We stayed at the hotel this weekend for a musical theater competition and were lucky enough to eat at Arlo for both dinner and breakfast. Arlo is not your typical hotel restaurant -- it truly feels five-star, with such incredible ambiance. Our waiter was so kind, enthusiastic, and described everything on the menu perfectly. Every single thing I ate was amazing. The whole experience felt special from start to finish. I will definitely be coming back to stay at Town and Country and eat at Arlo again. Highly recommend! read more

ARLO - Sourdough - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came for dj brunch with no reservations, the restaurant was pretty empty but I was quoted with a 20-30 minute wait time. A few minutes later my friend arrived, went to ask for a table (not mentioning I already checked in) and all of the sudden he can be seated immediately. Unsure why there was a wait when I asked but I was very put off by the treatment from the hostess. For food we tried the short rib hash and eggs and the morning Wagyu burger. The burger was tasty but the short rib hash was kind of bland. Overall, the meal was solid but probably wouldn't return. read more

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Arlo is located in the Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley. It's a beautiful restaurant with some refined San Diego character! I enjoyed seeing the San Diego Trolley and Chargers artwork. You can park in the hotel parking structure and they validate parking. We came for brunch and our server Marley was friendly, offered some good menu recommendations, and checked in throughout our meal. We ordered the French toast and the Arlo Benedict (pork belly). I enjoyed the crispy pork belly and potatoes sides with the Benedict. The French toast was very good although it would have been nice to have some strawberries to go with the blueberries and raspberries. The restaurant was quite empty when we arrived but it felt like it took a while for our food to come out. Overall I'd come back again to try their dinner menu! read more

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We stopped in for a late breakfast and ordered the kids breakfast, chicken fried steak and the salmon bagel. For drinks we got a coffee, latte and a strawberry lemonade. Our server was nice and got our items out to us promptly. Food was fresh and tasted good. We left with full bellies. Only 1 thing to note, the salmon bagel was supposed to come on an everything bagel instead it came on a Jalapeño cheddar bagel instead. It wasn't bad just not as advertised. Inside was clean and had plenty of seating. The decor was nice. read more

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I was so exited to try this place but I was very disappointed with the taste of the food. My partner ordered chilaquiles but they tasted bland, had a smoky aroma, and had a mushy texture. The soufflé pancakes were okay but not worth the price. We went on a Sunday morning for breakfast and they had a dj playing a variety of music which was nice. The service was okay; our waitress was friendly but hard to find. Overall I wouldn't go back. read more

ARLO - Chilaquiles & ARLO's Souffle Pancakes - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Super cute brunch spot nested within The Society hotel and apartments. Lovely resort vibe and nice, modern decor. Very spacious and we didn't feel crowded at all even with the stroller at our table. Free parking in the garage with validation. The menu is a little more limited compared to most brunch places, but still a good variety. Definitely more of a fusion / creative menu vs. the classic brunch. The chicken and croffles were fantastic. Really loved the crunch and flavor of the coffle and the chicken was nicely seasoned and crunchy as well. Others in my party also enjoyed the breakfast burger and french toast. read more

ARLO - French toast - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Truly some of the best brunch and vibes I have experienced! Walking in we were greeted and asked if we wanted inside or outside. Initially we wanted inside because of the brunch DJ but it was too pretty to not sit outside so we opted for outside. Sitting outside you get the beautiful view of the resort which was huge. Bottomless mimosas ($35 per person) was a great option because you self serve yourself and are given a bottle for the table and multiple options or juices. 10/10 recommend. Soufflé pancakes were amazing! I have never tried before and they reminded me of biscuits. Even though they were amazing it wasn't my favorite dish because it had a lemon cream on top and inside which I didn't like too much. It was also a bit too thick and hard for what I imagined should've been soft type of pancakes. 7/10 recommend. Cinnamon roll was HUGE! It was amazing and different than other cinnamon rolls I've had. However it does look better than it tasted. From personal preference I like my cinnamon rolls warm and soft and this was more on the crunchy side. The cream cheese was a great add as well as the Frosted Flakes. 8/10 recommend. Two eggs plate was amazing. The bacon was cooked very well and tasted amazing. Adding the cheese on the eggs is a great addition they made. It did lack a bit of seasoning but adding salt and pepper helped improve the flavor. This is a great plate to choose if you want to order other plates to try. 9/10 recommend. Pork belly Benedict was amazing as well. I was a bit iffy about the pork belly but I'm glad I chose to keep it. The potatoes were also house made potatoes so those always taste great. Again I added salt to the potatoes to add more flavor. 9/10 recommend. Overall, this place has great food choices, good vibes, and a good view. Definitely recommend to come here with friends for brunch! read more

