The ambiance is great, service is wonderful, and the views are beautiful! Unfortunately the food…read morewas not the quality we were expecting. The chicken piccata was dry, small, and was drowning in mashed potatoes. This wouldn't be a bad thing, but the potatoes were dry and flavorless. The broccolini was covered in oil and the peppers and artichokes were an afterthought put on the side of the plate. The seafood pasta was decent. The noodles were so thick, it overtakes the seafood. The temperature of the food was lukewarm, and I like my food hot. The ahi tower was good, but nothing to write home about. After spending $200, weeks were underwhelmed and won't be returning to this restaurant.

Really enjoyed everything here! You get a beautiful view…read more(both indoor and outdoor). The food was delicious and the portions were big and very shareable! Our server was very nice too. Would definitely come back and recommend!

I was looking for a steakhouse in the Gaslamp district and Freddy's popped up... i made the…read morereservation and am so glad we tried it! The food and beverages were all exceptional, but the service is really why I'm writing this review.... We hit the jackpot! We were seated in Sydney's section and she is one of the best, most amazing servers I've ever had! She was attentive and engaging, entertaining and helpful. She was the perfect match for our table and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. Freddy's is lucky to have a server like Sydney on their team. We will definitely go back to Freddy's next time we are in SD & I'll be sure to call ahead to make our reservation on a night she is working! Thank you Sydney for being so great at your job & thank you Freddy's for a phenomenal meal. It was a dinner experience none of us will soon forget! Pro tip. Add the mushrooms. They were an unexpected star of the meal & complemented the tomahawk perfectly.

It was me and my family's first time at Freddy's for my wife's bday. Let me say it was Amazing the…read moreFood,Drinks, Prices,location and atmosphere. Our server Frankie was very attentive he took great care of us. Surf and turf 10/10 will definitely be returning next time we visit San Diego.!

We were in the area looking for a brunch spot and striking out, and everyone was getting to the "we…read moreneed food NOW" stage, so we ended up at Common Stock. When we sat down, we were a little surprised that the brunch menu was pretty limited compared to the photos that originally caught our attention. I'm guessing those were from the dinner menu. Our server was actually so great about it--he told us to take our time looking it over and that if we weren't excited about anything, we were welcome to leave and he wouldn't take it personally. That honestly won us over. Even our kids were impressed by how straightforward and nice he was and decided we should stay. And I'm glad we did. The Crispy Brussels were delicious--seriously, one of the highlights. My daughter loved the Strawberry Shortcake French Toast. My son liked the Japanese Potato Hash, although he wished there was another way to add more protein besides bacon. I had the Hot Chicken + Waffle and really enjoyed it, and my husband had the Nashville Crispy Chicken Sandwich. The food took a little longer than expected, but the service more than made up for it. Our server was genuinely kind, honest, and attentive, which can make such a difference. We came in mostly because we were hungry and running out of options, but left really happy we gave Common Stock a chance. Great food and, more importantly, really great service.

We were visiting from out of state and staying in the area, and came across this place on Yelp…read more I'll start by saying the service was good. Our server was friendly and answered our questions, we had no complaints there. However the menu was very limited and the food was okay. We may have had to do more research but it didn't seem very family or kid friendly (menu wise). We ended up getting the pizza rolls, rotisserie chicken, crispy Brussels and chicken sandwich. The pizza rolls I was picturing something like a Totino's pizza roll or a savory cinnamon roll, so I asked about it and our server described it similar to an "empanada". It ended up being closer to a wonton than anything. It wasn't bad but was fairly oily. Wouldn't order again. The rotisserie chicken was really good and I liked the sauce it came with. The chicken was pretty tender as well. The chicken sandwich was okay. There was a lot of mayo/creamy sauce. Combined with the fried chicken it felt a bit heavy. The bun was really good though. We really liked the Brussels sprouts. It has a great citrusy taste and was cooked well.

Neighborhood has been one of our go-to spots in downtown San Diego for years. The food, the…read moreatmosphere, the way the place is decorated, there's so much to love. But the hospitality is what made this place special to us from the beginning. For us, that started with Frank. He's since moved on to other CH Projects, but we still remember how welcome he made us feel. Our experience with him at Neighborhood was really the beginning of us falling in love with CH Projects as a whole. When I think about why we keep coming back, people like Frank are a huge part of that. And the food has stayed so consistently good. The Hood Burger, bone marrow, bolognese, burrata, pierogies, bloomin' onion... at this point, I'm practically listing the menu. In all the years we've been coming here, I honestly can't think of a bad dish we've had. It's one of our favorite places to work into a night out because we know we're going to eat well and enjoy being there. On our latest visit, Drew reminded me of exactly how we felt when we first came here and met Frank. He was so kind, patient, and hospitable, and he made our experience every bit as memorable. Years later, getting that same level of care means a lot. While we were waiting for our food, I also noticed some guests being unnecessarily rude to the staff, especially Drew. He kept his composure and stayed professional throughout it, even when people weren't giving him the same respect he was giving them. That made me appreciate him even more and want to take the time to give him the recognition he deserves. Drew, thank you for taking such good care of us. I hope the people you work with know how much of an impression you leave on guests. The food and atmosphere give us plenty of reasons to come back, and people like you and Frank are what make Neighborhood top tier. Five stars, without hesitation.

