Bud's Louisiana Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (2806) • $$

"WOW! What a hidden gem in San Diego, and a very delicious, flavorful, and beautiful gem! Definitely check this place out for your next Cajun craving!Tucked away and hidden in an industrial complex, Bud's Louisiana Cafe serves amazing southern dishes for reasonable prices! Interior is elegant with nice artworks, but still casual enough for everyone. Service was great all around.$8.50 Cup Seafood Bisque...creamy, tasty, and filled with seafood!$8.50 Cup Seafood gumbo...fragrant, tasty, and filled wit seafood!$26 Taste of New Orleans...a huge generous portion of Crawfish Etouffee! There were a solid 12-15 crawfish tails, all tender and juicy, over rice, and covered in the flavorful sauce, that was a perfect amount of spiciness. $22 Blackened Catfish...perfectly cooked with the sweet, juicy, gamey catfish meat, with a lovely butter Cajun seasoning on top, so good! Nice green beans and rice along side it."

Postino Little Italy

★★★★★ 4.8 (117) • $$

"I enjoyed the Brussels Sprout Salad for lunch from Postino for $15 and an iced tea for a slightly steep $4.50.The salad was wonderful, but a little undersized for $15. The mix of brussels spouts and kale was great. They were both very fresh. The spicy marcona almond and bacon both gave the salad not only great flavor but great texture as well. I enjoyed the manchego cheese and dried cranberries very much in the salad, but what really stood out as whole was the lemon manchego dressing that offered outstanding flavors. The salad is gluten-free.The service was good, but I did not get a refill on my iced tea. I figured at almost $5 for a glass, they would be one."

Next Door Craft Beer & Wine Bar

★★★★★ 4.5 (195) • $$

"This is such a lovely little spot in an unlikely neighborhood. There are not many businesses open in the evenings on these few blocks, but if you tuck your head in from the dark street outside, you will find a lively atmosphere with activity and friendly, happy people.I started going to Next Door a few months back because my dance friends put on a belly dance show the second Friday of each month. From the beginning, the owner and staff were so friendly. I really like how they give you several tastes of wine to help you find one that you enjoy. They have a nice menu of red, whites, and roses from around the world.It is small and tastefully decorated. Apparently it is a beer bar as well, but I don't know a lot about beer so I cannot comment.What I really like, is that they make you feel welcome when you arrive. Also, they support the arts. They have dance shows, music shows, and trivia... and probably more that I don't know about.I do wish there were more food options. I understand that it is more of a wine bar that a restaurant, but the last couple times, once the dance show was over, it was already too late to order food. I wanted to eat after watching the show, but I guess it's best to order early.Do be careful walking to your car at night, as it is a dark neighborhood without a lot of other business open. I'm hoping to return soon for more arts events. If I lived closer, I would definitely go more frequently!"

Postino Del Mar

★★★★★ 4.6 (150)

"Came this time for their Bottle and Board for $25 special (Mon & Tues after 8 pm). You can't make a same day reservation & they told me it gets super crowded at 8 pm. So my friend and I came a little before & ordered something first, and then got the special at 8. SERVICE: The staff here were SO nice - you don't have the same person all night but they do team service. Shoutouts: First, Jordan, thank you! We wanted a table that was not too loud & on top of other people so we could talk - but also not too cold. Thank you! Dana also took our order at one point and was really nice. There was also a great server who's a student at UMass & another woman with long brown hair who was really nice when I came in & when I kept running into her.FOOD AND DRINK: First of all, the bottle & board special for $25 is CRAZY. We got the Zinfandel that's normally $48 a bottle, plus the board that's normally $18. TOGETHER, they were just $25. And they were delicious. Thumbs up on the zin (though I might order something different next time). The board: we got 4 kinds of bruschetta: the chef's special French onion (yummy), the mushroom mascarpone (our FAVORITE, so good), ricotta, date and pistachio (good, but forgettable, I'd try something different), and finally the smoked salmon (you can't go wrong with smoked salmon - but it tastes exactly how you think it will, so no surprises like with the mushroom mascarpone!).We also started with the cauliflower appetizer which was INSANELY good. I loved the sauce. I think I will need to get this each time I come. And it was definitely better than the kale salad I got last time (which maybe is not on the menu anymore?). Finally, I was going to get soup for dessert (LOL, but I was trying to be healthy) - but they ran out of it!! So I got the little donut dessert instead. CRAZY good. Chocolate sauce, vanilla sauce, salted caramel sauce. We loved it.So now I've figured out the secret sauce here and when to come and what to get. Will definitely be back with friends in the future!!"

