Beginner's Diner

The Lafayette Hotel - 5 StarsLove, love, love, love, love! This hotel! The Lafayette Hotel is honestly the coolest place I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot. It's one of those places that truly has it all. The fact that they have an amazing Oaxacan restaurant, a bowling alley, and Jazz Club all within the hotel is just mind-blowing! No one else in Southern California, or maybe even the entire West Coast, has managed to create something this unique and comprehensive. Maybe you'd find something similar in Miami or New York, but honestly, Lafayette has set the bar incredibly high for me. If you're looking to visit a top-tier destination, this is the place to be.

Came to the Lafayette for brunch with a group of 8 for a birthday weekend. Such a fun experience!Walking through the interior of the Lafayette Hotel is awesome, and the diner feels like stepping into a time machine - so cool. I'm a sucker for diner food, and the BLT and onion rings were so good. The drinks were also really solid. Staff were so warm and attentive - they were patient, too when we took pictures at the bar :)Would definitely come back next time I'm in SD.

The decor in here is UNREAL. Every corner has thoughtful details. It's a spectacle to look at! My favorite drink is the pimms cup. All the staff are wearing outfits that match the theme and I really love that touch! It's so big, different bars to hit, you can even go into the Quixote (Oaxacan restaurant) for different drinks! This place is refined, luxury + such a VIBE.Lines have gotten a bit busy which is a bummer but promise you the wait is worth it!

Wow! Wow! Excellent stay! First timers and we will be back! It was my 34th wedding anniversary and we played! Indulged in drinks and dinner with friends. Our room and pool view were amazing! The charm and comfort of our room was exceptional! Excellent excellent service and experience!!!! I was so amazed with the history of the hotel. Just a gem right here in San Diego. From the moment you are greeted at valet you realize this is going to be an experience you will remember forever.

I love the aesthetic they're going for here. Great place to take some awesome pictures. It has multiple bars throughout the hotel and 1 onsite restaurant (which I don't recommend).They will check IDs at the door of the hotel and at each bar every time you order a drink. During weekends be prepared to wait a bit for drinks as this place does get busy. The id check adds to the wait as well. Overall good place to enjoy a drink and the vibe.

The ambiance in this place is such a fun and upscale with with a homey feel, the interior is absolutely amazing!We checked out the beginners diner which is inside the hotel to the left, it was a chaotic diner vibe inside with chatter and music keeping it lively!Definitely recommend trying this place out everything was delicious

I loved the decor in the Lafayette hotel. They have the lobby bar plus a bar by the pool and the Gutter which is a bowling alley/bar plus a Mexican restaurant and a diner. I felt like you could go bar hopping without even leaving the hotel. I arrived at 630 pm on a Friday and could easily get a seat and table but by 730 it was packed in the lobby bar and by 8 it got packed in the Gutter so I suggest coming from 5-8 if you don't potentially want to wait for a seat.Also you have to go up to the bars to order drinks. They don't have servers. Also it took my friends 20 minutes to find parking since the Valet was full so I would highly suggest Ubering

I love taking photos of my friends. My friend Vanessa suggested this place. I didn't have any expectations. I loved the decor so much. Everything about this place scream at a movie set. I felt like I was in a movie. The hotel itself was beyond gorgeous. There was a bar inside and outside by the poolside. We did a photoshoot by the poolside. I'll post picture results on here as well. We loved the atmosphere. Everyone seemed so happy to be there. The bar is super busy so don't expect fast service. It was very "what do you want to order and do you need anything else" kind of service. I am not mad about it. It's very busy touristy vibe. Also the food took a while to come so I deduct a star for that. I only order onion rings and it took so long. But the drinks were made at decent time, but there was always a line at the bar. Anyways, I'd suggest to come go take pictures with friends!

This place is such a vibe. Feels like a scene from the Great Gatsby. We ate at the 24 hr diner after grabbing a drink from the bar. We had to wait 40 minutes for our table but it passed quickly as theres lots of areas to sit or walk around and mingle. The drinks are expensive ($17) but i guess you're paying for the craft and ambience as well. Also the night we came it was so incredibly packed and had to wait in a crowded line for 15 min before we could order our drink. I got a dirty martini which was great, nothing spectacular. My friend ordered the lafayette fix, 90% ice but the drink itself was bright, tangy and really good overall. We finally got sat in the diner and our waitress wasnt very nice. She seemed "over it". Anyways, i got the wedge salad and the pickle plate. Wedge salad was delicious. Pickle plate was not worth $9. Came with pickled tomatoes (the best), carrots and mushroom. They were good but not worth the price. Also got the banana coconut boozy shake and that was amazing. I would definitely come back here on a date and be sure to pregame before. Check out their jazz club lou lou's next door afterwards, youll be transported to the 1920s!

Food service ambiance EVERYTHING we loved it!!! Such a cool spot for any occasion!! Our friends were staying and invited us for dinner at Quixote. Ah-mazing!