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    Sets Kitchen & Bar

    3.9 (225 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Smokehouse Burger
    Lisa G.

    I laughed aloud when I was comparing the menu with what I ate to, while writing a review for this location. When ordering, I had ordered the southern fried chicken sando, which I was super stoked about. It was forever since I last had a fried chicken sandwich! I got a sandwich which I didn't think of anything at the time but did think it was super flimsy for a southern fried chicken sando. I had questioned my other half and he told me that a sando is a sandwich, and maybe this was a different twist on it. New momma brain was on full and I didn't think of questioning it. Joke's on me as it turned out to be a completely different meat sandwich entirely. I ended up getting a Socal Turkey Club and didn't think anything of it. They did get my tater tots right. I guess the universe just wanted me to eat healthier. My other half got what he ordered and one year old got what they wanted. And surprisingly, my one year old ate a good amount of broccoli. They also were super sweet in providing a community coloring book for my one year old to scribble in. Drinks were refreshing and strong! Parking wasn't too bad and it was in a nice cute area that gave off ski town vibes. We probably would return, if not to satisfy the fried chicken sando I never got.

    Patio
    Alyssa S.

    Great place for happy hour, with a very nice patio and easy parking. 330 to 530 is happy hour specials Monday to Friday, and Wednesday is "wine Wednesday," with 30% off bottles, or seven dollar glasses of house wine. They also have several menu options for only $10 during this time. We had a great server on the patio. (I wish I got her name, but she had brown hair and was very friendly and had cool silver spiral earrings). I got the Caprese, which was delicious and beautifully presented. And my friend got the short rib sliders and said they were delicious. Tonight the house wine was Josh Chardonnay. Great deal, 30 and change for two dishes and a glass of wine.

    Smoked Salmon Pasta
    Julia R.

    I had a nice evening at Sets. Everything was good, however, in my opinion nothing was great. I came here on a Friday night with a friend, and we were sat inside (live music was outside- and the artist was actually very good). There was no wait to be seated inside. My friend got the grilled salmon, I got the smoked salmon, pasta, and both dishes were just fine. My friend mentioned that her lemonade tasted like dishwater. The service was fairly slow, it took a while for our server to come take your order, a while for our food to be delivered (it was cold by the time it made it to us), and quite some time for her to come back to take our cards to pay the bill. We were hoping to make it up for Double Peak for the sunset, but because of the delay, we ended up missing it. I do really like the location of this restaurant, and would definitely be willing to try it again, although I was not overly impressed by my first go around

    Great coffee and huge cups!
    Diane C.

    As we live near by, we wanted to try this restaurant for few years. As it's a holiday weekend, it wasn't too packed for brunch. So we finally decided to go for brunch. We were welcomed by the staff at the bar. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. We ordered coffee first. It was great coffee and the cups are huge! I got the stuffed French toast plate which comes with Orange Vanilla Mascarpone stuffed (which they were out of) French Toast, bacon, eggs, hashbrowns and fruit plate. I got my plate without the bacon but after informing our waitress, we got the bacon soon after. The eggs were okay, the French toast without the stuffing was good, the bacon seemed to be swimming in fat. I had to pat it dry several times to give some to my dog. The hashbrowns weren't my cup of tea. It was dry crushed potato patties that were like eating a rubber band. The first fruit I tried to put in my mouth smelled like fish. I basically ate quarter of the toast, one egg and one bite of bacon as nothing really stood out. Quite honestly, I lost my appetite from the fish smelling fruit. My husband got the Cast iron skillet veggies. He enjoyed his food. As he loves potatoes, he doesn't mind how they're prepared. Our waitress and other staff were very pleasant and professional. I never told them about my dislikes as I had lost my appetite and they were rather busy. They may have been having an off day. I'll probably give it another try for dinner and see if it's any different from today's experience. I love the fact that they're dog friendly.

    Now that's an honest portion! Great place! Staff and food are amazing!

    Great place! Amazing food. Amazing staff and huge portions! Do it! You won't be disappointed!

    Baby back ribs, wicorn and sweet potato fries. The meat was perfectly cooked and fell off the bone.
    Craig W.

