What does this entail?

Thanks ns1!

I mispoke, Tonkotsu would be ideal...

Yamadaya? Santouka? I have also been told Tsujita is also good?

Tsukemen style is ideal...

Thanks!

Thanks for the new batch of ideas all, appreciate it!

I guess I forgot to include price range, probably between $50-$75 per person including drinks.

Thanks for the recs, though I think we are looking more at gastropub or craft cocktail type places...

Hey all,

Looking for a few recs for a bachelor party dinner in September. About 15 people, early to mid-30's so not really the hard-partying frat-boy scene so we aren't looking for the standard fancy'douchey steakhouse or sushi fusion joints. Perhaps something more middle of the road price range-wise and a little more casual but still interesting and delicious. A fun, hip scene would be ideal as well. Looking in SF proper only. A few thoughts were maybe a gastropub with good food or rustic italian. Maybe an Izakaya? Open cuisine-wise but probably not too keen on Mexican food.

Thanks!

Was at Whisknladle a few weeks back and chatted with Ian and Lucien of Snake Oil Cocktails, it happened to be their last night there as they are now running the bar program at Searsucker. They are really talented and great guys to boot so regardless of the food at least the drinks will be excellent.

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Whisknladle
1044 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037

Pannikin has spots both in Del Mar right at Via De La Valle and the 5 (just east in the shopping center on the north side of the street) as well as on PCH just up the coast in Solana Beach.

if you want a bit of a trek Bird Rock Coffee Roasters in the La Jolla/Bird Rock area has the best coffe and espresso in San Diego.

I wasn't thinking about eating there, I was thinking if I was going to eat over at L'Atlelier I would pop in and have a glass of champagne there first if they were accomodating. I'll look up bubble ar but not sure if i want to trek over to ceasars just for a drink, unless im eating at Guy Savoy...

Definitely recommend somewhere for great craft beer.

Whisknladle in La Jolla, lovely setting, great farm to table type menu

Cucina Urbana in Bankers Hill, great space, great rustic Italian but nothing new and exciting if you are comeing from NYC.

Oceanaire is good but it is the same as a chain type steakhouse.

Highly recommend the Linkery

As for burgers...try Rocky's in Pacific Beach. IN n Out is about the same as Shake Shack.

Stone is an amazing place but far out of the way, but worth the drive.

Breakfast - Hash House a go go, Cafe 222, The Cottage in La Jolla

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Linkery
3794 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

Oceanaire
San DIego, CA, San DIego, CA

Cafe 222
222 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Whisknladle
1044 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037

Thanks for the input follks. I had been reading about Bar Charlie, what happened? SOunds like a shame.

So no thoughts on Sage from anyone?

IS the champagne bar at Joel Robuchon still open to guest even if you aren't dining at the restaurant?

What about Sage?

Even though this is my thread orginally...

Alessa is excellent italian food.

Hey all,

Looking for some recs for dinner for myself in a few weeks. It is just me one night so I would very much prefer eating at a bar set up of some kind but wouldn't be totally opposed to a traditional seating.

Looking for something new in the higher end side of things. I have done L'Atelier before and was looking to try something new. Are there bar dining options at Alex or Twist? What else is new and good? My last few trips I haven't done anything high end or different. Would strongly consider a tasting menu that is worth it but it is not a hard core requirement.

Thanks!

Been to both, was underwhelmed by both.

Will be up in OC for my birthday with my family next weekend, haven't been out and about in about the last 6 months (living in SD now). Anything new, interesting, different going on in the Newport Beach/Costa Mesa area?

Marche Modern, Crow Bar, Mesa are favorites if that helps..

Thanks!

Nobu is out, but Cowboy Star is a great suggestion.

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Nobu
207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Looking for a birthday spot memorial day weekend, large party is the problem, around 15. Spots we are considering: Cucina Urbana (have an early res for 13), Nobu.

Any thoughts here? How big is Bankers Hill Bar and Grill? Also considering Bice?

Price range $60-$80 per person.

Not sure if Nobu is do-able at that price range and quite frankly, was not my choice but there is another birthday person involved.

Thanks guys.

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Nobu
207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Interesting. Sad that SD is losing a legit chef. That restaurant was sort of an enigma and I think struggled with its location and price point. They were doing some interesting food but both of my epperiences there the food was VERY uneven in preparation (undercooked steak, sloppy presentation, etc) but some things were excellent. I don't think these things contributed but I would say the thinking that most people "didn't get it" probably has a lot of truth to it.

Good luck back in NYC.

Looks like you hit the Linkery last time around, great spot.

I can't recommend Cucina Urbana and Whisknladle enought, I think they are the two best restaurants in SD right now.

Bankers Hill has become a hot spot with a bunch of new openings including Bankers Hill Bar and Grill which just opened last week (I think). Carl Schroder's(of Market in Del Mar-also awesome but very high end) sous is running the kitchen. Early reports seem good.

Quality Social has some good food.

Barrio Star is another new one in Bankers Hill

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Linkery
3794 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

Whisknladle
1044 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037

I went over the weekend. Really excellent. Reservations are a must.

Cucina Urbana is awesome rustic Italian in the Bankers Hill neighborhood

I love the West End.

good to know.

I will investigate Asti and Fino. As I said, I am undecided and those were a few preliminary choices and am open to suggestions.

Hey all,

I'll be in Austin for a sunday night stay over and leaving Monday evening. Wanted some thoughts on some of the places I was thinking about hitting up. Any other suggestions? I am from Socal so I will probably skip tex mex or mexican and sushi. I won't have a car so would prefer places within walking/short taxi distance from the downtown area.

Dinner Sunday night - Was thinking about Wink, I read on another thread about Parkside. Thoughts? Other suggestions?

Coffee - any suggestions for a good local/independent coffee house? I am staying up near UT at the AT&T hotel. Would love an awesome cappuccino.

Monday Lunch - Was looking for some Barbecue, because, well, obviously. Iron Works? Saw somewhere else a place called Franklins? Got great reviews on Yelp. Other suggestions? Was also thinking about going to Frank, instead of Barbecue as I have heard good things. I know driving out to Lockhart is clearly the best move for barbecue but that's not an option.

Thanks all!

I have a layover next week at CMDWY and was also wondering where to grab a bite. I don't have as much time as the original poster. My flight arrives at 3 pm and departs at 645, will I have enough time to go anywhere outside of Giordano's right in that area?

Thanks for the advice!

There are some good suggestions in here, particularly outside of Newport. You really might consider renting a car if it is in your budget.

I'll add a few, primarily in the Newport Area.

Gina's Pizza - Corona del Mar
Gallos Deli - Corona Del Mar
Gary's Deli - Corona del Mar
TK Burger - Costa Mesa and Newport Peninsula
Shorehouse Cafe - great brunch
I think Chronic Taco is very overrated and with so much good Mexican in nearby Costa Mesa its a waste.
Second on Keane coffee
I like Super Pollo in Costa Mesa
Carms Coney's - awesome NY style hotdogs
Mitsuwa Market in Costa Mesa