Topside Terrace Kitchen & Bar

I can’t say enough great things about Topside! I love the location! I love the views! I love the seating area, the food, the drinks, the servers, the happy hours specials! I can go on and on. Our server/bartender, was amazing! I feel so bad I forgot her name. But she made me one of the Only Fans martinis and it was SO GOOD! She was super nice! My husband had a beer on tap. We shared an order of the fish tacos. They were really good! I would love to hangout here everyday, if I could. Very cool place, great music, heaters for the cold, comfy seats. All around great place to be.

Great experience! Went with some friends and we enjoyed all our food and drinks. Rained a bit but the staff was quick to put up umbrellas and heaters. The manager too even surprised me with a birthday dessert. Not only was the service excellent, the food was great. Would definitely recommend!

Great vibes and decor, and a breakfast burger that makes you want to come back for more! Chilaquiles were a flop but the restaurant manager took care of me right away, and was very kind. The orange you glad zero proof drink needs the ratio tweaked between the syrup and the bubbly water. Too much syrup made for a diabolically sweet drink. Overall, the wait staff, atmosphere and the burger will have me coming back, I recommend!

Service looked a little slow at first but then they were very tentative. The nachos were surprisingly pretty good but the ceviche came with the same chips so it became a little too much of the same chips. The crudo tuna had a weird taste and flavored we ended up not finishing it. Definitely a nice vibe rooftop bar restaurant

Had the Wakame Poke Bowl and mixed berry salad. Food was delicious very fresh tasting, large portions. Service was great. Sat outside there was a band, volume of music was perfect, still able to have a conversation while enjoying the music. Loved this place would definitely return!

Met some friends here for dinner. A really nice space in the building terrace. Comfortable seating and heaters for those cooler days. I ordered their plant based burger and it was good. I really liked the fries. My wife got the shrimp tacos and she liked those as well. The salmon came topped with pesto of pesto and was prepared very well. My wife got a piece of the mastic in her drink. Looked like a lid of some kind. They comped the drink but they should have done more. The biggest issue was it took a long time to get our food and the place was pretty empty. I think the kitchen probably does room service for the hotel. It’s the only reason I can think of why it took so long. We were in our way to catch a flight and made it quite tight time wise. Not sure I would go back.

The worst breakfast place. Food was burnt and also when you ask for over easy eggs they bring fried eggs. Medium rare steak is fully cooked thru. One of my coworker bread was literally black. And idk how they could even serve it seeing it? And then at the end we get hit with “oh we don’t take cash btw”. Don’t yall suppose to warn ppl before understanding that someone places like tattoo shops work with cash only? LOL. but no she told us at the end. And just walked away. And they included tip 40$ but questions is for what? What y’all servers did ? The worst job ever they did. Literally full of disappointment. If yall take only cards then warn ppl when they make reservations or when they walk in so they at least have time to run to atm.

Food was good other than one end of my hanger steak was super tough. It was cooked correctly from what I could tell but it was very hard to cut and tough to eat. I left that side alone. Other than that, the rest of the food was good. The tepanade was exceptional, needed more bread to accompany it. The service was super slow. The waiter was a little slow to take our order, but getting anything from drinks to food took ages. I would guesstimate over 10 minutes for our drinks and over 30 minutes before our appetizers came out. Shortly after that, our entrées came out. It wasn't busy and looked like they had enough staff. Ambiance was decent. A small rooftop on a downtown hotel a few stories up.

This place is on top of the Hotel Republic. Great seating. Beautiful atmosphere. Attentive staff. The mushroom flatbread was a hit. The entrance up the stairs is also beautifully decorated. We went for social hour!

I can't say enough great things about Topside! I love the location! I love the views! I love the seating area, the food, the drinks, the servers, the happy hours specials! I can go on and on. Our server/bartender, was amazing! I feel so bad I forgot her name. But she made me one of the Only Fans martinis and it was SO GOOD! She was super nice! My husband had a beer on tap. We shared an order of the fish tacos. They were really good! I would love to hangout here everyday, if I could. Very cool place, great music, heaters for the cold, comfy seats. All around great place to be.

