Love this place for their massive outdoor area and their quaint indoor bar. I've been here a few…read moretimes and even hosted a small event of 20 people before. This time around, it was just the 3 of us, to chat over some wine and apps. Had their April featured Pinot, which was amazing (had 2 glasses). It's good to keep in mind that they only sell their flatbreads on certain days and unfortunately, they didn't serve it when we went. So, instead we had the crostinis, which is perfect if you want a little bit of everything, but not sure what to get. My friend got the chicken Caesar wrap, and it was a lot bigger than expected. As far as the ambience, there's seating all around the bar that's located in the middle. So it's convenient to just walk up to the bar to place your order. Servers and bartenders were friendly and quick. Overall this is a great laid-back place for small or large groups.

I wanted to update my review, as I have been back several times through the years. Since my…read moreinitial review, there have been several changes.... some better than others. First, I still really enjoy the Carruth Wine Garden. It is nice to have an outdoor space to drink wine right in the center of the city. In general there plenty of parking ,and it is dog friendly. As far as the wine, it is very good. I like some more than others. More recently, I have enjoyed the Unicorn Red Blend ( a longtime favorite) and the Syrah. I love that it is dog friendly, inside and out. My dog loves going there and she makes friends each time. A change that they made recently is that the main garden area is now child-free, which was a positive change in my options, as it had gotten a bit chaotic in the past with children not being very well supervised. The still have a family-friendly outdoor space. In the past, there was always live music when I came. I was there most recently on a Saturday evening and was disappointed that there was no music. Also, the prices have gone up ($18 per glass). Unfortunately, I found the pours to be somewhat inadequate, though it depended which staff member was pouring the wine. They do not allow for outside food, and only make certain dishes certain days of the week, which unfortunately doesn't allow for many options if you are hungry. Water is readily available inside and outside. All in all, it is a lovely place with good wine to come with friends and your 4-legged friends. It has gotten a bit pricey, and I do wish we could bring out own snacks, but I still enjoy going and am sure that I will be back.

Very cute and cozy spot with a gorgeous, comfortable patio on warm days. They do have big umbrellas…read moreif it's too sunny. I started with a lavender latte- delicious. Then I had a steak and blue cheese flatbread. It came with soups or salad, and I had a small cup of French onion soup- good, but not remarkable. The flatbread was accidentally delivered as the blue burger flatbread with hamburger meat instead of steak. It was good, even if not what I expected. It could have used some sort of sauce between the meat and cheese and the bread- or maybe just a layer of melty blue cheese instead of the as crumbles on top? Something to help the toppings stick. My SIL had the tuna nicoise- it looked delicious and she said it was very good. The potatoes are warm- which would be a plus for me! It's a hearty bowl full of veggies including asparagus, salmon, potatoes etc. Several people ordered the shakshuka and said it was very good. It has a bit of spice, and good amount of sausage or bacon. My grandpa said the eggs were hard to find, but I think they were just baked under the sauce and layers of bacon and cheese. Service can be a bit slow- it was more than 30 minutes from when we ordered to when the food was brought out and there were few tables occupied, so be prepared to enjoy a leisurely meal here. Everything is prepared to order- it's worth the wait!

Juno's is a combination coffee hub and wine pub located in a corner suite of the Shelter Island…read moreVillage in Point Loma. Parking in this plaza was not optimal with too few spaces for all of the businesses. The inside setup featured a compact bar with about four spots near the front entrance and several small tables. I believe there was also an outside patio adjacent to a side entrance, but I didn't venture over there to check the layout. For a kitchen of limited size, the menu was rather extensive. The categories on the two pages ranged from starters, sliders, soups, small plates, shareables, salads, flatbread, and desserts. There was also a list of the day's specials that featured eight full size entrees ranging from $22 to $38. I selected the first one from the list which was the Seafood Pasta. Fettucine noodles were cooked in an herbed tomato sauce with shrimp, scallops, salmon, and mussels. The item took about 15 minutes to be prepared. A healthy amount of parmesan cheese was grated on top of the dish. There were roughly two to four pieces of each seafood type. The sauce was light but well-seasoned from the herbs. For the serving size, I thought the $35 price tag was fair compared to upscale Italian restaurants around town. I had no qualms with giving a four star rating for my dinner at Juno's.

They were the cocktail vendors at my niece's wedding! They don't have many options for mocktails,…read morebut they were quick at making drinks!

Came for happy hour and saw they had a good seasonal menu, but ordered the espresso martini. Really…read moregood (dairy free) espresso martini! Good blend of flavors not too sweet or tasting too much of the spirit . I've had other espresso martini's that were too sweet and that is not not for me. With this one you can appreciate the coffee and the liquor (not too much so this can be a dangerous drink). Only had time for one cocktail, but next time I'm coming prepared for at least two lol. Bartender was great and answered all my questions. Loved that he took his time to make the drink taste and look good.

