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    Colab Public House

    4.5 (195 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Toby P.

    I come here every few months. It has changed quite a bit since the beginning. They've tried a few restaurant concepts that just haven't seemed to work out. Last I was there, they had a food truck which I much prefer over the restaurants. I also saw people bringing in their own food. They had a lot of beer and one wine selection, now they have beer, spirits and wine. It's much more balanced. They still have the arcade and games upstairs. They have a lot of live music which is great. They have bingo, charity events and a calendar full of activities for everyone. I've enjoyed watching it morph over the years, but I really like where it's at now.

    Cranberry ranch water
    Vanessa C.

    I've been here many time over the years and have never been disappointed by them. This most recent time was the first time in years and it was for a work holiday party. We actually had a previous holiday work party there a couple years ago and it was great then too. We were downstairs last time and upstairs this time. All the staff were great. I had a drink from each spot and everyone was so friendly. The guy at the wine place was all smiles and let me taste before I chose. The woman at the middle one made a great drink and was really nice. The brewery at the end was great too and they shared about when the burger place left. I hope colab stays in business. It's a great place to meet and had a guy playing live music too. And a wing food stand outside. Try it if you haven't!

    Thea M.

    Came here for the first time for a private event, we took up the whole upper level, that had vintage arcade games and plenty of seating. Colab is such a great place for a date night or to come after work, with friends. Drink varieties from Propaganda winery , 117 west spirits, and Breakwater Brewing. They have bingo nights and other events on their monthly calendar! Great experience will be back

    Dory W.

    Casual place to kick back and listen to music.. and have a beer. My husband had the tacos at the new Mexican restaurant and they looked good.

    Maureen J.

    Great place to hang out with friends! They have beer, spirits, wine, and games! The workers are really cool here. You can hang out inside or outside. There are video games and games you can play outside like darts, corn hole, and connect four. I saw an axe throwing area too!

    Bingo
    Susan Z.

    Mexican food or bring your own. Serves achohol. Events almost every night. A fun place to go. Upstairs arcade games.

    Pizza from the Italian restaurant
    Veronica G.

    There are plenty of seating options at Colab public house. You could sit outdoors on the back patio, on the front patio, or in the upstairs loft area or in the main seating area. Main seating area has couches, chairs, high and low tables, and a bar. You should be able to find something to meet your needs. Upstairs in the loft they have video and interactive games. Inside they have permanent vendors for wine, beer and spirits. They also have one Italian restaurant. They also host food trucks. Look for the calendar to determine what's going on daily. They offer events such as trivia and live music. They do have service at the tables to pick up plates, but other than that, you must pick up your own items from the vendor.

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    Harinder K.

    Fun spot for a casual outing. Enjoy food, drink, live music, and fun activities. Service was friendly and accommodating. Very casual spot.

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    Candice M.

    Fun atmosphere with several drink options. Propaganda wine is a must try. The whiskey place I think it's called 117 is a don't waste your money. Drinks are mediocre at best and not worth the price. Also not made properly, huge disappointment. The Italian food was good with us liking the spicy honey pepperoni pizza the best. They have great events every day of the month. The bingo is a must try

    Noms they got a lil foodie spot in here but last time it was a burger spot and this time it Italiano yeeeet
    Tajuana C.

    I like this lil spot cus there are several lil spots all in one. Last time we came here there was a burger spot that was fire af but they took forever to make my burger, like 30 mins lol. This time there was an Italian spot there and the pizza wasn't too bad. It's hard to leave a review for everything in here and that's why I'm giving a five star bc of the experience and that's what it's about for me! As long as I have a good time and ain't hangry I'm a happy girl. Also, the first time we came was on a busy Sat night and they had live music. On a Wednesday they were playing trivia games lol but seems like they have a happy lil group of locals that chill here. I hope they give prizes lol.

    Jason N.