My husband and I were visiting the San Diego area for a Valentines weekend getaway and we found this cute little rooftop bar/restaurant. I really enjoyed the vibe there, the food/drinks and service. Our server was super nice & very attentive which made our visit extra nice. My husband had the breakfast burrito: it had smoked bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, potatoes, roasted bell pepper, pico de gallo, spicy aioli. It was very delicious. The flavors were on point. I had the Chilaquiles Verdes: with two over easy eggs on top. It had salsa verde, lime crema, red onions, & cilantro. The chilaquiles were bomb. The flavor of the salsa, the eggs, the lime crema, the onion and cilantro was the perfect blend. I highly recommend visiting this spot if you're in the San Diego area.

My boyfriend and I noticed there was a rooftop restaurant right on top of our hotel, so we decided to give it a try -- and I'm so glad we did. The views were beautiful, and I loved that they had heaters since it was a bit chilly outside. The bar itself is super pretty, the service was great, and our waiter was so friendly and attentive. We started with drinks, which were amazing. My boyfriend ordered the poke bowl and absolutely loved it. I got the tacos, which were delicious -- though I will say the steak was a bit tough, but still tasty overall. The real star of the night, though, was the band. I can't remember their name, but they were incredible. The woman in the group played the flute and sang her own original songs, and she was just mesmerizing. The two other guys in the band were equally talented, and together they created such a magical atmosphere. The band truly made the night feel special. If you're looking for a great rooftop spot with good food, drinks, and an unforgettable live music experience, Topside Terrace and Bar is definitely worth a visit. We had such a memorable night!

Topside Terrace is located at the roof top of Hotel Republic. Great breakfast/brunch menu (with healthy options) complimented with great service.

We are staying at this hotel and thought of an easy snack after arriving. It was their social hour so we may as well get our complimentary drinks (Bonvoy status) and use the $25 credit. This is located on the 2nd floor. When we first got in, we weren't sure if it was a seat yourself or wait for host. After a couple mins we decided to seat ourselves. After seated, a waitress came up and brought menus without saying anything else. Not a problem. We were waiting for about 15 mins before I decided to go order from the bar since we were sure how it worked. At that moment a waiter came up and apologised for the wait and took our order. He was very friendly and was nice to turn on the heater for us and open the umbrella as it was starting to drizzle. The beer was good and food tasted great. Our favorite was the taco! The menu states that it includes 2 tacos, but we only got one. We asked the waiter and he confirmed that it should be 2 and brought the other one later. Meanwhile, the first waitress was seen just chitchatting and hanging with her coworkers without helping any tables. Our waiter appeared to be the only waiter in the area. Suddenly the manager shows up and she starts actually greeting customers, seating customers, bringing water to the table (which we were never offered), and taking orders. This would've been a 5 stars review if we wouldn't have had to ask for our second taco and if she would've been working from the get go. We will be back for the tacos though.

Good food and drinks. Service was soso but then maybe they were short staffed, we couldn't find a server for long time at one point.

We traveled from the Bay Area and booked this restaurant to have our family Thanksgiving dinner together on the Wednesday before the actual holiday. Just prior to arrival we discovered their Thanksgiving meal option had been canceled. Disappointing but no matter. We figured we would be fine with the regular menu they offered. The dining experience started out well enough. We had booked two separate reservations, one for a party of six and one for a party of seven, but they offered to put all of us together in a table of 13. We thought that was helpful and accommodating. They allowed for our dog and even brought her water. They also took drink orders right away. There was only one server and just a handful of people on the terrace so we thought things would be okay. They weren't. The service was extremely slow and it took forever for the food to arrive once we did finally get order. Our reservation was at 6 pm but food did not arrive until after 7:20, perhaps even later. Two people ordered steaks which were cold, but also overcooked. One was sent back but arrived the same way again. The server shared that it could be the outdoor lighting making it appear overcooked. That was definitely not the case. We realize we were a large party but our food do not all arrive at the same time. This resulted in some people actually being done before others had even been served. It was a VERY expensive meal which was mediocre at best and left a lot to be desired. Quite a huge disappointment as it was a venue and meal we were all looking forward to. There are many, many amazing places to eat in San Diego. This, sadly, was not one of them.

April 24, 2025 and 3 of us went after 1 called for but not being selected for jury duty. Great views!! The roasted mushroom flatbread was so good that we ordered a 2nd. The Only Fans martini was wonderful (and you don't have to provide your username and password-haha). The nojito (NAmojito/mocktail mojito was delicious. The service was outstanding.

