Such a cute and convenient spot right across from the doorway of the movie theater, The Lot. We came on a weekend early and the place was pretty empty. I parked for free in the parking lot next door across from the vons, which is just a short walk away It's outdoors, but covered, and you can sit in the Sun or the shade. They take reservations which is great, because I'm noticing a lot of brunch places don't anymore. They have a bar area that you can sit at with a full bar, and a large TV, or several tables you can sit at. I decided to order the Poke nachos, and they tasted pretty fresh. The portion wasn't too small nor too large, I found it just right for me. A little bit more of the sauce throughout as they mostly put it on top, but the taste was great. One thing to note, I ordered a soda and they got it from the movie theater Fountain inside. I'm not sure why but it was very flat and tasted off. Thankfull they did not charge me for it. Also the menu is not 100% accurate, they use the same menu as they do for a separate location, but some of the items are not available such as the assorted pastries. The server seemed like he may have been new but was nice and did try to accommodate us, and answered the questions we had around the menu. I'd definitely visit here again, and it would be a great spot to go if seeing a show at the Lot. read more

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Man. We live this place but if we don't have Scott, it never goes well. Last night Scott was jammin and the front door lady, who was nice, but not overly happy to be there. Seated us quickly. Now... 100 degrees in San Diego yesterday and they had all the walls open to the outside. Usually great. Last night miserable. Bad choice and a lot of people near us were fanning themselves and saying it was too hot. I drink a lot of iced tea and ales for our server to ring some more than one glass to help her and me. She was gone for over five mintes when a manager came by to ask if we had been helped. We said yes, but had t seen our server In a while. About five minutes later he brought us a ltichwr of iced tea (superb and we used it all) and introduced himself as Corey the manager. We told him we love Scott and that in the past our server to the was not the best. We ordered the calamari and the mains. We specifically told our sever not to "drop the mains" until we were done with the app. Well.... (Scott where are you? ) Corey brought out the mains as we were ankit 70% done with the appetizer. We told him that we asked not to have the land cooled until we were done with the appetizer. He apologized and we relaxed and finished the calamari which was great. I had the carne asada bowl and it was superb. My boyfriend had the chicken strips and they were... meh. Didn't really taste like much. The fries were outstanding as always. It seems a shame that unless we have Scott the service is off and that we get a lesser experience than we hoped for. And turn on the ac when it's 100. read more

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1/10 STARS FALSE ADVERTISING, TERRIBLE MANAGEMENT, AND ABSOLUTELY ZERO CUSTOMER ACCOMMODATION. DO NOT COME HERE TO WATCH SPORTS. ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar in Liberty Station proudly advertises itself as "YOUR SPORTS HEADQUARTERS." What an absolute joke. I came here to watch college football, specifically the Ohio State vs. Iowa game being broadcast nationally on CBS. Not some obscure streaming service or premium sports package. CBS. A MAJOR LOCAL NETWORK. Meanwhile, this establishment has ESPN, FS1, NBA TV, and MLB Network playing across its numerous televisions, including the WNBA ON TWO SEPARATE SCREENS, yet apparently cannot accommodate a customer asking to watch one of the biggest college football games of the day. When I asked our server to put the game on, I was informed that the manager said they don't get CBS. HOW DO YOU ADVERTISE YOURSELF AS A SPORTS HEADQUARTERS AND NOT HAVE CBS? And where was the effort from management to find a solution? Nowhere to be found. Apparently, accommodating guests who come here for the EXACT REASON YOU ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS is too much to ask. And if that weren't enough, it's currently 100+ DEGREES OUTSIDE. The restaurant is practically empty, and despite having the ability to close the doors and provide air conditioning, everything is wide open. So we're I'm sitting in the heat, unable to watch the game I specifically came here to see, based on THEIR ADVERTISING, wondering what exactly this establishment believes constitutes customer service. A WALL FULL OF TELEVISIONS DOES NOT MAKE YOU A SPORTS BAR. ACTUALLY SHOWING SPORTS AND ACCOMMODATING YOUR CUSTOMERS DOES. I don't blame the server for delivering management's response, but the apparent unwillingness of management to make any meaningful effort to accommodate guests is absolutely unacceptable. With a bold faced lie on top of that. If you cannot provide access to major sporting events on basic networks, STOP ADVERTISING YOURSELF AS A SPORTS HEADQUARTERS. If you're a sports, I would strongly recommend taking your business elsewhere. Don't waste your afternoon driving here expecting the experience they advertise. SAVE YOUR MONEY. SAVE YOUR TIME. GO SOMEWHERE THAT ACTUALLY VALUES ITS CUSTOMERS AND DELIVERS WHAT IT ADVERTISES. ZENTRL, your marketing promises a sports headquarters. My experience was an uncomfortable restaurant with terrible customer accommodation and management that seemingly couldn't be bothered to deliver on that promise, with less than 10 people in the building. Maybe i missed the memo, and that's why there's no customers. NEVER AGAIN. read more