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If you're in Mission Valley, ARLO is a good choice--especially if you appreciate a restaurant that is spacious and not "cramped up." * The Food: The Farm Stand Omelet is pretty good and pairs perfectly with a hot latte. * The Vibe: The interior is huge and features a great bar and cool sports decor on the wall. * Service: Our server, Bong, was excellent--very attentive and proactive about checking for dietary restrictions. * Pro Tip: Park in the structure next door and remember to validate your ticket for free parking! I'd definitely recommend this spot and would absolutely come back. read more

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Went to the DJ brunch on Sat. First of all the DJ was lit! He was playing all the jams! The restaurant was pretty empty, which was surprising because the atmosphere was so good. Our server was Jessica and she was great. The food was so good as well. I definitely recommend this spot for brunch and I will definitely be back. read more

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We came in as a large group and had a fantastic experience from the start. It was super easy to make a reservation on OpenTable and even easier to adjust the time later on, which made planning for a big party stress-free. We began with drinks, and the service was excellent--attentive, friendly, and well-organized despite the size of our party. We started with some seafood, gnocchi, and a variety of appetizers for the table--everything was generously portioned and perfect for sharing. I really enjoyed the new menu. The steak was well-prepared and flavorful, and the pasta dishes were absolutely delicious, with amazing presentation that made the whole meal feel special. For dessert, we ordered one of each for the table, and my personal favorite was the crème brûlée. Overall, a great spot for both quality food and accommodating service, especially for bigger groups. read more

ARLO - Steak and pasta - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Went to Arlo for Brunch and was a bit disappointed by the food but expectations on the vibe were met. To start, the Crab cake was good but not great. It lacks seasoning. The golden raisin remoulade is good though. Saves it. Avocado toast also lacks flavor. They seem to just scoop it out and put it straight on the toast without any added ingredients. At least the lack of flavors suggests that. Excessive arugula in my opinion. The Soufflé pancake has a funnel cake type taste. It's good. A bit much for me on sweetness but still good. This might be the item Id order again. The chicken and waffle has a croissant waffle and for me also a bit sweet to then add syrup. Chicken is pretty good. Decent size. Tender. The Cinnamon roll definitely tipped my blood sugar. I think I had higher expectation for it but it's just ok. It's a giant cinnamon roll, nothing great. The server was great and friendly. Very attentive to refill the bottomless mimosas. The DJ was also great. Played a nice selection of songs that I feel like only my table knew but that was fine with us. The servers and the DJ save those place from the average food. Overall is a lot of sweet foods which if you like is great but I'm a savory type so this misses the mark for me. Still a lovely space. read more

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Overall ARLO was 3 stars. Food was ok and lacked seasoning. Service was cool, but took awhile and the restaurant wasn't that busy. Last, the atmosphere was nice and had a live DJ playing in the background. read more

ARLO - Cappuccino - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Cute place! Good for big parties! We had my sister's birthday here for a group of 20 . There's a DJ on a Saturday and the vibe was great! Not crowded! read more