    Tuesday night means Burger Night at SETS and that means excellent burgers (with a ton of fries or tots) for 9 bucks. It is a great deal. Now, word to the wise: you don't get to select one of their gourmet burgers off the regular menu and get it for $9. You get a "regular" burger with veggies on top (tomato, lettuce, and onion) along with fries or tots. However, the regular burger is EXCELLENT. It's big and juicy, the bun is nice and soft, and the veggies are incredibly fresh. And if you prefer tots, they are insanely crunchy and delicious. They've got live music certain nights of the week and plenty of TVs for sports viewing. They never lack for waitstaff, either. Really good food here.

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    Ask the Community - Sets Kitchen & Bar

    Did they get rid of brunch and bottomless mimosas on Sundays with their updated later hours? :(

    We will proudly be bringing back our full brunch experience with a new menu starting August 19th!! However, for now we still offer our bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary's every week… Read more

    Dog friendly patio?

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    Just wanted to shout out Rory F. -- hands down the best waitress I've ever had! Her customer…read moreservice was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We ordered our drinks and food and everything came out quickly, and she was so attentive the entire time. She was friendly, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed without us even having to ask. Rory truly made our whole experience better and deserves major recognition. If you get Rory as your waitress, you're in great hands. We will definitely be back

    We came to watch the Fifa26 Mexico vs Korea. They definitely have a lot of screen to watch the…read moregame. Small little fun arcade was part of the restaurant. Reminds me a mini Dave and Buster type but more chill and vibes. Definitely a place to hang out with your friends and co workers. We ordered two drinks: sparkling paloma and prickly pear margarita. It's definitely not out favorite and it just taste alcohol or too diluted . We drank it just to drink it. For food we ordered chips and guacamole, truffle fries, buffalo hot wings, Brussels sprouts and a classic burger with a beer. Overall, food is decent in your typical American sport bar food. If k have to pick my favorites out of the stuff we ordered, would be the truffle fries. Even with happy hours pricing.. we spent about $120 on appetizers , two drinks and two beers. As far with the game, I wish it was louder or have better speakers inside. As we walked out, we realized outside speakers is louder than inside

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    Wanted to find a place that was near the beach, had good food/drinks and could view the sunset…read more This place checked all the boxes. As soon as we came in for the reservation we were seated immediately and got to sit next a fire pit with a great view of Oceanside pier. The server was such a good guy too. Very friendly and very funny. We were deciding what drink to get and he recommended the pineapple suite since it matched my shirt and I'm glad we got it because it was very refreshing. We also got the fish and chips to snack on. The fish was so crispy and yet so soft and adding the lemon and tartar sauce made it even better. The fries were also very crispy, which I loved. We got to enjoy the fire pit and relax while watching the sunset. Would come here again.

    Holy moly. The worst burger in the world award for you! I…read morereally have no other words. With how small the menu is and how expensive, you would expect everything to be great. Why a disaster. The gunk that was in the middle of my overcooked burger oh man. A thick patty overcooked with some yellow slop. Disgusted all day by the fact I had more than one bite. After the first bite I attempted to scrape it all off but that was where I realized it was over before it even started. Maybe 4 total bites. Yuck! That purple ube coconut drink was however divine along with my server Seth! Thank you Seth but maybe get me some better food for 40% tip. That was clearly not enjoyed but you are a nice man. Take care. I will not be back.

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    It's the 1st day of Summer and I wanted to spend a lot of time outdoors soaking up the sunshine…read more What a perrrfect time to finally go to the Tower39 Rooftop Lounge! I wanted to go there for the longest especially for Happy Hour. When I got up there, I was amazed at the ocean views and pleasantly surprised it wasn't crowded during this beauuutiful late afternoon. I picked my spot to sit then stood in line while looking over the front-n-back menu. Everything sounded good but I wanted something fresssh and summery. The friendly staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful in my decision to keep it Summer related. Not too long afterwards, my order came out. Looove the quick service! Both female bartenders were slaying it as soon as the line grew. It was niiice to see the world cup on the t.v. screen. I enjoyed watching it while I ate my yummy food and watched the magical sunset. More people showed up closer to the golden hour. Overall, I had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend this coastal hot spot to the Yelp Community!!

