My dinner last night was spectacular! Great food wine and service. Regis ova caviar and olive wagyu simply the best!! Will be back soon!!
He Chloe
Service and ambience were both great.
R Pascual
We've been dining here for years and have have always had excellent food and service. The meal was exceptionally delicious and prepared with the freshest ingredients. The food was also innovative, and beautifully and artfully presented. A memorable dining experience!
Kathleen Chang
The granola is a copy of Eleven Madison Park's parting gift. I thought that was a little unnecessarily coincident.
Food was good, a lot of Japanese inspired dishes. A lot of people said there isn't a theme, but I still think the execution was good, and it is hard to find something of this caliber somewhere else.
Ambiance is nice, overlooking a golf course with Radiohead and the Gorillaz playlist. Tables are large to accommodate all the food. The waiters orchestrate themselves to serve at the same time. It's like synchronized swimming.
I could see the experience being a mixed bag. If you dine when they start service, it is less crowded. While they had a good number of waiters, there are a lot of hands needed to distribute all the plates, fold napkins when you go to the bathroom, and I could see them getting behind.
Trung Tran
A dining experience worthy of the 3 Michelin Star rating. The service was phenomenal and attentive. The food was creative and eclectic. The A5 wagyu upgrade was worth it. Definitely not inexpensive but a must visit if you’re in SoCal.
Lissa Newton
We have dined at several 1-star Michelin restaurants both in the U.S. and abroad, and this is the first 3-star we have had the pleasure of visiting. Addison was a delight from service to the last sip of coffee, our entire evening was perfect. The wait staff was professional yet personable. The food was impeccable from the plating to the flavors, every bite was on point. The atmosphere was lovely and the champagne and cocktails were decadent. The Wagu upgrade is absolutely worth it!
Terri Kraay
WOW, what an experience! Every dish was a peice of art and delicious. Words can not describe how wonderful each dish was. Staff was excellent, perfect timing on dish presentation. Once in a lifetime experience!!!
Mary Brown
Hands down, the best dining experience in the San Diego region. The chef highlights local ingredients with a Pacific rim flair, exquisitely balancing taste, texture and visual presentation. Every dish is a work of art. The way the servers bring the food and wine to guests is like a ballet. Highly recommend the wine pairing. Truly superb.
Isabella Smith
Still thinking about our dinner at Addison—yep, the Michelin 3-star tucked inside Fairmont San Diego. Total bucket list moment! The uni chawanmushi and caviar rice? Unreal. Vibe was cozy-luxe, service was flawless. Took 4 hours and I’d do it all over again. ✨🍽️💛
Jon Holmerud
The service was excellent. That said, the food was very overpriced and marginal. $6000 for 6 people. The wagyu beef one of us ordered was $750 for about 3 square inches of meat, if that. Add truffes and the basic wine service for 3 of us and 3 cocktails, and it comes to 6 grand. Wow. I would have been much happier at a nice steakhouse with a ribeye, potato and glass of wine. Two books you might want to consider reading before going. "The Theory of the Leisure Class," by Torstein Veblen, specifically, the concept of 'conspicuous consumption.' Also, Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor's New Clothes." Nuff said.
Outstanding expirience! The best food i have ever in some restoran tested.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gizel Frye
I recently dined at Addison for my 5-year wedding anniversary and wanted to take some time to reflect before writing this review. If you had asked me right after I left, I would have rated Addison 4 stars, but after a few weeks, I’m settling on 3 stars. The main reason is that, as a 3-star Michelin restaurant, I believe the service should extend beyond just the dining experience.
Let’s start with the positives: the food was absolutely incredible. Some of the dishes featured food pairings that I couldn’t even describe because they were so unique and unlike anything I’ve ever had before. I agree that the food itself is deserving of the Michelin stars—it was creative, refined, and expertly prepared.
Now for the negatives. Like many reviews have mentioned, the lack of transparency around the price of drinks was frustrating. I felt the wines and drinks were not worth what they charged, and it seemed like they hiked up the prices because they could, given their 3-star rating. This really took away from the experience for me. Additionally, there were a couple of filler dishes—one being bread and the other potato chips—which felt cheap considering the caliber of the restaurant. It gave the impression that they were more focused on making money than delivering a cohesive, high-end dining experience.
I also feel that a restaurant of this caliber should extend customer service beyond just the time you’re at the table. We weren’t seated until 40 minutes after our reservation time, which is already frustrating, but trying to reach the restaurant before or after our visit has been impossible. They didn’t include one of our wines on the take-home menu, and for the past three weeks, we’ve been calling and emailing with no response. It was my favorite wine of the night, and there’s no way to even contact anyone about it. It feels like they only care about you during the meal and how many add-ons they can push to drive up the check. I wouldn’t have minded the price point if I had felt taken care of before and after the meal, but unfortunately, the service seems to end when the check is paid.
