Happy hour menu tonight and all was exceptional except the jamon croquettes. No flavor at all and they were out of caviar even though it was on the menu!!! Shame!!! However the service at the bar was exceptional! Friendly, professional and timely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Tiffany Oda
Had a reservation and came here the other night for dinner. This place is primed for La Jolla influencers - lots of plants and decor and colorful wallpaper. I do freakin' love the bird logo though.(+) Service. Very friendly. We got a free glass of bubbles for our anniversary.(+) Cocktails. TBH, I had a glass of wine b/c none of the cocktails were calling out to me, but I absolutely love the cocktail menu and the bird theme.(-) Food. They must have just changed the menu because none of the items I had scoped out from looking online were available. Some of the items were good, but everything is incredibly overpriced.(+) Cavatelli. Good pasta. Good sauce.(+) Veal Tenderloin.(-) Salmon. Cooked well, but I felt like it was a pretty small piece. Paired with a few roughly chopped pieces of radish and zucchini, if I just had this as an entree, I'd leave ready to go to The Taco Stand for some more food on the way home.The serving sizes of the entrees definitely warrant getting an appetizer, salad, or sides. But just be prepared to spend a lot of money for what you get.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Santiago Berron
The place is super chic with midcentury vibes. I ordered the steak au poivre which was cooked perfectly and the caramel ice cream with olive oil is a must !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
LucyandColin
We had reservations to sit outside, but it was raining. I received a call early in the day letting us know we would be moved to the dodo doughnut café, which was adjoined to the restaurant. We enjoyed sitting in that area, as it was much quieter than the main dining room. As for the service, food , friendliness and knowledge of staff, everything was absolutely incredible! Between the four of us, we had the scallops, the chicken, the branzino, and the pork chop. Every single meal was delicious to the last bite. We highly recommend this restaurant.
Dave
This restaurant has gone through a transformation. The new chef, Jeff has energized the menu and greatly improved the quality of the food. Jeff, the new operations manager has made this a wonderful neighborhood experience! Bravo gentleman! We highly recommend this restaurant!
I appreciate a restaurant that knows how to pace food appropriately, giving us time to savor each dish instead of piling them on one after the other without time to assimilate. Our server was delightful and serviceable. My first bubbly was not so bubbly so I requested for the next one to be a little more crisp. They brought over a brand new bottle and poured me a glass on the table. Thumbs up ;) Anyways, we had the oysters with meltable Yuzu Mosho ice, a substitute version of the jamón ibérico and the jalapeño Caesar to share. For the entrees we ordered the wagyu au poivre (fancy pepper sauce) and the burger which was mmm mmm mmm, both accompanied by duck fat fries. Delsss.
Daneka
We visited Paradisaea on a Thursday. I kept adding people to my reservation and they were very accommodating, even when I upped it to 10 people on the day before we were supposed to come in! Our table was ready on time and the service was excellent. We kept changing seats to socialize and our server kept it all organized and was smiling the whole time. The food and wine we ordered were expensive. There's no way around it. Appetizer portions and entree portions were about the same, meaning the entrees were sort of small. However, the preparation, visuals, and taste were fantastic. Lots of texture, colors, and contrasting but well-paired flavors made every dish outstanding. Another nice perk was that as the restaurant emptied, we were ordering dessert and there was no sense of rush or urgency. I asked for a cake that was usually only for the chef's menu, and the server made it happen for us. All in all it was a great experience and the perfect place for a celebration.
RacquelB
Your feedback is fantastic, but here's a refined version: We had a delightful experience at the restaurant! Starting with the appetizers, each dish was incredibly flavorful and well-prepared. The ambiance inside, adorned with vibrant colors, added to the overall charm of the place. Moving on to the main course, the steak, scallops, and branzino were all equally delectable, showcasing the chef's expertise. To finish off the meal, the affogato was a perfect blend of coffee and sweetness, while the other desserts we indulged in were equally delightful. Highly recommend trying out their diverse menu!
