FIRANGI Authentic Indian Gastropub -- What a Place!…read more Wow. I honestly walked in expecting a good Indian restaurant... but what I found was something completely different. This place isn't just a restaurant -- it's a full-blown lounge with style. First thing you notice is the vibe. Beautiful Tiffany-colored interior, elegant lighting, and a stunning marble bar that looks like it belongs in some high-end lounge in London or Dubai. Very classy, very comfortable, very cool. But wait... it gets better. POOL TABLES! And not just decoration -- actual playable tables. $1 a game! I nearly fell off my chair. I haven't played in ages. When I was younger I used to be pretty serious about pool, so naturally I had to grab a cue and see if I still had the magic. Let's just say... the spirit is still there, even if the aim needs a little polishing. They even run pool tournaments on Saturdays, which is amazing. So now suddenly dinner can turn into a little friendly competition. I'm already planning my comeback tour. Now about the food -- absolutely authentic and delicious. Real Indian flavors, beautifully presented, rich spices, and clearly prepared with care. Everything we tried was excellent and I'm already planning my next visit because I have to try the lamb. I've heard it's fantastic. A special thank-you to Sky, the lady boss of this place. She is super friendly, incredibly polite, and very professional. You can immediately tell she knows the cuisine inside and out. She explained dishes, made recommendations, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Hospitality like that makes a huge difference. So what do we have here? * Beautiful lounge atmosphere * Marble bar and stylish interior * Authentic Indian cuisine * Pool tables for $1 (yes, really) * Saturday tournaments * Fantastic hospitality Honestly, this place is a hidden gem. A perfect spot for dinner, drinks, and maybe a little pool if you're feeling competitive. Let's just say this: I will definitely be coming back... probably way too often. If you see a guy practicing pool shots while waiting for his lamb curry -- that's probably me. Highly recommended. woww

Located on Grand Avenue in the former 'Vinz' unit next to the Patio Playhouse Theater, it's nice to…read morehave an option for Indian food in Escondido. The restaurant is fairly spacious with indoor and outdoor dining, a long bar, and a couple of pool tables in a connected room/area. I found the decor/atmosphere slightly stark and more 'café' than 'gastropub'. Maybe that changes on busy evenings. The food was great, although we noticed they didn't ask about a 'spice level' -- it was a mild one-size-fits-all spice. A nice touch was a metal water vessel that was provided on the table with metal cups. The owner was friendly. The waitress was slightly odd. Wait time for food was a tiny bit slow. There's a single unisex restroom off the back patio, accessed by code. Ample parking on the surrounding streets and in free public lots. Watch out for 2-hour limit signs. If you're an Indian food lover, check out Firangi!

We stopped in for a Friday lunch. The food was exceptional. I ordered their lunch special Tandoori…read morechicken. The daal was delicious, the salad lightly dressed with fresh greens and the chicken was well spiced and cooked well. Even the basmati rice was good. My husband enjoyed the salmon tikka and said the salmon was fresh & the sauce was delicious. The cook was on fire today! We ll be going back soon. It is nice to have good food close to home.

chicken biriyani had excessve plain rice mixed in, chicken pieces not cut into small pieces…read morenavratan korma watery, very few veggies, large chunk of cheese (?) dal very watery Not up to the usuak standard

I have tried Indian food from many places, but Bahar is our all time favorite. I'm a regular here…read morebecause the flavors are very addictive--the Haleem is a must-try! Plus, the vibe inside is very nice and ambient. We truly recommend this spot :) - Nisha

A heartfelt thank you to Bahar Indian Restaurant for an unforgettable Chand Raat celebration!…read moreWe had the pleasure of experiencing Bahar's amazing delicious Indian menu and their huge weekend buffet -- the food was truly outstanding! From flavorful Hyderabadi-style biryanis to a variety of authentic dishes, every bite was a delight. This is my 4th time at Bahar since their opening day! The ambience at Bahar is vibrant and welcoming, making it the perfect setting for celebrations. But what made this Chand Raat truly special was Bahar's incredible generosity. They sponsored a beautiful community event by providing free Mehndi vendors, face painting, free Iftar, chai, desserts, and so much more. It was their wonderful way of showing gratitude to the community, and it brought so many families and friends together from all over San Diego. The free last Iftar of the month and the dinner boxes were more than plentiful -- packed with ample protein like chicken biryani, chicken chili fry, samosas, dates, and other goodies. The kids and adults alike stayed late enjoying the festivities, food, and joyful atmosphere. It was amazing to experience Bahar's generosity through both food and culture with family and friends. Thank you, Abdul and the entire team, for your hard work and big hearts! You truly brought the community together in such a beautiful way to celebrate Eid. We highly recommend Bahar for their delicious food, excellent service, and community spirit. JazakAllah khair for everything! Highly recommended -- 5 stars! Bahar Indian Restaurant & Catering 10436 Craftsman Way, Ste 120, 4S Ranch, San Diego

Very good food go to place for Indian food!garlic naan is amazing! Very good customer service!…read moreAmbiance was nice!

