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    WaBa Grill

    3.3 (171 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    WABA GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Hazel Mae L.

    Food is how I remembered it when we were leaving here but the portions are awful. They need to have a better ventilation for all the smoke as well.

    Markus O.

    WARNING you only get a free kids meal if you order a bowl. so if you get a family meal and plan to get your kid a free chicken bowl, youre SOL all in all, not as good as flame broiler. both are friendly to the gluten and dairy intolerant, big plus! it has an alright ambiance.

    Half chicken, rib-eye steak, rice veggie bowl with half an avocado.  13.79
    Josiah W.

    I believe this is my first time at a WaBa grill. The place looks clean and well lit.you can also see them cut up the food. The veggies are okay. The portions are satisfying. The chicken was very tasty, and the steak was well cooked. They both are good selections. I recommend adding some spice if you get steak. Overall, very good experience, and I might come back again.

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    Rosemary A.

    Food was yummy. I didn't see the inside because we ordered take out. However the food was just right and hit the spot.

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    Julie G.

    The hubby and I love Waba Grill but the last couple of visits have not been the best . I like to give businesses a second or even a third chance to redeem themselves but Waba just fails every time . The waba bowls have been pretty much half full . I'd like to feel somewhat full or satisfied but not the case . My previous visit my chicken Waba bowl had a hair in it. "Disgusting " that spoiled my appetite. I would definitely like some consistency on the amount that is served but unfortunately it seems to be impossible!

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    3 months ago

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    1 year ago

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    8 months ago

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    4 months ago

    The entire staff is great, and it's one of my favorite places to eat. It's always delicious and more than enough at great prices

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    10 months ago

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    3 months ago

    Great service angle was awesome. Foood was great and the service was excellent I recommend people visit

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    1 year ago

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    3 months ago

    Service is always great at this location and the food is very good quality as well. No complaints.

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    7 months ago

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    3 months ago

    buen servicio todo limpio, rica comida y Carlos excelente servicio lo recomiendo mucho

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    1 year ago

    I wouldn't recommend this place for the lunch shift. The 2 guys that are there put stuff in my food. Why take a chance.

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    3 years ago

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    11 months ago

    First time having WaBa Grill and it was a great experience, food on point, clean place, excellent service!

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    3 years ago

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    1 year ago

    I went in and the employee Sean was super nice and super welcoming and very patient with taking my order. Food was amazing.

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    2 years ago

    Benny and Carlos gave me excellent service today! Wonderful food as well freshly prepared

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    2 years ago

    Shout out Carlos and Evelyn for the great service. Highly recommend this WaBa grill location. Thumbs up

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    2 years ago

    Can't never go wrong for something satisfying and filling. Trust me if ur iffy or curious try it and you'll love it.

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    3 years ago

    Colten gave out the best service! Appreciate the hospitality. And thank you for the cleanest place and environment here.

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    3 years ago

    Isela did a great job helping me for my first time here at waba grill , she's very nice and helpful

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    2 years ago

    Food was very tasty and service good. We will be coming back. Beef tacos were especially good, way better than the chicken ones.

