Now this is a rooftop bar!! I was staying down the street at another hotel and saw they had some decent chicken sandwiches. The place I was staying at had some sort of chicken patty and I was not going for that. As soon as I got in half the place was packed near the TV and the tables overlooking the roof. The bar side was slower and I did sit at the bar. For a drink I had the Coastal Holiday vodka, pineapple, lime, mixed berry blend. I was light and very refreshing! I had to order the chicken sandwich and it was probably one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had. It was deep fried, crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Perfect amount of sauce and heat as well. Instead of a large breast which I thought it was in the beginning, it was three large breaded chicken strips. And I mean large ones. The fries were perfect as well. This could easily be two meals if you wanted it to be. The music was great and not too loud and the service was excellent! I will be coming back here for sure. read more

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I think they need to add a few things to the menu. One is hot wings come on you gotta have some chicken wings on your menu. Other than that, the views from here is spectacular. I came here twice each night just to check out the views and grab an appetizer one night and another grab a dessert. Phenomenal views from this spot. Food: the meatballs were good. Lots of flavor and made very well. The vanilla sorbet was just as good. Once again, they need to add some appetizers like wings and a few other things for the menu. The menu is quite lacking. That's for sure. I could almost drop a star for that but the views are so nice. I have to keep it a five star. The service is pretty good too. The first night it was OK but the second night I Jess was top-notch. I will definitely come back here every time I'm staying at this Hilton property in San Diego but management please add to your menu if you had a few more things this would be a great spot read more

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Stayed at the hotel and was curious about this rooftop.. who wouldn't enjoy views of Little Italy with a cocktail in hand. The vibe was OK.. the decor was a little cheeesy for my taste and could have used some swanky design as this location is prime real estate. Food was surprisingly delicious We ordered the carrot hummus and the hamachi crudo. Had well balanced flavors. The drinks were great we ordered French 75 the bartender nailed it as it was not on the menu but she made it happen. read more

Very beautiful venue on the top of the hotel. Don't underestimate the hotel food because this is one of the best salad & salmon we've ever had. Could not take a picture of the salmon before it was finished. The salad was excellent with the amount of dressing on it. Great portion for the price. There is a beautiful outdoor area with fireplace and a huge screen, as well as the inside area where you can see the sunset by the large window. We will definitely be back for the food, even if we don't stay here. I love how the heater is dedicated to each table on the outside so you never get cold. read more

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This bar/restaurant is on the roof of the Carte Hotel on Ash. We have been here twice now. The first time was when a friend was visiting from out of town and then we decided to stay for the weekend and bring the pups. Staff are very nice. The views are great too. They have 2 outdoor areas and one of them has a huge tv. The drinks are great! The food was a mix between good and eh. Steak sandwich- my husband said it was good. Charcuterie- was really good. It had 2 cheeses and 2 meats and all the extras you would expect like pickled veggies and fruit. Pizza- this was a miss. It honestly tasted like microwaveable pizza and it wasn't even fully cooked on the bottom. Everything other than the pizza was good. Also, we were able to bring our pups with us! The video was when we had dinner and we were inside. read more

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We stayed at the Carte Hilton hotel, which is where this rooftop bar is located. The hotel gives you $15 restaurant credit so I took advantage of that here. We were only there for a short time, but everything went well. I ordered the Strawberry Fields, a strawberry basil tequila cocktail, while my boyfriend got the Rosemary Smoke, a mezcal with rosemary. Mine tasted great with a couple pieces of strawberry inside. Pricey with the cocktails $17 each, but glad I got that credit to use. Highly recommend sitting outside with a view of downtown plus a huge big screen TV and fire pits. Looks perfect for groups. Service was nice and was easy to apply credit from hotel. read more

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We went there for some drinks after lunch. Service was great and the ambiance is really nice. You go to the hotel and take the elevator to roof . It's a digital button elevator so it'll say roof. Drink was pretty good. I got a pomegranate Mock tail drink. We went around 4pm so it was nice to get away from the sun and into the breeze of a rooftop where there was a big screen TV and plenty of spaces to lounge around. read more

