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    4.2 (794 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Happy Birthday!!
    Brandye K.

    Making it to brunch here was closing a circle that started back in 2020 when we originally had our anniversary plan to stay here and have brunch at provisional kitchen. Six years later, it ended up being part of my husband surprise birthday Sunday. Provisional kitchen is a really bright open and beautiful dining room. Service was pretty great in general. We have the ostrich egg brunch. And while it was nerve-racking, knowing it was more than we could finish I'm so glad we ordered it. The yolk was incredibly decadent. The potatoes were so crispy and flavorful and great for dipping inside the yolk. We paired it with breakfast sausage and English muffins and everything all put together made some very delightful bites. They started us with a plate of fresh fruit and berries, and it was so delightful. Everything was perfectly ripe and it was important to have these bright bites later in the meal as a pallet cleanser. The mail wrapped up with a little cake for my husband's birthday, which he enjoyed immensely.. Absolutely delighted that I decided to come here!

    Iced matchas
    Crystal B.

    I had previously visited Provisional Kitchen a few years ago for their holiday dinner experience, and it was great, unfortunately, their brunch today failed to deliver. I ordered the Pendry Breakfast and added a slice of french toast. The potatoes were too tough to chew. I'm not sure if they were cooked at too high of a temperature because the outside appeared cooked but the inside wasn't soft at all. Our server recommended that I choose another side of either a side salad, fries or tator tots (I got the side salad). The eggs were ordered medium and even that was cooked unevenly. It was overcooked on the top side and runny on the bottom. The french toast was also dry and seemed overcooked. Maybe the breakfast foods aren't this kitchen's forte. The iced matcha lattes were delicious btw. I will say I did enjoy the ambiance and my company. I liked the open, upscale aesthetic. Our server was awesome too - very friendly and professional. I'm not sure if I'll be back anytime soon since there are so many great restaurants in San Diego. Hopefully, it was just an off day for the kitchen.

    The ostrich egg
    Veronica N.

    I had the steak and eggs which was delicious. The steak was cooked to perfection and was seasoned perfectly. Maira was our server and she was AMAZING. She had a great attitude, great recommendations and was on it.

    $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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

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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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    Raised By Wolves

    Raised By Wolves

    4.3
    (2.3k reviews)
    11.6 mi
    $$

    The innovative approach begins with the super cool entrance. You pull a lever and the chairs you're…read moresitting in begin to turn and all of a sudden you're in a gorgeous dome ceiling speakeasy. Then for the cocktails. These folks are innovating out on the bleeding edge of using those ingredients you've never heard of to make a drink that you'll never forget. And to top it all off, we had some of the best, most friendly and informative service I've ever had at a speakeasy. This place rocks.

    For our first and only visit, my husband and I were looking forward to trying this local spot. We…read moreput the kids at the gym who hosts a "kids night out" so us parents could enjoy some alone time. We made a reservation and although we arrived on time, we had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated. I agree with some of the other commenters when they say that the revolving fireplace needs some love. It has the look and feel of needing to be updated. Also, for it to be a "speakeasy" vibe, you could hear the loudness of the bar through the walls. It just kind of ruins the facade a little bit. Regardless, we enjoyed the novelty of being slowly admitted to the speakeasy on the opposite side. We were given seats and upon first glance it was a dark lit space with an old fashioned aesthetic. I was surprised to see how casual everyone was dressed- I assumed there was a dress code, but I guess flip flops made the cut ‍. It took a few minutes for our server to attend to us, and when he did you could tell he was slammed. We just didn't get the table side manner one was hoping for an establishment like this. Peeking at their drink menu, I found myself disappointed that much of their options had a lot of sweet or fruit juice ingredients. So, I went for their old fashioned. For the price, it was just okay. Another disappointing moment. In all, it wasn't terrible, but it just isn't worth the hype. Overpriced and mediocre drinks and a seemingly overworked staff didn't make for a memorable experience and ended up not being for us. Glad to have tried it...but look elsewhere if you've actually been to a speakeasy. This just doesn't live up to what it's trying to sell you.

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    Tiramitini and Mojito.
    Tiramitini and Mojito.
    The secret panel that rotates like a carousel into the wolf den.
    The secret panel that rotates like a carousel into the wolf den.
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    Noble Experiment

    Noble Experiment

    4.5
    (1.9k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I'm not an often a cocktail drinker. So when the bartender asked what I'm looking for I was ill…read moreprepared. From his view, it probably sounded like "I'm Ron Burgundy?" (It definitely did). His questions guided my indecision towards a Berkshire Old Fashioned that was fantastic despite my fumbling to get there. With the warm up round over and the old fashioned loosening up my creativity, round two was set to be a knockout. I love coffee (specifically strong espresso drinks), so I asked for a strong, coffee infused, punchy cocktail, but with a different base of alcohol from the old fashioned. What came out was the best cocktail I will probably ever have in my life. The bourbon cocktail with coffee liqueur (and a number of other garnishes I will never remember) hit the bullseye. Flavorful, strong, bold, delicious all at the same time. Unfortunately (?), this was a noble experiment so I'll forever be chasing the white whale of what this drink was. But that's the allure.

    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!

