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Vessel Restaurant

3.8 (717 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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Is it jam or is it ketchup?!?! Same exact texture and color.

We all have that special restaurant that we only go to for special occasions right? This used to be my special place. Now, it is a complete tourist trap and a statement in how successful businesses can be purchased and everything that was good about it gets cheapened by the new owners but prices go up while the quality is abysmal. I've had better brunch buffets at the Hampton inn. Disorganized, very cheap quality, ridiculous prices for drinks. After I talked to my waiter about how disappointed I was he said we'd only be charged for our very weak mimosa and Bloody Mary that took 15 minutes to come. Guess what the bar tab was?!?!?! $48!!! For one dollar's worth of alcohol. So disappointing. Do not go here, we wished we'd have gone to Denny's, it would have been better.

Oysters and Parmesan-Truffle French Fries
Jeff L.

Tucked away in a spot on Shelter Island, you have to go out of your way a bit to make it out to this quiet and serene restaurant by the Point Loma boat harbor but it is definitely worth the trip! We arrived around 6:30pm on a weekday and it wasn't super busy and we were able to promptly get seated. However, it did take a while for us to get our order but it looked like the restaurant was running on skeleton staff so I think its more that they were strained with the resources they had. To cut to the point, the lobster carbonara was the star of our night as there was ample lobster in the pasta. Unlike other joints where you order and get a sliver of meat and get charged an arm and a leg... Vessel makes sure you get healthy portions of lobster meat. The only downside was that the pasta was a tad bland and tasted better when we brought the leftovers home and salted it just a tad more. Likely unknown to most locals, this appears to be a spot that likely caters to out of towners and is a good place to escape to if you're looking for that vacation/staycation vibe without having to go too far.

Breakfast buffet receipt.
Shannon B.

Dinner was delicious! I recommend the Mediterranean Platter if you're open to an appetizer. The babaganoush is served with feta, so if you're dairy-free, make sure you mention it to your server when ordering. I had the Eggplant Jalfretzi for my main entree, and it was far tastier than I even expected: dairy-free, and delicious. I also highly recommend the glazed carrots; however, they are served over cream cheese, another thing to bring up if you've got dairy concerns. The Banana Old-Fashioned was a very unique and tasty twist on the classic cocktail. The view was beautiful at night, looking out in the marina. At breakfast, the hostess was very chipper and welcoming. They serve a breakfast buffet, which included various pastries and bagels, oatmeal, fruit, eggs, bacon, pancakes, and chicken apple sausage. The one thing I recommend you do t pass up is their muesli. I have never tasted such delicious muesli in my life! My only qualm with breakfast was that gratuity was automatically added--which is perfectly fine, except there were two separate gratuities: one for the server and one for the buffet. This was an unexpected extra charge. Not terrible, but as a whole, the Kona Kai resort does seem to seek out ways to nickel and dime you to death. I wouldn't let that small detail deter you, though. Worth it for the muesli alone! :)

Adults only pool bar
Leigh S.

We had lunch at the adults only pool and it was amazing!! Lindsay was our bartender and she was so much fun, I would come back just to hangout at the bar with her. She recommended the fish tacos and they were SO good. The ceviche was also delish!!

Dinner menu
Adriana R.

This place is amazing. Ambience is great, we got there and it wasn't too busy. Staff members were great, friendly, attentive give and shout out to the manager for being amazing and sharing his knowledge of the menu with us! Food was amazing, you get what you pay for delicious, savory, oh too good food! For sure recommend this place...

Michelle Y.

We stayed at the hotel which was wonderful so we decided to have brunch here on Sunday before going back home. We were both excited and hungry. Upon our arrival we were greeted by the sweet hostess. Restaurant was empty had about a couple people sitting inside. We opt to sit outside. This was for the Sunday brunch buffet they have here. Brunch was very limited and cold. Pretty basic breakfast dishes nothing spectacular. I was disappointed because everything was cold. The fruits they had were good and sweet especially the honeydew. The view was beautiful which sorta made up for the brunch. Our cups for our water were both dirty had lipstick stained on it. Coffee was just okay, if you're starving and looking for good tasty warm food I would skip this place. It was a bit pricey for what they served.

Tableside Affogato
Shirley S.

