Old City Hall - San Diego

I had the buffalo mac and it was quite enjoyable. The cocktail with cayenne pepper was definitely the highlight of my visit. However, my second drink, a piña colada, was overlooked and took nearly 30 minutes to arrive. I almost gave up on it, but it finally came out just as we were finishing our dinner. In our group of ten, nobody was particularly impressed with their meals, although a few did express dissatisfaction (for me, it wasn’t bad enough to complain at the restaurant). For instance, the ahi tuna tacos were overcooked; it was like they were cooked all the way through! It reminded me of canned tuna. The cheese and meat platter was unremarkable. The cheese was cut into awkward shapes, resembling single-serving slices, and while I usually enjoy honey with a charcuterie plate, the random ball of honey didn’t really work with this hearty platter. The few crackers provided felt like the cheap ones you might find at a convenience store. Overall, nothing was bad enough for me to complain or send anything back, but no one in our group had an especially good experience. It was just okay.

Lily was our server, and she did an excellent job—friendly, prompt, and informative. We were part of a group dining experience, which had its challenges with getting everyone settled and served, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. We had mixed feelings about the appetizers: the avocado toast, wings, and mac and cheese were definitely the highlights. We were also thrilled to be there on Wednesday for half-priced bottles of wine. It was a great deal! We'll definitely be returning!

The service was unsatisfactory, and the food was even worse. The only highlight of the experience was the Smoky Paloma.

Wow so disappointed ! Super nice ambiance and nice outdoor dining however no waiters. We were seated immediately in a nice outdoor table. We then waited for about 15 minutes for a server. Had to go to the indoor bar and complain. About 5 minutes later the bartender had to come out and take our order. Finally drinks arrived after we'd been there at least 30 minutes. Food order took forever, I had to go back to the bar to order a drink because a server never came back to check on us. Burgers were ordered med/well and came out overcooked. Fish in the fish tacos was dry and tough. Our food was delivered with no condiments or silverware, we had to get some from the bar. If you have no server for outside then explain that and have us sit inside as it wasn't that busy. An apology up front and a free drink or appetizer would have made a big difference.

We came here for a birthday celebration before heading to a concert at Petco Field. Location is good, allows the opportunity to experience Gaslamp District along the way! Close enough to convention center and marina too. Ambiance was nice and food delicious. Would recommend the Mac and cheese!