ARLO - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Beautiful restaurant space. Nicely spaced out and decorated. Our host was friendly. Our server seemed like he was new or nervous whenever he approached our table which I thought was odd and entertaining. We were there for a Sunday brunch. We were in the mood for some soufflé pancakes and found that they served them here. My mom was pleasantly surprised to Tocino Fried Rice on the menu. I have to admit I was a bit disappointed with our food. The soufflé pancakes were good but were not soufflé pancakes. They tasted more like thick pancakes. The tocino fried rice was not what we were expecting. It was fried pork belly with mushy seasoned rice. The pickled cucumber and red onion were a nice add. The pork belly did not resemble any kind of tocino. If they just marinated it tocino style, then I can see this concept. I really wanted to like this place especially with the great ambiance, but if they improve their food, I think this place would be a great place to return to. read more

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Review is based on SD restaurant week. Definitely a very long overdue review.. Pros: - Ambience is wonderful. - No wait time because we made a reservation. - Parking was validated which is a plus. - Hamachi crudo with citrus vinaigrette was to die for! The corn bread that came with the beef roast was crispy on the outside and soft in the inside..perfect way to soak up all the juice. - Drinks were good supposedly. Bartender made my partner old fashioned and he mentioned that it got better and better each time around. Cons: - Chicken dish with sishito peppers and fingerling potatoes...very underwhelming. The sauce was too pasty to consider it as a sauce. - The dessert (2 different kinds) that should've came with our meal never arrived, but instead was replaced with a "recommended dessert." That threw me off honestly... For something as easy as a pre-fix menu and to not execute it correctly..not sure if I want to go back. read more

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I'd never been to Arlo because typically if I'm doing a post work get together in Mission Valley, it would be at a place that has a happy hour menu. Wound up here just after five pm when they open for dinner. Sat at the bar with a friend, and we had great drinks and great food. They have a really good bourbon selection. The appetizers which we ate sort of as a happy hour meal, were fantastic. Pork Belly, the crudo, and what was probably my favorite was a side order of sautéed mushroom and a side of super creamy almost Robuchon like mashed potatoes. The bartender Austin was cool too. Really great stuff read more

Rarely are we truly wowed by a restaurant, but this Mother's Day brunch and birthday celebration exceeded every expectation. The food and especially the pastry desserts were delicious - something for everyone at our table. The service was pure five-star Four Seasons caliber from start to finish. Arturo helped make the brunch experience seamless and memorable. Anthony, our server, was exceptional -- attentive, thoughtful, fun, and constantly making sure everyone at our table felt special and cared for. A special thank you to the incredibly talented pastry chef, Alyssa who created a beautiful custom birthday cake for our mother's 90th birthday celebration. An unforgettable brunch and a perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day! read more

ARLO - Birthday Cake - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

This is the worse experience. Anthony was kind however Georgia was rude and dismissive. Our reservation was at 7:15. one hour and 15 minutes the salads and soup arrived. we tried to cancel our order and were told we could not. we were told it was taking so long because we had ordered the fixed menu, which makes absolutely no sense as salad is salad and main course main course. When some of the food arrived 45 minutes later we asked to box it up. To say the least we were upset and security was called. Georgia told is she would take 20% off the bill. She should have charged us for the food we ate and taken the rest of the bill and we didn't have to take any food to go. We basically paid $500 for takeout. We will never visit this restaurant again. read more

My favorite hidden breakfast gem in mission valley! Kelly was our server and she was very attentive, cheerful and made experience worthy of a return visit. Parking is the least of your concerns at this establishment, plus they validate the parking ticket. Executive Summary: Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Good for groups: 5/5 Vibe: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Drink Menu: 5/5 Kid friendly: 5/5 For you sports fans, this place shows NFL games, soccer and baseball. This place is nestled in between a few buildings but is has a wide open area that you can see outside. The section closest to the bar is the only area with a see through partition if you do not want to get too close to the live DJ. Yes, on Sunday brunch there is a live DJ. In previous brunch visits, I had the ARLO Benedict. This dish was coming straight from flavor town! Mine was not overbearing and just the right amount of sauce of deliciousness! This dish is filling for an adult. I had to take the rest home. On this visit I had the Crispy Tofu Hash. Another well made dish that came out within 15 minutes. This is on the lighter side, if you do not want to feel too full check out this dish. The mushrooms were flavorful and the sauce was not overpowering. The hook for me is the homemade biscuits! Fresh, warm and straight out of the oven. The butter and jam is homemade so ask for more of these items if that is your thing. The Mimosas are made from scratch. A staff member comes around on a cart with all the popular flavors, glasses, and ice and it is made right in front of your table. We had reservations at 11 AM for a party of four and it was not that crowded. I do not know about the late time slots but patrons are slowly trickling in when we left. This place is also dog-friendly. Will we be back, 100%! read more