    I have been meaning to come here for so long. We have driven past this over and over and finally made it out. It is in the same center that Indian Joe's used to be in, and the idea of a collaboration spot seemed like a fun idea. We came for Bingo night, because who doesn't like Bingo! We came right over after work, so we ended up grabbing some food here at the Italian place inside, and I don't feel any need to order from them again. The brewery area had a lot of great choices, including a few sours which is always a plus. While I did not check out the winery, I did grab a drink at the distillery which was very good. Overall, I had fun, I would say that most of the employees which I spoke to were kind of stand offish, not sure if there was anything that would make me feel the need to go back unless specifically meeting some friends here.

    Fettuccini Alfredo
    Danielle V.

    We loved the variety and friendly service!!! We started with some delicious brewery beers. My husband got a hazy and I got a brown ale. They were both delicious! I then got a margarita at the cocktail section and it was pretty good. A little light on tequila haha Lastly, we got a bottle of wine at the winery. She accidentally poured me a glass instead of bottle but let me keep it. She also gave me a wine Jell-O shot which is bizarre, but somehow works! She was so sweet! We went to the pizza place and the pizza was decent. I got the fettuccini Alfredo which was wonderful. My mom got the arancini and though they were great. We went for trivia night and it was such a fun experience! Check this place out!

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    Do they allow outside food?

    No they don't.

    Are outside cakes allowed? Meeting up with a group of friends for a birthday.

    Yes they have lots of groups come in for events like birthdays, showers etc. As long as your group is patronizing the businesses there they will be fine with a cake.

    What are your happy hour specials?

    Every tenant has different specials that rotate depending on what's on tap or available in bottles, so you have to come in and ask to see what they are.… 

    Is outside food permitted, such as local pizza? The burgers are quite $$, considering they don't include a side of fries?

    Pizza will be a menu addition very shortly. Thanks for letting us know.

    Do this place have TVs to watch the padres games?

    Yes, lots of TVs to watch different games!

    What are the hours of business?

    4 to 10 on weekdays. 11 to 10 Saturday pm. 11 to 8pm Sunday.

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Yes, well behaved dogs are allowed on our outside patio.

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    Coomber Craft Wines - Coomber craft wines

    Coomber Craft Wines

    4.4(26 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Oh my gosh! They have a great patio area that you can enjoy live music while sipping wine and…read moretalking to friends. Music appears to be nightly though I believe that there is a cover charge on some nights (call them, I could be wrong and there was no charge when I went). I tip for good music anyway. Staff was friendly and clearly there are some regulars. Many people got up to dance. Several well behaved dogs were on the patio. I will add this place to visit more often.

    Recently, a friend invited me to go see a band that she enjoys at this winery. They were playing…read morefrom 6 to 9 so we arrived close to six. Parking was a little bit challenging, but not too bad. Once inside, we found a tall table near the open doors to the outside so we could hear the band. The inside decor is cute and cozy. The menus were located on the table so we looked at the various options while we listened to the music. I decided on a red wine flight. You don't get to choose you just get one of each of the wines on the list. We went up to the counter to order and were attended to almost immediately. My flight of six 1 ounce pours was served, and I took it to the table. My other friends ordered a glass of wine each. The first of the two was attended to immediately as well, but the third was made to wait for a little bit longer for some reason, even though she was with us and next in line. The band was enjoyable and the sound was good. People were enjoying themselves and some dancing. I liked two of the wines I tried the rest were just ok. They don't serve food, but they did have a food truck in the back that looked good. We had already eaten, unfortunately, so we didn't try anything. It was nice evening and perfect for sitting outside. I would definitely come back again in the future.

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    Coomber Craft Wines - Red and white flight! So amazing!

    Red and white flight! So amazing!

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    Burtech Family Vineyard Tasting Room - Such a cute winery, highly recommended!

    Burtech Family Vineyard Tasting Room

    4.7(44 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Total slam dunk for a Sunday afternoon! This quiet neighborhood gem has monthly paint nights and…read moreis extremely comfortable and cozy allowing dogs. Highly recommend the pizza! The crust is absolutely perfectly cooked and very fresh basil, arugula and sausage toppings absolutely drive the flavor home. Combine with a few glasses of wine and you have yourself pretty much the perfect weekend getaway! Highly recommend.

