Best Contemporary American Restaurants in National City

We take my daughter here every year for her birthday. It’s a very special place that has such a vibe. The servers are amazing. The food is so delicious and memorable. I highly recommend the brisket hash and the powdered sugar beignets.

Fantastic steakhouse with real gourmet twist and superb service! Went for my honey’s 50th and they couldn’t have treated us better. Steak was delicious & perfectly cooked, wine list is excellent & they were great about accommodating food allergies. Thank you Lisa & team - We will go back again & again!

This was by far the best dining experience I have ever had. Every single person who helped us - from the host attendants to the bar team and Caden, our server - was patient, thoughtful and hospitable. We never felt rushed and felt so taken care of. Cocktails were complex and perfectly balanced. The bartenders were patient despite having a full bar and walked us through the menu. The server “assistants” were already aware we are pescatarian which we noted on OpenTable and let us know what alternatives they could offer for different menu items. This really never happens at other restaurants. You note it but it is not taken into consideration at the restaurant or servers are not made aware. This was a really thoughtful touch for us. Caden was so helpful in making recommendations and guiding us through the menu. The food was spectacular. We had the prawns, oysters, crudo, broccoli, cavatelli and market fish. Complex, layered flavors and interesting textures. Very ingredient driven. Each plate was small enough that we could try many things, but we were properly stuffed by the end! I cannot wait to come back. It is a MUST TRY. **While it’s never the most important characteristic for us, the ambiance and decor were cozy and added to the overall experience and the music playlist was great and not overpowering.

Overall we enjoyed our experience, it was unique and exceptional. The only thing I like to say about the menu is that it was limited and the salmon I ordered was served cold.

Service was amazing! My 4 year old enjoyed the food.