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Above Ash, San Diego, CA

Above Ash

4.2
4.2
151 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
Race You to the Rooftop! Above Ash Social is an intimate, welcoming rooftop bar on the 16th floor and rooftop of Carte Hotel. With glorious sunset views of San Diego cityscapes, relax near one of our fire pits and enjoy local focused beverages of every kind, from beer and wine to craft cocktails.

Sign off a great day with a hand-crafted cocktail and delectable shared bites. Offering daily Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm with discounted drinks and shareables.

Age Policy: Above Ash welcomes guests 21+ only after 10pm. All ages are welcome at our lobby restaurant, Watercolors, located on the first floor.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:00–23:00 Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–23:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 17:00–18:30 Sun 15:00–23:00 Brunch Fri 17:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 546-9600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Phil Hoffer
  • Private party facilities
    Above Ash Social offers flexible event space and tailored banquet menus for any occasion.
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What 151 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

151 Reviews
  1. Donna

    VIP

    New York City

    39 reviews

    1.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Made a reservation, received confirmation and reminder day of, arrived and found out they were closed! Front desk at Carte Hotel said they are closed Mon-Wed. Very frustrating!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Paul

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One word to describe it. Delightful. Jessica was fabulous and the Miso Salmon was cooked perfectly. Really, really good!

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  3. Thomas

    VIP

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful venue, nice people. Food came out super slow even though there weren't many people. Quality of food varied from great to mediocre for our party of 5. Skip desserts - dry and seemingly not fresh. But drinks were excellent. Exterior patio is a hip spot to hang, drink, watch TV. Drink here, eat elsewhere.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Mark Vincent

    VIP

    San Diego

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 9 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Above Ash, a rooftop restaurant in downtown San Diego, offers a dining experience that is as elevated as its location. With stunning panoramic views of the city, this spot creates the perfect setting for any occasion. The atmosphere is a seamless blend of sophistication and comfort, making it an ideal place to unwind. The menu is thoughtfully curated, featuring fresh, local ingredients in dishes that cater to various tastes. Each plate is beautifully presented and full of flavor. Service at Above Ash is attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring a dining experience that feels both special and relaxed. Whether you’re there for the views, the food, or the ambiance, Above Ash delivers on all fronts, making it a must-visit in San Diego.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Portland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Made reservation over a week in advance For outside table , arrive on time for reservation and told “there is a special event, no outside seating available” what’s the point of a reservation if the restaurant won’t honor it ? Food was good, but I specifically requested outside as I know inside gets loud. I live across the street and won’t be returning.

    2 people found this helpful

  6. RUBYF

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    62 reviews

    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 22 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The spot was pretty cool. We didn't eat there, we only had drinks. Drinks were ok. Service was great.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josh and Tori is so great and customer friendly. I would rate Above Ash 10/10 service.

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  8. DarrenN

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Roof Top 16th Floor restaurant and bar is really nice. Views great, large TV's with comfortable seating and great happy hour and specials. Food all good and the people working there are great - we were helped by Gladys, Jessica and Jose was our server-- AWESOME!!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. AZjn

    VIP

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy hour is great here! Carte burger and drafts delicious. High quality food and service. The Carte hotel has exceeded my expectations overall.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Magaly11

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. We have come to this place before for drinks only but it look they have a new menu which has a great selection of everything we will be coming back. Service was great as well.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Above Ash is rated 4.2 stars by 151 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Above Ash

401 W Ash ST, San Diego, CA 92101-3412

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    State Street
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:00–23:00 Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–23:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 17:00–18:30 Sun 15:00–23:00 Brunch Fri 17:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Phil Hoffer
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (619) 546-9600
  • Private party facilities
    Above Ash Social offers flexible event space and tailored banquet menus for any occasion.
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