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.

We had an amazing dinner here and wonderful cocktails. I was a huge fan of the decor and overall…read morevibe, really felt like I was transported back in time. I'm sad to hear they closed as there is no other place quite like it near me.

Food was excellent and plentiful. Service was outstanding. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there.read more

100% recommended! The food is incredible, the atmosphere is…read morelively and welcoming, and the service is second to none. You absolutely must try the Mop Up Pizza, the Mac Burger, and the bacon appetizer--they're all outstanding. Our daughter's rehearsal dinner was held here, and it exceeded every expectation. The staff went above and beyond, creating personalized menus for our reserved tables that featured the bride and groom's names and their rehearsal dinner date. It was such a thoughtful and elegant touch. The dinner selections were chosen by the groom's parents, who generously hosted the evening, and the restaurant thoughtfully omitted prices from the menus so guests could simply relax and order without any concern. It added a level of class and sophistication that we truly appreciated. We could not have asked for a more memorable and personalized evening for our daughter and future son-in-law. The food was exceptional, the service was impeccable, and our guests are still talking about how wonderful everything was. Highly recommend for a special event--or any occasion!

Thank you for the hospitality and amazing food! Will be returning for the bar as well :)read more

It's my first time here, I was welcomed by Alex. Was planning on just grabbing a beer but this…read moreplace is awesome! Then the owner, Rajan, was super friendly and enjoying a lamb burger that caught me and another gentleman's eye. So I had to order the Lamb Tiki Masala. 10/10 meal and still have some leftovers to enjoy at home. They also have pool tables and outdoor seating. Overall, highly recommend giving this place a visit. It's one of my favorite bars on the street and only going to become more and more popular once others find it! Thank you Firangi!

Sago was AMAZING!!! Great vibes, excellent service, and the food was 10/10!!!! Definitely will be…read morecoming back here. PSA: GET THE BROCCOLINI!!!!!

sago is AMAZING!!! it was the first place i wanted to bring my mom to because the food is so…read moreimpressive and unlike anything else in san diego. i highly recommend the steak skewers and lobster boa buns!!

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 !

Beautiful venue great music, lovely room. The food and drinks are overpriced.My fancy hibiscus…read morechambord drink was a bit too sweet. Our server was nice. Loved the atmosphere though! Just gorgeous!

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.

What a gem! This is truly farm to table. Prices are higher end than others in downtown Escondido…read morebut i believe quality and price warrants. flavor profiles are amazing. everything we got was delicious! The indoor is very cute as well as the patio!

Absolutely fabulous, yet again! We came for an impromptu NYE dinner and were not disappointed. The…read moreservice staff is always with a wonderful smile and such a caring attitude. We went for the special which was a beef Wellington and that knocked anything I've had like that out of the water!!! The beef was super tender, and the puff pastry was beautifully baked. We also started with the charcuterie board, which you definitely cannot miss! We'll be back! Keep supporting local!

Had a birthday dinner planned at the pocket, but unfortunately, due to weather they closed. Most…read moreplaces would have left it at that and said please join us another time, but the manager Patrick reached out and asked us if we would like to have drinks and food at the bar at VAGA instead. Although it was not what we planned for my friend's birthday it was still a great evening . The food, drinks, and service at Vega was exceptional! The weather ended up clearing right before sunset and we had a beautiful view from the bar! Looking forward to trying the pocket soon!

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.