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    Provisional Kitchen

    4.2 (788 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    $16 for a bowl of Greek yogurt and granola is kinda crazy. It was pretty though
    Nhu H.

    I love the open kitchen concept and the interior design. However, the food at provisional kitchen is very very MID with high prices and long wait times. This restaurant is connected to the Pendry Hotel. My husband and I stayed at the Pendry and had free credit to spend on breakfast at provisional kitchen during our hotel stay so that's the only reason why we came here for breakfast two days in a row. I've tried the fried bread and lox, steak and eggs, chilaquiles, and Greek yogurt. The food all tasted ok. Nothing bad but nothing memorable. $16 for a bowl of Greek yogurt and granola is crazy. Service is pretty much nonexistent. On both days we only saw our server when it was time to take our order and for the check. Overall, I would not go out of my way to dine here.

    Pizza
    Kristi P.

    Stopped in for lunch while visiting San Diego. Sat outside on the patio which was mostly shaded this time of the day. Didn't have reservations which was fine - it wasn't too busy. Ordered margarita pizza which was really good, and a couple of glasses of wine. Our server was attentive.

    Cafe de olla
    Ken C.

    Provisional Kitchen is located in the Pendry San Diego and they have a pretty complete breakfast and lunch menu. Eating here feels like you're eating in the middle of downtown in a big city. The restaurant is spacious with cool ambiance and lots of natural lighting from their high windows with ground level view of gaslamp. While staying at the Pendry, I ate here twice. On the first day, my wife ordered the Breakfast sandwich ($24) buttery with bacon ($4 addendum), Calabrian chili aioli, and omelet-style eggs. The sandwich was well constructed, the eggs were buttery and creamy, and the aioli gave a nice mildly spicy balance. I ordered the "everything fry bread and lox" ($26), which was a cool twist on a lox with bagel. Would have never thought to eat lox what was essentially on a savory donut. I enjoyed the dish, which came with onion, capers, tomato, cream cheese, and dill. Added pesto potatoes ($8) that were roasted with a buttery pesto sauce on top To drink, I had a Cafe de olla ($9), which I liked. My wife had black coffee for $6. Both were fine, but their prices are what they are. Overall, the food was good; however, it was quite pricey for what we got. When we went on our second day, my wife got their "pendry breakfast" ($24), which featured 2 eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast, and I had buttermilk pancakes ($20). The pendry breakfast had eggs with a beautiful orange yolk; however, it was a pretty standard "American Breakfast". My buttermilk pancakes were soft and chewy; however, at $20, so they're priced at perfection. I tend to prefer pancakes that are fluffy with a nice crisp on the outside. The ambiance is upscale, they have a few interesting brunch items; however, the brunch here is ultimately very pricey, which brings it down to three stars for me.

    The bar on side of restaurant
    Michelle T.

    Our stay at the Pendry San Diego was so much better due to all of the great restaurants! Provisional Kitchen was one of those spots that really made an impression. First of all, there's a MOET mini champagne bottle vending machine, which is so cute but pricey ($25). The restaurant is very bright and clean and pretty. The hostess greeted us and sat us right away. Our server was amazing too. We were there on a Sunday so they had brunch selections and unlimited mimosas (YAY!!!). The prosecco was really good and they gave me 3 house made syrups: a blueberry, a lychee rose and a strawberry guava - OMG yummy! For food we ordered the breakfast pizza and the breakfast sandwich with added bacon. Food was delish. I could only eat half of the sandwich. My guy said the pizza was excellent and could have had another one. Added perk - a farmer's fair type event right outside the doors!

    Italian salad
    Kysa T.

    Came here on a Sunday for a late lunch with a party of 8. We did not have a reservation but they luckily had a table available for our party when we walked up. I ordered the Italian salad and a Bloody Mary. The salad was pretty good. Not drenched in dressing and well seasoned. I really enjoyed the crispy chickpeas. The Bloody Mary was good as well. I asked for it to be extra spicy and it turned out pretty well. Overall I did enjoy my experience here. The food is a tad pricey but service was good and the decor is nice and classy.

