Acqua Al 2
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

322 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92121

Joe A. writes: Weekday lunch is my only experience, but I was pretty impressed. Both the carpaccio appetizer, and the pasta entree (vodka something or other) were very good. The only thing holding them back from a 5th star, based on my single dining experience, was…

Caliente Mexican Food

11815 Sorrento Valley Road
#F
San Diego, CA 92121

Eddie H. writes: Come for the breakfast burrito! Egg, cheese, sour cream, potato, beans, ham... mmm so good. Few places live up to the hype of their name, but this place does as the woman at the cashier is muy caliente!

Salon Sol

9430 Scranton Rd
Ste 105
San Diego, CA 92121

christina W. writes: I have been going to Josie for 2 yrs and she is phenomenal. I use to go to a nail salon over there and was new to SD and one of the nail techs mentioned Salon Sol so I made my first appt and I have never ever been dissapointed since. She is truly an…

Vertical Hold Sport Climbing Center
Neighborhood: Miramar

9580 Distribution Ave
San Diego, CA 92121

Tanya S. writes: What sounds like more fun?  Going to the dentist or a team building event with your coworkers?  Picture it.....first time rock climbing, surrounded by coworkers, and free you say?  Ok.  You had me at free.

The company I work for rented out Vertical…

Karl Strauss Brewery Gardens
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

9675 Scranton Rd
San Diego, CA 92121

Warren W. writes: Clones.  Corporate ones.

Look around this restaurant at lunchtime, and that's all you'll see.

No flip-flops.  No jeans.  No shorts or t-shirts.

Clean, short haircuts, and only a few meticulously manicured mustaches or power-goatee's.

The entire dining…

Westfield UTC

4545 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122

Miss Josephine Z. writes: A mall is a mall...but this mall is different...

Why, you may ask?

Because this is the only mall I've been to where I can go to Express, Forever 21, eat some gyros and then...GO ICE SKATING.

You inquire by asking me, "Are you serious...ice skating in…

Edo Sushi

8895 Towne Centre Dr Ste 100A
San Diego, CA 92122

Paul S. writes: I've been going to Edo Sushi for the past 5 years, considering it's the closest sushi restaurant to my house.  I have to agree with some other reviews, it's a bit on the pricey side.  The food however is very good.

I've tried a many things at this…

Chung Hing
Neighborhood: Miramar

7160 Miramar Rd Ste 112
San Diego, CA 92121

Ben P. writes: 5 Stars = I wouldn't mind eating here for the rest of my life.

I'll admit, that most of the items on their menu are good but nothing spectacular.  BUT, they're famous for one thing, and it's all they need: BBQ PORK.

What to eat:
BBQ PORK - This is the…

Sorrento European Bakery
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

6755 Mira Mesa Blvd
Ste 117
San Diego, CA 92121

Young N. writes: The only place in SD that I know that makes Swedish Princess Cake: Green marzapan outside,  spongey white cake, vanilla cream filing, just a little bit of raspberry sauce.  Taste and texture joy for your tongue. I'm getting a craving just writing…

Cafe Japengo

8960 University Center Ln
San Diego, CA 92122

Chris Y. writes: The sushi rolls are tiny!  The atmosphere is harsh, abrasive, and obnoxious.  I don't feel comfortable eating here...for some reason I just can't get into the vibe.

The booths are weathered...big dips where everyones' butt sank in!  (I almost asked…

Sephora

4505 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122

Marcy Lola R. writes: Oh Sephora, How I love thee? Let me count the ways . . .
Ok, so - I looooooove this place. Looooove loooooove looooooove it. I'll walk in just to see what's new. But what I love the most is to be able to try allll the beauty brands under the sun.…

Robeks Juice

8750 Genesee Ave
Ste 254
San Diego, CA 92122

karyn m. writes: I really like this place. I think it's definetely comparable to jamba juice. As with everything.. the prices have gone up and this morning I was kind of shocked to pay $5.25 for a smoothie but at Jamba Juice I'm sure i would have paid a similar…

Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurants
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1157 Columbia St
San Diego, CA 92101

Carrie R. writes: Karl Strauss is my hero.

