Herb & Sea

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   TracyD VIP

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Really slow service and loud Staff nice and food good but pricy Staff attentive to allergies though… cute restaurant but had high expectations… not met
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   San Diego3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Celebrated my bday here and had an amazing time and Nick our waiter was amazing. He had great recommendations. The food and drinks were amazing.
   

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   Martine VIP

   Denver14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We ate here twice! The service the first night was very good as was the food. We started with a shrimp cocktail- fantastic perfectly cooked shrimp and delicious sauces- the cocktail red sauce smoky, spicy,a hint of sweet and a pinch of herbs- delicious! Caesar salad too heavily dressed and way too much anchovie. Halibut a bit overcooked sat on a delicious orzo studded with chorizo and lots of paprika. Pasta with shrimp and caper ,toasted crumb and Italian chilies delicious! Brownie dessert yummy served with pistachio gelato which hardly tasted of pistachio especially pared with the dark chocolate brownie and ganache top. Last night, we started with lamb meatballs yum but overly salty, another try at the Ceaser we asked for easy dressing but it was soaked and again way too much anchovy. Roasted carrots so spicy my taste buds screamed, followed by a delicious red sauce with beef like a traditional meat sauce and a curly pasta wonderful. Because we were there the night before they served us a delicious olive oil cake with pear, a perfect caramel, and a delicious vanilla gelato. What can I say, pasta perfection, dessert chef very very good.Attention to detail and very goo d service makes this a great restaurant in Encinitas.
   

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   Monique VIP

   Detroit2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   We could not have asked for a better, more fun, more delicious dinner to celebrate my son-in-law’s birthday. He is a chef so I obviously wanted to impress him. The food was great and the service exceptional…..mission accomplished!
   

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   Heather VIP

   San Diego11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   Ajay (AJ) was an incredible server. He was kind, attentive, really helpful with the ordering process. Everytime we come here the service is impeccable. A rare find and nice to have excellent service. Food delicious as always.
   

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   Jennifer

   San Diego7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   Excellent service and food!! Would highly recommend.
   

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   Shoshanna

   San Diego6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   Last minute late reservation on a Thursday. I can’t remember our servers name but blondish, tall handsome fellow was professional, patient and attentive. Greeted us with champagne as we celebrated our galentines date. We were there well pass kitchen closing but he never rushed us. Even encouraged us to have dessert. Food was incredible. Drinks were strong and delicious. 10/10 experience. Thank you Herb and Sea
   

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   Banita

   San Diego49 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   I have been coming to the happy hour between five and seven for a few months now. It is a pretty amazing deal with a Smashburger, three oysters, french fries, and a glass of sparkling wine or champagne. All for $20. However, in the months, the burger quality has gone down and they are microwaving the bun. I really wish they would make it fresher. However, it seems that all the tables get filled up and the only way they can mass produce. This is to use the microwave. A little disappointing. The number of fries on the plate I’ve gone down as well. Oysters are always yummy. Service is hit or miss. Busboy/Bus girls are a bit rude to grab your plate so they could turn the table. Overall, a fun time, but not the best food quality for happy hour. However, the regular menu is quite delicious.
   

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   Donna VIP

   San Diego4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

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

   10/10 can’t wait to go back. The mussel toast was something I’m going back for!
   

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    Mort VIP

    San Diego32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

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

    Wow, our server was wonderful and we really enjoyed the food. The flavors were a combinations of bright citrus and and savory. Certainly a neighborhood gem for a special occasion with a great bar scene. Atmosphere was fun, a touch loud, but it’s tough to read the menu and bill in there, just need a bit more light. We will be adding this to our shortlist of places to visit more often.
    

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