"Great new hidden gem in the college area! I stopped in for lunch last week while in the area for work. Parking was a bit tricky due to construction and limited options but it was worth the effort. Good deli's are hard to find in SD but Knockout hit the mark. My chopper pastrami sandwich was huge and I loved the new York style option that came with all the fixins! I would definitely stop back in to try the burgers and pizza."

"Okay I walk through Balboa Park frequently but I really didn't know this spot existed and so glad I was introduced to it for lunch. I love that it is outside seating so when it is a nice day you can really enjoy it a bit more, they also had plenty of umbrellas so you weren't getting burned in the sun as easily. It is walk up service so you walk up and order and get a number to put at your table and the food came so fast. We all ordered something different and the menu actually had a wide variety of options, I panic ordered since I was running late to meet people but I have to come back soon to try out some of the other items. And my favorite part, they have a bar you can sit at as well and enjoy some drinks with your meal. I overall am so excited to turn this spot into a go to spot for me since it is pretty close! Can't wait to come back soon!"

"Cool! It's a cool place since everything is cool about it. It's in mission bay yet one can park car without wasting an hour. At some point, you might get the Coronado feeling. There are screens showing current sports. Music in the patio that attracts the passerbys as well. Seating is plenty. Not anytime is a boring time here."

"Got a love streetside cafés in their location this place had a really cool seating in their menu was really awesome for a quick bite and for airport coffee? They were incredibly affordable but the cash in a brace to wear extremely friendly and very helpful and as a tourist I would stop here just to visit them but I had to have an iced decaf latte just as an excuse to try their coffee.I really enjoyed my iced latte with sugar in the raw melted over the top I found the price very agreeable for an airport. I Thanks again guys!"

""I'M WITH THE BARTENDER..."(5 stars)The Hillcrest place you go to pregame before stepping out to the scenes. - FOOD: good bar food- PRICE: fair- SERVICE: spectacular - VIBE: fun and lively We stopped in during prime time (around 8p) and it was busy! Lots of hot gay boys filled the bar - predominantly male scene. I'm not gay but them boys would make me wish I was a gay boy. Everyone seems like a regular here and everyone was so darn friendly and welcoming. I felt the positive fun vibes here and foresee myself coming through more often. A friend is a bartender here and I see why she loves her work. Decided to do a surprise visit - it's my first time in the scene outside of pride. :: FOOD :: TRADITIONAL BUFFALO WINGS ($14) - Served with pickled celery and house made buttermilk ranch. Got the sauce on the side. I love me some chicken wings! They were average but delicious. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TAVERN SLIDERS ($15) - 3 Angus patties with cheddar cheese, house-made pickles, ketchup, and garlic aioli served on Hawaiian rolls. Plumpy little bite size burgers served with a thick patty. The fries it came with were seasoned well and crispy. RECOMMEND CHICKEN STRIPS BASKET ($17.50) - Crispy, hand-battered chicken strips and fries, served with house made ketchup and buttermilk ranch. Our friend recommended this, although a lot of food was already ordered and yet to be consumed this was ordered on top of that because it's the "popular" item many people order. It came with 3 gigantic very breaded pieces of chicken. While popular amongst everyone else who orders this it was just ok for me. Very giving potions doesn't always make up what lacks and I felt that something in this dish lacked and didn't wow me. I think I prefer naked chicken wings. BERRY DRINK - I asked for "something fruity, cocktaily... with gin" and was served a big drink that tasted refreshing and fruity!!! I will leave the mixology up to the pros, I trust their judgements. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Will def be back.JABA APPROVED. Until the next time..."

"I was craving Mexican Breakfast one day... a quick Yelp Search and a quick Doordash search, I found Earlybird Breakfast Burritos. I was too lazy to get up after doing Zumba for 12+ miles the day before. Looks like they opened in March 2023. Their website notes that they are serving the "BEST" breakfast burritos and bowls in Pacific Beach, San Diego area. I tried their Carne Asada Breakfast burrito (made with 3 eggs, tater tots, crispy tortilla strips, mozzarella cheese with marinated carne asada, chipotle crema, salsa roja and guacamole). Delicious!! ENJOY!!"

"Good food and coffee and a cute little kids area in the corner. Staff is super friendly."