    Menu 10/10/25
    Jim P.

    Service was excellent! Had the Spicy Tomato Soup and Truffle Grilled cheese sandwich. Sand which has really tasty but the soup always a hair too spicy that took away from the tomato flavor. We also had the Spicy Crispy Chicken Wrap. This was very good with a good combo of flavors from the chicken and bacon and a good crispy satisfaction. We paired all of this with a bottle of Prosecco which was a good choice with three juice options to add (Guava, Lychee, and Blueberry). The restaurant has high ceilings and an open format. Lots of natural lighting and a clean restaurant. Will definitely stop back in if in the area. Cheers!

    Juliemar R.

    Was here for a work event and we were just hungry so we popped in here right after landing. Immediately I'll say I loved the vibe of this place. It is located in a hotel and they were serving Sunday brunch but we had a great time. The food was really good and the espresso martini was FAB! I loved that their menu had a little bit of everything. It makes it difficult to pick things because everything sounds good, but a perfect scenario when you're with people that like to share food. I was a big fan of the steak frites - so good! Also, they cook a really great poached egg! When we went they had a watermelon juice and it was incredibly refreshing! The next time I'm in San Diego, I will be coming here again! The service was great and we had a lovely time!

    Cafe de Olla
    Danny W.

    The breakfast pizza was amazing and one of my favorite breakfast dish I've had in a while. This dish is a great for sharing. Also, I tried the cafe de olla which was a perfect balance of cinnamon and coffee. The service was superb and the atmosphere was very beautiful with its decor and high ceilings. Make reservations because this restaurant can get busy.

    Chilaquiles
    Sam J.

    Enjoyed brunch at provisional kitchen. We started with a fresh fruit plate that had some nicely ripened choices that were nibbled the entire meal. Following the fruit the tale shared a breakfast pizza. Who has ever known of such a thing and I here for all of it. One slice of a nice crispy crust with bacon spinach and a sunny side up egg right in the middle. An absolute surprise of a treat. Someone got the avocado toast and liked it. I had buttermilk pancakes that had the most fresh flavor I've had in pancakes in a while. It's a beautiful restaurant attached to the hotel and thankfully we arrived before the twelve o'clock crowd and were able to get out with great attentive service.

    bestie hour drinks
    Roxanne H.

    Went to bestie hour with my bestie and it was SUCH a good deal. The amount of food, and the quality you receive is amazing! The drinks weren't the tastiest but I am also not a huge martini fan. Pizza, Salad, and charcuterie were all delicious. Service was good. Will come back for sure! Ambiance was super classy.

    Chilaquiles
    Vincent L.

    We were staying at the Pendry and wanted to try out their in restaurant spot Provisional Kitchen. We have a baby so naturally our wake time is super early and it's nice they opened around that time. Overall was good and would come back to try other brunch items. Food 4/5 We Chilaquiles hit the spot. Very flavorful. Breakfast Burrito was delicious and can't go wrong. Bigger than expected. Service Good service was attentive, though we were the few customers there cause we got their right at open Ambiance Very nice, clean place. Kitchen view is open so it's cool to see chefs do their thing.

    Inside
    Haley T.

    Dined with a party of 7 for an early brunch. Started off strong as the hosts were very sweet and accommodating when we had to adjust our reservation. Res was made on Open Table a few weeks in advance. Ordered the Provisional Sandwich which was really good. Great sourdough, well cooked eggs and very filling and flavorful. I felt the value of the meal was fair to the cost. They were also kind enough to give our party a birthday dessert and shot. Very kind! Ambiance: airy, elegant but the guests were still casual Service: very friendly host and server, but on the slower side due to lack of staff A solid choice for brunch with a beautiful ambiance, but wouldn't be at the top of my list of recommendations.

    Protein bowl with chicken
    Mariness D.