This is a great place to stop in for lunch. Good food and an amazing lunch buffet! We come back…read moreagain and again for lunch. I love the veggie options and can't get enough of the Lamb Curry. Everything is always fresh at the buffet. I haven't ever ordered straight off of the menu because the buffet is so enticing. The samosas are large. I can never finish one. If you decide to stop in don't forget to take a cup of the chai tea on the buffet. It's made from scratch and oh so tasty. They'll make you fresh naan with your buffet lunch.

Buyer Beware. I have been to this place several times in the…read morelast 5 yrs without any issues. Unfortunately I GOT SICK after eating lunch special ($14) with chicken Korma yesterday on 1/30/26. Seems like I got food poisoning. I have diarrhea, upset stomach and body aches. I will no longer recommend or eat at this restaurant.

The take out portions have shrunk at least 30%!!! Let me…read moremake this clear: I would rather pay more than get less for the same price. Food is still good, but to see the smaller containers was disappointing.

Hey Guys and Gals, if anyone wants to recreate memories of rural Punjab ( India or Pakistan),…read moreenjoying the desi Spinach ( aka Saag) with freshly baked Corn breads ( Makki kee roti) with dollop of clarified butter (aka desi makhan wich chopra saag ), accompanied with great lemon (nibboo kaa achaar) pickles, yougurt raita, and with a side of Punjabi style doodh Patti ( milk tea ) .. this is the place to be.. the owners, Darshan Singh and his lovely wife are very welcoming.. it is not on main menu, but one has to call them a day before to get this heavenly food.. .. this is my first of hundreds of reviews, where I forgot to take pictures as I was busy devouring this epic food and licking my fingers at the end

Two stars because the tandoori chicken carried the whole plate on its back…read more We tried the $14.99 lunch buffet at Sapphire Indian Cuisine and left feeling a little curry-ous about its high star rating. The selection was pretty limited and did not match what's listed on the website menu. Service was quiet but fine. Waters were refilled and they checked on naan. Plain naan is included, garlic naan is an extra $2, and there's a 3% credit card fee, so plan accordingly. The food leaned spicy, but not in the enjoyable flavorful way. The samosas were mostly a big potato surprise in a crispy shell. I wanted a little more to the filling - I mayyyybe got one pea in there? The rice being served over plastic film caught me off guard. The bathroom could also use some attention. Atmosphere felt plain and a bit cold. There was no background music playing to fill in the void. Bright side, the tandoori chicken was actually moist and tasty. It tried very hard to save the review.

Best authentic Indian restaurant in all of San Diego County…read more We enjoy all of their dishes and have not had any bad exoeriences. Friendly staff too.

Darbar Fine Indian Cuisine understood the assignment. We came for the weekday lunch buffet and for…read more$16.99 a person it was a total naan brainer. Service was chef's kiss! Our garlic naan basket and water glasses never stood a chance. They were refilled before we even realized they were gone. That kind of attentiveness deserves its own tip. The red tandoori chicken was juicy, flavorful, and not dry like my past experiences elsewhere. Absolute glow up. Husband could not stop talking about the samosas. Crispy outside, happy inside, just like us after eating. All the curries were perfectly spiced and delicious. Only small note, the chicken tikka masala tasted a little too cheesy for me. Not sure if the labels got mixed up, but everything else made up for it fast. Clean spot, clearly a lunch favorite, and so good I forgot to take photos because I was too busy enjoying the flavors!

Located in Escondido on grand Avenue near the 15 fwy. We had been here many times and it is one of…read morethe best restaurants in Escondido. You come here for quality cocktails and quality food! They also have live music and jazz in certain nights such as Friday and Saturday. I come for happy hour, which is 3-6pm. Prices are great value. See the pics of food I ordered including calamari, truffle fries and Bellamy burger. Note, I ordered medium cooked and It came like medium well. I'm always here. Plenty of street parking. Service is friendly and great.

