Luce Bar & Kitchen

We used to live in bay park and this was our go to spot. Always good food and good service.Went here tonight with my sister who had a special request due to dietary reasons. Asked the server if the chicken and arugula salad could be cooked special for us. They said not a problem and nailed it!Rare to have that kind of request honored and done so well.Worth the drive to come back here.

We were staying at Mission Bay Resort and looking for nearby restaurants. Luce Bar & Kitchen was close by, just across the I-5 freeway. Initially, we considered walking, but with a 40-minute estimate, we decided to drive. The restaurant was relatively busy, with a few available tables outside. We were invited to choose any outdoor seating, and they were dog-friendly, even bringing water for our pups, which was very thoughtful.We started with the steamed clams, which were excellent in a flavorful tomato sauce. The quinoa and carrot salad, served with hummus at the bottom, was fresh and delicious. We also had the salmon appetizer with wasabi sauce, which was not too spicy--my son was able to enjoy it. The boys shared carnitas tacos and liked them very much. I tried their strawberry mule, which was refreshing, and they made a virgin mojito for my son, which he loved. We finished our meal with an ice cream sandwich, which was a perfect end to the evening. The ambiance of the place was charming, with a strong local vibe. Thanks to the large open windows, we felt almost as if we were seated indoors, not missing out on the ambiance despite sitting outside.

We were in the neighborhood looking for flooring and saw Luce Bar & Kitchen. It had good reviews, so we decided to give them a try. As we entered the front door, we were quickly greeted instructed to sit anywhere we'd like.The bartender came to give us waters and menus to look over. We decided on the fried chicken sandwich and the cheeseburger. My friend said the chicken sandwich was tasty but too much breading. My burger was delicious. We both enjoyed our crispy fries! They have this housemade aioli garlic dipping sauce is DELICIOUS!!! Warning! It is very garlicky!! I loved it!!!Our service was on point. The place is industrial yet a sports bar. It looks like a ton of regulars. The bathrooms were clean. They do have a small parking lot in back or street parking!We came back a second time in one week. My pizza was excellent. A little oily. My friend had the meatball sandwich and the tacos.Overall, a nice place to sit back and enjoy your meals with friends.

I've never had a bad meal at Luce. The carrot and quinoa salad is so good, and the salmon plate is life changing. Great drinks and ambiance. The service was attentive and very kind.

I recently dined at Luce Bar and Grill and had a mixed experience. The food was excellent; the hot honey pizza was absolutely delicious, and the Brussels sprouts were perfection. The cocktails were also quite tasty, adding to the enjoyable dining experience. Prices were reasonable, which was a pleasant surprise.The vibe was on point, making it a great spot for a date or to catch a game with the boys. The atmosphere added to the overall enjoyment, whether you're looking for a cozy night out or a lively time with friends.However, I'm giving Luce Bar and Grill 3 stars due to the subpar service. My water was never refilled, and our waiter only interacted with us four times: once to get our drinks, once to take our food order, a third time to get my second drink after we had finished eating, and finally to give us the check. This minimal engagement detracted from what could have been a much better experience.With improved service, Luce Bar and Grill could easily be a 4-5 star establishment. The potential is definitely there, but they need to work on their attentiveness to ensure a more enjoyable visit for their customers.

I came here for dinner with my friend. We didn't have reservations but got seated right away. The service was great, the waitress was really helpful in explaining each dish for us. We ordered the fried brussel sprouts (5/5). This was so good, my favorite dish. It was perfectly crispy and the dressing was great. Definitely try this dish if you are dining here.Margherita pizza (4/5): this was a nice thin-crusted pizza. The portion was huge and the sauce to dough ratio was perfect. The dough could've been a bit fluffier but overall, it was a great pizza. Rigatoni pasta (3/5): This dish was okay. I liked the pasta, but I wasn't a big fan of the sauce. House cut fries (4/5): The house fries were good, they are thick and fluffy inside. I like my fries skinny and crispy. Though I did really like the truffle sauce. Overall, it was a lovely evening here. There's also a bar area inside the restaurant and outdoor seating.

Big fan. The food is great. The drinks hit the spot. And the BBQ sauce is homemade! I've been many times. I recommend everything. I usually get the burger with extra bbq sauce. Breakfast pizza is great for brunch but truely everything on the menu is splendid. The parking can be moderately difficult. The lot fills up so you'll have to look in the neighborhood. The servers are friendly and I've never had trouble getting a table even when it's busy.

Great place to grab some good food while watching the game. Had the Margherita pizza and a burger which were good - nothing extraordinary but loved the atmosphere which made it a fun experience

This place has great energy! Our server seemed a bit new and missed some opportunities to make things right (something was wrong with my Coke and efforts to correct were minimal at best). The food was good! We had the chef's pizza with hot honey mustard and a lovely soft crust, as well as the beef cheek ravioli with crispy onion. I didn't care for that dish as much as I'd hoped - I found the onions a bit too strong and the sauce a bit too weak and thin, but I'm glad we tried it and we did finish it off! The pizza was delicious!

Extremely attentive service, delicious food. It was hard to choose. Everything looked so good but I opted for the chicken piccata sandwich because I've never had such a delight. I had some kind of a mule that was delicious as well fun vibe, I would definitely return!