Altitude Sky Lounge in downtown San Diego has an absolutely beautiful rooftop view. From the top,…read moreyou can enjoy views of both the waterfront side and the downtown skyline, and honestly the scenery alone makes it worth visiting. To get inside, you have to go through the hotel entrance and then take the elevator to the top floor. There was no issue going up or down, and everything moved rather quickly considering we visited on a Friday night. Up top it was a little crowded near the edges where everyone was taking photos, but people moved around pretty quickly so it was still easy to get some really good pictures from the rooftop. I didn't order any drinks, so this review is based solely on the location and the views, but once you're up there it's just absolutely beautiful. We stayed for about 20 minutes, enjoyed the views, took in the atmosphere, and then headed out. Definitely worth checking out if you're in San Diego.

Wrapped up our night Altitude Sky Lounge San Diego. First time visiting. Wow.... We live in such…read morea beautiful city. Just look at that skyline. Chill vibes & music was at a descent volume. What we ordered: * White Russian * Lemon Drop I preferred the hubby's white russian vs my lemon drop. My drink was OK... This was a a beautiful way to end our night. It started raining on us so the hubby said we should leave. I wanted to stay longer though cause I was VIBING. #DiningWithTheAndersons #TryingNewPlaces #SanDiegoLiving #DowntownAdventures #AdultShenanigans

This is a the ultimate IG date night spot. They remodeled this place and it is epic! The bar looks…read moreamazing! The walls look like a starry night. You really get immersed in the ambiance here. Caesar was really good and a big portion! The dressing was nice and creamy with a hint of lemon. It wasn't overbearing. The tartar was delicious! It came with chips which was really good! The chips needed a little flavor tho, it was bland. The mozzarella sticks came with caviar. We got the steak sample which came with 4 different types of meats. We had 4 people and It was nice because you can try a piece of the different cuts. The jidori chicken was pretty juicy with this au jus sauce. We went pretty side heavy lol The twice baked potato is a must get with the steak. Broccoli and mashed potato was just good. The broccoli was a little soggy too. Carrots was a pass. Flavor was good but was overcooked and soggy. I think the food was good and some dishes were misses but still a great experience to enjoy a nice drink and hang out.

I've been here twice now, both for birthday dinners & it does not disappoint! Gorgeous restaurant…read moreand the food/drinks are divine. Last August, I went for my best friend's bday and the experience inspired me to have my birthday dinner here a couple days ago. Our server, Jay, was on top of it and friendly without being too overbearing & letting us girls.... YAP! There was 4 of us ladies & we shared: steak platter (medium rare chefs kiss), short rib, scalloped potatoes, mac & cheese, carrots, wedge salad & 2 French onion soups. I don't normally care for French onion soup but the one at Starlite is what the kids call "BUSSIN'!" Highly recommend. I appreciate the complimentary personalized birthday dessert and the round of pineapple rum shooters. Both so yummy & made this birthday gal very pleased. I recommend this place to anyone celebrating a birthday, anniversary, date night or simply...life! NOTE***They validate ID at door so no one under 21 y/o and parking can be hit or miss--usually miss if it's prime time, so give yourself ample amount of time to get there.

RAISED BY WOLVES @ UTC LA JOLLA…read more Raised by Wolves is located inside UTC La Jolla, tucked away in the very back of the mall near the Din Tai Fung area. I would definitely recommend parking around Corner Bakery or near 24 Hour Fitness for the closest way in. This was my very first time going to Raised by Wolves. I made a reservation on OpenTable, and if you are reading this right now, I highly recommend booking one. When we got there, the wait was two hours for people without a reservation. I booked for 9 PM on a Saturday night with my friends after dinner. We actually arrived at UTC earlier than expected, so we let the host know and they let us in about 20 minutes early. As for parking, they do not validate here. Parking is free for the first hour and then two dollars per hour after that, so just be aware that you may end up paying for parking when you visit this bar. It is set up like a speakeasy, which is really cool. You get to see where the actual bar is hidden. We ended up ordering a bunch of cocktails and the drinks were super great. I really loved the vibe overall. It was lively and chatty, and the staff was super friendly. The ambiance is very dark and classy. Keep in mind they do not serve food here. It is purely drinks only. Overall, I would definitely recommend stopping by.

Finally came to visit this bar, after reading other reviews both good and bad, I figured wth. We…read morewaited about 10 minutes for reservation, sat on the revolving fireplace and sat at the bar. You can essentially sit wherever, but the bar is the best seat in the house IMO. The scenery was cool and had the prohibition era feel to it, however the music was current and WAY TOO loud. There is nothing more annoying to have to shout to the person sitting over the next barstool for a conversation. So there's that. We ordered the Island Old Fashioned, which sounded interesting, but...alittle disappointed. I wanted to order another cocktail, but we had dinner reservations. The bartender(s) barely spoke and if they did, we wouldn't have been able to hear them, you know, because of the loud music. Maybe we'll come again for other cocktails when we visit San Diego again. Until then, RBW is a "check off the list" kind of thing.