The Marine Room

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1914) • $$$$

"We made a reservation for the high tide dinner. Spectacular views of the ocean crashing into the windows, as promised. Wellworth, the prefix price of 165 per person.( not including drinks.) we brought our own bottle. $45 cage fee. The menu for this summertime high tide . Was spot on. we started off with the fresh focaccia bread with a cucumber cold soup. And Hamachi. Crudo. Large pieces of delicious fish. We enjoyed the buttery filet mignon and the ocean trout from Tasmania . Plenty of food lots of leftovers . The desserts are divine. I had a dark chocolate ganache cake, and we enjoyed the strawberry crêpe dessert. And at the end of the meal, we were given these adorable dark chocolate seahorses filled with caramel. ( make sure to ask for a window table if you can) I think I had called three times. There is plenty of parking on the street if you come early, but they do offer valet parking . ( unfortunately only when they're having their high tide dinners, you cannot sit at the bar, they will charge you the same amount which is 165 per person for dinner. The view is still gorgeous.) If you were to come on, you can sit at the bar and enjoy . The service is outstanding ..."

Blu Temple

★★★★★ 4.8 (11)

"I can't believe I didn't post a review of this company after the BSD event last year! OMG!!The service here is amazing! Top Notch! The Ambiance it beautiful! I will definitely return. They have an excellent selection of wines and cigars! I will definitely be back."

Ambrogio15 Del Mar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (218) • $$

"Chillin' with a buddy on the Brewer's Deck level of Sky Deck and ordered a Burratina e Prosciutto (Fresh Burrata, Prosciutto Crudo di Parma aged 20 months, EVOO, Olives, Focaccia) from Ambrogio15 below.Unfortunately, the focaccia bread was a bit too soggy and dense to properly showcase the delicately flavored burrata dollops and prosciutto slices. In hindsight, a crispy thin pizza crust with those toppings would've been the better call!"

Wet Stone Wine Bar

★★★★★ 4.5 (624) • $$

"Great small wine bar excellent service We had over 1 huge charcuterie board for over 20+ family and friends a selection also Small intimate wine bar made this all by The Best friend to surprise The lovely engagement with music so perfect and amazing in Bunker Hill. Tapas were being passed out beacon wrapped dates with Gorgonzola lots more food to Hummus with Pomegranate so much food and White wines and Reds too your liking here it was all so goodServers were so so sweet here!! They passed lots of Hors d oeuvres around for our Daughter and soon to be Our in Family It's was a Surprise engagement party!! A great wine list with a champagne toast..What a great happy time for soon to be Mr. & Mrs. It such a great time for our families to share"

Isola Pizza Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1363) • $$

"I'm so glad we made it here for a very late dinner after an unplanned nap. We ended up arriving around 8:50 PM and were seated indoors in just a few minutes without a reservation. And let me tell you, I would have been disappointed not tasting this pizza after having tasted it. LOL, brain twister. After returning from my trip to Italy in high school, I became a pizza snob. So every trip I pick only one special pizza place to visit, and Isola was it for this vacation. I love Neapolitan thin pizza, but I love it when I get a decent amount of chewy crust. This pizza hit the mark! Maybe it could have been cooked for three seconds less, but otherwise, the bottom looked perfectly cooked, and the amount of crust hit the spot. Also, you can tell when a tomato sauce is high quality, and this one was. The pizza was pretty close to a 9.5/10.Always secondary is the restaurant vibe, lol. I'm just there to eat my pizza. But this restaurant has a cool aesthetic (see the bathrooms), and wine bottles and big cans of tomatoes lining the back walls. The booth/table was comfy.Overall, get the pizza!! That's all you need to know."

