Our Ensenada friends recommended this place to us. The beau and I came here on Valentine's day just…read moreto stop in for a drink. It was in the middle of the day, a nice warm sunny day. The restaurant is located on the right side of huge Santo Tomas wine shop. Covelli has a nice little indoor dining area (very romantic) and a huge covered outdoor dining area. The entire place was decorated with hearts and flowers because of V-Day which made the experience even more fun! Our server was super nice and spoke english, but we told him to speak spanish to us so we can practice more and he was very sweet about it. He sat us at a cute and romantic wine barrel table with high chairs, decorated with a rose and he even brought out a candle and lit it for us. The menu is simple, 3 pages, mostly pizzas. On the back page of the menu are the drinks and appetizers. We ordered a glass of sangrias each and a cheese plate. The sangria is more like tinto de verano (which is red wine with lemon juice) and the cheese plate is queso fresco, olives and a bunch of oven baked toast with a garlic butter spread. it also comes with shredded cheese and a sour green sauce and a spicy red sauce. Our bill came out to about $10 with the current exchange rate! The service was excellent, food and drinks were delicious, we had such a wonderful experience here!

This is my 51ST review on Yelp! Seems fitting that it should be for Ryerson 51…read more I can only review the bar, which is awesome, but I have no doubt the food is pretty great too. Interesting, creative cocktails that are purely Mexican but of a distinction beyond margaritas and micheladas. Craft cocktails at their best, prepared by true mixologists. (Can we say, MEXologists? oh man, I'm such a racist). Awesome beer menu featuring some great craft brews. Weekends include live entertainment upstairs and not just the typical dance club stuff so common in Mexico, but real interesting musicians performing original takes on covers and their own compositions! If Pappas & Beer isn't for you, then you are definitely in for a treat stopping into Ryerson 51. Spend your money here. Spend ALL of your money here.

This place has some great live music. The people are super friendly. I would come here during the…read moreweek sometimes to listen to the live music and I loved it! Drinks are super cheap with exchange rate. Haven't tried the food but will the next time.

Beautiful Place. Very Cozy. Food was amazing. The coffees and desserts we're awesome. Crepes…read moreSuzette, yum! The chefs and servers we're all on point. One of the best dinner out we've ever had. Everyone had a great time.

Great food, great service. Because of its location, parking can be tough. I met a guy for a…read morebusiness mtg and brought my son. Why -2 star has been a debate in my head ever since that day. Everything started great, they even had my favorite beer Schmidtwick's. The food was delish and presented well. Our server was attentive and kind. The place was neat and clean, great for a mtg... The general manager came over and chitchatted with our table. I was the one who called the meeting, I chose the place via Yelp reviews. However, when the GM found out it was all three of our first time he proceeded to hand out his card. The guy that met me there was handed one, then my son who lives in Irvine was handed one. However, when I reached my hand out, he hesitated. I told him we don't live together (speaking of my son who was sitting next to me) and he started to hand it to me, but then pulled it back. He informed me it's in case we come back... funny, our topic of conversation that day was how hard it was for women growing up in my era and working their way up the ladder... how times have changed. Upon leaving, my guest laughed and said his wife would've gone ballistic at how the only woman at the table was treated. The GM appeared to look like we were the same age. I was quite insulted by his behavior. I hope something can be learned for my honest review. I did get a card, but I don't think I'll be back.

My new favorite wine bar. Small nook tucked away in the middle of downtown La Jolla. Wonderful…read moreambiance, lovely staff, nice small food and tapas menu, amazing wine. Also love that they are open until midnight. Perfect late night spot to grab a nice nightcap.