Zentrl Kitchen + Bar - Their false advertising - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Joey and Brad were working so hard considering how many Wicked cocktails were being ordered and were still friendly as can be. I am a huge wicked fan and went to see the second movie in theaters multiple times but going to the Lot is always my favorite. After the movie we decided to get a drink at the bar and grab a quick snack. I like this location because it is indoors and outdoors and always has a nice breeze. read more

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Love their food! I've been here several times and have been satisfied with the food and service. Great location at Liberty Station. The planes do fly above but not as loud as some restaurants there. Place is spacious and usually pretty quiet to enjoy great conversations with company, read more

We went here for lunch and it was great for the family and I. Just good simple food, nothing crazy. The service was great and the food was great. Nothing spectacularly here just a great environment, great service and good food! I had the burger and truffle fries and it was solid! read more

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We were in the area for an improv show and got a bite to eat and a drink before. We had such a good meal we came back afterwards. The food was everything we could have wanted, my favorites were the ahi tacos, Brussels sprouts, the calamari, and the shrimp was a must have. A special shoutout to our amazing server Ryley, truly the service was so great we were happy to get her again when we went back. read more

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We had about an hour to eat before our movie started today. They only had one server on staff and the host wasn't up for helping out. They had two bartenders as well who didn't seem busy. We couldn't get our order in for about 20 minutes as well as another table near us. By the time the food came out we had to take it with us into the theater. I dint blame the wait staff, the woman working was serving drinks, taking orders, serving food, drying silverware and giving place settings to people who needed it. I'm not sure what's in her job title but she went above and beyond today. I left her s big cash tip and thanked her four doing everyone's job. I'm not going to heading back up this place any time soon. The Lot was also a mess today but I'll add that review separately read more

Cute spot in liberty station with a huuuge screen I'd like to watch a game on. Our server, Riley, was very sweet and attentive. The three of us shared the brussels, a sushi roll, and a steak bowl. Nothing amazing, but tasty, read more

The staff here was super accommodating and friendly. They allowed us to order select things from The Lot theater food menu which was very convenient and provided more options. They have a huge drink selection as well as offering one of my favorite local beers! I got the La Jolla roll and it was very good. The ambiance is super nice and the location is perfect for seeing a movie right after. Props to such good service here!! Will defintely be back! read more

On September 24th. 2026, we were supposed to be having a casual get-together at this venue to celebrate the decommissioning of USS Lake Erie CG70. THIS GET-TOGETHER WAS ARRANGED MONTHS AHEAD OF TIME. When the coordinator of our events showed up he was told that they didn't know anything about us coming and that they weren't prepared to host. Possibly 200 people at the venue. The service was absolutely horrible. We were treated like something that was scraped off of their shoes. Guys having to stand at the bar for 20 or more minutes before even getting acknowledged by a bartender and then not being able to order drinks because they were ignored. The attendees of this event were all Navy veterans some of them with 20 or more years of service that we're coming to celebrate and remember their time on the Lake Erie. If you are in the military or you support the military, do not give your money to this place. We didn't receive so much as an apology from them. Just a "We Don't know what the hell you're talking about" they didn't even attempt to do anything for an extremely large group of Navy veterans. Cannot comment on the food because we never got to have any. Shameless way to treat veterans in a military City. Especially at a venue that was built on former military base property. read more