This was a major disappointment for me, and while the food is excellent, the overall experience left much to be desired.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
What the fish sushi Since 2014
Addison, Southern California’s first and only three-star Michelin restaurant in the heart of San Diego, $375 per person . Plenty of parkings. Many different kind of foods from many part of the worlds. The restaurant is surrounded by the golf course . We also allowed to see how clean of the front of the kitchen . But not walking inside . The servers are very knowledgeable and take their time to learn the menus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jasmine koo
The presentation of every dish and the creativity of the dish were very well executed.
We love fine dining and tried multiple Michelin-star restaurants. We enjoyed and understood the chef’s intention and the food was very true to the original flavor with unique twists.
However, I have several suggestions to improve.
1. Lacking music that inspires the food. Ex) Even modern classic piano music would work.
There was a drunk loud person who shared too much information with us. Ex) We now know his ex-wife very well. The staff did not warn him about his manners.
2. No personal touch—We went there on our anniversary, and there was no note or message on the table. Ex) Chocolate lettering on the dessert plate would be nice or a small card with “ happy anniversary” works also.
No one offered to take pictures of us at the restaurant. Luckily we had enough pictures at the bar during wait time.
3. No valet parking. Luckily we found the last one near the golf course. Otherwise, the parking could be difficult. I expect to have the valet service from this type of venue.
4. I agree with another reviewer about the transparency of the price and menu.
We got the printed menu when we exited. I wish I had the written reference while enjoying the food because I don’t like surprises. The price is the same- additional caviar and wagyu beef replacement were optional. I wish I had known about the price before we chose.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Yuri Castillo
Addison is known for its prestige as a three Michelin star restaurant, so we came in with high expectations. Unfortunately, while the evening wasn’t terrible, it fell short of what we had hoped for.
To start, the wine selection was impressive, but the markup felt excessive. I understand it’s common in fine dining, but it seemed steep. The main course featured lamb, which can be an acquired taste for many. Personally, I found it a bit tough and not the best choice for a “wow” dish, especially given that lamb isn’t for everyone.
The service was okay, but there was a lack of transparency regarding pricing. We often felt like we were guessing rather than being informed, which took away from the comfort of the experience. As for the ambiance, the restaurant could use a bit of a refresh. It feels outdated, which is surprising for a place with such a high reputation.
Overall, I did enjoy my meal and the evening, but I left wanting more. For a three Michelin star restaurant, I was hoping they’d knock it out of the park, and unfortunately, it didn’t quite live up to those lofty expectations.
My dinner last night was spectacular! Great food wine and service. Regis ova caviar and olive wagyu simply the best!! Will be back soon!!
Service and ambience were both great.
We've been dining here for years and have have always had excellent food and service. The meal was exceptionally delicious and prepared with the freshest ingredients. The food was also innovative, and beautifully and artfully presented. A memorable dining experience!
The granola is a copy of Eleven Madison Park's parting gift. I thought that was a little unnecessarily coincident.
Food was good, a lot of Japanese inspired dishes. A lot of people said there isn't a theme, but I still think the execution was good, and it is hard to find something of this caliber somewhere else.
Ambiance is nice, overlooking a golf course with Radiohead and the Gorillaz playlist. Tables are large to accommodate all the food. The waiters orchestrate themselves to serve at the same time. It's like synchronized swimming.
I could see the experience being a mixed bag. If you dine when they start service, it is less crowded. While they had a good number of waiters, there are a lot of hands needed to distribute all the plates, fold napkins when you go to the bathroom, and I could see them getting behind.
A dining experience worthy of the 3 Michelin Star rating. The service was phenomenal and attentive. The food was creative and eclectic. The A5 wagyu upgrade was worth it. Definitely not inexpensive but a must visit if you’re in SoCal.
We have dined at several 1-star Michelin restaurants both in the U.S. and abroad, and this is the first 3-star we have had the pleasure of visiting. Addison was a delight from service to the last sip of coffee, our entire evening was perfect. The wait staff was professional yet personable. The food was impeccable from the plating to the flavors, every bite was on point. The atmosphere was lovely and the champagne and cocktails were decadent. The Wagu upgrade is absolutely worth it!
WOW, what an experience! Every dish was a peice of art and delicious. Words can not describe how wonderful each dish was. Staff was excellent, perfect timing on dish presentation. Once in a lifetime experience!!!
Hands down, the best dining experience in the San Diego region. The chef highlights local ingredients with a Pacific rim flair, exquisitely balancing taste, texture and visual presentation. Every dish is a work of art. The way the servers bring the food and wine to guests is like a ballet. Highly recommend the wine pairing. Truly superb.
