I came to One Door North with a few local friends - were all drawn in by the cute theme and robust menu. The restaurant is really worth all the hype, I think they've made it even more decorated in the past few years. We made a reservation but it probably wasn't necessary on a Tuesday night, it was pretty slow. We got two caesar's (one with chicken, one without) and a truffle flatbread. The caesar was good - very fresh lettuce and flavorful croutons but quite salty. I might do light dressing next time. We stayed for a few hours and chatted and used the trivia cards at the table for a make-your-own trivia night. I'd recommend this spot to anyone! I like that it is out of the fray of 30th street which let us find parking pretty easily. read more

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Came here with a party of 8 and booked one of the "Friday & Saturday" Tent Experiences for a fun group night out. The restaurant itself has a casual outdoorsy vibe with lots of smaller tables, but they also had two tent setups for larger groups which made our dinner feel a little more private and special. We were seated promptly and Madison took great care of us throughout the evening. We started with a bunch of shared appetizers and flatbreads for the table. Favorites of the night were definitely the Elote-Style Cauliflower (so flavorful and delicious!!) and the Wildflower Cornbread Muffins which were honestly fantastic. The Forager's Truffle Flatbread was also really good -- nice truffle flavor without being overpowering. The Award-Winning Truffle Fries were decent, and the Lodge Pretzel Board was okay too; the mustard butter was great but the alpine cheese dip didn't really wow us. We also tried the Artichoke and BBQ Chicken Flatbreads which were both solid choices for sharing with a group. One thing we noted though was that besides the flatbreads, the "Basecamp Mains" section was completely non-vegetarian, which was why we ended up doing only shared appetizers instead of trying out the entrees as half our group was vegetarian and did not have any options to choose from. We ended up skipping dessert since none of the options really stood out to us and headed elsewhere for sweets afterward. Overall, a really fun atmosphere for a group dinner with good service, great vibes, and several standout dishes. I definitely want to return with my family to try out some of the entrees as well. read more

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Stumbled upon this place while looking for some happy hours in North Park. This place is located on the corner of 30th and very assuming from the outside, however when you walk in it's like you've been transported to a little campground. The inside is so cute with tent coverings over tables that make it feel like you're eating a cozy meal out in the woods. The decor is beautiful with greenery around the restaurant and the food even comes in cast iron pans or on wooden slabs. My husband and I came on a weekday for the happy hour. They sat us right away and allowed us to choose where we wanted to sit. The waiter and waitress were great. They were super helpful, prompt, and went back and forth between the bar and our table. We ordered off the happy hour menu and got a flatbread, pretzel platter, and truffle fries. It was surprisingly very filling. The flatbread was more pizza like in my opinion with a doughier crust but with a lot of flavor and not too heavy. The fries were delicious with truffle and garlic flavors. The waiter gave us a side of their Caesar dressing as well as we asked for ranch and this was closest thing they had to it. It also came with another aioli like sauce that I really liked too. The pretzel was huge and came with two sauces- a cheese sauce and a honey mustard butter like dip. The butter was whipped and surprisingly nice with a hint of sweetness that balanced the mustard taste. The pretzel itself was a bit dry so the sauces were very necessary. My husband also ordered a beer from the happy hour menu but got charged the regular price. We didn't realize until after we already had our card swiped but it wasn't a big difference so we just paid it since everything was already pretty cheap. But will be checking the charges before we pay next time just in case! Overall, great experience at One Door North with delicious food. I think I will be back for some more adventures here! read more

This was a disappointing visit for sure. We had 4:30pm reservations for Valentine's Day w/a pre-fixe menu. We were seated almost exactly at 4:30. Great! But then we sat for over 20 minutes before anyone stopped by our table at all. No water, no drinks, no questions, nothing. Finally I caught a server's attention & she asked if we had been helped yet. We informed her that we hadn't and she just said "oh no" and she'd be right back. I assumed it was to go grab our server, but she returned herself to wait on us. No apology or anything. She asked us if we wanted to start with drinks (we did) and I asked if we could go ahead and put our order in for the appetizers to get things moving. She told us no, we could not. That we'd have to wait and order everything together (all 3 courses) at the same time. Really? So we just hurried up and quickly picked our dessert just so we could get an appetizer order in. Then we watched the 2 tables next to us order course by course. We assumed that at least that meant the food would come out very quickly, as the entire order was already in. Nope. We sat for some time waiting for our entrée after we were done with our appetizer, and our dessert took so long to come out that we finally flagged our server down just asked for her to prep it to go before she brought it out. We were given with a comment card to fill out and, unbelievably, all the selections were already filled in. Every box marked "Excellent" and a "Yes" on would we recommend this place. The server remarked that we could win $50 if we "filled out" the rest of it. That's about as close to buying reviews as I think you can get, imo. Her parting words to us were, "Hopefully you guys come back another night and you can get waited on right away." No, thank you. Food was nothing spectacular, but it was fine and the only reason this isn't a 1 star review. read more

