BoujieMana

Great place and great service !!Overall the food was great. A little spicy on a couple of dishes but when we asked about the spicy they didn't hesitate and made us a new one right away ! I would definitely be visiting this establishment in the future. The pesto pasta was 10/10!

Came for happy hour which actually still had pretty high prices but at least they have it! Monday through Fri from 3-6. We came right around 3 and the entire place was pretty empty. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and the vibe is very airy and inviting. I got a beer for $5 (after $2 off on hh) and my friend and I split the deviled eggs. She got the melon cocktail that was on their standard drink list. The beer was standard. My friends cocktail sounded really good and refreshing but it just tasted like liquor and had very little melon flavor.The deviled eggs were so good! It came with pickled jalapenos, salsa Verde and bacon. I asked for the bacon on the side for my friend since I don't eat it and they were happy to oblige. All the ingredients were well balanced and the crunchiness from the pickled jalapenos was good. Would definitely recommend that dish.

It was our first time dining at BoujieMana Restaurant. The restaurant has been open for less than a year. The food and service was EXCELLENT!! Our starter, Roasted Octopus, was OUTSTANDING!! It had mint olive & pistachio salsa verde, butter beans, lemon and chili oil. 5/5 stars.We also ordered the deviled eggs appetizer with crispy smoked bacon, pickled jalapeños, salsa verde. It needed just a tad bit more salt but it was still delicious 4.5/5.Our lunch was the Rustic pepperoni pizza with tomato, garlic, chili, cilantro, chives, mozzarella, and sesame seed crust. Chef Dante gave us their house chili oil with crushed garlic to add to the pizza and tasted so delicious!! 5/5.For dessert, I had the mango sorbet and really enjoyed!! The restaurant has beautiful decor with indoor & outdoor seating. The tables were nicely decorated with fresh flowers. They have a private room with a large screen TV. The room seats 12 people and can be reserved for special events at no charge but you must reserve in advance.The restaurant also has a private/speakeasy type room that fits approximately 200 people to reserve for weddings etc. You can contact the restaurant for event information. This restaurant is a hidden gem and one of the nicest restaurants I've been to in San Diego. Even the bathrooms were nice and fancy. Kudos to Dante the Chef for these excellent tasting dishes & Matt for the great service. We appreciate the fact that chef Dante took the time to come to our table to ask if we enjoyed our meal. Everyone at BoujieMana were so polite including management. This has been some of the best service we've had in San Diego. This location has plenty of parking and perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Give them a try!! Happy Yelping :)

I really love BoujieMana. Looks like they opened around July 2023 (almost a year ago). They are located in Kearny Mesa / Serra Mesa area of San Diego and focuses on Mediterranean food and a perfectly aged steak! Their website notes them as the "Favorite Upscale Hangout" in San Diego. I didn't want to cook dinner and found some good food photos on Instagram. Realized that BoujieMana was nearby, so I made a quick reservation on OpenTable and headed out on a Tuesday evening to BoujieMana. Between my friend and I, we tried the following:- Shrimp & Scallop Aguachile - tomatillo, avocado, radish, cilantro, and grilled bread- Crispy Squash Blossoms - ricotta, parmesan, prosciutto, calabrian chili, mint, and basil salsa verde- Rustic Pepperoni Pizza - tomato, garlic, chili, cilantro, chive, mozzarella, sesame seed crust- Dry Aged Ribeye - frites, porcini jus- Oaxacan Spritz - del maguey vida mezcal, lillet rose, muddled mint, strawberry, cucumber- Imperial Oaxacan - dessert cocktail with mezcal- Panna Cotta - dessertMy faves? MUST GET? Dry Aged Ribeye. Aguachile. Mezcal Cocktails. All were perfect. Their website also notes the meanings:- "Boujie" - refined and allure of upscale dining- "Mana" - feeling of gratitude and satisfaction that good food creates among peopleTheir website also notes their "Sustainability and Community at Heart": - BoujieMana is committed to sustainable practices, emphasizing locally sourced ingredients and eco-friendly operations. Full solar panels, on campus composting and a orchard of 16 trees will help us serve fruit and herbs straight from our garden and reduce our carbon footprint. In addition, we actively engage with the community by supporting local businesses and many non-profits, reflecting its mission of fostering meaningful connections and giving back.Love everything about BoujieMana. Food. Delicious. Service. Excellent. Atmosphere. Classy. Will definitely be back!! ENJOY!!

