I came to Pacific Social for a work lunch for about 14 of us. Service was top notch. They stayed on top of everything with refills, good pacing of taking drink/appetizer/entree orders, and serving the different courses. We were sitting inside because of the rain, but it was still a nice atmosphere. Everything was clean and it was a modern, bright setup. I really liked their hand soap in the bathroom - Lemon Verbena scent! In terms of food, the star of the show was the BBQ Short Rib Mac & Cheese. I ordered it as an appetizer for the table and it was LOVED! I had the chicken pot pie - delicious, though the texture and consistency wasn't exactly what I expected. It was a bit denser with more shredded chicken than chunks of chicken. The flaky crust was buttery and amazingly tasty. One of my colleagues got the salmon and enjoyed it. The restaurant is located very close to the shopping center's free parking garage with plenty of parking, making it quick & stress-free to visit. read more

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Tucked away in an adorable small outdoor mall, this little restaurant has very large interior with a small heated covered outdoor patio. Service was very helpful - recommending top dishes. Attentive refilling coffee and water. Ordered from the brunch menu: pan social breakfast burrito (short rib, eggs, applewood bacon, French fries, chipotle sauce, pico de gallo and smashed Ava avacado). My friend really enjoyed this, was served with salsa and black corn chips. I ordered off regular menu: steakhouse chopped salad. I asked for the steak medium rare and on the side. Salad was very fresh, with bacon, plenty of blue cheese, pickled red onions and ranch dressing. Overall, food was good! I think it's worth checking out! Pro tip: you can ask for both brunch and regular menus. read more

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We truly enjoyed our Valentine's Day dinner here -- a wonderful variety of high-quality dishes and warm, attentive service made the evening special. We later realized that my wallet might have slipped onto the chair and been left behind. By the time we noticed after getting home, more than an hour had passed. Fortunately, the front desk staff (S) had already found it and kept it in a safe place for us. We truly appreciate the professionalism and care of the team. It's service like this that turns a great meal into a lasting memory. read more

Trendy sports bar environment at Pacific Social is a great place to hangout for happy hour or enjoy a meal. The food is overall very good and the service is friendly. I appreciate the menu is labeled with allergens and vegetarian options. The spinach artichoke dish was creamy with a strong delicious garlic flavor. A little disappointed the gluten free substitute traded the tortilla chips with celery since tortilla chips are almost always gluten free. The chicken strawberry salad was a generous portion sized and quite tasty. read more

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Had a great experience at Pacific Social! The communication was excellent, the customer service was really good, and the food came out quickly. They made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Big thank you to Sadie for taking such great care of us -- we'll definitely be back! read more

I am shocked I have not written a review here before because it has slowly turned into a spot that we love to go to and grab a seat at the bar for drinks and appetizers. We came awhile back and actually watched some football and they had a great football menu with food and drink specials. We got one of the nachos on the menu and thoroughly enjoyed them and was the perfect amount for 2 people. I love the shopping center this is in because the parking is easy and there is so much around with a very family friendly atmosphere. There is tons of outdoor seating as well which we will be taking advantage of to bring our puppy with us places! read more

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This fun food spot is in Carmel Valley. It is currently listed on SD's Restaurant Week so my Hubs and I wanted to check it out. We both ended up getting items on their Happy Hour Menu and Regular Menu. I got a Lemon Drop Martini which was tasty. We tried the Beer Cheese Bacon Fries and Smoked Wings. Both were yummy. Just be prepared to messy fingers with the wings. Then I got the BBQ Short Rib Mac n Cheese with a Caesar Salad. Delicious! My Husband got the Pac Social Burger. Finishing the night with a Banana Pie in a Cup which I devoured! Our Server was awesome and knowledgeable. This place has a cool little arcade area upstairs and it is decorated to take tons of photos throughout the restaurant. read more

