This terrace bar is on the second floor of Hotel Republic. If you are going prior to Midsummer , you will need a jacket. They struggled with the heaters for a good 40 minutes. Some of them work and some of them just don't. The wine list is nice typical bar food. But the music was so good.. literally made you feel like you wanted to get up and dance. read more

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Amazing service and hospitality! Had our graduation party there. From initial inquiries until we closed out the party, staff was on point. Management talked with us regularly about our party progress and always accommodated and recommendations when needed. The staff on the day of the party were amazing! Fun outgoing and checked in regularly. Couldn't have had a better party planning process and outcome. Outstanding and recommended. read more

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Topside Terrace Kitchen & Bar in San Diego has a really lovely rooftop atmosphere that makes it a great spot to unwind. The views and open-air setting create a relaxed, elevated vibe that's perfect for sunset drinks or a casual night out. The beverage menu is solid with decent options that pair well with the setting, and the small bites are a nice touch for snacking while you enjoy the view. Everything feels well-suited for a laid-back rooftop experience rather than a full dining night. Overall, it's a great place to visit for the ambiance alone, with good drinks and light food to round out the experience. read more

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Restaurant was inside the Hotel Republic hotel. Parking would be horrible M-Sat but since we were there on a Sunday, parking was free. Cashless establishment. Went for Father's Day brunch. No wait. Love the outdoor rooftop experience. Was kinda chili at 1030a so had to ask to turn the heater lamp on. My avocado toast was great! The pork belly and waffles was ok. Meat was kinda hard and tasted like the pork belly was cooked in maple syrup. Had coffee but was not offered or asked if we needed sugar . It was also my birthday and we were gifted the Flourless Cake. It was really good but super rich! Overall, it was a nice and relaxing brunch. read more

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I'm usually skeptical of rooftops because of notorious small portions and expensive food/drinks, but I was genuinely surprised and impressed at this place for completely proving me wrong! We came on a Friday evening and were seated right away. Views of downtown San Diego were great enough for being on the second/third floor. Loved the lively DJ. The vibes were definitely there. We got shareables: Baja fish tacos and chicken skewers. They were delicious and pretty big for an appetizer. While I thought the chicken skewers were going to be like a peanuty chicken satay, these had more of a tangy creamy cilantro flavor. The Baja tacos were amazingggg. So juicy and flavorful! I also loved the topside spritz. It was the perfect light and refreshing drink for the night. Would love to come back again for a nice date or with friends! read more

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Went in for Sunday brunch with friends and arrived a bit early, so we started with mimosas at the bar. By the time everyone got there, the only available seating was in the sun. They did offer us a cabana, but it felt a little odd having a reservation and still ending up at the least comfortable table. That aside, the service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the vibe was trendy with a rooftop-chic feel. The S.D. Benny was easily one of the best I've had--the chipotle hollandaise, chorizo, and guac were spot on. I'd go back just for that! read more

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A very chill rooftop bar/restaurant, pictures made it look better but nonetheless it was a nice atmosphere. The dj was playing good hits and it was tolerable where we can still hear the conversation. We did feel that we had to wait several minutes to get our waitress attention but she was very nice. We only did drinks this trip and we had no bad notes on the drinks! I'd say if I truly wanted a "San Diego" rooftop experience I wouldn't have this on the list but it was still worth checking out read more

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I would not recommend this restaurant or Hotel Republic. When we arrived, no one greeted us or offered to seat us. The restaurant was nearly empty, with only a couple of other guests, so after waiting for some time, we finally seated ourselves. The server clearly saw us, made eye contact multiple times, and repeatedly walked past our table without acknowledging us. Eventually, we approached him and asked if we needed to order at the bar. He responded by saying that guests are supposed to wait to be seated and, because we had seated ourselves, he would not be serving us. His tone was extremely rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. This restaurant is located inside Hotel Republic, where we had planned to stay over the Fourth of July holiday. After this experience, we will be canceling our reservation and taking our business elsewhere. Customer service is a reflection of the overall hospitality experience, and unfortunately this encounter left a very negative impression. The lack of basic hospitality, combined with the disrespectful treatment we received, was unacceptable. I would not recommend Hotel Republic or its restaurant based on our experience. read more

