California English

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   Diana

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I met my friend for tea time and it was amazing. I just wish there were more sandwich selections and that the water remained piping hot. Otherwise, it was a perfect Sunday afternoon in a posh, quiet setting with friendly service. Will be back with other friends and family!
   

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   Michael

   San Diego5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We had a Tea Time experience, and it was absolutely wonderful. The bits and bobs offered are primarily sweet, but there were two savory options: a curried chicken and spinach cream cheese sandwich (uncrustibles style! Fun) We also added the truffle cheese sandwich which reminded us of French Onion soup, and it was very delicious. Every experience we've had at California English has been wonderful.
   

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   Bryn

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We had a wonderful experience. Everything tasted so good, from food to drinks. Jade was our server. She was attentive and fun.
   

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   Kara

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Food was delicious and service was great. There are a lot of good salad options for lunch.
   

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   Nancy VIP

   San Diego14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

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

   This was my second visit to the restaurant. The food is good but pricey. My risotto was a bit watery and simply warm, not hot. Other guests enjoyed the Fish and Chips which are giant portions. The best part of the meal was our server JAMES. A delightful person with much charm and wonderful guest interaction. Be sure to ask for him, he made up for my lacking risotto.
   

   California EnglishResponded 6 days ago

   Nancy, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that James made such a positive impact on your experience, and I’ll be sure to pass along your praise to him. It also warms my heart to know that your guests enjoyed our signature fish & chips—it’s definitely a favorite of mine as well! I’m truly sorry, however, to hear about the issues with your risotto being watery and not hot. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and are grateful that you brought this to our attention. Rest assured, we’ll address it with our team to ensure a better experience next time. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon, and we hope to exceed your expectations on your next visit! Warm regards, Curtis Jackson Senior Reservationist
   

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   Ron

   Washington DC18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   Enjoyed the special attention from the staff throughout the evening. They gave us tastes of wine, enthusiastically discussed the menu choices, and generally made us feel good during dinner. The food was delicious and well presented. We’ll definitely be back!
   

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   Dora VIP

   San Diego12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   Warm greeting from hostess, seated promptly. Quick table service. Great happy hour options. The fish & chips were perfectly cooked, served nice and warm. Overall a great experience!
   

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   PaulWest

   Seattle4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   Exceptionally good customer service; not one false note, starting from being greeted to seated and beyond. Superb staff. Really awesome food all around. A treat!
   

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   California EnglishResponded on March 4, 2025

   Hi Paul! I am beyond glad to hear that our efforts of ensuring exceptional service and delicious food was met during your visit. The recognition of our amazing team is heartwarming and I can't wait to relay your kind words back to the them. Feedback like yours is what keeps us motivated and is the reason we do what we do. We hope to see you soon! Thank you again, Curtis Jackson Senior Reservationist
   

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   Debbie

   San Diego5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

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

   It was nice but I had higher expectations based on other reviews. It is a pleasant place to have tea but pretty standard tea service, nothing special. I will try again another time for lunch. The restaurant is very pretty, however. I had to go looking for someone to serve us which was frustrating. It is fairly expensive for tea, which was basically just hot water and a tea bag not really an expected "tea service" from my perspective. Servers were nice.
   

   California EnglishResponded on March 4, 2025

   Hi Debbie, I'm so sorry to read that our tea time experience did not fully meet your expectations. Our concept is meant to blend the British and California experience, so it's not quite as traditional as one might think. Our tea time does change seasonally so I will be sure to relay your feedback to the kitchen promptly. Hearing that you had to search for service is absolutely unacceptable and will certainly be mentioned to our front of house team to ensure that this will never happen again. We are so glad to hear that you are willing to give us another chance for lunch despite of this. We hope to see you soon, and thank you for taking the time to share about your experience so that we can continue to be better. Curtis Jackson Senior Reservationist
   

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    Charlene VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

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

    A unique and unexpected experience! The iced tea selections were really amazing. The service was quick and attentive.
    

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