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    4.3 (1.6k reviews)
    Open • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Beet salad
    Nickolas E.

    As I sit here, I couldn't help but update a review from 2+ yrs ago. I have truly fallen in love with this place. My wife and I were served by Anthony this evening. As always, he was outstanding & knowledgable. He guided us in our experience and we were blown away. Ordered the Beet salad, Steamed Clams to start. I got the Swordfish & Roasted Carrots and my wife enjoyed the Oxtail. Outstanding! They knew it was my birthday and the team wrote me a signed card by the staff. Very sweet. Grateful for this place. Stay forever.

    Clara T.

    I've had this place bookmarked for a hot minute and was finally able to check it out this past weekend. Pros: - Sunday at 11AM, we were seated right away in the patio area (PET FRIENDLY = huge plus in my book). That is HUGE considering brunch in the area always get packed fast. - Server was pretty attentive. The hostess was so adorable; her smile was very infectious. - I'm not sure if it was because I was hungry, but the pancake was DIVINE. The amount of food definitely was a lot for the price. Cons: - Parking can be tricky but this area is known for that. - Steak in my steak and eggs are on the chewier side. We both ordered medium rare and mine came less pink than my friend's. I will definitely come back! I want to check out their other food menu items and they have this limited quantity sticky buns that I was eyeing.

    Sticky Toffee Pudding
    Nicholas O.

    The carrots had really nice char and the salt level was perfect. The chili oil, pistachio, and pickled all worked so well together. Super balanced and one of my favorite bites of the night! The brisket raviolini broth had great depth and almost leaned seafood-forward, and the filling was soft and tender. The agnolotti was excellent. The sauce was velvety and creamy, and while the truffle flavor was definitely there, it wasn't overpowering. The pasta itself had great texture and a flavorful filling. Service started off pretty slow, but once things got moving, it was really solid. They were attentive about wiping tables, changing plates between courses, and refilling water quickly. The crab fried rice was probably the most disappointing. Very small and overpriced. Nothing special for me flavor wise. I don't really remember crab in the dish haha. The lobster had a nice smoky flavor, though it was a little chewy. The dish was also slightly wetter? than I would've preferred. The char siu brisket was very good! Sauce/meat was flavorful and super tender. I liked the earthiness from the vegetables, and the coconut curry itself was well made, but for me the flavor combinations didn't fully come together? The gnocchi was soft, pillowy, and almost melting. The morels and sauce was great. I wasn't sold on the crispy fried bits on top since they threw off the balance a bit, and the garlic was pretty aggressive, maybe a little too much. The crudo was fresh and light, with nice crunchy garlic and crisp vegetables. The sauce paired really well with everything. Dessert was mixed. The cookie pie had good flavor, but the texture was a little odd for me, it was like thick and almost chewy? I kept wishing for a little flaky salt to balance the sweetness. The sticky toffee pudding was too sweet for my taste. The caramel drizzle was a bit excessive.

    Hamachi crudo
    Rajendra S.

    We've been planning to go to dinner here for a long time but finally managed to get there last night! One amazing restaurant with superb and very attentive service and great food in a café like urban setting. We ordered a variety of dishes and each was presented well, and flavorful. We loved the welcoming staff who seemed attentive at every table they served. We found the food a bit salty, so if you are watching your salt intake then stay off the soupy dishes. Parking anywhere in the area is tough, but we were lucky to find a vacated spot a few yards up the road.

    Baked Eggs
    Stephanie B.

    Came here for Mother's Day brunch and had a nice experience. They have indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a bar. We were seated inside with a view of the kitchen. Service: Our server was friendly and attentive. Food: we ordered the stuffed French toast, baked eggs and simple breakfast. The French toast was not actually stuffed, as I expected, but topped with apples and toppings. It was a think piece of brioche bread and the dish was tasty and not too sweet. I was disappointed in the baked eggs, as I really didn't get much egg out of it. I shared it with my husband and while it did have a lot of flavors, it was overwhelmingly chickpeas and tomato sauce for me. The sourdough bread was crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. We ordered the simple breakfast with bacon for our son because they don't have a kids menu and it was perfect for him. I do with we ordered the ultimate sticky bun, which is their speciality, but will have to try that another time. Parking is a real challenge as there is only street parking. There was also a Sunday farmers market going on, which likely contributed.

    erica b.

    Late Post.... Went here for brunch The food was really good. Service was good as were the drinks. I recommend

    Monica A.

    Our little tradition...... Donating blood, then some breakfast. We tried something different too. The hubby had the fried rice breakfast & I had the moroccan sauce baked eggs. Very yummy. Great service & vibes. #DiningWithTheAndersons #SavingLivesWithTheHubby #MichelinGuideRestaurant #SanDiegoLiving

    Chilaquiles Rojos
    Karen T.