Solare is a lovely restaurant in Point Loma's liberty station. I have dined here many times over…read morethe last 15+ years I have lived in San Diego. Delicious Italian food restaurant has ability to be both a nice-casual place for friends to get lunch all the way to a romantic special occasion dining experience, including a really cool table, flanked by their impressive wine collection. I personally did not have a favorite item on the menu anymore because I have honestly tried something different every time and the rotating seasonal specials are always fun to explore. One of my favorite things I appreciate about the menu is the transparency of ingredients used, which makes people with food allergies be able to enjoy their dining experience. For example, explaining to the server about my poor allergy, the owner happened, organically over here us, and came by the table to share that he is aware of that kind of allergy as someone of his life also is allergic to pork. As someone who has spent 30 years of their life, having people not believe that the allergy is real (damn Lonestar tick), this is extremely validating. On top of this being a wonderful restaurant, I have also frequently seen Solare at local events, including the San Diego food and Wine festival that raises money towards endangered species conservation showing that they are more than just a restaurant, they are involved in the community.

Date night ruined…read more Had plans for an early movie and dinner. We had a great time at our movie and headed to Solare for our reservation. We were quickly seated only to wait 20 minutes before deciding to leave. Only water was offered. As we were walking down the street to try and catch our ride-share home, because there's no WAY one can get a last-minute reservation at any place decent on a Friday night in San Diego, I get a call from the restaurant. They apologize profusely saying it was their mistake & offered $50 off our next visit. How in the world will that make up for the fact that we are now sitting at home trying to figure out what to have delivered for dinner (we were planning to order the shrimp appetizer, salad, spinach ravioli, & Duroc pork chops, showing how long we were ignored & how large of a check they lost) instead of finishing up what was supposed to be a nice evening out. We've been to this restaurant many times but now no more.

Didn't realize there's a Buona Forchetta location here at Liberty Station til I had went to…read moreBreakfast Republic earlier in the week. I made a quick visit to their new San Marcos location a few weeks ago to snag some pizzas to go. As for here in Liberty Station, it's seriously a huge bonus when there's no stress to find parking, let alone having to pay for it. Yes, you may get lucky on find a spot on Sims Rd- but, there's off street parking around the bend & plenty off parking lots nearby. With more seating at the outdoor patio, which you can do plenty of people watching- I wanted to celebrate my long time friend's birthday month. Even though my friends try to weasel themselves outta picking a spot & put the decision onto me "The Trusted Yelper"... I truly enjoy when they pick where to eat. For a Friday lunch, we started off with laughter & glasses of Oberon Cabernet. The artichokes (antipasti menu) were divine!! Four fistball sized artichokes with stems attached. Thoroughly steamed and were they marinated as well? My gosh! Best artichokes ever! Infused with plenty of garlic and resting in a pool of EVOO. From the Chef's Specials: I was so close to ordering the Salmon in a Honey Mustard sauce w/ spinach, mushrooms, & grapefruit slices. I was craving grapefruit for a bit. Heck, even the scent of grapefruit rinds. And as soon as we began placing our lunch order, I switched to Squid Ink Ravioli w/ salmon & shrimp in pink sauce. And, I do NOT regret my decision at all! Great portion! The fresh squid ink ravioli was tender. Soft as cooked to perfection. Slathered in the pink sauce which seemed like a creamy Arrabbiata pasta sauce. Sprinkles of red pepper flakes. No mistake you'll feel some heat. Great count of shrimp, which I chose to cut sections of my shrimp in coat with the pink sauce. I truly wanted to enjoy every bite of this dish. I had no plans to take any leftovers home. There are no huge chunks of salmon that I could see, so I wonder if the salmon is mixed into not the ricotta cheese filling inside the ravioli? Our server was truly a gem. Simone, THANK YOU for my friend's lovely birthday tiramisu dessert! Complete with sparkling candle! We did not expect that at all!! I would definitely come back to visit here, especially in the evening to enjoy the patio string lights. Wonderful service and quality of food. Definitely worth every penn

Everyone in my life loves OBF so I have to tolerate it. A group of us had dinner last night. Here…read moreis the summary: 1. We ate on the patio. It is incredibly noisy with music, traffic and constant airplanes overhead. 2. Pizzas were all great but the pasta dishes as usual were incredibly mediocre. 3. Service sucked. It was either rushed or nonexistent for much of the evening. We had to beg for water. Prices are fine. We got out at around $250 for 6 of us. But I will continue to only eat here when I'm forced to.

Wildflour feels like a nice breath of fresh air- truly a great add to Liberty Station!…read more They're a deli, bakery and cocktail bar all wrapped in one super aesthetically pleasing spot! We popped in for coffee during the AM and tried out their Cappuccino (Hot) and Latte (Iced). Super solid! They also have a bunch of fun syrups if you like things on the sweeter side and yummy small bites (savory and sweet!). Overall, a great place to chill, sip, snack, and stay a while!

Went here on Saturday around 12:30pm with my wife. Liberty station was lively at this hour, so good…read moreluck finding parking. This place was very chill and not as busy. The server helped us pretty quick and wasn't anything out if the ordinary. Few people were having brunch/coffee and catching up with a friend, so plenty of places to sit. We ordered the mortadella sandwich and prime rib sandwich. These were HUGE with fresh focaccia bread that was super fluffy. The bread to filling ratio could've been a bit better, but they were so good.