    We popped in for their street faire, and while the street faire itself was small and a quick…read morewalkthrough, the vendors were great and we could not escape without buying a few things. We strolled over to the tasting room and went with a mixed tasting flight. Our server was amazing, while I do not really enjoy the more tannin mouthfeel wines and prefer the sweeter ones, my wife really enjoys the opposite of me. Our server was intent on finding something that I enjoyed, and turned me on to the wine slushy, which was refreshing, and perfect and scarily good! We also decided to eat dinner here, and we shared a Harvest Salad (Spring Mix, Apples, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, Mixed Nuts, Julie's Balsamic Vinaigrette). and we split a pizza that was half Blanca (Ricotta, Mozzarella, Lemon Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs, Hot Honey, Truffle Oil), and half The Papa B (Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Fontina, pepperoni, Jalapenos, Onions). We asked for it a little crispy, and parts of it were really sort of burnt, but 100% would order again, hold the ask for a "little crispy" next time lol. The ambiance here was nice, it is dog friendly so there were several dogs lounging around and hanging out, the tasting room has both a nice indoor bar area, with table seating all around, as well as a pretty decent sized outdoor area that has shade cover and lots of tables. They had live music outside, and it was great that it added to the ambiance, without being overpowering and not allowing for conversation. Great little place will happily revisit!

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    Burtech Family Vineyard Tasting Room - Love the shade features and peek-a-boo of the sunset/dusk hour.

    Love the shade features and peek-a-boo of the sunset/dusk hour.

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    North County Wine Company

    North County Wine Company

    4.7(121 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    I needed to get a birthday present for a friend who likes Spanish wine and the big box stores…read moreweren't cutting it for me. I was on a time crunch when I stopped in. I asked the man at the counter if he could point me in the direction of what I was looking for. He did and then some!! I found exactly what I was looking for even though I only had a vague idea, thanks to him. I love the store, it's in a little shack next to the nursery on San Marcos blvd. They are reasonably priced (often less than the big stores). They have a good variety and it's fun to wander the aisles. Plus they have fun events and ever changing flights. Sign up for their emails so you know when they're serving something you'd like to try or something you know you like. Plus the outdoor patio is very pleasant. If you sit at the bar everyone chats, it's a nice environment!

    My husband and I went here today for the first time after visiting the garden/ nursery next door…read more We were greeted with a smile and offered suggestions or help for finding any certain wines in their shop. When we arrived we were the only people in the shop so we asked the employee if the wine bar area was open and if we could grab a glass of wine. He said 'of course!' We sat down, and were able to easily see the wines available and pricing. The employee introduced himself as Jim, and we soon learned he was the owner! Within a few minutes more guests arrived and filled the space. Jim knew everyone's name, even asking about pets and upcoming trips. It seemed like a real community. I quickly got to know the other local guests, and learned about their wine club! From Jim's service, the great variety of wine, overall ambiance, and laid back vibes I would recommend everyone to check this out. I'm already looking forward to coming back for the wine club events! They do also serve a small selection of cold bottled beers and snacks like chips and crackers. I did see other guests bring in their own food, so maybe that's allowed too. Thanks Jim!

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    North County Wine Company - One year Ribbon Cutting with San Marcos Chamber of Commerce

    One year Ribbon Cutting with San Marcos Chamber of Commerce

    North County Wine Company - New Owners Bill and Jim. Completely turned the place around since taking over the shop/bar in 2010

    New Owners Bill and Jim. Completely turned the place around since taking over the shop/bar in 2010

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    Sunshine Mountain Vineyard

    Sunshine Mountain Vineyard

    4.4(187 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    •$$

    This place is definitely a hidden gem tucked away in San Marcos. The grounds are so beautiful with…read morea gorgeous view, it feels like you have transported to Temecula. The wine itself is great! They have a HEAVY pour which I appreciate. I like their sweet rose, which is definitely very sweet. You can also buy bottles for a pretty affordable price. They let you bring your own food which is nice too. The staff is very polite and friendly. Great ambiance with live music sometimes. A great place to gather with friends! My only wish is that they stayed open past 7pm in the summer so you can stay for the sunset. I went on Sunday though, so maybe on Fri/Sat they are open later.