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I was hoping for a better experience at Pacific Social than I had. We arrived early afternoon and there were only a few patrons dining. We got a table and ask to see the regular menu in addition to the brunch menu, but the regular menu never arrived. I ordered the Caesar salad with the grilled chicken and my friend ordered the Cesar salad with the blackened salmon. Both items were on the low $20's each. I find the service to be interesting because after waiting for 25 minute for two salad with the place about 20% full, the served brought the salads out to the table and asked if we needed anything else. I sat their looking for a bit to see if he would notice, but I felt he did not, so I politely asked if he could be so kind to bring as a plate setting and some utensil to eat the salads with. That definitely sparked an oh "$@^#" on the look on his face. The salads were okay. My grilled chicken however was very dry and had to be chewed and swallowed. It was for sure precooked and then placed on the grill to reheat. I should have asked for a re fire, but since we were running late and it took so long to bring the first order out, I decided to pass and eat what was plated. The salad itself was good, but the dressing that I asked on the side was way too thick for a Caesar dressing. My friend stated his salmon was a little done but good and seasoned well. He's a chef and did state that the salmon was served on the wrong side or upside down. The place offers a lot of seating. It definitely had that bar and grill appeal with all the large flat screens about. The service I thought was lackluster and very, how would I say, careless to be honest. I expected better from a Cohn Restaurant Group eater. Oh yes, they still charge that 5% service charge. I don't like that. read more

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Soooo I needed to believe the yelp elites when they talked about this spot. First I didn't see the apparent sign for a 5% supplemental charge and I asked for them to take it off. The service was ok and the food was lackluster. I got the grilled strawberry and chicken and I can say that the chicken was rubbery and tough overall salad was plentiful but the taste of the warm chicken and the cold salad just was not a great mix. I would also say my coworkers got their food and it was like every other review where it was just OK. I do think the happy hour selection is a positive overall the prices are pretty high for quality of food and overall service that you get That being said I can see they are charging more to accommodate the price of its location and I'm sure as you can see the business was not as busy during a lunchtime It is hard to compete when you have Mexican restaurant next-door selling $1.36 fish tacos read more

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Made our way to Pacific Social yesterday for a late lunch. Started off by sitting at the bar. Ian was completely engaging and made both esthetic and delicious cocktails. The $7 retro martini menu is unmatched!!! I typically steer FAR away from "well" cocktails, but Ian educated me on Cutwater (Vodka) and I gave it a whirl. Needless to say, I was completely impressed! We moved to a table in the sunshine for our meal. Our server, Anthony, recommended the chicken wings and artichoke dip for appetizers. Not sure what magic is happening in the kitchen with the wings, but the were so good, that we brought two orders home, so the kids could try them. Since Anthony hit it out of the park with app recommendations, we asked him for his top picks on entrees: Hot chicken sandwich, Philly Cheesesteak, Salmon, and the steak Cobb salad. What do you order when you can't decide?? Yep...just order all of it! I cannot believe we were able to get seated without a reservation...the team at Pacific Social is killing it! Lorraine and Sadie both checked on us to ensure that our visit was perfect. I love seeing managers on the floor, keeping a pulse on their guests. Ian and Anthony-thank you for making our afternoon!! The service was top notch, food incredible, vibes immaculate! This would absolutely be my "Cheers" spot, if it was closer to home. Please bring Pacific Social to the South Bay!! read more

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We have been here for brunch in the past, mainly for their bottomless mimosas! We just recently discovered their happy hour - which is everyday! Today we ordered the $20 burger combo on the happy hour menu. This comes with a glass of wine or a pint of beer. Can't beat that price anywhere! Happy hour is Monday-Friday open until 5:30. Saturday-Sunday 2-5:30. Bon appetite! read more

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great spot to catch a padres game. drinks, food and service was excellent! Thank you Lorraine and Sadie!