MLFoodies
We were excited about trying this restaurant for the first time. We thought the Michelin rating meant something. Sadly, we were very disappointed. My wife had a pear salad and I had oysters. She said the pear salad lacked flavor and was bland. My oysters were pretty good, but they put their sauce of every oyster, rather than serving it as a side. Sometimes I just want to taste only the oyster. For mains, my wife had the pork chop and I had the branzino. The pork chop itself was good, but it's served without anything else on the plate. My branzino was ok, but a little dry. It was my wife's birthday, so they comped us a scoop of sorbet, that really was pretty awful. It was raspberry but had a saltwater, fishy taste. Their drinks are extremely expensive and small. My $20 Filthy Martini was served in the smallest Martini glass I've seen. There are many other great restaurants in the area. Skip this one.
TammeraC
Simply amazing! Loved everything about dinner from the beginning to the end. The food was so delicious. We choose the chef special dinner and it was just perfect. Would highly recommend.
My wife and I went for the first time last night and absolutely love this place. Our server, Taylor, was positively phenomenal and guided us through an exceptional cocktail menu and steered us 100% in the right direction for food as well. Everything we tasted was delicious (my favorite dish was the scallops and my wife's favorite was a carrot dish). We sat outside at night and the space heaters kept us nice and comfortable. Top notch all around. We'll be going back and highly recommend you do as well. Noise Note: We sat outside in part because my hearing is bad, so I can't speak to the noise level inside. Outside was perfect for me though.
Melissa St. James
This is probably my new favorite restaurant! I wish they didn't change the menu as much as they do, because my favorites tend to drop off, but they usually put something delicious in its place, so...as long as they keep the astonishingly fantastic fingerling potatoes...I'll be open-minded! Service level is WAY above most restaurants in the area. Decor is vibrant and fun... Even the menu is beautiful ?
Such a great time! With great service. Food was so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MayC
Delicious food, great service! We sat next to the kitchen, which was super fun seeing all the action. The vibe is comfortable, elevated, and fun. Special thanks to our server Cole and GM Patrick for making it a wonderful dinner.
janetw
Entire group did not like oyster app. Entrees were all delicious. Some signature cocktails had way too much crushed ice in them. Wine selections were well paired by server rec's. VERY expensive overall and for what you get on the seafood dishes. Service was outstanding.
Happy hour menu tonight and all was exceptional except the jamon croquettes. No flavor at all and they were out of caviar even though it was on the menu!!! Shame!!! However the service at the bar was exceptional! Friendly, professional and timely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Had a reservation and came here the other night for dinner. This place is primed for La Jolla influencers - lots of plants and decor and colorful wallpaper. I do freakin' love the bird logo though.(+) Service. Very friendly. We got a free glass of bubbles for our anniversary.(+) Cocktails. TBH, I had a glass of wine b/c none of the cocktails were calling out to me, but I absolutely love the cocktail menu and the bird theme.(-) Food. They must have just changed the menu because none of the items I had scoped out from looking online were available. Some of the items were good, but everything is incredibly overpriced.(+) Cavatelli. Good pasta. Good sauce.(+) Veal Tenderloin.(-) Salmon. Cooked well, but I felt like it was a pretty small piece. Paired with a few roughly chopped pieces of radish and zucchini, if I just had this as an entree, I'd leave ready to go to The Taco Stand for some more food on the way home.The serving sizes of the entrees definitely warrant getting an appetizer, salad, or sides. But just be prepared to spend a lot of money for what you get.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
The place is super chic with midcentury vibes. I ordered the steak au poivre which was cooked perfectly and the caramel ice cream with olive oil is a must !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had reservations to sit outside, but it was raining. I received a call early in the day letting us know we would be moved to the dodo doughnut café, which was adjoined to the restaurant. We enjoyed sitting in that area, as it was much quieter than the main dining room. As for the service, food , friendliness and knowledge of staff, everything was absolutely incredible! Between the four of us, we had the scallops, the chicken, the branzino, and the pork chop. Every single meal was delicious to the last bite. We highly recommend this restaurant.
This restaurant has gone through a transformation. The new chef, Jeff has energized the menu and greatly improved the quality of the food. Jeff, the new operations manager has made this a wonderful neighborhood experience! Bravo gentleman! We highly recommend this restaurant!