"Super!! ....Fun, loud, and everything I expect a neighborhood dive bar to be. I walked over around midnight with friends and a dog, and let me tell you, everyone was so nice!There's a wee bit too much going on inside, with multiple pool tables and dart boards. It's cramped, hard to get to the bar, and difficult to navigate to the restroom. That said, the patio is where it's at. It's dog friendly, with biscuits and water bowls set out. Oh and besides lots of tables and chairs, there was a snack table. There's a very homey and backyard-like vibe going on. One huge thing to note is, if cigarette smoking offends you, this would not be a place for you.I didn't really know anyone yet randoms stopped to talk to me (I must disclose that I was in charge of the leash and it was mostly about the cute pups, who is a total chick magnet, but still...)Overall, a great place to nightcap! Pros:- ambience- patio- open late- workers kept the place tidy of empty bottles and glasses- dog friendlyCons:- restroom situation - difficult to navigate inside area"

"Sorry Phil, Smokey is now my dude for SD BBQ. Yep, I've loved Phil's for a long time and I would often hit their Santee location at least once a month but Smokey has come in hot and stolen my loyalty. I now try to make it in for a few drinks and to work my way through their very eclectic menu that also sticks to the staples that all BBQ spots should offer. Some food highlights:- The short rib. This thing is powerful and worth every penny. I believe it clocks in at $30 dollars and it's tender, juicy, and truly delicious. I also believe that you can order the short rib for two with a price tag of $55. Bring a date, sucka! - The pizza. I know, I know, who orders pizza at a BBQ joint? I do, and I do so shamelessly. Is it on par with a pie that you'd find at a pizza specific place? No, but this certainly scratches an itch. - The pulled pork sandwich. Okay, let me hear it... "Brad, you basic b!tc#." Call me what you like, pulled pork is my jam especially when topped with some slaw. The staff here is so dope too. I've caught Nikki's name but don't believe I've ever introduced myself to the manager, just small talked her. She's awesome and if you play your cards correctly you may even land yourself a toasted marshmallow, torched right before your eyes. Smokey, you've done well and have earned my biz. See you soon!"

"It's a decent place to pick up a pizza. I have been here a few times when I was not in the mood to cook and they've never let me down. It's quick and close to home. I have not had the opportunity to try their other dishes, hoping to do so next time!"

"I've been to this place more than a few times so far and felt the need of talking about them for a bit.First thing first, my family background is all Italian and grew up eating all sort of pizzas you can ever imagine. Yes, even with pineapple and now pineapple is definitely a no-no!However, after trying for the first time I went back a couple of more times - since they open next to my place every Thursday. The reason I came back here back-to-back every week is to make sure my new friend, Turkish Chef Sage, didn't just get lucky at making the best pizza I've ever had,me, an Italian who grew up eating all sort of pizza here in US and in Italy.No joke! The dough is just sooo great. I asked him about how he makes the pizza dough and of course he didn't give me his 'secret' recipe -- but told me that he worked on the recipe for about 8 months before he started his journey. Oh man, gotta love it!And let me tell you about the crust!!! Mama Mia :) soft and crispy at the same time but also soo delicious. I ate the whole pizza every time I went there.If you're an Italian or someone who enjoys good wood fried pizza and looking for a place to feel home, go to this place. And you should definitely say hi to Sage, the chef. He is fun to talk to and has a lot passion about his work."

"Quite dangerous as ALL their drinks are so delicious and they are only a few blocks from home...and have the convenience of a drive-thru window! Their coffee drinks are smooth, and their boba is soft, chewy, and fresh. The owners are so friendly, too. We are hooked!"

"Great bakery! Since I wasn't in town for long, I didn't get to order some bread, but the pastries I ordered were delicious! The pistachio croissant was huge and had a great pistachio filling. The quiche was also great. Also the coffee was great too and comes in this huge mugs! There is many tables available. I'd say this is less a working cafe and more one focused on dining (or takeout). The parking outside was free for an hour for customers. The ambiance is a casual coffee shop with a cute take on being a Parisian-like bakery in California."

"WONDERFUL experience with Sol-ti! Details: Sol-ti no longer operates the juice taps (aw darn)! However the staff at Sol-ti (1 particular person hehe) compensated by allowing my party of 2 to sample the juices! All of them tasted HEALTHY so I wanted to buy 2 of the best tasting bottles!Pros:-cold pressed (no heat was used during juicing extraction).-light filtered (filtered with sun's ultraviolet rays instead of the the typical pasteurization process that taints the juice like from carton juice).-yummy ingredients (aromatic smelling & strong tasting ingredients).-glass bottled (retains cold temp better in fridge).Conclusion: Why the top dollar price tag has been explained... you pay for TOP SHELF juice! :D"

"Great boba at the newly opened Sharetea on Carmel Country Road. Very nice and contemporary cafe with a huge menu. We tried several drinks; my favorite was peach tea with boba and jelly. Boba was very fresh and soft. There is plenty of parking on this plaza, great place to grab bubble tea on a hot summer day."