Aromi Italian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (315) • $$$

"Hubby and I checked out this place in September of last year. We sat outside since it was such a nice day, but be aware of the mosquitos! We tried the aromi and the burrata bruschetta. The presentation was nice and the bread pieces were big and tasty.Our drinks came out after. He got an espresso martini and I opted for a virgin mojito. Both drinks were refreshing. I was excited for my cheese wheel pasta! It was pretty good! Hubby wanted to try the gnocchi verde, which was pretty good.We ordered the tiramisu and it was made tableside. Overall, I had a good time here. The restaurant has some cute decor and a private dining area as well!"

CUCINA urbana

★★★★☆ 4.4 (4738) • $$

"We had been wanting to try this for the kids make your own pizza but thought it would have bad parking and it was usually booked when we thought to try to go. Finally went on a Wednesday night and parking was a breeze. The place is cute but very loud inside which made me feel more comfortable bringing my kid to, but then she also complained about the noise. We got the goat cheese stuffed squash blossoms, bucatini, a spicy sausage pizza, and kids pizza. The timing was a little off in the courses but I'm sure it was hard to time too. Her pizza came out early and we all snacked on it before the rest of the meal came. I actually liked the kids cheese pizza more than the spicy sausage which was delicious and had a lot more going on. The crust was very tasty and it shone through more for hers. She loved making it and would do it again for sure. The squash blossoms were delicious and the honey and pesto on them were fantastic. The bucatini was delicious-we got the poached egg on top which was a nice addition. The sausage pizza was spicy and had a delicious oil that might have just been from the sausage, or added on top, we couldn't tell. It was very flavorful and good, but I think I would have probably enjoyed some of the other pizzas more. They have a lot of great looking options! We also got a chocolate budino and the lemoncello tart and they were both excellent. The budino had lots of textures to it and was super rich and creamy. The tart was a perfect contrast and we all went back and forth between the two, unable to pick a favorite. We couldn't finish them all and we ended up taking some pizza home. The service was friendly and good, the meal was delicious, and we look forward to returning sometime."

The Collective

★★★★☆ 4 (29)

"Great beer selection and the local music nights are the best! Just what Pb has been needing! We love it here!"

Isola Pizza Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (440) • $$

"My husband and I had the best date night at Isola. We had reservations, but we arrived early so we grabbed a seat at the bar. We ended up getting so comfortable there that when they offered us our table, we said we'd stay at the bar instead. The bartender was fantastic. He allowed us to sample a few wines before choosing a bottle. No surprised- we went with a classic, Daou. The food was delicious and we enjoyed a Neapolitan style pizza and the rigatoni. Everything was perfect and we had such a great evening there!"

Antica Trattoria

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1207) • $$

"Our favorites:Fresh Homemade BreadLinguineCalamari E GamberiGreat service Easy parking Cute interior We've been coming here for a long time. I'm surprised I've never written a review for this restaurant. Highly recommend :) one of the best in San Diego!"

Mia Trattoria

★★★★☆ 4.4 (266) • $$

"First off we were waiting outside for a time, not sure why? We were able to get a table no problem on a Saturday evening. However it seemed like they prefer a reservation.The inside is darling, it feels very European. Service is lovely. They did forget our bread but no biggie. I had a caesar salad and it was divine. The bread was just so-so. A think a varied homemade bread basket would have been a vast improvement.Many tempting dishes on the menu. Most entrees come with a pasta side. I opted for the chicken saltimboca. My mom made a variant of this dish: thin, tender sauteed chicken scallops wrapped in prociutto, and finished in a delicate white wine sauce. Sadly, Mia's version was one tough-as-a-workboot breast wrapped in prociutto and served atop a tablespoon flavorless sauce. It tasted like zero seasonings were used, no salt. No wine detected. The chicken breast was bone dry and overcooked. What I really needed was a steak knife to cut through it. The pasta aside it also had no seasonings, no taste whatsoever. Maybe Mia's is better with red sauce dishes? I don't know. But I was not impressed.Well at least I can vouch for the Caesar- very good!"

