We were in the area looking for a brunch spot and striking out, and everyone was getting to the "we…read moreneed food NOW" stage, so we ended up at Common Stock. When we sat down, we were a little surprised that the brunch menu was pretty limited compared to the photos that originally caught our attention. I'm guessing those were from the dinner menu. Our server was actually so great about it--he told us to take our time looking it over and that if we weren't excited about anything, we were welcome to leave and he wouldn't take it personally. That honestly won us over. Even our kids were impressed by how straightforward and nice he was and decided we should stay. And I'm glad we did. The Crispy Brussels were delicious--seriously, one of the highlights. My daughter loved the Strawberry Shortcake French Toast. My son liked the Japanese Potato Hash, although he wished there was another way to add more protein besides bacon. I had the Hot Chicken + Waffle and really enjoyed it, and my husband had the Nashville Crispy Chicken Sandwich. The food took a little longer than expected, but the service more than made up for it. Our server was genuinely kind, honest, and attentive, which can make such a difference. We came in mostly because we were hungry and running out of options, but left really happy we gave Common Stock a chance. Great food and, more importantly, really great service.

We were visiting from out of state and staying in the area, and came across this place on Yelp…read more I'll start by saying the service was good. Our server was friendly and answered our questions, we had no complaints there. However the menu was very limited and the food was okay. We may have had to do more research but it didn't seem very family or kid friendly (menu wise). We ended up getting the pizza rolls, rotisserie chicken, crispy Brussels and chicken sandwich. The pizza rolls I was picturing something like a Totino's pizza roll or a savory cinnamon roll, so I asked about it and our server described it similar to an "empanada". It ended up being closer to a wonton than anything. It wasn't bad but was fairly oily. Wouldn't order again. The rotisserie chicken was really good and I liked the sauce it came with. The chicken was pretty tender as well. The chicken sandwich was okay. There was a lot of mayo/creamy sauce. Combined with the fried chicken it felt a bit heavy. The bun was really good though. We really liked the Brussels sprouts. It has a great citrusy taste and was cooked well.

Six of us went here on a friday, late morning, 9/18/26. Got seated right away, clean, friendly…read moreservice in what looks like a neighborhood restaurant. Lots of seating for our group, we ordered mostly "breakfast" items. I shared a Sage Chicken & Waffle Tower - which was excellent. We didn't notice much sage in the chicken coating, but it was delicious and extra crunchy. Great waffles too, with crisp bacon baked right in. The place was quiet enough to have a conversation. Would return.

I received more than a few recommendations on this place. To end my Mother's Day trip, we dined…read morehere prior to departing SD. The portion size is very large. The texture and taste are all pleasurable. I had the banana pancakes, with two over well eggs, crispy bacon, with potatoes. I couldn't complete it all, I took my leftovers with me. The orange juice tastes as if it's fresh squeeze! The service was kind. The feel of this restaurant is home. I adore the restaurants that were once a house turned into a place of business. Something about it spiritually makes me feel a bit grounded into history. I love the fresh rosemary they place in the dish as well. Such a unique touch of earthy-love I'm just glad it wasn't a hour wait or longer how I was repeatedly warned. We got seats right away. Could've been due to the construction on the street near by. I'll definitely return whenever I'm in town.

James was just wonderful, so pleasant. Easy parking close by. Big, super huge menu, and merciful…read moreto your wallet. Been coming here for years and never once regretted doing so. Indoor/Outdoor dining. Excellent background music featuring the greatest hits from the 80's & 90's.

I really wanted to give a higher rating, but due to the lack of quality : cost ratio I just…read morecouldn't. The restaurant itself has an open and welcoming atmosphere, comfortable seating, good a/c, friendly service, a good variety of menu options...however, the cost for what you get doesn't equate. Now, their prices are fair, compared to many other places out there, but due to the lack of quality it just hits harder. My Monte Cristo was so sad-looking and dry. The turkey was heavily peppered, which might be okay in any other turkey sandwich, but this did not go well with what a Monte Cristo should taste like (iykyk)...even when the raspberry jam was added all you could taste was pepper. In addition to the strong pepper taste, the turkey itself was extremely dry and shredded to pieces when I tried to remove it. Very disappointed. When I told our waiter, who was very friendly and had been attentive, he said that he'd let the cook know--and that was it. No follow up. No apology. My son had the French toast and it was okay, nothing special. I usually have lunch here, but it's been a few years since I've been here for breakfast -- so this was a bummer. The past few times I felt like the quality was slipping, but I chalked it up to a possible "off" day...but this recent visit confirmed that they weren't "off" days and the quality truly has slipped. Hopefully they can reevaluate things and make some improvements. They have a good menu and nice concept, I just hope they improve their quality and presentation.