    Great spot, but no service. You have to go up to the bar to order which is a bummer. It would be my…read morego-to spot if they had servers. They recently updated their seating as well, to super comfortable seats. The food was really good as well! We had the shareable fondue, the prosciutto flatbread, the quesadilla, and one of their salads, and the food was delicious! Overall recommend this spot, but really wish they would add service or bring back the QR codes to order from the table. Plus you can't beat that gorgeous view of the beach and palm trees.

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    Read on internet that they had a fried shrimp and chips plate. For me, I have to check it out! I…read morehad a side Caesar salad which was also excellent! On top of all this the staff visited our table to check on us, so many times it was lovely! Customers were playing a game in the other room, having fun! Nice local bar!

    Churchill's Pub & Grille is a lively neighborhood dive bar with games, music, and a super fun,…read morelaid-back vibe. Pros: This spot is a good place to hang out if you're looking for a casual bar with activities like billiards and darts. The vibe is fun without being overly packed, which made it easy to enjoy the space. They have darts (which are free, you just leave your ID), a pool table, and a music queue system where you can pick songs to play, which adds an interactive element to the night. I didn't try the food but the drinks were solid and did not disappoint. The overall energy of the place was welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. It's one of those spots where you can relax, hang out, and have a good time. Cons: Parking here is probably the biggest downside. The lot is really small and gets packed quickly, so I wouldn't recommend relying on it. We parked nearby after eating at Copper Kings Burgers and just walked over, which ended up being way easier. Verdict: If you're looking for a fun, chill bar in San Marcos with games, music, and good drinks, this is a great spot to check out. Just plan ahead for parking, but overall it's definitely worth it and I would come back again!

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    Love Same Same for multiple different situations. Most recently we went here for Happy Hour and it…read moredidn't disappoint! The whole bar is vibey and cute, perfect for happy hour or a fun night out. The drinks were delicious and the food was incredible. The bartender was super attentive and took extra time to help me identify which items were gluten free. I've also been to Same Same multiple times for late night fun! They often have a dj in the back and have even hosted an emo night. I always have fun and the place is usually packed. I'll definitely be back both for late night parties and daytime happy hours and food!

    Same Same, but Different? Not Quite…read more Hiya B.U.M.S., We recently decided to check out Same Same, hoping for an experience that was delightfully different. Our order for the night? The Thai-style New York steak, Khao Soi curry, and larb lettuce cups--all paired with a custom-crafted, half-Cranberry, half-Sprite. Before we even tasted the food, we almost ended up eating next door. The entrances are a bit of a maze, leaving us standing outside having a mini identity crisis about where we actually wanted to dine. Ultimately, we stayed the course and chose Same Same. The Larb Lettuce Cups: As a massive larb fan, I was hyped. Unfortunately, it fell a bit flat. My wife officially dubbed it "lackluster." While the ground beef was seasoned and the lettuce was beautifully crisp, when the lettuce is the undisputed star of your larb, it might be time to reevaluate the recipe. The Yellowtail Ceviche: To recover from the larb disappointment, my wife ordered the ceviche. It was a step up, but for a Thai spot, it was missing that signature kick. It really needed a handful of jalapeños to wake it up. In fact, nothing on the table was truly spicy until I deployed their house chili oil. The Khao Soi Curry: This was the absolute hero of the night! It completely saved the meal. It was rich and delicious, and it paired unexpectedly well with our New York steak--even though the kitchen served it well-done instead of our requested medium-rare. As dinner went on, it became pretty clear that this spot might cater a bit more to the happy hour and drinking crowd, especially considering my Cranberry-Sprite mix was arguably the most flavor-packed thing on the table. That said, the service was fantastic. The staff members were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Pro-Tip: If you're ordering more than two items, do not let them seat you at the tiny tables for two. It's a high-stakes game of food Tetris you will not win. On the bright side, they earned major bonus points for boxing up our leftovers for us. Call me old-fashioned, but I feel like every restaurant should still offer that level of hospitality! Overall, I'd say give it a shot if you're in the neighborhood and looking for a cool atmosphere, but I wouldn't rush off your couch to get there.

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