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Late night dining on a Tuesday night
"The yakitori place up on 6th St where I took her the last time we did this is now closed"
Is it now closed?
Or under new ownership and name change?
San Diego - Great weather, but where is the outside dining?
I think that article above says its 10-15k for an outdoor permit.
I also had a feeling it had to do with rules/laws/permits.
San Diego CLOSED Restaurants - Replacement for old board.
"few main courses weren't brought out until they were also bringing out desserts"
Wow. Did they bring the check before the entrees?
Did they say, "Have a good night, thanks for coming" when you walked in?
need help with 2-day itinerary on a budget please!
"they say the goat is sublime"
Goat cheese? or Goat meat?
You are leaving San Diego forever; where would you eat?
Carnitas Snack Shack for sure.
TJ Oyster Bar in Bonita. Ate there for first time over the weekend. Easily a top 10 restaurant in san diego if not top 5.
If I was leaving san diego forever?
I would just eat a Big Tub of Guacamole for dinner at 6:30pm and say goodbye.
San Diego - Great weather, but where is the outside dining?
Interesting timing on the article.
I wonder if chowhound helped spark this.
GREAT SPOTS IN PACIFIC BEACH TO EAT
I think Pacific Beach Fish Shop might be the best restaurant in the history of Pacific Beach.
They need one downtown too.
Reuben E. Lee
Interesting that there is no real news coverage on this.
A story from 2005: http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050310/news_7m10bell.html
I guess there was one in Newport as well, which I vaguely remember: http://articles.latimes.com/2007/jul/01/local/me-steamboat1
San Diego - Great weather, but where is the outside dining?
"First, there are very few restaurants in San Diego that do not have an outdoor dining area."
I can think of a lot that don't.
But the ones that do are usually cramped with some railing.
And many close early in the night, and have strange rules about glass and alcohol.
San Diego CLOSED Restaurants - Replacement for old board.
It is never to late to make every restaurant in san diego the exact same.
If they add an incompetent bartender that makes "craft cocktails", and close the kitchen promptly at 9:30pm I am certain the place will be a hit.
San Diego - Great weather, but where is the outside dining?
"I am going to open a bakery/wood roasted steak restaurant in Santa Ysabel with outdoor picnic tables overlooking the pasture"
Great idea.
Only you won't get any business from San Diego restaurant owners visiting your restaurant.
San Diego restaurant owners hate open air dining.
San Diego CLOSED Restaurants - Replacement for old board.
A "gastropub" with craft beer perhaps?
Small plates under $20?
Deviled Eggs?
Mac and Cheese?
Burrata?
Maybe?
San Diego - Great weather, but where is the outside dining?
Yeah, I have checked it out.
You are right, that place does have good outdoor dining.
"But then Charles is smart, traveled, and a former director of b movies."
It shows.
San Diego - Great weather, but where is the outside dining?
"There's even a travel commercial on TV running right now where someone mentions that they're taking surf lessons in San Diego, and the picture pulls back to show a picture of downtown surrounded by beaches. Funny."
I just saw that. It is a hotwire commercial.
Yeah, you are right, the waves are breaking right in front of downtown.
Oh well, maybe it will bring in some more tourism business.
San Diego New Places Opening Thread, Part Deux
Yeah, "bland" is a good way to describe it.
May try it for a cocktail and apps soon though.
San Diego - Great weather, but where is the outside dining?
"because the restaurant scene is too backward to recognize how popular al fresco dining i"
In san diego's defense, I think there are draconian laws preventing sidewalk dining.
That is why there are always these cramped areas with two tops and many times you can't even have a glass of wine for glass or alcohol reasons.
And there are those ridiculous laws that you "can't cross the plane of the doorway" with a drink that are suitable for a 5 year old. People that stay in san diego and california too long get institutionalized without even realizing it.
Compare this with a place like for instance, Florida or Spain, and you don't have those railing laws, glass laws, walking outside with a drink laws etc.
At least I think that is the reason.
It's either that or every restaurant owner in san diego has never left california and is a complete idiot. (Possible, but I doubt it).
San Diego - Great weather, but where is the outside dining?
I see your point, however it is just simply a matter of opening some big windows and knocking down some walls to get some fresh air going, isn't it?
Think Underbelly. That place is now open air.
It is a revolutionary revelation in san diego, however, anywhere else in the world it is standard.
Just make some big windows and open them.
Or skip putting up the walls.
Outdoor, open air dining for all.
Problem solved.
San Diego - Great weather, but where is the outside dining?
La Villa in little italy has an outdoor patio which seems like it would be nice once summer comes. This summer will be their first summer.
I think there has to be some kind of law against open air restaurants, patio dinning and outdoor drinking in san diego.
San Diego is literally the only place I have encountered across the globe with nice weather that doesn't embrace it from a restaurant, bar and nightclub perspective. It is almost bizarre.
Isola Pizza Bar--Little Italy
Does this have any relation to that place "Isola" that used to be in Pacific Beach?
Playa 's current best restaurants and chefs ?
Great thread.
Has there been any new updates?
Point Loma Seafood Re-Opens
"What's PLS's adversion to having customers line up to order and then move out of the way?"
Not sure. I think it's just tradition.
I actually like the "free for all" method.
You can jump the line in front of like 50 tourists if you have smooth moves and Savoir faire.
I don't like the credit card and ATM aspect.
All Cash is quicker and more old-school.
Point Loma Seafood Re-Opens
Right.
There are also plenty of restaurants in san diego that don't serve seafood.
Point Loma Seafood Re-Opens
I went today and it was the longest wait for parking I have seen. Under 10 minutes so not too bad.
High-end sushi in the city?
That is funny.
I set myself up for that one.
Although I just call it as I see it. Nothing more, nothing less.
High-end sushi in the city?
Hane is probably a $10 cab ride from the W. 8 minutes.
Shino is about an $6-7 cab ride. 5 minutes.
You could also walk to Shino easily.
Additionally, you could take the trolley one stop or two (depending on where you got on) to little italy. Cost is like $2.50.
I have never been to Shino or Kaito, but I can legitimately say that Hane is a great spot (food wise).
People that know me on here know that I am somewhat critical of san diego at times (always justified) but I will say that san diego does sushi very well and better than most major cities in America (and the world), save maybe one or two.
And even that is somewhat arguable.
I think you will have a great time at all three.
Going back to your original question, I would skip Ota and opt for Hane or Shino instead.
Or rent the car and go to Kaito.
And decide if the hassle and expense of the car (and not drinking and driving) are worth it for Kaito VS a walk or cab to a closer spot.
The choice is yours.
High-end sushi in the city?
"Hane is in Banker's Hill. Shino outside of little italy. I personally don't think distance is that big of a deal but it will affect some decisions. "
I am probably the exact midway point between both restaurants.
Thanks for your input, I will give it a try.
High-end sushi in the city?
Excellent post. You answered my questions perfectly. Thank you.
Sushi "theory-wise" I am with you 100%.
I always sit by Roger at Hane.
So basically, is there any reason to go here instead of Hane?
Or is just another side of the same coin? (so to speak).
High-end sushi in the city?
This place interests me.
Can you provide some more detail? How does it compare with Ota or Hane? Food and cost wise?
How is the crowd? Do you need reservations? When does it close at night? Is it crowded?
"Same lineage as Hane /Ota"
What is the relationship?