So this was an interesting experience. The food was pretty good and prices are pretty reasonable. We enjoyed the flatbread and they have great beer! What we didn't like was how things smelled like spilled beer everywhere. I won't decrease my rating in this, but mgmt needs to address this. read more

Pacific Social - Flatbread - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

I came to get brunch with my mom on a Sunday afternoon, it was Avery's and and welcoming restaurant. It's a definitely a fun spot to eat lunch or brunch at. They had a variety of drinks, food and sides. The prices are reasonable and I would recommend! The parking is a bit hard but they do have a parking structure close by. The food tasted amazing and the waiter was friendly. read more

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Food is ok, just standard American food. Not bad but not amazing either. I don't write bad reviews normally but currently am on crutches and obviously have a harder time getting around. The glass door outside is super big and heavy and I can't open it. One staff member was at the counter facing the door the whole time I was waiting to be let in and didn't do anything. Another walked right by the door again nothing. It took me giving my mom a phone call for her to come let me in. Ironic considering there's a handicap sticker right next to the front door and a sign that says they'll accommodate disabilities. Rude, the ADA would frown upon this terrible service. read more

Pacific Social - LMAO - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Ok so check this out. I am a foodie. I love to eat and drink on what's poppin on tap. When you walk in, you are hit with a feel like no other. TV screens, active games on the tvs. Arcade room upstairs for those kids that can't sit still. The beer menu is pretty decent. Although I don't really drink anything under 7.5%abv, the 12% abv stout was delicious. It was like drinking a dark banana crème pudding. However, that was the flavor. It was the strongest beer they had and I loved it. I chose the burger. Why? Because I'm a burger man. Side options? I chose the salad. Not because I need to watch my dad bod figure, but I already got the bacon bit cheesy fries. I didnt want to raise my cholesterol with all those carbs. But in my line of work, I need it. Wife got the cheesy Mac short rib and it was so THICK, i was mad that it was better than what I make at home. This was absolutely fulfilling. I left the restaurant in a slight comatosis from food. I looked like the pillsbury doughboy walking outside woddling like a penguin. Then got annoyed when my wife wanted a picture outside in front of the restaurant lookin goofy like a pair of tourists from Texas. But I couldn't help myself. I am a glutton for good food and good beer. This is a nice spot to go right after work, no wait time, instant sitting, instant service, food and drink came out quick as if Usain Bolt was working in the kitchen. Highly recommend if you are a first timer looking for a nice vibe read more

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Food and atmosphere was great. Anthony's service exceptional. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Upscale bar food that exceeded expectations. We went for an early dinner and shared the house salad (delicious dressing) and Cesar salad which had a wow factor. The bruschetta was also incredible! Lots of flavor. The crispy chicken sandwich was large and shareable and the Parmesan truffle fries were perfectly crispy. Very much enjoyed our meal. read more

we were there for a private event. it was a very disappointing experience. the bartenders pretty much ignored us most of the night. when they did serve us, they had a pretty crappy attitude doing it. the people serving the food were less than pleasant. clearly we were a burden. even asking us to hurry up so they can reuse the platter. pretty certain i would not recommend this place for an event. most certain would not bother coming here for the food and the ambiance. food was meh at best. read more

Visited Pacific Social with my husband . I had the the strawberry salad which was great. Our server Julie was very attentive and the manager Sadie stopped by our table to say hello and check in . The food and service were both very good. I recommend for family dinner or just watching a game! read more

Happy Hour ("Social Hour") is just OK. Food quality is pretty good, but the pricing can be misleading. These are NOT half price appetizers. More like half size appetizers. $7 house craft beers is a good-not-great happy hour price. Warm, fresh pretzel sticks are tasty and disclosed at 2 for $7. Smoked wings had good flavor but were gratuitously oily for some reason. 4 for $9 is $2.25 each, which does not sound like Happy Hour wing pricing to me. read more

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Cool spot with a good size bar. The service and food is good. There was a bartender Jim that was super awesome! Now the bartender are younger and less attentive and friendly. The food is good and it's close to home. Parking can be difficult. read more

Located in the pacific highlands center in Carmel valley, this is next to the moved RIP breakfast republic. It has a sports bar vibe, noisy sports on TV. Ok great for sports fans but I prefer a vibe like Richard walkers or breakfast republic. Don't get me wrong, I love hard liquor and cocktails but it really smelled like tequila here. Service was very good and it wasn't busy on a Sunday morning at 11am. I ordered chicken and waffle and the salmon Benedict. Chicken and waffle 8/10 nothing special but just good. Waffle was slightly soggy with blueberry sauce. Salmon Benedict 6/10 my fiancé said it was a little odd. The potato cubes were ok. Mimosa - solid! read more