    Stopped by for a weekend brunch here with my partner and had a wonderful time. From the moment we walked in, we could feel the energetic and lively setting. The staff was very friendly and got us seated right away. We ordered a few things to share: Chilaquiles Rojos: includes eggs, crema, cotija, pinto beans, guacamole, pickled onions, and cilantro - a very flavorful, classic Mexican breakfast plate. The crispy tortilla pieces balanced out the other components of the dish very nicely. I liked that there was no spiciness. Egg White Scramble: contains swiss chard, brussel sprouts, harissa pesto, shallots, goat cheese, mint, and cilantro - a lighter brunch plate that is still full of flavor. I liked the creaminess from the goat cheese. This is a solid choice if you don't want something heavy. Ultimate Sticky Bun: wasn't planning on ordering this until the server convinced us to, as there are limited quantities made per day. It tasted extremely sweet and decadent. The cold vanilla ice cream tasted amazing when eaten with the warm bun. Definitely felt more like a dessert to be eaten at the end. In addition to seating inside the restaurant, there is some comfortable outdoor seating on their patio. They do accept reservations for any time of the day, so I would recommend making a reservation in advance.

    Carrots - yum
    Ken R.

    This place always delivers. We have been for brunch and dinner and the food and service is always excellent. You have to get some of the dishes that are cooked on an open flame. The carrots were creatively prepared and tasty with a kick of spice. The grilled octopus is usually better. It had limited char and was kind of bland. The char sui brisket was tender and tasty and the gnocchi was excellent with its light sauce and many ingredients like snap peas and pancetta.

    Chilaquiles Rojos
    Kevin T.

    Enjoyed a nice brunch with my partner as we had a brunch reservation. Highly recommended to make a reservation as Trust can get super packed often. Upon arrival, noticed they have quite the modern design. Love that there's a large outdoor area with sizeable indoor seating as well. Very spacious overall and clean. Service is pretty quick, our orders were taken quickly and food came out at a adequate time. Restaurant was quite busy during brunch so props to the speed. We decided on three dishes to share, Chilaquiles Rojos, Egg White Scramble, and the Ultimate Sticky Bun. The Chilaquiles Rojos is filled with Tortilla chips mixed with cotija, guac, cilantros, and two eggs. Portions are huge for this dish, very much a shareable dish. Chips were a good touchup to the sauce, a bit spicy but very enjoyable overall. It's also one of their popular items and I would certainly get this again. The Egg White Scramble is a bit interesting to me. It's very much a seasoned vegetables type dish. Very unique I'd say but it was quite delicious. A savory touch to the dish and complimented the other two dishes well. I didn't enjoy the Brussel sprouts in the dish as to me, it didn't apply much flavor or difference to the dish. Other than that, a decent dish. I was massively impressed with the Ultimate Sticky Bun, a HUGEEE fun dessert to share. From what the staff said, it's limited per day, and is different layout/toppings daily. I can see why it's their most popular item as the flavors are just fabulous. Luckily, the day we dined in, we got a custard type sticky bun, layered with vanilla ice cream, peanut crumbs, and orange slices. It was the perfect dish to conclude the meal, it was something that we've never tasted and we're very glad that we had ordered this dish. Overall, it was a decent brunch experience, star of the show was definitely the ultimate sticky bun, a very fun find and most definitely excited to revisit the next time my partner and I are in the area.

    Seating
    Sean H.

    BRUNCH review: Came here for my birthday party and it was fantastic! Love the upscale ambience, presentation and bright light, as well as friendly professional service. The cinnamon roll is indeed a must for the table. 10/10 The other dishes I tried were either savory or sweet, pretty typical upscale brunch fair. I had the fried chicken and pancakes (8/10) which was fairly good. Nothing blew me away per se, (maybe a little unseasoned?) but I think overall it's fairly priced and they have a good selection of coffees, mimosas etc to make your whole group happy. The cold brew with whipped cold foam on top was smooth and delish! Definitely one of my preferred brunch options in SD going forward!

    Left: Honeydew Lemongrass Limeade
    Dai D.

    I visited San Diego for the weekend & so many creators on TikTok recommended this spot for brunch. My friend & I showed up mid-morning on Sunday, & thankfully didn't have to wait for a table. I ordered the honeydew lemonade limeade and the fried chicken and pancakes for my entree. I only took a few sips of the limeade. It was made with sparkling water, which the menu didn't mention. I'm not a fan of sparkling water, so it was a no-go for me, though it didn't taste bad. Sparkling water makes me feel like I'm eating pop rocks lol. Anyways, lemongrass can be such an overpowering flavor, but it was balanced with the other flavors in this drink. It was just more reminiscent of pop than lemonade. Before you think "pop???" Listen. I'm from the Midwest. We don't say "soda" this way, lol. The chicken and waffles were good. The pancakes tasted like vanilla & I loved the crispy edges. The main thing I look for in pancakes are crispy edges. They were incredibly filling, so I could only finish one. You will probably leave with leftovers if you order this. The chicken was well seasoned & the chili crisp on top wasn't too spicy. It gave the chicken additional flavor without all the heat. I enjoyed that the chicken was served in bite-size pieces. They use dark meat (my personal favorite because it's so forgiving), so it was super tender. There's both indoor & outdoor seating. The restaurant was clean & service was good. We were greeted pleasantly & our server was also great.

    Mac & Cheese
    Sylvester R.