I can't say enough great things about Topside! I love the location! I love the views! I love the seating area, the food, the drinks, the servers, the happy hours specials! I can go on and on. Our server/bartender, was amazing! I feel so bad I forgot her name. But she made me one of the Only Fans martinis and it was SO GOOD! She was super nice! My husband had a beer on tap. We shared an order of the fish tacos. They were really good! I would love to hangout here everyday, if I could. Very cool place, great music, heaters for the cold, comfy seats. All around great place to be. read more

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My husband and I were visiting the San Diego area for a Valentines weekend getaway and we found this cute little rooftop bar/restaurant. I really enjoyed the vibe there, the food/drinks and service. Our server was super nice & very attentive which made our visit extra nice. My husband had the breakfast burrito: it had smoked bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, potatoes, roasted bell pepper, pico de gallo, spicy aioli. It was very delicious. The flavors were on point. I had the Chilaquiles Verdes: with two over easy eggs on top. It had salsa verde, lime crema, red onions, & cilantro. The chilaquiles were bomb. The flavor of the salsa, the eggs, the lime crema, the onion and cilantro was the perfect blend. I highly recommend visiting this spot if you're in the San Diego area. read more

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This place is on top of the Hotel Republic. Great seating. Beautiful atmosphere. Attentive staff. The mushroom flatbread was a hit. The entrance up the stairs is also beautifully decorated. We went for social hour! read more

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My boyfriend and I noticed there was a rooftop restaurant right on top of our hotel, so we decided to give it a try -- and I'm so glad we did. The views were beautiful, and I loved that they had heaters since it was a bit chilly outside. The bar itself is super pretty, the service was great, and our waiter was so friendly and attentive. We started with drinks, which were amazing. My boyfriend ordered the poke bowl and absolutely loved it. I got the tacos, which were delicious -- though I will say the steak was a bit tough, but still tasty overall. The real star of the night, though, was the band. I can't remember their name, but they were incredible. The woman in the group played the flute and sang her own original songs, and she was just mesmerizing. The two other guys in the band were equally talented, and together they created such a magical atmosphere. The band truly made the night feel special. If you're looking for a great rooftop spot with good food, drinks, and an unforgettable live music experience, Topside Terrace and Bar is definitely worth a visit. We had such a memorable night! read more

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Topside Terrace is located at the roof top of Hotel Republic. Great breakfast/brunch menu (with healthy options) complimented with great service. read more

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We are staying at this hotel and thought of an easy snack after arriving. It was their social hour so we may as well get our complimentary drinks (Bonvoy status) and use the $25 credit. This is located on the 2nd floor. When we first got in, we weren't sure if it was a seat yourself or wait for host. After a couple mins we decided to seat ourselves. After seated, a waitress came up and brought menus without saying anything else. Not a problem. We were waiting for about 15 mins before I decided to go order from the bar since we were sure how it worked. At that moment a waiter came up and apologised for the wait and took our order. He was very friendly and was nice to turn on the heater for us and open the umbrella as it was starting to drizzle. The beer was good and food tasted great. Our favorite was the taco! The menu states that it includes 2 tacos, but we only got one. We asked the waiter and he confirmed that it should be 2 and brought the other one later. Meanwhile, the first waitress was seen just chitchatting and hanging with her coworkers without helping any tables. Our waiter appeared to be the only waiter in the area. Suddenly the manager shows up and she starts actually greeting customers, seating customers, bringing water to the table (which we were never offered), and taking orders. This would've been a 5 stars review if we wouldn't have had to ask for our second taco and if she would've been working from the get go. We will be back for the tacos though. read more

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Good food and drinks. Service was soso but then maybe they were short staffed, we couldn't find a server for long time at one point. read more

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Came in here today for brunch with friends. Nice place during a nice sunny day in San Diego. Service was a bit slow and some of the food were served cold. Servers not as attentive. But will def give them another chance in the future. Will try dinner next time. Booked on OpenTable and got a free valet parking which is a thumbs up. read more

April 24, 2025 and 3 of us went after 1 called for but not being selected for jury duty. Great views!! The roasted mushroom flatbread was so good that we ordered a 2nd. The Only Fans martini was wonderful (and you don't have to provide your username and password-haha). The nojito (NAmojito/mocktail mojito was delicious. The service was outstanding. read more

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Their food is pretty alright but its crazy how much their costumer service is straight ass.