"I rarely ever use this word: PHENOMENAL!! I am literally so amazed. I have never tried Ethiopian food in my adult life and was not expecting this. Our server was very friendly. He explained a lot of things to us and made recommendations and was accommodating and really nice. The place is cozy and feels authentic. Every single item we got was good. I don't remember what anything was called but the saucy meat thing in the small plate (kind of like a stew) was my favorite. My colleagues liked the short ribs the most. We almost didn't come here but I'm so glad we did. The big plate is shared family style and eaten with hands. No utensils, just the Injera (bread, like a fluffy tortilla). Everything was so flavorful, I don't even have words to describe it. Genuinely the best food I've had in a while!Highly recommend this place for both food and service. Presentation was very nice too."

"Covid review #72 --- They've been here 25 years and I'm finally trying a sandwich. For longevity and charming hole-in-the-wall type quality, I give 5 stars. "I hope they don't close the outside, " he said as he, the very nice man and very nice lady of the international market entertained my ramblings about our California governor's recent decisions to allow Hollywood be exempt from his newest covid rules whims, while the rest of us have to be home by 10pm for a month... yeah right, they said 2 weeks about 9 months ago... And how the governor was caught eating in an intimate private room with 12 others from different households while he advised us not to celebrate Thanksgiving... and how people can go into strip clubs to be entertained but not into churches to worship... ...but I digress... boy, were they patient with me while I waited for my freshly grilled sandwich. They deserve an award.In all my rambling their beautiful teapot caught my eye and I ended up adding a delicious Persian tea to my takeout order. I added 1 sugar cube upon advisement from the local experts. My sandwich traveled well. I ate half in my car and then the other half at home with a little vino... it was a beef tenderloin sandwich afterall.Plenty of nearby parking to run in and run out.They also have a small attached market. I found unique items like rose jam, sumac and canned babaganoush.If you're hankering for Mediterranean and want to support a small local business, this is your next spot."

"I came here on a Friday night around 6 & it was pretty packed so be prepared! The wait was about 25 minutes but you can still grab a drink at the bar. DRINKS - I got the flight. It was cool to try the different sours they had but I feel like it's a better bang for your buck if you just get a drink you know you'll like cause it was a hit or miss with the drinks included in the flight I got. KIMCHI FRIED FICE - The first few bites were good but then it got suuuuuper salty. Idk if it was the kimchi + the amount of salt they used or what but I was so thirsty the whole time hahaMy friends said their meals were super salty too but regardless this place is nice for the vibes & to chill after a long week of work. The service was really nice too!"

"I kind of felt like this had a strip club vibe to the place lolThe workers did their job. There was like a 30 minute wait around 11:00pm on a Friday night. We ordered the soy boneless chicken thigh, bulgogi, kimchi tofu soup, and (2) steamed rice. Total came out to around $75 plus tip. The food was okay. The chicken and bulgogi were extremely sweet. The kimchi tofu soup was spicy but not in a good way. No banchan with your meal.We tried out this place, but it wasn't a hit with us... but it might be for college boys.- Service was average.- Food was okay.- Restaurant was okay.- Cleanliness was okay.- Price wasn't worth it.- Wait wasn't worth it."

"My friend and I stopped in Black Cat Bar for drinks before a nearby show on Saturday night. It is a cute place that felt very cozy and welcoming on a cold, rainy night. there are a couple pool tables, a small bar, and an upstairs balcony with a fancy sofa, and an area that I couldn't see from the bar. There are cute black cat decorations everywhere. When I walked in the juke box was playing Joy Division, followed by several more dark wave tunes. I didn't have the chance to go through the juke box, but I liked what I heard. It wasn't crowded at 7:30 on a Saturday night, which was nice because there was plenty of space, but hopefully they draw a good crowd later and on other nights.I was drinking whiskey sours. They were simple, but the prices were great. Three Bulleit sours cost only $18. If I lived in the neighborhood, I would definitely make this my home bar.... cute place, friendly bartenders, cheap drinks and good music!"

"I was desperate for somewhere to eat in this incredibly residential neighborhood. Ibis Market to the rescue! It's a combination convenience store (including liquor) and deli counter specializing in Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food. I ordered a falafel plate and stuffed grape leaves. They were kind enough to heat the falafel up for me. Everything was delicious, especially the garlic sauce! Prices were really reasonable. The people working here were super nice and even came outside to make sure I was enjoying my food! If I lived in this neighborhood I would love to consistently support this business!"