Well, that was disappointing…read more.. This place gets very good reviews, including from many an elite. So, coming here for my wife's birthday for her favorite fare of rare steak seemed like a slam dunk. And yet, I'm left wondering if I either came on a bad day or this place has really fallen off in quality in the last few years. Let me start by saying that our server was fantastic. Sadly, I can't remember his name, but his attentiveness, demeanor, and knowledge base were truly the highlight of our time here. The restaurant itself is okay, a bit of a 60's to 70's vibe that just straddles that fine line between kitsch and tacky. It's small, cozy, with a good amount of lighting and comfortable seating. We were quickly seated and ordered without much issue. Our dinner started with the Crispy Brussels Sprouts w/Smoked Bacon. They were well cooked, nice and tender, while still having a decent chew to the char on the outside. The flavors are very sweet, with the honey and balsamic vinegar coming very forward, without the parmesan cheese adding some much needed saltiness. It was pretty good, though I believe it would have been better with added feta for more sour and salty notes instead. I had the Seared Scallops, a special for the day. The scallops themselves were small, probably each about a $0.50 coin in size, as opposed to something a bit bigger than a silver dollar you'd normally see served; but, there were a good four on the plate instead of a typical three to make up for it. They were a bit over cooked, making them dry and cracked in most places instead of having a smooth crusted sear. Still, they were seasoned well, with a nice white wine sauce that gave them a good overall flavor and a small spoonful of crab roe on each for some added texture. The real star on my plate, however, was the vegetable puree that had notes of chickpea and red pepper ... quite delicious. My lovely wife had the 12oz Prime Rib, an apparent Monday night staple at Bellamy's. She was initially worried that it would be too much, as she generally can only eat a small amount before getting full. But, when her plate hit the table, those worries evaporated as what she received was much closer to an 8oz portion. It looked nice and rare, a good amount of pink; however, there was no crust on the edges. No real seasoning on the outside, no salt or pepper, no Italian herb mix, nothing to give any real flavor other than that basic beef. We brought this up with our server who noted that a few other patrons had complained that the prime rib was too salty and the chef's solution was just to eliminate seasoning altogether. Chef's, don't do this, keep making Prime Rib properly. People, learn how Prime Rib is prepared and how to eat it. The bite I took of it was terrible, making me think of how boiled beef might taste in England. The Horseradish on the side was alright in taste, but had very little of the bite that you would normally expect to it. The carrots were undercooked, with no caramelizing to them. And the potato was pretty basic. All in all, a terrible birthday dinner. For dessert, we were given a slice of White Chocolate Cheesecake. It wasn't fantastic, but it wasn't bad. It could have been served better by being closer to room temperature. I will say that whoever is in charge of selecting or ordering their fruit needs a raise, because the blueberries and strawberries on the plate were utterly fantastic. In the end, a very subpar dinner from a place that I was very much expecting more from. It's especially difficult since there's not that many places in and around the area where you can get a really good steak. Apparently, Bellamy's can't be trusted with that either. And to be fair, it's not a bad place to have dinner. The food was okay in most ways, pretty good in others. It's just not anywhere near what a good restaurant should be considering the cost. Looking at the older reviews, it's apparent Bellamy's is not what it once was. Hopefully, it can find its way back there in the future.

Tried this place for first time. Got a couple of pizzas. Both were very good. The flavors were…read morereally unique and we both really enjoyed the pizza. I highly recommend this place.

Closed... Equipment torn down and boxes everywhere... Phone is disconnected. Still taking Grubhub…read moreorders though, smh.

Amazing Veg Spring rolls!! They are bomb if paired with schezwan sauce…read more Got pav Bhaji for the first time here. I think I'm served smooth paste of onion and tomatoes topped with a lot of butter. No trace of Pav Bhaji masala even to sniff! Had a delicious bone-in goat curry here once. I was hooked. Then all subsequent bone-in goat curries from this place were disappointing....one time the goat was sacrificed in the butter chicken gravy......

This is our second time here. Although hidden, the vibe here is always pleasant. The decor and…read morefeel of the place is really nice. The servers working here are very welcoming and accommodating as well with food ingredient adjustments. From the chai to chicken 65 and malai methi matar, the food does not disappoint. Full of flavor and taste for sure ! Will always enjoy coming back every time we visit San Diego Safari ( :