Very disappointed in this spot. No drinks for brunch. Only drip coffee. Online menus no longer. Only a small 15 item menu with not even juice options. Food was good though. Service was kind. Gypsy Sally, the brunch band, was delightful. read more

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Not as fancy as I was looking for but still had good views and great service. We enjoyed the appetizers and just relaxing in the nice San Diego weather. read more

Can't go wrong with an outside Terrace bar attached to our hotel. It was great having the credits that came with our reservation. Loved the vibe of this lounge, nice music and comfortable lounge chairs and booths. Super friendly staff bartenders and waitstaff. Good drink cocktails and decent food. read more

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Bruch review -- located in the Hotel Republic , topside has a pretty standard brunch menu and the chilaquiles are the highlight! The bloody mary cocktails are well made, so we went a couple rounds on those which are an appetizer in itself! Take your time and enjoy the great views of downtown columbia district. the night scene is for sure more lively at topside so I will for sure be returning to check that out! read more

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The catch of the day tacos were good albeit spicy. The real highlights are the view of San Diego and a good selection of local beers. Bartender was very friendly too. read more

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We had SUCH a great time at Topside. If you have a dog ... you have to bring your pup here. This place is very dog friendly. FOOD + DRINKS: We had some drinks and bites here. I'm a big fan of rieslings and the riesling was here was great. We had the hot honey pizza - highly recommend it! SERVICE: WOW - just wow. The service here really made our night. Our server, as well as the manager, were all really on top of everything. They treated our dog, Archer, so well and we really felt welcome. AMBIANCE: The DJ was really fun - this is a great place to have drinks and food with friends. Come during sunset! :) read more

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Fun rooftop spot with cabanas! Went on a weeknight- fast service. The tacos were delicious and beautiful! read more

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Great atmosphere, good service and great food. We had a wonderful time. When we got here it was very busy at the bar, but we didn't wait too long to get seated and could not have had a better date night. Keep up the good work! read more

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Thank you Maddy for making our anniversary amazing and memorable. Topside is a perfect place to celebrate a moment like this. Great service. Service is what makes us a happy customer and a repeat customer Amazing place amazing ambiance and wow an amazing menu Thank you read more

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Another rooftop bar. When I say rooftop, its really the 2nd floor but still cool. Service was great. Super friendly and we constantly got checked on. We came during happy hour for shrimp tacos and calamari. Honestly, sad to say, but it was not memorable. Being in SD, your taco expectations are off the charts and this was sadly not impressive. The calamari tasted just like any other calamari you would find at a chain restaurant. Nothing special. For sharables, drinks, and a spot to talk with friends, yeah this place is great. I would not come here for a full on dinner though. read more

Great vibes and decor, and a breakfast burger that makes you want to come back for more! Chilaquiles were a flop but the restaurant manager took care of me right away, and was very kind. The orange you glad zero proof drink needs the ratio tweaked between the syrup and the bubbly water. Too much syrup made for a diabolically sweet drink. Overall, the wait staff, atmosphere and the burger will have me coming back, I recommend! read more

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A bunch of my girlfriends and I went to topside for Sunday brunch. We made a reservation for eight in advance. And ordered a selection of drinks, apps and entrées. Everything took about 30 minutes to get to our table which was strange considering the restaurant was mostly empty. All the food we received was disappointing. I got avocado toast that was advertised with sourdough. It ended up being burnt white bread with a glob of avocado on top for $18. My friend ordered a fruit bowl and all the fruit was mushy and looked old. She returned her food. The only good item we received was the espresso martini which was made with fresh espresso. For the price I would go somewhere else. Low quality ingredients, messy presentation and bland taste. read more

I really like the atmosphere at Topside Terrace. It's a great rooftop and makes you feel like you are on vacation Out of the things we ordered, I liked the calamari the most but all of the seafood was good. We also had the tuna tacos and octopus and scallops. It's a great place for a drink and appetizers read more

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Came on a Wednesday afternoon around 5pm and parking wasn't bad! We were able to park right in front of the restaurant at a meter spot. It was pretty busy when we arrived so service was a bit slow throughout the night. The food and drinks were great! The Brussels sprouts came out crispy, not too sweet and ton of flavors! Same with the sticky wings, I loved the sauce they tossed it in. Overall, we had a great time and this would be a great spot for a small group of friends to hang out read more

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Great hidden gem! I also had the best dirty martini !!! Highly recommend. Live music too!

