Such a unique hidden gem. This small, intimate distillery has the perfect speakeasy feel with a…read morewarm, eclectic atmosphere that reminded me of London meets an old pub and cozy library. The customer service was excellent and made the experience feel very personal. The cocktails were delicious and definitely spirit-forward, and the live music added so much to the ambiance without taking away from the intimate feel. Quaint, welcoming, and completely different from the typical bar experience. Definitely a place I'll be returning to.

Such a cool little spot. I really enjoyed the fun creative…read morecocktail selection. I really wish I remembered our server's name, because she was fantastic, great at recommending drinks to our tastes and joking with us. I loved the layout as well, with some areas feeling more "public" and some more tucked away and intimate. Definitely a great date night or small group spot.

Thanks to a bartender and her regulars at an Italian restaurant in Vista for putting Harlow's on…read moreour radar! Initially, I'd added Harlow's on our list of places to check out, but feeling adventurous -- and given we were already in the area -- we chanced getting in. Fortunately for us, there were 2 seats at the bar top! What an adventure for us to drive out there; located within what was once a golf course. From the moment you enter through the front door, it's old school luxury and elegance: low, dim lighting (some areas darker and more intimate than others); a variety of seating options, some with beautiful, plush furnishings and fascinating art & decor; classy vibe yet casual and comfortable. Very speakeasy. Entertainment is performed on select nights. The staff was wonderful! Given this unexpected stop, we enjoyed cocktails only; however, friendly guests around us praised their menu items. Exquisite find -- one in which we plan to revisit very soon. Open Thursdays through Saturdays, 4:00 - 10:00 P.M.

Wow, what a hidden gem! We went for our 1 year anniversary dinner and are so glad we did. The…read moreatmosphere, food, and service (thank you Jessica!) was was all top notch! The elk entree was out of this world, highly recommend!!

Was running some errands up in the Oceanside area and started heading inland toward home. Was…read moregetting hungry and searched for someplace for dinner. Backdraft popped up as an option. A local spot with a sports bar vibe. Perfect for a quick bite on the way home. We were seated immediately by the hostess. It was pretty busy for a Sunday evening. Noticed a patio in the back of the building and asked if we could be seated outside. Not a problem. Our server promptly came over and greeted us. She was great. We mentioned it was our first visit to the restaurant. She gave us some suggestions on menu items and they turned out perfect. We enjoyed the AED Eggs to start. Julie had the Driptorch Salad for her entree. Added salmon for protein. I had the Code 3 Burger. The jalapeños added a nice bit of heat to each bite. For dessert, we enjoyed the Rescue 10. A flourless chocolate torte drizzled with raspberry sauce. Had to get it à la mode as well! Overall a great find. Don't let the small entrance fool you. The food and ambiance behind the door will keep you coming back for more! Keep on Yelp'n!

Went here for lunch with a friend. We arrived shortly after they opened and it was uncrowded but by…read morethe time we left around 12:30 it had filled up nicely. Somewhat dark inside with dark wood and minimal lighting, but they have a very nice patio area. The sandwiches are quite large even a half sandwich which you can order was plenty for one person. The Cobb salad was excellent, and the dressings were top-notch. Our server was quite pleasant and attentive. All of our service was quick and spot on.

Loving having Indian food in escondido! I was able to customize my curry, because im vegan So good,…read morewe'll be back!

Hi, Just wanted to…read moreleave this review because my wife and I had such a positive experience here on our date night. We walked in and Emily was such a good server/ bartender. Showed us all the deals, the happy hours, as well as made us some very good drinks. Hidden little Gem on grand tbh. We will be back again. Probably this weekend lol

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Encinitas! it's hard to find a spot that has both vibes…read moreand fire food and Sago has it all. As soon as you enter it gives Tulum/sexy vibes which is perfect for a date night or an evening with the girls. I didn't have a single drink or meal on the menu that I didn't like. The options on the menu were creative and mixed well together. I really enjoyed the lychee martini and had to order the noodles twice because we couldn't get enough. Our server was also an angel and helped us decide what to order and was very attentive to our table! Another bonus to add to the vibes is the DJs that play each night. I had my reservation on a Thursday night and unfortunately had to cut my night short for the work day but I could have stayed all night long dancing! I can't wait to come back already

Absolutely LOVED. The service, the ambiance and the food. Get the broccolini, just get it…read more Definitely coming here the next time I want some apps and a drink can't recommend enough

WE LOVE MARK 10/10!! came in for a drink, ended up having another because he was just so sweet and…read morepersonable. Then surprised us with a glass of bubbly!? I just about cried. I also LOVE the martinis here. all around great place.

