The food was sooo good! I came her for my birthday and they made me feel so special. I got a…read morebirthday button and a cake, macaron and espresso martini for free. The food I did get was delicious, my friends and I shared the garlic fried rice, jalapeno bacon and souffle pancakes. It was beyond delicious. Definitely would recommend anyone go here. I would love to come back. The line was long but I understand the wait. I was able to get a seat after 15 mins of being on the waitlist which wasn't bad.

PLANNING A BIRTHDAY HERE? READ BEFORE YOU GO!…read more I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday, and while the atmosphere was amazing, the experience had its downsides. The wait was TWO HOURS! After waiting 15 minutes in line on the stairs, we were told about the wait. The restaurant was also difficult to find, tucked up a staircase in a hidden area, with no designated waiting area. We had to wait near the elevator lobby until our table was ready. The food and drinks were just okay, nothing too special. However, the atmosphere was beautiful! My favorite feature was the unique glass bathroom with its unusual toilets and sinks. FINAL THOUGHTS: Beautiful ambiance, but the long wait and lack of a proper waiting area took away from the experience. If you're celebrating a birthday here, plan ahead and be prepared to wait!

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!

I found Books & Records when looking for a date night spot for our trip to San Diego. I made a…read morereservation at 5pm on a Friday and we got seated right away, even though we were a bit late. The place itself is perfect for date night, great ambiance and vibe. We were there during happy hour which is in the entire restaurant not just in the bar which I appreciate. We ordered the fries and the pork belly bao buns which we loved. We ordered 3 but they only brought us 2, but they fixed it and brought us another. The fries were okay, nothing special. We also got the $10 happy hour margarita which was delicious. We decided to try the braised pork belly which came in this corn purée sauce. The pork belly was tender and delicious. We do wish the pork belly in this dish was covered in the sauce that was in the bao bun but regardless, everything was delicious! Great date night spot!

I had recently went to this restaurant a few days ago and loved the service. I had the server, Mr…read more Victor, and he had the most welcoming and the funnest energy ever. He had recommended the corn tamales and quesadilla de cholorio, which was amazing by the way, and the jamaica's. Having service like this makes me want to come back even more!

Well earned reputation and following as a local gem. Make a reservation if you can otherwise plan…read morefor a little bit of a wait. However, the staff are super friendly and efficient with managing the crowd. Focused menu but there is something for everyone. Great setup with indoor and outdoor seating. You can feel the pride of the owners and staff in what they offer throughout the experience.

Six of us went here on a friday, late morning, 9/18/26. Got seated right away, clean, friendly…read moreservice in what looks like a neighborhood restaurant. Lots of seating for our group, we ordered mostly "breakfast" items. I shared a Sage Chicken & Waffle Tower - which was excellent. We didn't notice much sage in the chicken coating, but it was delicious and extra crunchy. Great waffles too, with crisp bacon baked right in. The place was quiet enough to have a conversation. Would return.

I received more than a few recommendations on this place. To end my Mother's Day trip, we dined…read morehere prior to departing SD. The portion size is very large. The texture and taste are all pleasurable. I had the banana pancakes, with two over well eggs, crispy bacon, with potatoes. I couldn't complete it all, I took my leftovers with me. The orange juice tastes as if it's fresh squeeze! The service was kind. The feel of this restaurant is home. I adore the restaurants that were once a house turned into a place of business. Something about it spiritually makes me feel a bit grounded into history. I love the fresh rosemary they place in the dish as well. Such a unique touch of earthy-love I'm just glad it wasn't a hour wait or longer how I was repeatedly warned. We got seats right away. Could've been due to the construction on the street near by. I'll definitely return whenever I'm in town.

Yummy crème brulee French toast, crispy breakfast potato's and fluffy goat cheese omelet! Server…read morewas awesome, he handled a huge section! Ordered the Bloody Mary with bacon and it was the right amount of spicy :)

This place is incredible for breakfast…read more The art deco style is amazing and the interior is very clean and welcoming with plenty of seating and you really need to walk around and take a look at all the little sayings on the walls everywhere, very cool ! The food was served, hot and well presented, and I look at it this they make their own twist on foods, which is very unique. Our food was incredible. I absolutely love it and now when I go back to San Diego, this is now a must stop. Service was friendly, welcoming, and made you feel at home and they are very attentive as well. You really need to try the churro French toast, oh my God, is it off the chains !!!!!!!

