The front desk clerk at our hotel recommended Eureka when we arrived around 10pm and wanted to…read moreunwind a bit. GREAT recommendation! I honestly couldn't believe we'd found a spot like that so close to our hotel. So good that we went there BOTH nights around 9 or 10pm when we were in town. I don't really enjoy regular bar drinks and wasn't that excited to go to Eureka until I sat down and looked at the drink menu. This is my kind of place....plus the food (appetizers & desserts) were great too. Items we tried were fried pickles, onion rings, dry-rub wings, cheesecake, turtle pie and carrot cake. The fried pickles were probably the best I've had. Crisp and delicious batter. The Eureka dry rub is definitely the way to go. I still crave them! Desserts were great too but I was buzzed eating them back at the hotel so you know..... Drinks we tried: Pineapple Tequila Sour, Headhunter King and Wild Child. The first night I ordered and LOVED the Pineapple Tequila Sour and my husband ordered the Headhunter King which he didn't like at all so guess what? I drank it and enjoyed it and he had a spiced rum and coke. LOL The second night I had a couple of Wild Childs. OMG, they are amazing. I wish I could find that drink here in Tucson. My boring husband had more rum & cokes, The environment at Eureka is great. We did sit at the bar both nights and that bar is hoppin'! I like that there is so much outdoor space too which allows families to enjoy themselves and let the kids have room to have fun. Eureka is a great spot and I highly recommend it. Where's my Wild Child?!

The one thing I really like here is that there are many food choices for people with special diets…read more I was not terribly fond of the lavender ice tea. I don't use sugar or sweetener. I was told that it had very little agave. It had more than a little. It was also way more expensive than a regular ice tea and the server didn't make any mention of this. There should have been a warning. The protein bowl was surprisingly good. It had many things that are good for my special diet and changing something was not a problem. Restaurants that have any spice in the food, like this one, should warn the customer that there is spice and offer to leave it our or tone it done if possible. This is a very pleasant indoor/outdoor space. The outdoor seating is covered to protect from the sun. The indoor space is very comfortable too.

Churchill's Pub & Grille is a lively neighborhood dive bar with games, music, and a super fun,…read morelaid-back vibe. Pros: This spot is a good place to hang out if you're looking for a casual bar with activities like billiards and darts. The vibe is fun without being overly packed, which made it easy to enjoy the space. They have darts (which are free, you just leave your ID), a pool table, and a music queue system where you can pick songs to play, which adds an interactive element to the night. I didn't try the food but the drinks were solid and did not disappoint. The overall energy of the place was welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. It's one of those spots where you can relax, hang out, and have a good time. Cons: Parking here is probably the biggest downside. The lot is really small and gets packed quickly, so I wouldn't recommend relying on it. We parked nearby after eating at Copper Kings Burgers and just walked over, which ended up being way easier. Verdict: If you're looking for a fun, chill bar in San Marcos with games, music, and good drinks, this is a great spot to check out. Just plan ahead for parking, but overall it's definitely worth it and I would come back again!

Came here for my fiancé's birthday…read more There were a lot of cars in the parking lot, so I thought the place would be packed. But I can't tell if most people were just in the bar area - we were able to get a booth! The place was nice and loud since every one was having a good time. Several parties of 3+ and I saw 1 party of 6. They were doing an explorer menu from Yucatan. Interesting thing to do during Black History Month - I won't lie. I was surprised to see it. But we ordered from that menu. We ordered the fried plantain that came with a sauce and cilantro, sausage and pepper soup, and the BBQ pork. I enjoyed everything except for the plantain. They were basically a huge disc that was slightly crunchy. I was not expecting that since if I want a crunchy plantain, I will eat actual plantain chips. The soup was fantastic! It was a bit spicy but not overwhelming and full of flavor. Wish I ordered a bowl instead of a cup. And last but not least, the BBQ pork was very good. Served on lettuce as well, so if you are doing keto you can omit eating the tortillas that came with the dish. It also had pickled red onions and a salsa. The salsa was mild and with everything in the taco, flavors were balanced. We also ordered 6 Cajun wings. But today, they didn't seem as flavorful, a pity really. A grilled cheese was ordered but with hamburger meat inside. That seemed good and it came with fries. Washed all of this down with a sour that was called Boozy Berry & my fiancé had a West Coast beer. Food was enjoyable, atmosphere was fun. We will be back again.

I had only gone to the Escondido location before and decided to try out the Vista location for a…read morebday dinner with friends. I like this location a lot more because it's bigger but both the Escondido and Vista location offer great food and good customer service as well. Ambiance/ music playing 5 stars Cleanliness 5 stars Customer service 5 stars Food 5 stars

Tried the Burger Bench in Vista with my friend a week or two ago and it was a great experience all…read morearound! The restaurant has a very open feeling, with lots of space and high ceilings. There's a patio, bar area, and table and booth seating. We ordered 3 sliders and onion rings to share. The sliders were 1) mushroom & Swiss, 2) Smokehouse BBQ, and 3) classic cheeseburger. Each of the sliders was unique and very flavorful, with well-seasoned beef patties and recognizable flavor profiles. My favorite was actually the mushroom & Swiss. The onion rings almost stole the show for me, believe it or not. They were some of the best onion rings I've ever had--light and tasteful breading, perfectly succulent onions. The ranch and bleu cheese they use are really nice too. Highly recommend this spot to any and all burger lovers or fans of epic onion rings!