It's been a minute since I last visited this restaurant We ordered the #ParmesanTruffleFries as a starter but it came after our main entrees ‍ It was enjoyed as I helped finish this item The #LobsterCarbonara came with lots of lobster but overall the dish lacked flavor. I am hoping like most pasta dishes in the U.S. it tastes more flavorful the next day. I had the #TablesideAffogoto for dessert and I should have had the expresso separate. It came paired with a biscotti that was harder than usual and I couldn't get it soften. I tried the #KeyLime and #BruleeBananaSplit and both were yummy The service was friendly and most of the entrees came out promptly except my starter and entree but worked out fine as I was busy taking photos. We were a party of 10 and everyone seemed to enjoy their meal and the ambience was great for our group. We didn't have the oceanside view but it was evening and the larger parties were against the wall. We didn't feel rushed and enjoyed our visit

Steak
Jay L.

We dined at Vessel a couple of times during our stay at Kona Kai, once for dinner and again for brunch and overall had a great experience! The staff was super friendly and even remembered us from our previous visit, which was such a nice touch. Service throughout was attentive and welcoming without feeling overbearing. The ambiance is definitely one of the highlights beautiful views of the marina, breezy outdoor seating, and a relaxed coastal vibe that made every meal feel like a mini escape. The only downside was the price point. While the food was tasty, the portions didn't quite match the cost especially at brunch. We tried the eggs Benedict and steak medium rare. That said, you're paying a bit for the setting and experience, which we did enjoy. Perfect spot if you're staying at Kona Kai and want to dine close by with a view. Just know you're treating yourself when you go!

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Marci T.

After struggling to find parking downtown and canceling our original reservation, we decided to try The Vessel since they had availability. Unfortunately, our experience was mixed. To start, we ordered the fritto misto, Brussels sprouts, and fries. The fritto misto was just okay--it didn't meet our expectations. The Brussels sprouts, however, were a hit, while the fries arrived lukewarm, which made us question their freshness. For entrees, my friends each ordered a burger and salmon, which they both enjoyed. I went with the lobster carbonara and specifically requested no poached egg, yet it arrived with the egg anyway. This was frustrating, and to add to it, I found the lobster overcooked and the snow peas had a taste that reminded me of frozen, thawed-out vegetables. For dessert, we ordered the sundae and I asked for it to come out with a candle, but the request was overlooked. Since it was night and raining, we couldn't appreciate what I imagine is a lovely marina view during the day. Overall, the service and a few kitchen errors kept our experience from being great, though my friends enjoyed their meals.

Eva G.

Made reservations even though I didn't have to during the time we arrived. It wasn't crowded or busy at all. Located at the beautiful property of the Kona Kai resort. We started with an appetizer Fritto Misto - calamari, jicama, red cabbage, peanut, togarishi, yuzu aioli Since it was happy hour, we chose the shrimp and some adult beverages for the table FYI the shrimp is not sharable ( 5 pieces) lol For our entrees we ordered the Maryland-Style Crab Cake Sandwich - butter lettuce, tomato, pickled fresno chilis, creamy mustard sauce, brioche bun, house-made old bay kettle chips Mahi Tacos - cucumber pico de gallo, pickled red cabbage, cilantro lime crema, chips & house-made salsa Vessel Burger - beef, gruyere cheese, bacon jam, arugula, tomato, pickles, pommery mustard aioli, brioche bun The food was good but a little on the pricey side. The view was nice too.

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Where to park if going to vessei restaurant?

There is a parking lot with a self-serve ticket station on the Kona Kai property....on the right as you enter the property....very convenient!

Are there bottomless mimosas here?

Good afternoon, Isis! Thank you for your question. At this time we do not offer bottomless mimosas, but we love getting ideas from our guests and will look at doing this in the near future. Thank you.

What's parking like here?

Vallet parking from hotel takes your car.

Who do I need to contact about playing live music there?

Hi Daniel, You can reach-out to Amanda Bilbro (abilbro@noblehousehotels.com).… 

How dio you make reservations?

I used OpenTable and reserved what I needed.

Are you dog friendly at the restaurant?

They allowed my pup when we at outside on the patio area. Water dish included!

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The staff harassed me and my girlfriend while we were just looking through a window at a store next…read moredoor to their bar. It's a public sidewalk, we were not being loud or disorderly. If the owner or staff reads this, be ashamed of yourselves. I've never been treated in such a disgusting manner. I already thought the place looked gross when I walked past... now safe to say I'll never get a drink here ever!

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4.6(257 reviews)
2.7 mi•Ocean Beach, Point Loma
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Excellent beer here. I also like the ambiance, bright neon lights make this place stand out and so…read moredo their beers. They have a large selection to choose from, you can choose a flight of up to 6. We were curious about a lot of their beers, so we started with a flight of 5. One that stood out was a pickle beer, it almost tastes like Grillo's pickle juice, but it was very refreshing if you like pickles. We also ended our night with an Italian Pilsner. The beers were epic. The service was good, and the inside looks like an arcade. The outside had a small patio that was comfortable. I highly recommend coming here.