I've never waited so long to be served water or checked up on upon being seated. We waved someone down after waiting more than 20 minutes unattended. We saw a dad and his kid walk out for the same reason prior to our party being sat. The food was mediocre and lukewarm to cold. I'm surprised this place has so many 4-5 star ratings. Seems heavily understaffed too. Wouldn't recommend it. read more

ARLO - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Absolutely amazing on all aspects!!! Food amazing, atmosphere wonderful but it was the staff that made it even better!!! Georgia, Austin, Brandi to name at least a few were soo great, sociable and kind. Great recommendations on drinks and food and just made my traveling work evening pleasant. Highly recommend the seabass with Thai basil rice and also espresso martinis;) read more

ARLO - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

We have been here numerous times and are big fans of the ARLO. This weekend we brought dad in to "sniff in". I cannot recall the exact names, but I will try to research and edit this when I get more time. SMALL BREAD LOAF (NOT sourdough): -- none of us like sourdough so we vetoed that one -- toasted browned firmer crisp almost exterior with a soft interior -- honey on top with salt and likely browned with butter on top -- served with a garlic herb butter I think -- a definite hit at the table RATING = A BRAISED PORK BELLY (appetizer): -- super moist and tender -- yuzu vinaigrette, fennel, edamame puree, Calabrian chili glaze RATING = A CAESAR SALAD: -- modified by side on my meal choice to this -- two anchovies (not my cup of tea but true to form for a true Caesar salad) -- meyer lemon dressing -- a little watery and the dressing is watered down, light on flavor RATING = A- CALABRIAN CHILI PRAWNS BUCATINI: -- fantastic texture on the noods -- spicy level for this GERD sufferer is a 6 or 7 out of 10 but it was too tempting to choose something else -- big snappy prawns -- next level dish and very creamy RATING = A+ SCHMITT SOHNE REISLING white wine: -- very aromatic and tasty with clear light sweetness -- not dry -- stonefruits peach and apple RATING = A ARLO SMORE'S: -- I preferred their former Arlo's smore's cheesecake, but this is good -- quite different from former similar dessert -- chocolate mousse inside with a crunchy dark chocolate exterior shell and a thin marshmallow sauce poured over the top RATING = A- Service is attentive and excellent. The ambiance is always nice inside and out. They have a DJ spinning outdoors most nights and some days too. The garage line got backed up because someone could not get out of the gate and took forever to press the intercom button for help. It seems nearly every time we are here a validation fails to work, or something goes wrong at the gate. read more

Service was excellent. Party of nine with three of us ordering the Tocino Fried Rice. We all thought the rice was too salty but thought we could fix it later by taking it home and adding more rice to it. Pork belly was crisp and very tasty. We knew the menu would be limited and their delicious Sourdough Bread was not on their menu. But they knew we wanted it and they made it happen. We had a great time, read more

