Encontro North Park

We had never actually eaten at Encontro before, but it always seemed like a really popular spot and we checked out their brunch the other day. We were honestly super impressed. The staff was lovely, we really enjoyed the outdoor seating, and the menu was impressive. They use a lot of fresh ingredients and also utilize Cardiff Crack (if you know, you know) so we had to get a bit of variety. We ended up getting their fresh, house made bread (a must!) the BLT benedict (perfectly cooked) the Mary's 1/2 Fried Chicken and Waffles which is now my husband's favorite across San Diego, and the Cardiff Crack Hash which was an explosion of flavor. We will definitely be back, and we need to try out their happy hour too! Definitely recommend.

Walked by this place countless times and now finally stopped in bc the group wanted an easy and predictable spot. Pretty typical pub food in an open and spacious modern dining room. A bit pricey but standard these days. Quality was hit or miss as the burger was good but the pulled pork was mediocre; tasted like the stuff you buy at the grocery store. Worked well for the occasion but nothing spectacular.

WOW . went during happy hour and they have the best things on it. I'll post a picture but chef Jason killed it . Thank you so much . Freshed artichoke dip. Huge grilled cheese with the happy hour soup for 7$ . Not sure you can do better in San diego . Will be back.

Had brunch at Encontro with a friend today. We arrived around 11:30 am on a Saturday and were surprised that it wasn't busier. Our server Anna was very pleasant and accommodating. It was our first time trying the restaurant so we wanted to try a few things. My friend ordered the smoked salmon Benedict and I ordered the breakfast burrito as well as a Cardiff "Crack" sandwich with a couple of modifications after asking Anna if the kitchen could cook the meat medium rare. Everything came exactly as ordered and the food was very good. The portions were generous and the price was reasonable. We will definitely return to try other menu items in the future. I would certainly recommend giving them a try!

The food and service here is amazing. Our waitress was extremely helpful and friendly as we were visiting. She also allowed us to taste a few beers prior to ordering, which saved us from regretting the choice and sending the drinks back. You can bring your dog here too which was a big pro for us. The salads are incredible. My only complaint is the beer menu. They could use a few additions or alternatives, like lighter beers and/or hard seltzers or mixed drinks.

I absolutely LOVE Encontro. I’ve tried almost everything on their menu and have never been disappointed. Awesome salads, fresh vegetables and seafood and the Cardiff Crack….oh my! Brunch is great too!! If you’re craving a hearty and delicious breakfast burrito on the go, you can’t go wrong here. Fun atmosphere, great service. Always a must when I’m in SD!

The atmosphere of Encanto is very casual and really nice. They have an indoor and outdoor seating area with a pleasant breeze coming through the windows. The wait staff is extremely professional and courteous, especially Berhana! Great selection of beer. Happy hour is 230-530 and the happy hour menu is phenomenal. Coming back!!!

Very nice place to eat with friends. I ordered the Cardiff crack Sando. I opted to sub the ciabatta bread for sourdough and upgrade to fries from chips. The elements in the sandwich were all quite good and complimented each other, however I do wish the beef had been warmer not practically cold. They have really good lunch options at $7 each, I tried their brussel sprout bacon burrata flatbread and it was quite good. They also have cocktails, so that was an amazing find. My friends enjoyed the aperol spritz for $5.

first time here got the pork sliders. absolutely amazing and great customer service would definitely recommend bringing the whole family here

This place has great service and is perfect for delicious appetizers with drinks or a hearty meal with friends or family in North Park. The owner is super friendly and the staff is quick to take orders and bring out food. I highly recommend! It is even great for an office outting, they were super accommodating for our holiday dinner out as a team!

We were looking for a dog friendly restaurant in North Park, and stumbled upon Encontro. The restaurant has a cool set up right on the side walk, and has an open air concept. My husband typically gets a "beer-mosa" for brunch, which is basically beer with maybe less than an ounce of orange juice. We were a little surprised that our waitress had to inquire with her manager about a splash of orange juice, which we were charged for. She even mentioned a work around of using some OJ from my mimosa if it wasn't made, so he could add it to his drink. It's all good, but it was kind of a weird experience. The avocado toast was pretty good - Really enjoyed it with the corn & pickled peppers. My husband enjoyed the tri-tip burrito, and said it was flavorful. Not sure if we would return, but the food was decent!