This place gets a lot of hate. NONE of it is warranted or true. Great watering hole with friendly…read morestaff and clientele, and 70 pints on draft!! Check em out!

The Drafthouse has always been one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants. However, my visit after…read morework yesterday was disappointing. I felt rushed throughout my meal. The server repeatedly asked how I was doing, but the interactions didn't come across as warm or caring. Instead, they felt rushed, matter-of-fact, and as though she was trying to wrap up my visit. She took my plate while I was still eating and offered me the check before I had asked for it. I left with the impression that the table was needed for something else, and I didn't feel welcome to relax and enjoy my meal. I hope this was just an isolated experience because it was not the level of service I've come to expect. 3 stars because I really love couple of items on the menu.

Loved that they have this location after frequenting the La Jolla one…read more There is still a wait, but the line moved fast. Service was quick and friendly. We were seated outside and had a great view of the bustling street. As always, loved their hash and coffee.

Went here with a few friends for breakfast Sunday morning. It was around 9 am so thought there'd…read morebe a wait but we were seated after only a few minutes. I got a mushroom and havarti omelet because I love fungi and pecan pancakes. And a side of sausage patties because I was feeling greedy. The food came out quickly even though they were pretty busy. My food was sooooo delicious. Omelet was nice a fluffy and so cheesy. And the mushroom sauce on the said...yummo. The pecan pancakes were delicious as well. Oh and fresh squeezed orange juice to round it out. Definitely recommend. In fact I enjoyed my meal so much that hubby and I went to the La Jolla location the next day!

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)!

We came here for a celebratory post-race dinner and first sat outside around a fire pit, but when…read morewe heard happy hour was in the bar-area only, we quickly pivoted. Thank goodness there was room too, because wow oh wow. It has been three weeks and we keep talking about that happy hour. LOL I appreciated that their happy hour menu wasn't all snackable appetizers; there were smaller-sized dishes for those less hungry, too! I ordered the Kiwilango slider + fries, my mom got the HH fish & chips, and my dad got the wagyu smash slider. Plus $10 beers, of course. Everything came out quickly and beautifully portioned, which made getting dessert (magpie ice cream cake) a no brainer. Delicious!!! I didn't stray into their full Kiwi-based dinner menu, but I can fully vouch for their happy hour, the cozy, charming vibes, kind and attentive servers, and flavorful dishes. Would absolutely recommend and will be coming back next time I'm in town!

I came to Queenstown a few years ago and I remember liking it but we visited today for brunch and…read morewe were disappointed. We made a reservation for 10:15 which mind you, you have to put a credit card down and we got there early, around 9:42am. In the reservation we asked to be seated inside but we got seated outside. We decided pretty quickly what we wanted and we kept seeing servers going back and forth passing our table but no one had come to our table to offer water or ask us our order. I had a view inside where the bar is, and I saw a lot of servers, many of them just standing around so it was annoying that we had not gotten anyone to check in on us. Finally around 10:07 someone came to check in and tell us there was a "mix up". We just ordered our food, which we shared the cure. Then another server came to check in again. Which interestingly enough, he served a table across from us who got sat down way after us. The food was okay. The gravy was the best part. The bacon was not crispy, needed more time to cook. Some of the tater tots were good while others were way too toasted. The eggs were meh. We spent $31 on ONE dish and bad service and yes we left a tip even after that service. Disappointed that the quality and the service has gone down. Won't be coming back and wouldn't recommend.

We stopped by Breakfast Republic for breakfast while we were in town for Comic-Con, and it quickly…read morebecame one of my favorite breakfast spots in downtown San Diego. My wife ordered the sampler plate, and I had the Eggs Benedict. Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Don't skip the specialty lattes--they were outstanding and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The prices were also very reasonable, especially compared with many of the restaurants near the Convention Center. The combination of great food, fun atmosphere, and good value makes this place an easy recommendation. I heard they're closing a few locations, so I'm really hoping this one stays open because it's a total gem. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in San Diego!

I was visiting SD for the Padres game and a little R&R. We found this nice little place. My first…read moreimpression, wasn't that great. We visited this established on a Sunday, I expected the wait to be a bit long. There was a lot of confusion about, where stand to check in. The host wasn't as helpful with where to stand, as he allowed others to jump in front of us in line. I didn't care for the outdoor seating area. I believe it's too close to people walking around. Once in side, our waitress was AMAZING, which caused my irritation to calm down. The food was delicious Overall great experience .