Every time I come here, it's an amazing experience. It truly feels like stepping into a little…read moreFrench restaurant in France. The atmosphere is warm, relaxed, and authentic, with French music playing softly in the background. Everyone is incredibly welcoming and kind, making you feel right at home. Today, the bartender created a custom cocktail based on what I was in the mood for, and it was perfect. The salmon was cooked beautifully, and every bite was spot on. Not to mention, the owner is Armenian, which makes the experience feel even more personal and familiar to me, almost like home. This restaurant is such a special place. Every visit feels like a little escape to another world

We had high expectations walking into Parc. The restaurant looks great, and the ambiance is…read moregenuinely nice. Unfortunately, the service and food did not match the setting. The timing of the food was very disappointing. I am usually understanding when there is a reasonable wait, but waiting around 45 minutes for the Steak Schnitzel Sandwich felt excessive. What made it more frustrating was seeing guests who sat down nearly 20 minutes after us receive their food before we did. When the food finally arrived, it was disappointing. The Steak Schnitzel Sandwich was far too salty, the fries were underwhelming, and for a sandwich priced over $25, I expected the overall plate to be much better. The soup was also cold and packaged poorly, which added to the overall disappointment. We wish Parc the best, but based on this experience, this is not somewhere we plan on returning.

I've been here multiple times before for happy hour & then some. Love it before but LOVE THEM even…read moremore now!! Our gf had her bday celebration here two weeks ago. I was 30mins early with homemade bday cake in hand to surprise the bday girl. Since I was the first one there, Ludo & staff were exceptionally sweet to let me sit & wait even though all parties haven't showed up yet. Exceptional customer service!!! 12 out 10!! Delicious food & pretty big portions. Can't rave enough about this fine establishment!! Btw, there's an extra charge for bringing outside cakes which isn't a problem. In fact!!! They went above & beyond with cutting the cake & decorating each slices with fresh fruit & tasted like a coulis sauce. Gave the restaurant staff the rest of my homemade pandan carrot cake to share. Highly recommend Et Voila to every one!

Some friends of mine brought me to Et Voila French Bistro for a birthday dinner. I have not been…read morehere since 2016 when they first opened. For my dinner, I had the traditional Boeuf bourguignon with pappardelle pasta. My friends ordered the Steak au Poivre et Frites and Coq au Vin. We also had a great bottle of wine called Lacoste-Borie 2018. The last time I had boeuf bourguigon was about 20 years ago. a rendition of Anthony Bourdain's recipe, but without the pappardelle pasta. Et Voila's version with the pappardelle was outstanding. The freshly made pasta, not only added great texture, but also flavor. It prepared just right, too. The Cabernet sauce was excellent and offered a great depth of flavors. The dish also came with tender carrots, sweet pearl onions, and white mushrooms. All of them were perfect. The beef was rendered down beautifully and had great color and was very tender to the touch. The beef offered exceptional preparation and was an absolute pleasure to eat with the Cabernet sauce. Well done chef. I was treated to a house soufflé which was excellent. It hit all the notes: light, soft, and airy, but packed with flavor. The sauce that came along with it was very good. My friends, who are regulars here, were very pleased with their dishes as well. I have to say, both of their dishes looked amazing. The hospitality at this French Bistro is first rate. All the employees, including the owner, were very amiable and welcoming. They aim to provide an excellent dining experience and that's what they do. This place is perfect for date night, special occasions, or just to simply enjoy a delicious quiet meal.

This place was amazing! We had a delicious meal with the recommended appetizer with the Baked…read moreHumboldt Fog, with cheese, perfectly sautéed mushrooms and excellent brioche. We had the seafood risotto, and it was my favorite dish on my entire trip to San Diego! The scallops were fresh and flavorful and the shrimp were just as delicious. The tomato based sauce was a fresh take on one of my favorite dishes. We split a bottle of wine, as our waitress advised us of the no-corkage fee special on Thursdays. We chose the lemon curd and chocolate chip bread pudding for dessert, it was too hard to pick one. The space was intimate and romantic, and we had fun checking out all of the wine varieties available for purchase. We stopped by their Vault and there were some lovely options that were definitely out of our price range, but there was an amazing selection of wines that suited our budget!

This place is a true gem in OB, especially for wine lovers. They always have a great wine…read moreselection, and the food is consistently delicious. Plus, their happy hour options are great. Easy go-to spot for a relaxed night with good wine and food. If you have a dog , no worries they have a super cute outdoor patio and a dog menu !

