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    The Joint

    4.2 (1k reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    THE JOINT ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    pork belly
    Sydnee C.

    love this neat little restaurant in the heart of OB. they have a great happy hour and service is really good too. i may have fumbled my wine glass onto the floor but they were so sweet in helping me get it cleaned up. they also have outside setting for a good people watch session 10 stars

    Randall B.

    We were greeted with a warm Smile and seated immediately. It was happy hour (every day before 6) so we ordered a couple of drinks, two cheeseburgers and truffle fries plus a pork belly appetizer. My oh my. The food was great. The medium rare burgers were a cooled excellently and the pork belly was amazing. Everything was tasty and our service team was right on the spot when we needed them. A great place with a real retro vibe

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    Mikey H.

    I remember when this cool corner spot was Happy Chef, you know, the Chinese takeout next door. I met up with one of my friends and the wait at where we planned to go was 20 minutes. We came up to the hostess and was seated at one of the outside picnic tables. Wyatt came out and introduced himself and took our drink order. The menu has a variety, much like Happy Chef back in the day. I decided to go Japanese. They were out of karaage, so I got a seaweed salad instead...perhaps the universe needed me to eat healthier. I ordered the Lemon Basil Salmon roll which was very good, and the Dr. Eel Good which was good too though I like more panko dusted all over. My only complaint was there was no wasabi or ginger on the plates. Daveed ordered the classic cheeseburger. Yes, they have some sandwiches for that finicky eater you might have. He said it was cooked perfectly and the fries were nice and crispy. They were out of Asahi, so I said a Sapporo would be fine. However, another beer had come out and I just took it. The staff is great! Friendly and attentive and just a really nice vibe. It has been a while since I've had dinner on Newport but it's great to know I have somewhere to come back to that is dog friendly. Cako also laid down which she only does when she's comfortable. Cako Approves!

    Jordyn J.

    Can't beat the joint for some delicious sushi and sake bombs. This spot is my go to in OB whenever I'm craving some sushi.

    Jessica K.

    Happy hour prices are solid!! The service was really good. We got oysters, salmon nigiri and albacore nigiri. All three dishes were delicious. Will be returning!

    Steve P.

    The Joint is a quirky funky sushi and tapas place in OB. Quirky funky menu with a SoCal-esque fusion of sushi and tapas. It's evidient that this place is a converted bar but with the red painted walls, red curtains, crystal chandeliers, the place looks like a brothel. In a good way. There was some noisy folks at the bar cheering the Padres game on TV. The menu is huge! Lots of options to choose from. Truffle fries were excellent. Perhaps some of the best fries I've ever had. Perfectly cooked and a perfect amount of salt and truffle flavor. We ordered a second serving as the sushi was taking a while and it was gone in a minute! Pork belly appetizer was also delicious. Served with sliced pickled cucumbers that made a perfect pairing! Four sushi specialty rolls. The specialty rolls here are extra-special in their creativeness. Even for SoCal. Had a roll with green apple, cucumber, etc. We also ordered a few nigiri that were of very good quality and prepared in the traditional manner. Service was professional and friendly. The only slight room for improvement is that it took quite a while for the sushi to be served. But it was well worth waiting for. There is some paid public parking on the same block with The Joint as it's difficult to find street parking in OB. I'd give this place my highest recommendation!

    Pineapple Express

    Shayna was great! Food suggestions were great! Her customer service was great! My drink was also.... GREAT! Will def go back to see my fav bartender and enjoy the environment!

    Joy H.

    The best Rainbow Roll since they use real crab which is rare to find. All the other sushi I have tried are also good. They are on the higher price side for Ocean Beach but the great quality. The mini tacos are also my favorite along with the burgers and french fries.

    Judy K.

    Enjoyed the casual atmosphere at this restaurant! The server was so nice even though she was busy. The food did arrive promptly and the sushi and tacos we ordered were yummy !

    Bonnie Y.

    We came here for happy hour on a Sunday night. We got seated outside right away. The price is very reasonable for happy hour. The food and service were ok.

    Got this cryptic message after we got home a half hour after restaurant had closed and it was half empty. Weird, could live without it.

    Fun and consistent but not without annoyances, see picture. We've eaten here a lot over the years, great happy hour, which lasts all afternoon seven days a week is a plus. First time eating here late night on a weekend, can't say I recommend it. Very kind people and great service except for super long wait on sushi.. server did inform us of this in advance, though. Overall, a great Neighbourhood spot!

    LEMON BASIL SALMON ROLL
    Rebecca E.