    Came here for brunch and though I wanted to love it, it was just ok. Checking in was a bit frustrating because even though we had reservations, we weren't seated until 30+ min because they over booked. Given, it was New Years's day, but it just wasn't handled as smoothly as it should have been. When we did get seated, our server was amazing. She was attentive, personable, and friendly throughout our whole meal. So even though getting seated was a mess, her level of service made up for it 9/10. The food unfortunately was just ok. For the price, I'd expect it to be better. I had the chicken bowl, it just wasn't as I expected it to be. I tried my bf's chicken wrap, and that was pretty good, but not for the price. Based on what I tasted food would be 7/10. Overall the place is nice as far as ambiance. And being during the holiday season, they had some decor and of course the hotel itself is always nicely decorated 10/10.

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    Ask the Community - Provisional Kitchen

    Where is the best place to park?

    Do you guys still serve the ostrich egg?

    Yes. It is seasonal and currently available.

    Do you serve bottomless mimosas?

    yes

    How much is the corkage fee?

    Dont know since We didnt have any .

    Do the ostrich eggs ever sell out?

    I would call ahead and reserve one , if you want to have the ostrich egg . I don't think they have many on hand . They are seasonal and only available at brunch times .

    Do you do bottomless mimosas wanted to bring a party of 12 if not what is your lowest price bottle of Prosecco?

    We serve bottomless mimosas with house made syrups for $25 per person with a 90 minute time.

    Good spot to celebrate bachelorette parties with?

    Yes I would think so. Great food, cool bar area and close to lots of other hot spots

    Is the Ostrich egg platter being served even now?

    Hello - the Ostrich egg is not available until Spring. Give us a call around March 1 for availability.

    Is the Ostrich egg Breakfast platter only offered during Brunch?

    hello- the Ostrich is only available during Brunch and will return around March 1.

    Do they offer brunch during the week?

    Hi Brayden- Brunch is served Saturday and Sundays only from 9am - 3pm.

    How much is the ostrich egg breakfast platter?

    Our Ostrich Egg Sunny Side Up Platter is $95 and serves 4-5 guests.

    Will there be any special menu for New Year's Eve (2018)?

    Hi there! Yes, we will be offering two seatings for New Year's Eve, 3 course prix-fixe menu at 6pm… Read more

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    False Idol - Isn't it gorgeous?!

    False Idol

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    0.9 miLittle Italy
    $$

    My False Idol experience was memorable, albeit blurry toward the end! My boyfriend and I had been…read moreon a half-day tour beforehand, but I saw that False Idol was near our hotel and I insisted we stop in for a cocktail before calling it a night. I knew it was a speakeasy but he did not. I was trying to double-check on my phone that Craft & Commerce was the right restaurant its housed in (yes) when he tried to jet set off down the block "to keep looking" rather than listen to me. I yelled, "MOTHER!" by accident and then he did truly leave me hahaha. He resurfaced a few minutes later, and then we walked in. It was 5:15 at the time, so 15 minutes after opening. I had NO IDEA how popular this spot was, nor anything about its nation-wide reputation. I actually didn't know that until two days ago when a Yelp-friend at home here in Richmond, Virginia, exclaimed excitedly when I told her we stopped in. The host who greeted us was kind, informed us there had been a line to get in that day, but that they had one barrel left; we jumped on it of course. It was happy hour, so the first cocktail I ordered was dirt cheap at $9. It was the Imperial Hawaiian with gin, rum, lemon, pineapple, and orgeat. I really shouldn't have ordered a second drink after that one, but I did have the classic Saturn later on in the night and it was absurdly good! Definitely my favorite of the two. The moody tiki vibe was so cool and fun. They even had frogs you could play on the tables. We had some fun neighbors too, which livened up the experience even more. We had a great time and both walked out heavily buzzed. We were asleep by 8 that night, but it was worth it!

