Overall, my group enjoyed our time at the Flamingo Deck! Expect loud music, dim lighting, and great…read morevibes! We came early in the evening (~7 PM) to be able to eat dinner. Everyone really enjoyed their dishes! It being a bar, we weren't expecting much, but everything we tried on the menu was delicious-- especially the braised short rib, truffle fries, and the variety of pasta dishes they offer. Some pasta dishes came with bread, some did not, so some had to share their breads since it is not clarified which pasta dishes offered bread or did not. Drinks were honestly a hit or miss. We absolutely loved some drinks while others were watered down or just not great. We really enjoyed the Paloma, Coconut Mojito, and even the lychee mocktail was a hit. As the night went on, the bar got really full to where we were sitting with groups of people with their backs to the back of our chairs. It got very busy, we had to physically go find our waitress to get our credit card back as it had been 15 minutes since she had taken it. The wait staff though was so friendly and attentive before the bar got completely packed. We would come back here for the next Bachelorette trip as it was a young crowd, other bach parties were there, and overall a fun atmosphere for a night out!

I enjoyed the Flamingo Deck much more than I was expecting to! The reason I said that is because…read moreunusually shy away from the bars right in the thick of Pacific Beach, they tend to be crowded and full of an exuberant partying young crowd that I just tend to not gravitate towards anymore. We went right after they opened on a Friday at noon. At first, we were the only people there, by the end of the time there were a few other tables, but I was surprised that it was a mixed age crowd. We ordered a mix of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks for the table and everybody enjoyed them. The place is beautiful, the decor is a lot of fun. We had Bree as our server and she was great. It was a group of my girlfriends from work for a little Galentine's celebration and we decided to go for a bunch of appetizers to share. The mushroom pizza is fabulous!!! Best pizza I have had in a long time. The crust is sourdough and they used Taleggio cheese and top it with some truffle oil. They got the crust just right, it was so crispy and delicious and it came out piping hot. The papas bravado were my second favorite thing on the table. They did a great job with those tasty little potatoes and that savory aïoli. The tuna stack was another stand out. It kind of was basic until I tried the little citrus oil that it came with, and that really made it pop. I really enjoyed the pear and burrata salad. The pears were grilled just right and it came with a delicious crispy bread and was piled high with arugula and prosciutto. Great job on that dish! We got a charcuterie board that was loaded with goodies, including one of my favorite cheese is the Humboldt Fog. It was not very well balanced though. It really needed something sweet in addition to the mustard to balance the flavors. Maybe like a fig jam or some honey. A couple of grapes or some dried fruit would've been good too. The calamari was the only thing that was not good. It was horrible. It was basically regretting with a tiny little bit of they squid in it. We are savages and we did not finish that dish or take it home. I would return to this establishment and I'm curious about the brunch. I would not be visiting at night because I'm sure that it's more crowded than I am interested in. Thanks for surprising me Flamingo Deck!

If you told me the best hollandaise sauce in San Diego would be in a hotel restaurant that faces…read morethe beautiful bay, I would say you're dreaming. I guess dreams come true, because Oceana Coastal Kitchen has the best Eggs Benedict I've had in a while. The sauce has that perfect balance of lemon and cream, and I was so glad I ordered extra sauce. The service is solid. I was the first customer bright and early in the morning, and they gave me everything I asked for with a smile. I will be back, for sure. It's a dream set-up for a working parent looking for a delicious respite to catch up with their week and breath.

This is a casual restaurant in the Catamaran hotel. You can sit outside and have a beautiful view…read moreof the bay. We ate there a few times for breakfast and during Happy Hour. I also ordered room service from there one morning. The breakfast I ordered was great. Two eggs,potatoes, choice of meat and toast. My friends ordered biscuits and gravy. We all enjoyed our meals. During Happy Hour, the Fish and Chips is a great choice at $24. It was so good that the next time we ate there, all of us ordered it. The servers were very pleasant and attentive. Can't beat good food with an awesome view!

Great little spot to the right of the lobby water off if your back is towards the street main…read moreentrance. The onion soup is great and the Caesar salad was delicious. The bartenders were attentive but not overbearing even though we were in within an hour of closing but needed a bite after a long travel day to the hotel. Do recommend the onion soup and the birds of paradise cocktail. Cheers!

Beautiful views and good service made this a 3.5 stars. Oddly, I wish I had ordered the $27 burger…read moreand fries. The Catamaran has two restaurants, Oceana and Moray's. As I understand it, Moray's is the outside/patio dining portion, while Oceana is the indoor fine-dining situation. I believe they pretty much have very similar menus, with Oceana having some additional high-end offerings. Came out to Moray's to visit my cousin who was in town for work. Since my cousin now has her most adorable infant, she wanted to keep it simple and dine at the hotel restaurant, which was fine by me. While I waited for them to come down from their room, I got us a patio table and ordered a delicious $10 draft. Mixed drinks were all hovering around $19 each. The server was friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which I greatly appreciated. I went with the reasonably priced Steak Frites, $36, which was to stated to come with Muenster cheese and caramelized onions on top, and served with a side chimichurri. While the steak was wonderfully cooked to a solid med. rare as requested, it seemingly had very little flavor. Perhaps had it not been covered with a wealth of some DEEPLY caramelized onions and an abundance of Muenster cheese, I might have been able to taste the seasonings and/or the beef. While I love some deeply caramelized onions on a salt-laden burger, the extent to which these were caramelized left them seeming soggy and too sweet for the steak pairing. Add in the several slices of melted Muenster cheese on top, and flavourwise I could hardly tell I was eating a steak. Ultimately, the abundance of toppings overwhelmed the steak. The accompanying chimichurri was also a little strange. While I appreciate that it was diced and not blended, it was very heavy on the oil, while very light on the herbs. The frites were nicely salted and good on their own, however a decent amount became soggy from being under the steak. The burger on the other hand looked excellent. My cousin devoured his in what seemed like a split second. I could have went for the burger, however at $27 I perceived the $36 steak frites to be of a better value. Again, shout out to our server. They were on-point! Thanks Moray's!

