The Kitchen at MCASD

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   Margaret

   San Diego

   38 reviews

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   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food at this restaurant is delicious! Not your ordinary brunch. The cups and plates are unique and very artistic. The location is a lovely spot to sit outdoors. This was my first visit and I was very impressed. 
   

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   rick

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   It was cold in the restaurant. The waiter was wearing a puffy jacket.
   

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   Sylvia

   San Diego

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were so pleased to be seated indoors on a chilly morning. We had a large group and our service was so good! Everyone said their food was delicious! Love the view!
   

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   William

   San Diego

   6 reviews

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   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Great food, pleasant atmosphere. Love menu selections.
   

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   Sheryl

   Detroit

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was outstanding. My husband who is a world class chef loved the food especially. Megan, the GM, stated she was getting heaters sooner than later. The doors were closed so if you dress warmly you’ll be fine until they get heaters. It’s a fabulous restaurant.
   

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   Laura

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a lovely day in La Jolla. They offered blankets in case we were chilly. Nice amenity.
   

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   Doreen

   San Diego

   16 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   I've had meals at many urban kitchen group restaurants. Typically they know service. Not the case at this restaurant. It was mind boggling. Our server took our order and we never saw her again until I had to literally waive her down, and it was long after we were eating our meal. There was an item I ordered which never came. I expected she might check back at any time after we got our food, but no. This was not the case. We were offered more coffee right after we got our coffee, and again, never again until I had to waive someone down, which I hate doing. But when other servers kept walking by ignoring us, I didn't know what to do. It was my friend's birthday and I would have ordered him dessert, but no one ever came back to ask if we wanted anything else. In the end, the bill was left, I was charged a 3.95% service fee, and then was supposed to add another tip for bad service. I did tip 20%, but wondered why. An insincere "have a good one," was our ending to our experience at what could have been one of my favorite new venues. Service really makes a meal. This lack of service spoiled nearly the whole thing.
   

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   Susan

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food wine & service were excellent. Only issue is most of the seating is outside and it’s cold at night in November! Even with 2 heaters nearby and lap blankets.
   

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   Eric

   San Diego

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on 8 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding meal featuring squash. All the special themed dinners have been great!
   

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    Bob

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The Kitchen has become our favorite place to take guests and is a great place for dining for just the two of us. Terrific service, food and ambiance.
    

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