I had gotten an email wishing me a happy birthday and to come in for a FREE ENTREE. I was like,…read morewhat!? Yeah a lot of places give a free dessert but you almost never see a free dinner. I instantly set a reservation (didn't really need it) and we arrived around 4pm on a Tuesday and sat on the patio. Happy hour is daily from 4-6pm and if you sit on the recently renovated patio, drinks are 50% off. I ordered the Ribeye as my birthday entree and we also ordered the Fried Zucchini ($7), Popcorn Chicken ($9), Guajillo Braised Pork Shoulder ($21) and several cocktails ($7 each during HH). Everything was great honestly. No complaints. My wife REALLY loved the braised pork shoulder. My steak was excellent and even though it was free, $32 for a ribeye is the lowest you'll find anywhere. It was nice having not having to fight for a seat. Enjoying a cocktail on the patio in perfect weather is something everyone should try. Highly recommend coming to Mission Ave Bar & Grill for happy hour and to check out the new patio. Make sure to register for their mailing list to get birthday offers too!

Mission Ave Bar and Grill is basically the type of place that says, "just one drink," and suddenly…read moreit's three hours later, you've made new friends, and you're emotionally attached to the Peanut butter stuffed french toast. From the juicy breakfast Burger to the dangerously good country benefit and spicy blood orange, everything feels a little too easy to fall in love with. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it feel like your favorite neighborhood hangout -- even if it's your first time there. Honestly, if good food, great cocktails, and happy vibes had a love language... this place would be fluent. What I got: Peanut butter stuffed french toast $16 Country Benedict $17 Breakfast burger $18 Arnold Palmer Spicy blood orange $10

This is my absolute fav spot in North Park! We've been coming here for years! Always love the vibe,…read moreambiance and well crafted cocktails. This stylish whiskey lounge features pool tables, darts, and live entertainment. It's always a good time here! Early birds are highly recommended, long lines of people form outside towards the end of the evening. There's definitely a trick to getting a drink- it's called push your way to the front (it's all part of the experience). For the most part, bartenders are quick, fast and efficient! Making great recommendations for first timers. We made a late night stop with friends after dinner. First round of cocktails- the legendary Old Fashioned! Because why the hell not? It's a classic- Bonded Bourbon, Aromatic Bitters, Sugar, Citrus Zest. Very smooth! Unfortunately, I did not take pics of our drinks (sowey), just enjoyed livin in the moment with great friends and good conversation! No doubt we'll be back soon and I'll post some pics of some their signature cocktails. Till then, cheers my friends!

Great whisky cocktails. If you're a whisky lover, this is definitely a place you'd want to check…read moreout. It's in the main stretch of North Park, but easily missed because of its muted external decor. The service is alright. I've had times when they're friendly and others when they're more standoffish (but not rude). It doesn't bother me. I'm there to spend time with a great glass of whisky and that's what I get every single time.

How did I miss this place?…read more Friends have been telling me about this place for years. Saying it's one of the best Happy Hour places in downtown. Now after my first visit I would have to agree. I get there a little after 4:30 on a Friday and it's completely packed. Luckily somone just left the bar and there was the only empty seat in the place. I start off with the beer and which shot and ordered the pork-chop which looked like half the bar patrons ordered lol. My bartender was Jose and even though the bar was at capacity he was quick to help me out. The food came quicker than I expected. I couldn't believe how good the pork chop was. Better than most steakhouse chops I've had. Had an amazing texture and taste like it was right off the gri I love the fries as well skinner than average and a good crisp to them. No soggy fries, those are the worst. The place itself is nice and has a dark date night ambience to it. At the same time could pass for a local dive bar. Lots of regulars were in there. For a pork chop and drinks and to get out under $30 is a great deal! I highly recommend this place!!!

I came during happy hour and sat at the bar. No one bothers you too much. But, I was reading while…read moreI was enjoying the food and drinks. I was checked on a few times, but mostly when the drink started to get low. I absolutely loved the vibe of this place. Played great music. For some reason even with the music and the people, it didn't feel super loud. I still enjoyed reading my book, eavesdropping and people watching. I will definitely be back to try to whiskeys. I don't know if they offer tastings or flights. But, I'll def be back for the happy hour. I have been told that their burger is REALLY GOOD (I am always in search of a god burger, but on this day I wanted to hit a bunch of spots and didn't want to get too full. TMI?‍).

Wanted to find a place that was near the beach, had good food/drinks and could view the sunset…read more This place checked all the boxes. As soon as we came in for the reservation we were seated immediately and got to sit next a fire pit with a great view of Oceanside pier. The server was such a good guy too. Very friendly and very funny. We were deciding what drink to get and he recommended the pineapple suite since it matched my shirt and I'm glad we got it because it was very refreshing. We also got the fish and chips to snack on. The fish was so crispy and yet so soft and adding the lemon and tartar sauce made it even better. The fries were also very crispy, which I loved. We got to enjoy the fire pit and relax while watching the sunset. Would come here again.