Great atmosphere, good service and great food. We had a wonderful time. When we got here it was very busy at the bar, but we didn't wait too long to get seated and could not have had a better date night. Keep up the good work!

Very disappointed in this spot. No drinks for brunch. Only drip coffee. Online menus no longer. Only a small 15 item menu with not even juice options. Food was good though. Service was kind. Gypsy Sally, the brunch band, was delightful.

Not as fancy as I was looking for but still had good views and great service. We enjoyed the appetizers and just relaxing in the nice San Diego weather.

Can't go wrong with an outside Terrace bar attached to our hotel. It was great having the credits that came with our reservation. Loved the vibe of this lounge, nice music and comfortable lounge chairs and booths. Super friendly staff bartenders and waitstaff. Good drink cocktails and decent food.

The catch of the day tacos were good albeit spicy. The real highlights are the view of San Diego and a good selection of local beers. Bartender was very friendly too.

We had SUCH a great time at Topside. If you have a dog ... you have to bring your pup here. This place is very dog friendly. FOOD + DRINKS: We had some drinks and bites here. I'm a big fan of rieslings and the riesling was here was great. We had the hot honey pizza - highly recommend it! SERVICE: WOW - just wow. The service here really made our night. Our server, as well as the manager, were all really on top of everything. They treated our dog, Archer, so well and we really felt welcome. AMBIANCE: The DJ was really fun - this is a great place to have drinks and food with friends. Come during sunset! :)

Fun rooftop spot with cabanas! Went on a weeknight- fast service. The tacos were delicious and beautiful!

Great hidden gem! I also had the best dirty martini !!! Highly recommend. Live music too!

Great vibes and decor, and a breakfast burger that makes you want to come back for more! Chilaquiles were a flop but the restaurant manager took care of me right away, and was very kind. The orange you glad zero proof drink needs the ratio tweaked between the syrup and the bubbly water. Too much syrup made for a diabolically sweet drink. Overall, the wait staff, atmosphere and the burger will have me coming back, I recommend!

Bruch review -- located in the Hotel Republic , topside has a pretty standard brunch menu and the chilaquiles are the highlight! The bloody mary cocktails are well made, so we went a couple rounds on those which are an appetizer in itself! Take your time and enjoy the great views of downtown columbia district. the night scene is for sure more lively at topside so I will for sure be returning to check that out!

Another rooftop bar. When I say rooftop, its really the 2nd floor but still cool. Service was great. Super friendly and we constantly got checked on. We came during happy hour for shrimp tacos and calamari. Honestly, sad to say, but it was not memorable. Being in SD, your taco expectations are off the charts and this was sadly not impressive. The calamari tasted just like any other calamari you would find at a chain restaurant. Nothing special. For sharables, drinks, and a spot to talk with friends, yeah this place is great. I would not come here for a full on dinner though.

Thank you Maddy for making our anniversary amazing and memorable. Topside is a perfect place to celebrate a moment like this. Great service. Service is what makes us a happy customer and a repeat customer Amazing place amazing ambiance and wow an amazing menu Thank you

I was here for a short time, but the margarita flatbread was tasty, and my cocktail was fresh, so I have no complaints. Will come back again. :)

I really like the atmosphere at Topside Terrace. It's a great rooftop and makes you feel like you are on vacation Out of the things we ordered, I liked the calamari the most but all of the seafood was good. We also had the tuna tacos and octopus and scallops. It's a great place for a drink and appetizers

The bartender was not very nice, have them be more plesent to clients, very costly for drinks demand better service

Came here for the Happy Hour. Location: second floor of the new Marriott Autograph Republic Hotel. (Separate review of the hotel) Sat at the bar to read a book, that perfect combo of quiet and busy. Great sunset atmosphere Parking: valet available Food: Cesar salad definitely tastes like pre made salad bag but fine for a hotel restaurant. Got a mojito and an old fashioned. Well done drinks. Service: bartender was wonderful. Knows his drinks and makes great recommendations. Notables: The sourdough and Confetti is delicious.

