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Hudson & Nash

4.1 (394 reviews)
Closed • 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Classy

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Nice view
Can D.

Our dinner at Hudson House was disappointing from the food to the service, and especially the bill. The kids' pasta was mediocre, and the kids' cheeseburger was average at best. The cioppino was surprisingly spicy, something the restaurant should mention to guests before they order. To make matters worse, part of the sea bass was undercooked. The service didn't help either. We waited over 30 minutes just to receive our check, asked twice, and eventually had to get up to find someone to assist us. What frustrated me most was the billing. On top of an automatic 6% surcharge, the restaurant appeared to calculate sales tax on the subtotal plus additional taxes and surcharge fee. I honestly left feeling scammed. It's disappointing to see these kinds of charges, especially at a restaurant where you're already paying premium prices. Given the service we received, we still tipped 20%, which I thought was more than generous under the circumstances. I don't mind paying for a nice dining experience, but I expect good food, attentive service, and honest, transparent billing. Unfortunately, Hudson House fell short in all three areas. Between the mediocre food, undercooked fish, slow service, and questionable charges, this experience left a bad taste in my mouth. I expected much better and would hesitate to return.

H&N Hash
Christina M.

Stopped here for breakfast before checking out of the Hilton. We had no reservation so it was about a 20 minute wait. By the time we checked in and got seated, the place had gotten very busy with guests from the hotel. We ordered our drinks and waited a quite a while before we were able to place our food order. My husband ordered the two eggs under the Fresh Start menu and I got the H&N Hash with scrambled eggs and a side order of sourdough toast. I was a bit disappointed with the hash because it had way more potatoes than corned beef which I had to search for between all the potatoes. The description mentions pepper and onions, but I wasn't expecting a sauce. It wasn't bad, just wasn't what I pictured. At the end of our meal, someone, who I believe was the manager, stopped by our table to check on us. She apologized for the wait and explained how busy they were, which we appreciated, but unfortunately, the food just didn't make up for it.

Entrance sign
Eme E.

Customer service was great came around 9pm right before closing at 10pm After a long flight and they accommodated us and did not rush our party of 7. We did more of an appetizer style and there wings were delicious not pictured the banh me pork belly was good but needed like a bao bun with it my salmon Caesar salad was amazing tasted so good and fresh cooked perfectly! Not dry at all. Sweet corn bisque was ok If you love corn. The poke and calamari was also delicious

Ann V.

Comic-Con was back in town! I wanted to capitalize my Comic-Con experience by going to a restaurant that was all about the Comic-Con festivities and came across Hilton Bayfront's Hudson & Nash (H&N) on my trusted Yelp App. I loooved its limited-time themed menus. The waterfront views were breathtaking. Staff were pleasant displaying good customer service skills. I had an out-of-sight late night dinner and went back for a swwweet treat with a night cap at the bar to closeout Comic-Con. I definitely recommend H&N to the Yelp Community!!

Tyra S.

First time here during San Diego Comic Con. My pal wanted to get food and did not want to eat alone so I went with him here. He got a Burger and Fries which he said was really delicious. I just got a cold ice beer...Blue Moon to be exact. It was refreshing and just want I needed to wind down from the Comic Con Fun. It was only $9 and it comes with a great view of bay. The service here was really superb. Next time when I am in the area, I gotta try their burger and fries as well.

Mike J.

I headed over to the Marina Kitchen only to find out they relocated to a ballroom style eatery. It had no life in it and no bar like the older one did. So I headed over to Hudson and Nash on a recommendation from someone who also just left the Marriot -lol Once in the hotel there could be better signage on where its located. I ended up going upstairs and thought it was another place that is only a bar that opens much later. I head back downstairs and find its tucked in a corner at the end. Its actually a really decent location. I head to the bar and i'm the only one there. I asked the bartender ahead how much a Cadillac marg will be, some places inside hotels charge a ton for them. He quotes around $35+ so I just stick with a Skinny Margarita with OJ. They use a Jose Cuervo Tradicional blanco which is not bad for a skinny marg. I've seen places try to use well tequlias for those. It was a very decent skinny marg. Cant complain at all. Very refreshing and tasty. I would recommend this place to anyone searching for a nice place to eat and get a drink. just be warned about the higher prices for hotels which is normal. My drink was $21 with a 5 percent surcharge added. Bartender and employees were very friendly!

Two Eggs breakfast.
Charles W.