I love this place! They have such a fun atmosphere with their bright neon lights…read more We sat outside and enjoyed the night air with our dogs while enjoying our beers. They have a good selection of beers, it was hard to choose what to get. I have had their beers before and never had a bad beer from them. We started with a beer flight, mostly sours, and we added a pickle beer. The pickle beer was very clean and refreshing, I loved my sour beers, but the pickle beer was my favorite. They have slushy drinks that I missed out on, I will have to come back. The staff was friendly and helpful. There is plenty of seating indoors and outside on the patio, and they are pet friendly too.

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Wonderland Ocean Pub

4.0(1.8k reviews)
2.9 mi•Ocean Beach, Point Loma
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We had a great time at Wonderland Ocean Pub! We enjoyed the blackberry cider, pilsner, and Old…read moreFashioned, along with an order of wings that were absolutely delicious. The wings were definitely a highlight! The atmosphere was wonderful, but the real star was the view. Being able to enjoy good drinks and great food while looking out at the beach and ocean made the experience even better. It's the perfect spot to relax, take in the scenery, and enjoy a laid-back afternoon. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back!

Came on a weekday for happy hour and had a terrible experience…read more There was no host at the host stand and when we asked a waitress if we should wait, she directed us to seat ourselves. We sat at a table and weren't approached for almost fifteen minutes. Staff just looked at us awkwardly and didn't say anything. I went over to the host stand when a girl finally showed up and asked if we had done something wrong, to which she scolded us for seating ourselves. I told her about what the waitress had said and told her that we would be happy to wait or move to which she rolled her eyes at me, and shoved menus at me before telling me "I guess since you're already sitting there, you can stay there". We should have walked out at that moment. The rest of the visit was awkward. The waitress we had initially interacted with ended up covering our table, and she made a comment about how we just sat ourselves and laughed at us. Really killed the vibe despite the view being nice and the space being chill. We ordered a Fire Dancer and a Wet Whistle, as well as pretzel bites and the guacamole. The drinks were decent, albeit the waitress spilled some of them on us as she was dropping them off. Pretzels were dried out, but the guacamole was good. Wouldn't come back for the service, but the view could be worth it if it improves.

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4.3(550 reviews)
2.9 mi•Ocean Beach, Point Loma
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This review is solely for dining though I know they have concerts and live music every now and…read morethen. My friends always get annoyed because I always ask them during our after work happy hours to always come here lol!! This place has everything you need in a place. Good happy hour deals, amazing drinks, amazing food and epic views of the water and sunsets. The skrewball wings and house shots are always what brings me back here. I find myself craving those wings every week because it's the perfect, crisp and batter to ratio texture. They're also not overly sweet and the perfect amount of sauce over the wings along with their pickled veggies. Everything I've tried here from their poke tacos, rangoons, pho, and even their stir fry noodles have never failed me. Their service is also fast and very chill. You can tell they have a lot of regulars constantly coming back. Definitely will be coming back for my next happy hour

Wow the pistachio cocktail INCREDIBLE I wish it came in a much much bigger glass - one of the most…read moredelicious drinks I've EVER had! The coconut shrimp how on earth did they make them round also delicious! Came for the music so glad I got there too early so I could enjoy the fabulous food & great service!

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Winstons Beach Club

3.7(249 reviews)
2.8 mi•Ocean Beach, Point Loma
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I grew up in Ocean Beach and later went to Winston's on many occasions even at 70 years old. I…read morestill go there for good music good atmosphere and a great time. This is definitely one of the best music venues I've ever been to you gotta try it out. Rock on with live entertainment.

So I found this place by sheer happenstance. Came here on a work trip and flew in on a Sunday…read moreafternoon when I really just wanted to watch my Redskins play on Sunday Night Football. Found out there's actually a Redskins watch party at this place called Winston in Ocean Beach really other side of America and there's a group of Redskin fans signed me up. These are my people here's what Winston's had to offer: Ambience: literally a dive bar in the middle of Ocean Beach security and everything. Guess they do a lot of events here live music parties, etc. actually quite a cool freaking place. Service: fast friendly and fun not only because I was here for the game but because they decorated up for the Redskins and literally had like 40 to 50 Redskins fans. Seems like they do a lot of live events and music which is super cool and I'm sure they do a great job as my service was fantastic. Food: I ordered a pizza. Some other guys had nachos. Everything looked good. My pizza was actually pretty good for a dive bar. Beer was cold. Tasty had some local flavor added in. It's not a Michelin restaurant but for a game night perfect. The summit all up I had a fantastic time. Parking is a nightmare down in Ocean Beach, but you know what it's a small price to pay for having a great couple hours watching a team celebrating with others that love the same team singing the same songs I eat the best fight song in NFL and doing it on the beach in California. I don't think it gets much better than that. Thanks for a great time Winston's hope to see you again. Keep munching, and HTTR!!!

