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Burger and tartare were my favorites. The polenta was quite good too. They put a lot of pecorino on…read morethe polenta which I liked.

Beautifully located in a quaint little neighborhood not far from a wonderful outdoor area in the…read morePresidio area. A little outdoor seating, a bar top area, and a comfortable indoor area that is very inviting, were a surprise as I approached the location. The food is elegant, is presented amazing, and tastes great. I started with the Sweet Corn and Piñon Soup. I see why it was voted best soup for two years in a row. The thinly sliced corn bread adds an amazing texture in those bites. I had the Apricot salad (sorry I did not note the name and the menu was updated so it is not in any of the pictures) was fresh, crisp, and refreshing. I finished the evening with a Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with sugared dark cherry was very pleasing. I almost forgot the focaccia bread.. made daily, served warm and soft. A must have. The server had a couple of hiccups with an incorrect food order and totally separate billing issue (which by their reaction I would assume was an off night) but other food delivery staff and bussing staff were timely and professional. I would recommend reservations. I was able to secure a seat (due to showing for dinner around 4 pm or so), but the restaurant filled up nicely and hosted about 4 anniversary's and 1 birthday in my time there. Dress attire seemed casual but there is definitely a more elevated clientele so I would recommend a thoughtful outfit for the experience.

View of the entrance and small bar area (4 seats max)

Kakawa chocolate pot

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Blackened Opah

Oddish Wine

4.6(21 reviews)

2.5 mi•Linda Vista

Great staff, cheerful and helpful with suggestions if you just aren't sure in what to get. The wine…read moreis good, the red is not your typical dark red it is very light and almost reminds me more of a rose color. Different but tasty and refreshing. Their sangria is really good I think I of my favorites. Location is great, fun to grab a glass and enjoy some live music!

Audish wine is the coolest winery in all of San Diego because they are biodynamic wines with…read moreminimal intervention that are all organic and all grown here! Other San Diego wine clubs focus on things like Spanish and French wines, fancy bubbly wines, Santa Barbara or Santa Rita.... This is truly San Diego. Oddish also has some of the craziest wines I've ever seen. For example, they had one called the hybrid that mixed wine, Mead, and cider. If you're looking to have fun and try a wine that is not full of itself but instead full of character, this is what you want. Also, I have a lot of friends who say that drinking wine makes them feel sick and that they never feel sick when they drink Oddish wines. Must be the way that they produce it and just how natural it really is. It's inside of a space called The Garten which is also such a must-see spot. They have Mead, beer, and a pizza truck? Pizza, outdoor oven type thing haha. And a stage that sometimes has live music. You order your drinks, sit on picnic tables with others, and enjoy the beautiful San Diego Sunshine

Vermouth Spritz & 1st 2pm pour of the tasting - Cosmic Dance

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El Sueño

4.1(754 reviews)

2.2 mi•Old Town

Food was good! Miki was a great server, we had a great time! We were there for a bachelorette…read moredinner and there was a lot of heaters available during colder weather

Hand made tortillas and hand made green house sauce, absolutely amazing. I wanted to drink it…read more Had the pato tacos and cleaned house, the owner Gustavo is very personable and he even helped us set up an anniversary surprise for my cousin. The food is quality, the vibe is immaculate and the staff are super caring.

3.1 mi•Liberty Station, Point Loma

Interior

Carnitas (everything on side)

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Shrimp tacos

Carruth Cellars

4.6(153 reviews)

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.

1.2 mi•Middletown, Mission Hills

Syrah and a Pinot Noir Rose'

Interior of Carruth Cellars Wine Garden

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Bold and beautiful cheese flight

Wine Vault & Bistro

4.2(574 reviews)

Get on their email list for their latest wine dinners. Great price for a worthwhile date nite. Come…read moreearly enjoy a cocktail before dinner begins. They offer killer prices on wine to take home.

We have been here quite a few times, though mostly before COVID. However we just returned last…read moreSaturday. We absolutely love the concept. Always a tasting menu. Sometimes they do a wine paring that is included or you can buy it on top of the meal price or you can buy a bottle or glass of wine. You know exactly what you are paying including tip and everything and they charge your card the day before your reservation. They are open Saturdays and Sundays by reservation only. This past evening we had a 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings. Our total pp was $110. So worth it!! I attached the menu so you could see what we ate. Everything was fantastic. The flavors were on point and very balanced. The wines really added to each dish as well. We will def return!!

Inside

Beet tartare

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Jack and Giulio's Italian Restaurant

3.8(462 reviews)

1.9 mi•Old Town

Jack & Giulio's is the kind of Old Town spot that makes you feel like you stepped into a classic…read moreItalian time capsule in the best way. It's a long-standing, family-owned restaurant (a San Diego favorite since 1961) with that old-school red-linen vibe, warm lighting, and a cozy patio that feels perfect for a date night or a celebratory dinner. We started strong with two martinis, then shared shrimp bisque, garlic bread, and a caprese salad. Every course came out hot, paced perfectly, and plated like they actually care. I ordered the cannelloni (comforty, rich, and exactly what I wanted), and he had the linguine with clams fresh, briny, and generous on the seafood. We finished with a double espresso, which was the perfect clean little mic-drop at the end. Service was impeccable attentive without hovering, friendly without being fake. The whole experience was warm but not stiff and everything was on point from timing to ambiance. If you want traditional Italian done right in Old Town, this place absolutely delivers.