We were celebrating my cousin's 40th birthday and we were a party of 8. We were able to sit inside the tent, which was very spacious and gave us a semi private dining experience that didn't feel cramped. Our waitress was amazing and attentive! The drinks were great but the food and services were better. The cornbread was amazing! Their Mac and cheese so smooth and creamy. The flatbread was crispy and delicious. Everything was soo tasty but the best part were the smores! We were so excited to make our own little smores at the table ! read more

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We chose One Door North to celebrate my husband's birthday, and the night delivered from start to finish. Service stood out most. Our server was warm, attentive, and genuinely fun to talk to. The chef even came out to greet us, which made the experience feel personal. Food was strong across the board. We started with the truffle fries, crisp and addictive. My husband ordered the spare ribs, rich and flavorful. I went with the salmon, cooked perfectly and well balanced. Drinks were a highlight too. He had the Chupacabra, spicy in the best way. I ordered the Primrose Fizz and loved it so much we ordered a second round. Then the birthday surprise. They gifted my husband their famed cookie dessert, and wow. Warm, indulgent, and the perfect finish. The ski resort theme ties the whole place together. Cozy, playful, and different from the usual dinner spot. If you want something special for a celebration night, put One Door North on your list. We'll be back. read more

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Love this spot! This was our second dining experience and we are so pleased with the quality of food and top notch service! Located in the heart of North park. One Door North exudes the great outdoors with its warm, and cozy atmosphere. The food was outstanding and the cocktails were on point. I ordered the prime flat iron steak (medium rare) and my beautiful wife ordered the harvest butternut flatbread. Both were delicious! I capped off the evening with a specialty cocktail called "smoke signal" Very smooth! The bourbon, rye, demerara, and cherry smoke were on point and hit the spot! Highly recommend this place to anyone looking to connect with family and friends, and enjoy a genuinely delicious meal! Come check this place out! read more

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Came here for restaurant week... got the short rib pasta was a bit salty. Ther service was alright, but a bit slow eventhough there was only 5 parties in total in the whole restaurant. The smores dessert was overpriced for what it was - a few graham crackers, Hershey chocolate and marshmallows. Don't think ill be back, a bit overpriced all together. read more

One Door North - Smores - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Came in craving truffle fries & Bryan made it so enjoyable. He made one of the best dirty martini's I've EVER HAD, & made sure the fries were at the table ASAP. Definitely will be craving this every Friday! read more

One Door North - dirty martini - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Came in for happy hour to grab a burger with a buddy. Let me tell you it was juicy and out of this world. Ice cold beer and the burger was done perfectly. This was a day of success. Been eating in the neighborhood for awhile and found my new favorite spot for a solid burger. read more

One Door North - Ice cold beers on tap! - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Went to One Door North for a midweek dinner and the restaurant was pretty quiet, which made for a relaxed atmosphere. Our server was very nice and took good care of us throughout the evening. We started with the elote-style cauliflower and it was delicious -- definitely the standout dish of the night. The arugula mushroom flatbread was good, but not sure I would order it again; some of the flavors were a little overpowering and didn't come together as well as I hoped. For mains, the first steak we received was overcooked and tough, but the server handled the situation really well and brought out a new one promptly, which I really appreciated. The replacement steak was much better. Wine was also enjoyable and paired nicely with the meal. Overall, it's a great spot for a casual midweek dinner. I'm not sure what the ambiance is like on weekends, but I'd definitely come back to try more menu items -- especially if they keep nailing dishes like that cauliflower. read more

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Threw a surprise 50th birthday under the tents and everyone loved the venue, food and experience. Event manager Tiffany was so wonderful to work with. Communication was easy and timely and her suggestions made the entire planning process better than what I had envisioned for the party. Food was delicious, tablescape was beautiful, and the S'mores Experience for dessert was one of the highlights of the evening. Thank you to our server Shareen B. You handled our group so well. I appreciate your attentiveness, patience, communication, and smile. If you are wavering on booking your event, stop hesitating. One Door North is the place to book. And if you can, book the tents. The lighting is great for photos too :D read more