"They have really good tacos here hand made tortillas especial the birria tacos delicious I recommend this place"

"Great service and always delicious food! Ambience is casual and inviting. Kids love their ramen and I love their bento boxes. Service is always amazing. Thank you, Myan, for always treating us so well whenever we're here."

"Pretty happy after having the Monday special cheese ravioli (you get 7). It tasted like ravioli with meat sauce should. No complaints and the portion size was perfect. Check out their weekly specials. Most of their pasta cost $17-$22, expect $22 with meat and sandwiches cost $12 - $15."

"If you are into enjoying pretty decorated donuts and are in the La Jolla area, give this place a visit.So much has changed since your local neiborhood bakery of yesteryear as a kid or enjoying Hostess Twinkies or Loves donuts from the super market.The decorating colors are brighter, bolder and even more prettily embellished. Voodoo Donuts in Oregon or Krispy Kreme in Maui or Malasadas in Kapahulu... old time favorites now have another entry in the pastry scene.Doc bought a box of 6. Different with catchy names. Mine had the prettiest topping with mini marshmallow, teeny tiny chocolate curls and two types of chocolate.The taste: very sweet so I picked at the frosting and the good thing, the texture of the donut was so light and soft- the best part.Just like cupcakes hit the bakery scene years ago, donuts are the new kid that's trendy and may be in demand."

"This was a hidden gem for me; my friend recommended me this place.. it's not fancy; but the food is absolutely delicious and authentic. Our server Abdullah was so generous and so kind.. the food was so fresh and delicious that I wanna go back again. We ordered potato bolani, Chapli kabab, kabuli pulao, beef kabab, shinwari chicken karahi Everything was very flavorful. The best was the sheryakh that we ordered at the end. It was very tasty and very authentic flavor."

"Very tasty teriyaki chicken with rice. Good value. Not fancy. I get it delivered using DoorDash."

"This is not only a great spot to enjoy on the weekends but it is an awesome spot to grab a drink and some snacks before heading into a Padres game. They have a wide variety of drinks including fun bucket drinks that are Padres themed so a great thing to enjoy before cheering on the Padres! They have some fun games to play as well while you enjoy some drinks. We came on a Monday so it wasn't too busy and the service was really quick. I will definitely be back before a game as it was a great spot!"

"We came here with a party of 12 around 8pm and patricia made wonders to sit our whole party down and together. Which you never get that at no restaurant with a big party and at peak hour. Elly was our server and she was so sweet and patient with our big party! The food was really good also I had the margherita pizza and lasagna and it was delicious!!!! We will definitely come back. Patricia thank you so much for welcoming us and making it a nice experience for our family. We haven't had a family dinner in a while and you made it happened !!!!"

"This place was fantastic. Best kept secret in San Diego until this review. Claire was my waitress and she was very attentive and super friendly. The place is beautiful, facing a beautiful marina. The happy hour menu was so amazing. You've got to try the chicken wings and don't forget beer. I've tried about seven happy hours this trip, and this I would rate as the best! Go see what you think."

"They have a ton of beers, great selection and a full food menu that pairs amazingly well with said beer. That's all good and well but the bang for my proverbial buck comes by way of their SECOND menu to the right of the main bar, where they have a separate menu of about 20 beers, all of which are Belgians.Just leave me here, this is my home now.Good good, great service, friendly and clean atmosphere and, of course, one of the best Belgian beer menus your eyes will ever be blessed with."

"It's a sports bar so expect that kind of menu. Food is ok, but you're here for the sports or if in December all the holiday lights!The cocktails are amazing and service is always great."

"Had happy hour today and the service was impeccable! The modern design is perfect and it was clean and ready for guests at 4pm. The jamon croquettes were bland and they were out of caviar! The oysters were amazing! I would order 2 next time! The halibut tempura was exceptional. I will be back!"

"This is exactly what we needed in the neighborhood. Cute little cafe. With awesome food. very high quality. great green juice options and an awesome avocado toast."

"There's something funny about calling a place a speakeasy when you can see it from the street. Garibaldi is "hidden" behind Vistal in the Intercontinental. Follow the fish and look for the little Vespa towards your entrance. The restaurant has a beautiful patio and even if it isn't quite secretive, the views are amazing!We made reservations around sunset and were seated on along the railing so we got a prime view of the sun hitting the water. From day to night, the view is beautiful and another reminder of why I love this city so much. The food was good. We had some interesting and unique dishes and enjoyed them all!"