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4.2 (514 reviews)
Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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Raspberry Grilled Strawberry Chicken Salad
Nicole Erin B.

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.

Beer cheese nachos
Hannah N.

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!

BBQ Short Ribs Mac n Cheese and Caesar Salad
Tyra S.

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.

Caesar with Blackened Salmon
Jack M.

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.

Alan S.

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

Chicken wings
Julie M.

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!!

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CJ L.

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!

Flatbread
Ellee W.

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.

Steven Y.

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.

LMAO

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.

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David F.

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

Warm Pretzel Sticks and cheese. Tasty. 2 for $7
Charles H.

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.

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

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When is Happy Hour? What's the menu for Happy Hour?

I'm the executive chef at Pacific Social. Our happy hour runs from open to 5:30 Tuesday through Friday, and from 2 pm until 5:30 pm Saturday and Sunday. The menu recently was changed. Bigger portions, more bang for your buck, and even more options… Read more

Don't they take reservations on Open Table or Yelp?

Hi thanks so much for reaching out! We only take reservations for large parties and events, otherwise we are first come first serve!

Does Pacific Social offer Wi-Fi access and is it good?

Yes

Is their a patio that is dog friendly?

yes there is :)

Is this arcade only for kids? And is it open all the time?

The arcade is for anyone & yes, it is open all the time!

Is it kid friendly?

Hi Jillian, YES! Pacific Social is kid friendly. We offer a kids menu and even have a small arcade… Read more

Is there direct tv to watch football games on Sunday?

They have all the games !!

Is date night available, if so then when is it?? And the menu?…

Yes, Pacific Social is offering their Date Night Menu for two on Tuesday nights. You can view the… Read more

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Lana - Prawn Spring Rolls were so tasty!

Lana

4.4(125 reviews)
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Being local we finally tried Lana for the first time. We sat outside with plenty of heat lamps…read moremaking it very comfortable and away from the noisier inside. From the moment we arrived everyone was exceptionally friendly. Three of us split burrata and Caesar salads, a burger, pizza and crab cakes. Everything was delicious and service was well- paced. Especially liked the salads-very high quality. Would have liked some crackers or bread with the burrata salad and crab cakes. The wine list was better than most and offered a good variety. Among the many new restaurants in Solana Beach, Lana was one of the most enjoyable. If there's a negative it's that it's a bit expensive and it adds up. Our meal cost $200 including tip. Looking forward to returning, but not affordable to do weekly.

They took over the old CPK and kept the inside of the kitchen with the familiar yellow tiles…read more Pizza here is good - I think whatever equipment they had plus the time to hone in on the crust; have done a good job with the pizza - slightly Burnt but otherwise flavorful - Yelpers selected Mushroom pizza so we went with that and confirmed it was pretty darn good I also picked the pork chop to venture out and it was fine but I found the pork chop flat and needed the bring the broccoli and sauce together bring some flavor profile in I recommend dining here for the many small bites, wine pairings, to hangout hangout for evening chit chat, get together with friends - atmosphere-wise that's the vibe it has

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