InsideOUT is always one of those places we try to visit whenever we're in San Diego, and we've…read morenever had a bad experience. This time we stopped in for brunch, enjoyed some cocktails and mimosas, and just took in the whole atmosphere. They really know how to transform this place. The Enchanted Oasis theme was beautiful, with flowers everywhere, butterflies, and so many fun little details. It's definitely one of those places where you want to take pictures of everything. The brunch was delicious, the drinks were fun, and the staff was super friendly as always. There's just something about the energy here, especially during brunch. Everyone seems to be having a great time, and it makes you want to hang out a little longer. We've been here on different visits to San Diego, and it's always a good time. Between the changing themes, the food, the drinks, and the people, they keep giving us reasons to come back. Already looking forward to our next visit.

We chose InsideOUT to celebrate our anniversary because the pictures we saw were beautiful. We will…read moreDEFINITELY come back because of the amazing food, drinks, and service we received from Eriel. Well done!!!

So came down to San Diego to celebrate my brother birthday and we decided to take a whiskey class…read morewith our ladies. So we found that Prohibition offers a whiskey class where you can make drinks yourself. Met the owner Ryan who is the owner of Prohibition Whiskey and he told us the story about how he started the business and we connected because he was from Oakland. From that moment it was on and poppin. The vibes of the class was great and conversations along with the drinks were flowing. We ended the night by making an espresso martini made with whiskey and it was amazing. Plus it was dope that I got to make the drink myself. Can't wait to come back to San Diego to patron this establishment

I went to Prohibition when I was attending a conference at the Convention Center, so I think my…read moreexperience is a little different. A sponsor had rented out the whole place and all drinks were comped with food being passed around. We had cuban sandwiches and empanadas, which I think were all from the Havana restaurant upstairs. Food was great! Drinks were good, but the menu was so confusing to me. I didn't really like how they categorized them. Sometimes I feel like just being straightforward is better. Too cute with trying to do the prohibition/speakeasy menu. It did take a while to get drinks when it was packed. Understandable. But I had a few that were good, the boats and hoes, and keffir lime tequila drink were great. I would say that the bathroom had a bit of a stink to it...not sure what it was but smelled just like coming up from the pipes. May just be a basement issue. Overall, good experience. It didn't feel super special but just like any other speakeasy. I like False Idol better in terms of overall vibe.

Great vibe and speedy service!…read more We loved the Vinyl room and security was very attentive to their surroundings.

I came to Part Time Lover last year after eating at a restaurant nearby. I don't drink alcohol in…read moregeneral so I had asked if they could make a drink virgin... They told me no. The only options then were "a fruity drink, a chocolate drink, or a bubbly drink" and so I asked for a fruity. It tasted like juice in sparkling soda. I honestly was underwhelmed and turned off by the fact they hadn't put any effort in thinking about customers who come for the vibes but don't actually drink alcohol. It was also a jam packed Saturday night and it was incredibly loud so when trying to talk to my friends sitting next to me I had to shout. Ended up straining my voice by the end of the night. This experience last year was probably 2-3 stars, not good. But fast forward a year and some months later, they have a "Free Spirited" section on their menu now!!! This time I also went with a fruity drink and it was actually really good!! I'm glad Part Time Lover has turned a new leaf and actually put conscious effort into their mocktails. We also came here earlier on a Thursday night so it wasn't packed, was very easy to get a seat and just hangout. This better experience bumped up my impression of the place, so 4 stars!

They don't serve food but they are connected to craft and Craft & Commerce which has good food…read more The staff is awesome I've never had a bad experience and when visiting for a special occasion they've always gone above and beyond to ensure we have a good time! The decor is incredible it's absolutely a must see for all tiki fans and anyone who loves a heavily themed bar!