Came in for Saturday brunch and really loved the atmosphere. The service was great! Everyone was super kind and on top of things. I ordered the smoked salmon eggs benedict, which had solid flavor, but it came on a biscuit that was...a lot. Thick, heavy, and kind of stole the show in a way I wish it hadn't. I'd give it a 3/5, just a little too biscuit-forward for my taste. Now let's talk about the drinks. As someone who lives for espresso martinis and anything mocha-adjacent, I was SO excited to see a chocolate espresso martini on the menu. I was emotionally invested and convinced it would be life-changing. The moment it hit the table, I knew we were in trouble. It was missing that dreamy espresso martini froth and had the telltale see-through brown color that screams, "this is a syrup situation." And sadly, it tasted like the chocolate-flavored cough medicine of my nightmares. I love the idea, but please--next time, give that beauty a real espresso shot. She deserves better. That said, I'd come back to explore more of the menu! I'm hopeful other dishes (and drinks) might be a better fit for my taste.

We enjoyed our afternoon mimosas at Encontro during pride weekend! I've lived close to this spot for years and have never tried this place - although it is always busy no matter the day. Would definitely recommend the mimosas, there are a ton of flavor options and they are really good! Good service, good drinks, and good vibes!

Absolutely loved my experience here. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive. Everything was so delicious. If you're going to just get just one appetizer and you have to pick, please please make it be the grilled lettuce. This was one of the best ones I've ever had. The sauce is phenomenal. We also got crispy poke tuna tacos, which were also really yummy. Beef Burgers were really delicious. We also started off with some pull apart fluffy bread that came with a melt in your mouth sauce. I will definitely be returning to try the Lamb Burger.

Their eggs Benedict was so good. They also have really great mimosas. Is a a very good brunch spot. Definitely does get busy on the weekends so the service was a little slow. Parking here is also limited definitely recommend ubering. Overall though a great place to grab brunch with your friends.

Great spot! Limited private table seating inside but lots of seat yourself at the bar and along the window. Seems like a great spot during the summer they can open up h to e large patio seating and open the windows. The food was beyond amazing everything tasted so good. We started with the garlic Parmesan wings. Normally those are dry rubbed but they made an amazing sauce cream sauce and they were great and cooked very well and crispy but also super juicy. The truffle mac and cheese with the asparagus I thought sounded kind of weird but it was amazing together and the cheese was so rich and creamy! The patty melt was perfectly cooked medium. Portions were very large. Our server was very nice and friendly and the food was very fast we got our food in less than 10 minutes.

Love this spot! Definitely will be a regular. The servers were attentive. Even on a semi busy work week when people were on lunch. It's a nice little casual place to have a quick snack/tapas for lunch or for anything! The only downside is parking. But it is right on the corner of Central North Park! Their food was so delicious. The portions were good for Happy Hour. PSA: Happy Hour tacos come in 2! I learned that the fat way... Lol. I always ask for sauce on the side for all my wings if they can make it naked. My little cheat code The fresh bread was the same recipe as Pat&Oscar's! The poke tacos were fresh and the sauce was the right amount to the serving portion. Definitely will need to try other things on the menu!

Located on a busy corner in North Park area of San Diego, the ambiance was dark with that CA modern industrial look. It wasn't too busy when we arrived 1 hour before closing. I tried the Patty Melt, which was tasty because of a perfectly medium temp beef patty on grilled sourdough, giving the sandwich a crunchy outside but tender inside. We also shared the truffle fries which was the highlight of the meal, those were so good, loaded with grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

My arugula salad for lunch was delicious. All of the ingredients were top notch. The arugula, corn and grapefruit were all fresh. The shrimp was nicely marinated and grilled. I asked for the dressing on the side because I always feel like salads are often overdressed and I didn't want to take the risk. I didn't love the ice tea that I ordered. I expected black tea but it was probably herbal. The atmosphere is just okay. I wouldn't recommend it to someone who needs a comfortable chair.

Came here post wedding dress shopping with a girlfriend just down the block. I've heard great things here and we got some waters and waited for happy hour to kick off. We shared an arugula salad with grapefruit and avocado this was so delicious I dream about this salad. We got some other happy hour apps to go with this and a bottle of sparkling water. Really enjoyed everything here. I live in north county now but I would come back here if I lived closer for that arugula salad weekly.

We tried this place for a first time on a Friday night. The wait time was very quick which we liked. The service was decent and the atmosphere was nice, but our biggest problem was the quality of the food. For the price, we expected the sauces to be flavorful, but they were not. Both of our dishes were bland and when we asked for seasoning, they said they could not bring any out. Also, they did not have any red chili flakes for the pizza which was weird. We will not be coming here again.