I was thoroughly impressed with The Smoking Goat, and I can't wait to go back and dine-in. What…read moreimpressed me most was that we ordered this delightful meal for takeout after my surgery. Ordering promptly at 5pm, our dinner arrived promptly and hot. I wanted to make sure we tried it all, so without further ado: The Poached Pear salad was delightfully refreshing, with the pistachio pesto adding so much pizazz. We also ordered the cheese plate because Humboldt Fog was on the menu, a fast favorite. Steak Frites were cooked to perfect medium rare, and the Duroc Pork Chop literally melted in our mouths, with the red pepper really standing out on the dish. Even the market veggies were perfectly seasoned and duck fat truffle fries were loved by Dad. After a life changing event, this meal was like a welcome hug home for our family and it really set us up for a nice evening. For being takeout, it was def 5-stars and I see why this is a beloved gem in the heart of North Park.

Food is good. Different from other French restaurants I have visited. Service is nice . Ambience is…read morea quiet environment. Dark dinner vibe. Comforting and warm feeling. We got the duck all around $40. With potato gratin with cheddar and leeks, sautéed spinach, a few carrots, Cippolini onion. We also got French onion soup and Brie, it was all pretty good.

We came here for our anniversary and this was an easy 5 star experience…read more The complimentary bread and butter was already so good. For our appetizers we had the gougere, truffle Brie and duck mousse (I don't remember the actual names lol). Everything was so delicious. The truffle Brie was my favorite. For our entrees we had the venison and salmon. The venison had a really bold flavor and everything went really well together while the salmon was more mild and delicate. Both tasted great nonetheless. For dessert we had the floating island and the special which was a Mille feuille. The desserts were not too sweet which was great. I really enjoyed the floating island. We had a couple of cocktails and a mocktail which were all pretty good but the Persephone was my favorite. The service was fantastic and most importantly -- parking was surprisingly easy for a Saturday night. Unfortunately, they don't have steak tartar on Saturdays so I have to come back to try it!

Having just been in France we were looking for an authentic French meal. The small La Jolla spot…read morehas been here for a long time. I used to love Tapenade, so we thought this would be a great idea. This was my first time here but not the person I was with. The service was fairly quick. Unfortunately they were out of the Dover sole. Our server said next time reserve it. We split the crab and mango salad and the rack of lamb. The French bread served at the table stole the show. I could have eaten that all night. The salad was light and flavorful. It has a mayo base that hid some of the crab flavor. The crab was very fresh and large chunks that built up the stack. The rack of Lamb was very inconsistent in cook temperature. Our server never asked us what temp we wanted it at. I had one chop that was perfectly med rare. The other chop on my plate was medium - over cooked. The other 2 chops on the split plate had a similar problem. Also the thickness was very inconsistent. If the lamb had been properly cooked I would have given this spot 5 stars. Not blown away tonight.

Moules frites we're amazing. They serve you a copious amount. Fries were a little bit too salty for…read moretaste, but still good. Good selection of wine, and their desserts were pretty good too. If you sit outside, just know you'll probably be hearing the live music booming from across the street. Service was great. Waiter was affable and accommodating.

We had THEE best meal at Blue Boheme. The crab croquettes were delicious and we will surely order…read moreagain on our next visit! We also had the flatbread. The steak and salmon were both delicious and meals we recommend. Cocktails hit the spot! Ambiance was nice and service was attentive and kind. They allowed mild substitutions without blinking an eye. Can't wait to go back!

The inside is cutely decorated and cozy. The food is amazing! We've been here multiple times and…read morehad the burger Parisienne, croque madame, croquettes, shaved ham, and steak tartare. The burger Parisienne is my favorite burger in San Diego. I love the shoe string fries that come with it. It's rich and very unique. I will come back just for this dish every time I'm in San Diego. For appetizers I would recommend the shaved ham with the baguette. It was surprisingly good for such a simple dish. The ham was so soft and a perfect level of salty. The flavors of the mustard, cheese, and breadcrumbs were perfect additions. The croquettes were also delicious. There was no sauce left on the plate! The first time we came the server was kind enough to give me a post card from the restaurant to use for my significant others birthday card. He loved the fish baguette surfboard art. The second time we came a year later, our server was the sister of the first server! Both were incredibly kind and helpful. The rooftop was also very beautiful with stunning views!

we love it here! it's such a lovely vibe and the staff is always so lovely and accommodating. we've…read morebeen a couple of times. i'm not sure that the roof is open to the public anymore but the first visit they gave us the pro tip of ordering food for pick up downstairs and enjoying it upstairs on the palihotel roof top. burgers are yummy and huge. our second visit my partner proposed to me and the true reason i'm writing this review because it was so so special and i'm so grateful to the establishment and staff for allowing it to happen there. the staff was soooo sweet and accommodating to my partner and our friends for the proposal and so lovely an celebratory with me afterwards. i'm not sure if the downstairs staff was aware or just being SUPER smiley and nice when we picked up our food but i know my partner called a few times including us running late and they were nice and helpful and the bartender upstairs was involved and told my friends "the eagles are in the nest" when we came up and i heard the bartender on shift before was helpful as well and wanted to stay. so whoever worked on 8.7.26 THANK YOU we love you oh the drinks are good too yes fast