The rundown of my day:

Up at 5:15am...
Drive to Hollywood...
Drive to Downtown LA...
Take 8:30 am train to Old Town SD...
Take Trolley to Qualcomm Stadium to watch the Charger's and Pats play...
DRINK ALL DAY!!!
Game goes late and we…

Farkas Store Fixtures

660 10th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Kinsee M. writes: I'm about to let you all in on a big secret--Farkas Store Fixtures. It's wonderful. On the surface, it's a store's store; a place where store owners go to buy display cases, manikins and that sort of thing. But if you look a little closer you'll see…

Valentine's Taco Shop
Neighborhood: East Village

844 Market St
San Diego, CA 92101

Viola P. writes: Valentine's is okay.  I wanted to still love it like I used to ten years ago and ate there maybe 3 or 4 times a week.  I practically lived on their pollo asada plates back then (and back then it was 3.99 for a huge plateful!).

So I wanted to still…

Triple Espresso
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

444 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

BRIAN K. writes: 3 stars because I am 23; if you 30+ older, then 5 stars. Why? It's because the comedy is completely based on popular culture from the 70s and so there were a lot of references that I didn't get. But even with, I had a good time because the three…

The Paperie
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

363 5th Ave Ste 104
San Diego, CA 92101

jeremy s. writes: I can imagine how some would see this place as ridiculous.  A whole store in the Gaslamp that sells nothing but paper!!  Yes it is true, all paper.  However we are not talking staples here.  What we have here is a great selection of hand made silk…

Dakota Grill & Spirits
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

901 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Matt K. writes: Are you kidding me!!!

I think my favorite part was when the waitress told us coming down to eat at the Gaslamp was a way to keep away from Corporate restaurants that are in Mission Valley.  WHAT????

The Cohn family owns like a thousand restaurants. You…

Star Bar
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

423 E St
San Diego, CA 92101

Keane L. writes: Bartender: What would you like?

Keane: Gin and soda.

Bartender: $3.

Keane: *!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*  FIVE STARS!!

Bartender: .......what?

Hotel Occidental
Neighborhood: Downtown

410 Elm Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Viola P. writes: I stayed here for a month while I was between apartments and had an excellent experience.  Remember, that while this is a 4 star review, it's not a 4  star hotel.  It's definitely a one star hotel, but what they do, they do impeccably.  It's the same…

Star of the Sea
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1360 N Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

Vicky L. writes: Great high class fine seafood restaurant. The shellfish was exquisitely fresh, accented perfectly by the lemon juice and the accompaniaments, The chef definately took his time to get to know his ingredients and the care he takes in selecting the…

Juniper
Neighborhood: Middletown

2130 India St
San Diego, CA 92101

Lyn P. writes: Juniper is a great place to find unique items for your home. There is a great selection of candles and frames. The two smaller rooms in the back have a specific theme - one is Asian and one is doggie heaven. They also have interesting handbags and…

Edgewater Grill

861 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

Marie Y. writes: Service was good, but the food was crappy and way overpriced.  However, I give it three stars 'cause it has a beautiful ocean view from the patio.  If anything, we were paying mostly for that.

