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ARLO San Diego, San Diego, CA

ARLO San Diego

4.3
4.3
747 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
ARLO is an award-winning restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes, crafted from fresh local ingredients. Serving breakfast, weekend DJ brunch, and dinner, ARLO offers a fun and quirky environment. Highlights include a sweeping outdoor patio, swaying palm trees, and a giant outdoor fireplace. The experience is rounded out by an inventive cocktail program, an extensive wine list, and local craft beers on tap. Recently, ARLO won Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Restaurant for Big Groups in the San Diego Magazine Best of 2024 awards. Free parking is available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 908-5058
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Step into the world of culinary excellence at the award-winning ARLO. Indulge in renowned ARLO favorites from our pre-set menu or allow the culinary team to create a personalized dining experience tailored to your guests, whether it be a lively social gathering or a sumptuous sit-down affair. https://www.towncountry.com/restaurantevents/
  • Area
    Mission Valley
  • Cross Street
    Hotel Circle/Fashion Valley Road
  • Parking details
    There is a parking structure right out front of ARLO. Pull in the lot, take a ticket, and bring your ticket with you. ARLO offers free parking for your dinner and brunch, make sure to bring in your parking ticket and the staff can validate it.
  • Public transit
    Fashion Valley Transit Center
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • DJ Brunch at ARLO

    Multiple dates available
    Get ready to elevate your weekends with ARLO's DJ Brunch, the center of the city's brunch scene and the ultimate experience that's spinning your Saturdays and Sundays into something special.
    DJ Brunch at ARLO photo
  • ARLO’s Grinch Brunch

    7 Dec 2024 only
    Come one, come all, for a brunch full of cheer, on Saturday, 12/7, from 8am 'til 1pm, right here! With bottomless mimosas and brunch oh-so-yum, themed cocktails and draft beers, you simply must come! A DJ will spin tunes that’ll make your heart grow, while the Grinch and sweet Cindy Lou put on a show! From 11 to 12, they’ll tell tales by the fire, and pose for photos for you to admire. So join us dear friends, don’t wait or delay— ARLO’s Grinch Brunch, we’ll make your whole day!
    ARLO’s Grinch Brunch photo
  • Christmas at ARLO

    US$90.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas Day at ARLO. Enjoy a special holiday buffet menu and live music. $90 per person, $38 per child 12 years old and under. Tax and gratuity are not included. Dine inside or on the heated patio. Parking is free with validation.
    Christmas at ARLO photo

What 747 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ARLO San Diego boasts a "fantastic restaurant architecture" and vibrant atmosphere at the Town & Country Hotel. Guests commend the "amazing food" and "delicious cocktails," especially during brunch. While service can be inconsistent, the "excellent hosts" and standout dishes like the wagyu meatloaf and Baked Alaska make it a "hidden gem." Reservations are recommended to ensure availability.

747 Reviews
  1. Jared

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food that was cooked onsite was great! However I must say that the presentation was very poor. Budget style outdoors ensured the food, while tasty- was cold. The meat stations didn’t keep the meat warm, the ravioli station served cold ravioli. The serving utinsels were all extremely caked with leftover food. And while the dessert Bar was plentiful, almost all of the items were semi frozen- showing they weren’t fresh prepared. The cakes were watery- showing probably overly frozen and then thawed in condensation… chef cooked great food, but then presented and served poorly. For $250 for 2 people- the expectation was higher than anticipated