Some of the best food in San Diego!! The staff were phenomenal!! The rotating selection of beer is awesome as well. If you haven't been here...go try it...especially the Chicken Fried Trout

Located on the corner of 30th and University Ave. Nice, open, airy restaurant. Staff was welcoming. Kid friendly! Dog friendly! My daughter had the Mary's friend chicken sliders, they were so cute and tasty. 10 out of 10, cooked to perfection and seasoned well. The Elote fries were a hit at the table, everything worked well together and was quite delicious. They don't serve liquor here, just beers/IPA/soju/wine etc. We tried a few drinks, they were good.

Encontro is located in central North Park making it a great place to meet with friends & enjoy the atmosphere. The vibe is pretty casual but the food was exceptional! The churro French toast was my favorite. The menu seemed like a fusion of new American, Latin & Hawaiian so it definitely has option for everyone, even dogs! (Dog menu offered) I would definitely recommend this place if you are considering to try it!

Great service, went in the middle of the week for breakfast. Pull bread appetizer was a nice starter with truffle butter. The truffle Mac and cheese was the best I have ever had in my life. The potatoes in the breakfast had a nice unique crunch, combined with the Cardiff steakThe owner came out and greeted us and made the date feel special. Highly recommended if you are looking for great food in the North Park area!

It's been a really long time since we've been here (close to when they opened), so thought we'd give it a try again. First why we haven't been here in a while, the service was a little slow and the food was ok. The difference this time was the food has really improved. The service is still slow and it wasn't at all busy, but everyone was extremely nice. It's a great place if you are looking to chat and hang out and you aren't rushing somewhere. One more thing that could have improved was the tap water. I didn't know we actually had to ask for ice. I know it's tap. Aside from those 2 things, we came for happy hour and I must say that I was impressed with the variety. We probably ordered too much, but we were able to take it home and share with the kids. Here's what we had: Cuban sandwich (good and full size), the flavors were good, the yellow mustard was pretty strong though. Poke had good flavor and was just enough to get a good taste. Parmesan chicken slider, nice flavor in a small package. Tacos, they were good. Nothing out of this world, but the pickled onions was a nice add. Lastly and this is what we will come back for every time, which was also not on the HH menu, but worth it was the sweet tots. You could taste sweet potatoes in every bite. Where has this been all my life. We're talking about ordering ahead and just picking it up at the side window as we walk the neighborhood. Try it!

This place was cute . We sat outside in the patio area . It was a little chilly but the heaters made it comfortable . Service was good and food was ok . I'm not a fan of fish and chips but I shared it with my mother . The batter was too thick and the fish was really fishy . We also ordered Brussels sprouts and they were very salty and the server was kind enough to send them back . We also ordered chicken and waffles and that was very good . This cocktail the Prickly Pear margarita was really good.

The perfect weekend brunch spot. I loved that you can order off their breakfast AND lunch menu, perfect to tackle everyone's cravings. I ordered: SALAD WITH AHI TUNA: This was bomb. I'm not one to really get a salad when out but this salad was super filling. It had tons of fresh ingredients and the amount of tuna was good! BOTTOMLESS MIMOSA: So worth it. I tried the guava and watermelon. You can change the flavor each time but guava was hands down the best. SERVICE: The waitress' were super sweet and accommodating. Will forsure come back!

Awesome service. Incredibly delicious options. Hard to choose between breakfast lunch and dinner so I say visit often and try everything! I'm in town periodically and Encontro is always my go to. Was just there yesterday enjoying the Baja Jalapeño Cesear salad with shrimp and it was amazing. Paired it with a delicious Shirley temple and finished it off with the most amazing warm butter cake. Sooo good. Jason, the head chef, is very attentive to his patrons and extremely talented. Super chill vibes, this place is great!

It was my first time at Encontro in North Park, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit. The menu has so many great options, and the drinks hit the spot. Plus, parking was surprisingly easy--a rare win in North Park. Definitely a place I'd recommend if you're in the area!