Downtown Johnny Brown's
Neighborhood: Downtown

1220 3rd Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

nichole s. writes: After I get off work at yard house... this is like our official hang out spot. The bartenders love it here (which is a good sign since many of them are beer aficionados). I love their beer selection pretty much everything is local or brewed here in…

Mixon Liquor and Deli
Neighborhood: Downtown

1427 1st Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Viola P. writes: Come here for awesome sandwiches.  Really.  Yes, it's sketchy and weird from the outside, but go in, head straight to the counter in back and order up something from the specialty menu or make your own combo.  Huge sandwich, super fresh ingredients,…

Beanie's Lobby

820 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101

Bart C. writes: I'm probably going to hell for yelping the most unknown (and coolest) dive bar in downtown San Diego. A lot of people don't want you to know about it. Beanie's has a super cool spacious interior with deep patina from downtown San Diego's seedy days.…

Fourth & B Concerts & Special Events
Neighborhood: Downtown

345 B St
San Diego, CA 92101

Brian B. writes: I really love this place. I've only been to two shows here (Rev. Horton Heat and Ryan Adams) and aside the fact that they were both great shows, the crowd was great and the energy was fabulous. Of the smaller venues in the area, if someone I even…

San Diego Repertory Theatre

79 Horton Plz
San Diego, CA 92101

Anastasia B. writes: I LOVE the Rep! I've seen some awesome plays and performances here over the years. Their free noontime concerts were always a treat!

Dobson's Bar & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

956 Broadway Cir
San Diego, CA 92101

Denise L. writes: An architect (sorta.. me) a lawyer, a doctor, a man with a very dubious background... quaffing wine.  I was a mananizer last night.  

We shared a bottle of 2005 Hundred Acre, a bottle of Tor.  I was one of the boys, at last.  Only I was one of the…

Crimson Chic
Neighborhood: East Village

171 W Market St
San Diego, CA 92101

Rachell C. writes: Absolutely love this place.  Raul is the best stylist I have ever had the pleasure of going to get my hair done. His cuts, color and highlight jobs are just fantastic!  Over the years, I've had total strangers ask me who cuts and/or colors my hair?…

San Diego Automotive Museum
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

2080 Pan American Plz
San Diego, CA 92101

Luana S. writes: This is a good place to see some classic cars and motorcycles.  It is small though, so you'll get though it real fast.  The Aerospace museum and Hall of Champions are there too, so you can spend a couple of hours looking at all of them.  Every fourth…

Channel 39 - Cable 7 - KNSD
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

225 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101

Tracy S. writes: Watching their fire coverage the past three days, I give this channel five stars.

Non-sensational reporting (for the most part); their use of Thomas guide maps when regular maps would take too long to come up with; the twelve hour shifts the anchors…

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Stores

853 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

Mrs. Pattie C. writes: Stick to the pint size at the grocery store, way more for your buck!

After a nice long bike ride down by the harbor,  my sons and I wanted an ice cream treat.

WOW! never knew Ben and Jerry's had an ice cream shop, so we locked up our bikes and noticed…

Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

401 K St
San Diego, CA 92101

Lindley E. writes: Hello Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter? The '90s are on the phone and they want their decorator back.

Yup. The Hilton is one of *those* hotels. But dig under the animal-patterned surface and there's quite a bit to be concerned about.

So I'm a Hilton…

Super Taco Loco
Neighborhood: Downtown

1153 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Edgar N. writes: There is nothing "super" or "loco" about this place. In fact, it's pretty average mexican food...nothing you can't get at a Roberto's or any one of those places.

I've been here twice. Once for lunch with a co-worker, the other a walk-in for a…

KD Donuts
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

711 4th Ave # 3
San Diego, CA 92101

Erin D. writes: This review may be useless in a sense.. KD's has been closed for some time, but I just wanted to pay homage to an awesome donut shop that was run by an extremely nice couple. Here's to you Mr. and Mrs. KD! Im sorry I never caught your names!

I once…

Belo
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

919 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Richard B. writes: Decent place.

Great look and design. They get some great DJs too.

Extremely hot and horrible smell. Where does that come from? Check the plumbing...

Fat City Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Middletown

2137 Pacific Hwy
San Diego, CA 92101

Christina C. writes: My family and I actually found this place by chance.  We were starving and it was late so we had decided on Denny's which happens to be located right next door.

I had the Mesquite Grilled Salmon Salad and to be honest, for a great price.  I figured,…