Staying at the Hilton SD Bayfront and decided to check out Hudson & Nash. My wife had the Hudson blueberrry pancakes ($19) and I went with the Two Egg breakfast ($24). She had three pancakes with a blueberry compote and I had two eggs, three pieces of bacon (I paid the husband tax of a piece of bacon to her), skillet potatoes, toast and a grilled tomato. Coffee ($5) was good and our server Guadalupe did a great job. Prices were appropriate for a convention hotel in California and while nothing stood out it was a filling breakfast and convenient.

Seabass and lemon risotto
Michelle S.

Great hotel restaurant. The asparagus and prosciutto app might be one of the best apps I've ever had! It's on ground level of the Hilton. The waitress and food runners were friendly and the wait time for food was good. I liked the seabass flavor a lot but the skin was chewy and leathery vs crispy so i needed to use a knife to cut the fish into bite sized pieces. Despite the skin, I would eat there again.

Tuna poke
Melissa L.

Enjoyed the beautiful view and relaxing vibe with a refreshing glass of rose and some good food. We got the lobster roll with fries, tuna poke and calamari. The lobster roll was fresh and OK sized. The tuna poke tasted fresh and seasoned perfectly. I was afraid the sesame rice crackers wouldn't be adequate for the amount of poke but it was just right. The calamari was tasty as well, although a few pieces were a little dry and over cooked. Overall a nice experience. The restaurant validates parking in the structure next door which was convenient and appreciated since there was an event at the convention center and they were charging $50 for parking.

Tuna Poke from day 2
Jean S.

Hudson & Nash is the restaurant inside the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, on the concourse level. It's large and spacious with plenty of indoor, some outdoor, and bar seating. They have happy hour from 8-10pm each night. We came here two nights in a row during happy hour, but our experiences were very different each night. The first evening, we sat at a table all the way in the back of the restaurant. Our waitress was pretty nice and let us know certain dishes were half off for happy hour. We ordered the tuna poke and calamari fritti, and a beer. Tuna poke was really good and came with black sesame rice chips. The calamari wasn't that good. The fried batter wasn't crispy enough and the texture of the squid was not good either. The next day, we sat at the bar and ordered the tuna poke again. The service was not good. We waited a long time to order, get food, etc. Furthermore, the bartender told us the happy hour poke was $15, not half off. I wasn't too pleased with the inconsistent information and inconsistent charging, especially since we came and had the exact same thing the day before and still had the receipt with proof. For some reason, the second night's tuna poke wasn't as good as the first's. The second night's service was by far lacking compared to the first's. We only got one giant rice crisp on day two instead of many the first night. If you are staying at the hotel, the restaurant is convenient.

Martha W.

We came here due the location being near the Rady shell. I like the outside patio because it's quiet and has a decent view. Service was good and food tasted good. We had to wait about 10 minutes for our table though even the ugh there were lots of tables available.

Lobster roll, fish and chips
Eric F.

Second time back, this is our go to restaurant on the Hilton Bayfront property. The service was a little slow this time, probably because we were close to the 4pm check in rush. Once we flagged our server down and placed our order, everything came out quickly. Lobster roll was juicy and succulent, and the fries were nicely seasoned. The fish and chips was also tasty. This place overlooks the water so it's a nice day, on a sunny day they have outdoor seating for even better vibes

Lisa C.

Stayed at the Hilton Bayfront over Memorial Day weekend and dined at Hudson & Nash with our daily food credit. We came at about 3:30PM. They weren't too busy, but service was meh. We got seated towards the back of the restaurant facing the ocean. We waited about 10-15 minutes after being seated but no one came to help us. We enjoyed the view while we waited, but we had to flag down a waiter to get waters, and to place our orders. After we placed our order, the food and drinks came out relatively quickly. 10/10 to the bartender who made my old fashion drink. It was solid. I had the lobster roll while my bf enjoyed the fish and chips. I'd say it was pretty tasty overall. A star off because not only was the service meh, but our server also added an item to our bill that we didn't order. We brought it to his attention and he apologized and fixed it, but yeah, check your bill people or you may be overcharged.

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Ask the Community - Hudson & Nash

Will you play the Chargers game this Sunday?

Do you have a waterview?

Yes! We are a stones throw from the waters edge.

Do you get the Padre games on TVs?

Absolutely. Every game, all season.

Do you show the games on football sundays?

Hi Lindsey! Yes, we show local broadcast football games on Sundays!

Is this place kid friendly?

Yes, very! We offer a special menu for those under 12 with classic favorites like chicken tenders, cheeseburgers, and butter noodles.

