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    The 3rd Corner

    4.4 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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    THE 3RD CORNER ATMOSPHERE

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    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Soup
    Paul B.

    This is a charming place and does feel a bit like being in someone's home (if they had stacks of wine all over). I had the Salmon and soup of the day and both were great. The family had muscles which were weak in taste, Caesar salad, and baked brie. They were less impressed. The service was good and he did check on the table a few times.

    Joy H.

    Never disappointed when I have dinner at 3rd Corner. I have been waiting for the Halibut dish and it is my lucky night. It was perfectly cooked, white and flaky on the inside and outside is slightly crisp to perfection.

    Marjon F.

    My husband and I moved to OB last month and have driven the by this place a number of times and we're really excited to finally try it! And while my expectations were blown. This is such a cute Chic fine dining restaurant in the heart of OB! The vibe is so elegant in Old School and cozy! Instead of a wine bottle menu you go and pick out your own wine bottle yourself which is really cool and a fun date idea! I loved everything about this place, our server was amazing, the food was tasty, and I loved the wine! I love the seafood risotto and my Tawny port wine to close the night with our flourless chocolate cake!

    Cheese platter
    Keri W.

    This place was great!!! I wish it was in our neighborhood tho! Our server was great and the place is too cute. It has a ton of wine! It has seating and a bar inside and then a nice patio area as well. You can actually buy a bottle and drink it there but also then take it home if you don't finish it. We got a little food too. Cheese platter- 4 different cheese and a warmed baguette. They were all very tasty. Chicken pate - creamy and very good. Good portion too. Beet salad- so nice and fresh and the goat cheese was very yummy. Fries- think and crispy- loved! Only remembered to take a pic of the cheese platter. Oops! We will be back!

    Katrina D.

    I organized a large dinner party of 22 at 3rd Corner in April. The staff made the event super special and easy and everyone loved their food. I spoke to 5 local restaurants before choosing this one and the "minimums" and restrictions were all over the place; 3rd Corner kept it straightforward and pricing was reasonable (not up charged for a pre arranged table. They even printed a special menu for us and allowed us to hire a private musician. I can't say enough good things!

    Crab cake special
    Hillary C.

    I took my husband out here for his birthday for our first time at 3rd Corner! Their drinks were fantastic (my husband got their seasonal wine flight and I got their version of a G&T). We ordered the following food: -Corvina special - the fish was flakey and packed with flavor with the rich sauce. The sauce was hearty with mushroom, tomatoes, and shrimp. Very tasty! -Crab cake special - crab cakes can be a bit of a bit of miss for me and this one was a hit! They had pops of sweetness from the corn and were not shy with the crab. -Chicken piccata - the Chicken piccata was spot on and delicious. They were also kind enough to provide us a slice of a cake for our birthday celebration. Unfortunately I don't remember thr name of the cake but it was incredible, almost cheesecake-y but not too sweet. I had wrote in my reservation that we were celebrating a birthday but weren't expecting any special desserts so that was such a nice touch! We also ordered their PB old fashioned from their dessert menu and I would highly recommend. 3rd corner is such a lovely little spot and they really seem to have quite a few regulars so they definitely worth coming back to! They have a huge array of wine to bring bottles home as well! It's fun to browse their selection even if you're not coming for a meal!

    Seafood risotto - delicious!!!
    Kate F.

    I went for a birthday party which was outdoor on the patio which is the perfect location for a group. The seafood risotto was amazing. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the shrimp were good as well. The actually risotto was rich but not overpowering. One of the better meals that I have had out to eat and I will be back And they have a very wide selection of wine

    Mussels and fries
    Jenna T.

    Came recommended by our airbnb host so we decided this would be the place for our last dinner in OB. Love that it's a wine shop and restaurant. You can get a glass of wine that you like and buy the bottle afterwards, it's a win-win situation! Service is attentive and polite, no matter who you ask for assistance. The place is buzzin', but still able to have a nice conversation without yelling at each other. We ordered the mussels and fries, cioppino, and seafood pasta. Of course, we ordered bread and butter. I love some warm bread, but it was tough to slice. I'm spoiled and would love the loaf of bread be pre-sliced haha. Everything was served hot. All in all, it was delicious and satisfying for our last dinner in OB. *Left a star off only because the table we were at was not the cleanest and there were flies buzzing around our table.