Don't let the 4 stars fool you, this place is definitely worth a visit! The only reason it didn't receive 5 is because it was a while before we were sat and then before we were met by a waitress. A group of 4 of us stopped in on a Saturday morning, after the bfast rush so there were tables available without a reservation. We ended up seating ourselves and eventually were met by a waitress. She immediately brought us waters and took our drink orders. Once she got the drinks going, time from service to delivery greatly improved. Being the chilaquiles connoisseur that I am I went that route, while my friends ended up with the BLT Benedict, Cardiff hash, and shared the truffle tots because they sounded too good to resist. Can happily report everything orders tasted great. We opted for a bottle of Prosecco, but the cocktail list is worth giving a look. If you're in the north park area and in need of a bite or thirst quencher, check it out.

Definitely worth a stop! Not only is the food delicious care is clearly put in to all aspects. The presentation is lovely. We sat outside and it got a little chilly but the heaters were turned on and everyone was happy. I enjoyed the Cardiff crack steak & eggs- there were friend calamari with the potatoes- a wonderful touch. And hubby had fish and chips. Came with plenty of dip options so you can enjoy to your liking: ketchup, vinegar, lemon and of course slaw

I really enjoyed my lamb burger and the portobello fries were amazing. Never had anything like those portobello fries before. However the service ruined the whole experience for me; especially because of the high price point. I would expect decent service but it was sub par. They gave us dishes that were wet, we waited a long time for our food to come out, they completely forgot about one of the sides we ordered, the wait staff was impatient, upon leaving we asked for two to go boxes of which they only wanted to give one and we had to ask for another box a second time and even then we weren't given a bag. Overall I felt like we were treated poorly despite the fat bill.

I just want preface this by saying how much this review is about to juxtapose the last one I made about the Henry. After getting our sweet chili wings, which were bloody and slightly rubbery, our waiter disappeared. After 25 minutes since eating our appetizer, we finally got the attention we were looking for, but things quickly took a turn when our waiter misunderstood what both my friend and I ordered (the Cardiff Crack burger) for the Cardiff Crack meal. Long story short, after being proactive and realizing that this misunderstanding might've occurred (which it did), waiter #2 came up to us and started patronizing us off rip. As someone who used to be in the hospitality industry, and my best friend who has been for years, we did not take it. They tried redeeming themselves by offering us free desert (which we declined). We're not the type of people to take advantage of this kind of situation. The Cardiff crack was mid. Cooked the patty well done (told it would be medium/medium well), no toast on the slightly stale bun and fries were meh. The only reason why I gave this place 2 stars is because of the chips on the side (cuz I didn't want to upgrade to fries for $4), tasted warm and in-house which I respect. I understand if an establishment may be understaffed, but the customer should never be disrespected especially if they're respectful. Encontro, please do better. I've had friends that have came here as well with similar experiences, and I feel this should be brought to light.

the wings were delectable! I love the outdoor seating while you people watch everyone walking down university ave. I also had the Cardiff crack steak but it was a bit dry and flavorless and uneventful. my friend unfortunately was put off by the taste of her sandwich (can't remember what it was). great place to wait at/have some drinks/snacks if you're attending a show at the observatory later on in the evening, would I come back just for the food, probably not

Encontro is a great brunch spot in north park. Their service is always really great. There can be a wait sometimes depending on what time you arrive and if it's the weekend. Their food is good, but not my favorite in the area. They do have a good happy hour.

My husband and I were looking for lunch places in North Park and Encontro kept popping up. We've been missing out this whole time! Service/Ambiance: We were seated right away on a Saturday early afternoon. We opted for indoor seating this time but there were many seats available outside. It's a pub-looking kind of restaurant with benches and high tables. Outdoor seating is dog friendly and they even have a dog menu! The place looks like it could accommodate a larger party. We had excellent service from Catherine and Jason (who we later found out is the chef and owner of the place!). They were so accommodating, friendly, and made our first time dining here an excellent one. Food: They serve brunch and lunch/dinner menus and we opted for lunch. -Jidori Wings ($16): We ordered half garlic parm and half sriracha. They accidentally served us barbecue at first, which they let us keep. The barbecue flavor actually ended up pretty tasty too! You have to option for the wings to be dry or saucy and we chose saucy for all of them. So good! -Patty Melt ($18): ordered with sourdough bread. My husband really enjoyed this dish. It's usually served with house made chips but upgrades to truffle fries. -Lobster Roll ($28): served with house made chips which were fresh and crunchy. For this price, you actually get TWO lobster rolls. The bread was nice and buttery and there was a generous amount of lobster in each of them. I was pleasantly surprised with this dish and I'd definitely order this again. Overall: Excellent service from Jason and Catherine. Great casual food for great pricing. Will definitely come back!