I've been here too many times to not review, so here I am now! I think this place is a Central San…read moreDiego staple. The food is always bomb, the vibes are always right, and the team is always wonderful. The restaurant feels like your neighborhood diner, but a bit more upscale. The servers are always so kind, helpful, and know exactly how to help you decide what to get. My usuals are the squash blossom dish because i looooove squash blossoms and they're so good with eggs, but this time we got the braised duck with mushroom and brie scramble and WHEW, girl that was good. i love their bread they serve too, always make everything taste good + and their crispy potato! YESSSS. Maple Bacon Doughnuts are always a must have when you go. just do it and thank me later. IMO you can never go wrong with this place for brunch, even with the line. i haven't come here for dinner yet and that is next on my list.

I've been wanting to have brunch here for a while, and it finally happened last Saturday; and…read morehonestly, they delivered! First and foremost, this place gets packed on the weekends, so I highly recommend making a reservation. We ordered the mimosa flight and a margarita, and both were delicious. We also tried their specialty of the day: skirt steak with poached eggs. The steak was tender and flavorful, although the potatoes were a little dry. We also ordered the fried chicken pancakes, and those were SO good! The service was great. Our server was always attentive and made sure we were doing okay throughout our meal. As for the seating, the outdoor area on the left-hand side was packed, and I noticed they had squeezed in quite a few extra tables. The other outdoor area felt much more spacious and comfortable, so I think your experience may depend on where you get seated. Overall, it was a great brunch experience! VERDICT: MAYBE I'LL COME BACK!

I was planning my wedding and reached out to Farmer's Bottega about booking their patio for a super…read morecausal lunch "reception". Their coordinator was fantastic. They worked with me to create a unique menu for my guests. The day of the event went even better. The staff were SUPER and were always asking people if they needed anything else. Everyone raved about the food and the mixed drinks were fantastic. Even though they close between lunch and dinner service, they didn't rush us out of there. My whole family were talking about the food for days after and how much they loved the experience. Shout out to Alejandro for being amazing.

After driving for over a total of an hour, walking out of two disappointing restaurants chasing…read moreafter sushi we landed here...hungry. Nice atmosphere and lay out for personal eating with a person or small group. Just enough lighting and music level that is not overbearing. Brown being my calming color works for me and good old hearty heavy food. If you want to leave out full this is the place for you. I had a chicken casserole two adult beverages, coke and coffee. My other half had sea food linguine a cocktail and terameso. Our server; Nanami and bartender did a good job with being only attentive enough to let us eat and the second drink (a Sweet Old Fashion) was the best all year. Trying to be adventurous I found out that I dont care for vermouth with the first drink. We started out with a huge charcuterie board that I had to stop myself from eating too much of that was full of an even amount of cheese, meat, fruit, nuts an sauces. The big cunks of chicken and vegetables is a good meal that I had to box up and would probably be good enough for two people. The pasta suace was lacking in tamatoe flavor and the fish was obviously taked from a precooked pan. Us being the last customers I know our dishes wasn't freshly cooked but the taste was very good. I still give this a high score and suggest for people to go here if you like stick to your ribs food, just ask for freshly cooked. $167 with 19% gratuity

We had an amazing experience at Trust for a birthday brunch! We made a reservation for 10:45 and…read morewere seated very prompted. All of the staff including the host, our server, and the food runners were incredibly kind. The sticky bun was deliciousssss -- definitely a must have! We enjoyed a few cocktails and order the skillet, rolled tacos, and chilaquiles. We all enjoyed our dishes! I will definitely be coming back to enjoy a brunch and likely to try out the dinner menu as well.