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Mothership - Amazing decor

Mothership

4.3(1k reviews)
2.5 mi•South Park, Golden Hill, North Park
•$$

We've been wanting to check out Mothership for a while, so we finally made it happen during our San…read moreDiego trip. Definitely make a reservation. It's a pretty small place, and I can see how it could fill up quickly. We lucked out with a great corner seat where we could pretty much see everything happening around us. The whole space is themed like you've stepped onto another planet or into some kind of spaceship. The lighting, the decor, even the cocktail menu fits the theme. Make sure you check out the hallway and restroom area too. They really put some thought into the details. We ordered a few cocktails and appetizers, including the bao buns, and just hung out enjoying the atmosphere. The drinks were fun, especially the Mindkiller, which came in this crazy-looking glass. The staff was friendly, and we had a good time. I will say, I was expecting a little more to happen based on some videos I'd seen online. There wasn't really anything extra going on during our visit. It was more of a cool themed bar where you sit, have drinks and some food, and enjoy the surroundings. Nothing wrong with that, just a little different from what I expected. Would we go back? Absolutely... It's a fun spot, especially if you love themed bars. I'd definitely give it another visit and see what the experience is like next time.

I'm so torn on what to rank this place because food and drinks- amazing 9/10. Service on Saturday…read morenight 5/10 unfortunately. Servers were very attentive but the drinks took 30 min and one of them was forgotten. On the bright side, the interior is so unique and fun! The drinks were strong and tasty- definitely on the sweet side but all delicious. I was very pleasantly surprised with the food. Bread, delicious. Rice, flavorful. Potatoes, amazing. Would def go back!

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Mothership - Deceiving Exterior

Deceiving Exterior

Mothership - Mindkiller

Mindkiller

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Noble Experiment - Spiced banana flip! Delicious!

Noble Experiment

4.5(1.9k reviews)
0.6 mi•East Village, Core
•$$

My husband and I recently spent some days in San Diego. He found this speak easy and we decided we…read moreneeded to try it out. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. From the spooky, dark, skulls old school ambiance and decor, to the experience of not ordering from a menu, everything about it made it feel unique and curated making it feel like a true individualized experience. As mentioned, there are no menus. We sat at the bar, the bartender makes casual conversation with you regarding the types of drinks you enjoy. He curated something for both my husband and I based on what we shared we enjoyed. The drinks were delicious. The entry was very cool! It felt as if you were entering a hidden spot - which you do. When you enter the restaurant, you let the hostess know you're there for the Noble Experience. She let us know to head to the wall with the kegs (which is actually a door). You enter and there's a small waiting area where you're greeted by another hostess. This place is a 20/10. We can't wait to return on our next visit to SD.

Drinks are hit and miss. No menu bar is more gimmicky than anything…read more I'm sure there's some set menu that the bartenders just play off of and quality of the drinks really really just depends on who's your bartender. First round was great, not exactly what we ordered but still quality cocoktail. Second round was not good at all. And especially not what we ordered lol The wait on off days can be 5-10 minutes. Busy days it can be 1-2 hours. Drinks: 5/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Value: 4/10

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Noble Experiment - Strawberry cucumber Gin cocktail

Strawberry cucumber Gin cocktail

Noble Experiment - Ceiling and chandelier

Ceiling and chandelier

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Kindred - Skewer Battle

Kindred

4.3(2k reviews)
2.1 mi•Golden Hill, South Park
•$$

EGGROLL BURGER!! Incredible. The patty tastes like pork and napa eggroll filling. The crispy wonton…read morechip is a great add. The sauce is special. It reminds me of an ebi (shramp ) burger. Top 5 burger ever for me. Like ever. Lemme think about the list actually... In n out, for the win, fathers office, w&m burger (Hawaii), and yeah. Kindred's Eggroll Burger. I'm happy with that list as my top 5. I'd recommend adding a side OR do what we did and get the doom bloom. Doom bloom also so yummmm. Bunch of different mushrooms, tempura battered and fried. The yuzu in the dipping sauce takes it to the next level. My wife had the warlock bowl. Every individual thing was prepared well and tasted good. The kale was nice and crispy and the texture blend is perfect. Service is amazing. Super friendly waitress. No AC usually doesn't matter but we're in the middle of a heat wave so it's worth noting. Super cool dark Gothic look to the place. Didn't try their dranks though.