    We came here for the first time last week on my birthday. The drive way to get up to the winery is…read morea little steep, so be mindful. There are two parking lots that we saw, one closer to the bottom which was gravel but would require a walk up two flights of stairs, or there's a lot closer to the tasting room (paved) but is more limited. We were able to snag a spot up at the top luckily. They have a two sample limit & then you can buy drinks by the bottle or glass. The day we went they were having a 25% off bottle sale. There was only one employee we saw during the entirety of our visit but he was super friendly. We ordered a bottle, the charcuterie platter and a pizza. The charcuterie board is refrigerated and they provide a bag of crackers as well. We went with the veggie pizza & it took maybe 20 minutes to come out and was absolutely delicious. The grounds themselves are absolutely gorgeous. There are 3 covered areas to sit at up top with plenty of seating. Down the first flight of stairs has a fish pond and some beautiful areas to walk around. I'm not sure if that area was where they do weddings as there was also a spot across the way with a dais, but we didn't make it over there. The wine was delicious! We tried two of the whites and the sweet rosé. I'm not normally a rosé fan, but it was my favorite wine I had there. Overall we had a really relaxing time with beautiful views. I highly recommend checking out Sunshine Mountain Vineyard.

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    Sunset at Sunshine Mountain Vineyards

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    Another area to sit

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    Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Amatriciana Bucatini

    Amalfi Cucina Italiana

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    •$$$

    Amalfi at Lake San Marcos was the perfect place to celebrate a birthday! The location is absolutely…read morestunning, with beautiful lake views from every angle, and the sunset made the evening even more magical. We had a very large group of about 14-15 women, and I was so impressed with the service. The staff was attentive, organized, and genuinely friendly from start to finish. Even better, they didn't automatically add gratuity for a large party, which made us want to tip them even more because the service truly earned it. Our table ordered what felt like every appetizer on the menu, and every single one was delicious. The cocktails were just as impressive. The Midnight Margarita, topped with a beautiful orchid, was as gorgeous as it was delicious, and the Aperol Sunset Spritz was the perfect drink to enjoy while watching the sun go down over the lake. From the food and drinks to the incredible staff and breathtaking setting, everything exceeded our expectations. It was a flawless evening, and I would absolutely recommend Amalfi for a special occasion--or any excuse to enjoy an amazing meal with an unforgettable view. 10/10, we'll definitely be back!

    I searched for a nice restaurant in San Diego on Yelp that is actually open on MONDAYS for dinner…read moreand Amalfi appeared in the search. We wanted to have dinner at a place we could easily meet up with our friend who is visiting from out of state. My hubby hasn't seen him in years so we can't wait to have some good food and catch up with him... I made RESERVATIONS for a party of 4... AMBIANCE: 10/10 Beautiful interior and a nice location by the lake. There's also outdoor patio seating by the lake as well. There was a birthday party for a 10 year old so we decided to stay in doors... CLAMS & MUSSELS: 10/10 Definitely worth $30. The mussels and clams were so fresh and tender. The mussels were my favorite because it was pretty big and super moist. But, be careful of some of the shells though. I got a few crunchy bites from the shells inside some clams and mussels but, not too much that it could stop me from devouring it... CALAMARI: 9/10 the batter was not super crunchy but, it stuck on well to the calamari. It was crunchy enough for me though. The important part for me is the calamari itself. It was actually FRESH! It was not chewy or rubbery at all... MEATBALL APPETIZER: 8/10 I'm not really into meatballs meaning I prefer seafood and veggies but, it was tender and not overly salty like most meatballs. My party enjoyed it... LOBSTER LINGUINE: 8.5/10 The pasta sauce had a really nice flavor. Not sure if the pasta was house made. The lobster was huge! Half of a whole lobster and they impressively took out the claw meat. I had to knock out some points for OVER COOKING the lobster though. It was very tough and dry... PRIME RIBEYE: 10/10 STAR OF THE SHOW! Worth $83. Bravo and compliments to the CHEF. This steak had some serious flavor and was cooked perfectly. So nice and JUICY! I usually need Chimichurri, Worcestershire or ketchup with Tabasco to eat with all my steaks but, this was the FIRST steak I could actually eat all by itself... CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CAKE: 9/10 It came out instantly. Tasted great. If you LOVE chocolate and hazelnut. This is a rich treat you will enjoy! SERVICE: 8/10 B+ Our server was good but, my party got the vibe that he was kind of rushing us a bit. I mean, the appetizers came out fast within 10 minutes. However, the MAIN courses took 30-40 minutes to come out! And when it came out there was barely room for it at our table because our appetizers and plates were not picked up fast enough... The LADY and GUYS that brought out our food was GREAT! She even took a picture for us. The manager was great too he stopped by to make sure we were doing ok... Luckily, we ordered 3 appetizers while waiting 40 minutes for the main course to come out otherwise we would have been super HANGRY!!! 4 star experience today for AMALFI CUCINA ITALIANA

