Not every review is written because of a bad experience--sometimes you write one because a place…read moretruly exceeds your expectations. That was definitely the case here. My husband and I were returning from a hiking weekend with our two doggies when we searched for a pet-friendly place to have lunch. Google suggested Farmhouse 78, and we are so glad it did. At first, I didn't notice the outdoor patio, so I went inside to ask. From the moment I walked through the door, every employee was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They made me feel valued as a customer and even offered to let us dine inside with our dogs. Out of respect for other guests, we chose to sit outside on their lovely patio. Everything about this place was wonderful--the cleanliness, the atmosphere, the service, and how quickly our food arrived. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. My husband had the pork sandwich, and I ordered the cheeseburger with French fries. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and homemade. When I went inside to pay, I had the pleasure of meeting Cyndie at the register. I told her how impressed we were with our experience, and she was just as warm and friendly as everyone else we encountered. If you're visiting Santa Ysabel, do yourself a favor and stop by Farmhouse 78. Great food, wonderful people, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

We had high hopes this place would improve... but nope. This was my second visit--and definitely my…read morelast. I even brought friends who had never been here before, thinking it could become one of our regular stops when we're out hitting the trails. Instead, it left a bad taste in everyone's mouth... and not just from the food. Waitress: Where do I even start. She claimed she was hard of hearing--but her attitude spoke loud and clear. Tossing menus on the table, aggressively slamming salsa down, and getting snarky over being off because our party count was off by one person. Seriously? It took two seconds to adjust the table, but apparently that was just too much. Yes, she technically did her job... but with such a cold, unwelcoming, and rigid attitude that it made the whole experience uncomfortable. What really stood out? We were there first and ready to order, yet she chose to take care of every smaller table that came in after us. No communication, no "I'll be right with you," nothing. Just ignored. Basic courtesy clearly isn't part of the service here. And trust me--I used to be a waitress. I handled large parties all the time and actually communicated with my tables. It's not that hard. Honestly, if gratuity hadn't already been forced onto the bill, she would've gotten $0. The only pleasant person we encountered was the busser--quick, friendly, and actually seemed like he wanted to be there. Maybe swap their roles, because he outperformed her by a mile. Food: Let's talk about the food... if that's what we're calling it. Everything came out cold. Not "warm-ish," not "could be hotter"... just straight up cold. It felt like our plates were sitting under a heat lamp for way too long before making it to the table. One "white" friend asked to have her meal fixed--fine, no problem. But when another "Hispanic" friend asked the same thing? Suddenly there was attitude, menu slamming, and mumbling under her breath. So... what exactly was the difference? Why the inconsistency and hostility? If the kitchen is that backed up, maybe management should step in and help instead of letting food die in the window. Just a thought. Final Thoughts: This place had potential... but that waitress single-handedly ruined it. We'll be taking our group (and our money) elsewhere--Dudley's Bakery is looking like a much better option moving forward. I usually bring large groups out here, so this isn't a small loss. Unfortunately, if this is the level of service they're okay with, this place isn't going to improve anytime soon. At this point, it's less "Farmhouse charm" and more "junky barn energy."

Built for family fun and big groups!…read more We booked the Mountain Retreat Cottage in Ramona and unfortunately the VRBO system accidentally double-booked it. Carissa, the host, immediately reached out and offered an amazing solution: stay at their other much larger property (Red Barn Ranch) for the same price! Yes, please. This property is meant for larger groups, like family reunions, and our family of four felt privileged to have it to ourselves. The home is set up with bedrooms galore, three bathrooms, washer and dryer, large porch and stocked kitchen (including a snack basket). Outside there is a chicken coop with chickens, ducks and peacocks along with food (dehydrated meal worms) for a quarter. There's a greenhouse you can peer into with loofahs, picnic tables, a hot tub, fire pit and 24/7 farm stand with one free dozen eggs for guests. There's also a huge separate game room with billiards, a piano, darts, old-style arcade games including Pac-Man, Asteroids and more. Best of all, Carissa is responsive and she and Cory make sure you have everything you need or know where to go to find it. Good to know: In the winter it's chilly at night in the game room even with the space heaters on, bring layers. Bring slippers too as the home has a no-shoe policy and the plank floors can be chilly with just socks. Also, we didn't see facial tissue, so you might want to bring that too. Nearby check out the Ramona Grasslands Preserve for a walk with beautiful mountain views and eagle sightings. Also Farmstand 67 is worth a visit with a wonderful make-your-own succulent area including colored stones, soil, rocks for drainage and lots of cute small pots.