Great atmosphere Family and dog friendly I cant say enough…read moreabout the service and staff Taco Tuesday is a lot of fun

They have very nice daily, happy hour specials. Beer selection was a nice, house wines were good…read more Friendly staff not a complaint in the world. A must try. It will be your favorite little spot in Vista.

Just ate here with my mom. I've been here before a long time ago. We shared the Ruben and the large…read morechili. Both were very good. Lots of flavor in both and perfect ratios of ingredients. The Asiago bread was delicious and love that it was made fresh there. I didn't feel heavy after eating. We got the carrot cake and that was yummy. Even went to the store next door and checked it out. Saw the beautiful wild Alaskan salmon and finding out they caught it themselves had to get some. Looking forward to going back sometime. Very clean, friendly, interesting vibe. Outdoor seating was super chill and peaceful.

This place feels like a deep exhale. Calm, peaceful, and unhurried. The kind of spot where you…read morenaturally slow down and actually enjoy being there. The food tastes genuinely homemade and wholesome, like real care went into every step. I was a little worried the Deli Rose sandwich might be heavy, but it was absolute perfection. Rich, balanced, and incredibly satisfying without weighing you down. The chips are freshly made and so crispy and delicious, the kind you keep reaching for. The iced green mate is grown and prepared by them and is smooth, refreshing, and genuinely calming. You can taste the intention behind everything, from the house made breads to the home grown vegetables and simple, wholesome ingredients that let the food shine. There is a religious or communal aspect behind The Yellow Deli, and I do not claim to know or understand all of it, nor do I need to. What I do love and admire is the home grown, homemade, back to nature feel of their community and how much of that care and love clearly shows up in the food, the space, and the overall experience. This is not a loud or rushed deli. It is a place to sit, linger, and enjoy. The patio is charming, the yellow building is iconic, and the service is warm and kind. You can tell the people here truly love what they do, and it shows.

This visit was not a planned one. We decided to come here to try to have a hot meal while we were…read morein the area. We have tried the Mission Valley and North County Fair Locations, and hoped that this one was good. When we entered, there was a wait. The hostess took our cell phone number, name, and party size (2). It was a 30min wait to be seated. We also were never texted, but had to go up to the front twice to ask our order in the wait line. They TOTALLY need a Yelp Waitlist or something on Wednesday Nights. We were seated and our server had not come for about 10 mins. We thought that this was odd. Finally, a server asked if we had a server and we said no. He was happy to be our server and we were happy to have him. He did an excellent job taking care of our dining questions, food allergies, and any requests that we had. His name on the ticket was Patrick I but he introduced himself as Isai/Esai. We ordered: The Ribeye medium rare with large baked potato, and a starter house salad, The Enlightened Mediterranean Chicken Bowl with no onions. Also a strawberry lemonade and a water for our drinks. Everything was delicious and came out within 12-15mins. My meal had a small Pizookie (Skillet baked cookie with scoop of ice cream) Sundae come with it. I chose the Salted Caramel one with Caramel drizzle, pretzel pieces baked into the cookie, and they added mini chocolate chips, which was delicious. I wanted the Chocolate Chunk one with fudge drizzled but we were told that they don't do that. So, this dessert choice with the chocolate chips added was delicious too! Overall, this was a good dining experience. I am happy that we spent an hour and a half at this location on a Wednesday Night. Specials here: Mon-Fri $13 Dinner Combo with specific Entrees + small Pizookie Wednesdays Any Burger on Menu $12.99 with unlimited french fries

I've been trying out happy hours lately and this was the latest. Upon arrival we walked into the…read morevery crowded host area, partially due to a Padres game being shown. We were told there was a 45 minute wait even though we asked about happy hour which is only in the bar. We ended up just walking into the bar as a table was leaving otherwise there were no seats available. You don't need a reservation in that area. Once seated we were given a regular menu. All of the other tables had happy hour display cards on the table except ours so we had to flag down a server to grab that for us. They were pretty busy so two servers divided their time between us. One of our servers was chatty and pleasant and helped us with our decisions, the other checked in with us regularly but was very busy. We ordered 2 personal pizzas, pot stickers, a margarita and a beer. The pot stickers, tasted good dipped in the sauce. The pizzas, were crispy, cheesy and meaty. The Margarita a little sweet but I wasn't surprised by that. When I had initially looked at the menu on the website, I realized at some point I had signed up for the rewards program. I had a reward for a free pizookie so I redeemed that. We ordered the ice cream to eat there and took the pizookie to go. The cookie stayed warm until I got home and couldn't resist tasting it. It was perfectly crispy and gooey at the same time. I enjoyed it the next day too. This is my 3rd time ever to a BJ's, one in the Bay Area, one in La Jolla and this one. I'm not usually a big chain restaurant person, but they are good for happy hour deals. All three times the food has been consistent and the service friendly.