Cute rooftop in the heart of downtown! I made reservations for dinner for 4 people but they let me add a friend last minute which was great. We got a bunch of appetizers: tuna tacos, bread (of course), calamari and chicken wings. Then we got 2 entrees to share: steak and the scallops and octopus. All the appetizers were delicious and good portions to share. We were a little underwhelmed with the size of the entrees. For the price you pay I would recommend to share a lot of appetizers (tapas style!). The bathroom is in the second floor and I thought it was a little inconvenient. They had music and good ambience. I would totally come back! read more

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I was here for a short time, but the margarita flatbread was tasty, and my cocktail was fresh, so I have no complaints. Will come back again. :) read more

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The bartender was not very nice, have them be more plesent to clients, very costly for drinks demand better service

My brother and I had vouchers for a complimentary continental breakfast at Topside, so we came on Sunday morning. The service was amazing and very quick. The seating area is beautiful and has such a nice view since it's on the rooftop. Our continental breakfasts were delicious. I definitely recommend grabbing brunch here! I bet it would also be amazing for evening drinks. read more

Love this place. We've been twice now. Once when staying at a hotel down the street and we walked over and this time when staying at their hotel during Christmas. Both times we enjoyed ourselves as well as the food and drinks. I like walking up to the top side terrace because it feels like a speakeasy and once you get to the Terrace you feel like you're at home and a cozy patio but with better views! Our first visit, we sat along the back wall and visiting from Palm Springs. I'm usually pretty cold in San Diego, but with their heaters spaced out the way they are. I was so cozy and was able to remove my sweater. My husband and I each ordered tacos. He got the shrimp, and I got the tuna along with a side of brussels sprouts. This time when we arrived upstairs, it was packed and they were shorthanded. The host squeezed us in at the bar like we wanted, and the bartender kept his cool, while the place was packed. We love their aviator drinks with lavender and ordered multiple. We took our last drinks over to the fire and just enjoyed our time. Thank you to the staff for keeping their cool, chill vibe, while ungrateful people yelled that there wasn't enough staff. There was another couple at the bar that had the same understanding as my husband and I. We were so grateful that there was a place actually open for our last minute impromptu hotel stay during a holiday weekend! The staff is awesome even under pressure. The food tastes great each time we go, and the drinks are bomb. Looking forward to another visit soon! read more

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We traveled from the Bay Area and booked this restaurant to have our family Thanksgiving dinner together on the Wednesday before the actual holiday. Just prior to arrival we discovered their Thanksgiving meal option had been canceled. Disappointing but no matter. We figured we would be fine with the regular menu they offered. The dining experience started out well enough. We had booked two separate reservations, one for a party of six and one for a party of seven, but they offered to put all of us together in a table of 13. We thought that was helpful and accommodating. They allowed for our dog and even brought her water. They also took drink orders right away. There was only one server and just a handful of people on the terrace so we thought things would be okay. They weren't. The service was extremely slow and it took forever for the food to arrive once we did finally get order. Our reservation was at 6 pm but food did not arrive until after 7:20, perhaps even later. Two people ordered steaks which were cold, but also overcooked. One was sent back but arrived the same way again. The server shared that it could be the outdoor lighting making it appear overcooked. That was definitely not the case. We realize we were a large party but our food do not all arrive at the same time. This resulted in some people actually being done before others had even been served. It was a VERY expensive meal which was mediocre at best and left a lot to be desired. Quite a huge disappointment as it was a venue and meal we were all looking forward to. There are many, many amazing places to eat in San Diego. This, sadly, was not one of them. read more

Topside Terrace was a beautiful setting for Valentine's Day! The roof top restaurant was elegantly lit up with heaters all around! The tables were spaced out for 6ft distance. My husband put in the notes for the reservation it was our anniversary (he's so thoughtful) so when we were seated at our table, our waiter Brent brought over complimentary champagne and wished us a happy day! He made wonderful suggestions for dinner and we ultimately ordered the steaks medium rare (his suggestion) and the creme brûlée plus the chocolate dessert. The food was hot and delicious! Our old fashions were made just right for our drinks as well! Check out this place for date night, the view, or a special occasion! Ask for Brent as well! He was amazing! read more

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