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    Prey Brewing - Shrimp Ceviche and Smash Burger with Fries

    Prey Brewing

    4.4(198 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    •$$

    So when this place first opened, we were in love. Whenever we went there, it was busy, but service…read morewas still attentive and the food is delicious. It's been a little bit of time since we've been there, but this has always been a place on top of our recommendation if somebody is coming to town it's where we would take them to show them a good meal and when other people ask for recommendations for a nice place for dinner, it's what we would tell them fast-forward now I think a couple years later from the initial opening and we don't come quite often just bc we have some new favorites, but it was Sunday night Labor Day weekend and we didn't know where to go so we ended up here. They admitted when we first walked in that they were shortstaffed totally fine and I'm happy to sit in the bar area. Truthfully, we don't come as often because they got rid of my husband's favorite oxtail Birria burger, but we do bring friends here for brunch. Anyway, we were here for dinner on Sunday night. Service was short staffed like they had mentioned and we sat at a high top in the bar area. We started off by ordering a hard seltzer and a carajillo. My seltzer came out rather slow, but it took probably another 10 minutes for my husband to get his drink and when they brought it out, they brought two like they were confused on how many we ordered so we kept the one and then they ended up giving ours I think to what I'm assuming with some friends the owner at the bar not a problem but one thing that I did notice is that there were a lot of "friends at the bar" it definitely gave that kind of vibe they were doing shots with a patron, gave our incorrect food order to another, were testing a new cocktail recipe I think with some. They were sharing drinks with some patrons. It's probably a nice gig if you're friends with these people and I'm not hating on it. Then we ordered our food. I ordered some Mezcal lime wings, and my husband ordered the grits when my food came out the waitress brought a burger and a salad and we had to tell her that wasn't our food. Then we waited another extra five minutes for my husband's food to come out and it did. I will say the quality of the food hasn't changed. The wings were delicious. They were crispy and they were well seasoned, and my husband really enjoyed his food, but it was the lack of service throughout the meal that really hit home for me that we probably won't be coming back as often and maybe just for brunch. It was such a weird experience to feel like because we were paying we were getting worse service than those who were getting free drinks and such but I can't complain because the food was good if the service was bad and the food was bad I'd be leaving a lower review but I can't give any higher than three stars if there was a 3 1/2 I'd leave it, but I almost never write negative reviews for places, but this really struck a nerve for me. I think because we came a little bit before 7 PM. It's not as if they were closing in 20 minutes. I could understand poor service for that, but I didn't really see why the service was so poor looking around. It's just a bit confusing, I guess.

    Was told this is a great happy hour spot! Menu looked great, the service was good and the vibe was…read morefine. My PREGNANT girlfriend ordered a mocktail that was too tart and only drank a couple sips. But not the end of the world. I got the Mexican lager which was fine. Food time! We shared the loaded fries and the smash burger. Everything tasted great until about 10:30-11 pm that night. We both became very ill and had a VERY LONG night. Pretty bummed all things considered.

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    One of two dining areas

    Prey Brewing - Charcuterie

    Charcuterie

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    Eugenio Italian Ristorante - Introducing Chef Eugenio to San Marcos!