    Stopped by Falls Idol this past Saturday on our way back from Panda Fest, and it turned out to be…read moresuch a fun, spontaneous experience. We arrived about 10-15 minutes before opening, let the staff know we were walk-ins, and they were super accommodating--they gave us about 60 minutes at a table despite reservations coming in. The space itself is very small and tucked inside another venue, but that honestly adds to the charm. It's dimly lit with a unique, immersive vibe--think jungle-inspired with eclectic decor. At one point, there were rumbling sounds and subtle vibrations through the chairs, which made the whole experience feel interactive and different from your typical bar. The drinks were creative and fun (one of my friends even kept the drink garnish as a collectible), and the staff was friendly and welcoming throughout. It's definitely more about the ambiance and experience than anything else. I'd come back again--especially around the holidays to see how they switch up the decor. If you're looking for something a little different and don't mind a cozy, darker setting, it's worth checking out.

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    False Idol - Tiki themed decor

    Tiki themed decor

    False Idol - Rum barrel

    Rum barrel

    False Idol - Back bar rum selection

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    Back bar rum selection

    Starlite - Pistachio ice cream sandwich

    Starlite

    4.1(2.6k reviews)
    2.0 miMiddletown, Mission Hills
    $$$

    We had an incredible date night at Starlite! The different…read moresections each had a cool vibe, we got sat in the mirrored seating area right next to the waterfall. I enjoyed a delicious mocktail and my husband had one of the house cocktails. The twice baked potato was amazing! Honestly couldn't go wrong with anything off there menu. Would highly recommend. (Definitely get reservations)

    I wish I had the capacity to let y'all get the full experience that I did. I booked my reservation…read morethrough the Opentable app (highly recommend). Please keep in mind, if you do book through Opentable that they ask you to put a card down on file. The reservation was for 5:30, luckily a block away there's a parking lot (you do have to pay) as their personal parking lot fits 5-6 cars. The hostess was a sweetheart and super accommodating, as we were a few minutes late due to the parking situation and we had a great seat that showed the open layout with the chandelier, the back panel by the entrance with all the stars, etc. Overall: Service, exceptional. (5/5) Our waitress: Kelly, was a sweetheart, informative, mindful on consistent check-in's for refills, drinks, going over steps of the menu (e.g. - small bites, entrees, dessert, didn't feel rushed or too pushy, and considerate on time, and promptness). The waiter that came by mid-video to do the torch component of the butters we added on to our meats was great, I love that it's table side because it enhances the experience to the ambiance and you can squeeze a little video in. If you do go for your birthday, as I did, they provide you with a dessert outside of their choices, however, we did overindulge a bit. Overall, I had a phenomenal experience for my birthday dinner, the music/ambiance was great, service was great, and the food quality for both the meat choices we got, sides (caesar salad, broccoli, and macaroni) we're all SO yummy! I will definitely be back!

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    Starlite - Bar area after entering

    Bar area after entering

    Starlite - Herb Scalloped Potatoes

    Herb Scalloped Potatoes

    Starlite - Cocktails are fun!

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    Cocktails are fun!

    Noble Experiment - Strawberry cucumber Gin cocktail

    Noble Experiment

    4.5(1.9k reviews)
    0.2 miEast Village
    $$

    My brother-in-law and I were looking for places to drink....And we just wanted somewhere chill. We…read moreknew that any bar by tacos el gordo would be too wild for us, so we walked a couple blocks and approached Noble Experiment. I would say this was probably our highlight of our trip in San Diego. Garrick, the bartender there, was super accommodating. Not only was he and the other bartender were making damn good drinks, they would legit talk to you. The ambiance of the place is cool too. Felt like I was going inside some continental room like John Wick. Definitely my vibe and definitely coming back. But if you ever get Garrick as your bartender, you're in for a treat!

    The Noble Experiment: 9/10…read more Aesthetic & Ambiance: 9.5 - This place gives "speakeasy haunted mansion" vibes. You walk into the barrels, down the mirrors, and into the skull room...IYKYK no less. The waits to get very deadly so make sure to put your name on the list early. Service: 9/10 The host was chill, and we had Quintin as our mixologist. There are no menus he told us, he just went off of our flavors, and palate, so I can't really speak for how to order the same drink. First drink: 9/10 (profile) Vodka bases with cucumber and strawberry. Second drink: 8.5/10 (profile) Smokey, deep old fashion. Overall a MUST-GO to if you're in the area stopping by!