Came on a Wednesday afternoon around 5pm and parking wasn't bad! We were able to park right in front of the restaurant at a meter spot. It was pretty busy when we arrived so service was a bit slow throughout the night. The food and drinks were great! The Brussels sprouts came out crispy, not too sweet and ton of flavors! Same with the sticky wings, I loved the sauce they tossed it in. Overall, we had a great time and this would be a great spot for a small group of friends to hang out

Cute rooftop in the heart of downtown! I made reservations for dinner for 4 people but they let me add a friend last minute which was great. We got a bunch of appetizers: tuna tacos, bread (of course), calamari and chicken wings. Then we got 2 entrees to share: steak and the scallops and octopus. All the appetizers were delicious and good portions to share. We were a little underwhelmed with the size of the entrees. For the price you pay I would recommend to share a lot of appetizers (tapas style!). The bathroom is in the second floor and I thought it was a little inconvenient. They had music and good ambience. I would totally come back!

My brother and I had vouchers for a complimentary continental breakfast at Topside, so we came on Sunday morning. The service was amazing and very quick. The seating area is beautiful and has such a nice view since it's on the rooftop. Our continental breakfasts were delicious. I definitely recommend grabbing brunch here! I bet it would also be amazing for evening drinks.

Love this place. We've been twice now. Once when staying at a hotel down the street and we walked over and this time when staying at their hotel during Christmas. Both times we enjoyed ourselves as well as the food and drinks. I like walking up to the top side terrace because it feels like a speakeasy and once you get to the Terrace you feel like you're at home and a cozy patio but with better views! Our first visit, we sat along the back wall and visiting from Palm Springs. I'm usually pretty cold in San Diego, but with their heaters spaced out the way they are. I was so cozy and was able to remove my sweater. My husband and I each ordered tacos. He got the shrimp, and I got the tuna along with a side of brussels sprouts. This time when we arrived upstairs, it was packed and they were shorthanded. The host squeezed us in at the bar like we wanted, and the bartender kept his cool, while the place was packed. We love their aviator drinks with lavender and ordered multiple. We took our last drinks over to the fire and just enjoyed our time. Thank you to the staff for keeping their cool, chill vibe, while ungrateful people yelled that there wasn't enough staff. There was another couple at the bar that had the same understanding as my husband and I. We were so grateful that there was a place actually open for our last minute impromptu hotel stay during a holiday weekend! The staff is awesome even under pressure. The food tastes great each time we go, and the drinks are bomb. Looking forward to another visit soon!

Topside Terrace was a beautiful setting for Valentine's Day! The roof top restaurant was elegantly lit up with heaters all around! The tables were spaced out for 6ft distance. My husband put in the notes for the reservation it was our anniversary (he's so thoughtful) so when we were seated at our table, our waiter Brent brought over complimentary champagne and wished us a happy day! He made wonderful suggestions for dinner and we ultimately ordered the steaks medium rare (his suggestion) and the creme brûlée plus the chocolate dessert. The food was hot and delicious! Our old fashions were made just right for our drinks as well! Check out this place for date night, the view, or a special occasion! Ask for Brent as well! He was amazing!

Service looked a little slow at first but then they were very tentative. The nachos were surprisingly pretty good but the ceviche came with the same chips so it became a little too much of the same chips. The crudo tuna had a weird taste and flavored we ended up not finishing it. Definitely a nice vibe rooftop bar restaurant

The service was great and they were very attentive. The downside is that we ordered calamari, Brussels sprouts, French fries, and mussels. They only thing that was barely hot was the mussels. The waitress was very nice and so was the manager. The calamari was cold and looked like they were leftover crumbs. I didn't enjoy the meal here but again the service was great.

Beautiful space, good service, and excellent food. This is what you would expect from a rooftop bar downtown San Diego. THE DRINKS / FOOD Topside is definitely a bar first, and kitchen second. The dinner menu has just a handful of food options and an extensive drinks menu. However, the food does not disappoint! We ordered the fried Brussels sprouts to share (without the cheese). I ordered the gnocchi and added shrimp, and my friend ordered the cheeses and charcuterie board. The Brussels sprouts were amazing! They're fried, but not overly greasy. They come served topped with lightly toasted sunflowers seeds and the most delicious habanero agave glaze. That glaze! Ugh. So good. If they bottled it and sold it, I would buy. The gnocchi dish was really amazing. I kept thinking I was done, and then I'd go back in for another bite. The shrimp were cooked perfectly. The pesto sauce was delicious, with sun dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts. I considered ordering a side of bread just so I could enjoy more of the sauce. THE SERVICE Really great service. I had little interaction with any other hotel staff, but as soon as we were greeted by the hostess, I knew we were in good hands. Everyone -- from the food runners to the chef who brought our food out -- was kind and attentive. THE VERDICT Love this place. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in San Diego.