I'm not much of a Yelp reviewer, but I felt I needed to mention and give a review to this place. My…read morefamily and I stayed at this farmhouse and the home was beautiful, reasonably priced, the owners were courteous, kind, and helpful. We had an awesome time and we will definitely stay here again!

Vanessa was our server and she was the best! She made great recommendations for brunch on Sunday…read more Great vibes, food was amazing, staff was so friendly! Matcha tiramisu was 10/10!

I had a BLT Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. It was amazing. But what really made the meal…read moreenjoyable was the excellent service Gianluca provided! He was very knowledgeable about the menu, made a great recommendation for a drink, and was genuinely friendly and responsive.

A fair price for quality food. A varied menu as well…read more Pollo Casserole was a tad undercooked The Fig starter could have used some type of dressing. Our delightful waitress, Mikaela, was as good as they get, and a foody herself. However her wait help staffers, lagged with frequent droughts of water serving.

The food is really amazing. Our server was very attentive l, we got or food right away without…read morewaiting for too long. We'll definitely come back.

What a super chill venue!…read more Went here with my sister's friends for Sunday brunch this past weekend. The venue is pretty stellar! They're dog friendly, have large grassy areas and corn hole; it's such a vibe. It's all about the outside dining area and that awesome wall of jasmine flowers. It was breezy and the scent traveled making the experience super unique. We were famished and everything on the menu looked next level good. Our waitress Cynthia answered all our annoying questions. I got the lavender lemonade to start and it hit the spot. The lavender was perfect, not too perfumy (not a word apparently but it is today) but enough to say ok, there's lavender in there and I like it. It was refreshing. My main meal was the chilaquiles which had a nice kick to it so beware if you can't tolerate any spicy flavors. It was more of a soup in presentation but I love sauce and may have licked the bowl because I'm classy. We also desperately wanted the side of potatoes because we kept seeing it and all of us ended up getting an order and did not regret it. The potatoes include the skin, salted and super crunchy. It's like fry well fries and I'm all about it. We will be back!!!

I attended a private event and was pleasantly surprised to learn that the venue had private rooms…read moreand a very nice catering team. Our party of 40 had an open bar with a bartender who took excellent care of us. We had a buffet that featured spicy pork belly, portobello mushrooms, rice, beans, fresh corn tortillas, and all the toppings to build our own tacos. For dessert, we had fruit tarts. Everything was delicious and nicely presented. If you're considering a venue for a business event or a holiday gathering, I recommend checking them out.

Ordered the steak sandwich with House Fries very good . And also got the green chilaquiles, were…read morealso good

This is a really great food spot where prices are about the norm for San Diego! Our waiter…read moreGuillermo was very attentive and checked on us at a pretty reasonable rate. i went for breakfast and their breakfast enchiladas is what I got and will get again!

Absolutely the best Bloody Mary I've had in a while. I came in after a Spartan Race, starving and…read moreready to eat everything in sight--and this place delivered. Not only was the Bloody Mary on point, but the food was incredible. We started with the ahi tuna, which was fresh and flavorful. The barn burger was amazing, and the eggs Benedict were just as impressive. On top of that, the service was excellent. It was my first time here, and I was not disappointed. Great food, great drinks, and great service all around.