Our waiter learned it was our first visit to the eatery, and recommended we try their…read more"off-the-menu" tasting menu. "2 dishes per person," he promised--we were game. He mentioned they'd course the dishes out, 2 at a time, ensuring each of the dishes were paired intentionally. Beet Salad From someone who's not easily impressed with vegetable-led dishes, this was delicious. This dish was visually vibrant, and the flavor mirrored that vibrancy. The beets themselves were stunningly soft, even juicy I'd say. It's root-y flavor was ever-present, but it never became unwelcome on the dish. "Fragrant" is another word we all used to describe the plate, with the fresh mint and succulent citrus fruit widening each our eyes. Sweet, savory, fresh and...creamy. This salad sat on top of a delightful carrot labneh, which provided a creamy element further elevating the dish. It brought a bit of tang to the salad that I appreciated. Finally, there was a crunchy detail (which we know I love) from intelligently included pieces of pastelli--a Greek treat made from sesame seeds and honey, and that sweet crunch fostered the table's excitement. Trust was firing on cylinders early, strong start. Hamachi Crudo Insane. I'm a big fan of the amount of flavor that's packed in such a delicate dish. Off rip, you're met with a visually exciting dish. Red, green, and purple from the thinly sliced pepper, cucumber, and radish pop right off the dish. Bright colors and exquisite execution, placed in a circle to match the shape of the dish, had each of us salivating. With the first taste, the crisp bite of fresh cucumber catches your senses immediately, and then subtly spicy, cream sauce. It was aguachile blanco--my first time having the blanco variant. The flavor was stupid, I struggled to describe it's uniqueness. The Mexican flavor profile was proliferated by fresh cilantro and thinly sliced radish, followed with a textured salsa seca. The light nature of the dish paired pristinely with the beet salad. Now, these next two dishes were an exciting 1-2 punch in showing you exactly what Chef is all about--that signature wood fire Wood Grilled Cauliflower I always eat my vegetables, but I rarely enjoy them. They're two for two in accomplishing that feat. In a bowl lined with curry, they served up a healthy helping of cauliflower that showcases its smokiness first. With that first bite, you taste the fire quickly, but what surprised me most was how soft each piece of the veg was. The curry and smoky flavor from the wood fire paired deliciously. Though, my favorite aspect of this delivery was the inclusion of raisins and fresh mint. This was a new combo for me, and it delivered. The sourness from the raisins and the cool, herbaceous qualities of the mint cut right through the charred flavor. A beautiful contrast. As we continued to dismantle the plate, there was a familiar flavor that we all recognized but couldn't identify. Maybe it was the serrano aioli or the black lentils. Either way, we all enjoyed this one. Wood Grilled Octopus This was a favorite of mine, but I was alone in that regard. While nobody disliked the dish, the table had mixed reviews. For me, this was perfectly cooked. The texture of the octopus was ridiculous with a cooking technique that created a crispy exterior while maintaining a tender bite. The smokiness didn't shy away here either. I mean damn. Most weren't a fan of the pepperoni, but fresh, ground meat added a rustic flavor pop that satiated my palate. It held that beloved pepperoni flavor, but this style allowed for it's flavor to spread across each bite. What made this dish unique from any other octopus I've had was the addition of castelvetrano olives and legumes. They both brought an interesting flavor and texture element that surprised me. Lastly, the salsa verde served as a perfect sauce, providing an element of moisture that complimented the charred features. Well done. After round two is when shit got real. Crab Fried Rice OH SHIT. WTF. One of the best rice dishes I've ever had. This is one we all wished was much much bigger. Despite the name, this dish includes chunks of incredibly juicy, wood-roasted lobster that there was never going to be enough of. The crab was shredded and could be found in each bite of plump rice, providing a pleasing flavor. Both a lemongrass emulsion and Thai chili were included, offering a wonderful duality of zest and spice. I thoroughly enjoyed the basil and cashew elements as they created some extra variety in flavor and texture. Not much else is needed for me to say, it's a must order. Char Sui Glazed Brisket OH SHIT. Back to back hitters, and they paired... There's sadly a character limit, but tap in and read the rest of my review for free on my Substack: Still Chewing https://stillchewing.substack.com/p/herb-and-sea

ARLO is truly a hidden gem in San Diego! From the exceptional food to the outstanding service and…read morebeautiful views, everything about this dining experience was wonderful. The service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making us feel right at home. The food was exceptional, with every part of the experience exceeding our expectations. The ambiance was another highlight, with a gorgeous view and a relaxing atmosphere that made the restaurant feel like a little escape from the city. My friend even mentioned that it reminded them of Palm Springs! If you're looking for a restaurant with delicious food, excellent service, and a beautiful setting, ARLO is definitely worth discovering. We had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special place to dine in San Diego. A true hidden gem that we can't wait to visit again!

I totally agree with some of the reviews regarding the poor customer service. The restaurant wasn't…read morebusy at all, and we had a reservation for 10:15 AM, yet we stood outside for almost 10 minutes without anyone acknowledging us. That said, once we were seated, the experience was very pleasant. Miguel was absolutely wonderful, very nice, attentive, and super efficient. We ordered the Ube French toast, eggs, a mimosa, and a macchiato. The food was very good, and the coffee tasted great. Overall, a good dining experience once we were finally seated.

Ok wait I loveeeed a lot of the dishes that we ordered here!! They are super accommodating with any…read moredietary restrictions (one person in our party is allergic to dairy and doesn't eat pork, and they were able to tailor dishes accordingly). Definitely on the pricier end for certain dishes but many of them are well worth it! - sourdough bread: good but also why are we spending $16 here. can't say it's worth - ahi tartare: no notes, everything hit, would come back for this alone - steamed clam and mussels: these were some meaty af mussels. delicious! the clams were tiny & pathetic tho and can't say I loved having the chorizo in there - charred broccolini: honestly don't remember this well but i had no complaints - grilled oysters: another fav of mine!!! a must get - hearth roasted carrots: the yogurt & pesto were on the side (due to dairy restrictions) but the pesto was SO. GOOD. paired beautifully with the carrots!!!!! I'm dying to know how to make this at home myself - branzino: good but would skip. I do typically like fish entrees but this wasn't overly impressive. could've used more sauce - NY strip: our favorite entree!!!! paired SO with the bone marrow - duck: super tender and fell right off the bone!!! our second fav entree - almond joy: incredible dessert, every bite I felt like I was getting a little something new. vanilla ice cream in the middle. LOVEEED this as our ending to dinner

