First time to Liberty Call Distilling (LCD), and the sad part is we've patronized Maggie's next…read moredoor for years never once thinking to come here. Our loss, as LCD is great! They were busy during a lunch on Friday especially their outdoor patio. Vibe is great here, staff while a little short staffed were amazing, and their food & drinks were outstanding! We shared their chicken wings and burger (added a fried egg to the burger) and chose regular fries from their side options. We both tried their whisky flight, and they were able to apply the $8 lunch entree price for any of their signature drinks towards one of our whisky flights. We spoke to Bill, one of the owners and he said their top two menu items are their burger, followed by their steak sandwich. I guess we'll have to try the steak sandwich at our next visit. I want to give special kudos to Bill and LCD. Not only are all their drinks, food, and service worth praising, LCD is very supportive and a huge fan of our first responders, public safety personnel, as well our military. I personally know they've been a part of numerous fundraisers for law enforcement, and have made donations to law enforcement for fallen officers, and have collaborated often with the First Responders Whisky Society. If you're anywhere near the downtown, Barrio Logan, or Gaslamp area, do yourself a favor and give LCD a chance! You'll be very glad you did... You're welcome in advance.

For some reason, I thought the steak special was on Thursday, but nope--it's actually Tuesday…read more Still ordered the steak because, honestly, why not treat myself? It's $25 at regular price with no Old Fashioned (sad face), but holy cow was it deeeeeelicious! Get the peppercorn sauce. TRUST ME. That sauce deserves its own Instagram account. Seriously, bottle that stuff and call me--I'll buy it by the gallon. Omgeeeee yummmm. My friend's plate? Yeah... a whole different story. The birria was so dry, and no consomé on the side? Rude. Definitely wouldn't recommend or order it again. Also, shoutout to the lone ranger working the restaurant/bar. This guy was taking orders, mixing drinks. When he forgot our drink refills, I was like, "Dude, you've got enough on your plate." Poor guy was straight-up doing the most. Someone give him a raise. Parking was good for a weekday and ambiance was really chill. I'd definitely come again. Come check them out! You can thank me laters!

Cool nice spot and keep up the good work. Will be returning. Try the hot honey on your pizza.read more

Hidden gem happy hour before a Padres game. I didn't eat any of the food really. Nothing gluten…read morefree. Not even the fries. But the table side G & T was fun and so were the other cocktails. My bar mates liked the nibbles well enough. The service was excellent. I'll definitely be back!

Rye was an Amazing bartender.i personally come for the R&D drinks. But then his bartending skills…read morehad me amazed. 10/10 would recommend, the restaurant and our server!!!

I had a great experience here. I'd like to give a shout out to Riell!! He is very cool and…read morerecommends the best drinks. I'm coming back next weekend with my coworkers!

I had such a great time here, absolutely loved the atmosphere, drinks were amazing and the food was…read moreso bomb. I didn't think the tacos were gonna be that small but they were definitely filling and delicious. I also had the kitty hawk (pink drink in the food photo) My only thing was I wish my waitress would've visited our table more, we had waited a while for us to order a second round of drinks. Parking is street parking so plan for that! ***THEY DONT HAVE MILITARY DISCOUNT***

I normally don't eat chicken and their eggs but on a budget where as a walkabout inside member we…read moreget introduced to lovely establishments like this and it was a treat for me to finally explore San Diego on my budget! I've been here three times or more. Each was a blast, I even got to try trivia night where I got to socialize with people in real life instead of on social media. #localsonly #sandiegoisexpensive Plus Colin's and coupe was dope! Will being coming back for my insider rewards, see you there?

I am glad I took the opportunity to return because my first visit was hit and miss, but this time…read morearound it was all a hits. I noticed that they downsized the menu with a focus on quality of ingredients and execution. That being said, I had the one protein plate with smoked brisket, kale salad, and their "chente Bean." The meal also came with two Hawaiian rolls and sauces. For my dessert, I had the limoncello cake. I crunched on the kale salad first and it was excellent. The salad provided great texture from the candied cinnamon pecans and garlic butter croutons. The combination of the Romain plus the kale was very smart, and the lemon parsley vinaigrette was terrific. I was very impressed on the quality of the dressing. It had a great balance of acidity and a touch of sweetness. The smoked brisket was terrific. I failed to have on my first visit because I had the turkey, but wow this brisket was great. The brisket came with a nice smoke ring with a good mild smoke flavor throughout the eating process. It was very tender and presented at the perfect temp too. I love that medium to medium rare temp. The brisket was delicious. The beans were tasty, the rolls were soft and warm, and the sauces were tasty. I thought the beans were whole beans, but these re-fried beans worked nicely. Oh yes, the limoncello cake was amazing. There was no holding back on the limoncello in the creation of this cake. Great dessert. Service was provided by Karlie who was super nice. She had an adorable personality and was quite helpful. Don't tell anyone but she showed me the Top Secret Speakeasy, but you did not hear it from me. However, it was very cool indeed.

Attending a mixer function hosted by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce…read more It was okay. I did try their whisky! First time for me. I learn from other people that the fermentation process can last couple years and not gone bad. Personally I can't say much of their products being it's my first time tasting it. I want to try it, cuz the night was freezing and I need some alcohol to get me warmer. Lol The parking was a b****. Luckily when I arrived there were two spots left!!! Hehhehehe I didn't try their food. Or was the food stands theirs?! No clue.

