We had a party of 8 and we all really enjoyed the food. The service was a little lackluster as we found ourselves having to look for our server a lot. It is a busy place and the ambiance is great but 9/10 experience.
The whole experience was great. We came there for the ambience and it did not disappoint. The food was okay a little expensive for what it is however with the upkeep of the place I understand . The server was fabulous, everything went great overall we are satisfied
A lovely Spring Oasis experience—good food, good drinks, and the server knew immediately which items were gluten free (but not labeled on the menu), and which items could be made gluten free (your experience may vary by sensitivity as my GF is able to handle cross contamination possibilities). Waters were always topped and honestly? The vibes were immaculate
Diana
First time at InsideOut. Loved the decor and the service. Food and drinks were good too. Its a bit noisy, but overall it was a great experience. We'll definitely be back another time.
Marie U.
The food, service and atmosphere were all amazing! I can't wait to go back. Had the French toast with freshly made lemon curd and blueberry compote - yum!!
Kristin M.
It's nice when a restaurant actually looks like the posts on social media! Really quick and good service. Food and cocktails were excellent. I got the brunch burger which was very filling. The Italian donuts are a must try. Definitely recommend this place for good food and ambience. Got reservations but their online system breaks down sometimes. Says it posts a month out but it did not or the event would erase.
The waitress was one of the rudest waitresses I have ever seen in my life. She was rushing us to order. Not explaining the menu sine it was our first time. Very short answers and not welcoming at all. The only good thing about this place is the design and decor.
Diana E.
Food and drinks are delicious. Ambiance is amazing I love their quarterly themed decor. Service is top notch.
Leo B.
Located in East Hillcrest in the red building on the bottom floor when you first walk in you'll be really impressed with the uniqueness layout of the restaurant, but the service here has always been really bad, You will not get treated well, They like you to make reservations but every time I've eaten there most of the tables just sit empty They somehow like this, They don't want that many tables to be full and they'll tell you that the tables are already taken but nobody's sitting there nobody's been seated there. The food although it's been good these are small portions so you really don't go here if you're hungry because the meal you will receive will be on the smaller side If you want good portions go diagonally across the street to Baja Betty's the same family of owners own it.
A magical place with delicious food! My friends and I plan to come back. The service was excellent. Drinks and food were delicious. Can't wait to see how they decorate the next theme.
I was lucky enough to get a last minute Saturday reservation for 2 which was rare considering they're always fully booked during this particular time. The spring oasis decor was beautiful. We ordered the hot stone filet and eggs, brunch champ with peach and pineapple lavender juices and topped it off with dessert: Double espresso and mini donuts filled with nutella and pastry cream. Food was scrumptious and service was great. Highly recommend!
The atmosphere was so incredible! The spring oasis set up was adorable and great for pictures! Our server was so nice and attentive! The onion rings and the Brussels sprouts side dishes were 10/10. I got their tiki rum drink and as a light weight I didn't make it past 1/4 of the drink before feeling very very tipsy. But it was very good regardless! Would come back!
Everything about this place was fantastic!! The food and service was a 10/10!! Our server Michael was awesome, he had great suggestions about what to order based on what we told him our preferences were, and don't skip the filet that you cook yourself on a stone at your table, it was truly delicious!!
AnesiaF
It's a tourist trap, the ambiance is nice but at the end of the day it's a bunch of fake flowers glued to plastic trees covering the restaurant nothing that special. It was so loud I couldn't have a conversation with the people at my table without raising my voice. The food was overpriced, small portions, and honestly not even that good. The service was fine but the restaurant was so busy you hardly ever saw your server so it was difficult to order. The drinks were the best thing there but nothing you couldn't go get a your average bar or make at home. Heads up the bathroom is entirely visible from the street there's floor to ceiling windows as the exterior wall so there's no privacy!
tkos1010
This was my FAVORITE brunch experience to date! (Sorry other restaurants hehe) The service from start to finish was FANTASTIC! We had Nathan during our brunch and then Josh helped us when we had another drink on the terraced seating. Both gentlemen were attentive and fun! We ordered the brunch burger and a simple breakfast. The red potatoes served as the side were SO DELICIOUS! Very garlicky and seasoned to perfection! The crunch on them was ::chefs kiss:: We also toured the spring drinks offerings and enjoyed a spicy margarita type drink, a tart fruit drink, a strawberry sorbet with champagne and an espresso martini. Everything was adorned with fresh flowers which went along with the floral and whimsical vibe of this restaurant. I felt like I was in a dream with the pink flowers on the trees and hanging from the bar, the overly colorful and playful tulips and various fresh foliage. It was SUCH a great experience and while there are so many restaurants to choose from in San Diego, I would come back here again and again because of the atmosphere, service and delicious fares we enjoyed!!!
