Came in close to closing, but we were greeted with a smile and menus. Had great service nice food…read moreambience is relaxing as well. And it's open late for Poway, which is a plus.

Came here for the first time and was shocked with how bad overall the experience was. First off,…read morePepsi products only. Gross, so I ordered a virgin strawberry margarita. The waiter then came to say they were out. Which is confusing for a full bar. But ok. My boyfriend ordered a Philly cheesesteak and coleslaw. The sandwich was dry and he only ate about half. The meant tasted like it had been microwaved. I ordered the padres burger and tots. I took about two bites before the bun turned to mush and fell apart in my hands. I peeled the bun off in attempt to eat the meat inside. The bacon was so hard and overcooked. The waiter came to ask how the food was and my boyfriend said it was gross but we were hungry so he ate half and asked if half the price of his sandwich could be removed. A couple minutes later, a woman came over to ask what was wrong. He said the food was not good and she responded aggressively "oh but you ate it" and pointed at my food. I looked at her and said "what, I'm eating my food" and she got very angry. She then stormed off while yelling across the restaurant at us. She stated I looked at her funny. My boyfriend asked if she was the manager and she replied "does it matter?" and continued to argue across the restaurant making a scene. The lady in the booth in front of us turned to say she was in fact the owner. My boyfriend said "I offered to pay for half of it" she then replied "I'm comping it so you guys can leave." Super crazy aggressive energy from the start. This was our first and last time, what a joke.

Update- we had our ROMEOs lunch last Sunday. Everything went well. The only complaint was that…read morethere was Mustard and pickles in the Sloppy Joe's. Otherwise everyone was happy with the beer and food selection. They reserved 4 tables for us in the back. That worked out well. There were a couple of loud kids so I got some teasing from the guys about who chose this place, but it's a Family place, so what do you expect.

Came here last night for a meeting and was nice to stop in…read more I love coming over to this part of Poway as there is an Old Poway Park & Railroad here and its all lit up during the holidays and a really nice place to come for a stroll and get a dose of nature. This bar that serves food has a lot of outdoor space too, so next time I'm back, I'll sit outside. They have a very impressive draft beer selection and I was tempted, but since they had non alcoholic options, I opted for a Pure Project Blonde. That was a decent beer for me but a tad sweeter than I like as you could taste the hints of honey. I didnt have any food this time but they do have Taco Tuesday here and all tacos are $5.50 all day. I'll try the food next time I am here. I deducted one star because I had an odd conversation with the guy who served me. I asked him what time the bar closes and he told me 9pm and I said oh thats a bit early, and then he says look around you, see anyone coming in and I was like ok. He then said all of San Diego was like this and Im like yea? What about downtown? Then he paused and said oh this is a residential neighborhood. I didnt appreciate him being snarky honestly. Could have just told me hey its a suburban neighborhood, no need to try to tell me some incorrect information. I honestly shouldn't have tipped him at all. But besides that snafu, this place was really nice. Id come back and probably avoid that guy.

They have a shared parking lot that is small but big enough to accommodate their customers and have…read moreplenty of seating inside and a couple tables outside next to the street. We ordered ahead for pickup, using a third party food delivery app on a Saturday 30minutes before closing time so our order was completed quickly. We ordered the 1/2 lb "OG" burger and the 1/4 lb classic. Both of them came with soft brioche buns and juicy patties. It had a balanced amount of sauces and ingredients without being too overpowering. The meat tasted fresh and not overly salted. However, they are both on a pricier side for a burger that does not come with any sides. They are like fancy burgers without the fancy location. I enjoyed the OG burger's simplicity and its melted cheese but the Classic helped balancing out the greasiness with the lettuce and onions. They used thinly sliced lettuces instead of full leaves. It was before closing so the shop was quiet without music and pretty dark but we were simply ordering pickup so that was not a problem.

Nice little hidden spot in Poway. A little bit on the pricier side for a burger but it's really…read morefull of flavor. We ordered two meals, one regular hamburger and the other was a western. Service was nice though I realized I got the wrong change later on. Only by a dollar so I didn't make a big deal of it. It's young kids who work here, or at least they looked young. The restaurant itself was clean.

The most poppin' Irish Pub in the area! Came by on St. Patty's day to grab some classic Irish food…read moreto-go. Looked amazing in there, but I couldn't stay. Friendly staff, and a good local vibe. Everything we got was AMAZING: Guinness stew, Shepherds pie, corned beef and cabbage, potato balls. Surprisingly delicious & flavorful for "pub food"! And so happy they did take out on such a busy holiday. Hope this pub stays here for many years to come.