    Erin was our server and she was so friendly and helpful. Very smiley!! Vibe is giving pirates of the Caribbean. Prohibition era mixed with dark Japanese wood. A drop of Great Gatsby. Am in confused? Yes. Did I like it? Yes. The best sushi in OB!!

    Lemon basil salmon
    Kaloni S.

    When I came here the first time over a year ago, it was amazing. However, when I came last night it wasn't the best. Service was OK, food was pretty good, but the drinks were all terrible. We realized we won't ever be getting cocktails here again. We lucked out with parking right out front, but in general it can be difficult to find parking. Luckily we made a reservation for Friday night because it was pretty packed and the restaurant is a tight squeeze. There is also outside patio seating available. Food & drink review: Highball: (1/5) omg this was the worst drink. Literally just tasted like watered down whisky. Horrible flavor. Difficult to drink. Yuzu margaritas: (3/5) this was decent, tasted like a straight up margarita, but wouldn't order it again here. Flower power sour? (I don't remember the name exactly.... (2.5/5) But also no. It had a very weird flavor, nothing how it was described. 10 piece mixed nigiri: (3/5) Idk if it was an off day or what, but the fish was chewy and didn't taste fresh at all. I wouldn't order it again. Lemon basil salmon roll: (4/5) this was a unique roll, the basil oil was interesting. I enjoyed the roll more than I thought I would! Hakuna of Tuna roll: (3/5) ehhhh. It was really spicy, but it didn't have the greatest flavor. The description sounded way better than it actually tasted. Bomb-o-Licious roll: (5/5) this was by far my favorite roll. The crab tasted very fresh, shishito peppers added a great flavor. Although I'm not a huge cilantro fan, it added a nice touch to this roll. I'd definitely order this one again.

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    It was overall really good - ESPECIALLY for people who are vegetarians. My fish loving friends loved the sushi - super unique and fun rolls.

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    Good food. Fun friendly service. Loved the outdoor area and the atmosphere. The shishito peppers were to die for

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    Ask the Community - The Joint

    What time is Happy Hour?

    12-6pm every day!

    Do you serve liquor?

    Yea there is a bar with a nice selection of craft beers and sake

    Does this restaurant accept reservations?

    Yes! Call tue thru sun after 3pm.

    Are dogs really allowed? Patio area?

    Dogs are allowed outside on the patio!

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    Cafe Sevilla - Black Seafood Paella Familia

    Cafe Sevilla

    4.0(4.7k reviews)
    5.8 miGaslamp
    $$

    Best Sangria and beef empanadas. We had great service and…read moregreat food! Decor and ambiance was fantastic and set the tone. Can't wait to go back. Our new favorite restaurant.

    Sevilla Valentine's Day Edition:…read more Pardon the delay, amigos! It's been a lengthy week! But I digress! You're here for the deets! Like every boyfriend who wants to show his adoration for his gorgeous girlfriend, I planned this event a few weeks ago. Commitment & dedication are key. Flamenco Show, 3 course dinner for two, AND dancing after?! Yeah, your amigo has it covered! This package is available on their website, and not only on Valentine's. But this day does make it more romantic! A minor 5-10 minute wait as we stepped out of our Uber to the front entrance of the club adjacent to the restaurant. Our lovely hostess greeted us & escorted us downstairs to pick our table. There were no specific table reservations, but all seats are good, as it's a small venue. The Love Gods smiled upon us and granted a table close to the front with an awesome view of the stage. Perfect table for the perfect date! Starters set the tone. What's this? A Welcome Charcuterie Platter?! It appears out of nowhere as our server takes our drink orders. The service here is impeccable! Impressive spread of cheesy, meaty goodness! The Shaved Jamón Serrano Ensalada Sevillana has a wonderfully zesty citrus vinaigrette that makes you clack your castanets! Ole!! Cocktails for the cute couple! A Oaxacan Flower for my Monterrey Mami! My gal loves her some mezcal! I opted for El Matador Margarita, because I know what I want...tequila! Plus the cucumber counts as healthy! I will die on this hill! The Main Course is the star of the show. And in full diva fashion, the Lobster Paella Valenciana stole the spotlight! A masterfully, monstrous mix of meat & seafood, all on top of some bomb-a** Saffron Bomba Rice! There's even a lobster tail in case you're still hungry! Queue the Flamenco show. The two dancers were elegant, the music was powerful, the singer sublime! Enjoy your dinner to a phenomenal 2 part show put on by very talented artists! We got to meet them after the show, as they personally thanked practically every guest! Elegant as their artform! Lest we forget the dessert! The Flourless Chocolate Cake was just the right amount of sweetness to cap off the dinner & show, as we shared our own sweet nothings. Love & Chocolate, a perfect combo, just like my beloved beauty & her humble narrator. As the performers were packing up & saying their final goodbyes, the staff was clearing the space for the last part of our adventure...dancing! A brief 15ish minute wait back outside & back inside we went! Got a great spot up front by the stage, but be aware the only sitting will be done by the VIP section. I believe it's bottle service only, but you can ask. We didn't, as we did not intend to sit at all! We boogied down, baby! The DJ did a great job keeping the vibe alive. Perfect ending to a perfect night. *Caveat - The dinner menu has other options & several a la carte items, if you so choose. Check their website for specific package info. You cannot go wrong. TL:DR - Never give up on love!