Nado Republic

★★★★☆ 4.1 (342) • $$

"This is an interesting restaurant shoehorned between the parking lot and the other businesses. You will certainly be seated close to yet-to-be-made friends. Kudos to them for seating us - even though our online reservations became lost. As you can see from my pic of their table service for pepper flakes and salt, there is a bit of "airs" about them. You'll also see this in the dishes from my food pics. The service was okay on this busy holiday. We started with the Strawberry Salad. This was a great mix of flavors and textures, without the salad being overly bearing of strawberries. As you can see in my pic, we had the strawberry dressing on the side. By mixing, this semi-sweet dressing with astringent arugula lettuce, we blended a great compliment of flavors. The goat cheese was a super creamy compliment with the toasted almonds. And when this was eaten with the dressing and lettuce, this became a very good and unique salad.Our salad was followed by the Bosciaola Rigatoni, see my pic. Again, this was another very good dish. The rigatoni was cooked just right, and served with ample red cream sauce. The spices were bright and the sausage was savory and rich. There was the right amount of sausage to pasta, and sauce, such that each bite had ample flavor.The food was quite good, but the seating is very tight. The wine by-the-glass pricing was reasonable. They don't accept any payment methods that require a PIN, and they didn't voluntarily provide us a bill or receipt for our meal."

Pure Lounge and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (95) • $$

"I went on a Friday and there was a belly dancer but the place is semi empty. They need to do more advertising for the place. The belly dancer was talented and did great. The dj was okay. There were long pauses between the music when it should have been mixed. Food is 7/10. I only did not like the smell of the shawarma. The food tasted good but was dry overall and lacked a sauce on the side to add to the plate."

Vinarius Wine Bar & Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.9 (538) • $$$

"Have you been to southern Italy yet? I mean, southern Little Italy...LOL! Met up with friends to celebrate a birthday, and she suggested here. I had never been...didn't know about it. What a great little gem! We didn't have a reservation, but a group just left and the owner said we could take the front table. They have an extensive wine list and I chose a great Italian red. I did start with a dirty martini which was perfect! Eri started with a delicious Manhattan. We ordered an capricciosa salad, fritto misto, and the polpette to start...all sooooo good! A great way to start the evening.I ordered the lobster ravioli which came with a lobster tail, and it was soooo delicious! Everyone ordered something different and couldn't be happier. I can't wait to explore the menu more. It is a cozy little spot, with tables and wall seating. There's also a bar that you can sit at. They have a great happy hour menu!"

Clos Wine Shop

★★★★★ 5 (72)

"Awesome ambiance with a fantastic variety of wines. Great light gourmet dishes that pair very well with their wines. Service is excellent and the staff and owners are super efficient and attentive. Really recommend this place!"

Tapas & Beers

★★★★★ 4.6 (446) • $$

"I've been to Tapas & Beer 4 or 5 more times since my first visit last Fall. Anyone who I have brought here has loved it! Reservations aren't necessarily needed, but can be made on Open Table. This is a super convenient spot to have dinner if you're going to the Civic Theater. I absolutely love this downtown restaurant. The service is always outstanding and the food consistently delicious. I still love:- Mushroom and Brie toast-Garlic shrimp (ask for side of bread)-prosciutto flat bread -sausage flat bread -white sangria Happy Hour saves you a couple of dollars. A few things to note: -it's downtown, so if you sit on the patio. You may have homeless people loitering nearby -double check your bill when you scan your bill. Sometimes the app total isn't accurate. There's a great selection of beer and wine."

M Winehouse

★★★★★ 4.5 (284) • $$

"I have been wanting to come to M Winehouse for so long. Located in the heart of Little Italy, this little wine shop is housed in what looks like a literal two story home. It's got cottage vibes on the outside and quirky 50-something woman vibes on the inside. You'll know what I mean when you walk in. The walls are littered with posters of cheesy sayings. Those ones that give sassy vibes about coffee, wine or age. There are two stories. You order from the bar downstairs and can sit either downstairs or upstairs. There are a bunch of board games upstairs. The upstairs area is better for larger groups while the downstairs has smaller seating options. They had a good selection of wines- all glasses at around $12-18."