I was specifically looking for a tapas bar because we weren't particularly hungry and just wanted a…read morefew small bites alongside a good glass of wine. On the wine front, Gata absolutely delivers. The wine list is thoughtfully curated, and it's the kind of place where one glass quickly turns into two because there are simply too many interesting options to pass up. Unfortunately, the food didn't come close to matching either the quality of the wine program or the price point. We ordered the deviled eggs, which turned out to be hard-boiled eggs sliced in half with a piece of ham placed on top. When you order deviled eggs, you generally expect, well... the eggs to actually be deviled. We mentioned our disappointment to the bartender, who was wonderful, engaging, and genuinely enjoyable to talk with. The explanation was that this is simply their interpretation of deviled eggs. Fair enough, but it wasn't an interpretation that worked for us. Ironically, the standout dish of the evening was the pigs in blankets, which is not a sentence I ever expected to write about an upscale wine bar. They were delicious, but they also raised the question of why the rest of the menu wasn't reaching the same level. Looking back, we realized we were the only people actually eating while everyone else was there for the wine. In hindsight, that should have been the clue. I only wish someone had mentioned that before we made the trip over expecting a tapas experience. Gata has so much potential. The atmosphere is lovely, the wine selection is excellent, and the staff were fantastic. If the small plates eventually rise to the level of the wine program, this place could be truly special. Until then, I'd absolutely recommend it for drinks, but probably not for dinner.

Immediately fell in love with this quaint and chicly decorated speakeasy lounge. The staff was…read moreincredibly personable and helpful. The vibe was relaxed and unassuming. When I made the reservation, it was noted that there is a 1.5 hour limit on the table. Thankfully, Botanica isn't incredibly stringent about this rule as it gave us more time to eat, drink and be merry. My friend and I split the bill and I paid $87.49 with tip included. Here's what we had: Blistered shishito peppers - mild spice but flavorful New York strip yakitori - ordered two of these because they were that good! The steak was tender and the sauce rendered an umami flavor Botanika roll - tasted fine, but it ate one note. You can taste the citrusy parts but not much else. Mochi dessert - you can only get dessert if you order the pre fixe chef menu, but since our waitress didn't know this, she put the order in and gave it to us! We were incredibly grateful because it was the perfect end to a good meal For cocktails we ordered Spirited Away, Dragon of the West, Kyoko Sakura & Heads will Roll. All of the cocktails were beautifully presented and quite tasty.

This place is calm, creative, and has the right low lighting without feeling too dark to see. The…read moredrinks are pricy, but very unique, and they have a special emphasis on aesthetic. The bartenders are nice and give good recommendations. It is attached to an art gallery and is supposed to have art displays in the bar area, but unfortunately they were all turned off when we were there.

My first time there and it was a total delight. My friend and I had the special steak dinner with…read moremashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, and the salad was creative and delicious. Everything was spot on and my taste buds were thrilled. The atmosphere is very cozy and friendly. The staff very attentive. And the music was outstanding. If you're not familiar with Andy Anderson and Nathan Fry, you've got a treat in store. It was a great time and a fun night!!!!

Visited this place with my wife. Divas Kitchen is actually inside Negociant at Hillcrest Urban…read moreWinery. When we entered the owner Chef Misha Moore was actually standing by the door welcoming customers. On our turn to sit down, she showed us the Menu and explained that their menu is still limited but probably by mid-November they will have their Full menu ready. To order food we were directed to the Bar to place our order and pay there and our food got delivered to the table. My wife ordered Moscow Mule for her drink and a Charcuterie Box, it has Prosciutto, salami , aged cheddar, triple cream brie/berry jam , fresh berries, grapes, olives, nuts, and crackers. For my food, I tried their Italian Meatballs with a side of toasted bread . We also had Dragon Rolls , its deep fried beef rolls served with homemade sweet chilli lime sauce , this Dragon rolls were crispy and good . Good size of Charcuterie box. The meatballs are well seasoned and decent size of meatballs, I like that the Marinara on their meatballs only has a slight sourness. Also when we started eating, they started a Trivia game so that was nice. Good music, a nice vibe, and delicious food and nice staff

I've had Between Us on bookmarked ever since it opened! This brunch spot in North Park serves up a…read moremenu of fusion brunch options with Japanese and Filipino influences. I was nervous about coming without a reservation, but my husband and I arrived early and were able to grab a spot at the bar no problem. We started with the beignets that can either be served sweet or savory. We opted for the sweet which came with a sesame and matcha dipping paste. They were fresh and clearly made to order! They were a great start! For entrees, I got the Japanese curry and my husband got the duck and waffle. The curry was so good! I loved the whipped egg on top. It was so light and fluffy. The portion was huge and I was able to take about half of it home for a second meal. I was full from the delicious brunch, but still ordered a matcha to go. It was the only thing that I thought wasn't so great. I didn't love the matcha and the strawberry puree was a little too chunky for my liking. Everything else was great though! Prices here are pretty steep, but the food does taste good!