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  2. Sean

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I can’t say for sure if this was Arlo’s first attempt at hosting Thanksgiving dinner, but it definitely felt like they bit off more turkey than they could chew. Service: Bless our waiter’s heart—he was hustling like it was his personal mission to save Thanksgiving. But the poor guy was clearly understaffed and overburdened. Finished plates stacked up like we were playing Jenga, drinks took ages to arrive, water refills were practically mythical, and getting the check was an endurance sport. The guy gave it his all, but for $100 a head, you’d expect more than one person holding the entire operation together. Food: Let’s just say the food flow was less of a flow and more of a confused stumble. Nothing about it screamed luxury—or even whispered it. Everything was bland, like they ran out of salt halfway through the prep. The carving station looked great, but the taste was as underwhelming as the rest. Oh, and some of the menu items? Just… didn’t show up. Like a flaky dinner guest who cancels last minute. Vibe: Normally, Arlo is gorgeous, but this felt like they threw something together last-minute and hoped for the best. The vibe was fine if you didn’t mind the weirdly mismatched music and the overall “we’re barely holding it together” energy. Overall: Until Arlo can figure out how to season their food and their vibe, do yourself a favor and spend the extra $30 to hit up a real luxury hotel that knows how to make holiday buffets feel special. Because right now, Arlo’s Thanksgiving feels more like a Pinterest fail than a fine dining experience.

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  3. Rob

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our second Thanksgiving at ARLO. The first year was polished and a great experience, but this year felt like they just packed in as many tables as they could, crowded the buffet together, and the quality of the food just wasn't there. Service felt off and for $80+ per person we felt neglected. We won't do Thanksgiving at ARLO again after this disappointing meal.

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  4. Patrick

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I had no idea what I was getting into when I stepped into this massive open air cafeteria filled with masses of people walking around with plates stacked high with food from every different food "station". From the reviews I read I expected a civilized Thanksgiving buffet with a variety of seasonal foods cooked under the guidance of a somewhat decent chef. What I found was station after station of warmed up Thanksgiving sides, turkey and beef carving stations, dessert stations, etc, etc all presented with less than mediocre taste. I had thought for a $90 charge I could expect a decent environment with decent food and a somewhat cultured crowd. Wrong on all fronts. Uncomfortable seating, masses of people walking in between tables and service that took up to 15 to 20 minutes to have a glass of wine delivered. Whoever knighted this restaurant as "restaurant of the year 2023" must have paid off the publication that dubbed it so. HORRIBLE in all respects

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  5. Magda

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For our first time experience was weary good 👍 Thank you all for your hard work to keep our belly’s full. I specially love the salmon 👍

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  6. Sarah

    New York City

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a perfect way to spend the holiday. Food was plentiful and great variety. Staff was attentive and helpful.

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  7. Brittany

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the best Thanksgiving meal ever!! We will be back!

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  8. Jennifer

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time there.The ambiance of the patio was nice.The Thanksgiving dinner had all the classic dishes.The deserts could have been better.The staff seemed to try to make our experience better.We would come back.

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  9. Sulay

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service & atmosphere - will come back
    ARLO San DiegoResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Sulay, Thank you for choosing to dine at ARLO. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed excellent food, service, and atmosphere, and will return soon. It was our pleasure to have you as our guest and we look forward to welcoming you back next time. Best regards, Carlo DeLeon, Food and Beverage Director

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  10. Paradorn

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time. Service, food, and atmosphere were exceptional!
    ARLO San DiegoResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Paradorn, Thank you for providing this review on your recent dining experience with us. We truly value your compliments on the exceptional service, food and atmosphere! It was our pleasure to serve you. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Many thanks, Carlo DeLeon, Food and Beverage Director

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ARLO San Diego is rated 4.3 stars by 747 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for ARLO San Diego

500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hotel Circle/Fashion Valley Road
  • Area
    Mission Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a parking structure right out front of ARLO. Pull in the lot, take a ticket, and bring your ticket with you. ARLO offers free parking for your dinner and brunch, make sure to bring in your parking ticket and the staff can validate it.
  • Public transit
    Fashion Valley Transit Center
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (619) 908-5058
  • Private party facilities
    Step into the world of culinary excellence at the award-winning ARLO. Indulge in renowned ARLO favorites from our pre-set menu or allow the culinary team to create a personalized dining experience tailored to your guests, whether it be a lively social gathering or a sumptuous sit-down affair. https://www.towncountry.com/restaurantevents/
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