We had a party of 8 and we all really enjoyed the food. The service was a little lackluster as we found ourselves having to look for our server a lot. It is a busy place and the ambiance is great but 9/10 experience.
The whole experience was great. We came there for the ambience and it did not disappoint. The food was okay a little expensive for what it is however with the upkeep of the place I understand . The server was fabulous, everything went great overall we are satisfied
A lovely Spring Oasis experience—good food, good drinks, and the server knew immediately which items were gluten free (but not labeled on the menu), and which items could be made gluten free (your experience may vary by sensitivity as my GF is able to handle cross contamination possibilities). Waters were always topped and honestly? The vibes were immaculate
First time at InsideOut. Loved the decor and the service. Food and drinks were good too. Its a bit noisy, but overall it was a great experience. We'll definitely be back another time.
The food, service and atmosphere were all amazing! I can't wait to go back. Had the French toast with freshly made lemon curd and blueberry compote - yum!!
It's nice when a restaurant actually looks like the posts on social media! Really quick and good service. Food and cocktails were excellent. I got the brunch burger which was very filling. The Italian donuts are a must try. Definitely recommend this place for good food and ambience. Got reservations but their online system breaks down sometimes. Says it posts a month out but it did not or the event would erase.
The waitress was one of the rudest waitresses I have ever seen in my life. She was rushing us to order. Not explaining the menu sine it was our first time. Very short answers and not welcoming at all. The only good thing about this place is the design and decor.
Food and drinks are delicious. Ambiance is amazing I love their quarterly themed decor. Service is top notch.
Located in East Hillcrest in the red building on the bottom floor when you first walk in you'll be really impressed with the uniqueness layout of the restaurant, but the service here has always been really bad, You will not get treated well, They like you to make reservations but every time I've eaten there most of the tables just sit empty They somehow like this, They don't want that many tables to be full and they'll tell you that the tables are already taken but nobody's sitting there nobody's been seated there. The food although it's been good these are small portions so you really don't go here if you're hungry because the meal you will receive will be on the smaller side If you want good portions go diagonally across the street to Baja Betty's the same family of owners own it.
A magical place with delicious food! My friends and I plan to come back. The service was excellent. Drinks and food were delicious. Can't wait to see how they decorate the next theme.
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I was lucky enough to get a last minute Saturday reservation for 2 which was rare considering they're always fully booked during this particular time. The spring oasis decor was beautiful. We ordered the hot stone filet and eggs, brunch champ with peach and pineapple lavender juices and topped it off with dessert: Double espresso and mini donuts filled with nutella and pastry cream. Food was scrumptious and service was great. Highly recommend!
The atmosphere was so incredible! The spring oasis set up was adorable and great for pictures! Our server was so nice and attentive! The onion rings and the Brussels sprouts side dishes were 10/10. I got their tiki rum drink and as a light weight I didn't make it past 1/4 of the drink before feeling very very tipsy. But it was very good regardless! Would come back!
Everything about this place was fantastic!! The food and service was a 10/10!! Our server Michael was awesome, he had great suggestions about what to order based on what we told him our preferences were, and don't skip the filet that you cook yourself on a stone at your table, it was truly delicious!!
It's a tourist trap, the ambiance is nice but at the end of the day it's a bunch of fake flowers glued to plastic trees covering the restaurant nothing that special. It was so loud I couldn't have a conversation with the people at my table without raising my voice. The food was overpriced, small portions, and honestly not even that good. The service was fine but the restaurant was so busy you hardly ever saw your server so it was difficult to order. The drinks were the best thing there but nothing you couldn't go get a your average bar or make at home. Heads up the bathroom is entirely visible from the street there's floor to ceiling windows as the exterior wall so there's no privacy!
This was my FAVORITE brunch experience to date! (Sorry other restaurants hehe) The service from start to finish was FANTASTIC! We had Nathan during our brunch and then Josh helped us when we had another drink on the terraced seating. Both gentlemen were attentive and fun! We ordered the brunch burger and a simple breakfast. The red potatoes served as the side were SO DELICIOUS! Very garlicky and seasoned to perfection! The crunch on them was ::chefs kiss:: We also toured the spring drinks offerings and enjoyed a spicy margarita type drink, a tart fruit drink, a strawberry sorbet with champagne and an espresso martini. Everything was adorned with fresh flowers which went along with the floral and whimsical vibe of this restaurant. I felt like I was in a dream with the pink flowers on the trees and hanging from the bar, the overly colorful and playful tulips and various fresh foliage. It was SUCH a great experience and while there are so many restaurants to choose from in San Diego, I would come back here again and again because of the atmosphere, service and delicious fares we enjoyed!!!