came in on sunday, it gets busy so I recommend booking reservation. I really enjoyed eating the…read morecurry hamburg, it's like a mix between loco mocco and curry and omu rice. the steak & eggs was good with the chimichurri sauce. I would pass on matcha latte but pretty for the picture. beignets were good but if you're sitting at the table tops by the entrance beware because the wind will make the sugar go all over you. I honestly don't know if the staff noticed but the sugar kept going all over us and we had to keep wiping it off our clothes. Just a tip I would not recommend sitting at the table tops unless the window is closed. we asked if it could be closed and one staff said yes but our server said no since she had to climb up and close it.. mix feelings from my groups overall experience because we saw that they closed it only after we left. overall food is good, id come back if i have a reservation. maybe I will have better experience sitting in the dinning area away from open window so my food doesn't go all over me again LOL

Everything was excellent from the food to the service and the owner was so delightful! Highly…read morerecommend! Merci beaucoup Bon appetite!

A Hidden Gem Downtown, and Julie Makes It Unforgettable I…read morecame in for a very late lunch on a quiet afternoon and left with a full stomach and a big smile. I ordered the brussels sprouts and the paella, and both were outstanding. The brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly, crispy where they should be, with a sauce that I'm still thinking about. The paella? Let's just say I have zero regrets eating every last bite. Zero. But honestly, the food almost plays second fiddle to the owner, Julie. She was running the show (the front of the house) solo while I was there, managing the business and somehow still being the most attentive and present host I've encountered in a long time. She's warm, funny, completely down to earth, and had stories that made the whole meal feel like a dinner party rather than a restaurant visit. It's rare to meet a business owner so genuinely personable and connected to her guests. Tapas & Beers is a family-owned French and Spanish gem tucked into a historic downtown building, and it absolutely deserves your visit. If you're in San Diego and this is on your radar, stop hesitating and just go. You'll leave full, happy, and probably already planning your next trip back.

Needed some adventure and I've been missing Spain, so I leashed up my pup and headed to Little…read moreItaly. It's about as close to Madrid (other than Balboa Park) as you're going to get in the county of San Diego...especially if you sit down at Barra Oliba. I literally felt like I was in a café in Madrid or Barcelona and enjoyed not only the familiar salty flavors that I've missed from Spain, but also the pure, rich, olive oil, and quiet ambiance as this is one block from the busiest part of Little Italy. My server, German, (his name) enjoyed helping me create the ideal light supper and allowed me to try a few Spanish wines (they have so many!). I settled on a Verdejo from Rueda. It was the right balance of fruit, acid, and slight floral to perfectly pair to my meal. I had the seasonal fish meuniere - white fish delicious and crispy on top (my favorite), garnished with capers and roe. It was accompanied with a tender lettuce and heirloom tomato salad with saffron dressing. The leftover dressing for the salad was the most amazing vinegar dip for a couple tater tots when I got home. The dressing was something I will go back for! Thank you, Barra Oliba for the perfect Spanish "girl dinner!" Can't wait to come back and try the Paella!

Went here for the first time with my date this past weekend 4/25. We had a reservation but chose to…read moresit at the bar since there were two great seats available. The night started off really well. The gentleman at the front greeted us, and we instantly connected since we're both from Guadalajara. It felt like the experience was going in a great direction. At the bar, things changed. The bartender was friendly toward me but not toward my Middle Eastern date, which made things uncomfortable. When taking our order, he stayed in the middle of the bar while opening a wine bottle instead of coming over, so we could hear him. When my date asked him to come closer, he seemed visibly annoyed. The food, though, was amazing--delicious and great quality. We'll give it another try, but next time we won't sit at the bar.

Wet Willy's of America has a spin off chain as of new, it's dirtier and the people start getting in…read morearound 10, by 12 it's packed, 50 peso bottled beer, fair for the area. Very safe, bar tenders are super nice, it's a stop on the strip worth taking just for the super strong alcoholic slushy.

I only went there once but the. Daquiris are delicious they had 10 flavors. And the place is cool…read more They have a. DJ. There and big mugs of beer service is good and good location downtown. Ensenada. Owner is a friend of mine. Tell ivan. Lenny sent you You be glad you stop by i give it. 4 stars there pizza served mostly finger food