Small spot in Carlsbad Village. I loved the ambiance: dark, music poppin, and great drinks and…read morefood! I ordered the mommy sandwich and I got the Mucho amor drink, which was absolutely excellent! I have never tasted anything with so much flavor in it. Staff was friendly and gave great service. Sandwich was crispy and flavorful. I definitely wanna come back and check the cocktail menu because that was very good.

Made a reservation for 4 on OpenTable. Located in the village above Coyote Grill. Parking can be a…read morelittle hard but cars are often going and leaving. Walking in, it is cool, dark, and trendy. They have a bar with cool cocktails and a food menu, Our waiter Sebastian was great - very friendly, attentive, and engaging. Food items are great! They are shareable tapas style items, it's a take on Thai food, and though they didn't have pad thai, they have many other delicious items. All of the items offers pops of flavors like citrus, spice, savory, & sweet for everyone. Definitely start with the samosas (which consist of my fav Massaman curry), cucumber salad (crunchy and thinly sliced) and yellowtail ceviche (milky fish that is paired with the most delicious lime and chili chips!) we also ordered the Panang curry (yummy). If you're up for it, the drinks are funly named and taste good too.

Such a cool little spot. I really enjoyed the fun creative…read morecocktail selection. I really wish I remembered our server's name, because she was fantastic, great at recommending drinks to our tastes and joking with us. I loved the layout as well, with some areas feeling more "public" and some more tucked away and intimate. Definitely a great date night or small group spot.

Everything about this place was perfect! Cozy ambience, good music, delicious food and drinks! We…read morehappened to be there on a Monday Magic night and had a great experience with the magician doing some personal close up magic. So fun for weeknight date! I will definitely be back. Can't recommend enough!!

Overall great experience. Entering the bar room while sitting by the rotating wall was a wow…read morefactor. Vibe was pleasant with dim lighting and some music to jam to, overall not too rowdy or loud. I was able to have a conversation with my group. Most importantly the drinks were great. Jade Pagoda, and the non alcoholic Golden Afternoon were my two favorites.

This was our first time visiting, we choose to go for our 1st yr wedding anniversary. Thought we…read morecould have a few drinks, enjoy the ambiance and then proceed with our night. Right away when we arrived I noticed that the flooring on the revolving fireplace looked like it needed to be replaced. I shrugged it off thinking they needed light weight materials for the revolving floor entrence. But I didn't think it was a good look for what is supposed to be a swanky exclusive vibe and being the first thing you really see. ( First impressions are important) Despite having made a reservation, we were seated directly between the revolving entrence and the exit, in the two coolest looking but most uncomfortable chairs. They were not practical at all for sitting and conversing a in a loud environment. That corner, in my opinion, should be reserved for the hostess and not for guest. Initially we thought these chairs were a quick stop before being moved to some of the other available sitting at the bar or around the perimeter we could clearly see when we came in. We asked, and where told those were our seats. No offer was made to be moved. We did not get a server to come to us until after we had placed our drink order with one of the hostess, about 20min after we were seated. Our server was very nice and polite. No issues there, just took long to get to us. The drinks were disappointing. Forgettable to say the least. We ordered one of there menu items and a Moscow mule. We were sad to see the Moscow mule served in a glass you might normally get a mojito in ... it wasn't served in a copper cup. As we sat there and looked at the place, we both thought the ambiance and decor was nice. However we were surprised to see so many people looked very underdressed considering they have a "smart casual" dress code, completely destroyed the whole swanky exclusive vibe. Lots of men in shorts and both men and women in flip flops. I also noticed the flooring inside the speakeasy had similar wear and scuff marks, as on the fireplace. The need to update their flooring and the amount of underdressed guest did not help project the vibes that they are going for. This really felt like a fast food (drinks) chain in any mall. Sadly I would not recommend, do to the drinks not being all that good, the service was mediocre, the "vibe" and experience they sell fall short.

This might be the longest review for a restaurant, but it's worth it! This was our first dining…read moreexperience at the Black & Blue Restaurant in Valley View Casino. We've heard a lot of great reviews, so we decided to try it out! Even though we did not have reservations, the staff was incredibly accommodating while Alexis took our name and phone number and asked if we were celebrating any special occasion or if we had food allergies. Tim, our host, took us to our seat and the absolutely wonderful dining experience started! What stood out most was the attention to detail. While upscale restaurants pride themselves on high-quality coffee and thoughtful accompaniments, this restaurant's level of service is not standard! They provided an elaborate carrier laden with regular and whip cream, honey, chocolate and sugar stir sticks and topped it off with a biscotti for their brewed coffee! From carefully addressing food allergies to providing impeccable service throughout the evening, every member of the team made us feel genuinely cared for. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortably mixed with guests dressed from casual to elegant - perfect for a special occasion. We enjoyed the $75 three-course dinner, and both the pork chop and barramundi were exceptional. Each course was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented from the start of the potato lentil soup of the day and the fig and burrata salad to the dinner entrees! Every bite was a celebration of flavor! A special thank you to our waiter, Luciano, whose attentiveness and professionalism elevated the entire dinner journey. He struck the perfect balance between being attentive and allowing us to enjoy our evening. The highlight of the night was dessert. The presentation was done in such a thoughtful and meaningful way to recognize both our silver anniversary and a milestone birthday along with personally staff signed cards. I'm sure they do it for all their guests celebrating special events, but it made our already memorable evening truly unforgettable. This was more than just a great meal - it was an experience we'll always remember. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for outstanding food, exceptional service, and genuine hospitality.

