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    4.2 (13 reviews)
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    Cesar salad with steak
    Melissa L.

    Ace Porter is the restaurant located inside the Omni hotel and I'm happy to report that this is definitely a restaurant worth visiting and dining at if you are in the area, or of course staying at the Omni hotel. I'll admit, I'm not one for eating at hotels, especially in a city like downtown San Diego with so many options. However, in true fashion, after bar hopping all day, I was feeling a little queasy and the idea of hitting the streets again didn't seem appealing. I wanted to be able to go downstairs from my hotel room, eat, and straight to bed. Sometimes it is happy accidents that allow you to end up trying something that you would normally skip. Anyways, we thankfully went for an earlier dinner and that hadn't gotten busy yet so we were sat right away. In terms of atmosphere it's not great, feels like you are dining in a hotel and no real cute decor and such really. We got a little two seater table away from the bar so it was relaxed. Our waitress was very sweet and lovely. She was nice and all smiles. Anyone who does their job with a smile on their face always leads to a better dining experience for the customer that's for sure. She was attentive as she could be, given she was pretty much the only server for the small restaurant and she took our orders quickly which we appreciated. I think the key was coming early before the rush. Once it got busy I noticed service did suffer for other tables. Had I been in their shoes, I wouldn't have been so happy to wait as long, but going off my experience, coming early we had a pretty well paced meal and were in and out in a reasonable timeframe. The food was actually very good. The menu was more creative which I really liked. Had my stomach been feeling better I would have gone with some of their more creative bites but I stayed safe with picking a salad. The Cesar salad with steak was pretty good. I prefer a chopped Cesar salad tossed in dressing which this was the opposite. Even though presentation / easiness to eat wasn't ideal - it still was a really good salad. The steak was cooked to perfection and had nice seasoning. My friend ordered fried pickles as an appetizer and they were some of the best I've ever had! The batter was thick and crunchy, so so good. She ordered a burger and was happy, said it was more unique as the cheese was melted into like a crisp on the griddle. All in all we said our meal was a home run. If staying at the Omni I'm happy to report that eating here is a totally stellar option. The menu was interesting, the food very tasty, and the staff nice. Since I usually have lower expectations of hotel restaurants I'm happy to give this spot 5 stars.

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    Emmett T.

    Ace Porter is the new ground level bar/restaurant at the Omni San Diego Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter. It's the only downtown property that has a direct connection to Petco Park via a pedestrian skybridge. The space used to be occupied several years ago by a high-end national steak and seafood chain restaurant. The current setup was to the right of the lobby when you walked through the main entrance. A full-service dining room was not a part of the configuration. Instead, a U-shaped central bar along with adjacent lounge seating inside and outside were available. Because of its proximity to the next door stadium, there was a baseball theme to the decor and the menu categories. Appetizers were labeled as Designated Hitters; focaccia sandwiches were On Deck; a burger, chicken & waffles, and bao bun tacos were In the Glove; salads were called Fields of Green; entrees were considered the Clubhouse; sides were the Bench; and desserts were Postgame. The Chicken Sundae caught my eye from the In the Glove section. A fried chicken breast sprinkled with Mike's hot honey was served with a dish-shaped waffle cone that contained cinnamon ice cream. The presentation was one that I had not seen anywhere for chicken & waffles. A choice of crinkle fries, Tajín chips, or side salad came with the order. I picked the first item which came with a cup of ketchup for dipping. I liked the ice cream portion the best because it functioned as a palate cleanser after consuming the chicken and fries. I wasn't a fan of the seating arrangement as it seemed disjointed without a dedicated dining room. The stated capacity was 95, but I found that hard to believe if I counted the number of chairs at the bar, lounge, and outdoor dining space. The food variety was decent, however the prices reflected a premium for being located at an upscale downtown hotel.

    Pineapple Lemon Dro
    Eugenia K.

    I ordered the Ceasar salad with grilled chicken, which was great. The real MVP was my pineapple lemon drop. I started with a strawberry lemon drop and then asked about the pineapple. 10/10 if you like a sweet drink. Service was great. The Ambience was nice. My husband and I sat for a few hours.... We enjoyed the vibe and music. We enjoyed our stay at the Omni, and Ace was icing on the cake.