Pacific Social - Chicken & Waffles - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this place! Great local place to watch the games. Great hey have $7 retro martinis that are delicious. My favorite are the smoked wings- thick and juicy like a hybrid buffalo and bbq mix. They have a game day menu- highly recommend the sliders! I really hope they keep these on the regular menu. Probably one of the best sliders I've had in a while. read more

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Great place to watch the game ! Food was excellent too. Servers are friendly and attentive . Nice open space . The ambiance was cozy and welcoming ! If you come make sure to see Anthony great service ! Thank you so much Anthony! read more

Pacific Social - Breakfast Croissant - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

We visited for brunch on a Saturday, and while the restaurant wasn't busy, the service was surprisingly slow. Our server seemed either very new or just having an off day, which set the tone for a less-than-ideal experience. I requested a lunch menu that never arrived, so I had to look it up online instead. The food was brought out at random times, and at one point, our server asked if everything had arrived--even though only one dish was at the table. It gave us a good laugh, but it was definitely frustrating. As for the food, it was average. The chilaquiles lacked flavor, the croissant sandwich was decent but came with soggy bacon and fruit that wasn't very fresh, and the breakfast burrito was probably the best of the bunch, especially with the tasty salsa. However, the coffee was a definite miss. The ambiance was just okay, and overall, for the price and service, I felt like I could have made a better meal at home. I might consider coming back for happy hour or drinks, but brunch wasn't worth it--there are much better options elsewhere. read more

Went here a couple weeks ago for their happy hour and NEED to go back! I was pleasantly surprised with the deal they had. I believe it was a burger, fries and a beer for $20! I was also impressed with the service! Jonah, my server made me feel welcomed and helped answer any questions I had. He also didn't hesitate to change the tvs for the sport games I wanted to watch! Overall it was a great first time experience and I will definitely be coming back! read more

Pacific Social - Burger, truffle fries. - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Came on Halloween for a quick dinner with friends and had the pleasure of being served by Jonah. It was our first time visiting Pacific Social and the restaurant was clean throughout. Jonah was super helpful explaining the menu and answering any questions we had. We got the artichoke dip, pretzel bites, and steak frites. Our drinks came out quickly and were delicious along with our food! Would definitely come back for the great service from Jonah! read more

Came in for lunch and sat at the bar. I had the pleasure of being served by Jeremy. He was very attentive and patient, helped explain the menu and made the best martini's I've ever had. I also think I might have an addiction to the bruschetta *chefs kiss* Very fun bar, great place to watch games, especially with the padres season coming up!!! read more

Our server Jim D Bar was kind and attentive and knowledgeable about the menu choices. He was attentive about the outdoor shade and noticed when we had sun in our eyes and adjusted accordingly. That level of service is hard to come by and much appreciated. Had a very pleasant experience dining with him. Definitely looking forward to going back. read more

Food was delicious. Came to the Sdfc watch party. Super fun. Brought the whole family and we enjoyed it. Shout out to our server Matthew. He was super friendly and gave well recommendations. Thank you Pacific social. Worth the drive read more

Pacific Social - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

The good: - bright, spacious, massive bar and tons of TVs The bad: - service was nonexistent, there were only 3 tables with people eating at 7 PM, and our server disappeared many a times The ugly: - lukewarm / tepid chicken pot pie with chicken shredded so fine, it was almost unrecognizable. We NEVER do this, but let the server know it wasn't hot. She said they'd make a new one. No, they just heated it up in the microwave, because it came back in 2 minutes. - lots of grizzle / bleh fat on the roast beef sandwich As part of the Cohn Restaurant Group, this is the first time I've ever been utterly disappointed in the quality of food, and it really felt like this place may not be around much longer. A guy from a table across the restaurant walked over to the table next to us to get silverware. Like, these aren't good signs. For a Sunday evening on a 3 day weekend, it was absolutely dead. All of their other spots are usually packed. I hate to give a 1 star, but this one really deserves it. I hope they get it together. read more