The topside is an outdoor restaurant and bar. Dress accordingly and be sure to make a reservation in advance. Comfortable seating, dance space, and a private area if desired. They restaurant has a DJ on Friday and Saturday. If you want a quiet or romantic dinner this place will be thumping and loud. Adjust expectations if you try this restaurant. I dived into a plate of scallops and octopus with chorizo and Lima beans. It was delish and it took great self discipline to keep me from licking the plate clean. It was loud even for an outdoor venue. Know this heading in and it can be a fun and lively evening.

Fun rooftop bar and grill. The food was good and the service was great. They had heaters and plenty of staff.

Came here and didn't realize it was by reservation only. Luckily the waiter told us he would help us get a seat within half an hour. Score! We had the iron steak, curry wings and Brussels sprouts. The steak was cooked perfectly and the Brussels sprouts were nice and crispy. The curry wings were good but could use a little more seasoning. When put with the pita and tzaziki sauce it tasted better. The highlight of the night was the delicious butterfinger ice cream cake! It was a huge slice and we finished every single bite. The ambience was really nice with a great view. Perfect for a birthday dinner or date night.

I came here with a group of 5 for a birthday dinner and we were all disappointed to say the least. The place is cute; it's on a roof top in downtown and the scenery was stunning, however the food was very subpar. To begin with the menu options are very limited, and the dishes our waitress recommended to us were all sold out? My friend wanted the shrimp tacos but they were out of shrimp, so she was served grilled chicken instead and it was very bland. The IPA's we wanted were not available either. Upon our dinner finally arriving, the lights got super dim and we were basically eating in the dark which was weird. The food was just so mediocre it could not even make up for the lack of service we were dealing with. I felt embarrassed for booking a reservation here for a birthday and seeing the disappointment amongst my party.

Loved sitting on the terrace, relaxing with a very nice lunch and draft beer. A fantastic place to sit and enjoy the incredible San Diego weather with friends. Can you imagine 82 degrees on February 1st? Well I can't give Topside Terrace credit for the weather, but they definitely get an assist for helping us enjoy it! Topside has a full bar and offers brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Live music is featured some evenings. If you're near the Hotel Republic, spend some time here.

First of all the food was fantastic!! I got the Baja Shrimp and Rajas Omelette Brunch and it tasted just right, not dry and had the right amount of sauce and spices. The place is above the Hotel Republic so it is a place to visit if you stay there because it is just on the top floor. My cousins and I got there at 10AM on a Sunday and it wasn't too crowded and it was an okay view because it is blocked from surrounding buildings. We were able to eat there because of COVID there wasn't food that we can get for staying at the hotel. When we got there, the hostess and our server was pretty nice and we asked a question about our vouchers and she went to ask her coworker about it and if she is able to take it. However, when we got our check, it was another worker and he didn't know about our voucher and he explained but based on his explanation, we only needed to use two but he took all four of them. We asked and he said oh yeah, here is the two back. I would recommend the food but it was sometimes confusing because of the voucher but other than that, it was a good time because the food was pretty good

This is on the second floor of the Republican Hotel. It has a great view of the surrounding downtown landscape. The food and drinks are pretty standard tasting for the most part but their wings are crunchy for those who like Asian style wing. The decor is very instagrammable and they have heat lamps for cold days. Our server was nice and suggested that we tried their mojito on tap. Overall, it is a good place to stop by with friends.

Such a fun night with great views and happy hour drinks and food. Will definitely go again! If you're staying at the hotel it's super convenient and relaxing.

Cute spot, OK drinks, happy hour menu a limited, low quality of food, located on the second floor of Hotel Republic (former W hotel). You can't come here without a reservation on OpenTable, which is sad... You don't miss anything here trust me. Except for our server was very nice.