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Harbor Town Pub

4.3(1k reviews)
0.8 mi•Point Loma, Fleetridge
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Harbor Town Pub is one of those great neighborhood watering holes that keeps the locals coming…read moreback! I used to walk here years ago when I lived just up the street, so it's always nice to return to an old favorite. Met up with a colleague for a late lunch and decided on their Jackpot Burger, but with a few modifications. I ordered it bunless, with a 1/3-pound beef patty, fried egg, smashed avocado, bacon, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and red onion. Normally it comes with blue cheese, which I absolutely cannot stand, so I happily had them leave that off! I also substituted a side salad for the fries. Delicious, satisfying, and a great way to enjoy a burger without all the extra carbs! Service was fantastic! The music was great and played at just the right volume to enjoy without having to shout across the table. Something more establishments should figure out...! They make excellent cocktails here, but since I still had work to do, I stuck with their delicious, refreshing iced tea. Sometimes being responsible is terribly inconvenient...! LOL! The menu has plenty of appealing options, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and there's a steady stream of neighborhood regulars coming through throughout the day and evening. It's got that authentic local pub vibe that you just can't manufacture. Great food, excellent service, good tunes, and a cool neighborhood atmosphere. Whether you're a Point Loma local or just visiting the area, Harbor Town Pub is absolutely worth stopping into! I'll certainly be back, and next time I might not have work waiting for me so I can enjoy one of those cocktails! Cheers!

Harbor Town Pub is owned by the same people as Waterfront and it has a dive bar feel with Christmas…read moretree lights hanging from the ceiling. They have a room in the back with some games which reminded me or Aero club. I got the ahi poke tostada which should be called ahi poke nacho's because it comes on a pile of fried wonton chips with avocado, carrots and cucumbers. It was delicious! You order at the bar and the bartender was super friendly and actually remembered my name when I came back up.

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Ponyboy

4.6(81 reviews)
1.1 mi•Roseville, Fleetridge, Point Loma

I booked a reservation for a party of three on a Friday during Golden Hour, which runs daily from…read more4-5 PM. There's only street parking, and it can be a little tricky to find a spot. I ended up parking about a five minute walk away. When you walk in you're greeted by the hostess, and you can choose to sit inside, at the bar, or outside by the pool. We ordered: * Pickle Dip: This was delicious and came with nice, crispy chips for dipping. * Animal Fries: Fresh, filling, and really tasty. Definitely easy to share. * Poolside Ceviche: The fish tasted very fresh, and it came with a bowl of tortilla chips. * Cheeseburger: A simple, classic cheeseburger with a bun, beef patty, and cheese, but still really good. During Golden Hour appetizers and favorites are 50% off, which makes the prices especially good. They also have drink specials including select wines for $10. By the pool they have a projector and host movie nights so definitely check their schedule if that sounds fun. When we visited there were quite a few customers inside. We were the only ones actually seated by the pool, and we saw a couple of hotel guests laying out, but no one was swimming. Another big perk is that they're dog friendly and will bring you a bowl of water for your pup. Overall this is such a fun, retro, and unique spot. The prices are great, especially during Golden Hour, and the portions are very shareable. The three of us easily split two favorites and an appetizer. Definitely worth checking out!

I had one of the most memorable dates at Ponyboy inside The Pearl, and I honestly can't imagine a…read morebetter place for a special evening. Before we arrived, I mentioned that I was taking out someone special, and the staff went above and beyond to make the night unforgettable. From the moment we walked in, they treated us with such genuine kindness and attention that we felt like celebrities. Every detail made us feel welcome and cared for. My date looked absolutely beautiful, and the atmosphere couldn't have been more perfect. We enjoyed fresh oysters, amazing cocktails, and spent the evening watching vintage movies by the pool. It felt like stepping into another era--relaxed, romantic, and effortlessly cool. Our servers were attentive without ever being intrusive, and their warmth elevated an already incredible night. It's rare to find a place where the service, food, drinks, and atmosphere all come together so perfectly. This is a night I'll never forget, and I'm already hoping this becomes the place where we celebrate future moments together. Thank you to everyone at Ponyboy for helping create a special evening.

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