This place looks like it's about to impress. Beautiful, upscale vibe with a sleek dining room and a…read morebig sports bar up front. Service was solid, and it definitely feels like a "special occasion" kind of spot. The Wagyu burger, though, was a letdown. Amazing fries, but the burger itself was surprisingly bland--even with grilled onions and cheese. For $26-$28, the "Wagyu" label felt more like marketing than magic. I've honestly had more flavorful burgers at In-N-Out (animal style), which isn't a great look for a high-end burger. On the bright side, my wife's risotto was excellent--easy 10/10. The chicken was perfectly cooked, the risotto was rich and flavorful, and even the waitress said it's one of her favorite dishes (advice I should've taken). Bottom line: great atmosphere, good service, one standout dish--but skip the burger. I wouldn't go out of my way to return unless someone else was choosing. Street parking only, mostly free if you're lucky.

I write this review a little late. The view this place…read moreprovides is incredible. Even at night it was still a vibe. We waited quite awhile before we even got waters to the table. Server was very friendly once he got caught up, & servers can really make or break a place, ours was what made it good. The food was alright, and portion size was great but other than that, nothing worth mentioning. The pictures and taste are completely different. My favorite if I had to choose is the mac & chesse. That I finished, and they did cook the steaks as temp requested. The ceasers salad was absolutely horrible not going to lie. I'm not someone to completely knock a place without trying another dish so next time we are back in SD I may try something else, especially with that view.

I went to The Duck Dive with a friend and we got some appetizers and drinks. I had the oysters and…read morea mock Shirley Temple, and my friend got fries. Everything was really good, and I loved the overall ambiance of the place. It has such a fun, lively vibe. It was definitely pretty crowded, but the bartender made the experience so much better. I cannot remember his name, but he was genuinely one of the nicest people ever. He was super sweet and really helpful when it came to finding a non alcoholic drink option that I would actually enjoy, which I really appreciated. It is a little on the pricier side, but for the atmosphere, service, and overall experience, I would say it is definitely worth it.

Duck Dive in PB has become a birthday tradition for many of my friends, especially for weekend…read morebrunch and bottomless mimosas and for that reason alone, it's worth it. If you're celebrating with a group, the bottomless option delivers: bottles keep coming, and with a big party, some servers will even drop off two bottles at a time and keep them rotating. That said, the food and customer service could use some improvement. I understand how extremely busy weekends can be, so I went back during the week to see if my opinion would change but unfortunately, the food still took a very long time to arrive. Overall, I'd say yes to the bottomless mimosas, especially for birthdays or group celebrations, but be prepared for slower service. The experience really depends on your server, and while the vibes are fun, consistency in service could definitely be better.

The best chicken sandwich I've had! (Yes! Even better than chik-fil-A)…read more I tried The crack shack in downtown for the first time a few years ago and it was amazing. When I saw they opened one in PB I was thrilled since I'm in the area quite often. The chicken sandwich was just as good as I remembered it to be. Very big sandwich worth the price tag. I honestly had to take half of it to go because I couldn't finish it. They have a sauce bar, I loved the mustard and ranch the most. I got the coop deville and the slaw was perfect and I don't usually like slaw. There is plenty of seating and some lot parking available. Not to mention it's just steps from the beach. Service was also very kind and quick. Highly recommend 5/5!

Really loved the ambiance and feel of the restaurant, but I didnt love the chicken Caesar wrap…read more Not bad, but it was lacking the proper fillings! Load that thing up so there's more structure to the wrap. Still good enough to come back, and they have some fun drinks which I look forward to trying.

Thanks Tobias, great food and atmosphere. fig tree cafe was great! Great serviceread more

Fig tree was amazing! I hadn't been back in years and it's nice to see the food is still super…read moregood, service is friendly and the place is so cute and clean! I ordered a chai and the berries French toast and it was so good! Also got garlic fries on the side and it was heavenly. Highly recommend!

Come to Second Nature if you're looking for a great-tasting brunch but you're too lazy to look thru…read morea full menu. Because you cannot make a bad choice here. Friendly waiters and a relaxed environment. Probably my favorite breakfast spot in Pacific Beach!

They outside vibe was very nice. Being close to the beach you have a beautiful breeze. The service…read moreand food was very good. The Coke products are served in a can and I wish I would have known before ordering or else I would have gotten something different. All in all was a good dinner.

Came around 7 PM to catch the sunset, and it did not disappoint. The patio was completely full,…read morewith everyone enjoying drinks and watching the view. Great energy. If you want something quieter, you can head inside. There's a bar area and a more tucked away section in the back with sports on. It was pretty empty and a nice change of pace. Service was awesome. Overall, really fun vibe and a solid spot whether you're going for the views or just a relaxed night. Definitely one I'd come back to.

It was good. Very informal. Order things at the desk and then they call your name to come pick it…read moreup. The food was good. We had tacos. The drinks are a separate entity on the other side of the room. But no big deal. Everything was fresh and delicious.