Starlite

Went in for a simple happy hour meal- it was surprisingly delicious! I sat at the bar, and the server was attentive and helpful when I asked about the various options.It's a bit dark when you walk in- but has a lovely "old school" feel to it.I just wanted a small meal, so I had the soup of the day. It was incredibly flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. The grilled cheese was equally good: Rich, creamy, and the dijon mustard sauce on the side was fabulous.Tried to return recently, but they are closed (hopefully on a temporary basis)I look forward to returning when they re-open.

This is a pretty cool place to come and get a drink and hang out with friends stark smoky they got a Dj food wise not so much. It's more to see the lights and got a really good vibe that you need to really work on their food selection.

CHILL VIBES(4.5 stars)Dim and intimate...- FOOD/DRINKS: good- PRICE: fair- SERVICE: good- AMBIANCE: coolAn easy bar to drive right past. Its cozy with a U shape countertop around the bar of ~15-20 seats and some tables on the outskirt. The vibe is chill with a mature crowd. :: BITE AND SIPPY ::THE STARLITE BURGER ($19.50) - 1/2 pound brandt beef patty, Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions, brioche bun, Dijon, dill pickle, served with fries. I took my burger medium-well. Oh my this meal was super filling and DELICIOUS, enough to take home left overs or split with two. The burger was fantastic, everything came together well. After one bite the burger stayed stacked, easy to hold and bite without falling apart (that is what I judge a burger by). I love this combo with a burger, brioche bun and Gruyère cheese; not always easy to find. I'm not a fan of caramelized onions but it worked with this meal. The fries were prepared perfectly and paired well with this delicious burger. HIGHLY RECOMMENDADRIF ON SPRUCE ($15) - gin, giffard abricot du roussillon, orgeat, lime, pineapple. Sweet yet refreshing. And they do generous pours here. HIGHLY RECOMMENDGreat chill place. Cannot wait to come back.JABA APPROVED. Until the next bite...

If I could give a half star, this would be a 3 1/2 star review for the solid cocktails. We were excited to try the food because we were told they were bought by CH and also have a new chef. So we ordered a few things to share. We started with the bone marrow and fries. The fries are pretty standard housemade fries. There was barely any marrow on the bone and it was over salted to top it off. Our final dish was the octopus, which was beautifully plated. Unfortunately, it arrived scorched and tasted burned. No matter how much I wanted to enjoy the food, I couldn't. On the other hand, the cocktails were on point. We really enjoyed them. Melanio had the Starlite Mule. I had the Kentucky Colonel, similar to a mule made with bourbon. And lastly, Jimmy had a delicious Salted Maple Old Fashioned. And the bar itself is a beautiful center piece. If it's your first time, parking is limited so maybe Uber or be prepared to walk.

The food is amazing. We got the following:Jidori Chicken 9/10Mac & cheese 10/10Shrimp 8/10Octopus 8/10Moscow Mule 10/10I loved the ambience of this place, it's dark and warm. The booths are actually very comfortable. Would recommend for a date night or girls night. The service was great, friendly, and very attentive.

Starlite is the best place for date night. Such a romantic ambiance, with dimmed lights and candles. I absolutely loved the atmosphere and it was nice to find parking immediately, since it's not in a busy area. The food and service was incredible as well. I liked how there wasn't a huge menu option so it was easier to make decisions. Great portion sizes and every dish was unique. The Caesar salad and burger is a must! I also liked the two mezcal cocktails we tried; so balanced and delicious. Definitely coming back for future romantic dinners.Update: Came here again on Saturday with a group of 10 to celebrate my birthday. I couldn't have asked for a better service. The whole restaurant was so attentive and accommodating. I enjoyed every dish and our group was impressed. Thank you Nathan and a couple others who made my birthday super special.

Wow! When you walk into this place you are welcomed by the musky oak aroma. The bar is straight up out of your coolest dream! I love how the bartenders are like same level if not lower. The drinks are all great - I just asked the bartender to make something with mezcal and absinthe. The mule was on band too! I'll keep going back. Also, the bathroom is epic. Make a reservation unless you plan on coming late then they can probably accommodate.

Accessibility: there are 4 parking spots on the side of the building, then free street parking up a hill (not far) from there. The door to enter is a pull door, the restaurant is all flat ground and wheelchair accessible, including the bathroom, but it is WAY TOO DARK INSIDE THE ENTIRE BUILDING. It is so dark in here that I could not see a thing when I came in. I had to have the waiter literally guide me to the table. Even the bathrooms were so dark with all black walls and floors and two tiny lights. It is also incredibly loud inside, so everyone will be almost yelling to the people across from them.Experience: I could not get over how DARK in here it was. That was very bothersome for me to not be able to see. My burger was delicious, but the fries were average, and my burger and fries cost 22.50 before tip. I don't think I'd recommend this place based on the fact that I literally could not see anything. I have never experienced any place like this. It was like eating in a pitch-black movie theater.

I came here before covid and I remember the food was good. Went the other day, and all the food I got was very good. I got the roasted bone marrow and broiled head on shrimp as appetizers. It's probably the best bone marrow I ever had. For entrees, I got the steak and the starlight burger. Both were amazing. My issue was the timing of the food. I berely got my appetizers, and then the entrees came. I was not even close to finishing the appetizers. I was not babysitting the food either.

We stopped by here after we landed in San Diego. As previous reviews mentioned, this place is DARK. I understand wanting to create an intimate atmosphere, but it could use better lighting. Even the bathrooms were dark, both in lighting and decor. It took a little while for a server to come to our table. We did like how they have a late-night happy hour (10-12pm). We both order the Kentuck Colonel, which was basically a Kentucky Mule with a few extras. Very strong but well-made. For dinner, I had the Starlite Burger and she had the Strawberry and Avocado salad with added sausage. We both enjoyed our meals, but it wouldn't be a place I'd recommend.