We were excited to use this bakery for our wedding after tasting their sample flavors--they were…read moredelicious, and we left feeling confident in our choice. Unfortunately, the actual wedding cake was a major disappointment. We ordered a classic/simple two-tier cake, but when it was picked up, it arrived disassembled with plastic separating the tiers which clearly showed when it was assembled, making it appear cheap. It didn't feel like the polished presentation we expected for a wedding cake. The venue staff had to place the top tier themselves, and because it wasn't properly secured, it nearly fell off during our cake cutting in front of our guests. We were under the impression that wedding cakes were a standard part of their business, but based on our experience, I wouldn't recommend them for weddings or other special occasions when a polished product is expected. I truly wish our experience had matched how great the tasting was. I haven't gone to this bakery for anything else so based on my experience with this cake I'm giving it 3 stars.

I ordered desserts from this bakery for a special occasion and was disappointed, especially given…read morethe cost of the order. When I placed the order, the employee asked if I would like to leave a gratuity. I told her I preferred to wait until I received the order, but she said they only accept tips in advance. I found that surprising, but I went ahead and left the tip anyway, expecting excellent service and attention to detail. The large strawberry cake was disappointing. It contained whole (not sliced) strawberries, (one had the green stem still attached) baked into the cake. Not only was this unexpected, but it also made the cake difficult to slice and serve. And truthfully, it wasn't very enjoyable biting into large whole strawberries. The cake itself was good (but not great), but for something costing close to $100, I expected much better. We also specifically ordered three vegan, gluten-free mini cakes. When my daughter picked up the order, she was told they had forgotten to make them. Instead, they offered gluten-free substitutes and, for the vegan option, a muffin because that was all they had available. She was left with no real choice but to accept the substitutions. Okay, what can we do, but why they didn't make them or call in advance to let us know? The biggest letdown was the response when I called. Rather than acknowledging the mistakes or trying to make things right, I was told that this is simply how they make the strawberry cake and that the substituted desserts were an acceptable replacement. After some back and forth, they offered to refund my tip, but I declined because I didn't feel that was the right thing to do. I also asked whether I could at least receive the missing gluten-free mini cake we had ordered, but was told they couldn't provide one because they didn't know whether the baker was available to make it. Mistakes happen, but when customers spend over $120 on a special-occasion order, you expect better quality and service. Based on my experience, I was disappointed with both the execution of the order and the way my concerns were handled, and I would hesitate to use this bakery again.

Snuck in last minute and as usual it did not disappoint. Jose, our server, did he usual outstanding…read morejob. We had the filet mignon and the all new 10on pork mignon. Oh my. Was this tasty. Amazing flavor and the sweet potatoes pure was killer. The filet mignon was cooked to the exact right temp and ws so smooth and filled with flavor. Over all you just cannot go wrong here. You also should try the tiramisu cake. Just a great thing to share. Yay.

Love this place! I always feel like it's a little hidden gem that I will stop at when I im on my…read moreway to watch a show in downtown San Diego. It's historic & very tiny inside with the restaurant upstairs and the bar downstairs. Happy hour is from 3-6pm

Let's be honest here, we live in a city that is saturated with beer festivals. It is almost…read morecomical the number of so-called beer festivals I see advertised around town. When clubs in the Gaslamp started hosting beer festivals, that is when I knew it was all going downhill... All of that being said, I had pretty much given up on attending beer festivals. That is, until I saw the notice for the Stone Belgian Fest on the company's website. Only $50 for 15 generous pours of some extremely rare Belgian style beers - yes please! Because it was the first year of the festival, they limited the number of attendees. This meant that the lines were short, and you could almost always find a spot to sit - a rare treat for a festival in San Diego. The festival was held outside, in the garden area, which was a lovely ambiance for enjoying some of Belgium's best. I can't speak to the line-up for next year's festival, but if it is anything like this year's, I highly recommend you buy a ticket.

Talk about a great event. Being the first Belgian Fest held at Stone Liberty Station, it went off…read morewithout a hitch. I have less exposure to Belgian style beers and that is where this festival really filled a void in my beer knowledge. They featured almost every style of Belgian beer including: Dubbels, Tripels, Quadruples, Gueuezes, Lambics, Flanders, etc. The event cost $50 and you received 15 tasters ranging from 2-3 oz pours depending on rarity. When you add it all up, it is the only affordable way to try some of these super rare beers, otherwise you would be trying to hunt down some of these bottles that sell for $60+ here in the States. Highlights for me were the Vigneronne by Cantillon, Hommage by 3 Fonteinen and really anything from Cascade brewery. Lines were manageable and the vibe was laid back, which allowed for everyone to focus on the beer instead of jumping into the next line as soon as you receive your pour. Food was not included, but they offered limited food options through the restaurant. I skipped it as it looked a bit pricey for what you got.