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    Tour de Tapas - Charcuterie plate

    Tour de Tapas

    4.3(94 reviews)
    13.5 mi

    We tried Tour de Tapas for the first time, and it was such a great experience! We were planning to…read moreeat at a nearby restaurant but saw this one. We took one look at the menu and knew we needed to try it! The service was wonderful! We sat at the bar and the gentleman that served us was friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment we sat down. The place itself was very clean and had a really nice atmosphere. The food was delicious, especially the patatas bravas, which were flavorful and perfectly cooked. I also tried both types of sangria, and they were delicious....refreshing, well-balanced, and definitely worth ordering again! Overall, it was a fantastic meal from start to finish. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu! I MUST try the paella next 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.

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    Mabel's Gone Fishing - Mussels escabeche

    Mabel's Gone Fishing

    4.3(515 reviews)
    6.9 miNorth Park
    $$$

    Molly is the best server we have ever had, anywhere. The food was incredible thanks to her guiding…read moreus. So glad we finally got to eat here after so long. Thank you all!

    TL;DR: Great seafood, great service, great vibes! What an awesome pocket of North Park for whatever…read moreoccasion! Must visit in SD! Stopped by after coming home from a work trip to get a late night meal and was so glad we did! Service was top notch! From the minute we walked up to the door to the dish recommendations, everything was so warm and welcoming. Drinks, both alcoholic and NA, were well-balanced and refreshing. Really opened our appetite to crush a bunch of fresh seafood ...speaking of... Wow. Just wow. Everything was so fresh and you could taste the ocean in each bite. - Oysters were freshly shucked and delicious without any of the add-on sauces/dressings - Carpaccio: not to say that it wasn't delicious. It's just that compared to everything else, this was just good. skippable tbh - Sardines on toast: another banger! such thick whole pieces that just melted away with each bite. yum. - Mussels (MVP app): wowwwww so good. Underrated. So glad our server recommended them. If I had to redo our meal, I'd have ordered 2 and skipped the carpaccio. MUST GET MUSSELS. - Beets were a refreshing change from the seafood. Open to other salads but def order one as a palette refresher from all the ocean - Octopus: perfectly cooked and not chewy at all - Potatoes: too heavy to end with. Not bad in any way but I'd skip this next time. Really only want a half bite. All in all, Mabel's smashed it and we'll be back 100%. Cheers, Mabel's!

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    Himitsu - The Secret Omakase pt5  @phidingthefam

    Himitsu

    4.5(676 reviews)
    6.8 miLa Jolla
    $$$

    Superb omakase experience with great quality fish and vibes. Nothing truly beats having smooth,…read morebuttery fish on a dinner night. Out of the dishes I got -- hon maguro nigiri, ika with shiso nigiri, iwashi nigiri, nodoguro nigiri, zuke nigiri, himitsu roll, and himitsu sushi -- my favorite was surprisingly the ika with shiso nigiri. The ika was fresh and the shiso gave that sweet and delicate notes that did not disappoint. Although this was my favorite, all the other nigiris were also amazing as expected from a quality omakase place. Service was quick and friendly. Our server checked on us quite often. Chef mitsu also consistently made sure that we were enjoying the food and experience. The chef also gave his opinions on various fish and gave background to what fish he likes to select and suggest. Honestly, there was nothing better than hearing from a chef who loves his art and craft.