Last Saturday, my wife and I met up with some old friends at the Poway Pub. Around 9:30 PM, a woman…read morenear us politely asked the bartender (a tall, bald man) a question. Without any warning or apparent provocation, he suddenly started cursing and yelling at her. She didn't appear intoxicated at all. I was standing right there at the bar and was shocked by how aggressively he spoke to her. It was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. To the bar: please teach your employees some manners. We won't be returning and I'm sure you lost multiple customers who witnessed that behavior

I came in on a Saturday morning and was the only table in the restaurant for about another hour…read moreuntil two more tables came in another hour later. I do hope they see more business at night. My table got a few of their most popular dishes. My top two favorites (and favorite among the table as well) were the Yellowtail Crudo and the Braised Short Rib. Those two dishes were prepared perfectly. I would absolutely come back to have some more people try that Short Rib. As for the Birria Ramen, my dad loved it but I thought it needed a little more of a spice kick or more acidity. The Butter Toffee Cake was a perfect dessert. It had a warm toffee cake topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel. This was a good size to share also. As for the ambience, I think the lighting needs to be a little dimmer. There's warm lighting in the dining room but bright white lights where the bar and kitchen is. It probably would set a more date night or higher casual dining if it was a little dimmer at the bar. The price point are actually pretty affordable. And Eric was wonderful at explaining our dishes and what to expect.

We went in at lunch so it was near empty minus one other couple so service was incredibly fast…read more We got beers and a Paloma. The Paloma was not very good at all it tasted very.. off. I don't know if it was low quality tequila or old grapefruit juice but it wasn't it. We got the pork belly bites and that was bomb for sure! We also got lamb and a reuben sandwich. Prices were ridiculously high for both drink and food imo. I would go back again but likely not order near as much. Atmosphere is nice but it was super hot in there.

Marena is a breath of fresh air she's knowledgeable about the menu very professional and good at…read moreher Job 5 stars... good food good drinks

Had such a great experience at The Stand! Tyler was our waitress and she was super sweet and…read moreattentive the entire time! I couldn't decide what to get, so I told her to surprise me and she definitely did not disappoint!! She picked the Tex-Mex Steak Bowl and it was absolutely amazing! They also have a huge drink selection, plenty of seating both inside and outside while also being dog friendly! I especially liked the half bar top outside, such a cool setup to sit, eat, and enjoy the day! Great food and great atmosphere!

Came to Smokin' J's for the first time with my buddy Tom. Never been to Old Town Poway, very…read morerelaxed and spacious. We ordered ribs, brisket, mac and cheese and a couple of beers. We met one of the owners Josh, cool guy and he told us a bit about the founding of the business. Ribs and brisket were super tender. I like the less spicy sauce, not too sweet. Mac and cheese was great too, big shells and plenty of cheese. We sat outside on the picnic benches, nice vibe.

Overall 3.8 (not a choice so I gave a 4) Ribs 5 very tasty…read moreper my lunch companion Mac/cheese 3.5 Cornbread 5 (dreamy!; def a fave of mine, texture & taste wise) Brisket 2 (& that's generous) for me it wasn't that tasty & it was kind of choking me to eat it. Service 4 Ambience 3.8 you really have no where to sit but outside, but hey we live in SoCal At a whopping $88 for two, that's def a bit steep Not sure if I would return, maybe for the pork belly

We stopped at Public House 131 to meet up with a couple friends that lives in the neighborhood for…read morebrunch in Scripps Ranch Marketplace. When we arrived we were greeted and seated right away. The service was fantastic and friendly. As for food, we ordered the following: Shaved Pastrami Sandwich: They were very generous on the pastrami that was served on a nice warm hoagie roll. The sandwich also came with a side of au jus which was a bit to salty, plus to don't need it. Bourdain Breakfast Sandwich: Solid and delicious. Definitely can't go wrong. Our friends ordered the Smoke Tuna Meat and the Cajun Fried Rice and both were good. Overall, brunch at Public House was good and enjoyable.

