens for sports events. read more

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We have been waiting to go to Tapas and Beers for a while as a pre-theater dinner. It is a small establishment behind the former Horton Plaza. Service was friendly. The prosciutto flatbread was very tasty. The smoked salmon toast with goat cheese was okay, nothing to write home about. But the wild caught scallops were overpriced for 4 tiny scallops at $34! That was a disappointment. read more

The food was fine. The service was fine. The prices do match the product. I would not return if given the choice.

Great place downtown. Rustic interior. Good happy hour. Amazing service. Very friendly. Good selection of beer and wine. Salads, appetizers and seafood and desserts. read more

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The owner Julie was amazing. She was kicking butt! We really appreciated her service. The food was fresh and delicious.

The service by the owner was impeccable, she was so very sweet and knowledgeable and guided us so well. We ordered the sausage sampler, mushroom and Brie bites, the caprese, garlic shrimp, and fresh bread and all items were GREAT. Highly recommend the bread with fresh French butter and the mushroom Brie bites which had complex flavors. We also ordered the white sangria, but it was a little watermelon heavy for me- but it was FRESH - it was just my preference. We sat outside, nothing fancy but it was a gorgeous day. Definitely recommend this good spot. read more

Tapas & Beers - Dry rose - amazing and crisp. And watermelon white sangria - French Near Me - San Diego, California

Wow. Had the most amazing dinner last night at Tapas and Beers. My wife and I were looking for a bite to eat after exploring the city. Was pleasantly surprised to find this gem next to our hotel. We shared a quinoa salad and sausage flatbread. Both the food and service was impeccable. And the decor had very nice touches. Next time we visit SD we will definitely stop by. read more

Ended up in this place after going to the theatre. It was very good and the owners take pride in their work and they make sure to serve you well. If you are in downtown make sure to check it out! They also have happy hour all week. I hope to come back soon read more

Tapas & Beers - Mushrooms and brie on baguette, so good with a honey drizzle. - French Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing group dinner at a conference! The owner was delightful. We did family style dinner and the delicious dishes just kept coming. Such a fun vibe! read more

This place is amazing. Julie and her husband run this gem for 9 years and I just now found it. We booked a table for 13, up in the loft area, and the service never skipped a beat... even though they were down a chef and dishwasher... you would have never known. Our entire group was so impressed with everything we ate. Julie is friendly, knowledgeable, and made it a great birthday dinner. We will return! Thank you again Julie! read more

Very tasty food and great service, also great ambiance, defensively give this place 10/10 stars read more

Tapas & Beers - Sausage flat bread with butter squash soup - French Near Me - San Diego, California

We made a reservation for a party of 11 before a show at the Balboa Theater. They were gracious and seated us upstairs away from everyone (probably more for the other guests than the 11 of us). Service up there was a little slow but that's to be expected and I didn't take any stars away for that. The things I tasted: Fries - amazing and crisp but not gluten free. They have some kind of breading on them. Brussels Sprouts - delicious. Charred, sweet and salty. Paella - it had a piece of salmon, about 4 shrimp, 4 mussels and calamari rings. And two long strips of chorizo. Pretty good. Not a ton of flavor but the seafood was fresh tasting. I didn't try the chicken flatbread but it got great reviews from others at the table. I'd like to go back again and try their peach salad. And their quinoa salad. And their ice tea is a solid offering and it's unsweetened. read more

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We loved this place! Had a 7pm reservation and the owner was magnificent. Our table had our name on it which was cute. Started off with the Brussels sprouts and red pesto toast and we cleaned the plates. We enjoyed a flight of beer which was fun. Then we shared the lamb chops which were delicious and a basket of truffle fries. We were celebrating our birthdays and they made flan for us. Overall a great experience read more

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Nancy and I planned an early dinner since our bodies were still on Michigan Time. We were the only customers since the time was 4:02 pm. It was happy hour so we each had a glass of Cava. It was so crisp that we ordered a bottle to have with dinner. First Class interior. Two great features. The beer tap somehow has its delivery system encased ICE. Most interesting are the video entrees displayed on a monitor. Photos make you want to try everything. Order apps included Lobster Bisque and Garlic Shrimp accompanied by a fresh baked baguette. Nancy had Sausage Flatbread and mine was Mussel with Fries. The Fries were incredible. The Mussels had plenty of broth to dip our Baguette pieces. We shared. The fries were the best we have enjoyed in 11 years. One last compliment. The Cava glasses were thin and prefect to display the Cava Bubbles read more

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Great lunch special. Prosciutto flatbread with the pear burrata salad was such a great pairing I highly recommend it. It wasn't busy at all around 1ish and service was excellent. A really friendly motherly lady that took really good care of us. Food: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Vibes: 7/10 Value: 7/10 read more