Came in for a quick drink and snack at the bar. First time, never been.. Pretty disappointed. I got the cheapest white wine but got the smallest pour. Every other wine glass was filled up pretty well- (dang, maybe if I ordered a more expensive wine I could've gotten an equal pour like everyone else.) Guacamole wasn't bad but weird that it had pumpkin seeds? Thats new to me. Mmm over all not terrible. 3 stars for being ok. read more

What a find!!! From start to finish it was an exceptional experience. We were greeted by the lovely, Marin. She is a great choice for Director of first impressions. We were seated, and quickly introduced to the sweetest girl, Riley, our server. She was very dynamic, engaging all while sharing fun stories about the restaurant and her family. She was a gem! We chose, Guacamole for our starter. The Lime Citrus Salmon Bowl as well as the Chicken Sandwich were our entrees. Everything was a 10/10! I will definitely recommend this spot to my friends and family! I hope you enjoy as much as we did! :-) read more

Zentrl Kitchen + Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Views are just perfect, food was yummy and filling. The service was great and pretty quick for food and drinks. Visited on a Sunday and expected it to be way more crowded but was surprised we were able to get seated quickly! Will be coming back! read more

Nothing to brag about and way overpriced. I had the grilled salmon with mashed potatoes (definitely not from scratch) and Brussels sprouts for $28. My date had the chicken wrap with fries, which was nothing special, for $21. Total with tip for two people was $65, and we drank water. Bottom line, food is mediocre and overpriced, so not recommended. You'd probably be better off going eat at the airport. read more

Came here for a cocktail and some appetizers and all was amazing. Service was top notch. Would highly recommend.

The young bartender Joel was amazing and very personable. He made this beautiful espresso martini for me right before my movie. It was only me at the bar but I didn't mind as Joel and I had some great convo. Will definitely be coming back soon with friends read more

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Spacious seating with open outdoor areas to relax while eating or grabbing drinks. Friendly and accommodating service.

I ended up here after I tried booked reservations for brunch and it was the only spot in the area available. With that said, I found this is a hidden gem and I am not sure I want word to get out! I have been here twice now for brunch and both times it was easy to get a table on the patio. The atmosphere is relaxing and I enjoy the view of the fountain and ability to people watch. The decor is nice and the food is delicious. I would have given it 5 stars but, for how slow it is, the service is surprisingly also slow. Last time the waiter was talking to someone at the bar for awhile, knowing we were ready to pay. That said, it does align with the chill vibe. We have tried the chilaquiles, matcha pancakes, the chicken and waffle sandwich and a French toast that was crème brûlée flavored (? I can't find the menu online to confirm). I thought all were great. I will be going again! read more

Ordered the wagyu 1/2 lb burger with truffle fries, a Caesar salad, and 2 drink for me and my girlfriend. Service started off great but somehow went 30 mins without our server checking on us; he was at every other table (they weren't busy at all). The bartender noticed we were just sitting here and sent another server over to take our coffee order and close out our tab. AFTER we ordered with the 2nd server our server came back to inquire about our needs. On the plus side, our second server, James, was very attentive and cool! read more

This place is a pretty decent spot especially if your seeing a movie & have some time to kill. The restaurant is really pretty has a causal almost coffee shop asthetic & the lighting was super cute. Our waitress was really nice and accommodating, I wish i remembered her name because she was amazing. The drinks were pretty good & I loved the sangria. The food was good but definitely not the standout. We got the Brussel sprouts which were disappointing as they were really sweet and bland, the tuna hand roll was good and the chicken kaarage was pretty decent. The standout was absolutely the miso salmon. I will say the forbidden rice was slightly overcooked and crunchy, but overall a pretty good dish! My husband got the Waygu steak and Fritts, the steak was overcooked and he has to send it back the second one was still obercooked but slightly less so he chose to keep it, which he said was pretty good but he was disappointed that it wasn't made exactly how he expected. The truffle fritts were amazing! And my son enjoyed his pizza and fries which was a pretty good portion for a kids meal. Overall we enjoyed our experience even though the food wasn't all amazing it was a nice vibe read more