As always the selection of wine and food is above board! Locally owned and operated by two female…read morepartners! Service is exceptional and the cafe is perfect! Fresh flowers on all the tables and attention to detail on your order too! You can change the food items on the board to your taste and dietary restrictions for no extra charge! No wonder they are so busy and called on!!

All Aboard is a new charcuterie and provisions vendor in the Point Loma neighborhood. Its location…read morewas obscure because the suite was in the middle of a small, mixed residential and business complex on Shelter Island Dr. I drove past it the first time as the signage wasn't prominent. Only a few parking spaces were available out front, and they were shared with the neighboring businesses. Some countertop seating and a couple of long tables were set up for inside dining. Upon walking in, it felt like a combination of a cafe, deli, and wine bar. Two charcuterie boards and six Italian style sandwiches made up the food offerings. For beverages, wines by the glass, various beers, and wines/kombucha in a can were available. You can certainly place large orders ahead of time for catering and special events. The ladies who staffed the service counter were very cheerful. The choice for my to-go order was a Spicy Italian Muffuletta. The sandwich consisted of thinly sliced mortadella and Genoa salami, provolone, arugula, and a spread of muffuletta. A drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze was added on top along with salt and pepper. Freshly baked piabatta was the bread that was used. The item was neatly assembled and wrapped in wax paper before being sliced in half. The spread was savory while the bread was soft with a crunchy exterior. As a bonus, I was given a complimentary bag of Italian potato chips that were pesto flavored. I was glad to have those to munch on with the sandwich. Overall, I gave a 4.5 star rating for a very positive experience at All Aboard.

I've been enjoying Gianni Buonomo's wines for about 7 years now. I loved their tasting room OB. It…read morewas so cute and back-in-the-day, it was super fun to go to the OB Street Fair on Wednesday to pick up some food and then enJoy it with a glass of wine or two in the tasting room with other lively patrons. Brigitte was a very nice member of the business back then, and either Al or Keith was usually on hand to chat about the wines and other things in a friendly manner. My favorite wine was their version of Viognier & M's favorite is the Symphony. (Neither one of us is big drinker.) Last year, they moved to new location on Pickett Street. It feels smaller and more cramped than their previous space but it is decorated nicely and has a small dedicated parking lot. It is also in a very industrial area, and a bit out of the way. For me, it's not super conducive to hanging out. I can understand the reasons for moving, but it definitely impacted the ambiance, imo. Today, we picked up a bottle of Symphony from Al to take home. There were a few patrons inside enjoying their wine on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Gianni Buonomo is a special and unexpected winery that is definitely worth experiencing. Their wines have won multiple awards and Keith & Al are super knowledgeable and amicable.

We went to Gianni Buonomo location with friends 3 years in their old location in OB and had a great…read moretime sampling different wines. They've moved to a new location in Midway last year. On a Thursday afternoon, there were a couple of other winery members picking up and tasting wines when we got there. We did a red wine flight and tried a varietal we have never had before (Lagrein) of two different years. They source the grapes from Washington State and California (Sierra foothills and Amador county). All of the wines we've had was very enjoyable. You can taste the care and thoughtfulness that goes into their wine making process. Very chill atmosphere and conducive to an enjoyable taste experience. There's a nice parking area for tasters right in front of the wine shop.

The staff work the best with what they're given but mass produced food will never be the same!!!!!!!read more

Rude staff, entitlement at its finest. Claims to have 25 years in the hospitality business, you…read morecould have fooled me. Rude and no clue on how to treat a patron. Killed the good vibe completely. Skip this place. The redhead bartender and the old guy (seems to owner/manager) bad vibes.

Excited to come back down for breakfast this morning and enjoy a wonderful meal ~ Jerry ordered the…read moreSalmon Bennie Focaccia and I ordered the Berry Sweet French Toast! So yummy!!! Also... The Manager Ben ... wonderful young man, he's amazing... seating his customers, checking on them to make sure they're happy and interacting with everyone!!! It was a full house in there!!!! Also~ THANK YOU So much for supporting our community... we appreciate the two gift cards for our upcoming events! Our waitress Brittany was wonderful, very attentive and friendly!!! 5 Stars plus!!! Actually 16 Stars!

I was a little underwhelmed with this place, and maybe I ordered the wrong things…read more I got the short rib Benedict and it was honestly soggy and flavorless. It tasted more like water and oil than anything else, really bummed out. The man candy was good, but I expected it to be crispy, mine was super soggy and floppy. My Mexican mocha was frickin fantastic, it's the perfect sugary sweet morning drink, not very coffee strong. My friend got an espresso martini that was also super good. The service was alright, we were seated right away, but every time we needed something or were ready to order or pay the waiter went to everyone but us, it was like he was avoiding us. Not the biggest deal, but it got to be a bit frustrating. The place itself is actually really cute, the liberty station one is outdoor, with big open window areas, great on a super nice day, shaded so you aren't in direct sun, but then allowing airflow and you feel like you are outside. I am going to go again, I have heard their French toast and pancakes are awesome, just feel like I ordered the wrong things.