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    Noble Experiment - Spiced banana flip! Delicious!

    Spiced banana flip! Delicious!

    Noble Experiment - Bartenders creations.

    Bartenders creations.

    Noble Experiment - Skull wall

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    Skull wall

    Part Time Lover - The bar at PTL San Diego

    Part Time Lover

    4.3(506 reviews)
    3.2 miNorth Park
    $$

    Fun speakeasy in North Park. Probably the most popular bar in the area. The DJs are unreal and this…read morespot always has the best music. The drinks are creative and fun. The vibe is immaculate: dim-lighting, wooden furniture, nice wallpaper, and dark curtains. Cute but very overpriced vinyl shop in the back, it's more for show. It gets insanely busy here every night. There will always be a wait after 9 PM. Wait isn't long, but it's essential as it gets PACKED inside. Seating is always full and people will throw hands for a table. There is minimal room to stand. Unfortunately, there is NO DANCEFLOOR :,( The bar lines are INSANE and can be hard to follow. But the bartneders are patient and helpful when it's finally your turn. While I warn about the crowds, this place is awesome. 10/10 one of the best spots in San Diego, the staple of North Park.

    This is a nice establishment, especially for lounging with a date. Very clean and nice drinks too…read more A little pricey however that's the norm in this area for the more popular out of towner type spots. The servers are friendly. But you have to be patient as they are often quite busy. The record store and records theme is what they present online but to be honest that is only a minute section of the establishment. It definitely doesn't describe the theme of the place neither. The worker in the record section simply ignored me when I tried to purchase a record and after a minute I had to ask for him to please ring me up. No apology from him. No biggie, I still had a decent time drinking here.

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    Part Time Lover - Bikini Kill (Serrano tequila blanco, mango, guava, tamarind, xila, lemon)

    Bikini Kill (Serrano tequila blanco, mango, guava, tamarind, xila, lemon)

    Part Time Lover - Record store to the left. Bathroom straight ahead

    Record store to the left. Bathroom straight ahead

    Part Time Lover - Record Store inside the bar

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    Record Store inside the bar

    Realm of the 52 Remedies - Clouds over Thailand

    Realm of the 52 Remedies

    4.4(867 reviews)
    8.3 miKearny Mesa
    $$

    Realm of the 52 has been on my SD bucket list since I've moved here. So pretty hyped to get to…read morefinally go! Its located inside Common Theory. The entrance is pretty cool but I'll let you experience it :). The interior is definitely a vibe and intimate. Its definitely for smaller groups. They actually recommend to stay in your seat unless you need to use the restroom, which I appreciated. The service was all around very good! I got the Saigon Dreamer and it was so good! It had such a good mouth feels with the clarified milk. Highly recommend if its still on the menu. For food, I got the charred gai lan and the KFQ. The gai lan had a nice smoking taste and very tender. KFQuail was succulent and was fried to perfection. The only downside would be it was pretty expensive what you get. Will definitely be back for the cocktails but may get food somewhere.

    Heard about this place for so long and finally got to try it out. We went on a Mon and made…read morereservations but it wasn't too busy when we got there around 6. The vibe inside is dark, tropical and cozy. It's a decently large space and tables are spread out nicely. Because it was our anniversary they gave us complimentary sparkling wine to start which was a nice touch. I know they're known for cocktails but I ended up getting wine to drink as well. My partner got The Saigon Dreamer that was coffee based. He really liked it. For food I got the burger (bunless as they didn't have option for a lettuce wrap) and my partner got the quail. We split the gailan (Chinese broccoli). All the flavors on everything were great. Seasoned but not overly so and a good balance of savory and sweet. Portions are not huge and a bit pricey so docking a star for that. Service was great from start to finish and they were patient with all the questions I had before ordering.

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    Realm of the 52 Remedies - Sitting area

    Sitting area

    Realm of the 52 Remedies - Main dining area

    Main dining area

    Realm of the 52 Remedies - View from my table

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    View from my table

    Provisional Kitchen - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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