Candor by Giuseppe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (127)

"Fun time here. Nice patio, big portions, pretty good food. Lots of vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and pescatarian options, with a lot of vegetable forward stuff. It was pretty quiet on a Sat. night and they started to fold up chairs at 8:30 - maybe more people come for breakfast and lunch?Servers were exceptionally nice. Our main server was a 30-something Latinx guy, very friendly. There was also a wonderful young woman with blue hair who brought some food and a young busser (high school?).My St Germantini was a fun change of pace (Cosmo-ish with St Germain). Not a big fan of the basil crystal rim, but a nice drink.I would not recommend the Hot & Crispy Tomato Bread. Their bread is great, but the tomatoes were not seasoned the best and eventually the bread got soggy. They have so many app choices I would recommend trying something else.I loved the Local Strawberry and Arugula Salad with beets and goat cheese. Delicious. Huge. Saved half to take home and it was a great lunch today.My sweetie had the Farmer's Market Salad and it looked fresh. He said it was good.I got the Salmon Burger as my entree. Also HUGE. Not a piece of seared salmon but a mashed seasoned salmon patty (like a crab cake), with french fries. This was way too much food! (it didn't mention French fries on the menu). But this was a good dish. Not what you'd think of as "farm to table" - definitely comfort food. But I liked it.The most annoying (but so annoying as to be almost funny) thing of the evening was not the restaurant's fault at all - there were an older couple on a double date that were unbelievably loud and stayed long after they were done to talk. The tables on the covered patio have more comfortable chairs than on the garden patio (though the garden patio is spacious and also has heaters). We stuck around thinking that they would have to leave soon since they were done eating - but it was almost an hour that they lingered, yelling across the table. I will share, since the woman was being loud enough for all to hear, that one was related to a certain Mexican Jewish real estate reality star in LA, and once she started to share family stories, at least that was good gossip. But yes, if you ever come here the same night as they do... sit far away LOL. The servers realized how loud they were and were offering to move us - but we just kept hoping they'd finish up! When they did, the one other table near us (some very chill guys) and us laughed and celebrated. AND we could finally hear the soundtrack, which was super chill (Isley Brothers and other cool stuff). So I'm glad we tried it out - just keep in mind that you're better spaced on the garden patio and hopefully you won't come here the same night as La U******y."

Chandelier Lounge Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (98) • $$

"Jamul's best kept secret, Chandelier's Sunday brunch. I know what you're thinking "that place is never open", well, on Sundays they are and it is worth the price of admission (approximately $17per person). The food was legit - buffet style includes the basics such as rice, beans, enchiladas, but then steps up to their game with a few delicious guisados ( stews), Birria, machaca, and finishes it all off with menudo and two types of pozole. Include water and coffee and you'll walk out of there a happy customer.The service is way nice, the chef (Georgina) is super engaging and the place is tastefully decorated, one really feels the passion they put into the effort. A great way to spend a Sunday morning in Jamul!"

Enoteca Del Fornaio

★★★★☆ 3.7 (102)

"How have I not reviewed this place yet? I've been coming for YEARS and I absolutely love this amazing spot to eat, drink, and relax.This is NOT THE RESTAURANT. It's the open air patio and wine bar next to Il Fornaio, but the full menu from the restaurant is available here (last I checked).I usually don't eat here. Only drinks. Typically I eat at Shimbashi just down the stairway and I come to Enoteca before and/or after.The service has always been attentive and prompt and the servers are keen to answer your questions about their wines and what they'd recommend based on your tastes and mood.I've brought dozens of people here and they all enjoyed both the service and the atmosphere, but the be all end all is that I've brought my parents here. I don't take them anywhere unless I feel confident they'd enjoy themselves, and they did.So mom and dad approve, so I cannot say anything bad about Enoteca Del Foranio.Thank you for taking care of me, my friends, my clients, and of above all, my parents. I was just there a couple weeks ago and I am sure I will be there again soon."