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Cute location for drinks - but I would not eat dinner! Came in on Thursday night for dinner. Located on top floor of Carte hotel, it is an awesome location for happy hour and drinks. Food was disappointing! Burger came in cold, and likely it was made in the kitchen on lower floor and carried upstairs to restaurant. Caesar salad consisted of four leaves of romaine with dressing on them. Service was all right, but nothing special. read more

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I love coming here every time I am in Downtown SD! The ambience is great and the service is amazing, our server Jessica always greets us with such Joy and makes us feel welcomed:) They have a great selection of draft beer, Cali Creamin' Vanilla cream ale, Mother Earth 5% is my favorite draft beer! They had a Valentine's Day specialty menu and we tried the bucatini pasta with lobster and for desert we had the chocolate and strawberry. The carte burger was very good and so is their calabrese pizza! read more

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Rooftop bar at the Carte hotel. Beautiful cocktails with a nice indoor/outdoor feel. Fire pits, heat lamps, seating and a large TV for watching sports. $17/each cocktail. They also have wine, beer and food. read more

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What a lovely rooftop restaurant at the modern style Carte- Hilton in San Diego! Loved coming here for an easy fun and delicious dinner. The service was great, one of the waitresses Jhezzie was the best she brought our drinks & food out immediately, always greeted us with a smile and gave us great recommendations of fun things to do in San Diego. One dish that stood out was the truffle poutine. The only thing better than fries would be fries topped with fried cheese & gravy and this did not disappoint. The truffle flavor brought it from a 10 to an 11/10. The restaurant lounge space itself is very modern in its style & appearance, great for anything from family vacation dinner to business dinner. I would definitely come here again to both stay in the hotel and dine in. This restaurant and hotel definitely made my stay in SD extra enjoyable. read more

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Service is iffy. The menu is limited, ambiance is nice but not worth the price in my opinion. I ordered the burger and it was missing topping. Remind you this burger cost $24. read more

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16 FLOORS ABOVE ASH (5 stars) - FOOD/DRINKS: yums - SERVICE: excellent - PRICE: hotel prices - AMBIANCE: beautiful What a gem! I love how it's NOT located in Gaslamp where all the other rooftops are or in overly populated areas like Little Italy - not into crowds (obviously) haha. It's a bit off to the side. The vibe is cool, mostly business/grown people and very mature crowd. It's smaller than the pictures portray but it's still spacious in its way. Part of it is indoor, part of it is outdoor, stunning views of downtown and buildings (not so much the water). Playing 90s r&b and 90s hits (SO MY VIBE). :: FOOD/SIPPIES :: TRUFFLE POUTINE ($24) - French fries, beer braised short rib, cheese curd, truffle + mushroom gravy, truffle zest. My goodness, this was super delicious. It's very hearty, very heavy, yup likely make your tummy turn a little, but all worth it. I tend to stay away from truffle flavored stuff if it's actually not the real truffle because truffle flavor can be quite overpowering. This has truffle flavor but was not truffled out. Plenty of fries coated with gravy that had small shavings of mushroom and light truffle flavor. The short ribs were very tender and flavorful. The cheese curds to my surprise were touch. It was exciting when one popped into the mouth because the flavor of truffle, gravy, fries, short rib and then cheese curd all in a bite was deeeeeslicious. Whatever you don't eat you can pack to-go. Did you know this is only $12 during HH. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOREVER YOURS ($18) - You & Yours Sunday gin, pandan, lemon St. Germain, camomile, soda. I loved everything about this drink from the light spritz feel, to the refreshing flavors, and of course a loyal consume to You & Yours. Perfect drink to sip on during a meal. HIGHLY RECOMMEND :: SERVICE :: I had a really good server named Bernadette. She recommended the right items when in limbo, checked up on all her tables at the right times, not too much and not too little. Very good customer service that you don't typically see from an average server. Tip those people tell! Will I be back? This could be a regular occurrence. JABA APPROVED. Until the next review... read more

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The ambiance is cool, has plenty indoor, out door seating. The outdoor is kinda odd because it is does get hot during summer ( they have umbrella but doesn't help on a hot SD day). I can only comment on the HH, the food options were meh in general, nothing light or summery or hot weather friendly; so got pizza, dip n fries ( not the choices I will make in summer for HH). The food was okay, drinks were alright. The service was great, very attentive, checked on us often enough but not too often to make us uncomfortable. The views are great, multiple TV playing games so it is a good place to watch a game, catch up with friends. I might go again- to watch game or quick drink with friends but not food. read more