Love is in the air! Came here for work a couple days before Valentines Day. The owner (Jack)…read moregreeted me and found me a table. The bar has about 6 seats and was open at 6:30 on a Thursday. Stephanie was my waitress and she was super attentive, polite, and provided great recommendations. The owner checked in to make sure I was doing ok and helped my choose a dessert. The shrimp was amazing but the cheesecake...this might be the best cheesecake I've ever had! Perfect amount of graham cracker crust and the flavor of the cream cheese and cheese cake was amazing. Ambiance is great for a date with your significant other or a work meeting. Love this place!

1.2 mi•Middletown, Mission Hills

Special of the day - Cioppino with spaghetti. 3 large pieces of white fish, jumbo shrimp, mussels, and clams.

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Starlite

4.1(2.6k reviews)

We had an incredible date night at Starlite! The different…read moresections each had a cool vibe, we got sat in the mirrored seating area right next to the waterfall. I enjoyed a delicious mocktail and my husband had one of the house cocktails. The twice baked potato was amazing! Honestly couldn't go wrong with anything off there menu. Would highly recommend. (Definitely get reservations)

CH does it again with their monopoly on the trendiest restaurants in San Diego. They absolutely…read morenail the aesthetics as well as the food. Entering the restaurant felt like I was entering space mountain. Each of the different rooms all have a different feel but I'm so so glad we got sat in the back section with the disco mirror walls and waterfall. Jay was our waiter and he even brought us specialty shots to celebrate our promotion dinner. Food was delish as always, special shout out to the broccolini. Another perfect dinner spot to check out in SD!

Bar area after entering

Herb Scalloped Potatoes

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Cocktails are fun!

Cafe Coyote

3.8(8.7k reviews)

2.0 mi•Old Town

Family-owned & operated

Private events

I don't come to San Diego often, but when I do cafe coyote is always on the list of places to go!…read moreOur service was great, Aide was spectacular and such a pleasure to be around! Great music, great drinks and great food!!

She is the most amazing waitress I've ever had. Please never let her gooooooooooo... we loved her…read moreour food was fresh and tasted amazing

Delicious hand-made flour tortillas!

Welcome to Cafe Coyote!

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Puerto Nuevo Style Maine Lobster

Fort Oak

4.2(773 reviews)

0.7 mi•Mission Hills

Lots of hype about Fort Oak. Seemed to be busy when we were in the area. Menu is pinch…read moreoff-putting. Wasn't tooooo much looking forward to it, but it fit all the Birthday Dinner check marks and you can't down talk a place if you haven't been there. First. Listen. Everyone's using open table. But Fort Oak, tell Open Table to chill. I used open table to reserve about 4 days in advance, but still got a TON of emails, and a ton of notifications. Including one that, if I didn't respond to it, would cancel my reservation. Then 3 follow ups asking me to review Fort Oak. Haysuse on a pogo stick, that was almost a detractor from the actual dinner. Is this dinner or a past due bill sent to collection agency? I digress. First, our waiter Johny E, phenomenal. Dude knows wine in ways that are supernatural. Spot on recommendations. Second. Put on your Pulp Fiction "5 dollar shake" face about a 50 dollar pork chop. A FIFTY DOLLAR PORK CHOP. Waiter, who had already proven he know WTF was what, simply said "we're known for it, you will probably enjoy, people rave about it". So, I mean, when in Rome. Johny wasn't lying. It's a pretty @#$#ing good pork chop. Color me amazed. You can be skeptical. You might say I was just trying to justify having spent 50 on a pork chop. Try it. Stunning. I don't know if it's the best I ever had, but I can't remember a better one. Over all, they nail the experience, the food, and wrap it up in a bow. It is always busy, so a reservation is best (I'd call vice using that @#$# open table app, I swear). Shout out about Johny - in fact, ask for him to be your waiter, he a star.

Easily the best meal I've had in a while! We had a reservation at 7 pm and were seated right away…read more Reservations seem like they would be your best bet here, as the restaurant was very lively and crowded. However, we were seated on the outdoor patio which was spacious enough (and dog friendly). The decor was also beautiful! Now for what we ordered: - Ahi Tartare: we weren't planning to get this, but the server recommended. This was fantastic. The crispy shallot added a good amount of crunch, and the brioche it was served with was buttered and toasted to perfection. A standout dish for us - Little Gem Salad: not a must get, but delicious nonetheless. I loved the whipped feta and ranch in this - Goat Milk Cavatelli: soooo good. The sausage in this is really yummy and nicely paired with the charred broccoli. I'd recommend this one - Branzino: delicious. Comes de-boned which is appreciated, and is deliciously flaky. Get this! - NY Strip: ok I know I've said "get this" for basically everything....but seriously get this one. The presentation is beautiful and the squash, bone marrow, and everything else on top were very tasty. This was our favorite dish!

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Miguel's Cocina

3.8(1.6k reviews)

2.0 mi•Old Town

First time eating at Miguels and couldn't decide what to order, but our server Karen recommend me…read morethe enchiladas and she's was absolutely right!! It was so delicious that I definitely want to return back again & hope to get Karen back as my server. She definitely gave us the 100% customer service and made us feel at home. Definitely coming back again!!

Their salsa is sooooo good and I love their queso as well. I literally devour both when I come…read morehere. I also like the vibe, it's a little more quiet and a good place to celebrate something like a birthday. You can't go wrong with the fish taco. Always fresh and delicious and pretty filling as well. I am such a picky eater and always ask for my sauces on the side which the staff handled so well! I appreciated the good service a lot. This is not the only location, there's a couple of other Miguel's around but this one in Old Town is particularly fun due to the location.