    Spicy Paloma.
    Maureen B.

    We've been to Ocean Beach bunches of times, but this was our first visit to The 3rd Corner. We sat out on the patio which was lovely and they had those spinning things to keep bugs away. My husband had the short ribs and I had mussels. Both were really good. Our waiter was attentive. Service was good. My spicy Paloma was way too spicy! They took it off the check though.

    Rows of delightful wines behind me!
    Robin MF D.

    Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Wine selection 100/10!!!! Seriously, if you're interested in perusing the best wine selection in the city, come for dinner and get yourself a bottle or three!

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    Great reliable, consistent food, great service and best ambiance. We've been coming here for years, and I never disappointed.

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    11 months ago

    Delish food and amazing wine selections. Best mimosas I've ever tested...can't go wrong here. My fave hidden OB spot!

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    Love the food, atmosphere, staff and of course the wine. A long time favorite, I feel that you just can't go wrong here.

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    This is a beautiful location with wonderful food and service. The flatiron steak and short rib were incredible. A wine lover's dream.

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    Went there some time ago to pick out a few bottles of wine, great selection ! We ended up with 5 bottle when we were just looking for one

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    Food was yummy. A bit dark and cave like but I'd go back. There was a good wine selection.

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    Great place! Awesome food amazing wine selection. Love the OB spot, very cool atmosphere

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    Ask the Community - The 3rd Corner

    Are kids allowed?

    Yes, but they would probably be bored.

    Do they allow dogs? Inside and outside?

    Actually they do! Dogs are allowed on the patio (just called and confirmed moments ago). However, I don't believe they are allowed inside.

    Are dogs allowed?

    I have never seen a dog there--- hard to think of a place in the restaurant where they would be allowed. That said, always worth asking the restaurant. With a dog, one you may want to consider is The Wine Pub in Point Loma Village (Canon and… Read more

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    4.6(153 reviews)
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    Love this place for their massive outdoor area and their quaint indoor bar. I've been here a few…read moretimes and even hosted a small event of 20 people before. This time around, it was just the 3 of us, to chat over some wine and apps. Had their April featured Pinot, which was amazing (had 2 glasses). It's good to keep in mind that they only sell their flatbreads on certain days and unfortunately, they didn't serve it when we went. So, instead we had the crostinis, which is perfect if you want a little bit of everything, but not sure what to get. My friend got the chicken Caesar wrap, and it was a lot bigger than expected. As far as the ambience, there's seating all around the bar that's located in the middle. So it's convenient to just walk up to the bar to place your order. Servers and bartenders were friendly and quick. Overall this is a great laid-back place for small or large groups.

    I wanted to update my review, as I have been back several times through the years. Since my…read moreinitial review, there have been several changes.... some better than others. First, I still really enjoy the Carruth Wine Garden. It is nice to have an outdoor space to drink wine right in the center of the city. In general there plenty of parking ,and it is dog friendly. As far as the wine, it is very good. I like some more than others. More recently, I have enjoyed the Unicorn Red Blend ( a longtime favorite) and the Syrah. I love that it is dog friendly, inside and out. My dog loves going there and she makes friends each time. A change that they made recently is that the main garden area is now child-free, which was a positive change in my options, as it had gotten a bit chaotic in the past with children not being very well supervised. The still have a family-friendly outdoor space. In the past, there was always live music when I came. I was there most recently on a Saturday evening and was disappointed that there was no music. Also, the prices have gone up ($18 per glass). Unfortunately, I found the pours to be somewhat inadequate, though it depended which staff member was pouring the wine. They do not allow for outside food, and only make certain dishes certain days of the week, which unfortunately doesn't allow for many options if you are hungry. Water is readily available inside and outside. All in all, it is a lovely place with good wine to come with friends and your 4-legged friends. It has gotten a bit pricey, and I do wish we could bring out own snacks, but I still enjoy going and am sure that I will be back.

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    Juno's - Bagel and lox on an everything bagel

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    4.7(52 reviews)
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    Wonderful food, very friendly staff, and good coffee too! We may come here every morning of our…read morevacation.