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it's unfortunate that this lovely space is always empty. I patronized yesterday with some friends. with barely anyone there it took 40 minutes to get your drinks after ordering. the server and the manager were extremely rude. the menu is odd and limited. colossal disappointment for a location that should command being a hot spot. read more

Nice rooftop bar and lounge. They have an outdoor big screen TV and typically show relevant sporting events live. Servers are all friendly and the food is good. They have a nice range of highlighted cocktails and a full bar with beer on tap. Prices are elevated as a result of being attached to the hotel. Service was exceptional! read more

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Super fun spot! We went up twice since we were staying at the hotel. Drinks were yummy and the music was on POINT! Such a chill vibe with a great view. We sat at the bar once night and struck up great conversations with the bartender, Danyelle! She was fabulous! read more

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Rooftop is great but some of the sections are being obscured due to buildings being constructed around the area. I came here on a random Sunday and it wasn't packed at all. I ordered Prosecco and the burger. Burger was mediocre and on the dry side. Wouldn't order that again. However, the fries were delicious. It's a nice spot to have a drink and hang out. read more

By far the worst dining experience I've ever had. First off, the place was not crowded, about 10 patrons, which was fine, but you still could not carry on a conversation, the acoustics amplified everything. This may be okay for a nightclub, but not dining at 7pm. Second, the menu was very limiting, not only in the options avaliable (about 12-15 choices), but almost everything was ultra creative, with odd ingredients. I get it, but when I asked for assistance in understanding what even one item was the waiter was snippy and sparky, basically saying 'either you understand the menu description or you don't; well that was the point of asking. So, I ended up ordering a side of rice. Yes, plain white rice. It was smooth and overcooked, plus a received the brown, burnt bottom of the pan, an the top overcooked crust. Lastly, the waiter has select attentiveness, to certain persons at the table, did not clear the appetizer dishes until dinung was almost complete, then was selective as too whom he cleared from. The hotel was fine, but skip Rooftopto eat.​ read more

This rooftop lounge is such a gem! Conveniently located on the 16th floor of Carté Hotel in Little Italy. The lounge comprise of 3 separate rooms: 1) An open lounge area with a huge big screen tv. 2) An indoor bar area with open table and seating. 3) Another gorgeous outdoor area with string patio lights, fireplace, heating lamps and more seating area. This lounge has the perfect views and vibes. The waitress was very attentive and service was great. She recommended a few desserts and I had to try the strawberry shortcake. It was so tasty; the whipped cream, fresh strawberries and touch of mint was so refreshing. Paired with a hot cup of cafecito was perfect - enjoyed in front of the cozy fire and under the string lights. Definitely romantic and chill vibes. Overall, I absolutely loved the ambience of this rooftop lounge; it is so beautiful and relaxing. If you're ever looking for a place to stay at in San Diego near Little Italy, this place is it. I would definitely come back to this lounge when I return to San Diego. read more

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Located inside Carte hotel, Above Ash Social is a hole in the wall spot that is too good to gate-keep! I learned about Above Ash from my favorite SD instagram influencer, @mish_critiques. I usually love all her stuff so I was surprised with the low reviews on yelp. I decided to go anyway for the great views and to try something new. My friends and I ordered the chilaquiles, iced mocha, and creme brûlée. which were all so good! I will definitely come back here on another Sunday brunch or an evening dinner date. The view was amazing. It overlooks Little Italy and the Midway. If you don't mind walking, there are a lot of parking spots available within 5 minutes of carte hotel. It's also really close to extraordinary dessert so if you want to grab dinner and go there, you totally can but they do have desserts available and their crème brûlée was really good. In regards to service, it was great at 11 am but slow after 12 since there was one server for 5-7 tables and it was busy!! She was still really sweet tho but I can see people becoming impatient with the wait time. Parking: Valet or meter parking. Free street parking on Sundays. You welcome ;) Food: $$ Tip: come early and order the chilaquiles! So good! read more

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Rooftop bar with a view of the city. Food is limited but nice cocktail menu. I paired my Sauvignon blanc with fried goat cheese and local honey. Great ambiance, light tables and plenty of seating indoors. Outside is a giant TV and 3 seating areas. read more