Stopped in on a Friday night with a reservation for 5:30 (don't judge). There was not a host right away and a few people walked around us without acknowledging us. The great news is the food made up for that. We stayed with the pretzel and I will dream about the cheese sauce and mustard butter. Easily my new favorite pretzel. I ordered the crispy skin salmon and my partner got the short rib rigatoni. Both were amazing. It's so nice to have something different than most CH restaurants. The restaurant had the super cute ski lodge them and I wish we had more people to be in a tent. I'll easily be adding this to my regular rotation. read more

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Great spot for a late night dinner. Service was quick and our waitress had good recommendations. The jalapeño cornbread is really good here definitely recommend and the chicken half order was really good too. The Caesar salad was really fresh ordered it with avocado and chicken as add in's. read more

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I've had this place on my list for years! I should have visited sooner! My friend and I both ordered the flat iron steak. It was delicious!!! The steak, mashed potatoes, and broccolini were all great and the flavors complimented each other well. This dish was a hit for sure. We shared the cast iron cookie. It was definitely one of the best cookies I've ever had. Service was great! The ambiance was a mix of modern with an outdoorsy, camp theme. I can't wait to return! read more

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Celebrated my daughters graduation this weekend, the entire process handled by Tiffany was superb, the food was delicious, Madison our server was amazing and made us feel welcomed. The ambiance was incredible, the canvas tent gave that special intimate atmosphere. My family enjoyed the s'mores for dessert, they were a hit! We had a large group of 26 people and no complaints! We will be back, I highly recommend. read more

Came here for restaurant week and there were lots of options to choose from on this menu. We sat at the bar because they didn't have reservations and had very quick service from the bartender. Food was tasty and staff were friendly! Solid drink options read more

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I had been waiting awhile to come here and we made a reservation which was easy. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was okay, my burger and truffle fries were good however my partner had the short rib flatbread and it seemed to be lacking (IMO) toppings other than arugula, they really liked it on there. Cocktails were good- I got the bee sting (think that's what it was called) and it was delicious. read more

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Sat in one of the tents - nice outdoorsy feel. Good mocktails. Mushroom flatbread was a superb appetizer - so flavorful! All entrees were tasty. Tabletop s'mores was a fun dessert with a miniature wood burning fire. read more

Stopped by during restaurant week and happy I did! Desiree took great care of us and her recommendations were spot on. Food and beverage was great! The rigatoni stole the show. I will be back to have another bowl. I'm not a huge artichoke fan but I would come back for the artichoke dip. Will be back with a bigger group to sit in one of the tents :) read more

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We were promptly seated in a cozy corner of the "cabin". One Door North gives a cute glamping feel so if you're into that this is the place for you. As a first-timer, I asked the server for her recommendations and we ordered truffle fries, cornbread, and the cast iron chicken and everything was delicious! I'll definitely make my way back for the food. It was a busy night and they looked short-staffed because our server was all over the place and food took a while to come out. read more

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My daughter & I walked in with no reservations on Sunday and we were immediately greeted by Heidi, she was fantastic and the best!! We sat at the bar and she recommended a great Sauvignon Blanc, and it was delicious. We had the Basecamp Burger cooked to perfection and very tasty with truffle fries.. we also had a barbecue chicken flatbread, large portions, and delicious. The restaurant had a fun, fun flair! Thank you again, Heidi for making our experience wonderful thank you very much! read more

One Door North - BBQ chicken flatbread - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

The food & service here were amazing! I had the Creekside Cheeseburger and it was delicious, as were the truffle fries! The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich was another winner amongst my friends. We dined in one of the tents they have setup inside and it was so nice. We were able to decorate the table to our liking. Our server was amazing and attentive. I would definitely recommend coming here for a night out! read more

One Door North - Creekstone Cheeseburger with Fresh-Cut Truffle Fries - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Had the opportunity to sit inside one of their decorative camp tents. Cool ambiance and great service. Shared the house Caesar and ordered the Short Rib Rigatoni for my main, both of which were good. The pasta dish might have been better if the entire short rib wasn't minced, but instead served with some small chunks. The S'mores platter definitely meshed with the decor and the cast iron cookie was yum. The drinks were excellent. I had the Moscow Mule and tasted a couple others cocktails. read more

One Door North - Short Rib Rigatoni - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing Massaman curry! Great service and beautiful atmosphere! Will definitely come again! Highly recommend to anyone