    Very cute and cozy spot with a gorgeous, comfortable patio on warm days. They do have big umbrellas…read moreif it's too sunny. I started with a lavender latte- delicious. Then I had a steak and blue cheese flatbread. It came with soups or salad, and I had a small cup of French onion soup- good, but not remarkable. The flatbread was accidentally delivered as the blue burger flatbread with hamburger meat instead of steak. It was good, even if not what I expected. It could have used some sort of sauce between the meat and cheese and the bread- or maybe just a layer of melty blue cheese instead of the as crumbles on top? Something to help the toppings stick. My SIL had the tuna nicoise- it looked delicious and she said it was very good. The potatoes are warm- which would be a plus for me! It's a hearty bowl full of veggies including asparagus, salmon, potatoes etc. Several people ordered the shakshuka and said it was very good. It has a bit of spice, and good amount of sausage or bacon. My grandpa said the eggs were hard to find, but I think they were just baked under the sauce and layers of bacon and cheese. Service can be a bit slow- it was more than 30 minutes from when we ordered to when the food was brought out and there were few tables occupied, so be prepared to enjoy a leisurely meal here. Everything is prepared to order- it's worth the wait!

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    Have been here a few times, the food quality is amazing. It's truly the only place I've been able…read moreto find where the pasta tastes exactly like the one I had in Italy! Along with that when we went, we were celebrating my mom's birthday and the service felt extra attentive and kind! Overall, this place is amazing, it has a great ambiance for going out with friends or family to enjoy some great food!

    Beautifully decor and great management of busy traffic that visited during my dining experience…read more Management was attentative, checking on patrons as they waited to be seated. One seated, we were approach to get beverages ordered, and informed that our assigned server would take over to get our food orders. The menu consisted of authentic Italian appetizers and meals. The ability to learn about different types of noodles, and select for our meals, added to the experience. In addition to noodle selections, we were also able to select the sauces that would accompany the dish. They all sounded unique and delicious. The Impepata di COZZE was our appetizer selection and had fresh mussels, white wine and garlic amongst other fresh ingredients. Serving size was more than enough for our party of 2, and was not able to finish in anticipation of our meals. For my meal, I ordered the Malfalde pasta with Funghi sauce. Sauce consisted of creamy fresh Cremini, shiitake & Porcini mushrooms, parmigiano, crispy Parmigiano, crumble, parsley. Added shrimp to complete the meal. Mafalde pasta was long and had a ribbon appearance similar to lasagna noodles. The ingredients spoke for themselves. Freshness throughout each and every bite! Will definitely return the next time. I'm in the San Diego area. The bar for Italian cuisine has been raised substantially!!!

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    The signature chicken pitcher with their soft delish breads

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    Oddish Wine - 2nd 2oz tasting pour - Cosmic Dance

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    4.6(21 reviews)
    2.8 miLinda Vista
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    Great staff, cheerful and helpful with suggestions if you just aren't sure in what to get. The wine…read moreis good, the red is not your typical dark red it is very light and almost reminds me more of a rose color. Different but tasty and refreshing. Their sangria is really good I think I of my favorites. Location is great, fun to grab a glass and enjoy some live music!

    Audish wine is the coolest winery in all of San Diego because they are biodynamic wines with…read moreminimal intervention that are all organic and all grown here! Other San Diego wine clubs focus on things like Spanish and French wines, fancy bubbly wines, Santa Barbara or Santa Rita.... This is truly San Diego. Oddish also has some of the craziest wines I've ever seen. For example, they had one called the hybrid that mixed wine, Mead, and cider. If you're looking to have fun and try a wine that is not full of itself but instead full of character, this is what you want. Also, I have a lot of friends who say that drinking wine makes them feel sick and that they never feel sick when they drink Oddish wines. Must be the way that they produce it and just how natural it really is. It's inside of a space called The Garten which is also such a must-see spot. They have Mead, beer, and a pizza truck? Pizza, outdoor oven type thing haha. And a stage that sometimes has live music. You order your drinks, sit on picnic tables with others, and enjoy the beautiful San Diego Sunshine

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    Burger and tartare were my favorites. The polenta was quite good too. They put a lot of pecorino on…read morethe polenta which I liked.