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The food was amazing and Julie (server and owner) was excellent and friendly. We had the garlic shrimp, scallops, sausage sampler and bread. Everything was very tasty and the bread was a great choice to dip in the various sauces. Enjoyed chatting with Julie as well and hearing about the origins of the restaurant. Tapas and Beers was walking distance from our hotel. read more

I've been to Tapas & Beer 4 or 5 more times since my first visit last Fall. Anyone who I have brought here has loved it! Reservations aren't necessarily needed, but can be made on Open Table. This is a super convenient spot to have dinner if you're going to the Civic Theater. I absolutely love this downtown restaurant. The service is always outstanding and the food consistently delicious. I still love: - Mushroom and Brie toast -Garlic shrimp (ask for side of bread) -prosciutto flat bread -sausage flat bread -white sangria Happy Hour saves you a couple of dollars. A few things to note: -it's downtown, so if you sit on the patio. You may have homeless people loitering nearby -double check your bill when you scan your bill. Sometimes the app total isn't accurate. There's a great selection of beer and wine. read more

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Stopped in for a quick dinner w my kiddo while visiting for a meeting. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The place is well decorated and had a chill ambiance. Not pretentious in any regard. Food was pricy, but delicious! Beers were cold and they had a great local selection too. A solid meal! Be sure to get the Brussels and mushroom and Brie bruschetta! Flatbread (sausage) was ok, not worth it IMO. The service is the best. read more

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This place has a great energy vibe. I've been here several times before going to shows at the various nearby theaters. Very attentive staff and nice menu. The peach burrata salad, calamari steak with truffle fries were all wonderful. Lots of beer on tap, wine and cocktails too. Our food arrived quickly, with plenty of time to make the show. It's always been great. read more

Cute place near the Westin hotel with a lot of beers to choose from. We also got the fresh baked bread which was heavenly. The lamb chops were fairly small for the price. But service by Julie was amazing and she was really helpful about the area and the knowledge of the beer and food. I loved looking at the frozen bar! read more

Tapas & Beers - Lamb chops - French Near Me - San Diego, California

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Friendly, amazing place. Dropped in for dinner before a concert. We enjoyed the sausage sampler, mushroom and Brie toasts, pan con tomate, and a freshly baked baguette. Everything was out quick and delicious. Excellent beer and wine choices, too. Great atmosphere inside. Service was great - had a wonderful time. read more

Love this place. It's family owned, has great food, and great service. It's close to the Civic Center so It's our go-to place before shows. It's also not that far from PetCo Park so a good place to go before a game. read more

Went in at 11 am and found the restaurant very charming. Lots of beers on tap and took a flight of 4. Also delicious small plates. Service was very attentive and quick. read more

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The food was fantastic. Top notch gourmet. Service was fast and friendly. Really enjoyed talking to the owner.

This place was such a great experience! The food was incredible and the service was absolutely fantastic. This will definitely be a go to whenever I'm in the San Diego area. read more

We stumbled on this gem while we where u turning back to the Gaslamp . I'm so glad we did. The Calamari is superb as are the grilled lamb chops , wow !The food is amazing and the atmosphere is very relaxed . The service was attentive without being overbearing. A great French couple manage the front of house and they bring the perfect mix of fun and professionalism to the floor . I assumed the chef was Spanish or French but to my pleasant surprise they are from San Diego Culinary college . I highly recommend you make a reservation especially at weekends . read more

My husband and I were going to a show at Balboa Theater and looking for a place nearby to grab dinner beforehand. Stumbled across Tapas & Beers and what a lovely surprise! Very warm and inviting ambiance and it is owned and operated by a husband and wife team who are friendly and welcoming. The food was OUTSTANDING. We ordered the burrata peach salad and it comes with a homemade vinaigrette that is so good I took it home. The macaroni & cheese and made to order French bread is the stuff dreams are made of. It's been a few weeks since we've been there and I am thinking of any excuse to go back! read more

What a splendid and warm experience. The place was slammed as a number of early reservations were delayed by traffic. The owners were taking care of people at a rapid pace, with care and grace despite crowd. We had outdoor seating with a warm heater and chose a variety of plates to share. The food was delicious and attractively presented, the wine list smartly curated, the beer list expansive. Of particular note was extensive offerings of non-alcoholic beer rather than the usual single sad IPA. Do not miss the basque cheesecake with the fresh strawberry preserve - both made in house by experts who understand balance and flavor. They insisted on gifting the dessert because of the wait. If you want tasty food and drinks served with pride and care, this is your spot. read more

Wow! Just wow!! Was looking for a place for a meal before a show at the San Diego Civic. Found this place on Open Table, so we decided to try it out. The food was amazing---be sure to order the fresh-baked baguette. The service was just as amazing. Two servers managed a completely packed restaurant (they were turning people away at the door because they were fully booked) without missing a beat! I highly recommend this place---just be sure to make a reservation. read more