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Cielo Rooftop Lounge

3.0 (232 reviews)
ModerateCocktail Bars
Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Rebecca C.

This is a fun spot in the Gaslamp district. This bar/restaurant is a bit less frills but still a place to have a good time. The servers were a lot of good energy and hyped up the fun. We came here with a Groupon for bottomless mimosas and some food items. The food were decent apps that paired well with the mimosas.

Chicken Flautas
Summer B.

First and foremost let me say that I scored an awesome groupon that gets 2 people in for bottomless mimosas and an entree each for $40. That is an incredible steal for brunch in downtown!! I'm assuming they are running this deal to get people in the building to try it out to hopefully come back and spread the word. However there were a few snags in the experience that if I wasn't getting such a good deal on the meal I probably would've rated it at 3 stars. In order to get to the roof top there's a few flights of stairs you need to go up in order to get to the elevator that takes you to the very top. The view on the roof is great and they had fun saint patrick's day decorations up with pretty loud music playing. We were sat right away but it took a pretty long time for a server to come up to us. When we got our waters they were weirdly sweet like it came out of a soda gun that didn't have the last flavor pushed out before serving our water. Once we did get our server she was very sweet and helpful. I won't lie the wait times here are pretty long but keep in mind they only have the tables and bars at the rooftop so they're relying on one (slow) elevator for food running, guests taking it down to the bathroom, etc. So it seems like they're doing the best they can, just a tad understaffed. The food was pretty decent! Good enough to want to come back and give this place another try. I got the chicken flautas and the tortillas was so crispy and delicious i just wish they served some sort of salsa/crema on the side to dip it in. My friend got the Breakfast sandwich with the side of the house potatos. She really enjoyed it, I even snagged a couple potatos to try and they were so delicious and garlicky! The mimosas come premade in a sealed bottle, I know some people are bent on getting fresh OJ with mimosas so beware if that's you! Me personally I thought it was very tasty we did 2 whole bottles with the brunch. Lastly this wasn't a major issue in the day but I think it should be noted. Our table was very wobbly and unstable. So much so that when an employee asked to take a promotional photo of us when we leaned together the table wobbled so bad knocking over our mimosa glasses right onto our laps and (luckily all finished) dishes. I don't put total blame on the restaurant for this but it could've been a real disaster if it fell on us in the beginning/ right after we waited 30 mins for our food. I definitely intend on coming back to see if it was just a bit of an off day for them as there are some other dishes that looked good plus again the groupon was such a good steal i'd purchase it for another time.

Bacon breakfast or whatever this is supposed to be. It said potatoes not French fries.
Denise J.

Yeah, it's a no for me dawg- Randy Jackson's voice My sister booked brunch here for her bachelorette weekend. We got here around 11am and there was still tables available. By 12pm it started it fill up. We ordered the endless mimosas that lasts two hours. The bar ran out of glasses for the juice and our waiter served us juice in plastic cups. That was strike one. We watched as other tables got their mimosas displayed properly while we kept getting plastic cups and my sister had to complain in order for the waiter to switch it out. We ordered our food and it took over an hour for it to be delivered, strike two. Then the presentation of the food was crazy. My plate was dirty, burnt, something was wrong with it, look at the photos. My friend's food was wrong. My breakfast burrito had one piece of bacon inside. We also had to hunt our waiter down for utensils, strike three. The issue is the food is made downstairs and they have to transport the food upstairs via elevator so whenever you need something they have to go up and down the elevator to get it which can take time because there is only one elevator. The manager was very nice and the music was fantastic. They play 2000s R&B. The two stars are for them. P.S. You have to be patted down by security to go inside which is something I never encountered for brunch. I asked the security why they have to do it and they said for safety reason. I asked if something recently happened there and he wouldn't answer the question. So of course I Googled the restaurant and of course something happened. Google it for yourself.

This is the one-second bartender. Remember the shirt. Avoid the bartender.  Do not walk, run to the nearest exit
Ryan J.

I bought drinks for my friends and we all walked out completely sober. The blonde in the yellow shirt pours like she is racing to keep you sober. One one thousand two one thousand three one thousand. That is how long a real shot takes. She gave us one second. I asked her what the standard pour count was. She had trouble responding. Four drinks later I was seventy bucks deep and still waiting to feel something. If you like overpaying for flavored water this is your place. If you want actual liquor in your glass go literally anywhere else in Gaslamp.

Alicia L.

Delicious food and great service! Delicious food, mimosas, fish and chips, tostada with shrimp, and music, ambiance was great!!