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This one is different. If you read my past reviews, Arlo is hit and miss st best. A friend I have a dinner out with once a month had not been here so after Arlo's response to my last review, I thought I'd give it one more chance. If this time things were not great, it was the last time I'd go there. Elanah, our server made the night. She was very attentive and while always at the ready. She was never intrusive. SHE MADE THE NIGHT PERFECTION. We were seated immediately on the patio. The outdoor space is inviting and comfortable. Both of us decided on the prix fixe menu so we could taste many things on the menu. The cocktails were delish. My guest thought their margarita was superb and my blood orange gin fizz was a summertime delight. I had the shrimp cocktail and he had the Wagyu meatballs to start. Both were very good. Next up, we both had the panzenella salad and it was also quite good. The mains were the ribeye -delish but slightly overcooked for a medium rare. The bollegnese was a hit as always. This is a lot of food so a good portion of it went home with each of us. For dessert- creme brûlée and a ultra dense chocolate cake with banana ice cream. The brûlée was simple and perfect. The chocolate one was super rich and yummy. So... almost three hours later how was the night? Near perfect. Again, the server was perfection. She is the main reason we will be back. The food was solid and the atmos was also perfection. I will be back. read more

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I took my dad here for his birthday! We visited on a Sunday morning with a reservation for 4, but there were plenty of seats for people to walk in without one. The restaurant is beautiful with lots of seating and SD decor. Very clean!! They had a cart going around making table side mimosas and a super good DJ lol. Clean bathrooms too. We ordered the crab cake, eggs Benedict, caramel banana waffle, and a dish made of mashed tomatoes and poached eggs. All the food was very good, especially the waffle!! I wouldn't order that tomato dish again, it was very salty. I also got an iced vanilla latte that was surprisingly very good. They were nice enough to give us a birthday creme brulee for my dad. The staff was great, kept checking on us. We loved walking around the resort after too since it was our first time. They validate parking! read more

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The incompetence of the service is astonishing, the servers can barely handle 1 table at a time, they are the slowest and pathetic. They put you on a. Waiting list if they have 1 or more tables to a server, could take 10 minutes for a simple cup of black coffee and if you expect service, good luck you have a better chance of winning the lottery . If you can avoid this place like the plague. read more

I heard this restaurant featured great breakfast and brunch, so we stopped in here super-early... The place was very sleek and nicely decorated, and had awesome overhead music. I ordered French Toast, and my husband ordered Croffle...and we shared Bacon. All I can say is YUM!! Everything looked and tasted amazing! Definitely one of the better, more upscaled breakfast joints I've been to. We enjoyed the vibe here so much, we lingered around longer than usual. read more

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Although I loved the food and the area where this restaurant is located, my friends and my experience with the prices changed my overall review of ARLO. We were first met with a mimosa cart and asked if we wanted bottomless or just one mimosa. We asked the price of just one and were told a steep price of $15. We decided to get waters/fountain drinks. We ordered the Croffle, Soufflé Pancakes, and ARLO Benedict. We also ordered the house biscuits. They were crispy in the outside and soft on the inside. Overall we all enjoyed our food. My issue about everything was the overall price for just brunch. First, we were overcharged for soda. We got 2 sodas which came out to $6. I've yet to go to a restaurant in San Diego that charges so much for a fountain drink. On the ARLO website, it shows sodas being only $4. They either have not changed their online menu, or our waiter over charged us. Also, I have been to both higher and lower end brunch spots, and have never paid $91 for brunch, drinks not included. I understand this restaurant is at a resort but seems very steep as well. read more

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Came here for brunch on Sunday and so glad that I did. The food and service here were very good. We ordered the tocino fried rice(10/10), short rib hash(7.5/10), and soufflé pancakes(10/10). Both of our servers were incredibly great. The restaurant is tucked away on the corner of a beautiful resort. They have a DJ outside on the patio playing jams which added to the vibe of the place. I'd recommend sitting inside as it could be pretty loud on the patio to where it might be hard to have conversation. Also make sure to validate your parking ticket with the host afterwards as the parking structure is a bit pricey! Would absolutely come back again. read more

ARLO - Tocino fried rice, short rib hash, soufflé pancakes. - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Arlo is a trendy, modern brunch spot with a lively DJ located in the Hotel Circle. Arlo is known for using fresh, local ingredients, and for their unlimited mimosas with a cart offering extensive, create your own Mimosa's circling the restaurant making a mimosa lovers dreams come true! We had such a fun dining experience here with the resort ambiance, however, the food was just okay and if you order the unlimited mimosas, you should plan to stay there for a couple hours to make it worth it since it did take awhile to get one because there was only one cart circling and it's not a quick once they make it to you. We ordered (Brunch Menu): Specialty Mimosa (create your own) Screwed Driver Short Rib Hash & Eggs Arlo Benedict (w/pork belly) Follow @sandiegofoodie858 (IG) for more must try San Diego restaurants, date night ideas, and food experiences! read more