My friend and I stopped in for lunch, and it was our first time. We were happy to find a local…read morerestaurant with a modern bar atmosphere. The space was clean and inviting, and we were seated quickly after we arrived. Since it's also a bar, it was definitely on the louder side. We were still able to have a conversation, but it was a bit noisy. Our server, Jane, was great. She answered all of our questions and gave us recommendations by sharing her personal favorites, the restaurant's top sellers, and describing how each dish tasted. She was very knowledgeable and thorough with the menu, which made ordering easy. It did take a little while for our food to come out, but once it arrived, I ordered the Wagyu Beef Sliders, and my friend had the Short Rib Mac & Cheese. The sliders were just okay for me. The beef was cooked more on the well-done side than I would have preferred, and the toasted bun was a little too hard. The sliders tasted a bit dry, so I found myself adding ketchup to almost every bite. On the other hand, my friend really enjoyed the Short Rib Mac & Cheese. They said it was super cheesy, gooey, and melted in your mouth. The short rib added a rich, savory flavor, and the crispy onions gave the dish a nice little crunch that balanced out the creamy texture. Even though my meal didn't quite hit the mark, I'd definitely come back to try other menu items. Jane's service was great, and based on my friend's meal, it seems like there's plenty more on the menu worth exploring.

I went to the Knotty Barrel on a Saturday in the afternoon to celebrate my friend's birthday. She…read morewanted to have an area on the lawn where we could all spread out and play games, but there was a large event, so we ended up at the back tables on the outdoor area. I liked that they were welcoming and dog friendly. Our party had two dogs. Our party was provided with 3 tables. I tried a couple of cocktails. First, I had the cocktail of the month which was a blueberry version of mint julep. I liked the flavor, but it was much too sweet for me. I then looked over the menu. Most of the specialty cocktails sounded really seeet. I enlisted the help of our server to try to come up with something less sweet. I decided on the Pretty in Pink. Again, it had a good flavor, but was still too sweet. For food, a lot of things sounded good. I chose the artichoke piccata.. It was really good. The artichokes were very tender and slightly breaded in a delicious, delicate piccata sauce. I liked our server. She worked had to serve our large party. She had a positive attitude. One of the food runners did not. When she mispronounced the name of one of the members of our party, we were not sure who ordered it. She visibly rolled her eyes and said she was just going to leave the plate and let us figure it out. All in all, we had a very nice time.I liked the atmosphere and my food. The cocktails, however, were not my favorite. They let us all have separate checks. It has a positive family and dog friendly atmosphere.

Met a friend for happy hour here. It's really close to my house and yet I've never been. There's a…read morehuge outdoor patio. Part of it is Turf and picnic benches. There's a private party in that area. We sat on the patio because my friend had her dog. The inside space also looks pretty A server was super friendly. I was able to answer my silly cocktail questions, which I usually save for Bartender only. I drink with solid and nibbled on my friends food, but did not order for myself. I think my family would like this place. I'm definitely gonna come back there and check it out.

We ate at the HAMBURGER FACTORY RESTAURANT after visiting the San Diego Zoo Safari Park…read more It's a quaint throwback to the WILD WEST. It is the same of the town. We made reservations on OPEN-TABLE, but they were not necessary. When we walked in, we were seated at a table by the window. We were greeted by our SERVER JAMES. FIRST, he took our drink orders, THEN our meal order. We both ordered a TWISTED GRINGO BURGER; mine was Medium Rare, my partner's was well done. I ordered Onion Rings, and Gonzalo ordered French Fries. WHEN THE ORDER ARRIVED, a mix-up. MY BURGER came with French Fries, my partner's with onion rings. SERVER JAMES, responded correctly by saying, "I'll take care of it." In 10 Minutes, we had NEW BURGERS, AND French Fries and Onion Rings. WE ENJOYED OUR MEAL!!! It was as expected, AND MORE!!!

This isn't the first time we've eaten at the Hamburger Factory, but I'm glad I'm finally getting to…read morewrite a review for it. For this most recent visit, we came at pretty much peak lunch time. We noticed they weren't very full inside when we joined their waitlist--they also had this huge outdoor seating on the side with only a few guests seated--but we had to wait about half an hour or so before we were called and told that our table was ready. Service was alright--our server was nice, but our food took about 45 minutes to come out and we've already been waiting for so long to get seated. Ambiance was cool--they have this unique rustic and old Western style going on. The place was generally clean, as well as their restrooms. Food was average--nothing to write home about. We got the Maple Bourbon Steak Tips with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Tater Tots; the tater tots ended up being much better than everything else on the plate. When they asked how we wanted the steak cooked, we said medium rare. It arrived all well done and dry. We also got the Twisted Gringo Burger with Fries; this one was good as the burger patty was still a little bit juicy at least. Will we come back? Maybe, maybe not. I think there are other much better options to visit around the area.