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    Strawberry cucumber Gin cocktail
    Strawberry cucumber Gin cocktail
    Bartenders creations.
    Bartenders creations.
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    Mothership

    Mothership

    4.3
    (948 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Cool speakeasy. Haven't tried the food yet but the drinks are unique, space themed and large…read moreportion sizes. Best thing is their dedication to the theme. Lots of ambient space sounds, a menu that resembles an engineer's blueprints, and beautiful lights and seating everywhere you look. Even the bathroom has a looped audio of space commands.

    This was my second visit to Mothership, and while I appreciate the unique vegan speakeasy concept,…read morethis experience didn't quite live up to the excitement of my first visit. The atmosphere is definitely creative and fun, and I like that there are several food options along with a large selection of cocktails and mocktails. On this visit, we tried the rice dish and the pancake, and while both were okay, the flavors seemed just a little off compared to what I was expecting. The cocktails were also much stronger than anticipated. We sat at the bar this time instead of at a table, and the seating felt very cramped. The bar stools were so close to the standing area that it was difficult to even pull out a chair without people brushing past. Because of that, we ended up finishing our food and drinks and leaving pretty quickly instead of lingering and enjoying the experience. Mothership has a really cool concept and a unique vibe, but for me, it's more of a place to try once in a while rather than somewhere I'd be rushing back to visit.

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    Mindkiller
    Mindkiller
    The bar area
    The bar area
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    Bar Kamon

    Bar Kamon

    4.6
    (275 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$
    Private events
    Takes reservations

    WOW i was so happy with this speakeasy !! finding the entrance was a bit tricky at first, but we…read morewalked into the bakery with 2 other parties and we all helped each other LOL. so cute that it's in a bakery though - definitely wanna come back to try the bakery goods and drinks! we had a reservation for 2 @ 8:45pm, and we got seated at a table. loved the ambiance, dimly lit but still a good amount of light, the japanese decor - it was all so great and immersive. our server Moe was so kind and explained the concept + menu to us, and she also helped me with choosing a drink after i told her i like sweet flavors :) food we ordered: - korean cucumber salad: smashed cucmbers in a korean chili sauce that was yummy but pretttty salty. i do think though that it paired really nicely with my sweeter drinks bc i love a sweet & salty pairing - alone though, it def could've been a bit much - nagoya karaage: delicious, crispy & tender chicken pieces! the flavor gave orange/citrus-y chicken to us, and we really enjoyed it drinks we ordered: - ao ichigo: this drink was sweet, light, and tart. the strawberry flavor really came through, and i thought i wouldn't feel anything after drinking it but the reposado/vodka/vermouth combo sneaks up on ya haha - sesame old fashioned: my fiancé is a new old fashioned drinker, and he enjoyed this one. he did say it was pretty standard in its flavor and he wishes he could've tasted the sesame more, but that being said it was one of the better old fashioneds that he's had - white lover: i think this drink was my favorite! a perfect ending drink since it was creamy from the calpico. it comes with a little circle scoop of some type of sweet ice cream that pairs PERFECTLY with this drink - you can either lick it as you sip the drink (which i did at the beginning), or just drop it into your drink (which i did at the end). it definitely enhanced the flavor so i really enjoyed this drink overall a great experience, can't wait to come back sometime so try more of their omiyage cocktails! :-)

    We walked in after dinner on Saturday hoping they'd be able to fit us in. We were SO incredibly…read morelucky they had availability and sat our party in the back private room. It was absolutely the best way to end my husband's birthday weekend! Big shout out to Ben and Moe for taking care of us! They were both so nice, very knowledgeable and just made our experience at Kamon top notch! We had 12 cocktails and each one was perfection. The Tokyo Banana, The White Lover, Sazerac and Matcha one were our favorites!! Thank you for an amazing way to close out the best day ever!

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    Tokyo Banana
    Tokyo Banana
    Japanese whisky Selection
    Japanese whisky Selection
    Bar Kamon

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    Part Time Lover

    Part Time Lover

    4.3
    (510 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Finally made it to this cute speakeasy in San Diego! We stopped by on a Sunday around 5 PM and had…read moreno trouble walking right in. There were plenty of seats available, and service was quick and smooth. Cocktails were around $15-18 each. I ordered the Perpetual Motion and absolutely loved it, the sweet strawberry flavor paired perfectly with the creamy Calpico. It's the kind of drink I'd order again and again. I also tried the Piña Colada, which was equally delicious. Even though the cocktails are beautifully handcrafted and easy to sip, you can still taste the liquor, which I always appreciate. This is such a great spot for a first date, a girls' night out, or simply catching up with friends. One of my favorite parts was exploring the vinyl room, it adds such a fun retro touch. The entire space has a nostalgic, vintage vibe that makes you feel like you've stepped into another era. It's the perfect place to relax, enjoy some creative cocktails, and soak in the atmosphere.

    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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    Bikini Kill (Serrano tequila blanco, mango, guava, tamarind, xila, lemon)
    Bikini Kill (Serrano tequila blanco, mango, guava, tamarind, xila, lemon)
    Record store to the left. Bathroom straight ahead
    Record store to the left. Bathroom straight ahead
    Bar area

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    Bar area

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