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I love the ambiance and view from this place! It's on the top of a hotel, and it wasn't busy when I came in for a drink with my friend on Wednesday night. The patio was kept reasonably warm, but I came dressed to be outside on a San Diego winter night. It's moderately priced, and the drink was REALLY good. I highly recommend the Crimson Ghost if you like spicy drinks. It was one of the best drinks I've had in Little Italy. The food was above average, but nothing I would return for. I would return for the drink most definitely. read more

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Still hungover from the previous night, so I went with a light meal- Got the Stone Fruit Salad. Light honey vinaigrette. Creamy avocado slices (wish there were more avocado slices). Crushed pistachio with mascarpone. Lots of textures in one dish. Not a fan of the still water. The waitress was really nice about finding me a bottle of sparkling. Staff were all really friendly and attentive. Multiple times stop by to check up on us. Appreciated. read more

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You enter through the Carte Hotel but it doesn't have a parking structure. You either valet or find street parking. Lots of construction going on. It's on the 16 floor and the elevator screen is all digital. It has several sitting areas, one of them has a huge tv and table fire side. To me, this place is just like any other roof top bar with a view. There's no dress code, it's San Diego so people were super casual. We came during happy hour from 4-6 so you got a mixture of hotel guests and people getting off work. You'll get the ones in suits, in business casual and those who looked like going to the beach. The food is average and expensive but that's the price for the area. The drinks are good. You get 50% off appetizers except for the charcuterie board. -Crispy cauliflower - sweet with honey and crunch with the almonds and dates -Brussels - very skimpy on the pork belly. Only found one piece! -Ahi crudo - only came with two slices. Good thing it was half off at $10. Not worth if. -Guacamole - instead of chips, it comes with chicharron so that's a different twist. However the first time, it came out with chips on the side and we had to tell them. Then she brought it out. We ordered it the second time and this time it was served correctly but it was plated with the chicharron on top. -Charcuterie board- this is a rip off at $21 that comes with grapes, cheese and baguette. Everything else is a add on at $3 a piece like olives, honey, jam, meat. -Cacio e Pepe - we added chicken for another $6. It's spaghetti with white sauce like an Alfredo. Nothing special. I would recommend to come here for the drinks and look at the view. Come during happy hour for the 50% off but don't waste your wallet on lunch and dinner. read more

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1. Ambiance and Environment The location is great since it's level with the skyline. You have to go through the hotel lobby, and up the elevators to the right when you enter to get to the restaurant/bar. Recent construction of high-rise apartments blocked off the view of the bay from Above Ash Social, but they're still pretty great. They have blankets to help keep you warm given the coldness that comes with elevation, but I still recommend wearing pants and closed-toe shoes to protect from the cold. The firepit areas are ideal for quick meet-ups, but the small coffee tables in the firepit areas aren't ideal for actual dining. 2. Food and Drinks My party and I got food, and they were delicious. One of our favorites from our visit was the poutine - I'd also recommend getting it if your party has enough appetite for shareables. The rest of our food was cold when it got to us, however. Somewhat disappointing. 3. Service Service was a little bit questionable. Given the high altitude of the location combined with the fact that the afternoon sun was blocked off by the neighboring high-rise apartments, my friend and I easily got cold. We asked our server if they could turn on the fire pits for us on three separate occassions, with the server responding "I'll find someone to turn that on for you" every single time. Furthermore, knowing that we were cold, the server also didn't offer my friend and I any blankets. My friend and I had to find out Above Ash Social provided blankets by seeing another group returning their blankets as they left. The service disappointed us. 4. Pricing The price point was higher than usual as expected since the location is at a rooftop in downtown San Diego. Going here is definitely a treat for the regular person, with single servings at around $24 dollars per person (per food item). 5. Restroom The restroom was exceptionally clean and fragrant. You could tell that it was very well-maintained, which warrants a shout out to the housekeeping and maintenance crew of the hotel - job well done for sure! 6. Parking There are a couple of parking lots near the location, but I would recommend parking a little bit farther away from the bay in order to get cheaper prices. The walk from the parking lots farther away than usual to Above Ash Social wasn't too terrible. I'd recommend just being vigilant come nighttime. 7. Study-Friendliness Not study-friendly for the most part given the lack of outlets and wifi, but if you have offline work to do (e.g., readings to catch up on), you can try going up to the firepit area. read more