    Two of the heavy Padre sluggers
    Alan H.

    The wife and I stayed at the Omni hotel downtown San Diego to watch a Padre game. We ate at the Ace Porter before we left for the park. We had the chicken wings which were astronomically delicious, nice thick legs, with a rub and a dipping sauce. Best I've had in a while. A must for an appetizer. The wife had a tender ribeye bone in, so tasty and juicy. I had the salmon bowl with all the different tastes, Also a must. Our server who was working several tables always had our drinks full with a beautiful smile, thank you Therese!!! And the manager Christine went from table to table making sure everyone was enjoying the service and food. She was delightful to talk to with a giant smile. The hotel was decorated with baseball memorabilia and we had a blast checking out all the autographed items. If you like baseball this hotel is a plus.

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    Staff top notch. Recommended a delicious tequila that I had never tried. Great place to avoid craziness of Gaslamp.

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    Dirty Birds

    Dirty Birds

    3.9(1.4k reviews)
    8.5 miPacific Beach
    $$

    Oh I wish we had one of these in Vegas! I love this place! Such a cool vibe just walking in and the…read moreservice was exceptional. We saw an Andre Reed jersey on the wall and the owner chatted with us about it for a bit. He was on top of everything with service, friendless and vibe. We ordered a bunch of wings and fried pickles. The dirty ranch, dirty blue, Asian bbq, and salt and vinegar which were mind blowing! My first time trying that flavor and it hit the spot. The draft beers were super cold and the ranch dressing slaps. Can't wait to return.

    First time trying Dirty Birds after hearing great things about it. Started my order off with the…read moreMac & Cheese Balls. A must get, absolutely incredible. The Mac & cheese balls are infused with jalapeños & bacon. As for the wings, I ordered the 10 piece bone-in Asian orange wings & apple bourbon chipotle which came with the sides of carrots/celery & ranch sauce. You can definitely taste the bourbon & the orange in the wings. The wings are cooked perfectly! Crispy, throughly cooked, tight, well-rendered skin. Very flavorful! They have a large amount of flavors to choose from but highly recommend the Asian orange wings. The service was very quick. Our food came out in a matter of minutes. Very clean and the playlist is 10/10! Music ranged from lots of hip-hop, country, electronic & some reggae. 2 gender neutral bathrooms are available. Clean, smells good with an automatic hand soap dispenser and hand dryer. Would come here again.

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    Cross Street

    4.3(2.5k reviews)
    7.8 miKearny Mesa
    $$

    Customer service was great and the location has plenty of seating . This is the kind of spot you…read morepull up to with your friends on a Friday or Saturday vibes type, just chill, eat some wings, have a couple drinks, and chill out ,you'll see what I mean once you go. The atmosphere is laid back They've got indoor and outdoor seating, and outside has plenty of tables to just kick back. I tried the chicken wings 5 piece they came out nice and crispy, nothing crazy, just a solid crunch on the outside and juicy inside. If you like them extra crispy you can ask, but they were already on point. The orange sauce stood out too, not sure what it's called but I'd definitely get that again. Original is what I order Overall, good experience. I'd come back and try more menu items for sure. They also have drinks specials and a mini bar #ChickenWings #FoodReview #CrispyWings #GoodEats #FoodieFinds #ChillSpots

    Cross Street Chicken has the best of both worlds- it's where Korean fried chicken meets classic…read moresouthern cooking! They serve creative foods with traditional flavors! Located in the heart of San Diego's Convoy District, this place will not disappoint! The chicken is served to order, each piece shatteringly crisp, with a golden-brown crust and deeply flavorful! Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside (it doesn't get any better than that). For starters, we ordered the fried dumplings, (1) order of Asian sesame seed wings, (1) order of chili oil wings, (1) order of Cajun rub tenders and (1) order of Seoul spicy tenders. The vibe is relaxed with a spacious interior and outside patio, it's the perfect spot for a family or friends gathering. The staff are quick and efficient. Making excellent recommendations for first timer's! Prices are reasonable. And they have a great menu selection! Definitely come check them out!

