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    The 3rd Corner

    4.4 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Soup
    Paul B.

    This is a charming place and does feel a bit like being in someone's home (if they had stacks of wine all over). I had the Salmon and soup of the day and both were great. The family had muscles which were weak in taste, Caesar salad, and baked brie. They were less impressed. The service was good and he did check on the table a few times.

    Joy H.

    Never disappointed when I have dinner at 3rd Corner. I have been waiting for the Halibut dish and it is my lucky night. It was perfectly cooked, white and flaky on the inside and outside is slightly crisp to perfection.

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    Keri W.

    This place was great!!! I wish it was in our neighborhood tho! Our server was great and the place is too cute. It has a ton of wine! It has seating and a bar inside and then a nice patio area as well. You can actually buy a bottle and drink it there but also then take it home if you don't finish it. We got a little food too. Cheese platter- 4 different cheese and a warmed baguette. They were all very tasty. Chicken pate - creamy and very good. Good portion too. Beet salad- so nice and fresh and the goat cheese was very yummy. Fries- think and crispy- loved! Only remembered to take a pic of the cheese platter. Oops! We will be back!

    Marjon F.

    My husband and I moved to OB last month and have driven the by this place a number of times and we're really excited to finally try it! And while my expectations were blown. This is such a cute Chic fine dining restaurant in the heart of OB! The vibe is so elegant in Old School and cozy! Instead of a wine bottle menu you go and pick out your own wine bottle yourself which is really cool and a fun date idea! I loved everything about this place, our server was amazing, the food was tasty, and I loved the wine! I love the seafood risotto and my Tawny port wine to close the night with our flourless chocolate cake!

    Crab cake special
    Hillary C.

    I took my husband out here for his birthday for our first time at 3rd Corner! Their drinks were fantastic (my husband got their seasonal wine flight and I got their version of a G&T). We ordered the following food: -Corvina special - the fish was flakey and packed with flavor with the rich sauce. The sauce was hearty with mushroom, tomatoes, and shrimp. Very tasty! -Crab cake special - crab cakes can be a bit of a bit of miss for me and this one was a hit! They had pops of sweetness from the corn and were not shy with the crab. -Chicken piccata - the Chicken piccata was spot on and delicious. They were also kind enough to provide us a slice of a cake for our birthday celebration. Unfortunately I don't remember thr name of the cake but it was incredible, almost cheesecake-y but not too sweet. I had wrote in my reservation that we were celebrating a birthday but weren't expecting any special desserts so that was such a nice touch! We also ordered their PB old fashioned from their dessert menu and I would highly recommend. 3rd corner is such a lovely little spot and they really seem to have quite a few regulars so they definitely worth coming back to! They have a huge array of wine to bring bottles home as well! It's fun to browse their selection even if you're not coming for a meal!

    Seafood risotto - delicious!!!
    Kate F.

    I went for a birthday party which was outdoor on the patio which is the perfect location for a group. The seafood risotto was amazing. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the shrimp were good as well. The actually risotto was rich but not overpowering. One of the better meals that I have had out to eat and I will be back And they have a very wide selection of wine

    Mussels and fries
    Jenna T.

    Came recommended by our airbnb host so we decided this would be the place for our last dinner in OB. Love that it's a wine shop and restaurant. You can get a glass of wine that you like and buy the bottle afterwards, it's a win-win situation! Service is attentive and polite, no matter who you ask for assistance. The place is buzzin', but still able to have a nice conversation without yelling at each other. We ordered the mussels and fries, cioppino, and seafood pasta. Of course, we ordered bread and butter. I love some warm bread, but it was tough to slice. I'm spoiled and would love the loaf of bread be pre-sliced haha. Everything was served hot. All in all, it was delicious and satisfying for our last dinner in OB. *Left a star off only because the table we were at was not the cleanest and there were flies buzzing around our table.

    Katrina D.

    I organized a large dinner party of 22 at 3rd Corner in April. The staff made the event super special and easy and everyone loved their food. I spoke to 5 local restaurants before choosing this one and the "minimums" and restrictions were all over the place; 3rd Corner kept it straightforward and pricing was reasonable (not up charged for a pre arranged table. They even printed a special menu for us and allowed us to hire a private musician. I can't say enough good things!

    Spicy Paloma.
    Maureen B.

