I came here on a Friday around 11:45 a.m. I made a reservation through OpenTable, but there was…read moreplenty of seating available, so I don't think walk-ins would be an issue. Valet parking is complimentary, and there isn't any self-parking. When I checked in with the hostess, she gave me the option of sitting in the front outdoor patio or the back patio. I chose the back, and I'm so glad I did because the view is absolutely beautiful. I also had my dog with me, and they were incredibly dog friendly. They brought her a dog bed and a surprisingly extensive dog menu with some really great options. We ordered: *Lobster Tacos : Three generously filled tacos served with salsa and guacamole. They were absolutely delicious and loaded with lobster, topped with fresh avocado. *Rancho Burger: Easily one of the best burgers I've had. It was cooked perfectly, and we added Swiss cheese. They even cut it in half for my friend and me to share. The fries were fantastic too, crispy and somewhere between steak fries and thin-cut fries. *Shepherd's Pie (Dog Menu) : The menu listed it with beef, but they accidentally brought out the chicken version. Since my dog is allergic to chicken, they immediately apologized, took it back, and made a fresh beef version. The customer service was excellent, and my dog absolutely devoured it. The portion was generous, and it looked fresh enough for a human to eat. The service was phenomenal from start to finish. Our food arrived in less than 20 minutes, the views were stunning, and the menu had so many tempting options that I'll definitely be back to try more. Overall, this was a fabulous lunch, and I highly recommend it.

The Pony Room has a beautiful ambiance. My husband and I have been here to celebrate a few…read moreanniversaries, to go on double dates and, more recently, to celebrate my mom's birthday. Their food quality is also very good. Of the several times we've been, we've struggled with food temperature not being warm enough about half the time. Servers are kind, but can be inconsistent. Again I would say half of our visits we've felt forgotten. My biggest irritation was during our latest visit, in which families with children were seated next to us not once, but twice. This was disturbing because on the booth side of the table where my mom and I sat, we felt the movement of squirmy children from the table next to us. Highly recommend more attention to table selection by the host staff. Given the classiness of this place, I find it silly that I'd have to go out of my way to ask for hot food and to be seated only around adults. We will be taking The Pony Room out of our rotation for a while.

The closest food place to our airbnb. They have snacks, alcohol, ice, pizza - exactly what we…read moreneeded for our stay. We ordered pizza to share and while waiting, we browsed around the shop. Quite small place but they definitely carry what we needed. Wait time for our pizza was reasonable. They have tables so you can dine in but got ours to go. Pizza was delicious - loved that it was the right crust thickness and flavor was good! And of course, the location was also convenient for our needs.

Clean, friendly, great food and lots of variety. Definitely recommend. Convenience store, lotto and…read moredeli!

I love the food and price at this restaurant, but the hosts/cashiers have terrible attitudes…read more I've eaten here a dozen times, and it's a lot of the same. The young women never smile, they don't say hello when you enter, they don't ask for your order (they expect you to say "can I order?". The cooks and bussers and attentive and happy to be there. The food and price is great and makes up for the bad attitudes.

Best happy hour ever! The oysters are such a good price and always so fresh and delicious.read more

This is not my go to Mexican restaurant in the area, but I do come here about once a year…read moreThe service is fabulous It is rarely over crowded It's a peaceful place to come for a sitdown, Mexican meal I absolutely love the margaritas here Truly, my favorite thing about this place I could be happy just doing margaritas and chips and salsa This time we ordered food My daughter ordered the Carnitas tacos. In retrospect that we could've shared that. I ordered beef enchiladas Both were very tasty, and we had leftovers to bring home The place is decorated in a old-school Mexican Restaurant vibe I'll be coming back I know

I really liked this place! Is it the best Mexican food I've ever had in my life, no. But it is…read moreauthentic, generous portions, fair prices and probably the best sit down Mexican restaurant and bar in the area by a long shot. They also have plenty of seating here, including outdoor patio, at the bar and a couple of different dining room areas in the main restaurant. I wanted a traditional carnitas plate which is not on the menu. However, if you ask the server, they will order a carnitas burrito deconstructed which is actually exactly what I consider a carnitas plate. A nice portion of tender lean pork, guacamole, rice and beans, salsa fresca and some sauteed onions. Very tasty and filling. I also decided to start with the queso fundido appetizer which was good but all in all it was too much food!

Rancho Santa Fe Bistro is very cute. Like storybook cottage, European bistro, think Nancy…read moreMeyers-adjacent cute. The decor alone sets expectations that you're about to have a Proper Dinner™. The food absolutely held up. I ordered a decently sized steak and it was genuinely delicious. Well cooked, flavorful, and satisfying. The menu leans into classic, Italian-leaning comfort food, and it does that lane well. The owner was present during our visit and was very kind and welcoming, which deserves real kudos. The staff was also attentive and on top of things throughout the meal. Service was not an issue at all. Where this stops short of five stars for me is the indoor dining experience. Even with a reservation, the seating felt very tight. Close enough that I could hear every single detail of the conversation happening at the table next to us. No judgment on them, but I did not need to be spiritually invited into their dinner party. Because it was a cool evening, outdoor seating wasn't really an option, which made the cramped indoor space more noticeable. This might be something to keep in mind during colder months. I could see this place being much more enjoyable when the patio is in play. That said, I did enjoy myself, and I'm not disappointed. I just think the combination of price point, cozy-but-tight seating, and comfort-food-forward menu didn't quite push it into five-star territory for me. And to be fair, I'm generally stingy with five stars. Four stars feels right. Beautiful space, kind ownership, attentive staff, and good food. Just go in with calibrated expectations and a tolerance for close quarters.