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    Cross Street - Mango Cilantro salad with chicken

    Mango Cilantro salad with chicken

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    Bonchon Convoy

    Bonchon Convoy

    4.0(897 reviews)
    8.3 miKearny Mesa
    $$

    Convoy has no shortage of great food, but this spot definitely earned a return visit from me…read more We came across their dine-in combo deal for $40 that includes wings, bites, and a dish, and honestly it felt like a steal for the amount of food we got. The wings came tossed in soy garlic and they were fantastic. Korean fried chicken just crisps differently and this place nailed it. Perfect crunch on the outside and juicy inside. Something about that style of fry just hits. For the bites we chose potstickers, and they actually let us toss them in one of the wing sauces which was such a cool way to try another flavor. We went with yangnyeom and it had a really nice kick. I love spicy food so that was a pleasant surprise. I ended up dipping my soy garlic wings into the extra yangnyeom sauce from the potstickers and wow... that combo was incredible. The wings also came with coleslaw which balanced out all the fried goodness perfectly. They even give you a bucket for your chicken bones, which is such a small but thoughtful touch that keeps the table clean. Our dish was Japchae, which was a great addition to round out the meal. Service was also on point. The wings came out hot and crispy, and they even gave us wipes with the check which was super appreciated after demolishing a pile of wings. Overall this was a fantastic meal and a great deal. Easy 5 stars and I can't wait to come back.

    Tucked away in a small strip mall, this spot can be a bit tricky when it comes to parking. Inside,…read morethere's plenty of seating, but you'll need to wait to be seated, which feels a little out of place for such a casual setting. The experience might run more smoothly if they offered counter ordering with open seating. As for the food, it's solid but not particularly memorable. The fries are your standard seasoned beer-battered style--crispy, but lacking originality. The chicken sandwich had good flavor and was the highlight of the meal, though it wasn't enough to truly stand out overall. In the end, it's a decent option, but not one that strongly pulls me back for another visit.

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    Fortunate Son

    Fortunate Son

    3.8(1.5k reviews)
    4.2 miUniversity Heights, North Park
    $$

    I have heard mixed reviews about this place, so I finally got to experience it myself. The place…read morewas quite small, but the overall aesthetic of the place was clean and stellar. We had a reservation as well and were seated right away. I am someone who looks at menus before I go places and I had my eye on something that was not on the menu anymore. I forgot to take a picture of the updated menu, however the beef dish I got was one of the newer items. The food was family style so great to share. Both dishes I felt were really yummy, not too salty, and good portions. If anything, I wish there would have been a little more ribeye because it was tasty. Another random side note, I wish there was more than one bathroom!

    I always passed by this place and it looked intriguing, especially their inside decor, here was my…read moreexperience. AMBIANCE Parking: Welcome to (No)rth (Park). It can get pretty busy just got to put in some extra time in the neighborhood or streets for metered parking. Seating: Inside and outside seating. For inside, reservations are recommended. Room for about 50 people. Vibes: Welcome to North Park, a lot of eateries and bars to hop around. It's a pretty hip place with constant traffic. The spot itself is Retro Chinese-American aesthetic with a modern twist. Think red lighting, plants, and a playlist that keeps the energy up. It's one of those spots that feels trendy but still approachable--good for dates or catching up with friends. FOOD / DRINKS Mayo Walnut Shrimp (Recommend) This is one of their standout dishes--and for good reason. Crispy shrimp coated in that creamy, slightly sweet sauce with candied walnuts. It hits that crunchy + rich + sweet combo really well and is easily one of the safer bets on the menu. Green Beans (Recommend) Simple but solid. Good balance to the heavier shrimp--fresh, slightly savory/umami making it a nice side to round things out. Ginger Lemonade (Recommend) A refreshing sip with a nice bite of ginger. SERVICE Friendly and efficient, especially considering how busy it gets. Food comes out fairly quick once you're seated. TL;DR OVERALL 4 stars. Steady prices, good food, and good choices. Fun spot with strong vibes and solid Chinese-American comfort food. It leans more elevated takeout-style than traditional, but that's kind of the appeal. I've been to pretty good Chinese spots but this is a nice experience if you're looking for nice aesthetics and good food. TIPS * This is one of the Consortium Holdings (like Morning Glory) *They also serve food for next door (Polite Provisions)

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    Fortunate Son - General Tso Cauliflower! Crispy, mildly spicy zing, tender but with some crunch - well sauced and prepared! Definitely a nice option!