Via Vai Cucina Italiana

★★★★★ 4.5 (264) • $$

"I love Italian-American food. it's a flavor profile I grew up with. my dad's parents lived in Flatbush and going out to eat at mom-and-pop places in Brooklyn was a real treat. I've been back to NYC as recently as a couple of years ago when #3 son (Keegan) graduated from Columbia and am still a fan.can't say I love Italian food nearly as much. please keep that prejudice in mind as you read this review:the #5 son (Wyatt) started us off with the PROSCIUTTO de PARMA and BURRATA with EVOO and sun-dried tomatoes. the very generous prosciutto portion was thickly sliced. the flavor was there but the meat was chewy. we didn't enjoy even one of the three entrees. the LASAGNA alla BOLOGNESE (wide pasta sheets layered with meat sauce parmigiano and beschamel au gratin) was no bueno. the meat flavor that came through was charred ground beef. the ORATA al PORCINI e ASPARAGI (pan-seared grouper with porcini mushroom and asparagus sauce on in-house tagliatelle) was one of the evening's specials and a complete and unmitigated disaster. this dish had NO redeeming social value. the fish had lots of bones and the tagliatelle was so al dente, the center was a noticeably different color than the outside, and the asparagus overwhelmed the delicately flavored fish.the EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA (eggplant layers with mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce) was bitter. the taste was like eggplant gets when it's not salted, rested, and rinsed before cooking.I didn't have any of the desert, a BLUEBERRY PANNA COTTA, but it got good reviews from the boy. either it was tasty or after the grouper, he was too starved to be particular. the restaurant is lovely. service was attentive. sitting outside in the semi enclosed front patio was delightful. the dishes were stunning -- dinner was very photogenic. it's often said you eat first with your eyes, but eventually you gotta stick a bite in your mouth and chew. I can't fix the flavors but at least I can warn you if you order the grouper, watch out for the bones."

Sushi Roka Bar & Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (47)

"Located next door to Fed Ex in same plaza as Brigantine. Plenty of parking. Came for lunch on a Tuesday. Not only do they have lunch specials until 2:30, but they have Happy Hour all day Monday to Wednesday! What a steal on prices.We got the salmon teriyaki bento box that came with miso soup, rice, 4 piece CA roll, ginger salad, and mixed tempura. The mixed tempera was the same size as my entree mixed tempura! Had I known that, I wouldn't have ordered the entree.Also got two rolls, the crunchy shrimp roll and chili mango roll. I prefer my crunchy roll to have more tempura flakes. I'm a sucker for rolls with mango. The chili ponzu gave a tiny kick and the mango was sliced really thin giving you a slight sweet and tart refreshing taste.I've had better Takoyaki where there's more octopus. This one had a lot of the doughy wheat flour and one full chunk of octopus. I like mine chopped up in many pieces to have it evenly distributed in every bite. Otherwise, each bite consist of all dough and one bite with the octopus like in this case.All in all, it got crazy busy during lunch. Great quality food, quick service, loved the options. Nice size dining and bar seating. I will need to come back and sit at the bar to have some amberjack sashimi and nigiri."

Cellar Hand

★★★★★ 4.7 (37)

"It took longer than anticipated, but the owners of Pali Wine have now opened Cellar Hand in the Pride Plaza of Hillcrest. About half of the seating was on the adjacent outdoor patio along the east side of the structure that had several fire pits included. The open air interior could seat another 60 customers. Currently, only dinner is served from Wednesday to Sunday, but the plan is to add a weekend brunch.Hyper-local was the focus of the menu as the kitchen tried to execute the farm-to-table concept by using numerous local suppliers. The categories were Raw, Conserva (preserved food in tins/jars), For Dipping, and Dinner. A note on the bottom stated that "We politely decline modifications." I wonder how diners with allergies or certain health conditions can comply with this request?I started my meal with the Bluefin Nduja Toast from the Raw section. Meyer lemon and dill were the seasonings to the diced bluefin tuna that was spread on top of a piece of toast. I appreciated the freshness of the tuna. To stick with the seafood theme, I then ordered the Grilled Whole Rockfish from the twelve Dinner choices. The locally caught fish was so large that a bigger plate was needed to hold the serving. Meyer labne, cucumber, dill, ruby reds, and radish were the garnishments.Since some bones were still present, a separate small dish to hold the picked bones was needed. Either that or if the chef could have completely deboned the Rockfish, then that would have made eating this entree more simple. The tartness from the dill and the acid from the ruby reds provided a sharp contrast to the strong fishy odor. The cost of this item was very reasonable as many restaurants would charge over $40.For a soft opening, I thought the operations flowed pretty well while the place was about 3/4 full during my visit. The waitress checked on me frequently and was pleasant. I gave a four star rating for my dinner at Cellar Hand."