My husband and I had been wanting to check out False Idol for quote some time. We finally went…read morerecently on a Thursday evening and had a 10PM reservation. We were going for drinks after my husband's birthday dinner. At first I was confused as I didn't realize it was inside of Craft and Commerce, but after asking a few people, we were able to join the check-in line. Anyway, there was a long line waiting to get into the speakeasy. I didn't mind, as we were about 20 minutes early, but it was a little chaotic and I wondered why the line was taking so long to just check in. Some of the parties in front of us didn't have reservations, as they were turned away at the door. We were greeted warmly and asked to wait a few minutes. We were then walked through the entrance. The decor was spectacular. We walk though a skull-lined hallway and found ourselves in an eclectic, tropical paradise. At first, we were offered to get drinks at the bar where we could wait until our table was ready. However, there was a cute little table with a couple of stools right by a waterfall, and they offered doe us to sit there instead if we preferred. It was a cute little setting, so we opted to stay there and forgo our reserved table. Unfortunately, we realized a bit too late that it was not a good place for a date night conversation, as the bar is really loud and the stools were too far apart to have a good conversation. We were greeted by our servers, one who was a trainee. They walked us through a very long menu that was a bit of a book. They asked our drink preferences, and made some recommendations. The drinks were good and beautifully decorated. Some of them came in fun glasses. I had both the Jet Pilot and the Mai Tai. My husband enjoyed both of his cocktails. He chose them because they were supposed to have banana. Unfortunately, he couldn't taste the banana in either, but he enjoyed them regardless. Service started off great. When our server came back to see if we wanted a second cocktail, we weren't quite ready, as the menu is large and we were still making selections. Unfortunately, it took her a really long time for her to return, so we almost asked for the check instead of the second cocktail. We did end up ordering the second one, but it would have been nice if we had been checked on more frequently. We saw a few tables with several people order large cocktails meant for a group. When they brought them out, there were thunderstorm special effects that were fun. All in all, I thought the decor was really great. The drinks were good and the service was friendly, but a little lacking. I thought the check in process was a bit of a zoo, and I also felt that the atmosphere inside was a bit chaotic. I might give it another chance on a quieter night, and request a table that creates for a better date night conversation spot.

We've been wanting to check out Mothership for a while, so we finally made it happen during our San…read moreDiego trip. Definitely make a reservation. It's a pretty small place, and I can see how it could fill up quickly. We lucked out with a great corner seat where we could pretty much see everything happening around us. The whole space is themed like you've stepped onto another planet or into some kind of spaceship. The lighting, the decor, even the cocktail menu fits the theme. Make sure you check out the hallway and restroom area too. They really put some thought into the details. We ordered a few cocktails and appetizers, including the bao buns, and just hung out enjoying the atmosphere. The drinks were fun, especially the Mindkiller, which came in this crazy-looking glass. The staff was friendly, and we had a good time. I will say, I was expecting a little more to happen based on some videos I'd seen online. There wasn't really anything extra going on during our visit. It was more of a cool themed bar where you sit, have drinks and some food, and enjoy the surroundings. Nothing wrong with that, just a little different from what I expected. Would we go back? Absolutely... It's a fun spot, especially if you love themed bars. I'd definitely give it another visit and see what the experience is like next time.

I'm so torn on what to rank this place because food and drinks- amazing 9/10. Service on Saturday…read morenight 5/10 unfortunately. Servers were very attentive but the drinks took 30 min and one of them was forgotten. On the bright side, the interior is so unique and fun! The drinks were strong and tasty- definitely on the sweet side but all delicious. I was very pleasantly surprised with the food. Bread, delicious. Rice, flavorful. Potatoes, amazing. Would def go back!

My husband and I recently spent some days in San Diego. He found this speak easy and we decided we…read moreneeded to try it out. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. From the spooky, dark, skulls old school ambiance and decor, to the experience of not ordering from a menu, everything about it made it feel unique and curated making it feel like a true individualized experience. As mentioned, there are no menus. We sat at the bar, the bartender makes casual conversation with you regarding the types of drinks you enjoy. He curated something for both my husband and I based on what we shared we enjoyed. The drinks were delicious. The entry was very cool! It felt as if you were entering a hidden spot - which you do. When you enter the restaurant, you let the hostess know you're there for the Noble Experience. She let us know to head to the wall with the kegs (which is actually a door). You enter and there's a small waiting area where you're greeted by another hostess. This place is a 20/10. We can't wait to return on our next visit to SD.

Drinks are hit and miss. No menu bar is more gimmicky than anything…read more I'm sure there's some set menu that the bartenders just play off of and quality of the drinks really really just depends on who's your bartender. First round was great, not exactly what we ordered but still quality cocoktail. Second round was not good at all. And especially not what we ordered lol The wait on off days can be 5-10 minutes. Busy days it can be 1-2 hours. Drinks: 5/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Value: 4/10

So you gotta love the view. It's not super high up, but it's still allows. You to see the harbor…read moreand the area where the ferry comes in a little bit of beach. The ambience is wonderful. They have acrylic up to help block the wind. The night we were there they had music that was absolutely fantastic. I hope the management reads this because we were there the evening of July 25. The woman playing guitar and singing was a true professional and seriously excellent. We had drinks and appetizers. Our server was very attentive and was working very hard. The food was nice and a great accompaniment to the evening.

This Bar and Lounge is perfect for great Sunset views with friends enjoying the evening with food…read moreand drinks. Walked in and seated quickly by the fire pit table it was a bit cloudy so no sunset but weather was nice and cozy with a glass of wine and ordered the flat bread which was delicious. Seating also at the bar area , nice spacious , great service and the food was good!