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Let's get some things very clear... The Staff here at Zentral are unparalleled. They are absolutely amazing. If there are issues here; I would attribute that those issues to corporate via planning events and understaffing them or not providing the necessary hours to properly manage. As a 15 year vet of the service industry and a regular customer... the staff here is amazing! Take up any issues you have with corporate... not the local staff. Please and thank you for your attention to this matter. read more

The martinis were great. The Brussels sprouts were delicious. The service, unfortunately, was abominable. Three of us sat at a bar table for the Rams game which had been advertised as an "event." When we asked if we could have sound for the game, our server told us they couldn't play music and the game at the same time. Switching to the game wasn't an option? I waited awhile and asked the manager who reported a glitch in the programming that they knew they needed to work out for the Super Bowl (4 weeks from now). I asked if we could get closed captioning. They hadn't done that before, but they offered to try, but not before chatting with the bartender, bussing a table, and observing the restaurant for awhile. I had to go to the bar to pick up the drinks my party had ordered about 10 minutes earlier and was then scolded, albeit playfully, for doing our server's job. Later in the day, I had to go to the bar to ask about the drink I ordered a punt and a touchdown earlier. I was waved off by the bartender who reported being busy with other things. She did not look busy. We ordered 2 apps. When we asked for plates, napkins, and cutlery, they were brought a short while later and placed at the end of the table. We're not snooty, but come on. I watched 2 parties have to go to the hostess stand to get their own menus. One of those parties had to go to the bar and ask if they could order food. I watched another woman have to go to the bar for the same thing. I heard someone say they didn't see her. I saw staff seat her. A second manager arrived at some point in the afternoon and he was a bright star...and not just in comparison to the rest of the staff. But we won't be back. read more

MUST TRY!! I had no idea when I made reservations here that it was basically the restaurant attached to the movie theater. It looked so nice and the reviews were so good, who would have thought?!?! Our waiter Anthony deserves a shout out for his great personality and sense of humor! You gotta know how to roll with the punches with my group of girls! Food was delicious, a free mimosa at brunch, who could ask for more. P.S. the fact that there is a TINY parking lot outside the restaurant and they validate for 2 hours made a HUGE difference to me!! read more

The place is great! Elevated from the street with view to the fountain and plaza across the street, indoor/outdoor blending into one. Nice upbeat music. And good service. The food was terrible unfortunately. Quite a contrast from the La Jolla location. The calamari seemed double or triple fried to reheat them. The brussel sprouts also seemed reheated and very dry. The salmon had the flavor of burnt grill which was overpowering. The mashed potatoes were cold. One would expect a similar level of cuisine among its locations. Would love to return when the kitchen ameliorates. read more

Went to Zentral a few weeks back and had a terrible experience. Bad service, food and disappointing customer service response when we emailed management about our experience (still waiting for a reply to two emails sent.) ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME IF GOING TO A MOVIE OR SHOW ACROSS THE STREET AT CYGNET THEATER. It took over 1 1/2 hours for what we were hoping would be a quick snack before the show. If we didn't walk to the bar, we'd have never received menus, drinks or food. The servers pretty much ignored us (and the couple that sat near us at a shared table.) When the food finally came, it was awful! Cold, soggy chips, wilted salad. With so many option at Liberty Station, I would avoid this place and go to someplace that doesn't take their customers for granted. read more

I came here for the first time a couple of weeks ago. We got there around 12pm on a Saturday and there were only a few people there. The ambiance was calm and the interior design was great. The restaurant also has a nice view. The server and hostess were friendly. I ordered the red velvet pancakes and they could have been better, they lacked flavor. The side of eggs and sausage I ordered were good. I was disappointed with the pancakes but would definitely come back and order something different. read more

Zentrl Kitchen + Bar - Red velvet pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a beautiful wide open space which has been decorated impeccably well. It's connected to The Lot and the menu is incredibly diverse. There's a big wall of TV's, so that's great if you're a sports fan. This will be a great addition to the area! read more