L’orangerie

★★★★★ 4.6 (17) • $$

"L'Orangerie a french restaurant bistro opened recently in Coronado. Taking the corner space of the Coronado Historical Association building with towering columns.The noir et blanc striped outdoor umbrellas are eye catching. Turns out, owner and chef Philippe is a Francophile from France, happened to be standing at the entry, cordially welcomed Me inside. I chose outdoor seating with my furbaby Fendi. Most places with outdoor seating are pup friendly but I prefer the outdoor area to be spotless and clean as this place was.The service staff and my waiter Matt were nice attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, which was mostly French cuisine, which is always my favorite. Although, there are at least three other french restaurants in the area, I wanted to support this new restaurant and try the owner chef's take on french dishes.I'm guilty, I usually prefer pescatarian and chose the seared salmon. Presented nicely with fresh local organic ingredients, I was impressed with how exquisite the flavors enhanced the salmon's subtlety. The menu evolves seasonally and I look forward to returning to try other dishes. The french baguette slices ordered with the ordered homemade french butter is a must. Pomme frittes ie french fries with the ordered homemade Mayo for dipping was irresistible.From the wine menu, the Maceratoin, an orange wine from Alsace region in France was surprisingly perfect for a restaurant called L'Orangerie, meaning the orange grove. There are no orange groves in the area, but the restaurant is located on Orange Avenue which is restaurant row in the Coronado area. Locals and tourists walk through this avenue and makes for amusing entertainment while wining and dining on fantastique french cuisine at L'Orangerie. A very nice first impression, Recommend!"

Clem's Bottle House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (242) • $$

"After getting such an amazing sandwich that was literally two meals! I just had to write another review. I've been here a zillion times and this family; Wally, Paul and Anthony [sorry, I don't know the Mother's name] are all consistent in friendly customer service.I ordered a chicken breast and mortadella on sourdough with provolone. Mayo only, lettuce, tomato and onion. Here's a pro-tip: if you want to elevate your sandwich salt and pepper the tomato layer, trust me, your welcome.Wow, lettuce leaves!! Not the shredded garbage from a bag that spills everywhere that every other deli only offers. Not at Clem's! they use lettuce leaves!! What a fresh tasting difference. The sourdough bread is nice and sour. Honestly, it is like eating a salad and good quality meats all rolled into one. [maybe that's why the sandwich is such a popular and convenient food.Thank you again Clem's I'll be back ; ]"

Marisi

★★★★☆ 4 (481) • $$$

"The service here is outstanding. The server does not upsell, he did not rush us, he let us order our bottle of wine and appetizers and sit and chill for a bit. He perfectly sensed when we were ready for our entrees and approached. He was perfect.The food here is typical San Diego / La Jolla ok. It hangs with nine-ten and Catania, 7/10. It is not as good as the Trust restaurant group which IMO cannot be defeated. This replaced Whisknladle. The food quality is same same but different in a not so great way. Nothing was bad to be fair, but nothing shined and melted our socks off. The best item was the chicken patte. nice and creamy, balanced. The a5 wagyu tartar, blah, sizzler, the pasta? Blah, olive garden. Restaurant is pretty. Older crowd, no young bros. Its fine but there's better."

Parma Cucina Italiana

★★★★★ 4.6 (1194) • $$

"My friend and I were craving Italian food and actually tried to go to Esca blu, which is temporarily closed. We found this place on the same street and it was truly a blessing in disguise. This was some of the most delicious Italian food I've tried here in San Diego (no exaggeration)!! Making a reservation is super quick via yelp. We were seated right away. The restaurant itself is small making the overall ambiance intimate and cozy. There is also a small outdoor seating area. The servers were all so sweet and warm. We came on a Wednesday and it's 30% off a bottle of wine so we definitely had to indulge! I definitely recommend this place and I will be back in the future. Food review:The complimentary bread was so soft and delicious. We ordered 2 baskets. HahaPrimitiva wine: (5/5) This was recommended by our server and we were not disappointed. This was so delicious. We finished the entire bottle so fast. Burrata fiore di Parma: (5/5) The perfect blend of flavors. The cheese melted in your mouth and the prosciutto was delicious. I topped the cheese, prosciutto, and arugula on a slice of the complimentary bread. Yum!Lasagna: (5/5) They make their own lasagna in house. The sauce is amazing. This is some damn good food. It's interesting there were little carrots inside (I believe) which I've never had before but I didn't mind it. My plate was clean at the end of dinner. Tiramisu (5/5): (no pic because we devoured it) This is a well balanced dessert. It didn't have a strong coffee flavor like some others I've tried. It was light and super flavorful. We asked for some chocolate drizzle on top and it was delightful!"

