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- WWillGoldChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoEverything about it was amazing, food, service, etc!More infoLEILA$$$$• Middle Eastern• North Park•4.7
- HHirokoSan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoIt was an amazing experience 💝we loved it!! Everything was so beautiful and foods were delicious 🤤 Price was good I’ll for sure go back there again! Sea bass was my favorite I can eat 2 orders all by myself 😝More infoBacari North Park$$$$• Mediterranean• North Park•4.7
- BBeckyLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoIt was amazing!!! Me and my partner were celebrating our 2nd anniversary for dinner and it was such a great experience! Great food and good music too!! They gave us a custom candle with our names on it we were so shocked and amazed. Honestly the best dining experience we had in awhile!!!!More infoQuixote$$$$• Mexican• North Park•4.6
- MMelissaNew Mexico •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoThe ambiance is absurdly authentic from the sci-fi movie-set worthy bathrooms to the night sky above us with shooting stars and window on the ship overlooking the alien landscape to the spaceship’s lighting grown over with plants and cavernous vibes. The food is something else entirely, we had the bread, rice and seasonal deep-fried, citrus-glazed squash donuts. The service and pacing was attentive but not overbearing at all. We’d give it 10 stars if we could, simply top tier all the way!!!More infoMOTHERSHIP$$$$• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park•4.7
- JJohnGoldSan Diego •11 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoAh-mazing experience!! Beautiful setting, Delicious food, excellent service! Sean our server is Amazing!!More infoA L’ouest$$$$• French• North Park•4.7
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True to its name, the culture of the College Area in San Diego is heavily influenced by its proximity to San Diego State University. The dining options reflect the area's eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary. Local Italian eateries offer hearty and authentic dishes, and the Mexican cuisine has a fresh Baja slant. When you're looking for something beyond college student hot spots, there are more than enough upscale, modern American and French bistros to satisfy a mature palate. Start your day with a classic crepe, or pair your truffle fries with a glass of California burgundy for lunch.
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