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Cafe Chloe
Category:
Breakfast Restaurants
721 Ninth Ave
San Diego,
California 92101
This place is fantastic! Service and food is great, also fairly priced! Ambiance is OK, go early...
More 2 years ago
This place is fantastic! Service and food is great, also fairly priced! Ambiance is OK, go early on the weekend to grab a good table!
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Bertrand At Mister A's
Category:
Restaurants
2550 Fifth Ave 12th Fl
San Diego,
California 92103
(619) 239-1377
First time I went there was in the late 80's when I was eleven and the maitre'd made me put on a...
More 10 months ago
First time I went there was in the late 80's when I was eleven and the maitre'd made me put on a jacket from their coat closet. It was a very proper place back then and surprisingly it was rumored to be owned by the mob. Recently the formality has eased but it is still a very fine restaurant and one should wear a coat though it is not required.
Over the last few years we have gone there often for family occasions. Twice I?ve had the Beef Tenderloin with gorgonzola cream sauce. By far my most favorite on the menu. And surprisingly filling. Others in my party have had the duck and the salmon, which I sampled and both were excellent. The appetizers I?ve tried were the Lobster Bisque and the oysters on the half shell, which were served with a delicious cocktail sauce. And I?ve had a number of different salads, each unique with their various accoutrements. My mother said that the foie gras was exceptional though she was upset after I told her how it was made. I for one plan on getting it next time. Sorry PETA
I do have to say that I was disappointed in the bouillabaisse which seemed too loaded with mussels and other undesirable fish.
Service is excellent and the various staff is attentive and accommodating.
Besides the food, the true highlight of Mr. A?s is the panoramic evening views from the dining room. Mr A?s sits a top a building that nears downtown and the airport. The atmosphere is genteel yet the elegant setting is calming and pleasant. If you are in search of a fine dining experience at a classic restaurant then I recommend Mr. A?s.
Pros: Food, Atmosphere, View, Service
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Thee Bungalow
Category:
Local Favorite
4996 W Point Loma Blvd
San Diego,
California 92107
This is one of the best kept secrets in San Diego; an extraordinary restaurant in OB offering...
More 1 year ago
This is one of the best kept secrets in San Diego; an extraordinary restaurant in OB offering French cuisine. I always heard great reviews about this place. We finally visited the restaurant last week during their fall 3 course meal with wine pairing. It was delicious! From the appetizer to the dessert accompanied by a great port! The staff was very helpful and friendly. Two thumbs up!
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San Diego has waited a long time for a restaurant like this. I would ignore the few mediocre...
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San Diego has waited a long time for a restaurant like this. I would ignore the few mediocre ratings posted by others. It's evident by their posts they aren't used to dining in a fine dining establishment. In some ways this restaurant is above and beyond what most individuals in San Diego are familiar with. I lived there from 1997-2004, and am very familiar with the options. This experience is very similar to dining at a restaurant in NYC, London, Vegas, or San Francisco. Fine dining is about impeccable service, quality over quantity, and expert wines. This restaurant has all of those. The food was presented beautifully and was delicious. The staff were friendly and professional. We travel to Napa every October and are very familiar with wines and were very impressed with the selection. They has several of our favorites. I'd actually say compared to the French Laundry which we ate at last year, this restaurant has better service, better quality food, and is less costly. We had the tasting menu with wine pairing which came to around $300, while our tasting menu at the French Laundry was $800! Definitely worth it if you have the income. If you are on a budget and looking for large portions, I agree, try Cheesecake factory. I would pay this price for ambiance and food any day over the mediocre restaurants in the Gaslamp.
Pros: ambiance, food, service, wine list
Cons: none
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I proposed to my wife in the downstairs booth, right by the bar 30 years ago, when this was still...
More 1 year ago
I proposed to my wife in the downstairs booth, right by the bar 30 years ago, when this was still the Press Room. We now come by at least once a year when the Ice Rink is open at Horton Plaza and pig out on cheese, chardonney and the mussle bisque....we love the bar area as well and enjoy listening to the lawyer wanna-be's passing out business cards amonst each other, it's a gas! You are greeted by the owner and made to feel like family...and the food is worth the wait (but you usually don't have to wait long at all). Thanks for being part of a San Diego tradition! Anytime we are down by Horton Plaza it is a great place just for a drink or two (or more! HAHAHA).
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ZANZIBAR CAFE
Category:
Breakfast Restaurants
707 G Street
San Diego,
California 92101
Great vibe, extensive selection of healthy and super tasty food!
Pros: Fresh, creative food
4 months ago
Great vibe, extensive selection of healthy and super tasty food!
Pros: Fresh, creative food
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Currant Brasserie
Category:
French Restaurants
140 West Broadway
San Diego,
California 92101
Hands down my new favorite restaurant! This is my second time to dine at Currant, this time on a...
More 2 years ago
Hands down my new favorite restaurant! This is my second time to dine at Currant, this time on a date... and it was perfect. The package of outstanding and creative dishes, the cool, classy ambiance and the tremendous service make this a must stop for foodies, or anyone who is ready for a terrific dining experience. Great wine list! I was quite pleased to see a nice variety and looking forward to visiting on half price wine night! I'm admittedly impressed by top chefs who oversee their kitchen and creations and Pfueger must have been in the back personally overseeing my baked chicken. WOW, so delicious! Currant gives me reason to go downtown now besides the Padres! I havent tried the desserts, but I have heard they are to die for. Looking forward to going back soon and even sending my parents on their anniversary.
Pros: ambiance, food
Cons: none
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This place is stellar! It is a fondu place. It is pricey, but the food is delicious. A great...
More 1 year ago
This place is stellar! It is a fondu place. It is pricey, but the food is delicious. A great place for a date! You have to get desert. You can pick any different chocolate you want and they bring you a platter of goodies for dipping! Marshmallows, brownies, strawberries, the works! It is romantic inside with great service.
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We LOVE this restaurant! The food is always exceptional! The atmosphere is nice and the service...
More 10 months ago
We LOVE this restaurant! The food is always exceptional! The atmosphere is nice and the service is excellent. It's really almost disappointing to go to other restaurants now. We get the fillet mignon and the pear/cheese salad. YUM!
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We went to this restaurant because my mom wanted creme brulee and the outstanding reviews. Are...
More 5 months ago
We went to this restaurant because my mom wanted creme brulee and the outstanding reviews. Are entire meal was fantastic, the tuxedo creme brulee was the best I have ever had.
Pros: creme brulee
Cons: none
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