Loved our visit here. Hot new* (revamped menu with new chef) place on the rooftop of a boutique hotel in Little Italy. Great view: CHECK Cutting-edge and delicious mixology: CHECK Delicious and creative food: CHECK Friendly servers: CHECK!!! First, I need to say I'm a fan of this chef! Chef Phil Hoffer worked many years at Grant Grill as the Chef de Cuisine, and put in time as a sous chef in many other top places in San Diego, including at AR Valentien and Vistal in the Hotel Intercontinental (under Amy DiBiase). I love his food and have been waiting for him to be able to run the show somewhere and create his own menu. He's now executive chef for the whole Carte Hotel, and we're so glad we got to visit! First, the VIEW: there are several different terraces. One has a giant full screen TV, looking toward Petco. Others have sunset views or look over other parts of the city. Second, the DRINKS! Look at the cocktail menu, which was designed by a mixologist who just moved down from LA. It is off the hook creatively, whether you want pandan cocktails, a Green Leaf Collins with verdita and verjus leaf, or whatever! I love that the menu shows you whether a cocktail is up, long or short. I got the STEEL RANGER, which was INCREDIBLE: Limavady single malt irish whiskey, italicus bergamot, giffard peach, cream sherry, meyer lemon oleo saccharum. YUM. I'd get this again but I want to try other things! Since we love Chef Phil, we wanted to try a bunch of different apps amongst us. We got: --PIQUILLO PEPPER MUHAMMARA (fun middle eastern spread, with carrots, pita etc.). It's also super healthy. I wouldn't get this alone but if you're getting a bunch of dishes, it's very tasty. --BLOODY MARY FINGERLING POTATOES: *absolute winner*. Chef Phil is the king of potatoes - the fingerlings are off the hook. PLUS really delicious brussel sprouts, pickled onions, feta, olives and an awesome horseradish chile sauce. This is a must get dish if you like brussels & potatoes and generally yummy things. --TRUFFLE POUTINE: french fries, beer braised short ribs, truffle + mushroom gravy, truffle zest, cheese curds. I don't eat meet but my sweetie was raving about the short ribs (this is not just french fries + gravy) and we all loved the cheese curds. --CHARCUTERIE PLATE: we didn't get a full one but tried some of the cheeses (YUMMMM), the marcona almonds and fruit. Ditto I tried tinned anchovies in olive oil (not on the menu I don't think). I don't usually like anchovies but they were so good. --LITTLE GEM WEDGE: (we got pancetta on the side). The smoked blue cheese dressing was SO good. Definitely recommended. --POISSON CRU with taro chips: very fresh fish and we loved the taro. This might need a little tweak, with more lime in the coconut lime vinaigrette to give it more of a kick. I liked it - but with all the food on the table I just didn't finish this, and wouldn't say it's the #1 thing to get if you're only doing 1 app. ENTREES: we ordered too many apps and were starting to get full! But we had: --California White Seabass with purple cauliflower puree, romanesco, braised rainbow swiss chard, tarragon beurre blanc. The seabass could use some lemon or lime on the side to moisten it, but the sides were awesome. I could eat the purple cauliflower puree every day, and the rest was yummy. --BUFFALO MOZZARELLA AND WATERMELON SALAD: one of us got this for an entree and loved it (I didn't taste it because I was getting full but it looked yummy) --30 DAY DRY-AGED NY STRIP: the meat eaters in our group got this. I can't speak to the steak, but the twice baked garlic confit potatoes were again REDONKULOUS. As I said, Chef Phil is the king of potatoes. We waited a bit and shared 3 desserts. --SMORES: The smores eater in the group liked the smoked marshmallows best. I don't like marshmallows but LOVED the chocolate mousse on top. --SPUMONI PANNA COTTA with cacao nibs, strega infused luxardo cherries, candied pistachios. Ayy! A very refined and creamy dessert that even my teen liked. The cherries especially... MMMMMMM. --CREAMSICLE: I didn't taste it but my kid loved it. Lots of details for y'all - but I hope that gives you a taste of this FAB new place. Go just for drinks and sunset - or have a full meal. It's so yummy and I'm thrilled to have this new place with such great outdoor dining AND drinks AND views (!!) in Little Italy. read more