My first time at Seven Caves was December 2024. We went to celebrate our friend's birthday…read more Seven Caves is located directly next door to Embolden Brewing Company. The signage is small so keep an eye out. The owner, Jeff, is a riot! We did a tasting that was curated by him and our love for libations. He makes all of his spirits himself. His distillery started with gin which is why I'd never been because I don't like gin for any reason. I would love to say that I remember the different cocktails that he whipped up for us but we drank a lot and that was months ago. LOL. I can say everything was outstanding! My favourite was this fluffy daiquiri ice (Baskin Robbin's ice cream I love) flavoured cocktail that was indescribable but so stinking delicious. When our tasting was done we all lined up to purchase bottles. I bought a bottle of rum which was my favourite libation of the evening. I've been told the maple syrup and the pancake mix he sells is a must to buy so definitely go check it out. Looking forward to our next tasting, Jeff!

Yay! Had a great time here for a private tasting with some friends…read more Good way to try so new and explore a bit. Would definitely recommend making an appointment in advance and come ready to socialize and learn.

I've been stopping by this tasting room for a while now, and after so many consistently good…read morevisits, I figured it was finally time to write a review. Every time I've come in, the atmosphere has been relaxed, the pours have been great, and the conversation has always been enjoyable -- to the point that I've ended up bringing home quite a few bottles over the years. The bartender has always been friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely happy to talk through their offerings without making things feel rushed or overly formal. On one visit I ended up trying a whiskey made from beer -- something I'd never come across before -- and it ended up being one of my more memorable pours I've had there. That kind of discovery is exactly what keeps me coming back, and it speaks to the range they carry beyond the usual whiskey offerings and rye-focused selections. I can only speak to my own experience, but this has easily become one of my favorite local tasting rooms.

We had a very disappointing visit this past Saturday. We were really looking forward to going and…read moregetting an introduction to their products and having the chance to sample some different options side by side. Unfortunately the guy working the tasting room wasn't really interested in us or the products but made us feel more like we were intruding on his afternoon. He offered no insights into the various products and instead focused on his problems with his wife and his outside interests. We went specifically to taste ryes and he insisted that they don't make a high rye even though when we got home we found a listing for their Cali Gold High Rye. He is doing a disservice to the distillery by continuing to work there. The place could be cosy and inviting with a different server.

Sooo Amazing to see local business retooling to make Hand Sanitizer!…read more I am hoping to support our local businesses that care about our Health and Safety Simply amazing!

Went here last night for a tasting because my sister had a Groupon…read more This place is an actual distillery and the whiskey is made here. The tasting room is tiny. There were four of us and we were at max capacity. Mike the owner is really nice. He explained all of the whiskey and bourbon and how it was made. He also makes moonshine. When I say this stuff is strong!! Please believe!!! 3 tastings and we were lit! This was something new and I enjoyed it. Mike is a cool dude. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the place reeked of smoke when we walked in. That was off putting. But all in all it was a good time.

While I lived in NYC Y&Y is one of things I craved...aside from a Cali burrito. I missed the…read morehospitality and the delicious af drinks from Y&Y. I made sure every trip back I had a layover at their distillery. When I moved back I told everyone I wanted to be closer to family but being closer to Y&Y is a close second! First off, they're woman owned and Laura is the epitome of a BAB (yes I follow her on IG religiously). They're also one of the first woman-owned distilleries in the country, meaning they make all the vodka and gin swirling around in those shakers. I was not a gin fan until I had their Sunday Gin. It converted me...but now I won't drink any gin but theirs. Seasonal menus will showcase some special cocktails, for instance their Winter Salad, but there will always be their classics year round like Prized Pony or Rhubarbie's Dream House. If you're entertained by nail polish names you're gonna love reading their menu. And if you love a drink enough they probably have a recipe card of it to make it at home (something that came in handy on the East Coast). Secondly the distillery is such a vibe. You know that friend with the gorgeous kitchen that hosts all the girls nights and parties? Plush seats, marble for days, great lighting and cute glasses to take pics of and post immediately?That's the vibe.  I've been fortunate enough to see Y&Y evolve over the years. Starting distilling tours, adding a food menu, hosting cocktail making classes (during lockdown they hosted these online and I could not have signed up fast enough) canned cocktails that now grace the shelves of stores! There are so many memories and experiences I could post here about that feature Y&Y but I'd be robbing you of the opportunity to make your own. So if you're deciding on if you want to stop by for a drink, you do.

Five stars all around for You & Yours. I have been twice -- once a few days after Christmas last…read moreyear (and the decorations and holiday drinks were so cute), as well as during the spring for a "Boozy Brunch Bingo" event, which was so much fun! I actually won a free tasting and tour for 4, so I definitely will be back before the end of the year. The place itself is so aesthetically pleasing, the drinks are delicious (they have a specialty in gin), the food is always a hit, and the workers are all so lovely. This is the perfect place to grab some drinks and a quick bite to just enjoy company. It is not the biggest establishment, I must say. There are quite a few events that they hold, so I would suggest to follow them on Instagram.

Beer is Great. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Fun place to hang with friends. Best thing is…read moreyou can take their beer home in 6 packs!

Show stopper for me were the BBQ pork sliders on a brioche bun…read more The drinks complement the food served here also. There is also a distillery on the other side of the bar that has the stronger spirits. Easy to find and plenty of parking. When you walk in the bar is to the right, distillery is in an enclave opposite of the bar. The big dance floor is to the left of the bar. There is a lot of real estate for big groups. Check their schedule for the dates for the open mic night and the line dancing lead by an instructor.