    General Tso Cauliflower! Crispy, mildly spicy zing, tender but with some crunch - well sauced and prepared! Definitely a nice option!

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    Epic Wings - Bbq Hot...

    Epic Wings

    4.0(235 reviews)
    4.8 miMission Valley
    $$

    Maci and Nick welcomed me with a warm smile and greeting. I had a discrepancy with my order and…read morethey both assisted me with correcting it. I left out of the establishment as a happy customer. Thank you Maci and Nick!

    Came here on a Sunday evening and was surprised that there weren't many people dining inside,…read morealthough there were definitely plenty of to-go orders coming through. My party and I decided to dine in and ordered the family special, which included 24 wings, veggies, and breadsticks, and we added fries on the side. One thing I really liked was the option to choose up to three wing flavors. We decided on mild buffalo and lemon pepper with extra seasoning. While placing the order, I made it very clear that I wanted extra lemon pepper seasoning but did not want the wings overly drenched in the butter/oil base. The cashier acknowledged me, but I noticed she never entered the request into the register, which honestly became my first red flag. I tried to give the benefit of the doubt and assumed maybe she would communicate it directly to the kitchen... unfortunately, that didn't happen. After paying upfront and taking our number to sit down, it seemed like there had been a rush before we arrived because several tables still needed to be wiped down. I had to request for our table to be cleaned, which normally wouldn't bother me, but it was disappointing seeing one employee standing around while another staff member was clearly overwhelmed handling the register, bagging to-go orders, and assisting customers. When our food finally arrived, the mild buffalo wings were delicious, the fries were hot and fresh, and the veggies were crisp. No complaints there at all. However, the lemon pepper wings were exactly what I feared they would be -- sitting in an excessive amount of oily butter base. I explained again to who appeared to be the manager that I had specifically requested extra seasoning without all the excess oil. Her solution was to bring extra seasoning on the side and suggest that next time I order it that way from the beginning. But the issue wasn't the seasoning itself -- it was the preparation. Once the wings are swimming in oil frying, coated lightly and dried, sprinkling extra seasoning on afterward doesn't really help because it doesn't stick the same way. It just throws the whole experience off seeing your food swimming in visible oil. I ended up having to remove the wings from the excess buttered oil myself, request another plate, and re-coat them at the table. At that point, it felt like I was finishing the prep work that should've already been done in the kitchen. Overall, I'd give this establishment about 3.5 stars. There's definitely room for improvement when it comes to lobby cleanliness, teamwork during busy periods, order accuracy, and food prep consistency. This experience wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't the best. I'd still recommend this location because franchises can vary depending on management and staff, and the food itself was fresh and made to order. If I'm ever back in the area craving wings, I'd probably do takeout next time and make extra sure my lemon pepper wings aren't overloaded with oil.

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    Epic Wings - 1.14.23 Combo #1 and Combo #3 for Minda

    1.14.23 Combo #1 and Combo #3 for Minda

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    Bub's at the Ballpark - 5 Bub's Grilled Chicken Wings (~$10): Garlic Buffalo

    Bub's at the Ballpark

    3.8(1.5k reviews)
    0.2 miEast Village
    $$

    As you can see from my multiple check ins of this restaurant... I absolutely love dining here!…read moreStumbled here on a random Wednesday night to discover an amazing special, wing Wednesdays! I'm not sure if it's buy 5 get 5 free or half off wings, but they're pretty much the same thing. This establishment does fine on its own, but I'm not a gatekeeper so come in and support on Wednesdays! In my opinion, these are some of the best wings in San Diego and the fact that they are grilled makes them even more special. What a way to stand out from traditionally fried wings! They also have a special where if you buy a draft beer, you can add a shot of liquor for only $5 and that isn't a happy hour deal, it's an all day deal. Service was great, it's open seating but I love sitting at the bar to be right in front of the televisions and the servers are more attentive. Didn't catch the servers name tonight (wish I did so I can give her a shoutout) but she was newish and did a great job. They were also doing a trivia night so those announcements were going on, but overall ambience can't be beat here. It's always a good vibe when coming here!