Sometimes you find the best places because you're actually looking for somewhere else…read more Neighborhood is right in front of Young Blood, and after our cocktail experience, the bartender was so damn nice that we ended up stopping back in with her for French fries and another cocktail. Honestly, this is how a night out should work. No rigid itinerary. Just good people, fries, cocktails and one more stop because nobody was ready to go home yet.

This is gorgeous dining. (Like a dummy, I didn't take…read morepictures because I was too busy engaging with the food.) We started with Hamachi Coctel, because the waiter described it as 'a deconstructed shrimp cocktail...without shrimp'. Ok great hook. Also you had me at 'house made Clamato and habenero gel'. This dish is everything it promises to be. Clean, slightly smokey, a little heat, plus a lot of craft. Onto crab fried rice. Not sure there was crab in the crab fried rice, but there was lovely little chunks of lobster and the lemon grass emulsion just pushes everything to happy. A rich, indulgent choice. (Make it and don't look back). Not to bore you with all the stuff we loved, but this is a level of food that is engaging, exciting, extremely satisfying. Yes, some might complain the price is high. The portions aren't big. But like all the best pleasures, that's a good thing. Seriously. Try everything. We will be back to.

It's been ages since I've last eaten here. It was wonderful to come back and I really enjoyed the…read moremeal. Ordered: Albacore tartare, shrimp and andouille sausage, char sui brisket. It was amazing and delicious. So much so I couldn't participate in dessert. Wonderful server Elouise, who guided us along wonderfully. We arrived when the first opened and happily enjoyed a calm restaurant.

I booked Shorebird on fairly short notice for a company executive dinner, and it turned out to be…read moreone of the best decisions I made. Alberto, the general manager, was the only one who called me back promptly out of every restaurant I reached out to -- and that responsiveness set the tone for everything that followed. He took the time to walk me through all the dining and menu options to make sure everything would be a great fit for our group, and stayed in close contact with me throughout the entire planning process, patiently answering every question leading up to the event. The restaurant itself is stunning. We timed our dinner around sunset, and the ocean view was absolutely breathtaking -- our executive team was thrilled to unwind with a view like that after a long day of meetings. On the night of the dinner, Alberto's staff delivered impeccable service from start to finish. Everything ran smoothly, and it was clear the whole team took real pride in getting the details right. I can't recommend Shorebird highly enough for a business dinner or any special occasion. Alberto and his team went above and beyond, and we'll definitely be back.

Last week as my first time eating lunch here, although I've walked by it many times when in San…read moreDiego. It's very conveniently located if you're staying anywhere near the convention center. I made a reservation online, and was seated promptly when I arrived. There's seating both downstairs and upstairs, we were downstairs in a side room, that had fans, open windows to allow more breeze and fantastic views of the ocean, which made it very comfortable. Our server was fantastic - checked in on us regularly, gave us a lot of time to review the menu and decide what we wanted, and didn't rush us from the table when we finished. On to the food! We started with the hamachi as an appetizer - it was delicious! Yellowtail, serrano to give it a nice kick, avocado, scallions, and Ponzo sauce. For my main course, I had the lemon Caesar salad, which was really good, along with the ahi tuna nigiri, which was delicious! My friend had the Swedish sandwich, and said it was really good. Overall, we were extremely happy with our meal, and the service, and would come back again when in the area!

This place looks like a fun spot! The food looks tasty and the atmosphere seems lively. Definitely…read morea place I'd check out with friends.

Loved this place! The food was so good! I got the Pork Belly Benedict, and omg, it was delicious!…read moreIt was a little different from your typical Benedict because it was served on a potato cake with maple sauce, and the flavors went so well together! My hubby got the Cali burrito and really enjoyed it too. I also loved the vibe inside. It's such a cute spot to grab brunch and drinks! They had the whole place decorated in a Nightmare Before Christmas theme, which was super cute and made the atmosphere even better Definitely a fun spot for brunch, and I'd love to come back!