    I went with my mom for a bday celebration since the reviews looked good and I wanted to try a new…read morespot. The waitress was very nice but the sushi was fishy, rubbery and inedible. We had a bento box, Himitsu roll (which was fishy), the sushi lover set and the soft shell crab appetizer. The soft shell crab was the best thing there but I could not even finish half of my sushi due to how rubbery and inedible the rest of sushi was. The rice also fell apart immediately prior to picking it up with my chopsticks. I tried to just eat the sashimi without the rice to not waste food but we couldn't. The Bento box included salad that wasn't cleaned properly and included sausages and a very small amount of fish as the main course. There were also bones in a lot of the fish & eel nigiri (which I haven't experienced before) When asked how things tasted I mentioned that the sushi was rubbery and I couldn't finish the rest. She offered me to take it home which I politely declined. We were then charged a 20% service fee bundled in as a tip and this was not disclosed when we initially sat down. This was not only one of the most expensive lunches but my mom & I ended up getting sick later on that night and should have left halfway through the meal. Needless to say we will not be returning. We had hoped they would offer some sort of price break or an exchange for something else but it was such a horrible experience we just wanted to leave. Such a slimey way to do business and not disclosing a mandatory service fee.

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    Dija Mara - Pork Belly Skewers

    Dija Mara

    4.3(836 reviews)
    31.8 mi
    $$

    I've been coming here for years to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, and even just the end of a…read morelong work week--and it never disappoints. On this last visit, we had the chance to meet the owner and chef, and they, along with the entire staff, were incredibly kind and attentive. It was my first time dining at the bar counter, and the experience was just as lovely as ever. We ordered some of our go-to favorites, but also tried a few new dishes like the beef tartare, which was fantastic. The chef's special with green mussels and spicy coconut curry both looked amazing and tasted even better. We finished with a dessert that was light and perfectly balanced between tart and sweet. As always, an incredible experience--we'll definitely be back again soon.

    Dija Mara is a trendy Indonesian restaurant in downtown Oceanside with a warm, well-designed…read moreinterior and friendly service. Nearly everything we tried was bursting with flavor, well-deserving of the Michelin Bib Gourmand designation the restaurant has earned the past five years. The food is served family style, and the cocktail menu is unique. Conveniently, there is also a good amount of street parking around the restaurant, even on bustling weekends. To start, I had the black rose, an agave wine cocktail with black sesame, rose orgeat, and egg white. I'm not sure the blend of flavors worked, but it was certainly unique. We also tried the gypsy king (their version of a spicy margarita) and the pandan, lime, and coconut mocktail, both of which were decent. For the small plates, we agreed that the charred eggplant and sea bream ceviche were stellar. The sambal shined with the eggplant, and the cassava chips paired perfectly with the makrut lime and coconut cream in the ceviche. The roti was just alright - nothing to write home about. The pork belly skewers were juicy and well-flavored, although we had finished all our small and large plates by the time the skewers came out (we had to ask about them - the waiters/kitchen likely forgot about our skewers, as multiple tables seated after us received theirs before we did). The ayam penyet, nasi goreng, and beef rendang were delicious and well thought-out dishes. We agreed that while the menu is heavily Indonesian-inspired and the food features the flavors of Southeast Asia, the dishes are quite Americanized. Dija Mara shines in presenting a typically uncommon cuisine in the U.S. in an easily accessible manner, which is laudable. Would recommend everyone try at least once.

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    Witherby - Witherby Main Dining Dinner Interior

    Witherby

    4.8(72 reviews)
    5.7 miGaslamp, East Village
    $$
    Hipster vibe
    Takes reservations

    Update from my last review for this spooky-vibed establishment:…read more After asking a few questions to the GM: Jesse P, he proceeded to explain the dinner menu options, which led to a conversation about the speakeasy menu, which led him to give us a tour of the BEAUtiful hotel and the adjacent wedding venue and shared his vision with how he's pushing to expand the esque. That led me back here tonight to rate their craft cocktails, which honors even the spirits of Witherby. The takeaway? Before you start the party-ing down the block OR after and want to wind down in a velvety style, this is the perfect place to try something that will wake you, your soul, and leave you thinking: "Damn, is the next cocktail just as tasty?"

    What a perfect place to stop for dinner before heading to the symphony! Our server was fantastic…read morethe whole night and was great about making sure service was on time for our plans. I really enjoyed the thoughtfulness. Everything about this place was great for us. I like that their menu is on the simpler side, especially the drinks. They added their own flare, but didn't go crazy like many places do nowadays. I had a simple Veranda Bell to start, which was lovely and refreshing. My guy got the Diablita, which was also very tasty and a great choice. For our meals, we got the Spanish Octopus and the Pork Shank. The octopus flavors were very enjoyable, especially the chimichurri. The popcorn was an interesting change, but I do think it would've been better without it since some pieces were very hard and took away from the overall dish. The pork shank was cooked perfectly and fell off the bone like butter. They gave a nice amount of polenta and mushrooms with the dish. I don't think they needed as much sauce as they put, but it didn't take away from the overall dish.

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