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Great tasting Benedict. Thick slices of pork! Eggs perfectly poached! Great service too! read more

ARLO - ARLO Benedict - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Came in for brunch after church at USD. I got the steak and Eggs, the chimichurri was bomb. The wagyu hanger steak was just ok, slightly over cooked for medium rare. My son got the Tocino Fries Rice. It was the best plate on the table. Super flavorful, and the pork belly was super tender. My wife got the Short Rib and Hash. She wasn't a huge fan but I thought it was pretty good. It had a good mix of mushrooms, caramelized onion, and bell peppers. We ordered a side plate of bacon and one of the chicken apple sausage. The sausage came with two links and was a bit dry, but the bacon was outstanding and definitely worth ordering. It comes with three pieces. The service was outstanding and saved my review from a 3 star rating. The ambiance was loud with music on the speakers. It's a large open format and a full bar. It was Sunday and they had a mimosa cart going table to table. Bottomless mimosas were offered at $35. It was decent, and worth a revisit. read more

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Our last breakfast ended with a beautiful spread of food. Everything was so delicious especially the Arlo Benedict with the braised pork belly. We're still talking about it. 5/5 A great way to end our stay here at town and Country. read more

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What a vibe. Food? Awesome. Staff? Basically angels in aprons. The view of the pool made me consider quitting my job and becoming a professional lounger. The DJ kept the place alive without blasting us into tinnitus--bless him. Cocktails were on point, though I did go hunting for the mythical buttered old fashioned I saw online. Spoiler: it's gone, probably living its best life in cocktail heaven. Settled for the regular old fashioned, which was fine--like "I'd drink this again" fine, not "write a sonnet about it" fine. read more

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Sarina at ARLO was amazing! She took care of us the entire time and kept our mimosas flowing without us ever having to ask. She was so attentive, friendly, and made our whole brunch experience feel effortless. You can tell she really cares about her guests. If you're going to ARLO, definitely ask for Sarina -- she made our day! read more

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I've been seeing Arlo pop up on my IG feed so I had to come try it out. On the weekend, there's a DJ spinning inside which is cool. The music volume was perfect, loud enough to enjoy and not deafening. Thanks to our server Arlene, who took care of us when we were there. I ordered the Morning Wagyu Burger, I would've preferred the egg sunnyside up instead of overcooked. We also had the Short Rib Hash, Souffle Pancakes and Tocino Fried Rice. Everything was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. Parking structure is located right near the restaurant, and can be validated with the hostess. read more

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Nice place at the hotel to eat. The day we went there was an event with fake snow and sledding for the kids. The place did fill up quite quickly so I do recommend a reservation. The food options were quite a variety. We tried a chiquilies dish and the octopus. They were both okay but I found the octopus to be to doused in olive oil and wish the beans were a but softer. Service was the most dissapointing as we never saw our server for th4 2nd half and had to flag someone else down for the bill. read more

This was 2nd time here...for a birthday brunch for a friend! The DJ was great and had us dancing. The food was amazing. They brought out freshly baked crossaints! Oh so flaky...I was in heaven. I asked my husband for a drink from the bar what was creamy and coconuty. The bartender got it right! The staff was great...it was over 25 people at the brunch. read more

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Food was delicious with service to match! Tried breakfast and dinner items that were all delicious. Fun vibe and upscale with great value. read more

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Asked for a medium rare steak, it was well done. Food are a little bit on salty side. Place is clean and good ambience though. Servers are nice as well. Just not really impressed with the food. read more

ARLO - Steak and eggs. Pulpo y Frijoles, Salmon Oscar - New American Near Me - San Diego, California