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16th floor restaurant with a bar and indoor and outdoor dining at the Carte Hotel between Ash and State. Dinner service is at 5pm so before then and after brunch you can only order appetizers. We ordered the pulled pork sliders, ahi Poki, and fries. All dishes were fantastic. Poki was fresh and cold, fries were cooked well and pulled pork wasn't dry! read more

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My friend and I went to Above Ash Social not knowing what it was. We had an Alice in Wonderland event next door and needed to eat prior to. We were pleasantly surprised! When we got out of the elevator and stepped onto the rooftop restaurant/lounge, it had such a cool vibe! There were tables and chairs strewn around, a large TV, bar, tables and of course the incredible view! I ordered the airline chicken and it was delicious! Nice and moist and the roasted chick peas were so good! My friend had the scallops and he loved it. There was a little snafu on our orders (we never received our appetizer) and we had to flag down our waitress twice to ask if she could turn on the heat lamp. Just minor concerns, but everything else was on point. I'm going to come back with my family and friends- perhaps check into hosting a little get together. I really like this place! Oh and you can valet for $10 when you get your ticket validated at the restaurant. read more

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I canceled my room, I wanted to do a bday dinner here on Saturday but no one to contacted me back from my emails. When I call it hangs up on me, no way to contact them. I wasn't going to have guest show up with no reservation. read more

great, quick brunch spot located at rooftop (16th floor) of the Carte hotel! Lots of paid-parking in the surrounding area. Try the bloody Mary and don't forget your sunglasses! beautiful views of the bay and city all around. great service but very limited brunch menu. read more

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More of a fun bar with food to hang out at than a restaurant. Menu was trying to be fancier then it was, a lot of words most don't understand to describe drinks and entrees. Not sure about the food, never got to order dinner after almost an hour of being seated. Bloody Mary Fingerling Potato's app was good, and the drinks were good. Server might have been having a bad night, the place was half full when we got there and the dining area was almost empty when we gave up and asked for our check. Maybe check on us every 15 min? Might give it another shot if the mood hits us - the bar and lounge area looked like a lot of fun to hang out. read more

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I had such a good experience here. Located on the top of the the carte hotel, this is a good spot to meet for drinks, watch the game, or have a celebratory dinner. There is a lot of indoor-outdoor connection with large open windows, floor to ceiling glass windows on the inside, and 2 patios. The first patio when you walk in has a giant projector which at the time was streaming the basketball game (probably the nicest place to watch a sports event because this definitely is not a sports bar). The first patio also has firepits and a more private area on the side if you are there with a big group and want your own space. The second patio however has a view of the water and it is absolutely gorgeous! There is a huge firepit that seats probably 10 people around it, so good for a large group or just a couple to share with other people there. The inside has the large floor to ceiling windows, still with views of the water but a more formal setting for a celebratory dinner. We got the brussels sprouts and cauliflower which were both delicious and available on their happy hour menu! I love when a place has some vegetarian options so I appreciated that, but they do have a full dinner menu as well. There are plenty of cocktails or a wine menu to choose from as well. I would definitely recommend this if you are in the downtown/little Italy area and I will for sure be coming back. read more

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Great happy hour/sunset spot. You enter through the hotel next to Fit, once in the lobby someone directed us to the elevator and the proper floor. Up top it's very cute. Nice comfortable seating. There were only a few other people at the bar when we were there on a Wednesday evening. We both went for the mezcal margarita (which the waitress mistakenly told us was the happy hour special even though happy hour was over, but gave us the happy hour price anyway. Waitress service was very good, checking in on us etc. We decided to go with a pizza to share (and they even bring over a little extra table to put the pizza on so that we didn't have to lean over to the low set table). read more