Very gorgeous atmosphere. It was a wonderful ambiance for my lunch reunion date with y friend from…read moreLA who is purely plant based. The staff was warm and welcoming, all smiles and very helpful! I explained to the waitress I am not a big drinker but wanted a cocktail with Mezcal.... She got me a perfect one ! I had 2 For food we ordered - the double cheeseburger ( my friend said it was tasty with a side of Brussels) I ordered the main plate of Brussels - delicious! & the crab cakes - great texture- a little too much tarte bitterness taste to them I'd give them a 2.75/5 Everything was gorgeous, beautiful, very picturesque- my friend and I work in the film industry so ambiance is pretty big considering we're often paid to make them for Tv haha- this designer nailed it! I love the open air concept!! Love it!! But the flies were intrusive and there was an odd smell coming from the bar which we brought tour waitress attention. it was pretty strong all of a sudden, my friend was grossed out, she stated due to their small kitchen there was nothing she could do about it. She was absolutely lovely, my friend ended up having the Carmel cheesecake- yummy! & we headed out. Overall would absolutely come back and highly recommend. For all of what we ordered, my friend believe got a soda as well... $85 - insanely cheap for the quality and experience

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Kindred - Bar area. Ig @mel_foodie_ventures.

Bar area. Ig @mel_foodie_ventures.

Kindred - Doom Bloom

Doom Bloom

Kindred - Camino Muerto (Mezcal Drink)

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False Idol - Reserve Mai Tai

False Idol

4.4(1.4k reviews)
1.4 mi•Little Italy
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They don't serve food but they are connected to craft and Craft & Commerce which has good food…read more The staff is awesome I've never had a bad experience and when visiting for a special occasion they've always gone above and beyond to ensure we have a good time! The decor is incredible it's absolutely a must see for all tiki fans and anyone who loves a heavily themed bar!

My husband and I had been wanting to check out False Idol for quote some time. We finally went…read morerecently on a Thursday evening and had a 10PM reservation. We were going for drinks after my husband's birthday dinner. At first I was confused as I didn't realize it was inside of Craft and Commerce, but after asking a few people, we were able to join the check-in line. Anyway, there was a long line waiting to get into the speakeasy. I didn't mind, as we were about 20 minutes early, but it was a little chaotic and I wondered why the line was taking so long to just check in. Some of the parties in front of us didn't have reservations, as they were turned away at the door. We were greeted warmly and asked to wait a few minutes. We were then walked through the entrance. The decor was spectacular. We walk though a skull-lined hallway and found ourselves in an eclectic, tropical paradise. At first, we were offered to get drinks at the bar where we could wait until our table was ready. However, there was a cute little table with a couple of stools right by a waterfall, and they offered doe us to sit there instead if we preferred. It was a cute little setting, so we opted to stay there and forgo our reserved table. Unfortunately, we realized a bit too late that it was not a good place for a date night conversation, as the bar is really loud and the stools were too far apart to have a good conversation. We were greeted by our servers, one who was a trainee. They walked us through a very long menu that was a bit of a book. They asked our drink preferences, and made some recommendations. The drinks were good and beautifully decorated. Some of them came in fun glasses. I had both the Jet Pilot and the Mai Tai. My husband enjoyed both of his cocktails. He chose them because they were supposed to have banana. Unfortunately, he couldn't taste the banana in either, but he enjoyed them regardless. Service started off great. When our server came back to see if we wanted a second cocktail, we weren't quite ready, as the menu is large and we were still making selections. Unfortunately, it took her a really long time for her to return, so we almost asked for the check instead of the second cocktail. We did end up ordering the second one, but it would have been nice if we had been checked on more frequently. We saw a few tables with several people order large cocktails meant for a group. When they brought them out, there were thunderstorm special effects that were fun. All in all, I thought the decor was really great. The drinks were good and the service was friendly, but a little lacking. I thought the check in process was a bit of a zoo, and I also felt that the atmosphere inside was a bit chaotic. I might give it another chance on a quieter night, and request a table that creates for a better date night conversation spot.

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False Idol - Rum Old Fashioned

Rum Old Fashioned

False Idol - Isn't it gorgeous?!

Isn't it gorgeous?!