I've been wanting to try this new restaurant, which checks off so many boxes! Centrally located Gorgeous dining area Plenty of parking! Delicious food and drinks Happy Hour in weekdays from 3-6Recommendations:Hibiscus Horizon. Refreshing! Roasted Octopus. These are limited! Love the artful plating. The octopus was tender and paired well with the pistachio salsa Verde. Pita and Hummus (3 dollars off HH). Our waitress highly recommended since the pita bread is made fresh in-house. Loved it! Get it! Crispy Jidori Chicken Wings (3 dollars off HH). Crispy and juicy. Liked the labneh ranch. We got two orders Rustic pepperoni (5 dollars off HH). Omg so good! Never had pepperoni pizza with cilantro and chives, but it works! Pistachio Ice Cream was so good! Tastes like eating the actual nut! The owner has an ice cream shop in Little Italy as well. Customer service was amazing, and I definitely will return!

What a lovely restaurant! I've been twice - once just for apps and drinks and another time for dinner. The first time we tried the wings and fries. The wings were crispy and flavorful. The fries could have been a little crispier, but it was a decent sized portion and I love a thicker fry. I also had an old fashioned that was solid. They use a fancy stamp for the ice that makes it feel extra special. When I returned for dinner, for apps we had the smoked deviled eggs (yum!) and roasted octopus (another yum) - the pistachios and herbs made the dish! For our mains, I had the fried chicken caesar sandwich (huge miss) and my hubby had the grilled whole fish (yum) with some roasted veggies. The sandwich was super thin and did not taste like caesar at all. It also tasted like the oil needed to be changed and was stale. While the fish and veggies were delicious, it was also $50 for both. Service is pleasant and attentive and the ambiance is nice, considering it's in an odd location of Serra Mesa. I'm sure we'll go back to try their brunch and the pizzas.

Pretty average... nothing spectacular, coming from a foodie. It's a great space, and since it's a fairly new establishment, our group basically had the whole place to ourselves. Service was good. Drinks were mid-, which is unfortunate 'cause I'm a sucker for alcoholic cocktails. The octopus is not bad! (Probably why I bumped them up from a 2-star to a 3-star rating.) The entrees were all... average. What you'd expect, but paying a bit more since this restaurant seems to be going for a fancier vibe. Appreciate the uni-sex bathrooms, and they provide floss picks! (Yay! to good oral hygiene.) Parking was also easy, they have a lot.Given all the good food places around SD, I'm not likely to return to BoujieMana, unless a friend or someone is very inclined to go. The restaurant competition is fierce...

Amazing spot...favs: *octopus*duck*blood orange margaritas *bathroom bidets :D*service- Xavier and Dante and Essiah (?) took great care of us!*ambiance and decor

I'm usually very skeptical of a restaurant with so many 5 star reviews but this place deserves everyone of those five stars.The space is beautiful inside and out. There are plenty of outdoor tables if you prefer to dine with your pop. The service was excellent. The real star here is the food. We ordered the chicken souvlaki sandwich with a side salad at it was amazing. The chicken was tender and everything was perfectly seasoned. The pita was light and fluffy and the salad dressing was the best i have had. We will definitely be back!!!

I want to begin with what a wonderfully thoughtful restaurant they created. It is comfortable, elegant and classy. I will discuss the name later. The service was wonderful, personable and engaging. The manager asked about the experience in a very no intrusive way. The food was delicious and flavors were multidimensional and quite a fun experience tasting these creations. We ordered the octopus, Caesar salad and the tacos with fries. They were all excellent in their own right and including the handmade pita bread. We will definitely be back since we enjoyed this as a tapas experience. Ok the name. You are better off not asking and making up your own version of what it means. It is a head scratcher. We will return for another wonderful date night.