I wish I was able to leave a better review, but after 2 tries, we were pretty disappointed. The first visit was at the beginning of March for dinner. It's a rooftop bar, but the middle section is enclosed (with doors they keep open) and it was FREEZING. We asked for a heat lamp (twice) the first time she went to look and the second time said she was still looking. The guys in our group went and pulled one over on their own after waiting over 30 minutes. *Everything took forever* Since it's on the roof, the food is brought up in the elevator (from the hotel kitchen I'm guessing) so I'm not sure if this is what made the device lack- but it was pretty bad. Two of us ordered the chicken sandwiches- and both came back uncooked in the middle. We reordered one and the other switched to a hamburger. We needed to wait for that, and by the time it came out, the rest of the table was done eating. The chicken sandwich was good, the appetizers were a hit though. 2nd visit was brunch. It was underwhelming and advertised as reggae themed (which we assumed was live music) but hey just had light music playing over the speakers. Pretty views though. read more

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Fantastic views, delicious food, happy hour, and friendly service, what more do you need? It is located on the top floor of a hotel, so a bit hidden but worth it. We will definitely be back! read more

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Once again Raul and the staff at Above Ash have made our night memorable ! Sat us right away, got us lovely drinks and made stellar recommendations on the brand new menu!! We had the fresh sea bass that came with fregola in a roasted bell pepper tapenade + herbed cheese and was simply to die for. The black hummus was perfectly seasoned and the warm naan and cool crudités were absolutely delicious! We will be back - thank you Raul & crew read more

My husband and I had a lovely time splurging at Above Ash Social! Cocktails are a bit pricey but worth the trip up Carte Hotel for the fantastic view overlooking downtown San Diego. The oversized TV was fun, but got tiresome since it was mostly showing advertisements and had an almost strobe-like effect throughout the bar whenever there were bright white transition screens. The TV was a bit distracting from the otherwise scenic skyline, especially when more entertaining TBS and game feeds were streaming on smaller TVs by the bar. Once we settled in, we enjoyed our delicious craft cocktails and excellent service. If you're looking for scenic drinks just a few blocks from the Little Italy area, this hotel bar is worth a try! read more

Sat out side for a quick night cap! Views around the fireplace were great. Service was subpar and took a while despite there being no one else out there. Drinks were delicious! Gelato was great. read more

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Above Ash Social has an above average downtown view with below average happy hour menu and food. Street parking wasn't too difficult on the weekend and you'll find yourself at the right location once you see the valet out front. Go past the couches towards the elevators and take it up to the rooftop. Although I made a reservation, no one checked and we were told to take a seat anywhere. There was one server covering the whole floor so she took a while to greet us. The daily happy hour from 4-6 wasn't promoted and the drink specials covered only some beers and wines, not cocktails. The half off bites were misleading because they were half priced and also half sized. In the end, our server recommended getting the original portion. =ORDERED= Make sure to place in your orders early because we were checked on every 30 minutes and the food took equally as long to come out. *Tuna Nachos: crispy wonton chips with a salty Asian inspired marinade. Had some sweetness from the pineapple, creaminess from the avocado and punch from the ginger. However for $17, I was underwhelmed by the amount of tuna and how it was prepared. Besides a few cubes, most of the tuna was cut into slivers with connective tissue still intact. Very little tuna with minimal flavoring. *Fries: best item we had all evening. Fries were hot and crispy with a strong truffle taste. Nice saltiness from the parmesan with a rather average ketchup. One of the best truffle fries I've ever had. *Sunday Flowers: was beautifully presented although it didn't change color as advertised. Very sour and salt forward. Personally, didn't enjoy the graininess of the drink. *Golden Hour: citrusy and surprisingly the bourbon wasn't too harsh. The pink peppercorn and honey foam was non-existent and this tasted closer to a boozy lemonade than anything. *Illusione: best cocktail of the three. Resembled an alcoholic hot chocolate with the foamy cinnamon honey top. Warmed the soul in a different way. Our servers were friendly but unfortunately overworked. It was particularly chilly that day so we asked for a heater but it took 30 minutes for a staff member to fix the heater and then find a way to turn it on. Since the venue was so open, there weren't enough heaters to go around so I can't see Above Ash Social being too pleasant to be at in the evenings. Tables weren't being cleaned actively since there was only one server with one other person manning the dirty dishes. The view was indeed the best part about Above Ash Social. Considering we came for happy hour, we were disappointed to hear how the deals were irrelevant in terms of pricing and sizing. For the prices they're charging, the food and drinks should have been much better. Service took forever and I rather get my happy hour fill elsewhere. Forgettable night, unforgettable lesson to not return. read more

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