Came for happy hour (wed-sun 4-6) in the bar ONLY.The bar is located in a separate room than the…read moredining area. Happy hour seating is walk ins only, no reservations. There is a "happy hour" on Monday but it's called Ouster Monday, oysters are $1 and they have different specials that are not offered on the normal happy hour. Got the crispy chicken wings, Wagyu longaniza, and burger The chicken wings were very crispy and came topped with a jalapeño relish. The relish had a citrusy taste to it or maybe it was the liquid from the pickled jalapeños. I liked the crispness of the chicken but I think the relish was too acidic for me. The Wagyu longaniza was my favorite, very strong beefy flavor. It came on top of salsa matcha which i thought was very tasty so much that I dipped the wings and burger in the sauce. The slice of radish on top gave it a nice texture and crunch. I see the Wagyu hotdog is offered on the oyster Monday special so I'm gonna have to come back and try that for sure. The burger was cooked nicely, medium as requested. It came topped with an egg, truffled onion jam, and cheddar cheese. The bun was nicely toasted and the egg and cheese added a nice rich element to it but I didn't care for the onion jam, it gave the burger an overall sweet profile. I'd simply ask for it without next time. Over all a solid burger, maybe I'd add bacon too. I also had a margarita which was on happy hour special. I asked for it to be spicy and they added a tajin rim which was nice. Spicy and refreshing! Parking is all on the street so I had to part a few blocks away. Overall a solid happy hour. I'll be back on Oyster Monday for the hot dog and fish collars.

Love their special old fashioned and the lobster sandwich. That's my favourite…read more But the menu is varied and big, the staff efficient and the food great. And with that spectacular view, it's a delightful experience.

We had family coming to town from New Mexico and they always love to see the water so we decided to…read moremake reservations at C Level for an early dinner. There were only a couple of times available when I made them on a Monday for the following Friday so I chose the 5 pm over 8:45 pm to give us a chance to enjoy the view before sunset. I started with the lobster bisque while the rest of the table snacked on artichoke fritters. The bisque was perfectly creamy and delicious. For my entree, I chose the fish and chips and loved that it came with hush puppies as well. My vegetarian husband had a few options for non-seafood/meat here and ended up choosing the Mediterranean bowl with roasted broccolini, eggplant, butternut squash, roasted tomatoes, black lentils, fresno chiles, pistachios, fresh herbs, lemon-tahini dressing, red pepper tofu mousse, crispy chick peas. We were celebrating our recent engagement with my fiance's family so we received a complimentary slice of cake as well.

The fooood was soooo good! I hadn't had chicken and waffles in a while, so I'm so glad I decided…read moreto get it! The chicken was perfectly crispy, and the waffle was hot, fresh, and delicious. I would definitely order it again! My friend got the fried chicken with eggs and sausage gravy, and that sausage gravy was soooo creamy and delicious! Both dishes were super yummy and full of flavor. Although the food took a little while to come out, it was definitely worth the wait because everything was hot, fresh, and made to enjoy! Our server was also really sweet and made the experience even better. Overall, we really enjoyed our food and would definitely come back!

Back for seconds…read more Well I forgot to review them my first time around but I do remember enjoying the food and service on that visit a couple of months before this review. And unfortunately the second time coming here just dropped its score drastically. For this second trip, I got the fried chicken plate. Totally wish I didn't. Let's start positive. I loved the frozen veggies. No really, butter and garlic makes everything tasty. Add a little salt and I feel I could eat the veggies anytime. Let's start next with the negative. Those chicken strips are terrible. You can tell the meats have been frozen for sometime. The homemade batter doesn't stick to the tough meat. I can usually use a fork to cut through the meat but not this time. You would think you could see some juices when you cut into it. Well you can see the meat clearly.......DRY. I swear, this is like the chicken strips you get frozen in the Banquet dinner boxes. Ok that's an unfair comparison, the chicken in the dinner box has more taste. Mash potatoes you can also tell comes from a box but that goes great with the watered down gravy. I'm lucky asked for more gravy. It's got used up with the chicken. And I don't want to talk about the bread covered with butter oil substitute. Enough said. Overall two stars. The place is clean and staff friendly. The first meal I got here, chicken sandwich with tots and Mac I remember enjoying. The this second meal, I'm going to remember but not for a good reason. M