Came here to watch the Euro Cup (Spain vs. England) with my family. We opted to sit outside. My first thought to this place was that it had a really fun vibe. The decor is fun, bright, and cute. In addition to it being really nice, the food was good too, which is a WIN because I know we're all sick of getting catfished by places that look nice, but the food is mid. What I got: Rose slushy: perfect sweetness, even when it melted, it was still really good. Breakfast burger: this was a really good burger. The meat was seasoned well, the egg pop was satisfying. Overall, a solid burger. The fries were also seasoned, crispy, and satisfying. I believe that on the menu, the breakfast burger usually comes with breakfast potatoes, but they allowed me to sub for fries. Chocolate espresso pie: decadent, not too sweet, and definitely hit the spot! The service here was also impeccable! They didn't mind that we were there a little before the game and stayed for the duration of the game. They actually stayed bringing us water, and whatever else we needed. Shout out to Julie! Disclaimer, if there was a line of people waiting, we would not have stayed at our table for the duration of the game. lol. Also, I saw someone complain about the noise level lol. If you're looking for a more calm or quiet environment, this spot might not be it, as it's giving a place you go to meet up with friends/family and socialize and have a good time. I hear eating at home allows you to control the tv and music. I'm sure Pacific Social has a to-go option. There's a mini little game room in the "attic" by the bathrooms. There's a few arcade games and it's fairly reasonably priced. Overall, this is a cute spot, with good food! read more

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This place consistently has terrible service. The host and hostesses are inattentive at best rude most frequently. The bartenders are completely inattentive and often times do not pay attention to anybody at the bar. Service is extremely slow and regularly. I have to ask for a server after I've been seated at a table and have waited 10 or 15 minutes. Nothing about the service here is above a one star standard. If there was a zero star option, that's what I would go with. The utter lack of other options in the shopping center is quite literally the only reason I ever come to this place. Every time I do, I think the previous visit has set the new standard for how bad service can be and every time they managed to prove me wrong and it's even worse I give this establishment five toilets read more

What an amazing experience we got to share with our family and SDFC fan. Matthew was a great service. Felt like we were watching the game at home. read more

Pacific Social - SDFC watch party. - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Nice relaxing place to gather with family and friends. Indoor and outdoor seating. Service and food is good with a full bar. My wife had fish and chips which she loved. Large portions of battered fish and crispy fries she was happy. My son ordered a pesto chicken sandwich and devoured it. I had a Nashville hot chicken sandwich that had a spoon dab of the sauce on it. That dab was the only spot with some flavor, they need to dip the whole chicken in that sauce or at least have it on the side to pour it over on top. It was anything but hot. I should've asked for more sauce. Anyhow it was a very nice sunny day and perfect weather for a relaxing spot. read more

A few weeks ago, I went to Pacific social for my birthday. I had a wonderful meal.The atmosphere was nice and the food was great. Our server Matt Saylor made the evening even more enjoyable and his referrals for food were spot on. Looking forward to going back. Thanks again, Matt. It was a great night. read more

The steak salad is super. Banana pudding is great. Atmosphere is super with all the big TVs, large bar, cushy luxury seating. They even have an upstairs video game room for the kids that is out of sight. Service is always top notch. It's a little expensive, otherwise 5 stars. read more

Very delicious food and a cool ambience! I especially loved the Coconut Mocktail, soft pretzels, and banana pudding dessert. Matthew was our server, and he was so friendly and gave great suggestions. Thank you Matthew! Looking forward to coming again! read more

Pacific Social - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Met up with friends after workout at Crunch Fitness. Ordered a Benny and American breakfast. The food is pretty average nothing special but love their ambiance. Pleasing to the eye and love the butterfly theme decor. Customer service can be improved though. We had to ask for coffee fill ups, because no one filled it up until I believe the manager came. Overall ok experience. Not sure if staff was having an off day. read more

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