    We've been to Ocean Beach bunches of times, but this was our first visit to The 3rd Corner. We sat out on the patio which was lovely and they had those spinning things to keep bugs away. My husband had the short ribs and I had mussels. Both were really good. Our waiter was attentive. Service was good. My spicy Paloma was way too spicy! They took it off the check though.

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    Great food great lunch specials and great wine selections at a better price than most places in town

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    Great menu, amazing wine store with a fantastic staff. Never disappointed, always a pleasureable dining experience.

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    10 months ago

    Food is actually really good but the service is really really bad, and I have had interactions with multiple workers.

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    Good burger my girl had a salad and left hungry,not cool. A salad should never leave you hungry.

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    We enjoy the food, wine selection , ambience. It's a rare find and one we keep going back to.

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    Always a wonderful dining experience and great value. We love their fix price dinner on Sundays

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    Great food and amazing collection of wines. Service was also fine. Overall very nice place

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    Been going to this restaurant for many years. Service, selection and quality all rate excellent. Wine selection is worthy of celebrations.

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    Are kids allowed?

    Yes, but they would probably be bored.

    Do they allow dogs? Inside and outside?

    Actually they do! Dogs are allowed on the patio (just called and confirmed moments ago). However, I don't believe they are allowed inside.

    Are dogs allowed?

    I have never seen a dog there--- hard to think of a place in the restaurant where they would be allowed. That said, always worth asking the restaurant. With a dog, one you may want to consider is The Wine Pub in Point Loma Village (Canon and… Read more

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    Love this place for their massive outdoor area and their quaint indoor bar. I've been here a few…read moretimes and even hosted a small event of 20 people before. This time around, it was just the 3 of us, to chat over some wine and apps. Had their April featured Pinot, which was amazing (had 2 glasses). It's good to keep in mind that they only sell their flatbreads on certain days and unfortunately, they didn't serve it when we went. So, instead we had the crostinis, which is perfect if you want a little bit of everything, but not sure what to get. My friend got the chicken Caesar wrap, and it was a lot bigger than expected. As far as the ambience, there's seating all around the bar that's located in the middle. So it's convenient to just walk up to the bar to place your order. Servers and bartenders were friendly and quick. Overall this is a great laid-back place for small or large groups.

    I wanted to update my review, as I have been back several times through the years. Since my…read moreinitial review, there have been several changes.... some better than others. First, I still really enjoy the Carruth Wine Garden. It is nice to have an outdoor space to drink wine right in the center of the city. In general there plenty of parking ,and it is dog friendly. As far as the wine, it is very good. I like some more than others. More recently, I have enjoyed the Unicorn Red Blend ( a longtime favorite) and the Syrah. I love that it is dog friendly, inside and out. My dog loves going there and she makes friends each time. A change that they made recently is that the main garden area is now child-free, which was a positive change in my options, as it had gotten a bit chaotic in the past with children not being very well supervised. The still have a family-friendly outdoor space. In the past, there was always live music when I came. I was there most recently on a Saturday evening and was disappointed that there was no music. Also, the prices have gone up ($18 per glass). Unfortunately, I found the pours to be somewhat inadequate, though it depended which staff member was pouring the wine. They do not allow for outside food, and only make certain dishes certain days of the week, which unfortunately doesn't allow for many options if you are hungry. Water is readily available inside and outside. All in all, it is a lovely place with good wine to come with friends and your 4-legged friends. It has gotten a bit pricey, and I do wish we could bring out own snacks, but I still enjoy going and am sure that I will be back.

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    Interior of Carruth Cellars Wine Garden
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    Juno's

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    Wonderful food, very friendly staff, and good coffee too! We may come here every morning of our…read morevacation.

    Very cute and cozy spot with a gorgeous, comfortable patio on warm days. They do have big umbrellas…read moreif it's too sunny. I started with a lavender latte- delicious. Then I had a steak and blue cheese flatbread. It came with soups or salad, and I had a small cup of French onion soup- good, but not remarkable. The flatbread was accidentally delivered as the blue burger flatbread with hamburger meat instead of steak. It was good, even if not what I expected. It could have used some sort of sauce between the meat and cheese and the bread- or maybe just a layer of melty blue cheese instead of the as crumbles on top? Something to help the toppings stick. My SIL had the tuna nicoise- it looked delicious and she said it was very good. The potatoes are warm- which would be a plus for me! It's a hearty bowl full of veggies including asparagus, salmon, potatoes etc. Several people ordered the shakshuka and said it was very good. It has a bit of spice, and good amount of sausage or bacon. My grandpa said the eggs were hard to find, but I think they were just baked under the sauce and layers of bacon and cheese. Service can be a bit slow- it was more than 30 minutes from when we ordered to when the food was brought out and there were few tables occupied, so be prepared to enjoy a leisurely meal here. Everything is prepared to order- it's worth the wait!

