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A photo of Culinary Dropout - Del Mar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(399)
££££
• Cocktail Bar • Carmel Valley
Booked 32 times today
It was a great experience and the food was delicious
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4.8
Exceptional(196)
££££
• Cocktail Bar • Pacific Beach
Booked 17 times today
Amazing halloween place! Loved the attention to detail, the food was great and the ambience was super cool. Also really good service, would definitely recommend
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4.7
Exceptional(919)
££££
• Cocktail Bar • Pacific Beach
Booked 39 times today
It was fantastic! Energy was great the music was a bit loud, but that’s the only thing! We had a great time! Can’t wait to go back
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4.6
Exceptional(1770)
££££
• Cocktail Bar • Carlsbad
Booked 37 times today
Everything about our lunch was perfect. Daniel, our server was excellent. The ambiance was beautiful and the food was delicious!
A photo of The Henry - Carlsbad restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1000)
££££
• Cocktail Bar • Carlsbad
Booked 80 times today
Haley was my server last night. She was amazing and one reason I will be returning. While I was waiting for my friend I was watching a show on my phone and instantly made a friendly connection and that friendliness did not leave her at all. 10/10 server.
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4.6
Exceptional(425)
££££
• Cocktail Bar • Little Italy
Booked 19 times today
Loved it! Food and atmosphere were fantastic! Highly recommend!
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4.6
Exceptional(1078)
££££
• Cocktail Bar • Little Italy
Booked 32 times today
Beautiful decor, delicious half chicken, great service, comfortable seating, (mostly) classy patrons. Just wish the music and TV screens footage matched the ambiance, but they were trap and sports respectively.
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3.8
Excellent(414)
££££
• Cocktail Bar • Old Town
Booked 10 times today
The salsas alone are worth the trip. Tortillas handmade on the premises are delicious. The recently expanded menu means everyone finds what they want. Taco Tuesday is a fantastic bargain. Fish tacos are sublime and made with high quality fish. My mate loves the steak and also fried chicken tacos. Shrimp Diablo was yummy. Love this place.
A photo of Craft Bar Kamon restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(389)
££££
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 15 times today
Amazing food, sake, service and hospitality. Everything we had was great.
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4.8
Exceptional(97)
££££
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
Wait staff were great (we were there on Halloween) - funny, informative and attentive. Great drinks and food. Atmosphere was perfect for a work or social event. Appreciate the attention to detail from the moment we arrived. Would definitely go back.

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  • Ellen
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Everything about our lunch was perfect. Daniel, our server was excellent. The ambiance was beautiful and the food was delicious!
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    Ember & Rye$$$$• Steakhouse• Carlsbad
    •
    4.6
  • Kacy
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great little spot I would definitely come back again. The drinks were incredible.
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    Anigma$$$$• Speakeasy• Encinitas
    •
    4.7
  • RoyGold
    San Diego •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We frequent this restaurant and simply love it! We were guests at their pre opening night and loved everything about it. We have been regulars ever since. The food is consistent, the service great and I like their selection of beers. A little different and makes a change from so many places who offer much of the staples. We feel their appetizer, the Brussel Sprouts is by far the best in town. We typically have this as a starter if we can, and their portion is generous and crispy! We highly recommend trying this place. You will not be disappointed.
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    Culinary Dropout - Del Mar$$$$• American• Carmel Valley
    •
    4.6
  • MaunishGold
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Haley was my server last night. She was amazing and one reason I will be returning. While I was waiting for my friend I was watching a show on my phone and instantly made a friendly connection and that friendliness did not leave her at all. 10/10 server.
    More info
    The Henry - Carlsbad$$$$• American• Carlsbad
    •
    4.6
  • Carolina
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Oct 2026
    Amazing halloween place! Loved the attention to detail, the food was great and the ambience was super cool. Also really good service, would definitely recommend
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    Captain’s Quarters$$$$• Tapas / Small Plates• Pacific Beach
    •
    4.8
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