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    Animae

    Animae

    4.4
    (1.7k reviews)
    9.1 mi
    $$$

    A fantastic fine dining experience. If you're a fan of Asian fusion and wagyu, this place is a…read moremust. Parking is horrific by the way and you can ask for valet for $25 or make a few circles to find some street parking. This place does not have a large sign facing the street. It's very easy to miss when you're driving to look for it. I would just aim to park near the giant art sculpture and the entrance will be towards the other side of that. When coming in, the art was already breath taking. They had the Iron Giant painting above the bar area, with very nice booth seating throughout the middle. The blinds were down for the harsh sunlight, but nearing 8 p.m. the blinds were brought up for us to see the sunset (it was cloudy though haha). Our server was excellent. His name was Raphael (Rafael?) and he frequently checked in on us to see if we needed anything else. He was amazing at his job! Shout out to him! We ordered several items tonight: Tuna Kare Kare - has shellfish, therefore I did not try it. Hunan Lamb Chops - amazing! Doesn't taste earthy or musky at all. The cilantro cream was a great touch. Crispy Pig Ears - probably the star out of all the appetizers. Tasted exactly like chicharrones. There's a smell when it arrives, but that didn't matter once you took a bite! It was perfection. Wagyu Corned Beef Fried Rice - yes, therefore is wagyu, but I thought it was okay. Fried rice is rice to me. Crispy Potatoes - this was good. I enjoyed the cream the potatoes were in and its crispy texture. Short Rib Kare Kare - I couldn't have this because of my shellfish allergy. Pork Tomahawk Tocino - FANTASTIC. MUST GET. Perfectly marinated and perfectly soft. Absolutely mouth watering. Sea bass Cha Ca - pleasantly soft and delicious. Did not taste fishy. It was a nice surprise and the curry was great as well. Buko Pandan - tastes exactly like Pandan! It was a nice copy of actual Pandan. Turon Tart - my favorite. Tasted exactly like Turon. The banana ice cream was good. Sticky Rice Crème Brulee - very good! Not my favorite, but my family enjoyed it. Overall, I truly enjoyed this place for its Filipino inspired dishes. The servers were all super attentive. Every time they brought out a dish to us, they reminded us about the shellfish allergy to insure I wouldn't eat it; they were mindful of our allergies. The experience was heightened with the cocktails we ordered as well. Again, an exquisite experience which I'd highly recommend to anyone.

    Heard about this place and wanted to give it a try. It's supposed to be asian/Filipino food…read more Very lively as soon as you walk in with music, dimmed lights, and people dressed up to the nines. We ordered: Kare Kare, you definitely know it's a Filipino dish - 9 out of 10 Garlic Rice Scallop crudo, had thai influence - 9 out of 10 Spring pea salad, very fresh and crispy with a yogurt sauce - 9 out of 10 Beef carpaccio - 8 out of 10 Tomahawk pork, tasted like a Filipino barbecue on a stick - 8 out 10 Turon Tart, definitely tasted like a Turon - 8 out of 10 Latte - 8 out 10 Prices are on the higher side for what you get, but definitely worth a visit - 9 out of 10 for me! Enjoy.

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    The hub checkin out the menu. Our reservation was first seating at 5pm. We beat the crowd which filled the place later.
    The hub checkin out the menu. Our reservation was first seating at 5pm. We beat the crowd which filled the place later.
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    Choi's

    Choi's

    4.6
    (662 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$$
    Romantic vibe
    Private events

    An elevated escape into Oystery & Bubbles @chois.sandiego @eastvillagesd…read more Where $1 oysters from Baja, the Pacific Northwest, and the East Coast meet crisp pours of bubbles--simple indulgence done right. Each bite feels like a quiet luxury, especially when paired with decadent touches like caviar service atop lingcod chicharrón with crème fraîche. The happy hour bites are just as refined--bold, unexpected, and beautifully executed. From the rich duck liver mousse to the vibrant bulgogi birria vampiro and delicate stone crab taco, every plate is a balance of flavor and artistry. A moment to slow down, savor, and toast to the finer things... without the splurge. fun times

    Choi's was such a great place to celebrate our anniversary this year! we were staying in the…read moreGaslamp area and i wanted to find somewhere close-by that we could walk over to - it's right by Petco Park, and if you're driving they offer validated 2 hour parking which is a great option! when we walked in we were instantly welcomed into the clean, aesthetic restaurant, and they even gave us a little happy anni note, which was very kind :) our server Dylan was great and attentive, and service as a whole was timed perfectly. we ordered: - juri's melon margarita: so refreshing and light - da nang skies: creamy lychee lemon goodness! the makgeolli in this was chef's kiss - yellowtail crudo: the pickled ginger brine + coconut cream was a match made in heaven with the fish! - prime filet: cooked to medium perfection! so tender, juicy, and the banana ketchup sauce was A+ and matched well with the slightly salty filet. the green beans with a type of feta cream threw me off at first, but honestly i was addicted to it by the end - verlasso salmon: my fiancé really enjoyed it! salmon cooked really nice, longanisa aioli was unique and enjoyable!! the furikake rice felt like a great pairing too since it balanced sweet + salty too just like the filet - hotteok & vanilla ice cream: they prepared this for us as an anniversary treat and we were so happy with it! the hotteok was nice and flaky, the brown sugar with the strawberries + vanilla ice cream... it was just the perfect ending to a great meal very happy with our experience here, and we hope to come back soon to try more of their menu - the cocktails especially because they all sound so delicious! thank you, choi's team!

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