So our experience was interesting. Started off extremely slow as we didn't get any help for about the first 15 minutes. We made that a point to our server and they truly bounced back heavily. The food was outstanding. The drinks were good. One of the heaters was out so it was a bit chilly as the sun wasn't quite up yet. Very solid spot.

Long Wait. Scenery is beautiful tho! and I do like that it's open seating. It does get very breezy up there so bring a blanket or jacket. I have to wait 40 mins to get our breakfast order. We got: Pork belly Benedict ($15) - soggy muffin, different sized pork belly cuts. Weird side salad that tasted like it wasn't rinsed. Toast and Bacon -wheat 3 ($5) Bacon 3 pieces ($6) Bacon was crispy and thick cut Side of avocado -ripe Overall it wasn't too bad of a breakfast. It held us down to go explore - I just expected more flavorful food I think. But it was free with our dining credit so I can't complain. But wait was too long for sure!

Beuatiful, wonderful environment, great music ... food is delicious The best cocktails ever ...

Came here for the valentines day experience overall it was a great time food and drinks were good service was excellent the place was very nice and enjoyable. The only downfall is that the restroom is located downstairs in the hotel lobby but besides that great place.

I came here with two other people and we were seated by the fire pit, which was great. Reservations are required on OpenTable and the menu is accessed via a barcode scan. I ordered the bright and beautiful to drink: Cutwater 3 Sheets Rum, Giffard Apricot, lime juice, and simple syrup. I personally wasn't crazy about the drink, but it wasn't bad overall. I ordered the charcuterie board to share and it was pretty standard. A few pieces of crackers, bread, some almonds, mustard spread, quince paste, two cheeses, and two types of meats. The menu stated there were walnuts, but there were none. I'm assuming the walnuts were replaced by almonds. Who doesn't like a charcuterie board though? I ordered the Pan Seared Wild Alaskan Salmon that came with summer corn succotash, pancetta, watercress, and heart of palm salad. I was blown away by this salmon. It was perfectly cooked with the most amazing crispy skin. I want to eat this salmon every day of the week. Everything else on the plate gave variety in texture and flavor. Delicious! Plus, it was beautifully presented on the plate. One of my friends asked if it was wild caught (as stated in the title) and our waitress said that it was farmed. I'm not sure which to believe. After raving like a mad woman about the salmon, two of us decided to order the butterfinger mud pie. The pie was a good sized piece, but for some reason I wasn't expecting it to be all in one. I thought the ice cream was on the side and I tasted a strong coffee flavor throughout. Overall, though, it was still a good piece of dessert. Perfect for sharing. Our waitress was nice and the jams playing were on point for me. We had to head back downstairs to the second floor to find the bathroom. It was a spacious and clean one, which is always a huge plus. I'd definitely come back here again.

My girlfriend and I are doing a little weekend Staycation at the Hotel Republic and we're so happy we made reservations at Topside Terrace for dinner. We started off with some Brussels sprouts, and they were amazing! I'm not a big Brussels sprouts fan, but I loved these. The grated queso enchilada cheese that was sprinkled on top added the extra special something that took it over the top. They apparently also fry them a little instead of baking them (according to the manager) which gives it a nice and crunchy texture! My girlfriend got the salmon for her entree and I choose to go fancy with the steak. Obviously we're going a little big since it's our vacation, so the price was a bit high, but it was so worth it. One of the best steaks I've ever had, and my girlfriend said that was hands down the best salmon she's ever had. Everything was cooked PERFECTLY. There isn't much more I can say, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. And the service was really great, too!! For dessert, obviously the butterfinger mud pie. I'm a huge sucker for Oreo crust anything, and it hit my sweet tooth spot right on the head. 10/10, would buy again. While writing this review the next day I asked my girlfriend what the exact name of the dessert was, she was bummed that I needed it for the review and that I wasn't actually ordering it again hahah Overall, this place was fantastic. Everyone was so nice, and the food was superb. I highly recommend everyone try this spot if you're visiting or just a local looking for good food. We also ordered the eggs breakfast and a burger the next day for brunch, both were fantastic!! Enjoy!!

Great service great fund had a great time bartender was an awesome person. Have you are looking for a place that has a lot of ambience this is the place for you.