Collette’s

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   Bryan

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Food and service were ok but not great, especially for the price. The value was very low. Service staff were very friendly and the owner's friend gave a nice gift, but I think the price of the gift was baked into the price-fixe meal cost. The receipt included a 30% tip suggestion on top of the meal costs which were absurd. Food was tasty enough but definitely not worth $130 each. Sizing and portion was on the small side. Quality was B+ tops. Would not go back.
   

   Collette’sResponded 1 day ago

   We appreciate you and all of our guests. We buy as much of our proteins and produce as we can locally at fair market prices. We also pride ourselves on serving portions that support healthy and nutritious eating habits. Bokujoy an organic spa business in the community. She gave a complimentary gift to every customer completely at her own expense out of pure gratitude, not only for what we are doing, but also for what you are supporting. The only thing “baked” into the experience was love and kindness. While her generosity might seem unfathomable to you, She wanted to give you and your family a gift of peace and relaxation. 30% gratuity is 1 of the 6 gratuity suggestions. Any amount is appreciated by the staff who gave up Christmas Eve with their families to be of service to yours.
   

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   Carolyn

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Very lovely ambiance and service. Food was excellent. The meat in the beef Wellingtion was truly exceptional. The squash soup, bland and boring, was the only disappointment. For the prix fixe dinner of $130 on Christmas Eve, some bread should have been offered, I think. We are looking forward to another meal there in the future.
   

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   joy

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   A beautiful dining experience. I love the concept of supporting local farmers in the community. We sometimes forget how important eating real food is. Collettes’s serves real food and they do it well. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. We felt cared for. The new chef serves portions that fills you up without overstuffing you! Based on the quality of food, and the sustainable way they are sourcing it and preparing it, the prices are more than fair. I will only eat at places with quality food, and I am willing to pay a little more for it. I am worth it! We are all worth good food! I will definitely dine again and share it with my friends. Thank you for being here Collettes’s!
   

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   Mary

   VIP

   San Diego

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

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

   This was our first time dinning at Collette’s. The food was delicious. We had the scallops and the steelhead trout. All the food tasted wonderfully fresh and was creatively prepared. Annie and all the staff were attentive and pleasant.
   

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   Rebecca

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   35 reviews

   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

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

   Finely prepared food from locally sourced ingredients. Excellent service from Annie. Lovely ambience. Will return.
   

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   Elizabeth

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 1, 2024

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

   It was the best dining experience we’ve had in a long time! The food was absolutely incredible and they paid attention to every little detail! And not just to the food, but to the place settings, the chairs, the cucumber water, the amuse bouche, the palate cleanser, literally everything. Even the bathrooms were creative and pleasant. The ambience was warm and comfortable, and the noise level was just right. The service was also incredible, never had to ask for anything, and gave great recommendations from the menu. The Pork Tomahawk was on this delicious polenta and chorizo size and we loved it! We also loved the Farmer’s Vegetables and the drinks we had. I never write reviews, but I really want to support this local restaurant because it is excellent and we will definitely be going back!
   

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   Tobee

   Central Coast

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2024

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

   This is little gem in downtown Escondido I had the scallops which were delicious. My husband had the skirt steak which was also very good. The portions are not large but it was enough. The pistachio gelato-very rich and creamy We will be back!
   

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   THOMAS

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 22, 2024

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

   Great restaurant for a casual upscale dinner. It has a new chef and I am hopeful it does well. It uses farm to table concept and this time of year there isn’t much farming in the area. That concept will function better in the spring and summer, IMHO.
   

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   Lola

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

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

   Really wanted to like this place. The service was extremely slow. The food was decent at best. I would come back in hopes of better service. I may try some other choices on the menu.
   

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    Robert

    VIP

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

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

    The food choices were excellent and both myself and my wife enjoyed the salmon and Brazilian beef, respectfully. Your chef is EXCELLENT, but I think she needs some help to get food out a bit sooner. we will come back and look forward to other "farm to table" offerings. Just a thought. And would like to see a bit more mid-range priced red wines. Joseph Phelps Insignia is delicious, but I'm not spending $422 a bottle.
    

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