Kat and Charlotte super amazing service and even though they are busy they still looked after my…read morewife and I. We are at the restaurant and the food was excellent! Benny was also amazing he was the manager Thanks again !

I ordered some green cheese (only) enchiladas. They were super delicious and the cheese melted…read moreright off when I cut it. My husband ordered 3 different types of tacos. He said he liked all three. Orlando our server was super friendly, the best part was he liked the Dodgers. First time I find someone in San Diego county who doesn't hate on my team. They do have live music. Orlando said the music starts at 9 pm. I guess next time I'll need to go after 9 lol

My first time visiting this location. It's spacious and enough seating for big groups. They have a…read morestage for live music. Their happy hour menu is pretty good. I loved their margaritas. They have various food items on the happy hour menu. The service was good. It's very helpful that we're able to pay our own check individually. There's plenty of parking on site and on the street.

Was pleasantly surprised at the atmosphere, service and food.Good vibe all around. Decent wine…read morelist. Would recommend

Another Birthday Dinner at a new place. The food was good…read morebut the dessert lacked. The decor is nice but it's about the food not the decor.

Pocket is located inside ALila Marea. It is a bar and restaurant that is poolside. They mainly…read moreserve guests of ALila Marea. I like coming here for a quick bite or a quick drink. I spent 2 nights here and came to the Pocket twice. Both times the bartender and server were both very courteous and attentive. I got the non alcoholic beer while my friend got a citrusy non-alcoholic cocktail. They were both very good! I didn't eat here this time as I ate at Vaga.

My wife and I recently took a trip to San Diego, and for one night, we stayed at the Alila Maria…read moreBeach Resort Encinitas. There are three restaurants onsite. One is a nice, sit-down restaurant. One is a coffee house. The third is the Pocket Pool and Bar. We found the service to be good, but we really didn't enjoy the drinks. The space was rather empty in the middle of a Sunday afternoon. We received coupons good for two welcome beverages at The Pocket when checking in at the resort. When we arrived at The Pocket after checking in but while waiting for our room to be ready, we found ourselves to be the only guests there. No reservations were needed. The clouds were out but it would soon be nice and sunny. We sat down and each ordered a zero proof cocktail. The ask was for something fruity and sweet. We ordered a variation of the Feeling Peachy, consisting of peach puree, citrus, mint, and bubbles. We did choose to give the bartender the freedom to make drinks that would be fruity and sweet as none of the drinks on the menu sounded like what we were feeling for. The bartender brought us drinks that we tried and decided we wouldn't have ordered if we didn't have vouchers for free drinks. As such, we acknowledged they weren't for us, though if we would have paid for them, we would have been disappointed. As such, I'd encourage anyone ordering drinks at The Pocket to stick with drinks on the menu. Speaking of the menu, the menu offers beach bites like smashed guacamole, craklin' buffalo wings, elote fries, quesadilla, sunset ceviche, and dirty nachos. The main event dishes include blackened Baja fish tacos, the wagyu double smash, millionaire's BLT, coastal Cali burrito, and Pacific poke. The balanced-ish menu items include pocket Caesar, the wedge, paradise bowl, and the Santorini. Treat Yourself dishes include cookie sando, assorted fresh fruit, and seasonal sorbet. Beverages include cocktails, wine, drafts, cans, zero proof. The Pocket is a surf-inspired bar with a view. There are televisions to watch sports games, and with the bar being part indoors and part outdoors, you can catch the nice weather or escape from it depending on if it is sunny or rainy. You can make a reservation on OpenTable. The bar hours are open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM. The kitchen is open Monday through Thursday from 12 noon to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 7:30 PM, and Sunday from 12 noon to 6 PM. Should we visit the Alila Maria Beach Resort Encinitas again, we may give The Pocket a try again but more for the atmosphere, good service, and perhaps some bites instead of drinks.

Ambiance...you walk in and its like a speakeasy..love the decor and dries flowers on ceiling…read moreService..fast and friendly Food..amazing..loved the samosas..nice flavours..the expresso martini was smooth and the tofu bahn mi was good spice flavours. They changed the menu every y months too.

Celebrated a dear friend's birthday with a big group on a Friday night, and the evening was…read moreseamless! Excellent drinks, quick nice service, and an incredible menu. The drink menu is great. Lots of tequila and mezcal cocktails, which are personal favorites. Really liked Tangerine You're My Sex Machine. For food, we basically ordered a massive spread of it all. Standouts were the yelllowtail ceviche--creamy & coconuty!--and all the steak dishes. Looking forward to more visits in the future. Vibes & ambiance are fun too.