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    Mushroom toast with an over medium egg and avocado
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    Have been here a few times, the food quality is amazing. It's truly the only place I've been able…read moreto find where the pasta tastes exactly like the one I had in Italy! Along with that when we went, we were celebrating my mom's birthday and the service felt extra attentive and kind! Overall, this place is amazing, it has a great ambiance for going out with friends or family to enjoy some great food!

    Cesarina is one of the most popular Italian restaurants in San Diego for a reason! Highly recommend…read morecoming with a reservation, otherwise you'll be waiting for a while. The interior is so cutely decorated and they have some outdoor seating as well. The paccheri vodka & scampi is a bit on the pricier end compared to the other pastas but sooo worth it! I don't really crave seafood pastas too often but I think about that pasta often and would 100% go back to get it. So if you're on the fence, take this as a sign to get it. The flavor of the pasta is so good. The funghi pasta is also amazing and my husband craves that one often as well. The arrabbiatissima sounded really delicious from the description but was too acidic for me the couple of times I tried it. For my friend's birthday, they brought out a small dessert and also took a cute Polaroid for us to take home which was so sweet. I've recommended this restaurant to friends whenever they ask for San Diego restaurant recs and they have all said that they really enjoyed their meal here!

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    Dining room
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    The signature chicken pitcher with their soft delish breads
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    Audish wine is the coolest winery in all of San Diego because they are biodynamic wines with…read moreminimal intervention that are all organic and all grown here! Other San Diego wine clubs focus on things like Spanish and French wines, fancy bubbly wines, Santa Barbara or Santa Rita.... This is truly San Diego. Oddish also has some of the craziest wines I've ever seen. For example, they had one called the hybrid that mixed wine, Mead, and cider. If you're looking to have fun and try a wine that is not full of itself but instead full of character, this is what you want. Also, I have a lot of friends who say that drinking wine makes them feel sick and that they never feel sick when they drink Oddish wines. Must be the way that they produce it and just how natural it really is. It's inside of a space called The Garten which is also such a must-see spot. They have Mead, beer, and a pizza truck? Pizza, outdoor oven type thing haha. And a stage that sometimes has live music. You order your drinks, sit on picnic tables with others, and enjoy the beautiful San Diego Sunshine

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    View of the entrance and small bar area (4 seats max)
    View of the entrance and small bar area (4 seats max)
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    4.6
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    I've been enjoying Gianni Buonomo's wines for about 7 years now. I loved their tasting room OB. It…read morewas so cute and back-in-the-day, it was super fun to go to the OB Street Fair on Wednesday to pick up some food and then enJoy it with a glass of wine or two in the tasting room with other lively patrons. Brigitte was a very nice member of the business back then, and either Al or Keith was usually on hand to chat about the wines and other things in a friendly manner. My favorite wine was their version of Viognier & M's favorite is the Symphony. (Neither one of us is big drinker.) Last year, they moved to new location on Pickett Street. It feels smaller and more cramped than their previous space but it is decorated nicely and has a small dedicated parking lot. It is also in a very industrial area, and a bit out of the way. For me, it's not super conducive to hanging out. I can understand the reasons for moving, but it definitely impacted the ambiance, imo. Today, we picked up a bottle of Symphony from Al to take home. There were a few patrons inside enjoying their wine on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Gianni Buonomo is a special and unexpected winery that is definitely worth experiencing. Their wines have won multiple awards and Keith & Al are super knowledgeable and amicable.

    We went to Gianni Buonomo location with friends 3 years in their old location in OB and had a great…read moretime sampling different wines. They've moved to a new location in Midway last year. On a Thursday afternoon, there were a couple of other winery members picking up and tasting wines when we got there. We did a red wine flight and tried a varietal we have never had before (Lagrein) of two different years. They source the grapes from Washington State and California (Sierra foothills and Amador county). All of the wines we've had was very enjoyable. You can taste the care and thoughtfulness that goes into their wine making process. Very chill atmosphere and conducive to an enjoyable taste experience. There's a nice parking area for tasters right in front of the wine shop.

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