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MOTHERSHIP, San Diego, CA
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MOTHERSHIP

$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine.

Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy!

WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: MOTHERSHIP recently landed on Esquire’s best bars list for its top-tier vegan plates and inventive riffs on tropical drinks with unlikely combos like amaro and TANG cordial. But it’s the sci-fi design details that are especially impressive, including color-changing lights, menus that resemble flight manuals, and a shuttlecraft-turned-bar.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Vegan, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private events and buyouts available. Contact commandcenter@mothershiptrip.com for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    North Park
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 408 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Ambiance

  • San Diego

    Innovative

  • San Diego

    Best Ambiance

  • San Diego

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mothership offers a "great ambience" with a unique science fiction vibe, making it "a must" for Tiki enthusiasts. The "amazing drinks" and plant-based menu are highlights, though service timing can vary. Visitors appreciate the "friendly and helpful staff" and immersive decor, creating an "out-of-this-world experience."

408 Reviews
  1. Amber VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely amazing time at mothership. We felt like we were in another world being served such expertly crafted cocktails with just as much detail and care as the interior of the restaurant. Alfred was so knowledgeable about the restaurant, drinks & food. He made our time there so enjoyable. We can’t wait to come back.

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  2. Michael

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I feel for the employees who have to listen to that wretched soundtrack on repeat all night long!?! It’s called “Mothership”. Play Parliament, electro-boogie, upbeat space synth (daft punk, moroder, Kraftwerk, etc…) instead of that mediocre homemade VST noodling. It’s a 90-minute limit seating, we were over it at 60. Goofy “episode” involving steam and alarms and employees saying “backup generator” and other WTF-is-this, a-Disneyland-ride?! type utterances. That’s not an experience, it’s corny A.F.!?! But, I get it. Tiki is hot again, especially themed, so it was packed and with a line outside and nobody over 30. Drinks were fine but nothing that warranted sitting through all that ever again. Bartender/mixologist and the other staff that we engaged with were SUPER friendly. This app forces star participation across the board. We didn’t have food. Could be 5-stars?

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  3. Adrian VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and atmosphere, have always had a fun time at Mothership

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the commitment to the theme. Great drinks, wouldn’t really recommend eating here. Overall great experience-ask about the short circuit!

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  5. Shanimcc

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, great atmosphere, and delicious food and drinks.

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  6. Sam

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Everything was amazing. The food, the drinks, the ambience, the staff.

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  7. Danielle

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor is top notch and there are infinite things to look at! You can really tell a lot of love and thought went into creating this space. The drinks were pretty tasty, although at my table we only had one each. The food was sadly not the best (we got the Bao, pancake and tofu). Everyone at my table disliked the texture of the 'pancake' and left most of it to go to waste, while the Bao and tofu were just okay. The prices are also steep for what you're getting. I'd recommend they focus on tastier appetizers that go well alongside cocktails. There was almost too much flavour going on, which pulled away from the drinks. I'd visit again if I was in the area though to try out other drinks and enjoy the aesthetic!

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  8. Ashley

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks are strong and service is quick!!! The ambiance is incredible. 10/10 going again

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  9. lawrence

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Would love to see one of the dishes make a come back. It was the lettuce wrap round plate dish. Music was a bit loud, but nice.

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  10. Hanna

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third time going and it gets better every time! All of the bartenders and staff are so so nice and friendly. Drinks are phenomenal. Vibes are immaculate.

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FAQs

MOTHERSHIP is rated 4.7 stars by 408 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
Google Map for MOTHERSHIP

2310 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104-5405

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    North Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Vegan, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
  • Private party facilities
    Private events and buyouts available. Contact commandcenter@mothershiptrip.com for more information.
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