    Beautifully located in a quaint little neighborhood not far from a wonderful outdoor area in the…read morePresidio area. A little outdoor seating, a bar top area, and a comfortable indoor area that is very inviting, were a surprise as I approached the location. The food is elegant, is presented amazing, and tastes great. I started with the Sweet Corn and Piñon Soup. I see why it was voted best soup for two years in a row. The thinly sliced corn bread adds an amazing texture in those bites. I had the Apricot salad (sorry I did not note the name and the menu was updated so it is not in any of the pictures) was fresh, crisp, and refreshing. I finished the evening with a Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with sugared dark cherry was very pleasing. I almost forgot the focaccia bread.. made daily, served warm and soft. A must have. The server had a couple of hiccups with an incorrect food order and totally separate billing issue (which by their reaction I would assume was an off night) but other food delivery staff and bussing staff were timely and professional. I would recommend reservations. I was able to secure a seat (due to showing for dinner around 4 pm or so), but the restaurant filled up nicely and hosted about 4 anniversary's and 1 birthday in my time there. Dress attire seemed casual but there is definitely a more elevated clientele so I would recommend a thoughtful outfit for the experience.

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    We went to Long Story on a Friday for an early dinner and to watch the band perform. We found a…read moretable with ease and ordered food at the bar. Everything we ordered was delicious. My favorite was the Philly cheesesteak. They were also kind enough to make a basic cheeseburger for my 5 year old, and offered free refills for soft drinks. The place slowly started to get crowded around 6pm, but it still felt family friendly as we were heading out.

    Well... This was our attempt for this months New places with old friends. We ended up just having a…read moredrink and heading elsewhere. I hate leaving questionable reviews.. but also feel when we researched places we didn't get an accurate story. This is a true neighborhood pub.. the place you come so everybody knows your name. Which I love and can appreciate. But as an outsider it was kinda chaotic instead. A bartender came to clean a table for us. The largest grossest bugger hanging out of his nose, he had sweat marks so large there was no need to lift his arms to see them. He proceeded then to do shots at the bar with costumers. Which again... I totally can appreciate having a good time in a good neighborhood pub. The floors were so dirty around the booths. The menus dirty. Just over all couldn't stay and eat here. Did get some good laughs watching a few very inebriated customers, had some good drinks and went on our way. We personally wouldn't come back, but again if you live in the neighborhood and it's just that place you come to for your hang with friends, it's looks like it's a fun place.

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    4.6(70 reviews)
    2.2 miMidway
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    I've been enjoying Gianni Buonomo's wines for about 7 years now. I loved their tasting room OB. It…read morewas so cute and back-in-the-day, it was super fun to go to the OB Street Fair on Wednesday to pick up some food and then enJoy it with a glass of wine or two in the tasting room with other lively patrons. Brigitte was a very nice member of the business back then, and either Al or Keith was usually on hand to chat about the wines and other things in a friendly manner. My favorite wine was their version of Viognier & M's favorite is the Symphony. (Neither one of us is big drinker.) Last year, they moved to new location on Pickett Street. It feels smaller and more cramped than their previous space but it is decorated nicely and has a small dedicated parking lot. It is also in a very industrial area, and a bit out of the way. For me, it's not super conducive to hanging out. I can understand the reasons for moving, but it definitely impacted the ambiance, imo. Today, we picked up a bottle of Symphony from Al to take home. There were a few patrons inside enjoying their wine on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Gianni Buonomo is a special and unexpected winery that is definitely worth experiencing. Their wines have won multiple awards and Keith & Al are super knowledgeable and amicable.

    We went to Gianni Buonomo location with friends 3 years in their old location in OB and had a great…read moretime sampling different wines. They've moved to a new location in Midway last year. On a Thursday afternoon, there were a couple of other winery members picking up and tasting wines when we got there. We did a red wine flight and tried a varietal we have never had before (Lagrein) of two different years. They source the grapes from Washington State and California (Sierra foothills and Amador county). All of the wines we've had was very enjoyable. You can taste the care and thoughtfulness that goes into their wine making process. Very chill atmosphere and conducive to an enjoyable taste experience. There's a nice parking area for tasters right in front of the wine shop.

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