I was unimpressed by this place. I came here from san diego bc of all the pictures of good food!…read more Especially the octopus! Its too bad I came for brunch. Brunch lasts until 2pm and then from 2pm to 245pm they serve only appetizers. Lmao. Thats certainly interesting. Aesthetically this place is gorgeous. I love that they are dog friendly and it wasnt too hot today at the patio. I got the bloody mary to start and it was pretty good. The bacon in it was amazing, however, it didnt taste like 2 shots. The drink was thick but the flavor was still good. I got avocado toast with smoked salmon. This very small meal was 20$. I got a lox bagel and 4 huge pieces of smoked salmon with capers and a side of avocado a few days ago in Vegas on the strip and that was 16$. Sooooooo... how is this justifiable? Anyways, I also ordered a diet coke and they came out with a mini can. Talk about why this place is called "small" barn. Lol! The server stated the can is super small bc its only 2$. Thats just silly. Just get the bigger can and charge me 3 bucks for it. Thats fair in my humble opinion. 4$ for two mini cans is wonky to me. Alas, these are not the reasons why this place originally got a 2 star from me. It was the tomatoes on my avocado toast. They taste spoiled, old, and mushy. It made my stomach hurt a bit. As for the salmon, it tasted like it smelled, funky. Why i ended up giving this place a 3 instead of 2 stars? Bc their creme brulee was the BEST creme brulee I've ever had. It was so luscious, creamy, and it felt like these are the kinds of desserts GODS eat! It was amazing! My server was friendly and talkative with me up until the end. She said "have a good day" in an oddly, irritated way when I paid with my card. Oh wells. Ill come here for the desserts! And perhaps ill give other things a try

New favorite Breakfast in SD! Ordered the Brioche French…read moreToast with Strawberries and added Eggs & Bacon. Superb! And the coffee was also very good. They say "farm to table" and based on the fresh tastes I experienced I would have to agree. Highly recommend.

Came here for Mother's Day weekend and had a reservation at 9AM…read more The restaurant is super cute and has a nice vibe inside. Lots of natural light and open air. We all ordered a different type of Benedict, and they enjoyed the Lox and the Crab cake benny but unfortunately the short rib benny fell short for me- it was quite mushy all around and cold in random parts. I would order a different Benedict next time! The brioche French toast saved the day though. With the strawberries and cream, it was so so yummy. The service was nice and pretty quick! Overall a good experience and would recommend this place just not the short rib Benedict

While researching Julian staples to visit/try, I came across this restaurant and was eager to try…read morebased on the "farm-to-table" aspect and not going to lie, the food looked absolutely delicious and amazing. We were not disappointed at all. Upon arriving, there was a musician playing, and they did seat us off to the right so we could not see but could hear still. There is outdoor and indoor seating, but at the time we came it appeared that the outdoor was reserved for an event. We happily sat inside! Having met Jeremy's parents earlier in the day who also recommended his restaurant, and they were just lovely, we had hoped to possibly meet Jeremy too. I wanted to try everything, but we opt on getting a few dishes to share. Our son ordered the filet mignon and they were able to substitute mashed potatoes for fries. Amazing!! The mac & brisket appetizer appeared to be the highlight and specialty and we just had to order it. Every bite was cheeesy and delicious with the brisket very moist. We couldn't go without ordering the Brussels sprouts and it had a twist with ponzu sauce and pineapple. Definitely a different take and I thoroughly enjoyed the taste. Every bite was foodgasmic and I highly recommend!!! I knew coming here that some Yelpers have experienced wavering in quality, so glad we did not experience that at all. As of the date that we came, we understood that the restaurant had been listed for sale, not sure if Jeremy sold it yet or not. I hope not, we plan on coming back this summer!

Im sorry to report as one who was a local for many years that I no longer can recommend Jeremy's…read more I had to meat loaf which was mediocre and not served piping hot. My daughter's meal was fish and chips and not that great. The prices are high. If you wanna get a steak, it will be $60, thank you. The chairs are hard and it's kind of like a regular restaurant. Feel not the luxurious feel that it was many years ago. Just too pricey for an average restaurant

The stuffed French toast is delicious. The stuffing is not overly sweet but perfectly rich. The…read morebacon is always cooked well. The drinks are where I'd say the quality is lacking. Italian soda was luke warm, flat, watered down, lacked flavor. But the food, ambiance, and staff is amazing.

Food: We liked apples strudel and fresh cookies. Service…read morewas great and not rushed. Ambiance was pretty casual and busy. Lots of couples and families