Didn't know this place was here, awesome selection of drinks, not only to have there but to take home. Food was very good. Definitely will go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TD Martinez
One of the best neighborhood restaurant/ bars in San Diego.Kid-friendliness: Kids and kids sport teams are always welcome. Also pet friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Ceviche, KNB Street Tacos, Fish and Chips, Chick-Arrones, Hawaiian Ahi Poke, Firebird Chicken Sandwich, Charcuterie Board, KNB Burger, KNB Fish Tacos, Chicken Wings
Sheila H.
Best drinks and food. Biggest selection of beers and wines anywhere and beautifully displayed. Staff friendly and helpful
James P.
We rarely visit the Del Cerro area so I was pleasantly surprised to stumble across the KNB Bistro. I was apprehensive because some recent reviews had been spotty, but my wife and I had a wonderful time and look forward to coming back soon! We arrived a little after six on a Friday, and while they were busy, we were seated immediately. The bartender served us at our table and was prompt and on top of it all evening. We felt like the inside ambience was really cool with all the bottles on the wall and the retail selections...including some very special bottles. You could spend $15 or $1500 on a bottle here--whatever you're looking for. The wine list was good and fairly priced. Many choices in both red and white. I ordered the wings appetizer and it was really good. For dinner, I had the lamb lollipops and my wife had a chicken Caesar. I was pretty impressed with the lamb; I've paid considerably more for similar meals around the city. My wife's salad was good. I really have to emphasize how friendly and on top of things the staff was. We had a good number of check-ins and never la led for anything. I don't remember anybody's name but they were all great. So I probably give the food four stars, but the service and the ambience made it a five star experience. We will certainly be back here any time we are in the area.
sacha garnicki
This place is the neighborhood gem. Servers are amazing, food amazing. I go there for business lunches, date night, with the guys to have a drink and even family night with kids. Love this place, and if you need a specialty bottle to take home, the selection is unbelievable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
vanessa M
The food was so horrible. Fish tacos tasted like cardboard and were 20 dollars. The fettuccini was soup, so watery it was shocking. This place used to be delicious however since Covid have gone down hill. Do not eat here you will over pay and regret it. All I kept thinking was that this was straight out of Ramseys kitchen nightmares.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Valerie W.
Service was slow and beer glasses dirty. For the price you pay, the quality is subpar. $25 for overcooked chicken strips and a beer?
Joanne Dillingham
Nice local choice and incredible assortment of wines and spirits.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kymberly Coffey
Love hanging out with my friends here... Jay the bartender, Tasha and the rest of the crew are attentive and hilarious ? five stars for the charcuterie
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sydney Nitzel
I ordered the stake with sweet potato mash and broccoli and it was delicious. We also got the short ribs and calamari.
Love the Roasted Mushroom Flatbread and their fabulous wine selection. The Butter Toffee Bundt Cake is amazing ?
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Flat Bread
Jacquelyne C.
We will be back for sure. Ben was our server and he was awesome with us. Everything was delicious, great prices and our waiter was so fun and made our experience one to come back for.
Hayley C.
We used to love coming here, but the last 3-4 times have been really disappointing. Today we went in and waited over 20 minutes on the patio before anyone came to take our drink orders. We waited another 10-15 minutes for someone to take our food order, but no one came. We left money for our drinks and left. Every time we've had bad service, it's been with the same server - a bigger guy who has seemed inebriated on multiple occasions. The food is very hit and miss. Fish and chips and salads have been solid. We loved the ahi poke. I got breakfast once and it was horrendous (literally raw potatoes in their breakfast potatoes). But we kept going back because we like supporting neighborhood businesses. Unfortunately we won't be returning after having such bad service time and time again. As I scroll back through past reviews, it sounds like service (with this employee in particular) has been a consistent problem. It has major "Bar Rescue" vibes. I really hope the owners do something to fix this place because it has a lot of potential.
J Alan
Always fun and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Lee
Pliny the Younger wad on tap, and it was delicious.
Didn't know this place was here, awesome selection of drinks, not only to have there but to take home. Food was very good. Definitely will go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best neighborhood restaurant/ bars in San Diego.Kid-friendliness: Kids and kids sport teams are always welcome. Also pet friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Ceviche, KNB Street Tacos, Fish and Chips, Chick-Arrones, Hawaiian Ahi Poke, Firebird Chicken Sandwich, Charcuterie Board, KNB Burger, KNB Fish Tacos, Chicken Wings
Best drinks and food. Biggest selection of beers and wines anywhere and beautifully displayed. Staff friendly and helpful
We rarely visit the Del Cerro area so I was pleasantly surprised to stumble across the KNB Bistro. I was apprehensive because some recent reviews had been spotty, but my wife and I had a wonderful time and look forward to coming back soon! We arrived a little after six on a Friday, and while they were busy, we were seated immediately. The bartender served us at our table and was prompt and on top of it all evening. We felt like the inside ambience was really cool with all the bottles on the wall and the retail selections...including some very special bottles. You could spend $15 or $1500 on a bottle here--whatever you're looking for. The wine list was good and fairly priced. Many choices in both red and white. I ordered the wings appetizer and it was really good. For dinner, I had the lamb lollipops and my wife had a chicken Caesar. I was pretty impressed with the lamb; I've paid considerably more for similar meals around the city. My wife's salad was good. I really have to emphasize how friendly and on top of things the staff was. We had a good number of check-ins and never la led for anything. I don't remember anybody's name but they were all great. So I probably give the food four stars, but the service and the ambience made it a five star experience. We will certainly be back here any time we are in the area.
This place is the neighborhood gem. Servers are amazing, food amazing. I go there for business lunches, date night, with the guys to have a drink and even family night with kids. Love this place, and if you need a specialty bottle to take home, the selection is unbelievable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was so horrible. Fish tacos tasted like cardboard and were 20 dollars. The fettuccini was soup, so watery it was shocking. This place used to be delicious however since Covid have gone down hill. Do not eat here you will over pay and regret it. All I kept thinking was that this was straight out of Ramseys kitchen nightmares.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Service was slow and beer glasses dirty. For the price you pay, the quality is subpar. $25 for overcooked chicken strips and a beer?
Nice local choice and incredible assortment of wines and spirits.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Love hanging out with my friends here... Jay the bartender, Tasha and the rest of the crew are attentive and hilarious ? five stars for the charcuterie
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I ordered the stake with sweet potato mash and broccoli and it was delicious. We also got the short ribs and calamari.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Love the Roasted Mushroom Flatbread and their fabulous wine selection. The Butter Toffee Bundt Cake is amazing ?
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Flat Bread
We will be back for sure. Ben was our server and he was awesome with us. Everything was delicious, great prices and our waiter was so fun and made our experience one to come back for.
We used to love coming here, but the last 3-4 times have been really disappointing. Today we went in and waited over 20 minutes on the patio before anyone came to take our drink orders. We waited another 10-15 minutes for someone to take our food order, but no one came. We left money for our drinks and left. Every time we've had bad service, it's been with the same server - a bigger guy who has seemed inebriated on multiple occasions. The food is very hit and miss. Fish and chips and salads have been solid. We loved the ahi poke. I got breakfast once and it was horrendous (literally raw potatoes in their breakfast potatoes). But we kept going back because we like supporting neighborhood businesses. Unfortunately we won't be returning after having such bad service time and time again. As I scroll back through past reviews, it sounds like service (with this employee in particular) has been a consistent problem. It has major "Bar Rescue" vibes. I really hope the owners do something to fix this place because it has a lot of potential.
Always fun and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pliny the Younger wad on tap, and it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5