While celebrating our wedding anniversary last weekend, we decided we needed an anniversary dinner…read moreredo -- and Black & Blue Steakhouse delivered. The ambiance was warm and relaxed, and the $75 three-course dinner was excellent. We arrived at 6:30 and enjoyed an unhurried evening until 8:45. Our server, Tim, was fantastic, and Jordyn kept us well taken care of with fresh rolls, smoked cheddar, nuts, and olives. The thoughtful anniversary touches, including dessert recognition and a signed card from the staff, made the night feel extra special. Alexis and Frank were also wonderful, and Frank stopping by our table added a personal touch. We'll definitely be back for another special occasion.

Brandy is great! Food is great! Portions are big for the price. Great time! I'd do it again.read more

Went here for my brothers birthday. Got absolutely amazing service from Brandi, Cecilia, and any…read moreother staff we encountered. A few quick slip ups but they were immediately rectified them. Will definitely be coming here again.

Holy moly. The worst burger in the world award for you! I…read morereally have no other words. With how small the menu is and how expensive, you would expect everything to be great. Why a disaster. The gunk that was in the middle of my overcooked burger oh man. A thick patty overcooked with some yellow slop. Disgusted all day by the fact I had more than one bite. After the first bite I attempted to scrape it all off but that was where I realized it was over before it even started. Maybe 4 total bites. Yuck! That purple ube coconut drink was however divine along with my server Seth! Thank you Seth but maybe get me some better food for 40% tip. That was clearly not enjoyed but you are a nice man. Take care. I will not be back.

We are staying on property at The Seabird and decided to enjoy lunch before going to the pier. The…read morestaff is so friendly and they made our visit a lot of fun. The drinks were beautiful and delicious. The menu is small, but the burger does not disappoint. And the view is incredible!

I ordered some green cheese (only) enchiladas. They were super delicious and the cheese melted…read moreright off when I cut it. My husband ordered 3 different types of tacos. He said he liked all three. Orlando our server was super friendly, the best part was he liked the Dodgers. First time I find someone in San Diego county who doesn't hate on my team. They do have live music. Orlando said the music starts at 9 pm. I guess next time I'll need to go after 9 lol

My first time visiting this location. It's spacious and enough seating for big groups. They have a…read morestage for live music. Their happy hour menu is pretty good. I loved their margaritas. They have various food items on the happy hour menu. The service was good. It's very helpful that we're able to pay our own check individually. There's plenty of parking on site and on the street.

Absolutely love this restaurant for their flavorful dishes (the quesitaco!) and incredible sauces -…read moreespecially if you enjoy actually spicy food! They have a great happy hour and a fun brunch menu. The service has been great, with friendly staff who are always happy to share recommendations. Parking: usually easy in the adjacent lot.

I'd like to start off by mentioning I've been to this location a few times now. Each time the…read morerestaurant get's a bit busy around lunch. On the positive side, the food is delicious. The reason I am giving this location a 3 star is because of the business itself. I'm not sure if it's the owner or who but each time I've visited, there is only one waiter or waitress attending the entire restaurant. They all look worn out and stressed. At first I was a bit upset with the service being slow, but I realized they are not slow, it's one person attending at least 10+ tables all at one time. This restaurant isn't cheap, I'm sure they can afford an extra person to take orders during their peak hours. I hope these workers get some help soon or this location won't have anyone to work for them because of the burnout.

Still not a fan of the computer pours. It makes for light drinks. Although the bartender was nice…read morethe drink was so so. I do love the atmosphere I just wish they eliminated the smaller pours. My favorite bartender no longer works here, she was the best. I'm hoping Caesar's will make a change and bring back the bartenders.

Timothy's spin of a chocolate martini did not disappoint. Any time I visit Spiked he serves up…read moresome of the most delicious cocktails with a twist. His customer service and hospitality is what keeps us coming back although my parter and I are no longer weekly visitors we do try to always make a stop here when we are in town. Prices are pretty fair for a hotel bar and I've honestly never had a bad drink here. The feel of this area is almost nostalgic listening to old classic songs as music videos played on the tvs. The only thing we miss is our bartop black jack game.

Thanks to a bartender and her regulars at an Italian restaurant in Vista for putting Harlow's on…read moreour radar! Initially, I'd added Harlow's on our list of places to check out, but feeling adventurous -- and given we were already in the area -- we chanced getting in. Fortunately for us, there were 2 seats at the bar top! What an adventure for us to drive out there; located within what was once a golf course. From the moment you enter through the front door, it's old school luxury and elegance: low, dim lighting (some areas darker and more intimate than others); a variety of seating options, some with beautiful, plush furnishings and fascinating art & decor; classy vibe yet casual and comfortable. Very speakeasy. Entertainment is performed on select nights. The staff was wonderful! Given this unexpected stop, we enjoyed cocktails only; however, friendly guests around us praised their menu items. Exquisite find -- one in which we plan to revisit very soon. Open Thursdays through Saturdays, 4:00 - 10:00 P.M.

We had an amazing dinner here and wonderful cocktails. I was a huge fan of the decor and overall…read morevibe, really felt like I was transported back in time. I'm sad to hear they closed as there is no other place quite like it near me.