Rose’s Tasting Room

★★★★☆ 4.4 (146) • $$

"I had walked by here a number of times over the years but, Never stopped in until which was Cinco de Mayo ..what a perfect time to have a refreshing libation. In all honesty, the happy, joyful smiling face lured me in. I asked him what beers he had on draft and went with a Mexican larger. It was light and very refreshing.My friend decided to wait until lunch. I did offer her a few sips. This cute little Wine bar is tucked away in the back. They offer beer flights, wine flights and also mimosas. There are a few little tables with stools and a large table inside if you want to share with other people Roses is apleasant place and I'm looking forward to seeing Austin again...Oh, more beer please. Haha"

The 3rd Corner

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1100) • $$

"On my recent re-visit, the reception at the Third Corner had improved. Specifically, the aggressive and unpleasant "hostess" from my last visit was no where to be found. I was seated at a corner table by the window overlooking West Point Loma Boulevard and perused the menu. There are two dining rooms at The Third Corner: The "White Room", where the white wines and sparkling wines/Champagnes are stored; and the "Red Room", where the red wines are stored and where the bar is located. I like the bar itself, but the handfull of tables in the Red Room strewn along a banquette lack charm and the feeling is that of "Siberia". Accordingly, I would be sure to request to be seated in the "White Room".Although several waitresses passed my table numerous times (often calling out "corner" to warn other servers of their presence), no one approached my table for 15 minutes, despite the quiet room and the early hour [5:30 pm]. There were no apologizes or explanations when the waitress finally attended to the table. The specials of the evening were a good Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup and a Grouper with Red Wine/Butter Soup. I enjoyed them both. I noted the male kitchen waiter would deliver food to the tables by holding out the various dishes in the air saying to no one in particular "Short Ribs?", "Scallops?". He expected the guests to raise their hand as to each "call out", as if the Third Corner was "auctioning off" the food. It would be much more professional if the Waitress who takes the order would identify customers on the order by 1, 2, 3, 4. etc, so that current unprofessional "auction presentation" could be avoided. The after-dinner Irish Coffee was good and properly made. There is a small parking lot along the West Point Loma Boulevard side of the building. If those few spaces are taken, parking can be a nightmare."

AVANT Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (442) • $$$

"My wife and I took advantage of an online deal for two for one Sunday brunch to celebrate our anniversary. Service was very slow in bringing us champagne refills and our check but the rest was self serve at the different buffet stations. They have a weird setup where the bulk of the food was in a corner area of their dining room, while the cold seafood was in the bar area and a third section in a different room altogether for the waffle and omelette station and desserts. We liked the fact that they had some expensive seafood being served by an attendant. It kept the wackos from ruining a good thing by dumping all of the crab on their plate. A bit of portion control let's everyone enjoy the lox and ceviche. Speaking of lox, very odd that they serve it, but not a bagel or cream cheese is served at a Sunday brunch?We still had a great meal for a fair price."

Little Frenchie

★★★★☆ 4.2 (657)

"When in Coronado, one of my favorite restaurants is Little Frenchie. Serving mostly french selections on their menu. They've perfected the usual french dishes: escargot, french onion gratinée soup, steak frittes, moules frittes and more. Everything is Trés Bon. I like the fact that they open earlier than most in the area. At 9am you can have breakfast ie le petit déjeuner and it's not crowded. Like most restaurants, when there's too many diners, attention to service declines. Otherwise, this bistro is very popular for it's outdoor dining where you can enjoy french food while people watching, a very frenchie fun thing to do at Little Frenchie. Recommend."