Holy moly. The worst burger in the world award for you! I…read morereally have no other words. With how small the menu is and how expensive, you would expect everything to be great. Why a disaster. The gunk that was in the middle of my overcooked burger oh man. A thick patty overcooked with some yellow slop. Disgusted all day by the fact I had more than one bite. After the first bite I attempted to scrape it all off but that was where I realized it was over before it even started. Maybe 4 total bites. Yuck! That purple ube coconut drink was however divine along with my server Seth! Thank you Seth but maybe get me some better food for 40% tip. That was clearly not enjoyed but you are a nice man. Take care. I will not be back.

My wife and I and an old friend met at Bluewater Grill a few days ago and had one of the best…read moredining experiences in recent memory in North County ! We chose to sit in the main dining room and from start to finish were taken care of by the best waitperson we've had anywhere in at least the last year. Her name was Kristen and she was knowledgeable about the menu and was perfectively attentive whenever we needed anything. We enjoyed the calamari as an appetizer and then the mussels and clams steamed and clam chowder and the sand dabs. The food was extremely fresh and well prepared. And the sourdough bread that comes to your table is as good as anything San Francisco has to offer. All parts of our experience were perfect and I will again mention Kristen. Every once in awhile you get lucky and the person taking care of you at dinner actually becomes a huge positive in your overall experience.....and that what she did for all of us......And yes......we will be returning very soon......Gary

Mother's Day lunchtime, and it was busy. Three of us were seated at a great indoor table to watch…read morethe people traffic on the Village. Ordered Fisherman's platter, Sautee Sand Dabs, Pan-seared Salmon and Shrimp cocktail appetizer--and endless bread basket. And a house momosa for Mom. All the food was fresh and cooked to perfection. Excellent service provided by James.

I'm not an often a cocktail drinker. So when the bartender asked what I'm looking for I was ill…read moreprepared. From his view, it probably sounded like "I'm Ron Burgundy?" (It definitely did). His questions guided my indecision towards a Berkshire Old Fashioned that was fantastic despite my fumbling to get there. With the warm up round over and the old fashioned loosening up my creativity, round two was set to be a knockout. I love coffee (specifically strong espresso drinks), so I asked for a strong, coffee infused, punchy cocktail, but with a different base of alcohol from the old fashioned. What came out was the best cocktail I will probably ever have in my life. The bourbon cocktail with coffee liqueur (and a number of other garnishes I will never remember) hit the bullseye. Flavorful, strong, bold, delicious all at the same time. Unfortunately (?), this was a noble experiment so I'll forever be chasing the white whale of what this drink was. But that's the allure.

My brother-in-law and I were looking for places to drink....And we just wanted somewhere chill. We…read moreknew that any bar by tacos el gordo would be too wild for us, so we walked a couple blocks and approached Noble Experiment. I would say this was probably our highlight of our trip in San Diego. Garrick, the bartender there, was super accommodating. Not only was he and the other bartender were making damn good drinks, they would legit talk to you. The ambiance of the place is cool too. Felt like I was going inside some continental room like John Wick. Definitely my vibe and definitely coming back. But if you ever get Garrick as your bartender, you're in for a treat!

Always a great decision to grab a few drinks here especially with friends…read more This place is decorated perfectly. Reminds me of Vegas Style spots without the neon lights. Comfy lounge chairs and booths, unique decor and excellent service. Weekend nights tend to be super busy. The best time to drop in is the midweek. Never a wait! Over the years it's been a great way to close out a day. Give them a visit. Cheers!

Good spot in the middle of sky deck. Good selection of drinks with restaurants all around. Can…read moreorder food to your bar table via centralized code. Drinks: Signature old fashioned 4/5- Solid old fashion with some coffee liqueur, good sweetness and smokiness Manhattan 3/5- Solid drunk based off recommendation. Might be because I'm not usually a manhattan or rye drinker Over solid spot with potential when combined with food options

This was a fabulous restaurant and distillery! We celebrated our friend's birthday and had the…read morepleasure of having Fernando as our server. Fernando made sure we were well taken care of and brought us the most delicious meals ever! We were fortunate to meet the owner Ryan, who was so pleasant and attentive. Thank you for an amazing experience!

Great spot!! Was looking for a distillery so my boyfriend could try a flight for his birthday and…read morethis was a great, low-key spot. Our waiter was super friendly and gave us great recommendations! My boyfriend enjoyed his flight and they had tons of cocktail options as well. We started with the Kansas City Twinkies (Smoked burnt ends / cream cheese jalapeño poppers / house bacon / whiskey BBQ sauce) and they were great, but super hot!! The first piece we each tried was great but the second one was significantly hotter and we had to tap out after that lol. We both enjoyed our brisket sandwiches, very generous helping of brisket and it was nice and tender as well. Definitely would order that again! We also really liked the seasoning that was added to the fries and tater tops, super yummy! Overall we both loved this spot and will absolutely be back:)