I appreciate a restaurant that knows how to pace food appropriately, giving us time to savor each dish instead of piling them on one after the other without time to assimilate. Our server was delightful and serviceable. My first bubbly was not so bubbly so I requested for the next one to be a little more crisp. They brought over a brand new bottle and poured me a glass on the table. Thumbs up ;) Anyways, we had the oysters with meltable Yuzu Mosho ice, a substitute version of the jamón ibérico and the jalapeño Caesar to share. For the entrees we ordered the wagyu au poivre (fancy pepper sauce) and the burger which was mmm mmm mmm, both accompanied by duck fat fries. Delsss.
We visited Paradisaea on a Thursday. I kept adding people to my reservation and they were very accommodating, even when I upped it to 10 people on the day before we were supposed to come in! Our table was ready on time and the service was excellent. We kept changing seats to socialize and our server kept it all organized and was smiling the whole time. The food and wine we ordered were expensive. There's no way around it. Appetizer portions and entree portions were about the same, meaning the entrees were sort of small. However, the preparation, visuals, and taste were fantastic. Lots of texture, colors, and contrasting but well-paired flavors made every dish outstanding. Another nice perk was that as the restaurant emptied, we were ordering dessert and there was no sense of rush or urgency. I asked for a cake that was usually only for the chef's menu, and the server made it happen for us. All in all it was a great experience and the perfect place for a celebration.
Your feedback is fantastic, but here's a refined version: We had a delightful experience at the restaurant! Starting with the appetizers, each dish was incredibly flavorful and well-prepared. The ambiance inside, adorned with vibrant colors, added to the overall charm of the place. Moving on to the main course, the steak, scallops, and branzino were all equally delectable, showcasing the chef's expertise. To finish off the meal, the affogato was a perfect blend of coffee and sweetness, while the other desserts we indulged in were equally delightful. Highly recommend trying out their diverse menu!
We were excited about trying this restaurant for the first time. We thought the Michelin rating meant something. Sadly, we were very disappointed. My wife had a pear salad and I had oysters. She said the pear salad lacked flavor and was bland. My oysters were pretty good, but they put their sauce of every oyster, rather than serving it as a side. Sometimes I just want to taste only the oyster. For mains, my wife had the pork chop and I had the branzino. The pork chop itself was good, but it's served without anything else on the plate. My branzino was ok, but a little dry. It was my wife's birthday, so they comped us a scoop of sorbet, that really was pretty awful. It was raspberry but had a saltwater, fishy taste. Their drinks are extremely expensive and small. My $20 Filthy Martini was served in the smallest Martini glass I've seen. There are many other great restaurants in the area. Skip this one.
Simply amazing! Loved everything about dinner from the beginning to the end. The food was so delicious. We choose the chef special dinner and it was just perfect. Would highly recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
My wife and I went for the first time last night and absolutely love this place. Our server, Taylor, was positively phenomenal and guided us through an exceptional cocktail menu and steered us 100% in the right direction for food as well. Everything we tasted was delicious (my favorite dish was the scallops and my wife's favorite was a carrot dish). We sat outside at night and the space heaters kept us nice and comfortable. Top notch all around. We'll be going back and highly recommend you do as well. Noise Note: We sat outside in part because my hearing is bad, so I can't speak to the noise level inside. Outside was perfect for me though.
This is probably my new favorite restaurant! I wish they didn't change the menu as much as they do, because my favorites tend to drop off, but they usually put something delicious in its place, so...as long as they keep the astonishingly fantastic fingerling potatoes...I'll be open-minded! Service level is WAY above most restaurants in the area. Decor is vibrant and fun... Even the menu is beautiful ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fingerling Potatoes, Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle
Such a great time! With great service. Food was so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, great service! We sat next to the kitchen, which was super fun seeing all the action. The vibe is comfortable, elevated, and fun. Special thanks to our server Cole and GM Patrick for making it a wonderful dinner.
Entire group did not like oyster app. Entrees were all delicious. Some signature cocktails had way too much crushed ice in them. Wine selections were well paired by server rec's. VERY expensive overall and for what you get on the seafood dishes. Service was outstanding.