The Rancho Sante Fe Bistro is a super cute must try restaurant located in (you guessed it), Rancho…read moreSanta Fe. They offer quaint European wine bar vibes, melt in your mouth protein options, and excellent wines -- it's truly a vibe! This is a great spot for a girls night out, date night, or even a family night. We ordered: - Baked Brie - Dinner Ribeye with fries - Lamb T-bone with mashed potatoes - Sautéed asparagus - Kids cheese flatbread - Ice cream butter pecan - Cherries jubilee Follow @allthingsfoodinsandiego for more must try San Diego restaurants, date night ideas, and food experiences!

stumbled upon this place after the movies and it was a great experience. The ambience and vibes…read morewere perfect. Sammy was very helpful. He knew the menu and gave us great suggestions. He definitely looked out for us. 10/10 service for going out of his way to make sure we had a great experience. The whipped feta was amazing!!!

My Pop and I had a Father and Daughter time out afternoon together today. We chose Culinary Dropout…read moreas our lunch spot and could not have chosen a better spot! I had never been. It was a perfect mix of quiet in the main room and sports on the patio and bar. We could talk and eat while having the ability to watch one of many screens. Our server was named Dennis. He was absolute perfection. We had to ask his name so we could remember him for our next visit. Each drink and dish he suggested was a home run! I tried a "MINIMAL CONSEQUENCES" drink. It was a non alcoholic delight!! JUICY WATERMELON SPRITZ fresh pressed lemon, smashed watermelon, sparkling coconut water - yummy!!! I will get it again for sure!!! The tomato soup is SO Delicious!!! We were told it was good and it was beyond that. It was called listed as "better the next day", it would be perfection on any day, even cold! CRISPY CHICKEN KATSU sandwich was SO YUMMY!!! The japanese milk bread was beyond fresh! It had spicy miso aioli, napa slaw, hoisin with French fries. We split the soup and sandwich and it was still filling! Since it was my father's birthday we were treated to a mud pie.... I will not forget that pie any time soon. We will return and I am already telling friends. I have walked past on live music days and promised I would try it one day and today was that day!!! I will return with friends!

Came for the Monday/Tuesday $1 wing special!…read more There's a 15-wing limit per person, which was the perfect excuse for the two of us to try all five flavors. My rankings: Soy Garlic (The clear winner) Yangnyeom Classic Crunch (This was surprisingly good!) Spicy Korean BBQ The interior was clean and service was fine. The shop is connected to Mad for Cheesecake so it's super convenient to grab a dessert on your way out.

Doordash Order Date…read moreof Visit: 2.2.2026 Location: N/A Cuisine Type: Korean Street Food/ Chicken Vibe: N/A Cost: ~$35 Service: N/A Food/Rating: Sotteok - 4/5 - Chewy rice cake and sausage, coated in sweet, spicy Yangnyeom sauce. I don't really like the sausage since it was too salty in my opinion, but this tteok is actually kinda insane since it is just crispy enough on the outside and qq on the inside. The caramelized spicy/sweet sauce pairs quite well with the rice cake. This was maybe $5. Wings and Drums - 5/5 - I got the Yangnyeom and Spicy wings. I like how their wing/s drum's quality is consistent and they have this crispy skin and spicy sweet sauce with different level of spice (I think koreans like to add sweetness to most of their foods). I think Boncho is probably my top 3 fav kfc (korean fried chicken) spot. Overall Thoughts: Best Thing I ate: Everything here is pretty solid but the big drums is textually my favorite. Something to Improve: Make the sausage less salty there is plenty of flavor from the sauce alone but keep up the quality!

This location is much smaller than the Clairemont location but it's opened on Tuesdays while the…read moreClairemont one isn't. It also seemed like the menu here has a couple less options, but it's still great nonetheless. We got the hainanese chicken which was better at this location than the other. The chicken was not as thick and dry and it was pretty flavorful. I do wish that it was warm instead of cold tho. The spicy wontons were prob my favorite, I loveddd the spicy sauce! The green beans were solid too :) I LOVE HONG KONG CAFES

The food was nothing spectacular. It wasn't bad but nothing really stood out. The beef chow fun…read moremaybe needed to be cooked a little hotter, nothing really had a seared concentrated taste, just a little oily. It wasn't bad just sterile. The hainese chicken was similar - it really just felt like poached chicken. The custard buns were good but too runny. The best part was probably the fruit tea. Would love to try the full dimsum set next time. The staff were great though and everything was super clean and modern. Lots of seating nice and quiet with comfortable tables. No complaints there. The location is convenient, while that parking lot is often busy I've always been able to find a spot somewhere. It's a little hidden.