TLDR; Very cozy and unique ambience, super friendly staff, decent food! Minus one star bc it wasn't entirely unique of a menu and also our food took quite a while to come. One Door North mimics the outdoors by giving its space a very "camp" vibe. The wallpaper is of a forest, making you feel like you are dining in the outdoors...but inside! They have 3 tented spaces, literal tents, that further enforce that camping vibe! It's a really awesome concept, albeit a bit dark, especially for the furthest corner tent. The chandelier in ours was just not bright enough, unlike the tents next to us for whatever reason. We had a party of 10, so I guess that also contributes to the wait time. We ordered the Mac n Cheese, truffle fries, and Elote style cauliflower as our starters! Everything tasted okay, but it wasn't like crazy write home good. The truffle fries were a bit lacking IMO, and I thought the Elote cauliflower would be more of a slam dunk. Didn't dislike anything, but didn't love it either. I'd say the food was 3 stars, but +1 star for the ambience and friendly staff. Parking was a bit tough, but we found street parking in the residential areas a couple blocks away! read more

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Had dinner here last week and I was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is really cute and we were seated in one of the tents which was nice. I had the Bee Sting with bourbon for a cocktail. It was sooooo good! I ended up having 3! We ordered the Mac n cheese, fries, corn muffins, & cauliflower for appetizers. Everything was delicious. For my entree I ordered the chicken and it was really good. Very flavorful. The broccolini that it came with was really good as well. Service was good. I forgot our waitress name, however she was really good. Very attentive. The only negative I have is that the polenta that came with my chicken was very runny . But it still tasted good. I would definitely return here. read more

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Such a cool place. It's like being in a tent, backyard camping. The short rib (both dishes) were excellent. The s'mores that had their own little mini fire pit for desert were just the proverbial icing on the cake. Highly recommended. read more

Just wow! One Door North is one of those places that quietly surprises you in the best way. From the outside, it doesn't scream cozy restaurant, but don't be fooled. Once inside, the space opens into a cozy winter wonderland vibe that immediately sets the tone. It is warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed. The atmosphere alone makes you want to linger. The food absolutely delivers. Portions are generous, beautifully presented, and genuinely tasty. Nothing felt skimpy or rushed, and every dish felt like it was made to be enjoyed, not just served. What truly elevated the experience was Shareen. Her service was beyond reproach. She was attentive without hovering, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. She made the evening feel effortless and special, the kind of service that stays with you long after the meal. Whether you are planning a group dinner or looking for a spot that works just as well for an intimate date night, One Door North hits that rare balance. Comfortable, charming, and worth discovering. read more

Came here for SDRW, so that's all I can based my review on. However, from that experience, we had a great time. The food and drinks were delicious, and the ambiance was cozy and gave glam-ping chic, which was cool. We were seated in one of their tented areas, which was really nice; it provided our party privacy and added to the ambiance. What I got: - Bee Sting: old harbor gin, lemon, honey, ginger. So good! Drinks here are pretty strong. - Elote Style Cauliflower: fried cauliflower florets, hot honey, chili, parmesan, lime, pickled onion, jalapeño. Yummy! - Salmon: Couldn't find the description on their online menu, but overall, I enjoyed the salmon. All of the flavors melded well together. - Cast Iron Cookie: chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream. This one was ok. The cookie did't melt the ice cream the way I was hoping it would. Overall, I had a good experience here, and would love to go back and try their traditional menu. read more

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Following @SanDiegomag and came across One Door North. We had a girls night out and wasn't disappointed. The vibe is outdoor camping, low lighting, tents tables for six or more and just cute! They open at 4 pm on weekdays and 1100am on weekends. Our server was Gino, the bartender, who was very nice and some great cocktails. I had the old fashion, which was very good with the higher end bourbon. The food we ordered was amazing! Starters were Elote-Style Cauliflower gf and Mini Cornbread Muffins. Cauliflower was just the right spice and tangy. Muffins were melting in my mouth- so good. I had the charred salmon with a butternut squash purée and greens. We had no room For desserts but will certainly try the campfire S'mores! Parking would hard to find on a weekend. We went on a Tuesday evening and found a small Ace parking lot not far. This is a great date or girls night out place. Bringing my husband back for date night! read more