First and foremost God bless the hands of Chef Chester and Chef Alejandro with a special skill of…read morecreating fabulous mouth watering savory beautiful dishes!!!! We dined at Juniper and Ivy for our wedding anniversary and the atmosphere, ambience, and style truly amazed and impressed from the moment you walk in. Our server Jason presented a brilliant explanation of the menu items and gave recommendations of their most popular food items. He was very attentive, professional, knowledgeable in every aspect of what was on the menu. Fantastic attitude and every single staff member made our dining experience simply A-M-A-Z-I-NG!!!!!!! The food is like an outer body experience having you feel as if tasting and grasping on the cusp of deliciousness and pleasure. Both Chefs (Chester and Alejandro) are well tuned and versed in knocking out dishes that will make you question everything you have eaten previously. We had many, many dishes such as Thai fried oysters, Thai shrimp larb which possessed the soul of ceviche but bursting with impactful Thai flavoring, The Spanish octopus was perhaps the most edible and tender tentacles that ever went into my mouth; simply cooked to perfection, The homemade sourdough bread with the honey butter will make you happily angry because you cannot get enough of it!!!!! The miso cod was tasty and tender but the stars of the night for me was Mary's duck and the 32oz Prime Ribeye that was smoked and seared to a mouth watering, belly filling, and soul fulfilling kiss from an angel!!!!! The duck, Wow, the duck what else can I say remembering the stunning visual appeal of this tantalizing entree with crispy golden brown skin glazed until it's induced in sweetness. The breast meat so full, tender, and packed with a bountiful of flavor will have you nibbling and sucking your fingers to extract every bit of essence of Mary's duck. I highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion or just regular dining. The staff was absolutely amazing and many smiles of comforting appreciation for your patronage. I couldn't speak any higher recommendations about Juniper and Ivy, Go experience the pure glory of dining with meaningful flavor and stomach pleasure!!!!!!!!

3.5/5 Finally got to try Juniper & Ivy after years! This…read moreplace is nostalgic to San Diego, but feels like things have gone more downhill lately. Overall, it was a good dining experience, but I felt a little underwhelmed considering the price point and reputation of the restaurant. A favorite was the Oyster Sisig which was by far the most flavorful. All the other dishes felt underwhelming in flavor unfortunately. The quality of the food was definitely there, and you can tell there's a lot of thought and creativity put into the dishes. Everything felt elevated and well-presented, which is what you'd expect from a more upscale dining experience. However, for how expensive the restaurant is, I was expecting a little more of a wow factor. While the food was good, I didn't necessarily feel that the overall experience justified the higher price tag. I think there are other restaurants in San Diego that offer equally delicious food at a more reasonable price. Overall, I'd give Juniper & Ivy a 3.5/5. It's definitely worth trying at least once, especially if you enjoy upscale dining, but I'm not sure I'd be rushing back given the cost. Good quality food, just a bit pricey for what you get!

Great food and drinks and a beautiful atmosphere! In town solo for a conference and the bartender…read moreParker was so friendly and welcoming. Overall great experience.

First trip to San Diego and this restaurant was beyond expectations - from Scallops to Fried…read moreChocolate cake! The view and atmosphere off the charts and Kate was one the most knowledgeable and welcoming servers I've had in a long time ( and as a former server I know a quality experience and she provided one)!

Jasmine was our server and was fantastic. She gave us a complimentary celebratory toast of…read morechampagne. She did an excellent job of explaining everything on the menu and providing recommendations. They paced out each dish and provided clean plates and utensils between each.she also recommended sharing plates, which was the best way to experience the menu. The entrees are also quite large and would be a lot for one person. We ordered a cocktail and mocktail to start and both were great. For food, we got the sourdough bread to start with honey thyme butter. For shared plates we got the lamb merguez kefta and eggpkant caramelle. For our entree, we had the pork chop with a side of fried ancient grains and roasted carrots. We skipped dessert, but I'm sure it would be great. All the food was terrific and the perfect amount for us. You could really taste the flavor of the wood fired grill and tell the meats were slow roasted on it. Everything was unique in flavor and had a lot going on. To my surprise, my favorite was the eggplant as it tasted more like a pasta dish with fresh made pasta wrapped around the eggplant. We sat on the outdoor patio, which was shielded from the street. The bar is inside an old car dealership.

Came for happy hour (wed-sun 4-6) in the bar ONLY.The bar is located in a separate room than the…read moredining area. Happy hour seating is walk ins only, no reservations. There is a "happy hour" on Monday but it's called Ouster Monday, oysters are $1 and they have different specials that are not offered on the normal happy hour. Got the crispy chicken wings, Wagyu longaniza, and burger The chicken wings were very crispy and came topped with a jalapeño relish. The relish had a citrusy taste to it or maybe it was the liquid from the pickled jalapeños. I liked the crispness of the chicken but I think the relish was too acidic for me. The Wagyu longaniza was my favorite, very strong beefy flavor. It came on top of salsa matcha which i thought was very tasty so much that I dipped the wings and burger in the sauce. The slice of radish on top gave it a nice texture and crunch. I see the Wagyu hotdog is offered on the oyster Monday special so I'm gonna have to come back and try that for sure. The burger was cooked nicely, medium as requested. It came topped with an egg, truffled onion jam, and cheddar cheese. The bun was nicely toasted and the egg and cheese added a nice rich element to it but I didn't care for the onion jam, it gave the burger an overall sweet profile. I'd simply ask for it without next time. Over all a solid burger, maybe I'd add bacon too. I also had a margarita which was on happy hour special. I asked for it to be spicy and they added a tajin rim which was nice. Spicy and refreshing! Parking is all on the street so I had to part a few blocks away. Overall a solid happy hour. I'll be back on Oyster Monday for the hot dog and fish collars.