    Eugenio Italian Ristorante

    4.7(641 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    •$$$

    I'm going to graciously award Eugenio a 5th star. First thing brought to the table was "the best…read moreoctopus I've ever had!" This title was briefly held by Kavos Taverna in Mykonos, Greece where I visited last year. Good job Eugenio. The octopus was unbelievably tender and super flavorful. Food was excellent. Variety was enormous (huge menu). Execution was pretty spot on. I made a comment at the table, "Eugenio certainly knows how to cook" as everything brought to the table was full of flavor, texture, plentiful and well seasoned, although the prosciutto and mushroom pizza was less than desirable. The pie had ham instead of prosciutto, and the overall pie, I would not order again. Much better pizza elsewhere (very, very nearby along Lake San Marcos). Service was good, but not without flaw. We waited until the entire supper was consumed, yet waited and waited for the not really very good, (I think it was a "special") short rib onion soup of sort to come out. We never got our beet salad. Eugenio's food was that good. Lots of flavor. Lots of texture. Not without the hiccups as most kitchens experience. Try it out. Get reservations because it is very small inside and out. I've got a feeling we will be having more Italian food here. Cutely decorated inside too. CritDicks

    What a little gem- I would say "hidden" but it was jammed last night. My husband said let's try…read morethis place in a strip mall... I was curious but this was over the top- I feel like I immediately stepped into another world. It smelled amazing, had fantastic service and menu was huge! Will be back and bringing friends- thank you for having us!

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    Chandler's Oceanfront Dining - Signature dining sunset

    Chandler's Oceanfront Dining

    3.5(1k reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    This sharp-looking restaurant and bar is located inside a very sharp-looking hotel (Cape Rey)…read more They have valet parking OR you can park directly across the street from the hotel in the large parking structure. (Apparently, you can get your parking ticket validated at the restaurant but during our visit, the gates were all up so no ticket, no pay.) You can sit inside the very large restaurant or at the bar or on the west-facing sunset terrace. Outside on the terrace, there are gorgeous views of the ocean. For those non-imbibers, they offer three nice mocktails. They also offer special cocktails and a full bar, of course. The special cocktails looked interesting enough but the alcoholic in me went with a regular martini and it was what I wanted/needed. The food was good. We ordered the sourdough "boule" ("ball" in French) and you get a very good-sized, hearty, delicious, and freshly-cooked sourdough loaf with an absolutely wonderful pesto sauce and truffle butter. This is a heavier appetizer than you might think so order accordingly. We also tried the Bluefin Tuna Poke Tostados and enjoyed it. It comes with three decent-sized tostados. Before we ordered, we asked our server if we could offer off the bar menu (because the website specifically says you can do so), and were told no. Interestingly, the table next to us, with a different server, ordered several items off the bar menu. The bar menu has some really good items on it but we were shot down. This was disappointing. Worth a visit, especially for the nice terrace.

    When you arrive you have to valet - $12, so not bad, but no self-parking options. The hotel lobby…read moreis lovely. We sat at the bar til our table was ready. I had a draft pilsner, and my husband had a key lime martini which was delicious! Neither too sweet or too tart. We were seated inside in a booth by a window with a gorgeous view of the Pacific. They also have a lovely patio, but we opted for inside due to the heat. Our server, Micheline, immediately made us feel comfortable with great recommendations. The starters came out faster than we expected and were excellent. The mushroom dip was not what we expected. It was thick & rich with a little heat. Very yummy! It was served with fried bread that made a great vehicle for sopping it up. We got one wedge salad (which they split for us). Very fresh, crisp veggies. Generous servings of cheese & bacon. My hubby who does not normally like ranch dressing enjoyed it as much as I did. Our entrees came out quickly as well. I got the sea bass. It was cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich & had a kick. My husband raved about his cioppino as some of the best he's had. Throughout the meal, Micheline was attentive without hovering, joked with us, and made us feel truly welcome. She raised an already outstanding meal to new heights. We didn't have room for dessert, so we'll have to visit again to try out the sweets. The entire experience from the bar to the final check was phenomenal. We will be back and will recommend it to all our friends.

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