After a long day, we wanted something easy/convenient and were pleasantly surprised by how delicious the food at Ace Porter was ! Everything we tried was delicious--sourdough dinner rolls, shishito peppers, heirloom tomato salad + chicken, sea bass entree, strawberry watermelon mocktail, and kids meal (butter pasta & cheese that came with fruit, milk, and ice cream). My toddler did a little dance when the fruit cup came out cuz it was full of berries haha. Theresa was our server and she was helpful & friendly. Definitely recommend Ace Porter if you're in the area or staying at the hotel ! read more

Ace Porter - From front to back: heirloom tomato salad + chicken, fruit salad side from kids meal, shishito peppers appetizer, and sea bass entree - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

I have to say - for San Diego Comic Con, this has been one of the best places I've eaten at in the past 15 comic cons I've been to. I usually don't like to eat in and around Gaslamp during Comic Con because restaurants are crazy packed, menus are limited and overpriced, servers aren't all that friendly, food isn't the best, and it's just not a comfortable situation. But Ace Porter at the Omni Hotel is my new go-to spot. Me and friends visited 3 days in a row!! On two of the occasions we had Serena as our waitress. She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and just a wonderful person overall. On the third visit we had the blond lady as well as another latina? wearing a hat (so sorry I did not get your names!) and they were both also so wonderfully kind and helpful! We ordered various foods across our visits and here are the items I tried: Birria grilled cheese with fries - the fries kinda sucked but the sandwich was super. The bread was thick and toasted well with a fluffy interior and crispy edges; the birria was tender and juicy, so much cheesy goodness, but sadly they did forget my consomme for dipping. Wings - these were gochujang something wings and they were outstanding. Not as crispy as I typically like but there was so much meat on these wings and the sauce was incredible. Sticky, sweet, spicy, the perfect combo of korean and american flavors. Surprisingly also went well with the ranch! Sliders - these were kind sad. Basic sliders with not much flavor. Dark Knight Burger - I think this had bacon jam, onions, lettuce, tomato, and havarti? Overall a solid burger and good size. The only issue with the "restaurant" is that they direct everyone to the two single-person restrooms upstairs when the hotel has a regular restroom on the other side of the lobby. The first two days we waited forever because people would be lined up but then we learned about the other restroom and started using that one. Overall, even with a few hiccups, this is definitely the place I would return to next comic con read more

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Love the Omni hotel. This bar and restaurant is so convenient and close. Food is great! Love the ambiance. Friendly service. Can't beat the views either. Plus, Gaslamp is only a block away. read more

I'm visiting and looked up festive bars to visit for the holiday season and this was one of the first ones to pop up. I absolutely loved the decor, food and service. It's a pretty slow night here so I had no problems snagging a table. I decided to go with the burger and as someone who loves burgers this one of the best burgers I've ever had! It was juicy, cooked to perfection and packed with flavor, the only down side was the crinkly fries (I'm not a fan of those in general). I then paired it with a festive cocktail which was also done up to perfection. Burger: 5/5 Espresso-HO HO Martini: 4/5 (I asked for decaf) I HIGHLY RECOMMEND- Therese was a fantastic waitress read more

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What a great menu and superb drink choices during Comic-Con. Also, I cannot say enough great things about the bar staff on the afternoons I went. They were so nice and knowledgeable about food and drink choices. Great people. Great place to sit and relax for a moment. Food was delicious and drinks were tasty. read more

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We came here for the Blitzen's Christmas decor! I thought the overall decor was super cute, especially given the space. I was originally thinking it was going to be in a back room or upstairs, and separate from the rest of the restaurant but this was not the case. No matter where you sat in the bar or restaurant here, there was decor. The special cocktail menu was cute and all drinks came out decorative. I loved the Espresso Ho Ho Martini and would recommend! We ordered food off of their normal everyday menu. A few stand outs would be the Vegetable Meze! The tiny Olive Oil and Vinegar balls on top of the burrata was unique. We also loved the Focaccia flatbread. Overall, the decor and holiday experience is worth coming to if you live nearby. read more

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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. read more

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Arrived 20 minutes before closing and wanted to order a drink (beer/wine as a room charge - nothing complicated) to take up to our room. The bartender refused to let us order. There were 30 other people in the bar drinking. Would not recommend as a guest of this hotel. read more

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. read more

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The food was good. We had the mushrooms appetizer. They were perfectly breaded and fried. Hubby had the pork belly dinner, he liked it. I had the lemon and basil mixed greens salad with shrimp, which was also good. The best part was our server Therese. She was super friendly and helpful with the menu. The restaurant itself is on the lobby level, cozy, aka small, and facing the trolley tracks and convention center. It made for good people and dog watching. Overall I would give the food 4 stars and our server Therese 10 stars if I could. She was a lovely lady and we enjoyed meeting and chatting with her. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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After searching all over Gaslamp for a restaurant my boyfriend and I decided to go back to our hotel and try the restaurant in the lobby, Ace Porter, and I'm so glad we did. Emily, our bartender/server provided outstanding service and made our night so much better! We were actually celebrating our anniversary so it was a special night for us. The food was delicious and such a nice lounge to have a drink at. Thanks again, Emily!!!! read more

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We enjoyed the service and the ambience! However, I ordered the Cobb salad and it was $24 compared to my husband's burger at $22. I am all for paying for food at a nice restaurant, but the salad was definitely not a Cobb salad. There were no eggs, bacon, chicken, avocado, blue cheese dressing or anything else I would expect on a Cobb salad. They instead had radish, cucumber and corn. The quality of ingredients was good, however, not a Cobb salad. Would recommend the burger, but would never order a salad here for the price. read more

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

Food was okay, but must say that the fries were dry and way too chewy. The service was hit or miss. Some employees passed by and didn't seem interested in help us. Others were nice, but we ended up waiting for much longer than originally told. It was slightly busy, but still do not think we should have had to wait so long. read more

Great service!! Go into the Omni San Diego, head to the Ace Porter Bar and ask for Daniel. He knows the lay of the land, great local knowledge and makes great cocktails! Wife had an espresso martini that was one of the best ever. Not too sweet and perfect amount of froth. Sit, relax and enjoy the beautiful bar and great people! read more