False Idol - Tiki themed decor

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Tiki themed decor

Books & Records - Record Room Burger $14 plus fries $5

Books & Records

4.3(435 reviews)
1.7 mi•Banker's Hill
•$$

Really delicious food but the portions are so tiny! So just a fair warning. Quite busy on a Friday…read morenight but we luckily made reservations and got seated maybe ~10 minutes after checking in. Food: - Flat iron steak: delicious and super tendy with a nice crust. Came with an arugula salad - Fish of the day: today was rock fish with a creamy panang/thai sauce and it was DELICIOUS - Duck: my table's favorite dish. You can make your own tiny tacos and the macha chili was seriously the best thing ever - French fries: nice horsestring fries, cant go wrong - Tuna crudo: super light and citrusy and flavorful, but only like 5-6 pieces - Chicken skewers: this honestly fell really flat. Would not recommend, i'd say it's the worst thing on the menu and surprisingly fell short. Doesnt feel like it belongs on the menu. - Brussel Sprouts: really good and unique with a peanut butter sauce - Mac and cheese: yummy but nothing special Overall was a great experience but I'd probably only come here on special occasions. Their drinks were also fantastic - the cantaloupe was super tasty. Shoutout Ola for being the best waiter!

Overview: 3.5/5 food hit or miss, service phenomenal, atmosphere beautiful…read more ---- Wednesday is all day happy hour! We got a large variety of dishes at a fraction of their usual price. The happy hour stand outs for me were the: - lamb meatballs $12 - this was the unanimous favorite amongst us, the flavors and juiciness of the meat was great ($4 per ball) - pork belly bao buns 3 for $16 - succulent and tender meat that basically melts in your mouth bc the fat in the best way, and the buns were super soft as well I enjoyed the flavor "crispy" brussel sprouts $10 but the texture was no where near crispy, they were cooked thoroughly but kinda mushy. The steak $25 was ordered as medium rare and was a bit too rare for our liking. But the fries were nice and crispy. The worst thing about the meal was the mac and cheese $8. We all tried it and agreed that it had issues with it being bland and having no depth of flavor, and the cornflake crumble tasted like old oil and stale cereal. Everyone's least favorite item of the night. ---- Notes: - we sat inside and there's not much air flow, it got pretty stuffy and hot during our meal - service was very attentive and charismatic, Dalton did a great job helping with allergy concerns - They were kind enough to split the bill in 3 but unfortunately charged me for an extra beer and I didn't notice it until after we had left - parking was okay, able to find paid street parking around the area ---- Overall: I reallyyyy wanted to like this place more, and I will probably give it another chance in the future bc I see such great potential. The food was just inconsistent btwn dishes with some being amazing and others subpar. If you want to try this place out definitely go on a Wednesday for their all-day happy hour bc their food at their regular prices wouldn't be worth it in my opinion.

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Books & Records - Interior

Interior

Books & Records - Table setting

Table setting

Books & Records - Blueberry Beret ($14)

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Blueberry Beret ($14)

Charade - In house artist during the jazz performance

Charade

4.5(89 reviews)
1.5 mi•Banker's Hill

A hidden oasis located in Bankers Hill. This speakeasy curates everything from live jazz,…read moreburlesque, and a cultivation of all things off beat and different. Cass the head honcho of this outfit ensures all patrons are welcomed and topped off with their favorite beverage. Bask in the glow of the red lights and velvet curtains and vibe out for a while.

As the self-appointed king of speakeasies, I'm back at it with another one. After having dinner in…read morethe area, we stopped by Charade for some drinks on a Monday night. I parked on the street close to the dinner spot I went to and then walked over to Charade. Ambiance (5/5): Charade is a speakeasy so here's your clue. It's located inside Balboa. Look for the room with the arcade games and you're on the right track. Once you enter the speakeasy, you'll immediately be impressed with the old school charm. It seats roughly 20-30 people and there's a bar on one end and a stage on the other end. Old school red curtains add to the vibe. And here's the best part. On Mondays, it's jazz night. Local musicians will play which makes for a great time. Service (3/5): There was one bartender working when we were there. Overall, she provided pretty good service. There was one comment she made which rubbed me the wrong way but no biggie. Food (N/A): I had dinner prior so were on a liquid diet. I did notice that they have a few snacks available like popcorn. Drinks (4.5/5): When you think of speakeasies, you think of elevated cocktails. I look for creativity and an interesting blend of flavors and ingredients. The menu here, while not huge, has some interesting options. Outside of the menu itself, the prices are reasonable (especially for California). And they make you stiff drinks which is always appreciated. Taking into account the cocktails and the ambiance, Charade is an awesome laid-back speakeasy. Make sure to stop by on a Monday for jazz night. That takes things up a notch.

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Charade - Burlesque fridays

Burlesque fridays

Charade - The jazzy sound of Sip & Curl

The jazzy sound of Sip & Curl

Charade - Back room at the Charade

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Back room at the Charade

Hudson & Nash - newamerican - Updated October 2026

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