We stumbled into this place last night as a happy accident and boy were we not disappointed. From the attentive staff to a table side visit with the owner / chef we truly enjoyed the entire experience and are looking forward to another visit to explore an outstanding menu ...

Encontro is great for a casual bite to eat in North Park after shopping in the area. I have been able to try lots of things off the menu. My favorites so far have been the Cardiff crack and the truffle mac and cheese. The corn dogs were also a surprising favorite Their salads are always fresh and satisfying, and they have a great selection of appetizers if you're looking for smaller plates. I'm excited to come back and try their drink deals, which look equally enticing.

Encontro is THE neighborhood spot for a Friday night hang with friends. Their Baja Caesar salad and portobello mushroom fries are my absolute favorite. Service has always been excellent. Anji is a delight and was attentive and quick. Their food and people is what keeps me coming back.

We all meet for lunch last month before our daughter bridal appointment a few doors down. Service was great quick with drink Coffee is was great cold weather and teas was good we asked waters all a round . I warm Brussels salad it was warm and great for the weather, biscuits and gravy with chorizo was good and want come again for the same dish again and again!!! We enjoy come out to bring family here! Food came in decent time and we all were happy campers here. Our server was great too she had everything covered On her end. We were sitting a only a few couple but by the time it was busy. Nice to see more people out on a Saturday morning

We went here for a girls night for small bites and drinks and it was great! The staff were super helpful and nice and there was comfortable seating for all 7 of us on a Friday night (although the reservation helped with that!) Must order: the fresh bread!

Pretty good! The poke nachos were delish. The bread was kind of underwhelming in size for being $11 but I got excited about it being the Pat and Oscar's recipe - still delicious.

Service was a bit slow when we went and place wasn't very busy so that was a bit disappointing. The tacos were good but did think they were a bit small for the price. Wings were also small and taste was nothing unique. Our favorite dish was probably the Calamari, highly recommend getting that as a starter. I Liked that they have a dog menu. My pup enjoyed his hot dog. Overall, would probably come back just because I would like to try their butter cake which seems pretty popular in other reviews but aside from that, we didn't feel like it was a unique experience. Decent food and okay service.

A friend recommended this place, so we came by to give it try. Fresh ingredients and the combinations of flavor in the food were mouthwatering. We had the Arugula salad and the BLT sandwich with tots! I love the openesss of the restaurant and you can watch the action of North Park while you eat. Good selection of beer too! I would definitely come back and eat here again!

I decided to try this place because of all the glowing reviews, but honestly, I left wondering what all the hype was about. The food felt more like basic bar food than anything special. The fish and chips were mostly thick batter with very little fish, and the fries tasted stale. We also ordered a burger--the bun was stale and not even toasted. The Michelada was mostly ice with just a splash of beer and tomato juice. Overall, nothing really stood out. Service was fine, but that's about the only positive. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

I am SHOOK. I've been to Encontro's incredible happy hour before, but was blown away this time by their $2 "mimosa" on their happy hour menu. It wasn't exactly a mimosa bc there was no OJ but it was some kind of sparkling wine that was delicious! I haven't seen a $2 wine option since before 2020, and am sooo impressed that such a nice restaurant offers such an inexpensive alcoholic beverage. I also ordered the poké tacos which are always delectable, and the two went together quite well. Service was great as usual, and they brought out a water bowl for my dog companion :) This place is a wonderful option anytime but especially for happy hour. I'm so grateful there's still a place I can afford to dine out in San Diego, thank you encontro for keeping your prices reasonable!

Stumbled upon this cool gastropub when exploring North Park today. I went with a friend and we had the Truffle Mac and Cheese and added the Carlsbad Crack ( tri tip) on top. It was a generous portion and more than enough to share. We also order the Brussels sprouts with bacon which was delicious and a nice complement. For desert we had the butter cake with ice cream. It was plated with raspberry and passion fruit puree and tossed coconut. We loved it and it was delicious! Next time though I will order it plain with the just the ice cream. The servers were friendly and attentive. I didn't have to ask for anything. We had a great experience here.

3 stars because the food was good! With caveats. 1 star off for comfort - the tables and seating outside are very old and makes it less enjoyable to dine in. 1 star off for taste of food - Brussels had too much vinegar, jalapeno caesar barely had jalapeños, the Cardiff sando felt like large bites of dry bread at times etc - being picky because overall the food tasted good, just not the best American we've had here in San Diego. People were very nice and service was great! The best thing going for Encontro is the location right in heart of North Park with outdoor seating.