Still thinking about our dinner at Addison—yep, the Michelin 3-star tucked inside Fairmont San Diego. Total bucket list moment! The uni chawanmushi and caviar rice? Unreal. Vibe was cozy-luxe, service was flawless. Took 4 hours and I’d do it all over again. ✨🍽️💛
The service was excellent. That said, the food was very overpriced and marginal. $6000 for 6 people. The wagyu beef one of us ordered was $750 for about 3 square inches of meat, if that. Add truffes and the basic wine service for 3 of us and 3 cocktails, and it comes to 6 grand. Wow. I would have been much happier at a nice steakhouse with a ribeye, potato and glass of wine. Two books you might want to consider reading before going. "The Theory of the Leisure Class," by Torstein Veblen, specifically, the concept of 'conspicuous consumption.' Also, Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor's New Clothes." Nuff said.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Outstanding expirience! The best food i have ever in some restoran tested.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently dined at Addison for my 5-year wedding anniversary and wanted to take some time to reflect before writing this review. If you had asked me right after I left, I would have rated Addison 4 stars, but after a few weeks, I’m settling on 3 stars. The main reason is that, as a 3-star Michelin restaurant, I believe the service should extend beyond just the dining experience.
Let’s start with the positives: the food was absolutely incredible. Some of the dishes featured food pairings that I couldn’t even describe because they were so unique and unlike anything I’ve ever had before. I agree that the food itself is deserving of the Michelin stars—it was creative, refined, and expertly prepared.
Now for the negatives. Like many reviews have mentioned, the lack of transparency around the price of drinks was frustrating. I felt the wines and drinks were not worth what they charged, and it seemed like they hiked up the prices because they could, given their 3-star rating. This really took away from the experience for me. Additionally, there were a couple of filler dishes—one being bread and the other potato chips—which felt cheap considering the caliber of the restaurant. It gave the impression that they were more focused on making money than delivering a cohesive, high-end dining experience.
I also feel that a restaurant of this caliber should extend customer service beyond just the time you’re at the table. We weren’t seated until 40 minutes after our reservation time, which is already frustrating, but trying to reach the restaurant before or after our visit has been impossible. They didn’t include one of our wines on the take-home menu, and for the past three weeks, we’ve been calling and emailing with no response. It was my favorite wine of the night, and there’s no way to even contact anyone about it. It feels like they only care about you during the meal and how many add-ons they can push to drive up the check. I wouldn’t have minded the price point if I had felt taken care of before and after the meal, but unfortunately, the service seems to end when the check is paid.
This was a major disappointment for me, and while the food is excellent, the overall experience left much to be desired.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Addison, Southern California’s first and only three-star Michelin restaurant in the heart of San Diego, $375 per person . Plenty of parkings. Many different kind of foods from many part of the worlds. The restaurant is surrounded by the golf course . We also allowed to see how clean of the front of the kitchen . But not walking inside . The servers are very knowledgeable and take their time to learn the menus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The presentation of every dish and the creativity of the dish were very well executed.
We love fine dining and tried multiple Michelin-star restaurants. We enjoyed and understood the chef’s intention and the food was very true to the original flavor with unique twists.
However, I have several suggestions to improve.
1. Lacking music that inspires the food. Ex) Even modern classic piano music would work.
There was a drunk loud person who shared too much information with us. Ex) We now know his ex-wife very well. The staff did not warn him about his manners.
2. No personal touch—We went there on our anniversary, and there was no note or message on the table. Ex) Chocolate lettering on the dessert plate would be nice or a small card with “ happy anniversary” works also.
No one offered to take pictures of us at the restaurant. Luckily we had enough pictures at the bar during wait time.
3. No valet parking. Luckily we found the last one near the golf course. Otherwise, the parking could be difficult. I expect to have the valet service from this type of venue.
4. I agree with another reviewer about the transparency of the price and menu.
We got the printed menu when we exited. I wish I had the written reference while enjoying the food because I don’t like surprises. The price is the same- additional caviar and wagyu beef replacement were optional. I wish I had known about the price before we chose.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Addison is known for its prestige as a three Michelin star restaurant, so we came in with high expectations. Unfortunately, while the evening wasn’t terrible, it fell short of what we had hoped for.
To start, the wine selection was impressive, but the markup felt excessive. I understand it’s common in fine dining, but it seemed steep. The main course featured lamb, which can be an acquired taste for many. Personally, I found it a bit tough and not the best choice for a “wow” dish, especially given that lamb isn’t for everyone.
The service was okay, but there was a lack of transparency regarding pricing. We often felt like we were guessing rather than being informed, which took away from the comfort of the experience. As for the ambiance, the restaurant could use a bit of a refresh. It feels outdated, which is surprising for a place with such a high reputation.
Overall, I did enjoy my meal and the evening, but I left wanting more. For a three Michelin star restaurant, I was hoping they’d knock it out of the park, and unfortunately, it didn’t quite live up to those lofty expectations.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sorbet, Caviar, Truffle
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