You can tell it's good when there's a line. We waited about 20 minutes for a table for two around…read more930am on a Saturday. Everything was delicious, pancakes, cinnamon roll French toast, carve asada breakfast burrito. Shout out to the huge strawberry lemonade, you can get a to go cup if you don't finish! Solid meal and great service.

I have been to Mama Kat's a couple of times. The food has ALWAYS been good, the service has always…read morebeen not good. The Great: yummy food The Good: menu selection The Bad: the service The Ugly: still the service I've enjoyed the food at mama kat's, but gosh. the few times I've come I've gotten slow service, indifferent service and forgotten about. My last visit we almost walked out after being seated then ignored for over ten minutes. After ordering and getting our drinks, I asked for creamer. The server kept walking by and then acknowledge he forgot.. then he apparently forgot again, but eventually i got the creamer. When we initially got there and got seated, the young man that walked us to our table, walked away when pointing us to our table, I thanked him, but he seemed pretty unhappy. I had to flag him down to ask for more coffee later, which happened very slowly too. I wonder/hope when they move, they gain a new pride of their brand, improving the experience for the customer.

This place has been my go-to bar for a while. Every night…read morethere's something different going on. Karaoke, line dancing, DJs and more. Not to mention the great staff. Shout out to Chelsea on Wednesday nights! She hustles make sure everyone is taken care of, but will also the time to have a quick chat with you. The food is solid, my personal favorite is chicken cesar salad wrap with buffalo chicken (Thanks Tom!) or the giant pretzel. If you're looking for a place to grab a drink from the full bar, a bite to eat, or to throw down on the dance floor, make sure to give this place a try. You won't regret it.

We are LOVING the new Junkyard!! I've worked a few doors down for over 14 years and it was always…read moremore of a "dive bar" before, but now with the new owners and the renovation on the inside, it is such a vibe! We love the new food menu and drinks. Everything is so delicious not to mention all of the fun events they have every single week! (karaoke, salsa, line dancing, live entertainment, sports events etc.) And all the staff are so friendly and sweet! I Highly recommend this place to everyone I know that comes to Oceanside to visit us!

Stopped by Colab Public House recently and it did not disappoint. Easily one of the best Old…read moreFashioneds I've had in North County--perfectly balanced and smooth. The vibe here is always on point--laid back, good energy, and a great place to hang out. Really excited to see Mexico City Cuisine back too. The food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth coming back for. This spot just keeps getting better every time I visit.

We always feel good coming to Colab. The coming together of brews, wine, and cocktails makes it a…read moreperfect spot for a hangout were everyone can get their drink of choice. The service is always good and attentive, and it's great that they offer social options like bingo/trivia nights and live music. They once again have an in-house food service operated by Mexico City Cuisine. I tried thier street tacos with beans and Mexican White Garlic rice and it was delicious. Keep up the great job Colab partners and see you again soon.

Just wanted to write this review to say a BIG THANK YOU to Draft Republic in SM for having a…read morespeakeasy pop-up for the movie, Wicked. I'm a huge Wicked fan and was excited to see this event advertised on Yelp. This restaurant was the only one in North County I can think of that acknowledged the movie when it was about to be in theaters. First of all, it was easy to get to based on my GPS but kind of challenging to find their parking lot. I ended up finding a 2-hour parking on N. City Drive which was in walking distance. All I was thinking of while walking up to Draft Republic is that this place is massive. Inside, the hostesses verbally instructed me where to go...came across bowling...arcade games...sports on tvs on my way. Behind the curtains, I entered the room in awe. Draft Republic really went ALL OUT!! The Wicked witchy vibe was sooo magical. I loved the beautifuuul Elphaba/Glinda decorations, cleverly creative themed menu option names, actual movie playing in the background, and the take-home momentos. Nick and staff were super wickedly friendly too. The Wicked Bites, Grimmerie Shots and Wickedest Cocktails were all FANTASTIC!!! I definitely tasted Draft Republic's wickedness. I appreciated everything about this experience....well well done. What a WICKED TIME! I hope there are more speakeasy pop-ups in the near future :-)

Usually love this place for the fun atmosphere and excellent food/drink. This time was a lot…read moredifferent and extremely disappointing. Sat at the bar on a Tuesday evening (it was dead in there, 7 people max sitting at the bar, INCLUDING us) and it took probably 10 minutes to even be acknowledged by one of the TWO bartenders working. When we finally were greeted, the interaction was shallow and brief. All we asked for was a couple small plates and one beer and then asked if they could throw on the hockey game since there were 6 TV screens going. The bartender said he'll see what he can do and nothing else after that. Food and beer came out so by that time we just propped our phone up to stream the game online, then had to grab our own silverware and napkins from a nearby table. Meanwhile the bartender was chatting and laughing with coworkers on the end. Again, they didn't even look understaffed but service was nearly nonexistent. Finally we asked for the check and left. Carrot cake was great! So that deserves a star