This was a good spot for lunch! Sad they didn't have the brunch during the week (only on the weekends) but they still had really yummy lunch options but overall I thought for what they offered is was overpriced. I ordered got the farm salad which did not come with protein so I added some and a water and my lunch cost almost $30. It was a delicious and big salad I'll say but I'm not sure I would pay that much for it again. If I were to come back I would stick with the sandwiches for lunch. My sister ordered the chicken sandwich which was cheaper and also a lot more food. They also serve the Cardiff crack here which should be given a try!

This was our second visit to this place, and once again, we were pleased with our choices. I particularly enjoyed the Cardiff tri-tip option--it adds a nice local touch to the menu, and the burger was exquisite! One thing that bothered me was the need to pay extra for fries instead of chips. While the fries were indeed really good, shouldn't a burger come with fries? The restaurant offers plenty of wine and beer selections, and the service was nice and attentive. However, despite sitting indoors, it was surprisingly cold, even with our jackets on! Overall, while I wouldn't give it a 5-star rating, I still recommend this place

High end bar food. Good for a quick bite. Seats are hardwood, not comfy for a long meal. Poor wine list, but decent beer list. Overall good but nothing special enough for a return visit.

My biggest gripe on this north park staple... still not many gluten free items on the menu & staff are only slightly aware of allergens in dishes. That being said, I have been here twice and both times, the staff were friendly & helpful (happy to double check with the kitchen) & I never got sick. The salads & patatas bravas are what to come back for. We ordered the warm salad with squash, Brussels sprouts, goat cheese, etc. They do have a GF sandwich bun, so I may come back for a GF sandwich! Oh, and the ambiance is great!

Best take out dinner of the year! Last week my daughter and I wanted to have dinner together, but we wanted to eat at home. Enter Encontro! We had eaten at the restaurant many times, always a great food and service experience. But this time we wanted to do take home from Encontro for the first time and we were not sure what to expect. Well, we were thrilled with her great our dinner was!! We both like potatoes, so we ordered the potatoes bravas as an appetizer. For take home, they tasted as fresh as at the restaurant...they were crisp and tasty and still very hot even after the 15 minute ride home. For dinner we shared the pork chop...at 12 oz, it was perfect for two! Lightly but pleasantly seasoned, juicy and again very warm in the middle even after our drive. The pork chop cones with a croquette, and some excellent vegetable sides (I LOVE creamed spinach!!). We also ordered a side spinach and bacon salad - fantastic! This was a really great tasting dinner, and we were so glad that we ate in - we were able to really spend quality time together without any distractions, while also enjoying the benefits of a great restaurant meal (and no dishes to clean!!). If you are looking for a delicious, tasty and easy dinner one night - try Encontro to go! Bill S

Encontro is such a vibe! I love the upbeat atmosphere and how attentive the servers always are. Every time I walk in, I know I'm going to order something that'll keep me coming back. I had the blackened salmon with truffle mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts--everything was amazing.The salmon was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection--easily the best I've ever had! Huge thanks to Angela for the fantastic service and the spot-on recommendation!

Took the family to dinner and looked at the receipt when I got home. Our teenaged son ordered a plain waffle as a side and they charged us $16 for it. There is not a waffle on the dinner menu and certainly would have not ordered it if I knew it was going to be $16. In addition a side of bbq sauce is $2 and side of ranch is $1. They also add a 5% surcharge to your overall bill. No one told us about any of these charges. I feel like I was ripped off and will never go there again which is a shame because food and service were good. Update, manager did get back to me and did an adjustment on the charges. Service staff were excellent.

Ambiance: low key, but upscale, warm, modern. Friendly. Vibe is very down to earth. Service: no complaints :) very attentive, even up at the bar. Ava was awesome with her suggestions! Drinks: wine/beer/sangria only. Expansive, local selection. Food: tastes like homemade, no frills. Had the steak on the arugula salad, the dressing was very refreshing. Exactly what I needed on a weeknight. If you're going for something more protein-forward, I might recommend the main Cardiff Crack over a salad with added protein (smaller portion of protein). I ordered an extra side of steak after devouring my delicious salad, which I've pictured. The chef (who also happens to be the owner), Jason, kindly even offered Chimichurri on the side, but the meat was so simply and perfectly seasoned that I didn't need it. Will have to try it next time (: Did not have room for dessert, so will have to make another visit. Highly recommend this humble North Park gem!!