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE FLIGHT, hibachi, gyzo
Havilah Vashti U.

I had a fabulous date night at Cielo during golden hour with my husband. We enjoyed the welcome to the jungle flight, gyzo and the delicious steak and chicken hibachi. The service was impeccable and we will definitely be back.

Michael B.

Cielo continues to be a great night out. This was my third time coming here. This time it was on a Friday night during comic con. The first two times were a Thursday night and Saturday night around 10pm and it wasn't packed. There are typically a couple of groups but enough space to grab a bite to eat or to get drinks fairly quickly. This time I went was a straight up party. I got in before 10pm for free entry via tickets on eventbrite. Entrance is basically a side entrance to a building. Before there wasn't any signs but now there's a small one that says Cielo Rooftop Lounge. You get your ID checked and walk up two flights of stairs and you turn left. This takes you to the balcony view of Mr Tiempo Cantina which occupies the bottom floors. From there you can grab the only elevator that takes forever or take another stairway which is located at the back, up another two flights of stairs. Once you're on the rooftop the skyline is decently visible. Max capacity is 159 and on this night it felt like there was a 100 and it didn't feel too claustrophobic. Maybe because it was open air and there's seating at the sides. So you can feel the energy but not necessarily be bumping into everyone and feel like you're packed in like sardines. Service is okay. Nothing to spectacular. It's decently priced too. Cocktails are about 15 bucks. I like it because it feels like an upscale place but it isn't priced or feels pretentious as one. There's not a strictly enforced dress code neither. Saw a couple of people dressed in the Sunday best and a few people with a crop top and sandals. Jeans and tennis are allowed. All in all... you get this nice mixture of people and vibes. I will continue to come here on slower nights and mix in party nights here and there.

10/10 vibes, the bartenders + the drinks are such vibes, everyone's so nice and the music is great ! :)
Hafisah M.

10/10 vibes overall, the bartender + music are all so cool! Everyone is so nice and they're very welcoming :)

Princess A.

This place is really great! Get on that guestlist on eventbrite you get a $1 shot! Airsten is such a great bartender! This place is such a vibe!

A M.

Had such a great time at Cielo Rooftop! Came here for my sister's bachelorette brunch and it was the perfect vibe -- fun, lively, and such a cute atmosphere. The food was really good too, especially the breakfast skillet (so flavorful!). Our server Andrea was super sweet and attentive, she made the experience even better. Definitely recommend for brunch, birthdays, or any celebration!

Two margaritas for $5 you can't beat it !
Michelle F.

Samantha has great service , was always attentive , on point. , great service , great drinks , they had lights for Halloween for the atmosphere is was so cute !

Dirty disgusting water containers. The dirt is inside.

If I could give zero stars, I would. I came to Cielo expecting a good time, but instead left angry, hungry, and baffled by the absolute disaster of what they call "service." When we sat down, we were ignored for 30 mins. Once someone came to us the first thing we were told was that we had 90 minutes. Fine. We ordered food and drinks almost immediately. Over an hour later--still no food. We kept asking our server Jas, who kept giving us the same robotic answer: "It's coming." Spoiler alert: it wasn't. Then her shift ends and Bri takes over, only to tell us--surprise!--our food was never even placed. So we've been sitting there for over 90 minutes, drinking, getting starving drunk, and waiting for food that was never even put in. When we spoke to Rafa the manager, things somehow got worse. He "generously" said he'd remove the food from our bill (gee, thanks--THE FOOD WE NEVER GOT) and that if we wanted to reorder, we'd be waiting another 1.5 hours. Seriously?!? He had the audacity to argue with us and flat-out told us, "If you don't like the service, you can leave." So we did. And then a server chased us outside telling us we had to pay--even though Rafa told us to leave. Absolute clown show. To top it all off: * Drinks were disgusting (tasted like they were mixed in a dirty mop bucket) * Cups were filthy * Music was obnoxiously loud--like, nightclub-at-midnight loud, at 12PM * The whole place felt chaotic and poorly managed This wasn't just bad service--it was incompetence and disrespect across the board. I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. Avoid Cielo like the plague.

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Ask the Community - Cielo Rooftop Lounge

Is brunch for all ages or only 21+?

Based on my visit, I would say 21+.

Are there bachata classes on Wednesday nights still?

Yes, there are Bachata and Merengue classes every Wednesday.

Are children allowed for brunch time?

No not at all.

Can I bring a dog?

Unless the dog is your wife then don't bring it.

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Rudy is a great server, he recommended the birria and carne asada tacos which were great!

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