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One Door North is a cozy American and campfire inspired dining experience, and had a great ambience for my friends birthday dinner. Our party of 7 was seated in the far corner under a cozy white tent and cozy lighting. Our server suggested we could sub out one of the apps/dessert for a drink, then share starters or the sweets, so we all got a nice cocktail. My friends enjoyed their tequila drinks and I thought my F+G gin was delightful with the egg white. Not weak either. I tried the salmon and it was good with the grapes and sauce. Personally, the short rib rigatoni lacked a bit in meat quantity, there were only shreds of very mushed beef. The rigatoni itself was very nicely done. The goat cheese cheesecake was the fav dessert for all. No strong cheese flavor, not too dense, but still substantially rich. Great with strawberries and cream. The cast iron cookie was cold and dry, even if the taste was good. The starters of Brussels and elote style cauliflower were delicious, especially the cauliflower in my opinion. Fries are crunchy, they have aioli. Overall there are some nicely done taste profiles, but I feel the value could be better if I was considering this place as a solo diner- I was left a little hungry after $50. As this was my special friend's birthday gathering, we were otherwise satisfied with the offerings and presentation. read more

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My husband and I came to One Door North for a graduation party. The restaurant was closed but opened for the party. The restaurant was very cool and we liked the ambience. Food was excellent. Heidi and Madison helped us and they were amazing. So sweet and funny. This review is mainly for them, the real MVPs! If you get a chance to go, I hope you see them. read more

TLDR - rudest front of house we have encountered in years. Booked an anniversary dinner and were super excited! We ran a little behind, but ran as quickly as we could assumed we were still within the customary 15 min grace period. We checked in with the front of house specifically mentioning our anniversary reservation and were told to wait for our table -- then 15 min later, nary a menu or updated estimate given, and still waiting for a table to clear up, we checked again and were told our original table was given away to a walk-in. When I asked why we weren't told that crucial information when we checked in, the front of house staff snarkily said "you checked in at 6:17" ie. 2 min past the grace period. The tone was genuinely offensive and we walked out immediately. Look, I respect needing to be timely, and if we had been told our table was gone I would have honored that BUT it was honestly disrespectful for the ODN staff to be as rude as they were and not be honest about the new wait time upfront. GM, please train your staff. We walked down the street and had a lovely meal elsewhere. Literally the least you can do if you won't host a customer is to let them eat elsewhere sooner, than later. read more

Drinks: - F&T - gin, raspberry, egg white, bitters 5/5 - seasonal bourbon mule 4/5 Appetizer: - caesar salad 5/5 Entrees: - bourbon honey short rib 5/5 - prime flat iron steak, cooked perfectly, mushrooms and sauce were amazing 5/5 Dessert: - warm cookie with ice cream. hard to mess up, but it was bomb 5/5 - sold out of their sticky toffee pudding :( next time! Service: - awkward mix up between servers, but it was honestly fine. they were both very personable. - front of staff was friendly and quick to seat us for our reservation 4.5/5 Ambiance: - the cabin/camping aesthetic was really cute. the frosted trees, garland, and lights made it even better 5/5 read more

One Door North - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

El servicio muy bueno y rápido, la comida estuvo deliciosa al igual que las bebidas, el chef súper amable y atento. read more

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3.9 stars! The first thing you notice when walking into One Door North is their decor! I love the tented table, greenery, and "glamping" style they are going for. If you have a group, sit at the tented tables, otherwise, standard dining instead of high tables. We sat at the high tables and the bartender took care of us, however, we had a long wait time for food and drinks. We were able to play Uno to pass the time as there is a slot connected to the table with cards. For food, I had the 1/2 chicken, which had grits and broccolini for sides. The portion size in this dish was pretty sizable, enough that I couldn't finish! The au jus sauce coated throughout the dish was delicious. My boyfriend had the short rib rigatoni and he enjoyed it. For drinks, you must get the She's A Star! I was looking for that foamy, citrusy taste in a cocktail that I was expecting from the F and T drink but it fell short, and She's A Star delivered. Overall a good time was had! read more

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Took my friend here who was visiting out of town! The waitress was so funny and kind. The dinner options were meat heavy but really tasty. We loved the location because it's on a walkable street. Definitely get a reservation because it gets busy for walk ins. read more

We came here for my daughters birthday dinner. It was such a nice set up. Something for everyone to enjoy.

We came here to celebrate our wedding with close friends and family and had a fantastic time! They have cute tents set up for larger parties of 6 or more (must be reserved, I believe). The service was on point the whole night, even with a party of 12. Every single thing we ordered, food and drink alike, were delicious. We especially loved the Brussels sprouts and locally roasted carrots. Every entree (steak, salmon, chicken and flatbread) was delicious. We did have an issue with one steak being extra rare, but we had more than enough food already so the manager was kind enough to comp it for us. We finished with the cute little s'mores dessert that you can cook at your table with a tabletop flame as well as the cookie which was reminiscent of a pizookie. Parking can be tough as it's only street parking here in the North Park neighborhood but you can usually find something in the surrounding residential areas. read more