NINE-TEN

NINE-TEN reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Frank VIP

   San Diego17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Inattentive service at best. Had at least 3 or 4 waiters take orders or bring food. Never heard a name and most items including check were silently dropped off. The food however is certified delicious and well presented. The burger seems like a “low end” menu item but it was excellent. The lamb was a small portion but so tender and juicy and flavorful. They’re really good with working around allergies too. The ambiance is very nice, it’s a hotel lobby restaurant however so it’s small. But it wasn’t overly loud and the high ceilings and nice bright colorful artwork make sitting in it feel calm and relaxed. Valet parking was 10 dollars and those gentleman were very warm and welcoming.
   

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   Sharon VIP

   San Diego12 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

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

   Ambience: required to dodge bar stools and wait staff through a narrow entrance path. Table located next to noisy wait station where staff congregates. Vibe not cohesive with Tucson floor tiles, mahogany chairs, and ultra modern art and lighting. Food: Prix-fix lacked creativity of taste and freshness. Amuse bouche not fresh, agnolotti pasta was hard on edges and mushy in center. Cheese was cold with uninventive sides. Hard meringue shell on dessert was not fresh. Staff: Not educated on prix-fix, never received prix-fix menu, not alerted to 20% auto gratuity. Summary: Seemed like we were the only ones opting for the prix-fix. Perhaps the regular menu items are enjoyable.
   

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   SDdiner

   San Diego6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

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

   They forgot to bring a birthday dessert for my friend, even though I wrote a note on Open Table and also confirmed with the hostess when I checked in.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Exceptional all around. Would highly recommend asking your server for recommendations. Our server’s recommendations weee top notch.
   

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   Victor VIP

   San Francisco10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Everything was really good; our only complaint was that everything seemed a bit rushed. Just a little slower between courses etc would have been great.
   

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   Rosa VIP

   Greater Boston14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Outstanding! We did the tasting menu for our anniversary. This is the second time we have done it. We loved the food and the service. Would definitively come back.
   

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   marilyn VIP

   San Diego13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

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

   Food and service outstanding as always. But the noise level was so loud.
   

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   Eric

   Montreal3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   Le restaurant est combiné au bar de l’hôtel. Ce fut très bruyant pour la moitié du repas. Nous nous attendions à un environnement plus agréable pour un restaurant supposément primé Michelin. Le nourriture était apprêtée avec raffinement, mais des doutes sur les pétoncles qui avaient un léger goût d’ammoniac. Service moyen. Nous ne recommandons pas.
   

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   Diner

   San Diego12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 27, 2025

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

   Favorite place in town - great food and service - try it.
   

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    Alexander VIP

    San Diego19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

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

    My wife and I have lived in Manhattan, Austin, LA, Miami, Brooklyn, and finally settled in San Diego after having kids... We love SD, but the one thing that is consistently disappointing is the restaurants. I get that SD might rank lower than NYC and LA... but it's just annoying how much (MUCH) better the dining scene is in Austin, Miami, and Brooklyn. Not only is SD food disappointing, but the prices are HIGHER. Ug. So once in a while, when we have a great meal, it's something to remark on. I'd say that Nine-Ten represents the best meal we've had so far in SD. Looking forward to returning.
    

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