    Disturbing lack of ADA and psychiatric service animal awareness. I had an upsetting and humiliating…read moreexperience here involving my psychiatric service animal. When I entered the restaurant around 7:00 PM, I was stopped and questioned extensively by security regarding my service animal. Rather than being asked the limited ADA-compliant questions permitted by law, the interaction became prolonged and uncomfortable while staff repeatedly attempted to determine whether my dog was a "real" service animal or simply an emotional support animal. I remained waiting at the entrance while this was repeatedly discussed back and forth. What made the situation especially humiliating was that another patron openly laughed at me during the interaction while walking outside for a cigarette. I later realized this same patron had her own dog inside the establishment in a stroller the entire time. Staff members appeared very familiar and comfortable with her, and multiple employees, including my waitress- referred to her as a "regular." Although her dog was eventually moved to the patio area, the contrast in how the situations were handled made me feel singled out, embarrassed, and unfairly scrutinized. I later spoke with management in hopes of resolving the matter respectfully. During that conversation, I was surprised and concerned to hear that neither management nor staff were familiar with psychiatric service animals or their protections under the ADA. Psychiatric service animals are legally recognized service animals when trained to perform disability-related tasks, and this lack of awareness was deeply concerning, especially in a city like San Diego with a large disabled and veteran community. I fully understand that businesses are allowed to ask limited ADA-compliant questions regarding service animals, and I also understand that many establishments have dealt with individuals falsely claiming pets as service animals. However, there is a significant difference between appropriately verifying a service animal and making a disabled customer feel publicly interrogated and humiliated. The overall handling of this interaction lacked professionalism, sensitivity, and basic understanding of ADA service animal protections. No customer should feel mocked, scrutinized, or publicly embarrassed simply for entering a restaurant with a legitimate service animal. I sincerely hope this situation can serve as an opportunity for additional ADA education and proper service animal training for staff moving forward so that other disabled guests do not experience similar treatment. I would appreciate being informed of any steps the restaurant intends to take regarding ADA compliance and staff training before I determine how I would like to proceed further. Thank you for your time and attention.

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    Bub's at the Ballpark - 5 Bub's Grilled Chicken Wings (~$10): Carolina Gold

    5 Bub's Grilled Chicken Wings (~$10): Carolina Gold

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    Dirty Birds

    Dirty Birds

    3.4(818 reviews)
    3.9 miLoma Portal, Liberty Station, Point Loma
    $$

    Fantastic night here. Cory and CJ were amazing. Cory made sure we could see every game we needed to…read moresee. The service was amazing, CJ kept up with us and made sure our drink was never empty and our wings never ended. Will come back for these two forsure

    We walked in on a Saturday by 4:30pm it was busy the game was on Chargers was on but there was a…read morewait. They were busy she said and only 2 servers?? So 15min wait, we when to the bar to get drinks. 2 Diet Cokes, IBC Root beer & ginger ale You the hard stuff lol. The bar was really busy but I notice tables were empty? I ask there's tables she were busy only 2 hostess was not nice at all her attitude So we walk out side to bar outside to bar and they texted me had a table for us. Services was okay but they weren't really busy now Chargers lost so everyone was leaving. I order a 10pcs. Maple bourbon chipotle And Dirty bird They 5 packs. Dry rub with blue cheese the blue cheese was awful I even tried it it's not blue cheese at all. 5 pcs boneless looked like chicken breast 2 orders We started with green beans great and wasabi Mayo it was good it had heat. French fries they came out good and hot Mac n cheese balls were soft and mushy and were super doughy not Mac n cheese you can see in the picture. I'm leaving a 4stars. Bartender was great he worth a good tip And the chicken wings was cooked great flavor very tender too but the attitude of the host nope. We still tipped good she did refill the soda's But. We had ask for fries

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    Dirty Birds - Indoor not too crowded on a padres game night

    Indoor not too crowded on a padres game night

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    Cheddar Breaded Cauliflower was delicious

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