    It's been five years and the food still tastes great. The burgers (which is what drew us) and Mac and cheese with bone marrow and truffle butter was amazing. 8 of us came here for Juneteenth, some from LA) It was a great day to celebrate. Outside seating was very nice on the large patio. However, there was a big concern but since it's Juneteenth we don't discuss those with company present. Please contact me directly to discuss in private.

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    Wonderful food and service. Our waitress was attentive and knowledgeable. Our party of four dined inside and enjoyed every dish.

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    Are high chairs for babies available during brunch time?

    yes

    Do they have happy hour?

    Yes! 5pm-6pm Wednesday thru Sunday at the bar

    Do they wear masks?

    Nope

    Are you guys currently doing dine in?

    Is there a dress code? Flip flops, shorts, etc allowed?

    I don't think there is an official "dress code". If you're going for brunch, then shorts and flip flops would be ok. However I would recommend something nicer than shorts and flip flops for dinner.

    Do they have happy hour?

    No Happy Hour ! Morning Brunch are overcrowded !

    Do they have bottomless mimosas?

    No 😕

    Would Sunday brunch be kid friendly for well behaved kids?

    I've only been there once but they have a big patio for your well behaved kids :)

    Is this place better for lunch, dinner or both?

    It depends on your budget. Dinner is really good but the plates are tiny. The idea is to get a lot of small plates to share (which I don't like too much). This can be expensive. Brunch is normal portions and great. Just depends on what you prefer.

    Are they dog friendly?

    The patio area appears to be dog friendly, yes.

    Are there gluten free options?

    There are a number of things on the menu that are gluten free. But if you have any concerns call the restaurant, they may even be able to suggest some substitutions.

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    We were craving chicken and waffles this particular day and saw Mom's Chicken and Waffles on Yelp…read more The photos look promising so we gave them a try. Amazing prices for quality & generous meals! We both got the bacon waffle plate -- three pieces each of chicken tenders and bacon waffle with powdered sugar for $17. The chicken tenders were juicy, crispy, and not dry at all. A great meal and the place is ran by friendly folks. They were welcoming to our dog as well. I think we just found a good spot for chicken & waffles in town. Note: they are currently sharing the space with a sports bar so don't be shy to come in! The lady in-charge said their space is currently being renovated.

    the worker looked me dead in the eye and said 25-35 minutes. I said fine…read more Place wasn't even busy. Maybe 40-50% capacity if I'm being generous. Attached is the photo One hour later food came out. Ordered 12:30 came out 1:30+. By the time it did my friends and I were pissed off. No accommodations. Nothing to make up for it. Couldn't even enjoy the meal. Food was average. Did not justify the wait. Chicken wasn't even hot so why did it take so long and I'm not sure how these guys have such good reviews. Portions were awful as well for the chicken. I feel completely rinsed. Eggs potatoes and bacon were fine. Can't really mess those up. I understand that things happen but as a restaurant it is your responsibility to ensure that your guests are fed in a proper time frame. We had to pay first as well. So we were forced to wait. I would have left half way through if I could. Get your kitchen staffed or close your doors.

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    Mom's Chicken and Waffles
    Mom's Chicken and Waffles
    Mom's Chicken and Waffles

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    The Smoking Goat

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    1.0 mi•North Park
    •$$$

    The Smoking Goat is a French inspired bistro located in the North Park area of San Diego…read more Reservations can be made on OpenTable. We Ubered everywhere on this evening so I can't comment on the parking situation, but it looked like street parking only. Seating options include the bar half of the restaurant with seats at the bar and cushy looking booths against the wall, or the main dining room. We sat in the main dining room which is quaint, and not necessarily upscale, but it does have a classy feel. The wall is brick, and the space is lit slightly dim. The kitchen is open and can be seen from the dining room. There was a nice mix of music playing in the background. I asked if they offered bread and butter, and they do not. But you can order an off-menu half French baguette for $5, served hot from the oven, with butter. We started by splitting the poached pear salad ($16). This was a delicious salad with local greens, blue cheese, fresh poached pears, and a champagne vinaigrette dressing. It was a pretty big salad, perfect to share between the two of us. For my entrée, I had the pasta seafood special with shrimp, salmon, and mussels in a lemon crème sauce ($42). Everything on the plate was delicious, and it had a generous amount of seafood. The lemon crème sauce had the perfect amount of flavor without overpowering the dish. She had the Scottish Salmon ($39). The salmon is topped with a lemon beurre blanc sauce, and is served on a bed of spinach and lentils, sitting on top of a parsnip puree. She loved it. Our server Ryan was very polite and professional and provided excellent service. We really enjoyed our meal here, and would definitely return.

    Came out for San Diego Restaurant Week and had such a wonderful time trying out the menu. Making a…read morereservation was easy enough through the OpenTable app, and the restaurant itself was cozy and inviting. The escargot and pâté were delicious, but the tartare was definitely something to write home about. I loved the balance of bright flavors with the tender filet mignon. The entrées were all great, and we finished things off with a decadent flourless chocolate cake. Overall, such a lovely meal and a great Restaurant Week experience!

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    The Smoking Goat - Interior

    Interior

    The Smoking Goat - Wild Mushroom Linguine

    Wild Mushroom Linguine

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